Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

In the headquarters of the Soviet Far East Army in Vladivostok, a communications staff officer was like a frightened rabbit. He completely forgot the rules of the headquarters and rushed all the way. He rushed into the commander-in-chief's office without even knocking on the door.

Seeing the panic-stricken subordinates in front of him, the commander-in-chief Blucher, who was sitting in front of the political commissar, suddenly became very embarrassed with his rosy face just now.He glared fiercely at the communications staff officer in front of him, and was about to speak.The communications staff officer standing in front of Blyuchel even took the first step to report.

"Commander-in-Chief, something happened on the battlefield in Northeast China..."

"Our Far East Red Army West Road Attack Group reinforced an army in Jiamusi, and was besieged by the Chinese National Defense Forces in Yilan, China. After two days of bloody battles, the entire army was wiped out due to losing to the opponent... In addition, the Far East Red Army East Road Attack Group reinforcements An army in Jiamusi was also surrounded by the Chinese National Defense Forces in Huanan and asked for reinforcements..."

The commander-in-chief Bliuchel, who was sitting in his seat, seemed to hear a big joke, and asked the communications staff officer in front of him with a smile instead of anger: "Comrade major, I hope you can figure out the discipline of the Red Army... in the Red Army Among them, false reporting of military information will be sent to a military court. Do you think that the report you just mentioned may be true? The two armies were surrounded by the squadron at the same time, and one of them was completely wiped out. Do you Do you think that the strength of the Chinese National Defense Forces in Heilongjiang Province has such a big appetite, or do you think that the brave and fearless Soviet Red Army has all become cowards, a group of cowards who allow the Chinese National Defense Forces to wipe out..."

As the commander-in-chief of the Far Eastern Army who controlled the life and death of millions of Soviet Red Army, the aura of superiority exuded from Blyuchel was definitely not something ordinary people could bear.At the beginning, I saw Blyuchel looking at him suspiciously.The major's staff did have an idea of ​​whether he had taken the wrong telegram.However, this thought only flashed from my mind.He still replied firmly: "Report to the commander-in-chief, everything I just said is true. There is absolutely no falsehood..."

"The two armies that reinforced Jiamusi, a total of [-] elite Red Army troops, were indeed surrounded by the Chinese National Defense Forces in the two areas of Yilan and Huanan respectively. Among them, one army that was trapped in the Yilan area, a total of [-] elite Red Army troops, was already in Eliminated by the Chinese National Defense Force two hours ago, and lost all contact...."

"It's all true..." The political commissar of the Soviet Far East Red Army, who was also staying in Bliuchel's office, snatched the telegram from the communication staff officer and quickly browsed it.It seems that he didn't hear the affirmative answer just now from the communications staff.He still asked the communication staff officer with the same suspicion on his face.

"Yes, the political commissar... The content of the telegram was sent after repeated confirmation with the frontline headquarters. There is absolutely no falsehood. Please rest assured, the political commissar..." the communication staff confirmed again.

In an instant, the shocked expression on the political commissar's face was covered by worry.Facing Commander-in-Chief Blücher, who was still immersed in astonishment, he exclaimed worriedly: "Commander-in-Chief, we must immediately send troops to rescue the tens of thousands of Red Army soldiers trapped in Huanan. Otherwise, according to the content of the telegram, Said, it won't take long. These [-] Red Army soldiers will become prisoners of war of the Chinese National Defense Forces..."

Bliuchel, who finally recovered from his astonishment, asked with a self-deprecating face, "Rescue...comrade political commissar, do you think my Far East Red Army entered the remaining troops in Heilongjiang Province after losing another 15 Red Army soldiers in a row? And Can the surplus troops reinforce Huanan without being surrounded by the Chinese National Defense Forces again..."

