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

36 Commander Sun's Difficult Decision

The chief of staff Chen Sunong next to him also knew what Sun Yuanliang was worried about at this moment.

“Our artillery battalion is indeed insufficient.

Do you want to report this matter to Commander Chen?

I remember that Commander Chen was holding an artillery regiment in his hand.

The only artillery unit closest to us is Commander Chen's."

Chief of Staff Chen Sunong said to Sun Yuanliang.

Ye Qingshan probably couldn't have guessed that the situation on the National Army's side would be so bad at this time.

Even so, he found the position of the Japanese heavy artillery regiment.

The Nationalist army couldn't even muster an artillery unit to attack it.

The truth is, in the previous two months, we had fought bloody battles with the Japanese on various battlefields in Songhu.

Most of the artillery units of the National Army were destroyed.

The half battalion of the 88th Division and the artillery regiment under Chen Cheng's command would have been destroyed if it hadn't been for the principal's order.

We absolutely cannot afford any more losses.

I guess I can’t stay.

The artillery regiment under Chen Cheng's command was also the last heavy firepower source on the left wing of the Kuomintang army.

I guess Chen Cheng himself was reluctant to use it.

"What the hell is this?

It can only be the. "

"But don't send a telegram to Commander Chen. I will go to see Commander Chen myself.

It’s better to talk to him face to face about this matter.”

Sun Yuanliang remembered Ye Qingshan and told him in the telegram to be careful of the Japanese spies.

So, Sun Yuanliang directly asked his adjutant to drive and head straight to Chen Cheng's rear headquarters.

Fortunately, at this time Sun Yuanliang's 88th Division was not far from Chen Cheng's headquarters.

It only takes two hours to get there.

Ye Qingshan completed his mission after sending the telegram.

All that remains is to wait for news from Sun Yuanliang.

Two hours later, Sun Yuanliang drove to Chen Cheng's left-wing combat army headquarters.

"Sun Yuanliang, why are you here at the headquarters when you're not at the front line?"

A major general from the headquarters asked in surprise when he saw Sun Yuanliang.

"Where is the commander-in-chief? I have urgent military information and need to see him."

Sun Yuanliang said anxiously.

"In the war room."

After hearing this, Sun Yuanliang went straight to the operations room.

Chen Cheng was also surprised when he saw Sun Yuanliang appear in front of him in a hurry.

"Commander-in-Chief, I have urgent military information.

Look."

Sun Yuanliang had no time to explain and directly stuffed Ye Qingshan's telegram into Chen Cheng's hands.

It was useless to accept more. After Chen Cheng read the telegram, he understood everything.

Sure enough, after reading the telegram, Chen Cheng stood up and looked at Sun Yuanliang: "Can you guarantee that the content of this telegram is true?

Who is this Ye Qingshan?

Can you trust it?"

Sun Yuanliang quickly said: "Commander-in-Chief, Qingshan is my nephew and can be trusted absolutely.

In addition, some time ago, we completely wiped out a battalion of Japanese troops that had infiltrated the rear hospital.

That's what he did.

Didn't you also order a reward for him?

I haven’t had time to tell him yet.”

Ye Qingshan’s previous battle record at Jing’an Temple and Huanghualing has been confirmed by the Investigation Department.

When Chen Cheng learned about this, he was also very satisfied with this achievement.

He also signed a commendation order to commend officers such as Ye Qingshan and Zhou Pingkou.

However, according to the commendation process of the National Army, it has not yet been completed.

Therefore, Sun Yuanliang was not in a hurry to tell Ye Qingshan.

This happened just one day ago.

Therefore, at this time Chen Cheng still had memories of Ye Qingshan, and when Sun Yuanliang mentioned it, Chen Cheng immediately remembered it.

"It's him,

Is this kid so capable?

I remember now, this guy is the second son of Ye Dakang from the Ye family in Wenzhou?"

Chen Cheng looked at Sun Yuanliang and said in surprise.

