Chapter 85: Can Attack and Defend (Please Save It)

In this era, biographies have not yet been written as novels. They are easy to understand and fascinating. I am afraid that even Wei Jichen, the author, did not expect that the Shanxian Youpeng chapter of the Encyclopedia of Japanese Generals would cause such a violent response and spread so widely.

First, as the commander of the First Army of the Invasion of China, the Chinese people naturally hated Yamagata Youtomo. Second, this secret was written by a Japanese, and it was written so powerfully that it caused the Japanese royal family and the Japanese political circles to lose their temper. All the scandals were revealed.

After four or five days of articles published in newspapers from various places, important information was placed in the hands of Youtomo Yamaxian.

"Teacher, this is the Gazette of All Nations that just came out a few days ago." Katsura Taro handed over the newspaper with some trepidation, preparing for the upcoming rage of Yamagata Aritomo.

"Oh, let me take a look." Sometimes, some valuable information can be obtained from newspapers, so friends in Shan County will not doubt that he is there.

Shanxian took it and took a look, and found that his name appeared on it, and it was the first edition. Who asked me about the biography I wrote? Shanxian looked at it in surprise.

After a while, a friend from Shan County's face turned green and white, which was all because of anger.

"Baga!" Shanxian Youto tore the newspaper to pieces and said angrily: "Shame, the shame of the Japanese Empire, who is this Matsuda man! Who is this person! If you don't peel off his skin and bones, it will be difficult for me to understand him." The hatred in my heart.”

Shanxian Youpeng held his chest with one hand, feeling angry and unable to breathe.

As a disciple of Shan County and a general under his command, Katsura Taro was of course involved in him, and it was not a good word.

"Teacher, the Matsunano people are a disgrace to the empire who surrendered to Wei Jichen." Katsura Taro also said with gnawing hatred. This Matsunano person simply lost the face of the Japanese Empire. Not only did he surrender to China without shame, but he also wrote A majestic surrender.

"Wei Jichen, Wei Jichen again, attack Ximu City immediately. If you don't crush this man's bones and spread his ashes, his body will be dismembered by five horses. My friend from Shan County is a useless person." Youpeng from Shan County gasped and roared with a ferocious expression.

"Hai!" Katsura Taro lowered his head slightly. After more than half a month of rest, the 3rd Division was ready for various attacks.

At the Wei Zijun station outside Ximu City, Wei Jichen and Yuan Shikai were also talking about this matter, but their expressions were very relaxed and happy.

"I didn't expect that my dear brother would resort to such a trick. Youpeng from Shanxian County will probably be so angry that he is half dead this time." Yuan Shikai sat opposite Wei Jichen and said with a smile, holding up the newspaper in his hand.

There was a low table between the two of them, with two side dishes on it, and they were drinking.

Wei Jichen blinked innocently and said, "I'm just giving it a try. How could I have imagined that it would cause such a big sensation?"

"It's unusual for ordinary people to take a wrong approach." Yuan Shikai looked at Wei Jichen who was treating him calmly and couldn't help but said to himself.

Yuan Shikai stayed in Ximu City for a long time. He would come to visit Wei Jichen every now and then. Wei Jichen couldn't avoid seeing him every time. After these two visits, the two of them really got to know each other quite well.

"My dear brother, I heard that you have a deep grudge with the commander-in-chief of the Sheng army, Feng Sheng'a. There are some powerful forces in Feng Sheng'a's court. You have to be more careful and don't fall into the villain's scheme." Yuan Shikai took a sip of the small drink. Wine, he said with some seriousness.

Wei Jichen shook his head and sighed: "My little brother is very weak in the court, and I don't have anyone to talk to, so I just let it go. Fortunately, I walk upright and sit upright, so I don't have to worry about these things."

"A gentleman is magnanimous, and a villain always has a close relationship. It's better to offend a gentleman than a villain. Villains will hide in dark corners and shoot cold arrows. Even if you are a humble gentleman, I'm afraid you will be slandered." Yuan Shikai touched the hand in his hand. He rubbed the wine glass gently and said with squinted eyes.

Wei Jichen put a piece of meat into his mouth, chewed it, and said helplessly: "The grudge has been settled, there is no use regretting it now."

Yuan Shikai said with a smile: "Actually, brother, you don't have to worry too much. I still have some acquaintances in the court, such as Weng Tonghe, Minister of Military Aircraft of the Imperial Division, Ronglu, Minister of Military Affairs, etc. Brother, I have some friendships with you, Xian." If I need anything, please let me know."

Wei Jichen was shocked. Could it be that Yuan Shikai was trying to recruit me?

Wei Jichen put down his chopsticks and said with a smile: "Definitely, definitely, I will have to trouble big brother then."

You want to attract me, but it's a pity that you and I are not destined to be on the same path, but there is no harm in being hypocritical.

When Yuan Shikai heard this, the smile on his face became even bigger.

The two chatted for a few more words, and at this time, Monk Xiao knocked on the door and walked in.

