"Commander in chief, why are there so many people at the station?"
When Li Jinglin heard the adjutant's words, he also looked outside the train window and saw an endless stream of people everywhere along the railway. These people were holding various colorful flags and slogans and cheering endlessly at the military parade.
As the train got closer and closer to Tianjin Station, the crowd became denser and denser. A large number of young students flocked to the platform and were looking eagerly. Liang Qichao, who arrived early to enter the customs, also brought a large number of congressmen, military and political dignitaries with him.
, came here specially from Beijing to greet Li Jinglin and the others.
When Li Jinglin saw this formation, he felt a little frightened. As soon as the train stopped, Li Jinglin hurriedly jumped off, walked a few steps in front of Liang Qichao and others, and saluted these congressmen with a military salute.
"My gentlemen, I would like to express my deep gratitude on behalf of the officers and soldiers of the advance army. However, the war is urgent and there is no need to delay. The army must go south immediately. If there is any disrespect, please forgive me."
Liang Qichao also smiled and said: "The war is the most important thing, Commander-in-Chief, you are welcome, but I think there is something that I would like to ask the soldiers to accept before we go south."
While they were talking, two students held trays and walked up to Li Jinglin. Liang Qichao smiled and said: "Hearing that the Fengjun soldiers were preparing to go south to recapture Jiaozhou Bay, the Shandong students in Beijing and Tianjin were very moved. They embroidered two sides overnight.
Flag, use your strength to show off your colors!”
As he spoke, Liang Qichao picked up a black flag with the four characters "Knife of the Country" embroidered with red thread. These four characters were written in a dragon-snake style and were magnificent. Then he unfolded another flag, which was embroidered with the words "Victory in every battle."
The font is equally powerful.
"Commander Li, this font was handwritten by Mr. Yu Qingpan, a famous scholar in Shandong, and then embroidered by dozens of female students. The red letters on a black background were chosen. It means iron and blood. I wish my iron-blooded division success in this battle.
,Recover Jiaozhou!"
"Thank you, Mr. Liang, and all the students from Shandong. Although Li is not from Shandong, I know that a considerable number of Fengjun soldiers came from Shandong to outside the Pass. It can be said that Shandong is the root of many soldiers, and we are connected by blood.
, As long as I have a breath left, I will never sit back and watch the Japanese pirates steal the great rivers and mountains!"
"Well said!"
Immediately, the congressmen present cheered, and the students gathered inside and outside the platform couldn't help cheering. Tens of thousands of people cheered together, and the sound shook the world. The momentum was so great that even the foreign personnel who secretly came to observe were horrified. This ancient
The country indeed contains a terrifying power that must not be underestimated.
At this time, many people had already rushed to the front of the military column and kept stuffing tea eggs, apples and other things into the soldiers through the car windows.
The soldiers didn't want it at first, but they couldn't resist the enthusiasm of the people. Soon the soldiers' hands were full. At this time, several shop owners and their waiters squeezed through the crowd.
There was a large copper basin, and there were things like steamed buns and twists in it. They were all freshly made and fragrant, and were distributed to the soldiers in the car one by one.
Li Jinglin couldn't help but secretly tugged on Liang Qichao's lapel and whispered: "Mr. Liang, it's all done at once. If it continues like this, I'm afraid it will delay the trip."
Liang Qichao also smiled bitterly: "You think this is my arrangement, hey! It can only be said that our people have been angry for too long, and they really need someone to help them fight for dignity and survival. This is an incentive, but it is also a heavy burden.
, Commander-in-Chief Li, please don’t let these people down!”
When Liang Qichao said this, he was also very emotional: "In the year of 1911, there were many ordinary people who supported the revolutionary army at first. However, the ordinary people soon realized that the north and the south were just the same as each other, and the power of the Kuomintang was also rapidly reduced.
.After all these years, Liang saw this situation again and was very emotional. Since ancient times, those who win the hearts of the people win the world. It depends on whether we can grasp it!"
"Don't worry, Mr. Liang. Li has nothing else to do. Even if he spills his blood on the land of Shandong, he will never retreat!"
By this time, the train had been filled with gas, and the enthusiastic crowd had subsided a little. Li Jinglin returned to the train again, and the two embroidered flags had been placed on the train. The flags were fluttering in the wind, just like an oath to serve in the army.
Generally speaking, it is revealed in front of the people of the world.
All the way south from Tianjin, Li Jinglin led the advance army to Dezhou and entered Shandong. In fact, there was a unit that was faster than them, and that was the Air Force. He Shilong, who had been promoted to captain of the First Air Corps, had arrived in Dezhou a day ago.
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Just after arriving in Shandong, He Shilong selected several airports as quickly as possible. In several battles, the air force has become an increasingly indispensable force for the Feng army. Especially if they want to fight in Qingdao, they have to face Japan.
Man's maritime superiority without sufficient air force is absolutely impossible.
After Li Jinglin arrived in Dezhou, he immediately went to the construction site and found He Shilong. At this time, He Shilong was pushing a wheelbarrow filled with large pieces of sand and gravel.
