All in all, these two Japanese divisions are almost finished!
In front of Chairman Chiang Kai-shek and many senior generals of the National Army, Bai Chongxi spoke with certainty and vows, and his behavior seemed to be scornful of Fang Qiu. Many senior generals and senior counselors present also looked at Bai Chongxi with admiration. At least they I dare not make such an assertion, and only Jiangong dares to make such an assertion.
After listening to Bai Chongxi's words, Chairman Chiang was also very happy, because he liked to hear these words.
Starting from the Battle of Songhu, how many defeats did the Nationalist Army suffer? How many troops were lost? The Battle of Xuzhou and the Battle of De'an were finally won, but in the end they won first and then lost. The National Army did not win happily. What particularly annoyed Chairman Chiang was that both times, they won first and then lost. It's about him.
Therefore, Chairman Chiang looks forward to a hearty victory more than anyone else.
Chairman Chiang laughed and said: "Since Jian Sheng has said so, the Third Division and the 101st Division of Little Japan are probably doomed. Don't worry, I, Mr. Jiang, will definitely not interfere rashly this time. I must completely delegate power to Xue Yue on the front line and ask him to give me a hearty victory."
However, Chairman Chiang's good wishes were destined to fail.
As soon as Chairman Chiang finished speaking, a major staff officer walked in hurriedly.
"Report!" The major staff officer stood at attention, saluted, and then said, "Urgent call from Changde!"
"Urgent telegram from Changde?" He Yingqin frowned slightly, and just as he was about to reach out to send the telegram, another major staff officer hurriedly entered, stood at attention and saluted, "Report, urgent telegram from Yueyang!"
"Report, urgent call from Huoshan!"
"Report, urgent call from the mall!"
"Report, urgent call from Tianjia Town!"
"Report, urgent call from Fuchi!"
Immediately afterwards, six or seven communications staff officers came in one after another as if they were discussing.
Seeing so many communications staff pouring into the command hall, the expressions of the dozen senior generals present immediately changed. Chairman Chiang's expression also changed slightly.
What is the situation, emergency situations occur in so many directions at the same time
"Don't be anxious, come one by one." He Yingqin forced himself to calm down and reached out to take the first telegram.
After reading it in a hurry, He Yingqin's face immediately became serious, and then he received the second telegram. After reading this telegram, He Yingqin's face became embarrassed, and then came the third telegram, the fourth telegram, and the third telegram. Five... After He Yingqin read all six telegrams, his face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.
"Jingzhi, what's going on?" Chairman Jiang asked with a frown.
He Yingqin took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down and said: "Commission, not long ago, the divisions of the Japanese Eleventh Army and the divisions of the Second Army simultaneously sent troops to Huarong, Anxiang, Huoshan, Jinzhai, Fierce attacks were launched from six directions, including Tianjia Town and Fuchikou. Especially the Japanese Third Division's offensive in the direction of Anxiang was very fierce. Within half a day, four towns including Caowei, Maocao Street, Sanxianhu, and Qingshuzui were captured. The troops are approaching Anxiang County."
"What?!"
"Third Division?"
"Is the little devil crazy?"
"You are so bold. Instead of returning to save yourself, you actually dare to attack?"
As soon as He Yingqin finished speaking, the entire command hall immediately exploded.
But the most excited person is none other than Bai Chongxi, because he just said with certainty that the Japanese Third Division and the 101st Division will definitely return to attack Jiangxi and cooperate with the 27th Division to reopen the Hunan-Jiangxi Highway. , but the words still lingered in my ears, the Changde garrison sent a telegram, and the third division actually came over like a sharp knife!
"This is impossible!" Bai Chongxi shouted out of control, "Are the Japanese crazy?"
"The Japanese are not crazy, they are going to fight us desperately!" A voice suddenly sounded.
Everyone turned around quickly and saw Jiang Baili walking into the command hall tremblingly on crutches.
Seeing Jiang Baili, many senior generals and senior staff officers present stood at attention and saluted, because Jiang Baili was not only a well-known military theorist in the National Army, but also the president of the Army University, their teacher, and Chairman Chiang Kai-shek. He tilted his head slightly towards Jiang Baili to show respect.
"What do you mean by what Mr. Bai just said?" Bai Chongxi still didn't believe it, and frowned and said, "The Japanese want to fight desperately? Now that Jiujiang has been lost and the Hunan-Jiangxi Highway has been cut off, the Japanese still have the qualifications to fight?"
"Of course there is." Jiang Baili walked forward tremblingly, picked up the wooden pole, then drew an arrow on the map, and said in a serious tone, "Please see, if the Japanese Third Division and the 101st Division Instead of retreating, they strode forward and pointed their troops directly at Huarong. What will the situation be like?"
"Hiss..." Bai Chongxi immediately took a breath of air.
He Yingqin, Chen Cheng and other senior generals also changed their expressions.
Even Chairman Chiang's face suddenly became very embarrassed.
Chairman Chiang's military level is actually very limited, but now it can be seen that if the Japanese 3rd and 101st Divisions not only do not retreat, but stride forward to penetrate and capture Huarong, in this way, The water and land transportation from Wuhan to Chongqing will be completely cut off, and the consequences will be catastrophic!
