Volume 5 The Opportunity to Rise Chapter 311 The Situation Changes Suddenly
Volume 5: Opportunity to Rise, Chapter 311: Sudden Change of Situation
Next, Wu Aihua and Ishihara Kanji exchanged views on the follow-up negotiations between the two countries' military negotiation teams.
Wu Aihua proposed that, first, the Northeast is China's old territory, and this cannot be changed, but the Chinese government can temporarily shelve the Northeast issue and wait until the conditions are mature to discuss it later; second, the Japanese garrison in North China can maintain up to one division.
regiment, but it is limited to Tianjin and Qingdao, and Japanese troops in other places must withdraw within three months; third, the Taiwan issue will be left to be resolved through post-war negotiations between the two parties; fourth, Japan will have to deal with the consequences of this Sino-Japanese war to the Chinese people.
In case of any harm caused, compensation of US$500 million may be considered as appropriate.
In the end, Ishihara Kanji defended the case point by point. In the last point, he only promised to pay China US$100 million in compensation, to be paid in five years.
Wu Aihua agreed, because this money can only be regarded as a small amount of money for the National Defense Force. Moreover, Wu Aihua's move can be regarded as a big favor to Ishihara Wanji, which will help Ishihara Wanji implement new policies in Japan.
Asia policy.
The military negotiations are progressing very smoothly because of the "consensus" between Wu Aihua and Ishihara Kanji, but the political negotiations are much more troublesome. They involve all aspects of the normalization of relations between the two countries, how to normalize it, and how to ensure this normality
culturalization, the remaining issues after the withdrawal of the Japanese army, the issue of property division between China and Japan, the issue of overseas Chinese in the two countries, and the issue of relations with third countries, including the status of Taiwan, Manchuria and Mongolia.
The two sides talked for a while, and finally on the last day of March, March 31, they officially signed the "China-Japan Armistice Agreement" and the "China-Japan Joint Declaration".
From the perspective of future generations, these two documents are both "traitorous" documents! In Wu Aihua's view, they should also be characterized as such. However, this "traitorous" was intentional by Wu Aihua.
Fortunately, history is written by the victors, and Wu Aihua is 100% confident that he will become the final winner. How could Japan escape from China so easily?
Although Chiang Kai-shek was not satisfied with the results of this negotiation, he thought that with the military victory of the National Defense Forces, he could get more at the negotiation table. But Wu Aihua clearly told him that China was able to hold on to the current results, which was already very good. If he wanted to conquer all of Japan
It is not possible to drive him out of the country for the time being.
Hearing Wu Aihua's attitude, Chiang Kai-shek had no choice but to admit it. If Wu Aihua didn't persist, how could Chiang Kai-shek persist?
However, Chiang Kai-shek was quite happy because the first payment of US$20 million in compensation from the Japanese was transferred to the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of China on the day the agreement was signed.
And for the next few months, Chiang Kai-shek was also happy. He hurriedly sent his troops to accept the areas where the Japanese troops had withdrawn. Except for Chahar, Peiping and their surrounding areas, his troops quickly controlled a large number of areas before the July 7th Incident.
land.
However, at this time, the Chinese people did not warmly welcome the arrival of the national army as they did in the victory of the Anti-Japanese War in history, and Chiang Kai-shek did not become China's de facto Anti-Japanese War leader like in history! On the contrary, more people, after the war,
It accelerated its contacts with Fujian and Guangdong provinces, and Chen Jitang continued to sell Wu Aihua's ideas and said that after the new government was established, the provinces would receive large amounts of financial assistance from the central government.
Regarding the status of warlords in each province, Chen Jitang also made a clear explanation: From now on, the military and political divisions must be implemented, or they must continue to lead the troops and accept the unified reorganization of the National Defense Forces. As for whether it will weaken the strength, Chen Jitang wants everyone to take a look at the special generals of the National Defense Forces now.
You'd know if he was a former general of the Guangdong Army.
The country will also introduce new policies in land, resources, transportation, education, health and other aspects. But no matter what policy, it will not damage the existing interests of the gentry class. In terms of people's livelihood, Chen Jitang proposed a "common
The concept of "rich" is used to impress these local powerful people.
On June 6, 1938, Li Zongren, Bai Chongxi, and Huang Shaohong of Guangxi suddenly issued an initiative: convene a national political conference and reorganize the central government!
For several days in a row, Shanxi Yan Xishan, Yunnan Longyun, Sichuan Liu Xiang, Deng Xihou, and Northwest Ma Jia successively issued supporting statements in favor of convening a national political conference. Yan Xishan said in the statement that with the signing of the Sino-Japanese armistice agreement, China will
Ushering in a period of peaceful development, it is the right time to convene a national political conference, reorganize the central government, and discuss China's development plans!
These initiatives and statements were like a thunderclap, frying Chiang Kai-shek until he was scorched on the outside and tender on the inside.
In his heart, Chiang Kai-shek was prepared to "give way". As a politician, if he could not even see this situation accurately, then he would not be Chiang Kai-shek. However, what is different from previous "stepping down" in history is that this time if
If Chiang Kai-shek "goes out of power", then it is very likely that he really goes out of power! Because in history, Chiang Kai-shek can repeatedly "go out of power" and then "come to power". He mainly has two major weapons. One is finance. Chiang Kai-shek has the support of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang consortium;
The second is the army. China's most elite army, controlled by graduates of the Whampoa Military Academy, is higher in size and combat power than China's local army. Even if others sit in that position, they will not be able to sit for long. Of course, as far as Chiang Kai-shek is concerned personally
, his "political skills" are also quite clever, and he often inadvertently resolves the offensive of political opponents through political means.
