Chapter 449: Lao Jiang's Ambition

Chongqing's Lao Jiang's official residence seemed quiet and peaceful, and at this moment, Lao Jiang stood in front of the window, looking at the northern sky in a daze.

There is a saying: Those who know the times are handsome, and now the power of the Communist Party has been on a par with himself, forcing him to take new countermeasures. The Americans proposed that after the war, they hoped that China would form a democratic coalition government, and hinted that they would fully support him. The Americans extended an olive branch to hint that the veteran was overjoyed. In the future, it is already an extravagant hope to use military means to achieve the goal, but politically suppressing the opponent is the only choice for the game. The Eighth Route Army asked to take the lead in opening the curtain of the counteroffensive, and Lao Jiang agreed with 1.2 million points, so that the strength of the Eighth Route Army could be consumed, why not do that?

However, the Japanese army was defeated and retreated one after another, which surprised Lao Chiang. Nanjing easily succeeded, and the Eighth Route Army did not launch an attack on Songhu, but crossed the river and headed north, much to his surprise. In the blink of an eye, most of Anhui and the whole of Jiangsu became the territory of the Communist Party. Lao Jiang suddenly discovered that the entire coastal zone would be lost. This surprise is not trivial, and it is beyond remorse. In particular, the Japanese army retreated in great strides, and the Eighth Route Army advanced in great strides, just like the tacit understanding between the two sides as if they had discussed.

Lao Jiang gritted his teeth at a group of rice buckets in the Ministry of National Defense, and in anger, he removed He Yingqin, Minister of Military Affairs, from his post. At the same time, the two corps of Chen Cheng and Wei Lihuang were ordered to attack Wuhan from the north and south. The two corps put on a posture and prepared to eat the Japanese army in Wuhan, but they didn't expect the Japanese army to slip away. Lao Jiang was secretly happy, and the soldiers regained Wuhan without blood and joined in Henan. Good news followed, Xue Yue's corps broke through the outer defense line of Guangzhou, and the Japanese army in Guangzhou escaped by sea. Just when Lao Chiang was gaining some comfort in his heart, he suddenly learned that the Eighth Route Army had carried out large-scale support for the Shandong and Jizhong base areas, which was not trivial, and he immediately ordered the guerrilla column in northern Lu to seize territory.

However, before the guerrilla column in northern Lubei could be dispatched, it was surrounded and suppressed by the Japanese army, and not only did it not seize the territory, but even lost the territory it had originally entrenched. Lao Jiang is anxious, and it is urgent to grab land now, which is all political capital in the future. Immediately, Lao Jiang ordered Wei Lihuang to go north from the Zhengzhou line, and he must conquer Baoding. At the same time, Chen Cheng's corps was ordered to enter Hebei from the line of Puyang, Henan, and launch an attack on Handan. He wanted to lead the advance to force the Beijing-Tianjin area and take Beiping in front of the Eighth Route Army. At present, Lao Jiang's mind is focused on grabbing land.

The intelligence chief, Dai Li, tiptoed in, and Lao Jiang asked, "How is the situation in Xuzhou?" "President, it has been half a month since the war started in Xuzhou, and the Eighth Route Army was intercepted by the Japanese army, and the progress was very slow." "Presidents, Wei Lihuang and Chen Cheng reported that due to the haste and lack of preparation of the troops, the logistics supply could not keep up, and the advance was very slow. Chen Cheng reported that when the troops entered Hebei, food could not be solved. In the past few years, the Japanese army has frantically plundered and occupied the common people very poorly, and even the landlords and rich families have been extorted by the Japanese army and destitute. "I don't want to hear that, I want to know when they will be able to advance to the Beijing-Tianjin area?"

"General Wei Lihuang reported that the operation of the large corps requires strong logistical support, and if the preparation is completed for at least two months. The attack on Baoding will be launched until at least October. "The logistics supply line will first satisfy Chen Cheng's corps, and let him speed up his advance to the Beijing-Tianjin area." "What is General Ouyang doing in Lanzhou? Do you know his whereabouts? "Lao Jiang seems to remember something." General Ouyang is not in Lanzhou, but in Xi'an! "Xi'an? The Eighth Route Army carried out a large-scale counterattack, but he was so idle, is this normal? What is he doing in Xi'an? "The Eighth Route Army has an aircraft repair shop in the western suburbs of Xi'an, and all the planes that have been seriously damaged in the war are sent to the repair shop for reassembly."

"General Ouyang has a unique vision, and now the Eighth Route Army Aviation Team is developing so rapidly, which is directly related to him." After Lao Jiang finished speaking, he suddenly stopped and said: "No, he is suddenly interested in the aircraft repair factory, it must be that the drunkard does not mean to drink." No, I'm going to Xi'an and see what the hell he's up to! Lao Jiang knew in his heart that the war was so tense, but he stayed out of it, which was absolutely abnormal. It can be said that if you master Ouyang Jian's whereabouts, you can know a lot of secrets. Lao Jiang vaguely felt that this trip to Xi'an would definitely be rewarding.

The plane flies in the clouds, with rolling mountains at its feet. At this moment, Lao Jiang was sitting on the side of the window overlooking the vast earth, his smooth face was a little dark, as if he was shrouded in clouds. Lao Jiang secretly thought: Ouyang Jian faced the battlefield in full swing, and he really stayed out of the way and was alone, it was impossible with his temperament. What does it mean to learn that he went to Lanzhou, but now he is in Xi'an, and is interested in an inconspicuous aircraft repair factory? What is the mystery?

