Chapter 368 Going and Returning
On the night of August 9, Japanese Marine Corps Lieutenant Isamu Oyama broke into Hongqiao Airport without permission and was shot dead by the airport defenders.
On the Japanese side, Hase Aokawa ordered that night, requiring the Japanese naval fleet and marines prepared at Sasebo Port to rush to rescue immediately.
As for the national government, the principal also understood the seriousness of the situation. He immediately ordered Zhang Wenbai to transfer the 87th Division, 88th Division, Central Teaching Corps and other troops to Shanghai.
Due to the provisions of the Shanghai Armistice Agreement, national troops could not directly enter Shanghai, so Zhang Wenbai asked some of his troops to disguise themselves as security groups and began to build fortifications and dig trenches in the corresponding areas.
For a time, the entire Shanghai beach air was filled with the thick smell of gunpowder, and almost everyone could feel that war was really coming.
Walking on the streets of the French Concession, Lu Feng saw people in a hurry. The streets no longer had the bustling scene of the past, and there was a sense of desolation everywhere.
It’s as if autumn has arrived early.
In the original timeline, due to the underestimation of the intensity of this war and the lack of awareness of the cruelty of the Japanese, before the Songhu Battle, many people in Shanghai as well as industrial and commercial organizations were There is no migration.
Only some institutions such as universities and government departments responded to the government’s call for relocation and moved various materials and properties to inland areas.
Under such threats, many Chinese businessmen in Shanghai began to transfer their production materials and family members.
But only when you are truly in the waves can you understand that you have no control over it.
However, after actually being there, you will know that such an idea is unrealistic.
Duan Haiping also put away his distracting thoughts, nodded and said:
"It's almost there. There is only one last bit left. Everyone is working hard to print it out."
Lu Feng nodded calmly to Duan Haiping and asked casually.
If the Japanese really occupied Shanghai and the plot in the movie was actually played out, no one would be surprised.
Otherwise, if a huge country was destroyed in just three months, it would really be a disgrace to the Chinese nation.
Even if you don't move everything at once, at least move some of it first and keep a fire just in case.
Lu Feng, who was in the midst of this torrent of public opinion, somewhat understood why the Battle of Songhu was so miserable and fought so decisively.
Nowadays, faced with the overwhelming wave of propaganda from newspapers and broadcasts, many people can't help but start to wonder, can the government really hold on for three months?
The pro-peace faction within the national government has also gained momentum and is trying its best to dissuade the principal from his war intentions.
Although newspapers and broadcasters controlled by the Japanese have been working hard to refute the "Ice City Massacre", calling it a "slander" against Japan.
The intention is to create panic among the people at the level of public opinion and disrupt the government's position.
Because what is at stake in the Battle of Songhu is no longer a conventional tactical and strategic issue, but the face of the Chinese people and the breath of the Chinese nation.
Ever since Lu Feng had contact with Wang Yaqiao and the others, Duan Haiping also knew that the mysterious "Mr. Lu" was actually the person in front of him, and he was still a little unbelievable.
The support of people's hearts can influence the direction of history.
Only with this tone can the Chinese stand among the nations of the world.
As if realizing that the defense was ineffective, it didn't take long for the Japanese media to uniformly change their tone and began to vigorously promote the remarks of Japanese Prime Minister Sugiyama Gen. "China will be destroyed in three months."
Duan Haiping in the crowd greeted Lu Feng with a complicated expression.
The phrase "Don't let today's Ice City become tomorrow's Shanghai" has become a slogan as similar as "It is everyone's responsibility to resist Japan and save the nation" and was written on the banner by the students.
First of all, in the face of the powerful Japanese army, even the main militant faction of the national government did not have the confidence to win, and more of them pinned their hopes on international intervention.
And in the middle and late stages of the Songhu Battle, how could there be scenes of Sichuan Army, Hunan Army, Guangxi Army and other local armies traveling thousands of miles to support?
Do you really think that the principal can mobilize those local warlords at will?
As descendants, we can naturally stand on the long river of history and point out the majesty of the past.
There is a very common thought in later generations, that is, the government invested too much in the Battle of Songhu, and almost all the elite Central Army troops were destroyed. If some elite fire seeds can be reserved in advance, the later war may not be so difficult.
If the government cannot support this face-related war, then the hearts of the people in the government will be completely shattered, and there will be no chance of them coming together again.
While his thoughts were swirling, Lu Feng walked to the door of Zhenhua Martial Arts Hall.
In three months, let alone destroying China, we will make them unable to even see the city walls of the capital.
