Several red and green slogans were placed on Fan Hanjie's desk, and the content on the slogans varied.
"Chief of the national army, we have something to discuss. The imperial army is willing to pay a large sum of money to ransom the cannon!"
"The imperial army is sincere and willing to shake hands and make peace!"
Fan Hanjie looked at the slogan in front of him with a sneer on his face: "The little devil has always been rampant, but this time he has learned to beg for help in a humble manner. Brother Jianyi, what do you think of this?"
Liu Jin, the deputy commander on the side, immediately said: "General, the Japanese army attacking Changzhi carried heavy artillery. This is a strategic weapon with great power. Its whereabouts after the war are unknown. The Japanese army must be eager to find it. The Eighth Route Army may have a headache."
How could the Japanese army just give up!"
When it comes to the power of heavy artillery, even though a month has passed since the Battle of Changzhi, Fan Hanjie is still concerned: "If a trench had not been dug outside the city to block the Japanese army, Changzhi would not have been able to defend it for a day!"
Fan Hanjie knew the whereabouts of the Japanese heavy artillery. After the meeting that day and the handover between the 27th Army and the Eighth Route Army, someone mentioned the Japanese heavy artillery, but Fan Hanjie suppressed it.
In Fan Hanjie's view, although the Japanese heavy artillery was tempting, the 27th Army and even the Nationalist Government had no way to make the Eighth Route Army hand over. Rather than intensifying the conflict, it would be better to pretend to be a fool and expose the matter.
"Chief of Staff, have you ever found out who posted the slogans in the city?"
"General Officer, this matter has not been investigated yet, but all the garrison troops have been dispatched to investigate the city. I believe there will be a result!" the chief of staff replied.
"Yes!" Fan Hanjie nodded after hearing this. He understood the current situation in Changzhi. The people in the city were evacuated before the war, and the people would naturally return after the war. Nowadays, Changzhi is a mixed bag, and the garrison is under great pressure.
Then Fan Hanjie said with a smile: "Zhou Weihan took twenty regiments of supplies from me at once. Now it is finally his turn to have a headache. Just wait and see."
After the Battle of Changzhi, the Nationalist Government quickly commended him for his meritorious service. Fan Hanjie was promoted to Commander-in-Chief of the 24th Group Army and Director of the Changzhi Administration Office for his meritorious service in defending Changzhi and annihilating the invading enemies, and was awarded the Medal of the Blue Sky and White Sun.
Today, Fan Hanjie can be said to hold the most legitimate military and political power in Changzhi. He is also considered a high-ranking official within the national army and has his own faction.
The last person to receive such treatment was Hu Zongnan in Shaanxi Province. Within the Central Army, he was only behind He, Chen, Tang and Hu.
Under the jurisdiction of the 24th Group Army, there are three divisions of the 27th Army, the 89th Division, the 40th Army, and a single brigade. After the supplementary troops from the rear have filled up the establishment, the personnel establishment has reached nearly 60,000.
The Sole Brigade was adapted from the 358th Regiment of the Jinsui Army and was directly under the 24th Group Army. After the war, the Attendant's Office issued an order. Under the leadership of Chu Yunfei, the 358th Regiment suddenly became the Central Army. Chu Yunfei
He was also awarded the position of major general and brigade commander.
Although Yan Laoxi in the World War II zone was very dissatisfied, he was far out of reach in western Shanxi, and the others were out of control.
In addition, there is a separate security force of more than 10,000 people. Although Xing Zhaotang has the title of a security commander, he can only command the strength of one regiment.
Therefore, although the establishment of the New Fifth Army has been cancelled, the strength that Fan Hanjie can control has not decreased but increased.
The words are divided into two parts.
After Zhou Weihan returned to Pingshun from Wu'an, he secretly contacted Isamu Temple and learned of the Japanese army's intentions. He immediately ordered each regiment to step up investigations in the defense area.
In the eyes of the Japanese army, Pingshun was the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army and sent the largest number of infiltration personnel.
Unfortunately, the Japanese spies were captured by local militiamen and fellow villagers in an outlying village before they reached Pingshun.
"Old Zhou, it seems that the little Japs are really anxious. Yesterday alone, there were 133 suspicious persons captured in Pingshun. Most of them were from Anyang, and a small number were sent by the Japanese troops from Tunliu and Xinxiang.
Another subdivision also arrested many people!" Xing Zhiguohui reported.
"Hmph! The little devil has learned the lesson, and all those who are here are traitors who work for the little devil." Zhou Weihan snorted coldly, and then said: "If the notice continues, all places must continue to be vigilant, and we must not take it lightly!"
"But this is too passive and cannot be defended. It won't be a problem if this continues!" Zhou Weihan crossed his arms on his chest with a troubled expression on his face.
"Yes, the base area has always been under high martial law, which will affect economic circulation. The most affected are the fellow villagers!" Xing Zhiguo answered.
"Do you think this is okay? This heavy artillery is just a bait. Don't the little devils want heavy artillery? Let one or two traitors go back and inform the little devils that the heavy artillery is in the hands of our Eighth Route Army, and then let's do this..."
"I have two plans for the little devil. If the little devil has the ability, he can be snatched back from the hands of our Eighth Route Army. The other is to exchange him for it. The notification must be in place. The Japanese troops in Tunliu, Anyang and Xinxiang must be notified.
Forget it about Isamu Terauchi, my old friend lets him go!" Zhou Weihan said with a smirk on his face.
As soon as Xing Zhiguo saw Zhou Weihan's smiling face, he knew that he hadn't held it in well, so he immediately said, "Okay, I'll make arrangements right away!"
Zhou Weihan's instructions were quickly conveyed, and Japanese troops in various places received accurate information. The heavy artillery was in the hands of the Eighth Route Army, and it was very likely that it was in Pingshun.
Japanese commanders everywhere were overjoyed to finally have an explanation from Okamura Neji.
Tunliu, the Brigade Headquarters of the First Independent Mixed Brigade.
Brigade commander Kawada Tsutsuki Taro was overjoyed after hearing the report and asked the traitor in front of him: "Is the information accurate?"
"Taijun, it's very accurate. I heard from the militiamen in the Eighth Route Army base area that when the Eighth Route Army transported heavy artillery to Pingshun, they were still on guard along the way!"
"And the Eighth Route Army doesn't seem to know how to use heavy artillery, and it becomes a display in their hands, so the Eighth Route Army also wants to exchange these captured heavy artillery for some weapons and equipment!" The traitor who spoke had just been released, and when he reported to the meeting, he started to talk nonsense.
Zhou Weihan only said half of what he meant, and in the end he did not report his arrest.
Tsutsuki Taro Kawada and the chief of staff looked at each other with joy in their eyes.
However, the Japs are not that easy to deal with. The Japs chief of staff said: "The imperial army sent many people to the Eighth Route Army in Li and Lucheng. Why are you the only one who came back? Where are the others?"
The traitor had already made up his mind when facing the cross-examination, and said hesitantly: "Taijun, the Eighth Route Army base areas are extremely strict in interrogation. I actually have a cousin from afar who is a company commander in the Eighth Route Army. He was invited out by me. I did all this from
He’s here to inquire!”
"Yusishi, you did a very good job!" Tsutsutarou Kawada said approvingly: "Miyata-kun, how should this matter proceed?"