Spy Shadow: Command & Conquer

Chapter 1989, Shaolong, congratulations!

Did Zhang Yong have the authority to give orders to Du Yuming?
Actually, no. He didn't hold a formal military position. He was simply an inspector.

But he has the ability to handle bald men. That's enough.

Du Yuming is standing behind a bald man.

Others include Chen Cheng and He Yingqin.

When dealing with Zhang Yong, Chen Cheng and He Yingqin joined forces.

Therefore, Zhang Yong's rivals within the Nationalist army, besides Chen Cheng, included He Yingqin. However, the latter was more deeply hidden.

As the second most powerful figure in the National Revolutionary Army, He Yingqin wielded influence everywhere.

In many inconspicuous positions, they were all people planted by He Yingqin. In terms of military strength alone, Chen Cheng could not replace him.

Despite the complexity of the Northwest Incident, He Yingqin managed to escape unscathed, his power remaining completely unaffected. This speaks volumes about his status.

In fact, Zhang Yong had a better way to deal with Du Yuming.

The plan was to go directly to Yang Sen's troops, arm them, and then launch a counterattack against the Fifth Army.

As long as Zhang Yong is present, he can absolutely utterly crush the Fifth Army.

What attack force? We're targeting you!

but……

This idea...

Zeng Jiayan stopped them in time.

The other party was in such a hurry because they were worried he would do something reckless.

If he leaves the field, the situation will likely spiral out of control.

Honestly, if it weren't for that person personally persuading him to prioritize the bigger picture, he really would have gone to Yang Sen's unit.

Then, Du Yuming's Fifth Army will most likely be crippled.

Zhang Yong is not a saint.

Therefore, there is no moral burden.

If you dare to do the first day of the lunar month, I dare to do the fifteenth.

You're the one who made the move, and I can't even fight back?

Fuck off!

If you dare to fire, I dare to do the same.

If you use a 75mm mountain gun, I'll use a 105mm howitzer.

This is the best way to deal with a bald man.

They crippled him.

however……

just now……

Let's listen to Zeng Jiayan for now.

If Du Yuming still doesn't stop, then he really will go.

"Commissioner..."

Qiao Qingzi arrived quietly.

Zhang Yong regained his composure and pulled her into his arms.

This gentle and tender woman!

Okay, let's forget about the conflict for now...

Feeling dazed and confused...

In a daze...

comfortable.

Even after they've left, the memories linger.

Close your eyes and rest your mind.

Thoughtful.

"Somebody come!"

"To!"

"Has there been a reply from the General Staff?"

"not yet."

"How many hours has the telegram been sent?"

"Five hours and thirty-seven minutes."

"Go ahead!"

"Yes."

The staff officer turned and left.

Zhang Yong tilted his head. His gaze gradually turned cold.

It seems we can't wait any longer.

More than five hours had passed since the telegram was sent, and the bald man had not responded. He was clearly using delaying tactics.

Zeng Jiayan's judgment may not be correct.

Or rather, this time the bald guy won't turn back until he hits a brick wall.

Row.

Let's go visit Pingjiang.

I've already prioritized the bigger picture. But others don't care.

What should I do?
The only thing we can do is advise them to prioritize the bigger picture.

Fortunately, I know a little bit about martial arts...

set off.

He took off in a Hawk 3 fighter jet.

I didn't tell anyone where I was going. Anyway, no one would ask.

The Commissioner's actions are all classified.

Who would dare to ask such questions?

The 5C communication center was activated in the air and connected to the headquarters of the 20th Army.

Yang Sen was definitely in the 20th Army. That was the unit where he rose to power. The army commander, Yang Gancai, was his grand-nephew.

"Hey……"

The call was connected.

Just as Zhang Yong was about to speak, he suddenly realized something was wrong.

There appeared to be no signs of fighting on the ground. The defense zones of the Fifth Army and the 20th Army were also not mixed up.

It's daytime now, so he's flying low and can see the ground.

The radar map also displays this information.

He spends all his time on the front lines, so he can spot signs of gunfire at a glance.

It really doesn't.

At least not in the area he could see.

Continue circling.

Silently observing the area surrounding Pingjiang.

There were no signs of battle.

You can see that the soldiers on the ground are also very relaxed.

Neither the uniforms of the 20th Army of the Sichuan Army nor the uniforms of the Fifth Army, which are directly affiliated with the Sichuan Army, resemble those of soldiers in a state of combat.

wrong.

