"According to Xu Enzeng's report, the inspection department found that a major general named Shi Ming and a battalion of escort troops of the Fourth Route Army who came to Shanghai to escort arms and materials not only stayed in Shanghai and did not leave, but also directly participated in the military operations of the 19th Route Army."

As soon as he heard Chen Lifu say that he was Song Zhewu's person, He Yingqin couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, smiled and waved his hand to Chiang Kai-shek: "Chairman, I know about this matter. ”

Chen Lifu pulled out Song Zhewu at this time, which not only surprised He Yingqin, but also Wang Jingwei, Song Ziwen, Yang Yongtai, Zhang Zhizhong, Lin Wei, He Chengjun, etc.

Because Song Zhewu is now highly valued by Chiang Kai-shek, that is, not only because Song Zhewu has a heavy army and is the mainstay of Chiang Kai-shek's stability in the north, and not only because Song Zhewu can fight well and turn the tide in the Central Plains War, the Middle East Road Battle and Northern Mongolia, but because when Chiang Kai-shek went into the wilderness, Song Zhewu was the only local powerful faction who sent a telegram without scruples to strongly retain Chiang Kai-shek.

In his telegram, Soong Zhewu unabashedly pointed out that Chiang Kai-shek is the only one in the Kuomintang who has the ability to rule today's China, and that no factional force within the party that regards the prosperity and stability of the country as its own responsibility should use its own selfish interests to restrain or even oppose Chiang Kai-shek's leadership over the Kuomintang. In the telegram, he encouraged Chiang Kai-shek not to retreat and compromise in the face of difficulties and factional pressure, but to take the great cause of the country and the nation as his own responsibility and rise up to fight.

At the same time, Song Zhewu also called on far-sighted politicians of various factions in the Kuomintang to actively resolve contradictions and welcome Chiang back to Beijing as soon as possible.

After Chiang Kai-shek read Song Zhewu's message of condolence, although He Yingqin, Song Ziwen, Lin Wei, Zhang Zhi and others were present, they were involuntarily silent for five minutes.

You must know that Chiang Kai-shek had already resigned at that time, and was nominally a commoner, and Wang Jingwei, Hu Hanmin, Sun Ke and others, who had won a great victory, were about to seize power. Anyone close to Chiang Kai-shek would be the natural enemy of the new authorities. But Song Zhewu is not afraid of risks and is not afraid of being put in small shoes. Blatantly supported Chiang Kai-shek. This friendship is especially precious.

He Yingqin believes that not to mention such a trivial matter, it is Song Zhewu who has caused a big disaster, as long as he does not oppose the chairman himself. Song Zhewu will not have anything, at most he will be reprimanded. He followed Chiang Kai-shek for many years. Knowing Chiang Kai-shek's temperament and temper, Chiang Kai-shek has always been affectionate to those who helped him in times of crisis. Opposite. Gossip may also disgust Chiang Kai-shek.

And. He Yingqin also received a telegram from Song Zhewu in advance, telling him that the Kuomintang was not under the control of Chiang Kai-shek, and advised him to stand firm. He also predicted that the Nanjing government without Chiang Kai-shek would never be able to support it for three months.

To be honest, He Yingqin did think about it. Wang Jingwei promised to hand over the military power to He Yingqin afterwards.

Now it has been proved that Song Zhewu's judgment is extremely accurate, although He Yingqin didn't dare to do anything. But he was still very grateful to Song Zhewu for reminding him.

At this point,

saw Chen Lifu kick the iron plate. He Yingqin couldn't help but be secretly happy in his heart.

He Yingqin glanced at Song Ziwen, who was a little nervous, thinking that Song Ziwen was worried about Song Zhewu, and secretly laughed in his heart that Song Ziwen didn't understand Chiang Kai-shek.

He Yingqin continued to explain: "Wen Ge asked Du Yuesheng to help buy a batch of arms, which was intended for the Eastern Resistance, and this time this Shi Ming was sent to Shanghai with a battalion of escort troops, just for this batch of arms, Wen Ge reported to the Ministry of Military Affairs in advance. ”

As soon as he heard that it was Song Zhewu's person, and because he came to Shanghai on a business trip, Chiang Kai-shek's expression relaxed.

Chiang Kai-shek nodded, thought for a while and asked He Yingqin: "Jingzhi, this Shi Ming seems to have participated in the defense of Harbin in the northeast, right?" ”

"Yes, yes, the chairman remembers well, this person participated in the defense of Harbin, and he was deeply respected by Wenge, and he was a cadre." …,

Because of Song Zhewu, He Yingqin has some preference for the people of the Fourth Route Army, and he is also very concerned about all things about the Fourth Route Army.

Song Ziwen saw that Chiang Kai-shek had let go of this matter, and he was also secretly relieved, and wanted to divert the topic immediately. But before he could speak, Chen Lifu threw another bombshell, which once again made Song Ziwen's nerves tense.

