12dz Chapter 823 Worthy of China
Chapter 823 Worthy of China
Seeing Fang Xianjue's actions, these reporters pressed the shutter buttons frantically. Such explosive news would definitely become a hit tomorrow, and whoever took the picture would make money.
Amid the expectant eyes of all the reporters, Fang Xianjue touched his lips and said:
"Everyone, the reason why I don't want to read from the prepared speech is because I don't want to let down my brothers in heaven.
We fought very hard in this battle. Our Tenth Army had more than 17,000 men, but only 1,000 were able to walk and 2,000 were wounded who were being carried. The casualty rate was over 90 percent.
At the end of the battle, there was no more food, water, medicine, or ammunition in the city. My brothers and I were ready to die in battle, but the paratroopers of the independent column dropped from the sky to help us reinforce the city defense, and then brought us matching ammunition, food, and other supplies, including medicine.
Now, more than 2,000 of our wounded have been airlifted to Kunming to receive the most comprehensive treatment.
Therefore, without the independent column, Hengyang cannot be defended!"
Fang Xianjue's heartfelt answer, as well as his attitude of presenting facts and reasoning, made all the reporters nod their heads frequently. They wrote down every word for it, preparing to publish it on the front page tomorrow.
At this time, a sarcastic voice was heard.
"General Fang, I'm a reporter from the Dagang Newspaper. I just heard you say that you completely deny the role of the Central Army in the defense of Changheng. Did the Central Army soldiers die in vain? Do you think you are doing justice to their heroic deeds?"
Fang Xianjue narrowed his eyes, and his angry look was like a flame, which made the reporter feel cold all over.
"Reporter, I don't know what your purpose is or what evidence you have to accuse me.
First of all, I do not deny the positive role played by the Central Army in the Changheng Campaign. The 10th Army and other troops fought very hard, and some entire units died in the battle. They are also heroes.
Moreover, I just stated a fact. At the beginning, we received an order to hold Hengyang for seven days, at most ten days, and then we would receive reinforcements and airdrops!
Our soldiers stayed by the radio or outside the telecommunications room every day, hoping to hear the news of the arrival of reinforcements. However, since the siege of Hengyang was lifted, our Xianjue swore on his head that no reinforcements from the Central Army had entered Hengyang City, and not a grain of rice or a bullet had been airdropped into the city!
Finally, the lower-level officers and soldiers of the Central Army are worthy of China, and our Tenth Army is also worthy of China!"
When Fang Xianjue finished speaking, his voice was choked with sobs. Cruel battle scenes appeared before him again, with blood and flesh flying everywhere and wailing everywhere.
About half a minute later, a reporter from some newspaper started applauding, and then the applause continued, echoing throughout the entire venue.
Chen Bulei saw that the press conference had gotten out of control, so he walked up with a gloomy face, stood in front of the loudspeaker and said:
"Reporters, Commander Fang has just returned from the front lines and needs a good rest. Let's move directly to the last item of the press conference, the presentation of the Blue Sky and White Sun Medal!"
After Chen Bulei finished speaking, he winked at the staff member beside him, signaling them to invite Chang Guangzhou and the medal out, but the staff member hurried forward and whispered:
"The gentleman left in anger, so I asked you to present the medal to Commander Fang!"
Chen Bulei's face changed, but he quickly calmed down.
"Bring it up!"
Amid the passionate singing, Chen Bulei personally pinned the Blue Sky and White Sun Medal on Fang Xianqie.
"He left in anger?"
"Well, you said too many things you shouldn't have said!"
"The Tenth Army has finished its battle, I can go to school and be a teacher!"
"talk later!"
The flash lights below kept flashing, and the two people on the stage had been chatting back and forth for more than a dozen sentences.
After the press conference, Li Muzhi and Zhou Guiying found Fang Xianjue through Li Zongren's relationship and asked him to meet at the newspaper office in the name of an interview.
Zhou Guiying really wanted to interview, so she spent half an hour asking a lot of questions, and finally got to the point.
"Commander Fang, the main reason we invited you to meet is because we have something to ask of you."
"Since it was General Li who introduced you, please speak directly!"
Zhou Guiying glanced at Li Muzhi and motioned for him to speak directly.
"Ahem, since General Fang asked me to speak directly, I won't hide it. We are currently filming a movie called "Children of China", which is mainly about family and country feelings and love stories."
Fang Xianjue heard about this movie. After all, this "Children of China" is now the hottest and most fashionable topic in the entire rear area. Even the soldiers on the battlefield collect photos of the heroine and supporting actress to express their feelings and relieve their loneliness.
"I've heard about it. Since it's a movie promoting the war of resistance, can I do anything?"
“We also shot a lot of scenes in the Battle of Hengyang for this movie, of course, mainly scenes of plane fighting and bombing, because our leading actor is an air force pilot!
But there also need to be a lot of photos of infantry combat, because the supporting actor is from the army.
I have said so much because I actually want you to record a one or two minute video for us to encourage patriotic young people to join the army and serve their country.
Of course, although the hero of this film joined the Independent Column, you urged them to join the army to serve the country, as long as it is the Chinese army, there is no need to emphasize joining the Independent Column! "
Fang Xianjue thought about it. If he had told him a day ago, he might have had some concerns. But now that he had offended Chang Guangzhou, he might as well go all the way and take this job. It could be considered as doing something for China.
"Okay, I agree to this! When will it start? I don't know how long I can stay in Chongqing, so let's start as soon as we have time!"
"Okay, I'll arrange it right away!"
Li Muzhi got his wish and made a short film for Fang Xianjue, and then invited him to attend the premiere a month later.
After Li Muzhi finished his work, he went directly to see Li Zongren. After all, Li Zongren was now openly close to him and seemed to have become a member of a semi-independent column.
However, only Li Zongren knew that he was just taking advantage of the Independent Column. This time, he insisted on asking the Independent Column to go south, recovering Jingzhou, Xiangyang and other places on the north bank of the Yangtze River, and lifting the siege of Hengyang. In the near future, perhaps the entire Hunan Province could be recaptured, which was a heavy political capital for him.
These days, non-partisans and progressive figures within the party seem to have regarded him as their leader and backbone, and have met with him again and again to plot their next move.
His villa became the "temporary central government".