Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

The Last Days of Yan Xishan

The Northeast Army has joined the National Defense Forces, and the news spread along with the radio waves, some angry and some happy.

It is no surprise that the happy person is Li Guosheng, the leader of this war.The raids and battles in less than ten days not only allowed the National Defense Forces to acquire 10,000+ soldiers of the Northeast Army out of thin air, but also allowed the National Defense Forces to gain territory in two provinces, especially the two cities of Beiping and Tianjin, which have a certain economic foundation.In addition, another benefit obtained by the National Defense Forces is the tens of millions of people owned by the two provinces and the large amount of mineral resources buried on the ground in the two provinces.

There are happy people, and of course there are angry people.As the actual controller of the 10,000+ Northeast Army, Lao Jiang, after learning that the 10,000+ Northeast Army had all joined the National Defense Forces, the entire office was almost smashed to pieces by the angry Lao Jiang.As the supreme ruler of the Nanjing Central Government, Lao Jiang was already full of fear of the National Defense Forces with millions of troops.However, this military operation, which was originally intended to increase the strength and territory of the Central Army, was in vain to benefit the National Defense Forces, its own opponent.Not only let the National Defense Force increase 10,000+ troops out of thin air, but also allow the National Defense Forces to increase the territory of two provinces. As for myself, at least so far, I have not gained anything, and I have also lost 10,000+ Northeast Army and tens of thousands of elite Central Army on the Shanxi battlefield. It can be called "the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits".

However, since the matter has already happened, what Lao Jiang can do is to swallow the consequences.However, Lao Jiang, who has always paid attention to vengeance, does not intend to end the battle initiated by himself in such a hasty manner.In Lao Jiang's eyes, since he suffered a heavy loss in front of the National Defense Forces, this loss must be recovered from Yan Xishan.

so.As soon as Lao Jiang regained his senses, he sent a telegram to Chen Cheng, who was in charge of the front line, to take Shanxi at all costs.At the same time, the two follow-up main divisions of the Central Army also screamed to join the battle in Shanxi as if they had been hit with stimulants.Prepare to win a round on the Shanxi battlefield.

First there were three main force divisions, plus the current two main force divisions, facing the five main force divisions of the Central Army to attack at the same time.Yan Xishan, who was far away in Taiyuan, immediately felt a huge pressure. As a last resort, he directly sent the only heavy artillery brigade of the Jinsui Army to the front line to participate in the battle.

Of course, what Yan Xishan is most worried about at this moment is not the increasingly tense battle situation in southern Shanxi, but the Northeast Army that has just won two provinces and a 10,000+ army.

In Yan Xishan's original idea, the purpose of the National Defense Forces sending troops to North China was to relieve himself, so that the Northeast Army stationed in Hebei and other places could not threaten his safety in northern Shanxi, so that he could draw more elite Jinsui troops to join Jin South War.Repel the offensive of the Nanjing Central "Government" army as soon as possible and end the battle. [

However, if the National Defense Force wants to swallow the big fat of the Northeast Army of 10,000+, it will definitely not be completed in a few months.And a few months later, Yan Xishan conservatively estimated that the battle in southern Shanxi was over.By the time.With the 10,000+ elite under his command.Coupled with the fact that the National Defense Forces have no reason to attack Shanxi Province, there is absolutely no problem in allowing Shanxi to survive the catastrophe in front of it.

However, what Yan Xishan did not expect was that the 10,000+ elite Northeast Army and the land in two provinces were completely swallowed up by the National Defense Forces in just seven or eight days. The 2 Jin Sui army elites are still fighting to the death with the Central Army on the land of southern Shanxi.In Nuoda's northern Shanxi region, less than [-] people were left in charge of law and order.Yan Xishan couldn't imagine that if the National Defense Forces were not satisfied with the results they had swallowed now, they would continue to attack from Hebei to Shanxi.It only depends on whether the [-] troops scattered in southern Shanxi can hold back the offensive of the National Defense Forces and wait for their own help.

While the anxious Yan Xishan was pacing back and forth in the headquarters, Zhu Shouguang, chief of staff of the Jinsui Army, hurried up to Yan Xishan and reported: "Chairman, you are so impatient, why are you still staying there?" Here. The central army on the front line seems to have gone crazy and launched round after round of attacks on us. If the heavy artillery brigade hadn't joined the battle in time, our army's front line positions may have fallen. For the future of Taiyuan and the future of the Jinsui Army, please " Chairman, move to the rear immediately..."

