The Fourth Outstanding Person of Huangpu Military Academy

Chen Duxiu: "Yesterday, Mao Runmin said that tariff autonomy could increase revenue, but that would require a protracted negotiation with the British. Today, you said Guangdong's fiscal revenue could be increased two or three times, but Guangzhou must first be given time to recuperate. Both are distant waters."

Mao Runmin: "The key to Guangzhou's finances is to overcome the difficulties in the first half of this year. General Secretary Chen, in the first half of the year, all construction preparations must be completed on the Shaoguan to Chenzhou section of the Yuehan Railway, including surveying, material preparation, and the construction of auxiliary roads required for construction.

Chen Duxiu: "Can China Resources Company use some of its profits to make up for the shortfall?

Mao Runmin: "China Resources can only contribute 200,000 to 300,000 silver dollars each year. Any more might affect operations. I asked the United Reading Group, and they are unable to contribute more than 150,000 yuan per year.

Chen Duxiu: "In the past, the Central Committee was in Shanghai, relying on China Resources and United Reading, not the Communist International, to support the operation of the Party Central Committee. At that time, the Party Central Committee had only tens of thousands of yuan in funding a year. ... Now it is too difficult.

Mao Runmin: "Chen Tianheng once said that his cousin could provide some support."

Chen Duxiu: "We just got 3 million yuan from the film company to open a bank.

Mao Runmin: "Yes, yes... But if we want to pass it in the first half of the year, we'll probably have to ask Yingzhe to inject another million into the bank.

Chapter 2, Ladder Plan

Hengyang.

There is now a ceasefire in Nanjing and Guangzhou, but the two sides have not signed any ceasefire agreement or peace agreement.

The ceasefire was achieved through voluntary action on both sides, as well as through reports from various newspaper reporters. For example, at the border between Hengyang and Zhuzhou, there are now press stations for over a dozen newspapers from Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Guangzhou, and Wuhan. If either side mobilizes troops to start fighting, the reporters will quickly send back reports, and the whole country will know.

Nanjing and Guangzhou were communicating through thin air. Guangzhou issued a telegram before the fighting broke out, but there have been no more since. However, that telegram clearly spelled out the conditions, and no further explanation was needed.

On the Nanjing side, it was Lin Sen who came forward to send a telegram requesting peace, but Chiang Kai-shek did not comment.

This was a backup plan for the Nanjing government. If the government wanted to break off relations with Chiang Kai-shek, he could issue another order to suppress the bandits.

"Damn it!

Chiang Kai-shek cursed.

"Wo is the commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army. The money was borrowed from the Nationalist government! Ask Lin Sen for the money!"

The Jiangsu-Zhejiang consortium sent a representative from Shanghai to Fenghua, Zhejiang, to remind Chiang Kai-shek to remember the 30 million yuan he had borrowed. Chiang Kai-shek quickly declined and passed the ball to Lin Sen's Nationalist government.

"Commander-in-Chief Jiang, please don't do this. It's very difficult for us to do this.

Chiang Kai-shek said: "If I don't do this, what else can I do? Okay, I'll give you my property as compensation. Just one hundred or eighty acres of thin land, whatever it's worth. Oh, and Meiling's dowry is also worth something."

When Chiang Kai-shek brought up Soong May-ling, the debt collectors had to shut up.

Everyone knows Soong May-ling and Soong Tzu-wen. Their Soong family is also a member of the consortium. Chiang Kai-shek is reminding them that I am also a member of your circle.

So, after the Spring Festival, Chiang Kai-shek returned to Shanghai from Fenghua, communicated privately with the consortium, and then returned to his loyal Nanjing openly to exercise the power of the President of the Kuomintang.

"Commander-in-Chief, I must report something to you.

Chen Guofu read the information in his hand.

Luo Qi, a student from the first class, secretly traveled from Shanghai to Guangzhou at the end of last year to visit and express his condolences to Chen Tianheng.

