Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

After some self-deprecating, Yan Xishan's lifeless face actually exuded a trace of coldness.Suddenly, a sharp gaze shot out from Yan Xishan's eyes, and asked the adjutant who had been guarding the door of his office: "Adjutant, how is the situation outside? Do you think that I, Yan Xishan, are hopeless?" ..."

"This..." Faced with Yan Xishan's questioning, the adjutant quickly showed a hesitant expression on his face.

The behavior of the adjutant Yan Xishan seemed to have been prepared for a long time, without any reprimand to the adjutant, he continued to ask calmly: "It's this time, there is no old man I can't bear. Say, the situation outside has developed to such a bad situation .”

The adjutant took a deep breath and said: "Chairman, since the news spread that 'Niangziguan fell, the chief of staff may not be able to return to Taiyuan', the entire headquarters is almost in chaos. Many headquarters officials have They began to use various excuses for not coming to work. At present, the number of officers in the entire headquarters who are still on duty is less than [-]% of the usual number...."

"In addition, a large number of government officials have begun to use various excuses not to come to work, and some senior officials have even left Taiyuan City with their families and went to the countryside to avoid disaster."

Hearing this, Yan Xishan, who was already frowning tightly, frowned even deeper.Facing the nervous adjutant in front of him, he continued to ask: "What about the army, what about the defenders in charge of defending Taiyuan City..."

Under Yan Xishan's sharp eyes, the adjutant first shook his head helplessly, and then replied hesitantly: "The situation in the army is also very bad. According to the information I have learned. A whole platoon of guarding troops has appeared, and even The situation where the entire company dropped their weapons and left the troops..."

"Pa..." I saw that the army and aides I had formed with my own hands began to betray me one after another.A trace of anger from the heart quickly surged into Yan Xishan's heart, and he clenched his fists tightly.Under the control of his subconscious, he slammed it hard on the table in front of him.

Then, facing the adjutant in front of him, he said with a cold expression: "I really didn't expect that these people would rush to betray me and leave me before I was dead. Could it be that I, Yan Xishan, formed the army and government."

Just when the adjutant in front of him was about to speak to comfort Yan Xishan who seemed to be much older in front of him, the expression on Yan Xishan's face suddenly changed, and a trace of fierce murderous aura quickly radiated from Yan Xishan.

Then, he said to the adjutant in front of him: "They all think that I, Yan Xishan, have reached the end of the road, and they are vying to break away from me. But they didn't expect that I, Yan Xishan, have been in my hands from the beginning to the end. They all hold a trump card. Although this trump card is not enough to turn me, Yan Xishan, but it is enough for me, Yan Xishan, to have a foothold in the future National Defense Force..."

"Since these people want to leave, let them go. However, I believe they will regret their decision today for the rest of their lives. Because no government is willing to use some half-hearted people to serve themselves..."

When he heard the word 'hole card', the adjutant's heart was also full of despair, as if he suddenly found a life-saving straw, and quickly started to burn.Yan Xishan's voice just fell.The expectant adjutant asked impatiently: "Chairman, the hole card, our Jinsui army really has the hole card to turn defeat into victory..."

Yan Xishan shook his head and replied: "I do have a hole card in my hand, but this hole card cannot turn defeat into victory for us, at most it can only allow us to occupy a place in the future national defense force."

Those who can serve as Yan Xishan's adjutant must have a high political level and comprehension ability.so.Before Yan Xishan finished his sentence, the adjutant already understood what Yan Xishan was talking about.After a short hesitation.Facing Yan Xishan with a resigned face, he asked back: "Chairman, we really want to do this..."

"You know. Once we do this, the Jinsui Army will become history forever like the Northeast Army. From now on, there will be no such name as the Jinsui Army in this land of China..."

After taking a deep look at the adjutant in front of him who has always been loyal to him, Yan Xishan asked rhetorically, "If we don't do this, do you think we have other ways..."

After seeing the adjutant's eyes looking towards the southeast of Taiyuan, Yan Xishan decisively shook his head and analyzed: "I know what you mean, but what I want to tell you is that this idea is very important to us. Saying it doesn't work at all."