"Sir." Monk Xiao glanced at Yuan Shikai first, then stopped talking.

Wei Jichen waved his hand and said, "It's okay. If you have anything to say, just say it. Brother Yuan and I have the same mind. We are both our own people."

Yuan Shikai nodded slightly with a pair of smiling eyes.

Only then did Monk Xiao report the matter seriously: "Sir, there is movement in the 3rd Japanese Division in Xiuyan."

"Oh, what's going on?" Wei Jichen raised his head and said with a serious expression.

"The 3rd Division has gathered no less than five thousand people, and there seems to be signs of coming to our Ximu City." Monk Xiao replied with a heavy expression.

"There are more than five thousand people. It seems that the Japanese 3rd Division has also brought out its main force and wants to capture Ximu City in one fell swoop." Wei Jichen continued to ask with a smile: "What's going on over there at Fengsheng'a."

"This birdman only knows how to have fun in the city all day long, and rarely even goes to the military camp. It is estimated that he has not received any news, and the army in the city has not even made any defensive moves." Monk Xiao spoke carelessly, and even if Yuan Shikai was here, he still cursed bluntly.

I am not afraid of god-like enemies, but I am afraid of pig-like teammates. What's more, these pig-like teammates can still restrain themselves in name. Wei Jichen sighed and said, "Inform the troops in the city of this situation. As for what they do, it depends on themselves."

Yuan Shikai's eyes flashed, and he stood up and said goodbye, "Since you are busy with military affairs, I will take my leave first."

Ximu City, including Wei Jichen's troops, has a total of only 5,000 defenders. Yuan Shikai does not think that this group of incompetent people can resist the attack of the Japanese 3rd Division. He is just an official in charge of logistics and can find an excuse to leave at any time. There is no need to stay in the city in fear.

Wei Jichen knew Yuan Shikai's thoughts very well. He was drinking and talking happily with him just now, but now they are separated when they see that he is in trouble. He is indeed a great hero, Yuan Shikai.

Wei Jichen stood up and wanted to see him off, saying, "In this case, please go well, brother. We will meet again if we are lucky enough."

Yuan Shikai left in a hurry. Wei Jichen wanted to leave but couldn't. He had to summon all the generals, talk about his strength, encourage the soldiers, and make preparations before the war.

With the start of the Japanese 3rd Division, various intelligence became clearer and clearer. Katsura Taro assembled two brigades and seven infantry battalions with a total of more than 5,600 troops, with the 7th Infantry Regiment as the vanguard, and came to Ximu City aggressively.

Before the Japanese army started, Yamagata Aritomo wrote two poems in person and gave them to Katsura Taro: Wrapped in horsehide to take Ximu, the expedition will surely win and capture the enemy chieftain.

The enemy chieftain referred to was Wei Jichen, the commander of the Wei army. In Yamagata Aritomo's opinion, as long as Wei Jichen was killed, the purpose of this expedition would be achieved. Wei Jichen had been portrayed by the Chinese court as an ever-victorious general who had fought against the Japanese for more than ten times without a single defeat. If Wei Jichen was killed this time, it would be a big blow to the morale of other Chinese armies.

Feng Sheng'a in Ximu City waited until the Japanese army had been on the move for a day before he hurriedly summoned all the generals to hold a combat meeting and arrange combat tasks.

Wei Jichen was still nominally under the control of Feng Sheng'a and also participated in this important combat meeting.

When Wei Jichen and his party entered the city, they clearly found that the atmosphere was different from the last time. Last time, it was still a bit popular, but this time it was obviously much more desolate and deserted. The soldiers coming and going all looked heavy-hearted. In addition, after the last defeat, Feng Sheng'a was having fun all day, and the morale of the soldiers seemed to be extremely low.

Entering the government office, the atmosphere was not much better. The guards in Ximu City were not in the mood to enjoy themselves at this time, but all looked worried.

When Wei Jichen entered the hall, most of the generals had already arrived and were talking quietly in the hall.

"The Japanese have gathered 5,000 troops this time. What should we do?"

"Yes, there are only more than 5,000 troops in my Ximu City. I am afraid we can't resist them."

"See what plan General Feng has."

The generals whispered to each other, and Wei Jichen heard some discouraging words in his ears.

"Brother, this way." A familiar voice shouted, Wei Jichen looked in the direction of the voice and saw that it was Ma Jinxu looking at him with a smile.

Ma Jinxu and Wei Jichen exchanged information inside and outside the city. If he hadn't told Wei Jichen about the situation in the city at any time, I believe Wei Jichen wouldn't have such a good life outside. For example, it was Ma Jinxu who told him about the last time he received food, salary and guns.

So Wei Jichen was very grateful to Ma Jinxu, and he walked to sit beside him after hearing his words.

"Brother Ma, you look good." Wei Jichen said meaningfully.

"How can you be free and easy outside the city?" Ma Jinxu replied with a smile, then stroked his mustache and continued to ask: "Brother, what do you think of this battle?"

