After the exercise of the 29th Army was over, the deeply inspired patriotic people from all walks of life in Pingjin and Tianjin flocked to Song Zheyuan’s headquarters and the main camps of the divisions. The officers and soldiers of the 29th Army took over the banners that entrusted the respect and hope of millions of people and looked at the cars.
The trains of food, quilts, cotton shoes and other supplies were all deeply moved and their morale was greatly boosted.
On the afternoon of the 14th, An Yi, who had a secret talk with Yan Xishan for three hours, flew to Luoyang, transferred to a bus and rushed to Gong County, where he accompanied Chiang Kai-shek to inspect the Gong County Arsenal.
On the way back to Luoyang by train, An Yi reported in detail to Chiang Kai-shek the North China exercises, the Suiyuan War of Resistance and the secret meeting with Yan Xishan.
The night was deep and cold, and the special train was driving westward at high speed in the howling cold wind. The overhead lights in the carriages were controlled to flicker on and off.
Chiang Kai-shek sat in the large soft seat, motionless, with his lips tightly closed, quietly looking at An Yi who was sitting opposite and reporting. He only asked intermittently questions when he heard something he didn't understand. He listened attentively most of the time.
There was no opinion on his stern face.
"Ci Xiu, Mo San, what do you think?"
After An Yi finished his report, Chiang Kai-shek thought for a moment and looked at Chen Cheng and Jiang Dingwen sitting next to An Yi.
Chen Cheng looked at Jiang Dingwen politely, and Jiang Dingwen quickly expressed his opinion: "Obviously, General Baichuan's reasons for insufficient aircraft fuel supply and sudden deterioration of weather are actually because he does not want Xiaoyi's air force to station in Taiyuan and Datong Airport. In the final analysis,
In the end, he was still afraid of offending the Japanese, and still stubbornly insisted on the two-pronged stance."
"That's right, my subordinates agree with Brother Mo. General Baichuan said that it would take at least a month to prepare. It's completely an excuse. He doesn't know that once Xiaoyi's air force is stationed, various supplies will be shipped continuously.
Even if the air transport capacity is limited, Zhengzhou Military Station can transport a large amount of oil and supplies within five days. His subordinates secretly thought that General Baichuan was probably resentful of Fu Yisheng's troops who were gradually breaking away from the Jinsui Army, and he was not willing to
In such a sensitive period, he openly offended the eager Japanese, making the Japanese think that he was playing double-dealing and supporting Fu Yisheng's troops in fighting the Japanese and puppet troops behind his back, so he came up with many excuses." Chen Cheng added.
Chiang Kai-shek nodded: "That's right. This is why I have repeatedly sent people to Taiyuan to do work. Maybe you don't know that before boarding the train, I received a secret message from General Baichuan. He told me that he would send eight
One hundred thousand yuan in cash was given to General Fu Yisheng's headquarters, and another 150,000 rounds of ammunition were given as a show of concern. The meaning was very clear, that he would rather spend money than send troops, let alone An Yi lend his two
Airport to attack the puppet Mongolian army commanded by the Japanese.
"This Yan Laoxi'er can please both sides without getting offended. No matter whether he wins or loses, neither side can complain against him. He really knows how to do business!"
An Yi, Chen Cheng, and Jiang Dingwen looked at each other for a moment, then turned to Chiang Kai-shek and said in a low voice: "Principal, this is not the way to go in Shanxi forever. General Fu Yisheng's Department and Lieutenant General Zhi's Department of Cavalry Division have superior strength, but they suffer too much in terms of weapons and equipment.
If the central government cannot give strong support to the Suiyuan Anti-Japanese War this time, not to mention feeling guilty about General Fu Yisheng and the 40,000 soldiers, the negative impact on politics will be huge. Not to mention that the Communist Party will launch a massive attack, and even General Han Qing may
I will also strongly criticize the central government and have to make a decision quickly!"
"This is exactly what I am most worried about. Han Qing has become more and more confused recently. After being fooled by Yang Hucheng, his army is now acting in disguise and is standing still on the edge of the battlefield to suppress the Communists. It is stagnant. It is very problematic politically and ideologically.
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Chiang Kai-shek was a little excited when he talked about Zhang Xueliang: "Han Qing carried me on his back and flew quietly to Taiyuan twice to have secret talks with General Baichuan to mobilize General Baichuan to stop suppressing the Communists and fight against Japan with him. Humph! I think he has burned his head.
