Bourne: Command and Conquer

Chapter 1267: , return to Jinling

Chapter 1267, Return to Jinling

Finally returned to the sky above Jinling.

Today, according to the Gregorian calendar, is August 26, 1937.

lunar calendar. The twenty-sixth year of the Republic of China. July twenty-first.

Came back a little late.

There were many things before.

It was not until the 22nd that Zhang Yong set off from the front line.

Tang Enbo arrived.

There cannot be two big bosses in one area.

According to Chiang Kai-shek's arrangements, Tang Enbo will be responsible for commanding the entire Nankou front line.

If Zhang Yong continues to stay here, it will be difficult for Tang Enbo.

So after settling the troops, Zhang Yong left the front line.

Take the train to Taiyuan. Then he flew a biplane from Taiyuan back to Xi'an. Then drive the DC-3 transport plane from Xi'an back to Jinling.

The road was fairly smooth.

The train from Taiyuan to Zhangjiakou, going north, carries all the troops.

After the Japanese invaders threatened Yan Laoxi's base, he never dared to neglect him again. He hurriedly mobilized all his main troops to try to stop the Japanese invaders.

Examine the map. No abnormalities were found.

The airport is still intact. There were no signs of an attack.

It means that the Japanese invaders and the Air Force have not bombed the Daqiaochang Airport, and there is no war in Jinling for the time being.

Security at the airport is tight. Manpower has been increased. Weapons were added. This is normal.

Landed safely.

Someone came up immediately. Surround the plane.

Zhang Yong opened the hatch. Come out slowly.

"Commissioner!"

The officer leading the team immediately recognized Zhang Yong.

He quickly stood at attention and saluted.

"Um."

Zhang Yong nodded. Raise your hand in return.

Look around. Everything is peaceful. It doesn't look like a war has broken out.

It’s so quiet and peaceful!

It is unimaginable that in just four months, Jinling will...

Suddenly, he seemed to see something out of the corner of his eye.

It seems like a lantern? Huh? Actually hung up a lantern?

Is it prepared for the Mid-Autumn Festival? Oh, there are only more than twenty days until the Mid-Autumn Festival.

But vaguely, it felt like something was not right.

"Those lanterns are..."

"The report is prepared to celebrate the victory of Songhu."

"Victory in Songhu?"

"Yes. We defeated the Japanese in Shanghai and achieved an unprecedented victory. Our superiors ordered us to hang up lanterns to celebrate."

"How many days have you been hanging up?"

"It was hung up on the 16th. It's been ten days."

"ah…"

Zhang Yong stopped talking.

No wonder something feels wrong. I see.

There should still be good news on the 16th. So, everyone is happy and celebrates.

But the news later became less good. So this celebration has no further meaning.

It is impossible to take down a lantern that has been hung up.

It is impossible to tell outsiders about unfavorable news on the front line.

Report good news but not bad news.

This is tradition.

Especially for ordinary people.

What you tell the people is always good news. All good news.

One victory after another.

From victory to victory…

This is true for both China and Japan.

The beautiful country is no exception. The beautiful country also has press control laws. Reporting unfavorable news about the war situation is strictly prohibited.

Therefore, if you are an ordinary Jinling citizen, it is impossible to know that the front line has been defeated miserably, and the Japanese invaders suddenly came to Jinling.

Even if we are attacked by troops, the government will still tell you that we are still victorious. I still have the advantage.

Therefore, not many people in Jinling will prepare to retreat in advance.

Because they don't know the truth at all.

There is no way the government can tell them the truth.

Battle reports can be deceiving. But the battle lines don’t lie. However, how many people know where the battle line is?

Shake his head.

Take back the chaotic thoughts.

Go back to the airport control room. I found that none of my acquaintances were there.

Zhang Ping is not here.

Yang Lichu is not here either.

Ming Gang and others are not here either.

ask. The answer was to go to Shanghai Longhua Airport.

Then it'll be fine.

Call the attendant's office first.

"Director Lin, it's me. Zhang Yong. I'm back."

"Well…"

Director Lin seemed to pause.

Zhang Yong then sensitively realized that Director Lin was lying to him.

There is little evidence. It's just intuition.

Sure enough, after a while, Director Lin said slowly: "It's good to come back, it's good to come back, you are tired too, rest first, rest..."

"Okay." Zhang Yong followed suit. Nothing more was said.

Hang up the phone.

Thoughtful.

Obviously, the previously prepared negotiations no longer exist.

The Japanese reinforcements are definitely on the way. Some may even have arrived.

Zhang Yong didn't know the specific battle situation. I am not prepared to take the initiative to find out. Because Director Lin's attitude has already vaguely stated that he is not welcome on the front line.

If he was needed on the front line, Director Lin would have asked him to go to Shanghai immediately, but asked him to rest.

Well, that's the reality.

You, you are not the savior.

Not everyone welcomes you.

You can't order everyone.

You do not have supreme authority.

This is the real world. Not a game. Without an order, all units execute the operation unconditionally.

