Chapter 66: The humble did not dare to forget the worry about the country
The prisoners of war who had eaten and drank were finally able to sleep for a night of peace. As the battalion commander, Hu Biao, although he had not had a rest for a long time, he still insisted on leading the team to inspect the sentry guards throughout the city. Seeing Hu Biao checking the posts, the soldiers on the sentry were surprised.
If it were in the army before, most officers rarely checked the posts in person at night. It is really rare to do it yourself like Hu Biao. Seeing Hu Biao lead the team, these sentries seemed a little nervous and excited.
After checking the situation at the post, Hu Biao returned to the military camp, found the captured Japanese map, and began to formulate the next detailed combat plan. For Hu Biao, he would rather spend more time deducing than unexpected situations during the battle.
Cooperating with the news sent by the Military Control Commission from time to time, Hu Biao could also know some important actions of the Japanese army. It has to be said that it was still very necessary to hand over the Military Control Commission in Shanghai. Without the Military Control Commission, if you are behind enemy lines, you may become blind.
Thinking of the upcoming tragedy on earth that was stunning, Hu Biao, who was only a hundred miles away from Nanjing, did not feel much sleepy. At this moment, he truly realized that knowing too much is really not a good thing.
"What should we do to stop this upcoming tragedy?"
Every time Hu Biao thinks of this problem, he feels very troubled. In Hu Biao's opinion, if the troops guarding Nanjing City can last for two more days and be a little more orderly when retreating, can this tragedy be avoided?
Unfortunately, in Nanjing City today, there is no general who can truly control the overall situation. The commander-in-chief who is highly valued by Chiang Kai-shek in the face of danger is actually not trusted by Chiang Kai-shek. The real commander-in-chief is not convinced by the so-called commander-in-chief.
The general order is unclear, and the defending troops fight on their own. Such a battle to defend the city is invincible. But in Hu Biao's view, the most fundamental reason for the final defeat of the Nanjing Defense War was the result of the defeat of the morale of the army.
After receiving the evacuation order, the generals of each division's first reaction was to evacuate early with their confidants. On the other hand, the combat troops on the front line finally learned about the news. How could the soldiers fight to the death if the morale of the army was frustrated?
At this time, Hu Biao thought of a solution that was not a solution and said: "Er Shuan, go and invite Platoon Commander Zhao to see if he has a rest? If there is no rest, let him come here and I have something to discuss with him."
"yes!"
As Hu Biao's correspondent, Huang Ershuan also admired the captain more and more. When others were busy resting, Huang Ershuan knew that Hu Biao had not had a good rest for a long time and had been busy formulating combat plans.
When Zhao Xian, the liaison officer sent by the Military Control Commission, was called, Hu Biao said directly: "Zhao Xian, didn't disturb you to rest, right?"
"The battalion commander is so serious! I have not participated in any combat missions. I am staying in the computer room and guarding the radio station. In fact, I am resting. Battalion Commander, if you have any questions, just give me instructions, and I will speak out."
"Okay! Now there is something I need for you to refer to for me. I want to know how powerful the Military Control Commission has in Nanjing City? In addition, how powerful the Military Control Commission has? Also, can we find a way to help a small army enter the city?"
Facing the three questions raised by Hu Biao, Zhao Xian was stunned and said, "Battery Commander, do you want to enter Nanjing City?"
"I think! But later I have a combat mission, so I am afraid I can't rush to Nanjing City in person. In order to avoid the situation I worry about, I plan to send a small army into Nanjing City. What I need to do in the future also requires the cooperation of the Military Control Commission."
"Can you ask the battalion commander to tell me, hope how we cooperate?"
As a liaison officer sent by the Military Control Commission, Zhao Xian acted more as a messenger. However, Hu Biao won both battles and captured two counties, Juxian and Lincheng, and rescued nearly a thousand captured anti-Japanese officers and soldiers. The Military Control Commission was still very shocked.
Especially after the cryptobook seized this time was sent back to the Military Control Commission by Zhao Xian, the telecommunications department of the Military Control Commission also regarded it as a treasure. In a short period of time, as long as the Japanese army did not change the communication password, the Military Control Commission could monitor the Japanese army's radio communications.
It was precisely because of this relationship that the Military Intelligence Bureau once again instructed Zhao Xian to closely cooperate with Hu Biao's actions. Even this cooperation was beyond the imagination of many people. Some Military Intelligence Bureau spies lurking behind enemy lines also passed on the news.
