After a brief period of heavy rain, the midsummer sun gradually rose, and the scenery shrouded in steaming vapor along both sides of the river gave rise to an illusory and distorted state. The sparse vegetation on the hot loess slopes seemed to have been dried out, and under the hot heat
In the air current, it sways listlessly.
It is much cooler in the cave dwelling dug along the mountain wall. Chairman Mao, wearing a shirt that has turned yellow after washing, is shaking a sunflower fan with one hand and a naturally bent hand. Only a short section of the inferior cigarette is left between his fingers.
, the long burnt ash was curved, but did not fall, which made Mr. Zhu, a non-smoker, a little anxious. After reporting the situation, Li Kenong sat on a bench nearby and drank water desperately.
The chairman walked slowly, and suddenly felt a burning sensation between his fingers. He quickly stopped, turned the cigarette butt that burned his fingers, took another puff sparingly, then reluctantly threw it to the corner, returned to his seat, and gently waved his sunflower fan:
"Kenong, from the analysis of the secret message of Intelligence Agent No. 04, can it be understood that he has determined that the 17th Division of the Kuomintang is about to take the initiative to eliminate the 77th Japanese Regiment that caused the 'Beishuang Temple Massacre'?"
Li Kenong put down the enamel teapot: "It's roughly like this. In the past six years, our intelligence agent No. 4 has only had two active contacts with us, and these two unconventional contacts have resulted in extremely important events. The intelligence value is very
Huge. This is the third time. Although the content of the secret message is not long, it fully explains his judgment on the situation in North China.
In fact, he was already in the heart of the Kuomintang's Fifth Army, so the accuracy of this information was quite high and very valuable. The last few words of the secret message confirmed that we had no idea that the Fifth Army had moved to the front line but had been slow to move.
The speculation about the cause confirms from another aspect our reasoning about the current situation of An Yi, the young general who is determined to resist Japan."
"I agree with Kenong's analysis, and I think that the reason why An Yi has not issued combat orders to the Fifth Army is entirely because he is worried about the attitude of Song Zheyuan's troops. Furthermore, it is likely that An Yi is worried that once a fight breaks out, he has not yet done a good job
The 29th Army, which has been prepared in all aspects, will suffer heavy losses, and the 'Beishuang Temple Massacre' is an excellent proof." Mr. Zhu expressed his opinion unhurriedly.
Chairman Mao nodded slowly: "We are inseparable. As of yesterday, Qi Xieyuan, Zhang Zizhong, Chen Juesheng, Zhang Yunrong and others were still negotiating in Tianjin. Japanese commander Xiang Yue Qingji had a cordial meeting with Song Zheyuan. It is puzzling and even more worrying.
!It’s hard to imagine how Song Zheyuan and others could produce such great results in just a few years.
Such a big change? It seems that the bigger your official position, the less courage you have. The famous swordsman team four years ago has disappeared, which is sad! It can be seen that if an army does not have firm belief and
Ideals, without persistent political and ideological education, will quickly decline and eventually lead to confusion and death."
Mr. Zhu felt the same way: "Lao Mao's summary is very correct. Didn't our Red Army also experience such pain and suffering? Fortunately, through the 25,000-mile Long March, we have recovered our souls and thoughts, and gold cannot be exchanged for it!"
"
Chairman Mao laughed: "Heroes think alike! Haha, Kenong, do you have any good suggestions for the current complicated situation in North China?"
"I have thought about it a lot, but I am not mature yet. Since the chairman asked, I will show my shame."
Li Kenong adjusted his glasses and said solemnly: "If our inference is correct, I believe An Yi will never give up this rare opportunity to annihilate the 77th Japanese Regiment. Otherwise, after 24 to 36 hours,
The two main divisions of the Japanese army were about to land in Tianjin and march into the North China battlefield. With An Yi's keen vision and outstanding military level, he could not fail to see this.
"Another one, An Yi is good at guiding public opinion and very good at using his influence and appeal. Moreover, he himself controls the largest radio station in the country, and this Southwest People's Broadcasting Station has always been known for its timeliness, accuracy, and flexibility.
