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Chapter 690: The Battle of Shanzitou and the Prelude to the Anti-bandit Campaign in Southern Jiangsu

Although Commander Liu was upset by the apology of the chief aide-de-camp, he was able to punish Zhang Anping immediately through Dai Chunfeng:

Zhang Shihao was removed from his post as director of the Intelligence Department of the Third War Zone, and Xu Baichuan, the commander-in-chief of the Loyal Rescue Army, took on the role concurrently.

This way of handling the matter satisfied Americans, but domestic newspapers criticized it harshly.

The Xinhua Daily even pointed out: Zhang Shihao and Xu Baichuan were in cahoots. Xu Baichuan was concurrently serving as the director of the Intelligence Department, but his main job was the Loyal Rescue Army, so it was impossible for him to take care of both. Zhang Shihao was only dismissed from his post and did not receive any other punishment - in other words, this was simply a perfunctory measure to cover up the truth.

At the same time, the Xinhua Daily pointed out that in order to maintain the anti-Japanese national united front, stubborn elements like Zhang Shihao who deliberately undermine the unity of the two sides should be severely punished rather than dealt with perfunctorily. This clearly means that the authorities deliberately shielded stubborn elements and that the authorities have not recognized their mistakes.

But no matter what the newspapers say, the matter has come to an end.

……

Although Zhang Anping was dealt with because of this incident, the Nationalist government's diehards did not stop their intention to sabotage and stop military aid to the New Fourth Army. Wang Tianfeng "accepted the task at a critical moment" and rushed to Kunming after receiving the task from Dai Chunfeng to continue to preside over the matter.

But something happened that made the Nationalist government angry:
The Americans gave up on sending military aid to the New Fourth Army to Kunming via the Hump Route!
The diehards originally thought that the Americans had given up on military aid, and were celebrating because of this. However, they soon received news that the military aid to the New Fourth Army would be the responsibility of the U.S. Navy, and they would deliver the military aid directly to the New Fourth Army via submarines.

This news made the diehards very angry. They worked so hard and even let the "little guy" suffer again, but they didn't expect that the Americans would deliver the goods to their door in the end!
After discussion among the diehards, they decided to leave the matter to Zhang Anping.

Zhang Anping had just been punished for this matter not long ago. The diehards were worried that Zhang Anping would resist, so they asked Dai Chunfeng to go to Qianshan in person to convey instructions to Zhang Anping.

At the same time, a book titled "The Destiny of China" was also launched.

……

Lead Mountain.

After Zhang Anping lost his position as director of the Intelligence Department of the Third War Zone, he did not go on strike.

On the contrary, the actual work of the Intelligence Department is still personally in charge of Zhang Anping. The Third War Zone is very supportive of Zhang Anping on this point - even though there is no formal title, the official letters exchanged between the Third War Zone still recognize Zhang Anping as the director.

This is the recognition that comes with ability.

However, there have been no major events in the Third War Zone recently, and intelligence work has been relatively easy, so Zhang Anping devoted half of his energy to the cooperation between the Military Control Commission and the US military.

The specific matters of cooperation between the two parties are basically those conceived by Zouk and James, which can be generally divided into three items:
Training of combat personnel behind enemy lines, training of intelligence personnel, and intelligence cooperation.

These affairs were all handled by Zhang Anping. As the business expanded, his days were busy and particularly fulfilling.

But Zhang Anping did not feel relieved at all, because he knew that the storm was about to come.

In his hand, he held a book that has been extremely popular recently, the title of which is "The Destiny of China" - in this book, the Chinese Communist Army is said to be "separatist", "destroying the war of resistance" and "hindering unification", and openly preaches in the book:

"Be prepared to decide the fate within two years."

As the saying goes, the ducks are the first to know when the river water warms in spring, and the lonely guest is the first to hear the autumn wind blowing into the courtyard. This book published in the name of the chief aide-de-camp naturally foreshadows the attitude of the National Government.

The storm of the third anti-communist climax has begun to brew!

Sighing silently, Zhang Anping casually put the book aside and reviewed the plan that he had rehearsed countless times in his mind.

Everything is ready, all that’s left is for me to start it.

After reviewing the plan in his mind, he looked out the window into the distance and thought:
Lao Xu, next we brothers...

In the evening, Zhang Anping was packing up after a day's work when his adjutant Lin Nansheng came in hurriedly:
"Teacher, there's a call from the airport. The director is here."

