Chapter 443 National War! (For the third update, please subscribe and ask for a monthly ticket)
Telastro Road.
Cheng Qianfan and Peng Yuou met secretly.
He reported to Peng Yuou that the national government was preparing to establish the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Action Committee special forces.
“The situation is very passive.” Peng Yuou said with a serious expression.
The Jiangsu-Zhejiang Action Committee Task Force was established to require agents, gang members, and patriotic youths to go to the battlefield. There was only one reason. The Chinese army was in a passive situation and its troops were at great loss.
Cheng Qianfan nodded with deep understanding.
This time the Songhu War of Resistance was fierce.
The battlefield is like a meat grinder, especially for the Chinese army.
Both sides continued to increase their troops in Shanghai. However, the huge gap in war mobilization and military transportation between China and Japan was undoubtedly revealed at this moment.
Take the 21st Group Army of the Guangxi Army that has just arrived at the Songhu battlefield as an example.
In fact, in July, the 21st Group Army of the Guangxi Army reorganized and set off from its hometown in Guangxi.
The whole army was on foot, and all the baggage was carried on the shoulders and hands of soldiers and civilians. They rushed to Quanzhou in a dusty journey.
Then he crossed the river in Quanzhou and arrived in Hengyang, Hunan.
Then go north from Hengyang via the Guangdong-Han Railway and arrive in Wuhan non-stop.
Then take a boat from Wuchang to cross the Yangtze River.
Go north from the Pinghan-Han Railway.
Transfer to Jinpu Railway and arrive at Nanjing.
ˆ Then take the Beijing-Shanghai train from Nanjing to Shanghai.
Then they were attacked by Japanese bombers on the way, causing heavy casualties.
The whole army could only abandon the railway, take advantage of the night to avoid the follow-up bombing by Japanese bombers, and march on foot to Shanghai.
The war situation was tense and there was no time to rest. These Guangxi wolf soldiers immediately jumped into the front line of the Songhu battlefield.
It took two full months, starting from Guangxi, and traveling around half of China, almost non-stop, and suffering all the hardships before reaching the battlefield.
As for Japan, whether it is deploying troops from Japan, North China, or Korea, Manchuria, or Treasure Island, it will take at most two or three days for the Japanese troops to arrive at the Songhu front line by taking warships.
This is the reality:
Chinese troops arrived in a steady stream and traveled long distances to the battlefield, and then these tired divisions were quickly consumed by the powerful firepower of the Japanese army.
For this situation, the Shanghai media is both sad and proud:
Hundreds of thousands of troops, including the elite Central Army, the Gui Army, the Guangdong Army, the Sichuan Army, and the Hunan Army belonging to different factions, as well as the Northwest Army and the Northeast Army in the north.
During the civil war, these armies had grievances against each other, but in the face of foreign enemies, they all put aside their past grudges and united to fight the war.
Knowing that they were ultimately heading towards death, these resolute warriors did not hesitate and continued to fight one after another.
Not for anything else, just to fight a national war with pride and dignity, to protect the homeland and the country.
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“Organizationally, it has also been decided that our party will organize a capable force composed mainly of worker comrades to join the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Action Committee Rangers and join the frontline resistance war.” Peng Yuou said.
At this point, Peng and Ou looked at Cheng Qianfan, sighed and said, "Thank you for the batch of supplies you supported last time, otherwise many comrades would not even have touched a gun."
Previously, our party arranged for dock workers to participate in the "rush transportation" of supplies in the French Concession, and secretly hid and transported a batch of cloth, medicine, and a small amount of long and short guns and ammunition.
The organization secretly arranged for relevant comrades to use these guns and ammunition for military training.
“I didn’t support this, it was the comrades who tried their best to get it.” Cheng Qianfan said with a smile.
Hearing that the organization also sent members to participate in the war, he felt worried and proud at the same time.
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“What do you need me to do?” Cheng Qianfan asked immediately.