After Luo Qi left, Xie Yuanhao from another period secretly went to Guangzhou to visit and comfort Chen Tianheng.

“After Xie Yuanhao, Ye Geng, a second-term student, went to Guangzhou to see Chen Tianheng.

These are all Whampoa students working for us.

Chiang Kai-shek: "The majority of the students from the first six classes of the Whampoa Military Academy are serving in our army. These three are only a tiny minority. They are simply classmates, so there is no need to punish them. Just talk to them and encourage them."

“But…but…”

Chen Guofu hesitated and said, "As far as I know, no, our department investigated. When Luo Qi, one of the students, went to Guangzhou, he brought a letter of condolence with him. It was signed by more than 60 classmates.

Chiang Kai-shek: "."

"headmaster.

More than a month after returning to China, He Zhonghan got the opportunity to meet with Chiang Kai-shek and Chen Guofu.

"Yeah. Zhonghan, you're back, that's great.

Chiang Kai-shek looked at He Zhonghan with a complicated look, as if he was looking at a gem, or as if he was looking at a time bomb.

The first batch of Huangpu Military Academy, a disciple of the emperor.

Member of the Youth Army League, member of the War Research Association, and member of Chen Tianheng's close circle.

Moreover, He Zhonghan was not an unknown figure in the Youth Army Alliance and the War Research Association. He was very active and was recognized by everyone as a very talented person. Some curious people have done statistics and found that Chen Tianheng had the best relationship with Jiang Xianyun and Chen Geng, followed by Huang Wei (roommate), Xu Xiangqian, He Zhonghan and others. He Zhonghan was in this circle of 5-10 people.

Of the key members of the War Research Society currently serving under Chiang Kai-shek, only two remained: Hu Zongnan and Yu Jishi. Both were excellent generals, especially Yu Jishi. Chiang Kai-shek now recognized that Yu Jishi was even better at leading troops than Hu Zongnan. However, Yu Jishi was cunning and calculating, while Hu Zongnan was more straightforward. Straightforward people are easier to control.

Chiang Kai-shek: "Zhonghan, after you returned from studying in the Soviet Union, you did not go to Guangzhou to join the Communist camp, but went to Shanghai and published your withdrawal from the party in the newspaper. Why is that?

He Zhonghan: "Because I had a backup in the Soviet Union.

"oh?"

He Zhonghan: "When I was studying in the Soviet Union, nearing graduation, the school gave every student the opportunity to have a private conversation with the instructor. I did the same. The instructor and I were in a room together. He asked some questions, and I answered some. After the conversation, it suddenly occurred to me that there might be a tape recorder or even a movie camera in the room."

"I answered the instructor's questions. If you were to single out each of these questions, my responses would clearly define me as a Soviet spy. I remember one question, and my response was, 'Of course I would help the Communist International with its work in China. The Communist International is the leading organization of the Communist Parties of the world.' You see, if you take out the first half of that sentence, I would be a Communist International spy."

"Besides that, I had a girlfriend in the Soviet Union. I noticed at the time that she was unusually proactive towards me, but I stayed with her for a while. Because if you deliberately distance yourself from a girl who's actively approaching you, the Soviet Union will be waiting for you somewhere else. I was also worried..."

He Zhonghan paused, "I'm also worried. If I reject this one, and another girl comes up to me and I reject her again, the Soviet Union might send me a fair-skinned, handsome boy for the third time."

Chen Guofu laughed and said, "This is the Soviets' usual tactic.

Chiang Kai-shek: "I see. Zhonghan, since you have spoken so frankly, I believe you will no longer work for the Soviet Union. Why don't you go to Guangzhou?"

He Zhonghan: "Principal, Chen Tianheng did not summon me to Guangzhou.

Chen Guofu: "He asked you to go to Shanghai?

"yes.

He Zhonghan's answer made Chen Guofu and Chiang Kai-shek sway in their chairs. Chiang Kai-shek coughed.

