Beiyang reactionaries

Also asked Duan Xun.Sa Zhenbing has already told everyone that it is impossible for the navy to stop the Japanese navy.Can your army stop the Japanese?

These people here are basically generals from the army.

One by one they looked at each other.

Can the Army beat it?

Duan Xun looked at Li Jishen, then at Xu Yongchang, and Yang Jie.Duan Xun was a little disappointed to find that everyone was silent.But it also made Duan Xun understand a little bit.

In the hearts of Chinese soldiers, the deterrent power of these great powers is really strong.

Even Li Jishen and the others who were in charge of the Chinese military did not dare to speak big words.

"If necessary, fight even if you can't fight."

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"If necessary, fight even if you can't fight."

In the midst of the silence, Inomeku suddenly spoke.

Jing Mu Mu is in charge of military discipline and is a black-faced god in the army.Everyone immediately looked at Inoku.Jing Wumu said seriously: "We are soldiers, there is no reason to admit defeat before fighting. And if even our soldiers admit defeat before fighting, then what is the use of us soldiers. Who will protect this country in the future, who will protect this nation."

Sonorous and powerful.

Jing Donmu usually doesn't talk much, but he is a very good talker.

Jing Wumu was in Shaanxi at the end of the Qing Dynasty. He was so young that he was already the head of the Shaanxi Revolutionary Party when he was less than 20 years old.Sun Yat-sen commented that Jing Wumu was a "giant in the Northwest" because of Jing Wumu's contribution to the Shaanxi Revolutionary Party.

Many high officials and generals came from Shaanxi.Yu Youren was the representative of Shanxi officials in the cabinet, and Jing Wumu was the representative of the Shanxi army in the army.

As the general in charge of the Military Disciplinary Department, Jing Mumu still has a very important say.

Duan Xun nodded above.

Duan Xun was most satisfied with what Jing Wumu said.

As a soldier, there is no reason to admit defeat if you don't fight.Moreover, this is a matter related to national sovereignty and interests. Even if it is really defeated, it cannot be easily backed down.

"Actually, the Army is not without opportunities."

There was silence again.

Li Jishen spoke suddenly.

Li Jishen is the commander-in-chief of the army. When he spoke like this, everyone looked at him.Li Jishen was very serious, and he didn't expect Duan Xun to suddenly talk about this issue at this meeting.

He was not given a moment to think.

So Li Jishen kept silent and kept thinking about this matter.Although Duan Xun said it suddenly, for Li Jishen, it's not like he didn't think about these things.

Because Li Jishen was the Deputy Minister of the Army, he was in charge of the Army Department's work when Duan Xun was away.Li Jishen has worked under Duan Xun for many years and understands some of Duan Xun's thoughts.

Japan is China's biggest rival in East Asia.As the person in charge of the overall work of the Ministry of Army, how could Li Jishen not get to know the information of the Japanese army.

So after thinking for a while, I started talking.Of course, at this point, he, the deputy chief of the military department and the commander-in-chief of the army, can't do without speaking.

"I can answer the questions of Commander Sa (Sa Zhenbing). I will not speak on the questions of the navy, because I am not from the navy, and I don't know the specific situation of the navy yet. But I can answer Commander Sa's questions with certainty. Yes, our Chinese army was defeated by the Japanese army in the Sino-Japanese War. Both the army and the navy suffered disastrous defeats. But as far as our army is concerned, the disastrous defeat that year was not due to our poor weapons and equipment, let alone our insufficient number of troops. On the contrary, our weapons and equipment were no worse than the Japanese army at that time, and our army was larger than the Japanese army. But why did we fail? It was because our army’s combat effectiveness was insufficient, and many troops usually did not have enough training. Of course, this is only a small reason. The real , the bigger problem is that our army did not have the determination to die and the belief that we must win. The top military officials tried their best to avoid wars, and the front-line generals of the front-line troops were even more afraid of the enemy. These people left the troops and fled, causing our army Troops collapse at the touch of a button. It's not our army's fault, it's the fault of the generals who command the troops."

Li Jishen first analyzed the Sino-Japanese War.

The defeat of the Sino-Japanese War was defeated by the army.

The disastrous defeat of the army was the most important factor in the final defeat of the Sino-Japanese War.And why did the army lose?Not because of poor armament, not because of insufficient numbers of troops.

It is entirely because the army does not have enough determination to fight.

"For these years, because of the shadow of the Sino-Japanese War, there has always been a fear of the Japanese army in our army. But I don't think this is the case at all. There is no gap in weapons between us and the Japanese army in these years. In the past, our army , most of the weapons, including rifles, are purchased from abroad, and many of them are purchased from the Japanese army. Under such circumstances, our army naturally thinks that the Japanese army is stronger than us. But now our own arsenal can completely provide our troops with Sufficient guns and ammunition. At present, the number of heavy weapons such as cannons and heavy machine guns equipped by our front-line troops is no less than that of the Japanese army. Of course, from the perspective of our troops and the officers of the Japanese army, their officers are more knowledgeable than ours , Higher academic qualifications. But I think that although this factor will have some impact on the combat effectiveness of the troops, it will not have much impact."

