Zhu Shaoliang used to be in charge of the military and political power in Gansu, and when he first took office, the Nationalist Government basically had no sense of existence in Gansu, and local affairs were controlled by warlords such as Ma Buqing, Ma Bufang, and Ma Bukang.

In order to establish his prestige, Zhu Shaoliang used a combination of methods such as encircling the local gentry, befriending the local warlords, and provoking threats to finally solve the situation of secession in Gansu. At least on the surface, the central government decree can be issued, local law and order is also improving, and in particular, the provincial government's finances are rapidly replenishing.

However, the lives of ordinary people have not improved in any way.

Zhu Shaoliang launched an anti-smoking campaign with great fanfare, but his wife Hua Defen is the "number one addict" in Lanzhou, and his five daughters are also arrogant, lascivious, and notorious.

Zhu Shaoliang often boasted that he was honest and honest, advocating the rule of Huang Lao's inaction, but his own life was extremely exquisite. In order to satisfy his luxurious enjoyment, Zhu Shaoliang allowed his wife Hua Defen to take advantage of it in Lanzhou.

His wife not only accepted bribes on a large scale, but also openly opened up usury and smuggling. In the major corruption case that caused a sensation in Lanzhou during the Anti-Japanese War, Ban Gan, the director of the Eighth War Zone Military Station who was executed, was responsible for Hua Defen's money-making behavior.

Zhu Shaoliang has a kind of servility as an official, he regards himself as Lao Jiang's slave, and he regards his subordinates as his own slaves. He appoints officials not based on background, talent, or relationship, but only whether the person is sincere to him.

Zhu Shaoliang has a hardcore dog leg named Zhang Liangchen, this person has no fart skills, and his only strength is absolute obedience. After Zhu Shaoliang took office as deputy commander of the Eighth Theater (the commander was Lao Jiang), he immediately appointed Zhang Liangchen as chief of staff of the theater.

A fool who is not even a company commander is too good to be appointed chief of staff of China's Eighth Theater of Operations, and he simply regards the great cause of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression as child's play.

Just half a year ago, Zhu Shaoliang took Zhang Liangchen to Chongqing for a meeting. Zhang Liangchen was obese and mentally sluggish, and he actually fell asleep during the meeting, and he snored loudly, which attracted the attention of the audience.

Lao Jiang was talking happily above, when he suddenly heard someone snoring, and he was so angry that the three corpses jumped violently. He asked Zhang Liangchen a basic military question on the spot, and Zhang Liangchen was dumbfounded, and he didn't know what to ask, which made the generals at the venue laugh and be angry.

made such a big joke, Zhu Shaoliang still trusted Zhang Liangchen. Until Chang Kaishen personally sent a telegram to Zhu Shaoliang to reprimand: "...... How can such a person be a chief of staff? Brother Wen is dedicated to demolishing the filthy person......"

As a last resort, Zhu Shaoliang dismissed Zhang Liangchen.

Now Zhu Shaoliang is in charge of the military in Gansu, and the provincial chairman has been replaced by Gu Zhenglun. The two had a personal contradiction, and Gu Zhenglun overturned all the policies that Zhu Shaoliang had implemented before, and Gu Zhenglun would remove all the county magistrates appointed by Zhu Shaoliang before.

This practice caused political chaos in Gansu, and the separation of the military and the government from each other's own affairs, seriously affected the anti-Japanese forces in Gansu.

At this time, Gu Zhenglun, chairman of Gansu Province, was not a good thing, because Tian Fu did not collect fiat currency, causing the price of grain to skyrocket. Gu Zhenglun took the opportunity to introduce various policies to collect money, forcing businessmen to be reluctant to go to other provinces to purchase grain, so the food supply was even more insufficient, and the hungry people in Gansu were everywhere, resulting in a huge "bandit disaster" in Gansu in 1943.

More than 100,000 "bandits" approached the provincial capital of Lanzhou, frightening Gu Zhenglun "regardless of his previous suspicions" and asking Zhu Shaoliang to help solve it. Zhu Shaoliang originally planned to appease the victims, but the two went to Lao Jiang because of the conflict, and Lao Jiang was so angry that he ordered Zhu Shaoliang to immediately suppress the bandits, and Zhu Shaoliang could only lead troops to kill those disaster victims.