But the situation now is obviously different.
When it comes to finance, the richest people in China are not the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Consortium, but the Fujian-Guangzhou Consortium. Even Chahar has become one of the richest places in China; and the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Consortium's support for Chiang Kai-shek is not without conditions. It is the nature of businessmen
They are profit-seeking. In the past two years, some Jiangsu and Zhejiang businessmen have cooperated with Fujian and Guangdong businessmen and made enough profits. This fact proves that if Fujian and Guangdong are in charge, they will make more money. The Jiangsu and Zhejiang consortium and Chiang Kai-shek
In the final analysis, the relationship is a relationship of interest. Under the premise that there are greater benefits to be expected, those interest relationships are very fragile.
Let’s talk about the army. Although the current Central Army is much stronger than at the same time in history, the armies of warlords in various places are also stronger than at the same time in history. The most important thing is that the National Defense Forces are as tall as a mountain. No force dares to underestimate them. Even
It can be said that the National Defense Forces are fully capable of unifying China through war. However, Wu Aihua and the National Defense Forces are unwilling to do so.
Perhaps the more important reason is that historically, China was in a state of fragmentation. Various ideas and doctrines were prevalent, and each had its own set of ideas for governing the country. No one could convince anyone; but in parallel time and space, huge changes have taken place in China.
Wu Aihua and the National Defense Force have no obvious claims for change, but in the three provinces and one city (Beiping) they govern, the economy and people's livelihood are obviously better than other places, and the government is clearer. This is like a light, a direction,
A reference provides a new path and a new possibility for all Chinese people.
Moreover, as long as you are not telling lies with your eyes wide open, you will admit that the development model of Fujian, Guangdong, Chahar and other places is not only acceptable to Chiang Kai-shek's Kuomintang Party, but also to the gcd. Because they can see the shadow of their own ideas in it.
Even the main officials of the Nanjing government agree with this.
Chiang Kai-shek knew that with these initiatives and statements, he was forced into a dead end. Although he was "prepared" to give in, when the day actually came, he would inevitably feel disappointed.
The reason why it is called a "dead end" is because Chiang Kai-shek has no second or third way to go except to give up the supreme power. If he continues to occupy this position, he will either be ousted or dismissed.
Completely eliminate. The 33 reorganized divisions of the Central Army are far from the opponents of the 6 group armies of the National Defense Forces.
On June 16, when discussions in the media about convening the National Political Consultative Conference and reorganizing the central government were in full swing, Xiao Fei, Chairman of the Chahar Provincial Government, issued a statement: Chahar Province supports Mr. Li Chongren of Guangxi’s proposal to convene a national political conference.
Initiative, and calls on the central government to respect public opinion, organize relevant meetings as soon as possible, and reorganize the central government.
The next day, Chairman of the Guangdong Provincial Government Chen Jitang and Chairman of the Fujian Provincial Government Lin Qinghua also issued statements supporting the initiative of Mr. Li Chongren of Guangxi and calling on the national government to convene a political meeting as soon as possible.
The statements from the three provinces of Chahar, Guangdong, and Fujian finally settled the initiative of Guangxi Li Chongren and others, and it was no longer possible for Chiang Kai-shek to not respond.
Because those provinces where direct descendants of Chiang Kai-shek concurrently serve as provincial chairmen are also beginning to make moves. Each of these provincial chairmen is smarter than the last. Although they were appointed by Chiang Kai-shek, the Chairman of the Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek can only appoint their past, but their future destiny is not
It is completely in the hands of Wu Aihua and the National Defense Forces.
Now through some secret channels to express your sincerity to Wu Aihua, even if you may not be able to keep your current provincial chairmanship, you will not be driven out by Wu Aihua!
Will Wu Aihua wipe out all these old bureaucrats? The answer is of course no. The National Defense Force has only been established for a short time and its foundation is not solid. To govern the country well, we still have to rely on most of the old bureaucrats.
Of course, the premise is that these old bureaucrats must first change their thinking, the so-called "change their minds or change their people", and secondly, they must strictly implement the central government's policies and no longer be able to obey the central government as they did in the past.
Along with the political offensive, the "Fengqing Bureau" of the National Defense Force is also in action. In accordance with Wu Aihua's instructions, the "Fengqing Bureau" mainly does necessary comfort and explanation work for the national army generals. Some patriotic members of the national army have some
Generals with military talents, including Wu Aihua, will be given certain power to lead troops in the future National Defense Forces, and can even hold heavy troops. But the prerequisite is that the armies under these national army generals must accept unconditional reorganization, and these generals will also
Like the previous generals of the Guangdong Army, they must undergo three months to half a year of training before they can be rearranged to lead troops or engage in other jobs.
As for the local miscellaneous armies in various provinces, Wu Aihua is preparing to "diversion" them, integrating young, strong, and educated officers and soldiers into the field army system, while the old, weak, sick and disabled will be dismissed. Of course, they can receive a large sum of money.
Termination expenses.
Chiang Kai-shek actually regretted it. If he had known that the provinces were in such a state, he should have taken the initiative politically after signing the armistice agreement with Japan. If he had proposed convening a political conference, he believed that his prestige would have been even greater.
Gao. It's just a pity that he was busy commanding the army to seize the territory.