The sun shines in from the window and shines on Chiang Kai-shek, Chairman of the Military Commission of the Nationalist Government, who is working at his desk. Just like the hot spring water last night, it is so warm that it makes people feel lustful.
Now, Chairman Chiang is thinking about the victory telegram sent by Liu Jianxu last night. Yes, the elimination of a legion and a division of the Red Bandits in World War I, and the capture of more than 5,000 people, was another great victory after the Battle of Xiangjiang. Unexpectedly, this Baoding Military Academy
Junior brother Liu Jianxu is really good at fighting. How many people are left in the main force of the Red Bandits? It won't exceed 20,000 people. Where will they flee next? Xiangxi? I can't wait for it. There is a defense line composed of 300,000 troops and bunkers waiting there.
Follow them and flee westward to Guizhou? That's not bad. Yesterday, the camp ordered Wang Jialie's troops of the 25th Army to set up defenses along Liping and Jinping to prevent the Red Army from entering Guizhou. If Wang Jialie dares to disrespect the order and let the Red Bandits flee into Guizhou, that's fine.
Xue Yue knew the intention of the base camp and would directly follow the red bandits into Guizhou. Let the red bandits be the pioneers for the central government to take back the power in the southwest. It would be best for the red bandits to invade the southwest and northwest, so that the central government can legitimately take down those people.
The southwest and northwest warlords appear to obey the central government but in fact have always been independent.
Niang Xipi, none of these warlords are good. They completely do not understand the overall strategy of the central government to unify the country, accumulate strength, and fight against Japan. They blindly extend their hands to the central government and rebel at the slightest dissatisfaction. The country is weak because these people do not understand the overall situation and only care about their own personal interests.
It was caused by warlords who brought disaster to the country and the people.
After the Northern Expedition, the country was basically unified, but warlords, large and small, under the banner of revolution controlled the political power in most areas. Considering that there were too many troops in the country, low equipment, and poor quality, I opened a military
The reorganization meeting. Unexpectedly, Feng Yuxiang, Yan Xishan, and Li Zongren joined forces to fight with the Central Committee. First, Feng Yuxiang fought alone, but after being defeated, he did not confess honestly, and even colluded with Yan Xishan and Li Zongren to start a war in the Central Plains. Li Zongren, this guy
, how many benefits were gained during the Northern Expedition, but this was not enough. He would get involved every time he got an opportunity, never forgetting to go against the central government. Yan Xishan, an old cunning man, secretly ordered Han Fuqu to arrest him, but he escaped after getting wind of it.
After returning to Shanxi, she did not want to repent. She even dared to argue with me in the newspaper, and said that she was the source of the civil war and that she would go down with him. Niang Xipi! What about protecting the party and the country, about opposing dictatorship, and about improper employment of people?
Corruption and depravity. It is better to put an end to the chaos than to quell it. It is simply selling dog meat on the sheep's head. Isn't it just that you want to preserve your power, expand your territory, continue to compete with the central government, and maintain the selfish interests of individuals and small groups? Why do you say it so nicely? In the end, it is still Yang Yongtai.
The idea was high. They used economic means to deal with Feng Yuxiang's Second Army, used political means to deal with Yan Xishan's Third Army, and used military means to deal with Li Zongren's Fourth Army. They used fight against each other to reduce the feudal vassal. Due to the correct strategy, the Central Committee
The army fought bravely and skillfully, and these old haters surrendered. Feng Yuxiang became a loner, Yan Xishan retreated to Shanxi, Li Zongren, and Bai Chongxi changed from a large military group that could influence the national political situation to a powerful local faction. Are they all honest?
These guys are honest. Hu Hanmin, Wang Zhaoming and others in the party jumped out again and dared to force me to step down, Niang Xipi! My power was won by the Huangpu student army, and it is you who have failed to achieve anything.
, a nerd who has been exposed for a long time will resign if he wants to! How dare you set up another government in Guangzhou? I have rebelled against you! Hu Hanmin was directly imprisoned, please be honest!
The losses caused by these bastards to the central government were huge. I was busy dealing with the fight with them. As a result, I allowed Mao Zedong to gain power in Jiangxi. He conducted three encirclement and suppression campaigns without success. After each encirclement and suppression campaign, the territory of the red bandits expanded a little and the number of men and horses increased.
One point. It has the potential to start a prairie fire.
