Boom boom boom, sure enough, not long after Jiang Qiang and others withdrew to Dezhou City, the Japanese artillery started wreaking havoc again. Artillery shells of large and small calibers exploded one after another inside and outside Dezhou City, setting off huge native flowers.
The ground in an area was shaking non-stop! However, it was of no use. Jiang Qiang and a group of officers and soldiers had long been hiding in a strong anti-gun cave. No matter how strong the wind, rain, thunder and lightning outside were, they could not deal with it.
They caused real damage! "Your Excellency, Division Commander, we don't have many artillery shells anymore! It doesn't make much sense to continue bombing like this!"
The Japanese chief of staff, Bu Jiagui, bravely came to advise him. If he shelled the artillery of the 10th Division once or twice like this, it would really turn into a display! "Baga, order the artillery to stop the bombardment! Order the troops to attack De County and
Lingxian County has launched a long-term siege with strong walls and clear fields. I can't believe they can still fly away from under our noses without eating or drinking!" After venting his anger, Isotani Rensuke finally recognized the fact. Jiaodong Independent Brigade
It was simply impossible to smash the undercooked copper peas, so in the end we had to resort to the most helpless method: siege the city!
"Baga, how could this happen? Even the most elite 10th Division of the Empire could not annihilate the China Jiaodong Independent Brigade after three days of attacks? In the end, the only option was to resort to the stupid method of siege?" said the commander of the 1st independent mixed brigade of the Japanese army.
After Major General Hoji Sakai received the telegram from the 10th Division, he felt bad. His face was full of shock and confusion! The Japanese independent mixed 1st Brigade suffered serious casualties during the Battle of Peking and Tianjin last time.
After two months of replenishing troops and resting, I gradually regained my strength!
This time, the 1st Independent Mixed Brigade and the 10th Division came together to encircle and annihilate the Independent Brigade. I originally thought it would be an easy and enjoyable military operation, but the cold reality slapped me in the face again! The fully loaded armor
After three days of bloody battle, the Zhong Division paid the price of casualties of one and a half brigade, but still could not annihilate it!
Sakai Hoji could no longer imagine what kind of monster the Jiaodong Independent Brigade led by Jiang Qiang was. Every time he thought he could eat them in one go, he was slapped deeply in the face every time, causing heavy casualties and bruises all over his body! Now,
Deep down in his heart, Sakai Hoji had developed a deep fear of the Jiaodong Independent Brigade. He would never dare to attack directly. For the current plan, he could only adopt the stupidest method to besiege the Independent Brigade in Dexian and Lingxian areas. Look,
Let’s see if we can trap the Independent Brigade to death step by step!
"Chairman, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has forwarded a diplomatic note from the Japanese government!" After knocking on the door, Chen Bulei quickly walked to Chairman Chiang, handed over a document and put it on the desk. Chen Bulei was born in 1890
In 1912, he joined the Tongmenghui in March 1912 and the Kuomintang in 1927. He successively served as secretary-general of the Zhejiang Provincial Government, secretary-general of the Central Party Department of the Kuomintang, and editor-in-chief of "Current Affairs News".
After 1935, he successively served as Director of the Second Division of the Chairman's Attendant's Office, Deputy Secretary-General of the Supreme National Defense Council, etc. He drafted documents for the Chairman for a long time, supported relatives to go to the anti-Japanese front line, and tried to protect democrats? Chen Bulei first wrote specifically for the Chairman.
Secretary, he later entered the center of the Nanjing government and served as the director of the Second Division of the Attendant's Office. He became the chairman's "military minister" and the most trusted staff member. "What? Do the little devils want to negotiate an armistice?"
Hearing these words, the chairman suddenly became energetic and quickly sat up straight and picked up the documents from the table. "Nang Xipi, is this little devil crazy? The evil man complained first and then bit back, saying that our army was against the Japanese army.
They have used banned chemical weapons, and they want me to severely punish Jiang Qiang of the Jiaodong Independent Brigade and Yun Qichang of the 243rd Brigade, otherwise they will use chemical weapons in an all-round way! This is simply the most ridiculous thing in the world, and it is unreasonable!"
After reading this, the Chairman was not only full of disappointment, but also outright laughed out loud. If the Nationalist Government had counterattacked with chemical weapons, would it have been bullied by the Japanese army with such unscrupulous use of chemical weapons? Chen Bulei mused: "Chairman
, but this thing is a bit strange! The Japanese army has always been arrogant and unreasonable, but they will not use such a ridiculous excuse to launch the use of chemical weapons!" "Oh? So there is really something clever in it?"