This is very unusual.

Did Yang Sen and Du Yuming really fight?

All the reports appear to originate from Jansen's telegrams. There is no other corroborating evidence.

Xue Yue and Wu Yizhi only received Yang Sen's report.

Du Yuming's side has remained silent. Does this seem to be a collaboration with Yang Sen?
frown.

Could it be fake?
Are they both putting on an act?
Let's talk about why Yang Sen is so tough.

This guy is incredibly cunning, even slipperier than a loach.

If the bald man really wanted to deal with him, how could he possibly wait until the shelling hit?

trap……

acting……

No.

To be precise, it was an exercise.

Some people are trying to create the illusion of conflict and then test the reactions of all parties.

The casualty figures were reported by Jansen...

It was Yang Sen who called for a military coup...

The invention of the coded telegraph at a frequency of 95.27 MHz was intended to make it clear to all parties...

They meticulously orchestrated a fake conflict.

Correct!
It must be like this.

They deliberately created a false impression and then observed the reactions of all parties.

Let's see who steps forward and what the attitudes of each party are. Then we can prepare for the next step.

What's the next step?
Of course, the target would be the New Fourth Army. The Third War Zone would be in charge.

In other words, today's farce was actually a rehearsal. Having gauged the reactions from all sides, the bald man had a plan in mind.

As it turned out, during the later Southern Incident, the bald man took a very tough stance.

Throughout the incident, there was no wavering.

No matter what external interference there was, the order remained unchanged.

After the incident ended, not only did they not admit their mistakes, they also announced the cancellation of the New Fourth Army's designation.

This shows that he has the confidence to back it up.

All the reactions were within his calculations.

Mud...

He truly is a master of intrigue.

They're not very good at fighting. But they're really good at plotting and scheming.

Even Zeng Jiayan, such a clever person, seems to have missed the point this time. He thought there really was a conflict.

The area surrounding Pingjiang was entirely populated by Kuomintang (KMT) elite troops. There were actually two reasons for this.

On the one hand, it made outsiders believe that they really wanted to wipe out Yang Sen.

On the one hand, it is also to prevent the truth about the fabrication from being revealed.

Unfortunately, Zhang Yong was fooled.

I got outsmarted by the bald guy.

But it didn't matter. He didn't care.

A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit. Zhang Yong isn't a smart man. That's normal.

It's not too late to see the truth now.

Start the 5C communication center.

Access Zengjiayan. Locate the other party. Inform them of the truth.

"This is a trap."

"Yes."

"A rat has skin, but a person has no manners..."

"Ugh……"

Zhang Yong sighed silently.

The bald man has now tested Zeng Jiayan's reaction.

They assumed the other side would be patient and continue to prioritize the overall situation, even if it meant taking action against the New Fourth Army.

However, he was wrong in the end.

After the incident, the Red Party announced the reconstruction of the New Fourth Army.

Furthermore, some Eighth Route Army troops were transferred to the New Fourth Army, thereby strengthening the New Fourth Army.

Tit for tat.

We will never back down.

The call was terminated. Then, the Yunnan Army's Wuhuashan branch was connected.

Find Long Yun. The same request is to reveal the truth about the fabrication.

"Little man."

The other party said sullenly.

Zhang Yong did not respond.

Following this, they joined the Fifth War Zone...

Then there's the Second War Zone...

There's no need for anything else.

Since the bald man wants to see how everyone reacts, I, Zhang Yong, will also join in and take a look.

Let's see what the attitude of those generals from the Whampoa Military Academy will be after this incident causes a stir.

If they continue to serve the bald man wholeheartedly, then there's no need for me to take care of them anymore.

To avoid being suddenly attacked by the other side at any time.

Some marginalized generals could be of some help.

They quietly returned to port.

Landing on the ground.

Seeing his gloomy expression, others wisely refrained from disturbing him.

Zhang Yong didn't bother looking at anyone else. He returned to his office.

Close the door. Sit down. Think.

I realize I'm no match for the bald guy when it comes to political maneuvering...

"Drip!"

"Drip!"

Suddenly, the portable radio made a sound.

The system automatically translated. It's Luo Han Guo calling. Guilin Camp. Little Zhuge.

Huh?
What is he doing to himself?
Activate the 5C communication center. Connect to the Guilin headquarters.

Soon, Little Zhuge answered the phone.

"Shaolong, congratulations."

"Huh? Congratulations to me?"

