At 10 a.m. on December 12, Nanjing time, Berlin, Germany.
With An Yi's urgent message in mind, Yin Jinan quickly put on his coat, and with his wife Duan Xiner watching worriedly, he strode out and got into the Mercedes-Benz car that had already started.
The car started, drove out of the courtyard, turned into the cold and dark street, and went straight to the Chinese Embassy in Germany.
Forty minutes later, the shocked Ambassador to Germany Cheng Tianfang and Yin Jinan drove to the German Chancellery together. They got off the car calmly and shook hands warmly with the German Economic Minister and Far East Affairs Advisor Schacht and other officials who were waiting under the lights.
Under the polite guidance of the special person, we walked up the steps together and entered the Prime Minister's Office.
10:05 Nanjing time, New York, USA.
Zhang Xi, the economic adviser to the President of the United States, put down the phone and ordered his assistants to immediately prepare a car and rush to Washington. At this time, Zhang Xi was still extremely shocked and realized what this sudden military coup meant. If Chiang Kai-shek had any shortcomings, his motherland would
Earth-shaking changes will take place, and the iron hooves of the Japanese Imperial Army will trample on the land of China where civil war has suddenly broken out and the war is raging.
With the help of his personal secretary, Zhang Xi put on his coat, took out An Yi's short 100-word emergency telegram and read it again. He took a deep breath, suppressed his slightly trembling hands, slowly folded the telegram, and put it in
In the pocket of his suit, he quickly thought about how to explain to President Roosevelt who was woken up by him in the early morning. If something unexpected happened to Chiang Kai-shek, how to convince President Roosevelt to give full trust and support to An Yi, quickly eliminate all domestic opposition forces, and reorganize
National Government.
At noon on December 12, Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng electrified the whole country:
In the face of foreign enemies and the imminent collapse of the country, the implementation of military remonstrance is purely a last resort. We call on the military and civilians across the country to understand and support, reorganize the current government, establish a new coalition government, accommodate all parties and factions, stop all civil wars, release the patriotic leaders arrested in Shanghai, and release
All political prisoners, the opening of the popular patriotic movement, and the protection of all political freedoms for the people, etc., must indeed comply with Premier Sun's will, immediately convene a national salvation meeting, and declare that they will make a final rebuke to Chairman Chiang.
When the news came out, China and the rest of the world were shocked. The whole of China suddenly fell into panic and confusion. Countless radio waves were transmitted over China. Envoys from various countries in China quickly sent news of this shocking military coup back to the country. Major newspapers across the country were printed.
The factory is operating at full capacity, rushing to print extra numbers.
One thirty at noon, He Mansion, Nanjing.
"Third brother, the news has been completely confirmed. Chairman Chiang Kai-shek has indeed been remonstrated by Zhang and Yang, and is now imprisoned in Yang Hucheng's headquarters!"
Deputy Chief He Jiwu held several secret messages in each hand, and looked at He Yingqin who had calmed down with extremely excited eyes.
He Yingqin nodded slightly, turned around and walked slowly. He clearly realized that he must not be impatient at this moment, otherwise everything would be lost if he was not careful.
After years of ups and downs, Chiang Kai-shek had already firmly controlled the party, government and military power of the Nanjing government. Chen Cheng's sudden promotion made He Yingqin, the military and political minister whose real power had been weakened, worried and could not rest for a moment. He knew deeply that
, I have been abandoned by Chiang Kai-shek on the edge of the military and political core. If I don't take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rise up, I will be reduced to this in this life.
However, He Yingqin is more aware of his current situation. In terms of qualifications and reputation, it is difficult for He Yingqin to compare with Wang Jingwei, Ju Zheng, Lin Sen, Sun Ke, and Dai Chuanxian. Even local warlords such as Feng Yuxiang, Yan Xishan, and Li Zongren
, you should also be higher than yourself. If you don't take the first step well, not only will you not be able to make a comeback, but you will also bring yourself endless troubles and even death.
Huangpu, Huangpu... Yes! Huangpu! As long as Chiang Kai-shek dies, he will become the sole leader of the entire Huangpu faction, and he will be able to firmly control most of the Huangpu generals and their armies. Therefore, the first step is to decide
It is not and cannot compete with those elders. You must hold them high to gain their support, use the strategy of sneaking through the warehouse, and seize the barrel of the gun quietly.
