December 10, Chongqing!

The news of the Suiyuan victory spread like the warm sunshine in winter to the north and south of the country, bringing warmth to the people across the country and bringing hope to the increasingly difficult years of the Anti-Japanese War.

Aspiring young people across the country have set their sights on North China, Shanxi and Suiyuan.

The same is true for many officials of the National Government, including the Chairman.

In the early morning of that day, newspapers overwhelmingly promoted the achievements of Jiang Dong and Fu Zuoyi, praising the two men and the troops they commanded to the sky. Scholars made impassioned speeches in the newspapers, and various inspiring slogans rang out in Chongqing.

The streets and alleys of the city.

The Chairman of the Generalissimo has been concerned about the war in North China, and he had learned about the Suiyuan victory a day ago.

This morning, he heard the boasts from various newspapers and the reaction of the people across the country from the mouths of the attendants. His brows could not help but frown, and his expression was quite grim.

Various newspapers rushed to report the news of Suiyuan's victory as if it were the Chinese New Year. The articles were colorful and the headlines were more horrifying than the last.

Obviously, there is a big hand behind this turbulent public opinion.

The Chairman didn't need to think deeply to figure out who the owner of the big hand was.

As soon as Dai Li walked into the Chairman's office, he saw a Jincheng Military Newspaper on the table. The front page of the Military Newspaper read:

"Recover Shanxi, recover Suiyuan, recover North China, recover all China!"

Dai Li also read this military newspaper before coming. The military newspaper boasted about Jiangdong and the 39th Army, and there were many falsehoods in it.

"Commission, you come to me..."

His tone was respectful.

The chairman turned around from the window, pointed outside, then pointed at the newspaper on the table, and asked:

"What does Jiangdong mean by this move?"

Dai Li was stunned for a moment before he understood what the Chairman meant. He considered it carefully and said:

"Jincheng Military Daily and People's Daily are both newspapers directly controlled by Jiangdong. The two newspapers took the lead in advocating this time, which is not consistent with their previous styles. Students feel that Jiangdong did it intentionally. As for the purpose, it is temporarily unknown..."

Seeing that the Chairman was a little dissatisfied, Dai Li hurriedly made amends.

"But it should be related to the fighting on the front line. Koto must be sending some kind of message to the Japanese."

The chairman nodded calmly, he thought so too.

After walking back to his desk, the Chairman motioned Dai Li to sit down on the sofa next to him, and then said:

"I haven't heard your report for a while. Please use this matter to tell me about the situation in Jincheng and Jiangdong today."

Dai Li was prepared before coming and said with emphasis:

"Jiangdong's connections with the Germans are becoming increasingly sparse, while on the contrary it is getting closer to the Soviet Union and the Americans. The industrial base is rapidly improving, and American expert equipment and materials will soon arrive in southeastern Shanxi.

The scale of Jiangdong Military Factory is growing day by day, and its production capacity is also rising.

According to this trend, after next spring, the industrial production capacity of southeastern Shanxi will exceed the total of the entire rear area."

When Dai Li said this, he peeked at the Chairman's reaction. Seeing that the latter still looked indifferent, he continued:

"The oil fields in northern Shaanxi have huge reserves and high-quality oil. If Jiangdong can win this oil war, the oil industry in southeastern Shanxi will achieve great development.

The domestic shortage of supplies may change due to these things."

"Yeah!" The chairman nodded noncommittally.

"Currently there are regular troops in Jiangdong, with six divisions of about 100,000 people. The security regiments and militia teams in various places add up to about 80,000 people.

Aspiring young people across the country are trying their best to go to southeastern Shanxi, and the number of youth troops will soon double.

Commerce and agriculture also developed very rapidly. People fleeing from all over the country came to the southeast of Shanxi. This brought huge pressure to Jiangdong and also provided Jiangdong with sufficient labor force and population.

In addition, Jiangdong has also established a military science research institute, which is engaged in advanced weapons and equipment and military science and technology. The institute's confidentiality level is very high, and the Military Command Bureau has not yet inquired about the specific research content.

…”

Even though I have focused on the key points, the entire report still lasted more than 20 minutes.

After Dai Li finished speaking, the chairman paused for half a minute and asked again:

"Where's the Red Party?"

This is one of the issues that the Chairman is most concerned about, and Dai Li is naturally prepared.

