In late October 1938, Japanese troops landed in Daya Bay, Guangzhou.
On October 22, Guangzhou fell.
At this point, the Guangdong-Hankou Railway was cut off, and Wuhan, the most important material supply center during the war, was immediately interrupted. Wuhan's strategic status declined, so the Nationalist Government decided to abandon Wuhan.
Under effective command, the main force retreated southward and westward in an orderly manner under cover, without being pursued and retreating.
On the night of October 24, the Chairman and his wife Soong Meiling flew from Wuchang to Hengyang, Hunan.
The next day, Wuhan fell.
The Battle of Wuhan is over.
Like the Battle of Xuzhou, after effectively killing the enemy, the main force of the Japanese army maintained a complete and organized retreat.
The Nationalist Government learned experience from the two battles and did not allow the tragedy of a rout-like retreat in the later stages of the Songhu Battle!
This is a huge improvement.
It also represents that China is getting more and more experienced in the war against the Japanese army.
The battle of Wuhan involved the largest number of troops, the longest tug-of-war, and the widest fighting area. A total of 130 divisions of troops, totaling more than 1.4 million people, were invested in the desperate fight between China and Japan.
The combat area covered several provinces, and the Japanese suffered nearly 100,000 casualties. It was the largest battle during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and a symbol of the War of Resistance turning from strategic defense to strategic stalemate.
This protracted war of resistance severely overdrawn Japan's military expenditures, which were already lacking in resources. Japan was heavily burdened by the ultra-long supply line with a straight-line distance of more than 2,500 kilometers from Tokyo to Wuhan.
The great Chinese nation's tenacious resistance and unyielding will to resist the war will eventually bring Japan's independence to its end.
The crazy attacks of the Japanese invaders failed to make the powerful countries such as Britain, France and the United States in China change their neutral stance. They continued to pursue the policy of appeasement in the face of China's great suffering.
However, when the Chinese people are faced with national interests, life and death, and helplessness, they are not afraid of sacrifice and defending their dignity.
In the Wuhan Battle, the Japanese army used chemical weapons and poison gas bombs strictly prohibited by international conventions. Military discipline was extremely corrupt and their practices were very despicable. This despicable behavior that violated international conventions, violated moral conscience, and trampled on human civilization will inevitably be remembered by history. Keep it in mind.
On October 25, 1938, the day Wuhan fell, a team commanded by Meng Shaoyuan quietly lurked in Yulinchang.
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Shanghai, October 25, 1938.
News of the fall of Wuhan reached the city immediately.
The Japanese in Shanghai rejoiced.
Those traitors couldn't wait to wave the Japanese flag and couldn't wait to show their loyalty to their masters.
They even wanted to sing the praises of the "brilliant" victory of the Japanese Empire on the streets of Shanghai.
Ji Yunqing is undoubtedly the most excited one among them.
The "invincible" imperial army won again.
And today, I am about to present another gift to my master...
…
"What's there to get excited about?"
But there was no trace of happiness on Doihara Kenji's face: "Nearly one hundred thousand imperial warriors died and were disabled, and Wuhan was stained with blood. We only won miserably, and the Chinese army withdrew from the battlefield in a planned manner. They It has a purpose. Everyone, a more cruel war has just begun. It is too early to celebrate now."
Undoubtedly, Doihara Kenji's mind is relatively clear.
Not only is there no need to celebrate such a so-called victory, but it also makes the future of the Japanese Empire worry...
…
"Martial arts luck lasts forever"!
A banner was hung at the door of Zhengjin Bank.
Across the street, you can see Japanese people cheering in the bank.
Wu Jingyi has been watching coldly.
Wuhan fell.
But the fun in Shanghai is about to begin.
The blood of frontline soldiers will not be shed in vain.
Now, it's the turn of the military reunification agents to come on stage!
…
"what time is it?"
"Nine o'clock."
"It's coming soon, everyone enter the lurking position."
"Yes, everyone enter the lurking position!"
The order was conveyed in an orderly manner.
Meng Shaoyuan checked his weapons.
Soon there will be gunfire.
And in the public concession, the action is about to begin!
…
Ji Yunqing came to Zhengjin Bank very early under the protection of bodyguards.
For his coming as promised, Yitian Yinli gave him some praise.
"Serving the Empire of Japan, that's what I should do."
Ji Yunqing replied respectfully.
"Mr. Ji, your loyalty will be rewarded."
Yida Inri checked the time: "There is still one hour before Mr. Fletcher will come. Mr. Ji, please go to my office for tea."
"Ah, I have long heard that Mr. Yida is a master of tea ceremony. Today is really an honor for me!"
…
"coming!"
"Prepare!"
Meng Shaoyuan raised his gun.
His marksmanship has never been very good, but it's adequate.
He didn't want to be a sharpshooter.
A truck came into view.
Meng Shaoyuan pulled the trigger steadily.
"boom"!
As soon as the gunfire rang out, there was loud gunfire all around.
The car's tires were shattered instantly.
The driver was also shot dead by a sharpshooter who had been arranged long ago.
