On February 29, the new Japanese commander in Shanghai, Shirakawa Yoshinori, and his commander, Hishikari Takahiro, arrived in Shanghai. The reinforcements of the 14th Division followed closely. In order to give the Chinese army a decisive blow, the Japanese army ignored the European and American countries that hosted the armistice negotiations.
In response to the opposition, they brazenly sent troops to attack the Bazi Bridge, but were attacked head-on by the 19th Route Army, which was well prepared.
On March 1, the Japanese army launched an offensive across the board in Shanghai. The Fourteenth Division, with the support of aircraft and warships, forcibly landed at Liuhe and Yanglinkou in an attempt to threaten our army's flanks and carry out outflank attacks on the Fifth Army on the Wusong and Jiangwan lines.
, Xia Jian led the 15,000 soldiers of the 39th Division to take advantage of the complete fortifications and an attack that far exceeded the enemy's expectations.
The powerful firepower brought the enemy troops in and immediately launched a fierce attack. After two and a half hours of fierce fighting, the two divisions of the 44th Army led by Zhang Cunzhuang drove towards the battlefield at high speed, regardless of the indiscriminate bombing by enemy planes. The Japanese army was about to be defeated.
Attacked from two sides, they immediately left behind more than 700 corpses and more than 300 wounded people and fled wildly, retreating through waterways.
The three artillery battalions of the Independent Division in Jiangbei seized the opportunity and fired a salvo of artillery fire, damaging two Japanese destroyers and a transport ship. The special agents on Chongming Island also stepped up their offensive efforts to attack the invading Japanese invaders with all their strength, hitting 1,500 Japanese invaders.
The Hundred Japanese Army suffered heavy losses and no longer dared to disperse
In action, they urgently gathered together and then retreated step by step. With the powerful fire support of the supporting battleships, they retreated hastily to the riverside to avoid the danger of being wiped out. Another large-scale attack by the Japanese army after the change of generals ended in failure again, and they had to
Return to the negotiating table.
The European and American countries that presided over the mediation just breathed a sigh of relief. The Japanese army was subject to heavy logistical supplies and the resolute resistance of the Chinese army. It also lacked the ability to launch a large-scale attack again, so it tried to obtain benefits that could not be obtained in the war through negotiations. China
This time, the army did not show the courtesy, restraint and discipline of the past. The first large-scale face-to-face battle on Chongming Island happened without warning.
When the battle started, the 4,000 troops of the New 1st Brigade of the Independent Division quietly crossed the 2.5-kilometer-wide river in the early morning of the 2nd and landed on Chongming Island. Together with the soldiers of the island's special brigade, they surrounded the 700 Japanese troops who were resting in the south of the island with lightning speed.
Immediately, a nearly crazy siege was launched, and in just forty minutes, the Japanese army, which was exhausted and resting after being tortured by the special forces, was completely wiped out, and one transport ship and three small transport ships were sunk.
The main battleships of the Japanese army were being repaired and replenished, and the aircraft on the three aircraft carriers were unable to take off in the dark night to assist in the battle. By the time commander Hisashikarari quickly mobilized the battleships to provide rapid support, thousands of Chinese troops had already loaded up their trophies and disappeared into the slowly green fields.
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The angry Japanese once again protested strongly and issued hysterical threats to the Chinese government. The Chinese government did not respond. There was a fire and a series of poisonings in the Japanese community in Qingdao, and explosions killed more than 300 Japanese Marines and hundreds of overseas Chinese.
Shocking news suddenly came.
Then the Japanese garrison headquarters in Tianjin was attacked by a bomb. In the chaos, more than a hundred "thugs" armed to the teeth bloodbathed the Tianjin Japan Bank and stole gold, silver and cash totaling more than 130 million within fifteen minutes.
Yuan Zhengjin Bank was burned to ruins by a fire.
On March 3, gunfire continued throughout the Northeast and the war spread rapidly. Following the explosion in Shenyang on February 28 and the attack on the Shili River Iron Bridge in the early morning of March 1, 11 cities including Fushun, Lushun, Changchun, and Tieling
Intense gunshots and explosions rang out almost simultaneously in counties and cities. The Japanese army's material warehouses, garrison strongholds, banks and shops, settlement areas, mines, Japanese overseas communities and railway bridges were quickly and violently attacked. Thousands of Japanese soldiers
and foreign nationals lost their lives, and the number of injured could not be counted. The areas attacked were filled with raging fires. The Japanese troops rushing to rescue encountered ambushes and mine explosions on the way. Tens of thousands of miners who were forced to mine coal mines by the Japanese army were rioted.
