Chapter 1398 The gas can be drummed but not vented
Chapter 1398 You can be angry but not vented
Since the 19th, all battlefields across the country, except Northeast China, suddenly calmed down. China and Japan, as if they had made an agreement, competed to restrain their troops and not start a war without permission.
The five strategic bombers stationed at Xuzhou Airport, which had long been prepared to use the darkness of night to launch a napalm attack on Tokyo, had to return to the old Nanchang Airport under Chiang Kai-shek's strict order to wait for the next opportunity to attack.
According to Zhao Rui's secret report, Xu Zuyi passed this on to Chiang Kai-shek after the Second Office received the secret report from Xuzhou Airport. At this time, Chiang Kai-shek was preoccupied with waiting for Japan and the Soviet Union to go to war. How could he tolerate An Yi ruining his good deeds? Continuous attacks
Three telegrams came in, demanding that An Yi must obey the overall situation, otherwise military law would be ruthless. Under this situation, An Yi had to make concessions, but in his reply to Chiang Kai-shek, he emphasized that once the war resumed, the restraint would lose its effect.
The ceasefire between China and Japan is good news for all parties except the Soviet Union.
Chiang Kai-shek needed to use this ceasefire period to reorganize the army and mobilize local warlord troops such as the Guangxi Army, Sichuan Army, and Hunan Army to enter the Su-Huning area, and at the same time rush to transport guns and ammunition to replenish frontline consumption; the Japanese army needed to use this period to level the Northeast region.
At the same time, we will continue to strengthen and consolidate the defense in the Shanghai Concession and Pudong area to buy valuable time for the next action plan. At the same time, as time goes by, the number of Japanese fighter planes will increase in time.
be supplemented and strive to gain an overwhelming advantage over the Chinese Air Force before restarting the war; for the Anjia Army, the construction of several airports west of Shanghai, the construction of fortress groups on both wings of the Yangtze River Delta, the construction of national defense fortifications on the Wu-Fu line, and the Syrian government
The transportation of light and heavy weapons and troops, the adjustment of the Syrian government's military production plan, etc., all take time. Therefore, this war that attracted the attention of all countries in the world came to an abrupt end strangely, leaving many political observers too much.
Lots of questions.
Night falls.
Since the Anti-Japanese War, Nanjing has relaxed light control for the first time, and the street lamps on the streets are lighting up one after another. From the sky, it looks like a Milky Way falling on the world.
At the Central Stadium at the foot of Zhongshan Mountain, the country's first medal ceremony for meritorious servicemen since the Anti-Japanese War is being held.
"Long live Chairman Chiang! Long live the Republic of China! Long live the War of Resistance!"
The shouts came like landslides and tsunamis, and the deafening cheers from the 60,000 officers and soldiers of the army, navy and air force who stood solemnly on the stadium shook the entire city of Nanjing. Most of these 60,000 officers and soldiers were ordered to rush to Shanghai to participate in the war.
Various units of the Central Army, including Hu Zongnan's First Army, Xue Yue's Fifth Army and Huang Jie's Eighth Army, three direct units of the Central Army.
Chiang Kai-shek's special car, a three-door luxury bulletproof sedan of the "Venus" brand produced by the Syrian government, was escorted by a total of 14 black off-road vehicles, nine in the front and five in the back, and slowly drove into the stadium.
Looking at the excited and shouting officers and soldiers outside the car window, Chiang Kai-shek looked excited and quickly called the parking team, walked quickly out of the car, and waved to the officers and soldiers who were lined up in a neat square.
Probably feeling that this was a bit unsatisfactory, soon Chiang Kai-shek, dressed in the uniform of a generalissimo, walked into the middle of the soldiers with his head held high and his heroic posture as a soldier.
Enter suddenly and chaos quickly ensues.
With a friendly smile on his face, Chiang Kai-shek shook hands with every officer and soldier around him, and encouraged the enthusiastic and excited officers and soldiers with his smile and words.
The foreign reporters who followed the generals and committee members were dumbfounded at the scene in front of them. The support and cheers of the officers and soldiers could not be seen as any fraud. After many years, Chiang Kai-shek was probably the first person since the founding of the Republic of China to sincerely win the national title.
The commander-in-chief whom the army wholeheartedly supported. Under the banner of anti-Japanese war, Chiang Kai-shek finally realized the wish of his mentor, Mr. Sun Yat-sen, and truly realized the unification of military and political orders for the entire army across the country.
