Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

A cold light flashed across the headquarters of the Japanese Army Brigade, and the commander of the brigade, Major General Mu Shan, was holding the sharp command knife tightly in his hand, with a fierce and rapid blade, slashing fiercely at the corner of the desk in front of him.

A crisp impact sounded in the headquarters, and the corner of the desk made of a thick piece of hardwood was split open, revealing a neat fracture.

Facing the angry Major General Mu Shan, everyone in the entire headquarters stood in place without saying a word, fearing to offend the brigade commander, and transfer the anger accumulated in the brigade commander's heart to himself.

After 5 minutes, the quiet atmosphere of the brigade headquarters was interrupted by Major General Mu Shan.After a long sigh, he said: "It seems that we still underestimated the determination of the Chinese defenders in the city..."

"Use the thousands of imperial expatriates in our hands to wēixié us, and even cut off the heads of fifty imperial expatriates at one time. High, really high..." Major General Mu Shan, the head of the brigade, said to himself without anger language. [

Seeing that the head of the brigade, Major General Mu Shan, had regained his sanity, the chief of staff of the brigade said very appropriately: "Brigade head, the Chinese defenders have used thousands of expatriates wēixié to release all the Chinese hostages. The defenders are very concerned about the tens of thousands of Chinese hostages in our hands, and dare not directly counterattack us."

"Since this is the case, I suggest that we should remain unmoved by the wēixié of the Chinese defenders. Use the Chinese hostages in our hands to continue to attack the defenders, and open the door for the subsequent tens of thousands of imperial elites to withdraw to North Korea..."

Seeing Major General Mushan whose facial expression did not change at all, the chief of staff continued to persuade: "Brigade commander, compared with the tens of thousands of imperial soldiers in the two multi-division regiments, the thousands of imperial expatriates in the hands of the Chinese defenders. There is no Comparable to "sex". Therefore, I implore the brigade commander. Don't take into account the thousands of imperial expatriates in the hands of the Chinese defenders, and take the lives of tens of thousands of imperial elites as the most important..."

"Your Excellency, the Chief of Staff, is right. For the safety of tens of thousands of imperial elites, no matter how many imperial expatriates are sacrificed... Please give the order to continue to attack Tonghua..." The voice of the Chief of Staff just fell, and the crowd The subordinates who had the same idea followed closely behind and echoed in unison.

Just looking at the current battle situation, the chief of staff's analysis.Undoubtedly very true.However, as a senior military officer of the empire, the brigade commander, Major General Mu Shan, had to think about not only the current battle situation, but also the layout of the entire Kwantung Army and even the entire empire.

Continue to attack Tonghua with the Chinese hostages as wēixié, and the final victory may really belong to the Kwantung Army of the Imperial Japanese Empire.But do so to the Kwantung Army.Even the consequences of the entire empire are far more than what the subordinates in front of them imagined.

Thousands of imperial expatriates were collectively beheaded by the Chinese defenders because of their reckless behavior.Once the news was spread to the country, he was sent to a military court because of this.It was just the least of Major General Mu Shan's worries.After all, sacrificing himself in exchange for the lives of tens of thousands of elite elites of the empire, as long as he is a patriotic military officer.will do it.

What worries Major General Mu Shan the most is that after the news is sent back to China.The entire Great Japanese Empire was already in turmoil.It will become more "chaotic", and even make the whole of Japan.Totally caught up in a protracted civil war.

After all, if an army cannot even protect its own citizens, then there is no need for this army, this "government" to exist.More importantly, thousands of imperial expatriates were collectively beheaded by the Chinese defenders in front of their faces even though the army had the ability to rescue them, turning them into a group of lonely ghosts who benefit foreign countries...

Thinking of this, Major General Mu Shan's facial expression suddenly became heavy.

