Li Guosheng snatched the telegram, stared at him, and began to browse the telegram in his hand.

"Bang..." After reading the telegram, Li Guosheng, who was angry, placed the telegram on the desk in front of him. He roared loudly at Deputy Chief of Staff Xiong Shaowen: "A damn Russian, he really knows how to choose the time. He won't fight early or late, but he stabs us from the back at the critical moment of the Tonghua Battle..."

After saying that, he pointed at Xiong Shaowen in front of him and ordered: "Deputy Chief of Staff Xiong, you immediately instruct the Intelligence Department to quickly find out the specific forces and equipment of the Soviet Far East Red Army. Please quickly... Tell Colonel Zhang Tianyu of the Intelligence Department that I will give him one day, within one day. If the result cannot be obtained, his wèizhi, the director of the Intelligence Department, will be given to others..."

“Yes, the chief seat….”

Deputy Chief of Staff Xiong Shaowen left the office, and Li Guosheng frowned, not only without any relaxation, but instead frowned deeper. He walked to the map, without saying a word, stared at the combat map marked with various data in front of him, and began to compare the gap between himself and the Soviet Far Eastern Red Army and the Japanese Kwantung Army that had not yet been eliminated...

In less than five minutes, the anger on Li Guosheng's face had been replaced by a deep worry about the future.

Looking around, the entire Ninth Army was deployed in the three northeastern provinces, with only six main divisions.

To defend the Northeast Army within the pass, one main division is needed. The ongoing decisive battle between Tonghua requires at least two main divisions to maintain. The entire territory of Liaoning Province that has been occupied also needs one main division to maintain public order and eliminate the remaining enemies in the territory. As for the two main divisions that have invaded North Korea, the troops have suffered heavy losses. In addition, they must be prepared to prepare for the Japanese North Korean garrison. The two main divisions cannot be drawn out at all...

After doing this, I had no extra soldiers and soldiers at all, so I could draw into Heilongjiang and fight with the Soviet Far Eastern Red Army that invaded Heilongjiang...

"The troops are still insufficient..." Thinking of this, Li Guosheng couldn't help but sigh.

Looking at the three northeastern provinces, he had no soldiers to adjust. Li Guosheng's eyes could only shift to his nest, Shandong Province, and attacked the left-behind troops in Shandong.

In addition to the six main divisions that entered the three northeastern provinces to fight, the field troops that remained in Shandong and were commanded by Chief of Staff Jiang Baili, there were also three main combat divisions. The guard division was two brigades, one mountain division, one brigade of the armored division, and three brigades of the heavy artillery division, totaling more than 80,000 people...

The 80,000 army sounds very large. However, when thinking about the major local forces entrenched around Shandong Province and have been eyeing Shandong Province, Li Guosheng knew that no matter how arrogant he was, he believed in the combat effectiveness of his troops, he had to leave at least 40,000 troops to guard the rear to ensure the safety of various materials and ammunition supply on the front line...

So, after all, the troops I could draw from the rear were only 40,000.

Although the Soviet Far Eastern Red Army that invaded Dongshan Province did not receive specific information, Li Guosheng was sure of the number of breakthroughs and attack speeds chosen by the Soviet Red Army. The Soviet Far Eastern Red Army that entered the three eastern provinces had at least 100,000 people. And it was also heavy infantry equipped with a large number of artillery, tanks, and aircraft...

There is no soldiers to adjust... This is the first feeling of Li Guosheng's face in front of him at this moment.

The troops conduct double-sided combat, and relying solely on their own abilities, they cannot carry out orderly coordinated command... This is the second feeling of Li Guosheng's face of the double pressure of tens of thousands of elite troops from the Soviet Far Eastern Red Army and the Kwantung Army.

Faced with many difficulties, Li Guosheng had to put his ideas into the Ninth Army, the only Chief of Staff Jiang Baili who could help him and make feasibility suggestions.

After sighing, he spoke to himself: "It seems that it is time to transfer the Chief of Staff out of Shandong Province and put it on a larger stage so that he can use his military talents..."

Thinking of this, a decisive expression slowly emerged on Li Guosheng's face.

He shouted to the adjutant guarding the door: "Adjutant, send a telegram to the Chief of Staff of Jinan immediately. Let the Chief of Staff take the military plane quickly and arrive in Chenyang in the shortest time. I have something to discuss with him..."

