Southern guerrilla warfare: I led the Red Seventh Army Corps to amassed a million troops.

The subsequent visit to the military was a joyous occasion.

When Fang Zhimin discovered that the Red Army possessed not only a large number of people, but also excellent equipment, ample ammunition, and a well-established organizational structure.

After Su Yu explained to him the complete operational plan of the Northern Expeditionary Anti-Japanese Vanguard Team.

Fang Zhimin's transformation from a conservative to a radical happened in just one afternoon.

Who is Liu Zhi? And who is Gu Zhutong?

They are nothing but corrupt reactionaries. When the winds of revolution blow, these old guys who have been eliminated by the times are destined to be swept into the dustbin of history.

The above two paragraphs are from a speech given by Fang Zhimin to a group of soldiers of the Northern Expeditionary Force against Japanese Aggression.

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in applause!

The soldiers were overjoyed and their morale was high.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Nanchang was rather delicate.

"Chairman, it's settled then. As long as the peace talks yield results, we'll take care of the national debt issue." Shipping tycoon Yu Qiaqing sat at the head of the group of seven, his tone unhurried.

Behind him sat Rong Zongjing, Qian Xinzhi, Wang Xiaolai, and others.

Opposite him were the principal and a group of staff members; the discussions that had lasted all afternoon were nearing their end.

The principal sat in the main seat with a broad smile. Although he was seething with anger inside, as a lifelong Best Actor, the more pressure he was under, the more genuine his smile became.

"No problem. The leaders of the Red Army have now fled far away. If the dispute can be resolved through negotiations, I would be more than happy to do so."

"However, the threat of the Japanese invaders is like a thorn in our side, and our military equipment is outdated and urgently needs to be upgraded. Relying solely on issuing bonds is like living beyond our means; currency reform is imperative."

Financial tycoon Qian Xinzhi nodded slightly and continued, "This matter still requires the support of Britain and the United States. We cannot contribute to diplomatic mediation, but we are willing to do our part for the financial stability of the Republic of China."

"Okay, it's settled then." The principal stood up and shook hands with several business leaders across the table.

Yu Qiaqing also stood up and straightened his suit collar: "The principal is very busy, so we'll take our leave."

"Alright, Mr. Bray, please see them out to me."

Chen Bulei, who had been standing by the door, stepped forward half a step upon hearing this and gestured for him to enter.

Seven businessmen filed out, their footsteps fading into the distance in the corridor, finally shut out by the closing door.

The meeting room fell silent again.

The principal sat back in his office chair, closed his eyes, and rubbed his temples.

A moment later, he opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the several advisors present. When he spoke, his tone had regained its usual calm and commanding composure: "Send a telegram to Xue Yue, instructing him to immediately lead his troops into Guiyang and deal with Wang Jialie."

Everyone felt a chill run down their spines, immediately realizing that the principal's determination had not wavered in the slightest and that he remained steadfast in his resolve to annihilate the Red Army.

He Guoguang, sitting to the side, frowned slightly upon hearing this: "Principal, using warlords to annihilate the Red Army is indeed the best strategy, but how should we handle the peace talks? Do we really want to cease fire with the Red Army?"

The principal gave a cold laugh, a laugh that carried a hint of ruthlessness born from being cornered.

"Of course we should cease fire; it won't do us any harm. At least for now, I'm dealing with Wang Jialie, what does it have to do with the Red Army?"

"Don't forget, they're still within our encirclement. If the Red Army wants to break out, it's because they've broken the ceasefire agreement first."

Sitting in the corner, Xiong Shihui clapped his hands and praised, "The principal's move is truly brilliant. He used the peace talks to buy time to deploy troops. He also used the ceasefire to appease people from all walks of life and ease tensions. He can also use this opportunity to lull the Red Army into a false sense of security and seek opportunities to fight. It can truly be described as killing three birds with one stone."

Dai Yunong didn't want to speak, but when he thought about the last negotiation, he couldn't help himself.

"Principal, Chairman Xiong, this is indeed a brilliant move. But the problem is that the Red Army is unyielding and insists we make way."

Upon hearing this, the principal lightly slapped the table: "That means the Red Army has no sincerity and is actively sabotaging the peace talks."

Everyone looked at each other.

That's easy to say, but the problem is, what if the Red Army just sticks to this condition and refuses to budge?

It's hard to say who will be seen as "lacking sincerity" in the public discourse at that time.

The crucial point is that at this moment, the Red Army was not afraid of public criticism, but they were afraid of criticism.

Yang Yongtai's mind raced, and he said, "Principal, if the Red Army insists on this, we can declare that whether the encirclement in the southwest is lifted depends on the final negotiation results."

"Before that, the two sides can talk about issues such as a ceasefire, prisoner exchange, and restoration of trade routes, and put the lifting of the encirclement last."

He paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping over everyone present: "Since it's a negotiation, it's not unusual for it to last ten days or half a month. In the meantime, we can release some positive news and show the outside world the results of the negotiation."

"We will lull the Red Army into a false sense of security, as will the students. When the marching crowd disperses, our internal troubles will be greatly reduced."

He Guoguang added from the side: "We must also pay attention to the warlords' movements. We must make it clear to them that without the order of the Central Committee, not a single Red Army soldier can be let go. Violators will be dealt with according to military law."

"This is a covert operation. On the surface, we can also invite those democrats to participate in the negotiations to show the outside world our sincerity. By combining internal and external measures, we can resolve the current crisis in one fell swoop."

The principal nodded subconsciously, but then suddenly recalled the embarrassing scene in the office not long ago, and frowned slightly.

"Isn't this going a bit too far? Those leftists are all in cahoots with the Red Army. Letting them participate in the negotiations would be detrimental to us, wouldn't it?"

He Guoguang's smile remained calm and confident: "Principal, this is precisely a diversionary tactic. This so-called treaty is nothing but a piece of waste paper; whether it benefits us or harms us, what does it matter?"

"Use this opportunity to get rid of the most influential people in the Civil Rights Protection League. Once they leave Shanghai, they won't be able to influence the overall situation. We can use this gap to directly divide and weaken those student groups."

The principal's furrowed brows immediately relaxed: "Brilliant! This is indeed a brilliant plan. This time, we'll put on a grand show in front of the whole country."

He turned to Chen Bulei, who had just returned from seeing off a guest at the door and was standing quietly by the door waiting.

"Mr. Bray, you've come at the right time. I'd appreciate it if you could write an article to demonstrate our determination and sincerity in seeking peace."

Chen Bulei bowed slightly: "Yes."

The principal then turned to Dai Yunong, a complex look flashing in his eyes: "Yunong, for this negotiation team, prepare a few capable assistants to accompany the team to the Red Army's territory to find out their strength and weaknesses."

Dai Yunong stood up, his voice crisp and clear: "Yes."