He Yingqin was silent, and there was a wave of anger in his heart, it stands to reason that he is the commander of the whole army, and the battle plan should be formulated by him, Zhuang Jihua is just his senior staff officer, and he has no right to report anything to Chiang Kai-shek over him, but just when he wanted to attack, Xu Zuyi's report interrupted him.

"Sir Ho, the chairman of the committee telegram." There was a considerable distance from the telecommunications office to here, but Xu Zuyi's shock still did not completely dissipate.

"Read." He Yingqin was trying to suppress the anger churning in his heart, and shouted with hesitation.

"Respect my brother, the Great Wall war is related to the stability of North China in the next few years, my brother should be cautious, and the negotiation can not be too much, war and peace, can fight to be peaceful, for the safety of Beiping in the next few years, brother should encourage all armies to fight bravely, the central government decided:

A. Rewarding meritorious troops and individuals in the previous stage shall be allocated from the southwest development funds and implemented by the Zhuang Cultural Revolution.

B. The central government decided to allocate 10 million oceans from the southwest development funds as war funds, and the younger brother could contact Zhuang Wenge.

(c) The central authorities promised that after this war, all units participating in the war, no matter how heavy the casualties, would be restored, and the former unit commanders would be responsible for rebuilding, and the central authorities would be responsible for providing funds and ammunition.

D. In order to reward the troops who have fought hard, the three divisions with the most outstanding combat achievements will enjoy the treatment of the Central Army.

E. Zhuang Jihua was ordered to go to Zhangjiakou as a special commissioner of the Central Committee to collect the former Northeast Volunteer Army and Rehe Volunteer Army and other troops in Chadong under the leadership of the Beiping Army Branch.

This order, Chairman of the Military Commission Jiang Zhongzheng.

In addition, the central government has sent people to coordinate with Yan Xishan the use of Fu Zuoyi's department. ”

Zhuang Jihua secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and Chiang Kai-shek almost completely accepted his suggestion in this telegram, except for the adjustment of the Pingjin garrison.

He Yingqin was expressionless after hearing this, Zhuang Jihua's purpose for coming was clearly revealed, to send money, supervise the war, and supervise the war on behalf of Chiang Kai-shek. understands that although he understands, the meaning behind it, He Yingqin really can't pierce it. He Yingqin was the commander of the First Army at the time of the Northern Expedition, and was entrusted with important tasks by Chiang Kai-shek, and was the second person in the Huangpu military system, but it was this second that made He Yingqin choose neutrality when Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi forced the palace in 27 years, which eventually led to Chiang Kai-shek's resignation. Of course, He Yingqin was also very careful and humble everywhere from then on, which restored part of Chiang Kai-shek's trust, and only then did he have the commander-in-chief of the third encirclement and suppression, and the commander-in-chief of the fourth encirclement and suppression.

He Yingqin's mentality changed, Huang Shaohong saw it very clearly on the side, he understood He Yingqin's feelings after a little thought, and he felt some sympathy in his heart, but he didn't want to offend Zhuang Jihua, so he had the heart to resolve the mustard that had just been born, so he smiled and said: "Brother of the Cultural Revolution, I didn't expect you to be a rich man." ”

Zhuang Jihua didn't pay attention to He Yingqin's expression, but the strange color that flashed in Huang Shaohong's eyes made him wake up a little, whether he was too anxious.

"Chief of Staff Huang, the funds for the development of the southwest are not provided by the central government, but are donated by overseas Chinese, and they are currently under my control, and no one can come up with them without my signature." Zhuang Jihua nodded calmly to Huang Shaohong, letting him understand that he already knew the message he wanted to convey.

"Donations from overseas Chinese? It's strange why they didn't just hand it over to the central government. Song Zheyuan asked in confusion, I am afraid that it is not only him who is wondering, except for Song Xilian, I am afraid that everyone present is very puzzled.

"This ......," Zhuang Jihua said after being embarrassed and silent, "This fund is donated by overseas Chinese, and the amount is relatively large, so they want to find a reliable person to take charge of it, so it will not be wasted." I had contact with them when I was in the U.S., and they trusted me, so I ....... ”

It won't be wasted, it should not be included in private pockets. He Yingqin smiled bitterly, he now understands why Yang Yongtai Kong Xiangxi has been replaced several times, but Chiang Kai-shek has ignored it, the mystery is here, without Zhuang Jihua, there is no money, without that money, what to talk about the development of the southwest.

Song Zheyuan didn't care about the reward mentioned in the telegram, but the war budget of 10 million was a lot, and at least part of it could be used to boost morale, so they immediately targeted He Yingqin.

"Chairman He, the war has been going on for more than two months, and the military expenditure is innumerable, do you see if the military branch can pay the military pay for these two months to boost morale." Yu Xuezhong first said that the Northeast Army was the first to participate in the war, except for the two million military expenses allocated by Song Ziwen before the war, the central government never allocated a penny, and after the Northeast Army lost the Northeast, nominally the taxes of Pingjin, Hebei, Rehe, and Chahar belonged to the Beiping Army Branch, but Rehe and Chahar were originally bitter cold places, and the taxes were very small, plus Zhang Xueliang couldn't manage these two places, so the taxes mainly came from Pingjin and Hebei, and the taxes in these two places supported hundreds of thousands of troops so that Zhang Xueliang already felt very difficult. Therefore, the salary of the Northeast Army has been halved and paid, which is nothing in peacetime, but now it is a war, not only can it not be halved, but it must be doubled, so the old bottom of the Northeast Army has been almost tossed.

