"Regarding this matter, Beizhong believes that it should not be within the scope of Beizhong's consideration. And it is related to Changsha's defense. Beizhong believes that in addition to the Changsha Second Guard Regiment, there should be other security forces. In addition, please Allow me to make a digression..." When Zhang Tianhai came to the end of his words, he suddenly hesitated.
"What are you talking about? Just say it." Xue Yue looked at Zhang Tianhai and said seriously.
In fact, to be honest, Zhang Tianhai looked at Xue Yue's serious face and was really speechless, but he gritted his teeth and said: "Please forgive me for speaking bluntly, if the Xinqiang River defense line and the Miluo River defense line are breached, we will Is it still possible to defend Changsha?"
The words are hard to hear, but they make sense.
The Xinqiang River Defense Line is the first line of defense in Changsha, the Miluo River Defense Line is the second line of defense, and the final line of defense is the Xinhe Defense Line, three kilometers away from Changsha City.
If we have to use these lines of defense as a metaphor, the Xinqiang River Defense Line is a dress, the Miluo River Defense Line is protective pants, and the Xinhe Defense Line is underwear - when the enemy has stripped you down to just a pair of underwear, hold on. How likely will it be? You can figure this out with your butt.
"Indeed, what you said makes sense. Now the Changsha Guards First Regiment is building the Xinhe Defense Line. Do you have any opinion on this?" Xue Yue stared at Zhang Tianhai's face and said, looking very serious.
"Sir, I believe that it is still too early to talk about opinions now. The defense line must be built and constructed well. Although it is of little significance, it can definitely be delayed for a certain period of time." Zhang Tianhai answered truthfully. , no beating around the bush at all.
I originally thought that Commander Xue would be unhappy, but Commander Xue nodded and said, "Yes, the significance of the Xinhe Defense Line is to delay time. During this period, we can even prepare for the Changsha Blockade and Changsha Defense Battle."
"Indeed, the significance of the Xinhe Defense Line is only this. But from a humble point of view, Changsha can no longer be defended. If it is defended, it will definitely lead to the same predicament as Nanjing. At that time, the defenders of Changsha can slowly retreat, and then We will wait for an opportunity to launch a major counterattack from Jiangxi, Hubei and other places to drain the enemy's defense force from the rear. If the main force of the Japanese army returns to support, we will retake Changsha." Zhang Tianhai analyzed.
"Since the layout is all designed to kill the Japanese army, why don't we resist in Changsha for a while?" Xue Yue asked with great interest. In his opinion, Zhang Tianhai is becoming more and more interesting, and he can always say something. Surprising words, these are words that even some staff members of the General Staff Department dare not say.
"I have reason to believe that Commander Xue is someone who wants to win the war, not defeat it, right? Our Changsha City will definitely collapse in less than a day if the defenders are left here." Zhang Tianhai was very happy. Said confidently.
"Collapse in less than a day? Why are you so confident?" Xue Yue's eyes narrowed slightly, and he even took off his white gloves while waiting for Zhang Tianhai's answer.
Zhang Tianhai said confidently: "Yes, it will definitely collapse in less than a day! Instead of wasting troops like this, it is better to put these troops on counterattack. After all, we can kill more enemies, right? As for what the officer wants to ask Where does Beizhi’s confidence come from? It’s because Beizhi participated in the Nanjing Defense War. People who have not experienced that battle will not understand the despair in Nanjing City..."
The more he talked about it, Zhang Tianhai felt his heart trembling slightly. At that moment, it seemed that it would be the beginning of December 1937...
At that time, the cold wind was blowing, and the icy wind blew from the Yangtze River, as if telling the world that the Japanese army's butcher knife was about to swing.
In the city of Nanjing, artillery fire was raging. Burst after burst of artillery fire came from outside the city. The Zijin Mountain position has been lost, and Nanjing has been defeated!
That cold feeling washed over Zhang Tianhai from head to toe. It was precisely because he knew that kind of despair that he could understand what it felt like to be alone and helpless. It was despair with no hope of survival!
Hearing the tremor in Zhang Tianhai's words, Xue Yue seemed to understand something. He said to Zhang Tianhai: "As long as you have this consciousness, go ahead! You can lead the first guard regiment and the second guard regiment! I You are appointed as the commander-in-chief of the theater guard force and the former enemy. From now on, we will march north to Xinqiang River. But I want to tell you that the commander of the theater guard force is still me, Xue Boling. You kid, listen to me. If you encounter a major incident, you You must report to me in advance and you must not exceed your authority!”
"Yes, sir!" Zhang Tianhai stood at attention and saluted, and then he added: "But what if the stupid little Japan encounters us?"
"We'll talk about it later. If the matter is urgent, you can deal with it first, but you must give me a detailed report afterwards!" Xue Yue said in a deep voice.
"Thank you, sir!" Zhang Tianhai saluted a military salute with joy on his face. He knew very well that this so-called "former enemy commander of the theater guard force" was actually a false title that could not be more false, or even a temporary position. Don't revoke it once the battle is over, but this position has authority, the temporary command authority of the theater guard force...
Don't underestimate the word "temporary". At the critical moment, the official level can crush people to death.
"Well, remember, you must report to me before taking any large-scale action!" Xue Yue warned again. This was a decision he made after careful consideration.
It's not that Xue Yue is a ruthless person, the kind who can delegate power in everything, but he knows that the nominal commander of this unit must be himself, so that Zhang Tianhai can achieve greater results, and he must To grasp the whereabouts of this elite force in the general direction of the operation, Zhang Tianhai cannot be allowed to do whatever he wants.
Yes, in Xue Yue's view, the guard troops in the Ninth War Zone are the essence of the national army. Let them go to the south bank of the Xinqiang River in the hope that they will cause trouble for the Japanese army, not that they will be used for Zhang Tianhai's mischief It's all right - Xue Yue also absolutely believed that if he allowed Zhang Tianhai to act recklessly, and if the two main regiments of the Ninth Theater Guard Corps were all on the north bank of the Xinqiang River, then Xue Boling would not be able to escape responsibility either.
That's right, because the reputation of the 1st Guard Regiment of the Ninth War Zone is too loud, in a sense, it is almost the same as the 74th Division that was reorganized during the Liberation War. If so If an army is wiped out by the Japanese on the front line, it will have a huge blow to morale!
It was precisely because of the special nature of the first regiment of guards that Xue Yue had to control Zhang Tianhai and prevent him from doing anything random.
But the combat effectiveness of the First Guard Regiment in the war zone is very rare among the national army, and its weapons and equipment are very sophisticated. Coupled with the extraordinary general Zhang Tianhai, its combat effectiveness is almost comparable to that of the pre-war teaching corps. , it’s just that the quality of the soldiers is slightly inferior, so Xue Yue is a little itchy. He hopes that this unit will make great achievements on the front line again!
It was this strange and contradictory mentality that made Xue Yue make such a decision - this time, he wanted to try his luck!
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