Just when Zhao Xian was curious about why Hu Biao suddenly asked the Military Control Commission’s intelligence station in Nanjing, Hu Biao said bluntly: “Zhao Xian, do you think Nanjing City can be defended? Have you ever thought about the consequences that may be caused by a defeat?”
"Defeat! It should be impossible! We have more than 100,000 defenders in Nanjing City, and are resisting step by step. Even if the Japanese attack is fierce, they will probably have to pay a heavy price to win Nanjing City in a short time!"
"Let's do this! I'll draft a telegram later, and you will personally send it to your Director Dai. How can you let your Military Control Commission cooperate with me, a young man? Without your Director Dai nodding, I'm afraid you won't do your best.
I only put forward a few hypothetical situations, and the personnel of your Military Commission in Nanjing City are responsible for monitoring. At least I believe that although your Director Dai has left, many surveillance personnel should be retained in the troops guarding Nanjing.
If General Tang, the commander-in-chief of the garrison, issued a retreat order but did not entrust him to the entire army, I hope you can take corresponding measures. In addition, you will establish communications with the frontline troops.
Even when the situation is urgent, you can directly contact your bureau chief and report to the president. Once the generals participating in the meeting are the first to leave the troops, have you ever thought about the troops fighting on the front line, how will they feel?
The most important thing is, with the change of orders every day, how can the more than 100,000 troops guarding Nanjing City complete a strategic retreat in a short time? Once blocked in Nanjing City, have you ever thought about what the situation would be?
In the previous Battle of Song and Shanghai, this Nanjing defense battle, we fought to the death to block the Japanese army and severely defeated the Japanese ambitions. But accordingly, our resistance also angered the cruel Japanese. Once the troops fell into the enemy, what would you think would end?"
Listening to the assumptions Hu Biao said, Zhao Xian, as a second lieutenant, could also imagine the collective defeat of more than 100,000 troops. He was really blocked by the Japanese in Nanjing, so the outcome of these troops was really unimaginable!
A look of horror appeared on his face and said, "Battleman Hu, do you suspect that the generals who commanded the troops will flee privately after making the decision to evacuate? Are they not afraid of being engaged in military law?"
"The law does not punish the masses! What about the many generals guarding Nanjing at this moment, who are not the president's confidant general? For these generals, they care more about their lives. Moreover, if they want to withdraw from Nanjing safely, someone needs to resist the Japanese.
Although we should not care about this kind of thing, we have a low position and dare not forget our worries about the country. Since I have come to the battlefield, I hope to do my best. If my idea is not realized, it means that the collapse will not happen.
But once the defeat is discovered, the general abandons his subordinates and flees first. When the morale of the army is frustrated, who else dares to be ordered to kill the country in the future? I believe that the reason why a general is incompetent and kills the three armies is not necessary, right?"
As Hu Biao said this, Zhao Xian smiled bitterly and said, "Battleman Commander Hu, even if Director Dai ordered this to be executed, I am afraid that it would be powerless. We still don't have much to do in the face of those generals in command."
"Whether to do it is our business. Whether to listen or not is the business of those generals. But one thing is, if we do it, it will also explain the great relationship between them. I believe that those generals dare not ignore the warnings of the Military Control Commission.
If I really worry about it, the president will inevitably hold them accountable. On the battlefield, generals will be the first to be deserters, and Yu Guo and Yu Jun must pay the due price. I believe Director Dai will consider this."
"Okay! Please draft a telegram from the battalion commander, and I will send a report to the bureau in the form of a secret message!"
"Thank you for your hard work! I just hope that your officers can carefully consider my reminder!"
In order to avoid the tragedy after the failure of the Nanjing Defense War, Hu Biao could only think of this method that was not a solution. The deterrence of the Military Control Commission was still very strong during this period, and some generals did not dare to ignore the Military Control Commission's warning.
After all, the Military Control Commission is the eyes and ears of Chiang Kai-shek who controls the army and the local area. This team played a huge role in the War of Resistance. As long as the Military Control Commission is willing to help, it may be able to save more innocent lives.
After handing over the drafted telegram to Zhao Xian, the second lieutenant intelligence officer trained by the Military Control Commission also sent the telegram to Dai Li directly. Seeing the translated telegram, Dai Li also seemed shocked and hesitant.
As the president's direct confidant, Dai Li knew very well that Hu Biao's assumption might really become a reality. The problem is that once he interfered in this matter, he would inevitably offend the commander in Nanjing.
Chapter completed!