。 Chapter 1: The Lost City (Part 4)

"Yes." Mao Renfeng saluted cleanly. glanced sideways at Ye Xiufeng. I feel so proud. From the beginning when I didn't enter the door until now. In the three encounters before and after, he steadily pressed Ye Xiufeng. It really boosted the prestige of the Military Command Bureau. If the news can reach the ears of Deputy Director Dai Li. His position as deputy director is becoming more and more secure. Remove the sub-word from your head one day. It's not necessarily impossible.

"Humble duty. Humble and understandable." The same is in response to Chiang Kai-shek's orders. Ye Xiufeng looked a little sluggish. After getting the news that the chairman of the committee was going to summon himself. He was ready to do it. I thought I would be able to make a good impression on the chairman with my unique vision. Who expected to have just started a stance. I was slapped back.

Could it be that he has changed his character? I don't care about others manipulating public opinion anymore. Look down at your own shadow reflected on the floor. Ye Xiufeng quickly looked for the reason why he was not welcomed today. With his understanding of Chairman Chiang in front of him. The other party is definitely not a person who firmly believes in the inviolability of freedom of speech. Otherwise. The other party will not secretly and repeatedly explain to Director Chen that he must strictly monitor the movement of the press. That is, he didn't like his attitude towards the restoration of the Black Stone Village just now. But that sudden victory really didn't mean anything. The Black Stone Village is located in the northern part of Chahar. It is not a strategic location. It did not pose any threat to the rear of the Japanese. And far from any area controlled by the National Revolutionary Army at the moment. Even if it comes to Fu Zuoyi's mastery of Guisui. There are also more than a thousand miles. In cases where follow-up support is not possible. The Japanese only had to concentrate a few county garrisons slightly. You can easily take the Black Stone Village away again. Peng Xuewen and others didn't even have the hope of holding on for half a month.

"Say. Why don't you talk anymore. It's not all your energy. It's just about finding fault with each other.." Seeing that Mao Renfeng and Ye Xiufeng suddenly became mute. Chiang Kai-shek couldn't help but be a little irritable. frowned. Asked in a deep voice.

"Wait for Deputy Director Ye to report first. He was older than the lowly office. It should have the right of first refusal to report to the principal." Mao Renfeng picked up a cheap and sold it. Keep pushing your competitors into the pit.

Ye Xiufeng is not the master who is waiting to be killed. I quickly adjusted my mentality. Very graceful hand-waving." I thought Director Mao would take it seriously. That's why I took the opportunity to sort out my thoughts. Let's ask Director Mao to report first. After all, the military struggle aspect is the strong point of their military command. And the main division of labor of the Central Bureau of Statistics at present. Also in party affairs and government affairs."

If you report it yourself. The direction of today's questioning was seen by Ye Xiufeng. Mao Renfeng is reluctant to let competitors take advantage. He shook his head again. Humbly concede again." Director Ye has a high position. Director Ye first, please."

"There is a specialization in the art industry. Director Mao, please." Ye Xiufeng made up his mind not to give Mao Renfeng a mine anymore. Smile humbly.

Seeing that the two guys who were fighting happily before suddenly became humble gentlemen. He Yaozu thought it was very funny. Coughed. Seize the generals before Chiang Kai-shek gets angry." Qi V. Let's talk about it first. After all, Brother Peng is a member of our military command. You know him better than Director Ye."

"Yes." Mao Renfeng saluted He Yaozu first. Then he turned his head to Ye Xiufeng. Apologetic." Since the chief has a life. If you are lowly and you are not polite to Deputy Director Ye, you will no longer be polite."

Say it. Open the briefcase that has been by your side. He and the two directors of the Telecommunications Department and the Operations Department carefully prepared the report at noon and presented it to Chiang Kai-shek one by one.

It's all superficial. Even if Mao Renfeng and the two directors under his command have deep writing skills. It's also impossible to write a brilliant pen. Chiang Kai-shek listened boredly next to him. I finally waited for Mao Renfeng's report to finish. Breathed a sigh of relief. Asked indifferently." That being said. This is an operation that was not originally planned by the military commanders. Am I right?"

