Chapter 291 The Final Blow to the Japanese Army in East China 1
Chapter 291 The final blow to the Japanese army in East China 1
"Protect the wise man!" After everyone flattered them again, they dispersed one after another. This crisis finally ended in such a peaceful way. It cannot but be said that these ministers were lucky.
Only Ishihara Wanji walked a step slower. He originally wanted to suggest something to Emperor Hirohito, but in the end he gave up his idea and quickly followed Konoe Fumimaro and others and left the palace.
Ishihara Kanji did not believe that the negotiations would be successful because the Japanese army's armistice conditions were too harsh and they did not even have the slightest consciousness to admit the defeat of the war.
The main negotiating conditions proposed by Japan are: 1. The actual line of control between the Japanese and Chinese armies shall prevail, and the two sides will have a one-month truce to conduct negotiations on China affairs; 2. The Chinese side shall form a joint negotiation group of various factions, and the Japanese side shall not
Not to hold separate negotiations with any party; 3. The China National Defense Force should return the ships, equipment of the Imperial Japanese Army, and Japanese officers and soldiers stranded near Hangzhou Bay within seven days; 4. The China National Defense Force must hand over the inhumane means
Deal with the evil monks of the Japanese Imperial Army; 5. The negotiation location is set in Tokyo, Japan (China should inform the list of negotiators within one day).
After the National Defense Forces issued an announcement urging the Japanese army to surrender, they immediately ordered the soldiers at the front to suspend the attack and defend on the spot, waiting for the latest combat orders. The soldiers of the National Defense Forces who were fighting happily did not understand the orders from the National Defense Forces base camp. The East China Secretary had to think that this was General Wu Aihua.
The commander's decision and the view that "subduing the enemy's troops without fighting" is the highest state of war were used to calm everyone's opinions.
The National Defense Forces' ceasefire lasted for three days and three nights, and Wu Aihua showed enough sincerity.
Just when there were 30 minutes left in the National Defense Force's ultimatum, the Japanese government issued a negotiation notice.
Xia Zhongqing, deputy commander-in-chief of the National Defense Forces, who received the negotiation notice, saw it and immediately cursed in anger: "This is really a crazy nation that is worse than a pig or a dog. Can't they see the crisis of the Japanese army?"
"The Japanese are trying to delay the war!" Jiang Baili pointedly pointed out.
"How is it? I heard that the Japanese announcement came out?" Wu Aihua rushed to Yesi in time to discuss countermeasures with everyone.
"Commander-in-Chief, give the order, these Japanese have no good intentions!" As a Chinese, Yu Hanmou was also very angry. However, Yu Hanmou, who grew up under the traditional bureaucracy, was more considerate when speaking than Xia Zhongqing and others.
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"Haha, the Japanese won't shed tears until they see the coffin!" Wu Aihua pulled out a chair and sat down, "However, this order is still given by your wild commander; the battlefield command is still carried out by your wild commander! Shen Ren and I
, Kong Wu and the Wuwei camp are preparing to go directly to the battlefield!"
"Commander-in-Chief, how can this be done?" Xia Zhongqing and others immediately stopped him. In modern war, which commander of a million-strong army has ever personally gone to the battlefield?
"Have you forgotten the abilities of Shen Ren and Kong Wu? It can be said that even if hundreds of shells fall on my head at the same time, they will not land on my head in the end."
"Commander-in-Chief, this is not good at all!" Xia Zhongqing said again.
"Everyone, don't worry. I only went to the front line to see when we were fighting at home. When the National Defense Forces go abroad, I will definitely accompany you in a good manner." After saying that, Wu Aihua left in a dashing way.
Watching Wu Aihua leave, Xia Zhongqing, Yu Hanmou, and Jiang Baili could only smile bitterly. This is not the commander-in-chief. He simply regarded himself as the battalion commander or company commander.
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At 5 o'clock in the morning on March 4, 1938, the East China Field Army Headquarters of the National Defense Force issued a combat order to "give the Japanese army in East China a final blow"!
"Li Yangjing's unit of the Sixth Army of the National Defense Force launched an attack on the enemy's 18th Division in Songjiang at 10 a.m. on the same day, and at the same time divided its forces to conduct containment operations against the enemy in Qingpu!"
"The Yu Hanmou Department of the Fourth Group Army of the National Defense Force launched an attack on the enemy's 23rd Division in Wujiang on time at 10 a.m., and then attacked in the direction of Suzhou and Changshu!"
"The Second Group Army of the National Defense Forces immediately set off from Jinshanwei and launched an attack on the enemies of Minhang at 10 o'clock in the morning. After occupying Hongqiao Airport, it turned back to downtown Shanghai and attacked the enemies of Shanghai!"
"The First Fleet of the National Defense Force, the Swordfish Commando and related forces quickly blocked the coast of the Yangtze River Estuary and captured Chongming Island!"
"All units of the National Defense Forces and Air Force cooperate with the Army and Navy in fighting and provide timely air support!"
"In the face of a stubborn enemy, Ye Si allows all troops and air forces to continue to use No. 4 and No. 5 ammunition!"
The Japanese are really too proud. In fact, it may not be impossible for the Japanese to delay the war, but one of his announcements, "The Japanese side will not hold separate negotiations with any party," completely angered Wu Aihua.
You Japanese look down on the National Defense Forces, right? Then, the National Defense Forces will also not negotiate with you. We will fight and keep fighting until you completely surrender. We will fight until there is no young man in your country who can even surrender.
There is no end!
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At Jinshanwei Pier, Wu Aihua boarded his warship for the first time.
