After the appointments of personnel from the Ministry of National Defense and major military regions were completed, the news spread quickly. At this time, some people were happy and some were worried. Those who had received specific appointments, especially those who were appointed as commanders of the seven military regions, were naturally extremely happy, but There are also some people who were appointed as National Defense Commissioners, but they are not happy with the so-called National Defense Commissioners.
Posthouse, Qi Zhenhai’s room.
Su Lei and Qi Zhenhai sat opposite each other, but his face was full of depression.
This time he was transferred back to Beijing. Su Lei came with hope, but the final result made Su Lei extremely uncomfortable. Compared with this bullshit National Defense Committee member, he has real power and real rights in Taiwan. Stamp his feet, Taiwan It's a shock to everyone. The current illusory committee position is basically just a job to send beggars.
Su Lei followed Li Zhen to attack Taiwan. He was transferred from Qi Zhenhai's command, and then he was stationed in Taiwan. Now Su Lei had no way to ask for help, so he immediately thought of his old leader Qi Zhenhai, so he went to Qi Zhenhai for help.
Su Lei looked sad and complained: "General, I really can't be a member of the National Defense Committee. You are close to the president and are his trusted confidant. Help me to intercede and let me return to Taiwan."
"absurd."
Qi Zhenhai narrowed his eyes, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.
Su Lei chuckled and did not take Qi Zhenhai's power into consideration. Instead, he looked lazy and said loudly: "I really don't understand what this committee member Lao Shizi does. Please help me."
To be honest, Qi Zhenhai doesn't know much about the National Defense Committee.
As far as the National Defense Committee is concerned, what rights do they have? It seems that they have no rights at all. Qi Zhenhai sighed lightly and said: "Su Lei, it's not that I won't help you. The appointment of the personnel this time is by the President, Zeng Guofan, Shi Dakai, The unified opinions of Zuo Zongtang, Zhao Liewen and other giants are useless, even if I try to persuade you."
Su Lei was stunned and said: "No, it can't be like this."
Qi Zhenhai also didn't want to see Su Lei being deprived of his rights. He thought about it for a while and then said: "It's not that things are not turning around. If you go to the president alone, you will definitely have no chance. There is a saying that the law does not blame everyone, and you There are more than one people who have been transferred to the Ministry of National Defense to serve as committee members. In addition, there are Yang Jianhou who was transferred back from Taiwan, Huang Qiang from Jiandao Camp, Long Ao from Dragon Group, and even Liu Kunyi and Guo Songtao recommended by Premier Zeng. Everyone has lost their original positions, so if you want the president to change his opinion, you have to unite these people and get everyone to stand together to have a chance to persuade the president."
After a pause, Qi Zhenhai said: "For what I'm saying, it's up to you how you do it. Whether you succeed or not, I can only do this."
Su Lei stood up excitedly and said loudly: "Thank you, General." He turned and left, his eyes uncontrollably showing excitement, while Qi Zhenhai sighed softly, not knowing what the final result would be.
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Zeng Guofan's residence and study.
Zeng Guofan was sitting upright, with two middle-aged men sitting across from him. One of them was tall and tall, with a resolute face and sharp eyes, giving people the impression of being like a mountain; the other person next to him was a little older, but his eyes were soft and he was smiling, making him feel like a spring breeze. The feeling is that the taller one among the two is Liu Kunyi mentioned by Zeng Guofan, and the soft-faced one is Guo Songtao.
The two men received the order to be transferred to the National Defense Committee and hurriedly came to see Zeng Guofan.
Neither of them liked this order.
Liu Kunyi said: "Lao Guo, I am a rough man and can't explain clearly. You are a scholar, so you can tell."
Guo Songtao nodded heavily and said: "Prime Minister, Lao Liu and I are here to transfer to the National Defense Committee. Did Lao Liu and I offend someone, so that we were dismissed from our posts in the army, and then transferred to a dawdling? Commissioner of National Defense, if this is the case, please help us and give us some accommodation."
Zeng Guofan smiled and said: "Who said you were just messing around? You can get in because I recommended you."
"ah,."
Guo Songtao and Liu Kun exclaimed, their faces full of astonishment.
Neither of them would have thought that it was Zeng Guofan who recommended him. This is too deceptive.
Zeng Guofan showed a hint of pride and said with a smile: "Although the National Defense Committee does not have real power, it contains Li Hongzhang, Zhang Zhidong, and the former commander-in-chief of the Hunan Army, Peng Yulin. You two will definitely learn a lot if you stay there. Staying there for a while and then joining the army will definitely be better than the brigade commander you serve now."
Liu Kunyi and Guo Songtao each preside over a brigade, so they can be considered to have real power.
Liu Kunyi smiled and said: "Prime Minister, how long is this period of time exactly?"
"have no idea."
Zeng Guofan shook his head, he did not dare to make a guarantee.
Guo Songtao continued: "Prime Minister, I still think that the National Defense Committee is unreliable. Think about it, if we stay for a period of time, what if it is one year or two years? It may even be longer if we are suppressed inside. In the army, each trains its own brigade, and as long as the opportunity comes, it may turn into a dragon when the storm comes."
After a pause, Guo Songtao continued: "Prime Minister, I think it is better to stay in the army. Whether it is on the battlefield or not, the army is better. The most important thing is that we do not want to waste time in the Ministry of National Defense. Staying in the army can do practical things."
Zeng Guofan snorted and said seriously: "Guo Songtao, Liu Kunyi, I have decided on this matter and it is impossible to change it. I can say with certainty that being transferred to the Ministry of National Defense will definitely be beneficial to you. Why? Because in the Ministry of National Defense you can I often see the President. Liu Jintang was obviously a junior at the beginning. Why did he suddenly rise up and win the favor of the President? Just because he can often see the President, he should go to the Ministry of National Defense."
Liu Kun shook his head and said: "I never flatter anyone, I can't do that kind of thing."
"Asshole."
Zeng Guofan slapped his hand on the desk and said angrily: "Did I ask you to pat the horses? You are not qualified to flatter the president. The president is a person who does practical things. Do your best after you go there." It’s your own business, this is the best outcome.”
Liu Kunyi was stubborn and said: "Prime Minister, I just want to do something practical."
Guo Songtao didn't want to go to the Ministry of National Defense, so he nodded and said: "Old Liu is right, as long as we can do something practical, we are willing to stay in the army. Prime Minister, I know you and Lao Liu. Please beg for mercy and help us." Let's go back."
Zeng Guofan said firmly: "This matter cannot be changed. Go back and prepare to take office."
Guo Songtao and Liu Kunyimanlian had no choice but to withdraw.
Zeng Guofan looked at the two people leaving and sighed softly. He meant well, but he didn't expect the two of them to be so stubborn. In fact, Zeng Guofan could vaguely understand their thoughts. It is said that they would rather be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix. Everyone is a brigade commander, and their own one-third of an acre belongs to the chicken head. When they go to the Ministry of National Defense, they will immediately become little shrimps. In addition, Guo Songtao and Liu Kunyi are also worried that they will not have development opportunities after going to the Ministry of National Defense. They have been suppressed for a long time; finally, the two of them really wanted to do something practical.
Three reasons overlapped, and Guo Songtao and Liu Kunyi tried their best to resist.
