The headquarters of the Jinling Japanese Invasion of China Expeditionary Force is full of stars, but everyone is now lowering their heads and keeping silent.

Commander-in-chief Nishio Suzuo looked at the large and small generals and said angrily: "Didn't you always like to argue endlessly in the past? Everyone wants to lead a team to expand territory for the empire, but now when discussing why the Tax Police Corps has become a turtle, how to clean up the mess, you're just a squeak!"

Chief of Staff Seishiro Itagaki stood up and asked, "God of General, I want to ask about the specific situation of the 10th Army now. I need to know myself and the enemy to give suggestions."

The confidential adjutant next to him said: "According to the news from the Mei agency, since the 10th Army launched an attack on Shangdu, more than 20,000 imperial soldiers have been killed in battle, and there are only less than 2,000 people left with the Imperial Army. It can be said that the entire army was wiped out. What is particularly sad is that Lieutenant General Heisu Yanagawa, the highest-level commander who died in the empire since the Meiji Restoration. Currently, guarding the Shangdu City is the Third Regiment of the Tax Police General under Wu Siren, and the commander is Fang Zishan. However, the troops that sneak attacked and killed General Yanagawa is indeed a mysterious army affiliated to the headquarters of the Tax Police General. We have not found the specific composition and number of this force so far, but it must be the absolute ace in Wu Siren's hands. This army is well-equipped and trained by Wu Siren, and is good at fighting night battles and sneak attacks!"

"I once heard General Ishihara Kanir say that while traveling to Europe, he learned that Germany had formed a very special force. The function of this force is to destroy, assassinate, and blast. I think the function of this force under Wu Siren should be similar." Seishiro Itagaki sighed, with admiration in his words.

"How is the situation of the Tenth Army now?" Nishio Shouzuo asked impatiently.

"He has withdrawn from Shangdu City under the command of Chief of Staff Moriwu of Tianbian, and is currently stationed in a county town fifty miles away."

Lieutenant General Fujita, the commander of the Third Division, angrily punched the table and said loudly: "This is Nov's behavior, it is simply a shame for the empire. How can you hand over the position you finally captured to the enemy!"

Seishiro Itagaki frowned and instructed the confidential adjutant to send the battle report to the attending generals, saying sternly: "Lieutenant General Yanagawa is a long-time general of the Empire. Before he arrived at Shangdu, he was attacked by the enemy. Later, he had a stalemate with the Third Regiment of the Tax Police Corps. During this period, he used bomber brigades, chariots and artillery, but failed to capture Shangdu. It can be said that Lieutenant General Yanagawa did not make much mistakes in tactics, so he made the command of the emperor the same effect. But why did he encounter such a dilemma?

All were left in Shangdu? It was because he underestimated the strength of the Tax Police Corps and the special force trained by Wu Siren. If we want to conquer China, we must eliminate the Tax Police Corps and eliminate Wu Siren. Therefore, the most urgent task is to re-regulate it, especially to clarify this unit that Lieutenant General Heisuke Yanagawa, and then make a decision. Chief of Staff Moebu Tanabe was very correct. The enemy situation is unclear, and it is very correct to avoid the edge for a while."

"As an imperial soldier, especially a senior general, retreating is incompetent. I don't believe that Wu Siren's troops have three heads and six arms. The combat effectiveness of the Chinese army cannot exceed that of the imperial army. You are all scared by Wu Siren! Commander, if possible, I will take over the 10th Army. As long as you make up for materials and ammunition, you will definitely take over Shangdu."

Fujita Jin's words were loud and loud. In fact, he was just talking nonsense. Recently, a group of generals were about to be recalled to Edo, and he was also among them. At this critical moment, Nishio Suzusaki could not send him to take over the 10th Army.

Nishio Suzusaki naturally understood that Fujita's words were just adding gold to his face. The Third Division of Fujita's fight against Jinling was the first Japanese troops to be defeated. He ignored Fujita's power and turned his attention to Itagaki Seishiro.

