Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

The Sino-Soviet campaign ended smoothly. With a large number of Soviet prisoners of war being taken back to the three northeastern provinces one after another, the entire territory of the three northeastern provinces was truly under the control of the National Defense Forces.Li Guosheng, the commander-in-chief of the National Defense Forces who personally commanded this battle, also returned to the long-lost headquarters of the National Defense Forces, Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning Province...

In the command headquarters with modern characteristics, Chief of Staff Jiang Baili was sitting on his seat with a solemn face, flipping through the stack of information on the latest situation in the customs on the table in front of him, sometimes meditating, sometimes frowning.

Under Li Guosheng's gaze, Jiang Baili finally put down the telegram after 10 minutes.

After heaving a long sigh, he, who was born as a general scholar, unexpectedly uttered a swear word: "Damn it, if you don't help our National Defense Forces to resist the invasion of foreign enemies and defend the country, it's fine, but they are still playing tricks behind us. These people are really A bunch of selfish, hopeless warlords...."

After finishing speaking, facing Li Guosheng in front of him, he asked in a deep voice: "Boss, are you really planning to use force against these warlords..."

Li Guosheng didn't answer, but asked Jiang Baili in front of him with a meaningful face: "Chief of Staff, what do you think of this matter, how do you think our National Defense Forces should deal with this crisis..."

After thinking about it for a while, although I knew that my next words might cause dissatisfaction with Li Guosheng in front of me.However, Jiang Baili, as the chief of staff, still replied decisively: "President, if you express your opinion as the chief of staff of the National Defense Forces, I think this battle should be fought, and these warlords must be beaten once and for all. With blood Let them understand that our National Defense Forces are unattainable and the largest military force in the country that they will never be able to bully.....-."

Li Guosheng nodded noncommittally.He continued to ask with a smile on his face: "As expected, the chief of staff must have another idea. Tell me and listen."

"Yes, Chief..." Jiang Baili didn't hide anything.He continued: "If I express my opinion as a Chinese, I do not agree to use force against these warlords. After all, as long as the battle starts, thousands of Chinese soldiers will die in battle. You know, these Regardless of which aspect the military belongs to, in general, they are part of China's national defense force..."

Hearing this, Li Guosheng subconsciously waved his hand to prevent Chief of Staff Jiang Baili from continuing.

for a while.Nuo Da's headquarters fell into a brief silence because Jiang Baili kept silent.Just as Jiang Baili stared at him, waiting for Li Guosheng to respond.

A strange smile quickly passed from Li Guosheng's face.Under Jiang Baili's gaze, he said: "Chief of Staff, to tell you the truth, when I just got this telegram, I immediately had the idea of ​​using force against these people. After all, our National Defense Forces have endured for so long Time, as long as you are a normal person, you will go crazy in the face of the opponent's endless provocations one after another."

Seeing the disappointed expression gradually showing on Jiang Baili's face.Li Guosheng changed the subject and continued to speak: "However, after receiving the reports from the various combat troops on the results of the Sino-Soviet battle, I immediately dismissed my plan to use force against these people. Because. I am in our battle results. It was found that hundreds of thousands of Soviet-made weapons and equipment were almost useless to our National Defense Forces. If we add the large amount of equipment seized in the war against Japan, the major material warehouses of our National Defense Forces have stockpiled a huge amount of almost one million Weaponry……"

"So many weapons and equipment. Although they are of no use to our National Defense Forces, they are of great attraction beyond imagination to the major warlords in the country, and even Chiang Kai-shek of the Nanjing Nationalist Government. I am confident that as long as we will The huge chips in their hands are announced, and the idea of ​​these warlords wanting to bite off a piece of meat from us will immediately turn into currying favor with us, buying equipment from us, and expanding their military strength."

"It must be clear that in troubled times, gun barrels are the real last word. No matter how many sites you have in your hands, if you don't have enough gun barrels to protect them, these sites will sooner or later become fat in other people's mouths. So, for For these warlords, weapons are definitely more attractive than oceans and territories..."

