Commander-in-Chief Chiang Kai-shek's temporary camp is located in the middle hall of the palace. It was originally the office and resting place of King Lu. It covers an area of no less than one thousand square meters. In front of it is a garden covering dozens of acres with rockery pavilions, which is also called the main palace.
The garden is lined with simple and elegant gold-painted corridors. The spacious backyard has a small school field of 100 meters square. A row of tall and lush locust trees and well-proportioned flower beds separate the main building and the school field.
The tall and spacious round-shaped buildings with gray tiles and white walls around the school grounds now serve as barracks. The guard troops of the three regiments of the General Headquarters are stationed here. The east and west military camps of Wangfu house the An Yi Independent Division and Zhu Peide's 7th Division respectively.
An Yi and Jiang Dingwen entered the middle hall, turned eastward, entered the side hall and came to Commander-in-Chief Chiang's office and study room. When Liu Zhi and Gu Zhuping saw An Yi come in, they all had smiles on their faces and sat on the right side of Chiang Kai-shek.
Hu Zongnan waved to An Yi and asked him to sit next to him.
Commander-in-chief Jiang asked An Yi in a low voice across Hu Zongnan: "Has Yin Jinan arrived in Xuzhou?"
"Here we go, I received a telegram at four o'clock in the afternoon. Junior Brother Jinan led the Nanchang Garrison Division Teaching Group and the five regiments of recruits from the Nanchang Recruitment Office to formally enter the Pengcheng Camp and organize more than 20,000 prisoners. It is estimated that they will be ready at noon tomorrow
Done." An Yi replied.
"So fast?" Chiang Kai-shek was quite surprised.
"This progress is not too fast. The key is that the training and education tasks in the next week are relatively heavy. After a week of training and education, the prisoners who are organized into our army can basically achieve emotional stability and strictly observe military discipline. In the past, model camps and independent
It usually only takes a few hours for each division to organize prisoners. This time there are too many prisoners. Ji Nan needs to spend more time. The specific method is..."
An Yi explained in a few words the methods of screening, selecting, classifying, training and educating prisoners in the model camp and the independent division, which immediately attracted everyone's admiration.
Chiang Kai-shek nodded and said with great satisfaction: "No wonder you strongly recommended Yin Jinan to come here. Although this method is not perfect, it is an effective and good method during the war and deserves to be vigorously promoted.
Jing Fu, Ming San, Mo San, after you go back, you should popularize this method in the First Army and the Ninth Army, and let the following divisions screen, organize, demobilize and educate prisoners according to the method of the model camp. At present, we
All the prisoners you get are veterans, rare veterans. If they do their job well, they can join your army and fight immediately, which is much better than recruiting new recruits.
Another thing is that you cannot capture the prisoners and send them to the follow-up troops for processing. This will not only greatly increase the workload, but also consume a lot of your troops to escort them. Not to mention other troubles, eating will become a big problem.
Finally, after the continuous battles, the losses of each department were very high. They were all waiting for the follow-up troops to organize the prisoners and reach out to ask for them. Sitting in my position, it was not easy for anyone to get more or less. I asked for a bowl of water.
Duan Ping, but in this case, the restoration and growth of the strength of our Huangpu family will become empty talk. No one knows when the war will happen. The situation will be more complicated after the victory of the Northern Expedition, so we must be able to replenish the damage immediately after the battle.
, try to get as much rest time as possible, so that we can get stronger as we fight."
Liu Zhi and others immediately agreed. Xu Tingyao smiled and saw that An Yi did not speak. He knew the effective method of the model camp as early as when he served as An Yi's deputy division commander and chief of staff. However, he felt that if other troops were like this
The effect will be greatly reduced. Although other troops are not short of money, they do not have a consensus from top to bottom of the An Yi division, a group of highly disciplined, fair and impartial chief officers at all levels, and a set of specific methods and experiences that can achieve immediate results.
A few points are very important. The style that An Yi Division has developed over a long period of time and the constantly accumulated and enriched military management methods cannot be easily learned by anyone who wants to learn them. Just like the fast and brave combat methods of An Yi Division, they are far from being the same.
You can learn something in two days, but if you don't do it well, you will end up with the consequences of imitating others.
Although Xu Tingyao thought so in his heart, he did not say it out loud. His calm and tolerant character and relatively moderate philosophy of life once again made him choose the safest way: to smile and not express any opinions.
Everyone chatted for a while, and at Chiang Kai-shek's signal, An Yi introduced the upcoming crisis to the generals present:
"...The Japanese Sixth Division has left Japan and sailed to Shandong in a transport fleet escorted by four battleships and destroyers. It is expected to arrive on the 25th. At present, we do not yet know the number of people in the Sixth Division.
