Predator Reborn

Chapter 344 Chiang Kai-shek is in a dilemma

However, as the troops began to camp, an incredible situation suddenly appeared among the 20,000 troops. Because, within a radius of more than ten miles, whether it was a village or a wilderness, there was almost no clean place.

A source of water for people to use.

"Military seat, it's not good, something bad is going to happen..." In less than half an hour, Commander Shi Yousan squinted his eyes, dragged his body under the quilt, and lay on the camp bed. He arranged for various troops to camp outside.

The deputy commander rushed into the headquarters with a worried look on his face and exclaimed loudly.

"Deputy Commander, what happened? Did the Japs call..." Hearing the Deputy Commander's exclamation, Shi Yousan's first thought was that the Japs were calling. He suddenly got up from the camp bed.

He jumped down and asked with the same panic on his face, and was ready to retreat.

"Commander, no, it's not the Japs who are calling." Seeing the panic-stricken commander, the deputy commander quickly explained.

"Damn, I was shocked. Since it wasn't the little Japs calling, what else could have made you so panicked? If you said something wrong, let's see how I deal with you..." Shi Yousan breathed a sigh of relief.

, adjusted his general uniform. He sat back on his camp bed again and asked with an unhappy look on his face.

"Reporting to the military, we have searched for more than ten miles around, but we have not found any drinking water. Now the entire army is waiting for water for cooking? Even the soldiers have no water for drinking." Deputy Army

Chang said.

"There is no water. Are you kidding me? Just when I entered the village, I found two wells. How could there be no water source?" After hearing the deputy commander's answer, Commander Shi Yousan replied in disbelief.

"Commander, this is true. Although we found a lot of wells in the village, a large number of animal carcasses were put into those wells, making them unfit for drinking. Even a small river a few miles away could not drink water.

A large number of animal carcasses were thrown in. Now the entire army is in a state of water shortage, and each cooking team has not cooked yet because there is no water." The deputy commander explained with a look of helplessness on his face.

"What, how could this happen? No, it must be the Communist Army. They must be plotting against us. Damn it, I don't believe it. They can destroy all the water sources in such a big Jindong. Order the troops to arrive

In the low-lying areas, dig wells on the spot and send out search troops to continue looking for water sources." Shi Yousan gave the order loudly without any panic.

"Yes, Commander..." the deputy commander took the order and left.

In the end, the army spent nearly half the night digging several wells next to the river. Only after the entire army of more than 20,000 people found out about this, they finally drank clean well water.

, had a hot meal.

However, what's worse is yet to come? Just two days later, Shiyousan, with more than 20,000 people, finally completely took over the vast countryside in the Sunset area. However, a more serious problem was once again placed in front of Shiyousan.

That is, in such a large area that I occupied, not a single common person was found, and all the villages were empty. More importantly, without the common people, it meant that there was no food. So the more than 20,000 people that I occupied

The troops will lose any chance of replenishment in the next period of time.

"Chairman, something happened. It seems that this independent division really has a plan..." After receiving the telegram from Shi Yousan asking for help, Chen Cheng and others did not dare to neglect and immediately came to Chiang Kai-shek's official residence again.

"Ci Xiu, what happened? You are so panicked..." Seeing the three people in front of him, Chiang Kai-shek asked doubtfully.

"Chairman, this is a telegram requesting help from Shi Yousan. Although Shi Yousan's Third Division occupied a vast area in eastern Shanxi, when the independent division retreated and moved, it took away almost all the people in the base area. According to Shi Yousan's report, now

The entire Xiyang area is deserted. What's more important is that before they left, they destroyed all the water sources in the area." Chen Cheng looked shocked.

"Now there are more than 20,000 people in the Third Division of Shiyou, and they have fallen into a situation of shortage of food and water. According to the telegram sent by Shiyou Third, the water source problem has been solved. However, we must find a solution for the food problem." Chen Cheng quickly said

He handed the telegram in his hand to Chiang Kai-shek in front of him and replied in a low voice.

