Chapter 376 The results are not optimistic!
When He Zhengdao submitted a personal marriage application report to the central government in his personal name, Chen Siya, who returned to Yan'an, also talked to her parents about the fact that she would marry He Zhengdao this year, which surprised her parents a little.
Two people with only Chen Siya's daughter are a little clear that their daughter is from another family when she gets married. Even though they think He Zhengdao, the son-in-law, is very outstanding, they suddenly seem to be caught off guard when they hear the news.
Even thinking that his daughter had been to Yulin this time, Zhao Xin, as a mother, said carefully: "Girl, have you already had it?"
Chen Siya naturally knew what it means to be 'had been'. At least in Zhao Xin's opinion, although the two of them were both ages of 'men who get married when they get married when they get married when they get married when they get married when they get married when they get married when they get married when they get married in such a hurry. I think there is a reason for this.
In fact, when Chen Siya went to Yulin for an interview this time, the couple was a little worried. After all, it would be normal for two young people who were both mentally and physically mature to stay together and something happened.
On the other hand, Chen Siya, who heard this, immediately said, "Mom, what did you say? We didn't! Didn't you often tell me to marry soon? Why did you suddenly feel that you can't bear to marry me?"
‘Silly girl, a parent, who would want to give her daughter to someone else to be a wife? It is natural for a girl to marry as a daughter-in-law when she is a big girl. I always think that you will probably have to wait for a while if you get married.
Now that you just came back, you suddenly told us about this. Of course we were a little surprised. It seems that women are not as good as the other party. It seems that this is true. I think you can't wait to marry now, right?'
Looking at her daughter's shy look, Zhao Xin knew that her daughter was both physically and mentally lying on He Zhengdao. But if the two had not gotten married and had some relationship, she would still feel that she had not taught her daughter well.
Now that they learned that the two did not make the last step, they are still very pleased as parents. They used to worry that their daughter would be older and stay by their side for a long time. Now they are suddenly going to marry, and they are really reluctant to let go.
As if he guessed that his parents couldn't bear to leave him, Chen Siya also hugged her mother's arm very filial and said, "Dad, mom, the righteous said that the wedding will be held here in Yan'an. In addition, he will also apply for a cave here as our new house.
You also know that he is the commander of the division and is very busy with all kinds of tasks, so I am afraid he doesn’t have much time to be with me. And I still hope to continue to be a reporter in the club, and he also agreed, saying that this is safer.
So, even if my daughter gets married to him, I will still live at home in the future. Actually, I was surprised when he proposed the idea of getting married. But I still wanted to marry him earlier because I really love him and am willing to give everything for him."
The seemingly simple and simple words made the couple stop saying anything. Mao Taizu, who received the marriage application, also readily approved He Zhengdao's marriage application and arranged for someone to prepare a new house for He Zhengdao.
As the commander of the column, He Zhengdao could of course bring Chen Siya to Yulin to live. But at present, in He Zhengdao's application report, he specifically proposed that he hoped that the central government would arrange a cave for him, which means that he still hoped that his family would settle in Yan'an.
Although the couple is a bit inhumane to separate. But the problem is that, in addition to He Zhengdao, the groom who is about to get married, many other main teachers live in Yan'an.
Even if the central government does not force the regulations, the family members of the chief officer of the first division must settle in Yan'an. But everyone knows that it is indeed safer to place their families in Yan'an. The most important thing is that some people in the central government can rest assured.
This is not something that has happened in the past. Military chiefs brought their families to defect to the enemy. If there are family members under the eyes of the central government, this is also a letter of surrender, so that the central government can also feel at ease to let them take charge of military power.
Speaking of the wedding preparations, He Zhengdao thought for a while and said, "If possible, I plan to hold the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, while the commanders of each division came back to hold a meeting to hold a few banquets, which can be considered as adding some festiveness to the meeting.
However, the specific situation must be determined based on the situation of the battle at that time. At least I believe that when the summer and autumn enter, the Japanese will definitely send heavy troops to carry out an encirclement and suppression campaign against us.
If the battle is too intense, the wedding will be postponed. At least I don’t want to delay my military and political affairs because of the marriage. Therefore, the specific date will be determined based on the actual situation at that time.”
Listening to He Zhengdao's words, Mao Taizu thought for a while and said, "Okay, I also support the idea of not wanting to abolish public because of personal gain. I will discuss this application with the Central Committee's Standing Committee members at that time, and I believe there will be no problem.
What do you think about the next battle? Also, the upcoming battle between the Central Army and the Japanese in the Central Plains region, how much do you think we have the chance of winning? What should we prepare in advance?"
Since He Zhengdao became the commander of the column, Mao Taizu also felt that He Zhengdao's ability to judge the situation is indeed worthy of praise. Regarding the next battle in Xuzhou, the victory or defeat is indeed worth the early preparations of the Eighth Route Army.
