If it weren't for the Zhongshan ship to escort Soong Ching-ling to Wuhan, Chiang Kai-shek would not be willing to let it leave the Whampoa Military Academy. I think that when Sun Yat-sen only had one ship in his hands, he dared to say that he defeated Chen Jiongmin by virtue of this warship.

Of course, Zhang Chun once sank the entire warship of Japan, Britain and France, and it was impossible to be afraid of the Zhongshan ship. But let Song Qingling go to Wuhan without any reason, and the Kuomintang really couldn't afford to lose face.

The fact that the Zhongshan ship dared to sail directly into Wuhan was also related to the alliance between Sun Chuanfang and Chiang Kai-shek.

Sun Chuanfang is not without ambition to dominate China, and when he first took Fujian, Zhejiang, Suzhou, Jiangxi and Anhui, he was also full of ambition. But the after-effects of overextension soon appeared. Because Wu Peifu's power has been greatly reduced now, and Zhang Zuolin's siege of Feng Yuxiang is more to vent his anger, and he actually has very few troops. Sun Chuanfang has become a veritable boss in the direct family, which can be described as the target of many enemies.

After Sun Chuanfang took the five provinces, although he vigorously bought the forces of various departments. But only temporarily stabilized the situation. The act of bribery is nothing more than giving power and money, and this is a double-edged sword, and some subordinates who have land and power gradually have the idea of self-reliance under the encouragement of all parties.

At this time, Sun Chuanfang had to choose who to follow, whether it was the Beijing government or the Guangzhou government. The question is, is there still a government in Beijing?

Sun Chuanfang's aides suggested choosing the Guangzhou government, and in any case, the Guangzhou government needs Sun Chuanfang now, and everyone can get the benefits. Kuomintang rightists also visited one after another, and Sun Chuanfang couldn't help himself. Agreed to an alliance with the Canton government. The problem is that Sun Chuanfang didn't dare to go north, and he was internally unstable. It is likely to crash as a result.

Sun Chuanfang needs time.

Sun Chuanfang's agreement to build the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing was a show of goodwill. When the Zhongshan ship arrived in Nanjing, Sun Chuanfang received Song Qingling and his party with grand etiquette. Together with Zou Lu and other Kuomintang members, he inspected the construction site of the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum.

Entering Jiujiang, the difference between the north and the south is manifested. There are many trees and grasses in Hubei. Jiangxi is bare. Many trees on the Hubei side are newly planted, in addition to trees and reeds. You can see the road and people on bicycles faintly. There are no thatched huts and the shanties that can be seen everywhere, and you can vaguely see blue brick houses.

"It is said that Hubei is rich, and it seems that the rumors are true, and it is different from the first time. Mr. advocated planting trees, and it seems that only Zhang Weimin and Feng Yuxiang were really moving. Song Qingling leaned on the side of the boat and looked at the scenery on the shore.

Chen Jiongming also planted trees. However, it is a pity that he was at odds with Mr. Sun and met several times. Accompanying Song Qingling was He Xiangning, who had just lost her husband. Both were coming to Wuhan for the second time. The difference is that they have all lost their husbands now.

"The first time I came, I felt that this Zhang Weimin was not simple, although he was a little younger. Xinmin Daily is doing very well. Cai Yuanpei and Liang Qichao, two people who didn't get along, could still cooperate well under Zhang Chun. Mr. mentioned it several times. If this person can help the party-state. Great things can be done. ”

"The cooperative bank of the Hubei government may have become one of the top banks now. You see, this is the plum blossom coin of the cooperative bank, also known as the new currency or certificate currency. It is beautifully made, and the exchange rate has been high, which is difficult for the average person to get. Standing behind the two was Song Ziwen.

Song Qingling took the silver coin and put it in his palm to admire: "This is indeed very exquisite, it can be called a work of art, is there no circulation on the market?" ”

"This silver coin is more than fifty percent more silver than the Republic of China coin. Naturally rare in the market. There are banknotes in the new national currency, which are better than those printed in US dollars. American friends say they have adopted some kind of mysterious recipe of pulp. Plus a special printing method. Very advanced. However, the Hubei government has cracked down on currency exchange very strictly. Song Ziwen shrugged.

"So you think this Zhang Chun is a talent?" Song Qingling looked at the little brother with a smile.

"Those who can preside over a province are talents. The soldiers who returned from the battlefield said that their bullets could not hit the Hubei army, but the bullets of the Hubei army could hit him, and the soldiers knew how to hide very well, and they could not see a few people in the front, but they just couldn't rush forward. Xia Douyin called and said that the Hubei military has a kind of artillery that can shoot flat, which is very powerful and can easily destroy fortifications. Yue Yang called and said that the plane they saw was shining silver, it was made of iron, the tail of the plane was jet, and it was very fast, and it was able to somersault like a bird in the sky. The Crown Government believes that we will not be able to defeat such a force for the time being. It was Sun Ke who spoke, although he was one year older than Song Qingling, but he respected Song Qingling very much.