The most hateful thing is that because of the fight with these guys, the Japanese invaders took advantage of the opportunity and took advantage of it. The "September 18th" incident carried out by the Kwantung Army took over thousands of miles of Northeast China. Zhang Hanqing
The prodigal son was busy dancing with the beautiful woman, and allowed hundreds of thousands of troops to withdraw from the Northeast without firing a shot. In the end, some people in the Northeast Army actually said that they were not allowed to resist under his orders. Niang Xipi, warlords are not things, and the sons of warlords are
Warlords are nothing more than warlords. I have said that when there is a conflict with the Japanese aggressors, you must not fight back or retaliate. This is to not provide Japan with an excuse for large-scale aggression and to avoid the situation from escalating. In the end, it will be better for you. The Japanese attack
When the Japanese occupy Shenyang, you give them Liaoning. When the Japanese occupy Liaoning, you give them all the three northeastern provinces. It is simply unreasonable! As a result, the Chinese people did not understand and said that Zhang Hanqing was
It was fine not to resist the general, but the public opinion turned out to be one-sided. They all said that he ordered the Northeast Army not to resist. Niang Xipi, when the incident happened, I was on a ship from Nanjing to Nanchang to deploy to suppress the Communists. I didn’t even know when the incident happened.
I know. Besides, the Northeastern Army does not obey orders in normal times. Do they only obey orders when they are escaping?
Let Japan occupy the Northeast. It won't be able to take it back for a while, so let's wipe out the Red Bandits first. In recent years, the Communist Party has called on the local tyrants to divide the land, coerced the ignorant people, and has grown the Red Army to 300,000
The people formed six large base areas, and their influence spread across several provinces. They became a serious threat more terrifying than warlords and Japanese invaders. The local armies in Hunan, Jiangxi, and Hubei could no longer control the situation. There was no way, hurry up
Concentrate your efforts to encircle and suppress us!
Just after the Red Bandits' base areas in Hubei, Henan, Anhui, and Western Hunan and Hubei were wiped out, they were unable to support each other. Three divisions of the troops attacking the Jiangxi bandit areas on the eastern front were eaten up by the Red Bandits. It's miserable and heartbreaking.
Ah! Just as they were thinking about how to concentrate their main force to wipe out the Jiangxi bandits, the greedy Japanese invaders began to attack Rehe again, triggering the Great Wall War of Resistance. After several months of fighting, the Tanggu Agreement was finally signed.
Now it's better. The original policy of equal emphasis on resisting Japan and suppressing the Red Army seems to be unworkable. It just so happens that the Japanese have temporarily stopped moving, so they have to adjust quickly and focus on suppressing the Red Army. As the ancients said, when fighting against foreign aggression, you must first settle the domestic situation.
This time I learned from the lessons of the previous failed encirclement and suppression campaigns. I focused on military encirclement and suppression with one hand and political construction with the other, three parts military and seven parts politics. Militaryly, I concentrated hundreds of thousands of troops and adopted the tactics of blockhouses and sieges. Foolish Old Man moved mountains and overhauled blockhouses and roads.
, the main force advanced steadily, constantly oppressing the main activity space of the Red Bandits, forcing them to confront each other head-on, and consuming their elites bit by bit in positional warfare. Politically, launch the New Life Movement and use the Four-Dimensions and Eight-Principles of Confucianism to purify the minds of the people.
, starting from the transformation of daily life such as food, clothing, housing and transportation, to realize the militarization, production and art of national life, to achieve the purpose of transforming society and rejuvenating the country.
Seeing that the New Life Movement was slowly taking root in the hearts of the people and that the Red Bandits were exhausted, Li Jishen encouraged the 19th Route Army to launch the Fujian Incident and established a new government under the banner of anti-Japanese resistance. Resistance against Japan was enough, so what was the purpose of establishing a new government?
Isn't it a case of separatism? Fortunately, the Communist Party has students in power now and has not joined forces with the 19th Route Army, allowing it to quickly put an end to the incident.
Finally, all parties were settled, and they could concentrate their forces to deal with the Red Bandits. The German consultants also formulated the roller tactic, and they could immediately carry out a thunderous blow against the Red Bandits. Unexpectedly, the cunning Red Bandits escaped at the critical moment, and began to shift their strategy.
Its name is to go north to fight against Japan. When you see his big-headed devil, fight against Japan? Is it necessary for you to fight against Japan? Your greatest contribution to the fight against Japan is to surrender to the central government and let the national army kill you all! It took a long time
After finding out where the red bandits were going, they quickly mobilized their troops and deployed four blockades. Only then did they defeat more than half of the red bandits' losses in the Xiangjiang River.
Now it's okay. How many people Liu Jianxu killed in this fight is secondary. The key is to find the intention and direction of the main force of the red bandits. As long as Bai Chongxi and Chen Jitang on the south side of the passage can pursue quickly, Wang Jialie on the west side can stop them, Xue Yue and Liu Jianxu
The army is pressing in from the east and north, and it is probably time to close the net.