Seishiro Itagaki knew that he had no choice but to stand up and said, "It is true that the main force of the 10th Army is still there and there is still the power to fight. However, recently our transportation line in North China was greatly damaged by the Eighth Route Army of the Red Party. The supply of materials encountered difficulties. So, let the 10th Army withdraw and rest for a while! The Wang regime supported by the Jinling Empire is about to be established. Now other things can be put aside first, and you can also use this blank period to sort out the defense of North China."

"Yoxi! What I say makes sense, so send a report to ask the 10th Army to temporarily withdraw."

In the Shangdu City, Fang Zishan silently watched the 10th Japanese Army withdraw but did not pursue the victory, which made the generals at all levels of the Third Regiment very confused.

"Captain, the opportunity is rare, why don't we continue to expand the results..."

Before the adjutant could finish his speech, he heard the roar of planes coming from the sky.

Fang Zishan strode to the air raid shelter entrance, looked at the flames of the bomb dropped by the Japanese plane, and sighed helplessly: "Tanabai Shengwu, who took over the command, is not simple. He dares to use the embarrassing evacuation of the entire army to lure us into the bait. If this battle was commanded by him, the enemy would not have suffered such great losses."

The other generals behind the two also heard the huge sound of the explosion of the aviation bomb. They hurried to the entrance of the air raid shelter, raised their telescopes, and said in a stern voice: "Fortunately we didn't chase after us, otherwise the loss would be great!"

In fact, when Wu Siren, who was far away in Luoyi, received the battle report of the 10th Japanese Army evacuating the next morning, he had already guessed what the Japanese were doing. When he saw Fang Zishan's analysis and suggestions behind the telegram, he smiled knowingly, and then sent the report: "You are the commander-in-chief of the front enemy. I will only ask whether it is right or wrong, just don't suffer any losses."

Originally, the time and space Fang Zishan was a controversial figure. The Battle of Hengyang under his command was a tragic and tragic battle in the history of the War of Resistance. The 10th Army of the National Army led by him held Hengyang for 47 days, setting the longest record of defending the city in the War of Resistance. Finally, Fang Zishan ordered surrender because of the ammunition and rescue.

But at that time, both the Red Party and the National Army had positive evaluations of him and did not belittle him because of his surrender. Later generations had many comments on Fang Zishan, some said that he was a traitor, and some said that he was a hero of the War of Resistance.

Objectively speaking, Fang Zishan has fulfilled his responsibilities in the battle of Hengyang, and his main responsibility is not him. Being able to defend in Hengyang for forty-seven days is a miracle. The most fear of being unable to defend the city, the morale of the defenders was exhausted when reinforcements were delayed. Originally, he might have succeeded in leading his troops to break through, but Fang Zishan refused to break through and was unwilling to throw the wounded soldiers to the Japanese army. When discussing the conditions for surrender with the Japanese, Fang Zishan surrendered with conditions in exchange for the humane treatment of the Japanese army to defenders. Although he was rejected by the Japanese army in the end, it is indeed indisputable that the captured officers and soldiers of the 10th Army were not massacred after Fang Zishan led his troops to surrender.

Later historians believed that Fang Zishan lost all his efforts and failed to achieve his full results. He was a complete tragic figure, saying that he was "only owed to death", which led to his unsafety in his later years.

Based on history, Wu Siren felt that Fang Zishan was one of the few generals in the national government who "lived it clearly". The defeat of Japan was decided during the Battle of Hengyang. Fang Zishan's surrender was inherently the idea of ​​saving his family and life, but in fact there was also the consideration of "self-destruction". He was sure that Japan's defeat was a final decision and he would never dare to start a big killing. Moreover, the domestic situation after the war was chaotic, and Chang Kaishen's desire to fight a civil war was obvious. As expected, he, a general who made great achievements in the War of Resistance, was not valued by Chang Kaishen afterwards. He avoided many storms in the second half of his life and was able to enjoy his old age.

The war god Liu Shuai saw it thoroughly. He commented: Fang Zishan, this man is as cunning as a rabbit and as fierce as a tiger, and is a powerful general of the national army.
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