, how could he still have the nerve to shout anti-Japanese in his short time? For more than a year, the 80,000 Northeastern Army under his command, with absolutely superior equipment and troops, attacked the Communist Party with only 20,000 people with millet and rifles, but was repeatedly defeated.
The Communist Party lost its troops and lost its face, let alone deal with the wolf-like Japanese army. If he had some initiative, some sense of responsibility and courage, how could he have been displaced and retreated again and again, to the point where he is now dependent on others? At this critical moment,
You actually allowed the Communist Party, which was about to be destroyed, to talk about joint resistance against Japan. It’s childish! It’s nonsense!”
An Yi and the others were silent. They could hear that Chiang Kai-shek was angry and scolded Zhang Xueliang so mercilessly. This was the first time for all three of them to hear this.
Chiang Kai-shek realized that he was a little excited. He picked up the cup and took a sip of water. He put down Zhang Xueliang's question and asked An Yi about his next plan:
"Since Yan Baichuan is not willing to lend you the airport, what are you going to do?"
An Yi expressed his decision after repeated consideration: "We can only temporarily give up the plan of the air force to assist the war. Starting last night, the weather in North China changed suddenly. According to the forecast of the Military Meteorological Bureau, the strongest cold wave in the north in winter will soon come.
will come, and it is very likely that the temperature will drop significantly again in the next three days, and there is a high probability of blizzard weather. Under such circumstances, our aircraft cannot fly, and the Japanese aircraft will also lose their function, which is still more beneficial to us.
Secondly, the students originally planned to fly to Suiyuan tomorrow, but without the support of General Baichuan, it would not be of much use. On the contrary, the appearance of the students would arouse the vigilance and suspicion of the Japanese and Puppet-Mongolian troops. According to
Based on the current analysis of General Yisheng's movement speed and attack direction, he probably already has a complete set of mature plans."
"Oh? Tell me." Chiang Kai-shek asked with concern.
"Yes! As a student, I guess that General Yisheng's guiding ideology is just four words: troops are valuable and speed is high." An Yi replied.
Chiang Kai-shek and Chen Cheng understood the meaning immediately. Jiang Dingwen thought for a moment and realized what he meant. He praised Fu Zuoyi's decisiveness and lamented that Fu Zuoyi not only defended well, but also attacked well.
Chiang Kai-shek discussed a few words with Chen Cheng, then turned to An Yi and nodded slightly: "It doesn't matter if you don't go to Suiyuan. North China cannot do without you at this time. The situation has just improved, so we must not be careless. As for Fu Yisheng, I will give him some advice."
He strongly supports the people who want money and people. As long as we hold Suiyuan, we will win. In addition, I will order Tang Enbo's troops to slowly push towards Chabei, contain the Japanese 12th Division heading west, and attack for him.
The front line of Bailing Temple provides the greatest help. If this battle is fought, Suiyuan will be able to calm down for at least a few months. The ice and snow season will come next, and it will not be easy for the Japanese and the puppet Manchukuo army to mobilize on a large scale, especially if they are heavy
The towing and marching of weapons is full of difficulties, and there are not many opportunities for a major war, but North China has become the top priority."
"Students obey!" An Yi agreed.
Back at the Luoyang camp, An Yi pulled Chen Cheng and Jiang Dingwen back to his temporary dormitory and had two drinks together.
Chen Cheng and Jiang Dingwen entered the warm spring-like interior from the biting cold outside. Then they saw the copper stove hot pot that Lin Yaodong and the guards had already set out. It was steaming and fragrant. Without saying a word, they went over and sat down. They were numb from the cold.
With both hands, he picked up the chopsticks one after another, picked up the mutton slices on the big plate, and poured them into the hot soup. While eating, he scolded An Yi for being corrupt. He never forgot to enjoy it wherever he went.
After eating half full and drinking a lot, An Yi wiped his mouth and complained to Chen Cheng again: "You clearly know that Yang Hucheng is very close to the Communist Party, and you know that the hundreds of thousands of officers and soldiers of the 17th Army are standing still and disobeying orders. Why?
Don’t you want to remind the principal of the strangeness and dangers involved?”
