Chapter 787 Hu Zhongnan VS Ishihara Wanji (Part 1)
The Japanese bombings came and went quickly. As soon as the Japanese planes taking off from Yuncheng entered the Weinan area, an observation station issued a warning to the west.
However, the main force of the Japanese flying brigade at Yuncheng Airport was transferred to the Pacific battlefield, but it did not actually pose an effective threat to Xijian City.
The streets were full of people coming and going again, and the local people didn't take the recent bombing to heart at all.
Zhou Weihan pointed to several smoking places in the city and asked: "Where is the smoke coming from?"
"Sir, this is the garrison headquarters and there are several mosques and temples!" The team leader's heart sank. He couldn't figure out why every time the offices of these office staff were bombed by Japanese planes.
The Garrison Headquarters and the dozen or so mosques and temples where the staff of the Xiyuan Camp worked were the targets of the Japanese bombings. Unfortunately, these were living targets on the surface, purely to attract Japanese firepower. However, even within the National Army,
Many people are unaware of it.
At first, under the guidance of ground personnel, Japanese aircraft repeatedly performed extraordinary feats, posing a considerable threat to the Xiyuan camp. However, later on, whenever spies used signal flares for guidance, the Chinese army would also launch flares elsewhere in the city to confuse the truth.
"Little brother, could you please go to Yang Ji Xiao Chao where you just had dinner and pay for the meal!" the brigade commander said, taking out a five-yuan French currency and handing it over.
The younger military commander was stunned for a moment, but the team leader next to him took it over directly: "Sir, please don't worry, I will definitely transfer the meal money to Yang Ji's shopkeeper!"
The Japanese bombing disturbed their mood, and Zhou Weihan and the brigade commander had no intention of wandering around anymore, so they turned around and returned to their residence.
"Team leader, this money is not enough. We can't pay for it ourselves!"
Since the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, the price of goods has been rising steadily. The Japanese army has continued to disperse counterfeit banknotes into the Kuomintang-controlled areas, which has caused the value of the legal currency to plummet. It is far less reliable than the current ocean.
In 1937, when the French currency was hard, the mutton steamed buns cost a dime and a half a bowl, but in 1942, the price was more than ten times longer.
The story is divided into two parts. Before the Japanese bombing, a group of military and political officials from Xiyuan Camp gathered in an underground air-raid shelter.
"Sir, the Sajinqiao Mosque was seriously damaged, the entrance and exit of the air raid shelter was blocked, and 17 camp personnel were caught in it. All-out rescue operations are currently underway!" the adjutant answered the call and went to report.
"We must rescue all our colleagues and order the gendarmerie to conduct a search immediately!"
The incandescent lamp hanging above his head shone brightly and dimly on Hu Zhongnan's face, causing everyone present to break out in a cold sweat.
"General, the Japanese army is really coming for our headquarters. Otherwise, how could they carry out precise bombing on Sajin Bridge? Fortunately, we have taken precautions, otherwise we would have been killed by a bunch of them today!"
"Yes, the Japanese army is really too rampant. They are clearly grasshoppers after the fall, and they dare to be so reckless!"
Hearing this, Hu Zongnan tapped the table with his fingers and said, "Everyone, what do you think of the proposal I just made?"
"Chief Commander, is this move too risky? Although our unit is well-equipped with troops, if the Japanese army marches in, we cannot bear the consequences. Even with the approval of the principal, we will still have to bear the responsibility for the failure of defending the territory.
Responsibility!"
As long as Hu Zong's southern Central Army does not make any major mistakes, it will not be a problem to rely on the natural dangers of the Yellow River to defend Shaanxi Province, especially now that the Japanese army has shown signs of decline.
This sentence expresses the sentiments of most people present. They are all senior generals of the national army, not the big-headed soldiers who clamor all day long to fight the Japs. Defending the river fortifications is victory, so there is no need to resort to dangerous tactics.
Although Hu Zhongnan bluntly stated that this plan was approved by the old man, saying that the Central Army needed a big victory to consolidate the position of the National Government, but everyone knew that the old man had a changeable temperament, and if he fought well, he might even interfere with you at a critical moment.
If you don't play well, you'll have to find someone to take the blame in the end.
Hu Zongnan was the commander of Xi'an Camp and the old man's favorite general. He couldn't be photographed, but the other people present couldn't tell.
The generals were not very enthusiastic about fighting, and the officials present were all looking around, as if they had not heard anything.
