Chapter 4: Brothers (Part 3)

One word. It made Mao Renfeng admire the mountains again.

Chiang Kai-shek, who was privately nicknamed an old man by his subordinates, protégés, and juniors, often worked late into the night. But he rarely calls someone to his home at night to discuss and solve the problem. Unless it's a 100,000 emergency. Or the other party has a very close relationship with his whole family. It's close enough to push the door in.

But He Guiyan didn't even need to make an appointment. You can bring Mao Renfeng to visit. It can be seen that its status in the old man's mind is extraordinary. No wonder Deputy Director Dai can be straightened out early tomorrow. but insisted on pulling him as a tablet. It's a lightning rod with a safety cover. In addition to the Military Command Bureau. Other units can't please if they want to.

With a sincere admiration for their own generals and directors. Mao Renfeng stopped all the work in his hands. Concentrate on preparing how to report to the old man in the evening. What can be said. What not to say. What to say and what not to say. Which words are obviously no longer sloppy. But you have to say it to yourself anyway. Harmless to the Military Administration. How to avoid evil. How to take advantage of the performance. How to fight competitors. And so on. It's all a university question. Well done. It will not be difficult to rise in the future. I can't get it right. In the future, you may have to be obscure for a lifetime. Even doomed. Dangers and challenges coexist. Opportunities and pitfalls come with them. I can't help but he doesn't feel like he's going to treat it with a hundred and twenty spirits.

When all the ideas are straightened out. And mentally practiced skillfully. The sky is already starting to darken. Mao Renfeng glanced up at the wall clock on the wall. Pack your outfit and the paperwork you have to bring with you tonight. Walked briskly down the office building.

Meals are ordered casually in the cafeteria. A few chopsticks pull down the belly. Immediately take the guards and the driver on the road. Some time ago. The National Revolutionary Army behaved fairly well on the battlefield. Although he couldn't fight such a beautiful battle as Taierzhuang's victory. But it also exhausted the army of the little Japanese devils. In a fit of rage. The little devils once again intensified their bombardment of Chongqing. So the headlights of the car at night. It becomes an excellent target for devil pilots. So Mao Renfeng's car must take advantage of the fact that the sky is not dark to the point where he can't see the road clearly. rushed to the old man's Huangshan mansion. Fight to stand in the biting cold wind and wait for an hour or two. You can't lure the devil's bomber to the old man's door.

In order to avoid bombing by enemy aircraft. The interior of the building around the Huangshan Mansion. All with thick double curtains. Not the slightest light shines out. Standing at the door of the residence. The whole complex on the opposite side looks like an uninhabited castle in a fairy tale. I can't say when. You can get a ghost out of the garden!

Murder to the point where he can be the great steward of the military command. Of course, Mao Renfeng will no longer be afraid of any ghosts. However the long waiting process. But it made him feel a little bored. When I was thinking about whether to take the guards around and walk around casually first. Suddenly, I heard the sound of an engine again. A black iron guy emerged from under the mottled shadows of the trees." A crunch slammed in front of him. Forthwith. The door opens from the inside. Two spies in suits. Ye Xiufeng, deputy director of the Central Bureau of Statistics, was helped down from the back seat.

"Whose trouser belt is not fastened. Expose this thing." Mao Renfeng frowned. In the belly secretly slandered.

Ye Xiufeng obviously also saw Mao Renfeng. Reaching out and gently pushing the gold-rimmed glasses that rested on the bridge of his nose. A smug greeting on his face." Ah. Isn't this Deputy Director Mao? How did I meet you again. The Chairman has summoned you. Or do you have something to do and come to the door to trouble his old man.."

"Oh. Our director has to report to the chairman in person. Let me bring him some papers." Mao Renfeng didn't seem to hear the adverb spoken in the accentuated voice. He smiled very reservedly. The answer is neither humble nor arrogant.

