Cross the Songhu battlefield and rise to become the most powerful warlord

Chapter 433 Ye Qingshan Acting Commander-in-Chief

433 Ye Qingshan Acting Commander-in-Chief

While Ye Qingshan's 209th Division was resting, the Japanese's movements did not stop at all.

Except for the two Japanese divisions that had already attacked southern Zhejiang.

The Japanese in other directions finally took action.

"Commander, urgent information.

Early this morning, five Japanese divisions launched an attack on Nanchang.

Fortunately, Commander Chen was well prepared and had assembled seven armies in northern Jiangxi in advance.

But this confirms your previous speculation, Commander, that the Japs are indeed carrying out a large-scale operation this time, and are not just trying to encircle and suppress us."

Chief of Staff Xiao Shanling brought this message to Ye Qingshan on the morning of the 7th.

Ye Qingshan looked at the map, recalling the Japanese invaders' subsequent combat operations in history.

In addition to the war in southern Zhejiang, because of the appearance of Ye Qingshan, the Japanese invaders used troops in southern Zhejiang many times.

In other directions, the Japanese's established strategy does not seem to have changed much.

After all, it is really difficult for changes to occur in grand strategy.

Unless the Japanese lose a large-scale battle, which directly affects the entire war situation.

But so far, this has not happened.

Even though Ye Qingshan had previously agreed to the defense of Nanjing, it did not have much impact on the Japanese's major strategic operations in the country.

"To put it bluntly, we didn't hit the Japs that hard enough.

Annihilating a Japanese division only delayed their plan by a few months.

Since it is not possible to annihilate one division of the Japanese, then just destroy several of their divisions.

If winning one battle isn't enough, win more.

I just don’t believe that I can’t kill all of them.”

There was a cold light in Ye Qingshan's eyes, and at the same time he was thinking about the follow-up plan in his mind.

As for the war in the Ninth War Zone in northern Jiangxi, Ye Qingshan is now unable to participate.

Their Third War Zone is now in a difficult situation.

Only half a day later, Chief of Staff Xiao Shanling brought Ye Qingshan another message.

"Commander, the Japanese troops from Guangzhou have also set out.

Yesterday, the Japanese suddenly dispatched three divisions to the north and captured Shaoguan.

At present, we don’t know whether the Japanese will attack southern Jiangxi or southern Hunan.”

After listening to Xiao Shanling's report, Ye Qingshan's eyes went straight to an important city, Changsha!

It also reminded Ye Qingshan of the several famous Changsha defense battles in later generations.

Could it be that, in this time and space, the Battle of Changsha will start early?

"Shonan!

The Japanese would not attack southern Jiangxi because it is mountainous and difficult to attack.

The Japanese troops on the southern line can then move forward from northern Hunan to meet up with the Japanese troops moving south from northern Jiangxi.

If that really happens, most of Jiangnan will fall into the hands of the Japanese.

And our southern Zhejiang and Fujian Province will also be completely divided by then."

Ye Qingshan stared at the map and said decisively.

The devil's actions this time instantly helped Ye Qingshan recall many memories of his later lives.

“The commander thinks much the same as I do.

This time, Commander Chen's Ninth War Zone is in bigger trouble than us.

Previously, I proposed to ask for support from Commander Chen's Ninth War Zone.

It’s totally hopeless.”

Xiao Shanling also shook his head helplessly.

At this time, the commander-in-chief of the Ninth War Zone in Hunan and Jiangxi was Ye Qingshan’s former superior Chen Cheng.

He is also the senior Kuomintang officer that Ye Qingshan is most familiar with and has the most contacts with.

Before, Xiao Shanling had proposed this to Ye Qingshan.

If the Japanese launched a large-scale attack on southern Zhejiang and there were insufficient troops, Commander Gu could apply for support from Chen Cheng's Ninth War Zone.

In comparison, the Third War Zone has less than 300,000 troops.

The Ninth War Zone where Chen Cheng was at this time had much more troops than their Third War Zone.

"I feel like the Japanese are launching campaigns in northern Jiangxi and southern Hunan.

The purpose is to block our contact with the headquarters."

The more Ye Qingshan thought about it, the more he felt that this possibility was very high.

During these few months, Ye Qingshan broke through the Japanese blockade of the coastline.

Ye Qingshan bought a large amount of supplies from the Americans himself, and the Japanese must have known this.

At the same time, Ye Qingshan also helped the headquarters to carry a lot of things.

For example, the heavy artillery production line that Ye Qingshan had previously promised the headquarters.

Ye Qingshan believed that this information could never be concealed from the spies planted by the Japanese in the high-level positions of the National Army.

The Japanese would definitely not be able to accept this situation.

If Ye Qingshan were allowed to slowly provide blood transfusions to the national army in this way.

It will only be more disadvantageous to the Japanese's subsequent combat operations in the country.

So, they simply launched an attack on Hunan and Jiangxi provinces in advance to cut off Ye Qingshan's connection with the headquarters.

"This time, it was my appearance that forced the Japanese to attack Hunan and Jiangxi in advance?"

Ye Qingshan smiled bitterly.

"No matter what happens in the Ninth War Zone, let's solve our own problems first.

Has the special operations battalion returned?"

"not yet."

"Where are the artillery? Have our artillery caught up?"

“It was supposed to arrive this afternoon, but we didn’t bring many shells.

There are less than two cardinal numbers.”

"That's enough."

