Chapter 282: Lao Chang's Usual Tricks

And at this very moment.

A telegram from Yang Sen arrived.

Upon seeing it and carefully analyzing it, everyone in the Sichuan Army agreed that the 20th Army should withdraw.

The 20th Army had suffered over three thousand casualties in a single day of fighting.

And this was while occupying favorable terrain, with the added benefit of artillery support.

Only then did they achieve such results.

According to intelligence!

The meeting adjourned, and Lao He went to the Old Man's office.

"They have now withdrawn from Jinshan County."

That would be terrible.

"Jiansheng!"

Bai Zhuge knew the kind of person Tang Shizun was.

But, it was a great pity that Tang Shizun's command ability was not very good.

The first to speak was Bai Zhuge.

Once they continued to fight the Japanese Army, if they were entangled by the 114th Division.

Now they were also following Lao Chang's wishes, beginning to discuss the rewards after this campaign.

At present, there were still the 147th Division and 148th Division that had not yet engaged with the Japanese Army.

Now the Tenth Army was massing heavy forces east of Taihu.

"As for the replenishment of weaponry and ammunition for the Sichuan Army, large-scale replenishment is definitely not possible."

The Japanese Tenth Army comprised three divisions, one brigade, one heavy artillery brigade, one independent mountain artillery regiment, and two reserve replenishment brigades.

"Shouldn't this be appropriately rewarded?"

He curled his lip, "After research and deliberation, the following decision has been made regarding the Sichuan Army 23rd Group Army."

"For the Sichuan Army 23rd Group Army, are there no other rewards?"

He thought of how Lao He had previously had contact with Lao Chang, and he understood in his heart.

Upon hearing this!

"And the Guangxi Clique Seventh Army!"

Now, promote Tang to a higher rank and add a general's title.

At the same time!

With the Sichuan Army and Guangxi Army achieving such battle results in the Jinshanwei area, Bai Zhuge, Minister He, Xu Yongchang, and others were all very happy.

If not for Marshal Liu valuing him, this person would have long been pushed out by the Sichuan Army.

Reserve 1st Brigade and Reserve 2nd Brigade.

Those granted this rank could enjoy the treatment of a full general.

"After all, after their bloody battle with the Japanese heavy force group, the troops suffered significant casualties."

Although the Sichuan Army had now annihilated the Japanese 6th Division, the Kunisaki Detachment, and the Field Heavy Artillery Brigade.

"We can only appropriately replenish a little bit."

Win over the Sichuan Army generals one by one to complete the centralization of the Sichuan Army.

Field Heavy Artillery 6th Brigade, and Independent Mountain Artillery 2nd Regiment.

Bai Zhuge also knew very well in his heart that the Guangxi Clique Troops and the Sichuan Army were both thorns in Lao Chang's side.

The burden on the Sichuan Army was still very heavy, and the mission of the 23rd Group Army was quite arduous.

"The Sichuan Army is fighting very well in the Seventh War Zone now."

"Just this?" Xu Yongchang asked: "Besides raising the military rank?"

"Therefore, the Guangxi Clique Seventh Army should endure for now."

The 144th Division would certainly not participate in combat for a short time.

If we reward them with more weaponry, I fear both units will grow even stronger, risking the danger of nursing a tiger that will eventually devour you.

It is a pity that there are no troops to reinforce the Seventh War Zone at the moment.

Both local armies had quite decent strength.

"According to the telegram sent from the Seventh War Zone."

In Jinling!

Dai Chunfeng had already received the report of victory from the Seventh War Zone.

"Having annihilated so many little devils, they also captured quite a lot of weaponry."

"Guo Xunqi's 144th Division suffered excessive casualties, and after requesting instructions."

During the chaotic fighting among the various warlords of the Sichuan Army, Tang Shizun had almost never achieved any good results.

Tang Shizun was clearly a breakthrough point chosen by the Nanjing Command.

They all looked down on Tang Shizun, believing this person had merely caught a good opportunity to enter Marshal Liu's Fu-faction Sichuan Army.

Now the Tenth Army!

Still possessed two full-strength divisions, plus two full-strength reserve replenishment brigades.

"In view of the Sichuan Army's heroic combat, promote the ranks of the commanders of the units that performed well in battle."

