usatvline Chapter 203: Harsh Reprimand
Chapter 203: Harsh Reprimand
Dai Li, deputy director of the Intelligence Department, looked solemn.
Without any warning, the 358th Regiment suddenly clashed with the Free Army's Pyroxene Regiment, and the scale of the conflict continued to expand.
The Intelligence Department has not yet had time to conduct an in-depth investigation into this matter.
Dai Li replied with a stiff upper lip: "Commander-in-chief, the conflict between the 358th Regiment and the Pyroxene Regiment is nothing more than a matter of several factors. First, the unequal distribution of benefits; second, territorial disputes. As the 358th Regiment expands, its territorial demands increase, and conflicts with the territorial forces of the Free Army are inevitable."
Chiang Kai-shek also agreed that these two possibilities were the most likely.
He ordered: "Closely monitor the conflict between the 358th Regiment and the Free Army, and find out the truth as soon as possible!"
"Yes, Commander-in-Chief!"
Just as Dai Li was about to leave and instruct his subordinates to carry out their mission,
He Yingqin walked into the room with a secret telegram in his hand.
"Commander-in-chief, Cao Geng of the 358th Regiment sent a secret message. In it, he accused the Pyroxene Regiment of the 386th Brigade of the 358th Group of acting recklessly, ignoring the orders of the Anti-Japanese Alliance, and plundering the supplies of the th Regiment. He pleaded with the Military Affairs Council to severely punish the Pyroxene Regiment as a warning!"
When Chiang Kai-shek heard this, he pondered in his heart.
Cao Geng is going to make the matter public.
It seems that he is determined to completely oppose the Free Army, otherwise he would not have reported it directly to the Military Affairs Council.
Humph.
This kid Cao Geng used to be quite respectful to me.
But ever since he had accumulated wealth in the magic kingdom and was able to purchase magic items on his own,
He treated the Military Affairs Council as an invisible existence and no longer reported to me, the Chairman of the Military Affairs Council, before any action was taken, and he acted on his own.
He simply treated me as air, obeying my orders without restraint. He seemed eager to break away from my control and become an independent warlord.
Now that they are in trouble, they remember me, the Chairman of the Military Affairs Council.
Although he was dissatisfied with Cao Geng, Chiang Kai-shek suppressed his resentment at this moment.
After all, this is not a chaotic era like the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, where anyone can become king by force...
In the distant continent of Erathia, Cao Geng harbors the ambition to conquer another world, but becoming a lord is a distant dream for him.
Compared to the emerging Cao Geng, he is the real hidden danger in the dark night. His power is like a shadow hanging over the kingdom.
If the 358th Legion can completely break with the Shanxi Provincial Army, Cao Geng, this violent griffin, will become the key to restraining the mysterious force that is constantly rising in Shanxi - the Eighth Route Army.
This is undoubtedly a godsend!
Chiang Kai-shek asked: "Jingzhi! What is your opinion on this matter?"
He Yingqin knew the leader's thoughts very well, and he responded firmly: "Those Eighth Route Army troops who claim to be resistance fighters are actually plundering other people's territory under the guise of war. Shanxi belongs to the Second War Zone, and many areas such as Xin County and Ping'an County are all territories of the 358th Corps. The sudden intrusion of the Eighth Route Army's independent brigade is extremely rude. I think we should issue a rune notice to condemn it!"
"Well!" Chiang Kai-shek was very satisfied with He Yingqin's answer. He instructed: "This matter will be handed over to you. Remember, the wording must be severe. Warn the 18th Army that their focus should be on the anti-Japanese army, and not to seek personal gain and seize other people's land when the people are wholeheartedly fighting the enemy. Do you understand?"
He Yingqin stood at attention and replied: "I understand! I will immediately write a rune notice to admonish the 18th Army!"
In the Second War Zone Command Mansion located in Kenanpo, Ji County, Shanxi Province, Secretary-General Xu Peifeng walked into the decision-making hall holding a rune letter.
"Commander-in-Chief, the rune letter from the Chongqing Military Committee is a reprimand to the 18th Army Group and its independent brigade."
Yan Xishan took the letter, glanced through it quickly, and then handed it to the people around him.
After everyone finished reading, Yan Xishan asked, "What do you think about the conflict between the 358th Corps and the Independent Brigade?"
