…To sum up, the United Kingdom and the United States and other Western countries are currently trapped in their respective situations and will adopt a wait-and-see policy, at most, another Lidon report.

Heaven moves forward, gentlemen should strive for self-improvement; compatriots, we cannot count on others, and we cannot pin our hopes on Western countries. They did not move in September 18th, they did not move in Rehe Anti-Japanese War, and they remained silent in the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War. Can we expect them to intervene now? No, no, they will remain silent."

After the publication of this article "Can we count on the Nine-Country Convention?" was quickly reprinted by newspapers in Wuhan, Nanjing and Shanghai. Before people could express their disappointment, Mei Youlan successively published "Yellowing Waste Paper - Nine-Country Convention" and "The West Can't Helpless Against Japan".

In these articles, Mei Youlan analyzed in detail the domestic problems of the United States and Britain and their faces, believing that they would not interfere in the Sino-Japanese War. The Nine-Country Convention had turned into a piece of waste paper as early as when Japan launched September 18th, and any idea of ​​high expectations for them was destined to fail.

Chiang Kai-shek was so angry that he left the newspaper on the table when he saw these articles. Soong Mei-ling looked up and looked at him and couldn't help but ask, "Da Ling, what's wrong with you?"

Chiang Kai-shek's face was gloomy and did not hide his anger: "What exactly should she do this Mei Youlan?"

Soong Mei-ling looked at the newspaper on the table and smiled: "This is nothing, this is just the little girl's own opinion."

"But now we are seeking friends from Britain and the United States to intervene in accordance with the Nine-Nation Convention, but she described the Nine-Nation Convention as a piece of waste paper in the newspaper." Chiang Kai-shek was very dissatisfied. One of the strategic purpose of the war in Shanghai was to intervene in Europe and the United States, but the United States and Britain had no action except to propose a neutral zone at the beginning. At the same time, he could not believe Soong Mei-ling on this issue. Soong Mei-ling was too protective of her. As long as she had a relationship with the Song family, she would firmly protect her and she had no room for negotiation.

The war situation in Shanghai was gradually becoming unfavorable, and Chiang Kai-shek began to feel anxious. While urging Wang Chonghui to ask the parties to the Nine-Country Convention to come forward to preside over justice, he also asked the German government for help through German ambassador Todman. Wang Chonghui had just heard news from the parties agreed to convene an international meeting to discuss the Sino-Japanese War, but Germany was very hesitant. Berlin never responded, and the ambassador to Germany asked for a few requests to see Hitler but did not see him.

The scenery of Tangshan is beautiful, with clouds and mists in the mountains. The hot springs that are constantly in full season are suitable for the care of the nobles in Nanjing. The beautiful mountain is simple and elegant, but Chiang Kai-shek has no intention of appreciating it at this moment.

The battle situation in Shanghai gradually became passive. Zhang Zhizhong's Ninth Army retreated to the west bank of the Suzhou River. The Japanese landing troops continued to increase their troops on the south bank of the Yangtze River. Under the cover of naval artillery, they captured Wusong Town and launched a full-line attack on Dachang, Baoshan and Luodian. Chen Cheng only fought bravely to resist. Although there were several key points, Luodian and Dachang were still in the hands of our army, the troops suffered a lot of losses, and almost the entire regiment died in the battle on the positions.

The situation in North China also took a sharp turn for the worse. The Japanese army captured Shijiazhuang in Datong and attacked west along the Pingsui Line. Tang Enbo bravely resisted at the southern entrance. However, Tojo Hide's territory led the Mongolian Xinjiang Expeditionary Army to break through the defense lines of Liu Ruming and Fu Zuoyi and other troops. They occupied Zhangjiakou. Tang Enbo was forced to retreat from the southern entrance. Siyao and Tang Enbo's army fought hard for a week and lost more than half of its troops.