Pressing his hands, the subordinates who were filled with righteous indignation shut their mouths and turned their eyes to themselves.Facing the subordinates in front of him, he firmly denied: "No, we cannot give up the thousands of imperial nationals in the hands of the Chinese defenders. We must release all Chinese hostages and negotiate with them according to the requirements of the Chinese defenders...>

"War is a matter for soldiers, and it cannot involve ordinary people. Otherwise, you can't even protect your own country's notification, so what do you want us soldiers to do...>

The chief of staff looked at the head of the brigade with a dumbfounded expression, as if hearing a big joke.Facing the head of the brigade, he asked incredulously: "Your Excellency, head of the brigade, why... If these Chinese hostages are released, with the strength of our brigade alone, the entire army may die on the battlefield, and it is impossible to win Tonghua County. Could it be that our entire No.15 brigade, and even the tens of thousands of imperial elites in the Northeast, were sacrificed just for the thousands of imperial expatriates in the city..."

At this moment, not only the chief of staff of the brigade, but also everyone in the entire brigade headquarters cast puzzled looks at him.

A trace of helpless wry smile slowly passed away from the face of Major General Mu Shan, the head of the brigade.Major General Mushan explained: "Everyone, the reason why I reject everyone's opinions: It's not that I want to tell you about the spirit of Bushido, but that we have to do this. The chaotic situation of the empire forces us to do this." do...>

Having said that, Major General Mu Shan no longer concealed it, under everyone's shocked gaze.The latest chaos in the country and the possible consequences of doing so to the empire were explained in as much detail as possible.

The final result was no surprise. Under the insistence of Major General Mushan, the head of the brigade, the enemy and the enemy started short-term negotiations in a war against the hostages in their respective hands.

Shenyang Ninth Army Headquarters, faced with an urgent telegram from the chief of staff of the 76th Division, the deputy chief of staff, Xiong Shaowen, did not dare to neglect in the slightest, and rushed into Li Guosheng's office with the telegram...

"Boss, something happened in Tonghua... This is an urgent telegram just sent by the Chief of Staff of the 76th Division...>

After receiving the telegram, Li Guosheng began to read it at a glance. In less than a minute, Li Guosheng's brows were also twisted into a big word 'Chuan'.With his hands behind his back, he began to pace back and forth in the headquarters, thinking about something.

After a full minute, Li Guosheng stopped.His eyes lit up, and he walked quickly to the desk.Looking for something in a stack of files.

When a telegram forwarded by the Intelligence Department was found by Li Guosheng, Li Guosheng had a solemn expression on his face.Finally eased down.He breathed a sigh of relief, and asked the puzzled Deputy Chief of Staff Xiong Shaowen, "Deputy Chief of Staff Xiong. You must have read the content of the telegram. Let me first talk about your evaluation of this telegram. Regarding the actions of Mr. Luo Zhang , is there any disagreement?"

Although I don't know what Li Guosheng's final decision is, but from Li Guosheng's rhetorical question to himself, Xiong Shaowen can already vaguely feel that for Luo Zhang's practice of violating the Geneva Convention and even being criticized by public opinion, the president standing in front of him seat.Doesn't seem too offended...>

Since it is not disgusting, it is support.

Thinking of this, Xiong Shaowen quickly sorted out the relevant thoughts in his mind, and said: "Boss, I have two different ideas about Mr. Luo Zhang's actions...>

"The two ideas of the Chief of Staff of the 76th Division and Mr. Luo Zhang have their own advantages and disadvantages...>

"Through the guidance of public opinion, condemn my Ninth Army's 'beast' behavior, and slander the impression of our Ninth Army among all citizens. What's more, they will also agitate international public opinion, condemn us, and demand some European and American democracies. Cut off Communicate with my Ninth Army, cut off my Ninth Army's foreign aid..."

Li Guosheng nodded appreciatively to Xiong Shaowen who was eloquent in front of him.Continue to ask: "What about another idea?"

Feeling the interested expression in Li Guosheng's words, Xiong Shaowen breathed a sigh of relief.Continued to speak: "The next thing I want to talk about is Master Luo Zhang: Regarding the decision of Master Luo Zhang, only from the military point of view, I think it is definitely our best choice."