Chen Cheng put down his chopsticks: "You didn't get scolded in the car just now, and you want me to get scolded too? I have made suggestions three times, but the principal just doesn't listen. What can I do? The principal scolded people too much and said Yan Daogang
Staying in Xi'an with Deng Wenyi every day, don't we know the things in Xi'an better than you and I? And the principal still trusts Brother Han Qing as always. Although he calls Brother Han Qing confused, he will never believe that Brother Han Qing has done something sorry to him.
If I keep nagging, won't I become a villain who sows dissension? To be honest, I am also very nervous. I always feel that something will happen, but because of this, I cannot conclude that the 17th Route Army and the Northeast
Jun wants to rebel! I advise you to stop talking. It’s useless if you say it. Otherwise, it will make the principal misunderstand your good intentions."
Jiang Dingwen smiled and said: "Xiaoyi, I think you are too sensitive. I know that you are a cunning guy and you never suffer losses in business and war, but when it comes to our internal affairs, you cannot use war.
Think about it. Brother Hanqing has never done anything to disgrace the principal since he pledged his allegiance to the party and state in Northeast China. Although he has limited abilities and lack of experience, and has suffered several defeats in the face of the Communist Party, his feelings for the principal have always been
It's a deep affection. No matter how confused you are, I won't do the things you worry about. Brother, I still say the same thing, listen to the principal, it's true, sincerely unite and work in step, there is no need to think too much."
An Yi chuckled: "Brother, is it possible that when you were in the Lushan training group, you and Brother Han Qing lived in the same house, and after more than ten days, you became the boss?"
Jiang Dingwen shook his head and laughed: "I don't have that blessing, but if you can't trust the eldest brother, can't you trust brother Ziwen? The Zhang and Song families have a deep friendship, and brother Ziwen and brother Hanqing are also brothers who are sworn brothers to Jinlan, so
There are multiple layers of relationships involved, so what else do you have to worry about?
"I advise you to stop mentioning your premonitions and worries. Maybe it's like what Brother Cixiu said just now. People say you are sowing discord with ulterior motives... Why are you glaring at me? I'm here for you.
Okay, brother, after all these years, don’t you know what I am like? And brother Cixiu, I haven’t said anything to you. They all regard you as their brother. I can say this for your own good. If it were someone else
, who would ask for trouble? Stop thinking about it, come and have a drink! As soon as you leave tomorrow, I don’t know when we brothers will be able to get together and drink together again."
An Yi let out a long sigh, said nothing, raised his glass and drank. Chen Cheng, who was not too drunk, took a sip of his drink, as a companion.
After drinking a few drinks, Jiang Dingwen suddenly asked An Yi why he had sold all his properties in Shanghai. Chen Cheng also asked An Yi why he had resold all the properties on Lushan Mountain? Could the current situation really go downhill as quickly as An Yi feared?
An Yi can only say that if you believe what I say, then throw it away. If you don’t believe it, keep it. Anyway, it’s none of my business whether you make a profit or not.
Jiang Dingwen and Chen Cheng immediately started laughing and scolding, but they had already made up their minds to sell off all their excess properties before the Spring Festival. Now is the time when the market is skyrocketing. Even if it continues to rise after the holiday, they can still make a lot of money without taking any risks.
, you are right to follow An Yi, a businessman who is as good as a ghost.
Unknowingly, it was already midnight. An Yi sent Chen Cheng and Jiang Dingwen out of the gate after a tiring day. Suddenly, they felt the biting cold wind blowing in. The tall poplar trees in the yard rustled in the howling north wind, leaving lingering sounds.
The last handful of dead leaves on the branches flew and fell.
Looking up, there was no light in the dark sky, and bursts of muffled thunder could be heard faintly in the northwest sky. An Yi sighed and said that the cold wave was coming, then turned around and went inside, closed the door, returned to the charcoal stove, and grabbed the bottle of wine.
, I had just poured half a glass of wine when I heard a crackling sound from the tile roof.
Shen Fengdao closed the breathable window and returned to An Yi. After sitting down, he whispered that it was hailing. He grabbed the wine bottle in An Yi's hand and filled two glasses. He raised the glass and smiled at An Yi: "Don't worry,
Let me have a drink with you."
An Yi raised his glass and touched it gently: "It's okay. I feel better when I'm drunk. It's not that heavy. I don't need to make heart-wrenching choices... Sigh! Let everything be left to fate..."