"Back to the principal. It can't be said entirely that it wasn't planned. Before that. The military command Beiping station has sent the backbone deep into the grassland. Plan to set up Chasui sub-station. And the stationmaster of Chasui sub-station, Ma Hanshan. It was the mentor who led Peng Xuewen to enter the Military Command Bureau. The autonomy in his hands is very large. Qualified to improvise. Peng was temporarily under his orders. It's also quite possible." Mao Renfeng thought about it. Respond very seriously.

Marching and fighting also pay attention to "the general will not be subject to the king's order outside". War in the field of secret services. It is more necessary for the parties to judge the situation. Change or decide on the content of the action at any time. Therefore, Mao Renfeng linked the credit for the recovery of Heishizhai with the Chasui sub-station that the military commander was preparing to establish. It's not too far-fetched. It was only after Chiang Kai-shek listened to his explanation. There was no encouragement or criticism. He frowned and thought for a moment. He asked in a low voice: "Do you still keep in touch with the Black Stone Village now? Has he reported to you his plans for the future?"

"According to the internal determination of the military command. All operations of the Chasui sub-station are under the direct command of the Beiping sub-station. The headquarters only listened to the report from Beiping Station. It is not directly involved in the specific work. So as not to understand the actual situation ahead. Cause interference to the comrades at the Peiping station." Mao Renfeng had prepared in advance. There is no leakage in the words of response.

"You really shouldn't get too involved." Chiang Kai-shek personally led the troops. Know the harm of overstepping commands. nodded in agreement with Mao Renfeng's response.

Hesitate slightly. He quickly added. But you can also explain it through Beiping Station. Let the brethren of the Black Stone Village not be reckless. Now that the purpose of fighting the arrogance of the Japanese has been achieved. Don't fight for the gains and losses of a lonely city. Whatever it is. People are more important than territory."

"Yes. The subordinates must take the principal's words. It will be handed over to the comrades of the military commanders who are fighting on the front line." Mao Renfeng jumped up from the sofa again. Salute Chiang Kai-shek with red eyes.

"Alright." Chiang Kai-shek took a half-step forward. Pull his hand away from his ear. Shake your head. Sighing, he said, "I know that the brothers on the front line are not easy. They are for the nation of the nation. Always ready to sacrifice. I, the military commissar, have limited abilities. It doesn't help much. But you can still do it by taking a little pressure off you......"

"Principal. The principal has been. Enough has been done. Enough is enough. Be. Is subordinate none. Impotent. No. Can't be the principal more. Share more." Hairy Renfeng's lips trembled. The voice became choked again. No matter what the outside world thinks of the principal Jiang in front of him. At least for him. For them, the Whampoa kids. Principal Jiang is still very generous. Not only has it been trying to create space for them to develop. For the mistakes they have made. It's also a mess that can be confused. I really can't fool the situation. will be punished slightly. But most of the time it's also the board held high. Drop gently. There will never be any lasting adverse consequences.

"If you have a point, you will make a point. Don't let down the trust of the principal." I am afraid that Mao Renfeng's performance will arouse Chiang Kai-shek's disgust. He Yaozu stood up with a smile. Helping hands on the side.

looked at He and Mao in military uniforms. Look at Chiang Kai-shek, who is also standing upright. Ye Xiufeng's heart finally brightened a little. It turned out that the head of the committee was not dissatisfied with his monitoring of public opinion. Instead, he was dissatisfied with his attitude towards the victory of the Black Stone Village. After all, it was a victory that the brothers on the front line had exchanged their lives for. Regardless of its specific strategic significance. It doesn't matter how long the Black Stone Village can be controlled by the National Government. It was a real victory. Entangled in the minutiae of a victory in front of three soldiers. Ye Xiufeng, Ye Xiufeng. You've really been kicked in the head by a donkey.

