Chapter 514: Preparing to Harvest Europe and America (Combined)

Lu Han first picked up his tea and took a sip, then said, "Although my Yunnan Army suffered a defeat in the Wuhan Battle this time."

"However, during the Xuzhou Battle, my Yunnan Army paid a heavy price."

"Especially Zhang Chong, who fought a bloody battle at Yuwang Mountain, winning precious time for the transfer of my troops in the Xuzhou War Zone."

Lu Han also had his trusted aide relay the changes that occurred at the Nanjing Command meeting back to Yunnan Province.

Long Yun in Yunnan Province, upon receiving this information, immediately telegraphed the Nanjing Command.

The New Third Army, having suffered a defeat in the Wuhan Battle, could be punished, but executing Zhang Chong and officers at the division level...

"Basically aligns with Principal's wishes."

"Only by engaging in a Protracted War and trading space for time can we achieve final victory."

After saying this, Yu Hua applied seasoning to the grilled sausages he had roasted and then ate them himself.

The Sichuan Army generals were in their small courtyard.

Tenth War Zone Commander Jiang Dingwen, whose operational area was western Shaanxi Province.

Yu Hua was still the cook, grilling skewers for the Sichuan Army generals.

"Strengthen the combat effectiveness of the troops and train elite soldiers as quickly as possible."

"Analyze it for us!!"

"Greetings, sirs!"

"The 58th Army Commander Sun Du is to be given a major demerit and observed for future performance."

"One-third of our national army must be deployed behind enemy lines to conduct Guerrilla Warfare."

Fan Shaozeng, in a fit of anger, returned to his hometown in Sichuan Province!

Originally, given the scale of the meeting, small fry like colonel adjutants and staff officers were not supposed to speak at such a meeting at all.

Speaking of this, Deng Xihou looked at everyone: "These days, after Principal finished the Hengshan Conference, he learned of this matter."

"These foreigners look for them every day!"

Eighth War Zone Commander Zhu Shaoliang, whose operational area was Gansu, Ningxia, and Qinghai provinces, as well as parts of Suiyuan Province;

Possessing 6 infantry divisions, 9 infantry brigades, 4 cavalry brigades, and 4 cavalry divisions.

During the intermission, Deng Xihou gathered with Sun Zhen, Yang Sen, and others.

After Principal saw the powerful combat effectiveness of the 88th Army, he was moved.

Chahaer-Hebei War Zone Commander Lu Zhonglin, whose operational area was the Chahaer-Hebei Region, possessing five infantry divisions and one cavalry division.

This proposal was actually being gradually pushed forward by Minister He.

"How to conduct Guerrilla Warfare will be taught to us by the generals of the Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army."

"The Military Affairs Commission held a short meeting earlier, and that is exactly what Principal was thinking!"

"The Hengshan Conference did not take action against my Sichuan Army."

First War Zone Commander Wei Lihuang, whose operational area was the entirety of Henan Province and parts of Anhui Province;

After Dai Chunfeng received the telegram from Long Yun, he immediately reported it to Principal.

Also paying attention to the spiritual culture of the soldiers, believing that training also needs to be strengthened.

"Stop keeping us in suspense, hurry up and tell us."

Fan Shaozeng stuffed a skewer into his mouth and gave Yu Hua a thumbs up: "Brother Yu, you are truly impressive."

This was an adjustment made by the Military Affairs Commission after the Wuhan Battle, emphasizing guerrilla warfare in occupied areas, strengthening harassment of the Japanese Army's rear, and turning occupied areas into the front line.

Third War Zone Commander Gu Zhutong, whose operational area was Southern Jiangsu, Southern Anhui, and the two provinces of Zhejiang and Fujian;

Possessing 22 infantry divisions and 2 cavalry brigades;

After Lao Chang finished reading the telegram, and based on Lu Han's reasoned arguments at the Hengshan Conference, he also made a resolution.

Yang Sen was an impatient person, "Brother Deng, what exactly is going on?"

"First, I will give an example, which is during the Battle of Songhu."

Everyone was also very happy!

According to the configuration of the German-equipped Division last time, although the Central Army held the majority, the local armies also had a certain quota.

