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Chapter 56 The bloody battle in Nanjing (1)

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    Entering the hot season of midsummer, the entire city of Nanjing is as dull and hot as a big furnace.  The city is covered with green grass and lush trees. The river breeze blowing from time to time brings a gentle coolness to this ancient capital in the south of the Yangtze River to drive away the heat, but it cannot cover up the chilling and panic atmosphere circulating in the city.  Groups of national troops in different military uniforms marched hurriedly through the streets; military vehicles and tanks marked with the blue sky and white sun military emblem rumbled and kicked up dust all over the sky and headed towards the front line filled with artillery fire; the dazzling pale sky was reflected by the harsh sunshine.  Fighters and bombers spray-painted with the Tomahawk logo roared past one after another.  There were nervous and panicked expressions on the faces of the citizens in the city. They lined up like a long queue and rushed to the train station, bus station and Yangtze River ferry, desperately trying to leave the city that was about to be ignited by the war.

    On the crowded streets of Nanjing, two military vehicles driving out of Baiziting Tang Mansion roughly pushed their way through the chaotic crowd. A group of military policemen on board the vehicles yelled and cursed angrily to clear the way for a black car behind them.

    Tang Shengzhi, director of the Executive Department of the Military Commission of the Nationalist Government, was sitting in the car wearing a straight uniform of a first-class army general. Although the weather in Nanjing was hot in July and the sweat all over his body made his skin tingle and uncomfortable, Tang Shengzhi still meticulously put everything together.  The buttons are all buttoned up, showing a standard military look.  Looking out at the busy Jinling city that was originally full of entertainment, singing and dancing, but now fell into panic, an unspeakable bitter smile flowed from the corner of Tang Shengzhi's mouth.

    Three days ago, the Nationalist Government in Nanjing issued a statement on the retreat of the Nationalist Army from Shanghai: "Soldiers from all over the country went to danger upon hearing their righteousness. When their fate was approaching, they built trenches with their flesh and blood on the front line. They refused to retreat even if they died, and the positions became  Despite the ashes, the morale of the army is still as strong as iron stone. The courage to stand in battle and the ferocity of death are enough to demonstrate the spirit of national independence and lay the foundation for the rejuvenation of China" From April 1 to early July, a total of three months of bloody storms,  The Battle of Songhu ended with the National Army's defeat and full retreat.

    The loss of this important barrier in Shanghai left Nanjing, the capital, in a state of despair. Under the threat of the Japanese divisions and Japanese tanks and aircraft, which had been basically invincible, the "Iron Mountain" defense line that had originally placed great hope was also crumbling. If it weren't for some countries,  If the army continues to resist desperately, it will fall apart and be captured by the Japanese army at any time.  The current situation in Nanjing can be said to be critical. Chiang Kai-shek is completely furious. This is the third time that everyone has gathered at the official residence of Sun Yat-sen Cemetery to hold a supreme military meeting.

    Tang Shengzhi, who was sitting in the back of the car, felt bursts of breathlessness. He rolled down the window and took a deep breath of the hot air outside. He couldn't help but let out a long sigh. In his mind, he couldn't help but think of the private conversation he had with General Liu Xiang, the commander-in-chief of the Sichuan Army last night.  ¡ª¡ª

    "Brother Meng Xiao, you are one of the few in the party and state for your high military attainments and sharp war vision. There is no one else here except you and me. I want to hear your true views on the current war situation and whether Nanjing can be defended.  ." In the private reception room of Tang Mansion, Liu Xiang, who came to visit, sat down and exchanged a few words of greetings before getting straight to the point.

    Tang Shengzhi, who was sitting opposite, adjusted his glasses, and a trace of sadness passed over his face: "OhBrother Pu Cheng, then I will boldly say a few words that touch my heart and use them as suggestions. If Shanghai is lost, Nanjing will not be guaranteed."  The Yangtze River Delta is a vast wilderness. The city wall of Nanjing cannot stop the Japanese attack at all. At most, it can only delay the Japanese army for a period of time, and withdraw the national army units to the rear to rest and prepare for a long-term resistance. As for how to  Defending Nanjing is indeed not easy, and the prospects are probably very doomed. In my humble opinion, an elite army or a few main divisions can be sent to guard it to prevent the Japanese army from pursuing and killing the retreating troops, thus providing a solid foundation for the national army.  Gain precious time for seminarians to reorganize and build the next line of defense.¡±

    Liu Xiang was shocked: "According to what Brother Meng Xiao means, Nanjing will definitely not be able to hold it?"

