Chapter 144: Meeting with Zhou Enlai I

Xia Chao came to Wuhan and first went to meet Chairman Chiang. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info Then I came to see Chen Cheng.

At the door of the office building of the Political Department of the Military Commission, Chen Cheng's secretary was waiting for him at the door. As soon as you enter the corridor, the doors of each room are crowded with people, and everyone wants to see this legendary hero.

Xia Chao smiled and beckoned to them, and then came to Chen Cheng's office upstairs. As soon as I entered the door, I saw Zhou Enlai, deputy director of the Political Department.

At this time, Zhou Enlai had just turned 40 years old, handsome and mature, with a natural sense of closeness and charm. Make the summer dynasty awe-inspiring.

Zhou Enlai saw Xia Chao and stood up very politely.

Xia Chao immediately stood upright, gave a military salute, and said respectfully: "Hello Vice Minister Zhou." ”

Zhou Enlai's military rank is also lieutenant general, and a trace of surprise flashed in his heart when Xia Chao, who also had the rank of lieutenant general, saluted him. However, because he was the director of the Political Department of the Whampoa Military Academy, he calmly accepted the salute of the Xia Dynasty.

He graciously shook Xia Chao's hand and said cordially: "Our hero is really young and promising. ”

Summer looked at the great man in front of him, and his heart was in a trance of excitement. However, he soon returned to normal.

Zhou Enlai chatted with them for a few words, and knowing that they had something to say, he took his leave and left.

Chen Cheng said: "Celestial Empire, you came to Wuhan this time, you helped me a lot, and also made great contributions to the country. ”

Xia Chao said: "Uncle Chen, the little nephew should do this, it's nothing." ”

Chen Cheng said a little angrily: "Tell me, it's really not true that a dignified commander of a group army would personally become an assassin. ”

Xia Chao smiled and said, "Uncle Chen, don't worry, it's okay, the little devil can't help me." By the way, Uncle Chen, Xiao Lin asked me to bring you some things, which she specially brought back from the United States. ”

As he spoke, he opened a suitcase. Inside was a suit and a couple of casual clothes.

Chen Cheng asked, "Is Xiao Lin okay?" ”

Xia Chao said: "Very good, she came back this time, she was a little fatter than before, and she was shouting to lose weight." ”

Chen Cheng said: "She's there with you, I'm relieved." ”

Chen Cheng chatted with him for a while, and then asked, "You have done a little too much about penicillin, so why not let some of it go ahead and run it for them?" ”

Xia Chao said: "Tell me, the front-line soldiers are fighting bloodily, how much they need penicillin for treatment, but they are reselling for profit, and their hearts are too dark." ”

Chen Cheng said: "You are so young, some things should not be taken too seriously." ”

Actually, Xia Chao is a person who has come over, and he is not a novice to officialdom. However, he fought on the front line, and every time he fought, there were many wounded, and the scene was tragic.

Xia Chao doesn't care about other things, he will also participate in some private things, but only in this matter, Xia Chao will inevitably be indignant.

Xia Chao said: "I came back this time and brought some antiques to be presented to Mrs. Jiang, do you think it's okay?" ”

Chen Cheng smiled: "That's right, you have to be a good person." However, it's not good to give these things, their value is not good, you might as well sell them and send them directly in dollars. Remember, be sure to send dollars. ”

Xia Chao understood that Madame Chiang grew up in the United States and had a close affinity for the dollar.

Xia Chao said: "Uncle Chen, in the next battle of Wuhan, I will not mix. The commanders of the battle are Chief Li and Chief Bai, and besides, Chairman Chiang will also personally command, my words will not work, stay for a few days, I will deal with the logistics matters, and then go back. ”

Leaving Chen Cheng's office, at the top of the stairs, Xia Chao met Zhou Enlai's secretary Zhang Mingxiu, who was publicly identified as a staff member of the Eighth Route Army Office and the wife of General Luo Binghui. The internal division of labor served as the confidential secretary of the Yangtze River Bureau and the Hubei Provincial Party Committee, and was responsible for the sending and receiving of top-secret documents of Wang Ming, Zhou Enlai, Dong Biwu, etc.

She greeted Natsuchao with a smile and told him who she was. She said: "Deputy Director Zhou asked me to thank you for the captured personnel of our army on behalf of our party. ”

Xia Chao said: "No thanks, they are all anti-Japanese troops, and mutual support is due." ”

Zhang Xiuming looked around and no one was paying attention, and whispered: "General Xia, if it is convenient for you, Deputy Director Zhou wants to ask you to talk alone." ”

GMD and GCD are the two major forces of this era, it is necessary for the Xia Dynasty to deal with them, in Shandong, the influence of GCD is very large, and it is inevitable for them to develop to Shandong, and it is necessary for the Xia Dynasty to reach a tacit understanding with GCD.

Xia Chao said: "Yes, you can ask him to make an appointment." ”

Soon, in a teahouse in Wuchang, far away from the Military Commission, Xia Chao met Zhou Enlai and Ye Jianying.

Zhou Enlai once again expressed his gratitude to Xia Chao for his help. They had a wide range of views on the current situation of the War of Resistance Against Japan.

The Xia Dynasty vigorously admired Taizu's famous book "On Protracted War", which made Zhou Enlai and Ye Jianying very happy.

Zhou Enlai is indeed a good interlocutor, he is good at listening to other people's opinions, and never imposes his own opinions on others. He is witty, rich in connotation, and gentle in tone, which makes people feel like a spring breeze.

Talking about the situation in Yan'an, Xia Chao said: "The political atmosphere in Yan'an is very good, and the economic conditions are very backward, but it can be improved. ”

Xia Chao's words aroused their great interest. This is a problem that they need to solve urgently.

Xia Chao said: "Japan's national strength is not enough to annex China, Yan'an is a good foothold, in the interval of the war, you can develop the economy, improve the conditions of your party, and enhance your strength." ”

Ye Jianying asked eagerly, "What do you say about specific opinions?" ”

Xia Chao brought someone a piece of paper, and after a few strokes, he drew a map of Yan'an.

He pointed to it and said: "Here, this is Nanniwan, the land is fertile, irrigation is convenient, you can send troops to camp here, not only to raise troops, to defend Yan'an, but also to solve the food problem." Kill two birds with one stone. ”

Ye Jianying was very happy and said, "This is a good way. ”

Zhou Enlai didn't say anything, he asked, "Have you ever been to Yan'an?" ”

Xia Chao said: "No, but I have studied the economy of the whole country and seized a large number of Japanese documents, so I know some information. ”

Zhou En said: "Your suggestion, we will report to the Central Committee of our Party." Do you have any other suggestions? ”

Xia Chao said: "The economy of Yan'an is backward, and it is not enough for you to rely on the support of the people. Once you encounter an economic blockade, and I am sure that it is inevitable, you will have extreme difficulties. ”

Zhou Gong nodded, they were mentally prepared for the blockade of the Japanese army, and they were also mentally prepared for the blockade from the GMD. However, it is one thing to prepare, and how to get through it is another.

He said, "General Xia, do you have any solution?" ”