"Gentlemen, this meeting was originally intended to adjust the establishment of my Sichuan Army once again."

Fifth War Zone Commander Li Zongren, whose operational area was Western Anhui, Ebei, and Southern Henan;

Possessing 26 infantry divisions, 1 cavalry regiment, and 1 cavalry brigade.

Yang Sen looked at Yu Hua, who was brushing seasoning onto the skewers, and said, "Brother Yu."

Marching out of Chuan to resist Japan, the 88th Army, under the command of Fan Shaozeng, achieved many impressive results.

"The National Government sent representatives to Sichuan Province, wanting to get a piece of the pie."

Continuing to brush seasoning on the next skewer: "At the Hengshan Conference, two war zone commanders came, Gu Zhutong of the Third War Zone and Chen Cheng of the Ninth War Zone."

Transferring Fan Shaozeng to serve as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the 10th Group Army, removing him from the 88th Army and causing him to lose military power.

"They are in urgent need of a large quantity of Bristles, and I don't know who leaked that Sichuan Province has large reserves of Bristles; these representatives all ran to Sichuan Province."

"In view of the heavy losses of elite Old Soldiers during the early stages of the War of Resistance, the Military Affairs Commission suggests reorganizing the national army."

His gaze first swept across the meeting hall.

"Cursing wildly in the office, his dentures almost fell out!"

"Fine!" Deng Xihou nodded: "I will reply to Liu Wenhui and Pan Wenhua according to your suggestion."

Deng Xihou looked at Yu Hua: "Brother Yu, regarding the Bristles, Lao Pan is asking us what to do?"

"This has truly opened my eyes, old Fan!"

Deng Xihou took the telegram handed over by the adjutant, glanced at it, and looked at Yu Hua with a smile.

Yu Hua pondered for a moment: "Commander, of the Bristles stockpiled this time, set aside one-third for me; I have a great use for them."

"Regarding the matter of replacing weaponry, the Principal has decided to form 20 attack divisions."

"The Japanese Army Navy has blockaded our country's coastal ports; now, bristles cannot be transported out, and the price of bristles is skyrocketing worldwide."

Then, have Dai Chunfeng relay this to Minister He!

After receiving the latest instructions, Lao He immediately began making adjustments.

Sun Zhen chewed and swallowed slowly, then said leisurely: "Damn it... this Nanjing Command still has strong opinions about my Sichuan Army."

Yu Hua stood up, instantly attracting the gazes of many General Officers.

"If the Soviet-style artillery arrives, the Group Armies and Armies will all be equipped with Soviet-style artillery, and we will form artillery regiments!"

"As for the remaining bristles, we will split them 70-30 with the National Government; remember, we get 70, they get 30."

The meeting room remained very quiet!

Regarding this, Yu Hua raised his hand!

Wang Yaowu's proposal quickly received the agreement of the other General Officers.

Afterwards, using the authority of the Military Affairs Commission, Fan Shaozeng was given a nominal promotion but a real demotion.

"These days, Liu Wenhui and Pan Wenhua are being annoyed to death!"

"Just like the Yunnan Army and the Guangxi Army, everyone is united as one, and we will absolutely not fear the Nanjing Command."

Speaking of this, Minister He paused again, "As for the division-attached artillery!"

Subsequently, Song Xilian of the 36th Division proposed that the National Government should equip the Sichuan Army-manufactured Mauser 98K Rifle as soon as possible.

The Commander of the 4th War Zone, Zhang Fakui, has an operational area covering Guangdong Province and Guangxi Province;

possessing 18 infantry divisions and 2 infantry brigades.

Among them, the Sulu War Zone and the Chahaer-Hebei War Zone are behind-enemy-lines guerrilla areas!

After the Hengshan Conference, the series of adjustments made by the Military Affairs Commission placed greater emphasis on Movement Warfare and Guerrilla Warfare.

Because he needed to take care of some business!

Possessing 12 infantry divisions, 1 infantry brigade, 1 cavalry division, and 1 cavalry brigade!

Deng Xihou's Adjutant ran into the courtyard: "Commander-in-Chief, General Pan has replied."

"Our China's geography is divided into three steps; currently, it is the region bordering Hunan Province and Sichuan Province."