    Tang Shengzhi did not deny or nod, but just sighed leisurely.  Seeing his expression, Liu Xiang said anxiously: "Is the capital of our country destined to fall into the hands of the Japanese invaders? If so, how can the Party and the state have any face in the world? Isn't Mr. Sun Yat-sen's spirit destined to be humiliated by the Japanese invaders? Really?  Are you helpless? Brother Meng Xiao!"

    Tang Shengzhi¡¯s face trembled a few times, and he slowly turned his head to look northeast.  Liu Xiang was stunned for a moment, and then quickly understood what he meant.  Tang Shengzhi sighed: "The Japanese invaders invaded the Central Plains and regarded our party and the country as having no one! I looked across the country, and I am afraid that only Zhang Hanqing's Northeast Frontier Defense Force can compete with the Japanese invaders! It is a pity that Zhang Hanqing volunteered to fight many times, and Chiang Kai-shek was the one who  He was not allowed to leave the customs. If the war in Shanghai had not been tense, it would have been impossible for Chiang Kai-shek to let Zhang Xueliang's air force plane in. I dare say that if the Northeast Army left the customs and went south to defend Nanjing, the Japanese would not be able to get in even if they fought for a year and a half.  In the city! But there is no strong Northeastern Army to participate in the battle. We rely on the defeated soldiers of the National Army who fled from Shanghai. Thank God if we can hold on for a month!" Tang ShengHave a good death.  If you can't defend it, you will definitely not be able to run away with a lifetime of infamy; even if you can successfully complete the task, you will be the scapegoat when Chiang Kai-shek is accused of losing the capital in the future.  Tang Shengzhi's high-sounding words seemed to be thinking about Chiang Kai-shek, but in fact he also took the opportunity to relieve himself.

    Chiang Kai-shek also knew that Tang Shengzhi had pushed him completely. He stared at Tang Shengzhi and shook his head repeatedly: "They are too junior, they can't do it! There must be a veteran, experienced, capable and qualified."  Only a picky general can do the job."

    Tang Shengzhi was on pins and needles. He now understood that Liu Xiang¡¯s reminder yesterday was not groundless.  In terms of personal feelings, Tang Shengzhi has always been dissatisfied with Chiang Kai-shek, and Chiang Kai-shek also had a grudge against him.  During the Northern Expedition, Tang Shengzhi did achieve great military exploits for Chiang Kai-shek. However, when Chiang Kai-shek and Wang Jingwei split up in Ninghan to fight against each other, Tang Shengzhi, who had a large number of soldiers, "momentarily confused" sided with Wang Jingwei, and sent his army to the east to force Chiang Kai-shek to power down.  , Chiang Kai-shek took a grudge against him from then on.  After the reunification of Ninghan and Han Dynasty, during the Great War between Chiang Kai-shek and Li and between Chiang Kai-shek and Feng Feng, Tang Shengzhi, who was re-activated by Chiang Kai-shek "regardless of past grievances", went to the front line to fight bloody battles in order to repay Chiang Kai-shek's kindness and made great contributions to Chiang Kai-shek's central system to unify the Central Plains.  As a result, Chiang Kai-shek killed the donkey and immediately cut off Tang Shengzhi's military power after the war. In anger, Tang Shengzhi immediately became a die-hard "anti-Chiang faction".  Now that Chiang Kai-shek wants to reuse him again, it is very likely that he is taking the opportunity to attack himself again and use himself as the scapegoat for the loss of Nanjing. In all likelihood, his final outcome will be that Chiang Kai-shek will cross the river and destroy the bridge again like before.  Tang Shengzhi felt that Chiang Kai-shek was simply driving him towards death.