As time went by, more than a dozen coal mines that had resumed operations were collapsed, equipment was blown up, as many as fifty traitors were assassinated, lone Japanese soldiers and traitor officers were beheaded, and massacres occurred one after another.
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Seeing this chaotic situation, various anti-Japanese armed forces took the initiative to attack in order to seek greater results. At this point, the entire Northeast was in a terrible war. The Japanese army, which had lost sight of one thing and the other, was devastated and had to urgently mobilize the 20th Division stationed in North Korea to reinforce the Northeast.
The flames of the Anti-Japanese War burned across the north and south of the Yangtze River, dealing a powerful blow to the Japanese invaders. The Japanese troops everywhere were exhausted and panicked, and countless traitors who sold themselves to the enemy retreated and disappeared without a trace.
For the first time, European and American countries have seen such reckless and frightening comprehensive retaliation by China's military and civilians. On the one hand, they urgently ordered their overseas Chinese in various places to pay attention to their safety, and on the other hand, they put pressure on the Chinese government, asking the government to call on all armed forces across the country to stop all kinds of "terrible acts."
"Retaliation Incident", Britain, the United States and France urgently dispatched four regiments of troops from the Philippines, Singapore, and Annan to China to protect overseas Chinese and embassies and consulates.
March 5, Nanjing.
The major events that occurred in Northeast China in recent days, and the beheadings of Japanese soldiers and traitor leaders in various parts of North China, finally made Chairman Chiang feel scared. The previous sense of satisfaction and pride were gradually replaced by anxiety and worry. The out-of-control situation left him helpless.
, an uncontrollable depression quietly came to mind.
Faced with the cold-sweat pleas of the peace faction and the deep concerns of the Chen brothers and Xu Enzen, Chairman Chiang finally sent an urgent telegram to recall An Yi, the former enemy chief of staff who was commanding operations in Shanghai, to Nanjing.
In the whole of China, there are very few people who know the leaders and implementers of this series of harassment and sabotage operations. Except for the seven core figures: Chairman Chiang, the Chen brothers, Minister of Military and Political Affairs He Yingqin, Deputy Chief of Staff Yang Jie, and Ge Jingen,
What remains is the implementer himself.
The powerful destructive power displayed by the Fourth Hall of the General Staff Headquarters that An Yi had just established a few days ago shocked Chiang Kai-shek and others. Everyone could see that there was no long-term preparation, strict organization, effective training and
It is impossible for a unified command to achieve such a huge achievement, let alone have such a huge influence.
Chiang Kai-shek thought further. Because of the consecutive victories during the Anti-Japanese War, An Yi's reputation has risen sharply. Both his popular base and political status can be described as booming. In addition, this large-scale force attack spread over thousands of kilometers.
Action, let Chiang Kai-shek once again see An Yi's terrifying hidden strength and tyrannical methods, and
Before this, Chiang Kai-shek did not know that An Yi had so many followers in the north, and that these followers were so destructive. The situation was getting worse and worse, and Chiang Kai-shek could not control it at all, let alone stop it.
An Yi had to be asked to give orders. All this made Chiang Kai-shek uneasy and worried.
There was silence in the office. After reporting the situation, the Chen brothers and Yang Yongtai sat on the sofa in the reception room and remained silent. Chiang Kai-shek took out An Yi's report from the drawer again and read it carefully. After reading two pages, he slowly
Slowly close it, pick up the water glass and drink slowly, as if drinking slowly
Savoring all the flavors in this half cup of boiled water was the same, but there were thousands of associations in his mind, and he felt deeply anxious in his heart. He was using this method to regulate and control his emotions, preventing any of his true thoughts from appearing in the already cold place.
There is no trace of expression on the face.
"Tuk, Tuk!"
"Come in."
The captain of the guard, Wang Shihe, walked in quickly and reported in a low voice: "Junior brother An is here."
Chiang Kai-shek put down his cup, stood up and waved to the Chen brothers and Yang Yongtai: "You can go back for now. I will call you if I need anything."
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The three of them stood up and said goodbye respectfully.
