After living in the Chief's Department of the First War Zone for three days, Gao Quan got to know a lot of the generals in the First War Zone. Of course, he also interacted with many confidential secretaries and senior staff officers in the Chief's Department. During these two days, he could It was said that it was the three days during which Gao Quan and the upper management of the First War Zone established a relationship. Gao Quan intended to stay in the First War Zone and follow Commander Hu. .
However, given the rapid changes in the current domestic and international situation, it is still unknown what the fate of Gao Quan and the 500 Army will be.
Three days later, Chief Hu called Gao Quan to his office alone. Hu Zongnan sat upright with a serious face. After Gao Quan entered, he saluted politely and stood opposite Chief Hu, waiting quietly for the Chief's lecture.
"Jianzhi, I came to you today to inform you of two important things. The first is about the reward for your victory this time. The Military Commission will award you a Blue Sky and White Sun Medal. Wu Guangxing, Xie Zhongming, and Each of your three division commanders has a medal, and the meritorious officers of the 500 army will be rewarded with 50,000 silver dollars. "
Chief Hu solemnly read out the Military Commission's commendation to the 500 Army. This reward is not unkind. However, if compared with the upgrade of the 500 Army to a group army, this reward seems a bit insignificant, but this is Opportunities are hard to come by. If you have it, you will have it. If you don't have it, you won't have it. You can't force it. Gao Quan knows this truth, so he behaves calmly.
"Thank you principal, thank you sir, I will definitely do my best to serve the party and the country." Gao Quan saluted with a "click", accepting the honor and accepting it gracefully.
"There is also a letter of appointment from the Military Commission." Hu Zongnan's face completely darkened. If it was serious just now with a bit of appreciation mixed in, this time it was serious with a hint of anger and helplessness.
The appointment letter, could it be said that he was really upgraded to the commander of the group army? Impossible, it was really upgraded. Hu Zongnan would never have this expression. Chief Hu would not be jealous of an army commander being upgraded to the commander of the group army. The chief was not so small-minded. Gao Quan was a little confused as to why Hu Zongnan had such an expression. He could only stand up straight and listen carefully as Chief Hu read out the appointment letter.
¡°In today¡¯s world, Japan¡¯s fascists are acting in reverse, causing harm to the people of the world and wantonly invading Asian countries¡± I read a lot of international situations in front of me.
"The Allied Joint Command requested our country to dispatch elite troops to cooperate with the U.S. military's Pacific operations against Japan. The 500 Army annihilated the 114th Division of the Japanese invaders. It was an extraordinary achievement. It is indeed a model for us [***] and the Chinese people." [***] The Military Committee hereby appoints Lieutenant General Gao Quan of the 500 Army as the overseas military commander of the Republic of China. He will lead the 500 Army to represent the National Revolutionary Army in cooperating with the U.S. military. From the day of receiving the order, he will arrive at a port in Myanmar. Assemble and arrive within twenty days.¡±
To assist the US military in combat, after Chief Hu read out the order, Gao Quan still stood there blankly in a daze. With the Americans' two atomic bombs, the War of Resistance Against Japan was about to be won in August. Gao Quan originally planned to use five hundred To participate in the surrender ceremony as an army commander is the highest honor a soldier can receive.
Having sacrificed one's life for the country and the people during the war of resistance, and finally, as a representative of the victorious country, took over the command knife of the invaders under the spotlight, how exciting and proud it would be, but now, it's just like this With an order, he will lead tens of thousands of soldiers under his command to go overseas to engage in operations to cooperate with the US military.
During my surrender ceremony, Gao Quan breathed so much that he almost suffocated to death. When he was in Shanxi, he just wanted to find refuge with the 18th Army, but he was absorbed by the 9th Army and went to the revolutionary leader Xiang Daide. It ends here. After fighting all the way to the present, I finally have soldiers and generals under my command, and I am considered a senior general. I am also qualified to attend the surrender ceremony. However, I left the country on the eve of victory. What is this?
"Jianzhi, you don't have to think too much. When you go abroad to fight, you are representing our country, China, and you are fighting for honor for the country." Hu Zongnan saw that Gao Quan seemed a little out of control, but he knew that the news came too suddenly, and it was a bit irritating to Gao Quan. , hurry up and persuade.
"Haha." Gao Quan laughed, but there was no smile on his face. "I don't think too much about my humble position. I just can't let go of my superior. I still want to follow your superior and work under Shougong for a few more years." " Gao Quan looked at the commander eagerly. Although he knew that Hu Zongnan could not change the order of the Military Commission, he still held on to a glimmer of hope.
"Oh, my advice, the appointment letters of the Military Commission have been issued. No one can change this. Remember, when you go abroad, you must not tarnish the reputation of our country. Going abroad to cooperate with the US military in combat is not the same. Once you go, you will never come back. Look, Du Guangting went to Burma and came back. You can go out and fight for a while. When you come back after a year or two and win a few battles, your reputation and status will be improved. By then you If you still want to follow me, I went to the principal and told him. "
"Thank you, sir. Does Mr. Shougong know where the 500 troops will go to cooperate with the US military this time?" Knowing the place is very important. If you go, you should also go to places closer to Burma. Partner with Sun Liren and Liao Yaoxiang. Not to mention that it will be easy to fight. It would be nice to participate in a surrender ceremony in Myanmar, but don't go to Iwo Jima or Okinawa. It's really deadly to go to those islands.
"Haha, Jianzhi, you really think I'm omnipotent. Now I'm afraid even the principal doesn't know where you are going to fight. I only know that 500 troops are going to be concentrated in Burma. As for where to fight, that's up to history. Dewey and MacArthur."
It turns out that the Americans only asked China to send troops, but did not tell them where to send these troops. They hoped to stay in Myanmar instead of being sent to Okinawa to be cannon fodder.
"You go back immediately to reorganize the troops and get ready to go. I will change your clothes and put them into our army's new uniforms. I will also replace any broken weapons for you. Since you are going to fight abroad, you must look good and don't let the Americans belittle you." Look at us." The Chinese Expeditionary Force has always been led by Luo Zhuoying and Du Yuming, and Chief Hu's troops have not been sent out yet.
"Yes, Gao Quan will never embarrass the superior, never disappoint the principal, and will never discredit us Chinese people."
"Okay, I will notify the Military Supplies Department and the Logistics Department to make preparations. You will make statistics when you get back and come over as soon as possible to get the necessary equipment and materials." Hu Zongnan has made up his mind. Even if he loses money this time, he still has to dress up the 500 troops. When you go out, you have to show it to the Chairman and the Americans. Hu Zongnan¡¯s troops are the most elite troops. The New First Army fought very well in Myanmar, but after all, it is the New First Army, the real number one. The army was under his command, Hu Zongnan.
"Yes, Gao Quan takes your leave, sir, take care." After Gao Quan saluted, he looked at Sir Hu approvingly for five seconds, then turned around and strode away.
Hu Zongnan looked at Gao Quan's back and sighed, rubbed his eyes with his hands, and sat down on the chair helplessly.