"Nang Xipi, this independent division really has a conspiracy. Isn't it just food? Ask Yan Xishan in the second war zone to allocate 500,000 kilograms of food to my third friend. I want to see that this independent division brings hundreds of thousands of people with it.

, how they plan to fight and where to establish a foothold." Chiang Kai-shek frowned and ordered fiercely.

"Chairman Yingming, in this case, the independent division has no territory. Even if the people are willing to follow them, they will only starve to death and starve to death in the end, without any help to them." After hearing Chiang Kai-shek's order, Bai Chongxi breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly

He flattered Chiang Kai-shek.

"Well, let's do it this way. If Zhu Huaibing encounters the same problem, he will do the same thing." Chiang Kai-shek continued to order.

"Yes, Chairman..." Several people took the order and left.

With Chiang Kai-shek's personal order, Yan Xishan of the Second War Zone did not dare to neglect. He quickly allocated 500,000 kilograms of grain from his logistics reserve, and under the escort of a regiment of Shanxi-Sui Army, headed to the sunset area hundreds of kilometers away.

advance. However, as soon as the 500,000 kilograms of military rations left the defense zone of the Shanxi-Sui Army, their whereabouts were completely in the hands of the Independent Division Intelligence Office. A piece of information about the 500,000 kilograms of grain was passed through

The radio station was sent to Liu Hua in the shortest possible time.

"Commander Wang, immediately send a report to Captain Liu Xiaogang of the Special Operations Brigade. The fish has taken the bait and the action has begun." After reading the telegram in his hand, Liu Hua nodded with satisfaction. He ordered loudly to the communications staff officer in the temporary headquarters.

After receiving the order, Liu Xiaogang immediately followed the division commander Liu Hua's pre-war deployment. The nearly 1,000 special operations members of the entire special operations brigade were all changed into little devils' clothing and equipment. Under the leadership of Liu Xiaogang, a group of people

Quietly lying in ambush on the path that the Jinsui Army grain transport team must pass, waiting for the arrival of the entire grain transport team.

As the two-kilometer-long grain transport team slowly got into the ambush circle of the special operations brigade, the result was no surprise. More than 800 of the Jinsui Army of nearly 2,000 people were completely wiped out under the crazy shooting of the special operations brigade.

.As for the remaining soldiers of the Jinsui Army, facing a large group of "elite imperial troops" that had already rushed towards them, they all dropped their weapons and food and fled back to themselves in embarrassment under the leadership of the regimental commander.

of war zones.

When Yan Xishan, the commander of the Second War Zone, learned that his five hundred thousand kilograms of grain had been kidnapped by the Japs before it was handed over to Shi Yousan. Looking at the regiment commander who fled back in embarrassment, he simply wanted to kill him.

Of course, the wily Yan Xishan couldn't just listen to the regimental leader's words. After the staff conducted on-site observation and saw the deep ruts driving into Jinzhong County, he finally believed it.

It was the little devil who stole his food.

After sending a telegram to Chiang Kai-shek in Chongqing, no matter how much Chiang Kai-shek tried to persuade Yan Xishan, Yan Xishan still refused to continue sending food. Because, in his eyes, if he continued to send food, there would be no doubt about the final result.

It's a sheep entering a tiger's mouth.

At this time, the headquarters of the rapid reaction brigade was filled with laughter. The political commissar who had already arrived at the headquarters, after learning about Liu Hua's deployment, felt that it was not very kind. But when he thought of this

Chiang Kai-shek came to seize his base, so he had no idea. Especially the five hundred thousand kilograms of grain obtained out of thin air made the political commissar happy for several hours.

There were happy people and unhappy people. At this time, Chiang Kai-shek's official residence was once again as gloomy as it was a few days ago. Several big bosses, after being reprimanded by Chiang Kai-shek, quietly lowered their voices.

He held his head and stood in front of Chiang Kai-shek. No matter how much Chiang Kai-shek cursed, he always stood there without saying a word.