, I only know that this is a main division with a four-unit system, with about 26,000 officers and soldiers. The specific situation still needs to be verified.
What is known is that two Japanese infantry squadrons of 500 officers and soldiers took the lead in entering Jinan on the 21st. More than 500 marines belonging to the Japanese Navy also landed in Qingdao on the same day. The 3,800 officers and soldiers originally stationed in Qingdao
The Japanese naval wing has entered a state of combat readiness. All Japanese officers and soldiers are prohibited from leaving the camp. The Japanese logistics department is hoarding a large amount of materials to purchase flour, rice, dried fish and other foods.
The Japanese Consulate in Jinan has secretly notified their overseas residents to prepare to close their doors. More and more Japanese are coming and going on Jiaoji Road. Many of them wearing civilian clothes act suspiciously. It is initially judged that they are middle- and low-level staff officers dispatched by the Japanese army.
, they need to conduct an on-site survey of the facilities and detailed terrain on Jiaoji Road to prepare for emergencies.
Furthermore, according to the intelligence received yesterday, an infantry regiment and an artillery battalion of about 7,000 people under Northeastern Kwantung Army Commander Ji Hei are slowly moving towards the front line of Shanhaiguan.
Based on the above situation, the former enemy's general headquarters judged and confirmed that the Japanese army will complete the deployment of all forces before the 26th to prevent our army from continuing the Northern Expedition."
The generals were very worried after hearing this. Everyone here knew that the well-trained Japanese army not only had powerful firepower several times greater than that of the revolutionary army, but was also extremely cruel and unscrupulous. The Japanese army's strong combat effectiveness and the Bushido spirit of not fearing death made the whole house moved.
The general's heart palpitated.
Since the Sino-Japanese War of 1888-1894, Japan has continuously provoked troubles and created various conflicts in order to expand its occupied territory and gradually erode our country's territory, and then used the brutal intimidation and massacre of its troops to force the weak Chinese government to submit, usually easily.
To achieve their goal, even various factories and trading companies set up by Japanese expatriates in Shanghai, Ningbo and other places dared to deduct the wages of poor Chinese workers at will, fired and beat Chinese employees at will, and killed Chinese workers and coolies at the slightest resistance.
Countless national enterprises went bankrupt under the intimidation, bribery and despicable destruction of the Japanese. The Chinese businessmen, workers and poor people who died had nowhere to seek justice.
Mines and railways in the three eastern provinces and the entire Jiaodong were occupied by the Japanese. Piers and shops were plundered by the Japanese. China's rich resources were plundered and shipped to Japan. While the Japanese accumulated huge wealth, they continued to
They produced guns and artillery locally to accelerate the pace of their aggression and expansion. Northeastern warlord Zhang Zuolin, Zhilu warlord Zhang Zongchang and others, for their own selfish interests, disregarded the interests of the entire country and nation, sold resources crazily, backed their own troops to support the tyrants, and brutally oppressed in all aspects
The common people under their rule accepted Japan's plunder and humiliation, constantly fueling the Japanese's arrogance and cruel and greedy criminal behavior, causing the entire northern coastal provinces of China to fall into the brutal ravages of the Japanese army. However, the warlords continued to strengthen their ranks by betraying the country and the nation.
Military strength, with the support of the Japanese government and military with ulterior motives, attacks all awakened national forces in order to realize their dream of unifying the country and becoming king and hegemony.
Chiang Kai-shek saw that the generals in the audience looked solemn and silent. He changed his sitting posture and said unhurriedly:
"Now it can be concluded that the Japanese will never allow us to successfully capture Jinan and successfully conduct the Northern Expedition through Jinan and Jiaodong. I wonder if you have read the opening article of the latest issue of "Eastern Outlook". The article reads
He was very good, although he was a bit alarmist, but he also had a certain strategic vision. The military observer named Yi An predicted that the Japanese army would cause trouble on the Jinan front line, provoke a war, and then give his army an excuse to continuously attack
Entering Shandong, blatantly trampling on "International Law", trampling on the dignity of a country and the interests of the people, the Japanese army will attack our National Revolutionary Army unscrupulously, stop the decline of the crumbling northern warlords, and let the warlords continue to act as Japan's suppressor and plunder the Chinese people
agents, using all means used by the Japanese to prevent the National Revolutionary Army from completing the Northern Expedition and unifying China.
The article also analyzes that the Japanese have actually seen the split in the National Revolutionary Army and the possible transformation of Zhang Zuolin’s Fengtian army under the condemnation of the entire Chinese people, so the Japanese can’t wait. Judging from the current situation, the article
The predicted disaster is likely to occur."
