Chapter 95 Sichuan Army Resisted Zhang Qun's Entry into Sichuan

Luojia Mountain is located in the eastern suburbs of Wuchang. It is majestic, with continuous hills, lush flowers and trees, and bright buildings. It is located on the southwest of the East Lake. The mountains and waters are complemented by each other, becoming a group of scenic spots. The eastern foot of the mountain is undulating, winding and twisting, the lake water hits, and beads and splashes jade; the beautiful trees on the mountainside are green, the strange flowers are weaving brocades, the fences are staggered, and the houses are elegant; every year when the cherry blossoms bloom, the fallen flowers are colorful and intoxicating. From the mountainside to the top of the mountain, the forests are deep and dense, shaking the green and flying green, covering the sun and the moon, and deep and deep. On the top of Luojia Mountain, huge rocks appear, strange stones stand steeply, the paths are winding, and strange birds sing at the same time. National Wuhan University is located in the west of Luojia Mountain, with a mountain structure and a magnificent architecture.

Since Chiang Kai-shek moved his capital to Wuhan, the villa on the side of Luojia Mountain has become Chiang Kai-shek's residence. In June, Wuhan is as hot as a steamer, and Luojia Mountain, which is about 100 meters above sea level, has become a rare cool place in Wuhan.

On that day, Zhang Qun, Secretary-General of the Military Commission, drove to Luojia Mountain.

"Wuhan is in the world, and the thoroughfare of nine provinces is really a treasure land!" Chiang Kai-shek, who walked into the courtyard, looked at the lush Luojia Mountain, felt moved when he was moved.

"Chairman, oh, president! Such fresh and elegant weather is rare in Wuhan!" Zhang Qun saw Chiang Kai-shek intoxicated by the calmness of the breeze, and endured what he wanted to say, but he still held back his stomach.

"Yue Jun", Chiang Kai-shek smiled, "You have worked with me for many years, so you don't have to be polite! Whether it's the chairman or the president, it's just a small matter, why bother to be confined? Whatever you call me!" When you are in a good mood, Chiang Kai-shek is very polite to everyone. In terms of feelings, he certainly hopes that everyone can call him "president" and regard him as "president". After so many years, he has fought bravely in the rain of bullets, wits in the treacherous mystery, and he has worked hard to pursue. But what he said to Zhang Qun is the truth, and he never treats Zhang Qun as an outsider.

Zhang Qun was able to live today because of Chiang Kai-shek. In his early years, they were classmates at the Baoding Military Academy. They were only from the artillery department. They were always arrogant and arrogant Chiang Kai-shek never dealt with this internship. It was not until two years later that the two boarded the big ship to cross Japan to Japan and had contact. After saying something, Zhang Qun was impressed by Chiang and changed to the artillery department after he arrived in Japan. After graduation, he followed Chiang to the 19th Japanese Artillery Regiment and began his career of working with Chiang Kai-shek and making a fortune in the future.

When Chiang Kai-shek became famous, he recruited old friends, classmates and other close friends, and Zhang Qun naturally joined his subordinates. Since 1924, the two have become closer and closer. Zhang Qun is versatile and falls in love with Chiang. At the beginning, he abandons everything about himself, considers Chiang's big and small matters without any selfishness. He never objected to Chiang's instructions, and he always tried to make others unable to see the traces of his intentional flattery. This made Chiang Kai-shek, who had many political enemies, appreciated it greatly and regarded it as a confidant. Zhang Qun's official career has been prosperous since then.

Although his career was going smoothly, he was very clear about his role. It is said that at the end of 1931, the charming Japanese aroused public outrage in Shanghai citizens, and knocked him off the throne of the special mayor of Shanghai, and lived at home. One day, after watering flowers in the yard, he returned to his room, looked at his figure in the mirror in the hall, shook his head and sighed, "Who is Zhang Qun? Chiang Kai-shek is a lackey!" Although he knew himself and sighed, he did not intend to change anything. This was his own choice, and he had been through it for decades to come. But from this day on, he became cautious in his words and affairs.

