Anti-Japanese War: When I get promoted, the system will explode with soldiers

Li Shaoyi has now realized that the early battles were basically a stage of mutual testing, and now the climax has arrived in North China. However, in addition to the war in North China, Li Shaoyi also has to think about Pujiang. After all, in less than a month, the war there will also start.

"Minister He, you've seen the situation in North China. You know better than I do just how capable the 29th Army is. If I'm not mistaken, the battle for Pujiang will begin soon. You should also know this better than I do."

In the past few days, Li Shaoyi had rarely talked with Minister He. Today, he suddenly asked the chef to cook four dishes and a soup, which made Minister He a little confused. But Li Shaoyi only said a few words and Minister He understood what he meant.

"You want to send reinforcements to Pujiang?"

Minister He's first expression of resistance made Li Shaoyi very dissatisfied. I have always told others that anyone can cooperate as long as it is against Japan. You people are just like Commander Song of the 29th Army. You think of your own interests first. The central government keeps criticizing the 29th Army for its regionalism. Aren't you the same?

"I don't want to send more troops to Pujiang. I want to maintain the current situation in Pujiang. But if the Japanese army launches a large-scale attack on Pujiang, can you resist it?"

Although he was angry, he still had to say what he had to say. If he sent the troops over without the approval of the National Government, he would probably have to fight with his own people before fighting the Japanese. This was not what Li Shaoyi wanted to see.

"Pujiang is different from North China. The elite troops of the Central Army are all around Pujiang. No matter how many troops the Japanese mobilize, Pujiang can be defended. It is the purse of the entire Nationalist government. Moreover, there are Western countries' concessions. They will never allow Japan to mobilize troops in Pujiang."

When Minister He said this, he was a little bit skeptical in his heart. If those foreign devils could be trusted, why did they fight in Pujiang a few years ago?

"At this point, are we still talking nonsense? Well, let me be clear. I'm sending two regiments to Pujiang, with a total strength of no more than 7,000 men, including their weapons and equipment. You decide where to station them. My troops won't leave the barracks without your consent."

In order to avoid civil war and gain the initiative, Li Shaoyi has already retreated countless steps. If this still doesn't work, then Li Shaoyi will probably resort to reckless actions.

Minister He has had many contacts with Li Shaoyi, but he has never seen Li Shaoyi make a direct request. In the past, he would throw out the bait, and then the two sides would slowly talk it out. But now he is giving orders directly. Who is the Minister of Military and Political Affairs?

"I can't make this decision. Besides, Pujiang is fine right now. Who can stand the thought of you suddenly moving two regiments of troops to Pujiang?"

Minister He's answer made Li Shaoyi a little depressed. North China was already in chaos, but these people still had illusions in their heads. From Minister He's attitude, Li Shaoyi could see that the top leaders of the National Government must still be thinking about negotiating peace with Japan.

"Is the 72nd Army still part of the Nationalist Army's battle order? If you don't like their uniforms, I can immediately change them into Central Army uniforms. And I've already said that without your orders, no one will step out of the barracks."

Li Shaoyi really didn't know what to say. He didn't want his country's army to be stationed in another place.

"Wait for my news."

Minister He wanted to say something, but seeing the anger on Li Shaoyi's face, he swallowed his words.

Right now, this little brother is furious. He has long been dissatisfied with the National Government's way of doing things. If he is unhappy about what I say now, and if he is arrested again, it would be like a scholar meeting a soldier, and he would not be able to explain himself even if he is right.

"We only have two hours. If you agree to two hours, I will do as I say. If you don't agree, I will still send people to Pujiang. As for what Pujiang will look like, I can't say. Anyway, we can't defend it after the Japanese arrive. Let's just fight first. My current military strength in Pujiang is not weak. I may not be able to resist several of your infantry divisions."

Li Shaoyi left after leaving a few words, and said, "It depends on what you choose. I have increased the strength of two regiments in Pujiang. It has been reduced again and again. I just want to avoid a bad defeat at the beginning."

When the Japanese sent reinforcements, Li Shaoyi also believed that his speed would be faster than theirs.

But I didn't expect that Minister He was unwilling to go with only two regiments of troops. Who are you defending against?

If it were a few days ago, Minister He would never have called the old man, but the situation is different now. The whole city of Tianjin is in full swing, and thousands of soldiers die every day. Pujiang is definitely not safe. If the Japanese are preparing to invade China in full swing, the battlefield in Pujiang will definitely not be peaceful.

It is a fact that the 29th Army could not withstand the Japanese attack. Although the Central Army's combat effectiveness is slightly stronger than the 29th Army, Minister He has a plan in mind. No matter how much stronger it is, it is impossible to withstand the attack of the Japanese army.

The 72nd Army is different. Now, there is an average of a transport plane landing outside every five minutes. If it weren't for the continuous blood transfusion from the 72nd Army, Tianjin would probably have been lost by now. It is nonsense to let the 29th Army guard Tianjin. I am afraid that the Central Army will not be able to defend Pujiang either.

It was two regiments of troops anyway. Li Shaoyi was now the largest force in Pujiang, and many things were still under the control of the Nationalist government. Even if nothing happened, it was still two regiments of troops, which was better than being caught off guard by the Japanese.

After weighing the pros and cons in his mind, Minister He put everything on the table and waited for the old man's judgment.

Two hours later, Li Shaoyi finally received a telegram from Nanjing, allowing him to send two regiments of troops to Pujiang, but all troops had to be stationed in a military camp near Longhua Airport.

According to what Li Shaoyi said, there is an infantry division of the Central Army stationed on the periphery. Although it cannot be said to be surveillance, it is almost the same.

At this point, Li Shaoyi no longer cares about these details. In a few days, when the battle of Pujiang begins, you will come back to see who is right and who is wrong. Li Shaoyi knows how tragic the Battle of Songhu was. He cannot let 400,000 soldiers die in Pujiang...