“Yes, that’s the boy.

His father and I are sworn brothers, so it’s okay to say he is my nephew.”

Sun Yuanliang smiled.

After hearing what Sun Yuanliang said, Chen Cheng knew that Ye Qingshan was trustworthy and that there should be no problem with the information.

Chen Cheng also understood what Sun Yuanliang was going to do by coming to the headquarters in person.

He wanted Chen Cheng to mobilize the last artillery regiment in his hands to attack the position of the Japanese heavy artillery regiment reported by Ye Qingshan.

“This matter is too big, I need to report it to the chairman.

With the Chairman's consent, I can order the artillery regiment to attack."

Chen Cheng said this after hesitating for a while.

"Commander-in-Chief, I disagree."

Sun Yuanliang just shook his head.

“Commander-in-Chief, Qingshan made it very clear in the telegram.

He told me to be careful of the Japanese spies, so I drove two hours to come here and tell you this.

Now, you actually want to report it to the chairman.

You don’t know, the situation on the Chairman’s side is more complicated.

You just need to send this telegram.

Many people had already seen it before it even reached the hands of the chairman.

This information was obtained by Qingshan after he went to the rear of the Japanese at the risk of his life.

Now, it is not certain whether they can escape unscathed.

If we do this, we will still fail.

Tell me, how can we be worthy of Qingshan and his men, and how can we be worthy of the countless soldiers who died on the front lines? "

Sun Yuanliang spoke to Chen Cheng with earnest words.

But Chen Cheng was still a little hesitant.

"Commander-in-chief, you have the command of the artillery regiment.

The Chairman is not forbidding you to use the artillery regiment, he is just saying that it cannot be used unless it is absolutely necessary.

What time is it now? Now is the most urgent moment.

If we can destroy this heavy enemy this time..."

When Sun Yuanliang said this, he suddenly stopped and turned to look to the side.

I found that there were still many officers from the headquarters in the operations room.

He quickly changed his words: “If we can destroy this important target of the devils, it will be a great achievement.

Commander in Chief, do not hesitate.

Opportunities never come again, so act now! "

After hearing what Sun Yuanliang said, Chen Cheng also slammed the table and said, "Okay, I'm not a hesitant person.

I will accompany you, Sun Yuanliang, and go crazy.

I will give orders to the artillery regiment right away."

"it is good."

Seeing that he had finally convinced Chen Cheng, Sun Yuanliang breathed a sigh of relief.

"I also sent a telegram to the artillery battalion of our division.

Have them ready right away too.

Join your artillery regiment and take action together.

This is such a big thing, I have to get involved anyway."

Sun Yuanliang said with a smile.

This is enormous wealth, how could his 88th Division be absent?

Chen Cheng immediately called his adjutant, gave him a few instructions, and asked him to give orders to the artillery regiment.

Get the artillery ready to fire.

However, Chen Cheng still did not show the telegram in his hand to anyone.

The specific coordinates of the Japanese heavy artillery regiment are now known only to him, Sun Yuanliang, and Chief of Staff Chen Sunong.

Chen Cheng was ready to wait. The artillery regiment directly under the headquarters and half of Sun Yuanliang's artillery battalion were all ready.

Just waiting for the specific coordinates to be entered and the artillery to fire.

He will tell the commander of the artillery regiment the specific bombardment coordinates.

In this way, we can prevent the Japanese spies from sending away information and causing the Japanese to move their heavy artillery regiment's position.

Sun Yuanliang was also very satisfied with Chen Cheng's arrangement.

Fifteen minutes later, the adjutant came back to report that the artillery regiment was ready for shelling.

"Okay, send them this coordinate.

Let them fire a base number of shells according to these coordinates.

Yes, it’s a base number of shells.

Don't save ammunition for me."

Chen Cheng said firmly.

A basic number of artillery shells, for the National Army at that time, basically accounted for more than half of its inventory.