"Ahh That's right. Your director is really good enough to take care of you." Ye Xiufeng ate a soft nail. Said sourly. The same is the boss. Director Chen doesn't care as much about his subordinates as Director He. Otherwise. The Central Bureau of Statistics will not be like it is now. In all respects, it has been further and further removed by the Military Command Bureau.

"Of course. Director He doesn't take care of our dedicated subordinates. Who else can take care of.." Seeing Ye Xiufeng's face full of envy, jealousy and hatred. Mao Renfeng's heart immediately swelled with happiness. Before and after is just a dozen seconds of effort. He had already figured out why Ye Xiufeng, the deputy director of the Central Bureau of Statistics, appeared at the door of the president's residence at the same time as him tonight. The lord of Siqin wants to borrow the five plains. Transferred to Chongqing to accept the central government's canonization. It must have been stabbed to the old man by the Central Bureau. The old man was not satisfied with the slow movement of the Military Command Bureau. Only then did I listen to Director He and his own two reports. Ye Xiufeng, deputy director of the Central Bureau of Statistics, was also called to the front at the same time. One can use Ye Xiufeng to beat Director He and himself. Second, it is also possible to listen to the intelligence of the two departments of the Central Committee and the Military Command at the same time. Avoid being deliberately fooled by any of them.

This is the standard imperial technique. No matter how much the old man trusts Director He. It will not be excluded either. With deep sympathy for their own director. Mao Renfeng continued to agitate his lips and tongue. began to attack Ye Xiufeng with all his might: "Deputy Director Ye has been looking good lately. It is said that he has been designated as the first successor by Director Chen. It's not easy. You have always been full of talents. It's hard for mediocre people to fill up the numbers. Deputy Director Ye was able to get this far. I guess it took a lot of effort."

"It's Director Chen who cultivates it in the next. It's Director Chen who cultivates it below." Ye Xiufeng didn't want to deny that he had the opportunity to straighten out. I don't want to admit that I'm indiscriminate. It is all about using crooked ways to rise to prominence. With a black face. Respond vaguely.

"If you want to talk about you Director Chen. It's also hard work." Mao Renfeng squeezed up a person. Never leave any room for the other party." Not only have you come to this point. Thanks to his old man. Even if we have a military command bureau. I also received a lot of guidance from his old man back then. It would be nice if one day the Central Command Bureau and the Military Command Bureau merged into one again. Whether it's you Director Chen presiding over the work. Or is it our Director He who presides over the work. It can make both departments run more smoothly. Those little. Since then, there has been no opportunity to create a conflict between the two departments. Deputy Director Ye. You don't think that's the truth.."

"Yes. Right. Deputy Director Mao is particularly reasonable." Tonight's Deputy Director Ye is clearly in control. I didn't have the heart to focus on the pointless battle of words. Seeing that he can't say anything about Mao Renfeng. I simply practiced the iron cloth shirt. Let Mao Renfeng provoke and squeeze on it. No more to do any counterattack.

However, Mao Renfeng couldn't speak fast for long. It was only a short while. He Guiyan's very characteristic luxury car arrived. The Admiral still drives by himself. Neither with a driver nor with a guard. After jumping out of the carriage. I took a look at Mao Renfeng first. Then he glanced at Ye Xiufeng, who was full of vigilance. Smiled. Walk briskly to the door." Come in with me. There should be another wave of guests ahead. The three of us should still be waiting in the little living room last time."

"Yes." Ye Xiufeng was hostile to the Military Command Bureau again. I didn't dare to show the true emotions in my heart in front of He Guiyan. Say yes. Hurry up and keep up. It's hairy and phoenix. I stood there and pondered for a moment. First arranged for his own guards to protect Director He's special car. He followed behind the two of them without hurrying. It's still the same small parlor as the last time I waited for the meeting. The chairman's wife still served the coffee herself. The mentality of the three guests in the seat is very different from the last time. Speech and demeanor also show their own different styles. Or restrained because of nervousness. Or because of pride. Or mechanically maintain a semblance of politeness because of exhaustion.

