The third part of the Bloody War of Resistance, Chapter 9, Rushing, Section 1, Bow Pull

Chiang Kai-shek pursed his lips tightly and repeated repeatedly: "We can recover them." \\.qВ5、c0m\"

Then he turned to face the generals: "Wuhan is just the first step, what should we do next?" ”

Xue Yue took a step forward: "I think that if you attack Anqing with the main force of the Ninth Theater, Anqing will open the door to Nanjing; With the main force of the three theaters, it moved to southern Zhejiang and attacked Suzhou and Hangzhou; The main force of the Fifth Theater moved eastward along the north bank of the Yangtze River and threatened Nanjing from the north. Strive to regain Nanjing in World War I. ”

Zhuang Jihua and Lin Wei exchanged glances, and the two tacitly did not speak. Chen Cheng thought for a while and said: "Chairman of the Committee, I think that with the recovery of Wuhan Jiujiang, the Ninth Theater has been fully recovered, and I propose to merge the Ninth Theater and the Third Theater. ”

Chiang Kai-shek's eyes turned to Zhuang Jihua and Lin Wei, Zhuang Jihua glanced at Lin Wei, Lin Wei closed his mouth tightly, obviously asking him to say it himself, Zhuang Jihua thought about it, he had also given Chiang Kai-shek a preventive injection before, looking at this, after the recovery of Wuhan, Chiang Kai-shek's interest was very high, and he couldn't help but want to recover Nanjing.

"The Japanese also judged in this way," Chiang Kai-shek frowned slightly, and Zhuang Jihua explained: "After the Wuhan War, the Japanese army is bound to increase its troops on a large scale in the Chinese battlefield, and the reinforcements are bound to be concentrated in the Beijing-Shanghai-Hangzhou area, so we are bound to have difficulties in taking this route." In addition, Commander-in-Chief Chen said well that the Ninth Theater has now recovered all the lost territory, and the Ninth Theater should be merged with the Third Theater; In addition, Commander Xue's suggestion was also very good, the main force of the Ninth Theater attacked Anqing from southern Anhui, and the main force of the Third Theater moved eastward to southern Zhejiang, threatening Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou, but all this was not a real attack, but a feint, forcing the Japanese troops concentrated in the south of the Yangtze River not to dare to act rashly.

Our real offensive should be placed in Jiangbei. In the north of the Yangtze River, especially in the Henan and Hebei regions, the terrain is flat, which is conducive to mechanized warfare; Therefore, we first swept the Japanese army in Henan with mechanized forces to relieve the pressure from the north, while the main force crossed the Dabie Mountains and raided Xuzhou, an operation that could be completed by the Fifth Theater.

Choosing this route, there is also a consideration, the Beijing-Shanghai-Hangzhou region is the area where China's wealth and population are concentrated, the situation of Wuhan after the war, I believe everyone has seen it, but the degree of destruction in Wuhan is far less than that of Jingshan Yicheng, these two cities have been completely destroyed, the entire five war zones, according to incomplete statistics, there are nearly one million refugees; If the Beijing-Shanghai-Hangzhou area is completely destroyed by the war, it will inevitably create millions of refugees, and all factories will be destroyed. ”

Zhuang Jihua's words made the room fall silent, they had already seen the situation in Hankou, and that situation was already a little frightening, but they didn't expect the situation in Jingshan Yicheng to be even worse.

"This is the price that must be paid for war." Brian interjected at this time, Zhuang Jihua frowned slightly, and Song Meiling smiled slightly: "Let's sit down and talk." ”

Zhuang Jihua had to admire Song Meiling, the atmosphere that had already begun to be a little tense was resolved by her simple words, and some formal meetings turned into chatty chat.

"Feel free to sit at will." Soong Meiling invited everyone to sit down like a hostess, and Chiang Kai-shek first pulled out the first chair and sat down. Others sat down more casually.