But Chen Cheng knew that this time they could really destroy all the heavy howitzers of the Japanese heavy artillery regiment.

Not to mention the artillery regiment, they used up all their artillery shells.

Even if the entire artillery regiment was gone, it would still be worth it.

The value of a heavy artillery regiment of the Japanese is much higher than that of a mere artillery regiment of theirs.

"Yes."

The adjutant was about to take the telegram from Chen Cheng, but was snatched away by Sun Yuanliang.

"Commander-in-Chief, I'd better go to the telegraph room and send the message myself."

Sun Yuanliang said with a smile.

He doesn't trust anyone now.

Chen Cheng looked at Sun Yuanliang and immediately understood his intention.

Then he nodded in agreement.

Although Chen Cheng felt that Sun Yuanliang was too cautious, he tacitly agreed with his caution.

Then, Sun Yuanliang took the telegram and went all the way to the telegraph room of the headquarters.

He had to personally watch the telegraph operator send the telegram to the artillery front commander and his artillery battalion commander.

Just as Sun Yuanliang left and headed for the telegraph room.

Suddenly, another staff officer rushed into Chen Cheng's combat headquarters and asked Chen Cheng, "Commander-in-Chief, the Chairman has an urgent telegram."

"read."

Chen Cheng raised his glass and drank water, speaking casually.

"The chairman asked whether the commander-in-chief wanted to use the artillery regiment and why he did not ask for his permission.

The Chairman ordered to suspend the use of artillery.

Only after reporting the details to him can you use the artillery regiment."

The staff officer read out the contents of the telegram.

For a moment, Chen Cheng's action of drinking water froze.

boom!

Then, Chen Cheng smashed the teacup in his hand to the ground.

The entire headquarters fell silent, and everyone looked at Chen Cheng in panic.

At this moment, Chen Cheng was really angry.

He never expected that the Chairman would know what happened at his headquarters in such a short time.

I also learned that Chen Cheng was going to use artillery.

It was obvious that someone in the headquarters secretly tipped off the chairman.

This immediately made Chen Cheng smell a strong scent of conspiracy.

Chen Cheng's eyes flashed with sharpness, sweeping over everyone in the headquarters.

Everyone who was stared at by Chen Cheng lowered their heads and dared not look him in the eye.

At this time, Chen Sunong, the Chief of Staff of the 88th Division, who was at the door, quietly left the headquarters.

Then head straight to the telegraph room.

After a moment, Chen Cheng also showed a helpless expression. He felt a little tired.

Having a boss like this would be tiring for anyone.

But Chen Cheng knew that he could not disobey the Chairman's order, otherwise he, the commander-in-chief, would probably have to be replaced.

Losing the old man's trust is more terrible than losing a battle.

Then, Chen Cheng waved his hand to his adjutant and said, "Go and tell Commander Sun the news."

After saying that, Chen Cheng sat down on the chair, looked at the huge front-line battle map in front of him, and fell into silence.

"yes,"

After hearing Chen Cheng's order, the adjutant responded and left the headquarters.

On the other hand, Chen Sunong rushed to the telegraph room and whispered a few words in the ear of the excited Sun Yuanliang.

Suddenly, Sun Yuanliang, who was originally excited, felt as if he had fallen into an icy cave, and his face instantly turned cold.

The radio operator next to him is ready.

They are just waiting for Sun Yuanliang to tell them the detailed coordinates and then send them to the front-line artillery regiment.

But at this time, Sun Yuanliang seemed to be under a spell.

He stood motionless.

The radio operator was still wondering what happened to Commander Sun.

He seemed so happy just now, how come he suddenly became dazed?

However, he didn't dare to warn them and could only continue waiting there.

The chief of staff Chen Sunong, who was standing next to him, did not say anything to disturb Sun Yuanliang. He knew what his old partner was thinking.

After all, his next choice may very well determine his military career.

He agreed with whatever decision his old friend made.