"Yes, our army's equipment is already extremely poor, and it is entirely dependent on the bravery of the soldiers to achieve this great victory, not to mention that the Xifengkou area is a war zone, and most of the local people have fled, and now our officers and soldiers even have to transport food from the rear, and there has been a shortage of food on the front line, which has a huge impact on morale. I also ask for Chairman He's understanding. Song Zheyuan also said that he was more difficult than Yu Xuezhong, the Northwest Army has always been hard, Feng Yuxiang said that the Northwest Army is not afraid of anything except money and women.

Seeing this situation, Zhuang Jihua sighed slightly and said, "It seems that everyone is in difficulty, and I suggest adjourning the meeting." ”

As soon as Zhuang Jihua's words came out, Song Zheyuan and Yu Xuezhong felt embarrassed at the same time, and before He Yingqin got the money, he started to ask for it here, so he was too anxious. Huang Shaohong immediately responded: "I think it's okay to do this, I've been talking for so long, take a break." "He, the chief of staff, is different from the chief of staff in the usual sense, he does not plan specific battles, but only assists in yin and yang, and sorts out various departments. At this moment, seeing He Yingqin's face getting worse and worse, and Zhuang Jihua seemed to be a little uneasy, he also turned his brain to let these two people talk, don't look at them as if they don't have a single soldier in their hands, but they are the pillars of this war, if the two of them want to make trouble, this battle will not be able to fight.

He Yingqin nodded with a gloomy face, then turned around and walked out: "Cultural Revolution, you come with me." ”

Zhuang Jihua honestly followed him to the office next door, he had just closed the door, and before he could see the furnishings in the room, He Yingqin's long-suppressed anger broke out.

"Okay, you Zhuang Cultural Revolution, are your wings stiff, and I don't recognize this teacher anymore?" He Yingqin has always boasted of being a Confucian general, even if he is angry, he is cold-spoken, and he will never make a crazy and angry scolding posture in secret.

"Teacher He, what are you talking about," Zhuang Jihua shouted repeatedly: "The student is just anxious, so he suggested to the principal, and besides, I did this for the sake of the teacher, the teacher has money in his hands, won't they be more obedient?" ”

"You Zhuang Wenge has always been good at rhetoric," He Yingqin didn't eat his set, who in the Huangpu department didn't know that Zhuang Jihua could be eloquent, He Yingqin stood in front of the desk with his hands behind his back and said coldly: "You have the money bag of the party-state in your hand, who doesn't let you score three points, just you do this position, the principal put you in Sichuan is also a condescending talent, you come to Beiping, I will give you this chairman, wouldn't it be easier." ”

"Teacher He, don't be angry," Zhuang Jihua said with a smile, it seems that He Yingqin is really angry, Zhuang Jihua is careful: "You are my teacher, even if you don't want to admit it, who made you want to go to Huangpu to be the chief instructor." Besides, I'm really thinking about you like this, I drafted that telegram, and I don't say that the headmaster won't mention it. Mr. He, you may not know that after I returned to China, I donated 200 million yuan to the principal, and 100 million was to help the victims of the Yangtze River basin last year; Another 100 million is for the reorganization of the army. ”

He Yingqin understood that with 200 million yuan at the bottom, Chiang Kai-shek could not take the initiative to speak no matter what, and at the same time, he also knew very well that after Chiang Kai-shek returned to Nanchang from Nanjing, where did that joy come from, and with this 100 million, the military expenses for suppressing bandits and the funds for reorganizing the troops were all settled.

"100 million funds to reorganize twenty German mechanics? You're generous. He Yingqin understood it in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face, this Zhuang Jihua is too fine, if he loosens it a little, he will immediately climb down the pole, how can he manage it in the future.

"Isn't that impossible?" Zhuang Jihua smiled bitterly and said: "The teacher has difficulties and the disciples obey their work, I only ask you as teachers to understand the difficulties of our students." ”

"You still have difficulties, you are as good as a monkey, and you still have difficulties." Looking at Zhuang Jihua's appearance, He Yingqin couldn't help but sarcastically.

"Alas, Mr. He, don't be sarcastic about me," Zhuang Jihua begged for mercy: "I'm really thinking about you, think about how you can win a battle on the front line of the Great Wall, who will dare to scold you in the future?" ”

He Yingqin was stunned for a moment, he suddenly suspected Chiang Kai-shek's intention to let him go north, it stands to reason that this chaotic situation in the north should be controlled by Chiang Kai-shek personally, and people from all walks of life in Beiping have also been calling on Chiang Kai-shek to personally go to Beiping to preside over the Great Wall War of Resistance, but Chiang Kai-shek refused to come under the pretext that the situation in Jiangxi was tense. He Yingqin now understands that he He Yingqin already has a reputation for being a pro-person, and it is because of his Chiang Kai-shek's leadership and good knowledge of people after the Great Wall War of Resistance was fought; It's bad, it's He Yingqin who betrayed the country to seek glory. Rehe was defeated, and it was Zhang Xueliang who was guilty, and the Great Wall was defeated, and it was naturally He Yingqin who was guilty.

