"My subordinates fully agree with the wise decision of the commissioner to return Sichuan to the direct jurisdiction of the central government. It has indeed reached an urgent moment!"
An Yi's first sentence stated his unequivocal stance. The generals were relieved upon hearing this. However, upon thinking about it carefully, they found that An Yi, who occupied one-third of Sichuan's territory, did not mean what he said. If he was really upright and honest, he would be completely honest.
From Chairman Chiang's point of view, wouldn't it be like giving up his family property in southern Sichuan and the fruits of several years of hard work?
Chiang Kai-shek was quite surprised, but with a pleased smile on his face, he looked kindly at An Yi, who was walking towards him, and made up his mind to see what kind of plans his protégé, who was already full-fledged and dominating the southwest, would have.
And calculation?
An Yi did not walk to Chiang Kai-shek, but walked to Xu Yongchang, held the back of the sofa behind Xu Yongchang, and said with a serious face:
"The opinion of Ci Gong (Xu Yongchang, also known as Ci Chen) is actually a sound move. The younger generation was deeply inspired after hearing it and had a sudden enlightenment..."
"Junior brother An, what do you mean by this? Since you agree with the committee's opinion, why do you think that Cigong's words are correct? You have confused us all..."
He Zhonghan interrupted An Yi's words unceremoniously. Most of the people present were qualified to interrupt An Yi's words, but those who dared to interrupt An Yi without worrying about being resented by him were probably only He Zhonghan and a few others.
An Yi smiled slightly and waved his hand: "Senior brother, please be patient. Don't think that I am swinging between two sides. Please listen to my opinion patiently, okay?"
Everyone smiled, not so much politely, but more understandingly. At this moment, everyone wanted to hear what An Yi really meant.
An Yi stopped being polite, stood upright, and talked eloquently: "The reason why we say that the decision of the committee is wise and decisive and urgent is that except for southern Sichuan, other places in Sichuan have reached a situation where the people are living in dire straits, and warlords from all walks of life are superficially loyal to them.
The party-state shouts to obey the leadership of the central government, but never takes the central government’s decrees seriously.
, for their own selfish purposes, they use all means to exploit the people and levy excessive taxes. It is said that the tax revenue in some places has been collected sixty years later. It can be said that the sky is full of anger and resentment. If the central government does not decisively enter Sichuan and rescue tens of millions of people from being in danger, I am afraid that Bashu will
The people will no longer have a glimmer of hope in our Kuomintang and the Republic of China.
"The reason why I agree with Cigong's opinion is that Sichuan's decades of isolation and warlord separatism are far beyond your imagination. The various relationships are inextricably linked and extremely complicated. I'm sorry to say that General Yuanzhang (He Guoguang)
"
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, and then they agreed. They also knew that no one had a deeper understanding of the Sichuan issue than An Yi, a local snake.
An Yi didn't wait for everyone to react, and then said: "Sichuan's xenophobia can be said to be the most serious in the whole of China. It can be described as deep-rooted. If our Central Army ignores it and marches in, the warlords from all walks of life will definitely fight for their own interests.
I don’t know if you have thought that we should immediately abandon all differences and unite to fight against foreigners to resist the Central Army’s strong invasion of Sichuan. This may even lead to a large-scale civil war.
"Don't think that An Yi is being alarmist. This is very likely to happen, because An Yi, as a Sichuan native, is well aware of Sichuan's folk customs and the ignorant but simple people's hearts. The reason why I have chosen to stay in the southern corner of Sichuan over the years is because
The fact that I dare not be ambitious in trying to unify Bashu is not because I am incapable.
and confidence, but cannot bear to have millions of people in the flames of war. Even if the entire Sichuan is conquered, it will still be a desolate ruin with decades of economic and construction regression. It will also become the target of Sichuan people's reviling. Therefore, I can only choose
Through cooperation, the people will gradually wake up in a subtle way."
This was the first time for everyone to hear An Yi's true thoughts. After a little weighing in their minds, they knew that these were An Yi's words from the bottom of his heart, and they couldn't help but respect An Yi a bit.
Chiang Kai-shek was very shocked, but his face still showed a look of attentive listening, preventing any trace of his true intentions from being revealed.