Wei Jichen shook his head and said: "Now we can only adapt to the situation." Then he glanced at the dejected generals around him, and Wei Jichen said softly: "The boy is free to come and go, but I don't want to be buried with these people."

Wei Jichen had thought it through when he entered the city. Now Ximu City has become an empty city, and most of the people have fled to other places. Feng Sheng'a is a hopeless person. Seeing the appearance of the generals, it is even harder to win than to ascend to the sky.

In this case, if I can help, I will help, and if I can't help, I will escape. It is not worth losing my troops for this bunch of drunkards. Because Ma Jinxu has a friendship with me, I revealed a little bit of my plan.

When Ma Jinxu heard Wei Jichen say that he could come and go freely, he could not help but ponder for a moment, then sighed and nodded helplessly.

After all the generals in Ximu City had entered the hall, Feng Sheng'a walked in with his deputy general in a leisurely manner.

"Everyone!" After Feng Sheng'a sat in the first seat, he first looked at the faces of the generals. When he saw Wei Jichen, he paused slightly and continued, "The Japanese are attacking in large numbers. I have reported to the court that the army will come to help soon."

Feng Sheng'a did not talk about how to fight the enemy, but talked about reinforcements all the time. Anyone could see that he had no confidence in the army in his hands. Even the main general had no determination to win. The other generals were even worse. They all started to make small calculations in their hearts.

"Everyone, the enemy's army is about the same strength as ours. Now our battalions are all armed with weapons and have a strong reputation. Ximu City is deep and has thick walls. If we fight to the death with the Japanese, it is not impossible to win. Besides, we can still occupy the base. Defend the city, there is enough food and grass in the city, it will not be a problem to defend it for ten days and a half. When the reinforcements arrive, the Japanese will naturally retreat," Feng Sheng'a said slowly, his eyes still looking a little swollen from excessive drinking. majesty.

The generals below all nodded when they heard what he said. Yes, if they retreated to the city and waited for the Japanese to attack, they might not be defeated.

Wei Jichen shook his head. During the time he was stationed outside Ximu City, he had already understood the surrounding terrain clearly. Instead of defending Ximu City, it would be better to divide the troops and garrison them. There are several villages outside Ximu City, which are the horns of each other. With such power, as long as a small number of troops are stationed there, many Japanese can be contained.

What's more, if you win, you can contain the Japanese, but if you lose, you can retreat to Ximu City, so you won't lose many people.

Thinking of this, Wei Jichen took a step forward, clasped his fists and said, "I would like to report to the Vice-President, I think that although it is good to wait for reinforcements, we can also send a few partial troops to garrison in the frontier area of ​​Ximu City. These places are like nails. Pin the Japanese so that they cannot attack with all their strength."

Although Feng Sheng'a was the deputy commander, everyone else was a general. He was called "general" short, and Wei Jichen's title made him a little uncomfortable.

Fengsheng'a touched his beard and said calmly: "Ignorant boy, you were not born when I fought the war. I naturally know how to defend myself. The Japanese are powerful. If we can't unite our troops, why should we divide our troops to garrison them? Wouldn't it be better for the Japanese to defeat them one by one? When the city of Ximu is empty and the Japanese take advantage of the situation, you will take the responsibility?"

"Sir, how can they be defeated individually? As long as you command from the center and all the armies help each other, the Japanese will only be exhausted. When the time comes, they can turn defeat into victory. It is not impossible." Wei Jichen tried his best to persuade.

Some generals below heard this and nodded involuntarily. The villages outside Ximu City are in a good location and are good defensive areas for military strategists. It is very difficult for the Japanese to attack, but our side can occupy the advantageous location and can attack at any time. Attack the Japanese.

"That's nonsense. Do I still need you to teach me how to march and fight? Since you want to divide the troops and garrison them so much, you can take your Wei Zijun to garrison at Yushu Fort." Fengsheng'a flicked his sleeves with an impatient look on his face. said.

Yushu Fort is 3 miles north of Ximu City. It is also a good defensive position, and you can retreat towards Haicheng at any time.

Wei Jichen's heart moved, he clasped his fists and said, "In that case, I will obey General Feng's order."

Fengsheng'a was so depressed in his heart. He just said casually that he wanted to use the Wei Zijun as the main force to fight against the Japanese. Now let him garrison at Yushu Fort. When the Japanese attack the city, Wei Zijun will Zi Jun is outside, and it's hard to say whether Wei Jichen will listen to his orders or not.

However, Fengsheng couldn't take back what he said, so he had to take a breath and said with a gloomy face: "This battle is of great importance. If you lead the army to garrison at Yushu Fort, you will neither rescue Ximu City nor contain the Japanese army." , I will deal with it strictly under military law when the time comes.”

Wei Jichen raised his eyebrows. This time he could no longer let Feng Sheng'a be used as the scapegoat for defeat. He replied firmly: "General Feng, please don't worry. Wei is not someone who will retreat without a fight."

Then everyone discussed some things, and then hurriedly went down and prepared to fight.