People's hearts are complicated.

The interests are more complex.

"Someone is coming."

"arrive!"

"Bring me the newspapers from the past few days to read."

"yes."

The officer turned and walked out.

Soon, many newspapers were delivered.

They are all sorted into categories. There are JoongAng Daily, Declaration, etc.

Mainly read the JoongAng Ilbo.

Sure enough, there are all kinds of great victories above.

The national army successfully occupied Hongkou. More than 30,000 Japanese invaders were wiped out. The victory was unprecedented.

"Thirty thousand..."

Zhang Yong frowned.

Made. Who wrote the press release?

There are 30,000 Japanese marines? Nonsense! It’s not even less than 10,000!

If the Japanese Marine Corps really had 30,000 soldiers, could five German weapon masters be able to defeat them? dream! I really thought it was the Japanese invaders!

Keep watching.

Commander Wang Yaowu led the 51st Division into battle...

Sure enough, the situation is not going well. Wang Yaowu also went up. It shows that five German weapon masters are not enough.

The 51st Division led by Lao Wang is the second echelon. According to the previous deployment, there is no need to use it. Since it is used, it means that the battle situation has changed seriously.

It is estimated that the five German weapon divisions suffered heavy casualties and were unable to continue the attack. I had to go to the second echelon.

Now that the second echelon has gone up, the third echelon will not be far away.

The three divisions of the Northeastern Army that he supervises are expected to be ready soon.

well…

Think about it. Decided to make a call.

Pick up the phone.

"Help me pick up the Military Senate."

"Hold on."

After a while, the call came through.

Zhang Yong reported his identity. Then find Tang Shengming.

After a while, Tang Shengming's familiar voice came.

"Shaolong?"

"Third Young Master, it's me. Zhang Yong."

"Oh? It's really you. Where are you now? Are you still in the north?"

"I just returned to Aurous Hill."

"Oh, you've returned to Aurous Hill? That's good, that's good."

"Third Young Master, when will we go to Shanghai again? I miss life there a little now."

"Are you going to Shanghai? Is it a business matter or a private matter?"

"Does it make a difference?"

"My brother told me not to go to Shanghai for the time being."

"Dean Tang said that?"

"Yes."

"Oh, then I know."

"good."

"Thanks."

Zhang Yong said a few polite words and hung up the phone.

Really hammered. The situation in Songhu is not ideal. Therefore, Dean Tang did not allow Tang Shengming to go there.

If it was really an unprecedented victory over there, how could it not be allowed?

It can only be said that Dean Tang knows the truth.

After all, he is the president of the Military Senate.

However, Tang Shengming did not say anything clearly, indicating that there was a gag order.

It is strictly forbidden to reveal the truth about the Songhu battlefield. No outsiders are allowed to know the truth. Especially not letting the news media know.

Central News Agency always has only good news.

Think about it.

Picked up the phone again.

"Get me the Central Bank."

"I'm sorry, Commissioner. The phone lines in Shanghai are currently unavailable."

"The phone line is down?"

"No. Commissioner. He was recruited by the military."

"Isn't our Air Raid Department the military?"

"Can't get through either."

"knew."

Zhang Yong put down the microphone.

Make knitting. The Air Force’s phone numbers are not working?

So if I want to contact Shanghai Longhua Airport, do I still have to use telegraph? What nonsense!

Think about it. Shake his head. Calm down.

What are you angry about?

These are all results that have been known for a long time.

You can't change historical events by yourself.

Personal ability is really insignificant in the face of the wheel of history.

well…

At this moment in the Battle of Songhu, with so many big bosses involved and forces from all sides involved, who does Zhang Yong mean to him?

Just keep your tail between your legs and do what you can.

I can't change everyone's fate. But you can change a few of them.

Think about it. Pick up the phone.

Call the Fuxing Society Secret Service directly. Find Boss Dai. The call was answered quickly.

"Virgo. It's me. Zhang Yong."

"Commissioner Zhang."

Boss Dai's mentality is very peaceful.

He has fully understood that he and Zhang Yong are on different tracks.

Since they are on different tracks, there is naturally no competition. On the contrary, it is very important to have a good relationship with each other.

Zhang Yong, Hu Zongnan, and Tang Enbo all had military power.

For Boss Dai, who is extremely eager to fight for military power, this is a very high expectation.

"Virgo. I want to ask you a favor."

"you say."

"Assign me an operations team, I need manpower."

"No problem. Who do you want?

"Dai Yice!"

"Okay. Where to meet?"

"Jinling Girls' High School."

"Okay. He'll be there soon."

"Thanks!"

"Shaolong, you're too polite!"

"You will always be my virgin. I will always be from the Secret Service."

"Serious words."

Boss Dai is of course very happy.

He was very pleased that Zhang Yong missed his old friendship.

If you have any difficulties in the future, go to Zhang Yong for help, and Zhang Yong will definitely help.

Dai Yice was immediately ordered to lead the action team to set off.

