Chapter 1188 Plan to rush luck, ask for double monthly tickets to break out
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The main purpose of Vice Chairman Zhou's urgent meeting with Chiang Kai-shek to report our troops' attack on Shanghai was to have Chiang Kai-shek inform the British and American ambassadors in Chongqing, especially the American ambassador, to inform them that the American troops stationed in the Shanghai Public Settlement must not have any conflict with our troops.
Conflict. This was decided by the chairman after receiving a telegram from Liu Yimin. The reason is very simple. The Eighth Route Army cannot conflict with the US military now. If the gunfire goes off on the battlefield and causes misunderstanding, the gain will outweigh the loss for China, which is in need of strong support from the United States.
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Chiang Kai-shek was eager to summon the British and American ambassadors. He also had to study how to deal with the changes in the war situation caused by Liu Yimin's attack on Shanghai. He also had to study how to announce the news of our army's recapture of Shanghai and deal with the Wang puppet traitors in Shanghai. He also wanted to urge Vice Chairman Zhou to go back and negotiate with the traitors.
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China contacted Liu Yimin in Shanghai and did not leave Vice Chairman Zhou behind. They just urged him to go back and send a report as soon as possible.
Chiang Kai-shek is really arrogant in front and respectful in back!
It's not his fault. The Japanese army was so rampant that everything was bad news. Suddenly, joy fell from the sky. Liu Yimin actually broke into Shanghai. Chiang Kai-shek's excitement and joy could not be concealed at any cost.
You know, in history, the Japanese army captured Changsha City in a short period of time after launching the second Changsha Battle. However, in order to prepare for the attack on Southeast Asia, the Japanese army only stayed in Changsha City for two days and then took the initiative to withdraw.** In
The battle suffered heavy losses and four armies were defeated.
After Vice Chairman Zhou left, Chiang Kai-shek met with the U.S. Ambassador to China, John Goose, and the British Ambassador to China, Carl. Soong Meiling was also called out of bed to act as an interpreter.
U.S. Ambassador Goth just arrived in April this year. He is an American hawk who firmly supports the war against Japan. British Ambassador Carr has been in China for a long time. At first, he pursued Chamberlain's appeasement policy, which not only opposed Japan's aggression against China.
, and did not want to openly break up with the Japanese. Now Carl's attitude has also changed, because Churchill is the British Prime Minister, and Carl's attitude towards Japan has gradually become tougher. To put it bluntly, no matter whether his attitude is hard or soft, it is all to protect Britain.
interests of the empire.
These two people were really gentlemanly. In front of Chiang Kai-shek, they had a Western-style favor with Soong Meiling. They kissed hands and hugged each other. They also didn't forget to say God bless you. He Yingqin and Bai Chongxi felt like vomiting.
Chiang Kai-shek turned a blind eye and told Gao Si and Karl with a smile that the Chinese ** troops had invaded the urban area of Shanghai and were encircling and annihilating the Japanese army. Please tell the ambassador to the consulates general of the two countries in Shanghai and ask them to inform the US military garrison and the Ministry of Industry Bureau in Shanghai.
Patrol room. Don't let any misunderstanding happen.
When Soong Meiling translated, her tone was full of joy. After translating, Soong Meiling excitedly said to Gao Si and Karl: "Dear Mr. Ambassadors, isn't this news worthy of a drink?"
Gao Si spread his hands: "My God, dear madam, this is indeed news worth drinking. I will immediately notify Consul General Luo Hede in Shanghai. However, your army must ensure the security of the concession and cannot enter the public concession."
After Soong Meiling translated, Chiang Kai-shek replied: Our army will never enter the central area of the concession actually controlled by Britain and the United States, but must enter the area controlled by the Japanese.
Gao Si and Karl left with satisfaction. Chiang Kai-shek then urgently summoned Executive Director Kong Xiangxi, Kuomintang Central Secretary-General Wu Tiecheng, Song Ziwen, and Dai Li.
