Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

Commander-in-Chief Chiang's presidential dream

In the Lao Jiang's temporary headquarters in Weifang City, the dejected commander-in-chief Jiang was standing in front of the huge battle map of Shandong Province with a face of contemplation, holding in his hand the battle damage report just calculated by the staff office, without saying a word...>

Not beyond Li Guosheng's expectation, Lao Jiang, who had a high desire for power, faced a heavy loss of troops.The first thing that comes to mind is not how to recover the losses and sum up the experience and lessons of this defeat.Instead, he was thinking about how to keep his position in the entire Northern Expedition Army and his position as commander-in-chief when the troops were insufficient and his direct troops suffered great losses.

If you put it in the past, once you encounter difficulties and encounter difficult things to decide.There is also Chief of Staff He Yingqin to discuss with himself, and give himself one or two feasible suggestions.But now, after this battle, even He Yingqin, the only chief of staff he relied on and trusted, has disappeared, and his life and death are uncertain...>

"Boom...>

After clenching his fist, he slammed it hard on the combat map in front of him.Feeling depressed, in his heart, Lao Jiang, who had been aggrieved for a long time, couldn't help cursing fiercely.

"Niang Xipi, Li Guosheng, guards, are you destined to be opponents that I, Jiang, will never be able to eliminate? Impossible, absolutely impossible...>

After the yelling, a helpless voice spit out from Lao Jiang's mouth, muttering to himself: "Respect, respect, where are you now...>

Time passed by every minute and every second, when Commander-in-Chief Jiang was thinking hard about a way to kill multiple birds with one stone, but no one was there.The door of the office, which had been silent for several hours, unexpectedly heard a knock on the door of "dong dong dong...".

Lao Jiang's brow.He wrinkled immediately, and said dissatisfiedly: "Come in...>

Seeing hurried into the office, a face.There is actually a combat staff officer with a hint of joy.The angry old Jiang seemed to have found a target to vent, and he roared very dissatisfied: "Niang Xipi, didn't I tell you. Without my order, is anyone forbidden to come and disturb me...>

"Please calm down the commander-in-chief, I have urgent matters to report...>

As the commander-in-chief of hundreds of thousands of troops, Lao Jiang still has the tolerance and generosity that he should have.Hearing the other party's answer, the anger in my heart subsided a little.He waved his hand.After stopping the combat staff officer who was about to continue begging for mercy, he asked with a look of disgust.

"Come on, what's the important thing? I can let you ignore my order and come to bother me... >

"Thank you Commander-in-Chief...>

Wipe his forehead, just after the sudden profusion of cold sweat.The combat staff dare not neglect.He hurriedly opened his mouth and said the topic of his first visit.

"Commander-in-Chief, Chief of Staff...>

"The Chief of Staff...>

"Please don't worry, Commander-in-Chief, the Chief of Staff is on his way to the headquarters...>

At this moment, because of He Yingqin's return, the excited Commander-in-Chief Jiang didn't seem to hear the word "guard division".Passing over it directly, he ordered to the combat staff officer in front of him: "You, order it immediately. Once the chief of staff returns to the headquarters, let him come to see me immediately, hurry up..."

"Yes, Lord Commander...>

Ten minutes later, Commander-in-Chief Jiang, who was in the office, paced back and forth, waiting anxiously.The closed office door was finally pushed open again...>

Not contrary to Lao Jiang's expectation, He Yingqin, the chief of staff he was familiar with, appeared at the door of the office with a haggard face, and stood in front of him with a little shame.At the same time, an officer with the rank of captain on his shoulders followed closely behind, walked into the office, and stood behind Chief of Staff He Yingqin.

