In the past year, the situation in China has changed dramatically, and the direct family that once ruled most of China has suffered crushing defeats in the north and south, and has fallen from power in disgrace. /

The history of China temporarily presents a situation of division between the north and the south, that is, the Beiyang government centered on the běi jing, and the southern revolutionary government centered on Wuhan.

The territory of the new Wuhan government included 12 provinces and regions in the south of Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, Hunan, Hubei, Jiangxi, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, and Shanghai.

Except for Sichuan, the whole south is connected, and all the forces in the south are the most powerful, as if they were the largest forces in China.

Situ Nan had already left Shanghai and came to Wuhan, just in time for the Spring Festival.

The government has moved from Guangzhou to Wuhan, and the city of Wuchang, which survived the war, has become the most authoritative place in South China, and important institutions such as the Zhi Gong Party government, the China Zhi Gong Party Headquarters, the Northern Expedition Command, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of the Interior have settled in Wuchang.

Government offices, military and political dignitaries, and their families have poured into Wuhan, causing a shortage of local housing and rising prices.

The Hankou Concession, which is across the river from Wuchang, has now become a gathering place for foreign legations, the original small consulates have been upgraded to the level of ambassadors, and heavyweight diplomats from various countries in China have been stationed in Wuhan, and contacts with the Wuhan government have become more and more frequent.

Wuhan, a city in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, because of the establishment of the new government, the status of the government has suddenly increased to the level of Shanghai and Tianjin, and its influence has faintly surpassed that of Shanghai.

Approaching the Spring Festival, the city of Wuchang is full of lanterns and firecrackers, and everywhere is filled with festive joy, and there is no sign of war a few months ago.

What made Situ Nan happy was that not long after He Xiangu arrived in Wuchang City, she gave birth to a daughter.

The domestic career has just completed an important step, and this daughter was born, which is very appropriate. Situ Nan's heart was full of joy, and he named him Situ Chunsheng, and he held it in his arms when he was free, and he couldn't put it down.

Pink Dudu's daughter reminded him of his daughter and children in the United States. When little Andy was born, he was also touched and excited by blood.

"Lao He just sent a telegram that he will lead a southern delegation to visit Wuhan next month, and by the way, he will also see our daughter."

"Really? That's great! He Xiangu looked at Situ Nan with joy. The arrival of the South China delegation is undoubtedly a support for the Wuhan government.

They both belong to the same line as the Zhi Gong Party, and their relationship is no less intimate than that of the large number of satellite states that the Soviets have propped up around Russia.

Situ Nan carefully placed his infant daughter in He Xiangu's arms, and then walked out of the room. so as not to disturb their rest.

"Dad, Mom said you went to the East, that is your hometown beautiful and mysterious, and you are doing great things...... I don't know what it was, but I want to tell you that we all miss you and send Christmas wishes.

- Your Andy"

It's a card sent from the United States, looking at the twisted font on it. Pretending to be a mature tone, Situ Nan's heart warmed, and the faces of Laura, Kuzdova, and Rose flashed in his mind. And those lovely children with satisfied smiles on their faces.

Life is like this, what is not satisfied?

Situ Nan thought with emotion. If it weren't for the fact that the Wuhan government still had a lot of problems to solve, and that he still had a lot of plans that he hadn't had time to realize, Situ Nan really wanted to retire immediately and go to Hawaii or Bali to live in seclusion.

I was fascinated by it, and I didn't even notice that Song ML came to my side. **

"What's that? Show me! ”

Song ml snatched the card with a playful smile on his face.

"It's little Andy! When I met him in Shanghai a few years ago, he was still a little bit, but now he can write. ”

Song ml smiled and raised his head to look at Situ Nan. There was a hint of yearning in his eyes. When Situ Chunsheng arrived, Song ml was a little surprised, but she immediately suppressed this thought, because she didn't have the energy to have a child now.

"It's rare to go home today, I think you should have something to do."

Situ Nan smiled, and his clear gaze fell on Song Min's somewhat haggard face. Some heartache, sighed in my heart: "This is such a strong woman! However, it is becoming more and more political, which is something to be proud of. ”

It had been a few days since he left Shanghai and came to Wuhan, and after a brief departure from the Propaganda Department, Song ML participated in the formation of the new government with unprecedented enthusiasm.

She is very busy every day, often working overtime in the office, and it is sometimes difficult for Situ Nan to see her. "Tomorrow there is an important meeting to discuss the creation of the Southern Customs Union. You have a big shelf, so I had to come back and invite it myself. ”

Song ml stretched his waist, slid down on the sofa, and said a little lazily.