Li Guosheng's office hurried to Jiang Baili, who was in Shenyang. Before he could take a breath, he stood in front of Li Guosheng.

Jiang Baili, who also received several letters from the Northeast Frontier Defense Forces, asked with a tired face: "Master, is it because of the Russians in the Soviet Union?"

Li Guosheng nodded without objection, and under Jiang Baili's gaze, he explained all the difficulties and ideas he encountered one by one. Then, he looked at Jiang Baili with a silent face in front of him, waiting for the other party to answer.

One minute, two minutes... Chief of Staff Jiang Baili looked at the map and thought for ten minutes before speaking: "General, in terms of military strength, we still have a force in our hands, you didn't expect..."

"After more than half a year of expansion and training, we have formed nine local security divisions in Shandong Province. At present, these security divisions have reached a full capacity of 9,000 people. As long as a certain number of heavy equipment is strengthened, they can become a loud field main division..."

"Although these troops are a group of new recruits who have never seen blood, as long as they go to the battlefield, these new recruits will sooner or later transform into veterans..."

"What I mean is that all these nine local guard divisions will be upgraded to the main field divisions, leave the customs and enter the three northeastern provinces, and participate in the battle against the Russians..."

Seeing Li Guosheng with a thoughtful look on his face, Jiang Baili continued to analyze: "Also, we had already obtained the authorization of the veterans before sending troops to the Northeast. During the fight against the Japanese, we can appropriately expand the troops. Now, the Russians are also stabbing the knife in the back and paying attention to the three northeastern provinces, which forces us to expand the troops..."

Speaking of this, a hint of helplessness and disappointment towards the National Government quickly surged onto Jiang Baili's cheek. He said to Li Guosheng in front of him with hatred: "Master, I believe that when we received a clear signal from the Soviet Union invaded the three eastern provinces, Lao Jiang, who was far away in Nanjing, also received this telegram."

"Faced with foreign invasion, as the head of a government, I have not made any reaction so far. There is not even the minimum diplomatic protest. To my surprise, the Chiang Kai-shek of the Nanjing government must be waiting for the operation of our Ninth Army. Seeing my Ninth Army joke, I pushed my Ninth Army to the opposing side of the Soviet Far East Red Army, and added another strong enemy to my Ninth Army. After all, my Ninth Army is the only Chinese army outside the entire pass."

"Since Lao Jiang was laughing at us and retreated into the fire pit, then we will give Lao Jiang a trick..."

Li Guosheng's eyes lit up. He seemed to realize something from Jiang Baili's words. However, when he thought about it seriously, he seemed to have not grasped anything.

He frowned slightly and asked Jiang Baili: "Chief of Staff, let me be more specific, how can I use my own tricks..."

Jiang Baili did not answer immediately, but looked at Li Guosheng and asked meaningfully: "Master, before answering, I have a question that you need to answer... How do you plan to deal with the Soviet Far Eastern Red Army that invaded the three eastern provinces and the Chinese land occupied by the Soviet Union's Russians..."

Li Guosheng, an iron-blooded soldier from later generations, said without thinking: "It's a big deal. My Li Guosheng is not Empress Dowager Cixi of the Qing government."

"How did the occupied Chinese land be swallowed by the Russians, I spit it out intact. Even if the price was paid, it was unavoidable. As for the Soviet Union's army that invaded China, one word was 'tep' and four words 'beat hard'. If possible, it would be better to wipe it out completely. Let the Russians pay the price for their reckless military actions..."

Hearing this, Jiang Baili quickly showed an admirational expression on his face.

He spoke to Li Guosheng, who was still full of indignation, "Master, I did not misunderstand the person... Among the major local forces in China, you are the only one who dares to say 'no' to the great powers and dares to fight against the great powers' army... Just for your patriotism and the people, I, Jiang Baili, will give you the rest of my life to you, it's worth it..."

Speaking of this, a strange smile flashed quickly across the corner of Jiang Baili's mouth. He replied to Li Guosheng: "Sir, the so-called trick is to use the opportunity given to us by Jiang Jiang, so that our Ninth Army will completely get rid of the control of the Nanjing National Government, form a single army, and be unaffected by the national government's military organization. I wonder if you want to seize it..."

Hearing this, Li Guosheng's face first showed a shocked expression, and then he was covered by a heartfelt surprise expression.