The defeats on various battlefields were frequent. Chiang Kai-shek was extremely depressed. But today the German ambassador Todmann was coming. It seemed that the German government finally responded. He had to take some energy and pretended to be leisurely to the Tangshan villa.

Todman did not come. He Yingqin and Bai Chongxi came first. After the situation of the unified anti-Japanese war gradually formed, Li Zongren became the commander of the Fifth War Zone. Bai Chongxi served as the deputy chief of staff. Chiang Kai-shek still remembers that the two successfully cooperated during the Northern Expedition. Although Bai Chongxi was very proud at that time, his talent was admired by Chiang Kai-shek.

"Chairman. The battle situation in North China is very serious. The six main divisions of the Japanese army, three heavy artillery brigades, assembled in central Hebei. The General Staff judged that the next direction of the Japanese army's attack was Baoding. The purpose was to fight our army to decisively." He Yingqin first introduced the most important situation. At present, the battle situation in North China is the most careful. At present, the 52nd Army of Lin Zhengdi and Song Zheyuan's 29th Army, Sun Lianzhong's 1st Army, and Sun Dianying and other miscellaneous troops. Although there are many troops on this line, the only ones are the 52nd Army of Lin Zhengdi. The combat effectiveness is strong. Only two units of Lin Zhengdi and Sun Lianzhong. After the 29th Army withdrew from Pingjin, the morale was completely collapsed. Song Zheyuan apologized to him several times and demanded that the position of commander of the 29th Army of other places be removed and the responsibility of losing the 29th Army of Beiping and Tianjin.

"The Japanese Mongolian and Xinjiang Corps continues to attack south, threatening Datong. Yan Xishan and Jin army lose consecutive battles. They are currently retreating to the inner Great Wall defense line. After Wei Lihuangdi 14th Army cancels reinforcements from the South Entrance, they turn to Taiyuan and assist Yan Xishan in defending Shanxi."

"The General Staff Department's opinion is to cancel the Baoding operation. Concentrate the main force to defend Shanxi. Please ask the Chairman to decide." Seeing that Chiang Kai-shek looked at him with inquiring eyes, Bai Chongxi took out the countermeasures discussed with He Yingqin. After the troops transferred to North China were transferred to Shanghai, the North China was insufficient. The Japanese army was in short supply.

Our army is in a similar state, and the terrain of North China is flat and there is no danger to defend at all. It is conducive to the Japanese army's power movement, and the decisive battle in North China is not conducive to our efforts.

Chiang Kai-shek was silent for a while, and did not immediately answer Bai Chongxi's words. Instead, he asked the Sichuan Army: "Where has Deng Jinkang led the 23rd Army?"

"Most of the 23rd Army has crossed the Qinling Mountains and arrived in southern Shaanxi. They are currently resting in the area and waiting for the heavy artillery troops." He Yingqin felt that Chiang Kai-shek seemed a little dissatisfied, so he explained to Deng Xihou: "The way for the Sichuan Army to leave Sichuan is too difficult. It is not easy to cross the Qinling Mountains in 16 days."

"The road to Shu is difficult, but it is harder than to reach the sky." Bai Chongxi smiled: "Deng Jinkang is still walking on the Qinling Mountains, and did Yang Zihui stop in Wuhan when he walks on the water?"

Chiang Kai-shek snorted softly: "Yang Sen is also waiting for his follow-up troops in Wuhan. Respect him, you should urge him to tell him that Shanghai is in a tight position and rush to the front line as soon as possible."

After Yang Sen arrived in Wuhan, he was unwilling to move forward and had to wait until the entire army arrived before leaving. Bai Chongxi, who wanted to transfer the two divisions that arrived in Wuhan in advance to the Songhu battlefield in the name of Chiang Kai-shek, but Yang Sen firmly refused. The reason was very high-sounding, the logistics could not keep up, and there was no artillery and ammunition.

