In early July 1933, the army of the Ao country made very smooth progress in the southern battlefield. At first, after the defeat of the Northeast Army on the front line of Lianyungang, the army of the Ao country advanced steadily and kept the Northeast Army's carriage road within the Hongze Lake area.

, only by withdrawing to Huangji Town can we maintain the position. The Northeast Army deployed heavy troops in Huangji Town to carry out tenacious resistance in this narrow area of ​​more than 20 kilometers.

The weapons and equipment of the Northeastern Army are not bad either. It stands to reason that the Northeastern Army with more than 90,000 troops will not be too bad against the 30,000 troops of the Able Army. However, it has no air superiority. The Northeast Army is beaten everywhere and always passively confronts the Able Army, resulting in casualties.

It was very disastrous. Nanzhijing had an air force but was unwilling to dispatch it. The reason was that defending Kyoto was the most important thing. If it was used up, how could we defend Nanzhijing?

In view of the repeated urging of the military headquarters of the Qing Dynasty to the army on the southern front to capture the current enemy as soon as possible, the army on the southern front stepped up its offensive efforts and attracted a large number of Northeastern troops to be deployed on the front line of Huangji Town. On July 12, a brigade

The regiment of the Qianguo army detoured south and suddenly launched a surprise attack on Yangzhou.

, caught the Northeast Army by surprise, and the Yi army occupied Yangzhou City that afternoon. The Northeast Army headquarters was forced to withdraw across the Yangtze River and set up a headquarters in Zhenjiang. This new situation quickly spread to the front-line troops in Huangji Town, which caused some

The low morale of the Northeastern Army once again caused turmoil.

Shake, under the strong attack of the Wei army, the frontline army once again collapsed. Some of the troops fled towards the Nanjing defense line, while most of the troops withdrew to the Bengbu area away from the frontline battlefield. This battle situation caused the Wei army to advance in great strides, so that the Yangtze River

There is little resistance to the east

, leaving only a lone army far away in Xuzhou. The war situation on the southern front has been decided, and the Wei army immediately changed its strategic deployment. The army surrounded and suppressed the north bank of Nanzhijing without attacking, and transferred a brigade to the north for support.

On the central battlefield, the total strength of three divisions was used to deal with the Gui army in Xuzhou.

This new battle situation made Li Zongren really panic. He became a lone army hanging outside. He looked at the map and let out a helpless sigh. Li Zongren said to Chief of Staff Bai Chongxi: "It looks like Nanzhijing

There is no hope, they have left us here as pawns. We are the only army left in this large area north of the Yangtze River, and the situation is very bad."

"Yes, the Japs are now free. The next step is to deal with our resistance force. The Northeast Army's more than 100,000 troops cannot withstand the Japs' attack, and our 80,000 to 90,000 troops are left to deal with the Japs alone. If

The Japanese have concentrated their forces to attack, it's hard to say how long we can support them." Bai Chongxi also said pessimistically.

"This is obvious, but haven't you noticed the weirdness of the Jinan battlefield on the northern front? Song Zheyuan of the Western Army's 50,000 to 60,000 troops probably only have 30 to 40,000 left after fighting, and they are still holding on to Jinan.

Not moving at all, when did the Western Army become so powerful?" Li Zongren asked strangely.

Bai Chongxi smiled and replied: "I have noticed the battlefield on the northern front for a long time. It is said that counterattacks have been launched from time to time recently. It is impossible to rely on the strength of the Western Army alone. According to my analysis, the current Western Army may have already switched sides and joined the Chinese army.

Empire, and even the troops on the battlefield now may be the Chinese Imperial Army fighting the war."

"Ah, is this possible? Why haven't you heard anything about it?" Li Zongren was surprised when he heard Bai Chongxi's answer, but he still couldn't believe it was true.

"Actually, there were several times that I wanted to speak, but I saw that you were too enthusiastic about politics, so I didn't. To be honest, we really chose the wrong family. Even without this war, look at the territory that is as big as ours.

, if you look back at the territory of the Chinese Empire, there is really no way

What a comparison! The Chinese Empire is so powerful. The only thing I don’t understand is that they could clearly unify China in one fell swoop, but why did they stop suddenly? It’s a waste of so many of my cells. I just don’t understand. It’s really frustrating.

I can't understand it." Bai Chongxi said with emotion.

Li Zongren listened to Bai Chongxi's emotion and said with frustration: "What kind of politics are we still doing? Now even survival has become a problem. If you have any words or good ideas, just say them happily. It's already reached this time.

There’s no need to think about anything anymore, just focus on the present.”

Seeing that Li Zongren had said what he said, Bai Chongxi no longer had any worries, and said to Li Zongren: "The only hope now is the Chinese Empire. If we surrender now, we will live. If we don't surrender, you will know the consequences even if I don't tell you."

"Actually, it's not that I didn't have this idea before. It's just that I felt a little uncomfortable when they swallowed up Guangxi. Now that I think about it, it would be much better to vote there earlier than when I'm at the end of my rope." Li Zongren regretted saying this.

"You are still engaged in politics. How can I not eat the meat that is on my lips? Is it reserved for you to be a state within a state? Besides, Guangxi took the initiative to join us in the first place. Don't think about those unpleasant things.

, look at those powerful people from all sides who defected to the past earlier

Isn’t my family very good now? Speaking of which, they are very benevolent and righteous. I think even if you reach this point, it is still possible for you to win a provincial governor. They will not be like some people who always think about xenophobia and only value themselves.

Direct descendant." Bai Chongxi continued to persuade.

"Hey, in the current situation, fighting for a provincial governor is a high priority. Chongxi, I think this matter should be done sooner rather than later. You can go there quickly before the Yi army launches a large-scale attack. I will tell the outside world that you will come back.

Take a look at home, what do you think?" Li Zongren finally made up his mind to defect to the Chinese Empire.

"Okay, then I'll hurry up and set off. If you think there are any other conditions that need to be negotiated, tell me so that I can have an idea." Bai Chongxi asked.

"Hey, what conditions are we talking about now? Maybe we could talk about it in the past. Let's waive it now and let them take care of the resettlement. At present, survival is our first priority." Li Zongren now also understands what is most important.

, time waits for no one, but he can't afford to delay it, and the Yijun can't wait for him.

"Okay, I'll make arrangements to leave today. It won't be long and I'll be back soon." Bai Chongxi said, "Well, if the deal is settled, I guess the first strategy adopted by the Chinese Empire will be theirs.

When the army changes defense with our army, our army will withdraw to the rear for reorganization. You must be aware of this. The withdrawal of the army must be orderly and without any chaos."

After all, Bai Chongxi is a good material to be the chief of staff, and some things are estimated to be close to ten. Li Zongren replied: "I still know this in my heart, and there will be no confusion."

After sending Bai Chongxi away, Li Zongren sighed in his heart. After fighting for hegemony all his life, this ending is not bad. Let's let everything go. What will happen if we don't let go? Do we have to wait until he finally becomes a polished commander?
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