Another wave of late spring cold has invaded Nanjing, causing the temperature in Nanjing to drop below ten degrees.
However, Shan Shan Yuan's mood seemed to have come out of the long and gloomy winter. A smile suddenly appeared on his face, and even his usually drooping eyebrows seemed to be slightly raised.
Shanshan Yuan's mood indeed improved, because he was convinced that the situation could not get worse.
When the 3,000 tons of military supplies urgently transported by the base camp were burned, when the Jinpu Railway that had just resumed service was interrupted again, and the Japanese troops suddenly seized Linhuai Pass and sounded the clarion call for counterattack, Shan Shanyuan knew what the Central China Front Army was facing. The situation has already entered its most difficult moment, and it cannot get any more difficult from now on.
Therefore, Shan Shan Yuan relaxed and no longer worried about gains and losses like before.
Heavy and rhythmic footsteps came from behind. Just by hearing these footsteps, Shan Shan Yuan knew that it was his Chief of Staff Tsukada who was coming. However, Shan Shan Yuan did not look back, and still stood in the starry sky with an intoxicated expression. Under the peach tree which is quite old, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath of air.
The morning air is cold and refreshing, with the faint fragrance of peach blossoms.
"Your Excellency, Commander." Tsukada Gong strode behind Sugiyama Yuan and stood at attention.
Shanshan Yuan still didn't look back, and said leisurely: "At this time, the peach blossoms in Fukuoka should also bloom."
Cherry blossoms are the national flower of Japan, but not every county admires them. Fukuoka is the hometown of Sugimoto Yuan, and is famous for its peach blossoms in Japan.
There was originally a hint of anxiety on Tsukada Gong's face, but after hearing Sugisu Yuan's words, the anxiety on his face disappeared in an instant.
"Hai." Tsukada Gong actually put down the folder in his hand, took a step forward and stood side by side with Shan Shanyuan, then took a breath of air and praised, "I have been lucky enough to visit Fukuoka several times. It is indeed a wonderful place. It’s a great place, especially the peach blossoms in spring are in full bloom, just like the women in Fukuoka, beautiful and strong, always unforgettable.”
Tsukada Gong's response surprised Shanshan Yuan, and he couldn't help but look back at Tsukada Gong.
Tsukada Gong smiled slightly and continued: "However, Your Excellency, Commander, please forgive me for speaking bluntly. Although the peach blossoms in Fukuoka are beautiful and fragrant, compared with the peach blossoms in Nanjing Fanghua Garden, especially the century-old one in front of me. Peach, but it’s more than one grade worse. To see peach blossoms, you have to come to China.”
"More than peach blossoms?" Shan Shanyuan suddenly got into a conversation, and continued, "Whether it is humanities, history, political economy, or even military, China has always been ahead of Japan. It was only after the Meiji Restoration that the Empire of Japan finally welcomed Overcoming difficulties and working hard to catch up are what lead to today's situation."
Tsukada attacked: "That's why we should cherish our hard-won opportunities."
Shanshan Yuan laughed loudly, feeling that all the obstacles he had in mind towards Tsukada were gone, and he said with a smile: "Tsukada-san, it seems that I was really biased against you before. You are actually a very thoughtful person."
Shan Shan Yuan always thought that Tsukada Gong was just a guy who was beautiful on the outside but bad on the inside. He only got to where he is today because he had a good skin and was appreciated by someone. However, through the exchange just now, Shan Shan Yuan But he was surprised to find that Tsukada Gong's knowledge and vision were far deeper than he expected.
At the very least, Tsukada Gong is definitely not a person who is beautiful on the outside but has a bad appearance on the inside.
"Isn't it a humble position?" Tsukada Gongya said with a smile, "Today, I have finally seen the style of a general in your humble position. Your Excellency, the general, is truly the pillar of the empire and a great general."
Tsukada Gong was telling the truth. Before today, he had been wondering that Sugisu Yuan was far inferior to his predecessor Matsui Iwane in terms of tactical command ability, strategic vision, and even battlefield determination. Tsukada even felt that Extremely confused, how did an idiot like Shan Shanyuan become a general
But now, Tsukada Gong suddenly understood.
The reason why Shan Shanyuan has performed poorly since he took office is because he wants to perform well and prove that he is better than his predecessor. It is precisely because of this kind of thinking that he has trouble facing and dealing with some problems. The problem is always worrying about gains and losses, so that it does not show the level it should be at all.
Tsukada Gong has reason to believe that now that Sugisu Yuan has woken up and returned to his usual level, the difficulty in front of him is actually nothing.
At that time, the Tsukada attack report said: "Your Excellency, Commander, the Special High School Division has just forwarded a piece of information, saying that the China High Command has issued an order. Hu Zongnan's 17th Army will soon penetrate from the northern foot of the Dabie Mountains to the east, and directly attack Changfeng, it seems that the China Headquarters also saw this opportunity and wanted to eat up our northbound cluster."
"Are you going to eat the Kitakami cluster? Then they have to be able to eat it." Shanshan Yuan sneered and asked, "Tsukada-san, is the information from the Special High School Class reliable?"
Tsukada attacked: "Commander, don't worry, the information is provided by insiders lurking at the highest level in China. It is absolutely reliable."