Speaking of this, for the first time, a long sigh came from Blücher, who was full of confidence in this aggressive war.Facing the political commissar in front of him, he continued to speak: "Political commissar. If nothing unexpected, the various intelligence agencies of our Far Eastern Army lurking in the three eastern provinces of China have already suffered a devastating blow... More importantly, the Chinese National Defense Forces entered Heilongjiang Province It has far exceeded our imagination, and even surpassed the strength of our Far East Red Army in Heilongjiang Province. What's more, the Chinese National Defense Forces have already laid a large net in Heilongjiang Province, just waiting for us to hoard the Red Army in Harbin and Mudanjiang Soldiers attack, fortunately, in the field, we will surround and destroy our troops out of the city..."

"Through the two annihilation battles in Jiamusi and Yilan, the Chinese National Defense Forces have shown us that they have the military capability to wipe out tens of thousands, or even [-] troops of our army at one time. In addition, the Air Force of the Chinese National Defense Forces has also proved to us through its strength , the sky of the three northeastern provinces is dominated by the National Defense Forces Air Force..."

"Without the air force, our troops would be deaf, even dumb... So, now ordering the troops to reinforce the tens of thousands of Red Army troops trapped in Huanan is to send them to their deaths..."

Blucher's righteous answer directly made the political commissar shut his mouth unwillingly.

After thinking briefly, the commissar never thought of any other solution.He could only put his last hope on Bliuchel, and asked expectantly: "Commander-in-Chief, are we just going to watch tens of thousands of elite Red Army troops being wiped out in Huanan by the Chinese National Defense Forces and remain indifferent..."

Blucher closed his eyes in pain, and replied with a heavy tone: "The tens of thousands of Red Army soldiers trapped in Huanan can only rely on themselves whether they can return or not..."

After finishing speaking, he decisively ordered to the communication staff officer who was waiting for the order in front of him: "Immediately use the order of the Far East Army General Command to issue an order to our troops trapped in Huanan: ask the troops to immediately choose a favorable time to break through... If the troops break through the encirclement and encounter obstacles , the general headquarters allowed the senior commander of the troops to leave the battlefield in disguise and retreat towards Mudanjiang..."

In less than a day, the news that tens of thousands of elite Red Army troops in Huanan had been wiped out once again reached Bliuchel without any surprise.For a moment, Blyuchel's whole body strength seemed to be emptied in an instant, and he collapsed powerlessly on his seat, motionless...

Seeing the commander-in-chief of the Far East Army who seemed to be several years old in a blink of an eye, the political commissar asked tentatively: "Commander-in-chief, so far, the number of troops lost by our Far East Red Army on the battlefield in Northeast China has reached an astonishing 18 people. , even the remaining 12 troops were trapped in Harbin and Mudanjiang because of the order we issued yesterday to 'stick to it'. Such a heavy loss, shall we report to Moscow immediately...."

"Report to Moscow..." Commander-in-Chief Blyuchel, who was still looking decadent just now.As if being injected with a dose of chicken blood, he suddenly sat up straight from his seat.At the same time, there was a murderous light.Also flashed away from a pair of eyes.Facing the political commissar in front of him, he asked in disbelief.

The political commissar seemed to have expected Bliuher's surprise, and he was not dissatisfied when he saw Bliuher looking at him with hostile eyes.Because he was sure that as long as the result of the battle was reported to Moscow, the responsibility for the dispatch of troops to Northeast China and the loss of soldiers and generals would undoubtedly be all blamed on the commander-in-chief in front of him.

Coupled with the anti-revolutionary atmosphere of more and more subspecies in the country, it is conceivable.At that time, what awaits Commander-in-Chief Blucher in front of him must be a court-martial trial.Even if Moscow shows mercy, Blucher, who has been in the army for decades, will leave the military because of this, completely ruining his increasingly exciting military career.

As a partner, knowing that reporting this news to Moscow may bring great harm to the commander-in-chief in front of him, it is not purposeful to make this suggestion.Facing the angry eyes of Blyuchel looking at him, he opened his mouth to explain: "Commander-in-Chief, do you think that if we don't report this loss to Moscow, wouldn't Moscow know the situation in the Far East?"