Chiang Kai-shek was the leader and commander-in-chief of China's Anti-Japanese War. He had certain views on the international situation. Especially after meeting and having a long discussion with Liu Yimin in Xuzhou, he had a relatively accurate overall grasp of China's Anti-Japanese War. His main purpose for finding these people was to
The bank assets in the British and American concessions in Shanghai must be forcibly transported. Because Chiang Kai-shek was looking forward to Japan every day to attack Southeast Asia and fight with the British.
The United States is going to war. And the current situation is there. In order to obtain the necessary oil and rubber, Japan is likely to go south to Southeast Asia to attack Britain and the United States. The Americans have also noticed that in order to stop Japan's plot, they are negotiating with Japan behind China's back!
If Japan and Britain and the United States went to war, they would inevitably occupy the British and American concessions in Shanghai. China's bank assets in the concessions would be in danger.
Chiang Kai-shek first told these people that the Eighth Route Army Liu Yimin's unit had suddenly attacked Shanghai and was now fighting fiercely with the Japanese army. He then said: "There are four urgent things to do. The first is to immediately announce to the outside world that the Eighth Route Army has attacked Shanghai, shock the Japanese army, and force the Japanese Eleventh Army to stop
Chasing the Ninth Theater Troops
The second is to immediately announce the return of Shanghai Mayor Wu Tiecheng in the name of the Executive Yuan. The daring Liu Yimin cannot be allowed to announce the new mayor of Shanghai immediately. The third is to immediately rush to transport the bank assets in the British and American Concessions in Shanghai and transport them all back to Chongqing.
.The fourth is to completely eliminate the Wang puppets in Shanghai.
Traitors, spies, so that our personnel can stick to Shanghai for a long time in the next step. The announcement of the Eighth Route Army's capture of Shanghai and the appointment of Shanghai Mayor Wu Tiecheng will be handled by Dean Kong and will be handled immediately. The Confucius Institute will handle the matter of rushing to transport the bank assets of the Shanghai Concession.
Changhe Ziwen went to do it. Completely clear out all the people in Shanghai.
Wang Puppet traitor and spy matter will be handled by Dongfeng. Dongfeng notifies the comrades in Shanghai to take immediate action and closely monitor the movements of the Eighth Route Army. Once the Eighth Route Army ends the battle in Shanghai, you will rush to Shanghai by plane and execute it on the spot. Now split up and organize
The work team is ready to go!"
Kong Xiangxi proposed that the Third War Zone should be ordered to send powerful troops to seize the opportunity to move to Shanghai and stationed in Shanghai. Otherwise, the cooperation of Liu Yimin's department would be needed to rush to transport the funds. Money moves people's hearts, and no one thinks they have too much money. If Liu Yimin turns his back and withholds these funds,
, that’s it.
This is indeed a real problem. It was the Eighth Route Army of the Communist Party of China that attacked Shanghai, not the Communist Party. Moreover, it was Liu Yimin who was revoked by Chiang Kai-shek and dismissed from his position as lieutenant general and division commander. He used to be related to Liu Yimin, but now he is better.
The relationship is completely at loggerheads. It would be a bit embarrassing to ask Liu Yimin to cooperate fully, right?
Chiang Kai-shek pondered for a moment and said: "You can order Gu Zhutong to send troops to move to Shanghai. But I am afraid that there is not enough time. It is very likely that the Japanese reinforcements will arrive before the troops of the third theater enter Shanghai. Another Songhu Battle will outweigh the losses! Liu Yimin goes south.
The troops he leads must not be many, and he never obeys the orders of the Military Commission and will not defend Shanghai!"
Song Ziwen's mind turned like lightning and he said: "According to Liu Yimin's record, he should have been promoted to general a long time ago. Is it possible to consider giving him a position so that he can completely obey the orders of the National Government?"
