"Commander Tang, Commander Tang, great victory, great victory.”Tang Shengzhi, who was thinking about how to retreat on the warship, was a little surprised when he heard the words of Deputy Commander Luo Zhuoying.
"What great victory? Where?" Tang Shengzhi asked.
"Zhonghua Gate won a great victory. The 522nd Regiment defeated the 6th division.”Luo Zhuoying explained.
"What? The situation at Guang Hua Sect has been resolved?”Tang Shengzhi said in disbelief.
"Yes, it is said that they killed thousands of Japanese soldiers and an artillery squadron, and seized countless weapons and ammunition.”Luo Zhuoying said with a smile.
The war in Nanjing had always been unfavorable. Although it was said to be a 150,000-strong army, he knew very well that most of the 150,000-strong army were new recruits, and many of them were not fully formed.
The ranks of the members of the various units were not uniform, ranging from fifteen to sixteen years old to fifty to sixty years old.
In fact, many of the troops did not have enough weapons and ammunition. In the end, they had to use their lives to pile them up.
Within a few days, the 150,000-strong army had lost more than 70,000, and the Generalissimo's direct line of descent had all been lost. The Battle of Songhu had wiped out half of the army.
The remaining direct troops were completely wiped out in the entire Nanjing battlefield.
Luo Zhuoying also knew about the 88th Division's Sun Yuanliang's voluntary retreat because it was tacitly approved by the Commissioner. Otherwise, Sun Yuanliang wouldn't have dared to retreat even if he had the guts.
"Beautifully done. This is a great victory. What a pity. The situation of Zhonghua Gate, sigh.”Tang Shengzhi said in disappointment.
"Then should we report this great victory?”Luo Zhuoying asked.
"We have to report it. The Nanjing defense has basically been defeated so far. We have to give the soldiers in the rear some confidence.”Tang Shengzhi said helplessly.
Luo Zhuoying remained silent. He knew the pressure Tang Shengzhi was under. Although he was confident that he could defend Nanjing, he realized that no one followed his orders.
Especially when the 88th division retreated without permission, it further aggravated the defeat of Nanjing.
He had been under a lot of pressure these days, and his hair had turned a lot whiter.
"You Qing, I won't go to Chongqing. I'll go back to my hometown and shut myself in to thank the guests.”Tang Shengzhi said in a disheartened manner.
"What? Meng Xiao, you're going back to your hometown in Hunan?”Luo Zhuoying said in shock.
"If Nanjing falls, Old Jiang will definitely not let me off. Instead of going back to suffer, it's better to go back to my hometown and stop caring about political affairs.”Tang Shengzhi said calmly.
Luo Zhuoying was silent. The fall of Nanjing City definitely needed someone to come out and bear the brunt.
Old Jiang couldn't bear this responsibility himself. Only the garrison commander, Tang Shengzhi, could bear this responsibility.
In fact, Tang Shengzhi was not to blame for the fall of Nanjing City. The troops below were fighting for themselves and had left their posts without permission. Even if he was the God of War, he could not defend Nanjing City.
Moreover, the difference in strength between the enemy and himself was too great.
"This battle is not your fault. Once you leave, you will be able to confirm this crime.”Luo Zhuoying said helplessly.
"It doesn't matter. Losing Nanjing City is indeed my responsibility. I thought it was too easy. Who knew that the division of factions would never be eliminated.”Tang Shengzhi said worriedly.
"Commander Tang, great victory, great victory, great victory for Zhonghua Gate.”At this moment, Liu Xing suddenly ran in, waving a telegram in his hand.
"A great victory for Zhonghua Gate?" Tang Shengzhi asked in confusion.
"Yes, Zhonghua Gate just sent a telegram. They defeated the 16th division of the Japanese. After all, they killed Lieutenant General Nakajima Kamigo.”Liu Xing said excitedly.
"What?"
"Really?
Tang Shengzhi and Luo Zhuoying exclaimed in surprise at the same time and then asked in unison.
"What's your name?"
"Zhou Weiguo of Regiment 522."
"Him again."
"It really is him."
The two's words stunned Deputy Commander Liu Xing. He asked in shock,"How do you know him?"
"I don't know him. Take a look at the telegram sent by Guang Hua Sect.”
"Defeated the 6th division of the Japanese, killed thousands of enemies, and seized countless ammunition.”Liu Xing also read out in astonishment.
"This is a big contribution. Oh right, do you have any proof?”Tang Shengzhi asked hurriedly.
"Yes, Nakajima Kinago's head was chopped off, and his general's sword.”Liu Xing hurriedly said.
"It seems like this is true. Hurry up and report this news to the committee.”Tang Shengzhi and Luo Zhuoying looked at each other and said.
"With the Japanese general's sword, Nakajima Kinjago's head, and the thousands of enemies killed, I can at least be promoted two ranks.”Tang Shengzhi said enviously.
"Commander, this Zhou Weiguo is too inexperienced. Isn't a major general too senior?”Liu Xing said with some concern.
"Junior? This Zhou Weiguo graduated from the Central Military Academy, and his father, Mr. Zhou, is also one of the elders of the party. Do you think the committee will mistreat his descendants?”Tang Shengzhi said with a smile.
"I definitely won't mistreat you." Liu Xing remained silent.
"Do you still think that a major general is inexperienced?”
"Not shallow!"
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