Speaking of this, the political commissar continued to explain with a meaningful face: "Commander-in-Chief, don't forget the increasingly powerful People's Committee within the Soviet Red Army. For now, there is nothing in the Soviet Union that this internal committee does not know... ..”

Hear here.He was still angry just now, but when he thought of the commander-in-chief Blucher who was trying to push himself into the fire pit in front of him, he suddenly became dignified.After a long sigh.Facing his old partner in front of him, he asked: "Political Commissar, what do you think I should do... If you report the situation in the Far East to Moscow like this. Not only me, but you will also be affected by this failure..."

The commissar nodded.He continued to speak: "No, Commander-in-Chief, you are wrong. Reporting to Moscow actively can at least leave a good impression in front of Moscow. However, if the internal committee reports in advance, we will fall into a passive position. At that time, What we are waiting for may not be the transfer order from Moscow, but the gendarmerie of the internal committee... I believe that you will make the most sensible judgment, Commander-in-Chief..."

Commander-in-Chief Bliuchel subconsciously let out a long sigh of relief with a dignified face, and said, "Maybe you can get forgiveness from Moscow if you take the initiative to report. However, if you report passively, what is waiting for us is the internal committee gendarmerie. Comrade Political Commissar , You are very good, I believe, I have made a decision..."

In the office where Stalin lived in the Moscow Kremlin, a crisp phone rang. Chairman Stalin, who was sitting behind his desk working, subconsciously pressed the phone button.Soon, the adjutant's report full of respect came from the phone.

"Reporting to Comrade Stalin, Comrade Tukhachevsky, chief of staff of the Red Army, has important military information to report to you, and is now waiting for your order in the secretary's room..."

"Comrade Tukhachevsky..." Stalin frowned subconsciously.However, after a short period of contemplation, he still ordered with a dignified expression.After all, the urgent military situation that comes from the mouth of the chief of staff must not be an ordinary military incident.

Soon, Chevsky, Chief of Staff of the Red Army standing in front of Stalin with a straight military uniform.After paying a military salute, Chief of Staff Chevsky quickly took out a document from the folder he carried with him, handed it to Stalin with a respectful face, and reported: "Report to Comrade Stalin, something happened in the Far East... "

"Far East..." Stalin asked back with a puzzled expression.

Afterwards, he seemed to think of something, and asked Chevsky, the chief of staff in front of him, with an expectant expression on his face: "Comrade Chevsky, is it true that our heroic Far East Red Army has occupied the three northeastern provinces of China and successfully incorporated them into the Soviet dominion . . . "

Chief of Staff Chevsky wanted to nod his head in agreement, but in the face of the fact that the Far East Army had suffered heavy losses, Chevsky had to shake his head helplessly and replied: "No, Comrade Stalin, what do you say? Quite the opposite... The great Soviet Red Army not only failed to win, but suffered defeat, with heavy losses in the three northeastern provinces of China...."

"Failure..." Stalin raised his head abruptly, and asked Chevsky, the chief of the general staff in front of him, like the commander-in-chief Blyuchel at the time.

"Yes, Comrade Stalin..." Chief of Staff Chevsky confirmed.

Still in shock at the sight of Stalin.Chief of General Staff Chevsky continued to speak with a solemn face: "Comrade Stalin, this is the latest battle report on the Far East just sent by Comrade Blyukher, Commander-in-Chief of the Far Eastern Army... My heroic Far Eastern Red Army was attacked in the three northeastern provinces of China. The fierce attack of the Chinese National Defense Forces. So far, the 30 Red Army soldiers who entered the three northeastern provinces of China have lost 18, and the remaining 12 troops are stationed in Harbin and Mudanjiang, China. They are surrounded by the Chinese National Defense Forces..."

The shocked expression on Stalin's face was finally replaced by anger.Facing the chief of staff Chevsky in front of him, he cursed angrily: "In just over a week, 18 troops were lost. What is he doing for Blyuchel? What is the whole Far East Red Army doing for food? Now it seems that, The Far Eastern Red Army with millions of soldiers, after several years of comfortable life, has forgotten the battlefield and the war. However, all of this. As the commander-in-chief of the Far Eastern Red Army, Bliuchel cannot escape the relationship..."

