Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

Victory and Peace A cruiser is sunk, a destroyer has been knocked out of power by a shell and is floating on the sea, waiting to be picked up by itself.The smile on Army Commander Li Guosheng's face could only be described as excitement at this moment.

Looking at everyone looking at him, he directly ordered: "Adjutant, immediately notify Captain Sun Haijun of the Navy, dispatch two gunboats and training ships, go to the combat sea area, receive the little devil destroyer that has lost power, and drag it to me. Return to the naval port. Of course, if the little devil on the destroyer does not surrender, then I will kill him. At the same time, dispatch another gunboat and rush to the silent sea area of ​​​​the Japanese cruiser to see if we can capture some useful to us on the sea. something...>

"Yes, Seat...>

The destroyer Yufeng, which had lost its power, was defeated and negotiated in 193. Because of an order by Zhongzuo Yin Teng before his death, he raised his hands and surrendered directly to the two gunboats and training ships under the Ninth Army, and became a prisoner of the Ninth Army. .As for the gunboat that went to the sea area where the cruiser Tianlong sank, it also successfully brought back more than 40 Japanese naval prisoners who surrendered.

Captured the destroyer Hakaze of the Japanese Navy that lost its power, but after a large-scale renovation, it can definitely continue to be used.Captured 216 Japanese navy officers and soldiers, sank the Japanese navy cruiser Tenryu, and damaged the Japanese navy destroyer Akikaze.For Li Guosheng's Ninth Army, it was definitely an unprecedented huge victory. [

After all, for this naval battle, he dispatched only a coastal defense artillery regiment that had just been formed less than two months ago.At the same time, during the battle.The entire coastal defense artillery regiment only paid a small price for the destruction of four naval guns, the death of 128 officers and soldiers, and the death of eight German instructors.

After resolving the Qingdao crisis, Li Guosheng directly returned to the military headquarters in Weixian County, and began to discuss the relationship between himself and the Japanese conquest after the naval battle ended.

Faced with such a huge victory, it is still China's humiliation since the Sino-Japanese War.The first battle to defeat the Japanese Navy.Whether it is Jiang Baili, the chief of staff, or Li Guanghua, the deputy commander of the 193rd victory and peace talks.After getting this news from Li Guosheng, the first thought in my heart was.Immediately pass the telegram to publicize this great victory to boost the morale of the Chinese Communists.Boost the morale of the Ninth Army.

However, on the way back to Wei County, Li Guosheng, who had pondered and pondered for several hours, didn't think so.

Judging from the current situation, the equipment of the troops is completely dependent on purchases, and the ammunition has just become self-produced. There is no naval force that can be produced, and there is not even a single air force fighter.The high price paid for turning against the Japanese army is definitely not what the current Ninth Army can bear.

Let's not talk about anything else.Just looking at the geographical location of the Ludong Special Zone from the map is enough for Li Guosheng to be cautious.The Ludong Special Zone that he occupies is connected to the mainland on one side and the sea on the other.Whether from land or sea.All have great transportation advantages.However, this advantage can only be placed in peacetime, not in wartime.

You can be sure that once you have a war with the outside world, or your own strength.It was scrupled by other military forces from the outside world.The national government under the command of Lao Jiang will definitely impose an economic blockade on the Ludong Special Zone under its control again.At that time, all land routes leading to the Ludong Special Zone, without exception, will be cut off immediately.In other words, all land passages from Ludong Special Zone to all parts of the country will be lost.

Looking at Hailu again, if he relies on this battle, he will now turn against the Japanese "government" and become the opponent's deadly enemy.It can be said with certainty that under the blockade of the powerful naval power of the Japanese "government".All the sea routes from eastern Shandong to the outside world will also be severely blocked.At that time, the entire Ludong Special Zone will be completely isolated by various forces and become an isolated island...>

Therefore, Li Guosheng absolutely does not want to be isolated when his own economic strength, military strength...is just in the rising stage.Because, once you are isolated, the Ninth Army, in such a bad situation, can't stop the Japanese "government" from invading with all its strength.When the time comes, there will be no other way out for what awaits him other than destruction.

Thinking of this, Li Guosheng directly refused with a firm face: "Chief of Staff, Lao Li, now is definitely not the time for us to turn against the Japanese army. Therefore, we should not only not publicize this battle, but also conceal it as much as possible. And with this as a condition, "forced" to reconcile with the Japanese "government" to resolve this dispute between the two armies...>

"Why...>

In the eyes of the two, Li Guosheng's behavior at this moment is no different from that of the Qing government decades ago.In the case of clearly defeating the opponent, he still has to make peace with the opponent, begging the opponent to let him go.