The car drove crookedly for a distance and hit a big rock before stopping.
Of the five security guards in the car, one was knocked unconscious on the spot, and the other four jumped out of the truck in panic.
"Bang bang bang"!
Gunshots rang out intensively all around.
One of the security guards realized something was wrong and turned around and ran away.
This guy is undoubtedly a smart guy.
But the remaining three people were not so smart and actually took out their guns to fight back!
…
"Big Nose and Ice Beauty have already set off."
"knew."
Wu Jingyi calmly took out a box of women's cigarettes, took out one and lit it herself, took a puff, and elegantly blew out a cigarette ring:
"Command, get into action!"
"yes!"
…
Three bodies.
Meng Shaoyuan came over under the protection of Gan Ning.
The security guard who was knocked unconscious just jumped out of the car in a panic.
"Bang bang bang".
A few bullets knocked him to the ground instantly.
The body of the car is covered very tightly with a canvas awning.
Inside, there are three large safes.
Each safe contains one million yen!
"Blow it up!"
Meng Shaoyuan said coldly.
Three pieces of RDX were quickly placed on the three safes.
"You can light a fire. Be careful, you can evacuate quickly if you light a fire. It's too powerful!"
The fuse was lit and burned rapidly.
Meng Shaoyuan covered his ears.
"Boom, boom, boom!"
Three earth-shaking explosions sounded.
Although his ears were covered, such a violent explosion still made Meng Shaoyuan's ears buzz.
Damn it, why is it so powerful?
No wonder it can replace TNT as the king of explosives!
Several bills flew out.
"Go and get the money!" Meng Shaoyuan shook his head, his voice rising involuntarily: "Three minutes, everything that cannot be taken away will be burned!"
…
"Your Excellency General Manager, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher are here."
The lobby manager Uchida Daixiang hurriedly walked in.
"Ah, here we are?"
Looking at the time, it was exactly ten o'clock.
Americans are really punctual.
"Mr. Ji, shall we go to greet him together?"
"Ah, okay, okay."
Ji Yunqing smiled happily.
…
Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher showed up at Zhengjin Bank on time, each carrying a small bag.
"Mr. Fletcher, VIP room please."
Mrs. Fletcher on one side spoke a few words in English.
Eric Fletcher asked: "Mr. General Manager, my wife would like to use your bathroom."
"Ah, of course."
Yida Inri immediately called a female staff member and asked her to accompany Mrs. Fletcher to the bathroom.
"Please, Mr. Fletcher."
"Please, Mr. General Manager, Mr. Ji."
…
"District Chief Meng, everything is fine."
"retreat!"
Meng Shaoyuan personally directed a robbery.
Including the driver, five Japanese escaped with death.
A barrel of gasoline was poured onto the truck.
Gan Ning took out his lighter, lit it, and threw it out.
…
Talking about business with Americans is really a refreshing thing.
No nonsense.
"Mr. Fletcher, please sit down for a moment and I will open an account for you personally."
Yida Inri stood up happily: "Mr. Ji, please accompany Mr. Fletcher."
"Okay, okay." Ji Yunqing said repeatedly.
"Mr. Ji, can you take that thing for me and show it to me?"
Fletcher said pointing to a decoration opposite.
"It is an honor to serve you."
Ji Yunqing stood up with a smile, walked over and picked up the ornament: "This is a counterfeit. I can tell at a glance. If Mr. Fletcher likes Chinese antiques, I will give you some someday."
"Thank you so much."
…
All formalities have been completed.
The account opening is completed.
Mrs. Fletcher is back too.
Yida Yinli enthusiastically accompanied the Fletchers to visit the business office of Zhengjin Bank.
It seemed that Mr. Fletcher was very interested in everything and kept asking questions about this and that.
Mrs. Fletcher, who was wearing high heels, was probably tired and found a place to rest in the lobby.
Maybe the high heels were too tight, she even bent down and rubbed her feet.
…
"Very good, Mr. Ji, you did a good job."
As soon as the Fletchers were sent away, Yida Yinli immediately praised Ji Yunqing.
"Nothing, nothing..."
Ji Yunqing was about to brag a few words when the phone on his desk rang.
Yida Yinli picked up the answer, and after listening to a few words, his expression changed drastically:
"What? I know, I'll come right away."
"What's wrong, Mr. Yitian?" Ji Yunqing asked.
Yoshida Inri's face turned livid: "One of our trucks was attacked, and a full three million yen was loaded on it."
"Ah, they were all robbed?"
Ji Yunqing felt so distressed when he looked like that, as if it was his own money that was being robbed.
"Yes, Mr. Ji, I won't keep you."
"Okay, okay, Mr. Yitian, you work first, you work first, it's time for me to leave."
Three million yen.
Robbed.
It must have been done by those military commanders.
These guys can really do anything.
"Boss Ji, are you leaving?"
"Go, go."
Ji Yunqing got into the car: "Be careful, those military commanders are crazy and dare to steal the Japanese's money. Compared with the Japanese, my losses are much smaller!"