Continued for many days to accompany her husband in Chongqing at the risk of being killed by a devil's plane. At this moment, Song Meiling's face was also full of exhaustion. casually chatted with He Guiyan about a few short gossip from parents. I found an excuse to retreat. The atmosphere in the living room immediately became a little delicate. It's even a little bit depressing. He Guiyan and Mao Renfeng sandwiched Ye Xiufeng on the left and on the right. They won't speak first. The expression on his face is so raw and playful.

"Yao. Yao Gong." It's cold. Ye Xiufeng's back is colder. Bend down slowly. smiled and accosted He Guiyan." Yao Gong has been in good health recently. Winter is here. This rain in Chongqing. Also .......".

"yes. The ancients said that the dog barked at sunrise in Shudi. I guess that's what it means.." He Guiyan answered very appropriately. Still with an easy-going smile on his face. But it made Ye Xiufeng feel even more embarrassed.

This phrase comes from Liu Zongyuan's "Answer to Wei Zhongli on the Taoist Book of the Master" in the Tang Dynasty. It is also very suitable for the rainy situation in Chongqing in winter. But listening to it is in the ears of Ye Xiufeng, who is known as a scholar of China and the West. But it seems to be a satire of his own short-sightedness. Screaming at a level that you don't have a chance to touch. However, Ye Xiufeng did not have the courage to ridicule He Guiyan. I only held my chest tightness and shortness of breath. Wheezing and panting.

"Director Ye has a cold." He Guiyan, the general director of the Military Commission, did not have the intention to get along with the juniors. See Ye Xiufeng's cheeks red. Heavy breathing. I thought there was something wrong with his body. frowned. Ask with concern.

"Hmm. Well. Recent. I've been getting a bit of a blocked nose lately. You know it all the time. Chongqing's health situation has never been very good......." Ye Xiufeng was so angry that his eyes turned black for a while. Forced to respond with the impulse to fight with He Guiyan.

"Then you'll have to be careful." He Guiyan smiled slightly. Go on." Drink plenty of boiled water. The bed rest is bed rest. Don't stick to work while sick. A cold is not a serious illness though. But it works. It's going to be fatal. In particular, it is easy to cause problems in the heart aspect. Once it appears. It's very troublesome to treat."

"Deputy Director Ye is a pillar of the party and the state. How dare you lie down and rest? Isn't there an old saying?' Do your best. In my opinion. Deputy Director Ye even if he can't reach it. It's not much the same in the realm. Haha." Mao Renfeng, deputy secretary of the Military Command Bureau, did not have the good self-cultivation of He Guiyan. Pick up the conversation immediately. Sneered and ridiculed.

The two brothers teased each other. But Ye Xiufeng was squeezed ruthlessly. It's burnt in the forehead. Suddenly there was a low cough from the door. Immediately after. The master of this room. Chiang Kai-shek, chairman of the Chinese People's Affairs Commission, walked in with a smile.

"Jiegong."" Headmaster."" Chairman." The three guests immediately packed up their fires. At the same time stood up and greeted Chiang Kai-shek.

"Sit down. Sit down. Since I'm coming home. What are you doing so solemnly?" Chiang Kai-shek waved his hand kindly. Order the three guests to take their seats. Then his gaze fell on Ye Xiufeng. Smiled and asked, "What. You're sick. Know early that you're sick. I'll put you on bed rest at home. I really shouldn't have tossed you around at night."

"It's fine. It's fine." Ye Xiufeng immediately jumped up from the sofa. Explain out loud." Humble Position. The lowly position was only blown by the cold wind. The nose is a little blocked. It's really fine."

"Oh." Chiang Kai-shek nodded. Reach out again. Probe into Ye Xiufeng's brain." I touched. Well. Not very hot. It should be a big question. But don't take it lightly. I'll help you find a suitable doctor to see. Don't delay."

Just by these few words. Ye Xiufeng felt that even if he died immediately. It's definitely worth it. Keep your head down. Choked up and said, "Thank you for your concern. Humble Position. The lowly must remember your teachings. Never. Don't miss work because you're sick."