The chairman raised his brows, looked at the serious Chen Bulei, and after a while he pondered: "In your opinion, what is going on?" After Chen Bulei organized his words a little, he said in a deep voice: "Yesterday, I heard
After the Japanese army used chemical weapons in De County and Ling County, it is incredible that the Independent Brigade and the 243rd Brigade were still able to hold on to their positions!
The small areas of De County and Ling County were besieged by a reorganized division of the Japanese army. In the end, poison gas bombs were used. It stands to reason that even if the entire army is not wiped out, it will lose its combat effectiveness and there is absolutely no way it can continue to hold on! But they not only defended
It also inflicted heavy damage on the Japanese army, which only shows that the Jiaodong Independent Brigade not only has the ability to protect against gas bomb attacks, but it is also very likely that they possess chemical weapons!"
"Ah? How is this possible? Where in the small Jiaodong area is there the ability to manufacture chemical weapons? How did Jiang Qiang do it?" Hearing this, the Chairman's eyes suddenly solidified, and then he remembered Jiaodong's independence.
Lu Jiangqiang is a very mysterious and powerful figure. He has created too many incredible miracles in just a few months!
This era is not an era of overflowing Internet articles. At most, there are rumors of ghosts and gods. No matter how big the imagination of ordinary people, they cannot imagine the system flow and time-space flow! Therefore, all the people and departments that have spent manpower and material resources to study Jiang Qiang
, No matter what, I can’t figure out what Jiang Qiang’s background is and what the secret is! “I don’t know this, it’s just a reasonable guess! If you want to solve this mystery, you have to finally solve the problem.”
The one who must tie the bell! If we want to uncover the mystery, we have to contact Jiang Qiang head-on. It is difficult to make a difference just by making insinuations!"
Chen Bulei was deeply influenced by the Confucian idea of loyalty to the emperor. He abides by the way of being a minister, is dedicated to his duties at work, and is loyal to the chairman of the committee. Naturally, you are paying attention to this sudden emergence of Jiang Qiang, and you have spent a lot of time studying it!
"This is so true!"
The Chairman nodded with deep understanding. In the past few months, both the Central Command and the Military Command had spent countless financial and manpower on spying and investigations, but they all came back disappointed. At most, they only got some superficial information.
It is impossible to contact the core of Zhaoyuan County! Thanks to Hengsan's mercy, the agents sent by General Tong and Zhongtong were sent out of the country as gifts, and there was no direct secret execution, otherwise the losses would be even greater!
Thinking of this, the Chairman changed the topic and asked expectantly: "Then what do you think we should do and who should be sent to break this situation?" "If the Chairman trusts me, I am willing to give it a try! If Jiang can be defeated,
It would be a great blessing for the party and the country to force him to use it for his own use. He is enough to be worth 10 German weapon masters! "Ah? This!" After listening to Chen Brai's words, the chairman's eyes suddenly brightened. What a 10 German weapon masters.
That's hundreds of thousands of elite troops!
After thinking carefully for a while, the chairman shook his head and said with a bitter smile: "Your idea is very good, but it is almost impossible to realize it! That Jiang Qiang is a guy who is simply incompetent. We have expressed our intention to recruit him more than once or twice.
, but he kept pretending to be deaf and turned a deaf ear, and didn't buy it at all! I think he is exactly the same as Han Fuju in his heart. He is a complete warlord and anarchist, and he only wants to tear apart the soil and enfeoff the princes to become the emperor!
In addition, we have intelligence that Jiang Qiang is very close to the Yan'an regime. Although there is no evidence that he has joined the Yan'an regime, his political stance is obviously biased!" At this point, the Chairman's heart was filled with sadness.
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If Jiang Qiang can be recruited under his command, and if the independent brigade can march south in this Guangdong battle, I am afraid that the little devil's naval headquarters in Daya Bay, Guangdong can be captured as soon as possible. Where can the current anxious battle situation occur? Chen Brei took a deep breath.
He took a breath and said in a firm tone: "Nothing is difficult in this world except for those who are determined. According to my analysis, Jiang Qiang has a very strong stand and principles and has never been ambiguous in the face of national justice!"