Chinese reporters are full of pride. Since the victory of the Northern Expedition, China's economy has developed rapidly, and its industry and agriculture have risen steadily. Especially the industrial development in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Nanchang, western Hunan, southern Sichuan and other places has been extremely gratifying. Now China has been able to produce everything including
Almost all industrial products including airplanes, cars, radios, etc.
In addition, major progress has been made in national education, transportation, and material circulation, which is known as the golden decade. Since the beginning of the war between China and Japan, China has not been at a disadvantage in the confrontation with Japan, one of the great powers. The Japanese army has lost troops and generals, and has suffered losses.
It is still far above China. Doesn't this mean that Chiang Kai-shek has the skills to govern the country and the army?
Chiang Kai-shek, who was among the officers and soldiers, felt an unprecedented excitement and excitement. These officers and soldiers who looked respectful and loved him were the source of his confidence in being able to make up his mind to fight against the Japanese army and to maintain the unity of the country and the integrity of its sovereignty.
The decisive force, with their support, I can face all challenges.
As Chiang Kai-shek walked out of the formation that was disrupted by him, the excited officers and soldiers immediately returned to the formation. The soldiers and officers all stood up straight, heads held high, so as to show their best side in front of Chairman Chiang.
When Chiang Kai-shek stepped onto the rostrum, the entire stadium was silent. At this time, in the stadium of 60,000 people, no other sound could be heard except the breathing of the officers and soldiers. The army is always a symbol of discipline, even in this exciting time
The human heart still maintains the most basic discipline at all times.
Turning around in a standard military posture, he stood in front of the microphone and looked at the neat forest of officers and soldiers of the army, navy and air force on the stadium. Chiang Kai-shek felt that what he had pursued throughout his life had finally been realized, and his inner excitement could not be greater.
"Commanders of the armed forces! Today is a very glorious and meaningful day. I will be here to award medals to many of you officers, soldiers and heroic groups who have made outstanding contributions. This is a moment that history will remember.
Of course, many of you are on the front lines and have not yet had the opportunity to make meritorious deeds, but that doesn’t matter, I believe
After you believe me, you will definitely use your actual performance to earn a hero's medal for you. The country and the nation will be deeply proud of everything you have done and what you have done for the rejuvenation of the country's strong nation.
Your hard work will be engraved in the history books forever! The glory will always belong to you, my brave soldiers..."
Chiang Kai-shek's speech was interrupted by overwhelming cheers. He looked at the audience with a smile, and waited for the applause that lasted for ten minutes to slowly stop before he continued: "As your leader, what will this war actually mean?"
In what direction will it develop and when will it end? I
It is still unknown, but I am convinced that no matter when and where this war is fought, you, my brave soldiers, will be the decisive force to defend our country and the nation. The party and the country are proud of you, and the Chinese nation
Proud of you, the glory will always belong to you!"
The cheers of landslide and tsunami erupted again from the audience, and the sound became louder and louder, with the potential to pierce the sky.
Wang Jingwei sat jealously in the stands behind the rostrum. Seeing Chiang Kai-shek enjoying the glory of the winner and the heartfelt support of the army and mass representatives, he felt uncomfortable. At this moment, how much he wanted to take Chiang Kai-shek's place, facing the
The neat army gave a speech, facing the tens of thousands of people sitting in the stands around the stadium, and waved to tens of thousands of people. However, with Chiang Kai-shek's influence and the resources at his disposal today, he knew that this would never be realized.
dream.
Chiang Kai-shek left the microphone, and General He Yingqin, the chief of the general staff of the three armed forces, strode forward, took a roster, and began to read into the microphone the list of recipients of the medal.
General Chen Cheng, the Minister of Military Affairs who rushed back to Nanjing this afternoon, held a box with military medals in both hands and stood beside Chiang Kai-shek in the center of the rostrum.
"Now, please invite the former enemy commander of the Central Air Force, General Zhou Zhirou, the expulsion commander, General Ding Jixu, the reconnaissance commander, General Mao Bangchu, the bombing commander, General Zhang Tingmeng, and all the officers and men of the Fourth Battalion of the Central Air Force to come to the stage to receive the Blue Sky and White Sun Medal! They fought against the Japanese in North China for a month.
In an air battle, don't you
You are worthy of being called the eagle of the party and the country. You showed extraordinary courage and combat effectiveness and dealt a heavy blow to the Japanese invaders. In the Baoding air battle, you even created the most disparate battle loss ratio of 226:18 in the history of air combat, earning honor for the party and the country.
The Army eliminated a huge threat and deserves this honor!"
He Yingqin's words drew warm applause from the entire stadium.