If Wang Jialie can't stop him, I'm sorry, a double-gunned soldier like him won't be of much use, so he can just annex the matter. As for Bai Chongxi and Chen Jitang, it doesn't matter whether they will try their best. As long as the red bandits are dealt with, they and Japan will make secret glances.
It’s time to clean things up. Bai Chongxi has nothing to do with him. He doesn’t care about contacting Long Yun or Wang Jialie. He just wants to dominate Guangxi. Chen Jitang is different. Not only does he secretly communicate with the red bandits, but he dares to risk the disapproval of the world.
By accepting weapons donated by the Japanese and asking the Japanese to serve as military advisers, does the central government act like a blind man? Don’t be busy just yet, let’s wait and see.
How to reward He Jian and the Hunan Army? Expansion, promotion, reward? Is that appropriate? Expansion is absolutely not possible. It is best to completely centralize He Jian's troops after defeating the Red Army. Promotion? He Jian has now been
He is the Commander-in-Chief of the Pursuit and Suppression Army, Provincial Chairman, and Army General. How can he be promoted? If He Jian is willing to give up the Provincial Chairman, we can consider giving him a high position in the central government, like Feng Yuxiang, but I guess He Jian will fall out with him.
Yes, it won't work. Can you consider promoting Liu Jianxu and several of his division commanders to let them know that all power lies with the central government and reward them with money? No, the National Government can only earn 350 million yuan a year, which is not enough for its direct troops.
It is used, but it is unreasonable not to reward it at all, so let's give it some. Thinking of this, the chairman of the committee approved from above: a reward of 200,000 yuan for the department, and Commander-in-Chief He will report the list of meritorious personnel for promotion and use.
When the chief of guards came in, Chiang Kai-shek had just finished signing and closing the file.
Seeing that the chairman was looking good after resting last night, the chief of guard said cautiously: "Report to the chairman, the Air Force just called to report that this morning Liu Jianxu, commander of the First Corps of the Pursuit and Suppression Army, requested the Air Force to dispatch aircraft to Xikou in Tongdao County.
Search and reconnaissance was conducted in two places in Xiaoshui. The investigation results found that there were many remains of national army soldiers in both places, and no signs of Red Army activities were found. The Air Force expanded the scope of investigation, but no signs of Red Army activity were found in the passage area."
"What? Is there such a thing?"
The guard became more cautious: "This is the transcript of the phone call. Please review it with the Chairman."
Chiang Kai-shek took the transcript and read it carefully and asked, "Does Liu Jianxu have any new report?"
"Report to the Chairman, no report yet?"
"What is He Jian doing?"
"Commander-in-Chief He is holding a press conference in Yueyang."
"Mother Xipi, Liu Jianxu lied about his military exploits, and He Yunqiao was fooled by the red bandits without realizing it. He still dared to hold a press conference. It's a joke! A big loser!"
After venting his anger, Chiang Kai-shek ordered the guard: "Go and notify Director Yang. Director He will be here immediately. He ordered the air force to dispatch immediately to conduct a comprehensive search and investigation of Tongdao County. We must find out the location of the main force of the Red Bandits. They ran away
Not far away. As soon as there is a telegram from He Jian or Liu Jianxu, report it immediately."
The captain of the guard quickly stood up and said, "Yes!" and walked out.
When Yang Yongtai and He Guoguang walked into the Tangshan Hot Spring Villa, Liu Jianxu's telegram was already lying quietly on Chiang Kai-shek's desk.
Seeing his two aides arriving, Chiang Kai-shek, who was staring at the window with his hands behind his back, turned around and said, "Are you here? Let's read the telegram first. In one day and one night, three elite divisions were wiped out. Well done.
, The command is really wise, and the soldiers use their lives! They drive tens of thousands of people into the pockets of the red bandits like pigs! Shame, unprecedented shame!"
After reading the telegram, Yang Yongtai sighed: "I can't believe it, I really can't believe that the desperate Red Bandits can launch a desperate counterattack! I dare to conclude that Mao Zedong must be in power again."
He Guoguang sighed faintly: "It's a pity. It would be great if these three divisions of the Hunan Army were replaced by Bai Chongxi's three divisions or Chen Jitang's three divisions."
Chiang Kai-shek was not surprised by the performance of his two staff. The policy of killing three birds with one stone was the result of secret room brewing. These two were the main participants. Naturally, they were well aware of the central government's decision to take back power in the southwest and build a strategic rear area for the Anti-Japanese War.
.In fact, this policy cannot be stopped because the three divisions of the Hunan Army have been wiped out. The question now is how to continue to drag He Jian, Bai Chongxi, and Chen Jitang into the chariot of chasing the Red Bandits. Don't let them
Made a turtle with its head turned upside down.
Thinking of this, Chiang Kai-shek said: "Let's discuss what to do next."
