Volume 5 The Rising Machine Chapter 307 Insincere words
Volume 5: Opportunity to Rise, Chapter 307: Insincere words
Wu Aihua's indignation was not entirely directed at Kong Xiangxi or Wang Jingwei. Chinese history has always been full of weaklings and people who forget justice for profit. However, the moral decline of the Chinese people began in the Republic of China.
Although the Manchu Qing Dynasty was a barbaric rule, it also inherited the traditional aspects of the Chinese nation in terms of folk morality. Since the Republic of China, old ideas have been swept into the garbage dump of history, but new ideas have not yet taken root in the hearts of the people.
In later generations, the moral issues became even more shocking. "I am a gangster, who am I afraid of?" became popular. The beasts took pride in plagiarizing papers, businessmen took pride in counterfeiting, and officials took pride in supporting ###. As for those who betray their friends for glory,
They betray their country and seek glory. A Gothic movie is all created and starred by foreigners. It has long ago thrown the face of the Chinese people into the Pacific Ocean.
On the one hand, he is the image of an economic giant, on the other hand, he is an ideological and moral dwarf. Such a future actually has no future. Wu Aihua himself also understands when all this began!
"Commander-in-Chief, we have a visitor!" When Wu Aihua was admiring Chen Siwei's new dress, Lin Xiugu, director of the Adjutant's Office, came to report.
Lin Xiugu was the first "female Red Army" Wu Aihua met after time travel. She once served as the commander of a female soldier company. Later, the army expanded and women were not allowed in the combat troops. Therefore, Lin Xiugu and others were assigned to agencies, communications, and
Health, adjutant and other departments do some service work.
"He said his name is Yang Yongtai, and he is an old friend of the Commander-in-Chief!" Seeing Wu Aihua's confusion, Lin Xiugu added.
"Oh, okay. Invite him to the reception room, I'll be there soon." Yang Yongtai came to visit, obviously because he came to check on Wu Aihua.
Wu Aihua and Yang Yongtai were indeed old friends. After Wu Aihua's independent column captured Nanchang, Yang Yongtai came to Nanchang to negotiate with Wu Aihua about hundreds of thousands of prisoners of war. At that time, Wu Aihua gave Yang Yongtai and Chiang Kai-shek enough
Face made Yang Yongtai very prominent among Chiang Kai-shek's staff.
Later, Chiang Kai-shek specifically put Yang Yongtai in charge of matters related to the National Defense Forces or Wu Aihua.
In fact, the rise of Wu Aihua and the National Defense Forces has saved Yang Yongtai's life. Historically, Yang Yongtai was shot to death by members of the CC faction at the Jianghanguan Wharf in Hankou at the end of 1936. However, due to the rise of Wu Aihua, the Nanjing government's
The conflicts and struggles between the various factions were less strict than in history (the external enemies were strong, and the internal harmony was naturally more harmonious). In addition, Yang did make great contributions, and Chiang still relied on him, so he survived until now.
"Brother Changqing, rare visitor, rare visitor!" When the two met, Wu Aihua, the host, greeted him proactively.
"Hey, brother Aihua, I came uninvited." Yang Yongtai was a little embarrassed.
"No, I just came to Nanjing and I was planning to come and visit you in two days." Wu Aihua asked Yang Yongtai to sit down and said.
"Brother Aihua, this battle in the Yangtze River Delta was so well fought that the Japanese had to return to the negotiating table." Yang Yongtai flattered him.
"The Japanese are not China's opponents. If China is united enough, Northeast China will not be lost in the early years." Wu Aihua nodded, and then changed the topic, "I wonder what Brother Changqing has learned here?"
"Haha, I just came to see you, a great hero. I can't talk about it, I can't talk about it." Yang Yongtai laughed. Obviously, he didn't want to reveal the purpose of his trip.
"What is the chairman's bottom line?" Wu Aihua asked directly. Just because you don't talk about it, it doesn't mean that I don't talk about it either.
"Chairman? Haha, how can the Chairman be arbitrary about this bottom line? He may have to discuss it with Brother Aihua." Yang Yongtai thought for a while and said. In fact, Chiang Kai-shek also came up with a "plan", but Chiang Kai-shek
It has not been made public, nor has it been discussed in the government. Everything will have to wait until tomorrow afternoon after the preparatory meeting to discuss the agenda and content of the negotiation, and then come up with the first draft of the negotiation.
However, when it comes to the "bottom line", there must be one.
"Haha, if that's the case, then I'll wait for the Chairman to summon you." Wu Aihua said, "Brother Chang Qing, Nanjing is a great place!"
"That's the saying that Nanjing has been a land of dragon prosperity since ancient times." Yang Yongtai laughed, but he was thinking: This Wu Aihua doesn't really want to take over Nanjing.
Wu Aihua pointed to the huge map of Nanjing hanging on the wall, "Look, what do you think if a highway and railway bridge were built north of Lion Rock and northeast of Xiaguan, directly leading to the north bank?"
"Ah, of course that's good! Because of this bridge, the southeastern half of the country is connected into a complete piece!" Yang Yongtai exclaimed.
"The Yangtze River and the Yellow River are like two giant dragons, but these two dragons have divided China into several parts. This situation is not conducive to the long-term stability of the country, but is also conducive to commercial progress and people's livelihood development." Wu Aihua said casually.
In later generations, there were already more than a dozen bridges on the Yangtze River, which was basically nothing, but in this era, it was a rather eye-catching idea.
"What do you mean, brother Aihua?" Yang Yongtai was a little unsure of Wu Aihua's pulse. And if he couldn't find out Wu Aihua's thoughts, he simply couldn't go back and report to Chiang Kai-shek.
