"Ci Xiu, if you have different opinions, just say it. Speak freely. Let everyone talk and listen and you will understand. Let's start with Ci Xiu. I am a person who doesn't hold back on my words."
After hearing this, Xiao Zhuge curled his lips and ignored the last sentence. When he saw the two of them flirting with each other, he knew something bad was going on when they sang along. Chen sometimes did not follow the bottom line when flattering someone.
Sure enough, Chen Cixiu became more energetic after receiving the encouragement and talked eloquently:
"There is a classic saying in Clausewitz's "On War" that military affairs are the continuation of political relations. The government's war in Shencheng cannot be separated from politics. It is difficult to win the war against Japan with a simple military line!
John Bull and Gallic Chicken are world overlords, old imperialist powers, and the masters of the League of Nations. China needs their sympathy and help in its war with the Japanese, so that it can contain and prevent the Japanese from invading China, so the government cannot offend them yet. In order not to anger them, they will no longer mediate the war between the two countries and continue to fight, which will only benefit China without any harm!
Therefore, my suggestion is to give John Bull and Gallic Chicken some face, and only attack the Chinese area and not the concession area, so as not to cause panic to the two overlords. Don't forget that they also have a concession in Shanghai. "
Everyone nodded when they saw the committee members and wondered whether they should do so. They were immediately scratching their heads. Some people who were good at adapting to the current situation began to change their stance and supported Chen Cixiu's opinion. He Jingzhi, the second-ranking figure in the national army, chose The two of them did not help each other, but unfortunately they were still named:
"Respectfully, what Jian Sheng and Ci Xiu said are reasonable. They are words for the country. You are the chief of staff, so you can't be devoid of attitude. You can also say it! Speak freely."
He Jingzhi saw that he couldn't hide, so he had to stand up and said:
"What Brother Jiansheng and Brother Cixiu said are reasonable. The Jiangwan Road stronghold must be captured. This is a dirty hand that the Japanese have extended into our control area. It must be chopped off!
Even the League of Nations has nothing to say. As for the Concession issue, it is still a bit sensitive. It is understandable that friendly countries such as John Bull and Gallic Chicken are worried;
As long as the government lets the Jiaopanji Concession go, the other powers will naturally feel at ease!
There are only one or two thousand Japanese in the Tiaopanji Concession, and there is no fortress like the Naval Headquarters to defend. Even if they are left, they can't make much trouble. There is no need to offend the League of Nations for the sake of these two thousand people. The gain outweighs the loss.
Of course, this is only my personal opinion. The final decision must be made by you. You stand tall, see far, and consider more comprehensively. We just need to execute the order well. "
The cunning He Jingzhi kicked the ball back again. He would not take the blame for some things anyway.
Wei Zuo knew that if he continued to ask, the result would be the same. Fortunately, he already had the plan he wanted, so he immediately followed the pole and said:
"What Jingzhi said is absolutely true. Whether or not to send troops to the concession area represents the attitude of our government towards the concession. The attitude of the government towards the concession has always been to maintain the status quo, respect history, and respect the interests of friendly countries in China!
Since John Bull and other friendly countries were worried, in order to gain sympathy and support from the international community, they would not attack the concession area for the time being. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs first mediated with the League of Nations to persuade them not to worry as much as possible;
The government's attack is limited to the concessions of Jiaobenji. The government troops will never set foot in the concessions of other countries and public concessions!
Before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the League of Nations reached an agreement, they only concentrated on taking over the Jiangwan Road stronghold and completely clearing out the Japanese in the Chinese area. "
Little Zhuge wanted to hold on a little longer, but was pulled back by others. He still didn't understand the truth. Chen Cixiu and the old man were singing along. In fact, the plan had been decided long ago. It was just a formality to discuss it.
"Brother Jiansheng, there are only one or two thousand Japanese, they can't cause any trouble, there is no need to offend our allies for this matter;
China is now at war with China. It is the time when it needs the support of its international allies. The old man also has difficulties. Please understand. "
Zhang Yuejun, secretary-general of the National Political Council and former foreign minister, gently pulled his sleeve and said.
Zhang Yuejun is a classmate of Wei Zuo. Naturally, he knows more about him than Xiao Zhuge. It is meaningless to argue about things that have already been decided.
In fact, Xiao Zhuge did not take the two thousand Japanese in the concession seriously. Now the government has more than 50,000 elite troops in the Songhu area, and the most difficult stronghold for the Japanese to capture has been captured, leaving only one stronghold on Jiangwan Road. The risk of fighting on two fronts has basically been eliminated, and it is not impossible to save some face for those Japanese;
The reason why he insists on his opinion is to reflect his existence and make his own voice heard.
Outer sea, Japanese fleet, cruiser Izumo
Hasegawa Kiyoshi's face was gloomy and terrifying. The destruction of the Marine Special Marine Corps headquarters in Shanghai made him lose face. This incident even alarmed the headquarters and the emperor;
It is said that the emperor was furious and not only cursed the navy as incompetent, but also questioned his ability, which he could not tolerate.
The royal family's doubts meant that his future was bleak, casting a shadow on his good wishes of being promoted to general in the future. Fortunately, he was still left with a chance, that is, he had to guard Jiangwan Road and the concession, the bottom line of the base camp and the royal family. It’s a concession, no room for error!
"Xiaodao-kun, we no longer stay at sea and enjoy the scenery like this. It will take at least several days for the Army Red Deer to reach Shanghai. The Jiangwan Road stronghold and the concession must be defended!
Mr. Consul General has put pressure on the League of Nations. If they cannot guarantee the security of the Imperial Concession, once the Imperial Army captures Shencheng, the Imperial Army will not fully guarantee the safety of the Public Concession and other concessions.
The two landed phoenixes, John Bull and Gallic Chicken, have long lost their former glory in the East, but there is still no problem in using them to frighten the preparatory students of Zhenwu School!
The Third Fleet must seize this opportunity and sail to the Huangpu River to use cannons and giant ships to prevent the Chinese from continuing to attack the concession, keep Jiangwan Road, the only stronghold, and wait for the army to land in Shencheng. "
The captain of the Izumo cruiser, Commander Osamu Kojima, has made up his mind and will no longer dissuade him. In order to preserve the last stronghold of the Imperial Army in Shencheng, it is worthwhile for the commander and the flagship to take a little risk.
Thinking of this, he chuckled and said:
"Your Excellency, Commander, in order to ensure your safety, I suggest that several aircraft carriers be moved to the Tsushima Strait to stand by. Once the Chinese Air Force is dispatched to harass our fleet, the aviation force can be called immediately to drive away or even eliminate the Chinese Air Force."
He also gave full affirmation to Colonel Kojima's suggestion. After the scare a few days ago, he was no longer so arrogant as to regard the Chinese Air Force as air. His own life was more important than anything else. Thinking of this, he felt sorry for the little one. Captain Shima said:
"Yo Xi, just do as you say, order the aircraft carrier's aircraft to be on standby 24 hours a day, and be ready to support the Shencheng battlefield at any time."
Osaka Kojima followed the order with a hee, and Kiyoshi Hasegawa looked in the direction of Shen Cheng again, his eyes filled with murderous intent;
For him, the shame given to him by the Chinese can only be washed away with the fleet's cannons. He wants to use the blood of the Chinese to reshape his image in the heart of the royal family.
"Baga ya road, the Chinese people are dead!"
