The brawl in Meixian Middle School shocked the leaders of the school army, He Yingqin was worried about causing a chain reaction, so he ordered that no more meetings should be held without the approval of the school headquarters, and at the same time began to strengthen mountain combat training in the whole regiment.

Chiang Kai-shek and Director Zhou returned from Shantou and Chaozhou respectively one after the other, and Director Zhou was shocked when he saw the report of this incident in the newspapers in Chaozhou, and he immediately rushed back to Meixian, and as soon as he returned, he went to the Third Battalion to investigate all the offending officers.

After the investigation, Director Zhou felt a little comforted in his heart, the matter was not provoked by the Qingjun first, but he was very dissatisfied with Jiang Xianyun, Li Zhilong, and Yang Qigang. In the third battalion headquarters, Director Zhou sent the first fire after serving as the director of the Political Department:

"The purpose of the establishment of the Youth Army Association is to unite classmates and young people; It's not an underworld gang, it's not for fights. ”

"Jiang Xianyun, you are the secretary of the special branch, Li Zhilong and Yang Qigang, you are members of the special branch, and you should take the lead; What's wrong with you? Take the lead in fighting, take the lead in violating military discipline, and cause extremely bad effects. ”

"Do you want to know how the newspapers in Chaozhou reported it, the large-scale infighting of the Huangpu school army, this is still good, and ,...., you see it yourself!" After speaking, he threw a stack of newspapers in front of the three of them.

There are no outsiders in the battalion headquarters now, and all the officers of the third battalion, including Zhuang Jihua, have avoided it. Jiang Xianyun and the others didn't dare to get the stack of newspapers, nor did they dare to plead, so they stood there straight. After Director Zhou sent a fire, he calmed down a little. Jiang Xianyun then said: "I am the secretary of the special branch, and I should bear the main responsibility, and I request that the organization be punished." ”

"The punishment cannot be run, and the impact must be reversed." When it comes to recovering the impact, Director Zhou is particularly angry. He had long known that He Jinhan and other Kuomintang students were planning to establish the Sun Wenist Society, so he tried to persuade He Jinhan and Zeng Guangqing to put the society within the Youth Army Association, and then influence it.

"Forbearance for the country, tolerance for others and self-denial. How well you put it, I see that your consciousness is not as good as that of comrades outside the party. Director Zhou said with some hatred that iron does not become steel. After listening to Jiang Xianyun's report, Director Zhou deeply agreed with Zhuang Jihua's idea, and strongly supported Zhuang Jihua's proposal for the coordination meeting, and he felt that this might be another opportunity. At the same time, he seemed to be very easy for Zhuang Jihua to persuade He Zhenhan and Zeng Guangqing, and he also praised it.

"You should establish a coordination committee as soon as possible, remember these eight words, and remember that uniting classmates and youth is your main task."

"Yes."

"Remember, as long as there is no matter of principle, everything else can be conceded. Never get into a fight. ”

"Yes, we remember." All three replied at the same time.

After Chiang Kai-shek returned, Director Zhou had already prepared the investigation report and handling opinions, and in his proposal, Li Zhilong and He Jinhan, who were the leaders, were to be dismissed and retained and transferred back to Guangzhou to see the after-effects,...。

Chiang Kai-shek also saw the news in the newspaper, and was so angry that he threw the cup in his hand on the ground at that time, and scolded Niang Xipi more than a dozen times, and when he returned to Meixian, his anger had calmed down; Now seeing Director Zhou's handling suggestions, I am a little heartbroken.

"E, isn't this too heavy, young man, strong in blood, when there are impulses." Chiang Kai-shek said hesitantly.

"Headmaster, the impact of this incident is too bad, if it weren't for their young age, the first offender should have been shot." Director Zhou's face was grim.

"E, these are all useful talents, I can give them another chance, I can't agree." Chiang Kai-shek did not agree, and according to this opinion, the second of the three heroes could not be turned over within a few years, and Chiang Xianyun, one of the two heroes, and Yang Qigang, a rising star in the Political Department, could not escape, and Chiang Kai-shek felt a little heartache.

"If the principal doesn't do this, he can't clean up military discipline and let them learn a lesson."

"No, I still can't agree, it's too heavy, give them a chance." After thinking about it, Chiang Kai-shek said: "In this way, He Jinhan is the chief person who caused this incident, and he will be removed from all his posts, and Li Zhilong will be given a warning for his mistakes, transferred back to the military academy, and everyone else will be given a notice of criticism." ”

"Only transfer Li Zhilong back to the military academy?" Director Zhou was a little surprised, since Chiang Kai-shek said that he would be dealt with lightly, how could he transfer Li Zhilong back.

