In the early morning of the next day, An Yi finished washing up and ate two bowls of Yangchun noodles that the guards bought from the city. He wiped his mouth with satisfaction and motioned to the guards to get his coat and put it on before going out for a walk with Shen Fengdao.
It is already very cold in Nanjing in December, and the gloomy sky heralds the coming winter snow. The calls for morning exercises still come from the playground of the Central Military Academy day after day.
Just as An Yi put on his yellow woolen army coat, the guards came to report the arrival of the commander-in-chief and his wife. An Yi did not expect Chiang Kai-shek to get up so early, so he quickly buttoned up his coat and walked out the door, gratefully thanking Chiang Kai-shek and his wife.
Song Meiling was wearing a black woolen coat and an elegant Scottish-style scarf around her neck. Her face, red with cold, was full of a friendly smile. She asked An Yi's condition with concern and told An Yi to return to the house as soon as possible.
Don't catch a cold inside.
An Yi thanked him repeatedly, walked up to Chiang Kai-shek, who was wearing a military coat with his bare head exposed, and said in a low voice: "Principal, the student wants to take a walk with you. It has been a long time since he came back. The sound of the military school's drills makes the students feel very friendly, and in his heart
It feels like...like returning home after a long absence."
Chiang Kai-shek smiled slightly: "This is why I insisted on letting you live in the military academy. Every day when you hear the bugle blowing, the drill commands, and the energetic slogans, you will have a sense of urgency and mission.
.”
"Thank you, principal! The students will remember it in their hearts." An Yi expressed his sincere thanks.
Chiang Kai-shek nodded: "Then let's walk around and talk as we go. I also have some questions that I would like to ask for your opinion on."
An Yi followed Chiang Kai-shek and walked in front. Soong Meiling and Shen Fengdao, whom she admired very much, walked a few meters behind. She asked in a low voice why Shen Fengdao had not married yet? Shen Fengdao was embarrassed. He didn't know how to answer for a while. He could only say that he had made up his mind.
It's a marriage.
Song Meiling was very interested when she heard this and joked in a low voice that the fiancée of such an outstanding person like Shen Fengdao must be very extraordinary, which immediately aroused the deep pain in Shen Fengdao's heart.
After walking a few dozen meters, An Yi looked around, then asked Chiang Kai-shek to turn around, and suggested in a low voice to walk around the "Qilu". He had an immature idea that he needed to report. Chiang Kai-shek laughed and said, "I
I know you already have a countermeasure in mind, why do you want to learn such a deep city at such a young age?" After speaking, he took the lead and walked towards the "Qilu" in the southwest direction.
An Yi followed and whispered: "Principal, it was not that the students were unwilling to speak at the meeting yesterday, but the matter is of great importance, far more important than the 'Southwest Plan' a few months ago, which can also be said to be the 'Southwest Plan'
Students don’t dare to talk about the next stage of our confidential plan!”
Only then did Chiang Kai-shek understand that An Yi did not want to go to the playground where there were many instructors and students for this reason. He was very happy in his heart, but he still had a stern and solemn look on his face:
"Well, it seems that you have not forgotten the mission you have shouldered, which makes me very happy. Tell me."
"yes!"
An Yi took a deep breath of the cool air and whispered: "The students did not ignore the current situation in Sichuan until the day before leaving Yichang. Liu Wenhui dared to place a bet on Tang Shengzhihe at such a critical moment.
Wang Jingwei was the first to raise the flag of rebellion and electrify the whole country. He also claimed that he was preparing intensively to respond to the call of the reorganization faction at any time and lead his 100,000 elites out of Sichuan to attack our Nanjing government.
Although this man was a big warlord with 100,000 troops, students thought he was short-sighted and ignorant of current affairs. At this time, the civil war in Central Sichuan had just stopped. Liu Wenhui secretly sought personal gain because of his betrayal of the alliance and betrayal, and completely offended Central Sichuan in this civil war.
Deng Xihou and other Baoding factions still refused to repent even though they made enemies one after another and were full of hidden dangers. Instead, they jumped out impatiently and tried to gain limelight on the national political stage. This was undoubtedly a fatal failure. If we use it properly, the students estimate that the central government will enter
The time for the Kingdom of Abundance may be greatly advanced."
Chiang Kai-shek suddenly stopped, stared into An Yi's eyes for a long time, and nodded suddenly: "You always bring surprises to me. It seems that the training in the past year has made you improve very quickly. Come, come to my house to discuss in detail! What are your opinions?
It actually coincides with Mr. Chang Qing's opinion. It seems that the opportunity has really arrived. If we don't seize this God-given opportunity, I may have to wait for several more years."