The Hengshan Conference!

"Your wife asked me to bring you a message; I forgot because I was busy with the Hengshan Conference earlier."

Therefore, Minister He had no choice but to signal Yu Hua, who was sitting at the very edge, to speak.

"Some representatives even started fighting because of this matter."

"Looking at the Japanese Army's operational units: Imperial General Headquarters, Area Army, Division, Brigade, and Regiment!"

Possessing 32 infantry divisions, 14 infantry brigades, 5 cavalry divisions, and 3 cavalry brigades.

In particular, the 88th Army killed the Japanese Army Lieutenant General commander, the commander of the Japanese Army 15th Division, Sakai Naotsugu.

"Gentlemen, according to the latest instructions from Principal Chang, the punishment for the Yunnan Army has been revised."

"We will only handle the sale of bristles and leave the choice to the Europe and America representatives."

Yu Hua tied on his apron, and after brushing seasoning onto a skewer, he said: "My elder brothers."

"However, under the opposition of myself, Liu Wenhui, and Pan Wenhua."

The Commander of the 9th War Zone, Chen Cheng, has an operational area covering Southern Hubei and the entirety of Hunan Province; possessing 52 infantry divisions.

"Comparing the two, one can see that our army's operational units are cumbersome; when passing down military orders, they need to be relayed layer by layer!"

The death of the 15th Division's commander was the first time an incumbent division commander had been killed in action since the founding of the Army.

"After allocating them according to a ratio, come find us again."

"After the full-scale Anti-Japanese War, the Japanese Army hoped for a quick victory to crush our National Government as soon as possible and end the Sino-Japanese War."

"You must not belittle yourself!!"

"I have come to express some opinions!"

Fan Shaozeng narrowed his eyes: "I didn't expect these bristles to be so valuable now?"

"The capital of Hunan Province, Changsha, is the focal point of the Japanese Army's attack."

"Commander of the New Third Army, Zhang Chong, is to be dismissed but retained in his post; all division-level officers are to be dismissed."

"As for the remaining troops, one-third are deployed to the front to resist the Japanese Army, and the final one-third is to be withdrawn to the rear for reorganization and training."

Afterwards, Fan Shaozeng's 88th Army killed the Major General Brigade Commander of the Japanese Army 40th Division, Kono.

After this matter reached the ears of Principal Chang, he overcame all opposition and firmly carried out the reform of the command system.

This will inevitably affect the interests of some people!!

In Hengshan, Yu Hua had Deng Xihou send a telegram to ask Pan Wenhua about the bristle reserves in Sichuan Province.

He hoped that Yu Hua would speak up and induce the General Officers to express their own views.

"As for England, America, France, and other countries that need bristles, let them negotiate among themselves;"

"From the Qinling Mountains in the north to Western Henan, Western Hubei, Western Hunan, and then to Guizhou Province and Yunnan Province, this is a National Defense Line that must never be retreated from."

Everyone nodded slightly; back when Liu Dashuai was still around, Yu Hua had already told everyone this.

"After the Wuhan Battle ended, Principal Chang made a firm decision to engage in large-scale military combat with the Japanese Army in the Hunan Province region!"

"Then it will certainly dismantle the threat of the Nanjing Command."

The Commander of the Sulu War Zone, Yu Xuezhong, has an operational area covering Subei and the entirety of Shandong Province, possessing 7 infantry divisions.

The next agenda item for the meeting was to adjust the war zones.

"In the past, we were the only ones begging them, but now they are coming to beg us!"

"Military Affairs Commission, War Zone, Group Army, Army, Division, Regiment... this kind of command system is not bad!"

At the barbecue, Deng Xihou first picked up a skewer and put it into his mouth.

After hearing about this training plan, the generals of the Central Army, Guangdong Army, Northeast Army, Yunnan Army, and others were stirred.

"Brother Yu, did you foresee long ago that the price of our Bristles would skyrocket worldwide, and let us stock up early?"

To this, Yu Hua hurriedly said: "Brother Fan, you are joking; I know your capabilities."

Fan Shaozeng finished a piece of pork belly and put down the bamboo skewer: "As long as our Sichuan Army is as united as we were those previous times."

