Cross the Songhu battlefield and rise to become the most powerful warlord

Chapter 349 Making trouble

349 Making Trouble

"Sir!"

After Chen Cheng and his men arrived, Deputy Commander Xiao helped untie them.

Xiao Shanling saluted Chen Cheng.

"Is everything okay?"

"fine!"

Xiao Shanling shook his head.

"Do you know where Commander Tang is?"

Chen Cheng asked directly.

He was quite worried that Ye Qingshan would kill Tang Shengzhi in a rage.

If that were the case, it would offend even more high-ranking officials in the National Army.

Later on, even if he wanted to help Ye Qingshan, it was not easy.

After all, Tang Shengzhi had been in the National Government for so many years and was a veteran figure in the National Army with extensive connections.

Even the principal couldn't touch him easily.

Ye Qingshan really wanted to kill Tang Shengzhi, but was later persuaded to stop.

For Ye Qingshan's sake, he will be able to negotiate better with the headquarters later.

Ye Qingshan did not kill Tang Shengzhi in the end.

"know."

Xiao Shanling nodded.

Before leaving, Ning Yongchen had already told Xiao Shanling the location of the tunnel where Ye Qingshan had imprisoned Tang Shengzhi and others.

“Go and bring back Commander Tang.

From now on, I will take over the front-line command."

"Yes!"

Xiao Shanling immediately arranged for his adjutant to take people to the shelter tunnel and bring Tang Shengzhi over.

"Deputy Commander Xiao, where is Ye Qingshan now?"

At this time, Special Commissioner Song, who had been silent, spoke up.

Xiao Shanling knew the other party's identity and did not dare to offend him easily.

I can only speak truthfully: “At present, I only know that Ye Qingshan’s headquarters has moved to the vicinity of Yaohuamen.

But this was information from half a day ago.

Now, I don’t know whether his headquarters has been moved or not.”

Special Commissioner Song kept staring at Xiao Shanling, and after Xiao Shanling finished speaking, he said bluntly: "Deputy Commander Xiao.

I came here this time in response to the Chairman's order.

Come and thoroughly investigate the heinous incident in which Ye Qingshan seized power by force and imprisoned Commander Tang.

I hope Deputy Commander Xiao can cooperate well.

Don’t hide anything, otherwise it will affect your future.”

Xiao Shanling looked at the younger Special Commissioner Song with contempt in his eyes.

He looked down on those people who relied on nepotism to get to the top and became arrogant once they had power.

“I will naturally cooperate.

But you want me to make up something out of nothing and fabricate a false charge.

To a man who just led us to defeat hundreds of thousands of elite Japanese troops and protected hundreds of thousands of civilians in the city.

A general who wiped out an entire division of the Japanese invaders and made great military achievements.

Then I’m sorry, I can’t do that.”

Xiao Shanling looked directly at Special Commissioner Song and said without fear.

"Haha. You guys have praised Ye Qingshan as the reincarnation of the God of War.

He cannot wash away the grave stain of being a traitor and a traitor who committed treason."

Special Commissioner Song shouted in disapproval.

"Hahaha!"

Xiao Shanling laughed in anger: "If Ye Qingshan is a rebel, you have the guts to send a telegram to the whole country and tell everyone.

When the time comes, I'll see who believes you.

Don't forget, there was also someone who abandoned an army of over 100,000 and fled from the battlefield, regardless of the lives of hundreds of thousands of civilians in the city.

Speak out together.

When the time comes, I believe the people will have their own opinion.”

"you……"

Special Commissioner Song was still young and was speechless after being rebuked by Xiao Shanling.

"Okay, shut up."

At this time, Chen Cheng, who was in a big trouble, couldn't bear it anymore, so he stood up and looked at the two of them.

"Deputy Commander Xiao, I just arrived at the front line and don't know the battle situation.

Please help me sort out the latest situation on the front line."

"Yes, sir!"

Chen Cheng sent Xiao Shanling away, not wanting to see the two of them clash again.

"Commander Chen, don't forget it.

This time, I followed the Chairman's order to thoroughly investigate Ye Qingshan's attempt to seize power.

You have a duty to cooperate with my investigation."

Special Commissioner Song was not very satisfied with Chen Cheng's behavior.

This time, Chen Cheng was appointed by the Supreme Command and became the new commander of the National Army on the Nanjing front.

To make subsequent war arrangements.

And this special commissioner Song was following the orders of the principal.

They came to investigate Ye Qingshan's power grab. The two of them had different responsibilities.

Chen Cheng was also very annoyed with Special Envoy Song at this time. The other party was too aggressive.

Moreover, the other party is too eager to show off his achievements.

It is obvious that he wants to take advantage of this opportunity to step on Ye Qingshan to get to the top.

However, from Chen Cheng's perspective, it would be of no benefit to him to bring down Ye Qingshan.

Now, almost everyone in the National Army tacitly acknowledged that Ye Qingshan belonged to Chen Cheng's faction.

This is also the reason why Chen Cheng was willing to seek so much support for Ye Qingshan in the battle of Nanjing.

The higher Ye Qingshan's reputation, the stronger he becomes.

This is equivalent to indirectly increasing Chen Cheng's voice among the top leaders of the National Army.

This is just from the perspective of interests.

Even if we consider it from the perspective of emotion and the overall situation.

Chen Cheng also did not want Ye Qingshan to completely break off relations with the National Army Command and the principal.

"Special Commissioner, I am now the front-line commander.

My first priority is to fight the Japanese.

This battle is not completely over yet.