As the chief of staff of the Red Army, Chevsky was also the first batch of senior generals of the Red Army who came out with Blyuchel.In front of him, Stalin didn't care about Blyukher on the surface, but in the ears of Chief of Staff Chevsky, it was as if he was scolding him again, and he felt very uncomfortable.

After a short thought, in order to save his old comrade-in-arms Blyukher from severe punishment, Chief of Staff Chevsky bravely stood up and said: "Comrade Stalin, I don't think it is time to pursue responsibility...for a full 12 Thousands of Red Army soldiers are trapped in the three northeastern provinces of China, for the sake of the morale of the Red Army and the reputation of the Soviet government, we must rescue them as soon as possible.”

Stalin's angry face finally eased down.After taking a deep look at the chief of the general staff in front of him, he asked, "Comrade Chevsky, for such a bad occupation of the Far East. As the commander-in-chief, does Bliuchel have any suggestions? The general staff of the Red Army, do you have any suggestions?" Come up with a feasible suggestion..."

Chief of Staff Chevsky replied: "Report to Comrade Stalin. Blyuchel's opinion is to request domestic reinforcements for a newest air division of the Far East Army. Cover the withdrawal of the 12 troops to the Far East and end the battle...."

"What... withdraw the troops, end the battle..." Stalin asked Chevsky, the chief of staff in front of him, mockingly, as if he had heard a big joke.

Afterwards, he thought to himself thoughtfully: "It seems that Blyukher is really old, and he can no longer see the warrior in his youth... Withdraw to the Far East and end the battle. Could it be that the heroic Soviet Red Army That’s the number. The Red Army lost 18 elites on the battlefield. Could it be that the Chinese National Defense Forces are so cheap... No, as the supreme general secretary of the Soviet Union, I will never allow such a shame to fall on our great Soviet Red Army, absolutely not …”

Having said this, a trace of murderous intent quickly emanated from Stalin.Facing the Chief of Staff Chevsky in front of him, he said: "Comrade Chevsky, we want revenge... The great Soviet Red Army absolutely cannot tolerate such a failure. We must take revenge. Some honor... Let the Chinese National Defense Force know that the heroic Soviet Red Army is something they will never be able to defeat...."

Chief of Staff Chevsky, who had a certain understanding of Stalin's temperament, seemed to have expected this result. Under Stalin's angry gaze, he said calmly: "Report to Comrade Stalin, the Red Army General Staff and your thoughts. Coincidentally....For the honor of the great Soviet Red Army, continue to draw heavy troops from the Far East, invade the three northeastern provinces of China, wipe out the Chinese National Defense Forces, and show the world the mighty fighting power of our Soviet Red Army...."

Stalin's angry face eased a lot again.Facing the front, Chief of Staff Chevsky affirmed: "I completely agree with the opinion of the General Staff, ordering the Far Eastern Military Region to continue to deploy heavy troops to fight the Chinese National Defense Forces..."

Having said that, a gleam of light suddenly flashed across Stalin's eyes.Seeing this, a bad premonition quickly surfaced in the mind of Chief of General Staff Chevsky.

Sure enough, just when this feeling came to Chevsky's mind.After a short period of contemplation, Stalin suddenly said meaningfully to himself: "However, before issuing this order, I think that the current commander-in-chief of the Far East Red Army, Bliuchel, because of his repeated command mistakes and lost Comrade Chevsky, you are the chief of staff of the Red Army, what do you think?"

Chief of Staff Chevsky couldn't help showing a wry smile on his face.The tone of Stalin's commanding tone in front of him was not discussing with himself at all.After confirming that there is no possibility of changing this decision.Chief of Staff Chevsky had to agree and said: "Report to Comrade Stalin, I fully support your suggestion... Comrade Blyukher, who has lost his ambition, is indeed not suitable to stay in the position of commander-in-chief of the Far East Army. Continue to command this battle..." (To be continued...)