Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

At this moment, Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov seemed to have thought of something, his eyes flashed brightly, like an angry lion, he roared loudly at all the subordinates in the headquarters: "No, We have not failed yet, we still have a chance, the Far East Military Region still has a chance...as long as the fleet sent by the Japanese Combined Fleet can destroy the Chinese Navy and attack Vladivostok from the sea, we still have a chance to regain Vladivostok..."

Afterwards, he roared loudly to the few combat staff officers who were still in a daze beside him: "Bastard, what are you doing here? Contact the Japanese Combined Fleet immediately. Where has the Japanese Combined Fleet been? Why hasn't the Chinese Navy been wiped out yet?" , rushed to Vladivostok. Do they want to watch Vladivostok really fall into the hands of the Chinese and threaten their mainland?"

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief..." A few combat staff officers who were afraid of getting into trouble, like a death row prisoner who was suddenly pardoned, rushed out of the tent in great surprise.Of course, under the commander-in-chief's eyes full of anger, this kind of heartfelt surprise did not show on his face.

However, the luck of these combat staff officers was obviously not that good, just as several people swarmed to rush out of the headquarters.The thick curtain of the tent was opened again.Then, a communications staff officer whose cheeks were flushed from the cold rushed in in a daze, colliding with several combat staff officers who were about to rush out of the tent.

The communications staff officer who was knocked to the ground jumped up from the ground as if he didn't feel any pain.Under the stunned gaze of several combat staff officers, he rushed to Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov with a telegram. [

Soon, a message that made several combat staff feel desperate sounded from the headquarters: "Commander-in-Chief, the Japanese Combined Fleet telegram... The fleet sent by the Japanese Combined Fleet was ambushed by the Chinese submarine force in the waters [-] nautical miles away from Vladivostok, and suffered heavy losses. .Currently. The Japanese Combined Fleet has given up its military operation to attack Vladivostok and is retreating towards the Japanese mainland."

"The Japanese Combined Fleet was actually defeated, how is it possible?" Facing this astonishing news, not only the Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov, but also several combat staff officers who had just walked to the command department.He also subconsciously stopped his footsteps, and stood on the spot with a dumbfounded face.Pairs of eyes quickly looked at the communications staff officer, as if asking whether the contents of the telegram were true.

Under the watchful eyes of Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov, the Communications Staff Officer replied firmly: "Report to the Commander-in-Chief, after repeated confirmation with the Japanese Combined Fleet by the Communications Department...the fleet sent by the Japanese Combined Fleet during the two-hour continuous naval battle. A total of two light aircraft carriers, two battleships, four heavy cruisers, and more than 20 destroyers were lost... The entire attack fleet directly lost more than [-]% of its combat power and corresponding ships..."

The last hope was dashed, the heart of Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov.Instead, he gradually calmed down because he had nothing to ask for.After a long sigh, he turned to the communication staff officer in front of him and asked in a deep voice: "Has the Japanese Combined Fleet reported how many ships were sent by the Chinese navy that ambushed them to participate in the battle?"

"Yes..." the communication staff officer affirmed: "According to the report of the Japanese joint fleet, before the fleet retreated, they were only ambushed by the Chinese Navy submarine force, and no signs of surface ships were found..."

"That is to say, the Chinese Navy only sent a group of submarines. They beat the Japanese Combined Fleet, which is known as the number one in Asia, and fled in embarrassment..." Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov looked like he had heard a big joke. asked sarcastically.

Because of the successful return of the Japanese joint fleet, the last hope of the Far East Red Army was shattered.The atmosphere in the headquarters became more and more dignified directly in the form.Therefore, in the face of Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov's sarcasm, no one in Nuoda's headquarters dared to answer. They all stood silently on the edge of the headquarters, bowed their heads, and remained silent...

As time passed, Vladivostok was defeated by the front-line attack.After the news of the defeat of the Japanese Combined Fleet...All the remaining senior officers above the rank of major general in the entire Soviet Far East Military Region gathered around the headquarters one after another, as if they had been agreed upon.

Just as everyone stared at each other, waiting for good news to come from the tent where the command headquarters was located.There was an exclamation, and suddenly there was a sound from behind everyone: "Get out of the way. I want to see the commander-in-chief immediately. There is an urgent military situation. I have an urgent military situation here..."

As soon as the words spread, a colonel officer who still smelled of gunpowder impatiently squeezed his way out among the generals, and rushed into the tent regardless of the obstruction of the guards at the entrance of the tent.

Seeing Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov standing in front of him with a mocking expression on his face, the colonel officer hurriedly saluted and reported: "Commander-in-Chief, there is an urgent military situation at the front... the Chinese who are chasing us across the border from China* The * team has moved to our rear. According to the report of the reconnaissance force, the total strength of this squadron is more than 2, and it is also equipped with a large number of artillery and heavy tanks... Our back road to the Far East has been blocked This squadron was cut off..."

Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov, who was full of sarcasm, seemed to hear an ordinary news that could not be more ordinary, and responded in a light tone: "Isn't it the Chinese pursuit force that has been trailing behind us... Come as soon as it comes , what’s the fuss. Besides, even if the squadron doesn’t block the Siberian artery behind us, with our current strength, we can’t get past the crowded area in front of us…”

Having said that, a long sigh slowly came out from Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov's mouth.Facing the colonel and officer in front of him, he continued to speak: "Comrade colonel, maybe you don't know yet, our army to attack Vladivostok failed... a total of [-] elite Red Army soldiers were killed on the way to attack Vladivostok after only persisting for less than a few hours. Under such circumstances, do you think there is still a chance to escape from this dead land with the remaining more than [-] people in the Far Eastern Military Region... It's over, the Far Eastern Army is over, it's completely over..."

"How could this be..." The colonel officer, who was taken aback by the commander-in-chief's series of reactions, was replaced by this shocking news just after he realized it.

In his eyes, even Voroshilov, the commander-in-chief of the Far Eastern Military Region who commanded millions of Red Army soldiers, was full of despair about the future, let alone a small colonel himself...

for a while.All kinds of hopeless thoughts began to fill the colonel's head like mushrooms after a spring rain.Let him forget about another important thing that needs to be reported.

Seeing the face of the colonel head in front of him constantly changing like the weather.Voroshilov, who had given up any hope, directly issued an order to expel the guest: "Comrade Colonel, if you have nothing else to do, go back first and think about your future way out..."

Hear here.The head of the colonel, who was still in astonishment just now, finally reacted.After thinking about another important matter that I came here, I hurried to report: "Commander-in-Chief, there is one more thing... The squadron blocking our back route sent a major general two hours ago to join us. Negotiations were carried out, and a major general and division commander of our army was captured during the last Sino-Soviet battle. At present, the two people have been taken outside the headquarters after being secretly disguised by the reconnaissance troops. I don’t know if the commander-in-chief plans to meet each other , through negotiations to resolve the present conflict..."

Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov seemed to suddenly discover a ray of light in the dark night, a pair of colorless eyes quickly flashed a ray of light.Facing the head of the colonel, he said to himself thoughtfully: "Chinese negotiators...you know. Now our 10,000+ army is in a desperate situation. Even if the squadron does not negotiate with us, our Far East Military Region The end of the entire army's destruction cannot be avoided. However, when the squadron is so powerful, the other side even sent representatives to negotiate with us... What do they want to do? Do they want to reconcile with our Soviet government..."[

At this moment, the head of the colonel standing in front of Voroshilov said again: "Commander-in-Chief. I thought that no matter what the purpose of the squadron is, we should meet. After all, the Far Eastern Military Region We are in a desperate situation, and it is better to have a way out than to have no way out. In addition, when receiving the negotiators of the squadron, the prisoners of our army who came with the negotiators of the squadron asked me to tell you a word, for the sake of the Soviet government For the honor of the Far East Military Region, this negotiation must be carried out. And it must be carried out immediately..."

"Eh..." Hearing this, the eyes of Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov's eyes shone even brighter.

After nodding thoughtfully to the colonel in front of him again, he ordered decisively: "In this case, bring the negotiators in immediately. In addition, order the guards outside the headquarters. Without my order, no one is allowed to Approach this tent, otherwise, the military law engages in..."

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief..."

After the two were secretly brought to Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov, the major general and division commander who was captured by the National Defense Forces quickly saluted Voroshilov and reported: "Report to Commander-in-Chief, Major General of the Sixth Division of the Far Eastern Military Region The teacher came to report..."

After finishing speaking, he pointed to the Chinese standing beside him and introduced: "Commander-in-Chief, this is the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Chinese National Defense Forces. I will negotiate with you on important matters related to the future of our Soviet Far East Military Region and the honor of the Soviet government..."

Seeing his opponent Bai Chongxi with a smile on his face, but his eyes were always radiating sharpness, Voroshilov nodded solemnly.

After pointing to the seat in front of him, with the help of the prisoner's translator, he said, "Comrade Major General, let me call you that first... I don't know why your army sent you to my headquarters. You know, we The two armies are currently at war, and I may shoot you as a spy at any time..."

Under the gaze of Voroshilov's sharp eyes, Bai Chongxi's smiling face did not change at all. Voroshilov, who was already in a desperate situation, but still stubborn, asked tit for tat: "Voroshi Commander-in-Chief Love, I believe that Stalin of your country can hand over millions of troops of the Far Eastern Military Region to you. As the commander-in-chief of the Far Eastern Military Region, you will not be without political vision, and you will not fail to see that after the Far Eastern Military Region is destroyed, you will have a negative impact on the entire military region. The huge harm brought by the Soviet government... If you kill me, not only will the Far Eastern Military Region be destroyed by our National Defense Forces immediately, even your government, including your country’s Chairman Stalin, will be ridiculed by the whole world.”

Faced with Bai Chongxi's mocking answer, it was like a slap in the face.Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov's face quickly flushed with embarrassment and anger, and he roared loudly at Bai Chongxi in front of him: "No, you are wrong, and the entire army of the Far Eastern Military Region was wiped out. You have to pay a heavy price for your actions... You must be clear that after the Soviet government lost the Soviet Far East Military Region, there are still millions of troops in Europe. As long as Stalin mobilizes these millions of troops to the Far East, the entire Far East. Including the three provinces of Northeast China, it is yours grave…"

"Well said..." To Commander Voroshilov's surprise again, Bai Chongxi in front of him did not show panic like other Chinese people, but affirmed with admiration.

