Chapter 185 Have you ever thought about recovering Suiyuan?
When Fu Zuoyi and three hard-core confidants speculated what the purpose of Deng Chenggong's secret meeting was, Deng Chenggong, who inspected the Datong Militia Corps of the Column, found that the anti-Japanese situation here was really Xu Lun. Why do you say that?
First of all, the 35th Army of the Jin army, whose main forces are basically active in this area. Secondly, the Japanese also stationed an elite unit of a mixed brigade here, plus their own militia units, a war of resistance detachment of the Kuomintang, not to mention the People's Party's anti-Japanese armed forces. A mere Datong is really lively!
As one of the nine ancient capitals of China, Datong's unique geographical location makes it quite important in the minds of the Japanese. Otherwise, there would not have been a Japanese army stationed in a mixed brigade here, as a major transportation route connecting the three provinces of Shanxi, Hebei and Mongolia. Since the Japanese took over this place, they have made great defenses here. In addition, Datong has abundant coal resources, it is no wonder that there are so many forces staring at this not-so-conspicuous strategic location.
In this area, if you want to talk about the real top forces, you may still use the 35th Army as the main force to fight against the Japanese army. The anti-Japanese armed forces on all sides of the activities here are still very envious of the forces of the 35th Army here. They all want to take it back to use it. Unfortunately, at this time of his previous life, the 35th Army that should have surrendered to the Kuomintang, but because of his appearance, they are still buried here. Hiding beside the Japanese, and letting the Japanese have no choice but to deal with them for a while.
It was precisely because the 35th Army took the lead in front that these small-scale anti-Japanese armed forces behind had developed so quickly. But no matter what, the militia column was the last to enter here, but the fastest-growing of all the teams. This made Deng Chenggong, who came here to learn about the specific situation, very pleased that his militia armed forces had a reputation around North China.
The 35th Army broke up and the enemy sent a report. The main reason was to discuss the plan to attack Suiyuan. Once the 35th Army broke up, the anti-Japanese situation in Datong would be broken. If the 35th Army wanted to enter Suiyuan to fight, Datong must be taken down. Even if it could not be taken down for the time being, at least it would be necessary to ensure that the Japanese here would not be cut off from their retreat. For this reason, Deng Chenggong wanted to talk to the 35th Army, how to make the 35th Army enter Suiyuan to fight Inner Mongolia with confidence, and to ensure that the confrontation situation in Datong would not be broken.
When formulating this Inner Mongolia combat plan, Deng Chenggong knew that once the battle started, the situation in North China might not be broken, but the situation in Jin Province would inevitably be broken. These anti-Japanese armed forces from all sides that developed rapidly due to the emergence of the North China militia column will inevitably usher in new challenges due to the shift of the strategic focus of the militia column.
This also means that once a militia column that has brought the whole body to attack, the anti-Japanese armed forces that usually expect them to be ahead will have to use their strength to preserve the power they have developed over the years. This means that the Japanese armed forces that have benefited from the militia column are also time to use their strength to serve as reinforcements that they would rather fight.
Deng Chenggong, who had been sending a telegram, had been waiting for Fu Zuoyi's reply, and knew that he needed to give him some consideration. Although Deng Chenggong did not have the hat of that party on his head, the North China Militia Column was undoubtedly a team on the battlefield of the Anti-Japanese War that should not be underestimated.
It can even be said that the militia columns in North China are the most powerful. Just like the Jin army, which originally occupied Jin Province and Suiyuan, they also need to be treated with caution when facing the militia column. Although the former is an old army and the latter is a new generation of armed forces, whoever has the strong strength will be listened to. Even if the militia columns have a short period of development, as long as the military force is strong and the horse can fight the Japanese, even the old army must look at them differently. This is reality!
Just when Deng Chenggong felt that it would be possible to agree or not to reply to the sentence, the telegrapher of the Datong Militia Regiment sent an encrypted telegram from the 35th Army. Seeing that Fu Zuoyi actually brought three main division commanders to meet him, this was a bit strange. Instead, Deng Chenggong was a little confused. Could it be that Fu Zuoyi really saw his intentions and was preparing to show off and negotiate terms directly?
But in Deng Chenggong's plan, even if the 35th Army was incorporated, in order not to affect the relationship with the Jin army, and it stimulated the Kuomintang side, the reason why he wanted to recruit the 35th Army was that he hoped that the other party could truly stand on the same front as the militia column.
Once the battle is launched, the responsibility of the 35th Army can be said to be very important. It can provide the materials and supplies needed by the 35th Army. As for changing military uniforms and flags, this is a trivial matter in Deng Chenggong's opinion. Once they are used to the support policy of the militia column, it is unlikely that Yan Laoxi will want to pull this army back.
Deng Chenggong is not a person who likes to plot, but he doesn't want to be a sucker for no reason and spend money and efforts to cultivate a new warlord. Therefore, he felt it was necessary to talk to Fu Zuoyi about his opinion on the anti-Japanese war. Can everyone put aside their political ideas and control the situation in Suiyuan with all their hearts and wholeheartedly.
In Deng Chenggong's plan, Suiyuan will become the territory of the 35th Army in the future. His militia column plans to build it into a relocated rear base. With the old strong army of the 35th Army, and with its own logistics and material support, I believe that the Japanese should also consider how many troops they are willing to come in if they want to retake this place.
Now the Japanese have been long enough in China. If he draws troops from other places here, they will probably not have a good life. If the Japanese's Kwantung Army heads south in large numbers, then Deng Chenggong will let them understand what it means to be worth the loss.
