When there was a temporary armistice in North Africa, the sound of guns and artillery on the Soviet battlefield also weakened. Manstein had been transferred back to the country due to the defeat in the decisive battle of Osa. He was replaced by Field Marshal Kleist. As a member of the list, Kleist had already been contacted by Guderian. After arriving at the front line and fighting several battles with the Chinese and Soviet armies and inspecting the strength of the Chinese Far East Expeditionary Force on the spot, Kleist believed that the German army was in Soviet Russia. The battlefield had lost its advantage, and continuing to fight would only lead to a futile loss of national power. Therefore, the troops would retreat in an orderly manner, while strengthening contact with Guderian, proposing that it was time to pull Germany back from the wartime track.
For front-line commanders such as Kleist, because they know both the national strength and the battlefield situation, they quite identify with some of the words in Guderian's telegram. Guderian stated in the telegram that the reason why the head of state launched the war was , originally to regain the territory ceded after World War I, this goal has already been achieved. Next, the German army marched into Europe and brought the entire Europe under German rule. This can also be understood as ensuring Germany's dominant position in Europe. , for the sake of future generations, but sending troops to North Africa, sending troops to the Middle East, and sending troops to Soviet Russia, Guderian thought this was purely whimsical, "How many people are there in Germany, and how many people are there in these countries combined? Even if the Third Reich can now use The resources of the entire Europe, but can Europe's comprehensive strength be stronger than the combination of traditional powers such as China, the United States, Britain, and France... Through the failure of the decisive battle in Osaka, it is not difficult to see that if this battle continues, the national strength will always be It will be completely consumed in one day, and by that time, not to mention competing for profits in North Africa and other places, even Europe's dominant position may not be guaranteed. What I must remind you is that the so-called defeat before you say victory, now Since we can invade the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union, once our army is defeated, won't these countries invade our country... Therefore, I think it is wise to gain enough benefits while the German army still has a certain advantage. Of course, in order to prevent counterattacks by the Soviet Union, Britain, France and other countries or to settle accounts after the war, I think it is necessary to obtain China's friendship. I have already analyzed it before, and China actually needs our friendship very much. In this case, why don't we Let’s cooperate sincerely to achieve a win-win situation.”
The tacit temporary truce between the Chinese army and the German army on the battlefields of North Africa and Soviet Russia was the final moment for China to resolve Japan.
On August 25, 1945, a loud noise was heard from somewhere in China's vast Taklimakan Desert, and then a huge mushroom cloud rose. One morning two weeks later, in Chongqing, the Supreme Commander of the Chinese National Defense Forces Department, Ouyang Yun and others walked into the largest conference room one by one and began a nine-hour meeting.
"Almost every day, people ask me when the Japanese will be completely driven out of the country. Now I can tell everyone clearly that it is time." At the beginning of the meeting, Ouyang Yun was the first to say these harsh words.
There were many people attending the meeting today, so Ouyang Yun would definitely not say anything about the super bomb. Because of this, many generals were first surprised by his straightforward opening, and then became very happy.
"Very good."
"Finally we will drive away the little devils completely."
"..."
"Hush, now I announce Order No. 117 of the Supreme Command..."
"This time, we will not only completely clear out the Japs from our land, but we will also attack directly to Tokyo and completely crush the Japs' armed forces, General Zhang Xueliang."
"I'm here." Zhang Xueliang stood up with a "crack" sound.
"The officers and soldiers of the Eighth Army have been asking to fight back to the Northeast and personally regain the land they abandoned. Now you can reply to them. The Supreme Command has approved their request for war. It is time for them to avenge their past humiliation."
"yes."
"General Deng Xihou."
"Arrived." Deng Xihou stood up.
Ouyang Yun looked at him and said solemnly: "Because of this war, the soldiers of the Qianchuan Army have shed too much blood and sweat. Now, when we are about to win the final victory in this unprecedented war, I give you a gift in the name of the Supreme Command. This honor allows you to establish an occupying force in the name of the former Sichuan Army and prepare to attack the Japanese mainland."
"Yes, all officers and soldiers of the Sichuan Army will live up to the expectations of the Supreme Command."
"General Li Tieshu."
"have."
"The Eighth Army is responsible for the western front, and I will leave the eastern front to you."
"The Third Army will live up to its trust."
"General Li Zongren."
"I'm here."
"The 17th Group Army and the 24th Group Army are responsible for the middle route. Unlike the east line that takes the waterway and the west line that takes the grassland, there are no densely populated towns along the way. The center route army will face the two important towns of Pingjin and Tianjin. Is there any difficulty?"
"No, we will definitely return a complete ancient capital and a complete Jinkou to the people of the country."
"General Fox Thirteen, I can leave Shanghai to you. Shanghai is more complicated than Pingjin. Is there any problem?"
Among the generals present, Fox Thirteen, who was born in Yeluzi, is definitely an anomaly in being able to take charge of the road alone. However, given that he has repeatedly performed miracles and even earned the reputation of "Shura" among the Japanese, no one is stupid enough to openly question it. this appointment.
"I will try my best to preserve the old appearance of Shanghai." After a moment of hesitation, Hu Shisan replied.
"No, the Supreme Command has no requirements in this regard. We just hope that a few fewer people will be sacrificed in the Battle of Shanghai. The western-style buildings in Shanghai are gone. We can definitely build better ones in the future. Do you understand?"
"yes."
Ouyang Yun took a roll call, starting with the coaches of each line, then to the commanders and army commanders below each line. Finally, he called the names of Chen Ce, Bai Chongxi, Bai Liusu, and Guo Kui. Among these four, the top two will be responsible for attacking the Japanese mainland from the sea. Since both of them were still on the front line at this time, they were not able to attend this meeting. The latter two also have heavy combat tasks, but their attack direction is not the Japanese mainland. But the Japanese army in Southeast Asia.
"This time, the Cadet Expeditionary Force will be the main military operation to counterattack the Japanese army in Southeast Asia. The Star China Volunteer Army will also participate. They will be commanded by General Lin Jiangshi. The Star China Volunteer Army will also undertake a major political task this time, that is, on the land of the original Singapore. Preparing for the establishment of China's Xinghua Special Administrative Region...Okay, now I would like to ask Vice-General Chen to explain in detail the action plan for this major counterattack."
When Ouyang Yunzheng was talking about this, three Aerial Fortresses and twelve Golden Eagles were taking off at Chongqing Xiaolongkan Airport and flying towards the southeast. What few people know is that these three Aerial Fortresses were carrying six aircraft. A super bomb, and they were Ouyang Yun's biggest reliance on his massive counterattack against Japan.