On May 22, 1938, Yan Xishan dispatched more than 200 Type 97 chariots and 5 elite German equipment troops to launch an attack on Yuanping, Shanxi, and started the war to regain Suiyuan...

In front of Yan Xishan's powerful offensive, the Shanxi Japanese army had to ask for emergency assistance from the base camp.

On May 23, the Japanese army in Jinan, Shandong tried to break through, but failed.

On May 26, the Japanese army took the risk of sending a plane to Jinan, and the 14th Division Commander Hiroki Tohara, the 109th Division Commander, and some senior officials left in a plane.

Faced with such a bad situation, Japan's political axe finally couldn't sit still.

On the one hand, they expanded their military forces and prepared for war, and on the other hand, they sent peace talks to China again to discuss the truce.

Japan's political axe calls on China to immediately stop all acts of war, hold peace with Japan, and make its due contribution to world peace.

After learning this news, the people of the whole country were of course very happy. Almost everyone firmly believed that China would win this war in the near future.

On May 27, within the headquarters of the 98th Army of Jiyuan.

Jiang Mengyun was holding a thick stack of information and was reporting to Lu Mingxuan.

"Since we reached an agreement to sell weapons to the Kuomintang last year, we have sold a total of 650 Type 97 tanks, 150 Xiafei tanks, 400 Type 96 ship battles, 200 Zero fighters, 180 to the Kuomintang

Type 96 land attack and about 35 German equipment."

"According to our intelligence, the Kuomintang used weapons and equipment to arm the forces of about 10 fighter brigades, 3 bomber brigades, 3 armored divisions and about 30 German-armed divisions. In addition, the Soviet aid to China and the purchase of German equipment,

Now [***] can be called strong soldiers and horses. With their strength, the Japanese army in central China is no match for them at all."

After hearing Jiang Mengyun's words, Lu Mingxuan showed a bitter smile on his face. Is this considered a self-bound?

"In addition, we have also sold a large number of weapons production lines to the Kuomintang, but with the Kuomintang's steel production and technical capabilities, the capabilities of these weapons production lines are simply not effectively utilized."

After hearing her words, Lu Mingxuan nodded softly.

The war in World War II was entirely based on the country's comprehensive national strength. Since the outbreak of the War of Resistance Against Japan, the Kuomintang's steel production capacity has been deteriorating due to the bombing of Japanese aircraft.

Steel is the most important strategic material in World War II. Whether it is the production of machine guns, tanks or cannons, it requires a lot of steel. This is also one of the reasons why Lu Mingxuan dared to sell those weapons production lines to the Kuomintang.

He believes that these weapons production lines will not play much role in the hands of the Kuomintang.

Jiang Mengyun continued: "In addition, when we sold the aircraft production line to the Kuomintang, we did not transfer the engine technology to the Kuomintang, but instead sold the finished engine to the Kuomintang."

"So the Kuomintang's aircraft production capacity is completely stuck in our hands. As long as we stop selling engines to them, their aircraft production line will definitely stop."

Speaking of this, Jiang Mengyun looked at Lu Mingxuan with admiration. How did the military throne come up with such a move?

Of course she didn't know that this trick was learned by Lu Mingxuan from some countries in later generations, and the engines of China were often choked by foreign countries.

"And there was something worth noting this month, that is, the Kuomintang suddenly asked us to buy a large number of engines, and I also believe that this is also a precursor to their possible attack on us."

Hearing this, Jiang Mengyun quietly observed Lu Mingxuan and found that Lu Mingxuan was still expressionless.

"Martial throne, should we agree to their request?"

"Tell them that because of the recent wars, our army consumed a lot of supplies and was unable to supply them with so many engines. Starting today, all the military supplies sold to the Kuomintang should be reduced by half, and the delivery period should be as much as possible.

procrastination."

Lu Mingxuan thought for a while and said, since Japan no longer had many threats, it was time to think about his life.

"In addition, generate power to commanders at the front-line battalion level and notify them, beware of the Kuomintang's secret attacks."

Lu Mingxuan said mercilessly.

"As for orders, the military seat."

At this moment, a soldier knocked on the door and walked in.

"Report to the military chair, the telegram from the Chairman of Wuhan."

Jiang Mengyun quickly took the telegram and handed it to Lu Mingxuan. After reading the telegram, Lu Mingxuan couldn't help but show a mocking look on his face.

"Martial throne, what happened?"

Jiang Mengyun asked curiously.

"The Chairman expressed his dissatisfaction with the internal number I made privately and warned me not to do this in the future."

Lu Mingxuan said coldly.

"And he ordered the Second Armored Division to launch an attack on Qinhuangdao, and the 189th Division should go south to participate in the battle in central China."

"What should we do?"

Jiang Mengyun said with some concern.

That was the leader of the entire China. He was still a little lacking in confidence in the face of the extremely tough Chiang Kai-shek and Jiang Mengyun.