But I was kicked three times in the butt but I was submissive. It was by no means Deputy Director Ye's doing. I reflected on my previous mistakes. He continued to watch Mao Renfeng's performance. While secretly figuring out how to move the situation back. I finally waited for the other party to report to the end. It's your turn to perform. Clear your throat. Lang Sheng said: "Report to the chairman. The situation in the hands of the Central Bureau of Statistics. Some of them are duplicated with the information held by the Military Administration. Those related content. I'm not going to report back to you again. so as not to waste your precious time."

He stopped and looked at Chiang Kai-shek's face. He went on to add. Through the inside line of the pseudo-vital department of Japan. We also learned that . This action. The brothers of the Military Command Bureau received the active cooperation of the other three forces. The first is a gang of horse thieves who have been entrenched in the vicinity of the Black Stone Village for many years. The bandit number is the Black Wolf Gang. The leader of the bandits was a young man named Blackbeard........"

"Oh." He Yaozu's eyebrows jumped up. Reach out and ask." It also mobilized local heroes to help. This little guy. It's not that easy."

Ye Xiufeng's pre-prepared speech was interrupted by him coldly from the middle. I don't know if I should continue or not. I sneaked another look at Chiang Kai-shek's face. Wheezing again." That man wasn't a hero. The character is very brutal. According to the feedback from the inside line installed in Manchukuo. After the Black Wolves broke the city, they ransacked the shops in the city. It doesn't count after all the Japanese-related industries are snatched up. He also set fire to the ground. The common Japanese people in the city were also affected. Reputedly. It is said that Blackbeard also robbed two Japanese women......"

"Words of the Japanese. I don't think I can believe it all." He Yaozu's face turned slightly red when he heard this. Gritting his teeth and holding on.

Mao Renfeng is more unscrupulous than him. In front of Chiang Kai-shek. He asked aloud, "Innocent. I don't think so. The Japanese who entered China at this time. Which can be called innocent.. Blackbeard just give them a little bit of hard work. You can't be like General Tang Shengzhi. Return the foot travel fee. Send them off the battlefield."

Tang Shengzhi was guarding Nanjing. I am afraid that the people will vent their anger on the Japanese people in the city. In particular, before the two armies fought, the Japanese and their families in Nanjing were gathered. Sent across the Yangtze River early. It's a pity. The result of his gentleman's trip was the bloody massacre of the ** people in the city after the Japanese invaders broke the city. In just two weeks. More than 300,000 people died.

At present, the National Revolutionary Army is mentioning Tang Shengzhi's act of sending the Japanese out of danger at that time. There is hardly anyone who does not scold it for being stupid. Mao Renfeng today used the examples before and after the Nanjing Massacre to excuse Blackbeard. It can be said that it hit the snake by seven inches. Not only Ye Xiufeng was choked and panting. Even Chiang Kai-shek, who was a Christian, frowned lightly. He whispered, "The Japanese don't believe it. There's no need to delve into this matter ourselves. After all, Blackbeard is not a regular soldier. They cannot be held to the standard of military discipline of the National Revolutionary Army."

An important cannonball was declared dumb. Ye Xiufeng's heart was depressed. But now that Chairman Chiang has set the tone. He couldn't play anymore. Hesitated. Raised his voice a few points to continue the report." The other group is the **guerrillas. Half of the squadron of Japanese defenders stationed in Heishi Village was transferred out of the city by ** guerrillas first. Then he was led by the people of the Military Control Bureau to take advantage of the horse thief......"

"Maybe it's a coincidence!" Listening to Ye Xiufeng poke out what he was most worried about. Mao Renfeng immediately couldn't sit still. Stand up. Loud rebuttal." How can you confirm that Xiao Peng and they have had prior contact with the **guerrillas.."

"Impossible." Ye Xiufeng was willing to give up the handle that he had so hard to grasp in his hand again. Stand up too. -for-tat with Mao Renfeng." No matter how coincidental it is, there is no such coincidence. The Japanese have just caught fire with the ** guerrillas in the field on the front foot. The brothers of the military commander took the horse thieves to the Japanese nest on their hind feet."