It goes without saying that if Ouyang Jian pays attention to something, he will have amazing moves, and the tank factory in Xi'an is very revealing. Military intelligence confirmed that the aircraft repair shop in the western suburbs of Xi'an was heavily guarded, and the ignorance of the situation inside was even more revealing. Lao Jiang judged that it was possible for Ouyang Jian to secretly produce airplanes, and with his energy, he could do it completely, because the legend he had created was no longer strange. In addition, Lao Jiang went to Xi'an to see Ouyang Jian this time, and the reason was very good. Therefore, he wanted to take this opportunity to spy on the mysterious factory in Xi'an.

Not long ago, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt invited Chiang Lao to attend a summit meeting of China, the United States, and Britain in Cairo, Egypt, in November to discuss major issues such as the post-war period in the Far East. These issues related to the political pattern of the Far East after the war, whether China's territory was completely returned to Zhao, and so on, Lao Jiang thought twice, and Ouyang Jian was the most suitable person for his entourage. Especially in terms of national interests and national righteousness, Ouyang Jian has the firmest position and the clearest banner. In addition, he is also familiar with the history of Western countries and can communicate fluently with foreigners, so Lao Jiang should listen to his advice and beat rabbits with grass by the way.

"Darling, what do you want?" Song Meiling broke the dull concern and asked. She knew what her husband was anxious about, and now the strength of the Eighth Route Army was getting stronger and stronger, and its political status was shaken by comparison. As the first lady, her sense of smell can basically peek into her husband's mind. The balance of power between the two camps can avoid potential threats, which is called "countering violence with violence", she understands this truth, but she doesn't say it in front of her husband. Women do not interfere in politics, and it is the duty of wives to strictly abide by this bottom line.

"I'm looking at the scenery, you see the ground under your feet like a splendor, it's fascinating!" Lao Jiang made a pun. "Darling, there is a way to know the times for those who are handsome, and there is no need to worry about yourself. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, the tide of the sea rises and falls, the laws of nature cannot be changed, and the sea and the sky will be opened naturally! Lao Jiang looked at his wife with some appreciation and said, "Madame has extraordinary knowledge, I will weigh the pros and cons." Madame don't have to worry, the political game will be the core in the future! With a soul, Song Meiling breathed a sigh of relief.

"The United States is technologically advanced, which is really enviable. Look, this plane is beautiful, luxurious, and feels very comfortable! Song Meiling changed the topic. Lao Jiang said with a smile: "General Ouyang said that the Chinese nation is a wise nation, and he firmly believes that we can do what foreigners can do, and we will definitely be able to do what foreigners can't." But transcendence is not easy to say, but Ouyang Jian's self-confidence is appreciated by me. "Yes, it is said that Ouyang Jian is a legendary general, and he always brings us shocking actions, I believe that his legend will not be exhausted, and will continue to be legendary, maybe a miracle is happening."

"Madame's comments are incisive, this trip to Xi'an may be able to witness a miracle, I seem to have a hunch!" "Darling, Ouyang Jian and other influential figures are the luck of the country and the nation. No matter what his identity is, as a student of yours, he has a strong patriotic heart, and there is a light on your face. "Madame is really good at talking, but the reality is cruel. It has been said that politics is the most inhuman and the ugliest. But we're all caught up in it, and we can't help ourselves. The topic fell into a heavy weight, and Song Meiling was not squeaking.

On Xi'an Airport, Ouyang Jian and his wife, Zhang Xueliang and his wife, and Yang Hucheng and his wife stood on the tarmac and looked up. "Brother Ouyang, Lao Jiang suddenly came to Xi'an, I am afraid that he was aware of the aircraft factory. In the past two years, military commanders have been everywhere, and you and I have been under close surveillance. Zhang Xueliang was a little worried. Brother Han Qing, the battlefield is in full swing, but I am leisurely in Xi'an, which is not normal in itself. With the ability of the military commander, he will definitely be able to detect clues," Ouyang Jian smiled and didn't seem worried.

"Brother Ouyang, Lao Jiang's purpose this time is the aircraft factory. The new fighter is about to take a test flight, and it is impossible to hide it! Yang Hucheng thinks the same way. Brother Hucheng, the military commander has already noticed something, and with the ability of the military commander, the truth will soon be revealed. Nowadays, there is no need for the aircraft factory to hide from Lao Chiang, and we are mainly hiding it from the Americans now. When Lao Jiang came to Xi'an to see me, he had a good reason to cover it up, and he would not take the initiative to visit the aircraft factory. "On what ground?" Ouyang Jian smiled but did not answer.

He knew in his heart that Lao Chiang's reason must be the Cairo Conference. This is a high-level secret, if he knows this news, Lao Jiang will definitely be suspicious, and believe that there is an undercover agent around him. With Lao Jiang's methods, a group of people will be looted next, so Ouyang Jian can't show his prophetic prescience. Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng saw that Ouyang Jian was unfathomable, so they didn't ask questions. In fact, let Lao Jiang understand the real situation of the aircraft factory, Ouyang Jian had already obtained the consent of the headquarters, so it was intentional.

Ouyang Jian said that he went to Lanzhou to inspect under the name of "Ouyang Jianmei", and when he was buried in the aircraft repair plant in Xi'an, he naturally couldn't hide the eyes of the military commanders. Therefore, the exposure of the aircraft factory needs a plot that meets the reason, in order to distract Lao Chiang's attention. The test flight of the new fighter is such a big event, so Ouyang Jian's trip to the west adopted the tactics of wanting to capture the old and indulging. Next, Ouyang Jian's visit to Lanzhou will not arouse suspicion. In fact, Ouyang Jian's real purpose was to go to the Institute of Geology. In contrast, the Tianzihao project is the most important, because it is related to China's national fortunes and the long future.

The shadow of an airplane appeared in the sky to the south, and Lao Chiang's special plane landed smoothly on the runway under the cover of four fighters. The ground crew set up the escalator, the cabin door opened, and the figures of Lao Jiang and his wife were revealed.