However, what made the captain officer feel depressed was that Lao Jiang, who saw He Yingqin, directly ignored him.He quickly walked up to He Yingqin, and asked excitedly, "Jingzhi, what's going on, why did you come back so late? We all thought you were captured by the security division..." [

"Let the commander-in-chief down, the humble job was indeed captured by the security division... >

"Ah... >

However, after seeing He Yingqin's frustrated and ashamed expression, he adjusted his mentality immediately, and comforted him with a concerned face: "Jingzhi, although you were captured by the security division. But, you don't need to Take it to heart. Victory or defeat is a common matter in military affairs. I believe that sooner or later, victory will eventually be on our side... >

"Well, respectfully, please tell me in detail what happened before and after you were captured...>

"Yes, Lord Commander...>

Listening to what Chief of Staff He Yingqin said, at the beginning, Commander Jiang still had a concentrated expression.However, after a few minutes, it was especially clear that his actions had started from the beginning.They are all after Li Guosheng's calculations.A face, once again shrouded in anger...>

Seeing Commander-in-Chief Jiang's uncertain face, He Yingqin, who had been captured before, spoke to persuade him: "Commander-in-Chief, as you said just now, victory or defeat is a common matter in military affairs. I feel that our current delay is urgent. Instead of being angry about what has passed, but thinking about a concrete solution to our current predicament?”

"Mother Xipi. Since that's the case, this time, I will let Li Guosheng go temporarily... >

"I don't have a good idea, but I do have a bad idea. I hope the commander-in-chief can consider it?" He Yingqin said.

"Eh? Let's hear it..." Commander-in-Chief Jiang's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked.

Seeing Lao Jiang's expectant eyes, He Yingqin didn't hesitate, and directly gave up the captain officer standing behind him.Under Lao Jiang's surprised and puzzled eyes, he said: "Commander-in-chief, this is the bad idea that Liu Shaoqing, the combat staff officer of Li Guosheng's garrison division, said in a lowly position. It's on Liu Shaoqing's staff...>

"Security Division...>

"Please calm down, Commander-in-Chief...>

"Peace talks...>

However, when he thought of the huge casualties caused by the security division to his direct troops, and the anger that gathered in his heart, he felt that there was nowhere to go.Clenching his fists tightly, he roared with determination: "Respect, the garrison caused such heavy casualties to our Northern Expeditionary Army, can it be resolved with the word 'peace talks'...>

He Yingqin seemed to have expected Jiang's refusal.However, he did not give up because of Lao Jiang's anger, and directly persuaded him: "Commander-in-Chief, please calm down, Commander-in-Chief...>

"Say...>

"Commander-in-Chief, in this decisive battle, the [-] elites of our Northern Expedition Army either died on the battlefield or were captured by the garrison division. Without these [-] elites in our hands, our strength in the Northern Expedition Army will be greatly weakened. In addition The failure of the attack on the garrison division, in order to prevent Commander Li and others from taking the opportunity to attack us, we have only one way, and that is to quickly replenish the lost [-] elite. Only with strength and troops in hand, we don’t have to worry about any political enemies trouble..."

He Yingqin's words directly touched Lao Jiang's heart.However, after a short period of contemplation, his face was enveloped in frustration at the first moment, and he said helplessly: "Jing Zhi, what you said makes sense. But, add [-] Elite, easier said than done...>

"Not to mention anything else, the [-] elite equipment and the required officers are all things we can't solve in a short time... >

To Lao Jiang's surprise, Chief of Staff He Yingqin did not show any depressed expression on his face about his worries, but said confidently: "Commander-in-Chief, for the officers and equipment , although we don’t have it. But yes, our opponent’s security division has… >

"In addition, there is another very important reason, I have to say... >

"Now the whole country, except for the three eastern provinces, the other provinces are basically unified. Under the current circumstances, the Fifth Plenary Session of the Party Central Committee is about to be held. The reunion of the anti-Japanese team and the support of the security division will undoubtedly add a very huge bargaining chip to yourself?"

"The Fifth Plenum...>

As an outstanding politician, Lao Jiang certainly knows that in the upcoming Fifth Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, it is for him to further improve his status in the party.What does it mean...>

And as the Chief of Staff He Yingqin said, although I currently serve as the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition Army, I command all the troops of the National Government.However, even so, during the entire Fifth Plenary Session, he could only get support from representatives of the army.As for the "government", there are almost more than half of the representatives.Who they support is uncertain.