An Yi walked around, returned to his sofa, held the back of the sofa and said sincerely: "Under such a severe situation, entering Sichuan has become a difficult choice that the central government and even the entire country have to make. Only the current one
Opportunity is the best time for the Central Committee to unify Sichuan and take back leadership, so we must decisively enter Sichuan, and I suggest that it is best to increase the Central Army to five divisions. However, entering Sichuan does not mean
It means grabbing territory. For example, marching straight into Chengdu will definitely arouse the dissatisfaction of General Liu Wenhui, the chairman of Sichuan Province, and it is likely to turn into a civil war. We can be more subtle and place the troops at various strategic points to dissuade the Sichuan army.
The generals' concerns led them to coerce and induce various warlords in central Sichuan when the campaign was launched. To put it mildly, they were able to gain the understanding and support of various military commanders.
"Currently, the Sichuan Army is defeated. The various invading troops are blaming each other and full of contradictions. It is the best time for the central government to use strategies and interests to quickly induce advancement. As long as they contact in time and defeat each one from within, no matter how capable Liu Xiang is, he can
We can only accept the reality helplessly. As long as we get the support of any two generals in the Sixth Route Army of the Sichuan Army, our Central Army can advance without any hindrance. This is my opinion, An Yi."
Chiang Kai-shek nodded frequently when he heard this. Yang Yongtai and the Chen brothers looked at An Yi intently. For the first time, they realized that An Yi was so sinister and terrifying.
Chiang Kai-shek waved his hand happily, and An Yi nodded and continued to state: "As for General Liu Xiang, the commander-in-chief of Sichuan's bandit suppression, he still has huge appeal. Half of Sichuan's heroes have served under his command. Over the years, he has made great contributions to the people.
and Sichuan's cultural education is meritorious. Therefore, his influence must not be underestimated because of his defeat.
On the contrary, he needs further comfort and reuse, which is the correct way for the central government to gradually realize the rule of Sichuan. I believe that as long as a multi-pronged and step-by-step approach is adopted, General Liu Xiang can see that his power has been seriously weakened.
I can only say nothing but dare not resist vigorously. This is the fundamental reason why I agree with Ci Gong's opinion."
Xu Yongchang applauded loudly and fully supported An Yi's opinions. All the generals also applauded An Yi for his in-depth and detailed analysis and step-by-step strategy.
An Yi made a quiet gesture and turned to Yang Yongtai, who was frowning: "Mr. Changqing, I know what you are worried about. I know that you have turned your attention to Chengdu and to General Liu Wenhui, chairman of Sichuan Province. But I
I want to make something clear: Although there were some misunderstandings between you and General Liu Wenhui before, and there was some turmoil between you and me, I, An Yi, still admire you because you always stand on the side of the committee.
On the field, from the standpoint of the central government, you suppressed General Liu Wenhui and me in every possible way. Your starting point is not for you personally, but for the party and the country. Therefore, I admire you! But please give up your existing prejudices.
, For the sake of the overall situation, don't be affected by some trivial personal emotions and irrelevant opinions from the outside. I wonder if Mr. Chang Qing can generously agree to An Yi's request?"
Yang Yongtai stood up quickly with a red face: "General An's words are serious! Tai feels deeply guilty!"
An Yi nodded and laughed. After laughing, he walked to Chiang Kai-shek and said, "Principal, there is no problem! After solving Liu Xiang, there will definitely be no problem with General Liu Wenhui. The so-called one tree is difficult to support. In addition, we have the title of the Central Committee and the Righteousness, so we know
General Liu Wenhui, who is advancing and retreating, will make the right choice as long as he thinks about it a little. Isn't that what Long Yun of Yunnan made before?
"Just for the sake of the overall situation, to win the heart of General Liu Xiang, and to unite most of the Sichuan army generals, I kindly ask the commissioner to withdraw his order and not let the students go to northern Sichuan... As long as the commissioner gives an order, An Yi and our Central Committee
All military departments will go all out, and General Liu Xiang, who has been given a high position, will know his shame and become brave and cheer up his spirit. Even if it is just for his future political status and military power, he will have to give up his personal interests and go all out to destroy the Communist Party.
military.
