mesbooks Chapter 250: Medal Awarded Again
Chapter 250: Medal Awarded Again
250 Medal Reaward
All the generals in the Japanese Army Department are staunch advocates of war.
The reason why this war could be fought was mainly because they were the ones who led it.
Given the radical attitude of these radical Japanese officers, it is absolutely impossible for them to just admit defeat in this battle.
"The temporary defeat in the Battle of Nanjing is not the fault of Prince Higashikuni Naruhiko.
The main reason is that our domestic logistical supplies have not kept up.
Otherwise, how could the Chinese be so rampant in Nanjing? "
The Japanese Army Minister Sugiyama Gen said very dissatisfiedly.
"As long as a new round of logistical supplies arrives from the country, I believe that Matsui-kun will be able to take over Nanjing within two weeks."
Then, the Japanese Army Minister made a firm assurance.
So, in the end, the Japanese Emperor agreed to the request of their Army Minister.
Give Matsui Iwane another chance.
"Whether the Battle of Nanjing is over or not, we must speed up our offensive in North China."
The Japanese Prime Minister Konoe Fumimaro reminded.
"Oh, don't worry, Prime Minister.
Since the war broke out, our offensive in North China has been very successful.
As for the Chinese, apart from the National Army commanded by Ye Qingshan, they were somewhat difficult to deal with in Nanjing.
The Chinese troops in other directions were all vulnerable.
Our plans were not affected much.
Because of this, we should win the battle of Nanjing and not give the Chinese any hope of victory. "
The words of the Japanese Army Minister convinced everyone.
Later, the Japanese high-ranking officials discussed how to rescue Prince Higashikuni Naruhiko who had just been captured.
"This matter is easy to resolve. Send people to the mountain city to scare the Chinese leaders.
Let them put pressure on Ye Qingshan.
The effect may be better.
Do not send anyone to remove Ye Qingshan, as he is a staunch resistance fighter among the Chinese.
Negotiating with him will not achieve any result.
On the contrary, if Matsui-kun was on the front line, he could attack more fiercely.
On the contrary, His Royal Highness will be safer.
The Chinese would not dare to kill His Royal Highness easily."
The Japanese Army Minister Sugiyama Hajime had a very accurate view of the problem and came up with this idea.
"吆西!"
After hearing this, the Japanese Emperor felt a little more at ease.
Soon, the Japanese cabinet meeting ended.
The final result is that the Japanese's determination to invade will not change at all, and the Battle of Nanjing must be won.
The Japanese troops in North China and Central China must also speed up their offensive.
At the same time, diplomats were sent to the mountain city to negotiate and fool the top leaders of the national army.
It would be best if the National Army Command ordered Ye Qingshan to return the Japanese prince, otherwise threaten to increase the intensity of the attack.
At this time, in Jinling, the news that the Japanese prince was captured by Ye Qingshan also spread.
Many national army generals found this incredible.
Even the headquarters sent several telegrams to inquire.
It was not until Chen Cheng's adjutant personally arrived in Nanjing and confirmed the identity of the Japanese prince.
Ye Qingshan's achievement was finally recognized.
But in this case, the National Army Command would have a headache about how to reward Ye Qingshan.
It is impossible to promote Ye Qingshan's military rank.
During this period, Ye Qingshan's promotion has been very rapid.
He is considered the youngest general in the National Army. It is impossible for him to be promoted to lieutenant general.
It’s not a lack of merit, but a question of qualifications.
There was no other way. The headquarters could only award the Blue Sky and White Sun Medal to the generals on paper.
Ye Qingshan already has two of these things.
Now there are three.
"Instead of just getting these useless medals, you should approve more weapons and ammunition that I want."
Ye Qingshan looked at the medal reward issued by the headquarters and threw it aside.
Ning Yongchen smiled bitterly and put it away for Ye Qingshan.
"Commander Chen has agreed to send another 3,000 Hanyang rifles and 100,000 rounds of ammunition.
The main thing is that it’s not easy for Commander Chen and his men either.
I heard that the Japanese in North China are attacking very fiercely.
Several of our army groups were defeated by the Japanese and suffered heavy losses.
Under these circumstances, it is unlikely that Commander Chen will provide us with strong support."
Ning Yongchen put away the medal, placed it on the table, and said in a deep voice.
After hearing this, Ye Qingshan didn't say anything.
He knew that what Ning Yongchen said was true.
At this time, the scale of the Japanese battle in Nanjing was not actually the largest.
The Japanese's current focus of attack is actually in North China.
Over there, more than 300,000 Japanese troops had been assembled, a large part of whom were the elite Kwantung Army of the Japanese transferred from outside the Great Wall.
The number of national troops gathered in North China also exceeded one million.
“Forget it, it’s better to rely on yourself than on others.
As for arms, I have to figure it out myself.
Does Deputy Commander Xiao have any latest news? "
Ye Qingshan turned around, looked at Ning Yongchen and asked.
"have.
This morning, Deputy Commander Xiao sent a telegram saying that they had received the batch of arms in Hong Kong.
Preparing to go north.
If nothing goes wrong, I should be able to come back in two days."
"Ah That's good."
After hearing this, Ye Qingshan nodded slightly.
"By the way, Chief of Staff, how are you going to deal with that devil prince?"
Ning Yongchen thought for a while and finally asked.
“Let’s talk about how to deal with it first, lock him up first.
You definitely can't kill him.
That guy is now a very useful card in my hand.
Even if it is not used, it can deter the Japanese wherever it is placed.
Otherwise, with the brutality of the Japanese devils.
They might even resort to vicious tactics like holding civilians hostage as human shields or launching poison gas bombs into the city.
Now I am holding the devil's prince in my hand, and I am intimidating him.
If the new Japanese commander, Matsui Iwane, still dares to use these sinister tactics.
Every time he used it, I would cut off a finger and an ear of the Japanese prince and give them to him.
Then, they took photos of the Japanese prince and sent them to foreign newspapers.
I just want to see if the little Japanese emperor can accept such humiliation."
Ye Qingshan said with a sinister smile.
After hearing this, Ning Yongchen also gave Ye Qingshan a thumbs up and said, "Chief of Staff, your idea is brilliant."
Ye Qingshan waved his hands and said, "What's so clever about that? I just can't help it.
I would like to have other means to counter the Japanese invaders' harm to the people.
There would be no need to keep this damn devil prince."
"Then Chief of Staff, what should we do if the headquarters asks us for the devil prince?"
Ning Yongchen was worried about this.
Ye Qingshan glared and snorted, "What else can I do? Of course I refuse.
This devil prince will be of great use in our hands.
If we send him to the headquarters, they will treat him like an ancestor.
It is estimated that many people are still thinking of returning the Japanese prince to please the Japanese and take the opportunity to negotiate with them.
Someone will definitely bring up this idea.
It's just a bunch of fools dreaming.
The Japanese emperor will not give up his ambition to rule Asia just because of a mere royal prince."