Chiang Kai-shek strode towards the "Qi Lu". An Yi saluted and said hello to several senior brothers in the attendant's room at the gate. He entered the warm living room, took off his coat and hung it up. He took the hot tea handed by the attendant and thanked him in a low voice.
Chiang Kai-shek took off his coat and sat down, then respectfully sat on the single sofa beside Chiang Kai-shek.
At Chiang Kai-shek's signal, An Yi put down his teacup and reported in a low voice: "Principal, if the central government can give General Liu Xiang more political support, and then support General Yang Sen who was defeated in northern Sichuan, send special envoys to eliminate Liu and Yang.
The hostility between the generals allows them to temporarily put aside their differences and seek a harmonious relationship even if they cannot unite. Liu Wenhui will immediately fall into a state of isolation and helplessness.
Based on the current Sichuan warlord structure analysis, Liu Wenhui occupies too much territory, including southern Sichuan, which can collect 15 million in salt and sugar taxes every year, the prosperous Chengdu and surrounding areas, the large mineral reserves from southeast Sichuan to southwest Sichuan, and the three
A traditional silver mine and a gold mine belonging to small-scale mining by ethnic minorities are the fundamental reasons why Liu Wenhui became coveted and even resented by various warlords in central Sichuan."
Chiang Kai-shek thought for a while and nodded slightly: "What you said hit the point, go on!"
"Yes! The above problems constitute the internal factors for Liu Wenhui's self-destruction. As long as external pressure is added to promote sudden changes, the effect will be twice the result with half the effort. Even if Liu Wenhui, the arrogant rebel warlord, cannot be eliminated, he will fall apart and decline.
, he himself will also become the target of public criticism, and his territory will become the target of warlords from all walks of life in Sichuan.
Students believe that as long as we handle it properly, intervene in time, and occupy southern Sichuan and southeastern Sichuan that are connected to Hunan and Guizhou, there will be no problem. Liu Xiang, who has already occupied Chongqing, will next target Chengdu, and most other princes will also focus on the Land of Abundance.
In the plain areas of Sichuan, we can grit our teeth and accept the loss of southern and southeastern Sichuan. The biggest problem in southern Sichuan is the tax-rich salt wells. This problem is actually not difficult to solve. As long as the benefits are properly distributed, the various warlords will have no excuse to expel them.
We have justifiably entered the Central Army stationed in southern Sichuan. Students are confident that there will be no problem for our Central Army to enter southern Sichuan and establish a foothold in southeastern Sichuan. It will be a matter of course for the central government to gradually take back the leadership of Sichuan."
An Yi finally revealed his ambitions under the central banner.
Chiang Kai-shek frowned in thought for a long time, suddenly raised his head, raised his right hand and shouted loudly: "Call Secretary General Yang Changqing immediately and ask him to come to my place immediately."
"yes!"
The attendant secretary loudly replied that he would do it immediately.
Chiang Kai-shek slowly leaned on the sofa, looked at the rather restrained An Yi with admiration, nodded slightly, and showed a satisfied smile:
"Okay, your idea is more in-depth than Mr. Chang Qing's, very specific and more feasible. After all, Mr. Chang Qing is a civil servant and doesn't know much about military affairs. The focus of his suggestion is to start from the political perspective, through understanding Liu
The support of factions such as Hunan and Yang Sen prompted various forces in central Sichuan to restrict each other and cause divisions. Then, through our Central Army's strong intervention in eastern Sichuan in the name of mediating conflicts and quelling the civil war in central Sichuan, we achieved the goal of the central government's gradual penetration and gradual unification. Although the method is good, it is time-consuming.
A lot of time.
Your suggestions are direct and effective, unique and refreshing. Although the previous "Southwest Plan" also included plans to implement military occupation of eastern and southern Sichuan, it did not have such specific steps and clear goals. What you have today
This idea can just make up for the shortcomings of Mr. Chang Qing's plan, especially the occupation of southern Sichuan. It is very bold and feasible, because the central government has already laid a foundation in western Hubei and western Guizhou. If you combine your idea with Chang Qing's
If the opinions are combined and a two-pronged approach is adopted, the central government's ambitious goal of taking back the entire southwest will be easier to achieve.
Your opinion is very good and a great contribution!”
"Thanks to the principal for cultivating me! As a Sichuan native, the student cannot bear to see his hometown plunge into endless civil war. It is ordinary people who are suffering from the fighting. The only way out for Sichuan to end the protracted war is to rely on
The leadership of the central government, relying on the central government's powerful military and policies that benefit the people, have given the people in their hometown a stable environment to recuperate and recuperate.
Principal, Sichuan has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. The rich land and numerous resources are in urgent need of development. There is no problem in feeding a population of 10 million. If the central government continues to provide support in terms of infrastructure investment and policies, Sichuan will repay the central government with millions of dollars.