Thinking about this, He Yingqin secretly scolded in his heart, but he could only stay at this level, he thought about it and asked: "What are your chances of winning the Chadong counteroffensive?" ”

"Three to four points," Zhuang Jihua said honestly, He Yingqin's brows furrowed, and he quickly explained: "Chadong's counteroffensive is actually a pretense, and it is impossible for Muto Nobuyoshi not to notice this situation in Chadong, but they have always been arrogant and didn't take the [***] team in their eyes, but if we really carry out a large-scale counteroffensive in Chadong, the army will not fail to pay attention." As long as the army holds a few key points, the counterattack will not be able to continue, so the counterattack in eastern Chadong is just a cover, and the purpose is to create a momentum to disperse the enemy's forces, so that the enemy can draw part of the troops from the frontal battlefield, and it is Gubeikou that really wants to counterattack. Once Chadong begins a counteroffensive, the army will inevitably draw troops from Gubeikou, which will give our army a chance, Fu Zuoyi's department is on the left, Wei Lihuang is on the right, and Xu Yuanquan is in the middle, so that our army can annihilate the enemy in Gubeikou and recapture Gubeikou. ”

Zhuang Jihua said worriedly when he said this: "What we need to worry about is Lengkou, I don't know the strength of the 32nd Army Shangzhen, so I suggest that Xiao Zhichu's 26th Army, Pang Bingxun's 40th Army and Shangguan Yunxiang's third column all be transferred to Lengkou to strengthen the strength in this direction." ”

"Well," He Yingqin nodded noncommittally, and then asked, "What are your plans for the funds and rewards that the chairman said?" ”

"This is not what I should think," Zhuang Jihua keenly felt the dissatisfaction in He Yingqin's heart, and he said with a smile: "I just write a check, you send someone to Citibank to pick it up, and I will write a check for 10 million oceans to you now." ”

Zhuang Jihua said and took out the checkbook from his arms, picked up the pen and opened the check with a few clicks, and put it in front of He Yingqin.

"How much do you think the reward should be?" He Yingqin asked after pondering for a moment.

"I still need to say this, the teacher knows very well in his heart, I just have to issue the ticket." Zhuang Jihua smiled slightly, he knew that He Yingqin was asking his attitude, if he said too much, if Zhuang Jihua didn't open it, then he He Yingqin's face would be put there. This is the difference between He Yingqin and Chiang Kai-shek, if it is replaced by Chiang Kai-shek, he will immediately order how much each army will be rewarded, and it will be ordered in front of Song Zheyuan.

He Yingqin nodded contentedly at this time, Zhuang Jihua was aggrieved but unable to express it, so he had to sulk secretly, who would have hoped to win the battle this time.

"In accordance with the order of the Chairman of the National Committee, on behalf of the Chairman of the National Revolutionary Army, I announce that the great victory at Xifengkou will shock the people at home and abroad, greatly increase the morale of our people, and I will be specially rewarded with 3 million yuan from the 29th Army of the National Revolutionary Army; The 32nd Army regained Lengkou and stabilized the defense line of the Great Wall, with outstanding achievements, and the Military Committee specially rewarded Dayang with 3 million yuan; The 57th Army fought in Luandong, inflicted heavy losses on the enemy, and was rewarded with 2 million yuan. After the meeting resumed, He Yingqin immediately announced the rewards to the armies, and at the same time announced the payment of military salaries: "After the meeting, all departments sent people to the quartermaster department to receive three months' military salaries, which were paid according to the wartime double salary. ”

Huge prize, unprecedented huge prize, you must know that during the Jiang Feng War, Chiang Kai-shek only spent five million oceans to buy Han Fuyu and Shi Yousan and two provincial chairmen (note: the provincial chairman cannot collect taxes, Han Fuyu's collection of taxes in Shandong was an unauthorized action, and was later listed as one of the crimes of shooting), and it only cost one or two million oceans to buy Li Zongren's subordinates, and the cost of Chiang Kai-shek's courting Zhang Xueliang in the Central Plains War was only about 20 million, and Zhuang Jihua spent 18 million at this time, and everyone looked at Zhuang Jihua differently immediately.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the chairman of the committee hopes that we will fight this battle well, so a huge reward will be issued, and at the same time, the chairman also said that no matter how big the casualties are after the war, the number of each ministry will not be canceled, so don't hide it, and show your strength." Huang Shaohong said happily that he knew that since He Yingqin had invested such a large amount of money, he must have made up his mind to carry out the Chadong counteroffensive.

Sure enough, He Yingqin began to adjust his deployment, but his deployment surprised Zhuang Jihua.

(To be continued)