Jiang Baili put down the wooden pole again and said in an urgent tone: "Previously in Guangxi, I sent three urgent telegrams to the headquarters to remind you to strengthen the defense of Huarong to prevent the Japanese from desperate and fighting with our army, but I didn't know where the headquarters was going. How many additional divisions have been sent to Huarong? Have the 46th Division been transferred up?"
The Forty-sixth Division was reorganized from the Central Military Academy Teaching Corps and has decent combat capabilities.
Facing Jiang Baili's inquiry, He Yingqin and Bai Chongxi's eyes flickered.
Previously, not only Jiang Baili, but even the Communist Party of Yan'an and the Dameishan Independent Regiment had sent telegrams to remind the National Army to be on guard against the little Japs jumping over the wall. However, He Yingqin and Bai Chongxi did not believe that the Japanese army dared to take risks, so they did not take Jiang Baili at all. Take other people's advice seriously.
But now, the Japanese are really taking risks!
At this moment, He Yingqin and Bai Chongxi's intestines were filled with regret!
"No faction?" Seeing the expressions of He and Bai, Jiang Baili knew everything. He sighed and said, "I'm afraid we will be in trouble now, big trouble!"
"It doesn't matter." Bai Chongxi said calmly, "The Japs are just jumping over the wall in a hurry. In any case, the Japs' 3rd Division and the 101st Division have become alone without backup. As long as they block their With the first three moves, their offensive will soon become weak and unsustainable."
"Yes, yes, what Jiansheng said is absolutely true." He Yingqin also echoed, "The desperate actions of the Japanese Third Division and the 101st Division will only accelerate their demise. Originally, I was worried that the Japanese Third and First Divisions would The 01st Division is holding together to defend, but now there is no such worry, the Japanese are going to be finished, the Japanese are going to be finished!"
"Are the Japs going to be finished?" Jiang Baili could only shake his head and smile bitterly upon hearing this.
Chairman Jiang did not feel relieved because of what He Yingqin and Bai Chongxi said. He frowned and asked, "Jian Sheng, please tell me the truth. Are you sure?"
Bai Chongxi felt a little hot all over, took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat on his forehead, and said: "Commissioner, the current situation is actually like playing Go. The two big dragons of our side and the Japanese side have become entangled. It depends on whose side. Whoever is brave enough will have the last laugh and win every game. However, I believe that our army has a favorable geographical location and the support of the people of Sanxiang, Jingchu and Chu, and the Japanese 3rd and 101st Divisions are not only struggling to attack Far away, deep into the enemy's hinterland, and the supply lines are also cut off by our army, so the one who has the last laugh will definitely be our army, not the Japanese army!"
He Yingqin also said: "Yes, it must be our army!"
"I understand." Chairman Jiang nodded and said, "Then, I leave everything to you. In addition, tell Xue Yue for me to let him go and fight without any worries. The troops will fight If there is no more weapons and ammunition for him, I will supply them to him and let him just free up his hands and feet to fight."
"Yes!" Bai Chongxi, He Yingqin and a group of senior generals stood at attention.
Chairman Jiang nodded to Jiang Baili again, then turned and left the command hall.
When he was about to leave the door, Chairman Chiang kicked him on the threshold and almost fell to his death.
The captain of the guard, Wang Shihe, had quick eyesight and quick hands, and rushed forward to help him, and then said: "Be careful when entrusting your seat."
Chairman Chiang waved his hand and said, "Shihe, how much supplies are left in the Wuhan camp now?"
"That's a lot." Wang Shihe whispered, "The first batch of military supplies aided by the Soviet Union are all in Wuhan now, and the grain previously shipped from Sichuan, Shaanxi and Guangxi are also stored at the Hankou Pier. Oh, yes , and many supplies shipped back from Shandong, Hebei and Henan are still there."
While talking, Chairman Chiang's special car has arrived.
Wang Shihe took a step forward to open the car door, and carefully protected the door lintel with his right hand.
Chairman Chiang stooped down and got into the back seat. He waited for Wang Shihe to close the rear door and then got into the passenger seat. Then Chairman Chiang told Wang Shihe: "Notify the Railway Bureau and the Shipping Bureau immediately to start shipping all the materials immediately. When materials are transferred to Chongqing, remember it must be fast, it must be fast!”
"Transporting supplies?" Wang Shihe said in surprise, "Commissioner, these military supplies are used to protect the participating troops in the fifth and ninth theaters. If the supplies are transported away, how will the war be fought?"
Chairman Chiang immediately became speechless after hearing this. Yes, the supplies have been transported away. How can we still fight this war
In an instant, Chairman Chiang was caught in a huge struggle. On the one hand, he wanted to transport these supplies because they were too important to China, but on the other hand, he did not dare to transport the supplies away. , without supplies, the four major corps of the fifth and ninth theaters will soon fall into the dilemma of running out of ammunition and food.
After a long while, Chairman Chiang sighed and said, "Let's talk about it later." (To be continued.)