Chiang Kai-shek continued to issue orders:

"Wei Wen immediately issued a telegram to the whole country, announcing that Wen Ge had led the Fourth Route Army to return to the central government on the battlefield anyway, and had now followed the orders of the central government to mobilize 500,000 troops, including the Outer Mongolian troops, to march into Shanxi, and to occupy Suiyuan and Shanxi Taiyuan and other large and medium-sized cities, Yan, Feng and other rebel forces have collapsed, and the Central Army is launching the final encirclement and suppression of the rebels. At the same time, it was emphasized that the order to arrest Yan Baichuan and Feng Huanzhang would continue to be effective, and that the rebellious generals of the Northwest Army and the Jin Sui Army would not be investigated. ”

"Calling Zhang Hanqing, the central government is ready to wipe out the rebel warlords, and it is the right time to adapt to the situation, and before 6 o'clock tomorrow morning, the central government's previous promise is still valid. The four northern provinces have been in war for a long time, the people's livelihood has withered, and they urgently need to recover. ”

"Set up the Zhengzhou camp, with Jing Zhi as the director of the camp, to command and coordinate the offensive of the rebels by all units of the Central Army, and be responsible for all military and political affairs north of the Yangtze River."

Chiang Kai-shek advised: "Please pay attention to it, if Zhang Hanqing sends troops as promised, the Jin Sui Army and Shi Yousan and other miscellaneous armed forces can be absorbed by the Northeast Army, and all units of the Northwest Army will strive to be absorbed by the Central Committee. And ......"

Chiang Kai-shek said fiercely: "The Northwest Army is not allowed to have a unified command system, and can only be dispersed and integrated. ”

"And"

Chiang Kai-shek turned to Lin Wei and said: "Weiwen went to Henan with Jingzhi, and was responsible for the collection of various warlord troops who were willing to submit to the central government. Wei Wen must firmly remember one point, all the generals who are willing to submit to the central government, you can seal the official position, and you must try to make it as big as possible, you don't need to ask for instructions on everything, you can report to me after consulting with Jingzhi, but their soldiers should be reduced as much as possible......"

After Chiang Kai-shek decisively issued a series of orders, Lin Wei and Dai Li immediately went out to convey the orders.

Only Chiang Kai-shek and the shocked Chen Tiaoyuan and He Yingqin were left in the room.

Chen Tiaoyuan was shocked because he never expected that Chiang Kai-shek would hide so many killer features, and there were already so many Feng Yuxiang and those miscellaneous army subordinates quietly surrendered to the central government, not to mention that Song Zhewu attacked and occupied Shanxi, took Yan Xishan's lair, and broke Yan Xishan's foundation. Even without Song Zhewu, with only so many troops who surrendered to the central government on the battlefield, the anti-Chiang coalition army would have been defeated.

Chen Tiaoyuan asked suspiciously: "Chairman, there are so many troops that have submitted to the central government, and even the two main forces of Feng Yuxiang's Northwest Army, Ji Hongchang and Liang Guanying, have been subordinated to the central government, why didn't we launch a counteroffensive earlier?" ”

In fact, Chen Tiaoyuan also wanted to say, "Why do you have to wait for Song Zhewu to start these people after they are launched." It's just that he was afraid of touching He Yingqin's moldy head again, so he forcibly held back the following words and didn't say anything.

Because these rebellions are absolutely confidential, Chen Tiaoyuan, the temporary senior staff member, does not know, and it is inevitable that he will be shocked that these "shadows" were activated at this time.

Chiang Kai-shek smiled slightly, with a smug look in his eyes, and explained to Chen Tiaoyuan: "Xue Xuan, don't look at these people who can return to the central government now, it's because they know that Wen Ge has occupied Shanxi, and Yan Baichuan and Feng Huanzhang will definitely be defeated, so they will make a clear choice." If it weren't for Wengo's pressure, they would still have to look at the direction of the wind. However, despite this, it is not too late for them to come over at this time, and I, Jiang Zhong, do not care about them. In the matter of prompting them to do it anyway, Zhang Boying has made a great contribution to the party and the country! ”

Zhang Fu was ordered by Chiang Kai-shek to plot against the Northwest Army and those miscellaneous armies, and He Yingqin knew very well that when he was in Wuhan, Chiang Kai-shek had already sent these to him, the No. 2 person in Whampoa. He Yingqin's shock was different from Chen Tiaoyuan's, he was shocked by what Chiang Kai-shek said about Song Zhewu and Zhang Xueliang.