Chiang Kai-shek did not let Bai Chongxi come forward, but He Yingqin came forward because He Yingqin was a Guizhou native. Sichuan was a neighbor. He Yingqin had been trying to win over the powerful Sichuan factions and had a good relationship with Liu Xiang and Yang Sen and others. Of course, Zhuang Jihua had a better relationship with them, and he was already a grasshopper on a rope.

What Chiang Kai-shek didn't know was that Yang Sen had been in Wuhan for more than ten days, and now the troops had arrived, and there was no excuse to drag them down. He began to divide the troops into two groups to head towards the Songhu battlefield, one by one, the heavy artillery regiment and the baggage troops, one by one, one by the water route, and the other by the water route, and the other by the water route, and the Chinese shipping army has changed from Zhenjiang to Wuhu to land route, and changed from land route.

"There is insufficient troops, and the troops on each battlefield are insufficient," Chiang Kai-shek sighed: "Our army equipment is too poor. In comparison, the Sichuan Army's equipment is quite good. Some troops are better than the Central Army's equipment. The Sichuan Army needs to be transferred from abroad. Telegram Liu Xiang and give him a group number. He will be the commander of the group army. He will leave Sichuan as soon as possible to join the war. Go to Li Zhilong for the weapons and ammunition."

He Yingqin was stunned. Chiang Kai-shek was generous enough this time and he actually wanted to open the supply. Bai Chongxi nodded slightly. He understood Chiang Kai-shek's purpose. Chiang Kai-shek was paving the way for the central government to enter Sichuan. He first drew all the Sichuan army, and then transferred Liu Xiang out of Sichuan, so that the remaining Sichuan army would have no leader, so that the central government could control Sichuan smoothly.

"Tell Zhuang Wenge this meaning and tell him that the New 22nd and 38th Divisions should be formed as soon as possible. In addition, the New 1st Group will be changed to the Forty-Ninth Group Army, and the troops will immediately leave Sichuan."

"The troops of Xinyi Group have begun to operate. The Cultural Revolution divided the troops into two routes, one army on land, and the other army and heavy weapons on water. The marching route has been reported to the General Staff. However, he also mentioned another thing, Liu Xiang was sick.

"He Yingqin said that he was originally here to talk about the war in North China, but he didn't expect that Chiang Kai-shek would talk about the first thing he had about the Sichuan army leaving Sichuan and Liu Xiang was sick from Zhuang Jihua, and he didn't know the specific details.

"Is sick?" Chiang Kai-shek stunned. This was beyond his expectations. He was not sure whether it was a real or a fake disease. He frowned and thought for a while: "Since that's the case, I'll ask him to recommend a commander of the army and tell him to take good care of his illness. He Guoguang will take a look on my behalf and give him a 500-yuan condolence fee. He is also tired."

Bai Chongxi couldn't help laughing in his heart. Chiang Kai-shek spoke so well that he didn't know that he was sending He Guoguang to find out the truth. But he couldn't point out this, everyone can't tell you.

"The war in North China cannot be fought as planned, and the troops were all air-conditioned. I mean to give up the decisive battle in Hebei and concentrate the main force to protect Shanxi." Chiang Kai-shek finally talked about the battle in North China. Bai Chongxi was excited. This decision obviously accepted his opinion. As soon as he sat upright, he heard Chiang Kai-shek continue: "Give up is to give up the decisive battle, and he kept shooting from time to time and resisting step by step to attract the Japanese army. The main force turned to Shanxi, especially Niangzi Pass and Yanmen Pass. To defend these two points is equivalent to defending Shanxi. Appointing Wei Lihuang as the deputy commander of the Second War Zone. What about Shanghai? What are the new progress?"

The war situation on the Shanghai front line was reported to Chiang Kai-shek every day, so he knew every step of the war in Shanghai and the situation of each regiment. In order to receive Todman, Chiang Kai-shek arrived in Tangshan last evening and did not know much about yesterday's war.
Chapter completed!