Dressed plainly, leaning back in a chair without speaking, and completely lacking the demeanor of a party-state dignitary and a university scholar, Wu Zhihui, who was already sixty-five years old, probed and asked: "Chairman, if we can spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring the force of Shi Yousan over, the strength of Yan Xishan, Feng Yuxiang and other warlords will be weakened, and our strength will be relatively enhanced, so why not do it?" ”

Chiang Kai-shek never dared to slack off on Wu Zhihui's inquiry.

Evaluating the celebrities of the Republic of China, Wu Zhihui is the one who is difficult to describe. He embraces Chinese and Western cultures, and is complex and unique in the two boats of politics and culture. He was a friend of Sun Yat-sen and a faithful believer in Sanming Cooking, but he was emboldened by the apolitical axe.

He [***], verbal and written [***]; He was eloquent and eloquent, and he had published a deafening and eloquent message; He also made a "disgusting" and strange theory.

Feng Yuxiang reprimanded him for "betraying himself as an old dog of one man"; Zhang Taiyan said that he was "a small official under Kang Youwei, and Sheng Xuanhuai was a foreign slave in the school"; [***] refers to him as a "clown".

Jiang Menglin, who studied under Dewey and received a doctorate in philosophy and education from Columbia University, said that he was a shining star in Chinese academia. Famous modern scholars, poets, historians, scholars, philosophers. Hu Shih, a professor at Peking University who became one of the leaders of the New Culture Movement because of his advocacy of revolution, holds 36 doctorate titles, and is also known as one of the four great anti-rational thinkers in China in the past 300 years.

Most intriguingly, his apolitically axe-free comrades called him "a good, badly bad man." There is another point that needs to be mentioned, that is, Wu Zhihui is still the teacher that Chiang Kai-shek personally found for Jiang Weiguo.

In fact, there are some things that Chiang Kai-shek doesn't know, if Song Zhewu is there, he will also tell him that Wu Zhihui is still very patriotic, and during the Anti-Japanese War, he wrote poems on the wall of his apartment: "The country is broken, and the country will prosper." The Japanese slaves were rampant, and they were called Tokyo. ”

In particular, "if people exist, the country will prosper." "And" is said to be in Tokyo. "It is very admired by Song Zhewu." People survive and the country will prosper. This shows that with Wu Zhihui's wisdom, he has realized the importance of human existence and understood the policy of protracted war that Chiang Baili first proposed and Chiang Kai-shek actually implemented. And "a different word is to go to Tokyo." It made Song Zhewu even more excited, although this is Wu Zhihui's romantic sentence in the poem, but Song Zhewu regarded it as a prophecy of his future trajectory.

Another point that must be said is that Wu Zhihui was the only Chinese who was later awarded the title of "World Cultural and Academic Celebrity" by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Chiang Kai-shek turned to Wu Zhihui and explained with a smile on his face: "Wu Zhilao, I don't want Shi Yousan for a reason, it's not that Zhongzheng disregards the great cause of the party-state with his personal likes and dislikes, it's because of ......."

With Chiang Kai-shek's surname, even if he dislikes Shi Yousan very much, in order to defeat the anti-Chiang coalition forces of Yan Xishan and Feng Yuxiang and others now and stabilize the political situation, he will not accept Shi Yousan temporarily, and he will clean him up later. And this time Chiang Kai-shek resolutely refused to accept Shi Yousan, which could not but surprise almost everyone except He Yingqin and Dai Li!

Everyone's doubts Chiang Kai-shek saw in his eyes, if it was someone else's inquiry, he would not tell the truth of the matter at this time, he wanted to protect Dai Li's source of intelligence, but Wu Zhihui was different, he couldn't help but let this old man who really served the country and did not seek an official feel that he Jiang Zhongzheng had something to hide from him.

Chiang Kai-shek pondered for a moment and decided to tell the truth.

"I can tell you the reason for this, but don't mention it again when you leave my office." Chiang Kai-shek told everyone with a serious face.

"It's all thanks to the rain farmers."

As soon as they heard that Dai Li did it again, everyone no longer dared to underestimate this well-behaved Whampoa student, it seems that this person was not trusted by Chiang Kai-shek not only because he was a Whampoa student.

Dai Li, on the other hand, was still unfazed, sitting in the corner with a flat face, and did not show the slightest excitement at the mention of him by Chiang Kai-shek on this occasion full of high-ranking officials.

"Yu Nong got reliable information, and Han Xiangfang and Shi Yousan, two friends, agreed that since the current situation is unknown, it is best for the two to be divided into two camps, so that no matter what the outcome is, one of the two will always gain power, so that they can take care of the other. The result they agreed upon was that Shi Yousan would join Yan Xishan's side, while Han Xiangfang would stay on our side. If I recruit Shi Yousan, it is very likely that Han Xiangfang will be forced away, or we will force Han Xiangfang and Shi Yousan to choose a firm position together. ”

Chiang Kai-shek said slowly in an accentuated tone: "Therefore, we can't take this risk, and we must not accept Shi Yousan at this time." ”

"Oh! I see. Chiang Kai-shek's news made everyone excited again.

Even Yang Yongtai, the chief staff, didn't know about this matter, but Yang Yongtai was not qualified to blame Chiang Kai-shek, and he had been observing his words and expressions, and he praised at the right time: "Wonderful! Wonderful! The chairman of the committee is sitting in Nanjing, and he is very clear about the movements of these local warlords, and Team Leader Dai has made great contributions! ”

For Yang Yongtai's praise, Dai Li, who was sitting there with low eyebrows, only moved his eyelids slightly. Chiang Kai-shek, on the other hand, glanced at Dai Li with great satisfaction, but he did not praise Dai Li.