"Our army's operational units are the Military Affairs Commission, War Zone, Army Group, Field Army, Corps, Army, Division, Brigade, Regiment..."

As soon as Yu Hua spoke, many generals nodded one after another.

Wang Yaowu of the 51st Division of the 74th Army put forward his own thoughts: "I believe the command structure should be streamlined as soon as possible."

His gaze landed on Deng Xihou, "Commander Deng, is my deduction correct?"

The 88th Army under Fan Shaozeng also had strong combat effectiveness.

Seeing everyone's eyes on him, Deng Xihou finished his skewer unhurriedly.

"Therefore, the focus of the Japanese Army's future attacks will be Hunan Province."

"This area belongs to the second echelon; here, we will hold out against the Japanese Army until we achieve final victory."

Possessing 9 infantry divisions, 1 infantry brigade, 1 cavalry brigade, and 1 cavalry division.

"I have analyzed this war between China and Japan for you before; it is a Protracted War."

"Regarding artillery, the regiment level is equipped with the Japanese Army's Type 92 Infantry Gun, and the division's Artillery Battalion is equipped with the Han-made Type 10 75 mm Mountain Gun."

After everyone had eaten and drunk well in the small courtyard, Minister He sent someone to notify the Sichuan Army to continue the meeting.

However, under Yu Hua's suggestion, the Sichuan Army stayed in Hengshan for a while longer.

"Tell me, what other deployments does the Nanjing Command have for this Hengshan Conference?"

Second War Zone Commander Yan Xishan, whose operational area was the entire Jin Province and parts of Shaanxi Province;

"Once an important event occurs on the battlefield, a command structure like this is not conducive to quickly seizing the opportunity to make a decision."

After the Hengshan Conference ended, all the generals also began to leave Hengshan one after another, preparing to return to their respective garrisons.

Yu Hua became a cook again, making barbecue for everyone.

Because the 88th Army, under the leadership of Fan Shaozeng, had gradually increased its combat effectiveness and fought many tough battles during the War of Resistance.

The generals of the Sichuan Army, Yunnan Army, Northeast Army, Guangdong Army, Central Army, and others just lowered their heads.

In the small courtyard, the various generals of the Sichuan Army were still eating barbecue and chatting.

The Hengshan Conference continued!

Minister He looked at everyone: "For this meeting, we will continue as we did last time; if anyone has any opinions, please bring them up."

If the equipment is incomplete for a time, one can first equip a portion with the Zhongzheng Rifle.

Moreover, as a member of the Military Affairs Commission, he did not agree with this directive from the Military Affairs Commission.

"England, France, Germany, America, and other countries have all come to our country."

Speaking of this, Yu Hua put down the skewers he had finished grilling.

"That is... that is..." Xian Guangjun echoed from the side.

"Hahaha..." Deng Xihou laughed heartily: "After the Japanese Army occupied Guangzhou port."

The country is divided into 10 war zones, which are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, and 10th War Zones, as well as the Sulu War Zone and the Chahaer-Hebei War Zone.

"Right!"

"The Principal has already agreed to hold a Guerrilla Warfare cadre training class, which will officially begin after the Hengshan Conference."

"These Europe and America countries are actually fighting in Sichuan Province!"

He, Long Yun, absolutely does not agree!

"This batch of troops will be specifically equipped with the Mauser 98K Rifle manufactured in Sichuan Province, and as for machine guns, they will be the M2 Heavy Machine Gun and the Type 26 General Purpose Machine Gun."

However, once the command system is reformed, it will inevitably cause many high-ranking officers to leave frontline units.

"To think you could even come up with this, you are much better than me, Fan Ha'er!"

Afterwards, Minister He announced an intermission!

Minister He noticed that many General Officers did not speak, but a colonel from the Sichuan Army raised his hand.

This rifle has excellent precision and can also be fitted with a scope and a Silencer.

However, the General Officers were all lowering their heads now, and not a single one was willing to be the first to speak out.

"He said the kind of socks you wanted have already been made, and now the factories in Sichuan Province can produce them at full capacity."

Hearing this, Yu Hua's eyes lit up; the socks could be produced, and he could go harvest Europe and America.

(End of this chapter)