After Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng said goodbye, Lao Jiang asked Wei Lihuang. "Ouyang Jian's trip to the west is prepared, talking and laughing to make profits, it is unbelievable to get rid of Ma Bufang so easily. General Wei, you have had a one-sided relationship with Ouyang Jian, tell me your opinion? "President, this move is simply dazzling, and it can be said that it is impossible to describe. I am now glad that I escaped in Jiangxi, and I am no match for him militarily or politically. What is surprise and unpreparedness, he has almost reached the point of reaching the peak. ”

"President, I'm not looking at the power of others. Ouyang Jian's trip to the west was aimed at consolidating the Shaanxi and Gansu base areas. Give first and then take, take profit without capital, and you know that you will suffer a loss by its clever means. But willingly, this is not something that ordinary people can do. However, General Ouyang was so arrogant, and he was also thinking about the national government, maybe he had already thought of this kind of ending. "That's what worries me the most, it's all under his control. He counted us all, and we have to thank him. But there is no doubt that he was not only thinking about the Communist Party but also preparing for the resistance against Japan, which was the most clever strategy. ”

"The Communist Party has Ouyang Jian, like a tiger with wings, and with time, this person's future is not limited." "President, General Ouyang's advanced military thinking in military affairs has been at the forefront of the world. What makes him extraordinary is that he can accurately judge the characteristics of modern warfare and make use of them. He has already begun to implement what others can't imagine, and he can clearly know the weaknesses of his opponents. Such a talent ahead of its time can only be explained by genius. Although we only have one-sided friendship, we have benefited a lot, and I am speaking from the heart. ”

"Originally, I wanted to transfer Ouyang Jian to an important position in the Ministry of Defense, but I found that he was too shrewd, and the shrewdness was difficult to control, which was the most terrifying. I have consulted many people for their views on the issue of Japan, but he is the only one who has a unique strategic vision and is clear-headed, which shows that the Communist Party has studied Japan very thoroughly, and they have formed a certain consensus. Especially Ouyang Jian himself, he has his own understanding of the dual defense forces of China and Japan. He firmly believed that the only effective way to fight the Japanese army for a long time and fight for a long time was to use abundant human resources and use the vast territory to gain time, and I also agree with his judgment. ”

"However, no matter how accurate the judgment is, it is better to delay the start of the war between the two sides, and our aim now is to avoid a full-scale military attack by the Japanese army, which is the wisest of all. In addition, using Europe and the United States to balance Japan is also an important national policy. "Obviously, Lao Chiang still pinned his hopes on the illusion that the Japanese army would not launch a military attack and use European and American countries to balance Japan." Wei Lihuang knew that Lao Jiang was accusing himself, don't be swayed by Ouyang Jian. At this moment, Lao Jiang was a little worried, and in the future, he must restrict his subordinate senior generals from contacting Ouyang Jian, so as not to be brainwashed or misled.

Just when Lao Jiang and Wei Lihuang were talking, as far away as Ruijin, Jiangxi, Runzhi and Zhu De were also talking about the changes in the northwest. Runzhi said with a radiant expression: "Before Ouyang Jian went to Nanjing, he and I carefully discussed how the northwest is in charge. His idea was submitted to the Military Commission for discussion and unanimously approved. Ouyang Jian sent me a telegram when he traveled from Yan'an to Taiyuan, Shanxi, and the first step of the plan had been achieved. Chiang Kai-shek's sudden trip to Xi'an showed that Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng had completed their military campaign to control Qinghai. Zhu De said with a smile: "Ouyang Jian went to the northwest this time, and let Lao Jiang accompany him." I estimate that Ma Bufang has been eliminated, otherwise Lao Jiang would not suddenly go to Xi'an. ”

"Chop first and then play, Chiang Kai-shek is naturally in a hurry. Ouyang Jian's desire to capture and indulge him on the Tao, this is the art of struggle. When Ouyang Jian proposed this plan, I was a little worried, but if I think about it carefully, whether it succeeds or not, it will not be a big problem for the Shaanxi-Gansu border area. At present, Jiangxi and Fujian give Lao Jiang a headache, and the northwest will give him a headache in the future. I estimate that he will give Zhang Xueliang greater rights, and it is possible that he will hand over all the military and political affairs of the four northwestern provinces to him. "This is Lao Jiang's trick to control people, since it can't be suppressed, it is simply integrated, Zhang Xueliang is obviously not his opponent in terms of power."

