Of course, Lin Sen would not embarrass the vice chairman in person. That was something only an idiot would do. When the two sides were chatting, Tu Menghu, who was standing beside him, just smiled and didn't say anything.

But Stalin was looking at Tu Mengben out of the corner of his eye. Although he and Tu Mengben had fought countless times overtly and secretly, this was the first time the two had really met.

Stalin was talking and laughing while observing the Tiger Commander-in-Chief.

After staying in the position of Commander-in-Chief of the National Defense Forces for a long time, Tu Mengben naturally developed his own temperament. And his years of dealing with military and political affairs also made him change from the sharp edge back then to the neither arrogance nor impatience now.

He simply stood there, smiling inconspicuously as he watched Lin Sen and Stalin exchange greetings. But he didn't say a word, just watching.

After the pleasantries, it was natural to take Stalin back to the coalition government’s welcome reception. Also there to greet him was the current U.S. Ambassador to China Leighton Stuart.

The group of people smiled and said hello, and after some pleasantries, they boarded the car and headed to the welcome reception held by the National Defense Forces.

There wasn’t much to talk about at the cocktail party, it was just a drink anyway. The origin of the Soviet Union, or rather Russia’s wine table diplomacy, was Vice Chairman Stalin.

Moreover, they do not distinguish between friends and foes. Drinking to friends is to test their attitude towards themselves and their views on issues of interest, while to drink to enemies is to make them fall into moral and political traps.

This is actually the same as in many situations in China in later generations. Many times, things that cannot be resolved through negotiation are settled over the wine table, but they can be settled smoothly.

Many people are criticizing the wine table culture, but most people don't know that the famous "Tehran Declaration" during World War II was established at a birthday party held by Churchill for himself.

In the entire history of World War II, there were only a few people such as Roosevelt and Hitler who were not fed vodka by the Soviets. Even Churchill was knocked down under the table by Stalin.

Churchill was one of the important supporters of table diplomacy. Even Churchill once boasted to his beloved general Montgomery: "If I could have a meal with Stalin every week, all problems would be solved."

Of course, Vice Chairman Stalin's tricks would not work well in the imperial capital. Although Lin Sen and others are too old to drink too much, don't forget that Tu Menghu is also a good drinker!

All the other heroes of the National Defense Force are heroes of the Liquor Country. This also stems from the fact that a certain Tiger's father believed that a real man is one who can drink and fight. Therefore, many heroes had to sacrifice themselves for the sake of the reputation of this "real man".

Practice your drinking ability.

Tu Menghu, who was familiar with the habits of the Slavs, did not prepare anything like Moutai for Stalin. The Soviets were not used to drinking Maotai-flavor liquor. What they wanted was a strong-flavor liquor that was strong enough.

So the simplest vodka tube is enough, and the strongest burning knife is served in a beautiful big cup.

Both sides made toasts one after another. They drank several large glasses of Shao Knife and vodka in a few seconds. Stalin seemed to find that drinking these men of the Wehrmacht could not defeat them, so he began to change his strategy from drinking to talking in detail.

Tu Menghu did not refuse, and entered an inner room with Stalin. When Stalin saw the smiling Lin Sen and others having a drink inside, he then patted his head: None of these guys are

What a fuel-efficient lamp!

"Vice Chairman Stalin, this is the list of weapons and equipment we have prepared for the Soviet Union. You can take a look." Su Zongzhe took out the weapons list with a smile and handed it to Stalin.

Leighton Stuart's face was already flushed with blood. He struggled to take out a transaction list and handed it to Stalin: "This is what we, the United States, have prepared for you. As long as you sign, this agreement will take effect immediately..."

Stalin took the two agreements and read them carefully. No one bothered him. This kind of agreement could not be concluded immediately. Stalin needed a separate space to think about these issues.

So everyone returned to the banquet, either having a drink or finding a few friends who could chat with them to have a drink together.

Chuikov, who came with Stalin, was already in tragedy. He was greedy for drinking, drank a lot of vodka, and was also given a large amount of burning knives. Now he walks a little staggering.

Fortunately, the veteran Blyucher had some restraint and quickly found Stalin when he saw something was wrong.

"Bluucher, my old friend! It seems that the Chinese and Americans have considered these issues well. Look. They have allocated supplies to support us..." Stalin handed the two documents to

Bluher said with a wry smile: "Of course. These are not free."

Blyucher took the two agreements and read them. After a while, Blyucher, who had finished scanning the agreements, could only sigh. They had already dug the hole and were waiting for them to come.

The Americans and the Chinese are very calculating. Basically, the Soviet Union's needs have been precisely calculated by them.

"Comrade Stalin, what do you think of this matter?!" Blyucher closed the document and asked Stalin. The latter shook his head and sighed: "Do we have a choice now..."