Zhang Anping was not surprised at all, as he had been waiting for Dai Chunfeng's arrival for a long time - it was he who sent the photos of the US military transporting military aid via submarines to the Military Intelligence Bureau headquarters.

Although Lin Nansheng didn't know the purpose of Dai Chunfeng's visit, he still felt the breath of the storm. Seeing that no one was in the office, he whispered:
"Teacher, the director is coming over here, is it okay..."

Zhang Anping glanced at Lin Nansheng warningly, then said:

"Come with me to greet him."

Lin Nansheng took a deep breath and followed Zhang Anping.

The three words "Dai Chunfeng" put no less pressure on Lin Nansheng than when he first faced Zhang Anping.

At this time, he followed Zhang Anping, looked at Zhang Anping's back, and thought:
How much pressure do teachers feel?

Zhang Anping did not go to the airport to greet them, but waited outside Yongping Town - the airport was not far from the town. As soon as Zhang Anping arrived outside the town, he met the convoy coming from the airport.

Zhang Anping stepped forward, the convoy stopped, and Dai Chunfeng, wearing sunglasses, got out of the second car, smiled at Zhang Anping and said with emotion:

"The brat has grown up!"

The reason why he felt this way was entirely because of Zhang Anping's performance in the past half month.

After he ordered Zhang Anping to be "punished", he was no longer the director of the Intelligence Department. He thought that Zhang Anping would at least have a little temper, but surprisingly, Zhang Anping did not have any emotion at all. Not only did he handle the military affairs of the Intelligence Department as usual, he also continued to increase his efforts to collect intelligence about the CCP.

The photos of the U.S. military transporting military aid to the New Fourth Army via submarines were exactly what Zhang Anping handed over to the bureau headquarters. He specifically gave these photos and intelligence to the chief aide-de-camp, who praised Zhang Anping endlessly.

Generally speaking, many people will inevitably get a little emotional after taking the blame, after all, they feel psychologically unbalanced.

But Zhang Anping not only did not get upset, but also provided important information. This mature behavior made Dai Chunfeng sigh that he had "grown up" after seeing him.

Zhang Anping rolled his eyes when he heard this, and then said respectfully:
"Welcome to Qianshan for inspection."

Dai Chunfeng laughed and said, "Okay, stop pretending - brat, Qianshan is yours now, take your uncle for a walk!"

His voice was so loud that even the others who had deliberately kept their distance could hear it.

Uncle?!
Many people showed surprise.

Everyone who should know that Zhang Anping is Dai Chunfeng's nephew knows about it, and those who don't know about it don't know it at all. When they heard that Dai Chunfeng suddenly "exposed himself" in public, those who didn't know were shocked.

Chief Zhang is actually Boss Dai's nephew?!

Zhang Anping was stunned. He had not deliberately denied his relationship with Dai Chunfeng, but basically no one in the middle and lower levels of the Military Control Commission knew about it. As long as there were people around, Zhang Anping would often act like a subordinate. It was indeed unexpected that Old Dai suddenly admitted their relationship in public.

But he quickly came to his senses and still maintained the attitude of a subordinate:

"Commander, this way please."

Dai Chunfeng shook his head helplessly and said, "You two, father and son..."

Father and son?
张?
When people heard Dai Chunfeng's sigh, a name immediately popped up in their minds:
Zhang Guanfu!
There are countless people in the Military Control Commission who are related to Boss Dai, and many of them have the surname Zhang, but the only one who can make Dai Chunfeng feel "helpless" is Zhang Guanfu, who is cautious in his work and smooth in his life.

At this moment, many people suddenly understood why Zhang Guanfu, who had just been promoted to major general, was commended by the Secretariat.

As Dai Chunfeng deliberately acted in front of others, the news spread outward immediately.

Zhang Anping's "background" also became completely known to everyone at this time.

If it was before the full-scale outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War or at the beginning of its outbreak, this would have some impact on Zhang Anping, but now it has no impact at all.

The deterrent power brought by the three words "Zhang Shihao" does not rely on Dai Chunfeng.

Zhang Anping didn't care about the outside world's reaction at this time. At this time, he was accompanying Dai Chunfeng to inspect the Sino-US cooperation project in Qianshan.

Lao Dai first went to the intelligence personnel training camp and the intelligence research cooperation institute, because these two cooperation projects were jointly established by the Military Control Commission and the US intelligence agencies.

