binnovel Chapter 318: Military Training
Chapter 318: Military Training
Zhang Wenwu's statement immediately aroused the emotions of other people in the conference room. Everyone was very unhappy about the defection of the second-in-command of the government.
Damn it, I was fighting for my life on the front line, and you, not only didn't help me, but you actually came to do this. This must have brought the morale of the troops on the front line to such a low point.
What do you think the officers and soldiers on the front line think? Everyone is fighting the Japanese army risking their lives. Even though their weapons and equipment are far inferior to those of the Japanese army, all the officers and soldiers are supported by their patriotic enthusiasm.
As the second-in-command of the government, you actually surrendered to the Japanese. How would the officers and soldiers in the front-line troops feel? What were they risking their lives to protect?
As a result, the heads of various troops expressed their anger that they would calm the emotions of their officers and soldiers, firmly support the government's anti-Japanese war, and never surrender.
Commander Huang was very satisfied with everyone's statements. As the government's direct troops, he was not worried about any rebellion among his troops. After all, the second-in-command of the government had almost no influence on the military.
However, it is hard to say about those ragtag troops. Their loyalty to the government is not high. If the time comes, it will be difficult for them to resist the temptation for the sake of their own small military power.
However, he couldn't control these things. He could only manage the new 22nd Army well and live up to the trust of the highest government officials and Commander Chen.
At the end of the meeting, Commander Huang also ordered the Army Political Department to do a good job in the political purge of the entire army, and the political departments of each division were responsible for strictly implementing this order.
After returning to the headquarters of the new 100th Division, Ouyang Heng, with an angry face, asked Zhang Wenwu: "Division Commander, this second-in-command of the government is really not a good guy. How should our division clean him up? Do you have any good ideas?"
Zhang Wenwu looked at Ouyang Heng who had an unhappy face, and in his heart he greeted the family of the second-in-command of the government.
Although he knew that the second-in-command of the government was going to defect, he had no way to stop him without solid evidence. Not to mention him as the division commander, even Commander Chen couldn't do anything to him without solid evidence.
Even though I know it, I will still be extremely angry when I am in the situation.
"Brother Ouyang, I plan to ask the political department of the division to gather all the officers of the division. We will hold a meeting to denounce the second-in-command of the government and expose his shameless and despicable behavior. Then, I will ask Cao Huaguo to invite a troupe of actors and organize all the officers and soldiers to watch the show. I want the troupe to sing the stories of those great heroes who are loyal and brave throughout the ages, and at the same time highlight the shameful deeds of those treacherous ministers who sell out their masters for fame and fortune. Singing for seven days in a row will give all the officers and soldiers a chance to relax." Zhang Wenwu had already thought of a way to deal with it. He had some skills in propaganda and education.
When Ouyang Heng heard Zhang Wenwu's idea, he also thought it was a good one. It could not only allow all officers and soldiers to receive correct education, but also allow everyone to face the situation with ease. It could be said to be the best of both worlds.
When Zhang Wenwu reported this idea to the military headquarters, Commander Huang and Chief of Staff Zhao Dong immediately thought that this idea was very good, so they immediately asked all troops to refer to Zhang Wenwu's plan for implementation.
At this moment, the streets of Sui County that used to be filled with officers and soldiers in military uniforms were gone, and only the military's gendarmerie was still patrolling and on duty in the city.
At the same time, the common people discovered that several theaters that were usually deserted had hung up signs saying they were temporarily closed. Familiar audiences made inquiries from various sources and found out that these troupes had been called to the military camps to perform.
After the second-in-command of the government arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, he was given a grand reception by the staff of the Japanese consulate who had been waiting at the airport as soon as he got off the plane.
After a brief greeting, the second-in-command of the government got on a car arranged by the Japanese consulate and entered the Japanese consulate in Hanoi, Vietnam under strict protection. Now, the defection of the second-in-command of the government has become a fact.
Afterwards, the second-in-command of the government issued a telegram statement at the Japanese Consulate in Hanoi, Vietnam, which shocked China and the world. This shocked all forces in China.
For a time, Chinese newspapers were filled with insults directed at the government's second-in-command. Various local factions and political groups also issued telegrams accusing the second-in-command of his shameless behavior and distanced themselves from him one after another.
At the same time, the highest level of the government also held an emergency meeting, at which it unanimously passed a resolution to remove the second-in-command from all government positions, and to expel him from all positions and party memberships within the party.
It can be said that the behavior of the second-in-command of the government was unanimously opposed and condemned by all of China. Only in the newspapers and public opinion controlled by the Japanese in the occupied areas were the second-in-command's behavior of "assessing the situation" and "loving peace" publicized.
However, these newspapers and public opinions were boycotted by the vast majority of people in the occupied areas. Even if newspapers were delivered all over the streets, no one would even look at them.
In the army, since the government and the Military Commission had notified the situation in advance, there was not much fluctuation. After the second-in-command of the government issued the telegram, all the government's direct troops also issued telegrams at the first opportunity to support the government's resolution to resist the war, uphold all the government's propositions, and express their determination to fight the Japanese invaders to the end.
The rectification work of the new 22nd Army was also carried out very smoothly. Thanks to the efforts of officers at all levels and the troupe, all the soldiers hated the behavior of the second-in-command of the government. This actually boosted the morale of the troops a lot because of the defection of the second-in-command of the government.
After the New 22nd Army had been training in Sui County for a month, the Military Commission also issued an order to relocate, ordering the entire New 22nd Army to move north and station in western Hubei to prevent the Japanese army from attacking the mountain city through western Hubei. The New 22nd Army was also transferred out of the Fourth War Zone and placed under the direct jurisdiction of the Military Commission.
After more than a month of recruiting, all units of the new 22nd Army are now fully staffed. After the missing weapons arrive in western Hubei, Commander He of the Military Commission also stated that they will be replenished immediately.
This time, the new 22nd Army moved to western Hubei, and also headed north into Hunan Province. Then they arrived in Changsha City by train in batches, and from Changsha City they headed west through Changde, crossed the Yangtze River and entered western Hubei.
The army could not advance quickly along the way. After nearly a month, it finally reached the Yangtze River. Due to the limited number of ferries, the troops could only cross the river slowly.