"This time, the Japanese army was defeated and will not cause trouble again in a short time. Therefore, I think the government should do something to improve people's livelihood. The Republic of China, the Republic of China, is a country of the people. Haha, Brother Changqing, I am such a person
I don’t have a broad vision, so I like to focus on specific things.” Wu Aihua kept typing, haha.
"Brother Aihua, what a talent! Many of us talk about one thing, but in reality, no one can do it as well as Fujian and Guangdong." Since Yang Yongtai was ordered to pay attention to Wu Aihua and the National Defense Force, the changes in Fujian and Guangdong provinces will naturally be reflected in his
Paying attention.
"Haha, this is actually a manifestation of people's creativity. Of course there is support from all over the country!" Wu Aihua said modestly.
Years ago, Wu Aihua also listened to reports from Lin Qinghua and Chen Jitang. The two provinces of Fujian and Guangdong accounted for 90% of China's heavy industrial output value, and also accounted for 100% of China's light industrial products.
60. Including compared with Shanghai, it is not an exaggeration to say that Fujian and Guangdong are now "rich and flowing".
Before the end of the year, Wu Aihua issued orders to Meihua Group and "Hepai Trading" to purchase large quantities of steel, iron ore, machinery and other materials, and requested the General Armament Department of the National Defense Forces to increase the output of various military products by 1939.
Mentioned to double the original. In addition, Wu Aihua paid attention to the food, textile and other industries. In short, the "blowout" development of the two provinces of Fujian and Guangdong was, first, to provide necessary material reserves for the domestic Anti-Japanese War, and second, to directly target
The upcoming European War and World War II.
Therefore, when Yang Yongtai said that Fujian and Guangdong are developing well, he is telling the truth.
"Commander-in-Chief, we have a visitor." Just as they were both picking up their teacups, Lin Xiugu came in again to report.
"Where's the guest?" Wu Aihua asked.
"He said he was sent by Chief Yan of Shanxi Province." Lin Xiugu glanced at Yang Yongtai and said.
"Haha, brother Aihua, since you are so busy, I will come to visit you another day." Yang Yongtai felt that he had received important news and it was time to leave.
Yan Xishan had indeed contacted Wu Aihua before, and he wanted to seek a loan from South China Bank. Wu Aihua had basically agreed to this, and Yan Xishan sent a representative here, presumably to negotiate the loan date and other matters.
Information from later generations shows that Yan Xishan of Shanxi was still at the forefront in terms of provincial governance during the Republic of China. Yan Xishan has been staying in Shanxi since he rebelled in Shanxi and defected to the Republic of China. He has a strong sense of localism, but he also attaches great importance to Shanxi.
people's livelihood and economic construction. Yan Xishan should have a place in Wu Aihua's future political map.
After Yang Yongtai returned, he provided his views to Chiang Kai-shek: 1. Wu Aihua's intention to take charge of the central government was not obvious; 2. Wu Aihua was keen on the economy and people's livelihood; 3. Wu Aihua had close ties with Shanxi.
"Chang Qing, you are still confused by Wu Aihua. It's not that he doesn't want to take over the central government, he is using you to express his strategy for governing the country. Do you think I don't want to develop the economy and improve people's livelihood? Look at our
Regarding the central finance, if you look at the finances of Fujian and Guangdong, and then look at the calculations of each province, you will understand. Maybe China really needs people like Wu Aihua..."
"Chairman, you..." This was the first time Yang Yongtai expressed his intention to let Xian step down in front of his subordinates.
"After signing the agreement with Japan, I will have a good talk with Wu Aihua." Chiang Kai-shek said a little lonely.
On the afternoon of March 15, China and Japan held a preparatory meeting on matters related to the armistice negotiations. After a period of quarrels, the meeting reached the following common opinions:
First, this negotiation is the "Sino-Japanese Armistice Negotiation."
Second, the negotiations are divided into two groups: political and military. Among them, Commander-in-Chief of the National Defense Forces Wu Aihua is the military negotiator for the Chinese side, and Chiang Kai-shek, Chairman of the Military Commission of the National Government, is the political negotiator; while for the Japanese side, Hirota Koki is the political negotiator.
Ishihara Wanji is the military negotiator.
Third, the negotiation establishes the principle of "easy things first, difficult things later", and content with major differences is left to be discussed after other issues are resolved.
Fourth, based on the content negotiated by the political and military groups, an "armistice agreement" between the two governments was finally formed.
Fifth, in every negotiation, regardless of whether an agreement can be reached, both parties must agree on the time and place for the next negotiation.
Sixth, during the negotiations, the official representatives or members of the delegations of both parties can hold press conferences or answer reporters' questions respectively, but the Chinese and Japanese delegations will not jointly accept reporters' interviews. After the negotiations, the political negotiators of the two countries will hold a unified press conference.
The relevant agreement contents will be announced.
After the preparatory meeting, Wu Aihua immediately asked the government to provide a candidate for a deputy military representative. Finally, Chiang Kai-shek appointed Zhang Xueliang as a deputy military representative to participate in the negotiations.
"Bald Jiang is still playing tricks in this era." Wu Aihua said mockingly after seeing the list of candidates provided by the government.
Zhang Xueliang, the former commander-in-chief of the Northeast Army, lost the Northeast because of "not firing a single shot." Because he and Chiang Kai-shek were sworn brothers, his status in the country was transcendent, but his real power had long been weakened to almost nothing. Zhang Xueliang was the deputy military representative.
, which is equivalent to making military negotiations more difficult.