I have to say that although Zhu Shaoliang is corrupt and perverts the law and specializes in slaves, he is much stronger than Gu Zhenglun in terms of governance ability.

Gu Zhenglun's political performance in Gansu really blinded him to the reputation of "the father of the Chinese military police", and the ghost knows why Lao Chiang appointed the commander of the military police as the chairman of Gansu Province.

Then again, the reason why Zhang Daqian left Dunhuang in history was that he couldn't borrow money, and he was forced to leave by Gu Zhenglun. Our Commander Gu not only single-handedly founded the Chinese military police, but also contributed to the protection of Dunhuang murals.

Back to Zhu Shaoliang's side, the reason why he is so enthusiastic about Zhou Hexuan has nothing to do with Lao Zhou's fame and status, just because Zhou Hexuan is a talent valued by Lao Jiang.

As long as there is no direct conflict of interest with himself, Zhu Shaoliang will attach importance to those whom Chang Kaishen values. This is his way of being an official, and he must always keep pace with his master.

Zhu Shaoliang personally made tea for Zhou Hexuan, handed over a Garrick cigarette, lit a fire for Zhou Hexuan with a silver lighter, and said: "Ming Gong is here in Gansu for business?" ”

Zhou Hexuan took a puff, nodded and said, "This British cigarette tastes good, and Commander Zhu has good taste." ”

Zhu Shaoliang said with a smile: "Don't hide it from the Ming Gong, I have always been honest as an official, but I have a bit of a taste, and my salary is all spent on tobacco and alcohol." ”

Zhou Hexuan said with a bit of sarcasm in his tone: "I have also heard of Commander Zhu's reputation for being honest, and he is really a model for contemporary officials. ”

"Where, where," Zhu Shaoliang said modestly, "Now that the national crisis is at hand, it is time to dedicate oneself to public service and serve the country wholeheartedly." ”

Zhou Hexuan said: "I went to Dunhuang to stop Zhang Daqian from peeling off the murals. ”

Zhu Shaoliang said: "So that's the case, I also know a little bit about Mr. Zhang's behavior in Dunhuang. ”

Zhou Hexuan said with a smile: "When I met bandits on the way back, I was kidnapped into the cottage by the bandits." ”

"How can this be reasonable," Zhu Shaoliang was furious, "Ming Gong, where are the bandits so rampant, I must lead the troops to kill a chicken and dog." ”

"No," Zhou Hexuan waved his hand and said, "Those bandits have been persuaded by me, and now they are outside Lanzhou City, and hundreds of people are willing to serve the country in the army." ”

Zhu Shaoliang was a little surprised, and then praised: "Mr. Zhou has good skills, he is trapped in a bandit's den and is not in danger, he influences bandits with a three-inch tongue, and he also recruits hundreds of athletes for the country, which is admired by the people." ”

Zhou Hexuan said: "These bandits admire General Ma Biao and want to join the 1st Cavalry Division, I wonder if Commander Zhu can make it convenient?" ”

Zhu Shaoliang pondered: "This is a promising regulation. The recruits are all arranged in a unified manner, not to mention that the 1st Cavalry Division is far away from the front line, and although it belongs to the sequence of the Eighth Theater, it will not be transferred to the Eighth Theater for the time being. ”

Zhou Hexuan said: "I am responsible for the money and food that these people need to go to the front line, and I guarantee that they will not cause trouble along the way, as long as Commander Zhu gives them a setup." ”

"I want to talk to Ma Bufang, after all, the 1st Cavalry Division is his troops." Zhu Shaoliang did not refuse again.

"There's Commander Laozhu." Zhou Hexuan hugged his fists.

Zhu Shaoliang said with a smile: "It's a trivial matter, let's take those bandits to the barracks first, don't scare the business trips." I've already asked Neiko to set up a family banquet, please be sure to appreciate Ming's face tonight. ”