Beacon starts from the departure of a strong man

After Minister He met with Chen Cheng and Xue Yue, he asked his adjutant to go and see if Principal Chang and Tan Kah Kee had finished talking!

After the adjutant went out to work for a while, he came to report that Mr. Tan Kah Kee had finished talking to Principal Chang.

"Adjutant Li, go and tell Mr. Tan Kah Kee."

"After lunch... I want to talk to him."

"Yes!" Adjutant Li nodded.

During lunch time, Mr. Tan Kah Kee came to Minister He’s reception room on time!

When Minister He saw Mr. Tan Kah Kee, he took the initiative to greet him.

"Hello, Mr. Chen!"

Tan Kah Kee also greeted Minister He warmly.

After the two sat down, the orderly served them tea.

Minister He knew that Mr. Chen in front of him liked to go straight and didn't like others to make detours with him.

Therefore, Minister He also got straight to the point: "Mr. Chen."

"Because the Japanese army is powerful and has good weapons and equipment, we can only rely on our geographical advantages in the face of the Japanese offensive."

"Fight and retreat at the same time, trading space for time."

"Now... with the loss of Pingjin and Shanghai, the National Government's tariff revenue has plummeted."

"Our finances are very difficult right now."

"Coupled with the impact of the war, the National Government's finances are almost bankrupt, and now prices are skyrocketing."

“Even some major general officers of the National Government cannot even support their families with their own salaries.”

“Major general officers even stole leftovers from the canteen of the Military and Administrative Department to feed their families.”

Hear this!

Tan Kah Kee was shocked inside.

The economy of the National Government has become so difficult!
This really moved him.

It is true that the major general stole leftovers from the Military and Administrative Department.

The staff of the major generals in the Military and Political Department usually make plans and compile some information.

Their income is far less than that of the powerful generals who lead the troops on the front line!
The canteen of the Military and Administrative Department cooks for these staff officers, and they can eat for free.

However, as time passed, the canteen staff discovered that an officer had finished his meal;

I always like to steal leftovers from the table and take them away.

After this incident was discovered, the canteen staff began to prohibit the officer from leaving with leftovers!
The staff officer of the Military and Political Department was so anxious that he began to cry.

If he is prohibited from bringing leftovers home, his wife and children will have no choice but to go begging on the streets.

Because his salary really cannot support his family!

Since the September 18th Incident, Principal Chang has implemented national disaster pay throughout the country!

Even the salary of a general officer is discounted by 60%.

During the July 7th Incident, the national disaster salary was discounted by 40%, and it was still enough to support the family.

However, after the July 7th Incident, with the fall of coastal economic and port cities, the National Government faced financial difficulties.

Prices across the country were soaring, coupled with the economic erosion of the Japanese army, the national government's legal currency was devalued.

The 40% discount on the National Disaster Salary is no longer enough to support a family!
This is true for all generals, let alone the middle and lower-level officers below generals, their lives are even more difficult! !
When Mr. Tan Kah Kee listened to Minister He’s introduction, he really felt it.

How difficult it is for the Republic of China government today! !
"Mr. Chen!" Minister He continued: "You raised funds for the National Government in Nanyang and donated money to the country."

"I'm very grateful to you and to my compatriots overseas."

"Mr. Chen, we are in urgent need of arms now. I wonder if you can help us get some."

Tan Kah Kee thought for a while: "As for arms, I can only do my best!"

"Currently, I really have no way to get arms."

"When I go back, I'll find a way to get some for the National Government!"

Minister He held Tan Kah Kee's hand: "Thank you very much, Mr. Chen!"

After talking to Tan Kah Kee, Minister He felt a little better.

In the following time!

The people who came to attend the Hengshan Military Conference came one after another.

November 28, 11th year of the Republic of China.

Principal Chang presided over the highest military meeting in Hengshan, Hunan Province.

There are two war zones south of the Yangtze River, Gu Zhutong's third war zone and Chen Cheng's ninth war zone, the group army commanders inside.

Corps commanders and division commanders also attended the meeting.

Of course, this meeting was also attended by Wu Hao, Ye Yiwei and others!
The main purpose of this meeting is not to review the Wuhan battle, but to comprehensively sort out the situation of the upcoming battle.

And a comprehensive summary of the successes and failures of China and Japan in the two years since the war began, providing a reference for the overall situation of the subsequent war of resistance.

The meeting begins!
The two theater commanders entered the venue, and the commanders of each group army, corps commander, division commander and others immediately entered the venue and took their seats.

Because Principal Chang, Xu Yongchang, Minister He, Bai Zhuge and others are still in the future.

Everyone was talking separately, and the generals of the Central Army gathered together.

The generals of the Northeast Army gathered together, and the generals of the three armies of the Sichuan Army gathered together.

Wang Lingji of the 30th Army Group of the Sichuan Army, Yang Sen of the 27th Army Group, and Sun Zhen of the 22nd Army Group.

