Almost everyone knows that Tang Shaoyi served as the first Prime Minister of the Cabinet, but I am afraid not many people know that Tang Shaoyi later became a county magistrate, and the prime minister became a county magistrate. This gap is probably unimaginable, but he was still happy with it.
It is really interesting to build a model county.
"Mr. Shaochuan, there are three aspects to the Southwest Rebellion. One is military, one is economic, and the other is diplomacy. These three are intertwined. Unless you have high moral standards and outstanding abilities, I am afraid that you will not be qualified. Sir, I will shoulder the responsibility when I go.
The three tasks are to first stabilize the three provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, and then build defense lines on the plateau and Myanmar to get back all the land that has been devoured by the British over the years. In particular, the so-called Mark Mahon Line must be abolished. As for Jiangxin Slope
We must also bring it back to other areas."
When Tang Shaoyi heard this, his face was awe-inspiring. To be honest, although he agreed to go to the southwest without hesitation, he inevitably had some thoughts in his mind. After all, he and Zhang Tinglan were not close, and everyone knew that the only person who was truly suitable for the post of prime minister was Wang Yongjiang.
, he is just a transitional figure.
Giving him the chairmanship of the Southwest Military and Political Commission was just a good-sounding name, allowing him to retire to the second line and retire. But now that Zhang Tinglan said it, this position was not an empty title. He actually had to deal with the troubled situation in the southwest, especially the resolution of the Plateau and Burma.
direction, this is a huge responsibility.
Tang Shaoyi also hurriedly said: "I'd like to say that this matter is of great importance. I'm afraid I can't afford it by myself!"
"Mr. Shaochuan, you're welcome. Although it will be a bit troublesome, the people behind Burma and the Plateau are just the British. We have already encountered each other once. If the British still want to embarrass themselves, let's have a fight. I don't believe it anymore.
This kind of declining country can compete with us. As long as we control the situation, we can hope for a peaceful solution. If we can avoid war, we should try our best to avoid it. At least there should be no war for three years."
After Zhang Tinglan made the explanation clear, Tang Shaoyi also knew that the responsibility was heavy. Therefore, he immediately resigned from the post of Prime Minister and went to the southwest.
Of course, the Southwest Military and Political Commission has overall military and political power in the southwest and can even handle some foreign affairs. It is like a small government. Zhang Tinglan cannot trust Tang Shaoyi alone. Therefore, Zhang Tinglan appointed Chang Yinhuai as the general counselor to assist Tang Shaoyi, and also appointed Zhang Tinglan
Lan served as Secretary-General. Wan Fulin was transferred to Sichuan and served as Minister of Military and Political Affairs.
Basically, these few people can not only help Tang Shaoyi handle government affairs, but also form constraints. The cabinet members also need to undergo a complete change of blood. After such a long period of observation, Zhang Tinglan has already seen who is available and who is not available.
Clearly.
At the same time, in order to balance the interests of all parties, Zhang Tinglan has already prepared a new cabinet list. Among them, the prime minister is undoubtedly Wang Yongjiang, Defense Minister Yang Yuting, Foreign Minister Gu Weijun, Education Minister Zeng Youyi, and Public Security Minister Su Liangzhen. Central Committee
Bank president Wang Shuhan, these people are all old people from the Feng clan, and they also use a large number of non-Feng clan people.
Among them, the first person to bear the brunt was the Minister of Finance Cao Rulin. The famous burning of Zhaojialou that year immediately nailed Cao Rulin to the pillar of shame as a traitor. If you carefully calculate it, it is just a generational suffering. In addition, after the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, Cao Rulin at least
Keep a trace of the evening festival.
And the most important point is that Cao Rulin was also affected by the student movement. The appointment of Cao Rulin also showed Zhang Tinglan's attitude towards the student movement. In addition, the Minister of Justice was handed over to Wang Chonghui, who was also a member of the first Tang Shaoyi cabinet.
After Lao Yuan's death, he worked in Beijing for many years and was highly promoted by Wu Peifu. He was also considered a member of the Beiyang family.
Arranging these two people to join the cabinet was obviously to take care of Lao Beiyang's mood. In addition to them, Zhang Tinglan also appointed Chen Jiongming as Minister of Transportation, Tan Yankai as Minister of Civil Affairs, and Wu Liande as Minister of Health.
Among these three people, Chen Jiongming and Tan Yankai are representatives of the southern Democratic Party and warlords, while Wu Liande is an expert on epidemic prevention. Letting them join the cabinet also shows Zhang Tinglan's inclusive attitude to the southern provinces.
In addition, Yan Xishan and Chu Mingyuan were reused due to their outstanding performance in the land reform. Yan Xishan was promoted to Minister of Commerce, and Chu Mingyuan was appointed Minister of Reclamation.
The general framework of the cabinet was finalized, and arrangements were made in the parliament. Liang Qichao became the speaker of the Senate, and Cen Chunxuan became the speaker of the House of Representatives.
In addition, in order to maintain the independence of the military, Zhang Tinglan established a military committee. According to the constitution, the president is the supreme commander of the three armed forces. Therefore, Li Yuanhong's face has to be taken care of. Therefore, the chairman of the military committee is still Li Yuanhong, but the standing vice chairman is
It fell to Zhang Tinglan, Sun Anhu also became vice chairman, and Jiang Baili became chief of general staff.
In addition, the Supreme Academy of Sciences was established, with Kuang Rongguang as its first president. A large number of experts accumulated in the three eastern provinces over the years were also selected.
