Chapter 195: Handling Chang Kaishen

Jinling!

After Dai Chunfeng received the telegram from the Sichuan Army 22nd Group Army.

After reading the contents, Dai Chunfeng also broke out in a cold sweat.

He hurried to find Chang Kaishen.

The military and political officials of Jinling were all in the Operations Hall now, and everyone was discussing the war situation.

Dai Chunfeng came before Chang Kaishen and said respectfully, "Principal!"

Chang Kaishen's complexion was not very good.

"You just issue an order to Liu Fucheng and let the Sichuan Army solve this problem."

Regarding the establishment of the Seventh War Zone, Chang Kaishen had originally only intended to mobilize the Sichuan Army out of Chuan.

Just after finishing his meal, Deng Xihou found Marshal Liu.

"Two reports on the battlefield situation analysis have been submitted."

Chang Kaishen now also knew that the Seventh War Zone could not be touched.

The Operations Hall suddenly fell into silence.

"The frontline troops really cannot continue to fight."

The Sichuan Army 23rd Group Army cannot be moved, and furthermore, the Sichuan Army troops must be quickly committed to the Seventh War Zone.

Chang Kaishen had not yet thought carefully about the concept of the Seventh War Zone.

In the Operations Hall, everyone also decided to let the 23rd Group Army guard the south shore of Taihu.

Bai Zhuge and the others, hearing Chang Kaishen's call, also gathered together.

Now in the Songhu Region, the vast rear area had no troops left to defend it.

"Does anyone have a good strategy to block the landing of the Japanese Tenth Army?"

However, regarding the upcoming Nine-Power Treaty conference, he still wanted the frontline troops to continue holding their positions to strive for help from the international community.

"The troops have already crossed the river and headed north." Deng Xihou held up two fingers, "In two days, they will be able to reach Niangziguan."

"It would be better to withdraw the troops as soon as possible."

"They must have a foolproof response strategy for the Songhu war situation."

Saying this, Chang Kaishen called Dai Chunfeng's name.

To bring the soldiers of the local warlords all to the front lines of the War of Resistance.

"The Japanese Tenth Army has landed, and our army simply cannot stop them."

Chang Kaishen briefly explained Liu Fucheng's report to Bai Zhuge and the others.

Being able to successfully clash with Chang Kaishen these few times was entirely due to the previous military merits that had made the common people trust the Sichuan Army.

"Student is here!" Dai Chunfeng stepped forward.

"This time, our Sichuan Army has angered Chang Kaishen again."

Seeing this, Chang Kaishen was truly frightened.

Seeing the scene go cold, Tang Zong took the initiative to come out, "Principal."

"Used to ensure the safety of the south of Jinling and to seek a retreat route for the defending troops."

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhuge felt that Chang Kaishen was still so stubborn.

"Yunong!"

"You may speak freely!"

"How is Li Jiayu's 47th Army?"

"Hang up the map for me!"

"All the troops that could be mobilized have been mobilized."

Speaking of this, Chang Kaishen's gaze turned to the crowd, "At present, the Sichuan Army 23rd Group Army cannot be moved."

"Striving for international community aid is a must, in order to help my weak Republic of China."

The Japanese landed from Jinshanwei and split their forces to move south and outflank; how could the local Police Force stop the Japanese?

His stomach ailment could only be managed by eating things that nourish the stomach now.

"Hmm!"

"Jiang Mingsan was so angry that he snitched to Chang Kaishen."

"The frontline troops cannot withdraw; they must hold for seven to ten days."

Even at this point, Chang Kaishen was still thinking about international intervention.

"Finally managed to get the 23rd Group Army back."

"Quick, quick, quick..."

"Marshal!"

"Gentlemen!"

"If this Sichuan Army group army were placed in Pudong."

"Yes!" Dai Chunfeng saluted respectfully, "Student will certainly handle it well."

Hearing this, Marshal Liu asked his Adjutant to clear away the tableware.

There were only some Police Force units in the local area; once the Sichuan Army 23rd Group Army was transferred to Pudong.

The other generals also echoed, "Principal, we cannot continue to fight."

"We should withdraw to the National Defense Line as soon as possible to block the Japanese advance."

"In Jin Province, didn't the Sichuan Army 22nd Group Army fight several brilliant battles?"