In this disadvantageous situation, the only choice for the government is to fight hard. If at this critical juncture, you are not determined to burn the boat, but think about retaining your strength, then the only outcome for the government is failure.
Besides, if you really want to have reservations, who should stay? Who should die?
This is an unsolvable problem. As long as one person retreats, more and more people will retreat.
"President Duan, have these leaflets been printed?"
"People will lose land, but people and land will survive." The "people" in "People" does not simply refer to population, but more to the people's hearts.
At first glance, Lu Feng noticed the large group of students at the door. At this time, they seemed to be preparing for a publicity. They were surrounded by a lot of promotional materials such as leaflets and banners.
The Japanese said they would destroy China in three months, so we must break their lie.
However, as the movie "Ice City Massacre" was screened in various areas of Shanghai, many people saw for the first time how precarious it was under Japanese rule.
The morale and morale of the military, which was finally built up, will completely collapse.
Therefore, in such a situation, no one dares to say that they want to preserve their own strength. Your Excellency, the principal, also puts his own elite at the forefront and sets an example.
And many companies that are difficult to relocate have also increased their support for the government, hoping that the army can block the Japanese attack and prevent Shanghai from falling.
Looking at this group of young and excited students, Lu Feng's mood immediately improved a lot.
It is with this belief that the army of the national government will cling to the Songhu area and use countless lives to build a Great Wall of flesh and blood.
But everyone is not a fool. How many of them don’t know what the Japanese ronin’s style is like in Shanghai?
"Mr. Ma."
I have to say that this kind of propaganda has had a very good effect. After all, Japan's powerful image has been deeply rooted in people's hearts since modern times.
If the President of the Songhu Battle still had the local army and miscellaneous troops in the front, as before, while his own Central Army hid behind to pick up the slack, how could the Songhu Battle last so long?
Since the July 7th Incident, Duan Haiping has been using the propaganda agency's printing press to print anti-Japanese leaflets. Now it has become a material supply point for anti-Japanese propaganda organizations.
This is why there are so many students here.
"Okay, President Duan, please continue your work. I'll go in first."
"Ok."
Farewell to Duan Haiping, Lu Feng walked into the martial arts gym. He was not here to see Duan Haiping today, but Jinshan wanted to see him for something.
Because the war was approaching, there were not many students left in the martial arts hall. Lu Feng walked into the inner hall from the empty courtyard and saw Jinshan Zhao who was talking to someone.
What surprised Lu Feng was that he knew the person Jinshan was talking to.
Zhang Renjie.
After being imprisoned by the Kuomintang for more than half a year, this diary-writing fraud was finally released due to cooperation between the two parties.
After seeing Lu Feng, Zhang Renjie's expression obviously changed, but he soon became calm again. "Hello, Mr. Ma."
Looking at Zhang Renjie in front of him, who was pale and slightly weak, but greeted him calmly, Lu Feng felt that there seemed to be a big change in him.
A lot more mature.
Is this Longchang’s enlightenment?
"Reporter Zhang, long time no see. Are you still a reporter now?"
Zhang Renjie nodded and said:
"I am now the propaganda officer of the Red Party's office in Shanghai."
"Director Zhang, Brother Jin and I have something to discuss. Could you please wait?"
"no problem."
Looking at Zhang Renjie who consciously retreated to the side hall, Lu Feng felt that this man had really made great progress.
"Brother Jin, why did you call me here?"
After Zhang Renjie left, Lu Feng asked Jinshan.
Jinshan Xun said:
"Yesterday, Director Dai came to see me and asked me to serve as a special instructor for the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Rangers. I want to hear your thoughts."
"Instructor of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Special Forces."
Lu Feng muttered for a moment, of course he knew about the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Rangers. Its appearance meant that Lixingshe officially had a large-scale military force under its direct jurisdiction, and it was no longer a small fight.
Dai Chunfeng asked Jinshan Zhao to serve as the instructor. He probably also took a fancy to Jinshan Zhao's ability and influence, and wanted to draw him into his camp.
"Brother Jin, what do you think?"
"If you want to fight the Japanese, of course I am willing to do so. But I want to fight under your hands even more."
Jinshan Xian said seriously.
Lu Feng thought for a while, shook his head and said:
"Since Brother Jin, you don't want to go, then just refuse. As for me, it's not that I don't want Brother Jin to come, but in my opinion, Brother Jin, you have a more important battlefield."
"What battlefield?"
"Propaganda War."
Lu Feng pointed to the students outside the door and said:
"Brother Jin, the effects of these films you make are far greater than your effect on the battlefield. As long as you can continue to make more films that reveal the true face of the Japanese, your effect will be no less than that of an army.
