Base System of Bashu Heroes

Chapter 12 Meeting Liu Xiang at the First Battle of Nanjing

Liu Tianchu shook his head. "I can't run, but it's useless. I only have one division, which is like a mantis blocking a car. Although you have fifteen divisions and more than 100,000 people, they don't listen to me."

Many of the Nanjing defenders were direct troops of the Central Army, such as the 88th Division, the 87th Division, and the 74th Army, which later became famous in the Anti-Japanese War. Most of the generals did not advocate defending. Those who clearly opposed it included Bai Chongxi, Liu Fei and other generals. Chiang Kai-shek advocated the defense of Nanjing.

His own considerations, of course, were the League of Nations' intervention in China's battlefield. Marshal Voroshilov, an important leader of the Soviet party and state, once told the Chinese military delegation in Moscow: When China's war of resistance reached a life-or-death moment, the Soviet Union

He sent troops and would never sit idly by. Later, Chiang Kai-shek called Voroshilov and Stalin to express his gratitude: China has exhausted its last and greatest strength for national survival and international obligations, and has retreated to Nanjing as a last resort. It only waits for its friendly Soviet Russia.

With the support of our strength, I hope you will make a decisive decision and mobilize the troops in a righteous manner.

Of course Liu Tianchu didn't know about this. Nanjing was already an isolated city and its fall was only a matter of time. Chiang knew that the occupation of a capital by Japanese invaders would definitely cause waves in the world. Chiang's intention was to gain international sympathy.

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Liu Tianchu's childishness once again aroused the chairman's amusement, so he changed the subject again. "Your troops are also stationed in Nanjing, are you afraid?"

The Chairman asked Liu Tianchu in a childish tone. He didn't know that although Liu Tianchu looked 29 years old but was actually only 21, he was relatively mature in mind. The Chairman asked this question just to find out from him the current morale of the officers and soldiers. He really thought of himself as

The child was deceived. "Since the committee has decided to defend Nanjing, it will not help if I am afraid or not. I guess that when the capital is moved to Chongqing, the committee is worried about my uncle Liu Xiang. If you believe me, I can go to Hankou and persuade my uncle.

Welcome the commission to move the capital to Chongqing! Once that happens, please be merciful to the commission."

The wily and calculating Chiang Kai-shek never expected that the young subordinate in front of him would be like a roundworm in his stomach. He knew exactly what he was thinking.

"Do you really think so? To persuade your uncle?" Chiang Kai-shek looked at him suspiciously.

Liu Tianchu answered calmly. "Of course, but I also have a condition. I will unite the two armies of the Sichuan Army and put them under the command of my uncle. I will also replenish the Sichuan Army with weapons and ammunition, and issue them with winter clothes. As promised, the commission will be there."

Obtained extremely high reputation among generals in various theaters."

When Liu Tianchu uncovered his scar, the Chairman's expression suddenly changed, but he soon returned to normal. He had carefully planned the division and disintegration of the Sichuan Army. How could he listen to Huang Kou's kid's nonsense. "The position of the Yuan Xun Corps guarding Guangde is important, how can it be transferred easily?"

, Deng Xihou’s unit fought a bloody battle in Shanxi, if your subordinates have such ambitions, Liu Xiang is seriously ill and unable to handle military affairs, you can take over Liu Xiang, and I will definitely stay with you." After saying this, Chiang Kai-shek observed Liu Tianchu's changes with twinkling eyes.

Damn it! I can't stop him from defending Nanjing. Now the old guy is trying to get Liu Xiang's idea. Later generations rumored that Liu Xiang died under military rule. It seems that the rumors are true. If you join forces with him for the sake of your uncle's position, wouldn't you become a despicable villain? If

In that case, how can I convince the public in the future? "The commissioner is too worried. I just want to persuade my uncle to welcome the commissioner to Sichuan. I have no other intention."

Jiang was a little confused, and Liu Tianchu persuaded him to give up Nanjing. According to his understanding, he didn't want the ancient capital Nanjing to be baptized by artillery fire, so why did he take the initiative to persuade Liu Xiang to welcome the government to Sichuan? He didn't understand Liu Tianchu's intention. "Okay, Minister He went to Hankou recently.

To visit Yuanxun (Liu Xiang is also known as Yuanxun, whose courtesy name is Fucheng.) You can go together."

After coming out of the Chairman's Residence, Yang Sen thought Liu Tianchu would reveal something to him, but Liu Tianchu remained silent with a sullen face, his head lowered and he just walked.

In Nanjing in 1937, the sky was overcast and the haze of war seemed to be floating in the air.

Cars, ox-carts, towed artillery and retreating officers and soldiers from the Songhu battlefield crowded the streets. Hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing Shanghai were also included in the retreating army. People and vehicles were crowded, end to end, winding.

The soldiers drove the refugees out of the way, and the refugees crowded and the soldiers fought with each other. The two were mixed, and the situation became even more chaotic...

There was a buzzing sound in the distance, and enemy planes were coming! The panicked crowds rushed towards the houses on both sides. The Japanese planes circled in a circle, swooped down towards the road, towards the crowds of people who had no time to evacuate, and dropped bombs one after another.

