Draw the sword and cure the fear of insufficient firepower

Wu Yizi’s report just now made Xue Boling furious.

I didn't expect that Tang Enbo, a guy who pretends to obey but actually disobeys, would not even carry out the general manager's orders completely.

Before that, the commander-in-chief of the Ninth War Zone ordered the 20th Corps to rush to attack the enemy's rear.

Tang Enbo disobeyed the order.

In desperation, Xue Boling had to send a telegram to the general manager, asking him to supervise the matter.

Unexpectedly, even with the support of the general manager this time, Tang Enbo resorted to the tactic of procrastination.

Now it is obvious that it is no longer possible to achieve the strategic goal of outflanking the Japanese.

On the contrary, the situation became completely passive because the flanking troops were delayed in arriving.

Changsha is in danger now, and we can only do our best to defend Changsha.

If Changsha is not defended, even if hundreds of thousands of troops cut off the enemy's retreat, it will be of no avail.

Now, Xue Boling has no more troops to deploy.

We can only place our hopes on the nearest 20th Corps.

If the 20th Corps could reinforce the third line of defense in time and strengthen the defense.

That way we can buy a few more days and hold out until the general's reinforcements arrive.

Up to now, the total number of troops deployed by the Ninth War Zone has reached 80.

On the Japanese side, the number has reached 35.

This is an unprecedented major battle.

Neither side can take a step back, it just depends on who can't hold on first.

When the battle has reached this point, we have to give it our all. If we advance, we will live; if we retreat, we will die.

If the Japs lose this battle, they will be seriously damaged.

If the Central Army loses, Chongqing will be lost.

It all depends on who can’t hold on first.

……

chongqing.

War Room.

Since the war broke out, the general commander himself has never left the Operations Hall.

He takes this battle very seriously.

"General Manager, this is a telegram from Commander Xue." said the general manager's secretary.

"Read it." The general was also very tired. The war on the front line was not going well and the national army was suffering defeat after defeat.

"Commander Xue requires the 20th Corps to turn around immediately to reinforce the third line of defense, defend Changsha, and buy time for the arrival of subsequent reinforcements. If there is any disobedience, military law will be imposed." The secretary read out.

"It seems that Commander Xue is at his wits' end." Minister He said with an imperceptible hint in his eyes.

"How could Enbo be so ignorant? Draft a telegram in my name with a stern tone, asking him to obey Chief Xue's orders completely. Otherwise, he will be executed by military law immediately!"

The president suppressed his anger. This Tang Enbo, relying on his favor, was becoming more and more lawless.

This time they were even more daring and disregarded the overall plan of the War of Resistance.

He has disobeyed orders many times, and now even I can't give him orders.

It seems like it's time to give him some of the authority of a CEO.

"Also, send someone to the headquarters of the 20th Corps with my handwritten letter and pistol and hand them over to Tang Enbo personally," the commander continued.

Then he picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote a line on the letter paper.

"Resisting the Japanese invasion and serving the country is our duty as a soldier. I am giving you a gun. Please do not make the mistake."

Then write your name.

The secretary quickly picked up the letter, blew away the ink, and put it in the envelope.

Put on the lead seal specially designed for the main seat.

The next day, the letter and the pistol will appear at the headquarters of the 20th Corps.

……

20th Corps Headquarters.

"What kind of order is this? How can you lead an army if you change your orders every day?"

"A few days ago, you asked me to quickly cut off the enemy's retreat. I haven't even gone halfway yet, and you asked me to lead the troops back to reinforce them?"

“Isn’t this just blind command?”

Tang Enbo paced back and forth in the command center with his hands behind his back, obviously dissatisfied with Xue Boling's command.

He is not unaware of the current situation.

It's just that he didn't want his 20th Corps to suffer too many casualties.

He still wants to preserve his strength.

Whether it is an outflanking attack or a reinforcement, it is inevitable to engage in direct combat with the Japanese elite.

The casualties will surely be heavy by then.

The total casualties in the Ninth War Zone have exceeded 300,000.

The Japanese only suffered 50,000 casualties. How can we continue this war?

If we urgently transfer the 20th Corps back now, wouldn't that be sending them to be attacked by the Japanese?

The Japanese planes, cannons, and poison gas bombs are no joke.

How good it is now. He doesn't provoke the Japanese, and the Japanese don't attack him. Isn't it wonderful to live in peace?

"Report to the commander, telegram from the general manager." the signalman reported.

"What? The old man is supporting Xue Boling again?" After reading the telegram, Tang Enbo really couldn't understand. Wasn't he the president's trusted and beloved general? Why did the president always favor others this time?

And this time the tone was very stern, saying that if anyone dared to disobey orders, military law would be immediately enforced.

It seems that the president is serious this time. If he continues to pretend to obey, the president's people will probably come to kill him.

"Pass the order! The 20th and 22nd Divisions stay here to prevent the Japanese from pursuing us. The rest of the divisions, advance quickly to the third line of defense!" Tang Enbo realized that something was wrong and gave the order immediately.

And the arrangements were very well organized, and it was obvious that he had military talent.

The 20th Corps was very fast and was only 180 kilometers away from the third line of defense, so it could reach it in one day.

Sure enough, after the 20th Corps advanced at full speed, it quickly returned to the defense line of the th War Zone from the flank and rear.

At this moment, Tang Enbo also received a handwritten letter and a pistol sent by the general manager.

Tang Enbo couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat and felt relieved.

Fortunately, I saw the general manager's intention in time.

Otherwise...his life is in danger.

……

In the headquarters of the commander-in-chief of the Ninth War Zone.

Xue Boling was performing a sand table simulation with a group of staff officers.

"Captain Xue, Commander Tang is here."

A major walked up to Xue Boling and whispered in his ear.

"Oh? Please ask him to come in!" Xue Boling was overjoyed when he heard that.

Although he had a prejudice against Tang Enbo, now that he was here, he had to put aside his past grudges.

It is a great cause to jointly resist Japan.

"Everyone, come with me to welcome Commander Tang." Xue Boling turned around and said, then walked out.

A group of officers under his command followed closely behind.

Since Commander Xue went to greet them in person, it would seem a bit unmanly for them to make a fuss about it.

"Oh, Commander Xue, I didn't expect to trouble you to come and greet me in person. I'm ashamed." Tang Enbo clasped his fists and smiled as soon as they met.

"No, no, it's Commander Tang who has come to visit with the 20th Corps to support the Ninth War Zone. Boling is here to welcome you. Please come in!" Xue Boling also greeted him with a fist salute.

After all, we are all colleagues.

No matter how much they fight in private, they always have to save face.

The two of them entered the Ninth War Zone Command Center surrounded by a group of officers.

"Thank you, brother Enbo. With your 200,000-man army, I can rest assured."

"You are a well-known anti-Japanese general. I believe you will join me in the Ninth War Zone to fight the Japanese this time."

"Someone, serve tea to Commander Tang!"

Xue Boling continued, and then asked his men to pour tea.

He wanted to use this sentence to block Tang Enbo's retreat to avoid any further trouble.