To achieve this, you cannot personally participate in the war, so that the Japanese will have reasons to criticize and deal with you. Then you, the person, will criticize your other works and destroy the image you have finally built up. "
"But this way."
Lu Feng patted Jinshan Zhao's shoulder and said:
"Brother Jin, our war with the Japanese is a comprehensive and protracted war. Everyone has his or her own battlefield. It does not mean that one must go into battle to kill the enemy in person to resist Japan. Since you have such a good foundation now, Then we should continue to carry it forward.”
After Jinshan was confused for a while, he nodded helplessly and said:
"Ok."
But he then said:
"I have one more thing. Shusen, are you outside?"
"here I am."
Lu Feng was stunned for a moment when he saw Zheng Shusen and Zheng Mantou running in.
"Why are you two back?"
"It's not just us."
Zheng Shusen said:
"And Cao Cao, and Cao Cao's mother."
After a brief explanation, Lu Feng found out that Zheng Shusen and his two men had returned from Hong Kong by boat in order to send Qin Shanbao and his son back to Shanghai to meet Huang Xuchu.
If Qin Shanbao hadn't been ill and lay down for a long time as soon as he arrived in Hong Kong, they would have arrived earlier.
"What are you doing here at this time?"
Lu Feng said to Zheng Shusen and the two angrily.
"I, I actually didn't want to leave in the first place."
Zheng Shusen blinked and said:
"I don't understand the truth, but Mr. Ma, my home is in Xiaguang, and now the Japanese are coming to my home. How can I just watch?"
Lu Feng looked at Zheng Shusen and then at Jinshan Zhao.
"Then what do you want to do?"
"I want to fight the Japanese, and I want to fight against the Japanese with you, Mr. Ma."
Zheng Shusen said seriously.
Lu Feng was silent for a while and then said:
"He's going to die."
"I'm not afraid of death."
Lu Feng turned to look at Zheng Mantou.
"I follow my brother, and I go wherever he goes."
"Heh~"
Lu Feng smiled.
"Okay then, you two just follow me."
In this way, in the last few days before the start of the war, two more people were added to the establishment of the "Wind" Battalion.
The 744th Zheng Shusen.
The 745th Zheng Mantou.
(End of this chapter)
On the night of August 9, Japanese Marine Corps Lieutenant Isamu Oyama broke into Hongqiao Airport without permission and was shot dead by the airport defenders.
On the Japanese side, Hase Aokawa ordered that night, requiring the Japanese naval fleet and marines prepared at Sasebo Port to rush to rescue immediately.
As for the national government, the principal also understood the seriousness of the situation. He immediately ordered Zhang Wenbai to transfer the 87th Division, 88th Division, Central Teaching Corps and other troops to Shanghai.
Due to the provisions of the Shanghai Armistice Agreement, national troops could not directly enter Shanghai, so Zhang Wenbai asked some of his troops to disguise themselves as security groups and began to build fortifications and dig trenches in the corresponding areas.
For a time, the entire Shanghai beach air was filled with the thick smell of gunpowder, and almost everyone could feel that war was really coming.
Walking on the streets of the French Concession, Lu Feng saw people in a hurry. The streets no longer had the bustling scene of the past, and there was a sense of desolation everywhere.
It’s as if autumn has arrived early.
In the original timeline, due to the underestimation of the intensity of this war and the lack of awareness of the cruelty of the Japanese, before the Songhu Battle, many people in Shanghai as well as industrial and commercial organizations were There is no migration.
Only some institutions such as universities and government departments responded to the government’s call for relocation and moved various materials and properties to inland areas.
Under such threats, many Chinese businessmen in Shanghai began to transfer their production materials and family members.
But only when you are truly in the waves can you understand that you have no control over it.
However, after actually being there, you will know that such an idea is unrealistic.
Duan Haiping also put away his distracting thoughts, nodded and said:
"It's almost there. There is only one last bit left. Everyone is working hard to print it out."
Lu Feng nodded calmly to Duan Haiping and asked casually.
If the Japanese really occupied Shanghai and the plot in the movie was actually played out, no one would be surprised.
Otherwise, if a huge country was destroyed in just three months, it would really be a disgrace to the Chinese nation.
Even if you don't move everything at once, at least move some of it first and keep a fire just in case.
Lu Feng, who was in the midst of this torrent of public opinion, somewhat understood why the Battle of Songhu was so miserable and fought so decisively.
Nowadays, faced with the overwhelming wave of propaganda from newspapers and broadcasts, many people can't help but start to wonder, can the government really hold on for three months?