He Zhonghan: "So I replied with a telegram saying 'Forget it', returned to China and went straight to Shanghai. After landing in Shanghai, I announced my resignation from the Party in the newspaper.

Chen Guofu: "So, your own intention is not to conduct intelligence work in Shanghai.

He Zhonghan: "I'm not cut out for intelligence work. I received systematic intelligence training in the Soviet Union, mastered all the skills, and could expertly perform all the tasks required of an intelligence officer and spy. But I still felt I wasn't cut out for it. Therefore, I decided to quit the intelligence and military worlds and find a job in society."

"Yeah," Chen Guofu nodded.

"It's right to quit the Communist Party, to leave the military and political circles, and not work for us. It's a bit regrettable, but understandable. I can help you find a job in Shanghai. It must be a senior position that matches your talents.

“You can’t do that.

Chiang Kai-shek said: "Why should I, a top student of Whampoa Military Academy, seek a job in society?

Chen Guofu: "So what does the commander-in-chief mean?"

Chiang Kai-shek said: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in need of talented people. I think it would be a good idea for He Zhonghan to seek a job there.

Chen Guofu: "Commander-in-Chief, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also...

"If you're worried about his unclear ties to the Soviet Union, you could have him work in diplomacy with Western Europe, the United States, and Japan."

Guangzhou.

"Ladder Plan? Why is it called the Ladder Plan?

Zhou Enlai asked a question.

Qian Zhuangfei: "I don't know either. It was decided by Chen Tianheng."

Zhou Enlai: "Sending Chiang Kai-shek a man who has close ties to both us and the Soviet Union is almost a clear sign. While the relationship with the Soviet Union can be explained clearly, the relationship with our side is impossible to fully explain. Will Chiang Kai-shek trust He Zhonghan?"

Qian Zhuangfei: "At least, He Zhonghan himself should be safe, since he saved Chiang Kai-shek.

Zhou Enlai said: "If He Zhonghan hadn't carried Chiang Kai-shek back from the battlefield, he would have definitely gone to the Northern Expedition as an officer, and now he might be leading a division or a regiment. He Zhonghan was very talented and could do both civil and military work very well. But due to a series of mistakes, the trajectory of his life was completely changed.

After the two men discussed He Zhonghan's matter and made a diary record, Zhou Enlai locked the record file.

In the entire intelligence department, only Zhou Enlai and Qian Zhuangfei knew about He Zhonghan's case.

Furthermore, the War Research Association hadn't spread the news. Before leaving, Chen Tianheng had told the War Research Association and the Youth Army Association that He Zhonghan was a dishonest person and had escaped. The Youth Army Association should issue a statement urging him not to do anything detrimental to the country and its people and to return to Guangzhou.

Of course, Chen Geng and Jiang Xianyun could probably guess the truth of the matter, but they would never tell anyone about their guesses.

Treasury.

Mao Runmin breathed a sigh of relief.

A new injection of capital into the Guangdong Development Bank arrived, and Chen Ying transferred another 100 million silver dollars to the bank's account.

Last week, Mao Runmin shamelessly sent a telegram to report the current difficulties of the Ministry of Finance, saying that Guangdong's finances will still have a deficit of 70 to 80 silver yuan in the first half of this year. This is the result after borrowing from all possible places.

Yingzhe Investment quickly responded, depositing another one million silver dollars into the Guangdong Development Bank. Given the current monetary situation in Guangdong, this one million silver dollars, rather than a draft, was transported from Hong Kong by a fleet of small trucks.

In October 1927, when the revolutionary army entered Guangzhou, the total currency in circulation in Guangdong was less than 20 million silver dollars (copper coins were not included). It's no wonder that the Ministry of Finance noticed the city's widespread desolation and decline. Subsequently, the coalition government and British banks raised funds, adding approximately 10 million silver dollars to the currency supply in Guangdong. Confiscated property from local tyrants and evil gentry also added over 800,000 silver dollars, which helped to slightly improve the economy in Guangdong.