Mao Renfeng did not have as much information in his hands as Ye Xiufeng. I can't find the right entry point if I want to continue to refute it. I was so anxious that my forehead was sweating. He Yaozu saw this beside him. I had to come forward for the second time to play for this nominal subordinate." Even if the parties have agreed in advance. In my opinion. It's not a big deal, isn't it? After all, the cooperation between the KMT and the CCP is the mainstream at the moment. Besides, our Military Command Bureau has not suffered any losses, is it."

Ye Xiufeng is one against two. It's a little bit of a stretch." Military Administration. The mission of the Military Administration. It's defense. Anti-communist. Cats don't catch mice. But they colluded with rats. This. This makes ......"

"Anti-return. Cooperation is cooperation. Not to be confused." Mao Renfeng has received strong reinforcements. Immediately the spirit came again. Stared at Ye Xiufeng's eyes and retorted loudly. And it's all your words. Not necessarily credible."

"Our inside line has a very high status in Manchuria."

"The higher the status. The more likely you are to pedal two boats."

"Stop arguing. Already worked together. What else is there to fight for." Seeing that the two of them are more and more noisy, the more disagreeable. Chiang Kai-shek angrily interrupted. Says a third party. Except for horse thieves.**. The Military Command Bureau also invited the gods to come out.."

"There is also one party that is Sun Lianzhong's people." Ye Xiufeng consciously moved back to the first game. Triumphantly added." He was a company commander under Sun Lianzhong. Surname Zhang. Participated in the Battle of Niangzi Pass. Later, I don't know when I ran to the grassland. The reason why the brothers of the Military Command Bureau led the horse thieves to pull out the Black Stone Village. It is said that the main purpose is also to save him. Recently, Sun Lianzhong and several of his division commanders have made a sum of money. is working up and down the city of Chongqing to seek an opportunity to re-lead the troops. That company commander may be one of the idle people he sent out to build momentum. If used well. can play a ......."

"Don't say it. I told you not to ramble. Isn't my word a deaf ear?" Chiang Kai-shek suddenly became furious. Grab the teacup in your hand. He paused heavily on the coffee table.

"Commission. Be. Chairman." Ye Xiufeng was frightened. Quickly bow your head and admit your mistake." Humble Position. The lowly knows that he is wrong. Please ......"

"Get out. Get it all out of here." Chiang Kai-shek was very disappointed in him. Pointed to the door. Sharp command.

Ye Xiufeng's face was instantly ashen. Holding the report that he carefully concocted. Stumbling out the door. Mao Renfeng and He Yaozu suffered from the pond fish. They looked at each other. He followed behind Ye Xiufeng in a daze. I didn't wait to get to the door. I heard Chiang Kai-shek ordering behind his back." He Guiyan stayed. After the other two people left a report. Go back to work. When needed. I'll send someone to inform you again."

"Yes." Mao Renfeng and Ye Xiufeng agreed. Each executes the command. He Yaozu turned back helplessly. Waiting to bear the wrath of Chiang Kai-shek alone.

Chiang Kai-shek stopped talking. Turn around and walk to the window. Holding on to the window frame with one hand and watching the scenery outside. The rain has stopped for the time being. But the clouds were still converging in the sky overhead. Several streams of cold air from different directions strangled together. A new storm is brewing.

The autumn wind and autumn rain are sad.

Cautiously accompanied Chiang Kai-shek to look at the green bamboo outside the window for a while. He Yaozu accompanied the smiling face to explain: "The two of them still have the ability. It's just too young. It is inevitable that words and deeds are not mature and steady. But there are Yu Nong and Chen brothers to teach. Sooner or later, it will be of great use."

"Big." Chiang Kai-shek did not turn his head. It came straight to a dirty word." A capable but not open-minded. The other is neither open-minded nor capable. I'm afraid that others won't know he's a straw bale."

