In order to encourage the generals and boost morale, Chiang Kai-shek held a military meeting to defend Nanjing in a small conference room of the Nanjing Railway Ministry.
Those present at the meeting were all senior generals. In addition to Nanjing Garrison Commander Tang Shengzhi and Deputy Commander Luo Zhuoying, there were also Qian Dajun, Wang Jingjiu, Gui Yongqing, Yu Jishi, Song Xilian, Sun Yuanliang, Ye Zhao, Deng Longguang, Wang Yaowu, Feng Shengfa, etc. Military commander of the army.
The atmosphere in the conference room was very dull, and a pessimistic atmosphere enveloped the entire meeting. Everyone knew that Nanjing could not be defended, but no one dared to express specific opinions.
Afterwards, Chiang Kai-shek once again emphasized the inevitability of holding on to Nanjing, and also said that Yunnan troops had been mobilized. Chairman Long Yunlong had sent his vanguard, Lu Han's 60th Army, and soon he would lead the powerful The army has come to support Nanjing, please hold on and so on.
After returning to the army, Song Xilian convened a meeting at the division headquarters with all the cadres at the regimental level and above, including Zhang Tianhai.
"Comrades, brigade commanders and regimental commanders, Mr. Song has summoned everyone here to convey Chairman Chiang's order." Song Xilian said slowly, his eyes were red and he looked very tired.
Everyone sat very straight, waiting for the teacher to lecture again.
"Nanjing must be defended to the end. Everyone, the duty and responsibility of our soldiers should be to defend the country. Now, the Japanese invaders have invaded Nanjing, and Nanjing is in danger. As soldiers, we should shoulder our responsibilities and do our best. Train the troops and wait for orders from the commander-in-chief. Then fight to the death with the Japanese army and serve the country with your life. Please, don’t forget our Huangpu school motto and Huangpu spirit!” Anyone can hear the fatigue in Song Xilian’s words, even at the end The morale-boosting words were all said with force. It seems that the situation in Nanjing is no longer urgent.
Although Zhang Tianhai already knew the outcome of the Battle of Nanjing, in this atmosphere, it was impossible to say he was not nervous. After all, what he read in books was very different from what he experienced personally.
"Yes!" All the officers stood up at the same time and responded with a very firm attitude.
As early as joining the army and joining the Whampoa Military Academy, these people have put life and death aside. It is undeniable that the officers present, including Zhang Tianhai, are all from the Whampoa Military Academy. However, among the regiment commanders and brigade commanders present, he is the only one with the qualifications is the shallowest.
"Adjourn the meeting!" Finally, Song Xilian, who was already exhausted both mentally and physically, gave the order to adjourn the meeting.
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Just as Zhang Tianhai was about to return to the regiment headquarters, a voice with a Guangxi accent from behind called him: "Captain Zhang!"
Zhang Tianhai turned around and saw, isn't this Zhang Shaoxun, the new leader of the 216th Regiment?
"Brother Xunhua, what's the matter?" The smile on Zhang Tianhai's face was very polite. After all, he had taken away the veterans of the first battalion, and the weapons and equipment had not yet been returned to the 216th Regiment. This matter must not be mentioned. If you get it, you will definitely pay it back.
"Let's take a step to talk!" Zhang Shaoxun has a relatively strong figure. Because he is from Hepu, Guangxi, and speaks the vernacular in his hometown, it is inevitable that his Mandarin is somewhat non-standard.
"Yes." Zhang Tianhai nodded. On the surface, the situation was calm, but inside he was already in a flood - he could make any request, but he couldn't mention the return of weapons and equipment.
After walking to a remote corridor of the division headquarters, Zhang Shaoxun said: "Brother Yulin, I, Zhang Shaoxun, have been reluctant to call you brother for a few years. I hope you don't mind."
"It's okay, these are not problems. You are a few years older than me, and you are two years ahead of me in Huangpu, so you should be called that." Zhang Tianhai said calmly, as calm as water.
Zhang Shaoxun said with a wry smile: "To be honest, I asked you to come here to talk just to recognize our friendship. You were the battalion commander of the 216th Regiment, and I just took up the post of commander of the 216th Regiment. Why? It can be considered a connection. The situation in Nanjing at the moment must be very tense. The current 216th Regiment is not said to be extremely short of cadres, but can only be said to be barely enough to fill it. In addition, the army is mostly new recruits, especially now Ouyang The battalion at noon is almost all new recruits, and their combat effectiveness is not strong..."
After hearing Zhang Xunhua's words, Zhang Tianhai's heart, which had jumped into his throat, finally dropped: Finally he is no longer a debt collector.
"What does Brother Xunhua (Zhang Shaoxun's cousin) mean?" Zhang Tianhai asked calmly.
"Most of the new recruits of the 216th Regiment are weak in combat effectiveness. Your regiment is now strong and well-equipped. I don't ask for anything else. I just ask you to lend a helping hand when the 216th Regiment is in trouble..." Zhang Shaoxun said with a bitter look on his face. .
Looking at Zhang Shaoxun's appearance, Zhang Tianhai also knew that the life of the 216th Regiment was definitely not easy now, otherwise, how could a dignified regiment leader ask him for help?
"Absolutely no problem." Zhang Tianhai nodded and agreed. This was his promise. Although it was an order from the commander, it was indeed him who took away the old foundation of the 1st Battalion of the 216th Regiment. He had no doubts about the 216th Regiment. The old troops still have feelings.
"Okay, brother, I will accept this brother's affection. Nowadays, military affairs are busy, so you and I, brothers, can talk about it some other time!" Zhang Shaoxun said hello to Zhang Tianhai and left.
Looking at Zhang Shaoxun's leaving figure, Zhang Tianhai's eyes were deep and he didn't know what he was thinking. Maybe he was thinking about Zhang Shaoxun.
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After returning to the regiment headquarters, Zhang Tianhai immediately convened a meeting with battalion-level officers and heads of units directly under the regiment.
In addition to Li Chunfei and other four battalion commanders, there were also Chief of Staff Guo Qiliang, Communications Director Zheng Man, Military Supplies and Logistics Director Zhu Shaohong, and Gendarmerie Company Commander Liao Lizhi. The arrangement on the conference table was quite distinct - sitting on Sitting on the left side of Zhang Tianhai are Guo Qiliang and other four heads of units directly under the regiment headquarters, while sitting on the right side of Zhang Tianhai are Li Chunfei and other four battalion commanders.
"Brothers and colleagues, in this Nanjing defense battle, the external situation is becoming increasingly tense. The main forces of the 66th Army and the 83rd Army are fighting fiercely with the Japanese army in the direction of Jurong, and the Sichuan Army in the direction of Guangde. Now we are also caught in a fierce battle. There is not much time left for us..." Zhang Tianhai announced the news in a heavy tone.
The unfavorable news outside Nanjing is not a good thing for everyone here. As a Chinese, it is absolutely a shame for the country's capital to fall.
Zhang Tianhai only knows that Song Xilian's Thirty-sixth Division successfully broke through in history, but there seems to be no record in the history books about such a small unit as the First Regiment under his direct control. Who knows whether he will be buried in this battle? What about the vigorous defense of Nanjing?
"Spend more time to train the troops. We can fight this battle. I reiterate again, if someone becomes a deserter in this country's critical moment, he will be shot on the spot!" Zhang Tianhai reiterated this statement in a very serious tone. Words he has emphasized since the founding of the group.
This was not the first time that any of the officers present had heard the regiment leader say this, but none of them were as serious as this time, and there was a murderous tone in his tone.
"Yes!" All the officers stood up and responded.
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