"Yo Xi." Shan Shanyuan nodded happily, "Tsukata-san, I remember there is an old saying in China that crisis often means a turning point. In the current situation, the northward cluster of our Central China Front Army is extremely dangerous. So, is this Does it also mean that the Huaihe battlefield has reached the moment of breaking the situation? Of course, the premise is that this round of counterattack by the China Army must be resolved."
"Hai." Tsukada said immediately, "Crisis often means a turning point. This sentence really contains profound philosophy. The wisdom of the ancient Chinese people is indeed amazing. In ancient history, the empire really couldn't compete with the Chinese people. In contrast, I also believe that as long as this round of strategic counterattack by the Chinese Army is resolved, the Huaihe battlefield will usher in a breaking point."
Shanshan Yuandao: "So, Tsukada-san, do you think there is a chance to resolve this round of counterattack by the China Army?"
"Of course there is a chance, and it's not small." Tsukada attacked, "The key is to defend Changfeng Town."
Shan Shan Yuan nodded with deep understanding. Under the premise that Linhuai Pass was lost and the Jinpu Railway was cut off, the Feihuai Highway became the only lifeline for the northbound cluster, so Changfeng Town could not afford to lose anything.
However, Shan Shanyuan immediately thought of Xu Rui who was entrenched in Damei Mountain. This was also a ferocious tiger and should not be taken lightly. Otherwise, one day this ferocious tiger might jump out and bite people again. What's even more worrying is that , being bitten by this tiger would be really serious. The Shigeto detachment and the Tachibana detachment are examples of this.
At that moment, Shan Shanyuan said again: "Although the Kawaguchi United Army has left, Pucheng cannot be easily handed over to the Dameishan Independent Brigade."
"Hai." Tsukada smiled sinisterly and said, "Commander, don't worry, we have made arrangements for Pucheng's humble position. In the current situation, this arrangement may not be of any use, but in the near future, this arrangement Idle chess is very likely to play an immeasurable role, hehe."
"Really?" Shanshan Yuandao, "How did you arrange it?"
Tsukada Gongyin smiled and said: "Bizhi has already released the news to China's Third War Zone in advance through the lurking China agents. By now, the commander of the Third War Zone should already know that the imperial army is about to abandon Pucheng. If Bizhi did not guess wrong, The troops sent by China's Third War Zone to take over Pucheng should already be trying to cross the Yangtze River north."
"Yo Xi." Shanshan Yuan said, "Tsukata-san, are you trying to use Pucheng as bait to stir up a dispute between the Kuomintang and the Kuomintang? What a good plan! What a good plan!"
This time, Shanshan Yuan really appreciates Tsukada Gong.
However, Tsukada did not get carried away because of Shanshan Yuan's praise, and said: "Your Excellency, Commander, in the foreseeable future, the security and uprightness of the vast occupied areas will become the top priority of the imperial army, and to deal with these cunning For the Japanese guerrillas, the imperial army itself is not enough. We must also rely on external forces as much as possible, such as the Chinese government forces."
"There is also the Imperial Association Army." Shanshan Yuan said, "The Imperial Association Army is also an important auxiliary force that cannot be ignored."
"Hai." Tsukada Gongton said, "Regarding the imperial alliance army of the reform government, I am currently discussing the size of the establishment with Liang Sang, and we will be able to come up with a complete plan within a few days."
"Then please leave it to Tsukada-san."
"This is what a humble person should do."
(Dividing line)
Yang Banan stood on the bow of the boat, looking at the vast misty river surface with mixed emotions.
Yang Banan recalled the scene in Baoxing Town, Wuxi six months ago. That night could be said to be the most humiliating moment since he joined the army. Not only was he captured like a prisoner, he was also humiliated.
Recalling the scene of his humiliation, Yang Banan's facial muscles immediately twitched.
Xu Rui, I'm back. I, Yang Banan, am back. We will meet again soon, but this time, I am no longer a special commissioner, and I no longer have to clean up the mess of your temporary 79th Division. I Now he is the chief of staff of the Wannan Independent Regiment of the Third War Zone. I will definitely repay you tenfold or a hundredfold for the humiliation you inflicted on me.
"Hurry up, paddle faster!" Yang Banan was just thinking about something when a rough voice suddenly came from behind him, "Everyone of you is taking your time, waiting for the little devil's gunboat to see you off. ?”
Yang Banan turned around, and a bearded colonel officer immediately appeared in front of him. This colonel officer was Wang Yi, the leader of the Wannan Independent Regiment.
Seeing Wang Yi, Yang Banan's brows furrowed invisibly.
Yang Banan had objections to Shangfeng's appointment of Wang Yi as the leader of the Wannan Independent Regiment, because in his opinion, Wang Yi was a living bandit who was proficient in eating, drinking, whoring, gambling and smoking. This guy also likes to abuse little girls. He is simply a scum among the military. Such a scum should be shot directly. How can he be made the leader of the Wannan Independent Regiment
But there was nothing he could do if he had any objections. Shangfeng had already given the order, so Yang Banan could only hold his nose and assist Wang Yi. Moreover, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Wan had promised him in private that he would only wait for the Wannan Independent Regiment to stand firm in Pucheng. Heel, if the situation is opened up again, Wang Yi, a local snake, will have no use value. When the time comes, he will find an excuse to withdraw him and let him, Yang Banan, take over as the leader. (To be continued.)