Hearing this, the disappointed expression on Jiang Baili's face has long since disappeared, replaced by deep surprise.Facing Li Guosheng with an excited expression on his face, he affirmed: "You are right, sir. Compared with the land and the ocean, weapons and ammunition are more attractive to these warlords. I can be sure that as long as we break the news, the people who sit in the Nanjing government Lao Jiang can't sit still. You know, the central army commanded by Lao Jiang also lacks weapons. Once the local warlords get a lot of weapons and expand their military strength, Lao Jiang's dream of truly unifying China will be farther and farther away from him. farther."

Having said that, a trace of doubt immediately appeared in Jiang Baili's mind.Facing Li Guosheng with a worried expression on his face, he asked: "Boss, how should we disclose this news to the major warlords around Shandong Province? Should we just send a clear telegram, or send someone to secretly contact these warlords? , Now the eyes of these warlords have been deluded by the large amount of benefits that Lao Jiang promised them, and they probably think that the news we revealed is to delay time, or even paralyze them..."

Li Guosheng smiled and replied: "You are right, Chief of Staff. If I were these warlords, I would have the same idea. Therefore, we can't disclose the news to these warlords directly, but rather indirectly... ..”

"What kind of indirect method..." Jiang Baili asked after him.

Li Guosheng smiled, and asked Jiang Baili tentatively: "Chief of Staff, what do you think, how about we hold a military parade in Shenyang City...Since the formation of the National Defense Force, a force has been busy fighting and has never conducted a military parade." A military parade for the outside world to demonstrate the military strength of our National Defense Forces. Now, our National Defense Forces have defeated the two major military powers of the Soviet Union and Japan in a row. Whether it is for celebration or to inspire people, I think we should hold a parade for the whole world in Shenyang City parade…."

The benefits of the military parade are not without. First of all, as Li Guosheng said just now, to show his strong military strength to the outside world, through the military parade.Deter the surrounding Xiaoxiao and make the surrounding hostile forces terrified.Scared of myself from the bottom of my heart...

Of course, everything has pros and cons.Parades have huge benefits at the same time.It also has certain disadvantages.That is to completely expose one's own strength in front of the world, causing everyone to fear.What's more, in the face of the powerful threat of the National Defense Forces, the large and small warlord forces scattered around the National Defense Forces will form an alliance just like the six countries united to fight against Qin Dynasty, and together they will deal with themselves and the flourishing National Defense Forces.

Jiang Baili could think of these.Li Guosheng can also think of it.Seeing the constantly changing facial expressions on Jiang Baili's face, Li Guosheng reminded subconsciously: "Chief of Staff, with the current strength and equipment of our national defense force, as long as the reorganization is completed, the total strength of the army will reach 50. Our national defense force will no longer Fear of any enemy, any threat. You know, we are the Chinese National Defense Forces that have defeated even the Japanese Kwantung Army and the Soviet Far East Army..."

Hearing this, the last trace of worry in Jiang Baili's heart disappeared immediately.Facing Li Guosheng with firm support, he said: "Boss, I fully support the National Defense Forces holding a grand military parade in the near future. The military might of our National Defense Forces will be thoroughly displayed in front of the people of the country and in front of the world.... .”

"In order to make this military parade achieve better results, I think this military parade will not only require the participation of major domestic newspapers and warlord forces, but also invite the ministers of various countries to China. The National Defense Forces will be fully displayed. In front of the world..."

Li Guosheng nodded in agreement, and added: "In a word, in the whole of China, we must invite all the people we can invite. In addition, we must be cautious in choosing troops to participate in the military parade. It is necessary to show the military prestige of our National Defense Forces so that everyone can feel the strength of our National Defense Forces. At the same time, we must also keep some secret troops secret, and don’t expose our hole cards, all of which are left..."

"Please don't worry, Commander-in-Chief. I'll ask the staff to come up with a specific plan..." Chief of Staff Jiang Baili replied eagerly, as if he was going to come up with the military parade soon.