Ten times or even hundreds of times the benefits. Not to mention other things, the existing mineral and forest resources alone are a great treasure trove for the central government. However, due to more than ten years of war in Sichuan, the population has dropped sharply by less than a thousand.
Thousands of people, roads and bridges are in disrepair, and people's livelihood is in a bleak crisis. If this problem is not solved for a day, students will have no peace for a day.
Secondly, the Sichuan warlords' main source of military expenditures is opium revenue. According to incomplete statistics, Sichuan's annual opium output is as high as 900,000 tons, and the planting area and output are increasing every year. If we can occupy half of Sichuan's total output,
The southeastern and southern Sichuan areas can not only vigorously eliminate the scourge of opium, but also cut off the source of funds for the Sichuan warlords in one fell swoop. Without money, none of them can do anything.
Another extremely important reason is that once the war between China and Japan breaks out, Sichuan's strategic position will be quickly reflected. As long as we have the strategic depth of the Southwest, we will be the first to be invincible. Its far-reaching significance is far from
Words can express it.”
An Yi expressed his thoughts one by one with emotion, sincerely, without any pretense, and his pure heart was beyond words.
Chiang Kai-shek nodded frequently and was deeply moved: "It is very rare that you can see so far. You also clearly explained the urgency of unifying Sichuan and ending the warlord rule. Although there is a greater potential benefit that you did not mention, I know it.
You have already thought of it, the Southwest is not just Sichuan, but also Yunnan and Guizhou. The situation in Guizhou has gradually stabilized. The day is not far away when the central government will completely take back the administrative power of Guizhou. Once the central government has successfully solved the current problems faced by the central government,
The crisis situation should be able to achieve the goal quickly. Your contribution is part of this, and I and the leaders of the central government will keep it in mind. However, the central government is now in a sensitive period. In order to appease and paralyze the separatist forces across the country, the central government cannot immediately take back
The leadership of Guizhou is temporarily unable to publicly commend you, Zhang Hongluan, Shi Zhen and others. I hope you have a full understanding in your heart."
"Principal, students do not seek any commendation, nor do they want to hold official positions such as local officials. If the country is not divided and the powers are looking around, students would not even want to lead troops to fight. The students' greatest wish is to revitalize national industry and commerce. Through unremitting efforts
, transforming our poor country into an industrialized power step by step. Students know that this is a very long process, but as long as they work hard, they can achieve it bit by bit. The booming industrial and commercial development of old Nanchang today is a successful attempt. As long as there is an opportunity,
Students are willing to dedicate everything to the prosperity of the country and nation." An Yi expressed his sincere attitude.
Chiang Kai-shek was quite moved after hearing this. Song Meiling had already come to the living room and stood behind An Yi and heard what he said clearly. She was also very moved and walked slowly to An Yi's side and smiled softly: "
An Yi, you are indeed the principal’s best student, we are all proud of you!”
"Teacher's wife..."
An Yi quickly stood up and saluted.
Song Meiling smiled slightly and made an elegant invitation gesture: "Let's go. You got up early in the morning to exercise. You must be hungry. Let's go have breakfast first and talk while eating. Mr. Chang Qing will be here soon. I guess
You guys couldn't finish talking all morning."
Chiang Kai-shek stood up, waved his hand, and whispered to the secretary: "Inform the General Office of the Military Commission that due to important meetings, the special military meeting this morning has been postponed to tonight."
"yes!"
An Yi hesitated for a moment, but still took a step forward: "Principal, the independent division will leave for Wuhan in the afternoon, and the students want to see them off in the afternoon."
Chiang Kai-shek nodded and finally made up his mind: "Okay! However, this morning we must come up with a preliminary plan for the second phase of the Southwest Plan. I have decided to leave this matter to your full command.
After discussion and decision by the main members of the Military Commission and the General Staff Headquarters, starting today, you will be appointed as the commander of the newly formed Fifth Army Corps, stationed in Western Hubei. Your public responsibility is to be responsible for the combat command of the Western Hubei Theater. In the afternoon, the Central Military Commission will announce it to the whole country.
.However, you must be responsible for the formulation and implementation of the top-secret plan in the southwest at the same time. The establishment of the headquarters must be completed within three days. All personnel are selected by you with full authority and can be transferred throughout the army. I give you this privilege, physically
Even if it’s not good, you can’t refuse!”
An Yi stared at Chiang Kai-shek dumbfounded. Chiang Kai-shek smiled and nodded and walked to the restaurant first. An Yi suppressed the joy in his heart and followed closely. When he came to the dining table and saw the sumptuous Western breakfast, his appetite increased for a while.