While the troops of the 64th Army of the 29th Army and the Japanese army were fighting back and forth on the front line, Zhang Fakui, commander-in-chief of the 2nd Army of the 9th Theater District, was already leading his troops to gradually get into position.
The first to enter the city was Wang Jingjiu's 25th Army. Compared with the arrogance he showed when he clashed with Zhu Shaozhou in Luoyang, Wang Jingjiu became much calmer.
As the highest-ranking military officer in Jiujiang County, Zhang Tianhai naturally had to go out to greet the arrival of Wang Jingjiu's army.
At this time, Wang Jingjiu was riding a tall horse slowly into the county town, his face that still looked young was full of seriousness.
Zhang Tianhai was standing at the front of the welcoming team. He glanced over and spotted Wang Jingjiu, who was leading the way, and the golden military rank on Wang Jingjiu's collar badge.
Zhang Tianhai immediately guessed who this person was. He immediately took a step forward and stood at attention, saluting: "Report to Sir Wang! Representatives of humble positions, the garrison in Jiujiang County, welcome the arrival of the officers!"
Wang Jingjiu gently held the brim of his military cap, and still looked at Zhang Tianhai with pride on his face, and said: "Thank you for your hard work here to welcome me and my 25th Army. My troops are here this time." We came to the city to fight against Japan, so I invite you all to fight against Japan with us and advance hand in hand."
Wang Jingjiu's words seemed to be very offensive, but the arrogance in his expression was unprecedented.
Perhaps this is related to the fact that he has always been the commander of the Ace Army.
Since entering the army, Wang Jingjiu has been an officer of Chiang Kai-shek's guard force. Whether he is the brigade commander of the 1st Guard Brigade or the commander of the 87th Division, he is the ace among aces!
It is precisely because of this that Wang Jingjiu is so arrogant. If not, how could he have a conflict with Luoyang Commander Zhu Shaozhou?
It should be noted that Zhu Shaozhou has always been a big boss in the Baoding faction, even though he is usually relatively low-key.
After being transferred from the post of commander of the 71st Army, Wang Jingjiu learned from the experience and restrained his arrogance and domineering a lot.
It turns out that this so-called arrogance and domineering is only aimed at bosses of the same level or higher than him.
Naturally, an officer like Zhang Tianhai, who was only a colonel, was not in his eyes.
What's more important is that Zhang Tianhai is from the Ninth War Zone, and Wang Jingjiu is affiliated with Gu Zhutong, Chief Gu's Third War Zone.
Both in terms of qualifications and level, he is much higher than Zhang Tian, so naturally there is no need to be too respectful to Zhang Tianhai.
"Yes! Sir!" Zhang Tianhai said loudly after saluting a military salute.
For Zhang Tianhai, this military salute was not given to him, Wang Jingjiu, but to the 25th Army, because they still had to fight the next tough battle!
Whether the troops of the 25th Army can hold on will be directly related to the victory or defeat of this Jiujiang defense battle.
As for the troops like Sun Tongxuan's Twelfth Army, Zhang Tianhai had never counted on them.
It's not that Sun Tongxuan and other troops from the Shandong Army can't fight, but because this army suffered too heavy losses in the Battle of Xuzhou, and when it comes to supplying supplies in the rear, it can never be like Zhang Tianhai and others. These central military units also receive the highest priority and the best replenishment.
It is precisely because of this that there will inevitably be many impacts on combat effectiveness. This is not what Zhang Tianhai wants to see, but the fact is so cruel.
Sun Tongxuan's troops can't be counted on for the time being, and Li Hanhun's 29th Army is now engaged in a fierce battle with the Japanese army. There may not be many soldiers left to fight after the battle of Hukou.
Therefore, Zhang Tianhai saw very clearly that the only ones he could really count on were Wu Qiwei's Fourth Army, Wang Jingjiu's 25th Army, and finally Huo Kuizhang's 54th Army and Peng Shan's 11th Army. division!
It is said that the king of hell is easy to mess with, but the devil is difficult to deal with.
In Zhang Tianhai's view, Wang Jingjiu has undoubtedly been classified as a kid.
Moreover, Wang Jingjiu is still a "little devil" with considerable strength.
Although Zhang Fakui, commander-in-chief of the Second Corps of the Ninth War Zone, has a high status, it is still difficult for these proud generals of the Central Army to listen to him. The only one he can command with complete knowledge is Wu Qiwei's. The Fourth Army.
Therefore, Zhang Tianhai is even more unwilling to offend Wang Jingjiu for some trivial things at this stage. Who knows whether he will do something like what Li Tianxia did later?
In normal life, we should try our best not to offend others, let alone in this period of war.
Seeing that Zhang Tianhai did not show any expression of dissatisfaction, Wang Jingjiu nodded slightly and said: "At this stage, my 25th Army's military headquarters is temporarily set up in Jiujiang, and one of our army's divisions will drive to Xingzipu Before your regiment receives an order from the Second Corps Headquarters or the Theater Commander's Department, your regiment will be temporarily under our command. Are you willing to obey the order?"
Faced with Wang Jingjiu's somewhat excessive request, Zhang Tianhai didn't say anything else. He just nodded and responded loudly: "I will resolutely obey the command of Commander Wang in this humble position! Commander Wang is subordinate to the higher-level troops of our Central Military Forces, and I should be obliged to do so." Obey the order!"
Wang Jingjiu nodded lightly, put away the domineering look on his face, nodded very seriously, and said: "Okay, let's do this for now! Now the large army is preparing to enter the city, Commander Huo The 54th Army is coming to Jiujiang in the near future. Your department will be ready for the handover at any time. If Commander Huo's troops take over your position, your department must immediately give up the position and wait for his troops to garrison. "
"Yes! Sir!" Zhang Tianhai responded loudly.
"The troops are entering the city!" Wang Jingjiu waved his riding whip lightly, his face full of calmness - because his other division was already stationed in Xingzipu!
Looking at Wang Jingjiu's leaving figure, Guo Qiliang approached Zhang Tianhai and said softly: "This first-year student from Huangpu is really arrogant and domineering..."
"Not really. Take a look at our teacher. How can we be so arrogant?" Zhang Tianhai said in a deep voice, speaking in a voice that could only be heard by the two of them.
"It seems... you are also very dissatisfied with this guy and swallow your anger. This is not your style..." Guo Qiliang sighed.
"Do you think I'm a fool?" Zhang Tianhai turned back to look at Guo Qiliang with a resentful look on his face and said.
Upon hearing Zhang Tianhai's words, Guo Qiliang pretended to be shocked, and then said with surprise: "How is it possible?! Anyone in our group may be a fool, but you, Captain Zhang, cannot be a fool. , the whole group knows this, how could I possibly regard you as a fool?"
"Then you still want me to have a conflict with Commander Wang Jingjiu? Can our little arms and legs be as strong as someone else's thigh?" Zhang Tianhai looked up to the sky and sighed. He felt that people's hearts are really old. Do you want to do this? Let’s start adjusting the responsibilities within the group...
The point is, Guo Qiliang actually doesn't take him seriously anymore.
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PS: To make up for last night’s second update, this thing is like touching up paint, you will become addicted if you touch it up...