"Our purpose is to let Chiang Kai-shek devote his energy to the northwest, first, to reduce the pressure on Jiangxi, which is conducive to the overall situation of the War of Resistance. Second, a stable situation in the northwest should be formed as soon as possible, which will be conducive to the development of the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningbo border region. I have read the economic development plan for the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningbo Border Region drawn up by Ouyang Jian, and it is very forward-looking, and if the plan can be successful, the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningbo Border Region will become a model for the northwest and will be of great importance to the future of the northwest. At present, the plan is very smooth, and this time it is the best person to let Chief of Staff Ouyang implement it, which can achieve twice the result with half the effort. ”

Runzhi continued to talk eloquently: "If the Northwest Strategy achieves its strategic goals, the overall situation of China's War of Resistance will be changed. The natural conditions in the northwest are unique, and if a stable rear is formed, the western passage will also play a huge role. Chief of Staff Ouyang went to the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningbo border region this time and mobilized the entire Nationalist Government, which we did not expect. As the saying goes, it is in people to make things happen, and it is in heaven to make things happen. I think this sentence is out of place, as the so-called plan is in people, and success lies in people. In the future, the situation in the northwest will proceed at our pace, and this is the most gratifying. ”

Zhu Dedao: "Chief of Staff Ouyang proposed the formation of a reserve corps, which is a very good move. Usually, these quasi-soldiers are scattered in all walks of life, and they can be quickly armed in wartime, especially for the rapid replenishment of battle damage. Even if a certain unit suffers heavy losses, with a reserve corps, it can not only recover its vitality, but also continuously maintain a strong combat effectiveness. If you are not afraid that you can't do it, you are afraid that you can't think of it, and the real kung fu of Chief of Staff Ouyang is here. "Yes, his vision is always so unique and practical, and every time I talk to him, it seems to feel like a higher level."

Runzhi continued: "This time, Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng made Lao Jiang have a hard time, and Ouyang Jian took the opportunity to take advantage of it, and a gratifying scene appeared in the northwest in the blink of an eye. I have already telegraphed to Chief of Staff Ouyang to ask the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningbo Border Region to send a task force to follow Zhang Xueliang's troops into Xinjiang and take the opportunity to set up an office of the Eighth Route Army in Dihua. In the future, it will be convenient for us to communicate with Soviet Russia, and in addition, we will be guaranteed assistance from Soviet Russia. "Now that we are free from the control of the Comintern, Soviet Russia may have to change its tactics."

Runzhi said with a smile: "I didn't know much about Soviet Russia before, and I even had a vague relationship between countries and didn't have a clear understanding. Because of Ouyang Jian's extraordinary, I have gained insight in Ouyang Jian, and with the strength of our military strength, Stalin will take the initiative to extend an olive branch. If we want to be respected, we must have the ability to stand out from the crowd. Today's China is no longer yesterday's Wuxia Ameng, the awakened Chinese people, Bi will be stronger in the flames of war, no one wants to stop our progress, I firmly believe this. "I'm confident about that, too."

"Mr. Zhu, are you interested in going to Jiujiang for an investigation?" "I've long wanted to go to Jiujiang to see how our babies are doing,!" "We went to Jiujiang at the end of the year to experience the construction of the base for themselves. In addition, I am going to conduct a social survey, and if I want to know the taste of pears, I must taste them with my own mouth. Mr. Zhu, Ouyang Jian is still Wang Lao Wu. I know he can't forget Miss Lu, but Miss Lu has already died. You and I have to untie the knot for him, and look forward. ”