Zhang Qun also asked happily: "This means that Han Fuyu must be on our side?" ”

Chiang Kai-shek nodded, then shook his head. Chiang Kai-shek's actions left Zhang Qun confused and unclear.

Chiang Kai-shek explained: "According to the agreement between Han Xiangfang and Shi Yousan, it is certain that Han Xiangfang will stay on our side, but we can't be careless, for the sake of insurance, I am ready to let him officially take over as chairman of Shandong Province." Moreover, Cao Haosen, the former deputy chief of staff of the Northwest Army, has been asked to bring a letter to Han Xiangfang, in addition to comforting him, he also said that I will hand over the war in Shandong to him in the future. ”

Song Ziwen frowned and said: "Chairman of the Committee, others in our army in Shandong are good to say, Chen Tiaoyuan is very old, will they listen to him?" Also, don't forget, Chairman of the Committee, Chen Tiaoyuan also sent a representative to Taiyuan, and he and Yan Xishan also have a leg! ”

Chiang Kai-shek smiled slightly and said: "Ziwen doesn't have to worry too much, the troops in Shandong, without my consent, not only Chen Tiaoyuan's troops, but all the other troops will not be under his command by Han Xiangfang." Only if I greet them, they will obey the big picture. I know about Chen Tiaoyuan's sending a representative to Taiyuan, and I instructed Chen Tiaoyuan to do it, just to know what Yan Xishan was going to do. ”

In the midst of everyone's exclamations, Chiang Kai-shek continued proudly: "Don't worry about Chen Tiaoyuan, he was able to denounce Fang Zhenwu's rebellion last year, which is enough to show that he has a heart for the central government. There is another thing you don't know, Fang Zhenwu's old division stationed in Yizhou, Shandong, and Gao Guizi's new 19th Division are unstable and want to take refuge in Yan Xishan, Jingzhi suggested that Chen Tiaoyuan order him to send Ruan Zhaochang's 55th Division and Fan Xiji's 46th Division to join Chen Yaohan's new 26th Division to move to Zaozhuang, Linyi, Zhucheng and other places, preparing to disarm or eliminate Gao Guizi's new 19th Division. The order has been given. ”

Chiang Kai-shek's hand is very clever, this is Yang Yongtai, Chiang Kai-shek's chief think tank, to Chiang Kai-shek's trick, and He Yingqin is also very much in favor of it. As soon as Chiang Kai-shek finished speaking, Lin Wei, He Chengjun, and Zhang Zhizhong, these soldiers, were familiar with military affairs and immediately felt the mystery. And Dai Jitao, Zhang Qun, Wu Zhihui, Wu Tiecheng, and Song Ziwen did not realize its benefits for a while.

However, they were all glad that Chiang Kai-shek had already made arrangements for this non-descendant general, and had already begun to make a strong counterattack against the anti-Chiang forces. Before the start of the war, if some of Yan Xishan's wings could be cut first, it would be beneficial in any way.

Because He Yingqin participated in the planning of the whole thing, he knew the mystery of this move very well, and saw that Chiang Kai-shek looked a little lonely because no one understood and appreciated his high moves. He Yingqin then took the initiative to take on the task of the docent.

"In accordance with the instructions of the chairman, the Ministry of Military Affairs has already made proper arrangements for this matter, and if everything goes well, it is estimated that around February 20, I will be able to surround the Gao Guizi troops in Zao, Lin, and other places, and disarm the Gao troops on the spot."

"The chairman of the committee is very clever in this move." He Yingqin further explained.

"One. Before Yan Xishan, Feng Yuxiang and others officially took action, they first cleaned up these small local forces that were attached to Yan Xishan and Feng Yuxiang, which could effectively weaken their forces; Second. Having Chen Tiaoyuan carry out this order will make Yan Xishan and Feng Yuxiang resentful of Chen Tiaoyuan. Chen Tiaoyuan will be very clear about this, and he will completely cut off the dissent that Chen Tiaoyuan may have; Third. It can also make Shi Yousan feel threatened, and he, a rebel villain with a history of bombarding Nanjing, must be afraid, which can prompt him to step up his throw into Yan Xishan's arms, so that Han Fuyu can clearly express his opposition to Yan Xishan and Feng Yuxiang as soon as possible. It can be said that the move taken by the chairman of the NPC Standing Committee is really a clever move that kills three birds with one stone. ”

He Yingqin's explanation made everyone even more happy, and they praised Chiang Kai-shek's superb wisdom.

Chiang Kai-shek said very proudly: "There is another advantage that Jingzhi did not say, that is, Shi Yousan is capricious, once the situation requires it, I, Jiang Zhongzheng, don't care about buying him again, and once Shi Yousan defects on the battlefield, it will definitely catch Yan Xishan and Feng Yuxiang off guard, and even let them fall into a situation from which they will never recover." ”

"It can be said that Shi Yousan is a bomb that will explode at any time, you have to be careful who you put next to you, if you want not to be blown up, then stay away from him. Now that I have given this bomb to Yan Xishan and Feng Yuxiang, I dare to assert that Yan Xishan and Feng Yuxiang will definitely be blown up by him. ”

In fact, Chiang Kai-shek and He Yingqin did not say another five, that is, they also wanted to use this to deter Han Fuyu, who was about to leave for Shandong.

Chiang Kai-shek felt a little dry in his throat and said to Chen Guofu: "Guofu, how is the work of Ma Hongkui that I have entrusted you to do?" You can also introduce it in front of everyone. ”

(To be continued)