Ye Qingshan nodded.

Anyway, this time Ye Qingshan only needed to rescue the trapped 76th Division and then withdraw. He had no plans to fight a decisive battle with the Japanese here.

"Sir, a telegram from the Air Force."

At this time, the young martial artist also came in.

Handed Ye Qingshan a telegram.

After reading it, Ye Qingshan burst into laughter: "Haha, the second batch of pilots we trained at the U.S. military base on Luzon Island are back.

By the way, I also brought back a new batch of 40 P fighter jets that I had bought.

Meng Jifei personally led a squadron of fighter jets to meet them.

This way, we can make up for the losses of our fighter squadron."

"That's good news."

Xiao Shanling also laughed.

A great war was going on here and they needed the support of the air force.

“I hope Commander Chen and his men in Hunan and Jiangxi can stop the enemy’s attack.

We cannot let Hunan and Jiangxi fall into the hands of the Japanese.

Otherwise, our fighter planes will be easily intercepted by the Japanese fighter planes if they want to fly over from the western airport in the future. "

Xiao Shanling also thought of this matter at this time and said with some concern.

"Do not worry.

Whether it is Commander Chen or General Xue, their command and combat capabilities are among the best in the entire army.

They’ll find a way.”

Ye Qingshan was not too worried about this.

Because Ye Qingshan knew that it would be extremely difficult for the Japanese to complete their plan to occupy Hunan and Jiangxi.

General Xue will teach the Japanese a good lesson in Changsha.

"Notify the troops that the rest period is over.

We will leave tomorrow morning."

Just when Ye Qingshan was preparing to send troops northward tomorrow to rescue the trapped 76th Division.

At around five o'clock in the afternoon on the 7th, Ye Qingshan received the news.

Gu Zhutong was escorted back down.

"Commander Ye, Commander Gu wants to see you."

Gu Zhutong's convoy was still outside the city and had not entered Jinhua City.

But he sent his adjutant into the city to inform Ye Qingshan.

"go!"

Ye Qingshan did not refuse, and took Xiao Wusheng and other guards out of the city to meet Gu Zhutong.

Not long after, Ye Qingshan saw the pale-faced Gu Zhutong in the military vehicle.

"Commander Gu!"

Ye Qingshan saluted.

"Commander Ye is here."

Gu Zhutong was supported by his adjutant and came out of the car.

"Commander Gu, you..."

"It's okay, the bullet has been taken out, it won't kill you.

But I need to rest.”

Gu Zhutong waved his hand and said indifferently.

"Captain Ye, do you know why I called you here?"

"I don't know."

Ye Qingshan was also curious.

"I need to go to the rear to recuperate, but the front line cannot be without someone in command for a day.

So, I suggested this to the High Command before.

I will let you temporarily take over the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Third War Zone."

"What?"

Ye Qingshan's eyes suddenly widened.

"Commander Gu, you are kidding me."

Ye Qingshan himself was a little confused.

"Do you think I would joke about such a military matter?"

Gu Zhutong looked at Ye Qingshan very seriously.

"This……"

Ye Qingshan realized that Gu Zhutong was serious.

But this incident was completely beyond Ye Qingshan's expectations.

Ye Qingshan didn't expect that Gu Zhutong would do this.

But after a moment, Ye Qingshan seemed to have thought of something.

“Commander Gu, don’t worry.

I will definitely do my best to rescue the 76th Division.

But I don’t think I can handle the position of commander-in-chief.”

Ye Qingshan shook his head and said.

Ye Qingshan was telling the truth. The position of commander-in-chief sounded very tempting.

But not everyone can do it.

Even so, the Third War Zone has fewer troops, with only four armies besides Ye Qingshan.

Among them, two are small armies, and only the 19th Army and the th Army have larger forces.

However, there are several factions within this region.

Even if Ye Qingshan becomes the commander-in-chief, it is not certain whether others will listen to you at that time.

Rather than taking over such a huge mess.

Ye Qingshan might as well command his own 86th Army so that he could be more calm.

"Haha, there are things that you, Ye Qingshan, dare not do.

I remember that you were always very courageous."

Seeing Ye Qingshan refuse like this, Gu Zhutong also laughed.

"It's not the same thing."

I don't want to clean up your mess.

However, Ye Qingshan changed his mind and felt that he had to wipe this butt whether he wanted to or not.

Since I have paid so much, it seems unreasonable not to get something in return.

If I become the commander-in-chief, it will be of some use.

At that time, if anyone is disobedient, at least I can deal with him with a legitimate reason.

You don't have to take responsibility, but the other party is disobeying orders and being rebellious.

When Ye Qingshan thought about it, it seemed that the commander-in-chief could do the job.

It's just that later on, the burden on my shoulders became heavier.

However, Ye Qingshan's fight with the Japanese this time was to the death, with no way of retreat.

Overall, there are more advantages than disadvantages in taking over this commander-in-chief.

"It's not impossible to temporarily take over as the commander-in-chief."

Ye Qingshan suddenly said this.

This made Gu Zhutong in front of him stunned.

Originally, seeing that Ye Qingshan did not want to act as the commander-in-chief, he was ready to persuade him.

As a result, Ye Qingshan suddenly agreed again.

Good man, it seems like you were playing hard to get with me just now.

You must be very happy and want to be the commander-in-chief.

But he said he didn't want to, who was he testing?

This kid who says one thing but means another is quite good at pretending!