"Third brother, you should come up with an idea quickly!" He Jiwu was anxious and urged again.
He Yingqin slowly turned around: "Ji Wu, when will you become more calm? Have you forgotten the basic qualities of a general? The more urgent the situation, the more calm you have to be, and the more you have to have the mountain collapse.
Go forward with unwavering perseverance. Go, first send an urgent telegram to Chairman Wang who is recuperating in Germany, and then tell the guards to prepare a car and come with me to visit Mr. Dai Chuanxian."
"Understood!"
At two o'clock in the afternoon, a Southwest Air Force military transport plane landed smoothly at the Nanjing Airport. Already waiting at the airport were Zhao Rui, director of the Fourth Department of the General Staff Headquarters, Chen Yu, director of the General Affairs Division, Qu Muchen, commander of the Capital Air Defense Force, and chief of staff.
Tu Zhirong and other generals looked anxious, and hurried forward to greet Ye Cheng, the chief of staff of the Anjia Army who was the first to get off the plane. Then they respectfully sent Ou Chuer, Feng Jieyun, and Gong Qian who were following them to the waiting room.
In front of a military vehicle.
Zhao Rui asked Ye Cheng in a low voice: "Brother Fang Lu, according to the commander's secret order, Brother Fang Lu will be in charge of all affairs. All parts of the fourth hall and the operations department have been assembled and on standby. The five regiments of the air defense force have been prepared to deal with emergencies.
We will wait for Brother Fang Lu’s orders as to the preparations and arrangements.”
"Fang Lu, the air defense troops are waiting for call at any time!" Qu Muchen took a step forward and expressed his position in a low voice.
Ye Cheng nodded and told Zhao Rui in a low voice: "Brother Xiangyun needs to return to the Military Commission compound immediately and immediately ask his ministries to closely monitor the mansions of the central ministries, especially He Yingqin's mansion, and the Lixing Society.
Headquarters, pay attention to every move, and follow the principle of not alerting the enemy."
Ye Cheng then turned to Qu Muchen: "Brother Mu Chen, temporarily leave your troops under the leadership of Brother Zhirong, and immediately go to the military police headquarters to find Commander Gu Zhenglun. I will keep in close contact with you. You and Commander Gu have been getting along day and night for more than half a year.
, we have a good friendship with each other, it would be most appropriate for you to assist him. Presumably Commander Gu has also received an invitation from An Si at this time.
The order's secret message has been sent. As He Yingqin's political enemy, Commander Gu will never be willing to let He Yingqin control the army. As long as he understands his current situation, he will vigorously assist us. You must be with him at all times and help him make up his mind.
, in compliance with Madam Chiang’s order, the city of Nanjing must be firmly controlled by the garrison.”
"Understood!" Qu Muchen nodded heavily.
Ye Cheng pulled Tu Zhirong over and said: "Zhirong, you and I will send the two ladies and Dean Gong to Mrs. Jiang, and then immediately cross the river and hold on to the Liuhe camp. We will quickly establish command while Nanjing is leaderless and in chaos.
Department. Hutou has secretly ordered the Sixteenth Division to go down the river from Yichang.
Next, we must find a way to control the Xiaguan camp before the brothers arrive. As soon as the 16th Division arrives, we will act together with Commander Gu's military police force to control the Central News Agency, the airport, the dock and the station in one fell swoop.
Let’s talk about the tight security inside and outside the capital.”
"yes!"
Tu Zhirong's eyes showed a fiery light.
2:50 pm, Central Military Academy, Qiyuan.
More than a dozen cars had stopped outside the Chairman's official residence, and military and political officials loyal to Chiang Kai-shek from Beijing were already arriving in droves. The official residence was surrounded by posts three and five steps away, all of them students from the military academy under Zhang Zhizhong.
The living room was already crowded with people, and their faces were full of frustration and anxiety. Several civil servants were walking back and forth in the middle, rubbing their hands frequently. The civil servants in the hall were restless, looking up at the stairs from time to time. Song Ailing had now turned into half a man.
The master ordered the guards to refill the tea for everyone, and kept comforting everyone to relax.
Just as he was talking, the guard came to report: "Madam, the two wives of General An Yi and Dean Gong of the Xufu are here. Chief of Staff Tu of the Air Defense Command and General Ye Cheng, Chief of Staff of the Second Route Army are also here."