If the Kwantung Army threw away the strategic logistics base of the three northeastern provinces, which had been built with a lot of money, then the Japanese would have nowhere to cry. Not to mention, they had a battle with the polar bears some time ago, but they were beaten to the ground and beaten to the ground. If they didn't want the polar bears to find an opportunity to deal with them again, the main forces of the Kwantung Army used to defend against the polar bears would definitely not dare to easily be transferred out.
With this opportunity, Deng Chenggong had to quickly resolve the battle and be able to advance the Japanese counterattack. Over time, the Japanese were the mute losers. After all, the three eastern provinces were the foundation of their Kwantung Army.
Less than a day after the secret telegram from the 35th Army was sent, Fu Zuoyi and three main division commanders. Under the escort of a guard battalion, he successfully arrived at the base of the Datong Militia Regiment of the militia column. Seeing these Fu Zuoyi, who looked no different from ordinary Jin army, Deng Chenggong was even more convinced. This time Fu Zuoyi was probably preparing to showdown when he came to him. Now it depends on whether he and the other party can negotiate the conditions for the inclusion. Deng Chenggong really needs to consider this.
He stepped forward and shook hands with Fu Zuoyi, who was wearing an ordinary Jin army soldier uniform and said, "Brother Fu. I originally wanted to visit me, but I didn't expect you to come to me on my own initiative. This really made me feel a little flattered! We didn't see each other for a while after we parted the last time. This time Brother Fu doesn't mind, so let's have a good chat on my territory. How about it?"
Fu Zuoyi also seemed very happy to Deng Chenggong's name to him: "Your brother is now the leader of a party, I am just the leader of a army. If you have to visit, I should come to see you."
This time I received a telegram from me, which really made me feel a headache. But since I am here, we really need to have a good chat. In addition, three of my generals whom I admire for a long time were also brought over. They are all the main commanders of my 35th Army. I will introduce them to you separately."
After saying that, Fu Zuoyi introduced the three division commanders standing behind him, who were also wearing ordinary soldier uniforms. Compared with Fu Zuoyi's title, these three middle-aged people called Deng Chenggong as Commander Deng, and Deng Chenggong was not very polite about this. After all, his current military rank and position are far more than the three division commanders in front of him. He called Fu Zuoyi as his brother. It was just because the other party was the former in the army, and his character was worthy of his admiration for Deng Chenggong, so it would be okay to call him brother.
After the five people chatted in front of the militia garrison for a few minutes, Deng Chenggong led Fu Zuoyi and his group into the reception room of the militia garrison. After instructing the militia garrison members to greet the Jin army brothers who were coming from afar, Deng Chenggong took the accompanying Flying Eagle Squadron Captain and chatted with Fu Zuoyi and the other four.
After chatting about some homely affairs, Deng Chenggong changed the topic: "I remember Brother Fu should be the chairman of Suiyuan Province for a period of time. I wonder if Brother Fu has any ideas about the current situation in Suiyuan? You 35th Army have never thought about recovering Suiyuan?"
The show is here!
When he heard Deng Chenggong's topic turned to the issue of Suiyuan, Fu Zuoyi looked a little serious: "If I had never thought about regaining Suiyuan, then I would not be worthy of being a soldier. But I also know that at present, let alone regaining Suiyuan, the Japanese army in Datong alone will make us run away. If we provoke the Japanese Kwantung Army in Suiyuan again, although my 35th Army is a little powerful, it is not as strong as it is! Brother Deng asked this. Could it be that your militia column is interested in regaining Suiyuan?"
As the territory of Fu Zuoyi and his 35th Army in the past, it is naturally impossible for Suiyuan to not want to recover. But thinking is one thing, and whether it can be done is another. At this time, Deng Chenggong made such remarks, which undoubtedly made Fu Zuoyi start to guess whether Deng Chenggong was going to take Suiyuan down.
But it seems that it does not work much to just take down Suiyuan. After all, it is impossible for Chahar and the Japanese Kwantung Army in Rehe to sit idly. Once the war in Suiyuan is fought, it is conceivable that the entire Inner Mongolia region will cause chaos. If you are not sure, in Fu Zuoyi's opinion, this thankless battle is better than not to fight.
But with his understanding of Deng Chenggong, it is impossible to ask for it for no reason. Before he learned about Deng Chenggong's true intention, Fu Zuoyi could only reply like this.
Deng Chenggong knew that the 35th army was not strong enough that Fu Zuoyi said, but he smiled and said, "This time I went to inspect several grassroots militia troops in Jin Province. I also heard that Brother Fu's life seems to be not very easy now. Your Chief Yan seems to have a suspicious disease again, and he also heard that your 35th Army divisions had not paid all their military pay for a period of time. Brother Fu had no other ideas, such as capturing Suiyuan, and having territory should not be a problem to support the 35th Army!"
Is this considered to be a provocation of the relationship between Fu Zuoyi and Yan Laoxi?
When the three division commanders left no room for Deng Chenggong to say this, although they were a little angry, they thought that what they were saying was the truth. If Suiyuan was really the territory of the 35th Army, it would be no problem to support an army of less than 50,000 with the power of one province.
But the key point is that these three division commanders are very clear that it is really not that easy to get Suiyuan back from the Japanese. If it is as easy as Deng Chenggong said, then they will not be able to live in Datong, which borders Suiyuan.
Fu Zuoyi had contact with Deng Chenggong and knew that Deng Chenggong had said and said. Of course, most of the people who could get such a straightforward personality chat with him were good, at least not the kind of people who were evil. If Deng Chenggong was such a scheming soldier, he would not know how he would be sold by him. Therefore, when Fu Zuoyi heard this, he guessed the internal reasons. Because Deng Chenggong could not emphasize the Suiyuan issue for no reason.
Chapter completed!