The Sichuan troops chatted with each other, and Sun Zhen also revealed the news to Wang Lingji and Yang Sen.

This meeting is likely to weaken the local forces in the southwest region and allow the two of them to have less contact with people from the Central Army.

Once the National Government has any plans to win over, it must be disclosed and everyone can discuss it together.

Let’s resist the National Government’s plan of disintegration and disintegration together!
Nowadays, the warlords in Sichuan Province, big and small, have been frank with each other since the last time and got what they wanted.

Now everyone is living a very prosperous life, living a good life, and all they need is money and soldiers.

Compare again with the Tang-style Zunbu who slipped from the Sichuan Army to the National Government;

It's still a hard time now.

Wang Lingji and Yang Sen knew which side to stand on.

There is no harm without comparison. The Sichuan Army is so rich now, who is willing to mess with the National Government!

After getting used to good times and hard times, anyone with a normal mind knows how to choose! !
Wang Lingji assured Sun Zhen: "Brother Sun, don't worry, I know what's going on."

"What kind of life is Tang Shizun living now? I understand what kind of life I am living now."

"Our Sichuan Army now has a good reputation, good soldiers, and the province is rich!"

"I, Mr. Wang, am not a fool!"

Yang Sen on the side also nodded: "Lao Sun, don't worry."

"Although I was promoted to the commander of the 27th Group Army, the Nationalist Government still issued me the supplies of an army."

"The rest of the supplies are all supplied by our Sichuan-Kanglan Appeasement Office."

"Who is good and who is bad? I have a balance in my heart!"

"During the Battle of Xuzhou, I was in the south and had brief contact with Tang Shizun."

"He now regrets not siding with us."

Sun Zhen felt much relieved when he saw the two of them expressing their opinions.

"Why hasn't Lao Fan arrived yet?" Sun Zhen complained: "Did he fall into the woman's belly?"

As we all know!

Fan Shaozeng is the general who has the most wives in the Sichuan Army.

While talking about Fan Shaozeng, Fan Haer came to the venue.

Lao Fan's round eyes rolled, and then he saw several generals of the Sichuan Army.

He came to Sun Zhen and others!
Also coming with Fan Shaozeng was Lu Han.

The Yunnan Army and the Sichuan Army were both southwestern warlords. Lu Han first greeted Sun Zhen.

"Commander Sun, long time no see!" Sun Zhen nodded: "Long time no see!"

Originally, Sun Zhen planned to tell Fan Shaozeng about President Chang's plans to attack the southwest region during this meeting.

Now that Lu Han was aside, Sun Zhen was too embarrassed to speak.

At this moment, a voice suddenly came from the venue: "The principal is here!"

The conference room, which had been filled with whispers, was now quiet.

Many officers stand well!
After Principal Chang entered the conference room, he came to his seat and sat down.

Also coming with Principal Chang were Minister He, Xu Yongchang, Bai Zhuge, Deng Xihou, Chen Tiaoyuan and others.

Principal Chang's eyes scanned the entire audience, and when he looked at Lu Han, he stayed for two seconds longer.

"sit down!"

Principal Chang stretched out his hand and motioned for everyone to sit down.

Afterwards, Minister He came on stage and began to speak.

"In this meeting, we have several topics that need to be discussed in detail."

"Next, let's start with the first topic."

"It has been two years since the war started. We are fighting the Japanese army. If there are any shortcomings or areas worthy of reflection, please feel free to speak out."

In an instant, everyone in the venue also kept their mouths shut, and no one took the initiative to speak.

Seeing this scene, Minister He encouraged him again, but still did not speak.

He asked the generals on the scene to discuss the Battle of Wuhan.

"Regarding the Battle of Wuhan, is there any general who has something to say and can take the initiative to take the stage?"

The venue was quiet for two minutes, but no one took the initiative to speak!

In this regard, Minister He had no choice but to continue: "In this case, I will report it here."

"The Military Commission just held a short meeting."

"First of all, at the Military Commission's short meeting, Principal Chang was the first to admit the commander-in-chief's mistake."

"From the July 7th Incident to the fall of Wuhan, during this stage of the war of resistance, the first place was in the Songhu area!"

"The troops should not be added one after another, which resulted in the empty Hangzhou Bay area, the Japanese landing, and the loss of Jinling."

"This is improper command by the commander-in-chief!"

Speaking of this, Minister He paused and said, "The commander-in-chief admitted his mistake first."

"Then, let's talk about the mistakes in our army."

"What I mean by military mistakes is the Yunnan Army issue!"

When talking about the Yunnan Army, Minister He's eyes also fell on Lu Han.

Lu Han felt on pins and needles at the moment!

He had heard about the Hengshan Military Conference before, and it was very likely that Principal Chang would take action against the armed forces in the southwest.

After an in-depth analysis, Lu Han felt that the Sichuan army had the greatest momentum!
According to Principal Chang's character, he will definitely attack the Sichuan Army. I'm afraid his Yunnan Army will have no big problem.

