Rise From Eight Hundred Chapter 1337

Chapter 1337 The aftermath of the war

July 20, 1939!

China's Second Theater Briefing Publishes the Victory Report of the Anti-Mopping War in Southern Hebei!

"The 3 million soldiers and civilians in southern Hebei, under the leadership of the Southern Hebei Office, began to counterattack and crush the Japanese invaders' infamous 'Operation Ember' in May, annihilating more than 4,000 Japanese invaders. In mid-July, they defended the vast majority of To protect people's lives and property, under the unified command of the Jinan Office, the First Department of the Eighty Group Army and the First Department of the Fourth Army jointly launched a counterattack. They fought fiercely with the enemy's 10th Division in Zhaojiazhuang, Lincheng County, XT City for several days, and ended with 2000 At the cost of casualties, he killed more than 9,000 Japanese invaders, severely damaged the 10th Division, and won another glorious victory on the North China battlefield! "

This report was like a thunderbolt, which not only made the entire Chinese military and civilians rejoice, but also caused an uproar in the Western world.

In the two years since the war began, it is not uncommon for battles to kill nearly 10,000 Japanese invaders. Especially in large-scale battles like the Battle of Central China, the Japanese casualties were in the tens of thousands, but both sides invested hundreds of thousands of troops. the result of.

And on battlefields behind enemy lines like the southern Hebei region, nearly 10,000 Japanese invaders were killed and wounded. This was the first time in the two years since the war began.

Especially when some well-informed people learned from within the national government that the actual number of troops deployed on the battlefield in southern Hebei was only 20,000, which was roughly the same as the total strength of the Japanese 10th Division, they were even more shocked.

The troop strength was roughly the same, and the Japanese army could fully utilize the plain terrain of artillery and tanks, and still achieved a battle loss ratio of nearly 1:5. This kind of encouragement to the national military morale far exceeded the victory itself on the battlefield.

"This was a victory in which the strong defeated the strong. The Chinese soldiers used the **** corpses of the Japanese to tell the Japanese that we have the ability to defend our homeland, and any robbers will be sent back to their cherry blossom trees in death." Yamashiro Daily In the afternoon, he reprinted the report of the Second War Zone as the front page of his newspaper, and added his own opinions at the end of the report.

This is also the first time that China has regarded itself as the strong side in the official media, and has not placed itself in the position of the weak.

In addition, the Ministry of Military Affairs also called the Second Theater Command: "The Military Commission issued an order to commend all officers and soldiers participating in the war in southern Hebei Province, and reward participating divisions, brigades, and regiments with bonuses of 100,000, 50,000, and 20,000 oceans! All military expenses for the first half of the year will be paid. In place.”

"Haha! Political Commissar, how come Tang Dao is so able to win the hearts of the people? You actually know that he has to vigorously promote our army's war even if he pinches his nose, and even he will pay the arrears of military expenses. Everything has been figured out. I think he can become a rich man if he is not the commander of the regiment. He can just find a place to set up a fortune-telling stall and tell people's fortunes." Commander Liu received the message from the Military and Political Department forwarded by the Army Headquarters. He rarely talked to himself. The partner made a joke.

Tang Dao was able to enable the 772nd Regiment to march hundreds of miles to participate in the war that day, not just by relying on his personal relationship with the generals of the 921st Division, but also by ensuring that the government would vigorously publicize the war and release the military expenses that had been owed for half a year. .

After consulting the headquarters, the 921st Division finally agreed to cooperate with Tang Dao's ridiculously bold plan for a decisive battle with the 10th Division in the plains.

But for the one in the mountain city, the two chief officers of the 921 Division did not have much confidence. Seeing that the combat effectiveness of the southern Hebei division troops was so strong, the one who could not afford to suppress was pretty good at it, and they expected him to use the media to vigorously publicize it. And pay military spending?

Who would have known that, as Tang Dao said, these two seemingly impossible things have all happened. How could Master Liu be so unhappy?

“That kid not only has a delicate heart, but he also knows how to take advantage of the situation! This is the intelligence sent from Jiangcheng. Please take a look, Commander.” The political commissar handed over a telegram he had just received with a nonchalant expression.