Zhang Yong was completely bewildered. What was there to congratulate him about?
I think I just got tricked by that bald guy. I completely fell for it. What's there to congratulate me about?
I was just reflecting on this. And you're already congratulating me? "Yes. Congratulations."

"Commander Bai, please stop making fun of me."

"I never joke."

"Uh……"

Zhang Yong was still very confused.

There doesn't seem to be anything to celebrate about this.

"We killed Yang Sen."

"what?"

"Since he's cooperating so well with Chiang Kai-shek's act, let's solidify his charges, remove him from his position as commander-in-chief of the army group, and also remove him from his position as commander of the 20th Army..."

"what?"

Zhang Yong was immediately stunned.

No.

Are you guys that strong?
How could they manage to both eliminate and attack in such a short time?
Did they remove Yang Sen from his position as commander-in-chief?
They even got rid of the commander of the 20th Army?

and many more!

and many more!

I need to digest this.

My IQ just can't keep up...

"We have jointly sent a telegram demanding that the General Staff carry it out immediately."

Will it be implemented?

“If Chiang Kai-shek doesn’t agree, then everyone will refuse to be redeployed and can stage a coup at any time without any guilt. He can’t afford such consequences.”

"Uh……"

"At most two hours later, the General Headquarters will issue an order to dismiss Yang Sen and Yang Gancai."

"Uh……"

"The 27th Army Group will be combined with the 100th Army Group to form a new army group. The 20th Army Group will remain in the group, but its commander has been changed."

"what……"

"Shaolong, you will appoint the new army group commander. You will also appoint the new commander of the 20th Army."

"what……"

"If Old Jiang acts like a jerk again, he'll be in for it."

"Uh……"

"That's it. Just wait for good news. I guarantee there won't be any changes."

"Uh……"

Zhang Yong was somewhat blank.

He was still in a daze until Little Zhuge hung up the phone.

The changes happened too fast. He hadn't even had time to react.

wipe……

This reversal was so abrupt.

It took me a while to finally believe it was true.

The bald man's cleverness backfired.

He is indeed very adept at political maneuvering. But others are too.

Since you want others to believe it's true, then we'll assume it is. We demand that Yang Sen be severely punished.

Will you punish them severely?
If we don't punish them severely, everyone will follow suit.

Refuse to transfer.

Military remonstrance at any time.

Baldy certainly couldn't bear such a charge.

However, he couldn't tell anyone else that it was all fake, that he had arranged it himself.

Therefore, he had no choice but to swallow the bitter pill he had brewed himself.

Yang Sen too. He deserved it.

Since you were so eager to cooperate with the bald guy in his act, and acted so realistically...

that……

You're definitely going to be dismissed!

What? You refused to be transferred and even attempted a military coup. Aren't you going to be dismissed from your post?
Not only will you be dismissed, but the commander of the 20th Army below you will also be dismissed. You'll be wiped out completely, removed from the 27th Army Group.

Where the bald guy puts you in the future is none of his business. Anyway, right now, you're finished.

They handed over the 27th Army Group without hesitation.

They handed over the 20th Army without hesitation.

From then on, he no longer had any foundation of his own...

Ha ha.

I wonder how Yang Sen will feel when he hears the news?
Will the truth be revealed again on the 95.27 MHz frequency? Will they say it's all a lie, and that it was all arranged by the Chairman?

Really, it was Chairman Chiang who made me do it. It was all Chairman Chiang's doing...

"Jingle Bell!"

"Jingle Bell!"

Suddenly the desktop phone rang.

It's a red telephone. A confidential hotline.

Zhang Yong regained his composure, sat up straight, and picked up the microphone.

"Hey……"

"Shaolong..."

"Hello, General Wenbai."

Zhang Yong stood up.

Was the call made on behalf of the General Staff?
How could Little Zhuge and his team act so quickly? The command headquarters couldn't even hold out for two hours?
"Shaolong..."

"General Wenbai, please speak plainly."

"The Chairman requests that you immediately lead your troops from the Ninth War Zone to Pingjiang to arrest Yang Sen and Yang Gancai."

"I?"

"Yes. Please depart immediately."

"Why were Yang Sen and Yang Gancai arrested? On what pretext?"

"Their refusal to redeploy troops and their attempt to stage a mutiny have aroused public outrage. Various parties have jointly sent a telegram demanding severe punishment."

"A joint signature? Is it that serious? Who is it?"