"Work can be done by someone else. People are the most important thing." Chiang Kai-shek patted him on the shoulder arrogantly. Tell me loudly. Then he quickly turned his gaze to He Guiyan." What the hell is that Mongolian lord going on? If it weren't for the ** there would be too much tossing. I still don't know she wants to come to Chongqing."

"It's a bit complicated." He Guiyan straightened up from the sofa. Explain with a smile on your face." Or rather. It's a bit sudden. Our military council originally planned to sort it out first. Then report back to the chairman. Specifically......."

"It's the Military Administration. It's too complicated." As a subordinate. You have to always have the consciousness of carrying the black pot for your boss. At this point. Mao Renfeng has always done authenticity." Our military command bureau was about a week ago. I received a request for instructions from the newly established Chasui sub-station. But Lenovo has a lot at stake. Just be ready to straighten out every step first. After the arrangement is foolproof. Then Director He will report the good news to the principal in person. After all, from Wuyuan to Chongqing. There is a large area of enemy-occupied territory in between. If anything goes wrong along the way. The safety of that Mongolian lord will be affected. It will also make other Mongol princes in the Chahar area wander and watch. I have misunderstood the sincerity of the central authorities."

Chiang Kai-shek was not so confused. casually was fooled by He Guiyan and Mao Renfeng. But he didn't want to do it in front of his subordinates. Let He Guiyan not get off the stage. Smiled. Continued to ask, "So to speak. I'm too anxious."

"The headmaster can care about Queen Siqin's visit to Chongqing in his busy schedule. It's a blessing to her." Mao Renfeng took over the conversation again. Speak up.

"Since the king of Toku, with the support of the Japanese, brazenly declared autonomy. She was also the first to take the initiative to move closer to the Mongol aristocracy in the central government. So. The Military Command attaches great importance to this with a number of . And as it should be." Although He Guiyan can't pull down his face to learn from Mao Renfeng, he pats the sycophants like that. But he also knows how to get off the donkey down the slope. Smiled. continued: "After receiving her request to come to Chongqing. The Military Council immediately began to coordinate the efforts of all parties. A total of three land passages were prepared for her. and an air passage. Units along the way. Basically, everything is coordinated in place. Just wait for the chairman's order. can be acted upon in unison."

"Oh." Although there is still a little pimple in my heart. Chiang Kai-shek had to praise He Guiyan's ability to fill holes. Thought about it. Command in a low voice." Which channels are there. I'll hear it first."

"Chairman, please take a look." He Guiyan was very well prepared. Take out a thick document from the briefcase at hand. Show Chiang Kai-shek page by page." The first channel. It is from the five plains. Through Yulin, Xing'an, Hanzhong. Then take Chongqing. All of them were in areas that the Japanese could not reach for the time being. Relatively safe. It's just that the road is not in good condition. You may encounter bandits along the way. And it also needs to accept a favor from Yan'an. They are responsible for escorting the sections of the road in Shaanxi."

"I can't wait to show my existence. You're giving them a!" Chiang Kai-shek glanced at He Guiyan. Frowning comments.

"The proposal to send Siqin to Chongqing. There is also a copy of them. So I didn't want to avoid them anymore." He Guiyan thought for a moment. Whisper adds." But. If the chairperson feels that this route is too far to detour. The Military Council has also prepared two more articles. One of them was secretly entered into Shanxi by a partial pass. Then under the protection of the Jin army, it entered Sichuan through Yingyang and Jingmen. Commander Yan of the Second Theater has already agreed. General Wei Lihuang's side has also made relevant preparations."

"Hmm." Chiang Kai-shek was noncommittal." What about the third channel. Tell me about the third one."

"Article 3. The most convenient. But there are even more fraternal units involved. Basically, the Yellow River is crossed directly from the vicinity of Suiyuan. Then General Wei Lihuang sent troops to Shuoping to respond. Escorted all the way to Ruzhou. Then go north to Huangchuan by Zhangzhi in the middle. After picking up Siqin and others, escort them to the vicinity of Changde. Then he was escorted into Sichuan by Wang Yaowu. Other brother units along the way. At the same time, it launched a feint in Zhongtiao Mountain, Taihang Mountain and the southern part of Shanxi. Confusing the judgment of the Japanese army."