As for cooperating with your investigation, I don't think I'm in any hurry.

You can take your time.”

Chen Cheng said perfunctorily.

I plan to ignore this special envoy and let him have fun on his own.

"Commander Chen, please give the order now.

Let Ye Qingshan return to the city for investigation.

If he dared to disobey, he would be charged with treason.

At that time, let the 88th Division and the 36th Division surround Ye Qingshan and his rebel troops.

Disarm them by force!"

At this time, Special Commissioner Song even made such an outrageous request.

This time, Chen Cheng really couldn't hold it anymore.

With a dark face, he just walked away.

"idiot!"

Chen Cheng took only two steps out and couldn't help but whisper.

Chen Cheng couldn't understand what was going on in the mind of this young man from a wealthy family.

Leaving behind the special envoy with a gloomy face.

“Humph, Chen Cheng, I know Ye Qingshan is from your faction.

I knew you wouldn't cooperate easily.

but it does not matter.

If you don't cooperate, I have other means.

I still have a way to capture Ye Qingshan, the rebel."

When Special Commissioner Song saw that Chen Cheng was unwilling to cooperate with him, he decided to act alone.

Not long after, Tang Shengzhi was taken to the headquarters.

During this period, although Tang Shengzhi was under house arrest in the tunnel, Ye Qingshan did not allow anyone to abuse him.

I eat and drink well every day, so there is no big change.

It's just that I seem to be a little depressed.

After meeting Chen Cheng, Tang Shengzhi didn't want to talk much.

Not to mention anything related to Ye Qingshan.

Immediately, Chen Cheng ordered people to send Tang Shengzhi away.

*

*

At this time, Ye Qingshan was still in the northeast of Zijin Mountain, on the line to Zhenjiang.

Pursue the retreating Japanese troops and attack the Japanese artillery that fell behind.

At this time, Ye Qingshan had already joined Zhou Pingkou's 208th Division with the nd Militia Division.

Considering that Zhou Pingkou's 208th Division suffered heavy casualties during the blocking at Yaohuamen.

Immediately, Ye Qingshan merged the Second Militia Division into the 208th Division and reorganized it into one unit.

"Sir, Commander Zheng and his men attacked a retreating artillery unit of the Japanese.

Seven field guns were captured, as well as two 120mm howitzers."

The young warrior rushed into the command center and shouted excitedly.

“Oh, that’s good news.

But now I would like to know more.

Where has the main force of the Japanese retreated to?"

Ye Qingshan was not as eager as other Kuomintang generals to capture so many Japanese artillery pieces.

After all, Ye Qingshan was a wealthy man at this time.

Just give him time and give him a stable ground.

Making artillery is not difficult.

If he can't make it, he can buy it.

“From the news received from various departments before.

This time the Japanese retreated in two routes.

The whole way is to Zhenjiang and Changzhou in the north.

Another route is through Jiangning and Liyang.

Now, the Japanese troops are fighting and retreating at the same time, and there is no rout."

Zhou Pingkou said.

"Hey!"

Ye Qingshan sighed.

The Japanese retreated in an orderly manner, and there was not much hope of expanding the results of the battle later.

“Send an order, have Lu Hai’s troops continue to march towards Zhenjiang.

No matter what, let’s first recover Zhenjiang, Danyang and other cities.

Even if the restoration doesn’t last long, it still has some symbolic significance.”

At the same time, Ye Qingshan did this because he wanted to evacuate the Jinling area with his troops.

The Battle of Nanjing was won, and it was time for him to leave.

He paid a price for this victory.

"Yes!"

"Sir, this is an urgent message from Staff Officer Ning."

Ye Qingshan snatched the telegram, and after reading it, he looked indifferent and snorted, “It’s just as we expected.

The reckoning with us has begun.

Chen Cheng and a special envoy have quietly entered the city.

Now, we have taken over the defense of the city.

It is estimated that the divisions outside the city have also received the order at this time.

Fortunately, after Staff Officer Ning realized something was wrong, he immediately implemented the retreat plan.

Now, we are leading the remaining brothers in the city out of the Taiping Gate."

"Lao Zhou, please arrange a battalion to pick them up."

"it is good!"

Zhou Pingkou responded.

"Old Ye, luckily the new commander sent by the headquarters this time is Commander Chen Cheng.

It seems that the headquarters still does not want to do things too drastically.

Maybe, in the end, this matter won’t be so bad.”

Zhou Pingkou saw that Ye Qingshan looked unhappy and said comfortingly.

"It doesn't matter.

I have thought about the worst-case scenario.”

Ye Qingshan waved his hand and said.

Anyway, Ye Qingshan has already withdrawn all his troops.

He can take Zhou Pingkou and the others with him at any time and find a place to settle down and form his own independent unit.

Subsequently, this matter will definitely need to be resolved through negotiation.

The senior officials at the National Army Command are not fools.

Ye Qingshan just didn't believe that anyone would dare to shoot at him at this time.

If that were the case, Ye Qingshan wouldn't need to say anything.

The spit of the people across the country can drown them.

He didn't show up when we were fighting the Japanese, but came when we were stabbing them.

At this time, Ye Qingshan's unparalleled reputation across the country is his greatest amulet.

In fact, Ye Qingshan would not even lead his troops to leave Jinling.

Not many people dared to touch him.

But Ye Qingshan doesn't like to be passive, he likes to take the initiative into his own hands.

Therefore, it is better to lead the troops out first, and then come back to have a good talk with the headquarters.

Both sides can always find a point of compromise.

After all, with a powerful enemy at hand, they needed each other.