He Yaozu grinned. No more defending the other two. Today's performance of Mao Renfeng and Ye Xiufeng. It's a bit unsatisfactory. Especially Ye Xiufeng. It does not show the standard of a person who has received many years of higher education. Instead, it's like a politician who hasn't read a book for a few days. I still like the kind of enemies on all sides.

But just like that, he accompanied Chiang Kai-shek and looked outside. It's not a way either. He Yaozu didn't know anything else. But he knows Jiang's temperament very well. The longer the anger is held. The more harmful it is when venting. If you don't find an outlet for him early. Once suppressed to an outbreak. He, Mao, and Ye don't want to have good fruit to eat.

I'm searching my stomach and thinking about it. Chiang Kai-shek had already pointed his gun directly at him." You're not going anywhere. At best, it's a little bit open-minded. And there is no way to control it. And I want to add a wife who is afraid of it."

He Yaozu was caught off guard. was scolded so red-faced. It took a long time to regain some of my strength. Bitter face. Explained in a low voice: "It's not that I'm afraid. Jiegong. You know that, too. Fei Jun because of marrying me. He has been turned away by his family to this day. Many of her friends also think that she climbed the high branches for enjoyment. They cut off contact with her one after another. If I'm still too her. Wouldn't she be even more lonely?" (Note 2)

Listen to He Yaozu talk about his family's hardships. Chiang Kai-shek suddenly felt that he was related. Back then, he married Song Meiling. It's not the same as being under a lot of pressure. With a little sympathy for the brothers and sisters in distress. sighed. He whispered, "I don't ask you to be too her. Just pay a little attention. After all, you have an extraordinary position in the Military Council. And she. If you do join the ** one day, see how you are then."

"This. This one. Probably not." He Yaozu smiled bitterly and shook his head. The tone of his voice is very unconfident. Mrs. Ni Feijun is well-read. Pure kindness. Ken marries herself, who is more than twenty years older than her. It's really a blessing that I've cultivated for several lifetimes. But Madame is gentle and considerate to herself though. to the national government for which he serves. But it was very disdainful. In her early years, she worked as a nurse in Nanjing. She has close contacts with Song Qingling, Liao Chengzhi and others. Often with the two of them to criticize current affairs. After arriving in Chongqing, Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao were added. It's even worse. I don't care about the negative effects that this may bring to myself and my family.

"Hello do it yourself. Don't blame me for not reminding you." For subordinate household chores. Chiang Kai-shek was reluctant to meddle more. After a little bit of He Yaozu. quickly changed the subject." Sun Lianzhong's side. What the hell is going on. I remember just finishing Taierzhuang. Didn't the Military Council decide to replenish his soldiers and horses? Why has it been delayed until now and I still don't have the hands to do it. And he also wants him and his subordinates to pool money to dredge up the relationship."

"This ......." He Yaozu only sighed his gums. I really wish that the other party would be entangled in their marriage issues for a while longer. Don't ask yourself such a potentially fatal question.

Sun Lianzhong's descendants have fought out with the devils. But the things that have not been added for a long time. There's so much involved. Among them, there are problems of the National Revolutionary Army's supply and supply difficulties. There is also the question of the priority of the various anti-war teams. But neither of these are the main reasons. The biggest reason is actually Sun Lianzhong himself. He himself is no longer affiliated with Feng Yuxiang's direct line. Nor did he fully integrate into the Whampoa circle. What's worse is . This man is self-sustaining and has made great achievements. Several times in a row, he rejected the olive branch handed by the chief of the General Staff, He Yingqin. At the same time, it is also a competitor of He Yingqin. General Chen Cheng did not mince words.

For such a side military leader who is a little too upright. Ask who would dare to help him easily. Sun Lianzhong and his subordinates sold their family property to make money to dredge up the relationship. He Yaozu actually knew it for a long time. The more than 40 gold bars that Sun Lianzhong gave out. A few of them also fell on his hands. But he can't do justice for an outsider like Sun Lianzhong. offended He Yingqin, Chen Cheng, and Feng Yuxiang. So I can only pretend to be deaf and dumb. Quan Dang didn't see Sun Lianzhong's depressed appearance when he was running in Chongqing.