Listening to Mao Taizu's inquiry, He Zhengdao thought for a while and said, "Chairman, the significance of Xuzhou to the Central Army is undoubtedly very important. For the Japanese who initiated the invasion, they also knew the importance of this place to them.
In order to open up the Jinpu Railway, connect the battlefields of North China and Central China, and expand their invasion of our territory, the Japanese adopted the policy of advancing north and south, and are now preparing to attack Xuzhou on both sides. This strategic vision is already very obvious.
This time, according to the troops they sent to Xuzhou, there were also as many as 600,000 troops. In addition, Chiang Kai-shek even asked Li Zongren to serve as the commander, and the New Gui army and the Guangdong army were dispatched to cooperate with the Central Army in combat.
In terms of force, the Central Army undoubtedly has an absolute advantage. However, in terms of combat qualities and the ability to coordinate and cooperate from top to bottom, I am afraid that this corps may not listen to Li Zongren. I believe the Chairman also knows the arrogance of the Central Army.
If all the troops participating in the war can really unite and face the outside world, perhaps they may win a big victory in this battle. But according to my personal speculation, this is probably not easy. It is difficult for the Central Army to form a tacit understanding with local troops.
Even after receiving a telegram forwarded by the central government and the headquarters in the previous episode, I felt that the Guangdong Army should not be transferred to the war. Chiang Kai-shek pulled out the main force of the Guangdong Army to participate in the war. What is the intention? In fact, you can tell by looking at the Northeast Army and the Northwest Army.
Moreover, in the telegram sent by Vice Chairman Zhou in the previous episode, it was clearly informed that many troops who went out to Sichuan to participate in the war against the war this time could not even have a single weapon. How much threat can such troops pose to the Japanese on the battlefield?
In the eyes of others, perhaps our Eighth Route Army is a local force that the Central Army is determined to eliminate. But why is Chiang Kai-shek also worried about other warlord troops? Isn’t it a kind of power exchange for Li Zongren?
If the fight really starts, the main casualties of the New Gui army will be too heavy, and Li Zongren will definitely send other participating troops to the war. In this case, the Sichuan Army and the Guangdong Army, which are cooperating with the cooperation, will probably have to undertake the most difficult combat tasks.
Compared with the equipment and combat effectiveness of the Central Army, there is still a big gap between these two troops. Once they fail to complete the combat mission assigned by Li Zongren, it will affect the overall strategic deployment, which is actually very normal.
If the Chairman asked me to tell you what the outcome of this battle would be. Then my judgment is that the Central Army may get a lot of advantages this time. But except for the Central Army, other troops are afraid that they will suffer heavy casualties.
In addition, when we really reach that point, we must also be prepared to send troops to participate in the battle. Now Chiang Kai-shek has not forced us to send troops, and he knows more about it. If he wants us to cooperate, he hopes to come out with sincerity.
Our ten main divisions have not been short since they were formed. How much military pay and supplies did Chiang give us at the beginning? Not to mention, the support provided by the big brother was basically swallowed by Chiang.
I still had the same opinion as before, and it was okay for us to send troops to fight. But he had to pay us the military pay and supplies that belonged to us in advance. Moreover, our winter offensive this time also created a lot of favorable conditions for them.
If we hadn't destroyed the railway, I believe that the Japanese who entered the Central Plains would have had a fierce confrontation with their guards at this time. Now that the full fight has not started, the Japanese need to reserve materials.
Once the combat materials they prepared were stored almost the same, it was the time for them to launch a full-scale attack. At that time, it was also an unknown whether the troops responsible for the blocking mission could block the Japanese!”
According to the current situation, the Central Army's troops have established a blocking position in Teng County. The Japanese army attacking Teng County are also catching up on time to reserve supplies. When the battle begins, it depends on when the Japanese army is preparing to attack.
At least the information learned from the current battlefield, the central military departments participating in the war did not seem to have thought that the main force would launch an attack. This strategy of only defending but not attacking is too conservative and too cautious in He Zhengdao's opinion.
Just thinking about the current outcome of the Central Army's fight with the Japanese army, He Zhengdao thought that it was actually normal for the main commanders of the Central Army to have such an idea.
After all, in the eyes of many people, it is easier to fight defensive wars than to fight offensive wars. The result of sneak attacks on the Japanese army is often beyond others' expectations. On the other hand, blocking defensive wars can give the Central Army a certain advantage.
The result is not optimistic, which is the conclusion made by He Zhengdao based on existing information. As for whether the Battle of Xuzhou will continue the historical ending, He Zhengdao is not very clear.
But He Zhengdao knew that no matter what the Japanese and the Central Army would be like next. This year, the Eighth Route Army had to face quite a lot of challenges. It is indeed necessary to prepare early!
Chapter completed!