Chiang Kai-shek picked up the water glass and took a big sip, then put the glass down and continued: "In the past few days, An Yi and I have been analyzing the current situation and the article "Eastern Outlook". An Yi is very pessimistic. He said that in addition to facing difficulties,
There was no way, and An Yi worked day and night to formulate a battle plan, advocating using all forces to attack the Japanese army. As long as the Japanese army dared to invade Jinan, let the First Army of our First Group Army cut off the road and railway line from Qingdao to Jinan.
Let the second and third armies encircle and annihilate the Japanese troops entering the front line of Jinan, and then defeat this battle as quickly as possible."
Take the initiative to fight the Japanese? Can this battle be won? All the generals looked at An Yi in surprise. An Yi calmly picked up the tea cup and drank tea. There was no expression on his face, and his deep eyes could not show any joy, anger, sorrow or joy.
Chen Lifu, who had been sitting behind Chiang Kai-shek, saw the cold scene, stood up, moved his chair forward, sat down slowly, and said with a serious face:
"Chief of Staff An's plan is very risky. If he really does it, not only will the Northern Expedition, which is in sight of victory, fail, but we will also fall into a protracted war with Japan. Judging from our current national strength, it is simply impossible to win; secondly
Based on the current situation analysis of the four armies of our National Revolutionary Army, it is difficult for us to let the four armies fight against Japan with us.
To the north, General Yan Baichuan's Third Army struggled to deal with Zhang Zuolin's 150,000 troops, and is still fighting fiercely. To the west, General Feng Huanzhang's backyard caught fire, and the two front troops staying behind in Henan and Shaanxi suddenly rebelled. Feng Huanzhang
The general's three front armies stationed in Henan have turned around and headed west to encircle and suppress us. They are simply unable to assist us. Even if he was able to assist us, would he be willing? Don't forget how he dealt with General Yan Baichuan. It was he who saw death.
Failure to save is why General Yan Baichuan is still struggling to resist Zhang Zuolin's army!
To the south, Li Zongren finally sent Bai Chongxi to lead Li Pinxian's Eighth Army, Liao Lei's Thirty-sixth Army, two Hunan Army units, and his Thirteenth Army to the north. They walked slowly and leisurely. They haven't reached Zhengzhou yet, and they are watching helplessly as our group armies are advancing day by day.
The fighting is depleting every day. Judging from the ulterior motives of the Guangxi faction, who can dare to conclude that once we go to war with the Japanese army, they will help us? In the face of the interests of their own group, who can be sure that these people regard the interests and dignity of the country and the nation as their top priority?
Heavy? Even if they eventually join the war against Japan, what will we do if we wipe out all of our hundreds of thousands of troops? What else can we do to realize Mr. Sun Yat-sen's legacy? What can we do to frighten the warlords all over the country who have their own troops and separatist forces?
Everyone, these are my heartfelt words. I have talked with Chief of Staff An before. Chief of Staff An believes that he can arouse the whole people to resist Japan. I specially sent a telegram to Minister Song Ziwen in Shanghai to inquire. Minister Song said that An Yi is a genius in fighting wars and engaging in politics.
He is a fool. At present, the treasury is empty and it is difficult to support the Northern Expedition. If he fights the Japanese army again, he will be waiting to drink from the northwest wind!"
The generals chuckled and looked at An Yi again. An Yi was still holding the cup with a calm expression. Jiang Dingwen patted An Yi and said with a smile: "You guys only care about having a good fight and forget about the thirty-year-old puppet Zhang Zuolin supported by the Japanese."
Tens of thousands of troops? Have you forgotten that Zhang Zongchang still has 100,000 troops confronting our army? If there is a fight with the Japanese, and these two warlords take the opportunity to send their troops south, how should we respond?"
An Yi finally spoke: "I don't know what to do. Regarding the current national strength and the different dreams of each group army, I know very well that the reason why I advocate fighting is actually a gamble. What I bet is to concentrate 150,000 troops.
, after annihilating the arrogant 30,000 Japanese troops with lightning speed, Japan did not dare to fight. According to the current situation, it is entirely possible to concentrate on giving the Japanese a head-on blow, because the Japanese do not look down on them at all.
The Chinese army is not mentally prepared for us to dare to attack first.
Minister Song said that I am a fool in politics. He is right. War is just a means to achieve political goals. I have read Clausewitz's "On War" more than ten times. I still understand this point.
I sincerely respect Minister Song's overall vision. However, I would like to ask all the bosses, what should we do if we don't fight the Jinan front line where Japan is constantly increasing its troops? Is it really possible to stop here and let the vigorous Northern Expedition end without any problem?
Waiting for Zhang Zuolin, Zhang Zongchang and Sun Chuanfang to recuperate and make a comeback?"
The generals were stunned again, and the entire study fell into solemn silence again.