“The Japanese are quietly gathering troops in the Miluo River and Xiushui areas?” Commander Liu took a look at the information and took a breath. "A few months ago, the Japanese used radio and newspapers to vigorously promote their attack on Yiling. After doing this for a long time, they are now trying to attack the west! No wonder that person is holding his nose and vigorously promoting our battle in southern Hebei!"

It turned out that this was also a suggestion from the think tank around him. Although he was very unhappy, after all, more than half of the troops participating in the war in southern Hebei came from his old enemy. However, the domestic battlefield changed again, and the Japanese 11th Army was on duty. Under the leadership of Cun Xiaoci, more than 120,000 troops have been assembled, and the first Tanzhou battle is imminent.

Considering the upcoming Tanzhou Defense War, Hunan Province is one of the most important grain-producing areas in the country and must not be lost easily. After thinking about it for a long time, the person finally pinched his nose and agreed to vigorously publicize this war that broke out in the North China battlefield. Counterattack in the occupied territories.

"This is a good use of momentum! I think that guy probably guessed that the Japanese army would have thoughts about Tanzhou when he gave us the guarantee a few days ago. This kind of military sensitivity is even more than that of us. Lao Xingwu is such a monster!" Master Liu sighed.

“Fortunately, this monster is Chinese and our comrade. I can only say, God bless China!” The political commissar looked happy.

“Inform the cooking team that Brigadier Cheng Da is coming today. Make two meat dishes and give him extra food!” Commander Liu, who was in a good mood, turned to call his correspondent.

“That guy is not a good person. When I saw this situation, I knew you were in a good mood, division commander, so I couldn't help but take the opportunity to ask for equipment and supplies. Why do you think I, a political commissar, could refuse!” The political commissar also laughed.

"Haha! They say that a thousand-mile horse is easy to find, but a bole is hard to find. If it weren't for him, Brigadier Cheng Da, we would have that little monster there. As long as he dares to ask for it, political commissar, don't be too stingy. Just give him an infantry platoon of equipment and supplies. "Mr. Liu laughed loudly.

"Commander, you have done me harm. That guy will definitely put the stingy reputation that originally belonged to the commander on my head!" The political commissar shook his head and laughed while holding the Sichuan sound.

　　Laughter resounded through the division headquarters, causing the combat staff outside to look at each other. The two chiefs had become very serious these days, and it was only two or three months ago when they were so happy together.

Compared to China, which was greatly encouraged by the sudden onset of drought, the Western world was in an uproar after receiving the information.

Especially within the military of the German Empire, which was actively seeking alliances, generals like Guderian who advocated the high-speed advance of mechanical regiments originally looked down upon Japan, an army that basically relied on pure infantry as its leading tactics. The Seed Division can't even defeat a group of 'peasant armies', so that's even less impressive.

The government originally planned to list Japan as a core ally, but the military's attitude allowed them to postpone negotiations with the Japanese ambassador. This caused the Japanese ambassador to the German Empire to jump up and down, visiting high-level government officials in the German Empire. I gave away so many gifts.

Alliance with the German Empire, allowing the ambitious German Empire to involve the military forces of the entire Europe, so that the Japanese military can easily solve Southeast Asia and obtain oil. This is the strategy set by the Japanese government after determining that it cannot obtain oil from Northeast China.

Southeast Asia has always been forbidden by Western powers. For example, Indochina is a colony of Gallic Rooster; and Malaysia, controlled by the Empire on which the Sun Never Sets, has coveted rich rubber resources and can be called the crossroads of the world. For those who want to control the ocean, It is an even more necessary place for Japan; there is also the Philippines controlled by American cowboys, and Indonesia controlled by the Dutch, which has rich oil resources.

The area controlled by the Western powers was even more important to Japan, which had entered the middle of the war and was in urgent need of war resources, than conquering the entire China. There was everything they wanted there.

However, without the German Empire to contain the main force of the Western powers in the mainland, the Japanese would not dare to attack this area that they had coveted for a long time, no matter how arrogant they were.

Don't tell me, the Japanese still have this kind of self-awareness. In the past, it was when the German Empire took the lead in launching a war and beating the Gallic Rooster until it could no longer take care of itself. In 1941, Japan officially sent troops to Indochina. On the same day, they beat the Gallic roosters to pieces.

Then, on December 7 of that year, they brazenly attacked Pearl Harbor and beat the American cowboys into confusion. Taking advantage of the fact that the American cowboys, who always had a sense of superiority, were still immersed in pain, they targeted the Empire on which the sun never sets.

