Pang Bingxun, Wan Fulin and their generals looked at the calm An Yi in surprise, but Hu Jialin and other generals of the 17th Army understood it.
An Yi explained patiently: "Everyone, our armies, including General Yisheng and General Tang Enbo, are in an extremely important position. It can be said that a single move can affect the whole body, especially Suiyuan. As long as a slight move is made, the enemy will have a chance.
If multiplied, the situation will be very passive.
"I estimate that the Japanese are eager for our troops to cause trouble. Thinking about the two independent Japanese brigades that have just arrived in Chengde and Gubeikou, we cannot act rashly. As long as we don't move, there will be no trouble in North China at this critical moment.
General Song Mingxuan’s 29th Army has strong backing."
Pang Bingxun and Wan Fulin nodded in unison, and Ma Fawu asked loudly: "Brother An, despite this, we still have to express something, right?"
An Yi nodded: "Of course, there must be something expressed. At this time, the positions of our armies are very important. I suggest that after unifying our opinions, we should first communicate with General Yisheng and Enbo, and then the five of us
All generals at the division level or above in the army jointly issued a statement calling on Zhang Hanqing and Yang Hucheng not to commit any antagonism in the face of a powerful enemy and Japanese pirates on the border, and to release Chairman Chiang immediately. Only by doing this can we have the most weight.
, only then will the soldiers and civilians across the country remember the important status of our armies, and those in the central government will pay attention to it, and only those who want to take this opportunity to seek personal gain and subvert the regime will be frightened. Once our armies go west to conquer Qinwang or go south to defend
The capital and North China will not be defended. This is the consensus of the whole country. No matter which party or faction we belong to, we do not want to see our troops in trouble, let alone ourselves."
Wan Fulin leaned back heavily: "I understand! Brother An's opinion is indeed a safe move, and I completely agree!"
"Listen to you, please contact General Yisheng and Enbo now, and all the members of my 40th Army will follow you!" Pang Bingxun made his position clear.
"We, the Seventeenth Army, have no objection!" Hu Jialin expressed his position on behalf of the Seventeenth Army.
An Yi nodded happily: "Okay, it's settled. Let me tell you another piece of news. General Yan Baichuan's position is the same as ours. The power supply for the Shanxi-Sui Army will be sent out early tomorrow morning. We can just follow the power supply."
Everyone completely agreed with An Yi's arrangement and believed that this was the safest way.
Wan Fulin thought for a moment and asked worriedly: "Brother An, will there be trouble in Nanjing?"
Everyone immediately looked at An Yi. Obviously, Wan Fulin asked the question that everyone was most worried about.
An Yi answered truthfully: "I believe in Vice Chairman Feng Huanzhang and Commander Gu Zhenglun and his garrison soldiers. With Vice Chairman Feng in Nanjing, the pro-Japanese faction cannot cause much trouble. I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of something."
According to the news, at the strong request of Commander Gu Zhenglun, as a precaution, the 16th Division of the 24th Army stationed in Yichang has rushed to Nanjing to assist the military police and garrison troops in defending the capital. As you all know, the 24th Army is my army
, the 16th Division is one of the three meritorious divisions in the army that is as famous as the independent division under Commander Hu Jialin. The loyalty of this army to the party and the state is self-evident.
"Everyone, at this critical moment, An Yi needs your absolute trust and support. I, An Yi, have no ambition to seize the opportunity to become king and hegemon. I only have sincerity for the party and the country. After the crisis, all my troops will return to their original defense positions.
Not a single soldier will be left in Nanjing."
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At 8 o'clock in the morning on December 14, Yan Xishan telegraphed Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng with unprecedented severity, asking them how to deal with the aftermath, whether they would reduce the strength of the Anti-Japanese War, whether they would turn a foreign war into a civil war, and whether it would not turn into a civil war.
Extreme massacre in the country? At the same time, more than 30 generals of the Shanxi-Suishan Army, headed by Yan Xishan, jointly sent a telegram to the whole country, calling on Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng to immediately release Chairman Chiang Kai-shek to avoid causing a tragic disaster between relatives and enemies.
