The news of the great victory of the Northeast Army spread like a whirlwind throughout China. The forces of all parties in the country were dumbfounded, and the last time the Northeast Army inflicted heavy losses on the 10th Division of the Japanese Army's Common Sense Division, it caused a shock throughout the country, after all, the Japanese permanent division was able to resist the armies of the Western powers. In addition to the Qingdao War, the strongest armies of the East and the West won a great victory against the Japanese army, which brought the prestige of the Japanese army to its peak. Under such circumstances, a permanent division was attacked by two non-descendant units of the Northeast Army, losing more than half of its losses and withdrawing from the battlefield.

In addition, the Northeast spared no effort in publicity, especially the interviews with the combat heroes of the 18th and 24th Brigades of the Northeast Army who participated in the sneak attack operation. It also shows the determination of the soldiers of the Northeast Army to resist the invaders. Although the newspapers in the Northeast were suspected of contempt for the Japanese army's combat effectiveness, and the results were slightly exaggerated, it was a hearty victory after all. It was the first frontal victory for China since the Opium War.

If there was a reason why the enemy underestimated the enemy in the last war, this war has made all forces fall through the glasses. After all, the previous speculation about the combat effectiveness of the Northeast Army was only that it might compete with the Japanese army. But all the forces believed that the combat effectiveness of the Imperial Japanese Army on the frontal battlefield was not demonstrated. After all, it was on a sneak attack battlefield. Therefore, although the domestic forces are afraid of the Northeast, they have not yet developed a sense of invincibility. But now, for the first time, the forces in the country have the idea that they cannot resist.

Nanjing, Beiyang Government.

"Immediately send a military observation team to determine the actual combat effectiveness of the Northeast Army!" Feng Guozhang said with a low expression. Although the war between the Northeast and Japan was not what he wanted to see, it was undeniable that the war between the Northeast and Japan did help the Beiyang government a lot. If it weren't for Japan's involvement, there would be no doubt about whether the current Beiyang government exists.

"President, will the Northeast government agree to us sending an observation mission to their army?" Wang Shizhen said.

"Our people will negotiate with them! We must find out what kind of combat effectiveness the Northeast Army has, and we can't just rely on the observation reports of other forces. We must send our own observers. I don't think the Tohoku government will refuse. Feng Guozhang said in a deep voice.

"President, the Northeast has really become a climate, and it has become a climate!" Wang Shizhen sighed, who would have thought that the Northeast Army would be able to fight like this in the war against Japan. It is unimaginable that the Imperial Japanese Army, which claims to be the first in Asia and the world's first, was beaten by the Northeast Army. This kind of result is not to say that I didn't expect it, and many people didn't even think about it.

"Yes! Judging from the current form, unless the Japanese army fights the national war desperately, it will not be able to take the Northeast in a short time! Feng Guozhang said in a deep voice.

"I'm afraid it's difficult, the Japanese have finally recovered from the impact of the Russo-Japanese War, and the world war has provided a huge market for the East, and it is a good opportunity for Japan to take advantage of the opportunity to develop, and the Japanese government may not have the determination to give up such a good opportunity to fight the Northeast Army." Wang Shizhen shook his head and said.

"No one can say anything about this kind of thing, and the top priority now is to find out the situation within the Northeast Army. From the current form, it is not difficult to see that when the war with us was started, the Northeast Army preserved its strength. In the whole Central Plains War, only one regiment of heavy artillery was sent to strengthen the firepower, and other new weapons such as bazookas and tanks did not appear. The level of machine gun equipment is also obviously two grades from the Northeast Army on the battlefield now. This shows that before the war, Tohoku was already on guard against Japan. Most of the new weapons and ammunition reserves were sent to the front line at the border between the two sides. If it weren't, the entire battlefield would have been rewritten. Feng Guozhang sighed and said.

"No matter what, President, we just have to do what we are supposed to do. And who can say what is going on the battlefield. The Northeast Army's victory now does not necessarily mean that it will win later. Judging from the comparison of the strength of the two sides, the Northeast Army is still inferior to the Japanese army. Moreover, the counteroffensive in the Northeast chose to be hard-hitting, and the casualties of the troops were extremely heavy, which also shows from the side that the financial terror in the Northeast has gone wrong. They also want a quick fix. Wang Shizhen said in a deep voice.

"Hey! My generation just needs to do what I should do. Living under a sky with a demon like Feng Shaoshuai may be our sorrow! Feng Guozhang said a little lonely. Devoted all his efforts to Beiyang, the result does not seem to have changed in the slightest, and Beiyang is still in a situation where it may perish at any time. Feng Guozhang's heart suddenly rose with a wave that if the Northeast was unified, China would make the country independent and strong. As soon as this idea appeared, it was quickly forcibly dispelled by Feng Guozhang. After all, the Northeast government is too strong, and the truth that rigidity is easy to break is the most common for those of them who have been through the ups and downs of the sea for a long time.

Southwest, Doge's Palace.

A look of extreme excitement appeared on Cai Yi's face.