Seeing the changing faces of the two, Li Guosheng certainly knew what they were thinking.After all, this decision was made after careful consideration along the way.Although on the surface, it's a bit of a compromise.However, for the current Ninth Army, it definitely has very huge benefits.

So, under the shocked and puzzled eyes of the two, facing the map in front of them, Li Guosheng explained the bad situation that the Ninth Army was facing bit by bit.

I don't know if I don't analyze it. After some analysis by Li Guosheng.Even Jiang Baili, who has the title of "Three Heroes", had bead-sized beads of sweat on his forehead due to nervousness.

After taking a long breath, Chief of Staff Jiang Baili directly said with a face of gratitude: "Military seat, you should be thoughtful. Now we really need to continue to forbear and develop. Otherwise, once our real strength is aroused by all forces, Concerned and worried, we, who are in a corner, will be completely isolated immediately. At that time, our Ninth Army, no matter how powerful the army is, will only have the ability to protect ourselves, no, we will not even have the ability to protect ourselves... >

"I also agree with the opinion of the military seat. The best way for us to develop now is to forbear. Until one day we don't need to rely on the outside world. After we can develop independently. It is my Ninth Army to show its powerful force to the outside world. The best time for the devils to carry out military revenge... >

The two partners agreed, and Li Guosheng immediately expressed his inner thoughts and arrangements: "Since the chief of staff and Lao Li both agree, then our main policy direction has been determined in this way...>

"Next, we will start our first step. First, we will show our goodwill to the Japanese "government". We have won. Let the Japanese "government" know a fact, even if the Japanese "government" sends a fleet again. We can still win...>

"What I mean is, just like the last negotiation with the Japanese army, the defeat of the Japanese navy is used to threaten the Japanese "government". As the most powerful naval force in Asia, the Japanese navy, I am sure, they must not want to fail in the Chinese battlefield The news was spread."

"In addition, the new cabinet of the Japanese "government" has just been formed, and the newly appointed Prime Minister Yuyuki Hamaguchi must not want the country that has just stabilized to fall into turmoil again because of this failure. Therefore, as long as we request It’s not too much, it’s enough to give the Japanese “government” face and certain benefits. This naval battle thrown into Japan’s face will definitely be exposed by the Japanese “government” as a military conflict.” Li Guosheng said confidently.

Chief of Staff Jiang Baili nodded in agreement and said, "I agree with the idea of ​​the military seat."

"I have studied in Japan. I am very familiar with the atmosphere in Japan and the atmosphere of the "government". Such a defeat, and it happened to the navy that Japan is proud of. Once it is made public, it is conceivable that not only will it It caused a sensation throughout Japan, and it was a huge blow to the Japanese "government" and the Japanese army. Therefore, for the sake of its own face and the morale of its troops, the Japanese "government" that has experienced two consecutive defeats by the army must definitely Will do whatever it takes to keep the Navy's last fig leaf... >

"It's just, Military seat. How should we inform the Japanese 'government' of our goodwill and ideas?" Jiang Baili's face was once again shrouded in doubt.

"Telegram definitely won't work...>

Chief of Staff Jiang Baili and Deputy Army Commander Li Guanghua once again set their sights on Li Guosheng.A smile slowly appeared on Li Guosheng's face.Facing the two people, he said decisively: "Telegram, we will use telegram to conduct peace talks with the Japanese "government"...>

"Chief of Staff, Lao Li, we don't have a high-power radio station in our hands. However, the Japanese consulate in Jinan City has a high-power radio station that can be directly connected to their country. I mean, using the seized Qingdao radio station and codebook, Immediately send our thoughts to the consulate of the Japanese "government" in Qingdao, and the consulate of the other side will forward our thoughts to their country."

When Li Guosheng of the Ninth Army began to express his intention for peace talks to the Japanese "government" through radio waves.The Japanese cabinet, which received the farewell telegram from the cruiser Tenryu, has fallen into chaos...>

The stability maintenance faction headed by Cabinet Prime Minister Yuyuki Hamaguchi is for the stability of the new cabinet and the stability of the entire country.We firmly demand that the Navy calm down the matter as soon as possible, and make the major incidents smaller, so that this failure cannot be spread.However, the hardliners headed by Admiral Kato, the Prime Minister, insisted that the empire once again mobilize heavy troops to return to the Qingdao Naval Port, and suffer the shame of the sinking of the Tianlong cruiser.The two groups of people directly insisted on their own opinions in the imperial hall of Emperor Hirohito, refusing to give in to each other, and soon became deadlocked.

