The closed door of the Chairman's office finally opened. After two and a half hours of repeated weighing, Chiang Kai-shek finally signed a notice to the entire army:
General An Yi, deputy chief of staff of the Communist Party of China, former commander-in-chief of the enemy and deputy chief of staff of the North China Theater, has returned to the rear for treatment today due to a recurrence of an old illness due to long overwork. He has appointed Commander Zhang Cunzhuang, commander of the 44th Army of the Central Army.
Lieutenant General, acting deputy chief of staff of the North China Theater.
After seeing off Xiong Shihui and Yang Yongtai, Chiang Kai-shek suddenly felt extremely tired. He leaned back in his chair, gently pinched his swollen temples, closed his eyes, and carefully considered the series of impacts that the important decisions he had made would have.
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Yang Yongtai, a wily and resourceful man, deserves the title of "the first think tank". This military advisor with precise vision and broad vision has been advising Chiang Kai-shek diligently and uncomplainingly for several years.
The strategic guiding ideology of "pacifying the internal affairs first" has changed from "rectifying the administration of officials and rectifying Baojia" to "comprehensive verification of names and facts, and reward of trust."
The specific measures of "must be punished" and Yang Yongtai's endless strategies have laid an increasingly solid foundation for Chiang Kai-shek's rule. He has won Chiang Kai-shek's trust and respect. He is also the person who can best figure out Chiang Kai-shek's intentions among all the counselors. Yang Yongtai knows when to use what
He gave advice to Chiang Kai-shek in various ways, and almost every time it was so natural and without any trace.
During the two-and-a-half-hour discussion, Yang Yongtai and Xiong Shihui, who is also the leader of the Department of Political Science, behaved calmly. Together, they analyzed the situation in North China and An Yi's sudden resignation very objectively. Since both An Yi and He Yingqin both
They were not figures in the Department of Political Science or the Department of CC, so Yang Yongtai and Xiong Shihui were very fair in their analysis, which made Chiang Kai-shek nod frequently, deeply convinced.
After analysis by Yang Yongtai and Xiong Shihui, Chiang Kai-shek finally clarified the hidden worries that had always existed in his heart.
Xiong Shihui believes that An Yi's sudden resignation must have been a move made after careful consideration. The purpose was not to give any generals in the North China battlefield a chance to react, but also to subtly relieve the negotiating team from the heavy pressure from the Communist Party.
, and through sudden decisions, it can push the old boss who has a history of grievances into an embarrassing situation, and at the same time, it can also make all the problems that all parties have racked their brains to reach peace talks disappear in an instant.
After An Yi left, the Japanese no longer had any grand excuse to refuse peace talks, and envoys from Europe and the United States would be greatly relieved. This was very important for An Yi to eliminate the "unconventional means" caused by An Yi's use of unconventional means in the late Luandong War.
"Bad influence" has great benefits.
Chiang Kai-shek strongly agreed with Xiong Shihui's analysis, and there was no objection at all on his seemingly serious and calm face. However, Yang Yongtai could see clearly the anger and worry that could not go away from Chiang Kai-shek's eyes.
Yang Yongtai never mentioned any objections from beginning to end, but instead strongly supported the opinions of Xiong Shihui, who had a good personal relationship with An Yi. What was even more rare was that Yang Yongtai changed his usual cautious attitude and praised An Yi without leaving any trace.
All this is entirely because Yang Yongtai has discovered that any analysis made by Xiong Shihui and himself is actually dispensable. Chiang Kai-shek has already had a plan in mind regarding the current changes in the situation. The reason why Chiang Kai-shek is still concerned about An Yi's reckless behavior
It is difficult to let go of the move, not because of the so-called military orders and military laws, but because An Yi's approach this time was too unexpected - An Yi did not send secret messages to him in advance like he did when he faced important decisions before.
Chiang Kai-shek
Reporting and requesting instructions made Chiang Kai-shek, who had foreseen it and had a plan in mind, feel a painful sense of loss of control. Especially at this time of internal and external troubles and political opponents looking around, Chiang Kai-shek very much needs his generals and students to obey him absolutely.
Trust, among them An Yi, who has more than 100,000 troops, carries Chiang Kai-shek's ardent hopes. But at this time, An Yi expresses his dissatisfaction and anger in such a way. How can it not make Chiang Kai-shek anxious?
, a big blow?
Yang Yongtai grasped Chiang Kai-shek's subtle mentality very keenly. At the same time, he was shocked by An Yi's deeper and deeper scheming. While Yang Yongtai captured Chiang Kai-shek's hidden anger and uneasiness, he also faintly discovered such a worrying person.
Reality:
Before Chiang Kai-shek removed An Yi from his posts as commander-in-chief of the former enemy and commander of the Fifth Army, he did not give any hints or instructions to An Yi. The fundamental reason for doing so was to conduct an extremely special and extremely important test of An Yi's loyalty.
Test! This idea does not need to be said by Chiang Kai-shek. Yang Yongtai, who is responsible for the first-hand management, can also understand it. Moreover, Yang Yongtai is also very willing to pass such a clever test that takes advantage of the situation to see if An Yi follows his principal wholeheartedly.
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But what is regrettable is that such a test backfired. Not only did An Yi not give anyone face, but he went his own way beyond everyone's expectation and suddenly gave up and left in anger!
