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"So much?" Liu Tianchu was also in a dilemma. 1.2 million was not a small amount. The fiscal revenue and stored gold, as well as the rubles used by the Soviet Union to purchase arms, were all raised together to barely make up 800,000. There were still 400,000 unaccounted for.

Men should not give in to yellow and white things. Although it is easy to say, at this moment, without money, it is really difficult to have fun. The Sichuan army withdrew from Nanjing and marched all the way to the north and south. Liu Tianchu devoted all his thoughts to feeding and clothing the soldiers. , but ignored the issue of military pay. Soldiers also have to support their families.

Back at the mansion, Liu Tianchu was unhappy and couldn't swallow the sumptuous dinner on the table. Heizi and Tianbang didn't have as many thoughts as Liu Tianchu, and they were all confused. Li Dayong next to him teased: "Tianbang! Have you paid the food fee?"

Tianbang and Heizi were choked for a moment and could not answer. Dayong's joke made Liu Tianchu a little embarrassed. Since returning to Xuzhou, Shen Yiyi has always arranged the food, clothing, housing and transportation for the security team and Dayong and others. Li Dayong's joke made everyone Everyone felt embarrassed, Ronghua put down his chopsticks with a red face.

The smart Shen Yiyi quickly changed the subject: "You are soldiers, you shouldn't worry about such trivial matters." She changed the subject: "Today Qilu Daily came to interview at home, and they asked: Has Commander Liu settled down in Xuzhou?"

"How did you answer?" Liu Tianchu asked.

"I answered them that until the end of the Anti-Japanese War, the Sichuan Army will remain stationed in Shandong, and the families of officers at all levels are gradually moving here."

Liu Tianchu nodded repeatedly. The smart Shen Yiyi was a good helper. He suddenly remembered something and said to Shen Yiyi: "Xuzhou Middle School has reopened and there is a shortage of teachers. I have asked Ronghua to sign up for you and Wen Zhu without consulting you. I think you will definitely agree."

A hint of joy appeared on the faces of Shen Yiyi and Wen Zhu, but it soon dimmed, and they hesitated: "Is this okay? We are already wives, how can we behave in public? If I know about it, I will be scolded to death by her." Qing Women's Normal School After graduation, it’s a pity to be bored at home all day long and study for no use. It’s a waste.”

Shen Yiyi and Wen Zhu both looked at Liu Tianchu affectionately. The family members of Sichuan King Liu Xiang went out to work. Liu Xiang and Liu Zhoushu would have gone crazy if they knew about it. At this moment, only Li Dayong and Rong Hua knew Liu Tianchu's intention. He wanted Shen Yiyi and Wenzhu's lives are more fulfilling.

Xiong Zaimei, who was busy eating, had a melancholy face and said sourly: "The eldest sister and the second sister are educated, but I am the only one who suffers..."

Liu Tianchu said with a bad smile: "Yes, not only are you miserable, but you are also uneducated, so you have to join the police camp and be an orderly by my side."

Xiong Xianmei was very satisfied with this arrangement. Not only did she follow her ambition to fight on the battlefield, but she could also stay with Liu Tianchu at all times. She looked at Shen Yiyi and Wen Zhu proudly, and they just chuckled at each other.

While Liu Tianchu was enjoying the warmth of his family and struggling for military pay, the Wuhan Garrison Headquarters was also crowded, but most of the government agencies and military headquarters were in Wuhan. Wuhan actually became the center of the world's affairs, politics, and economy at that time.

On December 13, 1937, the National Military Commission had drawn up a battle plan to defend Wuhan. After the fall of Nanjing, it immediately adjusted its deployment and mobilized about 50 corps, 130 divisions, more than 200 aircraft of various types, various types of ships and mine-laying vehicles. More than 40 ships, with a total of more than 1 million people, took advantage of the favorable terrain in the Dabie Mountains, Poyang Lake and both sides of the Yangtze River to organize defense and defend Wuhan.

After study, the Military Commission decided that Li Zongren, commander of the Fifth Theater Command, would command 23 corps to be responsible for the defense of Jiangbei, and Chen Cheng, commander-in-chief of the Wuhan Garrison and commander of the newly established 9th Theater Command, would command 27 corps to be responsible for the defense of Jiangnan. The other 1st Theater Command would be responsible for the defense of Jiangnan.

The area west of the Zhengzhou-Xinyang section of the Han-Han Railway is to guard against the Japanese Army in North China moving south. The third theater is in Wuhu, Anhui, the south bank of the Yangtze River between Anqing and the area east of Nanchang in Jiangxi. It is to guard against the Japanese Army passing through the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Railway (Hangzhou-Zhuzhou) to the Guangdong-Han Railway.

(Guangzhou-Wuchang) roundabout.

After the Japanese army captured Shanghai and Nanjing, they also actively prepared to expand their aggression. They decided to use one force to capture Anqing first and use it as an advance base to attack Wuhan. Then they used the main force to attack the area north of the Dabie Mountains along the Huaihe River and capture Wuhan from Wusheng Pass.