For Situ Nan to attend in person, the meeting must have been private and informal, but it had a decisive influence on the Wuhan government.

"Well, it's time to make a decision. The Great Powers could not afford to wage a war, but they did not want the South to create a special customs zone. Therefore, it is still the same sentence, to raze and raze, and to divide and win over...... You tell me? ”

Situ Nan pondered for a while, pacing around the room while smoking a cigar.

This is the way he and Song ML discuss the problem, and usually when Situ Nan finishes speaking, Song ML will put forward his own opinions.

Sometimes, of course, the two will have some more intimate discussions, and the conclusion is happy and harmonious.

Well?

Situ Nan found that Song ML did not respond, this woman likes to discuss with herself the most on weekdays, and even when she debates, she does not give in and insists on her own opinions, and now she is so quiet, she can't help but feel strange.

When I looked up, Song ML was curled up on the sofa and fell asleep, her green jade fingers stuffed into her mouth and sucked, looking very satisfied.

Situ Nan rarely saw such a cute side, and he was amused.

Song ml seemed to have dreamed of something, and let out a rapid dream language, as if he was debating with someone, his mouth pursed slightly, and he seemed unconvinced.

Afraid that Song would catch a cold, Situ Nan found a blanket to drape on her, and went upstairs softly.

It's a pity that I can't spend Christmas in the United States. But compared to the next big thing, this regret is nothing.

In the evening, Situ Yong, Li Zongren, Bai Chongxi and other military generals came to visit, and the newly purchased Situ Mansion will be bright for a while. If it spreads outside, it will definitely cause a sensation, because these guests, each and every one of them is a great person.

Situ Nan, the big boss, was overjoyed, and their cronies naturally wanted to express it. Also with him was the head of the Military Intelligence Agency. Lieutenant General Absinthe. This guy is used to keeping a low profile, so he deliberately took off his general's suit, put on a robe, and hugged the newborn to comment on his head. Restore the true colors of the old Taoist.

"Ah Yong, this battle is good! There are also Delin and Jiansheng, every time I hear your good news in the rear, I am excited and cheer for you. ”

Situ Nan raised his glass and drank bitterly, regretting that he could not become a soldier in his life. Have a blast on the battlefield.

"Brother Nan, isn't it enough for you, the big boss, to be happy? It's a good idea to sponsor some handy gear for your brothers. ”

Situ Yong smiled angrily. He was the only one in the army who dared to be presumptuous in front of Situ Nan.

In comparison, Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi are more polite, after all, their relationship is not as good as those brothers in the security company who followed Situ Nan.

"yes. Mr. Situ, you have a lot of money, and you have enough hair for the brothers below to live comfortably for several years. We now urgently need aircraft, the formation of the ** Air Force. You see. Are you saying hello to the U.S.? ”

Bai Chongxi said with a smile.

As soon as these words came out, Li Zongren, who was sitting next to him, heard the words and looked at Situ Nan with some expectation.

Echoed: "Although the terrain of Wuhan is dangerous. In order to protect the capital, our army also had to deploy a considerable number of aircraft to guard the enemy in the north. ”

In the battle with the Beiyang Army, they tasted the sweetness of aircraft, and the Northern Expeditionary Army, which had air superiority, had almost no defeat against the Beiyang Army.

Nowadays, there are voices in the Military Commission for the establishment of the first air force, and Situ Yong, Bai Chongxi, Li Zongren and others have the strongest demands. The relationship between Situ Nan and Cummins-Lincoln Aircraft Company was also known to Li Bai because of Situ Yong's relationship.

"The current military spending has risen to the limit, putting a lot of pressure on the finances. Previously, the government's loans to the Bank of America and China and other consortia were basically spent, but fortunately we completed the combat mission in time, otherwise we would have used the construction funds. ”

Song ml retorted in a low voice. Sit next to Situ Nan as the hostess. After resting for an afternoon, she was radiant at the moment, and she had a unique momentum between her gestures.

Her relationship with Situ Nan is not a secret at the top.

Hearing her say this, Situ Yong and the others felt a little uncomfortable, and suddenly thought that the government was going to suspend the Northern Expedition. Concentrate on nation-building.

"As for the plane, naturally no problem. Meihua will invest in a large aircraft company in Wuhan, and the production line has been negotiated with Cummins Aircraft Company. In short, the government will focus on supporting the aviation industry, and there will definitely be no shortage of your aircraft. ”

Situ Nan said with a smile, "Not only the aviation industry, but also we plan to build two steel bases in Wuhan and Ma'anshan, and automobiles, tractors, shipbuilding and other military-related machinery manufacturing projects will also be introduced one after another."