After the cabinet was completely reorganized, it became more representative and more efficient. However, Zhang Tinglan's control over the military and political affairs was also beyond the reach of water.
The central government is making active adjustments, and the southwest is gradually becoming more stable. On this day, Jiang Baili suddenly found Zhang Tinglan. He smiled and said: "I would like to say, this is a list of some warlords in the southwest. According to the plan, these people need to enter the national defense
Study at university and only if you pass the training can you serve as an officer again."
Zhang Tinglan also looked at the list. There were Liu Xiang, Liu Wenhui, Deng Xihou, Tian Songyao, Pan Wenhua, Yang Sen, Long Yun, Lu Han, Wang Jialie, etc., all of whom had left their names in the history of the Republic of China. Zhang Tinglan
After reading it, I suddenly picked up the pen and added three more names at the end, one was Wang Mingzhang, one was Fan Shaozeng, and the other was Liu Mingzhao.
Jiang Baili looked at it, and a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes. Of course he didn't know that Zhang Tinglan had the memory of later generations. In Jiang Baili's view, this guy must have deployed a large number of people along the route and ears in the southwest. It was in this way that he could understand the situation in the southwest.
It's very clear, even who can use it.
There was no need for Zhang Tinglan to explain too much. He smiled like a normal person and said: "Being able to stand out in troubled times can be regarded as some ability. As long as these people are taught well, they may become the backbone of the National Defense Force, but they will definitely
We must get rid of their old warlord habits, otherwise it will easily affect the morale of the army."
"Don't worry about this. I will dispatch the most severe instructors and arrange a few Germans to ensure that there will be no problems." Jiang Baili said: "Not long ago, Feng Yuxiang was powered on and left the field. The troops in the northwest were leaderless. I would like to tell you what should I do.
What to do?”
After Feng Yuxiang withdrew from Sichuan, he still wanted to continue to control the northwest, but at this time Qin Wei and Rongzhen had already led the army to march westward. Lao Feng did not have the courage to fight, but at this time, the paratroopers showed their power in southern Sichuan again. You know
After the situation, Feng Yuxiang was immediately frightened, and he had no intention of competing with the National Defense Forces for supremacy.
He was also afraid that Zhang Tinglan would settle the score in the future, so he immediately switched on the power and went to the field to go abroad for inspection. To put it bluntly, he was going to seek refuge. Zhang Tinglan did not stop him. Feng Yuxiang was such a rebellious guy that Zhang Tinglan was not willing to use him, so he had no choice but to let him go.
As for the Northwest Army, it actually had some mixed qualities. During the War of Resistance, the soldiers of the Northwest Army fought bloody battles and made great contributions. On the whole, the Northwest Army was far better than the Central Army in the War of Resistance. This was also a very helpless scene in the history of the War of Resistance. The miscellaneous army
Generals born in the war often fought to the death and died for their country. Perhaps they all knew that they carried the original sin of the civil war.
Including the Northwest Army, the Sichuan Army, and the troops of the Guangxi Clique, all are like this. As for the Central Committee, which is truly well-equipped and the proud son of heaven, it often stages farce after another.
Gui Yongqing led a well-equipped 27th Army, but he ran away after guarding Lanfeng for less than a day. Another Huang Jie was even more amazing. He also ran away before seeing the shadow of the enemy. These two are more powerful than others.
The Sichuan soldiers who died for their country in Teng County are just two piles of shit.
After their incompetence and defeat, they ordered the digging of the garden entrance. Within a few days, 890,000 Henan people died, and there was endless disaster. The Japanese losses were only about 1,000 at most. As for the Wenxi Fire in Changsha, it was even more devastating.
It was a sad farce, and the enemy was still a hundred or two hundred miles away. As a result, those who made the plan to burn the city ignored the possibility of fire in the city.
As a result, there was a fire that completely burned Changsha, and even the wounded and family members of the army died in the fire. If this kind of scorched earth war of resistance were to happen again, I am afraid that China would be destroyed. If the Central Army can
If you use one-tenth of your ruthlessness towards your own people on the battlefield of the War of Resistance, Japan will not occupy the great territory.
Of course, there are some problematic elements among the motley crew. Overall, compared to a certain organization where even the vice president surrendered, it is really praiseworthy and respectable.
"Brother Baili, the Northwest Army will also accept reorganization based on the Southwest's method. Among them, Zhang Zizhong, Tong Linge, Zhao Dengyu, Song Zheyuan, Huang Weigang, Sun Lianzhong, He Jifeng, Ji Hongchang, Han Fuju and others can be hired as appropriate."
When Jiang Baili saw that Zhang Tinglan had already suspected the case, he said nothing and immediately made arrangements. Now that the southwest and northwest are under control, the actual area controlled by the National Defense Force has increased by more than one-third, so there is an urgent need to expand the army.
After discussions between the Ministry of National Defense and the Military Commission, the army finally expanded by 15 divisions, bringing the total number of the National Defense Force to more than 550,000. At the same time, the officers also had to undergo a thorough change. After training, these newly recruited generals will be enriched.
To some of the troops under the original absolute control of Fengjun.
At the same time, some officers were drawn from these troops to fill the northwest and southwest armies. This not only expanded the scope of influence of Zhang Tinglan's direct line, but also limited the dominance of the Feng line. It was equivalent to diluting the army and breaking the
The situation of officers teaming up.
After the army's work was quickly launched, another task was also in front of him. Wang Yongjiang, who had just taken office as Prime Minister, sent Zhang Tinglan an immigration plan to add one million inland immigrants to the northwest and establish a reclamation corps.