"If it's just this battalion participating in the war, the problem is that Shi Ming went to Zhenru on the 27th to visit Jiang Guangding and Cai Tingkai, and then stayed in the 19th Route Army, saying that he was assisting Cai Tingkai in commanding the operation, but I didn't expect this Major General Shi to have the ability to scatter beans into soldiers, and in just over a day, he recruited two battalions for the 19th Route Army in Zhenru."

"Huh?" Chen Lifu's words made Chiang Kai-shek stunned, and his eyes returned to Chen Lifu.

Seeing that the weight attracted the attention of Chiang Kai-shek again, Chen Lifu continued: "This Major General Shi's ability is more than that. ”

According to Xu Enzeng's report, the Japanese army was about to occupy the North Station at noon, and the defense line of the 19th Route Army was already in danger, but it was this Major General Shi who led these two battalions to reinforce in time, not only saving the defeat, but also using the recruits of these two battalions to converge with Weng Zhaoyuan's rout, which surrounded more than 1,000 Japanese troops and blocked the rescue force of several thousand people in Shiozawa Xingyi. Now the 19th Route Army is full of praise for the combat effectiveness of the Fourth Route Army. ”

These people are all human spirits, and they all heard the taste from Chen Lifu's words, He Yingqin frowned and asked Chen Lifu.

"Minister Chen, if you have something to say, you mean that the recruits of these two battalions are not recruits? But the people of the Fourth Route Army? ”

He Yingqin's words were exactly what Chiang Kai-shek was eager to know, and Chen Lifu could see it from Chiang Kai-shek's cold eyes.

Chen Lifu did not dare to report in his slightly ridiculous tone, but sat up straight and reported to Chiang Kai-shek in a serious manner.

"Yes, judging by the combat effectiveness of these two battalions, they are veterans with many years of combat experience. Moreover, according to Xu Enzeng's understanding, the Japanese factory area in the concession was burned down and the Japanese headquarters in Hongkou was blown up. ”

If the troops of these two battalions are composed of veterans, then they must be from the Fourth Route Army, that is to say, Song Zhewu sent troops to infiltrate Shanghai without permission, no matter what the purpose is, this crime is a big crime. He Yingqin, Zhang Zhizhong, and Lin Wei all knew what Chiang Kai-shek was most taboo, and they couldn't help but sweat for Song Zhewu.

Just when they were anxious, Song Ziwen interjected nonchalantly: "Isn't it just two battalions, it's not a big deal." Even if it is a member of the Fourth Route Army, Wen Ge may not be clear. And judging by the current situation. Their purpose was also to come to Shanghai to help the 19th Route Army fight the Japanese, and they also made great contributions, isn't it good? In my opinion, the central government should order the reward of Wenge. ”

Song Ziwen's words made He Yingqin relax slightly. While complaining about Song Zhewu in his heart, he smiled and eased the atmosphere and said, "Ziwen's words make sense. The affairs of these two battalions may have been done privately by the people below, and this matter must be strictly investigated. ”

But Chen Lifu didn't give these two people face at all. Continue to break the news again.

Chen Lifu sneered. Said slowly: "If it's just two battalions, it's really nothing......

Chen Lifu's words frightened everyone again, could it be that there are more than two battalions, there are more troops? This Song Zhewu is too bold!

"The investigation department found that in addition to the 19th Route Army's recruitment office, this Shi Ming faction was wearing the uniform of the 19th Route Army. Recruitment offices have also been set up separately in Zhenru, Kunshan, Pukou and other places, and the recruitment speed is very fast. It is reported that Shi Ming has now recruited nearly 10,000 soldiers. It has been observed that most of these people have northern accents, and they should all be well-trained veterans, and most of the locals who obviously have no combat experience have been handed over to the 19th Route Army by Shi Ming. ”…,

Chiang Kai-shek asked with a gloomy face: "Are these people all carrying weapons?" With such a large-scale troop movement, what are the military and police doing along the way? What is Liu Zhi doing? Could it be that I made him the chairman of Henan Province just to make him money? ”

As several questions were raised, Chiang Kai-shek's tone became colder and his eyes sharper.

Seeing Chiang Kai-shek's anger, He Yingqin was a little anxious, although Chiang Kai-shek did not blame the Ministry of Military Affairs, but the Ministry of Military Affairs did not know about such a big matter, and he, the Minister of Military Affairs, could not escape the blame, and it would be very inappropriate for him to intercede again at this time.

He Yingqin gestured with his eyes to Song Ziwen, who had always dared to speak at this time, and wanted him to intercede for Song Zhewu. However, what made He Yingqin strange was that Song Ziwen, who had always dared to act boldly, seemed a little nervous for some reason, and was looking down on his thoughts.

Song Ziwen couldn't help, and He Yingqin turned his gaze to the others.

The Dean Wang beside him couldn't count on it, Song Zhewu's telegram had completely offended him, and he must be gloating at this moment, happy to see Chiang Kai-shek and Song Zhewu pinching each other.