Hu Zhongnan immediately looked at Zhou Weiguo, who was sitting in the first place on his right. Zhou Weiguo immediately understood. The two had already had a good relationship before the meeting, and Hu Zhongnan even had Zhou Weiguo's support in his dangerous military move.
As for Zhou Weiguo, he is willing to be the one who stands out, even if the blame falls on him in the end.
"I think the commander-in-chief's move has great potential. If our army has concerns about crossing the Yellow River eastward, but if the Japanese army is allowed to enter our defense area, the situation will naturally be different. The Eighth Route Army will fight, and the miscellaneous army will fight. Why can't our Central Army fight?
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"Besides, the main force of the Japanese army is scattered in various places and cannot easily move. If the Japanese army goes deep alone, it will be a good opportunity to win a big victory!"
"General, our First Army is willing to be the vanguard of this battle and set an example for our brother troops!" Zhou Weiguo suddenly stood up and looked around at everyone present.
The attitude shown made everyone feel excited, but they finally understood what medicine these two people were selling, and this battle must be fought.
Seeing that the First Army of the direct line was going to be at the forefront, many generals present also changed their tone to express support.
Hu Zongnan was overjoyed when he saw this: "All of you colleagues work together and we will win this battle. After the war, I will ask the principal to take credit for you!"
"Yulin, you are the commander-in-chief of this battle. You will be the main commander in the frontline operations. The main forces of each army and division will continue to form a confrontation with the Eighth Route Army. However, it is necessary to secretly mobilize elite troops to form a reserve team, which will be under the unified command of Yulin. In addition, today's meeting
The content must not be disclosed to others!”
Those who attended the meeting were all high-ranking officials of Xiyuan Camp. As long as they kept their mouths shut, Hu Zhongnan was not worried about the plan being leaked to the Japanese.
After the meeting adjourned, only Hu Zongnan and Zhou Weiguo were left.
"Brother Yulin, it's hard for me too. The fight against the Eighth Route Army is at a disadvantage. Not long ago, in the meeting of the Military Commission, he, Chen Cheng, openly proposed that I should be removed from my position as director of the Xiyuan Camp and let Jiang Mingsan take over!"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "This battle requires more efforts from you, brother, otherwise Jiang Mingsan will make a comeback, and you and I will be in a worrying situation by then!"
"Brother Shoushan, please rest assured. I am 60% sure of this battle. If I can persuade the First War Zone to assist, the chance of winning will be increased to 80%!" Zhou Weiguo said.
"I'll try my best, I'm just worried that if I don't act secretly, the Japanese army will find out in advance!" Hu Zhongnan clasped his hands behind his back, frowned, and felt extremely disgusted at this time.
His position as director of Xi'an Camp is both stable and unstable. Due to his lack of qualifications, many people within the Central Army dissatisfied him. He only reached his current position due to the promotion of the old man.
The national troops originally stationed in Zhongtiao Mountain in the First Theater were defeated one after another, and the defense line was in danger under the pressure of the Japanese army. The Thirty-fourth Group Army watched the fire from across the bank. It had made great contributions to the defense of Shaanxi Province, and its status was naturally unmatched.
But now the national army in Zhongtiao Mountain has actually regained the lost ground. No matter what the reason is, it is still a big fight against the Japanese troops. Even Fan Hanjie of Changzhi was promoted to the general secretary of the 24th Group because of his military exploits, and became the leader of the Huangpu Clan in one fell swoop.
The second feudal official after Hu Zongnan.
This made Hu Zongnan feel a little frustrated, so he stepped up his offensive against the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region. However, it did not achieve the desired effect. He did not take advantage of it, but instead gained the upper hand in public opinion.
It also made Hu Zongnan feel more in danger and urgently needed to prove his military exploits. However, although the old man approved his risky move, he did not issue a formal order through the Ministry of Military Affairs. This was the old man's usual style.
"Chief Commander, you still need to withstand the pressure to discuss the matter. It cannot be concluded within at least one month, and the confrontation with the Eighth Route Army must be high-pressure, so that the Japanese can believe it!"
"Similarly, each reserve team should select elite warriors who dare to fight, and action orders should be given at short notice!"
"Ammunition supplies..."
"Okay, Brother Yulin, you are the commander-in-chief of the battle. I will fully support the mobilization of troops. I will never interfere with the battle orders. Just keep your heart in mind!"