Therefore, the government has adopted the strategy of reaping the benefits and keeping the light in the future, and the focus of the future will shift to industrial construction, and you core generals should understand this. ”

Situ Nan explained calmly. Even though he is not the prime minister of the government, what he says is more convincing.

Situ Nan's determination and ambition are far beyond the imagination of Li Bai and others, compared to the United States during World War II as a military factory for the anti-fascist alliance, a hundred years later, China has become the world's factory, that kind of huge social production energy, and now the little achievements made by the Zhi Gong Party are nothing.

Situ Nan's insight and vision are much beyond these people. Stalin, whom he admired the most, always planned that China could show superhuman courage like the Soviet Union in the era of the Great Depression of the world economy, and would not hesitate to smash pots and sell iron in order to realize the take-off of the country's heavy industry.

"I hope you will read what I wrote about the rise of great powers, wars are actually fought by national industries, and all world powers are built on the basis of strong social production.

Now we have half of China, nearly 200 million people, rich resources, huge market potential, once industrialization, with countless aircraft, artillery and warships, just ask, who dares to underestimate us? Won't the powers pay us back what they owe? Well, you have to add a thick interest! ”

Situ Nan said domineeringly, raised his head, and had a momentum of looking at the world, and Li Zongren and the others who said it were thoughtful.

Next, the military agreed to reduce the army, and after retaining a fairly elite main force, the hundreds of thousands of eliminated officers and soldiers were either dismissed or organized into an engineering corps, and the main reason was Situ Nan's words.

Of course, Situ Nan still agreed to sponsor a batch of planes to open a flight school, train flying talents, and meet the wishes of Li Zongren and others.

Leaving the Situ Mansion, Li Zongren and the others returned to the headquarters. Situ Yong regretted: "I know that guy is not so easy to convince." It's really unpleasant to cut the troops next. It's just been a while, and the addiction of a million army! ”

"There are not many soldiers, but the elite can be." Bai Chongxi glanced at Situ Yong, and he was very willing to become the chief of staff of the million-strong army.

However, Li Zongren was silent for a while before he said calmly: "The big boss's shot is really extraordinary. With the industries we have built in Guangdong and Guangxi in recent years, we have laid several times the territory at once.

If, as he said, we can complete industrial construction in a relatively short time, then the day of unifying the whole country and even facing the foreign powers is not far off. Anyway, we are still young, and we will only be in our fifties in 20 years, which is a great opportunity to make a contribution, and the stage will be several times larger at that time? ”

Speaking of this, Li Zongren couldn't help but look forward to it. As the chief official of Guangxi Province, he has a broad mind and his vision is not limited to military aspects, but he considers issues more comprehensively. The industrial achievements that occurred in Liangguang made Li Zongren have to have some admiration for Situ Nan.

When he was still a small Guijun battalion commander, because of Situ Nan's appreciation, he suddenly became the master of a province, and in the dark, there was an impulse to die for his confidant.

"Actually, with our current strength, it shouldn't be a problem to hit Běi Jingcheng." Bai Chongxi suddenly added.

"Nope. That's just right. If we become the target of public criticism, the government will not have the energy to carry out industrial construction and social reform.

The warlords of the north, and the powers behind them, are not to be trifled with. ”

Li Zongren nodded, revealing a hint of a smile. He thought that when he left Guangxi, after four years of construction, the lives of the people in Guangxi had been greatly improved. The reason for this is a stable environment and the mobilization of all sectors of society to build their hometowns.

The next day, at a secret meeting with Chen Jiongming, Chen Tianming, Lin Yimin, Song Ziwen and other high-level government officials, Situ Nan repeated what he had said to Li Zongren and them last night, and everyone agreed.

In particular, Lin Yimin, who is in charge of finance, almost agreed with both hands.

"Now that we are a veritable Southern Batian, it's good that we don't bully others, is it possible that those military leaders in the north still dare to find themselves uncomfortable?"

Chen Jiongming said with a funny smile, he was very optimistic about the prospects, and it was probably related to the recent incorporation of the Kuomintang.

"The běi government is a mess, whoever picks it up is unlucky. Therefore, in the past few days, no matter how enthusiastic the British minister is, I will not let go, and I do not want the name of the central government. ”

Foreign Minister Wu Chaoshu's words made people smile.

Situ Nan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, after he emphasized many times, the Wuhan government did not confuse the name of the central government, so there was a lot less trouble. (To be continued.) )