At nine o'clock in the morning, five army commanders, Fu Zuoyi, Tang Enbo, Wan Fulin, Pang Bingxun, and Hu Jialin, led more than forty division commanders, and jointly sent a nationwide telegram calling on Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng to unconditionally release the commander-in-chief of the army, Chiang Kai-shek, and to express to the people of the country that they would stick to the country and oppose any
The determination of the reactionary forces.
The electrification of various military forces in the north immediately triggered a strong response across the country. Song Zheyuan's Ministry followed closely behind, electrifying to support the central government and calling for the immediate release of Chiang Kai-shek; Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi of Guangxi, Liu Xiang of Sichuan, Liu Wenhui of Xikang, and Zhu Peide of Yunnan electrified to support the central government;
Li Jichen from Hong Kong sent a telegram to the central government in Nanjing, hoping for a peaceful settlement of the dispute and calling on the country's forces to unite with the outside world; Hu Zongnan and other military division commanders and other 275 people telegraphed Zhang Xueliang and issued a stern warning; Liu Zhi, Xu Yuanquan, Zhang Fakui, Xue Yue, Sun Lianzhong
They were waiting for calls to advise Zhang Xueliang to release Chiang Kai-shek; Cheng Qian, Tang Shengzhi, and Zhu Peide were waiting for calls to urge Zhang Xueliang to wake up.
On the afternoon of the 14th, the two most important messages were sent to the whole country:
At two o'clock in the afternoon, Feng Qinzai, the division commander of Yang Hucheng's Department stationed in Weinan, issued a statement that his department had not participated in the Xi'an Incident, saying that he supported the leadership of the central government and would never participate in the civil war.
Feng Qinzai's statement caused a huge shock to the soldiers of Yang Hucheng and Zhang Xueliang. The eastern barrier of Xi'an completely disappeared with Feng Qinzai's statement. The three Central Army divisions that had already moved to Tongguan and Huayin, under He Yingqin's urgent order, immediately took the
More than ten special trains crossed the Weinan line in a mighty manner and headed towards Xi'an.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, the three channels of Southwest People's Broadcasting Station stopped all reporting and jointly broadcast the full text of the Soviet "Pravda" editorial to the whole of China. The whole country learned in a state of shock that the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and the Third International not only did not support the Xi'an Incident, but
Issuing serious warnings and criticisms, saying that Zhang Xueliang's reaction is enough to destroy the unity of China's anti-Japanese forces, is actually a heavy blow to the Chinese People's Front!
This news had the greatest impact on Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng. Yang Hucheng ignored the ongoing military deployment meeting and rushed to the secret office of the Communist Party to seek confirmation.
Zhang Xueliang, who had just gone to persuade the imprisoned Chiang Kai-shek not to go on a hunger strike, received the emergency report. He was suddenly dumbfounded, like a thunderbolt. With the support of confidential adjutants Li Hansong and Miao Jianqiu, he staggered towards the car and went straight to the Northeast Army Headquarters.
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How did Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng know that just before they heard the news, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, which was transferred to the security territory of northwest Yan'an, had received Stalin's secret telegram forwarded from Shanghai by Soong Ching Ling.
The telegram sent to Shanghai soon after the incident clearly pointed out that "the Xi'an Incident was caused by Japanese conspiracy. China is in urgent need of an anti-Japanese national united front. If Chiang Kai-shek wakes up, he should be the only person to lead the resistance against Japan. The CCP should strive for a peaceful solution to the Xi'an Incident and treat Chiang Kai-shek
To show kindness".
Eight o'clock in the evening, West Building of Zhang Mansion, No. 5, Jinjia Lane, Xi'an.
Zhang Xueliang, who looked depressed and full of despair, sat in the study room on the second floor, motionless. Miss Zhao Si, who stood next to him, was full of worry and helpless, not knowing how to comfort him.
The news from Southwest People's Broadcasting Station was confirmed. For Zhang Xueliang, it was like a bolt from the blue. All the promises and good prospects disappeared with the cruel facts. Zhang Xueliang, who ordered the mutiny, suddenly became an isolated and helpless criminal who brought disaster to the country and the people.
, such a huge blow made the young commander feel so depressed that he could not bear it for a while.