In order to gain Yan Xishan's trust, Song Zhewu pretended to join the anti-Chiang coalition army, obviously with Chiang Kai-shek's consent, but when Chiang Kai-shek said it, it became anyway. If this power is issued, because of Song Zhewu's rebellious behavior, his image in the hearts of the Chinese people will be greatly reduced.

In addition, in order to let Zhang Xueliang send troops, Chiang Kai-shek not only offered Zhang Xueliang the price of appointing Zhang Xueliang as the deputy commander-in-chief of the army, navy and air force of the Republic of China, but also handed over the jurisdiction of the four northern provinces to Zhang Xueliang. At that time, He Yingqin had a lot of complaints about handing over the four northern provinces to Zhang Xueliang. But considering that there will be many uncertain surnames in this war, at least he doesn't think that he should put the treasure on Song Zhewu, which will be very dangerous. Chiang Kai-shek used such a huge bait to win over Zhang Xueliang, because he was afraid that Zhang Xueliang would be pulled away by Yan Xishan, so he had no choice but to do so. So, at that time he did not object.

But now that Song Zhewu has led his troops into Shanxi, Yan Xishan and Feng Yuxiang are already bound to lose, and there is no need to worry about doubting Song Zhewu's loyalty to the central government, it is not very important whether Zhang Xueliang is out of the customs, and it can even be said that it is not necessary at all. But Chiang Kai-shek not only wanted Zhang Xueliang to send troops, but he didn't even reduce the price he offered at all. You must know that the four northern provinces include Suiyuan and Shanxi, which have now been occupied by Song Zhewu, what should Song Zhewu do?

He Yingqin, who was both surprised and puzzled, couldn't help but ask: "Chairman of the Committee, is it inappropriate to say that Wen Ge's move is anyway?" ”

Chiang Kai-shek glanced at He Yingqin and said indifferently: "I am too worried, the reason why I want to say to the outside world that Wen Ge is anyway is mainly to consider greatly shaking those warlords." I want them to know that even people like Song Wenge support the central government, and if they are in battle, what reason do they have to rebel? ”

Although Chiang Kai-shek's explanation is a bit far-fetched, there is still a certain amount of truth, and although He Yingqin is still a little dissatisfied, it is not good to say anything more. But regarding the matter of letting Zhang Xueliang enter the customs, He Yingqin still wants to express his dissatisfaction.

"Chairman of the committee, as soon as Wen Ge led his troops into Shanxi, Yan Xishan and Feng Yuxiang would not have the support of Shanxi's food and ammunition, and the defeat was decided. As long as the Central Army and Wenge attack inside and outside, the Jin Sui Army and the Northwest Army will have no chance of winning, and the Jin Sui Army and the Northwest Army will be completely solved, and there is no need for Zhang Xueliang's Northeast Army to enter the customs. Not to mention that the four northern provinces should be handed over to Zhang Xueliang, is this unfair to Wenge? ”

Chiang Kai-shek looked very helpless and said: "Jingzhi, you know that this time to quell the rebellion of Yan, Feng, Li and others, the military expenditure is huge, the country's vitality is greatly damaged, and the financial situation is particularly difficult, and the central government is really powerless to take care of the post-war recovery of these four provinces. Give them to Zhang Hanqing, and the central government can also reduce some of the burden. ”

"Moreover, the Zhumao Red Army in Jiangxi, they took advantage of the opportunity of the Central Army to pacify the warlords Yan, Feng, and Li who had no time to take care of them, and made a lot of fun in Jiangxi, not only attacking the city and plundering the land, but also expanding the army on a large scale, and now they have expanded from the initial thousands of people to tens of thousands, and even occupied Changsha for a time, if it weren't for the proper command of Jingzhi and the driving them out of Hunan, maybe Hunan would also make them red."