"Jiansheng, this is a good idea you came up with...Two armies and 40,000 troops are now trapped in the base of the Independent Division. They are in a dilemma and are about to face the crisis of running out of food." Chiang Kai-shek said to

He cursed loudly at Bai Chongxi in front of him.

"Yes, Chairman, I didn't think well, please punish Chairman..." Bai Chongxi, who was very familiar with Chiang Kai-shek's temper, did not offer any excuses and bowed his head to admit his mistake.

"Respectfully, Yan Xishan still refuses to give three shipments of food to his friend?" Seeing Bai Chongxi bowing his head and saying nothing, Chiang Kai-shek shifted his gaze to He Yingqin, who was standing in the middle.

"Yes, Chairman, we have sent several urgent telegrams and promised the government to use money to buy it, but he is not willing to transport food again. In addition, he also reported that the Japanese troops in Taiyuan and Jinzhong areas are now

We have already targeted his defense area, and as soon as any troops are sent out to transport food, they will be kidnapped by the Japs." Looking at Chiang Kai-shek with an angry look on his face, He Yingqin replied in a low voice.

"Niang Xipi, they are all a bunch of warlords, a bunch of short-sighted warlords...anything that has been targeted by the Japanese is all excuses. Dai Li, is there any latest intelligence from the Independent Division base area?

Also, is it true that 500,000 kilograms of grain was stolen by the Japanese?" Chiang Kai-shek couldn't help but cursed again and asked Dai Li, who was also trembling next to him.

"Reporting to the principal, all contact between us and the Independent Division was interrupted five days ago according to the intelligence personnel in the area. We still have no contact until now. However, according to the intelligence report of the Jinsui Army, the Japanese army's food grab is

Really. Because all 500,000 kilograms of grain have been transported into Jinzhong County, which is heavily guarded by the Japanese army, there is absolutely no possibility of any mistakes." Dai Li reported quickly.

"What? All contact has been lost. Niang Xipi, it must be this independent division's fault again. It must be Jiansheng, tell me, what should we do now, how should we solve this endgame..." Without any ideas

Chiang Kai-shek once again placed his hope on Bai Chongxi, who had just been scolded by him.

"Reporting to the committee, I don't have any solution. Now there are more than 40,000 people in the two armies. There is no food and they can't grab it. If you want to save the two armies, there is no other way except to withdraw the troops immediately?

"After listening to Chiang Kai-shek's question, Bai Chongxi also shook his head.

"Nang Xipi, not only did the two armies do nothing, they also lost half a million kilograms of military rations in vain. That's one month's combat supplies for one army. All of it was given to the little devil at a cheap price... Such a huge area

The base area, and it is also Yan Xishan’s territory, I am really unwilling to accept it..." Chiang Kai-shek could not help but sigh up to the sky and said unwillingly.

"Chairman, there is nothing we can do now. If we don't order the two armies to retreat immediately, it will be a matter of time before the troops mutiny due to lack of food. By then, it will be too late. Chairman, give the order immediately.

!" Chen Cheng, who was silent, also reminded him.

"That's all... Man is not as good as God. It seems that God will help this independent division. Ci Xiu, you immediately send a report to Shi Yousan and Zhu Huaibing and say you agree to their retreat..." Chiang Kai-shek sighed

He ordered with a breath.

"Yes, Chairman, Chairman is wise."

However, at this time, the military headquarters of the two armies were already in chaos because of the lack of food for the troops. There were even many troops who were blocked at the entrance of the military headquarters due to lack of food.

"Deputy Commander, how much food is left in the army now? Send it out to all the troops. We must send the rebels outside the command department away in the shortest possible time." Looking at the people sitting in front of the command department, there was a lot of sluggishness.

The sluggish soldier, Commander Shi Yousan, couldn't help but feel annoyed and ordered to the deputy commander beside him.

"But, military commander, now the logistics department has less than 5,000 kilograms of food left. If you divide it up, one person can only eat one meal, which is of no use at all. Besides, if they are all gone, the military department will have no food.