Miss Zhao Si had no choice but to look at the confidential adjutants Miao Jianqiu and Li Hansong who were standing at the door. Miao Jianqiu lowered his head sadly, and Li Hansong, who looked worried, hesitated for a moment, mustered up his courage, and walked slowly to Zhang Xueliang's side.
:
"Young Marshal, my subordinates believe that the top priority is to take over Chairman Chiang immediately. Otherwise, if there is an accident, there will be no room for recovery. Only by controlling Chairman Chiang in our own hands can we survive the extremely passive situation.
Gain some initiative in the situation, and then you can consider how to deal with it... Marshal, let me say something that shouldn't be said. My subordinates are worried about the generals under General Yang Hucheng. If those unruly and fiery generals really kill Chairman Chiang, I am afraid that everyone will eventually be killed.
The whole world will have to settle this account on your head."
"Brother Six, did you hear what Han Song said? Brother Six..."
Miss Zhao Si sadly grabbed Zhang Xueliang's hand and shook it gently.
Zhang Xueliang slowly raised his head, stared at Li Hansong for a while, suddenly woke up, stood up and shouted: "Not bad! Not bad! Hansong, thank you for reminding me! Thank you... prepare the car immediately, you and Jianqiu will accompany me
Go and bring the chairman back to our headquarters immediately. We must firmly seize the initiative and never miss the opportunity again..."
Relieved, Miao Jianqiu ran to the coat hook, took off his coat and hat, and dressed Zhang Xueliang together with Miss Zhao Si. Li Hansong trotted downstairs, went to the living room on the first floor and immediately ordered the guard to prepare the car, and then pulled the machine over.
Ask for secretary Zhao Zongming and whisper in his ear.
Zhao Zongming let out a long sigh, straightened his military cap and strode towards the confidential room.
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9:50 pm, Baoding Airport Headquarters.
"Report to the commander, Division Commander Wang Xulun called, the 16th Division has all passed Hukou and will arrive at the Xiaguan Military Terminal around tomorrow evening." Liu Qing reported in a low voice.
Lu Yixuan, who was lying around the map with An Yi and Hu Jialin, raised his head: "It's so fast! It seems that Brother Cheng Guang's Jiang Defense Fleet has improved to another level."
An Yi smiled slightly: "It was commanded by Mu Zhuiyi. This guy is more familiar with the Yangtze River route than anyone else. He commanded the route well and was very safe. None of the ministries along the river knew that the 23,000 brothers of the 16th Division were crowded together in three batches.
Inside the dozens of large cargo ships flowing down the river."
"Is Xiaguan ready?" Hu Jialin asked.
An Yi nodded: "With Lao Ye in charge, let's rest assured, haha! He Yingqin and his gang never dreamed that we would dare to do this. When he wakes up the day after tomorrow, he sees our patrol team all over the street. I don't know.
How would you feel?"
The surrounding generals laughed loudly, and Yang Guan regretfully said that it would be great if he could lead an independent division to do this, which immediately provoked laughter and scolding from his brothers.
Liu Qing reported again: "Commander, He Yingqin is holding a secret military deployment meeting. Zhao Rui has sent Chen Yu to notify General Feng Yuxiang and Mr. Song Ziwen. It is estimated that they will have arrived at the He Mansion by now. My subordinates are very worried about whether they can stop He Yingqin and the others.
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An Yi threw away the pencil in his hand angrily: "He Zhonghan, a fool, is crazy about being promoted, and Chen Lifu and Chen Guofu, these two bastards, I didn't expect that they would agree with He Yingqin at this critical moment. I'm afraid these idiots all think that Chairman Chiang Kai-shek
There is no way to escape death, so they are all showing off!"
Hu Jialin shook his head sadly: "Oh! Adversity reveals a person's heart! This is an eye-opener for me..."
"Report to Commander, Xi'an secret message!"
Major General Li Yufu, the director of the Communications Department, jogged over and delivered the message while panting slightly.
After reading, An Yi punched the desktop map: "Okay! Well done! Everyone, the Chairman has been taken to the Northeast Army Headquarters by the Marshal, and security has been guaranteed. Next, our various actions can be
Implemented!”
The generals were overjoyed, and the entire headquarters immediately became busy.