After an inspection, he went to the training camp for combat personnel behind enemy lines.

In addition to American instructors, this training camp also includes some instructors from the Loyalty Rescue Army and instructors from the New Fourth Army. The New Fourth Army instructor team is led by Zhou Weiguo, the former commander of the 1st Special Battalion of the New Fourth Army, and the deputy chief instructor is Zheng Yingqi from the Eighth Route Army Independent Regiment. However, this person has not yet arrived and is absent.

During the inspection, Dai Chunfeng was always amiable whether he was facing American instructors, New Fourth Army instructors, or instructors from the Loyalty Rescue Army. He was like two different people in his usual manner. In his speech, he mentioned "unity", "let go of prejudices", "mutual cooperation", and "create brilliance together" several times, which are words representing cooperation, and he was welcomed with warm applause.

But after finishing his speech, when the uncle and nephew were alone, Dai Chunfeng asked:

"Are there any troublemakers over there?"

"No, they are very cautious."

Dai Chunfeng sighed in disappointment: "That's right, working under you, they dare not be careless."

The New Fourth Army sent instructors to the combat training camp behind enemy lines, which was naturally one of the conditions for the New Fourth Army to exchange for military aid. Dai Chunfeng wanted to find a reason to drive away all the New Fourth Army instructors.

That's why I ask this question.

But Zhang Anping was one of the leaders of the training camp, and it was natural that the New Fourth Army instructors did not know how to use explosives, so he felt very sorry.

After inspecting the training camp, looking at the trainees from various countries and feeling their respect for Zhang Anping, Dai Chunfeng felt proud of it. Finally, he found a Frenchman and asked him why they respected Instructor Zhang so much.

The Frenchman responded: "Instructor Zhang's shooting skills are the best I've ever seen!"

"How powerful?"

The Frenchman exaggerated: "We guess his marksmanship must be among the best in the world!"

Dai Chunfeng was very happy, but the other party's next words left him speechless.

"But Instructor Zhang's fighting skills are really... poor!"

The Frenchman struggled to say a Chinese character, which made Zhang Anping beside him look embarrassed. Dai Chunfeng stopped asking questions and only asked when no one was around:

"Why are you called a vegetable?"

Zhang Anping said helplessly:

"Once, during a performance after a party, I was held up by someone and performed a fighting show. The result was..."

Zhang Anping stopped talking and looked autistic. Seeing his nephew like this, Dai Chunfeng couldn't help laughing.

He had always known about his nephew's shortcomings, but he had never expected them to be to this extent.

dish!
When he thought of the word, he laughed out loud.

Perhaps it was because my nephew was so versatile that his occasional weakness was a pleasant surprise! [Insert a paragraph - Not long after, the deputy instructor Zheng Yingqi of the New Fourth Army Instructor Team arrived. When he heard his comrades praising his skills for being able to beat Zhang Shihao, an entire company, Instructor Zheng said three words in his heart:

Old silver coin! 】

After coming out of the behind-enemy-lines combat training camp, Zhang Anping wanted to ask Lao Dai to have a rest, but Lao Dai insisted on going to Zhang Anping's office. Zhang Anping had no choice but to take Lao Dai to the office.

As soon as he entered the office, Lao Dai saw the "booklet" on the desk. He walked over, picked it up and took a look, and it was indeed "The Destiny of China".

After flipping through a few pages, I found that every page contained Zhang Anping's learning experience and various annotations, so I smiled and asked:
"What do you think after reading it?"

“There is no two suns in the sky, and no two masters for the people.”

Dai Chunfeng laughed: "Very insightful, very insightful!"

"Your ideas are actually quite consistent with the ideas in this book!"

Zhang Anping's past performance has been:

Although I don't like the underground party, no matter how dirty they are, the best way is to be united against the outside world!
Dai Chunfeng didn't like this very much, because their identities were spies and the chief aide-de-camp's lackeys, and everything had to be based on the chief aide-de-camp's will!
It cannot be said that there is anything wrong with my nephew's thinking, but it is not in line with the identity of a spy and is extremely dangerous.

But after breaking out of Shanghai, Zhang Anping's mind changed.

After talking with Zhang Anping, Dai Chunfeng understood the reason for his nephew's change of mind:
The nephew, who had a strategic vision, "saw" the end of the Japanese since Japan declared war on the United States.