"Let's not talk about the tens of thousands of Northeast troops who are about to enter the city of Taiyuan. We are now sending a telegram to Lao Jiang asking for help. Do you think that when Jincheng and Yuncheng are successively occupied by the National Defense Forces, will Lao Jiang risk a complete quarrel with the National Defense Forces? It is dangerous to deploy the elite of the Central Army to reinforce us..."

"Don't forget that the National Defense Force has entered southern Shanxi with more than one division. Not only that, but the National Defense Force's naval fleet is still cruising on the Yellow River."

The soldiers of the National Defense Forces are pressing down on the border, and they are about to approach the city of Taiyuan.Yan Xishan knew that the longer the time dragged on, the fewer cards in his hand would become.Therefore, Yan Xishan, who had already made a decision, sent out a telegram in which the Jinsui Army unconditionally surrendered to the National Defense Forces in half an hour.

"All the troops in Shanxi Province surrendered unconditionally to the National Defense Forces and accepted the reorganization of the National Defense Forces... All local governments in Shanxi Province unconditionally handed over government rights to relevant personnel dispatched by the National Defense Forces..."

The General Headquarters of the Shenyang National Defense Forces, seeing Yan Xishan's clear-coded telegram and the confirmation telegram sent back by Sun Lianzhong from the front line, originally wanted to give Yan Xishan a good look. Li Guosheng couldn't help frowning, and complained to Jiang Baili: "Chief of Staff, This Yan Xishan will really give us problems."

"Propose to submit to us, directly put yourself on the moral high ground. If we don't arrange a good position for Yan Xishan, on our way to unify the country in the future, no local warlords will voluntarily surrender to us. This Yan Xishan really deserves it." He was born as a landlord and businessman, and the time for sending this telegram is just right...."

Jiang Baili nodded and replied: "President, you are right. Yan Xishan did give us a big problem. However, Yan Xishan is not useless. From the current development of Shanxi Province, we can see that Yan Xishan is a An expert in economic development. Besides. In all the areas under our National Defense Forces, the military and government are completely separated. It is impossible for a new warlord to appear. Even if Yan Xishan is assigned a local real power position, it will not affect the National Defense Forces. Unity and development...."

Li Guosheng replied with a smile: "Don't tell me, this Yan Xishan is the material for a development place."

"Look, Yan Xishan can support more than [-] troops with only the land and population of Shanxi Province, which is enough to show the strong economic foundation of Shanxi Province."

"Not only that, among all the provinces in the Republic of China, Shanxi can definitely be said to have the highest literacy rate. Just do as you said, and arrange Yan Xishan to Chairman Li's local government. As for the specific position. Give it to a local government In addition to his real job, he also held a false government job, so he was assigned to be the vice chairman of the government, which is said to be a local warlord who used to be able to sit on an equal footing with us.”

Yan Xishan, chairman of Shanxi Province, voluntarily gave up the army and joined the National Defense Forces, and assumed the dual duties of vice chairman of the Northeast coalition government and governor of Shandong Province. The news spread that the whole country was in an uproar.Of course, in this dazzling change, the most angry and aggrieved is no different from Lao Jiang, the original leader of this change in the Central Plains.

Looking at the telegrams sent by Dai Li, He Yingqin and others one after another, Lao Jiang felt humiliated by being slapped in the mouth by the National Defense Forces.As the leader of this change, not only did not get any benefits from it.Instead, tens of thousands of elite Central Army troops were lost in the battle for southern Shanxi.

More importantly, the National Defense Forces, as their potential opponents, not only obtained Hebei out of thin air at almost no cost.Chahar, the three provinces of Shanxi and tens of millions of people have also successfully reorganized more than 20 troops from the Northeast Army and the Jinsui Army.Whether it is on the territory or in the army.All have been greatly improved.

"Mother Xipi, did God not stand by us from the beginning to the end...I don't agree. I don't accept anything. Why did Li Guosheng of the National Defense Army get all the benefits...Respect. Immediately mobilize heavy troops, I want to go from here The National Defense Forces took back Shanxi, Shanxi belongs to my Nanjing central government, who allowed the National Defense Forces to enter Shanxi..."

