Tani Suo held a meeting of cabinet members this time, and only chief officers or chiefs of staff at the Colonel or above are eligible to attend. In the end, in addition to Tani Suo, there were only seven corps captains, two brigade commanders and the chief of staff of the 6th Division, Shimoo Ichiho Shimoo attended the meeting. The topic of the meeting was: Will you take a detour to attack Nanjing?

Originally, if Tanisuo didn't come today, Niushima Mitsuki decided to take a detour. This was also decided at the staff meeting last night. If you still can't get the strong attack today, you'll bypass Niushou Mountain to fight Nanjing. But now Tanisuo has arrived, and whether to take a detour will have to settle down.

Tani Shoufu first asked: "What's going on in Niu Shou Mountain? Why can't I catch it in two days?"

From the map, Niushou Mountain is just a small mountain in the southeast of Nanjing. The main peak is less than 300 meters high. Although there are several small mountain peaks around it, it is not considered a steep place, right? However, the Niudao brigade attacked under Niushou Mountain for two days and still couldn't make progress. What is the battle this is called?

Tani Suo almost blurted out: You have lost all the faces of the Empire and the Imperial Army.

Niushima Man turned his attention to Okamoto Shinshen, who had to bite the bullet and get up and replied: "Teacher Commander, the Chinese army has built a solid side-fire firepower point on the hillside in the south. Not only the field artillery corps, but even the aviation corps are helpless. In addition to the constraints of the terrain, the Imperial Army can only deploy one infantry squadron at most, so..."

Tansuo frowned and said, "The south slope cannot be attacked, so why don't you turn to attack the hillsides on the east and west sides?"

Okamoto Shinsun replied: "The east slope is steep and it is very difficult to attack upward. Although the west slope is relatively flat, the infantry cannot get the fire support of the artillery due to the obstruction of the ridge. If a simple road is built to move the field artillery corps to the west side of the mountain to establish a position, it may take several days to delay the time."

Tani Suo said unhappily: "Are there still air force?"

Niujimaman smiled bitterly and said, "Second Commander, you also know that since that person arrived at the Nanjing battlefield, the direct flight regiment of the Front Army has become the direct flight regiment of the Shanghai Condemnation Army." Niujimaman was talking about the commander of the Shanghai Condemnation Army, Hirohiko Asakamiya. This old devil is one of the few professional soldiers in the Japanese royal family, or the uncle of Emperor Showa.

Tani Shou's expression became a little awkward. In terms of military rank, he and Hirahiko Asakamiya were both lieutenant generals, but in terms of status, he was far inferior to Hirahiko Asakamiya. Moreover, Hirahiko Asakamiya and Hirahiko Yanagawa, the commander of the 10th Army, had a very good relationship with Hirahiko Yanagawa, the commander of the 10th Army. Even if the lawsuit was reached to the 10th Army Command, Hirahiko Yanagawa would not be facing him.

After a while, Tani Shouo asked, “That’s all I can do is to take a detour?

Niu Daoman said: "Secretary Commander, please forgive me for speaking out loud, I'm afraid I can only take a detour."

"Okay, then take a detour." Tanisuo said helplessly, "So, where should you take a detour?"

Niu Daoman replied: "There are three choices. The first choice is to take a small path around the eastern foot of Niu Shou Mountain to attack Nanjing directly. However, this path can only be used for infantry artillery to pass through at most. Trucks, tanks, and heavy artillery cannons cannot pass through. This means that our division will only rely on infantry artillery to attack Nanjing Wucheng."

Shinono Kazuki said: "This may not work, Nanjing is a rare city in the world

As early as the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, China launched a comprehensive intelligence collection against China. Nanjing was naturally the focus of the Japanese intelligence department. As the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, Nanjing was also the capital of the early Ming Empire. The city was strong and beyond the imagination of most people. The city wall was more than 10 meters in height and more than 20 meters in height.

With such a strong city wall, how could it be possible for the 92 infantry cannon with a caliber of only 70mm?

Niudao Man said again: "The second option is to build a simple road to Banqiao Town. According to aviation reconnaissance, two locomotives and dozens of train wands were stranded at Banqiao Town Railway Station. Moreover, there was no regular Chinese army station. As long as a single infantry brigade was sent, the locomotives and train wands could be seized. With these locomotives and train wands, all personnel, supplies and heavy equipment of our division can be quickly maneuvered to Nanjing Zhonghuamen Railway Station through the railway line."

Tani Shouo asked, “How many days will it take to build such a simple road?”

Niu Daoman replied: "The division commander, there is a simple road from Dongshan Bridge to the valley. It only takes a little repair to allow trucks to pass. Banqiao Town also has an easy road connected to the Ning (Nanjing) Lang (Langxi) Highway, so the engineer only needs to build a simple road connecting this easy road from the valley, which takes about five days."

"Baga." Tansuo said angrily, "Since Banqiao Town originally had a short road connecting Ninglang Highway, why don't you take Ninglang Highway directly? Why do you need to build another simple road?"

Niu Daoman hurriedly said: "Teacher Commander, this is the third choice that Bei Yi wants to say. The third choice is to take Ninglang Highway directly to Banqiao Town. However, Ninglang Highway has been severely damaged and must be repaired by engineers. Moreover, there is a section of the road close to the western foot of Zutang Mountain. Engineers are easily killed by curved cannons and heavy machine guns when they are working."