Although the warlord consciousness and territorial consciousness are very strong, he is a person who understands the general situation. If we can use emotion and reason, we may not have a chance!" After listening to Chen Brai's analysis, the extinguished fire in the Chairman's eyes burned again.
He said with great reluctance: "Yanji, I can't be more at ease with your work! But the affairs of the Presidential Palace are complicated, and I can't do without you!"
Chen Brei said with a grateful face: "It is a lifetime honor for me to have the attention and trust of the Chairman. But things have to be prioritized. I think it is necessary to strive for it! If it succeeds, our party and state will have an important member."
The genius of the world will be of great benefit to the cause of the party and the country, and the troubled China will usher in a ray of light!" "Okay, well said! However, we still need to consider this matter in the long term, at least until Jiang Qiang is out of danger.
Let’s talk about it after we return to Zhaoyuan County!”
The chairman of the committee was very touched and nodded. These words of Chen Brei completely spoke to his heart. As the supreme head of the National Government, why wouldn't he want to be like the emperors of Qin, Han, Wu, Tang, and Song, who expanded their territory and created a glorious and prosperous age? Chen
Bray shook his head and smiled: "Chairman, how can it be better to add icing on the cake than to provide help in times of need? I think now is the most suitable time!
We can completely ask the Japanese to open a safe passage for us under the guise of on-the-spot intelligence verification, and I can take this opportunity to go directly to the Jiaodong Independent Brigade!" The chairman's pupils tightened, and he shook his head repeatedly: "What? How can this be done?
This is too dangerous. The Japanese are simply a bunch of dishonest people! How could I let you put yourself in danger?" Chen Brai is an honest official in terms of political ethics and never forms gangs to seek power for personal gain. In Nanjing, a city full of factions,
In the government, Chen Bulei always maintained a detached attitude and never got involved in factional struggles.
Therefore, Chen Bulei has a high reputation and status in the Nanjing government, and has won the trust and appreciation of the Chairman! Chen Bulei smiled calmly and said: "If you don't enter the tiger's den, you won't get the tiger's cubs! Chairman, you can't miss this opportunity.
Chairman, please make a decision as soon as possible! I also need to make a gesture to the Japanese and cannot let them use this as an excuse to openly use chemical weapons against us, otherwise the consequences will be serious!" "Okay, let me think about it! You first
Get down!"
The committee member took a deep breath, and his mood was very complicated. There were too few capable and loyal people like Chen Brai around him. He was really worried that Chen Brai would be doomed because of this!
China's Tianjin Concession! "Yesterday the Chinese government issued a note condemning the Japanese army's use of banned chemical weapons again. However, today the Japanese army issued the same diplomatic note. I wonder what you think of this matter?" Powell, editor-in-chief of Miller Review
I was conducting an exclusive interview with Stilwell, the US military attaché in China, and accidentally or unintentionally discussed the current Battle of Guangdong and the Defense of Texas!
The Miller Review had great influence in Tianjin. It could even be said to be the most influential English-language newspaper and periodical in Tianjin and even all of China at that time. In addition, there were other publications such as the Associated Press, Reuters, and United Press International.
There are also many foreign reporters in Tianjin from newspapers such as China Press. Recently, all kinds of hot news have continued to stir the attention of these international newspapers! "Powell, do you need to test me on such an obvious question?"
Stilwell waved his hand and then said with a smile: "The Chinese army has no ability to produce and manufacture chemical weapons at all, and no country exports chemical weapons to the Chinese army! Even a fool can know that the Chinese explanation is the truth.
:This time the Japanese must have used chemical weapons on the battlefield, and then the Chinese army accidentally used artillery fire during a night attack to detonate the chemical weapons stored by the Japanese army!"
Powell nodded gracefully and smiled: "Heroes think alike, haha! Since the Japanese army so blatantly violated the Geneva Convention and used chemical weapons of mass destruction against humanity, Mr. Powell, don't you think you should do something?" Powell is
The pioneer of the "Missouri News Gang" and the "Missouri spirit" shared by the reporters of the "Missouri News Gang" - respect for facts and adventurous spirit, are also vividly reflected in Powell.
During his 25 years of running newspapers in China, Powell condensed and sublimated the spiritual core of Missouri journalists in the land of China. He insisted on speaking with facts and ruthlessly exposed the Japanese massacres and atrocities many times, and finally became the power of public opinion to contribute to China's national liberation.