A sneer appeared on Lu Mingxuan's face.

If it were the past, he might have considered obeying the order, but since Chiang Kai-shek was planning to attack him, he certainly had to consider it for himself.

"Just say that the 189th Division has suffered a long battle, and the casualties are huge and it takes at least one month to rest. As for attacking Qinhuangdao? Just say that now is not the right time. There is a lack of oil and ammunition on the front line, and our army is unable to fight Qinhuangdao.

Launch an attack. If he insists on attacking, can he let the Central Army launch an attack on Qinhuangdao?"

Lu Mingxuan said with a sarcastic look on his face.

"I got it, the military seat."

Jiang Mengyun said softly.

After Jiang Mengyun left, Lu Mingxuan sighed heavily.

In fact, Lu Mingxuan believes that attacking Qinhuangdao is also a good idea. If Qinhuangdao can be captured, then it will be able to completely block the Kwantung Army's way southward.

But in the face of this dangerous situation, he needs to free up some of his troops to deal with possible unexpected situations.

Intra-fighting is indeed unsuccessful. Thinking of this, Lu Mingxuan showed a bitter smile on his face.

Not long after, Zhang Yushu knocked on the door and walked in.

After seeing Zhang Yushu, Lu Mingxuan knew why he came.

"Have your investigation been found?"

Lu Mingxuan asked.

"I did find some clues when I reported to the military captain."

Zhang Yushu said to him.

"Recently, my subordinates found that some suspicious people appeared next to Zhang Lingfu and Sun Liren, and one of them tried to leave the army, so I ordered my subordinates to arrest them on the grounds of violating military law."

After receiving Lu Mingxuan's order, Zhang Yushu immediately believed that the ones who might be rebelling were Zhang Lingfu and Sun Liren. After all, they were all people who were parachuted to the 98th Army from [***]. In some people's words, they were just outsiders.

, not trustworthy.

Although Lu Mingxuan never gave orders, Zhang Yushu has always used these two people as key surveillance targets, and he has deployed a large number of spies secretly around them.

Unexpectedly, his arrangement really played a huge role.

"After two days of interrogation, although they still did not let go, I think they were probably from the Military Control Commission. Comparing the reports of Zhang Lingfu and Sun Liren, I found that they had concealed them in many places."

After hearing Zhang Yushu's words, Lu Mingxuan sighed deeply.

"They didn't betray me, did they?"

"We are not sure about this yet, everything needs further trial."

Zhang Yushu said very cautiously.

"Military throne, should we remove the two of them from their posts first?"

"Let's wait before talking."

Lu Mingxuan thought for a while and said that they were both famous generals in later generations, and Lu Mingxuan didn't want any rifts to arise with them.

"Apart from that, all the signs indicate that some of our army may have defected to Wuhan Zhengmao. Among them are army people, and maybe air force people. But at present I just doubt it and there is not enough evidence.

, it takes a lot of time to find evidence."

Zhang Yushu continued.

"Don't we have an army that will soon be in service next month? We will transfer these people back in the name of promotion and then find a famous party to train them."

Lu Mingxuan thought for a while and said.

"I see."

"If they hadn't betrayed me, I wouldn't mind giving them a bright future. But if they dared betray me, I would definitely make them pay a heavy price."

Lu Mingxuan said coldly.

On May 29, Jinan, Shandong was restored. The 14th Division and the 109th Division were almost wiped out, and only a very small number of Japanese troops were captured.

After breaking through Jinan, the [***] attacking Jinan underwent a simple rest and immediately joined the battle between Tianjin, Qingdao and Lianyungang.

On May 30, Shijiazhuang, Hebei was captured.

After the 114th Division failed to break through, the entire army was wiped out, and the division commander Matsushi Mori committed suicide due to his defeat.

The 98th Army's First Motorized Infantry Division immediately returned to Jiyuan shortly after capturing Shijiazhuang, but was blocked by the Central Army in the middle.

After receiving this news, Lu Mingxuan immediately ordered them to break through the Central Army's obstruction under the leadership of the Second Reading Tank Battalion, and then continue to march towards Jiyuan.

On June 1, the Kuomintang Central Committee published an article, severely condemning Lu Mingxuan's aggressive warlord style and disobeying the central command.

Not long after, the imperial literati under the Kuomintang also made efforts to publish articles in major newspapers and severely condemn Lu Mingxuan.

Lu Mingxuan also ordered some of his literati to publish articles in newspapers to fight back. For a while, the major newspapers across the country were full of verbal wars between Lu Mingxuan and the central government.

When he learned the news, Japanese people were of course very excited.

They instructed spies to keep fanning the flames in China, and even Japanese Prime Minister Jinwei Wen-ri openly stated that if Chiang Kai-shek wanted to wipe out the 98th Army, they would be willing to provide force support.

However, the people of the whole country were confused by what happened suddenly. They were fighting well, so what happened?

Is China going to have internal strife again?
Chapter completed!