But if Guangdong's industry and commerce are to recover better, more money is still needed.

Guangdong's financial difficulties were actually predicted by Mao Runmin. While there's still some money available, it will be exhausted by the end of April. However, Yingzhe Investment still managed to ship one million silver dollars in February. According to the head of the company, Chen Ying, the business world is ever-changing, and no company stands forever. It's better to deposit the money now for peace of mind.

Chen Ying asked someone from Yingzhe Investment to ask whether Guangdong's finances could get out of the crisis in the second half of the year. Mao Runmin said that the fiscal revenue and expenditure would definitely be balanced in the second half of the year.

Sevastopol.

The cruise ship arrived at the port. Feng Dafei and more than 20 flight trainees disembarked in a procession. Two of them pushed Chen Tianheng's special semi-recumbent wheelchair.

Chen Tianheng's wounds were now completely healed, but the shrapnel in his body restricted his movements. Whenever he stood up, he felt a dull pain inside. It seemed the doctor was right: he couldn't stand or walk normally until the shrapnel was removed.

"The climate here is quite good." Feng Dafei sniffed the sea-scented air. "The temperature, humidity, and scenery of the Crimean Peninsula are all quite good."

Chen Tianheng: "I didn't feel so comfortable in Moscow anymore."

Chapter 3, Davarish, I know what you are worried about

“Zdrastvije.

“Zdededededra~~Stwijer.

"Kododam?"

“Okay, okay, I know Russian, you guys can go and study Russian on your own.

Moscow.

Feng Dafei, a flight trainee and an interpreter were on duty in Chen Tianheng's ward to provide care.

After the operation, Chen Tianheng was still lying down, but he could speak and see things without any problems. Feng Dafei and others were in the ward, holding Russian textbooks and studying Russian.

"Commissioner Chen, have you mastered Russian?

"Of course." Chen Tianheng raised his hand and said something in Russian. The nurse waiting at the door of the ward came in, checked Chen Tianheng's IV bottle, talked to Chen Tianheng for a few words, and left.

Chen Tianheng: "There were many Soviet instructors at Huangpu Military Academy in 24 and 25. I learned there."

Actually, no. It was "Sea Landing 2017." That time, Chen Tianheng defeated the Russian Marines by a large margin.

Feng Dafei: "At that time, every Soviet instructor had an interpreter by his side, inseparable from them. We, the military academy teachers, and the principal were all used to relying on interpreters... Alas.

Chen Tianheng: "You can read English books in the War Research Society.

"That's because I went to a modern middle school before entering the military academy, so I have a basic understanding of English. The War Research Association also has a lot of English books. I've thought about learning Russian, but it's much more difficult than English."

Wang Ruofei came to the ward.

Wang Ruofei performed the work of the embassy or consulate at the Guangzhou United Government’s “Liaison Office” in Moscow.

"This is a telegram from China. It's from Mao Runmin.

The projected deficit for Guangdong's fiscal year in the first half of the year had already been deposited into the Guangfa Bank account, directly in cash. Mao Runmin expressed his gratitude.

Mao Runmin expects there will be no fiscal deficit in the second half of the year.

But Mao Runmin asked Chen Tianheng, Hong Kong newspapers reported the recent financial turmoil, and Chen Ying's business seemed to be in trouble. What should he do?

Should we transfer some more funds from the Ministry of Finance or China Guangfa Bank to Yingzhe Investment?

"I don't think it's necessary at this point. Chen Ying should also think it's unnecessary."

Shadowzhe is not losing money in business. The so-called financial shock has not affected Shadowzhe's investment. Instead, it has gradually transferred funds, and finally Shadowzhe has become a hollow shell.

In the future, the business will be shifted to New York and London.

Of course, this does not mean completely withdrawing from Hong Kong, but we need to get involved in advance for what happened in 1929.

Mao Runmin also mentioned another thing in the telegram, that the Ministry of Finance was holding a meeting to discuss the current monetary issues of the Guangdong government.