"Your Excellency, going east along the Yangtze River can directly hit the heart of the Japanese army, eliminate the heavy military groups assembled by the Japanese army in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, and completely defeat Japan's confidence." Brian went on to say that he was very incomprehensible, and spread his hands: "If we avoid the main forces of the Japanese army in the Beijing-Shanghai-Hangzhou area, they will always be there, holding back our nearly a million troops." ”

"General Blaine, this is the difference between your country and ours in terms of tactics and strategic methods, in the Art of War, it is called avoiding the real and attacking the false." Zhuang Jihua immediately took over the topic, he did not sit upright like others, but leaned back slightly, this sitting posture made him feel comfortable, his hand tapped lightly on the table, and his face was expressionless: "Japan's heart is not in Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou, but in the north, take Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou, the war will not stop, for Japan, the most important thing is North China and Northeast China." North China and Northeast China were the two pillars of Japan's support for the war, and they needed coal, iron ore, and grain from North China and Northeast China, and it was the shortest path in the air from Northeast China to Japan, which could bomb the entire territory of Japan. ”

"Straight down the river, it looks very good, logically, this is how the Jin Dynasty destroyed the Eastern Wu, but it can't be rigid," Lin Wei immediately took over the topic and continued: "The Beijing-Shanghai-Hangzhou region is very important for us to stabilize the country after the war, especially Shanghai, once Shanghai is destroyed in the war, how much money will the central government have to take to rebuild a Shanghai." Historically, after every major war, the country must have entered a period of financial difficulties, and without Shanghai's finances, the country's finances would have been even more difficult. So I think the strategy of the Cultural Revolution is feasible. ”

Chiang Kai-shek and Chen Cheng both showed a thoughtful look, and Song Meiling asked with concern: "After the Cultural Revolution and the Northern Hubei Campaign, how much does it cost to relieve refugees?" ”

"So far, I haven't received a detailed report, but counting several main battlefields, Yicheng Jingshan Zhongxiang, the number of refugees has been more than 700,000, if you add Xinyang Yingcheng, I estimate that it will never be less than 1 million, if you count Hankou Hanyang, the total number will be between 1.5 million and 2 million." Zhuang Jihua pondered and said.

"So what's the way to do it at the moment?" Song Meiling asked worriedly.

"I have made a plan to help the refugees while the garrison is resting and recuperating, first of all, to help the refugees rebuild their homes, the garrison should take out some tents, or help them build temporary shelters first, and help them build houses within two months, in addition, to help the peasants spring ploughing, and there is also the need to vigorously promote rent reduction and interest reduction, and suggest that the principal should implement tax exemption or tax reduction for the area of the war zone. The reason for tax exemption or tax reduction is to let the people breathe a sigh of relief on the one hand, and on the other hand, to lay the foundation for the next offensive. ”

"What's next?" Chen Cheng asked in wonder.

"So far, the three southwestern provinces may still have enough manpower, but the material resources have actually been exhausted, and we can no longer provide more supplies, we must support the war with the new Guangfu area, but first we need to let the new Guangfu area breathe a sigh of relief." Zhuang Jihua explained.

"Since the ancient lakes are ripe and the world is full, and the two lakes are recovered, we should be much more relaxed in terms of food." Chen Cheng's tone was a little hesitant.

"Although the food is relaxed, other aspects are still tight." Lin Wei added a rare sentence: "And the battlefield is getting bigger and bigger, and all kinds of possibilities exist in the future." ”

Chen Cheng hesitated and nodded slowly, in terms of materials, in addition to food, there are cotton, cloth, etc., and the battlefield will get bigger and bigger, whether these materials can meet the needs is still unknown.

"Your Excellency," Wilkie said slowly, "so it seems that it is all the more necessary to open the Yunnan-Burma line, once the Yunnan-Burma road is opened, the allies will be able to provide more supplies." ”

Chiang Kai-shek stood up with a faint smile: "Thank you very much, Mr. Wilkie, the recovery of Wuhan is a great good thing, which has inspired the morale of the army and the people, and strengthened the belief that the whole army will win the War of Resistance." Cixiu, the Cultural Revolution, Weiwen, and Boling led me to look around, this Anan Weixiao's headquarters is not bad, this used to be the campus of Wuhan University. ”

"Yes, after the Japanese army occupied Wuhan, the headquarters of the 11th Army was located here." Xue Yue stood up and replied.