Li Guosheng waved his hand and said to Jiang Baili: "Chief of Staff, don't worry... For this military parade, the two of us will prepare separately. The selection of the participating troops and the content of the entire military parade will be determined by me personally. You Assist me. As for inviting the guests to watch, it is up to you to do it. We will work together to make this military parade a unique military parade in the world and shock all the guests watching.”

"Yes, Chief..." Jiang Baili replied excitedly.

The No.19 Division of the National Defense Forces, after several consecutive battles, the entire 3000th Division paid a heavy price of almost [-] people.However, the morale of the entire army did not drop in any way because of these losses.As the famous Soviet Red Army was defeated by these Sichuan Army soldiers many times, the temperament exuded by the entire [-]th Division has undergone earth-shaking changes invisibly.

A few months ago, although this army also exuded a strong murderous aura, under the cover of this murderous aura, the division commander Xiong Shaowen did not find much confidence in fighting against foreign enemies from his subordinates.But now, these subordinates, without exception, exude a burst of self-confidence from the bottom of their hearts.Because, as a weak ** team, they even defeated the Soviet army, which was called a great power, and it was a huge victory with less victory and more victory.

At this moment, although the total strength of the 9000th Division has dropped sharply to 9000.However, as the division commander, Xiong Shaowen can be sure that the combat power of these 1 people is definitely more than the 5000 people more than a month ago.More importantly, once the infantry is completed, the army will reach the standard of 5000 for the main division of the National Defense Forces.Xiong Shaowen is confident that with only [-] elite troops under his command, he can defeat any division-level or even army-level troops in the country.

Therefore, since the end of the battle, the smile on the teacher Xiong Shaowen's face has never disappeared.While commanding the troops to carry out routine training, while waiting for the superiors to replenish soldiers, the [-]th Division will become a well-known main division of the National Defense Forces as soon as possible.

But at this moment, a telegram from Shenyang suddenly disrupted Xiong Shaowen's deployment.However, the content of this telegram made Xiong Shaowen happy from the bottom of his heart.

"Order the 100th Division to deploy [-] people to participate in the grand military parade that will be held in Shenyang half a month later to celebrate the victory of the National Defense Forces in the battle against Japan and the Soviet Union..."

The military parade performance, in the eyes of outsiders, is just an exaggerated performance that has been rehearsed long ago.but.For an insider like Xiong Shaowen, the hidden meaning exposed by the military parade performance.Absolutely beyond my imagination.

There are almost 19 main divisions in the whole army, and only ten infantry phalanxes are drawn from the ten main divisions to participate in the military parade.And the No. 19 Division under his command happens to be among them, which is enough to prove to the entire National Defense Forces that the No. [-] Division is in the mind of the commander-in-chief.Not only that, participating in the military parade performance, but also through intuitive visual experience, can thoroughly display the [-]th Division, which is completely composed of the Sichuan Army under its command, in front of the people of the country and in front of the world...

Think about it.The excited Xiong Shaowen directly said to the chief of staff next to him with a slightly commanding tone: "Chief of staff, the opportunity for our [-]th Division to show up has come... The General Command of the National Defense Forces is preparing to hold a military parade in front of the whole world in Shenyang. Our [-]th Division The division was very lucky to be named by the chief, and together with the other nine main divisions, each formed an infantry phalanx, and half a month later, they participated in the military parade in Shenyang..."

"Immediately inform the heads of all regiments to come to the headquarters for a meeting. Our [-]th Division must pay attention to this military parade, and show the best mental outlook of the [-]th Division to the people of the whole country, and win a good face for us Sichuanese ..."

When he first saw this telegram, Chief of Staff Zhang Guoqiang hadn't really understood the benefits that the military parade could bring him.Now after listening to Mr. Xiong Shaowen's explanation, his eyes seemed to suddenly see a pile of gold ingots.Looking at the telegram in Xiong Shaowen's hand with a burning face, he replied excitedly: "Master, these are true... our [-]th Division can really show our face in front of the people of the whole country. Show our face in front of the whole world... that's great, I really didn't expect it. Our [-]th Division will also become famous at home and abroad, and I will immediately deliver the order. Let the four regiment leaders rush to the division headquarters..."

