Beiyang reactionaries

Zhang Zizhong shook his head and said, "There is no time to ask for instructions. The Japanese warships are bombarding Anqing now. How can we, as the army guarding Anqing, be timid. While you act, I will report to Beijing."

"Row."

Since Zhang Zizhong chose this way, Zhu Peide could only agree.Anyway, when the sky fell, there was a tall man holding it up. Zhang Zizhong, the army commander, didn't care. What was he, the deputy army commander, afraid of?

Zhu Peide is also a soldier.

Being so bullied by the Japanese warships, I have long held my breath.

"I'll go now."

"Tap-tap-"

While the two were discussing, Chen Keyu, chief of staff of the 21st Army, walked in.Duan Xun and Deng Keng had an agreement back then, and Duan Xun would not retain the establishment of the Cantonese Army.

It can be said that the original Cantonese army has disappeared.

He was directly dismembered by Duan Xun.

But Duan Xun attaches great importance to the officers of the Cantonese Army.Because these people have ideals and abilities.Deng Yanda got into the position of Duan Xun's chief guard.

Other officers are also reused.

For example, Chen Keyu, who was Deng Keng's chief of staff back then.When the 21st Army was formed, Chen Keyu was transferred to the 21st Army as the Chief of Staff.

It's not just Chen Keyu alone, there's someone beside him.He is the deputy director of the Anhui Police Department, and Ma Xiangbin, who is the chief of the Anqing Police Department, walked in together.

"Commander, there is news from the Japanese army."

Chen Keyu said while letting Ma Xiangbin stand in front.Ma Xiangbin immediately said: "Commander Zhang, just now the Japanese army sent people to our police station."

"What did they say?"

"They want our police station to hand over the policeman who shot. Otherwise, they will continue to bombard us in Anqing."

"joke."

Zhang Zizhong sneered.

The Japanese army was also too insolent.

Just fired a few shots, and then asked China to hand over those policemen.If they are handed over, what face will the Chinese government have in the future, and what face will the Chinese army have in the future.So Zhang Zizhong immediately said: "Now the Japanese warships are not firing?"

"Yes. Waiting for our reply. The Japanese army gave us an hour. If there is no news after an hour, they will continue to bombard Anqing."

Zhang Zizhong waved his hand and said to Zhu Peide: "We cannot agree to such an unreasonable request. Brother Yi, do as I just said. Pull the heavy artillery regiment up for me, and let all the artillery units of each army fire. The warships were all sunk. Unless they hang the white flag themselves, they will continue to bombard me. If the Japanese army has reinforcements, they will also bombard me."

"Yes."

Seeing Zhang Zizhong's appearance, Zhu Peide knew that he had already made up his mind.

So he didn't persuade him, didn't say anything, and left the command room directly.Zhu Peide was not worried that he would not be able to defeat the Japanese warships.Because there are only four Japanese troops, and they are not battleships of the Japanese Navy.

They are ships sailing inland seas.

The No.20 First Army is the most important unit of the Ministry of Military Affairs, and its equipment is excellent.The original equipment of the troops was very good, and after the troops were stationed in Anqing, the equipment was even better.The heavy artillery regiments were all military experts imported from Germany after the First World War to help Chinese military factories imitate Krupp cannons.

There are 152mm heavy guns inside.

Many troops are not equipped with such heavy artillery, but the 21st Army is equipped with seventeen such large-caliber heavy artillery.In China, general military fortifications can be solved with one shot.There are also 125 24mm heavy guns.

The 21st Army Heavy Artillery Regiment has a total of 41 heavy artillery pieces.

It is rare among Chinese troops.

And each unit has its own infantry artillery.Although not as powerful as heavy artillery, those are also cannons.Not counting those mortars, the 21st Army has more than 200 heavy artillery and infantry artillery alone.

Confronted with the four Japanese warships, not afraid of them at all.

"Chief of Staff Chen."

"Commander."

"I ordered Xue Yue of the special warfare brigade to keep an eye on the Japanese pier with the special warfare brigade. If they have any signs of participating in this conflict, they will wipe out the pier directly for me."

"Yes."

Chen Keyu accepted the order.But he still hesitated and said: "Commander, but..."

"Follow my order. After giving Xue Yue the order, immediately send a telegram to the surrounding troops to let their artillery units also participate in our army's operations."

"Yes."

Chen Keyu accepted the order to leave.

Only Ma Xiangbin was left.

Zhang Zizhong said to Ma Xiangbin: "Director Ma, our army is about to fight. I hope you can ensure the safety of the rear and prevent riots in Anqing City."

"it is good."

Ma Xiangbin was very surprised.

The Japanese warship fired, but in fact it was just a warning to Anqing.A total of less than twenty shells were fired.The main thing is to let Anqing be honest and accept their conditions.But the 21st Army turned out to be directly sinking other warships.

And looking at Zhang Zizhong's appearance, it seems that he has been preparing for a long time.

There was no panic at all.

But this is not Ma Xiangbin's business.What he has to do is to stabilize Anqing and prevent any problems within Anqing.So he nodded and left Zhang Zizhong's command room.

After giving all the orders, Zhang Zizhong let out a long sigh of relief.

These chief generals stationed along the Yangtze River have all received orders from the Ministry of Military Affairs.As long as the Japanese army dares to provoke along the Yangtze River, it can counterattack.

Zhang Zizhong did not expect that the first Japanese provocation would be Anqing where he was stationed.Since he came to provoke An Qing, Zhang Zizhong must let him know the fate of provoking him.

What about the Japanese army.

Standing up and tidying up his military uniform, Zhang Zizhong shouted, "Come here."

"Commander."

"I'll go to the telegraph room. Anyone who has something to come to me, let them come directly to the telegraph room."

"Yes."

Although the Ministry of Military Affairs had issued an order a long time ago, Zhang Zizhong still needs to keep in touch with the Ministry of Military Affairs at any time because of the major incidents in Anqing.