An Yi at the door took off his general hat and stood upright. When he saw the Chen brothers and Yang Yongtai coming out, he smiled and greeted politely. Chen Lifu patted An Yi on the arm and said, "Come in," and hurriedly left with the two of them.
An Yi raised his head and walked in with military steps. He stood at attention two meters in front of Chiang Kai-shek and saluted. He respectfully said the familiar words as he had for several years:
"Report to the principal, student An Yi is ordered to come and report and ask for instructions from the principal!"
Chiang Kai-shek showed a rare smile, stepped forward to hold An Yi's hand, and led him to the sofa cordially: "Sit down, thank you for your hard work. Your northern task force is awesome! It has achieved great results with its vigorous and resolute actions, and it has dealt a major blow to the enemy in an instant.
, it’s really amazing to inspire the morale of the military and the people!”
"Thank you, principal! If it weren't for the principal's cultivation and trust, and if it weren't for the principal's permission and care, the Northern Task Force would not have been established, nor would there be such surprising results.
To be honest, the students were both happy and anxious, fearing that they would not be able to control the situation and have a huge negative impact. Fortunately, before returning to Nanjing, the students had received a telegram from the commander of the column, Major General Hou Wuliang, and the comprehensive raids would be temporarily suspended.
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The enemy has changed, and other students such as Ma Zhanshan, Wang Delin and others cannot control it. They are now making a big fuss, which basically attracts the attention of the Japanese army, allowing us to better hide ourselves, preserve our strength, and report to the principal." An Yi is modest.
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Chiang Kai-shek nodded happily: "Okay, very good! As active as a cunning rabbit, as quiet as a virgin, you can send and receive freely, and control freely. It seems that you have mastered the essence of the art of war, and your ability to control your subordinates has been greatly improved... Songhu
How is the morale on the front lines?”
"Under the leadership of Commander-in-Chief Cai and Mr. Wen Bai, the soldiers are united and fighting continuously, and their morale is strong." An Yi smiled slightly.
"Where are the two divisions of Zhang Cunzhuang's 44th Army that entered Taicang?" Chiang Kai-shek was very attentive.
An Yi said with a smile: "They were so angry that they headed for the battlefield despite being bombed by swarms of enemy planes. They thought they could fight to their heart's content, but the Japanese army was too cunning and retreated in advance when the situation turned bad. They didn't even shoot a single shot.
After that, I still have to help the brothers of the Thirty-ninth Division clean the battlefield and repair the fortifications, and they all screamed with anger."
Chiang Kai-shek said happily: "General Zhang Hongluan's team is also a powerful force. From the time when they fought against the Guangxi Clan during the Western Expedition, to the Battle of Jingxiang and the Battle of Nanyang in the Central Plains War, the performance of their Forty-fourth Army was no better than that of any of our Central Army.
The detachment is poor. In the past two years, they have also done a great job in clearing out banditry and regulating the local areas in western Hunan and the border areas.
Coupled with your support and promotion of them in agriculture, industry and commerce, Xiangxi has developed much faster than other places, and its population has increased from more than three million at the beginning to more than nine million today, and the number of disaster victims alone is several million.
People are amazing! When the war is over, I will reward them well and invite General Zhang Hongluan to Nanjing. I will personally award him with honors."
"Senior Zhang will definitely be filled with gratitude if he hears these words from the principal." An Yi showed a bright smile.
Chiang Kai-shek nodded, waved his hand and asked Wang Shihe, who was a guest attendant to bring tea, to avoid him. He picked up the water glass and took a sip of water. He leaned gently against the back of the sofa, looked at An Yi with a smile and said softly:
"An Yi, after several years of training, you have matured. Especially after the Songhu Anti-Japanese War, your reputation and qualifications have been greatly improved. You have become a great hero in the hearts of soldiers and civilians across the country, and have become the pride of our army and our Huangpu.
Therefore, I want to put some burden on you. After the war
, I would like to ask the Central Committee to add you as a formal member and concurrently as a standing member of the Military Commission, so that the military and civilians across the country know that we are a rigorous and pragmatic, enlightened and progressive government with clear rewards and punishments, so as to better inspire the military and civilians across the country to patriotism and build the nation.
Enthusiasm and confidence.”
An Yi quickly put down his tea cup, stood up in fear, stood with his hands down under Chiang Kai-shek's surprised gaze, and said in a serious tone: "Principal, the student has realized his mistake! Please punish the principal..."