Yan Xishan, who was anxious about the possible actions of the National Defense Forces in the future, did not reply immediately, but asked Zhu Shouguang in a deep voice: "Chief of Staff, if I also transfer the security regiment directly under our headquarters to you, how much do you need?" It will take a long time to end the battle in southern Shanxi and return to aid northern Shanxi..."

Zhu Shouguang frowned, and subconsciously asked, "'Chairman', is something wrong in North Shanxi..."

"Not yet... However, the time of the accident is not far away..." Yan Xishan said with a look of regret.

Seeing Zhu Shouguang's puzzled facial expression, a sigh full of regret slowly came out of Yan Xishan's mouth.After a short thought, he explained: "The reason for the Northeast National Defense Force's entry was originally intended to contain the 10,000+ Northeast Army in the north. However, I did not expect that the 10,000+ Northeast Army would be so unbearable in front of the National Defense Force. Less than ten days after the National Defense Forces entered the border, the 10,000+ Northeast Army all belonged to the National Defense Forces, and the land in Hebei and Chahar and more than 1000 million people also fell into the hands of the National Defense Forces."

"After the National Defense Forces occupy Hebei, I can't guarantee whether they will be satisfied with the immediate results. If the land in the two provinces cannot satisfy the appetite of the National Defense Forces, then the National Defense Forces that have just occupied Hebei will definitely take advantage of the victory and launch an attack on the northern Shanxi area where our troops are empty. Attack. You know, in the vast Jinbei region, there are several large coal mines that the National Defense Forces urgently need..."

Chief of Staff Zhu Shouguang, who once followed Yan Xishan to Shenyang to participate in the military parade of the National Defense Forces, felt the strength of the National Defense Forces from a soldier's point of view. Isn't this leading the wolf into the house... If the National Defense Forces occupying Hebei really intend to continue going south, not to mention the 10,000 troops we stay in the northern Shanxi area, even if we arrange all the [-]+ Jinsui troops to the northern Shanxi, it is impossible to block the National Defense Forces. "

"In the past, there were 10,000+ Northeast Army standing between us and the National Defense Forces, and we didn't need to face the National Defense Forces directly. But now...'Chairman', I really don't know how to say it...By the way, 'Chairman', for To prevent the National Defense Forces from finding anything wrong with this reason. To create an entrance to Jin, you must wipe out all the traces left at the beginning. Only in this way can we prevent the National Defense Forces from entering Jin as much as possible.”

The anxious expression on Yan Xishan's face did not change because of Zhu Shouguang's rhetorical question, and he replied eagerly to Zhu Shouguang: "Chief of Staff, it is because of this consideration. I will send the headquarters guard who made this reason. The regiment was transferred to the forefront of the battlefield to avoid this dangerous period..."

Speaking of this, Yan Xishan changed the subject and continued to speak: "Of course, we cannot completely pin our hopes on the reason why the National Defense Forces did not enter Jin Dynasty. In terms of military affairs, we must also be prepared to prevent the National Defense Forces from entering Jin Dynasty at any time. .Although the strength of the National Defense Forces has far surpassed Nanjing from some perspectives, but I feel unwilling and dissatisfied from the bottom of my heart for letting me hand over half of my life's foundation to Li Guosheng. I have to fight no matter what. .”

Chief of Staff Zhu Shouguang nodded understandingly, then quickly shifted his gaze to the map hanging on the wall at the headquarters, and analyzed to Yan Xishan: "Chairman, judging from the current situation, Jinnan The strength of the enemy and the enemy on the battlefield has reached a one-to-one state. There is not much difference in firepower. If "Chairman" you really can bear the pain and give up. If you drop the most powerful guard regiment of the Jinsui Army to the front line, I will be sure to win a Fight two annihilation battles on the southern Shanxi battlefield within a week, and once again wipe out a main division of the Central Army. After all, the headquarters guard regiment not only has more than 2000 elite veterans, but also is equipped with the only tank battalion, armor battalion, and heavy howitzer battalion in the entire army. The sudden appearance of so many weapons on the battlefield can definitely deal a fatal blow to the Central Army."