"With such troops, why don't they unify the whole country by force?" He Xiangning didn't question Sun Ke, but because her husband was assassinated by the Xishan faction, and Sun Ke's attitude towards the Xishan faction**, so He Xiangning didn't like Sun Ke so much.

"It's not that they don't expand, Zhang Chun turned out to be just a garrison captain who had participated in the training of the new army for a very short period of time. Now that he can control a province and become the most influential person in the Communist Party, it cannot be said that he has no ambitions. Song Ziwen is younger, so he naturally pays more attention to these anecdotes.

Song Qingling smiled: "Then why do you think I can convince him." ”

Song Ziwen handed her a copy of Xinmin Daily: "Xinmin Daily is generally regarded as a vulgar tabloid, and it is written in the vernacular. However, Americans attach great importance to this newspaper, and there is an article on it, written by Zhang Chun himself, who calls his brother-in-law the father of the nation. It is the first in China. ”

Song Qingling took the book, but did not open it: "Zhang Chun can be regarded as a person who understands Yixian, I have read the article, there are many words of praise and criticism." ”

The closer you are to Wuhan, the more trees there are, and the clearer the water is. High-rise buildings under construction have appeared in Daye. A long train passed silently behind the woods, and it was fast. There is no whistle and the dense clicking of the general railway. The train is green, but the streamlined body is still visible.

"It's very advanced, and I haven't seen it in the United States. I heard that Zhang Weimin was not pro-Soviet Russia, and I don't know what his attitude towards the United States is. Song Qingling asked Song Ziwen.

"The Hubei Autonomous Government has a good relationship with German businessmen, and there are some American businessmen, but not many." Song Ziwen replied.

"Sooner or later, the United States will become a world power, and my father is pro-Soviet and Russian, and it is wrong to be far from Britain and the United States."

"Soviet Russia is near and strong, Britain and the United States are far and weak. Without an alliance with Soviet Russia, the threat is imminent. Soviet Russia did not integrate into Europe and did not tolerate Britain and the United States, so it had the measure to return its territory and stabilize the rear. Dr. Sun has been in the United States for a long time, and he needs to look more at the situation in China. Song Qingling looked at the scenery of the riverbank slowly gliding.

Sun Ke nodded respectfully, but still defended: "People must not be without foresight. The United States has remained neutral and has earned enough wealth to make the country rich and powerful. The potential of domestic industry is enormous, and the energy that can burst out in wartime is amazing. Zhang Weimin heard that he wanted to build the country on agriculture and that he would be in charge, which was probably not the blessing of the country. ”

Song Ziwen said with a smile: "Zhang Weimin also advocates education and science and technology. It's just that it's no longer there, and it's hard to understand. But judging from the combat strength and weapons of the People's Army, it should not be bad, but it is weird and ruthless. ”

Song Qingling looked at the little brother dotingly and said, "Don't you know when you arrive?"

"I'm afraid it's difficult, I've heard that many places are military restricted areas, and some schools are also being protected. Zhang Weimin met with guests several times, either in a building in Wuhan or in the countryside with Xinmin University, and there was not much contact with them. Song Ziwen shook his head helplessly.

On both sides of the Yangtze River, there is tranquility. In some rivers, there are fishermen rowing fishing boats. However, instead of fishing, they pick vegetables in shallow water near the riverbank. There are also people fishing on boats. The boats used by the fishermen were new, and the houseboats above were beautiful, with some women sitting in the boats picking leaves, and there seemed to be some small fish and shrimp in the wooden basins.

A group of children swim and play in the river swing with a wooden basin. There is no atmosphere of war at all.

Wuhan, there are more high-rise buildings than two years ago, but they are very sparse, doesn't Wuhan want to form blocks?

Two patrol boats had apparently come to greet them. When he saw the Zhongshan ship, he sailed at high speed, so fast that half of the hull left the water.

The hull is brand new, and the words "Ejiang Patrol XX" are written on it. The boat was not big, and it swept past the Zhongshan ship quickly, and then amazingly made an arc on the water and turned around towards the Zhongshan ship. When going in line with the Nakayama ship, the speed was well maintained and steady. A row of soldiers in blue military uniforms stood straight on the side of the ship and saluted Song Qingling and others on the Zhongshan ship. This made the sailors on the Zhongshan ship also hurriedly lined up to return the salute.

After the salute, the two patrol boats suddenly accelerated, and in the blink of an eye, they had already surpassed the Zhongshan ship and went in the direction of Wuhan Port.

"They had cannons on board, six barrels, and shells in them. There were machine guns on board. Four barrels together, two of which I have never seen. Zhang Chentong, the captain of the Zhongshan ship, ran over, and said breathlessly after giving a military salute. He was supposed to be transferred to the vice president of the Guangdong Naval Academy, but because of the start of the Northern Expedition, he has not yet taken up his post.

"That's how they sank the combined fleet of the three countries with this kind of ship?"

"It's possible that they are too fast and our guns are difficult to aim. But they should be able to hit us, maybe six shells at once. Zhang Chentong had an incredible look on his face. (To be continued......)