"All members of the Supreme Command have clearly expressed their opinions. Of the seventeen members, twelve voted in favor and five abstained."

"But I don't have time right now..."

“Yang Sen is a high-ranking general; only the Inspector General can handle him.”

"I……"

"The General Staff will subsequently issue an order to adjust the organizational structure of the 27th Army Group. Chairman Chiang requests that you nominate candidates for Commander-in-Chief of the Army Group and Commander of the 20th Army."

"what?"

Zhang Yong feigned ignorance, expressing his surprise.

He secretly marveled.

These guys, including Little Zhuge, are no ordinary people either!
Once they find a weakness in the bald man, they'll immediately press their advantage and take a bite out of him.

The bald man knew his own predicament. He could only reluctantly agree.

"The written order will arrive soon."

"All right……"

Zhang Yong pretended to be in a very difficult position.

Although I'm not very bright, I'm alright at acting. Anyway, it's just for show.

General Wenbai probably didn't know the truth of the matter.

The bald man must have kept it from him.

Let's change the subject.

Close your eyes and rest your mind.

Not in a hurry.

Take it easy.

He believed in the last words of Little Zhuge.

This time, Yang Sen is truly dead. There will be no change.

Of course, the bald guy will probably be given a chance to make a comeback in the future. However, his core fanbase is gone.

At best, his return to office would be a nominal position. He would have no real power.

Feeling good. So pretty...

I feel like I can do it again...

We're going to call Qiao Qingzi over. To avenge this humiliation.

It wasn't that I couldn't do it. It's that I didn't perform well...

result……

"Ring ring ring..."

"Ring ring ring..."

The desktop phone rang again. But it wasn't the secure line.

He propped his legs up on the table and lazily picked up the microphone. Then he realized it was Xue Yue calling.

"Commander Xue, what can I do for you?"

"Commissioner Zhang, do you know what exactly happened in Pingjiang?"

"The investigation has now been completed. It was Yang Sen who refused to be redeployed and attempted a mutiny. The Supreme Command has decided to punish him severely."

"How could this be?"

"Of the seventeen members of the command, twelve voted in favor and five abstained. There were no objections."

"This……"

Xue Yue fell silent.

He immediately realized that this was not a simple matter.

Surprisingly, no one stood up for Yang Sen. None of the local faction leaders objected.

Weird.

There must be something fishy going on behind this.

Otherwise, those local bigwigs would never agree.

"Commander Xue, let me call you."

"Ok."

Xue Yue was puzzled.

Zhang Yong was worried that the phone call might be tapped.

Let's activate the system phone. That will ensure the confidentiality of the call.

hang up the phone.

Activate the 5C communication center. Connect to the Ninth Theater Command. Find Xue Yue.

"it's me."

"Commander Xue, dismiss everyone around you, including Wu Yizhi."

"There was no one else with me."

"Okay. I'll tell you the truth now. There was no conflict; it was all a lie. It was arranged by the Chairman."

"what?"

"In order to make the effect realistic, Yang Sen and Yang Gancai must be dismissed."

"what?"

"I'm going to Pingjiang soon to arrest Yang Sen and Yang Gancai."

"what?"

"I need to take the 54th Army with me to Pingjiang."

"Oh."

Xue Yue's mind was in a daze.

I heard it all, but I couldn't figure it out.

He was also not good at political maneuvering.

what?
all fake?

There was no conflict at all?

So what is the ultimate goal? The dismissal order is not fake!

Once the order is issued, dismissal is dismissal. There is no room for falsehood.

I don't understand...

"Commander Xue, you don't need to concern yourself with this matter. In short, the Ninth War Zone will soon return to calm."

"All right……"

"In addition, after Yang Sen and Yang Gancai are dismissed from their posts, the 27th Group Army will also be deployed to Xinyu to participate in the attack on Nanchang."

Who are the new army group commander and corps commander?

"I have not decided yet."

"you……"

Xue Yue was taken aback. Then he understood.

The decision rested with Zhang Yong. Whoever he nominated became the winner.

As expected, the commissioner is quite capable.

He holds the positions of Commander-in-Chief of an army group and Commander of an army corps.

However, he wasn't envious.

His intuition told him that this matter was very complicated and he couldn't handle it.

"Goodbye."

"Goodbye."

Zhang Yong ended the call.

Then he crossed his legs and fell into deep thought.

A group army commander-in-chief...

A corps commander...

Who should I nominate?
[To be continued]

(End of this chapter)