No one knew what they talked about during this meeting.
But everyone knew that Japan was about to launch a larger war of aggression.
These cruel and greedy invaders never took their eyes off this vast and fertile land:
In fact, they are not the only ones. There are many people with such wolfish ambitions in this world. Those who once rushed into the Forbidden City, burned down the Old Summer Palace, and killed and looted along the way, which one of them did not have their eyes on this rich territory?
These old pirates are plunderers in their bones;
In their eyes, the East is a fertile land full of gold...
They were obsessed with it. Whenever the dragon was a little weak, or had some scabies and bleeding, these people would rush up like bloodthirsty leeches and suck the blood of this Eastern dragon.
At that time, it was difficult for the country to unite to fight against these invaders. Warlords in various places coveted each other and the development was backward: the national army had about 200 million people, but except for the Northeast Army, most of them were poorly equipped. Soldiers mostly used Hanyang rifles, and heavy weapons were scarce. There were only a few artillery pieces, and the supply of ammunition was seriously insufficient... The total tonnage of the navy was only 11 tons, and most of the ships were old models; the air force had about 600 aircraft, most of which were imported and obsolete models.
Japan had outstanding mechanized transport capabilities and sufficient ammunition reserves. For example, the amount of artillery shells consumed by a Japanese division every day was equivalent to the monthly supply of the Chinese army.
Such a huge gap in equipment caused the South to suffer repeated defeats in the war of resistance. A major battle in Shanghai almost became a crushing defeat for the Japanese, with heavy casualties among the military and civilians.
If the fighting on the front line is fierce, it would be fine if the rear could be replenished with troops, but the gap in troops would be even greater.
The country mainly relies on "conscription", and the soldiers lack systematic training, let alone military quality. The illiteracy rate is as high as 90%. Some of them simply cannot understand the orders of their superiors. The battlefield is in chaos, and many new recruits are killed because of running around.
Although the people supported the war of resistance, due to the shortage of supplies in various places, the people could only rely on dismantling door panels and iron tools to support the arsenals.
After the Meiji Restoration, Japan had a military education system for all people, and soldiers received military training from elementary school. The industrial system operated efficiently, and women and children participated in the production of military supplies. For example, female workers at the Osaka Arsenal produced a million rounds of bullets a day. In addition, the worship of the Japanese emperor had reached its peak, and the people and the army were highly united. The soldiers regarded "loyalty to the emperor" as their highest belief, and their morale was extremely fanatical.
In particular, they obtained economic support, such as oil, steel...even ordinary people were raising million yen in "national defense donations", and even the geishas in Kyoto were collectively donating gold foil for their dressing boxes.
Farmers in Nagano Prefecture even pawned their ancestral farm tools to buy Type 95 fighter jets.
This abnormal social mobilization caused Japan to explode with astonishing destructive power in the early stages of the war. As Matsui Iwane said at the Nanjing entry ceremony: "Every soldier is a living sacrifice for the Eight-horizon Universe."
When this crazy machine alienates human nature into fuel for war, the entire nation becomes a chariot rushing towards a cliff.
The war is just around the corner.
"Feilan, are you... and the brothers ready?"
Zhang Hanqing's voice interrupted his thoughts -
At this time, almost 70% of the senior military officers in the north, including the Northeast Army, gathered in the Marshal's Mansion in the capital.
"I originally just thought that they were all China's military forces, fighting for the country and the nation."
Jiang Cheng turned his head, glanced at the other person quickly, shook his head and smiled, "But there are always some people who only think about their own interests or the interests of a small group——"
"The Japanese invaders stained Songhu with blood. The war has been going on for so long that half of southern China has been lost. If no one stands up, who will protect China? Who will protect the people?"
Zhang Hanqing lowered his eyebrows: "Neither you nor I want the events of Beidaying and Fengtian to happen again in Nanjing—"
"So, let's get started!"
The two looked at each other and nodded, then walked side by side to the radio station that had been set up. Zhang Hanqing took the lead in reading the chapter that had been prepared:
The sons and daughters of China unite to resist Japan and send this letter to fellow countrymen:
The sky collapsed and the mountains and rivers wept blood!
Ever since the Japanese pirates broke into Zhoushan and Shanghai, the Suzhou River has been dyed red with blood, and resentful souls are scattered all over the Huangpu River.
Rivers across thousands of miles are weeping blood, and countless refugees are grieving together.
Now, it is not just a battle of one person and one army or one city, but a battle for the survival of 400 million compatriots!
We should build the Great Wall with our flesh and blood, illuminate history with our loyal souls, and swear to drive the Japanese evil spirits out of China!
After he finished his passionate words, Jiang Cheng picked up another speech manuscript from his side.
Clearing his throat, he passed by his friend, stood in front of the radio and said loudly:
All descendants of Yan and Huang, whether they are workers, farmers, businessmen, or students, should take up arms to defend the country!
Men in the north can ride their horses to cut off the food supply of the Japanese invaders, and warriors in the south can hold muskets to burn enemy warships.
