My girlfriend is from 1949

The intense sounds of gunfire from the outskirts had already reached the city.

The People's Liberation Army used artillery cover when attacking outposts on the outskirts of Shanghai, such as Yuepu, Liuhang, Yanghang, and Wusong.

Because these areas consisted mostly of field positions and fortified bunkers, the troops adopted a tactic of "small-group assaults under artillery cover" to reduce infantry casualties.

At that moment, the sound of cannon fire reached the city, causing widespread panic as everyone rushed to pursue their own futures.

Manager Lu was sitting in the director's office at the moment, his expression solemn.

Every now and then, the sound of cannons firing could be heard from outside the city.

Looking at the firelight on the horizon, my feelings were very complicated.

Unexpectedly, the gamble of establishing contact with the underground party back then turned out to be the right one!

Given the current situation, everyone knows that Shanghai cannot be defended.

Although President Chiang had personally visited before to encourage the soldiers to persevere.

As long as Shanghai remains in our hands, we will have leverage in international negotiations.

To prevent anyone from deserting, the strictest orders were issued.

But the Kuomintang officers, though they didn't say it, all knew from top to bottom that Shanghai couldn't be defended.

Moreover, not only will Shanghai be lost, but the south will likely fall soon as well.

Even the principal sent an advance team to Taiwan, paving the way for a possible escape route in case of defeat.

How can others have confidence?

It's no secret that the wives and children of those high-ranking generals had already taken their wealth and gone there to buy land and fields.

With things as they are at the top, those below naturally have their own ideas.

Even the most steadfast supporters are making arrangements for their future.

Everyone outwardly makes grand pronouncements, but in reality, they all know that defeat is inevitable and irreversible!

Moreover, they said they would fight to the death and resolutely defend Shanghai.

But everyone is not blind; warships on the river are continuously transporting away elite troops.

Among them, the artillery and tank units were the ones the principal specifically requested to be preserved.

These troops must all withdraw from Shanghai; they are the foundation for his future counterattack!

This took up a considerable number of ships, and the remaining vessels could only transport an infantry force of four armies at most.

Who should leave and who should stay for the remaining troops?

The internal factions were divided, which sparked considerable controversy.

Because of the issue of evacuation, the Kuomintang reactionaries had their own agendas and began to fight amongst themselves again.

The issue of allocating evacuation slots was left to Commander-in-Chief Tang.

In accordance with Commander-in-Chief Tang's consistent style, he would definitely prioritize preserving his own elite troops.

Unfortunately, most of his elite 13th Army and other units were wiped out in the Liberation War, and the rest were all stationed in Beiping.

During the Pingjin Campaign, they followed the North China "Suppression Headquarters" and accepted peaceful reorganization, and are now part of the People's Liberation Army.

So now, in the military units in Shanghai, he really has no connection with them, and there is no distinction between close and distant relationships.

而守军中的中央军部队另外还有第37、52、54、99、123军，共5个军15个师，而且分属不同派系。

The 37th Army was a youth army, and it was created by the Crown Prince himself.

The other armies also belonged to different factions.

In addition, there were other miscellaneous troops like the Sichuan Army that also needed to be evacuated.

After all, Sichuan had not yet been liberated, and it was necessary to withdraw some of the Sichuan troops to appease the local warlords.

Otherwise, if they knew they were leaving their troops in Shanghai as cannon fodder, they would definitely have clashed with them!

They were originally all gathered in Shanghai, forming an army of 300,000, which looked quite intimidating.

However, the relationship in between is so complicated and tangled that it's a complete mess.

They're all scheming and plotting against each other for their own benefit, so they don't really have any fighting power.

The focus wasn't on how to defend Shanghai, but rather on how to preserve strength in this battle, with other factions' troops serving as cannon fodder.

As the army surrounded them, internal conflicts and disagreements grew stronger.

Those who could run have already fled by plane.

The streets are now in complete chaos, a scene straight out of an impending catastrophe.

Under such circumstances, where would the will to fight be found?

Looking at the flashing gunfire outside the window, Manager Lu couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.

This time, the gamble paid off!

However, I feel very uneasy at this moment.

I wonder why Director Mao summoned him at this hour?

After all, he has already defected to the Communists. If he is discovered, he will probably be arrested and executed tonight!

To say I wasn't panicked would be a lie.

But now that things have come to this, all we can do is stay calm and take it one step at a time.

Creak~

The office door was pushed open, and a gaunt, middle-aged man with sunken cheeks walked in.

Manager Lu immediately stood up and saluted: "Director!"

"Sit down, sit down," Director Mao said with a smile, waving his hand warmly.

Manager Lu secretly analyzed the situation and concluded that, judging from the attitude, it didn't seem like a bad thing.

Unbeknownst to him, he had secretly joined the opposing organization.

He couldn't help but ask, "Director, why are you in such a hurry to see me? Is there some mission you have?"

Director Mao's expression turned serious, and he nodded, saying, "The situation is tense now, and the Party and the country are in political crisis. We urgently need talents like Manager Lu, and the Party and the country will entrust him with important responsibilities...!"

Boom!

As soon as he finished speaking, a loud bang came from outside the city.

Flames shot into the sky; another fortified bunker must have been destroyed.

Director Mao paused, turned his head to look at the red glow on the horizon, and his expression became extremely solemn.

In H city today, probably no one knows the situation in the suburbs better than him, the head of the secret service.

The garrison troops are suffering repeated defeats and can only hold out for a few more days.

Ships are coming and going on the Yangtze River as troops are being evacuated at an accelerated pace.

He himself is preparing to leave Shanghai by boat tonight.

If we don't leave now, we might not be able to leave at all.

Therefore, tonight's meeting is also a work arrangement for him before he leaves.

Director Mao withdrew his gaze and quickened his pace, saying, "Given your outstanding performance at the police station, and upon my recommendation, the higher authorities have approved your promotion to Director of the Shanghai Police Bureau!"

While announcing it, they also produced the letter of appointment.

He smiled and reassured her, "The situation is critical right now, so we've simplified everything! But don't worry, when the main force counterattacks, we'll definitely hold a grand award ceremony for you!"

His tone was warm, and his voice was full of confidence.

Manager Lu was stunned; he hadn't expected to be appointed as the bureau chief!

If it were before, being able to take the position of bureau chief would naturally be a great promotion.

But now the People's Liberation Army is about to enter the city, and this bureau chief's position is a powder keg.

They could be blown to smithereens at any moment.

All the crimes committed by Director Mao will be attributed to him!

If the army enters the city and cannot find Director Mao as the culprit, then the newly appointed director will become the scapegoat!

At this moment, Manager Lu felt incredibly fortunate for his initial choice.

Otherwise, he would probably have become the bureau chief with the shortest term, and the first to be publicly tried and executed.

Manager Lu put on a happy expression and extended both hands to accept the letter of appointment.

He declared righteously and solemnly, "Please rest assured, Party and State, I, Lu, will stand firm to the very end and will never yield!"

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Meanwhile, Xiong Baitao, the captain of the Secret Service's operations team, was sitting under a lamp checking passes!