"Time, what I need is time." Tanisuo roared loudly, "How many days will it take to directly repair the Ninglang Highway?"

Niujima Man turned his attention to Seiichi Nakamura, the commander of the 6th Corps of the Engineer Army. Nakamura had the most say in this issue. Seiichi Nakamura suddenly stood up and shouted: "The most difficult part of the division commander is the section of the road at the foot of Zudo Mountain, which is about one thousand meters long. Because it is within the range of the heavy machine guns of the China Army on the mountain, it is extremely difficult to repair. It will take two days to avoid casualties."

Tani Shoufu rolled his eyes and said in a deep voice: "If there is no interference from the Chinese army, how long will it take to repair it?"

Seiichi Nakamura shouted: "Teacher Commander, if there is no interference from the Chinese army, it will be repaired in up to four hours."

"Yo Xi." Tani Suo nodded happily.

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When Gu Shoufu, an old Japanese devil, convened all the col-level officials of the 6th Division to convene a meeting of the cabinet, Chairman Jiang was also convening all major generals and above for a meeting. This was also the last military meeting before he left Nanjing. He would take a special plane to leave Nanjing at 5:30 tomorrow morning.

The meeting location was selected at Tang Shengzhi's official residence. The commander-in-chief of Nanjing garrison Tang Shengzhi, deputy commander-in-chief Luo Zhuoying, Liu Xing, chief of staff Zhou Lan, commander of the 71st Army and commander of the 87th Division, Sun Yuanliang, commander of the 72nd Army and commander of the 88th Division, Song Xilian, commander of the 78th Army and commander of the 36th Division, Yu Jishi, commander of the 74th Army, Ye Zhao, commander of the 66th Army, commander of the 83rd Army, commander of the 83rd Army, commander of the Central Military Academy Gui Yongqing, commander of the military police and commander of Nanjing garrison Xiao Shanling, commander of the 51st Division, commander of the 58th Division, and other major generals (certified military ranks) and above attended the meeting.

At the meeting, Chairman Jiang delivered his last speech before leaving Nanjing.

"Nanjing is where the Mausoleum of Li was first located, and the whole country sincerely admired it!

"The biggest focus of attention in the world is also in Nanjing. We cannot give up easily, let alone give up easily."

"I don't have to hide it. Nanjing has become an isolated city. I wanted to stay and defend Nanjing with everyone, but now the situation in all aspects is developing. I cannot be biased in a corner. The situation forces me to leave Nanjing, but my heart is with you and the mausoleum of the first president."

"Today, I hand over the responsibility of defending the capital to General Tang Shengzhi. General Tang Shengzhi is a famous general who has experienced many battles and is both wise and brave. He will definitely live up to me, live up to the expectations and trust of the people of the whole country, and shoulder the responsibility of defending the capital. I hope you will unite and firmly obey General Tang Shengzhi, just as you obey me."

"I am outside and I will mobilize troops to support the capital. If there is any misfortune, you are also a national hero who sacrificed for the country and the nation. The Party and the National Assembly remember you, and the people of the whole country will always remember you! Who has no death in life since ancient times? We must look at the meaning and value of death. What a glory and honor it would be to be born in this great era and be able to sacrifice for the country and the nation?"

After the speech, all the generals present applauded warmly. Chairman Jiang's words were quite infectious. Tang Shengzhi immediately stood up and expressed his determination to defend Nanjing again: "Committee, the same thing is the same thing. Don't be afraid of danger and be meticulous in the face of difficulties. Without your order, you will never take a step back and will swear to live and die with Nanjing!"

Immediately afterwards, senior generals such as Luo Zhuoying, Liu Xing, and Zhou Lan also stood up and expressed their determination to swore to Chairman Jiang to live and die with Nanjing. No matter what happened later, at least at this moment, Tang Shengzhi and the senior generals present were all filled with strange tragedy, and most people already had the idea of ​​dying.

After the meeting, Tang Shengzhi and others sent Chairman Jiang and Mrs. Jiang to the Ming Palace Airport.

When saying goodbye at the airport gate, Chairman Jiang held Tang Shengzhi's hands tightly and said emotionally: "Meng Xiao, there are so many senior generals of the Party and the country, but only you are willing to stand up in the country. It is said that true love is revealed in times of adversity. I have recorded your love, and the Party and the country will remember you. You... You must take good care of your health."

Chairman Jiang's words were actually a bit unfair. Everyone knew that Nanjing would inevitably not be able to defend itself. Tang Shengzhi expressed his intention to live and die with Nanjing. How could he take care of his health? But Tang Shengzhi heard Chairman Jiang's implicit voice. Chairman Jiang did not ask him to take care of his health, but asked him to take care of his reputation and never surrender.

Tang Shengzhi couldn't help but make another statement, and then he took the generals away.

Chairman Jiang stayed in the airport lounge for four hours. At 5:30 in the morning, the Meiling special plane took off from the Forbidden City Airport. It was the safest time, because Japanese fighter planes would not come to Nanjing for bombing so early. After the special plane took off, Captain Jiang flew around Nanjing twice. Before dawn, the entire Nanjing Wucheng was immersed in darkness.
Chapter completed!