"Why don't you and I act as the old man under the moon, and take advantage of the situation to solve his marriage!" "Good! That's it. After Runzhi left, Zhu De saw that it was getting late and was about to go home, when Peng Dehuai walked in. Commander Peng, why are you back all of a sudden! "Boss, my artillery regiment only has a few old-fashioned artillery, and it can't be trained systematically at all, when will our new artillery equip the troops, I'm waiting for the rice to be put in the pot now!" "I don't know when to equip the troops, and Commander Lin also called to urge. Chief of Staff Ouyang is responsible for this matter, you should ask him! ”

"At present, the unit has been reorganized, but the training of the artillery regiment makes me worried. Without further ado, I went to Jiujiang and asked Chief of Staff Ouyang to give me an accurate date. "Chief of Staff Ouyang is not in Jiujiang, he was ordered by the Military Commission to go to the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningbo Border Region, and it is estimated that he is now in Shanxi." "Chief of Staff Ouyang's safety won't be a problem!" Peng Dehuai's face showed an anxious look. "Right now, Ouyang Jian is fragrant, and he has become a guest of Yang Hucheng and Zhang Xueliang, don't worry!" "What's going on, guest?" "It's rare for you to come back, go to my house and let's talk while eating!"

On the mountain road in the western part of Shanxi, a group of war horses are galloping. The rumbling of horses' hooves was deafening, kicking up a cloud of dust, and soon the horses slowed down and marched in small steps. In August, the Luliang Mountains were shrouded in scorching heat, and the weather was very hot...... Ouyang Jian felt a hint of coolness when he untied the Feng Ji buckle, and his black and red face was wet with sweat. "Chief, wipe your sweat!" The guard, Xiao Wang, rode forward and handed over the towel. "The weather is too hot, Futian here is hotter than Jiangxi, like a big steamer." Guard Xiao Wang muttered. "Then we'll rest for a while! There was a forest right in front of us, and we were resting in the woods! ”

A battalion commander of the Jin army who served as an escort in the woods stepped forward to salute and report: "General, do you have any orders?" "How far is it from Taiyuan?" "After this forest, we will enter the Taiyuan boundary, and there is still about half a day's journey." "Let's rest for an hour!" "Honorable Order!" After the Jin army battalion commander left, Ouyang Jian unbuttoned his shirt and sat under a tree, took off his military hat and fanned. Thinking of Lu Liang's newsboy's voice, Ouyang Jian fell into deep thought again. This time, Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng were given a golden fishing rod in order to bring out Lao Jiang, a golden turtle fish.

Get rid of Ma Bufang, control Qinghai, dedication to Chagan Salt Lake, Yumen Oilfield, and then control Xinjiang, Ouyang Jian's continuous combination punches actually have only one purpose, that is, to let Lao Jiang lay the railway from Xi'an to Lanzhou and Lanzhou to Dihua. Because this railway line is directly related to future nuclear weapons tests, Ouyang Jian's purpose is also this. If the construction of the railway starts next year, it is estimated that it will be able to be repaired to Lanzhou before the outbreak of war. After the outbreak of war, the railway line from Lanzhou to Xi'an will come into play.

When Lao Chiang saw the importance of this railway line, he would continue to build roads, especially when the Japanese army shifted from a full-line attack to a key offensive, and China's coast was blocked, Lao Chiang had no way to retreat, and would go all out to build roads to the west, so it can be said that this railway was a lifeline. In later generations, in a state of war, in a very difficult period of funds, Lao Chiang mobilized 100,000 people to build the India-Burma Highway in order to obtain external assistance, which was successfully completed. If you lay a railway to the west, the pressure will be much less. At that time, the supplies for aiding China will enter through the western passage, and the US transport planes will not have to cross the dangerous hump route and will directly land in Dihua, and the huge role played by the western railway line is obvious, and this is another major move by Ouyang Jian after the change in the west.

Of course, if this plan is to be realized, it must be closely coordinated by the two of them, otherwise it cannot be implemented. In addition, the large oil fields of the Arabian Peninsula are closely connected to the main artery of the Western Railway. This move will prompt the Americans to increase their aid to China, including weapons and ammunition. If this goal is achieved, China's anti-Japanese battlefield will have a qualitative change, thinking of this, Ouyang Jian showed a mysterious smile on the corner of his mouth.