Here, Zhang Yong drove to the girls' middle school alone.

Along the way…

Saw laughter.

Saw lanterns and bunting.

Saw crowds of people.

There was no atmosphere of war.

It's just as lively as the Chinese New Year.

Who would have thought that a fierce battle was taking place two hundred kilometers away.

And this tragic battle will spread to Jinling in four months. Turn this place into a **** on earth.

well…

Arrive near the girls' high school.

In the distance, the map shows multiple yellow dots. There are two of them, at the school gate.

Drive closer. It was discovered that it was Qi Qingluan and Mr. Tan. The two are talking about things.

Zhang Yong stopped the car.

get off.

Carrying a shell gun.

Walk directly towards the two of them.

Qi Qingluan's face suddenly became highly nervous.

Mr. Tan is pretty good.

"Crack!"

Zhang Yong smashed the shell gun on the table between the two of them.

Qi Qingluan stretched out her hand to cover her chest in fear.

Mr. Tan frowned.

"How did the thing you mentioned last time go?"

"You, you..."

"Don't tell me you haven't started working on it yet."

"We have contacted Changsha. But there has been no reply yet. As you know, the distance is too far..."

Mr. Tan explained slowly.

However, Zhang Yong directly raised his hand to signal the other party to shut up.

I'm not here to hear your reasons.

I want to see it in action!

Now, immediately, immediately, move me!

I won't tell you the real reason! But you must move! Must go!

I don't care about the others. However, at Jinling Girls' High School, even if I lead the troops to tie them up, I will send all the female students there away!

"Move now!"

“We have to move out before October!”

"Otherwise, I will put you all in a cell and you will be tortured!"

Zhang Yong said coldly.

Qi Qingluan's face turned pale. He hesitated to speak.

She wanted to protest. But there is no courage. Because Zhang Yong is too domineering.

Mr. Tan was also very angry. But reason told him that he couldn't go against Zhang Yong on this matter. You can't do it recklessly.

Otherwise, this guy might really lead troops to arrest people.

Then they were all escorted on the road.

"Commissioner Zhang..."

"I just need to act!"

"Moving a school is not a trivial matter..."

"Not enough money?"

Zhang Yong smashed out a pile of French currency.

It's a bunch. Not a bundle. A total of thirty bundles.

Each bundle contains five thousand pieces. Thirty bundles equals 150,000. He just has more legal currency now.

In the previous fighting in the Nankou area, many Japanese invaders were killed. But there was no money coming in. Now that I’m back in Jinling, I feel like I have to add something more.

Asking Dai Yice to bring the action team to help is both an office matter and a personal matter.

silence.

Speechless.

Suddenly, Zhang Yong saw red lanterns hanging everywhere inside the school.

"Does your school also have celebrations?"

"Yes! The government defeated the Japanese invaders in Shanghai, achieved an unprecedented victory, and ordered the whole city to celebrate."

"The whole city celebrates?"

"That's right! It was very lively just a few days ago."

"Then what are you going to do?"

"We are planning to hold a grand garden activity during the Mid-Autumn Festival..."

"Grand?"

"Yes. Grand."

"Don't do it."

"What?"

"I said, don't do it. Leave Jinling immediately."

"You're unreasonable."

"Do I need to reason with you?"

"you…"

"Commissioner Zhang, let me remind you that our army has now been reorganized into the Eighth Route Army..."

"Okay, I was just going to tell you about this."

Zhang Yong waved his hand.

Pointing at Qi Qingluan.

"You, go back first. You have nothing to do here. I will talk to Mr. Tan alone."

"knew."

Qi Qingluan left angrily.

Mr. Tan was silent.

"What do you want to say?"

"I just want to tell you that if the front line really achieves an unprecedented victory, it is impossible for him to agree to your request for adaptation."

"What? Him? Who?"

"Feel it yourself."

Zhang Yong said coldly.

Mr. Tan:? ? ?

His expression suddenly became a little serious.

"you mean…"

"I didn't say anything."

"no…"

"I know his personality very well. He will never give in unless he has to."

"So, the war on the front line is actually not that optimistic?"

"I don't know anything."

"this…"

Mr. Tan hesitated to speak.

His mind was spinning at high speed, digesting Zhang Yong's words.

adaptation…

Great victory…

"Mr. Tan, do you often read newspapers?"

"certainly."

"Is there any news about troops being sent from various places in the newspapers?"

"Yes. In the past two days, there was news of a large number of Sichuan troops coming out of Sichuan. There are also swearing-in meetings held by the Guangxi and Yunnan armies."

"Don't you see the problem?"

"What?"

"If the frontline achieves an unprecedented victory, will he invite others to share the fruits of victory?"

"ah…"

Mr. Tan's eyes suddenly shrank.

He couldn't help but press the table with his hands. Thoughts of something not so good.

Yes, if the front line wins, do we still need to send troops from various places to Songhu?

Oops…

"Then the front line..."

"I don't know. No one told me."

"Won't you even tell me?"

"You have many enemies."