Song Meiling walked over to Wilkie and Brian and invited them to spread in the garden; Wilkie and Brian knew full well that Chiang Kai-shek would have to consult with his aides before he could decide on his future strategy and strategy.

Years later, Wilkie wrote in his memoirs: "..., at this moment I fully understand why the Chinese leaders have so many concerns about counteroffensives, they have to consider politics, economics in addition to normal military factors, and these factors are likely to determine military decisions, which are completely different from fighting in Europe." ……”

"Weiwen, after Wuhan is recovered, do you have any ideas for the mayor of Wuhan?" On the stairs upstairs, Chiang Kai-shek saw Wilkie go out, and asked Lin Wei when he opened his mouth.

Lin Wei thought about it slightly: "Do you want to ask for the opinions of Chen Lifu and Yang Changqing?" ”

Lin Wei's words are very reasonable, Chen Lifu is the Organization Department of the Central Committee, and Yang Yongtai is the chairman of the National Government, and their attitudes are very important. Unexpectedly, Chiang Kai-shek shook his head slightly: "Chen Lifu is recommended as Zhang Daofan, chairman of Hubei Province, Li Yanguo, mayor of Wuhan; Yang Changqing recommended Xiong Shihui as the chairman of Hubei Province and Cai Xingsan as the mayor of Wuhan. ”

Chen Cheng and the four of them were silent for a while, everyone knew the depth of this pool of water, Lin Wei and Xue Yue didn't want to get involved at all, Zhuang Jihua's eyes were rolling, and he already had a fixed opinion in his heart, the only one among them who could support Chen Lifu was Chen Cheng, last year, the two formed an alliance and jointly yin Zhuang Jihua, but Chen Cheng knew that the political science department represented by Yang Yongtai had actually collapsed, Zhang Qun and Xiong Shihui became Chiang Kai-shek's descendants, Yang Yongtai became Chiang Ching-kuo's teacher, Cai Xingsan was Chiang Ching-kuo's confidant, Yang Yongtai recommended this person, It is obviously to pave the way for Chiang Ching-kuo, to oppose him, Chiang Ching-kuo, and more importantly what Chiang Kai-shek will think.

"Cultural Revolution, what do you think?" Seeing that none of the four of them spoke, Chiang Kai-shek simply called Zhuang Jihua's name directly.

Lin Wei breathed a sigh of relief, while Zhuang Jihua smiled bitterly, he thought for a while and said, "Headmaster, as the commander of the war zone, it stands to reason that I should not interfere with the appointment of local administrative officials. ”

Zhuang Jihua first cleared himself up before putting forward his own views: "I thought that the issues of Hubei and Wuhan could be considered in the context of the entire strategy of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the founding of the country. ”

Chen Cheng pouted in his heart, this Zhuang Jihua just loves to play tricks, this is obviously two factions fighting for power and profit, but what about the whole strategy is really a joke.

"The War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the founding of the country are not only about industry and economy, I think we must complete the unification of military orders and government orders, and if we can't complete it, then the unity of military orders and government orders within the party should also be done."

These two sentences are very lethal, the Kuomintang has never been unified, there is no party and army, Chiang Kai-shek fought hard for nine years, and before the start of the Anti-Japanese War, he was not able to completely unify China.

