While Huangshan Villa was discussing countermeasures, the lights in Hongyan Village were also shining. This crisis was very different from previous crises. After each crisis began, a large number of people who were obviously spies appeared outside Hongyan Village. They surrounded and monitored Hongyan Village. "And the village was also facing a great enemy" and cleaned up all documents. All staff wore guns and lent double posts.

But this time it was different. There was no abnormality outside the village. There were even fewer fixed surveillance points set up by the Kuomintang, but the tension in the village was no less than before, and even more tense.

The main leaders of the Southern Bureau were all in Zhou Lai's office. The atmosphere in the office was solemn. Zhou Lai had just read the telegrams from Zhongyang and Xuan Xiafu. Xuan Xiafu's telegram was to inform the result of the negotiations with Zhuang Jihua, and the telegram from Zhongyang reported the decision of Zhongyang. The central government once again asked them to join forces with the democratic figures to launch a political offensive and disintegrate the Kuomintang's military offensive.

At the same time, they also told them that the Central Committee has also made preparations for the military. The 1st Division of the New Fourth Army and the 115th Left-behind Forces have been unified into the Shandong Army, with Chen "as commander, Su Yi as deputy commander, Jiaodong Army reorganized into the Jiaodong Column of the Shandong Army, and Juling member Xu You. The Jiao Column, led by Xu Shiyou, has already stepped forward to the vicinity of Laiyang to prepare to support the 1st Division of the New Fourth Army. But even so, the strength comparison between the enemy and us is still overwhelming.

"Everyone knows the telegram from the Central Committee. The situation in Shandong is grim," Zhou Lai scans the venue: "The Kuomintang mobilizes more than 100,000 troops to besiege our Yimeng Mountain base. The Central Committee's instructions are very clear. The Hao Pengju incident is nominally the internal ranks of the National and the Different Party Army, but in fact it was caused by Chiang Kai-shek's annexation of miscellaneous cards. Now Zhuang Jihua's attitude is very stubborn, and we must give up Hao Pengju, but this is something we will never accept."

"Why did Zhuang Jihua's attitude become so tough?" Dong Bwu was a little puzzled: "What does he want?"

Although this incident was dominated by Zhuang Jihua, Dong Bwu still had a good feeling for him. "The Central Committee has always believed that Zhuang Jihua is the object of unity, but Zhuang Jihua's reaction this time was beyond their expectations and his attitude was extremely tough. The same happened to the Kuomintang reorganized the miscellaneous army in the past. There have been such incidents in Shanxi, Hebei and Suiyuan. After these miscellaneous army generals led the Eighth Route Army, the Kuomintang stopped pursuing it. However, he did not expect that "Zhuang Jihua was abnormal this time" and even took the risk of causing military conflict between the two parties.

"What does he want to get, to slam the prestige of our party and warn other miscellaneous generals that this is what he wants." Bo Gu said coldly. He has never had a good impression of Zhuang Jihua. He thinks he is a reactionary who is under the banner of maintaining the well of the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. He is worse than Chen Cheng and Chen Lifu.

Zhou Ganglai nodded slightly, as if he agreed to Bo Gu's judgment. Ye Jying sighed. He was a little blamed on the Shandong branch in his heart, why did he insist on placing Hao Pengju at this time? "This is obviously a way to give someone a handle, and Zhuang Jihua can't swallow his great victory, of course he can't swallow this." He has never suffered such a loss.

"Chang Kai-shek ordered the transfer of two troops from Myanmar to the North China War Zone. The two hundred newly produced tanks in Sichuan were "150 Sherman tanks just transported by the United States" and there were 260 aircraft, all of which were transferred to the North China War Zone. The North China War Zone can now be said to be strong."

Ye Jying is very worried about the situation in Shandong. "The balance of strength between the enemy and us is very different." And with his understanding of Zhuang Jihua, this man never fights a war that is unsure. He is not like He Yingqin and Chen Cheng. He first put himself invincible in the battle" and then finds your flaws. This is the case with the Battle of Nanjing, the First Battle of Jinpu Road, and the Battle of Northern Myanmar.