"In terms of the number of troops, we currently have about 130 million army troops, while the Japanese army currently has a total of less than 40 troops. And based on the current situation, even if the Japanese army fights us in the northeast and Shandong, they can The number of troops coming to China will not exceed 20, and even more than 10 will put a lot of pressure on Japan. At present, we have deployed more than 20 troops in the Northeast, Rehe, Beijing and Tianjin, and Shandong. And we also have You can use various names to continue to increase troops in this area. There is no problem in deploying three 10,000+ troops. And once a conflict occurs, we can deploy about 40 to 50 troops in these areas in a short period of time. , the number of Japanese troops can be crushed in terms of military strength. Therefore, based on the current strength of our two armies, the army will face each other head-on. As long as we have enough determination, there will be no situation where the army fled on the sidelines in the first Sino-Japanese War. We have enough strength to hold back Japanese attack."

fight.

By what.

Rely on morale, rely on weapons, and rely on numbers.

At present, there is no gap between the armies of China and Japan in terms of weapons and equipment.When weapons and equipment belong to the same level, the army relies on numbers and morale to fight.

As long as these two things are done well, as far as the army is concerned, China will not be afraid of the Japanese army at all.

Li Jishen has made it obvious.

"Chief of Staff Xu (Xu Yongchang), you can also tell me."

Li Jishen is the commander-in-chief of the army.

He opened his mouth to tell Sa Zhenbing that the army is no longer the Chinese army in the Sino-Japanese War.Even if it really conflicts with the Japanese army, the army will not have what happened in the Sino-Japanese War.

"Yes."

The meeting was very dull.

It should be said that it was very serious, and none of us dared to talk and laugh in the meeting like before.Xu Yongchang also said very seriously: "Just now Commander Li (Li Jishen) has already said, I think it is almost clear, I just add it. How the cabinet handles next year's affairs is a matter for the cabinet. But once next year because of this matter If there is a conflict, then we still have many advantages."

"As Commander Li said, there is no difference in weaponry between us and the Japanese army. On the contrary, at present, the number of heavy weapons equipped by our front-line troops is gradually surpassing that of the Japanese army. There is still time, as long as we work hard , then it can even greatly surpass the Japanese army in this respect. In comparison, the Japanese army has been reducing its army and abolishing the army since two years ago (1920). Moreover, they are currently abolishing the army plan, and the light machine guns equipped with the troops The number began to increase, but the number of artillery units of the Japanese army decreased significantly. In a short period of time, we gradually gained an advantage in the weapons and equipment of the front-line army troops.”

"There is also the development of the air force. At present, about 30.00% of the Japanese military expenditure is spent on the navy, and the army can allocate only a dozen percent. As for the development of the air force, that is even more There are very few. At present, all the aircraft owned by the Japanese army are just over [-]. According to their plan for the development of the air force, they will have more than [-] aircraft in two years. Regarding the investment in the development of the air force, the Japanese army is more than We are late and less than us. And our air force currently has nearly [-] aircraft of various types. And technically, we have introduced the most advanced aircraft from European and American countries, and then imitated them in our aircraft factory. Therefore, the aircraft In terms of performance, our aircraft is not inferior to the Japanese army, and even ahead of the Japanese aircraft. More importantly, the Japanese army does not have airfields for their troops in the Korean Peninsula, Northeast China, and Shandong. We are currently in Northeast China, Shandong, and Rehe Beijing and Beijing have deployed many specialized military airfields. As long as there is any conflict, our aircraft can participate in the war anytime and anywhere.”

"Let's talk about the logistics issues between our army and the Japanese army. The Korean Peninsula, Northeast China, and Shandong are not Japan after all. They currently have a good number of troops in this area. In case of conflict, they have to deploy troops and transport logistics materials. It is not a day or two. Things. In terms of logistical supplies, they are no match for us. Especially since we can stockpile the supplies needed for war from now on.”

"Therefore, there was a conflict between our two countries. Although our army has never fought against the army of a big power like the Japanese army. But as long as our army is united, the army can withstand the Japanese army's attack."

Defeat the Japanese army.

No one dared to say this.

Although in terms of weapons and equipment, the number of troops in the Northeast and Shandong regions, and logistical preparations, the Chinese army has advantages.But neither Li Jishen nor Xu Yongchang dared to say that they could defeat the Japanese army.

What they mean is very simple.

That is, we can withstand the Japanese attack.

In fact, I don't have enough confidence to speak, and I am still very afraid in my heart.

"Who else will talk about it?"

"Prime Minister, let me say a few words."