Establish a single army, not influenced or controlled by the government...

Without exception, the temptations that Chief of Staff Jiang Baili said were all the goals he wanted to achieve most since he was reborn.

Because only in this way can you do your best to develop and strengthen yourself. At a favorable opportunity when the world changes a few years later, with your own strength, you can get a pill for the Chinese nation in the world war...

Now that he suddenly heard this opportunity, he was in front of him, Li Guosheng was as if he was hit by a golden cake falling from the sky. His whole body was undoubtedly shrouded by surprise.

Glazed with expectations and asked Jiang Baili: "Chief of Staff, let's be more specific..."

For Jiang Baili, he also hopes that Li Guosheng, whom he hopes, can one day in the future, reach the wèizhi where Jiang Jiang is first sitting, and then lead the whole country, get rid of the control of the great powers, step by step to the top of the world, and become a world power.

Without any hesitation, he answered decisively: "First, in the name of the Ninth Army General Command, the whole country was sent to a telegram, cut off diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union, and issued a solemn protest, declared war on the Soviet Union, vowed to defend the country to the death, and eliminated all the invading Red Army of the Soviet Far East... Some things, as the supreme ruler of the country, are unwilling to do, then our Ninth Group will do it for him in the name of the government. First of all, it will occupy the righteousness that no one can refute."

"Second: Powering the whole country is to ensure that the three northeastern provinces in China do not fall into the hands of the Soviet Far East Army and defend their country. From now on, our Ninth Army will be officially reorganized into the "Defense Forces", taking the three northeastern provinces and four provinces of Shandong Province, fighting with the Soviet Far East Red Army and the Japanese Kwantung Army to the end, and swearing to protect the three northeastern provinces to the death..."

"Third: Is it still a telegram for the whole country: Because of the strong strength of the great powers and strong troops, the National Defense Forces have the subsequent strength to continue fighting. Our Defense Forces hope to get support from all over the country, and rush to the three northeastern provinces, join the National Defense Forces, and defend the country... At the same time, I send a telegram for the National Government, hoping that the National Government will support the National Defense Forces. Recover lost territory from the Soviet Far East Red Army and return my country..."

Li Guosheng, who was excited, was so excited that his fist clenched directly hit the desk in front of him.

He spoke loudly at Jiang Baili, "Okay! It's a clear signal to power... In the face of national justice and the great righteousness of defending the country, as long as Chiang Kai-shek still wants to sit on the chairman of the National Government, get the support of the people of the whole country, and not bear the reputation of selling the country. Faced with these powers, he only has one way to go, that is, to eat Coptis chinensis. He unconditionally agreed to all our requests and abide by the existence of our defense force..."

"The chief officer is wise..." Jiang Baili replied with a smile.

"After these three powers were issued, we not only gained a foothold in front of Chiang Kai-shek, but forced him to agree with our request. At the same time, we also gained a foothold in front of all the people in the country, so that the people knew that our Ninth Army was reorganized into the "Defense Forces", not for rebellion, but for better defense of the country and further enhance the status of our defense force in the hearts of the people."

Li Guosheng nodded deeply, and continued to ask Jiang Baili: "Chief of Staff, you are the one who makes the idea of ​​changing the National Defense Forces. No surprise. In your heart, you must have a draft of the military adaptation plan, and say it out. Let's discuss it together."

“Yes, the chief…”

Jiang Baili did not deny it. After finding a document from the folder with him, he said, "Master, these are some simple ideas I thought about on the plane..."

"Since we plan to establish our own army. It is different from the National Government Army, then we should do it thoroughly."

"First of all, completely abandon the third-level division brigade of the National Government, and change it to the existing two-level division brigade of our army, simplifying the army's command system..."

As soon as Jiang Baili finished speaking, Li Guosheng, who was listening quietly, decisively interrupted what Jiang Baili wanted to say. He agreed from the bottom of his heart: "Chief of Staff, you are right. The third-level command system of the National Government Military Brigade Brigade is not conducive to the command of the troops in any aspect. Our two-level command system of the division and regiment can avoid repeated commands of the troops on the one hand, and on the other hand, it can further consolidate the combat effectiveness of the troops..."

Jiang Baili nodded without comment and continued to speak: "Second, in order to distinguish it from the National Government Army, we must also have our own promotion system and military rank. Only in this way can the soldiers fight the enemy more bravely on the battlefield and have the goal of joining the army..."