Rich and clear-cut news reports, well-known at home and abroad.
"If my judgment is correct, I believe that the 'Beishuang Temple Massacre' will be reported to the whole country today, and will even shock China and foreign countries. Patriotic students and people from all walks of life in major cities across the country will flood the streets, angrily denounce the atrocities of the Japanese army, and strongly demand
The Kuomintang government went all out to fight against the Japanese aggressors, thereby gaining a just reason for An Yi's proactive attack."
Chairman Mao nodded, discussed a few words in a low voice with Mr. Zhu, immediately reached an agreement, and turned to Li Kenong to give instructions: "In this case, we will comply with public opinion, add fuel to the flames, and once again send a message to the whole country, strongly requesting the Kuomintang government to abandon all worries and unite
Unite and fight together.
"In addition, the telegram ordered the comrades of the East China Bureau, Central China Bureau, and South China Bureau to take immediate action, launch a massive anti-Japanese demonstration, and make every effort to promote the formation of a comprehensive war of resistance."
"Understood, handle it immediately."
"Wait a moment, Comrade Kenon, how is our intelligence agent No. 04 doing in keeping the secret?"
"The existence of Intelligence Agent No. 04 has always been listed as the top secret of our party. Currently, only the three of us and Comrade Enlai know his identity. Only Comrade Enlai has seen him. I have not had the opportunity to meet him. He
I have been lurking in the Kuomintang army for ten years, it is hard-earned!"
"I understand, it is indeed hard-won! So we must cherish it even more and protect it with all our strength."
"yes!"
...
Ten o'clock in the morning, Lushan.
There was still no news about the "Beishuang Temple Massacre" on the radio. This abnormal phenomenon surprised Chiang Kai-shek and others who were sitting around the radio waiting in agony.
"What's going on? Where are An Yi and others?" Chiang Kai-shek asked.
Qian Dajun, director of the attendant's office, replied: "An Yi is still at the headquarters, discussing the current situation with General Jiansheng, General Cixiu, Cheng Songgong, Tang Menggong and others. Mr. Bray has already taken the statement made by the central government on the 'Beishuang Temple Massacre'
When we get to the Political Department, it will probably be broadcast to the whole country in about half an hour. On the other hand, special editions of major newspapers in Xuzhou, Nanjing, and Shanghai have been published one after another, and it is estimated that it will trigger a huge response soon."
Chiang Kai-shek raised his wrist and looked at his watch with dissatisfaction. He was suddenly attracted by a piece of news broadcast on the radio. He learned that the Hebei-Chacha Administrative Committee had successfully reached an agreement with Japan and announced that the "Margou Bridge and its nearby Chinese garrison"
Immediate withdrawal and use of security forces to maintain law and order; China's apology and punishment of those responsible; implementation of the three important clauses of "preventing communism and completely outlawing resistance to Japan".
Everyone looked at each other in shock. Chiang Kai-shek was very angry and cursed the Hebei-Cha Government Affairs Committee as a traitor and a heinous traitor organization.
Before Chiang Kai-shek had enough scolding, the Southern Sichuan People's Broadcasting Station suddenly stopped broadcasting the program, and the familiar male voice with a loud and powerful voice immediately sounded:
"Important news, important news. According to the on-the-spot interview reports sent back by our reporters on the front line in North China, the 77th Regiment of the 20th Division of the Japanese Army barbarically invaded the Wuqing area where the Chinese army is stationed yesterday evening. It was brutal and barbaric.
They launched a violent attack and unscrupulously massacred more than 800 officers and soldiers of the First Brigade of the 3rd Temporary Division of the 29th Army stationed at Beishuang Temple in the northwest of the county, creating the "Beishuang Temple Massacre" that shocked the world. The atrocities committed by the Japanese army and
beast……"
Chiang Kai-shek sat down with peace of mind: "It's lively, it's lively! Let me tell you, how could An Yi procrastinate on such an important matter? It turns out that he is waiting for the North China Political Affairs Commission and Japan to announce the results of the negotiations! I will tell you next
Want to see, Song
How do Zheyuan and Qi Xieyuan deal with themselves, how do they face the 400,000 people of the country, how do they explain to the more than 800 officers and soldiers who were massacred, and how do they face the more than 100,000 soldiers under their command? Huh! They are stubborn and stubborn, and they continue to fight back.