Yang Aiyuan spoke first: "Commander-in-Chief, there is no doubt about it. The Eighth Route Army has occupied so much of our territory in recent years. If this continues, Shanxi will fall into their hands sooner or later. Although Cao Geng is not our ally at present, he is still negotiable. As long as the conditions are right, it is still possible to regain the lost territory. And those Eighth Route Army are iron-blooded revolutionaries who do not speak our language and have always attempted to subvert our rule. If we had not jointly fought against the Japanese army, we might have already turned our weapons against each other! We must use Cao Geng, this griffin, to curb the expansion of the Eighth Route Army!"
Sun Cao echoed, "Xingru is right. Cao Geng is a member of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army after all, and the friendship is still there. No matter how the final battle is, there is always a chance for reconciliation. But the Eighth Route Army and we have different aspirations and paths. Once we defeat the Japanese army, conflict is inevitable. It is wise to use Cao Geng's 358th Corps to contain the Eighth Route Army!"
The newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Second War Zone, Guo Zongfen, spoke up: "Commander-in-Chief, since the disastrous defeat of the Japanese army in the Battle of Midway, everyone can see that they have gone from strong to weak, from offense to defense, and their defeat is inevitable. After defeating the Japanese army, we also need to make early plans on how to face the Eighth Route Army. I support standing on Cao Geng's side and condemning the Eighth Route Army!"
Seeing that his subordinates unanimously agreed to support Cao Geng, Yan Xishan did not hesitate.
He ordered: "Xu Peifeng! Write a letter to the headquarters of the 18th Army Group, reprimand its independent brigade, and demand severe punishment for Li Tailong!"
Secretary General Selden quickly stepped forward to respond: "Exactly!"
……
At the top of Emerald Gorge, the Starlight Council and the Second War Domain Command successively sent mysterious communications to the Astra Alliance Military, condemning the 386th Brigade Independent Regiment for ignoring the anti-enemy united front and deliberately provoking disputes, and ordered the Astra Alliance Military to severely punish Li Tailong as a warning!
Communications have been delivered for several days, yet they do not seem to have had the desired impact.
Conflicts between the 358th Regiment and the Independent Regiment continued to break out.
But this time, the Star Council at the top of Emerald Gorge and the Second War Domain Command seemed to turn a blind eye and were indifferent.
It seemed that after sending the warning communication, their responsibility had been fulfilled, and all that remained was for the two parties to resolve the dispute themselves.
Seeing that neither the Star Council nor the Second War Domain Command intervened in this matter.
On December 1942, 12, Fang Ligong stepped into Kenanpo in Ji County.
Inside the Sixth Army Headquarters.
"Commander, this is a gift from our captain Khaled!"
Looking at the crafts made of star silver on the table,
Yang Aiyuan speculated secretly in his heart.
It seems that Khaled has something important to ask for this time, otherwise he would not have sent his confidant to deliver gifts.
He asked, "It's okay to speak frankly. What does your leader want to do this time?"
Fang Ligong smiled and said, "Haha, the commander is really a straightforward person! Your subordinates say frankly that Li Tailong is too arrogant. The command center has reprimanded them through mysterious communications, but they have ignored you and are still unscrupulous. Please intervene in this matter and don't let it develop. This concerns your prestige!"
Yang Aiyuan replied helplessly: "Alas, you know the style of the Astra Alliance. They have never been subject to the orders of our Second War Domain. We have reprimanded them, but they don't listen. We don't have much to do. After all, we are facing a national crisis now. We can't really mobilize a large army to fight against the Astra Alliance. That will only make foreign enemies laugh at us."
Fang Ligong quickly explained: "We are not trying to fight against the entire Astra Alliance. We just hope that the command can impose sanctions on the Independent Regiment and Li Tailong!"
Yang Aiyuan shook his head and said, "The Independent Group has the support of the Astra Alliance. They are unwilling to punish Li Tailong, and we are in a difficult situation!"
"But……"
Yang Aiyuan pretended to be concerned: "Please tell your commander to be patient for now. Once we defeat the enemy, we will no longer sit idly by!"
Fang Ligong asked: "But if the independent regiment pushes further, what should we do then? We can't just let the 358th Regiment tolerate it!"
"We still need to consult the Head of State about this matter. Isn't your regiment leader a favorite student of Chairman Chiang? Please ask the Chairman to support your regiment!"
Yang Aiyuan was secretly proud of himself.
snort!
Don’t you, Khaled, admire Chairman Chiang?
Then go find him!
Fang Ligong returned empty-handed and had to go back to report to Khaled.
Just two days later, Khaled came to Ji County in person to meet Yang Aiyuan.
As soon as they met, Khaled said:
"Commander, the Independent Regiment has gone too far. We simply cannot tolerate this. I have decided to lead the army to wipe out the Independent Regiment and let them know that I, Khaled, am no pushover!"