In addition to Zhang Zizhong's department, this plan is not included. It's all about the Central Army. Apparently most in line with Chiang Kai-shek's heart. But in order to pick up a mere Mongolian female county lord. Just use so many troops and war resources. It's a bit of a waste. Besides, Siqin was only the first Mongolian nobleman to vote. If there are others who follow her as a role model in the future. The central government's response standards are also not easy to refer to.

Think about long-term investment. Chiang Kai-shek frowned again. asked in a low voice, "What about the Air Force. Isn't it more convenient for the Air Force to do so?"

"Over there in the Air Force. It's a lot faster." In line with the principle of saving time and effort. He Guiyan is also more inclined to call in the air force." However, there is a high chance that it will be intercepted by Japanese fighters on the way. Other than that. Recently the north has been in the depths of winter. There are often snowstorms. The safety of the aircraft is difficult to guarantee."

"That's right. Our Air Force. It's too weak right now." Chiang Kai-shek nodded slightly. The expression on his face was a little gloomy. It's not like the old guys who don't know anything about emerging technologies. As early as the beginning of the twentieth year of the Republic of China He began to care about the development of the Air Force and air weapons. So know the dangers of sailing in very cold weather. Also understand the terrible probability of an air accident. Especially the weak Chinese Air Force. Regardless of the fighter . Transport. Or a pilot. There is a certain gap between the highest level and the international level. There is a greater probability of an accident. It's hard to make sure that Siqin is sent to Chongqing alive.

"The student has a suggestion." Hear the regret in Chiang Kai-shek's words. Mao Renfeng took the initiative to share his principal's worries." We can use Soviet diplomatic planes. Send Ms. Siqin from Fu Zuoyi. The air force of the Japanese is no longer rampant. At the moment, they did not dare to rashly attack Soviet diplomats."

"The plane of the Soviet ambassador . Has the Soviet ambassador recently returned to China to report on his work?" Chiang Kai-shek was slightly stunned. Surprised question.

"Nope. But the Soviets were busy with domestic construction . I don't want Japan to be freed from the Chinese battlefield. Spying on his Siberian belt." After all, he is the big steward of the Military Command Bureau. Mao Renfeng's international vision is quite broad. A few words. It solved Chiang Kai-shek's confusion." If we ask. Send a mission to the USSR to do a goodwill visit. Ask the Soviet side to send a plane to pick up. They certainly won't refuse. And the plane returned from the USSR . Pick up a few people on the way in Wuyuan. For them. It should also be a matter of effort."

"Didn't the Soviets always want us to buy their rifles and artillery? Although the accuracy of their weapons is inferior to that of British and American products . But the price of their weapons is much lower than that of the Americans and the British. And in terms of loan terms. We can also negotiate a little more favorable." As the head of the General of the Military Council. He Guiyan on the current domestic and foreign affairs of the Nationalist Government. I also know it well. Thought about it. Whisper for Mao Renfeng to add.

"The upper echelons of the USSR . At present, I am not optimistic about the development of **." Mao Renfeng thought about it. Another article has been added.

"The Soviets wanted to take advantage of the arms trade . Expand the influence on neighboring countries. And take the opportunity to seize the traditional markets of the United States and Britain. If we take the initiative to talk to them. I believe that they dare not take the opportunity to make any excessive demands on the **." He Guiyan from another angle. A detailed analysis of the possibility of secret cooperation with the Soviets.

The two brothers work together tacitly. Rather, put a remedial debriefing. It has become a show of the ability of the Military Command Bureau. This is Ye Xiufeng, who was in a hurry and was about to watch a joke on the side. I searched my stomach for a long time. I don't know how to interrupt. Just put your heart sideways. Said loudly: "Report to the chairman. Humble opposition to this proposal."