The first group advanced westward along the Yangtze River. Later, due to the disastrous defeat of the 14th Division in eastern Henan, the 10th and 5th Divisions were forced to withdraw from Shandong to Qingdao. The south bank of the Yellow River and Shandong were firmly controlled by the Sichuan Army and were forced to suspend the main attack on Wuhan along the Huaihe River.

The plan was to shift the main force to attack along both sides of the Yangtze River.

That month, the Japanese Army's Central China Expeditionary Force adjusted its battle order. Its commander, Shunroku Hata, commanded the 2nd and 11th armies, with a total of about 140 brigades and 250,000 troops, responsible for the battle against Wuhan. Okamura Ningji commanded the 5 divisions of the 11th army.

The regiment mainly attacked Wuhan along both sides of the Yangtze River. King Higashi Jiure Gong Minuhiko commanded four divisions of the 2nd Army to assist along the northern foot of the Dabie Mountains. As well as more than 120 ships of the 3rd Navy Fleet, more than 500 aircraft of the First Air Corps assisted, and Central China

The five divisions directly under the dispatched army are respectively responsible for the preparation tasks for Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou and other areas to consolidate the rear and guarantee this operation.

The eastern Henan and Qilu areas were occupied by the Sichuan Army. In order to prevent the North China Japanese Army from moving southward from Shanxi, Chen Cheng first thought of Liu Tianchu in Shandong. Liu Tianchu was deeply impressed by the case of robbing Tang Enbo's military supplies depot in Zhengzhou. Xuzhou and Zhengzhou were all in a hurry, and Zhengzhou was

It is adjacent to Shanxi. If Liu Tianchu could send troops to Shanxi out of national and national interests, his role in the defense of Wuhan would be undoubted.

So Chen Cheng personally called Liu Tianchu and explained his views. Liu Tianchu disagreed with Chen Cheng's suggestion. He retorted: "Send troops to Shanxi to guard Xinyang. It does not matter to the Japanese army's attack on Wuhan. The supplies and soldiers of the Japanese army can pass through Qingdao.

Dalian is supplied from the sea, and the Japanese army has limited strength. The possibility of the Japanese army in North China going south is very slim. Higashi Jiure Gongmin commands the 4 divisions of the 2nd Army to assist Wuhan along the northern foot of the Dabie Mountains. The battle has begun. The current situation can only prevent Okamura.

Neji and Shunroku Hata continue to advance towards Wuhan, so it is possible to defend Wuhan."

Chen Cheng, of course, knew what Liu Tianchu said, that the Japanese military's sea transportation line was the weak point of the government, and there was nothing that could be done about it. Sending troops to Shanxi was just to take precautions before it happened. To prevent the Japanese military from North China from moving south to Wuhan, and to prevent the Japanese military from both sides of the Yangtze River from advancing towards Wuhan was the core of the operation.

Easier said than done. Chen Cheng on the other end of the phone shook his head and smiled bitterly, unable to speak for a long time.

If the Japanese army can be stopped in Wuhan, the end of the Anti-Japanese War may be brought forward. Even if it cannot be brought forward, the people will be spared the suffering of the fall. Liu Tianchu made up his mind and said: "If you can provide 400,000 military pay for the Sichuan Army, one day

Hundreds of pilots, Tian Chu is willing to join Okamura Neiji, and force Okamura Neiji to the north of the Huaihe River and south of the Yangtze River!"

When Liu Tianchu said this, Chen Cheng was quite surprised: "Good nephew! There is no joke in the army. Okamura Neiji's Eleventh Army has five divisions. Your 23rd Army's total strength is only eleven divisions, which is less than eleven."

Ten thousand."

Chen Cheng had such a detailed grasp of the number of Sichuan troops, which showed that the Military Commission was always on guard against him. Liu Tianchu smiled bitterly: "I have misunderstood. I may not be able to do it on my own. But if you agree to the conditions I proposed, our twenty

Five divisions of the Second Army immediately dispatched troops to participate in the Wuhan Battle and coordinate with the participants."

Chen Cheng had already seen the so-called military exercises of the Sichuan Army when he was handling the case of Liu Tianchu robbing the military supplies depot in Zhengzhou. Liu Tianchu was able to defeat the elite 14th Division of the Japanese Army in one fell swoop. He must be exceptional. He also heard that the Sichuan Army was well-equipped.

After pondering for a while, he said: "I can allocate 400,000 military pay for you in the ninth theater, but regarding the secondment of pilots, I still need to ask for permission and negotiate with the Air Force."

Liu Tianchu answered cheerfully: "If you have any news, just inform Dongfang Zhenhua. I will prepare fully in Xuzhou for the war in Wuhan."

After ending the call with Chen Cheng, Chen Jiaqi and Pan Wenhua complained at the same time: "Shandong is not yet stable. Binzhou, Qingdao, Yantai, and Weihai are still in the hands of the Japanese invaders. Why did the army agree to Chen Cheng sending troops to Wuhan?"

Liu Tianchu had no choice but to explain patiently: "After all, the Sichuan Army belongs to the military rank. If the Military Commission gives an order, the Sichuan Army will still send troops to Wuhan. Since Chen Cheng takes the initiative to request it, we might as well do it as a favor."