Facing the stalemate between the two factions, Emperor Hirohito also hesitated.Although he has been educated in militarism since he was a child, he agrees with Prime Minister Hai's idea from the bottom of his heart, and wants to deploy warships again, take Qingdao in one fell swoop, and eliminate the Ninth Army, which has always been against the Japanese "government" and has repeatedly caused shame to the Japanese "government" .However, as the emperor, he is also aware of the current domestic situation and the concerns of Prime Minister Yuyuki Hamaguchi and others.

As Prime Minister Yuyuki Hamaguchi said, the current Japanese "government" needs peace and development...>

And right now.An attendant walked into the hall panting, breaking the stalemate in the hall.

"Your Majesty, the Chinese Consulate in Jinan has sent an urgent message...>

Under the signal of Emperor Hirohito, Prime Minister Yuyuki Hamaguchi quickly took over the telegram and began to browse...>

Immediately, Prime Minister Yuyuki Hamaguchi, who was still flushed because of the dispute just now.A face was immediately enveloped by a relaxed expression.Facing the Emperor Hirohito in front of him, he said directly: "Your Majesty. The Jinan Consul's call shows that the Chinese Ninth Army wants to negotiate with the "government" of our country, and the dispute in Qingdao Military Port will be resolved as soon as possible...>

"No...>

"Peace talks...>

"Kato-kun, didn't you hear clearly...>

"A few months ago. The army's two consecutive failures have already made the Empire of Japan lose face in front of the world. Don't tell me, do you still want to lose the face of the Imperial Japanese Navy? Do you want all the empire to lose face? Everyone knows that the empire has spent a lot of military expenses to form a naval force that can't even defeat the cowardly squadron?"

Asked back and forth.Admiral Kato, who was still determined just now, finally began to move.However, for the sake of his own face and the face of the navy, he still stubbornly asked back.

"Even so, Your Excellency the Prime Minister. Could it be that we let the Ninth Army go so easily and let the Navy lose a cruiser and a destroyer for nothing...>

"Your Majesty, please be the master of the navy. I, the Imperial Japanese Navy, absolutely cannot lose two ships for nothing...>

"Your Majesty, call the shots for the navy...>

"Hamaguchi-kun, what are your thoughts?" Facing the eyes of the hardline officers, Emperor Hirohito, who also looked embarrassed, turned his attention directly to the Prime Minister and asked.

"Your Majesty, since the Chinese Ninth Army has sent an invitation to negotiate, it means that the other party still has very strong scruples about our country. Because we can definitely obtain favorable conditions for our "government" during the negotiation. Thus, to make up for In this naval battle, the loss of the Imperial Navy...>

"Yo Xi, your analysis is very good. If this is the case, then negotiate with the Ninth Army of China and achieve a result that can satisfy the navy officers and soldiers. However, negotiations belong to negotiations, and I have suffered many times in front of the Ninth Army. The poor imperial army must not give up on the intelligence infiltration of the Ninth Army. Tell the intelligence department that I will give them half a year to find out all the details of the Ninth Army and report them to the police. The military conducts research... >

"Hai, Your Majesty is wise..." Prime Minister Yuyuki Hamaguchi breathed a sigh of relief and said.

Li Guosheng of the Ninth Army estimated that the Japanese "government" was desperate to attack Ludong, and the Japanese "government" estimated that Li Guosheng would announce the defeat of the Japanese navy...>

In this way, with mutual scruples on both sides and Li Guosheng's repeated forbearance, the whole negotiation went very smoothly.

The Ninth Army under the command of Li Guosheng directly returned all the results of the naval battle (hundreds of Japanese naval prisoners of war, and the destroyer Yufeng that had completely lost power) to the Japanese navy.

In order to make up for the Japanese "government" on the surface, Li Guosheng directly agreed to reopen Qingdao to the Japanese "government".At the same time, using its domestic influence, it exported to the Japanese "government" its much-needed coal resources.Of course, Li Guosheng is not a person who only suffers but not takes advantage.

Taking advantage of Japan's lack of resources, it directly signed a series of business and resource cooperation with the Japanese "government"...>

In this way, the whole negotiation, under the circumstance that both sides were eager to eliminate the matter invisibly, ended smoothly after less than one day of discussion.

As the victor, Li Guosheng paid for all the results of this naval battle, even certain resources.However, such efforts are absolutely worthwhile for the current Ninth Army.Because, this negotiation will at least provide Li Guosheng's Ninth Army with a golden development period ranging from half a year to two or three years.Li Guosheng believed that with the large number of advanced technologies in his mind, this golden period of development would definitely be a period of his rise to the Ninth Army. ! ! !