He clapped his hands and cheered, "This kid Yu Hua really has some skills."

Bai Zhuge felt furious inside when he heard Chang Kaishen say this.

Bai Zhuge nodded in agreement, "Principal, it is safer to keep the Sichuan Army 23rd Group Army on the south shore of Taihu."

"Facing the Japanese Naval Gun and Aerial Bomb, I estimate the entire line will collapse in just one day."

"According to the Sichuan Army's analysis, we really cannot move this Seventh War Zone."

"The 23rd Group Army should still be assigned to the Seventh War Zone."

Bai Zhuge felt sorry for the Sichuan Army; he had submitted two battlefield situation analysis reports in succession, but they were not valued by Chang Kaishen.

Chang Kaishen grinned and said, "I leave this matter for you to arrange."

"Since the Sichuan Army can analyze it so brilliantly, they must already have a strategy against the enemy."

Inside the Operations Hall, the opinion of everyone was also to withdraw the troops.

"An urgent telegram from the 22nd Group Army; Liu Fucheng has analyzed the future offensive posture of the Japanese Tenth Army."

"Wasn't this report proposed by the Sichuan Army?"

"I said, the Nine-Power Treaty Conference is very important."

Now that he saw the Sichuan Army's report, cold sweat began to break out on his forehead.

"Take advantage of the fact that the Tenth Army has not yet reinforced Songhu, and have the frontline troops withdraw immediately to enter the National Defense Line to block the Japanese."

"The Sichuan Army has fought several Ambush battles in succession in Jin Province, annihilating quite a few Japanese."

He Yingqin nodded, "Principal, Staff Officer Bai is right."

The remaining Police Force has even less combat effectiveness than the Sichuan Army.

"This kid Li Jiayu, following our instructions, ran off as soon as he finished re-equipping."

Qian Dajun, Lin Wei, and others on the side also saw the change in Chang Kaishen's expression.

"It is favorable for our army's subsequent military operations."

"The Tenth Army has landed; how should our army respond?"

If Liu Fucheng could not answer, he would give him a taste of his own medicine.

Letting Liu Fucheng solve it could also embarrass the Sichuan Army.

In this way, the role of the Seventh War Zone would become even more important.

Chang Kaishen's eyes lit up when he heard this.

"The Japanese are about to reinforce by more than one hundred thousand; how should we face the enemy?"

"With this fresh force, we can help block the outflanking Japanese."

Xu Yongchang was the first to speak, "Principal."

He sighed deeply, "Fine!"

"He has managed to manipulate Chang Kaishen again."

In the Operations Hall, everyone continued to remain silent.

In Jinyang, Liu Dashuai was eating white rice porridge.

"You send a telegram to Liu Fucheng and have the Sichuan Army submit an operational plan."

"Chang Kaishen has agreed to have the 23rd Group Army return to its original command!"

The Sichuan Army had also been held in resentment by Chang Kaishen, and now he had kicked this difficult problem to Liu Fucheng.

Chang Kaishen nodded with satisfaction and looked at Tang Zong: "What you said is correct."

The indignant crowd also shut their mouths.

Liu Dashuai was very happy inside; the reputation of the Sichuan Army was constantly rising.

The people in the Operations Hall, after hearing Chang Kaishen speak, all hung up the map of the Songhu Battlefield again.

In the Taihu area, there really were no troops left; the Sichuan Army was the only local army.

He was still thinking about the Nine-Power Treaty Conference in his heart.

"For our Nanjing Command, this is a very good opportunity."

Chang Kaishen saw so many generals also saying that the Sichuan Army 23rd Group Army could not be moved.

Dai Chunfeng left the Operations Hall to send a telegram.

Taking the telegram from Dai Chunfeng, Chang Kaishen took a look.

"According to intelligence, the Nine-Power Treaty Conference has been convened, and the Japanese have refused to attend."

On the Songhu Battlefield, Chang Kaishen repeatedly drew troops from the rear and threw them into Shanghai.

His brows furrowed, "Principal, the forces in Pudong are weak."

A roar of anger came from Chang Kaishen's mouth.

In terms of public opinion, the Sichuan Army was in an advantageous position, and Chang Kaishen was very passive, only able to suffer the setback.

Liu Dashuai, in a great mood, felt that his tired body now felt much more relaxed.

(End of this chapter)