Seeing the joy quickly revealed on Yan Xishan's face, Zhu Shouguang changed his subject and continued to analyze: "Although we can wipe out a main division of the Central Army again in a short period of time, the Central Army After all, our strength is there. Coupled with our losses in the battle, within a month, the battle in southern Shanxi is absolutely indistinguishable."

Yan Xishan's face was quickly covered by a nervous expression from the heart, and he asked Zhu Shouguang in a deep voice: "That is to say, even if the guard team is transferred to you, the battle in southern Shanxi will take at least a month to end... "[

"Yes, Chairman..." Chief of Staff Zhu Shouguang replied calmly.

With the transfer of his most elite guard regiment, there is only one Taiyuan guard division left in the entire city defense force of Taiyuan.In addition to the [-] troops distributed in the northern Shanxi area, that is to say, except for the [-] troops on the front line in the southern Shanxi, Yan Xishan has no mobile troops that can be used for deployment.It can be said with certainty that this was an unprecedented gamble for Yan Xishan, betting not only on his own future, but also on the future of the Jinsui Army.

However, after a short period of contemplation, Yan Xishan decided to implement his plan: first deal with the central "government" army in southern Shanxi.In Yan Xishan's eyes, even if the National Defense Forces that have just occupied Hebei and Chahar are not satisfied with their results, they must first stabilize the two provinces and the 10,000+ Northeast Army that has just joined him.

Coupled with the fact that the National Defense Forces had no reason to send troops into Jin, I could delay the entry of the National Defense Forces into Jin as much as possible, and gain time for the deployment of more than [-] Jinsui troops.

Thinking of this, Yan Xishan slowly returned to his previous firm expression, and ordered to Zhu Shouguang: "Chief of Staff, I will leave the battle in southern Shanxi to you... The guard group directly under the headquarters will also come within three days Reporting to you, I hope you can win the Jinnan Campaign as soon as possible for the future of the Jinsui Army, end the battle, and return to Taiyuan and Northern Shanxi..."

"Chairman Yan, please rest assured that I, Zhu Shouguang, were given the position by you. Even for my own future, I will do whatever it takes to end the battle in southern Shanxi as soon as possible, so that northern Shanxi can get rid of the dangerous situation of empty troops as soon as possible.

Although the idea is good, Yan Xishan, as a hero in the Republic of China, still far underestimated the combat effectiveness of the National Defense Forces' long-distance raids and the National Defense Forces intelligence network that has extended to every corner of the country.

Just when the guard regiment directly under the Jinsui Army was ordered to go to the front line, several guard regiment officers and soldiers who had participated in night raids on coal mines and were visiting relatives suddenly disappeared in Taiyuan City.

In less than two days, several soldiers of the Jinsui Army Guard Corps who were still in a state of confusion and panic appeared in Handan City, which had been occupied by the National Defense Forces.Of course, the families of these people came with these Jinsui Army soldiers.

Seeing the terrified eyes of their family members, these soldiers didn't even struggle at the least, just like pouring beans into a bamboo tube, they told the answer that the National Defense Army wanted to know verbatim.

Soon, a compiled interrogation report was sent to Li Guosheng, commander-in-chief of the National Defense Forces, by telegram.

After reading the telegram.A thick murderous aura quickly emanated from Li Guosheng, and he said chillingly to Jiang Baili in front of him: "Yan Xishan, the dog day, can do anything for himself. Hundreds of lives, all of them died in Yan Xishan. Now that I have this evidence, I can see how Yan Xishan is still sophistrying. He originally wanted to make Yan Xishan a governor after occupying Shanxi. Now it seems that I, Li Guosheng, did not shoot him in front of all the soldiers. Enough to give him face."

Compared with Li Guosheng's murderous look, Chief of Staff Jiang Baili looked much calmer, and analyzed to Li Guosheng: "Boss, Yan Xishan can come up with such a plan for us to send troops, which is enough to see his sophistication and insidiousness. I am worried that the results of the interrogation in front of me will not only convince Yan Xishan, but even the people in the country. After all, the results of the interrogation in front of me are only confided by a few low-level soldiers, and Yan Xishan can definitely frame us for fraud... "

Li Guosheng frowned, and quickly restrained the thick murderous aura emanating from his body.Facing Jiang Baili, he asked in a deep voice: "Chief of Staff, your opinion is..."