In Taihang Mountain, every rock is a bullet fired at jackals;
In the waves of the Yangtze River, every splash of water is a grave for burying bandits!
The officers and soldiers of each army must defend their land to the death. Anyone who dares to retreat even a single step will be punished by heaven and earth!
Rich businessmen should spend all their money to buy fighter planes, and old farmers can donate export grain as military pay!
Women and children are not bystanders either: an embroiderer's flying needle can weave millions of banners, and a boy's throwing stones can cause thunder and lightning!
Every inch of Chinese soil will not be allowed to be tarnished by the Japanese flag; every grain of Chinese rice will not be used to support the bandits!
The heroes outside the Great Wall have lit the flames of revenge, and the heroes in Lingnan are sharpening their steel knives to slay demons!
The Sichuan Army's straw sandals trampled through the snow on Mount Fuji, and the Yunnan Army's long swords split the gates of Kyoto!
Letters from overseas Chinese written in blood are flying in like snowflakes, and supplies from British and American allies are rushing in like rivers! This is not a battle of one province or one place, but a decisive battle between the righteousness of the world and the evil demons!
The head can be cut off, but the knees cannot be bent! Blood can be shed, but the will cannot be taken away!
Anyone who has secret dealings with the enemy will be punished by everyone; anyone who fears fighting and is afraid of the enemy will have his name spit upon for generations!
Announcement to the whole nation: All men of military age shall join the army, and the old, weak, women and children shall all serve as support! All parties and factions shall immediately put aside their past grudges and join forces to face the national crisis! Soldiers from all northern tribes now swear this oath: The Japanese invaders will not retreat, and we will fight to the death! I will not return until the mountains and rivers are restored!
A message to all the rebels in the puppet Manchukuo: If you stop before it is too late, you can still be forgiven.
To the Japanese bandit chieftain: If you withdraw your troops immediately, you can still survive.
A message to all the Chinese people: Now is the time to kill the enemies and serve our country!
All the soldiers and civilians of the War of Resistance weep and bow their heads
After this impassioned speech, Zhang Hanqing ordered the full text to be printed in red letters and distributed widely in the south by the Northeast Air Force.
The story was widely circulated wherever it went, and for a time the nationwide anti-Japanese movement reached its peak.
Countless brave men inspired by the spirit of the article spontaneously formed volunteer armies to protect villagers in various places and resist possible invading Japanese troops.
The flames of revenge in everyone's eyes were as red as the rising sun... At this time, these southern warlords knew very well that if they continued to "passively resist Japan", they would lose their power. (End of this chapter)
But everyone knew that Japan was about to launch a larger war of aggression.
These cruel and greedy invaders never took their eyes off this vast and fertile land:
In fact, they are not the only ones. There are many people with such wolfish ambitions in this world. Those who once rushed into the Forbidden City, burned down the Old Summer Palace, and killed and looted along the way, which one of them did not have their eyes on this rich territory?
These old pirates are plunderers in their bones;
In their eyes, the East is a fertile land full of gold...
They were obsessed with it. Whenever the dragon was a little weak, or had some scabies and bleeding, these people would rush up like bloodthirsty leeches and suck the blood of this Eastern dragon.
At that time, it was difficult for the country to unite to fight against these invaders. Warlords in various places coveted each other and the development was backward: the national army had about 200 million people, but except for the Northeast Army, most of them were poorly equipped. Soldiers mostly used Hanyang rifles, and heavy weapons were scarce. There were only a few artillery pieces, and the supply of ammunition was seriously insufficient... The total tonnage of the navy was only 11 tons, and most of the ships were old models; the air force had about 600 aircraft, most of which were imported and obsolete models.
Japan had outstanding mechanized transport capabilities and sufficient ammunition reserves. For example, the amount of artillery shells consumed by a Japanese division every day was equivalent to the monthly supply of the Chinese army.
Such a huge gap in equipment caused the South to suffer repeated defeats in the war of resistance. A major battle in Shanghai almost became a crushing defeat for the Japanese, with heavy casualties among the military and civilians.
If the fighting on the front line is fierce, it would be fine if the rear could be replenished with troops, but the gap in troops would be even greater.
The country mainly relies on "conscription", and the soldiers lack systematic training, let alone military quality. The illiteracy rate is as high as 90%. Some of them simply cannot understand the orders of their superiors. The battlefield is in chaos, and many new recruits are killed because of running around.
Although the people supported the war of resistance, due to the shortage of supplies in various places, the people could only rely on dismantling door panels and iron tools to support the arsenals.
After the Meiji Restoration, Japan had a military education system for all people, and soldiers received military training from elementary school. The industrial system operated efficiently, and women and children participated in the production of military supplies. For example, female workers at the Osaka Arsenal produced a million rounds of bullets a day. In addition, the worship of the Japanese emperor had reached its peak, and the people and the army were highly united. The soldiers regarded "loyalty to the emperor" as their highest belief, and their morale was extremely fanatical.
In particular, they obtained economic support, such as oil, steel...even ordinary people were raising million yen in "national defense donations", and even the geishas in Kyoto were collectively donating gold foil for their dressing boxes.
