Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

war escalation

Stalin nodded very satisfied, a rare smile appeared on his solemn face.

After thinking for only half a minute, he said decisively in an unquestionable tone: "Comrade Yevsky, your answer is very good... I don't know what you think of Comrade Voroshilov from the internal committee, whether he can serve as a member of the Far Eastern Army The post of commander-in-chief... You know, he, like Blyuchel, is a veteran who grew up with me in the Soviet Red Army..."

"Stalin wants to arrange for his cronies..." This was the first thought in Chief of Staff Yevsky's mind...

To be clear, Comrade Voroshilov, who is in charge of the internal committee, can be called the number one follower of Stalin in front of him... Regardless of whether the decision made by Stalin in front of him is correct or not, Voroshilov will choose to support it unconditionally.And it is precisely because of this that he, who is mediocre in all aspects, can occupy a place in the top ranks of the Soviet Union...

However, even with this opinion, or disagree.Facing the powerful Stalin, Comrade Yevsky, the chief of staff, could only swallow this idea alive.

You must know that at this moment Stalin's control over the entire Soviet Union and the Red Army has reached an unprecedented level.Under such circumstances, as long as I raise objections, the next senior Soviet military general who is dismissed from the party may fall on me.At the same time, he will also offend Voroshilov, who has the title of "executioner" within the Red Army.

After some analysis and comparison, Yevsky had to give up Blyuchel, who had stayed in the same trench with him.Facing Stalin, whose eyes were swollen and flashing brightly, he replied in a serious tone: "Report to Comrade Stalin, I very much support your decision... Comrade Voroshilov is completely capable. Commanding the millions of Red Army in the Far East …”

After getting the result he wanted, the smile on Stalin's face became wider.

No more estimates.Facing the Red Army Chief of Staff Yevsky in front of him, he decisively ordered: "In this case, Comrade Yevsky, you immediately write a transfer order in the name of the Red Army General Staff: Order Comrade Voroshilov to replace Blyukher Comrade, assume the post of commander-in-chief of the Far East Red Army..."

"In addition, in the name of the Red Army's General Staff, the Far East Red Army is required to gather another 30 troops... No, it is 40 troops, enter the territory of the three northeastern provinces, fight a decisive battle with the Chinese National Defense Forces, and eliminate it...The last item, the Red Army's General Staff Immediately deploy a new type of air division from the European defense line. Reinforce the Far East battlefield and seize the battlefield air supremacy..."

"Yes, Comrade Stalin..." Under the circumstances that he could not challenge Stalin at all, Chief of Staff Yevsky could only answer respectfully, and quickly exited Stalin's office...

The 30 troops that invaded the three northeastern provinces of China in the first round were already most of the mobile forces of the Soviet Far East Red Army.Under such circumstances, another 40 troops were deployed, which undoubtedly put enormous pressure on the limited Soviet Far East Red Army.

but.As a loyal supporter of Stalin, Voroshilov, the commander-in-chief of the Soviet Far East Red Army who had just taken office, still without hesitation mobilized heavy troops from all over the Far East to pass through the Far East artery through the Siberian Railway.Send troops and combat supplies to Vladivostok and Manzhouli...

For such a large military operation, even if the intelligence tentacles of the National Defense Forces have not yet extended to the entire Far East, some information can be learned from Vladivostok, the ice-free port of the Far East where the number of old Maozi troops is increasing.

On the battlefield of the three northeastern provinces of China.After the news spread that the Wehrmacht successfully wiped out two armies of the Soviet Red Army, a total of [-] troops.Li Guosheng, the high-spirited commander-in-chief.Quickly issued a "continuous operation" to the troops participating in the war, and went straight to Harbin and Mudanjiang.An order to wipe out all Soviet aggressors who invaded China's territory.

However, just when everyone thought that this decisive battle related to the fate of the National Defense Forces was about to end with the victory of the National Defense Forces.Jiang Baili, chief of staff of the National Defense Forces who was far away in Shenyang, suddenly came to Jiamusi and brought Li Guosheng bad news that made him fall from the peak to the trough again...