Got it." Thinking of the little food the logistics department had, the deputy commander quickly reminded him.

"You are confused! If you let these rebels stop here again, you don't know what trouble they will cause because of hunger. In addition, send a report to Chairman Chiang in Nanjing, saying that our army has run out of food and that the troops cannot retreat.

Please ask the Chairman for the sake of the 20,000 troops to request support from the Independent Division of the Eighth Route Army. Let the Independent Division of the Eighth Route Army send us some military rations and go quickly." After hearing the words of the deputy commander, Shi Yousan became annoyed and ordered loudly.

.

"Yes, Commander. But, Commander, is there really food near us? Hasn't the Eighth Route Army already withdrawn from the eastern Shanxi area? Is it hiding near us? But why didn't our reconnaissance team find it?" Deputy Army

Chang asked doubtfully.

"Damn it, what's the use of you? You've been here for so many days, haven't you noticed that everything here is a trap set by the Independent Division of the Eighth Route Army, a trap against us. Do you think the Eighth Route Army really knows how to control them?

The base area bought with blood was handed over to us just because of Chairman Chiang's order. They won't." Shi Yousan paused and continued.

"Let me tell you, since we entered the base area, we have fallen into a trap set by the Independent Division. Their purpose is very clear, which is to drive us out of their base area, and also prevent us from finding any attacks.

Their reasons. I really didn’t expect that Yi Rang has not even counted the commander of the independent division, a young boy." Shi Yousan looked at the deputy commander in front of him and said loudly.

"But, Commander, although we have fallen into a trap set by the Independent Division, we can't be sure that the Independent Division is around us!" After hearing what the Commander said, Deputy Commander ruoy6ou was thinking about something.

He nodded, but his face was still full of doubts.

"Oh, just say you are confused. Don't you even think about it. No matter how powerful the fighting power of the Independent Division is, they can possibly bring hundreds of thousands of civilians with them to march and fight at the same time. If nothing goes wrong, the Eighth Route Army will be independent.

Maybe the division is somewhere in the corner, watching us with eager eyes?" Hearing that the deputy commander still didn't understand what he meant, Shi Yousan couldn't help but cursed and explained unhappily.

"Ah, that's it! The military commander is wise, I will send a report to Chongqing right now..." After hearing Shi Yousan's explanation, the deputy commander immediately reacted, turned around and ran towards the radio room behind him.

"Jiansheng, what do you think of Shi Yousan's telegram? Do we really want to ask for help from the Independent Division of the Eighth Route Army now? A few days ago, we asked him to withdraw from his base area, and now we are asking him for help and asking him to accept it.

My own base." Looking at the telegram for help sent by Shi Yousan in his hand, Chiang Kai-shek, who had never thought of bowing his head to the Communist Party, couldn't help but frown.

"Chairman, now we have no other choice. If we want to bring back these 40,000 troops safely, we must bow to the independent division. In addition, we must also seize the time and follow the contents of Shi Yousan's telegram

, and now his troops have run out of food..." Bai Chongxi, who was not very fond of Chiang Kai-shek, replied without any tone after listening to Chiang Kai-shek's words.

"Nang Xipi, now is a critical period in the Sino-Japanese War. The 40,000 troops can play a very important role at a critical moment. Respectfully, no matter what, we must ensure that the 40,000 troops can be safely withdrawn.

"If these 40,000 troops mutiny in the Eighth Route Army base area, we will not only lose two armies. More importantly, the government will lose face." Chiang Kai-shek shook his head and continued.

"...Forget it this time, even if we lose to the Communist Party, we will lose to that young boy from the Independent Division. Immediately send a telegram to Liu Hua of the Independent Division, inform them of the situation of our two armies, and order them to

Send 50,000 kilograms of grain to each army. In addition, let them use their base areas to continue fighting against the little devils in Shanxi." Chiang Kai-shek shook his head helplessly and said.