"Oh." Seeing Ye Xiufeng's anxious face. Chiang Kai-shek suddenly remembered that he had wanted to teach the Military Command Bureau a lesson tonight. Smiled. Said with a hint of encouragement. Then you can talk about it. What else is there to do. can let that Mongolian county lord arrive in Chongqing safely and smoothly.."

"I. I ......." Ye Xiufeng immediately stammered. A fine layer of cold sweat broke out on his forehead. On sabotage. His ability is indeed not inferior to either of Mao Renfeng and He Guiyan. But make constructive comments. It's really not his forte. Racking my brains to think about it. Finally before the disappointment in Chiang Kai-shek's eyes was revealed. Again loudly responded. Aviation technology of the Soviets. Far less than the United States. Even less than the UK. In order to ensure that nothing goes wrong. Humble advice to get the US diplomatic plane. Special flight to Wuyuan. Bring the county lord of Siqin to Chongqing!"

"Why. What is the reason to ask the Americans or the British to help.." Chiang Kai-shek forcibly suppressed the disappointment in his heart. Asked with a smile.

"Please. Please do your best to coordinate with the diplomatic service. Should. I guess I can move them." Ye Xiufeng swallowed hard and spitted. The voice gradually turned lower.

At the moment, the Americans and the British were very unhappy with the Japanese expansion in Asia. But it is still far from the point where they meet each other. With the natural profit-seeking character of the Americans and the British. It is not easy to offend Japan for the sake of China. Although they have always paid lip service to upholding justice for China. They also sell a lot of their weapons to China (Note 1)

Apparently. He Guiyan and Mao Renfeng, who were present, were both aware of the current attitude of the United States and Britain towards the Sino-Japanese war. Therefore, no one took Ye Xiufeng's proposal seriously. Instead, she smiled at him. His eyes were full of sympathy. Fortunately, Chiang Kai-shek still remembered the purpose of calling Ye Xiufeng to the official residence tonight. I don't want to continue to watch him show his ugliness. Wave your hand. Declare the end of this topic." Which channel to use. It's up to you to decide for yourself. My personal inclination is to use air power. But also take into account the current weather conditions and our own actual delivery capacity."

"Yes." He Guiyan, Mao Renfeng and Ye Xiufeng were all relieved. Respond loudly.

The sky is unpredictable. There is nothing wrong with that. Able to enter the presidential residence to report to Chiang Kai-shek in person. It's an honor. It's also an adventure. Especially for He Guiyan and Mao Renfeng tonight. To be able to join forces to divert the attention of the old man from the aspect of why the work of the Military Command is procrastinating. Go to how to mobilize the forces of all parties to escort Siqin safely. It's really difficult enough. Also lucky enough. However, they didn't have time to wipe the sweat off their faces. Ye Xiufeng, who was unwilling to let his competitors pass the test like this, had already made trouble again. The blade of the sword pointed directly at the military commander's inspection and sub-station." Report to the Chairman of the Committee. Humble opinion. The government at the time of receiving the lord of Siqin. The scene should not be too grand. Because according to the information obtained by the Central Bureau of Statistics from the hidden front. The lord of Siqin has been the biggest behind-the-scenes funder of the local guerrillas. And the stationmaster Peng of the military commander Chasui substation. In the early stage, it was too active to cooperate with the **guerrillas. It has already misled the Lord of Siqin a lot."

Note 1: Britain and the United States officially regard China as an ally. Wait until after the outbreak of the Pacific War. In the early days of the Sino-Japanese War. The Kuomintang government received very little actual support from the United States and Great Britain. It's the USSR . Due to many factors such as geopolitics. As early as the beginning of the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War. A special military assistance team was formed. And provided loans worth hundreds of millions of dollars and military supplies such as aircraft, artillery, tanks. The main fighter of the National Revolutionary Army in the early days of the Anti-Japanese War. Also Soviet. Until the Germans launched a blitzkrieg against the USSR . The USSR was too busy to take care of itself. This assistance had to be terminated.