Stalin took out a pen from his pocket and signed his name directly on the agreement...

Just when Stalin gritted his teeth and signed his name, the battlefield in Annan also underwent a dramatic change! Hebian Zhengzo suddenly rushed out of the position with his four divisions and stormed towards the National Defense Force's position!

The 10th Division and the 19th Division of the 14th Front Army on Yilu also launched an attack on the Wehrmacht positions at the same time. With the enemy from the back and front, the Wehrmacht's defense line looked shaky.

"Chirp, chirp, chirp... Boom! Boom! Boom..." The Japanese artillery fire continued to wreak havoc on the positions of the National Defense Forces. However, the National Defense Forces dodged and dodged without much counterattack.

"Attack immediately! Don't stay after taking the position, don't give the National Defense Forces in Muzhou time to prepare! Break their encirclement and seize the position!!"

"Hai!!"

This was Shozo Kawabe's final order at the pre-war meeting. The four divisions were divided into three groups, left, center and right, to attack the Wehrmacht positions. Maszo Kawabe led one division as a reserve, ready to support the battlefield at any time.

When the Japanese troops in Yilu and Shanluo launched a counterattack, the Japanese troops in Muzhou were also constantly trying to attack the positions of the National Defense Forces. Sugiyama Yuan had given them orders that they must delay the National Defense Forces in front of them so that they would not have any spare power to support Shanluo.

Defense Force troops in the Luo area.

"These Chinese dolphins who think they are smart want to attack Fenshan and change the situation of the war?! I will let them all be buried under Fenshan City in retaliation for the revenge of our Imperial Japanese soldiers in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang battles!"

Sugiyama Gen's face flushed with excitement, because he had received a telegram that the bombers of the National Defense Force appeared over Shanluo in an attempt to prevent the Japanese army from attacking Shanluo.

In the eyes of Moto Sugiyama and Shozo Kawabe, this just confirms the fact that Sonora is the escape route for the National Defense Forces. Otherwise, they would not risk going directly to Sonora to support them.

The 23rd and 26th Divisions of the Mongolian-Hungarian 14th Front have also been dispatched, preparing to directly cut off the support of the National Defense Forces that may go to Sonluo.

"Oh! The Japanese react really quickly..." A division of Meng Hung's Japanese army had just moved less than ten kilometers away, and the National Defense Forces had already received the intelligence.

This is the change on the battlefield. At first, the National Defense Forces did not calculate that the Japanese troops in Meng and Hungary would suddenly jump out to participate in this battle. But it is obvious that the Japanese army now has another force.

Deng Yinfan and his staff kept writing and drawing on the map. A division has a lot of troops! There are more than 20,000 people. If it is not handled well, this force can completely change the trend of the entire battle.

But if troops are mobilized to eat them at this time, then maybe the Japanese will be aware of the National Defense Forces' plan.

"I was still thinking about how to reduce the troops in Muzhou so that the Japanese would not be suspicious. I was about to fall asleep when I met the pillow guy! What a good thing!" Sanpao laughed after knowing the situation and said: "Let Muzhou make preparations

Draw out the troops and prepare to set up an ambush for Hebian Zhengzo. Let the 1st Corps of the South China Military Region deploy a division to block the 26th Division, fight and retreat, and block the attack in sections. Don't use artillery!"

"Send another division to go around behind the 26th Division. When it's time to block the opening, block it." Tu Menghu said with a smile: "If those Meng Xiong guys run out on their own, then we will be in the right place.

I just handed him the pot!"

"Yes!" Deng Yinfan's eyes lit up when he heard this and he responded loudly.

"Report! A call came from Shanluo. The offensive troops of the Japanese Third Division have rushed into our positions. The headquarters is withdrawing to the predetermined position in Muzhou according to the scheduled plan. The Japanese troops on the Yi Road in the rear are storming our rear positions. Our headquarters will

According to the plan, the position will be transferred after repelling its attack..."

"Report! Meng Xiong called, our First Army of the South China Military Region has fought against the Japanese 26th Division. Our troops strictly abide by the orders of the General Headquarters and intercept them in sections. The Japanese troops are delayed by me. They are moving slowly. They are transferred to contain the 26th Division.

The troops of the 26th Division are on the march..."

"Report! A call from Muzhou. Our troops have been mobilized from the position and set up an ambush from Shanluo to Muzhou. The artillery positions are already in place..."

The entire Southeast Asian war zone became nervous and busy, and the battle conditions in various places were constantly reported to Tu Sanpao. Although there were some minor twists and turns, in general the battle was carried out according to Tu Sanpao's arrangement.

The Japanese unknowingly fell into the battle rhythm set by the Third Artillery, and this rhythm would kill them...

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh...Boom! Boom!! Boom..." Outside Fenshan City, the Japanese 103rd Division and the Annan National Army's 16th Division, which came out from Dongying to support Fenshan, finally encountered the blocking force of the National Defense Forces.