Soon, the Central Air Force officers held their heads high and climbed onto the high platform. Zhou Zhirou was at the front, Ding Jixu, Mao Bangchu, Zhang Tingmeng were in the second row, and in the third row were Gao Zhihang, Li Guidan, Huang Guanghan, Mao Yingchu and other Central Air Force officers.
All pilots of the 4th Group.
With a friendly smile on his face, Chiang Kai-shek walked up to Zhou Zhirou, took out a medal of the Blue Sky and White Sun from the box held by Chen Cheng who was following him closely, and pinned it on the large ribbon in the middle of Zhou Zhirou's left lapel from his right shoulder to under his left rib.
"General Zhou, the party and the country are extremely honored by your performance. Please continue to carry it forward and contribute greater strength to the party and the country!" Chiang Kai-shek nodded and encouraged earnestly.
"The revolution has not yet succeeded, but Zhirou will still work hard and is willing to serve the Chairman to the best of his ability!" Zhou Zhirou stood upright and saluted Chiang Kai-shek with a solemn military salute.
Chiang Kai-shek walked to the next one with a smile, and it lasted half an hour before conferring medals on the air force officers. During the entire awarding process, Chiang Kai-shek always smiled, said goodbye to medals, nodded in greeting, and repeated this mechanical action.
Only when awarding Gao Zhihang, the delay was slightly longer. Chiang Kai-shek paid more attention to this legendary pilot. In addition to routine encouragement, he also said with a smile:
"Zhihang, your performance left a deep impression on me during the first review of the Aviation Commission in the spring of the 21st year of the Republic of China. Later, in the 25th year of the Republic of China, which was my birthday last year, you participated in the inspection.
The air combat technology competition held in Nanjing with the participation of the air forces of Britain, Germany, Italy and other countries
Your superb skills in flying and acrobatics, even European and American pilots are incomparable, has greatly boosted my ambition to become a ***. Now, you have proven yourself in the air battle in North China, and you are worthy of the award you gave yourself.
The name is Zhihang. Do a good job, I'm optimistic about you!"
Gao Zhihang was extremely excited and said with a choked voice: "Thank you, principal, for your cultivation!"
Chiang Kai-shek never hesitated to appreciate those with outstanding talents. Once discovered, he would never bury them. This was one of the most important reasons why he could stand out from the warlord melee. With Chiang Kai-shek's words, Gao Zhihang's promotion was inevitable.
Next, Chiang Kai-shek awarded the Medal of Blue Sky and White Sun to General Sun Lianzhong, commander of the First Army Corps, and Major General Bai Mingyi, commander of the First Army Instruction Division, who were specially flown to Nanjing by special plane.
Chinese and foreign reporters kept pressing the shutter, faithfully recording the scene where Chiang Kai-shek personally wore the Blue Sky and White Sun Medal, the Baoding Medal, and the Yunhui Medal for each medal he received. Reporters from major newspapers and magazines around the world looked at this excitement.
It’s such a scene that people’s hearts are thinking about what title to use.
At this time, someone among the reporters said: "Hey, how come there are no soldiers from the Anjia Army among the soldiers who have won medals? According to the merit calculation, the Southwest Air Force's First Battalion severely damaged the Japanese Navy's Second Fleet, and the Sixth Battalion won the Hebei
The victory in the East Air Battle should have achieved results no less than those of the Fourth Battalion of the Central Air Force! There was also the heroic Seventeenth Army, which successively caused more than 100,000 casualties to the Japanese army, and produced countless famous generals and commendable soldiers.
Heroes, why don’t they get medals?”
Soon, this question spread quietly among reporters, and many people even maliciously speculated in their hearts: Is An Jiajun at odds with the central government of Japan, and that is why such an incredible situation occurred?
Fortunately, Chiang Kai-shek, who received the news feedback in time, once again delivered a passionate anti-Japanese speech after the award, and finally said:
"Since the Seventeenth Army was attacked by Japanese poison gas bombs, most of the generals were unconscious and still receiving emergency treatment. At the same time, General An Yi was leading the heroic Southwest Air Force and Anjia Army to fight the Japanese army on the Songhu front line, so General An's
The medal winners will be awarded by General An personally, and all reporters are welcome to cover the grand event!"
As soon as this remark came out, it immediately dampened the interest of many reporters who wanted to use the topic to sensationalize and increase newspaper sales. Fortunately, the awarding ceremony ended without causing much disturbance.
Chiang Kai-shek awarded honors to the anti-Japanese soldiers, which encouraged the morale of the army and strengthened the people's belief in resisting Japan. Chiang Kai-shek's reputation was once again consolidated and improved. It can be said that it was a complete success.