In the Blitzkrieg, the little fans of the German Empire also did a very good job. In just five months, they swept across the entire Southeast Asia and drove the Western powers out of their respective territories. As the Western powers successively entered the big chess game in the Far East, Out of the game, the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere" emphasized by Tojo Koji seems to have taken shape.

However, the self-aware Japanese lacked sufficient foresight. Just when they were reveling in the glory of their prosperous age, they did not expect that this would be their most glorious moment in the entire war.

There is a saying among the Chinese that "when prosperity reaches its peak, it declines", which is an inevitable law of the development of things, not to mention that the Japanese simply created a weak and prosperous world for themselves.

What they defeated with blitzkrieg was a miscellaneous colonial garrison that was far away from local supplies and whose military morale was unstable. It was not something to be proud of for the well-organized regular army to defeat them in a quick surprise attack.

The expanded Japanese empire after taking over Southeast Asia has made itself a serious problem in the eyes of the bears and American cowboys, and they are about to mobilize their abundant resources across the country to fight Japan to the end...

The furry bears are crazy about destroying troops, while the American cowboys are crazy about building aircraft carriers, planes, and tanks!

According to historical data, by the end of the war, the total number of Mao Xiong Army was about 16 million, and the number of soldiers invested in the war was more than 30 million, while Japan only had 7 million.

The United States, on the other hand, launched 147 aircraft carriers during the entire war. Until Japan surrendered, 8 aircraft carriers were ready to go to sea, while Japan only had 25 aircraft carriers in total. With only a fraction of the price, several big guys were able to press Japan to the ground and rub him. But at this moment, Japan had made up his mind to hug Mustache's thigh tightly. Suddenly he found that his thigh didn't seem to want him anymore, so he had to hurry up. Fire?

Fortunately, the mustache also understands the principle of "picking the taller one among the short ones". It is very lame that the Japanese did not defeat the Chinese "peasant army" with one division, but think about the scum of Italy, Bulgaria, Finland, and Hungary. The Japanese It seems to be just a little bit stronger.

So, after nearly a week of debate, the ambassador finally looked haggard and minimized the negative impact of the failed war that broke out in North China.

The bad influence brought about by diplomacy was inevitably transmitted to the Japanese military. Naturally, the Japanese prince was angry and shouted at Duo Tianjun, who was pushing him up. The scolding made Duo Tianjun, who was about to be promoted to army general, turn pale.

As allies are not welcome, Western countries that are originally wary of Japan and the Germanic alliance are naturally looking at it as a joke.

Just as Brigadier General Smartett, who has left office but is still in the concession, said to the Times reporter who came to interview him: "Two years ago, when I was standing less than 400 meters away from the Chinese last line of defense, The moment I witnessed Chinese women risking their lives to dance for their soldiers, I told my current successor, Brigadier General James, that the Japanese could not win this war.

It's been almost two years now, and I still won't take it back.

This battlefield in the northern plains of China has fully proved my prediction. The Chinese soldiers are getting stronger, while the Japanese are getting weaker. Even though they still occupy the initiative on the battlefield, the Chinese are exchanging time for space. , I believe that as the Japanese push the longer the front, they are not far away from defeat. "

If Brigadier General Smartet's speech was not enough to disgrace the Japanese high-level officials, then an important member of the imperial family of the Empire on which the sun never sets mocked in private: "Japan is just a ridiculous dwarf learning to walk in Handan. That's all, how dare you Learn from the Empire and call yourself the Empire of Japan"

Although it is a Western-style taunt with a strong sense of superiority, it roughly means this when translated into Chinese.

This moment completely angered the Japanese senior officials who had studied the Western model for decades and felt that it was the right way. In the future battles in Southeast Asia, the people the Japanese would massacre the most were the soldiers of the Empire on which the sun never sets.

Disaster comes from the mouth, nothing more than this!

Of course, this also led to the post-war reckoning. The Empire on which the Sun Never Sets also spared no effort. The Japanese who died of exhaustion, starvation, and thirst in prison camps in Southeast Asia far exceeded their losses on the battlefield.

Tit for tat, that's how it should be!

But the biggest shock caused by this war was not in China or the West, but in Japan.