Of course, Zhang Qun would not eat Chiang Kai-shek's soft rice in vain. In fact, Chiang Kai-shek turned his back and refused to recognize his relatives, so he would never let people eat his vain. Zhang Qun believed that he had made contributions to Chiang Kai-shek. In the 1930 Central Plains War, Zhang Xueliang began to make it clear that he was neutral. However, the Chiang army, Yan and Feng Lianjun both took a fancy to the young marshal of the Northeast Army, especially the hundreds of thousands of troops under his command.

Zhang Xueliang in 1930 was just like Han Xin in the Chu-Han dispute. If he helped the Han Dynasty, he would die, and if he helped the Chu, he would die. Both sides would do anything to fight for this weight that determines fate. Although the people sent by Yan and Feng also had high officials and money as support, they did not succeed in the end. However, Zhang Qun, sent by Chiang Kai-shek, was quite patient. With the letter of appointment and silver notes, he ran to Chenyang to lobby Zhang Xueliang. After hitting a wall, he was unmoved and followed Zhang Xueliang to Huludao again. If he couldn't, he would go to Beidaihe again. The horses in front of him were like horses, On the way, he endured the sarcasm of the Northeast Army and used his indecent personal friendship, and with his imperfection and intimate personal friendship, he moved the young marshal's heart. In a few days, the Northeast Army left the customs and won a great victory in Nanjing, and Zhang Qun made his first contribution. In 1936, he took a large sum of money and bribed the commander of the Guangdong-Guangzhou Air Force through relations. In a few days, all the planes of the Guangdong-Guangzhou Air Force were thrown away. Chen Jitang saw that the situation was hopeless, so he had to turn on the power to step down and die in Hong Kong. Zhang Qun shone again.

Although Zhang Qun achieved nothing in military affairs, he was smooth sailing in politics. He became the leader of the political science department and became Chiang Kai-shek's personal aide. He used his extensive relationship and the tiger-skinned face of Chiang Kai-shek behind him to lobby from all sides. He wooed all parties and matched all powerful factions to mediate for Chiang Kai-shek between Britain, the United States and Japan. For a time, he became an indispensable figure for Chiang Kai-shek both at home and abroad. Many parties and groups gathered around the Nanjing government because of his threading. Many warlords who once rampant, such as Chen Tiaoyuan, Xu Yuanquan, Long Yun, etc., rely on his clearance to strengthen their relationship with Chiang Kai-shek.

Even military veterans such as Yan Xishan and Feng Yuxiang once relied on his links to make a bridge to get along with Chiang Kai-shek. Therefore, many Kuomintang military and political officials were jealous and hated, and gave him a lot of nicknames such as "Cheng Kai-shek's knife" and "old man's paste" behind their backs.

Zhang Qun was at its peak and became Chiang Kai-shek's close favorite minister. When there were problems, Chiang Kai-shek would think of him. When there were good things, Chiang Kai-shek would naturally not forget him.

In August 1937, Liu Xiang swore to leave Sichuan to fight against the war with illness, and later died of illness in Hankou. The Sichuan army was in a state of chaos. Seeing that the time was ripe, Chiang Kai-shek was eager to hold Sichuan, a place of right and wrong in his hands. Soon, he ordered the abolition of the Seventh War Zone and the Sichuan-Kang Appeasement Office chaired by Liu Xiang. When considering the new candidate for Sichuan-Kang Government, Zhang Qun, who was born in Sichuan, was the first to jump into his mind.

Just as Zhang Qun packed his luggage with confidence and was about to take office as chairman of Sichuan Province and commander of Sichuan Security, the Sichuan Army stopped. Withdrew from one term, the Sichuan Army obviously felt the threat from the giant palm from Wuhan. Wang Lingji, a senior general of the Sichuan Army, contacted the generals of the Sichuan Army, and telegraphed Wuhan, and refused to enter Sichuan. Since Yang Sen had already moved to Guizhou and left Sichuan, the Yang Sen faction did not make any statement. This move not only made Chiang Kai-shek unable to come to Taiwan, but also made Zhang Qun so embarrassed that he could not eat for several days and felt that he had no shame to see someone again. Today, he went up the mountain, actually wanted to explore Chiang Kai-shek's tone.