Cao Fulin finally waited until the two divisions fell into his pocket, but he saw that the commander of the 153rd Army was smiling so hard that he couldn't see his eyes. He quickly ordered the troops to give the Japanese a fireworks display.

At this time, the 107 Tiger Roar finally exerted its due power on the battlefield in Southeast Asia. One after another 107mm rockets smashed into the marching crowd of the Japanese army, each time bringing up a whole piece of flesh and blood and flying dust.

The appearance of Yutaka Muraoka, who was walking in the middle of the team, was too obvious, so the first round of rocket attacks targeted his position. After a heavy bombing, Yutaka Muraoka was bombed without even having time to grunt.

Flip to the ground.

Along with the guards, adjutants and chief of staff around him, basically the whole team was destroyed. The Japanese army fell into a leaderless state in the first wave of attacks.

The Annan National Army was not much better. The commander of the Ruan Division was directly bombed by 107 in the first round, leaving only a bloody and twisted right hand.

If it weren't for the armband on his arm, no one would have been able to tell that this bloody and tattered arm belonged to the former division commander.

"National Defense Force! Kill!!" A thunderous roar came from two mountain cols. However, countless National Defense Force soldiers suddenly jumped out from both sides of the mountain and killed the Japanese and Annan National Army in the mountain col!

"Promise to send empty leaves! Promise to send empty leaves..." This is the Annan language for surrendering the gun and not killing. The Japanese for surrendering the gun and not killing was temporarily forgotten by these soldiers of the National Defense Force.

But I have to admit that the Japanese army does have good discipline. Even their division commander has been beaten. The Japanese soldiers below are still fighting.

Compared with this, the Annan National Army is much more single. The division commander was bombed to a bloody pulp. Except for some soldiers who were close followers of the division commander who tried to resist, the rest of the 16th Division of the Annan National Army

The soldiers simply threw away their guns and squatted down with their heads in their hands.

Cao Fulin was so excited now that he couldn't help himself. When Lao Cao was under Feng Yuxiang, he fought all the way from platoon commander, company commander, and battalion commander. Seeing this kind of battle, he couldn't help but get excited. Unfortunately, he turned around and looked at his chief of staff who sneered.

He just watched the battle dejectedly and did not dare to charge into the battle.

There was no way, this was an agreement between Cao Fulin and his chief of staff. In the last battle in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, Lao Cao took the lead. He defeated the Japanese position, but as a result, Lao Cao himself lay in the hospital for more than a month.

And because his chief of staff was not optimistic about the army commander, he asked Li Zongren to arrest him and scold him. With no choice, the chief of staff could only nag Lao Cao and not allow him to go to the battlefield easily again.

The 184th Division was divided into left and right wings and pounced directly into the Japanese crowd like tigers descending from the mountain. The Tiger assault rifles at the head swept across the battlefield, and the firepower points on the Japanese position were immediately beaten into gourds of flesh and blood.

When the two sides were about to come into contact, the swordsmen roared and charged in! They chopped down seven or eight Japanese soldiers in two or three strokes. The remaining Japanese soldiers immediately pulled out the bullets from their guns and started fighting with the National Defense Forces with their bayonets.

"Da da da... boom!!" These guys from the South China Military Region had been taught badly by the instructors at the National Defense University during training. They would go up and chop down a few people behind with their machetes and then throw grenades.

The grenade was thrown into the crowd of Japanese soldiers in the rear. The Japanese soldiers who were preparing to fight with bayonets were immediately blown up. At this time, the Tiger assault rifles behind the sword team had also changed their magazines, and they lowered their muzzles and pointed at them.

The Japanese army carried out another sweep.

As soon as this happened, more than 200 Japanese troops were killed in the area. Only then did the two sides officially enter the bayonet fight. Some people in the Japanese army wanted to retaliate with grenades and machine guns at this time, but they were helpless to see

The National Defense Forces and our own people had already been strangled to form a mass, and it was easy to cause accidental injuries, so they gave up.

Major Sueyoshi Yamashita of the 175th Independent Infantry Battalion is now struggling to use the radio to send a report to the commander of the front army, Masaharu Honma, who is in Dongying. He only hopes that the commander of the front army can show mercy and rescue them all. Although he also knows that this is not possible.

Perhaps, they marched for three hours before arriving here. It would have taken at least three hours for the troops sent from Dongying to arrive here. By the time Honma Masaharu's troops arrived, they had already been bombarded to pieces.

"Report! A call came from the 103rd Division. They were attacked twelve kilometers outside Fenshan City. The opponent used more than ten 100mm caliber artillery. The commander of the Muraoka Division, the Chief of Staff and the 16th Division of the Annan National Army
To be continued...