The day after returning to Yan'an from Nanniwan, Ouyang Jian sent a report to Shanxi in his capacity as chief of the general staff of the Eighth Route Army, and soon received a telegram from Yan Xishan, sincerely inviting Ouyang Jian to go to Taiyuan for a meeting. A few days later, Ouyang Jian set off and crossed the Yellow River through Wubao into the boundary of Luliang in Shanxi. After Ouyang Jian crossed the Yellow River, Yan Xishan ordered the guards to escort him safely to Taiyuan. On this day, when I entered Luliang City, a scene appeared on the street, and I saw people actively buying newspapers, and the newsboys who sold newspapers shouted loudly to attract more people.

"Come and see, Ma Bufang is not as good as a beast, as long as she is a beautiful woman, she will not let go, even her sister, brother-in-law, and subordinates' family members will not be let go. It is said that there are thousands of women who have been played by Ma Bufang・・・・・・. Soon the guards bought a newspaper, and Ouyang saw that the original headline was, Birds and Beasts and Horses Bufang, everyone could be punished! The content reported in detail on Ma Bufang's erosive life, especially the description that was contrary to human ethics and added branches and leaves, which attracted great attention. This kind of scumbag who tramples on traditional virtues will naturally cause strong public indignation.

Ouyang Jian knew in his heart that Ma Bufang's ugly deeds were exposed, which meant that Zhang Xueliang had already begun to act, maybe Xining had been taken down, and Ma Bufang had already become a ghost under the knife. This matter must be cut first, and the media exposure may be accompanied by a fierce fight. Killing Ma Bufang is the minimum condition for plotting Qinghai, if he is allowed to have any chance to use his means. Ouyang Jian knew in his heart that Ma Bufang was very good at stammering and communicating, and it was his strength to move up to the top. Xining is closed, and few outsiders know about Ma Bufang's bestiality, so they don't have any guard, so Zhang Xueliang secretly plots against him.

Just when this small county town was boiling, we turned our camera to Nanjing. At this time, at the official residence of Lao Jiang in Nanjing, Lao Jiang and his wife Song Meiling each had a newspaper in their hands and read it attentively. Lao Jiang was very shocked and confused in his heart, and quickly guessed that this was Zhang Xueliang's plot against Qinghai. Song Meiying is a woman after all, and she is naturally indignant at the scum who wantonly plays with women. "Ma Bufang is simply a beast, not as good as a beast, this person must be severely punished." Song Meiling's face was flushed, and her chest rose and fell rapidly, which seemed unacceptable.

"Come on, immediately send a report to Zhang Xueliang, don't act rashly, this matter is against human morality, and the government must investigate in detail before making a conclusion." didn't wait for Lao Jiang to finish speaking. The director of the guard room came in and reported: "Report to the president, Zhang Xueliang is in a hurry!" "Read!" "President, Ma Bufang's beastly nature is monstrous, and it is not enough to get rid of the anger of the people. The department lived in Lanzhou and was in the Xuezhong department, and dispatched two divisions, the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th cavalry divisions of the cavalry corps, launched an attack on Xining on the night of the 16th.

The next day, the 5th and 6th Cavalry Divisions of the Infantry Division surrounded Ma Buqing's troops in the area west of Xining, and Ma Buqing was killed. After three days of fierce fighting, ・・・・・・ eliminated more than 6,000 people of the Majia Army in Qinghai. "Zhang Xueliang did a good job, this kind of scum can't let him stay in the world!" Song Meiling seemed to let out a bad breath. "President, is this news announced?" "If you can't announce it, press it down first!" After the director of the guard room stepped back, Lao Jiang glared at his wife with some disgust.

"Madam, there is no excuse for the crime you want to add, Zhang Xueliang is going to be the king of the northwest, the newspaper was published today, and the military action against Xining was taken three days ago. Based on my understanding of Zhang Xueliang, he doesn't have such means, and Yang Hucheng is a martial artist, let alone a superb strategy. I suspect that there is a shadow of Ouyang Jian. "Darling, Ouyang Jian is not in Xi'an!" "So I'm more skeptical of him, he has the ability. Get rid of Ma Bufang to control Qinghai, and the next step in Xinjiang is at your fingertips, which is really a wonderful move. ”

"Someone!" The head of the guard room hurried in. "Immediately send a report to Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng, and Qinghai Erma should be punished, which is very happy. For the sake of the overall situation, it will not be announced for the time being. "Lao Jiang's meaning is very clear, Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng's move has become a fait accompli, why not push the boat down the river to send personal favors, so Lao Jiang must deal with the aftermath for Zhang Xueliang. used the media to create momentum first, and then exposed that Ma Bufang was eliminated in one fell swoop, so that the world would think that it was the Nationalist Government, so as to cover up the suspicion that Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng took military action without authorization.

