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Volume 2: Three Pillars Chapter 45: Reactions from All Parties

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    "Extra! Extra! The Wehrmacht broke through the Soviet defense line, causing numerous enemy casualties!!!"

    "Extraordinary! Extraordinary! The Soviet army is vulnerable. The Wehrmacht advanced 60 miles in one night!!!"

    "Extra! Extra! The Wehrmacht's divine soldiers descended from the sky, and the Soviet army collapsed across the board!"

    Just after noon, similar cries rang out in major cities across the country.  Newsboys walked around the busy city with schoolbags hanging on their chests and newspapers in their hands, shouting.

    "Give me one."

    "I want one!"

    The newspaper boy¡¯s newspaper was quickly sold out. After reading the report, many people¡¯s first thought was: This is fake.

    Yes, everyone¡¯s first reaction is that this is fake news, or that this is fake news deliberately used by the central government to deceive the people.  You say you defeated the enemy, but some people still believe it.  It is said that nearly half of the enemy's troops were killed or wounded, and the National Defense Forces rushed 60 miles in one night. Isn't this fooling people?  Treating the common people as fools.

    Of course, not everyone doesn¡¯t believe it. For example, many people under the former Northwest District believe this is true.  The government's credibility there is still very high, and many of the things it said and promised before have been fulfilled.  Especially in Xi'an, many people happily ran out to set off firecrackers.  It was crackling, as if celebrating the New Year, so lively.

    Harbin, Fengjun¡¯s former enemy headquarters.

    "I didn't expect that the strength of the National Defense Forces would be so strong now. Our attack was blocked by the second-rate local troops of the Soviet army. They faced the main elite troops and pushed forward for dozens of miles." Zhang Zuoxiang sighed with the newspaper in his hand.  A sound.

    Zhang Xueliang, who was sitting next to him, said nothing, although he did not speak.  But there seemed to be waves in my heart.  When Zhang Anle came to borrow troops from him before, he was very happy.  I thought to myself, Zhang Bowei is not good at everything, so there is still time to use me.

    He even wanted to start a war. When the Wehrmacht and the Soviet Army were in a stalemate on the Western Front, his troops took the lead in capturing Vladivostok.  At that time, I could feel proud in front of Zhang Anle, but I didn't expect that this dream would be shattered just after it started.

    "Can you figure out their combat ideas now?" Zhang Xueliang suddenly said.

    "Haha. I haven't thought about this yet." Zhang Zuoxiang did not expect that Zhang Xueliang was asking this. He had been lamenting that he was not as good as the National Defense Force, but he had not carefully thought about what was inferior to him.  He smiled awkwardly.

    Zhang Xueliang looked at the somewhat embarrassed Zhang Zuoxiang and smiled: "The weapons and equipment of our troops may be somewhat different from those of the National Defense Forces, but why can they defeat even the elites of the Soviet army? But we can only be on par with the second-rate troops.  We must know that the enemy's weapons and equipment are not as good as ours, which only means that either our tactics are old, or the level of our soldiers is not good enough. We must work more on this in the future."

    "The Commander-in-Chief is still thinking long-term. I have always thought that the National Defense Forces are really powerful, but I have never thought about why they are so powerful. Only when I heard what you said, I realized something. First of all, when the National Defense Forces fight, they attach great importance to the use of aircraft. They first  The enemy's airport was blown up. Another thing is that they have a huge tank group. I heard that their attack this time relied on the cover of tanks. With this iron lump blocking the front, they are not afraid of gunfire or artillery bombing.  We have too few planes and tanks." Zhang Zuoxiang heard what Zhang Xueliang said, thought about it and said.

    "Yes, tanks and airplanes. I didn't expect that these two things, which were invented only more than ten years ago, would become the weapons that determine the direction of the war. It seems that our concepts are indeed lagging behind. After this war is over, we will have to think of more ways.  Get some tanks and planes." Zhang Xueliang sighed with emotion.

    Kwantung Army Headquarters.

    The newly appointed commander Nobuyoshi Muto read the telegram from the spies on the Sino-Soviet battlefield and remained silent for a long time.  His chief of staff, Hisashi Saito, was also reading the telegram, and the more he read, the more surprised he became.

    Muto Nobuyoshi came back to his senses and looked at Saito Tsune who was also silent and knew that he was also shocked.  Before, he had always believed that the reason why the Imperial Army was defeated by China in the 'April 13 Conflict' was because Shirakawa Yoshinori did not carry heavy weapons.  The Chinese used cannon.  Coupled with the sudden attack by the Chinese, it would lead to such a result.

    ¡°His view of the Chinese troops is no different from before, that is, they are farmers carrying guns.  In his opinion, the Chinese army is not worthy of being called an army at all, but the result this time surprised him very much.  The Soviet army had fought against the imperial army in Siberia before. Although their weapons and equipment were backward at that time, Muto Nobuyoshi admired their tenacious fighting spirit.

    After so many years, the Soviet army has undergone military reforms, and the troops that can be retained are definitely the best of the best.  This is just like the existing thirteen divisions of the empire. This is an army.The seeds are the backbone of the army.  Thanks to their country, they can mobilize a large number of soldiers in a short period of time and quickly form combat effectiveness. Such a force was actually completely defeated by China.