He Chengjun doesn't have to count on it, this person has always been at odds with him He Yingqin, as long as he He Yingqin agrees, this person will sing against him He Yingqin in most cases, and it would be good if he didn't add fuel to the fire.

Lin Wei, this can't be counted on, although he has a good relationship with Song Zhewu, but this person has always been cautious, and he will not be in the limelight on this occasion. If Chiang Kai-shek asked in private, he would have said good things for Song Zhewu.

As for Zhang Zhizhong, he can't count on it.

When Huangpu was first built in 24 years, he was the chief instructor of Huangpu, and Zhang Zhizhong was the captain of the student team.

Although Zhang Zhizhong is the main battle faction, this person has always been upright and famous, and even Chiang Kai-shek praised him as a Zheng minister who dared to speak out. If it was something else, Zhang Zhizhong would definitely intercede for Song Zhewu, but this private transfer of troops is not a trivial matter, and in the eyes of Zhang Zhizhong, a person who has been engaged in military education for many years, it is absolutely intolerable.

The only one left is Yang Yongtai.

Facing He Yingqin's eager gaze for help, Yang Yongtai coughed lightly and asked Chen Lifu: "Minister Chen, did these soldiers of the Fourth Route Army wear military uniforms when they went south?" Do you carry weapons? Do you travel in a group? ”

As long as he is a soldier, it is enough to show that Song Zhewu does not respect military orders, and he still wears a military uniform with a weapon? Chen Lifu scoffed at Yang Yongtai's question. However, although Chen Lifu's CC Department and Yang Yongtai's Department of Political Science are fighting very fiercely, Yang Yongtai, as the secretary general of the Military Commission, is Chiang Kai-shek's chief think tank, and the national policy of fighting outside the country must first be safe at home comes from Yang Yongtai's hands. Moreover, as soon as Chiang Kai-shek returned to Nanjing, Yang Yongtai suggested that the method of "seven points of politics and three points of military" should be adopted to encircle and suppress the Red Army, which was also greatly appreciated by Chiang Kai-shek.

"They all went south in civilian clothes, and they didn't carry any weapons, and they all scattered into the army."

Yang Yongtai smiled and turned to Chiang Kai-shek and said: "Chairman Liu, it's no wonder that Chairman Liu is doing this, they have no weapons in civilian clothes, they are no different from ordinary people, as long as they are not in groups, how can the military and police along the way find out." ”

Chiang Kai-shek nodded, his face softened slightly, and he accepted Yang Yongtai's statement. Turning his head and starting to ask Chen Lifu again.

"How can there be a war if there are only troops without weapons? Where did Jiang Guangding get so many weapons? ”

"Chairman of the committee, Du Yuesheng helped Song Zhewu buy a lot of weapons this time, enough to equip two divisions, and they all used these weapons."

As soon as he heard this, He Yingqin couldn't help but cry out in his heart that he was deceived.

He has seen the list of weapons this time, in the past, most of the weapons purchased by Song Zhewu were artillery and aircraft, but this time they were mainly rifle machine guns and mortars, that is, there were not many 75mm mountain artillery. He Yingqin called Song Zhewu at that time, these light weapons should be able to be made in Taiyuan, why do you have to buy them from abroad? Song Zhewu's answer at that time was that the output of the Taiyuan Arsenal was insufficient, and the war in Northern Mongolia was very costly, so it could not meet the needs of the troops. Now it seems that this Song Zhewu has been prepared for a long time.

He Yingqin couldn't care about scolding Song Zhewu in his heart, the reason for this couldn't be hidden from Chiang Kai-shek, he was nervously thinking about how to wipe Song Zhewu's ass again.

Sure enough, Chiang Kai-shek said in a cold tone: "It seems that Song Wenge has premeditated it!" ”

snorted coldly and said to Lin Wei: "Weiwen, you call Song Wenge and ask him what he wants?" Let him explain it clearly. Tell him I'm waiting for his call back. ”

Lin Wei agreed, and immediately got up and went out to generate electricity.

Chiang Kai-shek sighed heavily, took a sip of water from his water cup, and wanted to continue to discuss the topic of the Shanghai War and Peace, but seeing Chen Lifu's appearance of wanting to speak and stopping, his heart moved, and he asked Chen Lifu with the water cup: "Lifu, what else is going on?" ”

Chen Lifu glanced at Song Ziwen, and said to Chiang Kai-shek for a moment: "Chairman of the Committee, in fact, in Shanghai, in the hands of Jiang Guangding and Cai Tingkai, in addition to the 19th Route Army and the Fourth Route Army of more than 10,000 people, there is also a ...... army."

"What? Song Zhewu is not the only one who is bold! ”

With a "bang", Chiang Kai-shek slammed the glass of water in his hand on the table.

Chiang Kai-shek said fiercely in a cold, almost freezing tone: "Lifu, you say, whose troops are these?" ”