Guo Dai and the other four people left the Puxinxiang military camp and left quickly. On the way, Tu Chengli and Chen Er learned that they had failed to persuade Huang Dayu, and they couldn't help but feel very depressed. Chen Er even said: "This risk was in vain." Yes." Guo Dai shook his head and said: "It's definitely not in vain. We at least confirmed the intelligence of the Guards Division coming in for reinforcements. This trip is worthwhile."
"Brigade, do you think we can defeat the Guards Division? The Guards Division is known as the most powerful unit in the army." Chen Er asked, and the other two people also looked at Guo Dai.
Guo Dai said firmly: "I admit that the Guards Division is indeed very strong, but so what? Should we give up on regaining Taiwan just because we can't win? Absolutely, so the key issue is not the Guards Division." How we are, depends on how we are. The Guards Division is not invincible, and our army of soldiers is not invincible. I dare to assert that even if we fail to win, we will teach the Guards Division a painful lesson."
One day later, the news that the Guards Division was entering Taiwan to aid Taiwan took wings and flew to Ouyang Yun's desk. The secret message was translated by Pan Meiren. She was shocked by this information. When she presented the message to Ouyang Yun, she had a look on her face. of anxiety,
After Ouyang Yun returned to Guangzhou, he had to face endless official documents and endless meetings. The impact of the war in Guangzhou was not limited to the army, but the political system was also affected. In this matter, Jiang Shuren Ouyang Yun's "inability to do anything" made Ouyang Yun realize the shortcomings of the current system. Therefore, he delegated the Guangzhou Guard Force to Jiang Shuren, and at the same time withdrew certain personnel appointment rights. This made Ouyang Yun have many official documents to be approved out of thin air, and also It made him even more busy. When Pan Meiren said that there was a secret message coming from Taiwan, he raised his head and glanced at her out of habit. He noticed the strange color on her face and asked, "What, bad news."
"Take a look."
Ouyang Yun picked up the message and scanned it, his face changed slightly, and he said: "The Japanese are really going to take action. Ha, they really regard Taiwan as their homeland."
"Brother, I'm afraid this battle won't be easy to fight. The Guards Division is the most elite unit in the Japanese army. I think maybe Jiang Dahe and the others should seize the opportunity and attack hard before the Guards Division comes in for reinforcements. Fight a war and win some buffer zone."
"It's really hard to fight. Well, please notify us and ask officers above the corps commander to come over for a meeting tomorrow. Chief of Staff Chiang, Commander Chen, and Commander Shan will also be notified and asked to come by plane."
"yes."
At about ten o'clock the next morning, in the small conference room of the headquarters, Ouyang Yun was in the middle, followed by Ji Xingwen, Li Tieshu, Tie Linfei, Guo Kui, He Zhengjiang, Xiao Yi on the left, Jiang Guangnai and Chu on the right. Tian Ge, Chen Ce, Chang Gen, Ye Zhao, Shan Renxiong, thirteen people gathered around a round conference table, all with solemn expressions.
Everyone knows the information about the Guards Division entering Taiwan to aid. Based on their understanding of the Japanese army's sequence, no one thinks that the Taiwan Corps will not only be able to escape danger but also be able to defeat them like they did in previous battles.
Ouyang Yun spoke first: "The purpose of today's meeting, even if I don't say it, should be clear to everyone. The Guards Division is coming to aid Taiwan. Based on the current situation of the Taiwan Corps, I think they can definitely hold on for a while, but if they can't get the headquarters If we provide support, we will eventually be forced into the southern mountainous area. Once we retreat to the mountainous area, it means that our previous efforts will be in vain. At that time, the Japanese will only need to leave an ordinary division to firmly guard the entrance and exit. Although the Taiwan Corps will not become a turtle in the urn in the mountainous pass, it will have to pay a heavy price if it wants to get out again. I don't want to see this happen. We have fought so many battles with the Japanese, and every time we have not been against the foreigners, this time , I hope it will be the same result. Let's talk about any good ideas. Mr. Jiang, you are more familiar with Taiwan, so you come first."
Since Jiang Guangnai took control of Fujian, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to people's livelihood and army construction. His already thin face became even thinner, but his mental state was excellent. He bowed slightly towards Ouyang Yun and said: "Since the Commander-in-Chief has Order, let me start with my humble opinion." After saying this, he glanced at everyone and continued: "The current situation in Taiwan is very delicate. It is a pity that we sent troops decades late. If the rebels in Taiwan We sent troops to resist the Japanese invasion. Now, we will get the support of all Taiwanese people, and our strength will increase several times. According to the information I have, the current feelings of Taiwanese people towards our Taiwan Corps are very complicated. Of course, some of them are familiar with it. There are those who are generous and try their best to assist, and there are also those who think that we have broken the peace in Taiwan and are extremely hostile. Most of them have a wait-and-see attitude. I think the Guards Division's entry into Taiwan to aid is not so much a problem posed by the Japanese as a problem for us. A great opportunity given to us. As one of the most elite troops in Japan, the Guards Division also has a high prestige in the hearts of the Taiwanese people. If we can defeat them, then, hehe, I dare not say that we can. Winning the hearts of all Taiwanese people will at least make them re-examine their choices for the future. In view of this, I think that if we really set the ultimate goal of regaining Taiwan, we must win this battle no matter what the price. battle."
Jiang Guangnai talked about the importance of this battle from a strategic perspective, which made many people fall into deep thought. The conference room became silent for a while.
Ouyang Yun was the first to wake up. He looked at Jiang Guangnai and said: "Mr. Jiang, you know the circumstances under which we sent troops to Taiwan. The reason why I insisted on sending troops to Taiwan even though the troops were not abundant at that time, on the one hand Of course, we don’t want Taiwan to become a bridgehead for the little devils to attack us. Secondly, we are rushing to regain Taiwan. Taiwan, how should I put it, is an unsinkable giant aircraft carrier. As long as Taiwan is there, then our southeastern waters can The strategic significance of obtaining the support of shore-based aviation forces is self-evident. Everyone, as Mr. Jiang said, in this battle, we can only win but not lose. Therefore, as long as we can win, as long as conditions permit, no matter how much effort we have to pay It doesn’t matter the price.”
Ouyang Yun's metaphor about Taiwan being an unsinkable aircraft carrier moved Tie Linfei's heart, and an idea came to him. He raised his hand,
"Lin Fei, tell me." After Ouyang Yun saw it, he called him by name,
Tie Linfei said: "Commander-in-Chief, everyone, I have an idea. The Guards Division has only one way to assist Taiwan, and that is the sea route. So, can we directly intercept the air attacks on them at sea like in the Hainan Campaign? Hainan In the battle, the combined fleet came with great momentum, but finally left in despair because its logistics supplies were intercepted by us at sea. If we can detect the time of the Guards Division's arrival in advance, we can definitely use the air fortress and The baiji's super-long endurance capability found them and attacked them with air strikes, killing the Guards Division directly at sea, so how could they help Taiwan?"