"So, I fully support Master Luo Zhang's current method. However, we must take appropriate precautions to prevent this matter from being exposed, so that it can be used by those who want to do something against our Ninth Army. bad thing."

"Well said...>

Afterwards, the conversation changed, and he said to the greatly improved Deputy Chief of Staff Xiong Shaowen: "However, it is almost impossible to prevent this matter from being exposed. Therefore, it is better to prepare for it in advance Preparations for public opinion attacks from all sides."

"Boss, what do you mean...>

Li Guosheng smiled and replied: "Didn't you just analyze that Luo Zhang's approach is currently the most beneficial to us, and is our best choice. In this case, of course we must support Luo Zhang Zhang continued to work on it. However, this support can only be done in secret at present. In addition, for Luo Zhang, who formulated this matter, he must be prepared to take corresponding responsibilities and accept punishment from the headquarters. After all, public opinion Luli is sometimes an invisible sharp sword that can overwhelm us..."

Xiong Shaowen nodded thoughtfully, and continued to ask: "Boss, how do we send a telegram to Division 76...>

At this time, Li Guosheng's face gradually became serious.He replied to Xiong Shaowen: "It is both affirmative and not negative. In the name of the headquarters, directly forward the content of this intelligence to Luo Zhang without changing the original text. I believe that after Luo Zhang reads this telegram, he will understand what I am doing. idea.

With a puzzled expression, Xiong Shaowen quickly accepted the telegram from Li Guosheng.I want to know what kind of information it is, so that Luo Zhang, who is thousands of miles away, can understand the meaning of the headquarters.

"Great changes have taken place in Japan's domestic political situation..."

Seeing these words, Xiong Shaowen immediately remembered the information he received two days ago, and recalled what shocked him about asking for a guarantee.

Thinking of the Intelligence Department's analysis of the dramatic changes in the Japanese civil war situation, and thinking of the thousands of Japanese nationals in Luo Zhang's hands, Xiong Shaowen suddenly woke up from his confusion.The chief executive in front of me wants to signal Luo Zhang to make good use of the current chaos in Japan to force the Japanese army to release all the Chinese hostages>

Xiong Shaowen, with a face of sudden realization, replied excitedly: "Boss, I understand, I will call Mr. Luo back right away." [

In the second line of defense, the division commander Luo Zhang was looking at the Japanese Major who came to negotiate with him with a sneer on his face, without saying a word.because.The Japanese in front of them arrogantly proposed to release all Japanese nationals.And in the next battle, the use of air force and artillery is prohibited.

Just when the negotiating parties are at a stalemate.When in a stalemate.The slightly hasty voice of the chief of staff of the division reached Luo Zhang's ears.Seeing the telegram in the chief of staff's hand, a bad premonition quickly came to mind.From Luo Zhang's point of view, the chief of staff was so anxious that he directly told the fact that the Chief of Staff had adopted the opinion of the chief of staff that "in order to avoid international disputes, release all Japanese nationals".

Thinking of this, for the smooth progress of the battle.In Luo Zhang's heart, he was already secretly preparing for disobedience.However, when the content of the telegram actually appeared in front of him, Luo Zhang felt a little nervous, and was immediately shrouded in surprise... >

"Because of the defeat of the Kwantung Army in Japan, large-scale turmoil has occurred, and even the Japanese cabinet has been reorganized because of this...>

If you take the Japanese troops in front of wēixié at this moment: If the other party does not agree with your request, you will announce to the public that you have thousands of Japanese nationals hostage in your hands, and you will announce the mass beheading of Japanese nationals.As you can imagine, the chaotic situation in Japan.It will definitely become worse, and even fall into a situation where it cannot be closed.