The pro-peace faction within the national government has also gained momentum and is trying its best to dissuade the principal from his war intentions.
Although newspapers and broadcasters controlled by the Japanese have been working hard to refute the "Ice City Massacre", calling it a "slander" against Japan.
The intention is to create panic among the people at the level of public opinion and disrupt the government's position.
Because what is at stake in the Battle of Songhu is no longer a conventional tactical and strategic issue, but the face of the Chinese people and the breath of the Chinese nation.
Ever since Lu Feng had contact with Wang Yaqiao and the others, Duan Haiping also knew that the mysterious "Mr. Lu" was actually the person in front of him, and he was still a little unbelievable.
The support of people's hearts can influence the direction of history.
Only with this tone can the Chinese stand among the nations of the world.
As if realizing that the defense was ineffective, it didn't take long for the Japanese media to uniformly change their tone and began to vigorously promote the remarks of Japanese Prime Minister Sugiyama Gen. "China will be destroyed in three months."
Duan Haiping in the crowd greeted Lu Feng with a complicated expression.
The phrase "Don't let today's Ice City become tomorrow's Shanghai" has become a slogan as similar as "It is everyone's responsibility to resist Japan and save the nation" and was written on the banner by the students.
First of all, in the face of the powerful Japanese army, even the main militant faction of the national government did not have the confidence to win, and more of them pinned their hopes on international intervention.
And in the middle and late stages of the Songhu Battle, how could there be scenes of Sichuan Army, Hunan Army, Guangxi Army and other local armies traveling thousands of miles to support?
Do you really think that the principal can mobilize those local warlords at will?
As descendants, we can naturally stand on the long river of history and point out the majesty of the past.
There is a very common thought in later generations, that is, the government invested too much in the Battle of Songhu, and almost all the elite Central Army troops were destroyed. If some elite fire seeds can be reserved in advance, the later war may not be so difficult.
If the government cannot support this face-related war, then the hearts of the people in the government will be completely shattered, and there will be no chance of them coming together again.
While his thoughts were swirling, Lu Feng walked to the door of Zhenhua Martial Arts Hall.
In three months, let alone destroying China, we will make them unable to even see the city walls of the capital.
In this disadvantageous situation, the only choice for the government is to fight hard. If at this critical juncture, you are not determined to burn the boat, but think about retaining your strength, then the only outcome for the government is failure.
Besides, if you really want to have reservations, who should stay? Who should die?
This is an unsolvable problem. As long as one person retreats, more and more people will retreat.
"President Duan, have these leaflets been printed?"
"People will lose land, but people and land will survive." The "people" in "People" does not simply refer to population, but more to the people's hearts.
At first glance, Lu Feng noticed the large group of students at the door. At this time, they seemed to be preparing for a publicity. They were surrounded by a lot of promotional materials such as leaflets and banners.
The Japanese said they would destroy China in three months, so we must break their lie.
However, as the movie "Ice City Massacre" was screened in various areas of Shanghai, many people saw for the first time how precarious it was under Japanese rule.
The morale and morale of the military, which was finally built up, will completely collapse.
Therefore, in such a situation, no one dares to say that they want to preserve their own strength. Your Excellency, the principal, also puts his own elite at the forefront and sets an example.
And many companies that are difficult to relocate have also increased their support for the government, hoping that the army can block the Japanese attack and prevent Shanghai from falling.
Looking at this group of young and excited students, Lu Feng's mood immediately improved a lot.
It is with this belief that the army of the national government will cling to the Songhu area and use countless lives to build a Great Wall of flesh and blood.
But everyone is not a fool. How many of them don’t know what the Japanese ronin’s style is like in Shanghai?
"Mr. Ma."
I have to say that this kind of propaganda has had a very good effect. After all, Japan's powerful image has been deeply rooted in people's hearts since modern times.
If the President of the Songhu Battle still had the local army and miscellaneous troops in the front, as before, while his own Central Army hid behind to pick up the slack, how could the Songhu Battle last so long?
Since the July 7th Incident, Duan Haiping has been using the propaganda agency's printing press to print anti-Japanese leaflets. Now it has become a material supply point for anti-Japanese propaganda organizations.
This is why there are so many students here.
"Okay, President Duan, please continue your work. I'll go in first."
"Ok."
Farewell to Duan Haiping, Lu Feng walked into the martial arts gym. He was not here to see Duan Haiping today, but Jinshan wanted to see him for something.