With the launch of the attack on the garrison division, some representatives of the hardliners against Japan in the army.Undoubtedly resented himself.At that time, my vote rate will undoubtedly become even lower...>

Did not get votes.Without enough support, my dream of passing the Fifth Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China will be shattered without any accident.And this is definitely not what Lao Jiang, who is full of political dreams, wants to see.

As the only large-scale anti-Japanese team in China, it is also an anti-Japanese team that has defeated the Japanese army many times.The garrison division has a very huge influence both among the domestic people and among some representatives of the Japanese hardliners in the army.

Now that I am hostile to the security division, it means that I have already hostile to these representatives and the people... >

but.When I think of the key to solving this problem is the security division, which lies in my attitude at this moment.The nervous Lao Jiang couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief...>

Facing the expectant He Yingqin in front of him, he said directly: "Jingzhi, what you said is quite right...>

After finishing speaking, Lao Jiang set his eyes on Staff Liu Shaoqing, and asked, "Consul Liu, what specific requirements and conditions does Li Guosheng have, can you tell me directly?"

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief...>

Staff Officer Liu Shaoqing nodded in surprise.However, to his surprise, he did not forget his duty, and replied solemnly and respectfully.

"Report to the Commander-in-Chief, our division has three requirements: first, the Commander-in-Chief must continue to fulfill the conditions negotiated a month ago, requiring Sun Liren and Jiang Baili to immediately serve in our security division..."

"Second, designate the entire eastern Shandong region as the sphere of influence of our security division, and as a national special zone, the security division will be under its own jurisdiction..."

"Third, give me the establishment of the main force of the security division..."

"Mother Xipi, Li Guosheng's appetite is really big, isn't he afraid of directly bursting his stomach... However, since I have agreed to negotiate peace with the security division, I will not counter-offer your request. However, If you want me to agree to these requests, the conditions you give must satisfy me... >

"Please rest assured, Commander-in-Chief, to ensure that the Commander-in-Chief is satisfied...>

"The conditions for our division seat are also three: First, return all the officers above the deputy company level of the Northern Expedition Army captured by our side in this battle, and return the 50 rifles captured by our security division in this battle, and the corresponding ammunition Medicine'[-] rounds...>

"Second, our garrison division publicly issued a declaration, obeying the leadership of the national government, and supporting the commander-in-chief as the "chairman" of the Republic of China and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces...>

"Thirdly, after the expansion, our garrison division will be responsible for all anti-Japanese affairs in the eastern Shandong area, and guarantee that the Japanese army will not be allowed to land from the coast of eastern Shandong. At the same time, our Ludong special zone promises to pay 500 million ocean taxes to the central government every year. Support the Central Reorganized Army..."

"Finally, there is a secret letter from the division seat to the commander-in-chief. I believe the commander-in-chief will be interested in the content of the letter...>

Five minutes later, when Lao Jiang carefully read a secret letter written by Li Guosheng himself.The frown that had been tightly frowned all the time immediately relaxed. It was obvious that Commander Jiang in front of him was very satisfied with what Li Guosheng mentioned in the secret letter.

Because, Li Guosheng, who knows history, directly mentioned two things that most touched Jiang's heartstrings in the secret letter: one is the Red Party armed forces that have sprung up in the country like mushrooms after rain, and the other is that they have always held aggression against China. Ambitious Japan...

After a short period of contemplation, a relaxed smile appeared on Lao Jiang's face.With a hint of pride, Wei Wei said, "Li Guosheng is worthy of being an outstanding student from my Whampoa Military Academy. Whether in war or politics, he has amazing talents...>

"Commander-in-Chief, you have agreed to the terms of the Security Division...>

"Agreed, such a favorable condition, of course I agree... >

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief, I promise to complete the mission..." Chief of Staff He Yingqin replied confidently. (To be continued..)