"In the army, there is a difference between the central army and the local army, and the central government has tried to reorganize the local army several times, but the local generals have vigorously resisted it, and the reason for this is that the local generals are worried that their interests will be damaged after losing the army, and in addition, many local generals do not know anything other than being able to fight. But in some places, generals are also both civil and military. Therefore, I think it is feasible for Xiong Shihui to be the chairman of Hubei Province, but it is not appropriate for Cai Xingsan to be the mayor of Wuhan, but he can be the director of the Wuhan City Party Department, and in addition, I propose that the whole of Hubei be divided into six garrison districts, and the garrison headquarters should be located in Wuhan. ”

"As for the candidates, I suggest that the principal transfer the northern generals to the south, and the southern generals to the north, and gradually deprive the generals who cannot be trusted of command. They may also oppose such a move, but I think they are most likely to protest passively, such as resigning or refusing to take office. But now, with the recovery of Wuhan and the prestige of the government soaring, there will be very little resistance in this way, and it can be controlled within acceptable limits. In addition, principal, Xinjiang can take action, and some generals can also be sent to Xinjiang. ”

Lin Wei and Xue Yue glanced at each other, and a feeling rose in their hearts at the same time, this plan is so poisonous, Chen Cheng's face is cloudy, but Chiang Kai-shek is very satisfied in his heart, this plan is to some extent like Zhuang Jihua's reorganized Sichuan Army, using politics to suppress people, and forcing you to accept it with the general trend, if the former does not accept it, it is not a **, and if you don't accept it now, it is to sabotage the War of Resistance.

"The proposal of the Cultural Revolution is very good, this is a big framework, but in this case, you see that Yu Hanmou is the chairman of Hubei Province, Xiong Shihui is the chairman of Guangdong Province, and Cao Fulin is the commander of the Hubei garrison, and the Hubei garrison is divided into six garrison divisions, and division-level officers are transferred from the Guangdong army and the Hunan army to serve as the division commander. Hunan was also divided into six garrison sub-divisions, and divisional and brigade-level cadres were transferred from the Northwest Army and the Guizhou Army. Chiang Kai-shek quickly made a decision.

"During the Cultural Revolution, after Cao Fulin was transferred, who would take over as the commander of the 55th Army?" Chiang Kai-shek stood at the door of Anan's bedroom, glanced into the room, and then turned his head to ask Zhuang Jihua.

"Huang Botao." Zhuang Jihua replied without hesitation: "Huang Botao is not from Huangpu, but he is loyal and strong, and he will take over, and others are speechless." ”

After Zhuang Jihua decided to reorganize the troops of the Fifth Theater, he once proposed a list to Chiang Kai-shek, asking him to transfer his old units in the expeditionary force, but as a result, division-level cadres such as Xia Yanglin and Lu Ruishan were transferred, but the two army commanders, Chen Mingren and Huang Botao, did not, and remained in the expeditionary force.

"I know Huang Hanbing, and Yu Jishi also appreciates him," Chiang Kai-shek's tone wandered a little, as if Yu Jishi was also asking Huang Botao, and he nodded after a while: "Okay, it's Huang Botao." ”

In just one sentence, most of the things were decided, Chen Cheng knew that Chiang Kai-shek had fully accepted Zhuang Jihua's suggestion, Chen Lifu was defeated very badly this time, not only did he not get the chairman of Hubei Province and the mayor of Wuhan, but he even lost the director of the party department of Wuhan City, and now the position of director of the party department of Hubei Province was left to grab.

"Cultural Revolution, Wilkie suggested an attack in Burma, what do you think about this?" Chiang Kai-shek asked another question that he was very concerned about.

"Yes, but not now, we must wait for the completion of the reorganization of the troops in Liangzhen, and in addition, the United States must provide more equipment and materials." Zhuang Jihua's answer was very simple, he had already talked to Lin Wei about this question: "Headmaster, it will take about two months for Li Zhilong to free up his hands to replace him. ”

"Yes, absolutely." Chiang Kai-shek was in a very good mood today, and accepted almost all of Zhuang Jihua's requests.

However, Lin Wei knew that this was Chiang Kai-shek's reward to Zhuang Jihua, and Zhuang Jihua had only been the commander of the Fifth Theater for half a year, and he deserved such a big victory.

Several people quickly finished inspecting the second and third floors, turned around, and Song Meiling accompanied Wilkie Bryan to go around outside and came back.

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