National Defense Force Navy Commander Lin Guozhang, Deputy Commander Tang Jinghai, Chief of Staff Wu Yuan, First Fleet Commander Duan Shengen, Deputy Commander Diao Fangjian, Chief of Staff Ma Chongming and others welcomed the founder of the National Defense Force and China's modern navy at the pier.
Only Lin Guozhang, Tang Jinghai, Wu Yuan and others understand how advanced the naval vessels of the National Defense Force are and Niu 13, if it were not for the fact that the caliber of the current navy fleet's guns (maximum caliber 280mm) is actually larger than the guns of the Japanese Nagato-class battleships (410mm)
Too small, they will definitely rush forward and fight with the Japanese navy.
If Commander-in-Chief Wu Aihua agrees to their use of the "Flying Dragon 1" tactical missile, let alone the Nagato-class battleship, even if they are asked to blow up Tokyo Bay in Japan, they are guaranteed to complete the mission.
However, after comprehensive consideration, Wu Aihua decided not to use the "Flying Dragon Type 1", an ultra-era weapon for the time being. Even so, the admirals' infinite admiration for Wu Aihua cannot be concealed.
Among the above-mentioned naval officers, Tang Jinghai was also a colonel and captain of the former Nationalist Navy. If history holds true, he would have led his ship to participate in the Jiangyin Blockade, and it is very likely that he would have sacrificed his life for the country.
In the past two years, the National Defense Force has not forgotten to tap talents in the Chinese naval system. Among them, the former Northeast Navy and the National Navy are the focus of the recruitment. As for Chen Jitang's Guangdong Navy, they have fully accepted them.
"Everyone, thank you for your hard work!" Wu Aihua greeted Lin Guozhang and others from a distance.
"Hello, Commander-in-Chief! Thank you for your hard work, Commander-in-Chief!" Everyone welcomed Wu Aihua and others onto the "Dingyuan 01" heavy cruiser. The "Dingyuan" system cruiser is the "Qinglong 1" 1945-class heavy cruiser issued by the system
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"Qinglong Type 1" is just a model, but each warship must have a name. Wu Aihua thought about it and felt that China's century-old naval dream should start from his own hands, so he decided to name it "Qinglong Type 1"
They are the "Dingyuan" series of ships, which are compiled according to numerical serial numbers. Therefore, the current National Defense Force Navy has four "Dingyuan" heavy cruisers such as 01, 02, 03, and 04. Of course, if you add the captured Japanese
If the navy has 2 aircraft carriers, 4 battleships and 3 heavy cruisers, the current strength of the National Defense Forces Navy is almost on par with the navies of second-rate countries in the world, such as Spain. However, it now has only battleships and no talents.
Wu Aihua decided to take the cruiser "Dingyuan 01" to Shanghai because he wanted to use the time at sea to have a discussion with the naval generals and explore issues related to the development of the navy.
"Everyone, I understand why I'm here. In the next 3-5 years, the National Defense Forces will vigorously develop the navy and air force. The development of the navy is the top priority. If you have any opinions, please feel free to speak!"
Sitting down in the small conference room at Dingyuan No. 01, Wu Aihua first explained his purpose of coming.
Of course, Wu Aihua had already telegraphed to Lin Guozhang before that he would take their warship to Shanghai, and he had explained what opinions he wanted to hear on the warship. Therefore, as soon as Wu Aihua finished speaking, Lin Guozhang picked up the speech and started speaking.
Don't think that the National Defense Forces are also praising their virtues in the same way. If so, Wu Aihua will leave immediately if he lifts his butt. Lin Guozhang's speech is indeed very long, but almost all of it is pouring out "bitter water", and the most bitter thing is the lack of navy.
people!
"In December 1935, the Commander-in-Chief ordered the formation of an independent column of the South China Sea Fleet. At that time, the maximum number of personnel was 4,200. The Naval Command did not complete this establishment until June 1936. By November 1937, the Navy used various means to poach everywhere.
People, I also used my old face to write and call old friends. The naval talent reserve finally reached 12,000 people. However, the commander-in-chief ordered the fleet to be divided into two, and at the same time, 4 heavy cruisers "Dingyuan" were added.
The navy has suddenly become very short of talents. As far as the ships currently being compiled, the navy needs at least 20,000 total troops, and it is still short of 4,000 men. Not to mention digesting the captured Japanese battleships!"
"How many people are needed to form a combat effectiveness of a Nagato-class battleship?" Wu Aihua is really a layman on the navy.
"About 1,300-1,400 people are needed. The specific number from the Japanese side is 1,333-1,368 people." Lin Guozhang first gave a rough estimate, but considering that Wu Aihua didn't like vague things, he immediately added the specific data.
"In this way, I will set a timetable for everyone: between June this year, the two captured Japanese light aircraft carriers must be used for daily training, and they must be incorporated into the fleet combat series before the end of the year to form combat effectiveness. As for the number of Japanese troops
A heavy cruiser, which can be used with slight improvements, must also be added to the fleet combat series before the end of the year; before the end of 1939, the four captured Japanese battleships must also be incorporated into the fleet combat series to form combat effectiveness; before 1940, I require the National Defense Forces
The navy should reach a strength of 50,000 men; before the end of 1942, it should reach a strength of 100,000 men; before 1944, it should reach a strength of 200,000 men. Do you have any opinions on this?"
Wu Aihua didn't understand the navy. He could only set the overall framework and goals for the development of the navy based on the development of future war situations. As for how to achieve it, it was the navy's own business.