Faced with Lao Jiang's angry roars one after another, the only thing He Yingqin could do was to stand motionless in front of Lao Jiang.Because He Yingqin, who is still rational, knows that the current Central Army cannot be an opponent of the National Defense Forces in terms of morale and equipment.Now in Shanxi Province, the National Defense Forces are fighting hard, which is no different from sending them to death.

While there were still roaring sounds coming from Lao Jiang's office, the closed door of the office was suddenly opened a crack.Afterwards, an adjutant in the attendant's room approached He Yingqin as carefully as possible, and whispered something to He Yingqin.

Under the glances of everyone in the office, He Yingqin's solemn expression became relaxed because of the adjutant's report.Not only that, but an invisible smile flashed across He Yingqin's face.

Dai Li, who was eager to break the heavy atmosphere in the office, took advantage of the moment Lao Jiang was panting, and asked He Yingqin expectantly: "Minister He, is there any important news..."

He Yingqin nodded silently and then quickly reported to Lao Jiang: "Report to the chairman, report from the attendant room, the Soviet ambassador to China suddenly visited, and have important matters to discuss with you..."

"The Soviet Union's mission in China, what is he doing here? Don't you think the current central government is not chaotic enough... Inform the Soviet ambassador in China that I don't have time to see her for the time being..." Old Jiang said impatiently.

In normal times, He Yingqin would have bowed his head in agreement with Chiang's angry orders.

However, at this critical juncture related to the future of the central government in Nanjing, He Yingqin, who is still rational, knows that the purpose of the Soviet ambassador to China is not to add chaos to the central government, but to help himself and the central government that is already in trouble .

After a short hesitation, he retorted to Lao Jiang: "Chairman, I think the purpose of the Soviet ambassador to China may be to help us. After all, the Soviet government and the National Defense Forces have a deep hatred. Therefore, for the Soviet ambassador to China Come, we should see each other..."

As an excellent politician, it is absolutely the most basic thing to play political balance and coordinate vertically and horizontally.Therefore, as soon as He Yingqin's voice fell, Lao Jiang's brows that were still tightly locked just now relaxed.at the same time.A sharp light also quickly disappeared from Lao Jiang's eyes.

Facing He Yingqin, he asked: "Respect, you mean to cooperate with the Soviet government. Request the Soviet government to threaten the rear security of the National Defense Forces from the Far East, forcing the National Defense Forces to have to transfer limited troops to the Far East. Reduce our military pressure in the customs."

"Yes, Chairman..." He Yingqin affirmed.

When Lao Jiang was deep in thought and analyzed the pros and cons, He Yingqin, who had studied in Japan, continued to speak: "Chairman, not only the Soviet government can cooperate with us, but the Japanese government, which has a deep hatred against the National Defense Forces, can also serve as our Foreign aid from North Korea threatens the safety of the three northeastern provinces..."

Under the instigation of He Yingqin, Lao Jiang's mind immediately came up with the possible situation after the turmoil in the rear of the National Defense Forces.

Once the three northeastern provinces and the Far East under the control of the National Defense Forces were attacked by Japan and the Soviet Union.The army deployed by the National Defense Forces inside the pass will undoubtedly be transferred outside the pass as soon as possible.At that time, the entire customs will become a situation dominated by the central government.And with a heavy army, I can take advantage of the favorable opportunity that the National Defense Forces have no time to take care of the pass, eliminate other warlords in the pass, expand the central government's occupied area and military strength, and have reached the strength to compete with the National Defense Forces for the world.

Thinking about it, Lao Jiang unconsciously showed a heartfelt excited smile on his face.

After glancing at all the subordinates around him who were focusing on him, Lao Jiang suddenly became in a good mood and ordered decisively: "In this case, then I will go to see the Soviet ambassador to China... In addition. In addition to respecting and Yu Nong stayed with me to meet with the Soviet ambassador, and everyone else left to go about their own affairs..."