Farmers in Nagano Prefecture even pawned their ancestral farm tools to buy Type 95 fighter jets.
This abnormal social mobilization caused Japan to explode with astonishing destructive power in the early stages of the war. As Matsui Iwane said at the Nanjing entry ceremony: "Every soldier is a living sacrifice for the Eight-horizon Universe."
When this crazy machine alienates human nature into fuel for war, the entire nation becomes a chariot rushing towards a cliff.
The war is just around the corner.
"Feilan, are you... and the brothers ready?"
Zhang Hanqing's voice interrupted his thoughts -
At this time, almost 70% of the senior military officers in the north, including the Northeast Army, gathered in the Marshal's Mansion in the capital.
"I originally just thought that they were all China's military forces, fighting for the country and the nation."
Jiang Cheng turned his head, glanced at the other person quickly, shook his head and smiled, "But there are always some people who only think about their own interests or the interests of a small group——"
"The Japanese invaders stained Songhu with blood. The war has been going on for so long that half of southern China has been lost. If no one stands up, who will protect China? Who will protect the people?"
Zhang Hanqing lowered his eyebrows: "Neither you nor I want the events of Beidaying and Fengtian to happen again in Nanjing—"
"So, let's get started!"
The two looked at each other and nodded, then walked side by side to the radio station that had been set up. Zhang Hanqing took the lead in reading the chapter that had been prepared:
The sons and daughters of China unite to resist Japan and send this letter to fellow countrymen:
The sky collapsed and the mountains and rivers wept blood!
Ever since the Japanese pirates broke into Zhoushan and Shanghai, the Suzhou River has been dyed red with blood, and resentful souls are scattered all over the Huangpu River.
Rivers across thousands of miles are weeping blood, and countless refugees are grieving together.
Now, it is not just a battle of one person and one army or one city, but a battle for the survival of 400 million compatriots!
We should build the Great Wall with our flesh and blood, illuminate history with our loyal souls, and swear to drive the Japanese evil spirits out of China!
After he finished his passionate words, Jiang Cheng picked up another speech manuscript from his side.
Clearing his throat, he passed by his friend, stood in front of the radio and said loudly:
All descendants of Yan and Huang, whether they are workers, farmers, businessmen, or students, should take up arms to defend the country!
Men in the north can ride their horses to cut off the food supply of the Japanese invaders, and warriors in the south can hold muskets to burn enemy warships.
In Taihang Mountain, every rock is a bullet fired at jackals;
In the waves of the Yangtze River, every splash of water is a grave for burying bandits!
The officers and soldiers of each army must defend their land to the death. Anyone who dares to retreat even a single step will be punished by heaven and earth!
Rich businessmen should spend all their money to buy fighter planes, and old farmers can donate export grain as military pay!
Women and children are not bystanders either: an embroiderer's flying needle can weave millions of banners, and a boy's throwing stones can cause thunder and lightning!
Every inch of Chinese soil will not be allowed to be tarnished by the Japanese flag; every grain of Chinese rice will not be used to support the bandits!
The heroes outside the Great Wall have lit the flames of revenge, and the heroes in Lingnan are sharpening their steel knives to slay demons!
The Sichuan Army's straw sandals trampled through the snow on Mount Fuji, and the Yunnan Army's long swords split the gates of Kyoto!
Letters from overseas Chinese written in blood are flying in like snowflakes, and supplies from British and American allies are rushing in like rivers! This is not a battle of one province or one place, but a decisive battle between the righteousness of the world and the evil demons!
The head can be cut off, but the knees cannot be bent! Blood can be shed, but the will cannot be taken away!
Anyone who has secret dealings with the enemy will be punished by everyone; anyone who fears fighting and is afraid of the enemy will have his name spit upon for generations!
Announcement to the whole nation: All men of military age shall join the army, and the old, weak, women and children shall all serve as support! All parties and factions shall immediately put aside their past grudges and join forces to face the national crisis! Soldiers from all northern tribes now swear this oath: The Japanese invaders will not retreat, and we will fight to the death! I will not return until the mountains and rivers are restored!
A message to all the rebels in the puppet Manchukuo: If you stop before it is too late, you can still be forgiven.
To the Japanese bandit chieftain: If you withdraw your troops immediately, you can still survive.
A message to all the Chinese people: Now is the time to kill the enemies and serve our country!
All the soldiers and civilians of the War of Resistance weep and bow their heads
After this impassioned speech, Zhang Hanqing ordered the full text to be printed in red letters and distributed widely in the south by the Northeast Air Force.
The story was widely circulated wherever it went, and for a time the nationwide anti-Japanese movement reached its peak.
Countless brave men inspired by the spirit of the article spontaneously formed volunteer armies to protect villagers in various places and resist possible invading Japanese troops.
The flames of revenge in everyone's eyes were as red as the rising sun... At this time, these southern warlords knew very well that if they continued to "passively resist Japan", they would lose their power. (End of this chapter)