After reading the news just collected by the Intelligence Department, Li Guosheng's face, which was still full of joy just now, suddenly turned pale due to nervousness.Facing Jiang Baili in front of him, he asked back with a look of astonishment.

"Chief of Staff, do you think that Stalin is crazy... 40 troops, plus the 30 people who have invaded the three eastern provinces, this accounts for [-]% of the total strength of the entire Far East Red Army... Could it be that Stalin wanted to retaliate against us? Don't you plan to take the entire Far East with your anger at us..."

In Li Guosheng's eyes, although the Soviet industry developed rapidly.However, while the Soviet government exchanged a large amount of industrial equipment from European countries, it also consumed most of the domestic food.The final result is that industrial cities sprang up along the railway lines, and a large number of rural areas without food began to starve to death everywhere.The most serious of these is undoubtedly the Far East, where the Soviet government's ruling power is weakest.

In the past, after several years of development, the harsh situation in the Far East has eased.However, the hostile attitude of most people in the Far East towards the Soviet government has not changed.Faced with such a situation, Stalin deployed millions of Red Army troops loyal to him in the sparsely populated Far East.

But now, the arrogant Stalin has actually transferred more than [-]% of the Red Army troops from the Far East at one time.It is conceivable that once this matter becomes a fact, facing the ubiquitous defense loopholes in the entire Far East, those Far Eastern people who are hostile to the Soviet government and even loyal to the Tsar will definitely rise up...

According to historical development, there is nothing wrong with Li Guosheng's thinking.

However, what Li Guosheng did not expect was that because of his arrival, the situation in the entire Far East region had begun to undergo some slight changes a few years ago.

Li Guosheng has risen suddenly in Shandong Province, and has huge financial resources and purchasing power.Under such circumstances, a large amount of industrial equipment that should have been allocated to the Far East of the Soviet Union fell into Li Guosheng's hands as Li Guosheng intervened in the middle, allowing Li Guosheng to develop a complete set of heavy industries in Shandong Province in just a few years system.

Anyone who has a certain understanding of the road to the rise of the Soviet Union knows that various industrial equipment purchased from abroad during Stalin's administration.All of them came in exchange for the food that the Soviet Union itself was already in short supply.And these grains are due to the civil strife of the Soviet government for several years.Without exception, all of them were collected from the homes of ordinary people.

A large amount of industrial equipment that Stalin needed to purchase was taken away by Li Guosheng.Then the food he needs to pay will be much less.Correspondingly, the degree of exploitation of ordinary people in the entire Far East will be reduced.The final result is that, except for a small number of poor people who are still living in the tsar, there are almost no people who hate the government in the Far East of Nuoda...

Of course, Li Guosheng at this moment obviously didn't know about it.

And the Chief of Staff Jiang Baili sitting in front of Li Guosheng.Analyzing and understanding opponents is undoubtedly one of his responsibilities.Therefore, since the war between the National Defense Forces and the Soviet Red Army, Jiang Baili began to understand the Soviet Far East Red Army through various channels.

After hearing Li Guosheng's exclamation, Jiang Baili quickly told the actual situation that had changed in the Far East.Then, he concluded in a low tone: "President, in general, the deployment of 40 troops will not have the slightest impact on the Soviet government's rule of the entire Far East. Therefore, our urgent delay now is how to deal with the Soviet Far East. Come, the 40 troops that are about to enter the three northeastern provinces of our country, and the 12 Red Army that is still stationed in Harbin and Mudanjiang..."

Li Guosheng, who understands that history has changed slightly.I had to adjust my shocked state of mind.After a long sigh, he shook the telegram in his hand and said, "Chief of Staff, if the 40 Soviet Red Army attacking our three northeastern provinces really have no worries, then this battle will be an even more difficult hurdle for us. …”

"Judging from this information, Voroshilov, the commander-in-chief of the Far East Army who just took office, seems to have learned the experience and lessons of his 18-strong army being wiped out by us... The 40-strong army is only divided into two groups, which means one There are at least 20 troops in the army... 20 veterans and elites are all gathered together. Coupled with the large number of heavy weapons equipped by these veterans, even if we have absolute air power and concentrate all the troops in the three eastern provinces, if we want to fight in a short time It is also very difficult to win Lao Maozi's army of 20 people all the way..."