Under such circumstances, the nephew began to change his way of dealing with things for the sake of his future and became more in line with the style of the Military Control Commission, which made Dai Chunfeng very happy.

That’s why I use books to affirm it.

"Uncle, please stop trying to fool me." Zhang Anping rolled his eyes. "Anyone with a discerning eye can see this, but when you praise me for this, I feel unsure."

"You kid..."

Dai Chunfeng pointed at Zhang Anping and scolded him with a smile: "You really dare to open a dyeing factory just by giving him some pigments - let's talk business, guess why I'm here?"

Zhang Anping didn't hesitate: "New Fourth Army?!"

Dai Chunfeng nodded: "According to the information I received, two brigades of the New Fourth Army have completed their equipment changes. They intend to launch a large-scale counterattack against the Japanese after being equipped with American weapons in order to obtain more American aid."

Zhang Anping said with a complicated expression:
“They really work!”

Dai Chunfeng didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "What are you talking about, you bastard!"

In fact, the National Army has completed the American-equipped weapons for many divisions. Not to mention other war zones, there are currently four American-equipped divisions in the Third War Zone alone. Although it is far from the real US military, compared with the old-fashioned combination of the Zhongzheng and Type 38 rifles in the past, it is now a step up.

The light and heavy firepower at the division level is no worse than that of an equivalent Type B division.

However, the Third War Zone currently does not have any combat plan - it can even be confirmed from the planning of the Third War Zone that the Third War Zone will not take the initiative to launch any operations throughout this year.

However, the National Army's American-style weaponization began last year!

In such a comparison, Lao Dai could naturally understand Zhang Anping's "sarcastic remark".

"Don't say such things casually anymore - I'm going to get down to business!"

Zhang Anping's expression became serious.

"I think we can't let the New Fourth Army take the initiative." Dai Chunfeng said in a serious tone: "The New Fourth Army is crazy about poverty. Now that they have the chance, they will definitely fight for military aid. They are afraid of comparison in everything. Do you understand what I mean?"

"The Ministry understands."

"The defense zones of the New Fourth Army and the Loyal Rescue Army overlap, and the Loyal Rescue Army also gets along well with them. If we launch a surprise attack, I think we can destroy these two brigades of the New Fourth Army!"

Dai Chunfeng stared at Zhang Anping: "What do you think?"

Zhang Anping pretended to think about it, then frowned: "Can you wait a while?"

"how long?"

"The American military aid to the Loyalists is by land and sea. I think it will arrive in half a month. Give me half a month to change my equipment. After a month, I will have three American-equipped columns (regiments) plus other troops to assist. It should be easier to eat up two brigades."

Zhang Anping's answer satisfied Dai Chunfeng. He was afraid that his nephew would cause trouble.

Although he was satisfied with Zhang Anping's attitude, Dai Chunfeng still rejected it:
"No, I'm afraid that by the time you're ready, the New Fourth Army will have already attacked the Japanese."

Zhang Anping frowned and said, "I'm afraid we don't have enough manpower!"

He continued, "If there are ten of them, surround them; if there are five of them, attack them; if there are twice as many of them, divide them. The two brigades you mentioned are in southern Jiangsu. The manpower I can mobilize there is barely equal to theirs."

"The New Fourth Army has a solid base. The battle cannot be resolved with a simple surprise attack!"

Facing Zhang Anping's complaints, Dai Chunfeng smiled mysteriously:
"Are you used to fighting alone? Don't forget that we still have a strong force in Jiangsu!"

Zhang Anping's eyes lit up: "Eighty-ninth Army?"

"Yes!" Dai Chunfeng said slowly, "This time, the 89th Army and even all our forces in Jiangsu will cooperate with the Loyal Rescue Army. The Loyal Rescue Army will be the main force, and all our forces in Jiangsu will be the auxiliary force!"

Although the 89th Army is a unit under the Third War Zone, it is directly under the command of Deputy Commander Han, who also has another position: Chairman of JS Province.

Therefore, the 89th Army was active in Jiangsu.

"If we add the 89th Army, there will be no problem with the manpower, but can I command Deputy Commander Han?"

Zhang Anping said helplessly: "In the eyes of Deputy Commander Han, I am just a little kid who hasn't grown up yet. How could he possibly listen to my orders?"

"Don't worry, the Chief Aide-de-Camp has told us that the 89th Army will cooperate with yours."