"E, you don't know, Smerov of the Navy Bureau asked Brother Zhong Kai for someone to form the Political Department of the Navy, and Brother Zhong Kai had soft ears and couldn't stand the grind, so he agreed. But how can we have a naval major in Huangpu, after thinking about it, only Li Zhilong, he studied at the Qingdao Naval School before, and he can be regarded as a person who understands the navy. This time it can be regarded as both punishing him and transferring him to work. Kill two birds with one stone, just tell him about this privately, don't spread it out. Chiang Kai-shek said with a smile.

"Okay, but, Headmaster, you're a short-sighted." Director Zhou was relieved, but on the surface, he reminded him.

"Protecting the shortcomings is protecting the shortcomings, they are my students, students make mistakes, we should be teachers should be education-oriented, punishment supplemented. Besides, didn't Zhuang Jihua say that there must be murderous spirit in the army, and soldiers must have blood surnames, and they are also counted. That's it, you do it. Chiang Kai-shek did not shy away from admitting to protecting his shortcomings. Director Zhou couldn't help but laugh secretly in his heart when he saw that Chiang Kai-shek had found Zhuang Jihua's words as a reason to excuse them.

Out of Chiang Kai-shek's office, Director Zhou let out a long breath, if Chiang Kai-shek really did what he wanted, it would be really bad. Although Director Zhou had only been in contact with Chiang Kai-shek for a few months, he had already figured out Chiang Kai-shek's temper. If it's heavy, it's sure to fall lightly; In order to be safe, Director Zhou deliberately listed the names of all the students on it, so that Chiang Kai-shek felt heartache after seeing it.

The next day, Chiang Kai-shek convened a meeting of all officers at and above the platoon level to announce the handling of the incident.

As all the officers, Chiang Kai-shek called the leading He Jinhan and Li Zhilong to the front of the queue and reprimanded them with a loud voice:

"...., your behavior is to disgrace Huangpu and discredit the face of our school army, so I want to deal with you harshly and set an example for everyone, a bad example. Our school army was founded by the Prime Minister, and we are all students of the Prime Minister, is your behavior worthy of the Prime Minister's spirit in heaven? Since our army entered Meixian, the people have praised us, why? It is because we have strict military discipline and have not committed any offence against the people, what will they think now. I want to deal with you severely, you are officers, officers are like this, what should soldiers do? ”

Zhuang Jihua was furious when he saw Chiang Kai-shek in the queue, and He and Li stood in front of them, although they couldn't see their faces, they could also feel the pressure they were under. Unexpectedly, Chiang Kai-shek suddenly changed the topic.

"You think that everything will be fine if Chen Jiongming retreats to Fujian, the revolution has succeeded, confused, and blinded," Chiang Kai-shek raised his hand and slashed down: "Now some people are saying that the prime minister has passed away and no one has led us, no, the prime minister is gone, and we still have Adviser Bao, who can still lead us in the national revolution, and the revolution can still be victorious." ”

Saying this, Chiang Kai-shek stopped and looked at everyone, and there was a hesitant applause below. Zhuang Jihua clapped his hands and thought, who is Chiang Kai-shek? Why was Borodin mentioned and what was he thinking? Could it be that the situation in Guangzhou has changed?

"Some people say that [***] is not suitable for China, and some comrades in the party oppose [***] with this, I think they are either confused or have forgotten, what the prime minister said, [***] is people's livelihood, and it is not contradictory to Sanming cooking; This rector is in favor of the United Russian Communist Party, and whoever opposes [***] this rector will oppose whom; I asked the school army I led to be a model in this regard. ”

"This crusade, the people along the way enthusiastically support, this is the [***] launch of the [***], the [***] members of the army are also brave and good at fighting, excellent performance, what reason does our Kuomintang have to oppose them, I ask you to keep in mind the premier's teachings, implement the three major policies, maintain the cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, and oppose separatism."

Thunderous applause broke out below, Jiang Xianyun, Yang Qigang and other [***] members even applauded desperately to welcome, in contrast to Li Anding and others, although applauding and welcome, their demeanor was even more uncertain. Zhuang Jihua judged in his heart that Chiang Kai-shek must be going to do something, and he would not suddenly become a pro-communist element.

"That's another reason why I'm going to punish them harshly today."

After Chiang Kai-shek finished speaking, he announced the decision to deal with the two, and Zhuang Jihua couldn't help but be happy in his heart after hearing it, but he was completely relieved in his heart. This is really a board raised high and gently falling, it seems to be harsh, but in fact, it is a slightly harsher punishment for He Jinhan, although He Jinhan was deprived of his position, he will be promoted back in the future, and he doesn't have to worry about it at all.