"The Sichuan Army's great victory this time is entirely due to the capable command of the 23rd Group Army Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Tang Shizun."

This was also a very common phenomenon within the Republic of China Army system at the moment.

Following closely, Minister He began to introduce: "In addition, today the Japanese 114th Division."

Everyone gathered together.

"In addition, previously the 145th Division and 146th Division, as well as Zhou Shaoxuan's 14th Brigade and Tian Zhongyi's 13th Brigade."

This great victory was also quickly made known to other generals at the Nanjing Command.

This person followed Marshal Liu in his early years and can be considered Liu Fucheng's earliest follower.

Minister He spoke up: "There is nothing left!"

Due to heavy casualties, the Sichuan Army 144th Division has now also withdrawn from Jinshan County.

It is truly impossible to give any more Weaponry to the Sichuan Army; this was certainly approved by the Principal.

Immediately, Minister He looked at the crowd.

This is clearly an intentional attempt to divide the Sichuan Army.

"After a bloody battle with the 20th Army under Yang Sen's command, Yang Sen's unit suffered over three thousand casualties."

Such an approach is also a common trick of Lao Chang, used to win over local powerful generals.

Right now, since the Sichuan Army returned from the Jin Province Battlefield, every time they have clashed with the Japanese Army, they have achieved results.

The generals at the scene also fell into deep thought.

A brigade or what is called a Detachment—the Kunisaki Detachment.

After all, among the Sichuan Army ranks, only Marshal Liu is a General now.

Currently, with the full-scale war against the outside, it is not good to make big moves, so one can only engage in some small maneuvers.

"His military rank is promoted to Lieutenant General with the status of a General."

The combat effectiveness of the Japanese Army is still very powerful.

Therefore, people like Fu Chang, Pan Wenhua, Fan Shaozeng, Yang Sen, Guo Rudong, Guo Xunqi, and Sun Zhen in the Sichuan Army.

Before long!

This is playing at division and disintegration, wanting to divide the Sichuan Army as a whole.

Right now, they are promoting Tang Shizun, whom all the major warlords of the Sichuan Army look down upon.

Upon learning this news, Dai Chunfeng quickly reported it to Principal Chang.

He glanced at Lao He and knew it must have been authorized by the Principal.

Seventh War Zone Sichuan Army 23rd Group Army.

"This unit, in coordination with the Sichuan Army, has also made significant contributions."

Because the Sichuan Army and the Guangxi Clique have always been his heart's affliction.

They are all in a recovery period now, and the units are not at full strength at all.

And the Guangxi Clique Seventh Army is now in the Seventh War Zone.

Now half of the troops are already fighting the Japanese Army.

Speaking of this, Lao He paused, his gaze shifting to look at Bai Zhuge beside him.

Bai Zhuge, on the side, saw Lao He give such a reward to the Sichuan Army.

Isn't this clearly meant to make the various units of the Sichuan Army suspicious of and attack one another?!

And this Lieutenant General with the status of a General.

"We are in great difficulty now; once the troops in the Songhu Region are withdrawn, they will need large-scale supplies."

"The Guangxi Clique Seventh Army, I remember they have good Weaponry, new-style German-made Rifle and Submachine Gun."

The meeting concluded just like that.

However, the Sichuan Army's own losses were also very heavy.

The 20th Army also cannot continue to fight the 114th Division in the mountainous area.

"Fine!" The silent Bai Zhuge nodded slightly.

"These few units are also still in a recovery period."

"Right now, the fighting in the Songhu Region is intense, and the losses of various units are also very serious."

After Lao Chang learned the news of the great victory at Jinshan County, he also felt a bit unhappy inside.

Last time, when annihilating the 6th Division and the Kunisaki Detachment, the troops also suffered significant casualties.

The divisions are the 6th Division, 18th Division, and 114th Division.

The 145th Division and 146th Division, plus two Independent Brigade.

Now the Sichuan Army 144th Division has basically lost its combat effectiveness, and the unit is in urgent need of troop replenishment.

Dai Chunfeng and Qian Dajun also headed toward Lao Chang's office.

The two were in a hurry, it seems they had important intelligence to report.

(End of this chapter)