"It is certain that the enemy is strong and I am weak." Dong B Wu asked Ye J Ying: "The three armies are looking at the tigers, and Chen Su is under great pressure."

Ye Jying shook his head lightly: "Three armies, I bet that two of them are just threats." The first move must be the two divisions in Qingzhou; for these two humble ones." If Chen Su does not move, these two divisions will continue to squeeze forward; if Chen Su mobilizes the main force to fight, the two troops from Laiwu and Linyi will immediately rush out. In addition, don't forget that there is a 24th Army near the Jiaoji Line. In addition, there is a 59th Army under reorganization near Yanzhou in Zaozhuang. This army must be reorganized into a group army. One or two divisions can be transferred to attack Yimeng Mountain at any time." "Can Comrade Luo Rhuan lead the 115th Division south and return to Henan, where the Kuomintang army is extremely empty." Bo Gu's tentative suggestion.

Zhou Lai shook his head without hesitation and said, "Absolutely not possible." Luo rhuan and his team's situation is even worse than Chen Su. There are hundreds of thousands of Kuomintang troops around them. And it is the Central Army. If they want to go south to Henan and reinforce Shandong, they must cross the Yellow River and march through the Yellow River and have too long and too risky."

Ye Jying was too lazy to refute his opinions to Bo Gu. "He thought the Kuomintang was blind and Zhuang Jihua was a fool. If you want to go south, he would let you go south. The First Mechanized Army and the Fifth Army." Two mechanized troops will not chase you and fight. Henan is extremely close to the provinces in Henan. There are thousands of fighter bombers. The reorganized troops of Zaozhuang and Yanzhou can be mobilized through the Longhai Line and the Jinpu Line at any time. Luo R-Huan and the others want to go south. It is a blessing that 20% of them can go to Yimeng Mountain.

"Comrade Kejian, are there any new trends in the Kuomintang?" Zhou Lai asked Wu Kejian, the leader who controlled the intelligence department of the Southern Bureau.

Wu Kejian shook his head: "No, after the ambassadors of the United States, Britain and the Soviet Union visited Chiang Kai-shek, Chiang Kai-shek was under pressure from the United States and the United Kingdom, but now his attitude began to shake again. However, the Tehran meeting is imminent, and I guess he will not come to get military arousal before this meeting." Zhou Lai's thick eyebrows frowned. This task is too difficult. The key is Zhuang Jihua. If he doesn't pursue it, Chiang Kai-shek will be able to ease and save it in front of both sides. If the development continues, neither side will come to Taiwan and can only fight.

Dong Bwu knew the difficulty of this matter. After Zhuang Jihua intervened in this matter, even Deng Yanda and Li Jishen and other democratic parties who had always supported G. would suggest that they give in and return Hao Pengju to peacefully resolve the matter. Even Hao Pengju's old superior Feng Yuxiang advised them to ignore the matter and let Hao Pengju die. Sichuan powerful players Deng Xi, Hou Tian Songyao and others were more straightforward, thinking that they did something wrong and should call people as soon as possible.

This situation is unprecedented. In the past, these democratic parties "at least most of the Sichuan powerful parties supported them, but now..." all the reasons are because of one person, Zhuang Jihua.

"Enlai, I think I'd better visit Mr. Xia Mei tomorrow. Maybe he can tell Zhuang Wencao." Dong Bwu suggested.

At the beginning of the Hao Pengju incident, the Zhuang faction represented by Zhang Jingjiang launched a fierce bombardment at the Political Consultative Conference. Zhou Lai understood that it was Zhuang Jihua's "has a distinct Zhuang style." However, what is strange is that "Mr. Mei didn't say a word. He first complained about illness, but then he simply couldn't leave. The meaning is interesting.