"This what. What's not to say. Is it He Jingzhi and Chen Cixiu who are making trouble? These two idiots. Patronizing oneself has a headache in my heart. Just don't think about the consequences of doing so. If it weren't for the Whampoa generals, they would all see Sun Lianzhong's current down-and-out appearance. Who would dare to fight with the Japanese invaders again. There is no support from other parties. Just by virtue of the Whampoa system. Can we win this war?"

"This. Jiegong said yes. That's right." He Yaozu loudly echoed Chiang Kai-shek's views. But he refused to mention who was putting on Sun Lianzhong's shoes.

"yes. In front of me. I'm right about everything. Turn your head. You will do your own thing. Ignore my words. Something went wrong anyway. People outside will scold me as the chairman. I don't know it's you people who think I'm blind and deaf." Chiang Kai-shek suddenly sighed. Lose interest in being more serious. The Kuomintang originated from the union of several revolutionary forces. Internal friction has been very serious. I have been trying to change this situation for years since the death of the former prime minister. But it has been with little success. Now. It's not just that those competitors are secretly tearing themselves down. I picked it up single-handedly inside the Whampoa department. Isn't it a mountain full of mountains... Chen Cheng, Hu Zongnan, Tang Enbo. Constantly expanding their spheres of influence. Never hesitate to lean on people who don't belong to your faction. They all thought that this old man of him didn't see it. In fact, he, an old man, has long seen the actions of a few proud protégés clearly. It's just that I've been holding back and not saying it.

"Jiegong. It's serious. It's really serious." He Yaozu was so counted that his forehead was sweating. Keep your head down. Keep excusing yourself." I've tried my best to help General Sun. But I'm limited in my ability alone. At the moment, there are so many teams in the country that have become empty shelves. It's not good to take care of General Sun Lianzhong alone! I ......."

"Alright." Chiang Kai-shek waved his hand happily and interrupted. You don't have to explain it to me. I don't want to listen to your perfunctory. Turn around and talk to He Jingzhi and a few of them. Remember to leave room for doing things. Put the Sichuan army and the Yunnan army inside. Or other troops that can't find a suitable home for a while. Allocate a few to Sun Lianzhong. Both the number of people and the ordnance must be sufficient. Put it in place as soon as possible. I can't let people say that. After fighting with the devil. It's the end of being a bare-bones commander."

That's a good solution. The key is from Chiang Kai-shek's own mouth. Don't be afraid that He Yingqin, Chen Cheng and others will be angry with the executors. He Yaozu nodded and agreed, "Yes", and at the same time secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. Just about to put it forward and implement it. I heard Chiang Kai-shek's whispered command." Go back and inform Mao Renfeng and Ye Xiufeng. Let the two of them not do any more tricks on the topic of Black Rock Village. It's okay that the little guy surnamed Peng cooperated with **. It's okay to pull the horse thief into the gang. After all, it's our national government. It hurts the devil. It also looks like the face of our national government. Thousands of miles apart. The people in the rear couldn't help him much. At least not to mess with him. Otherwise. Once let me know. I won't let him go easily."

"And." Without waiting for He Yaozu to nod yes. He went on to add. The company commander surnamed Zhang. Let's see if we can pull it to our side. The little guy surnamed Peng gave up his life to help him. Naturally, because he has something worthy of the little one's life. Even if you can't pull. At least ensure that he returns safely to Sun Lianzhong's command. At least. It can't be cheap**."

Note: Chiang's official residence during the Anti-Japanese War should be Yunxiu Tower, Huangshan, Chongqing. And not the beauty of the pavilion. The previous research is not detailed. It is hereby corrected. At the same time, I would like to express my gratitude to Brother zhyuesheng for his guidance. The fact that Jiang lived in Yunxiu Tower in Huangshan was what he reminded.