Soon, the think tank Chen Bui quickly came to Jiang's official residence. As soon as I saw Lao Jiang, he said in a gaffe: "Yan Ji, the situation in the northwest has changed dramatically, Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng have eliminated Ma Bufang to control Qinghai, I underestimated Ouyang Jian's energy, and I am sure that the change in the northwest is his handiwork." "President, I estimate that Ouyang Jian must lobby Zhang Yang and impress the two, and then have the ambition to run the northwest. Ma Bufang was exalted, maybe a bad thing turned into a good thing, and suggested that the president immediately leave for Xi'an to pacify, to give Zhang Xueliang greater rights, and in addition to restraining Yan Xishan. ”

"Yan Jiye, who knows me, I will go to Xi'an immediately, you use the newspaper in Nanjing to continue to expose Ma Bufang's bestiality, and I will choose an appropriate opportunity to announce the news of Ma Bufang's removal after I arrive in Xi'an." Lao Jiang's visit to Xi'an is not only to appease, but also to steal the fruits of Zhang Yang's victory, so that the world thinks that getting rid of Ma Bufang, a scumbag, was personally commanded by Lao Jiang and was the action of the Nationalist Government. The stakes were very high, and on that day, Lao Jiang and his wife Song Meiling flew directly to Xi'an on a special plane, accompanied by his eldest brother Song Ziwen.

Bringing the big man in charge of money with him, Lao Jiang is not only moved by affection and knowledge, but also blood transfusion is necessary. Two hours later, the plane landed at Xi'an Airport, and Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng personally greeted them at the airport. In the face of Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng, Lao Jiang made an exception to shake hands with the two, greeted them, and bluntly praised Zhang Yang's righteous deeds, without complaining at all. Lao Jiang's abnormality not only reassured Zhang Yang, but also seemed to be flattered.

By chance, Lao Jiang still lives in Huaqing Pond. Huaqing Pond is located at the northern foot of Lishan Mountain, Lintong District, northeast of Xi'an, adjacent to Weishui in the north, and about 30 kilometers away from Xi'an in the west. Huaqing Pond, also known as Huaqing Palace, is the palace of the emperors of the past dynasties, and the emperors of the Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui and Tang dynasties all regarded this piece of feng shui treasure land as their palace garden for feasting and pleasure. Here the stone is built to rise from the sky, the Lishan soup is built, the Zhou Zhuluo City, and the Daxing Hot Spring Palace are like a fairyland on earth.

Lao Jiang chose to live in Huaqing Pond, not only because of the beautiful and pleasant scenery here. Since the beginning of the peace talks between the Kuomintang and the Republic, Lao Chiang began to rectify all departments of the Central Army. Wei Lihuang was appointed commander of the 10th Group Army by Lao Jiang and transferred from Hangzhou to Zhengzhou, Henan Province, to guard the hinterland of the Central Plains. Henan is a strategic location, and since ancient times, there has been a conclusion that those who win the Central Plains win the world. After 918, the Northeast Army withdrew to the west to garrison, and Lao Jiang had long planned to dismember the Northeast Army, so he ordered Wei Lihuang's 10th Army to be stationed in Zhengzhou, Henan, waiting for the opportunity to take over the west.

During the "Xi'an Incident", Lao Jiang promised to give up the Luoyang territory, but did not give up the key points of Tongguan. A brigade of the Central Army was stationed at the Tongguan point to prepare for infiltration into the west, and this move was deliberately done by Lao Chiang.

In order to take control of Xi'an in the future, Lao Chiang ordered Wei Lihuang to send a regiment to be stationed in Huaqingchi. Therefore, Lao Jiang's choice to stay in Huaqing Pool is also for safety reasons, and Lao Jiang will not be involved in danger during such a delicate period. It happened that Wei Lihuang was inspecting the troops in Tongguan, and when he heard the news, Lao Jiang came to Xi'an and immediately rushed to Huaqingchi to escort him. At noon on the same day, Lao Jiang held a feast as the host in the Huaqing Pond Palace, Wei Lihuang was accompanied by an escort messenger, and Zhang Yang took his wife to the banquet. Song Meiling entertained the female guests as the hostess, and Lao Jiang entertained the male guests as the hostess. Some topics are inconvenient for the female family to listen to, so the male and female guests are separated, and this move is also to play the lady card to further increase the relationship.