Chiang Kai-shek lowered his face and said: "Yan Baichuan, Feng Huanzhang, Li Delin, and Wang Jingwei just want to oust me Jiang Zhongzheng, but [***] not only want to drive me Jiang Zhongzheng from power, but they also want to oust the entire Kuomintang from power!" Eradicating the bandits in Jiangxi has now reached a point where there is no room for delay. ”

"Although our war has completely defeated the Northwest Army and the Jin Sui Army, we can't uproot their forces yet, it will take time, and now it can only be said that these warlords can be temporarily stabilized. Until we have the strength to completely eradicate these warlords, the only way to make them abide by the law and discipline of the party-state is to have a strong force to suppress them. ”

He Yingqin said unwillingly: "But Wenge's Fourth Route Army is enough? ”

Chiang Kai-shek shook his head, looked at He Yingqin and said meaningfully: "Wen Ge wants to take care of Outer Mongolia, relying on Wen Ge's strength alone is not enough, if there is Zhang Hanqing in Hebei again, those petty people will honestly abide by party discipline and state law, and dare not make waves again." ”

Chiang Kai-shek turned his eyes to the window, sighed slightly, and said: "I once promised Wen Ge that I would hand over Shanxi to him, but for the sake of stability in the north, I had to wronged him first, and Wen Ge should be able to understand my distress." ”

"However, don't worry, Jingzhi, the essence of Shanxi is all in Taiyuan, now Wen Ge not only occupied Suiyuan, but also took Taiyuan, and Yan Baichuan's troops left in northern Jin are all in Datong, that is to say, Wen Ge should have controlled the north of Taiyuan, all areas except Datong, if nothing else, Jinzhong will also be included in his pocket, whether Jinnan can get it, it depends on Wenge's strength. This time, you have a difficult task of setting up a camp in Zhengzhou, where there will be a large number of rebels waiting to be absorbed, and before these anyway troops are dealt with, the Central Army is unable to cross the Yellow River and help Wenge solve the remnants of the Northwest Army and the Jin Sui Army, and only rely on Zhang Hanqing and his Northeast Army. ”

In order to appease He Yingqin, Chiang Kai-shek thought for a while: "Even if Zhang Hanqing enters the customs, he will never have the ability to garrison troops in Shanxi, even if Zhang Hanqing arranges provincial chairmen in Shanxi and Suiyuan, the area controlled by Wen Ge will not let him interfere, and Wen Ge still has the final say." I think so, Yan Baichuan once promised to hand over Inner Mongolia to Wen Ge, and I can also promise him that Wen Ge will handle Inner Mongolia very well, and I believe that he will do a good job in Inner Mongolia affairs. Inner Mongolia can imitate the model of Outer Mongolia, and the chairman and vice chairman are recommended by him. ”

"In addition, the Northern Frontier Governor's Office was set up in Taiyuan, with Wen Ge as the commander-in-chief of the Northern Frontier, and he had full authority to coordinate the military affairs of Inner and Outer Mongolia, Suiyuan, and Shanxi."

Chiang Kai-shek said this, He Yingqin completely understood Chiang Kai-shek's intentions, this is Chiang Kai-shek played his best balance game again, he was afraid that Song Zhewu's power was too strong, so he used the four northern provinces as bait to pull Zhang Xueliang into the pass and restrain Song Zhewu.

Of course, Chiang Kai-shek was not unprepared for the possibility of Song Zhewu and Zhang Xueliang uniting, he handed over the four northern provinces, including Shanxi and Suiyuan, to Zhang Xueliang, and set up the Northern Frontier Office to ask Song Zhewu to coordinate the northern military.

Now that he understood Chiang Kai-shek's thoughts, He Yingqin couldn't say anything more, sighed, shook his head and left.

(To be continued)