"President", Zhang Qun thought about it and felt that the name was appropriate. "Ugaki has been serving as foreign minister for several days. Recently, there have been many discussions outside, saying that the Japanese can't bear it anymore, and implying that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the intention to resume peace talks." Zhang Qun stared at Chiang Kai-shek from the side and said softly. Every time he talked, he was always eager to think about Chiang Kai-shek's thoughts.

Chiang Kai-shek withdrew his gaze, took two steps, glanced at the counselor beside him, and spoke slowly: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not received any clear intentions from the Japanese. But then again, Konowa's statement in January was not clever.

They thought that a threat or two could make me give in? It should be noted that China is no longer the China of warlords who fought in the past, and I, Chiang Kai-shek, was no longer Chiang Kai-shek who went to Japan more than 20 years ago. Today, people recommend me as the "President", and people's hearts are fair and clear.

It is simply not feasible for the Japanese to avoid the civil government of our country to solve the problem of China."

Chiang Kai-shek paused his cane, his voice was sharp and high, but he was quite proud. He felt a little as if he was knocking down his opponent in the boxing ring. Although Zhang Qun felt that this was self-deception, his face was filled with laughter and he echoed: "That's, that's!"

"As for peace talks, of course I will not refuse. China does not want to fight. I also hope to join hands with the Japanese to prevent chaos and maintain peace in East Asia. But this kind of peace must not be based on the premise of betraying China's sovereignty." As he said that, he sighed, "Shanghai is lost and Nanjing is lost. How could I be willing to watch China be destroyed by war? But if the Japanese insist on fighting, what would happen if they lose another Wuhan?"

As Chiang Kai-shek spoke, he became excited: "My mother, a Japanese soldier, the government is short-sighted and only knows how to fight. I see that there are no strategists or politicians there at all. You must know that what I really want to fight in China is not me, but Yan'an, it's **!" At this moment, Zhang Qun was the correct call of Chiang Kai-shek's pulse.

After a little thought, he spoke carefully: "The president has led the national war of resistance for nearly a year, and his great achievements are known to everyone. Why not take advantage of Ugaki as a foreign minister to reconcile the peace?" "Yue Jun, you don't understand this. Both sides must have sincerity in their words. At present, they have such a high price, how can we agree?!** Inciting national sentiment is to continue to fight. But if the Japanese don't give us a step, we can't remove it if we want to scatter."

"Then why don't you convince the Japanese to lower the conditions? They have always been a singular one." "I know this. The Japanese are true, but they are definitely not just singular ones. The Soviet Union in the north is singular ones, why don't they fight? There is no singular ones in Nanjing, so they still fight. I now doubt whether Ugaki can fully represent Japan. You must know that some Japanese soldiers and chaebols are trying their best to expand the war."

After saying that, Chiang Kai-shek sighed. Zhang Qun was speechless for a moment.

After a while, Chiang Kai-shek recovered and turned his face and asked, "Yue Jun, what's wrong with you today?" "Oh, President, a little bit of a matter. A few days ago, an old friend came to Han from Chengdu and said that some generals of the Sichuan Army spoke rudely at Wang Mingzhang's funeral and slandered the Central Committee. He said that the Central Army would not save him when he was dead, so he caused the commander of Wang Tengxian to die. After the meeting, someone even incited the military and civilians to sit quietly and march, making a mess." Zhang Qun threw out the topic, which was both happy and nervous.

"Secretary Wang? Didn't I order the praise and confer the generals to be rewarded and read the tribute at the dock? What exactly do they want?" Chiang Kai-shek was displeased when he saw the Sichuan Army, and he rushed up as soon as the fire incited him.

"They actually wanted to raise the price. They said that before the war, the Sichuan Army was unattended, the grain, bullets and guns were not guaranteed, but the Central Army had a dedicated man and a special vehicle was responsible for supply. In addition, they said that Commander Wang was guarding Teng County and the Tang Army refused to save him when he was dead, because the central government was deliberately weakening the local troops. It seemed that Sichuan Government."