All departments of the National Defense Forces began to make intensive preparations for the military parade. Even the Construction Corps under the direct control of the headquarters, in order to ensure that there is enough space for the military parade, was undergoing major repairs at the former Northeast Army garrison outside Shenyang City.A telegram of invitation was also transmitted from Shenyang to all parts of the country through radio waves.

As long as there are local forces that can be placed on the table, all the country, without exception, have received invitation telegrams from the National Defense Forces.As the secret leader of the plan to besiege Shandong, Lao Jiang also received this telegram provoking the authority of the Nationalist Government from the Nanjing government.

In the heavy atmosphere of the office, I saw Lao Jiang, who was looking directly at the telegram in his hand with a pair of staring eyes.Including Dai Li, Chen Cheng, and even He Yingqin, all the senior generals of the national government and Lao Jiang's think tanks, without exception, all stood in front of Lao Jiang, lowered their heads, and said nothing.

Seeing the high-spirited expressions in front of other warlords in front of him, but when the National Defense Forces were mentioned, they all lowered their heads in despondency, the confidant who loved the general without saying a word.The anger accumulated in Lao Jiang's heart became even stronger. After clenching the telegram tightly, he slammed the fist on the desk in front of him, and roared at several people with dissatisfaction on his face.

"Mother Xipi, are you all deaf... Don't you usually call yourself the elite of the state government? Why can't you even solve this problem? The state government gives you such good treatment every year, are you all feeding pigs?"

Standing in front of Lao Jiang is either a general in the army or a head of a government department. He has always lived in a high position, and he has never been called a pig before, and he has been so angry.Although it was Lao Jiang standing in front of him, everyone dared not express their dissatisfaction.However, from the bottom of their hearts, these people have slowly raised dissatisfaction with Lao Jiang in front of them.

As time passed, Dai Li of the Intelligence Department, who could be called Lao Jiang's diehard loyalist, had to stand up and break the increasingly dignified atmosphere in the office.

"Report to the principal, the students have something to say..."

Under Lao Jiang's signal, Dai Li quickly pulled out a few pieces of information from the file folder, opened his mouth to analyze: "The National Defense Forces commanded by Li Guosheng suddenly held a military parade at this time, and the intelligence office also has relevant information. However, in the eyes of the students, this This is not the most important thing. According to intelligence, a large number of Soviet prisoners of war suddenly appeared in the three northeastern provinces controlled by the National Defense Forces a few days ago. If all the Soviet prisoners of war appearing in various places are added up, the total number of these prisoners of war should be 30 above."

"This is the first, and the second: A few days ago, the National Defense Forces suddenly issued a call-up order to the entire three northeastern provinces, requiring all vehicles in the three northeastern provinces to quickly gather in Qiqihar and Mudanjiang."

"It took less than three days for this order to be issued, that is, yesterday morning, our intelligence agents scattered in Heilongjiang suddenly sent a message: a large number of transport vehicles controlled by the National Defense Forces are continuously transporting large quantities of Soviet-made weapons and equipment from the territory of the Soviet Union. Back to the three provinces in Northeast China... Although I don't know the exact number of these weapons and equipment, the intelligence personnel still sent back four words, that is 'a huge number'..."

The expression on Lao Jiang's face became even more serious.Facing Dai Li in front of him, he asked in a deep voice: "Yunong, after talking so much, what result do you want to express to us..."

Facing Lao Jiang's sharp eyes, Dai Li, after a brief contemplation, still mustered up the courage to say: "Principal, what the students want to say is that the battle between the National Defense Forces and the Soviet Far East Military Region has ended. Not only that, but those who don't have any advantage The Wehrmacht won an unprecedented victory in this battle. Otherwise, the Wehrmacht would not be so stupid that when the Soviet Red Army soldiers were pressing down on the border, they would have to mobilize some elites to conduct a military parade that had no meaning in a duel..." (To be completed continued..)