During the banquet, Lao Jiang raised his glass and said: "Brother Zhang, Brother Yang, thank you two for getting rid of a harm for the Republic of China, and it is a very happy move for everyone to be punished by such scumbags." Although the two are suspected of acting without authorization, there are extenuating circumstances. It is also the strategy of the Nationalist Government to use the power of thunder and thunder to quickly stabilize the political situation in Qinghai. Both of you have acted decisively, and I thank you on behalf of the National Government. I have decided to announce Ma Bufang's execution in five days and announce it to the world, showing that the dignity of the national government cannot be tarnished. On behalf of the Nationalist Government, I have decided that General Zhang Xueliang will be appointed as the supreme administrator of the northwest and will take charge of Shaanxi, Gansu, Qingdao, and Xinxi, so as to form a new situation in the northwest as soon as possible. ”

"Thank you for the president's love, please rest assured that Zhang will never live up to high expectations and will make the northwest a stable rear." "Brotherhood, the party-state will inevitably prosper, and I will be relieved that the northwest is stable. At present, Xinjiang is in the prime of life, and it is very close to Soviet Russia, you have to quickly send troops into Xinjiang, I have instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and conveyed to the Soviet Russian ambassador that it is not allowed to interfere in Xinjiang's affairs, and you can rest assured that troops will enter Xinjiang. "Yes, the lowly post immediately sent troops into Xinjiang to open up the western passage as soon as possible and maintain the stability of the frontier."

Wei Lihuang said: "General Zhang, General Yang, with all due respect, if I didn't guess the change in Qinghai, it was Ouyang Jian's handiwork. "General Wei's guess is right, General Ouyang's talent is really worthy of his reputation, and this move is to build a strategic base in the northwest. General Ouyang's strategic vision is admirable. "Then Zhang Xueliang and Pantuo came out." There is a big salt lake in Qinghai, is this true? Song Ziwen couldn't help but exclaim when he heard this, and Lao Jiang was also slightly surprised that the mystery was here. President, one of my cavalry units has taken control of Chagan Salt Lake, and the information provided by General Ouyang is completely true. Come! "A subordinate brought a packet of salt.

The uniform particles, crystal clear and snow-white salt are presented in front of everyone, subverting the traditional concept, the salt actually has such natural crystals, and it seems that there are no impurities. "President, the sample was delivered this morning, this salt is completely natural, the entire Chagan salt lake is sealed by a salt cap, and below is the salt of Baihuahua. General Ouyang had never been to the northwest, let alone Qinghai. There are rumors within the Communist Party that he can turn stones into gold, and now I have not the slightest doubt about his words. Lao Jiang's head turned rapidly in shock, and he instructed Song Ziwen to provide funds from the central government to immediately develop the Chagan Salt Lake and explore the Yumen Oilfield at the same time. Oil is a strategic resource, Lao Jiang is naturally clear.

"President, General Ouyang also provided an information that Karamay in northern Xinjiang also has oil, and it is shallow and easy to extract. He said that Xinjiang has more abundant strategic resources, and if a railway is built, Xinjiang will play a greater role as a rear base in the future. General Ouyang suggested: The construction of the railway requires a lot of money, and we can take the form of loans from foreign banks. In addition, it is relatively easy to build a railway in the west because of its flat terrain and the absence of many rivers. In addition, road construction requires a lot of manpower, so it is possible to concentrate criminal offenders in custody across the country and speed up road construction projects. ”

Lao Jiang looked at Song Ziwen and asked for his opinion. "President, there is almost no mining cost for this salt natural integration, Chagan Salt Lake is a cornucopia, and there is oil in the west, there is no problem with planning road construction funds, I think it is feasible! Moreover, in the future, the western region will serve as a strategic base for the rear, and once the railway is completed, it will bring a lot of financial resources. General Ouyang's suggestion is good, using prisoners to build roads can save money and speed up the process. In addition, the development of salt from Chagan Salt Lake will also provide a steady stream of funds for road construction, which I think is feasible. ”

Song Ziwen's words made Lao Jiang make up his mind, and he asked Song Ziwen to return to Nanjing on the same day to organize various parts to discuss this matter.