Draw the sword and cure the fear of insufficient firepower

"Brother Yizhi, I heard that the people of Henan Province have four words in their mouths: flood, drought, locusts, and soup. They mean flood, drought, locusts, and soup."

"As the saying goes, bandits are like combs, and soldiers are like rakes. Tang's actions were all based on his prestige as the general commander."

"I don't care what this bastard does in other places, but if he does this in my Ninth War Zone, I will definitely not let him enjoy it!"

"The 20th Corps is not even as disciplined as the Sichuan Army!"

When Commander Xue said this, his tone suddenly rose, and he glared and cursed loudly.

"Sir, do you want to report this to the commander-in-chief? I heard that Tang allowed his soldiers to plunder and loot, sweeping away everything wherever they went. Three out of ten fathers, sons, wives and children were killed."

"They also used military vehicles to transfer the looted money and property, completely disregarding the overall plan of the war of resistance."

"If this continues, our second line of defense won't last long if we can't outflank the left and right sides. By then, we will be forced to retreat to Xiangxi, and defeat won't be far away..."

Chief of Staff Wu Yizi said with great sorrow.

To be honest, he was very dissatisfied with the two reinforcements that the general commander had dispatched this time.

The 17th Army Group of the Sichuan Army was pinned down by one and a half brigades of the Japanese enemy and could not advance an inch.

The 20th Corps of the Central Army was simply a bunch of scum, only caring about looting and running away when they saw the Japanese. It would have been fine if they had not advanced along the established route, but you should have moved forward. But Tang, on the other hand, turned around and ran back when he heard that there were Japanese troops kilometers ahead.

It is also called attacking backwards.

Wu Yizi just wanted to say one thing, are you going to lead the Japanese to Chongqing or what?

The National Army suffered repeated defeats because there were too many scum like this.

It's ridiculous that these sycophants are promoted day by day, while those generals who fought bravely in the battlefield are not taken seriously and are instead controlled by these good-for-nothings. It's really sad.

"Has Tang called back?" Xue Boling was not in a hurry to contact the general manager, and asked with a frown.

"He came back and said that they were harassed by a small group of Japanese invaders. He wanted to command the troops to annihilate them before moving forward." Wu Yizi said.

"Bullshit! What small group of devils? He has an entire corps of more than 200,000 people. How can they be tripped up by a small group of devils? This is clearly an excuse!"

"Send another telegram to Tang Enbo, in the name of the Ninth War Zone Commander-in-Chief, order the 20th Corps to advance as quickly as possible along the original route to the designated location. This order is extremely urgent. If you disobey it, you will be subject to military law! Make two copies and send them to the National Defense Operations Department and the General Staff."

After hearing the excuses from the 20th Corps, Xue Boling was furious and said angrily that he had already decided to kill.

"Yes, sir!" Wu Yizi saluted.

……

Central Army National Defense Operations Department.

The general manager is personally in charge of the Ministry of National Defense and has not been home for several days.

The president's face turned pale. He leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes and said nothing.

The office was silent and the atmosphere was solemn.

The president didn't say anything, so the others had to stand behind him, nodding slightly and not daring to make a sound.

"Report to the commander, there's a call from the Ninth War Zone!" At this time, a colonel cautiously opened the door and reported with gritted teeth.

A lieutenant general walked to the door, took the telegram, and then closed the door carefully.

The lieutenant colonel turned around and walked out, then patted his chest and let out a long sigh. Only then did he realize that his back was soaked with sweat.

"It's horrible. Next time I won't come here to deliver documents again..." The lieutenant colonel murmured with guilt, then walked out quickly.

"Chief, Commander Xue called..." The lieutenant general walked lightly to the chief and said in a low voice.

"Read..." The president remained seated and said without raising his head.

Although the sound was not loud, everyone present felt a great deal of pressure.

"Headquarters of the Commander-in-Chief of the Ninth War Zone, Xue Boling sent a telegram to Gao Tang Enbo's headquarters, forwarded to the National Defense Operations Department and the General Directorate... This order is extremely urgent. If disobeyed, military law will be imposed." After the lieutenant general finished reading the telegram, a layer of fine sweat beads covered his forehead.

"Damn it! Enbo is my student, how could he do such a perverse and inappropriate thing?!"

"This Xue Boling, he's clearly here to complain!"

"Telegram Enbo and tell him to follow Bo Ling's command and strictly obey his orders. If this battle is lost because of him, I will hold him accountable!"

"If the devils break through Chongqing's defenses, I'm going to kill a few people!"

The CEO opened his eyes and tapped the floor with his cane. Although his tone was not harsh, it revealed supreme majesty and murderous intent.

All the people present were high-ranking generals of the Central Army, experienced in many battles, but in front of the general, they were as obedient as elementary school students.

After hearing the general manager's words, everyone couldn't help but shrink their necks. Now was the hottest season in Chongqing, but they couldn't help but shiver.

It’s so scary, the president seems like a different person this time.

No! Rather than saying that the CEO has changed, it’s better to say that the cold and murderous CEO from before has returned…

The general manager is indeed very anxious now. The Japanese attack is too fierce. It is clear that it is aimed at him.

If he were overthrown or killed by the Japanese, what would be the point of having this country?

By then, all rights will be burned to ashes.

Not to mention a trusted confidant of his, he would even be willing to let go of the entire Central Army.

No one will be allowed to threaten his ruling position, no one!

"Also, send a telegram to Bo Ling in my name. I have already held Enbo accountable and told him not to worry. The follow-up reinforcements are on the way. They must hold on and wait for the opportunity to launch a counterattack!" the general commander continued.

"Yes!" The lieutenant general quickly took note, gave it to the general manager for signature, and left immediately.

As soon as the lieutenant general walked out of the door, he suddenly felt his breathing became much smoother, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders, and he walked briskly.

"I have to wait for a while before going back..." the lieutenant general murmured.

……

20th Corps Headquarters.

"Humph! Don't go too far, Xue Boling. I was just transferred here by the general manager to support him. I don't need him to tell me what to do!"

"It's urgent. Military law is being enforced. Do you want to just shoot me?"

Tang Enbo was so angry that he walked around in circles with his hands behind his back in the headquarters.

He is the favorite student of the general commander and is deeply loved by the general commander. He is already the corps commander at such a young age. If there were not someone above him, he would have been the commander-in-chief of the theater long ago.

Xue Boling is only slightly stronger than me. Why does he have the right to boss me around?

If Xue Boling had not volunteered this time and the general manager happened to have no one else available, it would have been impossible for him, Xue Boling, to take charge.

This made Xue Deyi very happy, and he even gave him orders, but he just didn't listen!