The Nanjing Presidential Palace can be called a luxurious reception room, and there is a smile on the surface in front of you.In fact, it was the empress Jiang who was physically and mentally exhausted.The Soviet ambassador unexpectedly stood up from his seat and shook hands with Chiang.

In less than a minute of greetings, the Soviet ambassador's face changed from a smile to a serious one.He said bluntly to Chiang Kai-shek: "Chairman. If I don't expect it, the National Defense Force has reached the peak of the sky in the Nationalist Government. Not to mention anything else. The number of provinces currently occupied by the National Defense Forces is far away. far more than the central government you command...."

"However, no matter how powerful the National Defense Forces are, our Soviet government will only recognize you as a president and the Nanjing Central Government under your command. Because only the Nanjing Central Government is the true orthodoxy of the Republic of China... Having said so much, I don't know Your Excellency, what do you think of the current situation in your country..."

Hearing this, there was a hint of surprise on Lao Jiang's face.However, as the head of a country, Lao Jiang still concealed this surprise in the first place.

With a grateful face, he said to the Soviet ambassador: "Thank you, Ambassador, and your government for your support. Although the central government wants to reorganize the increasingly powerful national defense force in the country. However, the military strength of the national defense force is too strong. Control There are also more than nine provinces. As far as the current strength of the central government army is concerned, it is impossible to suppress the Chinese National Defense Force militarily, and there is no way to reorganize the National Defense Force..."

The Soviet ambassador sitting in front of Chiang seemed to have known for a long time that Chiang would say this. With a smile on his face, he said again: "Your Excellency, I just said that whether it is me or the entire Soviet Union The government only recognizes you as the orthodox of the Republic of China. Therefore, in order to show the sincerity of our government’s support for you, I am entrusted by our country’s General Secretary Stalin to provide free reinforcements to your country’s related weapons and equipment worth 5000 million rubles....”

"Besides, as long as your government requests, you can also purchase other related weapons and equipment from our government at international market prices, form an army, and eliminate the National Defense Force..."

Hearing this, Lao Jiang could no longer restrain his heartfelt excitement, and Lao Jiang, who was deeply afraid that the other party would regret it, hurriedly said: "Thank you for the free support from the Soviet government. Here I want to assure you, the ambassador, and General Secretary Stalin of your country. , as long as I am the president of the Republic of China, the Republic of China will be the best friend of the Soviet government...."

Seeing that the other party nodded in satisfaction, Lao Jiang changed the subject, and continued to ask the Soviet ambassador expectantly: "Apart from the relevant weapons and equipment, I don't know if the Soviet government can reinforce us in other ways..... "

Perhaps it was to block the offensive of the National Defense Forces as soon as possible, prevent the National Defense Forces from dominating the Republic of China, and buy time for the Soviet Far East Army to recover its strength.The Soviet ambassador sitting in front of Lao Jiang rarely let go of his usual arrogant expression, pretending to ask sincerely: "What kind of reinforcements, as long as our government can do it, it will definitely do it..."

At the critical moment of his own life and death, Lao Jiang replied directly: "I hope that your government will immediately increase its troops to the Far East and assume a military posture of aggressively attacking the Far East and Outer Mongolia. Only in this way can the National Defense Forces deploy The main force inside the pass is transferred back outside the pass to facilitate the recovery of lost ground by the central government forces, and gradually weaken the strength of the National Defense Forces...."

"In addition, I also hope that your government can help us establish an air force and naval force that can confront the National Defense Forces. Only in this way can we be qualified to fight against the National Defense Forces on the battlefield. Otherwise, the National Defense Forces Air Force and The Navy can completely attack the rear of our Central Army unscrupulously during the battle between the two armies..."

After taking a deep look at Jiang in front of him, the Soviet ambassador affirmed: "I can agree to the request of the President on behalf of the Soviet government. However, the President should be clear that there is no free lunch in the world. Therefore, the President must also agree to the request of our government. A few conditions..."

"First, after the National Defense Forces are destroyed, the border between China and the Soviet Union must be restored to the time when the two countries established diplomatic relations..."

"Second, your government must unconditionally open the mining rights of the three northeastern provinces to our country..." (To be continued..)