The Japanese people, who were still shouting long live because of the successive victories in the war, simply could not accept the defeat of the imperial standing divisions in the battle against the "peasant army". The public demanded that someone be responsible for the defeat of the battle.

Some people even committed suicide by caesarean section in the square directly opposite the palace in order to 'awaken' the sleeping Emperor.

This is good news. The emperor, who originally wanted to give face to his uncle, could not turn a blind eye. He could only issue an edict to stop the promotion ceremony for Chinese battlefield generals that was about to be held at the end of the month.

Not only is the army general that Duo Tianjun has been waiting for for a long time, it also involves the promotion of many Japanese Mesozoic generals such as Shiro Itagaki and Koji Okamura. Even Okabe, who has been transferred to the First Division, has been ordered to take up his post. Saburo has suspended his resignation.

What the **** is it that a bunch of idiots lose a battle and drag down their pig teammates?

As the saying goes, "Destroying a person's future is like killing his parents." The top Japanese generals in China almost cursed the Japanese North China Front collectively.

I didn't curse publicly in the media, because that was to give face to a certain prince, but Lieutenant General Duo Tianjun was not popular. The Japanese North China Front Army, from the commander Duo Tianjun to a group of lieutenant generals and division leaders, was collectively disgraced.

Duo Tianjun's strategy of clearing out the vast countryside under the 'Operation Clearing the Countryside' was also questioned. Failure to follow orders was a taboo in the military. This also led to the fact that no matter how furious Duo Tianjun was at the headquarters, he had already seen the power of defeat. Several lieutenant generals and major generals adhere to the concept of 'if I don't do it, I won't make a mistake', and fooling around has become the main theme of Japanese troops stationed in the occupied areas.

Duo Tianjun's prestige was completely wiped out after the battle at Zhaojiazhuang, and his resignation was almost a certainty.

The impact of this incident was not limited to the North China battlefield. Because they could not be promoted in military rank, the morale of the Japanese generals who were leading the Tanzhou battle was also low.

But there are also those who have a tough enough temperament, such as the commander of the 11th Army, Gangmura Koji, who quickly came out of the shadow of being unable to be promoted to general quickly and devoted himself fully to the strategy of China's Ninth Theater, which was about to have a decisive battle with him.

Of course, this has a lot to do with the fact that he knows that he is getting closer to taking over as the commander of the North China Front Army.

After all, the worse Duo Tianjun does, the faster he will fall away. As long as he adds one more glory to his resume, it will be a certainty to take over as the commander of the North China Front Army.

Except for Duo Tianjun, perhaps another Japanese army general who is not affected by this at all is Major General Okuma Konosuke. This guy feels that if he can get to the rank of major general brigade commander, his ancestral graves are already smoking.

He has no intention of further advancement in the military. He is protected by the big boss at the top and followed by the younger brothers at the bottom. Wouldn't it be nice for him to make money in this fertile land of China in peace and quiet?

Mr. Shen also promised to give him penicillin for a year, in exchange for the cultural relics collected from the occupied areas. This is almost the same as giving it away for free, okay?

The Chinese, who are almost too poor to open the pot, are willing to hand over the broken porcelain bowls, cups, calligraphy and paintings left by their ancestors as long as they can give them a few pieces of silver. Originally, they took it seriously, but when these tatters become There were so many piles in the warehouse that he felt they were no more than garbage.

Collections from the Golden Age in Troubled Times. These are not troubled times. How can those rags smell like gold?

In any case, Major General Konosuke Ohma, who suffered a total of 5 soldiers suffering from diarrhea and 4 soldiers from falling in this battle, was happy to return to his original station. He just didn't have to look at the face of the unlucky guy Shinozuka Yoshio.

The Japanese North China Front ended the Battle of Zhaojiazhuang in disgrace. Not only did the anti-Japanese enthusiasm of the people in southern Hebei become unprecedentedly high, but the anti-Japanese base areas in eastern Hebei, northern Hebei, and Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei-Shandong areas also became prosperous.

From the end of July to mid-August alone, the number of soldiers joining the six base areas behind enemy lines was as high as 60,000, and 110,000 militiamen were developed.

The Japanese North China Front Army, with a total strength of less than 70,000 troops in the occupied area, was unable to fully implement Duo Tianjun's tactical thinking.

(End of this chapter)

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