Current aircraft do not have high requirements for runways. As long as they are flat and open, it is enough to lay a layer of sand and gravel on the ground and then use stone rollers to flatten it. During World War II, Americans in Sichuan
The same goes for building bomber airfields.
Seeing Li Jinglin arriving, He Shilong hurriedly wiped the sweat from his head and said with a smile: "The commander-in-chief came very quickly. Don't worry, this field airport will be activated in one day. From here,
Then we can bomb the Japanese troops in Jinan and ensure that they die without a place to die!"
"Okay, the air force is ready, I have the confidence in my heart." Li Jinglin smiled and said: "What is the situation in Shandong, what are the trends of the Japanese, and what are the emotions of the people?"
"According to the existing intelligence, it was found that the Japanese concentrated their main force in Qingdao, and also deployed two infantry brigades and a cavalry brigade in Jinan. It is said that they relied on the Jiaoji Railway to form a dumbbell shape."
"Hmph, that little devil is really greedy. He wants to take care of both ends even though he obviously doesn't have enough troops. He's just looking for death! He'll just be able to swallow it up for us."
According to reliable information, the Japanese army in Shandong has a total of six infantry brigades, an artillery brigade, a cavalry brigade, as well as railway corps, engineering corps, communications corps, medical teams, etc. The total number of people in Qingdao is nearly 10,000.
The commander of the garrison is commanded by Hikou Guard.
Although the number is small, this force is very special. It is directly under the command of the Emperor of Japan, and most of the commanders are lieutenant generals. It is almost the same as the Kwantung Army. Take Yuhi Mitsue, for example, he was also recently promoted.
A general. In fact, judging from this arrangement, we know how much the Japanese attach great importance to Shandong.
"Commander He, this battle in Shandong is different from the three eastern provinces. What is the mood of the people? Are they willing to support us?"
He Shilong immediately laughed and said: "Commander Li, the elders of Shandong are better than expected. When we first came here to recruit civilians, according to the regulations, we had to pay. But when the people of Shandong knew that we were here to drive away the Japanese,
At that time, everyone volunteered to work. If we were given money, they would all stare. Not only were they free of charge, they brought all their own tools and dry food, and they worked extra hard. According to our standards, they greatly advanced the construction period, and soon
Five field airports can be put into use.”
While they were talking, there was a fragrance coming from one side of the construction site, and a dozen strong women came over carrying pancakes and hot soup. The workers who had worked hard all morning grabbed the pancakes and ate them.
Very enjoyable.
Li Jinglin also came over. Although he was not wearing a military uniform, he could still tell from his aura that he was an official. These workers were a little reserved, and none of them knew what to say.
Li Jinglin smiled and said, "I've heard for a long time that Shandong's pancakes are delicious. If I ask you guys for a few, you won't refuse, right?"
"Sir, it's a blessing for us that you can come here. We really hope for it!" an elderly man said with a smile.
Li Jinglin took the pancake, rolled it with a green onion, and put it into his stomach in two or three bites. Then he drank a bowl of soup and said with a smile: "You want to eat home-cooked food and warm your coarse clothes. The army just can't do this."
Come on taste!”
Hearing Li Jinglin's praise, these people also had smiles on their faces. Li Jinglin looked at the elderly workers next to him and asked with a smile: "Fellow, I heard that you all work for free. Didn't you know that we came to fight the Japanese?
What do you think?"
"What else can you think of? We should have fought a long time ago. If we don't drive these beasts out, how can we live a good life! To be honest, the German devils occupied Qingdao back then, and then they recruited people everywhere to build glue.
At that time, the old man followed the blind date and fought with the Germans on the Jilin Railway. As a result, the court did not help us. Our swords and spears could not defeat other people's guns, and most of them died. "
When the old man talked about the past, there were tears in his eyes: "I am old now, otherwise I would have to join the army and fight these foreign devils to the end. Why did the good land be occupied by them? Why did these foreign devils ride on
Shit on our necks."
The people of Shandong are heroic and stubborn. The famous Boxer Rebellion was initiated in Shandong. The great powers built railways in China. Once the negotiations were completed, there were not many obstacles. Only Shandong was different. During the construction of the Jiaoji Railway, the people along the way stirred up riots.
He started the uprising and fought with the Germans with real swords and guns.
This time Fengjun entered Shandong to expel the Japanese army. He received unprecedented support from the heroic Shandong soldiers and civilians. Civilians were dispatched from various places to help build roads, transport supplies, and provide military rations. In short, they did everything they could. With the support of these people, Fengjun also
With no worries, Li Jinglin led his army to attack Jinan on the third day after arriving in Texas.
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"Commander, the Japanese Foreign Minister sent an urgent telegram, requesting negotiations on the Shandong issue." Gu Weijun hurried to Zhang Tinglan's office and delivered a telegram to Zhang Tinglan.
"Hahaha, I finally waited, Brother Baili, I'm afraid I'm going to win the bet again this time!" (To be continued...)