Because the war was approaching, there were not many students left in the martial arts hall. Lu Feng walked into the inner hall from the empty courtyard and saw Jinshan Zhao who was talking to someone.
What surprised Lu Feng was that he knew the person Jinshan was talking to.
Zhang Renjie.
After being imprisoned by the Kuomintang for more than half a year, this diary-writing fraud was finally released due to cooperation between the two parties.
After seeing Lu Feng, Zhang Renjie's expression obviously changed, but he soon became calm again. "Hello, Mr. Ma."
Looking at Zhang Renjie in front of him, who was pale and slightly weak, but greeted him calmly, Lu Feng felt that there seemed to be a big change in him.
A lot more mature.
Is this Longchang’s enlightenment?
"Reporter Zhang, long time no see. Are you still a reporter now?"
Zhang Renjie nodded and said:
"I am now the propaganda officer of the Red Party's office in Shanghai."
"Director Zhang, Brother Jin and I have something to discuss. Could you please wait?"
"no problem."
Looking at Zhang Renjie who consciously retreated to the side hall, Lu Feng felt that this man had really made great progress.
"Brother Jin, why did you call me here?"
After Zhang Renjie left, Lu Feng asked Jinshan.
Jinshan Xun said:
"Yesterday, Director Dai came to see me and asked me to serve as a special instructor for the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Rangers. I want to hear your thoughts."
"Instructor of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Special Forces."
Lu Feng muttered for a moment, of course he knew about the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Rangers. Its appearance meant that Lixingshe officially had a large-scale military force under its direct jurisdiction, and it was no longer a small fight.
Dai Chunfeng asked Jinshan Zhao to serve as the instructor. He probably also took a fancy to Jinshan Zhao's ability and influence, and wanted to draw him into his camp.
"Brother Jin, what do you think?"
"If you want to fight the Japanese, of course I am willing to do so. But I want to fight under your hands even more."
Jinshan Xian said seriously.
Lu Feng thought for a while, shook his head and said:
"Since Brother Jin, you don't want to go, then just refuse. As for me, it's not that I don't want Brother Jin to come, but in my opinion, Brother Jin, you have a more important battlefield."
"What battlefield?"
"Propaganda War."
Lu Feng pointed to the students outside the door and said:
"Brother Jin, the effects of these films you make are far greater than your effect on the battlefield. As long as you can continue to make more films that reveal the true face of the Japanese, your effect will be no less than that of an army.
To achieve this, you cannot personally participate in the war, so that the Japanese will have reasons to criticize and deal with you. Then you, the person, will criticize your other works and destroy the image you have finally built up. "
"But this way."
Lu Feng patted Jinshan Zhao's shoulder and said:
"Brother Jin, our war with the Japanese is a comprehensive and protracted war. Everyone has his or her own battlefield. It does not mean that one must go into battle to kill the enemy in person to resist Japan. Since you have such a good foundation now, Then we should continue to carry it forward.”
After Jinshan was confused for a while, he nodded helplessly and said:
"Ok."
But he then said:
"I have one more thing. Shusen, are you outside?"
"here I am."
Lu Feng was stunned for a moment when he saw Zheng Shusen and Zheng Mantou running in.
"Why are you two back?"
"It's not just us."
Zheng Shusen said:
"And Cao Cao, and Cao Cao's mother."
After a brief explanation, Lu Feng found out that Zheng Shusen and his two men had returned from Hong Kong by boat in order to send Qin Shanbao and his son back to Shanghai to meet Huang Xuchu.
If Qin Shanbao hadn't been ill and lay down for a long time as soon as he arrived in Hong Kong, they would have arrived earlier.
"What are you doing here at this time?"
Lu Feng said to Zheng Shusen and the two angrily.
"I, I actually didn't want to leave in the first place."
Zheng Shusen blinked and said:
"I don't understand the truth, but Mr. Ma, my home is in Xiaguang, and now the Japanese are coming to my home. How can I just watch?"
Lu Feng looked at Zheng Shusen and then at Jinshan Zhao.
"Then what do you want to do?"
"I want to fight the Japanese, and I want to fight against the Japanese with you, Mr. Ma."
Zheng Shusen said seriously.
Lu Feng was silent for a while and then said:
"He's going to die."
"I'm not afraid of death."
Lu Feng turned to look at Zheng Mantou.
"I follow my brother, and I go wherever he goes."
"Heh~"
Lu Feng smiled.
"Okay then, you two just follow me."
In this way, in the last few days before the start of the war, two more people were added to the establishment of the "Wind" Battalion.
The 744th Zheng Shusen.
The 745th Zheng Mantou.
(End of this chapter)