This statement can naturally prove one thing:

Is this Dai Chunfeng's intention or is it something higher up?
Zhang Anping seemed relieved. He turned around and stared at the map. After a moment of silence, he asked:

"Commander, if our army and the 89th Army work together to annihilate these two Communist brigades in the Siyang area, the situation will undoubtedly escalate. How should we respond then? If the Communists gather a large number of troops..."

Zhang Anping expressed his concerns in a way that left him with something to say.

"Don't worry, the 31st Army stationed in Fuyang and Mengcheng, Anhui, will move eastwards. In addition to completely annihilating the two Communist brigades, the goal of this operation is to occupy all the Communist bases here!"

Dai Chunfeng walked to the map and landed his fist directly on the base of the New Fourth Army:
"They must be nipped in the bud!"

Zhang Anping said solemnly:

"Please rest assured, our department will definitely fulfill its mission!"

Dai Chunfeng naturally believed in Zhang Anping's attitude, but he still asked, "Aren't you worried that you'll be blamed again after this?"

Zhang Anping smiled and said, "Director, the department... is still very young."

Dai Chunfeng burst into laughter when he heard this. His nephew was open-minded and right!
Youth is Zhang Anping's greatest asset. Taking the blame for the chief attendant is a good thing for him!
"You've really grown up."

Dai Chunfeng sighed with emotion: "I am worried that you don't understand. People are always deceived by the petty gains in front of them."

"You see further than I thought!"

"Do you know what the chief attendant said when I ordered your punishment this time?"

Zhang Anping shook his head: "Serving the party and the country is Anping's duty."

Ignoring Zhang Anping's modesty, Dai Chunfeng said softly and meaningfully:
"The head attendant said that the little fellow is going to be wronged again."

Zhang Anping was stunned when he heard this. After a long while, he said solemnly: "I am grateful for the intention of the chief attendant... I am deeply grateful!"

……

The uncle and nephew talked a lot afterwards, but most of them were taught by Dai Chunfeng and listened by Zhang Anping. Although most of the contents were contrary to Zhang Anping's values, Zhang Anping still expressed his immense gratitude.

But after sending Dai Chunfeng away, Zhang Anping, who had always been grateful, looked gloomy.

The 89th Army was within his calculations - the military aids to the Zhongjiu Army were deliberately transported by land and water by Zhang Anping, and while the supplies had not yet reached the Zhongjiu Army, he submitted photos of American submarines providing military aid to the New Fourth Army to the bureau headquarters, with the aim of forcing the diehards to take action sooner.

As he expected, when the Zhongjiu Army was short of manpower, the 89th Army was reinforced to participate in this operation to cooperate with the Zhongjiu Army.

But what was beyond his imagination was that the appetite of the diehards was bigger than he thought. Not only did they want to swallow up the two brigades equipped with American weapons, they also wanted to occupy all the bases of the New Fourth Army!
The 31st Army Group is actually ready to move eastward!
"We must crush the threat from the 31th Army and the Zhongjiu Army before the st Army advances eastward."

Zhang Anping stared at the dark night sky, and a light flashed in his eyes.

A battle plan against the New Fourth Army appeared in his mind, and he whispered softly:

"A blitzkrieg and a surprise attack, and a westward advance at the same time!"

Before the 31st Army Group moved eastward, the Zhongjiu Army launched a surprise attack and the 31th Army Group moved westward. The st Army Group completed its eastward advance before the war expanded and launched an encirclement and suppression campaign against the New Fourth Army in northern Jiangsu with an absolute advantage in force.
At the same time, in southern Jiangsu, we can gather heavy troops to launch a siege against the New Fourth Army's forces, working simultaneously from the north and south to wipe out all the Zhongjiu Army in Jiangsu in one fell swoop!

Of course, for Zhang Anping, it is not difficult to formulate a plan against the New Fourth Army, but the difficult part is to counter it.

It was impossible for him to create a dead end to deal with his comrades.

In this plan, the surprise attack on Siyang in northern Jiangsu was carried out by the Zhongjiu Army, and the heavy encirclement and suppression in southern Jiangsu also played a key role in the Zhongjiu Army.

What if something goes wrong with the Loyal Rescue Army?
By then, both the 89th Army and the Sunan Army will be trapped... Cry!

But there is no doubt that the key link in this plan lies in Xu Baichuan.

Only if Xu Baichuan has "problems" will the Zhongjiu Army have problems.

"Old Xu..."

"Next, it's up to you." (End of this chapter)

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