Chapter 745 Waiting for Chief Chu to Summon Again
Xiang Chu walked onto the street and was about to hail a taxi.
"Creaky!"
A luxury car stopped beside him.
The car door opened, and a young professional woman got out and said politely:
"Head of the Yamashita! Please get in the car. Someone wants to see you."
Xiang Chu asked doubtfully: "Who wants to see me?"
The woman smiled and said, "You'll know when you get there. Don't worry! I have no ill intentions."
"Row!"
Xiang Chu said happily and followed her into the car.
He thought to himself: It's definitely Bandai Hitoshi.
The car drove through the streets and alleys and soon arrived at the Royal Hotel.
Led by the woman, I walked into an elegant suite.
A Japanese woman in a gorgeous kimono stood by the window.
Looking back and smiling, there is no doubt that it is Bandai Jinzi...
South of Wuhan, the 34st Army Headquarters of the 1th Group Army.
The radio operator reported loudly: "Commander! Madam Chu called and said that two divisions of the Japanese 11th Army will attack our 2nd and 2rd Divisions."
Zhang Fei knew that it was either Kong Ling or Yu Xiaowan who sent the message, so he said anxiously, "Order Wei Feng and Han Qi to retreat southward as quickly as possible and get closer to the 1st Division."
"Yes!"
The radio operator hurriedly took the order and sent the message.
Soon, we received the same reply from the 2nd and 3rd Divisions: "Commander! The commander won't let my division retreat."
"asshole!"
Zhang Fei was so angry that he cursed and ordered the radio operator, "Quick! Send a message to the commander. The Japanese sent out two divisions to besiege the 2nd and 2rd Divisions. These two divisions must retreat south, otherwise they will be surrounded and annihilated."
"Yes!"
The radio operator hurriedly received the order.
Soon, the radio operator received a reply and reported loudly: "Commander-in-Chief! The commander said our intelligence is wrong. The 2nd and 3rd Divisions are not allowed to abandon their positions and retreat south. Otherwise, they will be subject to military law."
Zhang Fei was so angry that he cursed: "He won't let us advance, and he won't let us retreat. The three armies are hundreds of miles apart, how can they support each other? If they continue to fight like this, the 3th Army will be finished by him sooner or later."
Zhang Linmao had been transferred to be the commander of the 1st Division. He suggested, "Commander! Doesn't Commander Xiang often say that the Japanese have written outflanking tactics into their textbooks? How about I lead the 1st Division to the rear of the 2nd and 3rd Divisions to prevent the Japanese from outflanking us?"
Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Okay! I will take the guard company with you to go up and force the 2nd and 3rd Divisions to withdraw."
Zhang Linmao smiled bitterly and said, "The two division commanders, Wei Feng and Han Qi, are people planted by Commander Jiang. They will not listen to you."
Zhang Fei shook his head and said, "Brother Xiang has worked so hard to recruit soldiers and buy weapons and ammunition, but sooner or later, they will be squandered by Jiang Wanku. Lin Mao! Let's speed up the march. If we are late, the 2nd and 3rd divisions will be finished."
"Yes!"
Zhang Linmao hurriedly accepted the order.
The two men led their troops and rushed northward. When they arrived behind the 2nd and 3rd Divisions, the two divisions were fleeing southward.
Two Japanese regiments that had made a detour blocked their retreat and were engaged in a fierce firefight.
The 1st Division fought desperately and repelled two Japanese regiments, thus opening a bloody path for the 2nd and 2rd Divisions.
The 2nd and 3rd Divisions fled south to avoid being surrounded and annihilated by the Japanese, but unfortunately all their heavy equipment was left behind in their positions.
Zhang Fei angrily questioned Wei Feng and Han Qi: "Why didn't you escape with your equipment?"
Wei Feng said unconvincedly: "You almost lost your life, what else do you need equipment for?"
Han Qi also said nonchalantly: "If the equipment is gone, you can buy more. If the person is gone, everything is gone."
Zhang Fei said coldly: "Buy? It's so easy to say, how can the country have so much money to buy equipment for us?"
Wei Feng said disapprovingly: "Don't worry! The commander will find a way."