He deserves to be messed up! He deserves his misfortune!"
...
The news of the "Beishuang Temple Massacre" spread across the country in an instant, and protests and demonstrations like a wave of anger swept across the country, Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Guangzhou, Changsha, Xufu, etc. in just three hours.
Large-scale anti-Japanese demonstrations took place in more than 30 cities, including Chongqing and Chengdu, strongly demanding that the central government immediately declare war on Japan and expel the Japanese invaders.
Eight o'clock in the evening, Tianjin, Japanese-Chinese Garrison Headquarters.
Kozuki Seiji suppressed the anger in his heart and urgently summoned Kawagishi Bunzaburo, the commander of the 20th Division Lieutenant General, and denounced Kawagishi Bunzaburo in the name of the supreme commander of North China.
On the surface, Bunzaburo Kawagishi accepted it respectfully and humbly, and said that he would immediately contact the 77th Regiment and submit an investigation report on the incident to Kozuki Kiyoshi within 24 hours.
Kozuki Seiji waved his hand in annoyance, and abruptly waved away Bunzaburo Kawagishi, who was bowing his head in silence. He picked up the telegram from Ishikawa Koichi, the commander of the Major General Brigade of the 7th Composite Brigade, which he had just received on the table, read it carefully again, and remained silent for a moment.
He asked Chief of Staff Hashimoto Gun who was standing aside:
"Hashimoto-kun, do you think Ishikawa-kun's worries are justified?"
Hashimoto smiled slightly: "General, Mr. Ishikawa has fought against the Anjia Army more than once. Not long after our army easily occupied Chengde a few years ago, Mr. Ishikawa was almost killed by an aircraft from the Anjia Army. For this reason, Mr. Ishikawa obtained
Medals and awards for promotion to major general.
It should be said that Ishikawa-kun knew the Anjia Army better than the recently deceased General Tashiro, but he was also more wary of the Anjia Army. At some point, he overestimated the combat effectiveness of the Anjia Army, so he solemnly called us to remind us not to underestimate the enemy.
Beware of sneak attacks by Anjiajun.
“But judging from the various situations that happened today, the Hebei-Cha Government Affairs Committee still reached an agreement with us even though we knew that our army had wiped out more than a thousand of them. This fully proves that the war will not expand rapidly.
The 19th Army also seemed to be trying its best to avoid mentioning this shame, not wanting it to have an impact on the peaceful truce they needed.
"Therefore, Mr. Ishikawa's worries will not come so soon, at least not within a day or two. However, we need to further restrain the 20th Division and not affect the overall situation because of their impulsive bellicosity."
"Well, your analysis makes sense, but I have to remind General Kawagishi again to make all preparations for combat."
"Hey! I'll go find General Kawagishi and explain the reason."
...
At nine o'clock in the evening, about one regiment of soldiers from the 29th Army, five kilometers north of Beishuangmiao Town, suddenly appeared in front of the outer cordon of the Japanese 77th Regiment. Before the Japanese army could wake up, they immediately launched a fierce attack.
A small team of Japanese officers and soldiers who went out on guard were attacked by more than 1,500 brave and fearless soldiers of the Chinese army. Most of them were killed in the past three minutes. The remaining team captains only had time to communicate with the command in Beishuangmiao Town in the south.
The phone number of the department was stabbed to death by a dozen bayonets that rushed towards him.
After receiving the urgent report, Colonel Li Dengxing, the commander of the regiment, mistakenly believed that this was a sudden retaliatory attack by the 38th Division of the 29th Army stationed in Langfang, and reported it to the brigade commander stationed in Wuqing County.
After Takagi Yoshito received the order to resolutely destroy the invading enemy, he immediately led an infantry brigade to quickly meet the enemy.
The two sides engaged in fierce exchanges of fire between the north and south of Dongmaqiao, 3.5 kilometers north of the town.