"This telegram from the chief is just a timely help... Okay. Okay, I have this news. I see what capital the little devil on the other side has to continue to be arrogant in front of us... >

The Japanese negotiator standing in front of Luo Zhang.Although I am eager to know the content of the telegram in Luo Zhang's hand.However, because Luo Zhang has always spoken Chinese, and he entered the defensive position, the translator he carried with him was controlled by the Chinese army.

Therefore, facing the unpredictable expression on Luo Zhang's face, the only thing the Japanese Shaozuo officer could show was a blank expression.He looked at the interpreter standing beside Luo Zhang, hoping that the other party could translate for him.However, without Luo Zhang's order, the translator did not say a word from the beginning to the end.

After a short period of disappointment, I saw the last expression of surprise on Luo Zhang's face.The Japanese army major officer also felt a deep unease in his heart.

At this moment, Luo Zhang finally spoke.

After glaring fiercely at the officer of the Japanese Army Major in front of him, he said, "Master Yoshida, I have just received news that your country is currently in turmoil because of the defeat of the Kwantung Army on the battlefield. If I Regardless of the loss of thousands of Japanese nationals, your army watched the news that thousands of nationals were beheaded. After it spreads to your country, how much impact will it have on the current chaotic situation in your country...>

After a sneer flashed across Luo Zhang's face, he translated to the side and ordered: "Translator Wang, according to what I just said, translate everything verbatim..."

"Yes, Master..."

Some Japanese words came out from the translator's mouth, and the face of the Japanese army major officer, who still had an expression of uneasiness just now, was shrouded in panic at this moment.

Major General Mushan, who has a general understanding of the current "chaotic" situation in the empire, is very clear: once the news that fifty Japanese expatriates, or even more, were beheaded by the Chinese army in front of the Japanese army is reported back to China, The chaotic situation in the entire country will definitely intensify, and even plunge the empire into civil strife.At that time, the entire brigade will use the Chinese hostages to occupy Tonghua and save tens of thousands of imperial elites in the two provinces of Heilongjiang. Compared with the domestic turmoil caused by this incident and the consequences of the Japanese civil war, the gain will not be worth the candle...

After a short period of astonishment, the Shao Zuo officer seemed to have forgotten his identity as a negotiator, and exclaimed to Luo Zhang in front of him: "No, Master Luo, you can't do this, you can't leak this news..."

Facing the momentarily flustered Japanese army negotiators, Luo Zhang's face was finally covered with a thick and confident smile.

Facing the Japanese army commander in front of him, he said unhurriedly: "Conditions, if we want our army not to leak this news, your army must come up with a condition that allows us to mǎnyi... Otherwise, even if we die together, I also want to publicize the viciousness of your army's reluctance to die to your country, so that the situation in your country will become more chaotic...>

Having said that, a strange sneer quickly appeared on Luo Zhang's face.Facing the Japanese army commander who was already sweating coldly on his forehead, he continued to wēixié: "You are all the best soldiers of the Japanese "government". The source of the disaster, and become the sinner of the Japanese "government"..."

It wasn't until this moment that the Japanese Major finally recovered from his astonishment and realized his status as a negotiator.

However, under the strong wēixié of the opponent, and then think of his own softness just now.No matter how determined he is, it is impossible to save the situation that has completely failed in front of him.

After a long sigh, he turned to Luo Zhang and asked, "Mr. Luo, I don't know what your army's request is...>

"It's very simple...and for your army, it's not too much...>

Afterwards, without the slightest hesitation, he said bluntly: "Your army immediately releases all the Chinese hostages in its hands, and promises that no civilians are allowed to be harmed in the next battle. We are in Tonghua territory, and we will fight one In addition, you can rest assured that as long as you release people, we will release the Japanese nationals in our hands..."

After listening to the other party's firm translation, there was no reason to object, and the Japanese army major who had been "forced" to a dead end by Luo Zhang had no choice but to nod in agreement, and responded: "Mr. Luo, I agree with your request... one hour, one Within hours, we will release all the Chinese hostages in our hands, and hope that your army can fulfill its promise... "(to be continued...)