Han Qi agreed, "If it really doesn't work, we can pay out of our own pockets. We can still afford 100,000 or 80,000 yuan."
"Okay! You two should go buy some equipment."
Zhang Fei said angrily, sending the two away, and ordered, "Radio operator! Report to the commander that the 2nd and 2rd divisions were defeated by the enemy. Fortunately, the 3st division came forward to support them and managed to escape. In view of the fact that the 1nd and 2rd divisions abandoned all their heavy weapons and equipment, request instructions to punish Wei Feng and Han Qi."
The radio operator sent the message and received a reply from Governor Chiang shortly afterwards:
"Commander Zhang! Wei Feng and Han Qi have already reported the truth. It's all because of your improper command. From today on, you will resign as deputy commander and return to Changsha City to reflect on your actions. If you can convince Chu Xi to replenish weapons and equipment for the 2nd and 3rd Divisions, you will be reinstated immediately."
After reading the telegram, Zhang Fei sighed and said, "Forget it! I'd better go find Brother Xiang. I can't work with this guy anymore."
After reading the telegram, Zhang Linmao smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Zhang! This Governor Jiang is clearly trying to force the old men of the 34th Army to leave. We can't do this anymore. I'll go with you."
Zhang Fei said thoughtfully: "You can't leave without permission. Governor Jiang wants his people to take over your position. You can ask for permission to go back to Changsha to get married. He will definitely agree."
"it is good!"
Zhang Linmao nodded and immediately asked the radio operator to send the message.
Soon, I received a reply from Governor Jiang: "Zhang Linmao! This commander has agreed to the request of Ning Qiang, Lu Xiong, Sun Ji and others. You are not the only one left, but if you leave, you will lose your position."
Zhang Linmao smiled bitterly and said, "It turns out that Ning Qiang and his friends couldn't stay any longer."
Zhang Fei shook his head and said, "Governor Jiang wants to completely reshuffle the 34th Army, and there is no room for us. Let's go! Let's go find Brother Xiang."
The radio operator was a young Bai man, who said anxiously, "General! Commander! If we follow Governor Jiang and his trusted men into battle, they will all die sooner or later. I also want to return to the stronghold and wait for Commander Chu to summon me again."
"Let's go! Wait for Commander Chu to call us again."
The officers and soldiers all shouted in unison, and the mood was very excited.
Zhang Fei smiled bitterly and said, "Brothers! Commander Zhang and I cannot afford the responsibility of disbanding the troops. Don't be deserters. Find the right time to go your separate ways according to your own situation."
This statement couldn't be clearer, and everyone nodded.
Wuhan, the office of the commander of the Japanese 11th Army.
Okamura Ningchi took the battle report from the front and said with satisfaction:
"Yoshi! We finally defeated two main divisions of the 34th Army."
小野支中摇头道：“司令官阁下！感觉现在的34集团军不堪一击。支那1师及时接应2师与3师撤出包围圈，似乎提前知道我军2个联队迂回穿插。”
Okamura Ningchi pondered for a while and ordered: "Change the telegraph code in advance, don't give the Chinese army an opportunity. In addition, send someone to sneak into the 34th Army, steal their telegraph code, and find Chu Xizhi's whereabouts."
"Hello!"
Ono Chichu hurriedly accepted the order.
Tokyo, Haneda Airport.
Xiang Chu and Gan Rong are queuing up to buy tickets back to Shanghai.
A Fuso soldier was flipping through a newspaper in the back and couldn't help but lament, "Alas! The Empire had a very difficult time fighting at Nomonhan. Even General Fujiwara was seriously injured in the pig-throwing charge. It seems that the 'Northward Advance' plan will be thwarted."
Gan Rong asked anxiously: "Chief! Do you want to buy a ticket to Guandong?"
Xiang Chu shook his head and said, "No! Let's buy a ticket to Shanghai."
After buying their plane tickets, they each bought a newspaper and read it carefully.
Gan Rong whispered, "Why don't you go to Changchun to visit Fujiwara Eizo right away?"
Xiang Chu sneered, "I'm afraid he was not seriously injured in the charge, but was framed again. Again and again! He now doubts my identity. I can't save him anymore, so let him go!"