"If a student is suddenly sent to serve as the commander-in-chief of the former enemy, let alone whether other Sichuan generals will accept it, it will at least cause misunderstanding and conflict with General Liu Xiang. If at this time he gives up his differences and suddenly shakes hands with General Liu Wenhui and makes peace,
To unanimously attack my army and then reach a secret agreement with the Communist Red Army will be harmful to the overall situation but not beneficial at all!
"Principal, these are all the students' sincere words. If the principal still needs the students' efforts, please transfer the three divisions of the 24th Army to General Liu Xiang. General Liu Xiang will have full command. Rather than being a thankless job for the students,
The former enemy commander-in-chief was hundreds of times stronger."
Everyone looked at An Yi and Chiang Kai-shek. Chiang Kai-shek stood up very surprised and moved, patted An Yi on the shoulder and praised loudly:
"Okay, okay, very good! You...you are my best student, the pillar of the party and the country, and a model for the entire army! I agree with your suggestion. This is a very careful and well-thought-out best strategy. It can be seen that,
What you have in mind is the country and the people. I can see that you are working hard, which is great!"
An Yi lowered his head slightly: "Principal, what the students have done over the past few years has been misunderstood and criticized by many colleagues and brothers. To be honest, the students know that although everyone smiles at the students and seems to be very close, in fact they are thinking
Students have long been used to and recognized the difference between their faces and their faces. However, taking advantage of today's opportunity to decide the fate of Sichuan and this high-level core meeting that has an important impact on the entire Chinese people, the students would like to say something.
Words from the heart."
Chiang Kai-shek stared at the emotional An Yi in surprise, and the generals stood up involuntarily, knowing that what was about to happen would likely affect the fate of the party and the country.
An Yi took a deep breath and regained his composure: "Principal, do you know how much money the students have made since they worked hard to develop Lao Nanchang until now? A total of 700 million! If An Xin becomes a rich man, this money will be enough for me.
How many lifetimes have passed! However, over the years of disaster relief and the development of Western Hunan,
In Yichang, southern Sichuan and southern Yunnan, students spent a total of 400 million. In the Shanghai Anti-Japanese War and the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War, students spent another 1.8 billion. In disaster relief and resettlement of victims, students spent another 200 million. In total, students are already heavily in debt.
Ah, this figure does not include the more than 70 million loaned to the central government.
"Principal, everyone thinks that the student is a powerful warlord with great wealth, a tyrant who can compete with the committee and the central government. But, who knows the student's good intentions?"
Chiang Kai-shek became excited. An Yi stepped forward and shook his head gently: "Also, the Sichuan Civil War was indeed the result of the intervention of students, but don't forget that it was precisely because of the involvement of students that it became what it is today.
Thanks to the three-legged cooperation, General Liu Wenhui won a great victory in defending the country in Sichuan and Kangxi, and only then did the Sichuan warlords have the favorable situation that no one family can dominate, and only then did the central government have the opportunity to take back Sichuan.
"I wonder who can understand these? Who can correctly evaluate the students' contribution to the country and the Chairman? No! Everyone has seen that the students occupy the rich salt mines in the Ziliujing area and own nearly 10 million yuan of salt a year.
Tax revenue simply cannot see the more than 8 million yuan in new equipment and machinery that students have invested in the Ziliujing area in order to improve productivity, as well as the efforts of government officials at all levels.
"I won't mention these... Principal, the students take this opportunity to say to you again what they originally wanted to say later. It is also a solemn promise to the principal and the party and the country: the students have already made up their minds, and the central government has successfully used Sichuan
The day when leadership will come to an end will be the day when students return the wealthy Ziliujing area to the central government!
"The student would like to explain that the total tax revenue of Ziliujing in the first half of this year has exceeded 8 million, and the total tax revenue for the whole year is expected to reach 20 million. Principal, the students' beliefs and ideals, and the students' struggle for power are not as outsiders say.
So unbearable!"
All the generals present were very moved and approached An Yi unanimously.
Chiang Kai-shek's eyes were red, his lips were trembling, and he could not utter a word. He finally knew that An Yi, whom he was wary of and suppressed, had the entire country and nation in his heart. He had no ambition at all, and was still trustworthy enough for him. He could not