When the discussion was about to end, Chiang Kai-shek seemed to have inadvertently mentioned that An Yi had sent him a request for instructions. The content was to ask for instructions on the next operational guidance of the Fifth Army. Chiang Kai-shek finally added, "Requesting instructions beyond the level is simply nonsense. He
An Yi didn't even consider Jingzhi's feelings."
Xiong Shihui knew about the feud between An Yi and He Yingqin, so he laughed and let it go. However, Yang Yongtai realized from Chiang Kai-shek's seemingly casual accusation that Chiang Kai-shek's real intention was to ask for his opinion and wanted to see himself.
How did Xiong Shihui react to this?
When Xiong Shihui shook his head and smiled without any understanding, Yang Yongtai clearly saw the flash of disappointment in Chiang Kai-shek's eyes. Therefore, Yang Yongtai did not hide his thoughts, but casually said with his usual smile:
"General An is still very meticulous and thoughtful. He always makes plans before taking action, and anticipates the enemy's opportunities. Therefore, he can always win battles, and at the lowest he can be in an invincible position. It is really high! Haha...
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As soon as Yang Yongtai's seemingly careless praise came out, Chiang Kai-shek's eyes suddenly flashed. Then Chiang Kai-shek lowered his head, picked up the cup and drank water slowly, and raised his head to show Yang Yongtai a very appreciative smile.
Yang Yongtai, who had been observing Chiang Kai-shek's subtle reactions with the corner of his eye, finally breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that he had once again accurately guessed Chiang Kai-shek's thoughts, and once again gained Chiang Kai-shek's approval and trust. Moreover, he could see from Chiang Kai-shek's expected smile.
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Accurately understand the heavy burden that has been silently added to his shoulders - the latest task given by Chairman Chiang to Yang Yongtai is: Since you have seen that this is a temptation made by An Yi in turn, then by
It's up to you to deal with this difficult problem.
Yang Yongtai nodded lightly under Chiang Kai-shek's smile, so lightly that Xiong Shihui, who was sitting next to him, was not aware of it at all. This kind of tacit understanding that only exists between Yang Yongtai and Chiang Kai-shek can only be understood but cannot be expressed in words.
To describe it, we can see how important Yang Yongtai was in Chiang Kai-shek's mind.
At this time, Chiang Kai-shek, who was leaning on the chair, was still thinking about Yang Yongtai's last opinion: instead of punishing An Yi, he should comfort An Yi more and give him a period of rest generously. After the armistice agreement is signed, he should also
Give An Yi the highest commendation and award.
Moreover, Yang Yongtai also optimistically estimated that An Yi's plane is likely to fly to Wuhan or Nanchang Airport in the afternoon. Even if An Yi does not want to show up, the plane will have to refuel before it can continue the long-distance flight. Once An Yi's plane arrives at the airport,
Send a few senior brothers who have a good relationship with him to persuade him to stay, and ask him to meet and talk to the principal, and then he can take the initiative in his hands.
Why didn't Chiang Kai-shek know what Yang Yongtai meant? Today, An Yi is already a famous anti-Japanese hero throughout the country. "An Jiajun", a very feudal term that is superior to the central army, has now been combined with the name of their commander-in-chief.
, resounded throughout the north and south of the country again, and was praised by the people of the whole country.
At this time, An Yi "relapsed from an old illness" and suddenly fell ill. If people with ulterior motives were to take advantage of it, the entire Nanjing government, including Chiang Kai-shek, would immediately attract overwhelming criticism and criticism, and the regime, which was already in turmoil, would be in trouble.
It will be viciously attacked and subverted from all sides, and the progress finally achieved may be ruined as a result.
Therefore, even though Chiang Kai-shek was still angry, he wanted to give An Yi a hard blow, take the opportunity to tighten the reins of this maverick horse, and then take a closer look at whether the horse that is about to break free will go or stay? If he wants to go,
Where will he run to again? But the current dangerous situation does not allow him to do this, otherwise if he loses control again, the harm caused may be irreparable.
Thinking of this, Chiang Kai-shek let out a long sigh, stood up slowly while holding on to the armrest, picked up the phone on the table and gave an order before putting it down.
In less than three minutes, Deng Wenyi walked in quickly, closed the door, walked a few steps to Chiang Kai-shek's desk, and reported in a low voice: "Principal, Junior Brother An has already flown to Xufu in southern Sichuan. His intelligence chief, Major General Liu Qing, called back to ask for forgiveness.
It is said that Junior Brother An’s special plane took off from Baoding Airport at 2 noon and is expected to land at Minjiang Airport around 6:30 pm.”
Chiang Kai-shek was shocked and angry: "What? He ran away without saying hello... Wait! The flight from Baoding to Xufu is 1,500 kilometers. He must stop at Wuhan Airport to refuel, or fly directly to Nanchang
Refuel at the airport, send my order, seize this stubborn man’s plane, and bring him to see me!”
Deng Wenyi explained helplessly: "Principal, Junior Brother An's special plane has just been replaced by the latest Junkers 52 three-engine large transport aircraft. The speed has reached 400 kilometers, and an auxiliary fuel tank has been installed. The range is as high as 2,400 kilometers. The student
I guess... I guess Junior Brother An won't stop on the way..."
Chiang Kai-shek was stunned for a moment, and waved his hand for Deng Wenyi to retreat. When the sound of closing the door softly came, he could no longer suppress the anger accumulated in his heart. He grabbed the cup on the table and smashed it on the wooden floor.
As the crisp sound of shattering glass sounded, Chiang Kai-shek sat weakly on the chair. His heart seemed to be torn apart like the flying glass fragments...