Zhou Lai nodded, the Hao Pengju incident has developed to this day. To everyone's surprise, the party is now very passive, and the Kuomintang has occupied an unprecedented initiative.

"Okay, I'll cross the river tomorrow," Zhou Lai nodded and agreed, and then said solemnly: "We are facing great difficulties now. This time, there are not only military but also political difficulties. I guess the Kuomintang has some tricks. "We must always be vigilant. Comrades who go out must be together." Non-essential documents must be destroyed immediately. Guard platoon soldiers must be vigilant at all times, but "no matter what happens, no first shot is allowed."

The meeting ended soon. After the others left, Zhou Lai kept Wu Kejian, Zhou Lai closed the room, hugged his hands, and slowly asked: "Does there any further information from Blade Huali?"

Wu Kejian shook his head and said, "No, but according to the Blade's reaction, Zhuang Wencao was very angry and determined this time. However, his determination was limited to arresting Hao Pengju, and he seemed to have no intention of breaking completely with our party.

Zhou Ganglai remained silent, thought for a while and said, "Tell Blade Feng to try his best to exert his influence, and to influence Zhuang Jihua, do not use force."

"I understand." Wu Kejian nodded and agreed. Then he looked at Zhou Lai. Zhou Lai had no intention of letting him go. After wandering around the house for two times, he looked up and said to him as if he was determined: "I ordered Xuan Xiafu to ask Comrade Liu Xiachuan to go to De County immediately to investigate the deployment of the Kuomintang army near De County. Comrade Blade Fen immediately entered the silent period after accepting this task. Zhuang Wencao was a very cautious person. "He is also a veteran of intelligence. This incident must cause doubts in his heart. You must be cautious and cautious in the use of Blade Fen, and focus on the long term."

Wu Kejian replied in silence: "Yes, in the long run, Zhuang Jihua still has room for improvement. This person is very cautious and has a stronger sense of confidentiality than other Kuomintang generals. He has always done a better job of confidentiality in his troops. The blade can play a greater role in the future."

After Wu Kejian left, Zhou Lai returned to his desk and drafted a telegram to the Central Committee, suggesting that the Central Committee take moderate concessions in Shandong. "In addition to Hao Pengju, he could also add other personnel and weapons. In addition, he could also use what Zhuang Jihua wanted most, the grassroots regime on both sides of the Jiaoji Line, in exchange for the other party not to pursue Hao Pengju. After writing it, Zhou Lai read it twice, but felt that it was still not enough, so he added a few sentences to the pen.

" "Can you agree to return Hao Pengju?" However, the Kuomintang must agree and pardon it immediately after the trial of Hao Pengju. Although this move has hurt our party, it can unite Zhuang Jihua. Otherwise, if this matter continues, it will be very hungry for our party."

After putting down the pen, Zhou Lai did not send it to the telegram room immediately. Instead, he walked into Dong Bwu with the telegram and went to the office. He gave the telegram to Dong Bwu. Dong Bwu was a little surprised when he saw the telegram. At the meeting just now, Zhou Lai did not mention it, but now he suddenly took out a telegram. But after reading the telegram, he immediately understood Zhou Lai's good intentions.

Such telegrams cannot be sent in the name of the Southern Bureau, but can only be in the name of the individual. If discussed at the meeting, it will be the collective opinion of the Southern Bureau, and the difference is huge.

"It's better to be in my name." Dong Bwu put his name on the telegram, but Zhou Lai shook his head and said, "I am the Secretary of the Southern Bureau. I should give such a suggestion. Mr. Dong, what is your opinion?"

"Okay." Dong Bwu thought for a while and felt that Zhou was right. As the Southern Bureau, he would not have been able to send such a telegram without reporting to the Secretary. He could only send it on the basis of Zhou Ganglai's consent. If he only wrote his name, it would leave the Central Committee with the impression of disunity within the Southern Bureau, which would cause unnecessary trouble.
Chapter completed!