    "A true man stands between heaven and earth. He is also a soldier who defends the country. He should be loyal to the country. If his name can be left in history, even if he is wrapped in horse leather, his journey in the world will not be in vain." Long Yunfeng's slight voice sounded again in the silent conference room.  He said loudly and playfully, "If no one in the Central Military Army has the courage, I, Long Yunfeng, would like to volunteer myself to guard Nanjing for Chairman Chiang Kai-shek." As he said this, he looked at the people below with a slightly scornful look.

    Although it was an explicit provocation, the Kuomintang generals below all showed indignation and fierce fighting spirit. For a moment, everyone was eager to give it a try. At the time of national crisis, the Central Army shrank and let the local armed forces of the Northeast Army assume the task of defending the capital.  , where will these faces go from now on?

    Tang Shengzhi¡¯s self-esteem was also severely hit. He saw Chiang Kai-shek once again staring at him intently and giving him encouraging and encouraging looks. In addition, Long Yunfeng¡¯s words were also very reasonable. How could he back down at this time?  Thinking of this, Tang Shengzhi became more courageous and straightened his back. He stood up suddenly and made a generous speech: "Chairman, if no one else is responsible, I, Tang Shengzhi, am willing to do whatever it takes, even if I am a mess, I will not give up! I promise to complete the task."  !¡±

    Li Zongren, who had been silent all this time, glanced at Tang Shengzhi. Li Zongren, who felt that he was trying to gain fame and reputation, saw that he was stealing the limelight, so he gave a thumbs up and secretly sarcastically said: "Meng Xiao, you are so amazing!"

    Tang Shengzhi really made up his mind at this time, and retorted: "Duke De, the war has evolved to this point, and we would be very sorry for the country if we still refuse to do it!"

    Chiang Kai-shek beamed: "How sure are you?"

    Tang Shengzhi took the risk and said extremely calmly: "Chairman, I dare not say anything about whether I can hold on or not. But I can guarantee that I will achieve the eight words 'not to panic in the face of danger, and to be meticulous in the face of difficulties'!"

    "Okay! General Tang is worthy of being the humerus of the party and the country. It is a blessing for the party and the country to have such determination and courage!" Long Yunfeng once again sighed in his heart that Zhang Xueliang's ability to predict was not so strong. "Chairman, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Zhang once again expressed his gratitude to  You guarantee that the Northeastern Border Guards will be ready and waiting for your orders to go south to join the war! At the same time, the fifth batch of materials and arms to assist the Nanjing garrison will reach the hands of all national armies within three days."

    When Chiang Kai-shek heard that he had another advantage to take advantage of, and Tang Shengzhi finally "volunteered", he breathed a long sigh of relief: "Very good, very good! Meng Xiao will be in charge of the Nanjing city defense military. That's it! Let Meng Xiao take care of everything first and give orders."  Publish immediately.¡±

    On July 20, when the city of Nanjing was already ringing with the sound of artillery fire from the vanguard of the Japanese army, Chiang Kai-shek formally appointed General Tang Shengzhi as Commander-in-Chief of Nanjing Garrison, Gu Zhenglun as Nanjing City Security Commander, and Gui Yongqing as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of City Defense.  Commander, Long Yunfeng was specially appointed as the Chief of General Staff, and Major General Xiao Shanling was appointed as the Deputy Chief of General Staff.  The garrison has 3 brigades and 8 regiments of the Central Training Team, eight divisions including the 87th, 88th, 157th, 159th, and 160th Divisions that were drawn from various units and some other related units, with a total strength of approximately 125,000.

    At the beginning of the Sino-Japanese war, the reason why Chiang Kai-shek was determined to fight the Japanese was mostly due to the national government and his own face reasons, as well as his hope that Japan would be forced to withdraw until the League of Nations and the Ten-Nation Pact ruled.  But now the development of the war was far beyond his expectation, and he became truly determined to fight for the dignity of the national army and the interests of the nation.  Just when he was anxious and unable to do anything, Wang Jingwei, the vice president of the Kuomintang, suddenly visited.  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com)He is now determined to fight for the dignity of the national army and the interests of the nation.  Just when he was anxious and unable to do anything, Wang Jingwei, the vice president of the Kuomintang, suddenly visited.  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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