    Yes, it was a complete defeat. China inflicted dozens of times the losses of its opponent at the cost of more than a thousand casualties.  For the Soviet Union, it was absolutely a complete defeat, and there was no excuse for losing.

    "Saito-kun, what do you think after reading the telegram?" Muto Nobuyoshi asked his chief of staff.

    "This man is the great enemy of the country!" Sai Tenghuan said slowly.

    "The great enemy of the country." Nobuyoshi Muto repeated, "What you said is very insightful. I didn't expect that in just two years, he could train such a strong army in China."

    "Actually, I'm not too worried about China's military. What worries me is China's economy. I don't know what's wrong with Western countries now, and they are investing in China on a large scale. Zhang Anleguang from Bank of America  The loans reached US$1 billion, from the small heavy industry base in Mongolia to the light industry base in Xi'an and now to the heavy industry bases in Baotou and Pingdingshan. In less than three years, China's steel output will be able to catch up with the empire. They cooperated with the United Kingdom to build  Shipyards and their warship technology will also be greatly improved. Now they are able to produce tanks, aircraft, and guns. They have long been self-sufficient. If we can no longer attack China in the short term, what we will face in a few years  He will be a formidable opponent." Sai Tenghuan said.

    "What you said makes sense, but it is impossible for the empire to launch a war now. The empire suffered heavy losses in the great earthquake two years ago. Jin Shang has just ascended the throne. How can he easily launch a war before he is sure to control the army.  "Muto Xinyi said this, but he didn't agree with it in his heart.  How can it be so easy to develop economy and industry? The empire has developed for more than 50 years to reach its current scale.

    Nanchang, Northern Expeditionary Army Headquarters.

    "I can't believe that Zhang Anle actually defeated the Soviets." Zhang Qun put the newspaper aside and said, he did not notice that Chiang Kai-shek was in a worse mood.

    "How is the situation in Fujian?" Chiang Kai-shek deliberately changed the subject.

    "The troops of Cheng Qian and Tang Shengzhi arrived very timely, and now the two sides are in a stalemate along the Pingnan area of ??Jianyang." Zhang Qun followed Chiang Kai-shek's words.

    "Now, we have given up on Hunan, and we must hold on to Fujian, otherwise the revolution will be ruined in my hands." Chiang Kai-shek's words contained a little helplessness.

    With the military disadvantage came economic helplessness. After Guangdong was unified before, Guangxi also joined.  Based on the principle that eggs cannot be put in one basket, the Jiangsu and Zhejiang chaebols gave Chiang Kai-shek 1 million oceans of aid.  Later, the Northern Expeditionary Army conquered Hunan, captured Jiangxi, and occupied Fujian with strong winds and scattered clouds.  Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou also came to the rescue, and for a while they became a tripartite force with the Northeast and Beijing governments.

    The Jiangsu and Zhejiang chaebols frequently contacted Chiang Kai-shek and wanted to increase their support for him.  Chiang Kai-shek was also full of confidence. He could divide the world into three parts by winning Zhejiang.  Who would have thought that the situation would take a turn for the worse, with Guangdong lost, Sichuan and Yunnan-Guizhou becoming autonomous again, and Hubei being captured.  The plutocrats who had been clamoring to support Chiang Kai-shek also disappeared.

    Chiang Kai-shek regretted a little, why he didn¡¯t agree when they said they would give 15 million oceans.  With those 15 million oceans, at least there is no need to worry about arms now.

    Zhang Qun looked at Chiang Kai-shek who was silent and didn't know what to say. He was now very optimistic about the prospects of the revolution.  Even if Fujian can be defended now, how should Zhang Anle respond if Zhang Anle transfers his troops to the south again in the future?  Everyone is very clear about the Japanese ambitions towards the Chinese. As long as they rely on the Japanese, they will definitely not end well in the future.

    ??Duolun, the frontline headquarters of the National Defense Forces.

    "Didi, drip, drip," In the telegraph room, the ticking of the transmitter seemed like a brisk tune. Zhang Anle felt comfortable listening to it. Of course, the bigger reason for feeling happy was the good news coming back from various ministries.

    Zhang Anle was also a little surprised to achieve such a result. Such a great victory was enough to be recorded in history.  The arrogant Soviets also paid a price.  But this is not the time to be proud. If you want Stalin to come to the negotiating table, you have to beat him even harder!

    Zhang Anle knew from the beginning that the war with the Soviet Union would eventually lead to a negotiation table.  It can be said that these dozen divisions were all the strength Stalin put into this war. Even if he wanted to support him again, the huge territory of the Soviet Union became the biggest obstacle at this time.  Without ten days and a half, the troops would not be able to be transported at all.

    It can be said that from the beginning both sides were fighting to destroy the other side's frontline troops.  Occupy part of the other party's territory, and thenCome to the negotiating table and bargain.  Naturally, the loser has to pay something.  Such as money, such as territory.

    Although the current offensive against the Soviet Union has achieved some success, it is not enough.  Stalin would only negotiate with himself after taking over Amur Oblast and Primorsky Province, and occupying Chita and Ulan-Ude.  By that time it will be time to ask for prices all over the place, and that day should not be far away.

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