As soon as Li Guosheng finished speaking, Jiang Baili, the chief of staff sitting in front of him, also responded in a low tone: "Boss, once the 40 troops of Lao Maozi enter the three northeastern provinces, the situation we will face will definitely be worse than we imagined." What's more, our National Defense Forces will face the crisis of defeat..."

"After continuous battles, the strength of our National Defense Forces entering the three eastern provinces has exceeded 20. However, half of the 20 troops are exhausted divisions. Especially the [-]th Division of Xiong Shaowen's [-]th Division of the Guard Division, Luo Qiyuan The Sixth Division of our army is not only very exhausted, but also suffered heavy losses in continuous battles, without a month's rest, it is impossible to participate in the battle at all..."

Speaking of this, Jiang Baili had to sigh a long time, and concluded: "So, if you are on the frontal battlefield, even if all the troops of our National Defense Forces in the three eastern provinces are suppressed, you may not be able to win. For us For the future of the National Defense Forces, for the final ownership of the three northeastern provinces, we must think of other solutions..."

Li Guosheng still trusts the chief of staff Jiang Baili's overall view and staff ability.It is certain that Jiang Baili said in front of him that it is impossible to fight a frontal war, which means that the National Defense Forces have no chance of winning in the frontal battlefield.

Under the gaze of Chief of Staff Jiang Baili, Li Guosheng's expression gradually became embarrassing.

After a brief moment of contemplation, he opened his mouth and said, "Chief of Staff, the scale of the war has escalated. The size and type of troops that our National Defense Forces put on the battlefield must also be upgraded..."

Jiang Baili's eyes lit up, and he asked thoughtfully: "Boss, do you already have any good ideas..."

Li Guosheng shook his head, and replied: "Not yet... Chief of Staff, this is a total of 40 troops. If we can really think of a solution in such a short period of time, then our National Defense Forces will not face such dangers again and again. border..."

After finishing speaking, Li Guosheng apologized to Jiang Baili, and walked quickly to the map of the Far East hanging on a wall...

At the central office of the Nanjing Nationalist Government, facing a battle report just sent by his subordinates, Minister of Military and Political Affairs He Yingqin's eyes were directly attracted by the contents of the telegram.Afterwards, there was still a calm face just now.was replaced by shock.

Of course, after the shock.A frightened expression then appeared on He Yingqin's face.

He waved his hand.After signaling the adjutant in front of him to leave his office.He Yingqin, Chiang's deputy for many years, quickly tidied up his military uniform, took a telegram, and walked to Lao Jiang's office not far from the Military and Political Department.

There was a hasty knock on the door of Lao Jiang's office. Before Lao Jiang, who was facing the map with a serious face, had time to speak, the closed door of the office was pushed open.

Facing the reckless behavior of his subordinates, when Lao Jiang subconsciously frowned, He Yingqin, who was in a hurry, had already walked in front of Lao Jiang.Facing Jiang’s respectful report, he said: “Chairman of the report, this is the latest battle report from the three northeastern provinces just received by the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs... After more than a week of continuous fighting, the National Defense Forces actually defeated the Soviet Far East Red Army and achieved the goal of annihilating 18 Soviet Red Army. Huge win..."

"Hmm..." Contrary to He Yingqin's expectations, he won consecutive victories against his political opponent Li Guosheng.Lao Jiang standing in front of him didn't get angry, but still stood calmly in front of the map.

However, when He Yingqin thought of Dai Li who had been criticized by Lao Jiang in front of him many times, he felt relieved...

As the most powerful intelligence agency of the national government, if such important news cannot be sent to Lao Jiang in the first time, then Dai Li, the director of the intelligence department, will be in the position.Really want to change.

However, just when He Yingqin had just figured this out, another question came to He Yingqin's mind.

In He Yingqin's eyes, the National Defense Forces commanded by Li Guosheng won victory in the three northeastern provinces.Defeat the mighty Soviet Red Army.The position of the National Defense Forces in the three northeastern provinces will no longer be shaken.At that time, Li Guosheng will become the second Zhang Zuolin.The real king of the Northeast....