However, this kind of appreciation only lasted less than ten seconds on Bai Chongxi's face.It was replaced by ridicule again.Facing the puzzled Voroshilov, he retorted without hesitation: "Deploy millions of European troops to the Far East... Commander Voroshilov, I believe that as long as your country's commander-in-chief, Comrade Stalin If you are not crazy, you will not issue such an order. You know, the lifeblood of your country is in Europe. It is no longer in the Far East of Asia. The real enemy of your country is the German government, not the Chinese government..."

"Besides, even if your country deploys millions of troops from the European battlefield to join the Far East battlefield, our National Defense Forces will not be afraid. Could it be that Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov has forgotten his current situation so quickly, as long as our National Defense Forces continue to attack across the border and completely interrupt Siberia? Big railway. No matter how many troops your army deploys, it will not be able to gain a firm foothold in the desolate Far East..."

Faced with Bai Chongxi's sharp answer.Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov immediately became speechless.When I really couldn't find any reason to refute, I could only answer with a stubborn face: "Even so, the remaining hundreds of thousands of Red Army soldiers in our Far Eastern Military Region will fight to the end and shed the last drop of blood for the Soviet government."

If this negotiation is to succeed, Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov must not be angered.

Bai Chongxi, who still maintains reason in his heart, very wisely chose to give up the idea of ​​chasing after the victory.

After waving his hands, Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov's expression gradually calmed down, before continuing to speak: "Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov, as I just said, if this battle continues. The final outcome must be a loss for both sides. You know, when we are fighting, the German army in Europe, like a kitten smelling fish, is constantly gathering troops to the border... In this case. You Do you think your government still has the energy to continue to invest troops and supplies in the Far East to continue this war that seems to have no end in sight?"

As a senior military officer of the Soviet government, Voroshilov was not aware of the difficulties faced by the plastic company government.Although it is not clear whether the news that Germany has increased its troops in Europe is true, Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov, who is well aware of the current situation of the Soviet government, is very clear that the current Soviet government is absolutely not ready for a two-front war.

Thinking of this, Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov's calm face gradually became complicated and serious.

After a short period of contemplation, Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov, who secretly made up his mind, asked bluntly to Bai Chongxi in front of him: "What are your conditions? The army will definitely not let us leave the Far East easily... Regarding your conditions, I will truthfully report to the high command, as to whether the high command will agree to your request, it is not up to me to decide."

Seeing the other party's compromise, the smile on Bai Chongxi's face became wider, and he said with a smile: "As long as your government agrees to the two conditions of our national defense force. Our national defense force can support a certain amount of supplies for your army, and allow the commander-in-chief You led all the officers and political commissars above the company level who voluntarily returned to the Soviet Union on the battlefield to withdraw to the Soviet Union. At the same time, the Chinese National Defense Forces will not announce any news about this operation, and try to preserve the reputation of your country and its commander..."

When he just heard this answer, a hint of surprise flashed subconsciously on Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov's face.You must know that there are more than 50 Soviet troops trapped in the Far East and the three northeastern provinces of China at this moment. Even if only all officers above the company level are taken away, there are almost 1 people.More importantly, with these 1 officers in hand, relying on the huge population base of the Soviet Union and sufficient weapons and equipment, it is enough to train another 50 elite Red Army within half a year. [

As for another condition, it sounds like the squadron didn't pay anything.However, Voroshilov, who has a certain understanding of Stalin, can be sure that this condition is also full of great attraction to Chairman Stalin.You must know that, as the supreme commander of the Soviet Union, Stalin valued honor no less than anyone else.

However, this kind of surprise lasted less than half a minute on Voroshilov's face before being covered by calm again.As the saying goes, "there is no free lunch in the world", the Chinese National Defense Forces set such good conditions for themselves, and correspondingly, the Soviet government will definitely pay a very huge price.

Sure enough, just after Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov's calm gaze shifted to Bai Chongxi again, the smiling Bai Chongxi said again: "Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov, I have already stated the conditions that our National Defense Forces will give to your country. Yes, I believe that the supreme commander of your country will be very satisfied after seeing this condition..."

Then, the conversation changed, and he continued to speak to Commander-in-Chief Voroshilov in front of him: "Next, it's time to talk about the requirements of our National Defense Forces... As I said just now, our National Defense Forces have two requirements. As long as Your government promised, our National Defense Forces will immediately fulfill the promise and let you go..."

"The first condition is that no matter what method your country adopts, immediately order all the Soviet Red Army trapped in the three northeastern provinces of China and within the encirclement of the National Defense Forces to lay down their weapons and surrender to the National Defense Forces..."

"The second condition is to fulfill the promise that Lenin, the first chairman of your country, made to the national government of our country, and return all the territory of our country east of the Ussuri River, including Sakhalin Island, that Tsarist Russia once occupied to our country..." (to be continued...)