Chapter 157: Four-Party Talks (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
Looking at the plane that flew over Yulin, He Zhengdao, who was standing below, sighed a little. Even before the crossing, he had even seen the J-20 that the Air Force had just test-flown before, but he was still a little envious of the old-fashioned aircraft that was noisy at the moment.
This bomber-converted transport plane is currently owned by the Northeast Army. Just thinking of the 918 incident, the plane that this Young Marshal Zhang threw into the hands of the Japanese army, He Zhengdao couldn't help but say 'loser' in his heart.
As things stand, perhaps the Red Army is much stronger than it can be remembered. But He Zhengdao knows very well that the Red Army still has a long way to go if it wants to truly have the strength to compete with the Central Army!
Not to mention, the Jin Sui Army next to it alone is not capable of resisting the Red Army. What's more, there is also Yang Hucheng's Northwest Army. Now these warlords are not moving, not because they are afraid of the Red Army, and not because they want to lose both.
Recognizing this fact, He Zhengdao was even more eager to train a unit that could really compete with the Japanese army. There are less than two years left before the outbreak of the all-out War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and this sense of urgency has always suppressed He Zhengdao.
As the plane landed in Yulin City, it didn't take long for the gates of Yulin City to open again. Looking at the people walking towards the defensive position of the Red Army, He Zhengdao, who was staying behind, also looked a little surprised.
But he still stepped forward with a smile and said, "Master Xu, I really didn't expect that we would meet again so soon." ”
'Yes! I didn't expect Commander He to come to Yulin again so soon. Oh, I forgot to introduce to you, this is Li Xingzhong, chief of staff of the Xi'an Pacification Office. This time, the two of us will also act as intermediaries between your army and the 86th Division. ’
Listening to Xu Youchang's introduction, He Zhengdao also said politely: "Chief of Staff Li." Hello! Tired of the two drivers, there is a long way to go. I hope the two of you will be considerate. By the way, if you don't dislike it. Sit down at my headquarters! ”
'Okay, please ask Commander He to lead the way!' ’
Arriving at the command post temporarily built by He Zhengdao, Li Xingzhong said with a little surprise: "Commander He, just work here?" ”
Looking at the simple and leaky house in front of him, Li Xingzhong seemed to be surprised that a senior general like He Zhengdao would choose such a place as his headquarters. This seems to be a bit surprising!
Facing Li Xingzhong's inquiry, He Zhengdao smiled and said: "Those houses, the common people live in them!" My house. It's uninhabited. If you can't get into the city, and it's not good to disturb these people, you can only do it.
For me, this should be considered the best command headquarters since I started the war. At least it's been repaired, and it's still weatherproof. Don't look at the house is not very good, this yard is quite spacious. ”
After leading the two into the hospital with a smile, He Zhengdao asked the guards to bring tea and fruits, and talked to the two about the conditions. The 86th Division wanted to enter Inner Mongolia. He Zhengdao was somewhat surprised.
Originally, in his opinion, Jing Yuexiu had a life-saving grace for Yang Hucheng, and it stands to reason that he should go to live in the area controlled by the Northwest Army. But if you think about it carefully, He Zhengdao also understands. The other party chose to go to Inner Mongolia, but I am afraid that I still want to call back!
Thinking of this, He Zhengdao smiled and said, "This one." I couldn't agree more. When there was independence in Inner Mongolia, General Jing also made great efforts. In this matter. He has meritorious service to the country and to the people. OK! ”
When Outer Mongolia was independent, many princes and banner owners who lived in Inner Mongolia wanted to follow suit. Jing Yuexiu relied on his relationship with the leader of the Mongolian tribe. It still took a lot of effort to persuade and dissuade those who were attached to the princes.
In this matter, He Zhengdao, who is also very angry about the independence of Outer Mongolia, must also admit that in this matter, what Jing Yuexiu has done is worthy of admiration. But admiration is admiration, and at the moment, he must be in complete control of the entire Yulin region.
He Zhengdao's refreshing reply made Li Xingzhong, who was dealing with him for the first time, also smile and said: "It seems that General He is still very sincere about the peaceful settlement of Yulin!" Then let's talk about other things about the withdrawal from Yulin. ”
'Yes! Actually, I know that Yulin is easy to defend and difficult to attack. But with my current strength, I still have a way to attack Yulin City. It's just that I said earlier that I came to the north to fight against Japan, not to trouble you.
At present, our Central Red Army has been stationed in Yan'an. I'm sure both of you can see that this place we are in is also unsafe. I can feel the sincerity of General Yang of the Northwest Army and Major Marshal Zhang of the Northeast Army in supporting our resistance against Japan.
But the two of them should know that the one who is far away in Nanjing is afraid that it will not allow us to develop here safely. In order to ensure the security of our headquarters, there is still enough strategic depth, and I must control the Yulin area, which is the bottom limit of the negotiations.
To put it mildly, this time I led the troops to fight, and replaced them with other generals of our army. General Zhijing caused heavy casualties to the Red Army in northern Shaanxi, and with the policy of our army, I am afraid that he will not be spared easily.