"Although the National Red Army is cooperating to resist foreign enemies, the Kuomintang reactionaries will not give up any opportunity to eliminate us." Peng Yu'ou said with a serious expression, "Our comrades can sacrifice themselves on the anti-Japanese battlefield without hesitation, but they absolutely cannot Died by conspiracy monsters."
"I understand." Cheng Qianfan nodded, "I will pay attention to this matter secretly."
It’s not that our party treats gentlemen with a villain’s heart, it’s actually the reactionaries of the Kuomintang who have done all kinds of misdeeds in the first place.
April 12 was the beginning of the greatest betrayal of the revolution!
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“One more thing.” Peng Yuou said. He looked at Cheng Qianfan, “Have you noticed the current situation in the concession?”
“Secretary Peng is talking about a large number of refugees pouring into the concession to escape the war?” Cheng Qianfan asked.
"Yes." Peng Yuou nodded, "Recently, according to the instructions of the headquarters, the Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee and the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee held a meeting to study and deploy the anti-war work and requirements under the new situation."
“The organization believes that leading the masses in the daily anti-Japanese struggle is not limited to the direct resistance war on the front line, but should also be closely related to the life issues of the masses.”
“Life issues?” Cheng Qianfan thought thoughtfully.
"That's right." Peng Yuou said, "With the fierce war in the Chinese border, the Japanese army violated international conventions and bombarded civilian areas. A large number of Chinese citizens fled into the concession with their families and their families. These fleeing people had no money and There is no shelter to stay, life is difficult, and some people have suffered from this disaster and have fallen ill, making the situation even worse."
After a pause, Peng Yuou's eyes were filled with sadness and he said, "Comrades have conducted a survey and found that in recent days, more than ten or even dozens of people have died of starvation or illness every day."
"I have also noticed this situation." Cheng Qianfan also looked sad, "The corpse collection team in the Central District just collected a few corpses this morning."
“A few days ago, one of our comrades died.” Peng Yuou said with a sad expression.
“Did the enemy do it?” Cheng Qianfan was shocked and asked.
Peng Yuou shook his head, "This comrade is an old comrade, loyal to the party and the people. He was once arrested and imprisoned. He endured severe torture by the enemy and suffered serious illnesses."
"This comrade had been in poor health and had a difficult life. A large number of refugees poured into the concession. He opened the door of his home without hesitation, took in several families, and even used his medical money to buy rice and make porridge for everyone without telling them. , and eventually the condition worsened..."
Cheng Qianfan was silent.
This is our comrade. Even if he is extremely ill, he still thinks of the people!
Even willing to sacrifice oneself!
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“What are the organizational arrangements?” Cheng Qianfan asked after a long silence.
“The organization plans to organize a fundraiser, which will be held publicly in the name of the Eighth Office, calling on patriotic citizens, people, and businessmen to donate money and materials to help the refugees who are living in poverty.” Peng Yuou said.
It’s not that our party will not directly and generously contribute to solve this problem. In fact, some comrades have already extended a helping hand without hesitation. However, it is really a drop in the bucket, because the lives of some comrades are even more difficult than those of the people who have taken refuge.
“I will contact the French Concession to provide convenience and cooperation.” Cheng Qianfan said.
“Pay attention to safety.” Peng Yuou reminded.
Inspector Cheng Xiao’s reputation is not very good. It would be suspicious if Cheng Qianfan suddenly turned into a good person with a Bodhisattva heart.
“I will be careful and look for a stable solution.” Cheng Qianfan said.
Peng Yuou nodded. Although Huo Miao was young, he was an old agent and had more experience in this field than him.
“As for the sick people, I suggest that the organization contact the Jimin Hospital in Mailan District.” Cheng Qianfan said, “The boss of Jimin Hospital is Mr. Xue Jian, and he will definitely be willing to provide some help to the refugee people.”
Peng Yuou nodded. He also knew about this old Mr. Xue Jian and Jimin Hospital:
Jimin Hospital is an affordable hospital. The hospital has several windows specifically open to poor families. They only charge low-cost medicines and no consultation fees. It can be said that countless people are alive.
Mr. Xue is an old member of the Tongmenghui. He was close to our party during the first National Red Cooperation period.
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