Facing the Chairman's eyes as black as paint, Yang Yongtai straightened up unconsciously, adjusted his glasses frames that had slipped a little, and said in a slow Cantonese accent: "Chairman, don't be angry, Hong
Although the bandits temporarily won the battle, the unfavorable situation of being chased and suppressed has not changed. The top priority is to urge Bai Chongxi and Chen Jitang to advance quickly, mobilize He Jian to press the remaining divisions up, and then let the Central Army raid the formation from behind.
, the Red Bandits still cannot escape the fate of being surrounded and destroyed."
"Do you think He Jian can still bring out the remaining divisions? Do you think Bai Chongxi will continue to pursue the red bandits?" Chiang Kai-shek's eyes flickered, which made Yang Yongtai feel guilty.
Yang Yongtai took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat on his bald head: "Reporting to the Chairman of the Committee is a benefit to He Jian. Didn't he lose three divisions? I'm afraid what he is most worried about now is that the Chairman of the Committee will cancel these three divisions.
We can let him restore the organizational structure of these three divisions, and the central government can provide equipment. Division and brigade-level officers can be nominated by He Jian and appointed by the central government, but officers below the regiment level must be sent to the Lushan Officer Training Corps for training."
After looking at Chiang Kai-shek's calm expression, Yang Yongtai continued: "As for Bai Chongxi, I estimate that he will temporarily shrink his troops and not be able to hold out. However, it can be seen from the results of this battle that Mao Zedong has come back and he will not go to western Hunan."
The biggest possibility is to move west to Guizhou, so that the Central Army can send troops to Guizhou. Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi will not just watch the central government oust Wang Jialie from power. They are likely to step in and echo Wang Jialie from afar.
Form an alliance to protect yourself. Didn't Li Zongren make a speech in Guangzhou yesterday asking to enter Guizhou to suppress the bandits? Therefore, Bai Chongxi will not be lonely. He can't be a coward for long. As long as the red bandits flee westward, as long as Xue Yue enters Guizhou
, the Gui army will definitely follow them into Guizhou. As long as we make clever use of it, Bai Chongxi will be unable to save Wang Jialie, but will have to fight with the red bandits, and will end up as a human being."
He Guoguang interjected: "I agree with Director Yang's analysis of the red bandits heading west to Guizhou and Bai Chongxi, but I disagree with the analysis of He Jian. He Jian will definitely not attack this time. He will immediately report to the Chairman
It was proposed to withdraw troops to encircle and suppress the Helong bandits in western Hunan. After all, the losses of the three elite divisions cannot be made up casually. If Director Yang's method is followed, it will only increase He Jian's vigilance. This method is not advisable. In my opinion,
If He Jian wants to withdraw his troops, let him withdraw. Anyway, the defense line in western Hunan is enough to stop the Red Bandits from moving north. It's just that the Red Bandits will not be far away from heading west to Guizhou. They might start now. We have to make arrangements in advance. I have an idea, let's make good use of it.
After all, the Sichuan Army has a strong force, and Liu Xiang is very afraid that the Red Bandits will rush into central Sichuan and join Xu Xiang at the front. When the committee formulated the outline for suppressing bandits in the area west of the Xiang River, it did not give the Sichuan Army a task. Now is the time to use them. Also
Long Yun of Yunnan can also order him to send troops to Guizhou to intercept the red bandits."
Looking at the two aides who had finished speaking, Chiang Kai-shek thought for a while and finally said: "Order Bai Chongxi and Chen Jitang to speed up the campaign; order He Jian and Liu Jianxu to strictly prevent the Red Bandits from going north to Xiangxi, and to use no less than two divisions of troops."
Continue to pursue and suppress the red bandits; order Xue Yue to lead his troops to continue the pursuit and be ready to enter Guiyang at any time; order Wang Jialie to strictly guard the Liping and Jinping front lines; order Liu Xiang to mobilize quickly and enter the northern Guizhou area on standby; order Long Yun to be ready to support Guizhou. Specifics
You go down and organize and draw up the battle plan. If necessary, I will personally fly to the front line to supervise the battle."
After a pause, Chiang Kai-shek continued: "The responsibility for this defeat must be held accountable. Liu Jianxu is relieved of his duties as commander of the First Corps of the Pursuit and Suppression Army and commander of the 28th Army. He is allowed to continue to exercise his powers and perform meritorious service. He Jian is allocated 200,000 yuan.
Used to pay tribute to fallen soldiers.”
Yang Yongtai and He Guoguang looked at each other and said in unison: "We are wise in appointing officials. This move has strict rewards and punishments and shows compassion for subordinates. It will definitely boost morale and share the same hatred of the enemy."
After the two aides left, Chiang Kai-shek called to the captain of the bodyguard: "Go and inform Madam and get ready. We will go back immediately."