What made Zhuang Jihua wary was Chiang Kai-shek's later words, his judgment was that the political situation in Guangzhou had changed, and Chiang Kai-shek might need [***] help.

After the meeting ended, Zhuang Jihua was about to leave, but was stopped by Yu Jishi, and Chiang Kai-shek wanted to see him.

Chiang Kai-shek's office was spacious but simplely furnished, with a desk and two single sofas in front.

After Zhuang Jihua came in, Chiang Kai-shek's demeanor was diametrically opposed to just now, and he was very cordial: "Sit, sit down during the Cultural Revolution and say." It was not the first time that Zhuang Jihua had been summoned by Chiang Kai-shek, so he sat down upright.

"Relax, I'm not used to you like this." Chiang Kai-shek smiled and made a Zhuang Jihua-style joke.

Zhuang Jihua said with a smile: "The principal is furious today, and the students are still in fear. ”

Chiang Kai-shek's face turned pale and said solemnly: "That's criticizing them, they want to be like you, I have to worry less." ”

Zhuang Jihua didn't open his mouth, this is not easy to answer.

"Cultural Revolution, I came to you today, I lack an adjutant by my side, a liaison adjutant, I want you to take this position." Chiang Kai-shek threw out the purpose of looking for him. But to put it mildly.

Zhuang Jihua is difficult, this is a job he can't hide, he thought that he would hide after being promoted to battalion commander, but he didn't expect Chiang Kai-shek to bring it up, and he didn't know how to refuse for a while.

Chiang Kai-shek saw his hesitant expression and was a little puzzled: "Why don't you want to?" ”

Zhuang Jihua had no choice but to shirk and say: "The principal appreciates me, I am very grateful, but I don't know if I can do it well, and the principal with my surname Ge also knows, publicity, I don't know up and down, and I usually rely on the tolerance of the principal and the teachers; If you are an adjutant, you will inevitably come into contact with high-ranking officials, and if you offend them, won't it cause trouble for the principal. ”

Chiang Kai-shek was relieved now, and he also agreed with Zhuang Jihua's evaluation of himself, but he thought that Zhuang Jihua could be of great use, and he could let it go and use it after observing and cultivating it by his side.

"It's nothing, the reception work is mainly done by Yu Jishi, and you are mainly responsible for delivering official documents and letters, and you are also in contact with some people on my behalf when it is inconvenient for me." Chiang Kai-shek said, looking at Zhuang Jihua with blazing eyes. Of course, Zhuang Jihua understood that Chiang Kai-shek wanted to pull him into his inner circle, but he really couldn't find a reason to refuse.

Zhuang Jihua hesitated and said, "What about the three battalions?" ”

"Who do you think it will be handed over?" Chiang Kai-shek asked.

"In my opinion, it is best to hand it over to Hu Zongnan, but in that case, if Hu Zongnan improves too fast, Fang Jin and Yuan Weitai will definitely have ideas, which is not conducive to Hu Zongnan's work. And the two of them...., in fact, I still hope to hand it over to Hu Zongnan, so that the tradition of the Seventh Company can be maintained. Zhuang Jihua finally recommended Hu Zongnan to Chiang Kai-shek.

"Tradition?" Chiang Kai-shek did not understand why Hu Zongnan could maintain the tradition.

"Yes, traditionally, the Seventh Company is now the strongest unit of the three battalions, and it is much stronger than the other two companies in terms of fighting will and fighting style. The students paid great attention to the sense of honor and responsibility of the soldiers of the Seventh Company when they led the soldiers in the Seventh Company, and the students believed that this sense of honor and responsibility should be formed into a tradition and passed on in the Seventh Company or even the Third Battalion, and I communicated with Hu Zongnan many times, and he understood my purpose, so he was the most suitable, so that after two or three commanders, the tradition was naturally formed. However, once this tradition is changed or interrupted, it will take ten times as much effort to rebuild it. Zhuang Jihua explained in detail, and Chiang Kai-shek also understood, he lowered his head and pondered for a moment and said: "Then let Hu Zongnan serve as the commander of the third battalion, and Fang Jin and Yuan Weitai can be transferred to the newly established third regiment as company commanders." ”

Zhuang Jihua had no choice but to accept Chiang Kai-shek's arrangement, depressedly handed over to Hu Zongnan, and went to serve as Chiang Kai-shek's liaison adjutant, but he was also promoted, from captain to major.

(To be continued)