Seeing the solemn look on Zhang Tianhai's face, Zheng Man still didn't believe it. He frowned and said softly: "But, why don't you try to trust the government?"
Zhang Tianhai didn't say anything, but turned around and asked Zheng Man: "Let me ask, if you were the Japanese invaders and saw that victory was about to happen, would you choose to stop the war?"
Zhang Tianhai's question stopped Zheng Man, who frowned and remained silent.
"The Japanese invaders have already made wild claims of 'annihilating China in three months'. As long as they don't want to be laughed at by the international community, they will definitely fight. Their target is Nanjing." Zhang Tianhai's eyes were cold. He was not The savior, he is already fighting the Japanese with all his strength, but the situation of the national army in Shanghai is becoming increasingly dangerous. He wants to save the hundreds of thousands of people in Nanjing, but can he save it?
"Nanjing? But isn't the national army still fighting in Shanghai? It's probably not that easy for the little devils to enter Nanjing." Zheng Man looked in disbelief, because Nanjing is the capital of the Republic of China, and if the Japanese invaders want to attack there, they will definitely be attacked by hundreds of people. With the desperate interception of the soldiers of the Wan Guo Army, can they get in?
"No, Zheng Man, you are wrong. The National Army will be defeated in a few days." As he said this, Zhang Tianhai's heart twitched. He wanted to prevent the Nanjing Massacre from happening, but after all, he was only a grassroots member of the National Army. Officer, he can do nothing except fight the Japanese with all his strength!
"How could it be? The National Army had assembled hundreds of thousands of troops in Shanghai. How could it be defeated so easily?" Zheng Man still didn't believe Zhang Tianhai's words, because in her opinion, the National Army had assembled such a huge force in Shanghai. How could this decisive battle be defeated so easily?
Zhang Tianhai shook his head slightly and said with a sense of loneliness: "Don't forget, the Japanese invaders also gathered hundreds of thousands of troops. Not to mention they are well-equipped and have fierce artillery fire. It is already extraordinary that our army can last in Shanghai for three months. .Now the principal is informing us officers that the Nine-Nation Convention meeting is about to be held, let us hold on until then. However, have you ever thought about it, the Chairman has pinned all his hopes on this so-called Nine-Nation Convention Meeting, hundreds of thousands of national troops are completely unprepared to retreat. Do you know what the consequences of a hasty retreat will be?"
Perhaps thinking of this consequence, Zheng Man's face changed drastically and he asked anxiously: "You could predict these things, why didn't you tell Commander Song (referring to Song Xilian) and others?"
"I have said it, I have told the regimental commander. The regimental commander just told me that we soldiers should obey orders as our bounden duty. These things should not be our concern. If I go to the military commander, the military commander Will you believe me, a young man who is only twenty-four years old?" Zhang Tianhai said with a bitter smile.
"But, no matter what, you should remind Commander Song. In this way, you have a clear conscience, right?" Zheng Man said softly. No matter how you look at it, the man in front of you is almost perfect - he has a nation at heart. There is country in my heart!
Zhang Tianhai nodded lightly: "Well, I think you are right. No matter what, I should persuade the military commander. If possible, I can send a telegram to Nanjing to remind me; if not, then at least let the three of us The brothers of the Sixteenth Division are prepared and can survive."
Zheng Man looked at the profile of the man in front of him, his heart was moved, and he suddenly made up his mind to make a crazy decision.
The sky is still clear, and the white clouds like fish scales extend all the way to the east and into the distance, which is extremely beautiful. The only fly in the ointment was probably the Japanese bombers that buzzed low and low like flies.
If it was a rainy day, the Japanese planes would be able to fly less, but on this sunny day, it would be a nightmare.
The Japanese planes had been flying into the air to bomb Shanghai since dawn in the morning, and they still targeted crowded places to drop them. Chinese soldiers and civilians suffered heavy casualties.
The Nationalist army persisted for three months, and then bombed for three months. Unfortunately, there was no longer a single intact building in the once prosperous Shiliyangchang, only the sad war songs.
"China will not die, China will not die, look at the national hero Captain Xie; China will be strong, China will be strong, look at the 800 warriors standing alone on the eastern battlefield. There are artillery fire on all sides, and there are wolves on all sides. We would rather die than give in; we would rather die than surrender. Our flag is flying in the fire! Floating!"
This song "Song of Eight Hundred Heroes" resounded on both sides of the Suzhou River and spread across the country. The soldiers of the national army still did not give up resistance!
However, all this seems to have nothing to do with Zhang Tianhai, but it is closely related.
After Zhang Tianhai brought Zheng Man to the regiment headquarters, he was about to leave when he was stopped by Commander Hu.
"Yulin, please come in." Hu Jiaji's voice rang.
Zhang Tianhai had no choice but to turn back and walk into the regiment headquarters, "Regiment leader, did you call me?"
"Yes, you and Reporter Zheng go to the division headquarters right away." Hu Jiaji said without any hesitation on his face.
"But what about the matter you gave me to receive the additional troops?" Zhang Tianhai asked.
"We'll discuss this matter when you come back. It's just a battalion and it's not a big deal. Hurry up and go with Reporter Zheng. Leave early and come back early. The first battalion cannot do without you, and I don't have any officers on hand. Already." Hu Jiaji said with a solemn expression.
"Yes, regimental commander." Zhang Tianhai responded. Just as he was about to go out, he remembered something and asked: "Um...that, regimental commander, where is our division headquarters now?"
Hearing these words, Hu Jiaji immediately became angry and raised his foot to kick Zhang Tianhai in the butt.
But who is Zhang Tianhai? He didn't want to be like Wu Tao and use his butt to be kicked by Hu Jiaji. What if he got addicted to kicking?
So Zhang Tianhai dodged Hu Jiaji's kick with great agility, making the latter's teeth immediately itch with anger.
"The division headquarters is on Luobiegen Road, get out of here immediately!" Hu Jiaji said angrily. Why can't Zhang Tianhai be as obedient as Wu Tao and give me a kick to calm him down?
After getting the order, Zhang Tianhai ran out of the door in a hurry. The formation was not necessarily slower than running for his life. Zheng Man, who was waiting for him outside the door, was suddenly filled with questions.
"Yulin, what happened just now?" Fairy Zheng finally couldn't help but ask.
"It's okay, that bastard, the leader, wants to kick my ass. Damn it, do you think I'm Wu Tao?" Zhang Tianhai said angrily.
Hearing these words, Zheng Man couldn't help but burst into laughter.
It's just that Zheng Man's smile was suppressed. In public, she had to maintain a good image of a lady, and only her soft and boneless shoulders were trembling slightly.
"Hey, Zhang Yulin, can you tell me, who is that Wu Tao?" Zheng Man, who finally stopped laughing, asked softly.
"Oh, Wu Tao is the second battalion commander of our regiment, the battalion commander of the soldier who just led you." Zhang Tianhai felt that this matter must be insignificant, so he said it openly.
Uh, why do you always feel like a dead Taoist friend but a poor Taoist?
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PS: An update is here. This book is still in its early stages and is gradually digging deeper, so please stay tuned! I’ll post the second update tonight!