Historically, in December 1941, the Japanese army invaded Tianjin, secret reports were seized, and Powell was arrested by the Japanese army. After staying in prison for more than four months, Powell returned as the first batch of prisoners of war exchanged between the United States and Japan.
U.S.
In the summer of 1946, during the trial of Japanese war criminals Hideki Tojo, Kenji Doihara and others at the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, Powell testified with his own experience. In 1947, Powell died suddenly in Washington at the age of 59.
Stilwell spread his hands and said: "Powell, what are you thinking about? I am just the military attache stationed in China. I have no right to express any diplomatic views! The Japanese have long regarded China as their own sphere of influence, and we, the United States of America, are now a neutral country.
, there will be no interference between the two warring parties! As a journalist, shouldn’t you also maintain the same neutrality and objectivity?
Finally, the discussion just now was just a conversation between friends and does not represent any official statement! National interests are above all else. Please understand this. We are outsiders and should not get involved in the Sino-Japanese war.
, just let them solve it themselves!" As Stilwell said, the United States of America is now making a fortune by reselling arms and supplies around the world as a neutral country, making a lot of gold and silver.
Oil!
It is no exaggeration to say that without the war wealth of the first and second world wars, it would have been impossible for the United States to become a superpower and a domineering "world policeman"! If the Japanese devils had not gone crazy and committed suicide later
Bet on the fate of the country and cause the Pearl Harbor attack. I am afraid that even if the whole world is beaten to pieces, Americans will not roll up their sleeves and join the war in person! "Hey, it seems that the little devil is completely scared by us and does not dare to attack at all!"
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"Needless to say, the little devils are not a bunch of stupid pigs. If they attack like they did a few days ago, no matter how many people they have, they will die!" "I don't know where the independent brigade got such automatic firepower and heavy equipment.
Equipment, it seems like there are endless bullets and artillery shells to shoot!" "Haha, the little devil really imagines that he wants to starve us to death!"
Watching the little devils in the distance start to build fortifications, pull up barbed wire, and lay mines to surround the ancient city of Dezhou, even a fool can see what their intentions are! "Damn it, the little devils are really tough.
You know how to play! If you continue like this, how long will you have to stay in this inhospitable place?" Jiang Qiang frowned. With the existence of Hongkou District in Shanghai, even if the little devils besiege him for a hundred years, he can still
Life is enjoyable, but obviously this is not the passive situation Jiang Qiang wants to see!
"Jiang Qiang, what should we do? There has been no definite news from Governor Han. I'm afraid they don't dare to take the initiative to attack north of the Yellow River. If the little devils continue to besiege like this, our food will not be able to sustain it for long!" Yun Qichang was also satisfied.
With a sad face, although Dezhou City has been temporarily saved, and there is no need to worry about the Japanese coming to attack, there are still six to seven thousand troops in the city, and the food consumed every day is not a small amount!
According to the current food reserves in the city, it will only take ten days and a half to eat it up if you tighten your belt. If the situation is not relieved by then, I am afraid that I will have to break out of the siege without waiting for the little devils to attack the city! If that's the case,
, according to the enemy's siege strength and fortifications, it would be really difficult to successfully break through!
Jiang Qiang smiled and consoled him: "Commander Yun doesn't have to worry about the food problem at all. I have my own solution! The little Japs were just wishful thinking when they wanted to trap us to death. Let's not be too anxious. Now the Japanese Japs have far greater national and military power than us! We
Now we can only fight a war of attrition with them first, and then launch a decisive counterattack after they are almost exhausted! You can make the troops feel at ease, and I will be able to defeat these little devils in less than half a month at most!" "Then!
That’s good! Haha, with Chief of Staff Jiang’s words, we are completely relieved!”
Yun Qichang nodded with relief. Originally, there were many food stores in the city, but under the Japanese shelling and poison gas bomb attacks, almost all the food in shops and people's homes were destroyed by the war! In the past two days, I basically ate and drank independently.
It was provided by the brigade. Although he had seen them bring in dozens of baggage trucks before, Yun Qichang was still afraid of sitting in vain, fearing that he would not be able to withstand the long-term consumption! "There is still one very important thing to deal with now, and that is
The remains of the fallen soldiers! I’m afraid I can’t take their whole bodies home this time! Hey, brothers, I’m really sorry!”