“Article 3………….”

At the suggestion of Jiang Baili, the two spent two hours discussing the relevant matters of forming the National Defense Forces.

And at this moment, Deputy Chief of Staff Xiong Shaowen finally appeared in front of the two...

He took out the information that the Intelligence Department had just forwarded, and reported with a solemn expression: "General Chief, Staff, the results that the Intelligence Department had just collected and sorted out... The specific troops and equipment of the Soviet Far Eastern Red Army are already here..."

Jiang Baili waved his hand and ordered: "I won't read the telegram for now. You can introduce us to the specific forces of the Soviet Far East Army... As the saying goes, 'Only you know yourself and your enemy can you be defeated in a hundred battles'. Before you really declare war on the Soviet Far East Red Army, you must first understand the true strength of your opponent..."

“Yes, I’ll be in the seat…”

Xiong Shaowen quickly found a map of the Far East and spread it in front of the two of them. Then, he took out a pencil, pointed at the wèizhi where Hailanpao was, and said, "The chief officer, the Soviet Far East Red Army from Hailanpao entered the Heihe area for preliminary investigation. There was a total of one main division, one tank regiment and one aviation regiment. In addition, in the Soviet Belogorsk city behind Hailanpao, there were a large number of signs of the Soviet Far East Red Army being assembled, and there were about two main divisions and one tank regiment..."

Hearing this, not only Li Guosheng, but also Chief of Staff Jiang Baili's face suddenly became gloomy. Seeing Xiong Shaowen looking at him without saying a word in front of him, Li Guosheng nodded and ordered: "Continue talking..."

Deputy Chief of Staff Xiong Shaowen held a pencil and immediately drew a big circle in the Manzhouli where he was. Then, he started from Manzhouli and drew a shoulder representing the attack in the direction of Qiqihar. He spoke and said: "According to the investigation by the Intelligence Department, Manzhouli had fallen into the hands of the Soviet Far Eastern Army five hours ago."

"The Soviet Far Eastern Red Army, which occupied Manzhouli, seemed to have no intention of stopping. It was leading a mechanized infantry division and a tank regiment and continued to march towards Qiqihar. In addition to this vanguard unit, the Soviet Far Eastern Red Army that was constantly gathering in Manzhouli had three main divisions, two tank divisions, two heavy artillery divisions, and one air force division, with an astonishing 60,000 people..."

"The situation in Suifenhe direction is also not optimistic... The old Russian vanguard troops who successfully occupied Suifenhe are attacking the Mudanjiang defense line with a tank regiment as the leader, preparing to seize Harbin, Heilongjiang Provincial Government before us... In addition, the Intelligence Department also discovered in Suifenhe that different units of the Soviet Far East Red Army were organized by at least three main divisions, one tank division, two heavy artillery divisions, and two air force divisions. If all these existing organizations are true, the Soviet Red Army gathered in Suifenhe direction will have a total force of more than 80,000, and a large number of air forces will provide air support..."

"Chief of Staff, from the request for a report, the situation on the battlefield is far beyond our imagination... The Russians really look down on us in a total of 200,000 troops..." Li Guosheng, who sighed in comparison with the map, couldn't help but sigh.

Jiang Baili nodded in agreement and said with a heavy expression: "The 200,000 army, if it is a Japanese with backward equipment, I, Jiang Baili, are confident that I can beat him. However, this is not a Japanese, but a Soviet Far Eastern Red Army with well-equipped and heavily equipped with a large number of tanks, heavy artillery, and even aircraft... General Headquarters, this time our Ninth Army, no, is the Chinese National Defense Force, and has really met an opponent."

After a brief silence, a decisive expression quickly floated on Li Guosheng's cheek. He spoke firmly at Jiang Baili, "Chief of Staff, or the words I just said, no matter how difficult it is, as Chinese soldiers, we must face it bravely..."

After saying that, he pointed to the map and analyzed: "After the Soviet Far East Red Army broke through the defense line of the former border defense force, the entire Heilongjiang gate was completely opened for them. In this case, it is impossible to completely block the Soviet offensive pace. Since this is the case, my idea is: first draw elite troops, especially the special forces division, and quickly drive to Heilongjiang to slow down the offensive pace of the Soviet Far East Red Army as much as possible..."
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