"Use the special forces to find the commander-in-chief of the Jinsui Army who acted that night, and find a way to get the commander-in-chief of the Jinsui Army to speak up and admit the fact that he was ordered to pretend that the Northeast Army attacked the coal mine of the National Defense Army that night. I believe that even Yan Xishan's confidant and beloved general Everyone admits this fact. No matter how much Yan Xishan argues, he has to admit..."

"As long as Yan Xishan can't deny this result, then we can use the reason of arresting all the attackers to send troops to Shanxi, further swallow the entire Shanxi, and wipe out the Jinsui army..."

Two days later, at the General Headquarters of the Jinsui Army in Taiyuan, a staff officer, perhaps because of nervousness, rushed into Yan Xishan's office without even knocking on the door.Seeing Yan Xishan's sharp eyes suddenly looking at him, the staff officer holding the telegram hastily reported in fear, "Report to Chairman Yan, the chief of staff's telegram. It's an urgent telegram..."

"Eh..." Yan Xishan, who was eager to know the latest battle situation in Jinnan, frowned, and ordered loudly: "Then why are you still standing there, why don't you send me a telegram..."

After speaking, before the staff officer could react, he grabbed the telegram and began to browse.

"The security regiment directly under the headquarters was on the way, and the head of the guard regiment suddenly disappeared. At present, I have ordered the deputy head of the guard regiment to act as the temporary head. At the same time, I ordered the guard regiment to suspend going to the front line, and use the company platoon as a unit to search for the guards. The head of the regiment... I guess from my humble position, the sudden disappearance of the head of the guard regiment must be related to the surprise attack by the guard regiment on the coal mine garrison of the National Defense Forces more than half a month ago. Therefore, I hope that "Chairman Yan" will make relevant emergency preparations immediately..."

Yan Xishan's anxiety that had just calmed down became tense again, and he roared angrily.Yes, it was anger... because the head of the security regiment that he trusted the most suddenly disappeared under the protection of thousands of elites. What did this mean?

Of course, this was not what worried Yan Xishan the most.The head of the guard regiment disappeared. If the head of the guard regiment really fell into the hands of the National Defense Forces that he feared most, then half a month ago he ordered the troops to pretend to be the Northeast Army to attack the National Defense Forces coal mines. It would be completely exposed.You know, the head of the guard regiment was the direct commander of the military operation that night.

Thinking of the serious consequences that the sudden disappearance of the guard group might bring to him, the angry Yan Xishan quickly ordered: "Look for it, find it for me right away. If you are alive, you want to see the person, if you die, you want to see the corpse... No matter how much you pay, you must give him back." I'll find it out. Of course, if Captain Wang of the Guard Corps really falls into the hands of the National Defense Forces, he must find a way to rescue me. If it is really impossible to rescue..."

Speaking of this, a bit of murderous aura quickly emanated from Yan Xishan, and he continued to order to the staff in front of him: "If it is really impossible to rescue, then just silence it. In a word, we must not let Captain Wang fall into the hands of the National Defense Forces alive." .”

"Yes, Chairman Yan..."

Two days passed in a blink of an eye, and Yan Xishan, the "Chairman" of Shanxi Province, was living in anxiety, waiting for news from the front line.Yan Xishan was so frightened that he didn't eat for a whole day when he received a power call from Shenyang with a clear code.

As this clear-coded telegram spread rapidly across the country, the high-ranking military and political officials in Shanxi Province appeared in Yan Xishan's office collectively as if they had made an appointment.Afterwards, as if asking for debts, he yelled and asked Yan Xishan in front of him about his doubts.

"'Chairman', the power-on of the Wehrmacht is true..."

"Chairman Yan, the National Defense Forces are too deceitful. Even if we really attacked their coal mines, we can't demand so much compensation from us. 500 National Defense Force soldiers, each with [-] ocean pensions. The coal mines stop production for one day, compensation The economic loss caused by the [-] million oceans in Shandong Province due to the shortage of coal. Not only that, but even the military expenditures of the National Defense Forces in Hebei and Chahar provinces. Do you know how much military expenditures the National Defense Forces ask us for? [-] million Dayang, could it be that all the weapons the National Defense Force fought in the war were made of gold, and in less than ten days of fighting, they consumed [-] million Dayang's military expenditure..."

"Chairman Yan, the National Defense Force has sent out a call, and we are limited to give a reply within one day, so what should we do next, how to reply to the National Defense Force's call."

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