"It seems I was wrong!" Lu Han was secretly distressed.

Several group army commanders of the Sichuan Army looked at each other.

Sun Zhen whispered in Yu Hua's ear: "Brother Yu, it seems that you were right."

"The Jinling Command intends to strengthen its control over the southwest hinterland."

"Our Sichuan Army performed well in the Wuhan battle this time, and the Jinling High Command found no excuses."

"The Yunnan Army is in dire straits now!"

"This meeting seems to be really a Hongmen Banquet!"

Yu Hua waved his hand and whispered: "Brother Sun, it won't happen!"

"The commander-in-chief of the Yunnan Army, Long Yun, is a member of the Military Commission and a member of the Jinling Headquarters."

"To deal with the Yunnan Army issue, Long Yun still needs to express his position!"

Sun Zhen said that he would wait and see what happens. If the Military Commission launches an attack on the Sichuan Army, the Sichuan Army must resist and cannot be slaughtered by others.

Minister He pondered for a moment and continued: "First of all, during the Battle of Wuhan, the Yunnan Army's military discipline was loose."

"Failure to execute orders, evade responsibilities, lie about military information, etc.!"

"These problems are quite serious within the Yunnan Army!"

Lu Han on the side felt his heart tremble when he heard every word that Minister He said.

In the later stages of the Wuhan Battle, the Japanese army occupied Wuhan and once invaded Chongyang at the junction of Hunan, Hubei and Jiangxi provinces!

The First Group Army of the Yunnan Army was ordered to intercept the Japanese army.

The First Group Army, this designation was originally the Northwest Army, Song Zheyuan's unit;
However, after North China was occupied by the Japanese army, Song Zheyuan lost large areas;

Coupled with the end of the Xuzhou Battle, the strength of the First Army was greatly reduced.

The Jinling Headquarters revoked the designation of the First Army two or three months after the Battle of Wuhan began.

The Jinling Headquarters once again activated the designation of the First Army and awarded it to the 30th Army of the Yunnan Army, which belonged to the Ninth Theater.

The First Army was expanded from the 30th Army!

The First Group Army is under the jurisdiction of the 58th Army and the 60th Army of the Yunnan Army. Later, the newly formed Third Army was also included in it.

When the Japanese army marched towards Chongyang, Lu Han went to Changsha for treatment due to illness;

The enemy was present, and the Jinling headquarters immediately sent a telegram to Long Yun, asking him to immediately go to the front line to command the troops.

However, Long Yun was unable to escape in Yunnan Province and did not go to the front line, nor did he send anyone to command the troops.

This resulted in the first group army being leaderless and the troops falling into chaos. The army, division, brigade and regiment all worked on their own!
Some regiment leaders claimed that they had not received orders not to go to the front;

Some regiment leaders disobeyed orders and did not go to the designated locations to stop the Japanese troops.

Even the newly formed Third Army refused to carry out the orders of the Jinling Headquarters after arriving on the battlefield.

Moreover, the entire army cut off radio contact with the outside world. At the same time, there was no radio contact with the other two armies of the Yunnan Army.

This phenomenon has never happened before since the July 7th Incident and the beginning of the full-scale resistance war!
"Lu Han!"

Minister He's eyes narrowed and he looked at Lu Han.

"In accordance with the latest order of the Military Commission and in view of the performance of the Yunnan Army on the Wuhan battlefield, the following decision has been made."

"First, shoot Zhang Chong, commander of the newly formed Third Army, as well as division and brigade commanders."

"Sun Du, Commander of the 58th Army, has been dismissed and investigated!"

When Lu Han heard this, his heart dropped.

Once the corps commander, division commander, and brigade commander of the newly formed Third Army were all shot.

Then, according to the urine properties of the Jinling Command;
This batch of officers who were shot will definitely be replaced by officers from Huangpu.

This clearly weakens the strength of the Yunnan Army.

You know, the Yunnan Army only dispatched three armies to fight in Yunnan, and there were not many troops.

Once the Third Army is newly formed, it will be taken away by Principal Chang, which will greatly weaken the strength of the Yunnan Army.

Long Yun spent a lot of money and food to form the new third army, which was to make wedding clothes for others.

Lu Han hurriedly said: "I feel that the Military Commission's approach is a bit inappropriate."

"Moreover, the commander-in-chief of the Yunnan Army, Marshal Long Yun, has not yet agreed to this order."

"Forgive me, Lu Han, for not accepting this unless I receive an order from Commander Long Yun."

Lu Han decided to fight to the end, but he was also a little scared in his heart.

He was afraid that Principal Chang would take coercive measures, so he directly ordered the military police to drag Zhang Chong away;

There were also division commanders, brigade commanders and others of the newly formed Third Army who were executed directly outside the conference room.

Zhang Chong, the commander of the newly formed Third Army, felt that his forehead was covered with beads of sweat at this moment.

A cold air rose up from the soles of my feet and went directly to my internal organs. (End of chapter)