After Wang Zan left, Zhang Tianhai and Zhou Fangjie started chatting. Compared to Wang Zan, the two of them were more like a community of destiny - they were both on the north bank of the Yangtze River, and they were also evacuating to Changsha.
"Old Zhang! To be honest, I feel a little surprised that we all evacuated to Changsha this time." Zhou Fangjie said directly.
"Why do you feel surprised?" Zhang Tianhai asked.
"Our Second Guard Regiment is a reinforcement regiment of new recruits anyway. Even if we let the fight go, we can't defeat a veteran regiment. With this retreat to Changsha, it is estimated that Changsha has become a key target of the enemy's attack. Is that what you need?" Zhou Fangjie sighed.
"Not necessarily." Zhang Tianhai shook his head, "I guess it has something to do with the fact that the Ninth Theater Command Headquarters is moving to Changsha. Once Wuhan falls, it means that Changsha will become the front line of the Anti-Japanese War and a key target of the Japanese army. Therefore, it is imperative to defend Changsha. Our troops must go through a period of rest and recuperation after passing."
"It's great for your troops. You can take the water all the way to Changsha. It's really difficult for us, the Second Guard Regiment, to run there on just two feet..." Zhou Fangjie said with a wry smile. It's really annoying to compare people to each other. It's the same. They are security forces in a war zone. Why is there such a big difference?
In fact, Zhou Fangjie also knew in his heart that the source of this kind of treatment was that the troops of the First Guard Regiment were capable of fighting. If not for this reason, they would not have been dragged directly to Changsha by the theater commander's headquarters.
According to Zhang Tianhai's analysis, it is very likely that the Ninth Theater Commander's Headquarters will actually move to Changsha. Therefore, the two regiments of the theater guard force must go to Changsha to assemble as soon as possible to participate in the defense of the Ninth Theater Commander. came during the battle at the headquarters.
"I don't know if we can reach Changsha safely. After all, we are taking the waterway. If we encounter enemy warships, they will most likely be sunk by them on the river." Zhang Tianhai shook his head and said with a bitter smile. Indeed, this is very important to him. Say, this is a troublesome thing.
"From this perspective, you are still a bit more dangerous." Zhou Fangjie thought about it and felt that this was also the case.
"No matter what, if the commander's department fails to send a ship to meet us, your second guard regiment must leave us a way out. I don't want us to have to go down the river to feed the fish after Hankou is burned down." Zhang Tianhai said with a wry smile, this was a reminder to Zhou Fangjie.
"No problem, just proceed as planned! In this way, in the afternoon you can have someone send you a plan for your implementation of the 'Martial Arts' plan, so that we can make certain adjustments based on your plan." Zhou Fangjie said very generously. accepted.
"Okay, I'll send someone to bring it to you this afternoon." Zhang Tianhai nodded.
"Okay, let's stop talking nonsense and see you in Changsha." Zhou Fangjie smiled.
The two parted ways.
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After returning to the garrison headquarters, Zhang Tianhai immediately summoned Guo Qiliang, Li Yinglun, and Li Chunfei to hold an emergency meeting. The content of the meeting was probably the same as the meeting they held at the garrison headquarters. It was a confidential meeting and was directly communicated. .
"Everyone, this is the whole plan code-named 'Wu'. Now the troops are basically training in an orderly manner, and they are basically familiar with the plan I made before. Let's see what else we need to do?" Zhang Tianhai His eyes looked around the three people in front of him.
"No need! You have already made arrangements." Li Yinglun said with a bitter smile, "In terms of calculations, we are not as good as you. You made such arrangements before, right? You have the intention of abandoning Wuhan?"
"Yes, we are indeed prepared for this." Zhang Tianhai nodded, "Our troops, especially the main infantry battalion, are mostly new soldiers. Although the quality of their soldiers is indeed good, if we are not fully prepared, we will be It’s time to stir up trouble, and it will be difficult for us to deal with it..."
"Then let's wait for the supplies from the Garrison Headquarters to arrive before making preparations! Before the supplies from the Garrison Headquarters arrive, our national army must still be doing their best to stop the Japanese army from advancing westward and southward. We need We are still prepared to cooperate with the garrison headquarters." Guo Qiliang said, for him, this is actually considered a normal level.
Indeed, apart from waiting for supplies from above and paying attention to the development of the frontline situation, they couldn't do much.
It is worth mentioning that Lieutenant General Matsuura Junrokuro, the commander of the 106th Division of the Japanese Army, was shot in the back and died of ineffective medical treatment. As soon as the news came out, it immediately caused a sensation in the Japanese government and the public, because his death also This means that the Chinese army's operation to completely annihilate the Japanese 106th Division in Wanjialing was a perfect victory.
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It must be said that the preparations of the Wuhan Garrison Headquarters were quite fast. With the strong support of the Ninth War Zone, it did not take long to gather the materials needed for the "Wu" plan.
The open space in front of the Hankou Security Headquarters was already filled with supplies.
Regarding these supplies, most of them are gasoline, butter and other combustion-supporting supplies, and there are even dry firewood transported from outside the city. After seeing these supplies, the battalion commanders also received the news, and they also knew that these supplies were prepared What to do.
Just when everyone was speculating, Zhang Tianhai organized an emergency meeting on the main officers of the first guard regiment at the battalion level and above. In addition to the battalion commanders, there were also various officers from the units directly under the regiment headquarters. Chief Officer.
In the venue, Mr. Sun Yat-sen's portrait hangs on the main wall of the venue, and on both sides of the portrait is a red flag with a blue sky and white sun on the ground, which symbolizes the National Revolutionary Army under the leadership of the Three People's Principles.
"Everyone, this meeting today may be rather sudden, but the content of this meeting is related to the layout of the entire Wuhan Garrison, and even the entire Ninth War Zone. For such a major event, you must raise your political stance. position, take all preventive measures, and be sure to implement the order to the end." This is the most serious tone Zhang Tianhai has spoken since he has chaired so many meetings.
Hearing that the regimental leader's words were so serious, all the officers present straightened their backs and were ready to take notes.
"I believe you have all seen the batch of supplies outside. These supplies were all prepared for burning the city. This operation to burn the city is codenamed 'Wu'. It is a plan drawn up by Chairman Chiang himself. It is a top secret matter. This is After the first meeting, you must issue the order to each unit and keep it confidential. You must not leak the matter of burning the city. If it is leaked, you will be held accountable seriously and dealt with according to military law!" Zhang Tianhai said in a deep voice, his tone full of murderous.
"Yes! Sir!!" The officers on the field straightened their backs and responded. This matter was of great importance, and everyone's vigilance was heightened.
"Okay, now, let me announce the execution matters. All troops must pay more attention and cooperate in place to prevent any accidents that may occur. No arson will be carried out before receiving orders!" This is what Zhang Tianhai specially emphasized. The lessons from the tragedy of the Wenxi Fire must be learned!
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