"The relationship between Jiangdong and the Red Party is more of a transaction. The ordinary officers and soldiers of the 39th Army are the same as other national army troops. No one listens to the Red Party. Jiangdong has won consecutive battles, and the 39th Army has their own beliefs and pursuits. The Red Party

The party’s arrogant words are inconsistent with the overall ideals of the 39th Army Corps.”

"Oh..." the chairman became interested,

"What are their beliefs and ideals?"

Dai Li chuckled and uttered a few words:

"Expel the Japanese pirates and revive China!"

The chairman of the committee also laughed. These words spoke to his heart, and they were consistent with the Kuomintang's program.

Dai Li continued,

"The oil fields are under the jurisdiction of the border region government. Northern Shaanxi is the seat of the head of the Communist Party of China. The Red Party will also make every effort in the oil war. Both the regular army and the guerrillas are on the move. It has to be said that they have a share in the Suiyuan victory.

Credit.”

"Well, you're right." The chairman agreed.

"I will issue commendation orders to them in the name of the committee and hope that they will continue to work hard."

A dry commendation order can win the reputation of unity in the war of resistance, so why not do it.

Besides, there are still areas in North China where the Red Party can be used, and the Chairman is still very practical in some aspects.

"We must clearly record the exposed strength of the Red Party, and we cannot let them hide in the ravines!"

"Yes, commission!"

Dai Li agreed honestly. After saying these things, his expression relaxed.

"Committee, the second young master is now a major and deputy battalion commander! He has been well trained in Jinzhongnan and has made progress in all aspects. I think he will be promoted to regimental commander soon after he comes here."

The chairman's expression gradually softened,

"The battlefield is the stage for a man. I am very happy that he can grow step by step with his own strength. The Military Command should not interfere too much."

"Don't worry, Commissioner, the Second Young Master has earned his honor bit by bit, and the Military Command Bureau has not interfered."

"Well, which army is he in now?"

"The 5th Division, Commander Wang Laohu."

"oh?"

"Wang Laohu is a very simple person. He was captured as a strong man and joined the army. He was one of the first few people to follow Jiangdong. He is known for his courage to fight and charge in battles. He is a simple and honest man with no slippery ideas. The second young master should be able to learn a lot from him.

Less stuff."

"Well, that's good."

…

After listening to Dai Li's report, the Chairman felt that the clouds above his head were lifted and he suddenly became enlightened.

He had a general understanding of Jiangdong's strength and development, which allowed him to easily decide what attitude to take towards Jiangdong.

"Expel the Japanese pirates and revive China."

As long as Jiang Dong can continue along this path and his interests as the division commander are guaranteed, then the Chairman will always support Jiang Dong and let him lead the charge.

He thought of what Jiang Dong had said before, that this war would be an opportunity for the Chinese nation to take off.

Although China is currently in a weak position, as long as it forms an alliance with Britain and the United States, its international status will be greatly improved and it will be able to participate in the construction of the post-war world structure.

The Chairman of the Generalissimo is China's only leader. As long as he survives this most difficult period, his personal prestige will continue to rise and his status will be consolidated.

Jiang Dong is his student and will also be his stepping stone.

Thinking of these things, the chairman's face couldn't help but smile.

…

…

Shaanxi, Qiulin Town, Second Theater Command.

Yan Xishan has been on the verge of going berserk recently, and any little thing can arouse his anger.

The officers and soldiers in the theater headquarters were doing their jobs cautiously, with caution written all over their faces, for fear that an accidental move would cause the commander-in-chief to be furious.

The Second War Zone was blooming everywhere, and news of the Suiyuan victory was flying all over the sky, but none of it was related to him, Yan Xishan.

Jiang Dong and Wei Junru occupied Shanxi, and Chiang Kai-shek did not take the initiative, so the Jin-Sui Army alone could not fight back.

There is no reputation and no actual benefits. How can Yan Xishan not be angry?

On this day, the confidant adjutant drove all the people out of the cave dwelling, carefully approached Yan Xishan and said:

"Sir Yan, there is another person over there, and the level is not low."

Yan Xishan's eyes rolled a few times. Driven by the depression and resentment in his heart, he waved his hand and asked the adjutant to bring the person in.

The two people who came in were small in stature and wore the clothes of northern Shaanxi merchants.

A middle-aged man with glasses and an ugly face spoke first:

“I’ve heard Commander Yan’s name for a long time, and I’m really lucky to meet him today!”

Yan Xishan snorted coldly in his heart. He was really a barbarian and couldn't even speak.

He crossed his legs and asked arrogantly:

"Who are you?"

The ugly-looking man subconsciously adjusted his clothes.
Chapter completed!