Chiang Kai-shek immediately sternly scolded: "Childish! Confused! Liu Yimin did such a thing without a legitimate name. If he was given a legitimate name, wouldn't he be upset? Don't worry, I'm very accurate about Liu Yimin. On the anti-Japanese issue
He is very resolute and the most overall-oriented general in the army. Liu Yimin’s troops have cooperated in every war.
Support! Last time Liu Yimin invaded Tianjin, he used both soft and hard tactics to seize the gold reserves stored in the concession by the Bank of Communications, and transported a lot of them back to the rear. This money played a big role for us. If it falls into the hands of the Japanese
, the consequences will be disastrous. This time, I believe he will understand the importance of this money in persisting in the war of resistance, and will cooperate with you!"
He Yingqin was unwilling to give up, and after much consideration, he still suggested: "Greater Shanghai has great international influence. Should we consider holding on? If Liu Yimin's troops can hold on in Shanghai for a month, we can mobilize the main forces of the Third Theater and the Ninth Theater.
Reinforcements are coming. When the time comes, Liu Yi will be there
If the Ministry of Civil Affairs holds on to Shanghai and is surrounded by our army, it is very likely that the main force of the Thirteenth Army will be wiped out in one battle, and then the main force of the Eleventh Army will be wiped out. In that case, all central China will be recovered! At the worst, Liu Yi’s Ministry of Civil Affairs should be strictly ordered to defend Shanghai and defend it.
In the last month or two months, I can explain it to the people!"
Chiang Kai-shek understood what He Yingqin said later. He wanted to keep Liu Yimin in Shanghai! Unfortunately, Liu Yimin did not report to the Military Commission when he attacked and occupied Shanghai. I am afraid that he would not report to the Military Commission when evacuating Shanghai. However, He Yingqin's previous words
But very tempting
The purpose is to destroy the Japanese army in Central China in one battle! If it had been placed before the Battle of Wuhan, the Battle of Guinan, the Battle of Zaoyi and the Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain, Chiang Kai-shek would probably have deployed them in sequence. But now, Chiang Kai-shek will definitely not do this.
. He knew that it was just an assumption and unrealistic.
Bai Chongxi supported Chiang Kai-shek's view and said: "General He, the committee's view is reasonable. Liu Yimin is fighting a sneak attack and wants a quick victory. His troops have difficulty in transportation and the size of his troops will not be too large. He is required to hold on to Shanghai.
It's impossible. ** won't be willing to do it. The most elite troops are consumed in Shanghai City. I
It is judged that Liu Yimin will evacuate before the Japanese reinforcements arrive. Otherwise, he will not be able to leave! Therefore, we can order the main force of the third theater, fifth theater, and ninth theater to take the initiative to contain the Japanese army from returning to rescue Shanghai, but
You cannot enter Shanghai and stick to your deployment. The lessons of the Songhu Battle should be learned!"
What Chiang Kai-shek, He Yingqin, and Bai Chongxi said are all reasonable. The key is that the direct troops of the Central Army that attacked and occupied Shanghai were Liu Yimin's troops whose designation was revoked. Liu Yimin's combat characteristics were mainly to eliminate the effective forces of the Japanese army, which was simply not possible.
Imagine that he would use the troops as targets in the city of Shanghai to be bombed by Japanese planes and bombed by warships!
Song Meiling proposed that she could go to Shanghai to urge Liu Yimin to cooperate with the National Government in transferring the financial assets of the concession.
Chiang Kai-shek thought about it for a while and felt that it was really appropriate for Soong Meiling to go there. It would be more useful than sending one army or two military regions. He agreed to Soong Meiling's proposal and asked her, Kong Xiangxi and others to go and prepare immediately.
Soon, the Chinese Air Force, which had lost air superiority since the emergence of the Zero fighter jets, received a combat order to dispatch supplies to Shanghai. Even the newly formed Chennault U.S. China Support Group in Yunnan also received an order to transfer to Hunan.
At this time, fierce fighting was raging on the battlefield in Shanghai.
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