This time the escape route was cut off and it was unknown how long the siege would last. Yang Fan couldn't find a place to bury him, so he could only plan to cremate him and then put him in a bag and take him back. "What? The Nanjing government is sending Chen Brai to Texas.
Frontline verification of chemical weapons? Are they crazy? Why do they even believe the words of little Japan? Isn’t Chen Bulei a popular person of the Chairman? Haha, he is not afraid that the little devil will shoot his imperial mouthpiece? "After reading this, Zhang Shaotang sent
When the telegram came, Han Fuju was so angry that he slammed the table, feeling extremely humiliated and distrusted.
Zhang Shaotang pushed up his glasses and said calmly: "Governor Han, I'm afraid things are not that simple! As you said, Chen Brai is the chairman's most popular person, the most trusted aide and mouthpiece, so in such a dangerous situation, go to the front line.
What kind of verification of chemical weapons is there? It must be Xiang Zhuang's sword dance aimed at Pei Gong!" "Oh, what do you mean by this?"
A gleam flashed in Han Fuju's eyes, and he looked at Zhang Shaotang with a smile but not a smile. After such a little prodding, he quickly came to his senses! Zhang Shaotang said solemnly: "Governor Han, the Chairman must be afraid that the Japanese will use this method when he comes.
To use chemical weapons as an excuse to use chemical weapons in an all-round way would definitely be a huge disaster for our Chinese army!"
Han Fuju sighed softly and said: "That's true. I'm most worried about this problem now, otherwise I would have crossed the Yellow River to fight against the Japs! These dogs brought the war to our doorstep and massacred them with bullets and bayonets.
Innocent people used poison gas bombs to massacre our Shandong soldiers, but we still dared not take the initiative to attack! Alas, this battle was really cowardly!"
Zhang Shaotang hurriedly comforted him: "Governor Han, a little impatience will ruin a big plan! The little devil is angry now, and we really should be quiet and not move! The Chairman of the Standing Committee may have another purpose in sending Chen Bulei to the Texas front line to find out the details of Jiang Qiang, and even
Yu wants to provide help in times of need to recruit! But according to Jiang Qiang’s nature, I’m afraid they can only take advantage of the situation and return in failure! So no matter from which angle, Chen Brai going to the front line in Texas will be of no harm to us! "
"Haha, you guys are still the ones who play with pens and have a lot of guts. In that case, let them do the tossing! As long as the little devils don't use gas bombs comprehensively, we can rely on the natural dangers of the Yellow River to deal with them for a long time! Hey, what's going on outside?
, so noisy?" After listening to Zhang Shaotang's analysis, Han Fuju nodded and laughed thinking it was true, but then he suddenly heard a burst of slogans coming from outside the window!
"Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world!" "Down with Japanese imperialism!" "Eradicate the Japanese aggressors and recover the country!" "The whole nation resists the war and fights the national calamity together!" "Drive the little devils out of Shandong!" "Avenge the death of our compatriots!
"We want to see Governor Han!" "I would rather die in battle than be a slave to the subjugation of the country!"
At this time, Han Fuju walked to the window and saw a large group of students and citizens holding banners, carrying national flags, shouting slogans, breaking through the gate of the provincial government, and rushing into the square in front of the government building to demonstrate! "Governor Han, not only the people
The anti-war sentiment is getting harder and harder to control, and even the grassroots officers and soldiers of the army are demanding all day long to send troops to fight against the Japanese invaders! Alas, these people really don’t know how much food and rice are worth!”
Zhang Shaotang looked ugly. The frequency of such demonstrations has become more and more frequent recently. Today, he actually broke into the provincial government. If he continues like this, something might happen! Han Fuju, with a complex expression on his face, sighed and said: "This matter
We can’t blame them. A large area of land in Northeast China and North China fell, countless compatriots were enslaved and massacred, and hundreds of thousands of passionate men died on the battlefield! It would be the same for me, but they don’t know the cruelty of the little devils. A rash battle will only waste their vitality.
It only increases casualties!
Let's go, since everyone asked to see me, I can't avoid it. I'll go downstairs and explain it to everyone!" "What? The Nanjing government wants to send Chen Brai to us to verify whether poison gas bombs have been used? Haha,
This is really interesting!" Soon, Jiang Qiang also got the information, and his expression suddenly became extremely exciting. He didn't expect that just retaliating with tit for tat would cause so many things. It seems that he still underestimated the trouble of using poison gas bombs!