Chiang Kai-shek was not a fuel-efficient lamp, he had mixed up in the black and white roads. He had already heard the smell from Zhang Qun's place. A wave of disgust surged from his heart. He stared at Zhang Qun and said frankly: "Let them agree that if they are entangled in this matter again, let them ask Li Delin (Li Zongren). It's OK. Li Delin is the commander of their war zone." From the heart, Zhang Qun was blocked from entering Sichuan, and the most exciting thing was Chiang Kai-shek.

Originally, the Sichuan Army was disobedient to him, but now the Guards issued a statement, and he was extremely sensitive to everything. In an extraordinary period, how could the Sichuan Army not make him hate the bone marrow? Zhang Qun's words undoubtedly stabbed him in the scar. But what he hated most in his life was the one who took advantage of the danger and came to ramble and seek favors. At this moment, Chiang Kai-shek said coldly impatiently: "Yue Jun, you have to be patient, and I will have a way to deal with the Sichuan Army. I want to serve as the chairman of Sichuan Province in person to see which of these Sichuan generals will fight again!"

Zhang Qun was shocked and hurriedly confessed: "President, Yue Jun works well in the Military Commission, and there is no other way." Chiang Kai-shek was also unable to do without Zhang Qun, a person who can win over the world, especially speaking to the Japanese. He smiled coldly and drew a step: "That's good, Wuhan needs people more now."

After saying that, he turned his eyes to the distance and asked softly: "Yue Jun, what strategy do you think is good for the Japanese at the moment?"

"The president, Yue Jun's meaning is still the fourteen words: 'War will lead to defeat, harmony will lead to chaos, fight will lead to harmony, harmony will lead to peace'. Beijing, Shanghai, North China, we have met the Japanese and the swords and guns, and the losses are not small. Now that Ugaki becomes the foreign minister, I think it is a great opportunity."

As he spoke, the topic suddenly changed: "But recently, Chen Cixiu (Chen Cheng) and his group shouted that they would not say the final battle, but also indulged Communists Zhou Enlai, Guo Moruo and others to carry out national salvation activities in Wuhan, causing storms and rain. This may have a bad impact on the restoration of peace talks in the future?!"

Chiang Kai-shek smiled slightly and did not express his opinion. Although he appreciated some of Zhang Qun's views, he could imagine that he did much further than Zhang Qun. If he didn't create public opinion, how could he cover up people's ears and ensure that the contact with the Japanese went smoothly? If he didn't do this, how could he be supported by the whole country as president? Besides, he did not fundamentally oppose Chen Cheng's actions. The current situation is confusing, who can guarantee that Japan will accept his conditions? Put all the treasures on peace talks with the Japanese. If the Japanese turn around and fight, how could he resist? The morale of the people is collapsed, and the Japanese really might put him aside and have another idea of ​​fighting against China. The people and the military are both lost, so what kind of president he is? He will never take such risks.

Chiang Kai-shek, who started his business in the turmoil, was well aware of the way of rule of the old China. Whenever he was in danger, he always jumped into the pool, first stirring the water upset, and then broke through the distance and attacked each other. He never minded the mutual dispute between his subordinates, and even liked it. He knew that over the years, it was difficult for China to emerge as a military and political giant that competed with him, which was an important reason. So he encouraged Chen Cheng and encouraged Zhang Qun to encourage Zhang Qun. A few days ago, he instructed Zhang Qun to send congratulatory messages to the new Japanese foreign minister in his private name and secretly sent a message. In short, everything was of some value to him, even if it was a temporary person, he would not let go. He did not want to block any path he could walk. Zhang Qun had no way to know.

"What are Zhao Ming (Wang Jingwei) and the others busy in recent years?" Chiang Kai-shek looked away and asked softly. Wang Jingwei was Chiang Kai-shek's political enemy for many years and had higher qualifications than him. Although he is currently the vice president of the Kuomintang, he is definitely not a person who is content with the status quo. Wang Jingwei is keeping a low profile. Chiang Kai-shek knew very well, and he also knew that Zhang Qun had a good relationship with this group of people, but he did not care too much about this. The reason was very simple: Zhang Qun could not live without him. On the contrary, he could learn more about the whereabouts of Wang Jingwei, the "peacemakers" from Zhang Qun. Chiang didn't care, but Zhang Qun was like a woman who was found out of an affair with a man outside, feeling uncomfortable.