However, the policy of our Party is to unite all those who sincerely want to resist Japan. That's why I agreed to ask him to ask the two of you to come and mediate. But I hope that his conditions are not too excessive. ’
There is a way that 'people are good and are deceived by others', and He Zhengdao can make certain concessions in some things. But he also knows what the bottom line of principles needs to be adhered to. Therefore, he still said this before the negotiation.
And soon Xu Youchang smiled and said: "This is nature!" We are also considerate of your party's worries and considerations. If the conditions are too unreasonable, we will also discuss them with General Jing. ”
When talking about the officers and men of the 86th Division and the weapons, He Zhengdao still said that the conditions that could be given to the Northwest Army and the Northeast Army could be followed. He can give these soldiers and weapons and equipment out of the country as gifts. Even other garrisons that have been captured can be redeemed conditionally.
When talking about the funding of the 86th Division, He Zhengdao quickly shook his head and said: "Chief of Staff Li, Division Commander Xu, on this point, I am afraid that I will not be able to agree. But I disagree, and naturally I have my reasons.
If it's General Jing's private property, and those officers' private property, I can leave it alone and let them take it. But don't think that I don't know anything about the situation in Yulin.
General Jing is in Yulin and has a local industrial bank. In this bank, a lot of money does not belong to him, but to the people of Yulin and the gentry of Yulin. If he is also allowed to take this money away, how will I explain it to the people then? ”
As soon as these two people heard this, they sighed at the meticulous intelligence work of the independent column. It still seems a little embarrassed: "Regarding this bank, General Jing also invested in the share capital. To put it simply, the bank is actually his. ”
On this note, we can send our respective staff to liquidate the assets of this bank. The share that belongs to General Jing can be returned by the central government. Those who do not belong to him must remain in Yulin.
If we really follow the policy of our army, we will need to confiscate his property. But over the years, he has prospered in Yulin industry and commerce, and has also contributed to the education and business assistance. That's why I agreed to return his share capital. ’
Seeing that He Zhengdao was in this matter, he bit very hard and could not be turned around. Xu Youchang and Li Xingzhong actually knew that He Zhengdao's worries were unreasonable. really let Jing Yuexiu take the bank's money away, and then He Zhengdao will be blind.
It seems that looking at He Zhengdao from the perspective of a simple military commander is really a bit underestimated. In matters such as government affairs and finance, He Zhengdao is still very assertive. In the peace talks, some details are very clear.
Finally, after three days of four-party consultations, after asking the central government for approval, He Zhengdao signed his name as a representative. And Jing Yuexiu, who was also reluctant to sign, also knew that this was already the best condition he could get.
After the peace talks ended, He Zhengdao still said very politely: "General Jing, our two armies don't know each other anymore. In the future, if the general wanted to return to Yulin, our independent column would also warmly welcome him, and the same would be true for the officers and men of the 86th Division.
I also know that the general has worked hard in Yulin for many years, and the general has also contributed to the current prosperity of Yulin. For these merits of the general, our party and our army will remember them. I hope that in the future, our two armies will only cooperate and not clash. ”
Even if He Zhengdao's words were very sincere, in Jing Yuexiu's opinion, his territory was occupied by He Zhengdao. Isn't saying these words 'cat crying rat fake compassion'? Therefore, he just nodded, and didn't pay much attention to He Zhengdao.
But no matter what, after the peace treaty was signed, even if Jing Yuexiu was unwilling, he finally left Yulin with the 86th Division. Along the way, there was a fear that the Red Army would backtrack. But in the end, they found out that the Red Army really did not do this.
When they arrived in Inner Mongolia and looked at the Red Army escorting supplies for them, they really didn't touch a single thing. Even Jing Yuexiu's big carts of goods, the Red Army didn't even open them once during the escort.
Even if he was unwilling, looking at the departing Red Army, Jing Yuexiu suddenly said with some sadness: "We left Yulin this time, and if we want to come back next time, I'm afraid it won't be so easy." It is no accident that these Red Army can have today! ”
And in fact, when Jing Yuexiu, who stepped out of Yulin, finally came back, he was also lying in a coffin. As for the 86th Division, it will also become an independent column in the future. Of course, that's all for later!
He Zhengdao, who led the second division into Yulin, also looked very happy when he looked at Yulin City. At least in his opinion, Yulin City at this moment is undoubtedly more prosperous than Yan'an.
However, He Zhengdao still hoped that this prosperity would not wear out the ambitions of the Red Army commanders and fighters. There is a saying that 'born in adversity and dying in peace', and the current Red Army is far from enjoying it!
After the Red Army completed the occupation of the entire territory of Yulin, Xi Zhongxun, who served as the chairman of the government of the Yulin Border District, also arrived in Yulin with the cavalry that protected him. Began to form a government to be responsible for the livelihood of all counties and towns in Yulin.
At this time, the Red Army, which also realized that it had entered northern Shaanxi, really had a place to rest and recuperate. Whether it can go from here to the whole country as it did in history depends on the self-efforts of the Red Army in the future! (To be continued.) )