, and flew west leisurely.

Cars were burning and houses were burning. The bodies of the officers and soldiers killed, refugees and livestock were also burning. Bodies were lying scattered on the road and beside the houses.

Before the smoke cleared, the troops and refugees stepped over the dead bodies, bypassed the roadblocks, and continued to creep northward across the river. The sound of rumbling motors, beeping horns, howls for children, and curses...

The remaining soldiers were defeated along the way.

The day after leaving the chairman's official residence, Liu Tianchu followed He Yingqin to the Liu Xiang ward of Hankou International Hospital. Liu Xiang's deeds became known to the world, and Liu Tianchu deeply admired his feat of understanding national justice.

Liu Xiang was in good spirits today and chatted with He Yingqin Jianshuo. Liu and He Yingqin should have a good personal relationship. They sometimes talked about the current war and sometimes talked about trivial matters. Half an hour later, He Yingqin held Liu Xiang's hand meaningfully and said: "Father, my lord,

Dai Li has fully grasped the dealings with the Koreans in Shandong, and he has to think carefully about where the emperor will go."

When He Yingqin went out, Liu Xiang and Liu Tianchu broke into a cold sweat at the same time. Liu Xiang was dating Han Fuqu? There is no record of this history scholar's information. If so, He Yingqin came to Hankou with him to test his reaction with Liu Xiang. Ni

Ma, I was almost fooled by Bald Jiang again, thanks to my ignorance of this period of history.

Liu Tianchu was still deep in thought when Liu Xiang spoke up. "Chen Jiaxing, you became famous in one battle and gained face for the people of Sichuan. Your mother-in-law knows how happy she is."

Liu Xiang was different from other warlords. He only had one wife, Liu Zhoushu, in his life. Liu Xiang was extremely superstitious, but he never gave up emotionally. However, Yang Sen, commander of the Twentieth Army, was said to have twelve concubines. At this point,

, Liu Tianchu also had a good impression of Liu Xiang.

Liu Xiang's tone also moved Liu Tianchu. "I have grown up around my uncle and my aunt since I was a child. I will keep it in my heart how much you and your aunt love me, and I will not let you down."

Liu Xiang smiled bitterly and asked, "Minister He came to Hankou with you. Is this an arrangement by appointment?"

Liu Tianchu nodded. "Well, I almost got played by that old thing."

Liu Xiang was stunned, and Liu Tianchu also knew that he had said something wrong and hurriedly corrected him. "I mean, I came to persuade my uncle to welcome the government to Sichuan."

Liu Xiang smiled bitterly again. "Our Sichuan army came out to Sichuan to fight the war, full of patriotism. Since the Sichuan army has surrendered to the leadership of the government, how can I avenge my own selfish interests? The so-called exchanges with the Korean troops in Shandong are just military exchanges. Why do you want to incriminate each other?

There is no excuse for this, the Chairman is really worrying too much."

"But!" Liu Tianchu hesitated for a moment. "Wang Zuanxu, who stayed behind in Chongqing, directly shouted that when the national government enters Sichuan, what will greet the national government are machine guns and artillery?"

Liu Xiang kept shaking his head. "You also think it was me who instigated it? That was the surface article Wang Zanxu showed me. As far as I know, the remaining troops have been divided and controlled by Dai Li's Secret Service. In fact, it is completely unnecessary for the commission to do this. I never thought about boycotting the government’s entry into Sichuan.”

Liu Tianchu seemed to understand that He Yingqin's instructions before leaving were actually threats in disguise. "Uncle, have you decided to welcome the government to Sichuan?"

Liu Xiang nodded. "I have already decided." Liu Xiang sat up on the bed and hesitated for a while and asked: "The commission called to say that you intend to take over the Sichuan Army?"

"Me?" Liu Tianchu was startled. Damn, this Bald Jiang is really not a thing. Isn't he trying to sow discord? Liu Tianchu shook his head repeatedly. "It was proposed by the commission, and I did not agree."

Liu Xiang smiled slightly. He didn't need Liu Tianchu to tell him to understand. "During my illness, Deputy Commander Tang came to visit me several times. It was called a visit, but it was actually to force me into the palace. Recently, he had frequent contacts with the commissioner. Rao Guohua, the commander of the 145th Division, committed suicide and was related to Tang Shizun. The direct relationship is that he is already excluding dissidents, and it should be that the government has given him instructions."

Rao Guohua was Liu Xiang's confidant. The 145th Division was attracted by Tang Shizun. In the battle of Guangde, Rao Guohua failed to command effectively. In the end, he was left with only one battalion. He committed suicide after a fierce battle with the Japanese army and lost his position. Tang Shizun would not spare him. In desperation He committed suicide. Liu Tianchu knew this history, but what did his uncle mean by this? "What do you mean, uncle, let me get rid of Tang Shizun?"

Liu Xiang waved his hands repeatedly. "How can you get away with the killing of the National Army Lieutenant General? Don't be reckless. What I mean is that if you want to take over the Sichuan Army, he is your biggest obstacle."

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