He secretly rolled up his eyelids, glanced at Chiang Kai-shek, and said, "Vice President Wang insisted on being at peace. But I have not had much contact with him recently. However, I heard that he brought Gao Zongwu and others to Hong Kong and wanted to connect with the Japanese, but I don't know much about the specific situation. But ** seems to have smelled something, and he is also catching the handle on them in this regard." Zhang Qun flickered.

As Chiang Kai-shek listened, his brows frowned: "Yue Jun, you should remind Zhao Ming and the others to pay attention. If Yan'an catches something about this, they will cause trouble!" "President, Yue Jun has a saying that should be said or not?" Zhang Qunwie asked in a shrinking manner.

"You agreed." "President. I always think that the ** office in Han has been a bit too active recently, which may have adverse effects.

They still have to be strictly restricted, and it is not an exaggeration to close their point in Wuhan if necessary." Zhang Qun said fiercely.

"This matter is probably not that simple? I ask you, have you studied ** in the Department of Political Science and Technology, and have you studied **?" Chiang Kai-shek asked disapprovingly.

"If the president gives the order, they can only obey. You are the leader of the country! As for **, how big a wave can he make when he lives in northern Shaanxi and live in poor mountains and rivers." Zhang Qunyan insincerely patted Chiang Kai-shek.

Chiang Kai-shek waved his hand and said, "You don't know anything about **. In the past, people always liked to compare my step down with his step down. In fact, you don't know that ** being defeated by ** is completely different from my step down. His comeback is naturally different from my return. His turnaround is up to him. He is up to him. Once he goes up, ** people gathered with him with a heart of heart. Zhou Enlai, you have seen Zhou Enlai a few days ago. He is a genius, but unfortunately there are very few people in our country who can compare with him. If there is a Zhou Enlai among my ministers, it will also save me a lot of worries. But this is such a genius, as the vice chairman of **, he has stayed abroad, but he highly praised **."

As he said that, he shook his head repeatedly and sighed: "It is really a big mistake for your political science department to not study **!" "But now you are the leader of the whole party and the whole country. However, you have controlled tens of thousands of Eighth Route Army, New Fourth Army, power, and people's hearts to compete with you?" Zhang Qun was not convinced and defended. He couldn't understand why the old man who frowned when he mentioned ** on weekdays, such as this, today.

"What I fear most is the whole party and the whole army is careless about this issue. Recently, various war zones have reported that the Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army have expanded their territory everywhere, bewitched the hearts of the people, and forced them to join forces. But what measures have we taken? Remember that Xiang Yu held a banquet in Hongmen that year, but he didn't expect that there would be suicide at Gaixia in the future. If the small troubles are not blocked, it will cause great troubles!" Chiang Kai-shek was very angry and sighed.

"President. Can a motion be submitted at the Supreme National Defense Conference and urge the generals from all over the country to pay attention to this matter?" "No need for now, Yue Jun, this matter must be considered carefully. The current international situation is extremely complicated. When talking outside, you must be very cautious in doing things. It is possible to give the Japanese excuses, so don't annoy them for the time being. Besides, it is better to let them deal with the Japanese in the occupied areas." At this time, Chiang Kai-shek suddenly remembered something, turned around and stared at Zhang Qun and asked, "Have you seen Zeng Qi? What are the plans for the Al Shabaab next?"

Zhang Qun took a step closer and said, "President, don't worry. Zeng Qi has admired the president for a long time and said that the Al Shabaab is willing to unite around the Central Committee. It's just them." "Yue Jun, in this extraordinary period, we also want to talk about democracy. I believe that the Al Shabaab will be an important political force in the future, and the money you should spend must be spent. You can discuss the problem of funds with Ziwen." Chiang Kai-shek smiled happily.
Chapter completed!