Of course, the real situation is far more than that simple.A three northeastern provinces, plus Shandong Province and some surrounding areas controlled by the National Defense Forces in the pass.can imagine.According to the expansion speed of the National Defense Force, it won't be long before the entire Pingjin area, and even North China, will become the possession of National Defense Force Li Guosheng.

Under such circumstances, He Yingqin believed that as long as Li Guosheng had a little bit of ambition, he could rely on his territory and strength to compete with Chiang Kai-shek for the supremacy of the National Government.

I can see this, and Lao Jiang, who is a political master, can also see this.However, in the face of this increasingly serious problem, Lao Jiang was indifferent in front of him, which made He Yingqin feel puzzled.

Just when He Yingqin was about to give a reminder, Lao Jiang, who had been looking at the map, finally said, "Jingzhi, what do you think, as the Minister of the Military and Political Department of the Nationalist Government, about the Northeast War situation?"

He Yingqin did not hesitate, and answered bluntly: "Chairman, the National Defense Forces won the war on the Northeast battlefield, and the ownership of the three Northeast provinces will undoubtedly fall to Li Guosheng. At that time, Li Guosheng will become a veritable king of the Northeast." And the king of Shandong... plus his action of establishing himself as a national defense force this time, it is enough to show that he already has the idea of ​​breaking away from the national government and self-reliance. Under such circumstances, once Li Guosheng, who has hundreds of thousands of elite mercenaries, has a reaction Heart, I am worried that it will affect the dominance of the national government in the country, and even break out a large-scale civil war far surpassing the Central Plains War...."

Hearing this, Lao Jiang rarely showed a gratified smile on his face.Because, from He Yingqin's answer, Lao Jiang could feel that He Yingqin did not fall apart with him as his power grew, and He Yingqin's loyalty was still in his heart.

He Yingqin nodded noncommittally, and replied: "Jingzhi... your worry is not unreasonable. However, what I want to tell you is that the wars that took place in the three northeastern provinces are far from being as simple as we see on the surface.... .”

"Although the Soviet Far Eastern Red Army lost almost 20 troops, do you know how many Soviet Red Army in the entire Far Eastern region add up...more than 100 million people, that is to say, even if the 30 Far Eastern Red Army that invaded Northeast China were all With all the losses, the commander-in-chief of the Soviet Far East Army still has about 70 troops to mobilize..."

"Besides, do you think that with the stubborn temper of the current leader of the Soviet government, Stalin, he would be willing to suffer this defeat and watch the Soviet Red Army under his command be defeated by the backward Chinese squadron..."

He Yingqin nodded thoughtfully, and asked tentatively to Lao Jiang in front of him: "Chairman, what do you mean, Stalin in Moscow will definitely not be reconciled to this defeat. He once again mobilized heavy troops from the Far East, and with Commander Li Guosheng's The National Defense Forces will conduct another decisive battle to regain the field and face...."

Lao Jiang nodded with a smile on his face, and affirmed: "It's not possible, it's certain..."

After finishing speaking, Lao Jiang quickly walked to the desk, took out a piece of information that Dai Li had just sent an hour ago, handed it to He Yingqin in front of him, and said: "This is just collected by the Intelligence Department: Facing the Red Army in the Far East After the defeat in this battle, Moscow Stalin decided to change his commander. At the same time, he re-deployed 40 troops from the Far East Military Region to go south and enter the three northeastern provinces to fight Li Guosheng's National Defense Forces. Therefore, the war in the three northeastern provinces not only did not end, but continued Upgrading."

"40 troops..." A dumbfounded expression appeared on He Yingqin's face.

Afterwards, he said with a look of surprise: "Chairman, first there was an army of 30, and then there was an army of 40. It seems that Li Guosheng's end is really coming...Of course, even if Li Guosheng was blessed by God, he won by luck. In the Far East of the Soviet Union Under the attack of the 70 troops of the Red Army, there will be heavy losses. At that time, our Central Army will be able to reap the benefits of fishing, occupying Shandong and the three northeastern provinces in one fell swoop, and completing the real unification of the country..."

Lao Jiang nodded acquiescingly, and said approvingly: "Since this is the case, then we will wait and see this escalated war..." (To be continued...)