Song Ailing was stunned for a moment, and suddenly shouted in surprise: "Quick! Go upstairs and inform Madam..."
Before Song Ailing finished speaking, she trotted out and met Ye Cheng and Tu Zhirong who were getting out of the carriage. She greeted them happily. Ye Cheng and Tu Zhirong nodded in greeting and opened the door for Gong Qian and the others.
"Godmother! I'm so worried..."
Ou Chu'er, who was the first to come out, threw herself into the arms of Song Ailing after a long absence, her eyes filled with tears of excitement.
Song Ailing's eyes immediately became moist. She hugged her goddaughter and consoled her sadly: "It's okay, it's okay! I didn't expect you to come so quickly... Don't cry, my child, don't cry. My godmother will take you up right now... Gong Qian,
Yun'er, come, come quickly, let's go up together, it's good if you come, it's good if you come..."
Ye Cheng and Tu Zhirong looked at each other, talked for a while with the director of the chairman's office who was driven out, asked him to greet Mrs. Chiang on his behalf, and then left in the car with Tu Zhirong.
In the small living room on the second floor, Song Meiling, with tears in her eyes, hugged her goddaughter Feng Jieyun: "Yun'er, why are you here? Why are you here..."
Feng Jieyun raised her hand and wiped away Song Meiling's tears: "Don't cry, godmother! My daughter rushed over immediately after receiving the urgent call from An Yi. He asked his daughter, Chu'er, and Sister Gong to come together and wait with her godmother.
News about dad...Don't be sad, godmother, there will be a way, there will be a way..."
Kong Xiangxi was confused and anxious. When he saw An Yi's two wives and the calm and wise Gong Qian arriving, he immediately understood that he, Song Meiling and others were no longer alone. Kong Xiangxi suppressed the joy and excitement in his heart,
He strode forward to greet Gong Qian, held Gong Qian's hand tightly, and thanked her in a low voice:
"Thank you for your hard work. I didn't expect you to come so quickly. The city of Nanjing is still in chaos and chaos. You are far away in the southwest, but you arrived first."
Gong Qian smiled slightly and told Kong Xiangxi in a low voice: "Mr. Kong, don't worry, Xiao Yi is paying close attention to the situation in Xi'an and Nanjing, and his generals and troops have also taken urgent action. He asked me to tell Mr. Kong: Don't worry,
Calm down and look at those military and political officials in the central government
How to toss. Xiaoyi is thinking of a way. It is estimated that he has flown to Taiyuan at this time. If Mr. Kong thinks it is appropriate, he can send a telegram to General Baichuan as soon as possible. A two-pronged approach, let General Baichuan express his position first, as long as the Jinsui Army does not act rashly.
, other things can be easily solved."
Kong Xiangxi was overjoyed: "Okay, okay! I'll do it right away!"
"Also, General Zhu Yizhi of Yunnan has probably rushed to Xufu at this time to meet with Mr. Lao and Mr. Jiang to discuss. Mr. Jiang's preliminary opinion is to ask Mr. Kong and Mr. Ziwen to contact the Third International Office in Shanghai as soon as possible.
Department." Gong Qian added.
Kong Xiangxi suddenly patted his head: "Yes, yes! How did I forget this level? It doesn't matter, Ziwen is in Shanghai. I finished drafting the message to Brother Baichuan and immediately talked to Ziwen... You sit down, I
Come as soon as you go!”
Song Meiling was already standing in front of Gong Qian. Song Ailing, Feng Jieyun, Ou Chuer and others also gathered around. Song Meiling emotionally grabbed Gong Qian's hand and said with great gratitude: "Gong Yatou, thank you! Thank you Xiaoyi!"
"Madam, please don't say anything outside. Let's find a way to stabilize the situation in Nanjing City as soon as possible. Xiao Yi's opinion is that it is best to talk to General Feng Huanzhang first. General Huanzhang is the sworn brother of the commissioner. Although we had some dissatisfaction with each other before,
General Dan Huanzhang
He is a person who understands justice and takes the overall situation into consideration, and his support is crucial. Xiaoyi said that as long as his wife gives the order, he and his 300,000 soldiers will go all out and fight to the death!" Gong Qian showed.
Show mature and keen political wisdom.
Song Meiling was so relieved that she nodded heavily, hugged Gong Qian, and shed tears of gratitude again.