"Well played! Young Marshal Feng actually hid so many means. He is worthy of being called a demon! ”

For a pure soldier, there is nothing more exciting than fighting the aggressor and defending the country. If it weren't for Cai Ye, who is now in charge of the southwest government. I'm afraid he has already left for the northeast. The war for national independence and freedom, how can he be without him.

"Brother Baili, it seems that it was right to leave you in the Northeast at that time. Only a man with natural courage like Feng Shaoshuai can give you a stage to show your talents. Cai Ye said with the letter in his hand. Jiang Baili and Cai Ye have always maintained a correspondence. Feng Yong did not have the slightest opinion on this, he believed in the military ethics of Jiang Baili and Cai Yi. Even Feng Yong himself has correspondence with Cai Yi, after all, the two are still brothers in private.

"Governor, just received a telegram from the Lieutenant Governor."

"Oh? Old Tang has gone to the Northeast! How's it going? Cai Ye said with a smile. Although he has now accepted the appointment of the Beijing government as commander of the Southwest Military Region and concurrently serves as the Southwest Patrol Envoy, his subordinates still habitually call him the governor.

"The deputy governor is all right, and he has made an appointment with Young Marshal Feng. We'll meet tomorrow! ”

"Did Don say anything else?" Cai Ye said with a smile. In the army, Cai Ye is a very serious person, after all, a soldier must look like a soldier, what kind of system is such a giggling haha. Cai Ye is also a more traditional soldier in his bones. But in your own home, being too old-fashioned will make it difficult for people to get close to. Therefore, the usual Cai Ye is very kind to the people around him.

The lieutenant governor said that what he saw in the Northeast was an eye-opener. After meeting with Feng Shaoshuai, he will go south to Beijing to meet with President Li Yuanhong and Marshal Feng Delin. The herald said in detail.

"Hehe, it seems that Young Marshal Feng has really managed the Northeast well. Even Old Tang said yes. Cai Yi nodded with satisfaction. He Cai Ye is dedicated to the country, and he has no selfishness to preserve his power, so he naturally hopes that his deputy can also understand him, Tang Jiyao is not only his deputy, but also his partner and friend. Therefore, Cai Yi hopes that Tang Jiyao can support his decision. Of course, if the Beijing government is not worth taking refuge into, no matter how good the relationship between Cai Ye and Feng Yong is, he will not give in.

"How is the preparation of the 1st Division of the Dian Army?" Cai Ye asked in a deep voice, when it comes to military affairs, Cai Ye will become serious.

"The troops have been assembled, but the fighters are a little reluctant to hand over all their weapons!" The staff officer said with some embarrassment.

"Those boys just don't have a chance, with our broken guns, where are the opponents of the little devils. You go and tell those boys, where does the Northeast Feng Shao Marshal have advanced rifles, light and heavy machine guns, mortars, and even heavy artillery. There are so many good things that can't be used up, and our broken guns are all eliminated. What a shame for Lao Tzu! Cai Ye scolded with a smile.

"Governor, the soldiers are worried that we will be treated unfairly if we go to the Northeast without weapons. And can the Northeast equip us with those advanced weapons? The staff officer asked suspiciously.

"Why, you don't dare to go to war without weapons? This time Lao Tzu personally took you to the front line, if the Northeast does not prepare weapons for us, Lao Tzu will take you to the battlefield with your bare hands, Lao Tzu can gnaw a piece of meat from the little devil even if he has no weapons. Cai Ye said in a deep voice.

"Yes!" The staff officer said loudly. For the worship of Cai Ng, they will not question Cai Ng's order, if Cai Que really dies on the battlefield with his bare hands, then the face of the Northeast Feng Shaoshuai will be lost.

In Jiangxi. A group of troops like Hanako struggled out of the mountains and forests. On a military horse, Chiang Kai-shek, who was neatly dressed, looked slightly gloomy. Chiang Kai-shek had a very military demeanor, no matter where he went, no matter how difficult the conditions, he was very careful about his dress, and every time he saw him, he was neatly dressed.

"Commander, I've got in touch with headquarters. I also received a telegram from headquarters. The headquarters asked us to turn south and secretly enter the territory of Liangguang to wait. Liao Zhongkai, a party representative who was strong and dark, said with a telegram. From Fujian to the mountains into Jiangxi, even if Liao Zhongkai has horses to walk, it is extremely hard, after all, most of the mountain roads, horses may not be able to walk, but also rely on their own feet.

"Into Liangguang? What does HQ mean? Do you want us to fight the Katsura family? Chiang Kai-shek said in a deep voice.

"I don't know, but it's an order from headquarters, and we should carry it out! In addition, the Cao Kun Department of the Beiyang Army followed us to the death, driving us into Jiangxi, I don't know what the purpose is? In this case, it is also a good choice to enter Liangguang. At the very least, he can get rid of Cao Kun. Liao Zhongkai said.

"Got it, let's find a place to rest tonight and head south tomorrow." Chiang Kai-shek whispered, although he would carry out the order. But he didn't necessarily have no doubts about the order.

(To be continued)