Chen Cheng, then director of the Military Affairs Department of the Central Military Commission, boldly proposed the proposal, but unexpectedly, Chairman Chiang's remark that he was "young and frivolous" made Chen Cheng fall into an extremely embarrassing situation.

On such an important occasion, making such a comment on a high-ranking minister of military affairs is no less than giving Chen Cheng a resounding slap in the face in front of everyone, Chairman Jiang is absolutely unintentional, just based on the literal meaning, but there is some sense of reproach for the younger generation who values it, if it is in a private place, or just the two of them, Chen Cheng is definitely flattered by the humility of being taught.

But on such an important occasion, all the people present are senior officials from all aspects of the party, government and military, so that Chen Cheng can then come down to the stage, Chairman Jiang's words just fell, and the scene suddenly fell strangely silent, some people frowned and thought hard, to see how to turn around, in order to relieve Chen Cheng's embarrassment, some people gloated, happy to see Chen Cheng deflated, isn't it known as "Chen Xiaoguier", see how he himself walked down this step?

As soon as Chairman Jiang said this, he suddenly felt that something was wrong, and he saw Chen Cheng's embarrassment, so he retracted what he had just said and apologized to Chen Cheng in disguise.

Yang Yongtai, secretary general of the Central Military Commission, saw Chairman Jiang with a keen eye, and there was a flash of remorse in his eyes, and he suddenly had a plan in his heart, on such an occasion, there were no more than two or three people who could speak with enough weight, and he was one of them, whether it was Chen Cheng's embarrassment or Chairman Jiang's regret. It's all what I don't want to see.

Yang Yongtai said with a smile: "Chairman of the committee, I think that Minister Chen's mention is very reasonable, and he is young and frivolous, which shows the true meaning of it, and what about the wild soldiers." What is maintained is a sharp spirit, putting aside other uncertainties, Minister Chen's mention. It is in line with the lofty ambition of the military as the leader and opening up the territory. ”

"The blue sky and white sun flag may not be planted on a certain island! Yongtai thinks to himself. There is no Minister Chen's arrogance! I don't dare to think about such ambitions, Chairman, I admire Minister Chen! ”

After speaking, he looked at Chairman Jiang calmly, on the surface, Yang Yongtai's words were to refute Chairman Jiang's comments on Chen Cheng in person, and there was a bit of a taste of outspokenness, but whether it was Chairman Jiang or Yang Yongtai, they were both veterans who had been in the sea for a long time. How could we not know the meaning of this, especially the phrase "other uncertain factors", Chairman Jiang knew it very well.

Yang Yongtai's words are beautifully said and do not leak. Explicitly praising Chen Cheng implied that Chairman Jiang would wear a high hat, and this was a decent step for both Chairman Jiang and Chen Cheng.

Chairman Jiang pretended to be stern and said: "Cixiu, you are a military and political official. When thinking about the problem, you should consider more political factors, don't just think about fighting, I don't want your bravery, Shunqing's words just now are the words of Lao Cheng to seek the country, at this point, you have to learn more from Shunqing! ”

Chen Cheng is not a stupid person, Chairman Jiang's words have already positioned himself, "Just thinking about war!" "Then I said it wrong, and it is reasonable, if I don't continue this step, then I will be the first fool in the sky.

Chen Cheng "snapped" and replied loudly: "Yes!" Students must abide by the principal's teachings, and they can't be brave and unscrupulous generals," Chen Cheng sat down, looking at Yang Yongtai with grateful eyes, Yang Yongtai bowed slightly, with a calm and breezy posture.

A small episode that compares the wisdom of several people and politicians has been gently revealed, but the actual problem has not been solved, and there is still no conclusion on how to answer MacArthur.

Since he came out twice, Yang Yongtai, the chief think tank of Chairman Chiang, has the unshirkable duty to come up with his own opinions.

Yang Yongtai said in a relaxed tone: "Chairman of the National Committee, everyone, everyone has been overly concerned, from Mai's telegram, it can be seen that this American is playing a little trick, why is he willing to seek the near and far, let Tang Qiuli leave the troops in the Indochina Peninsula, and instead of mobilizing, instead of mobilizing the troops of the Nationalist Government in Chongqing, he will rush to the aid of the US troops in the South Pacific theater?" ”

Including Chairman Chiang, everyone's ears were propped up, and Secretary General Yang, who had a lot of money in his sleeves and a splendid picture in his chest, contained deep meaning in every sentence, and how he cracked MacArthur's tricks?

Yang Yongtai continued: "The reason is that MacArthur couldn't move Tang Qiuli's troops, but instead put pressure on the government, and borrowed the hand of the government to force Tang Qiuli to send troops. ”

After Yang Yongtai's analysis, MacArthur's intentions were revealed in front of everyone, and Chairman Jiang and all the senior officials nodded again and again in admiration! As the chief thinker of the chairman, this person's political wisdom is really beyond the reach of the dust, and no one has asked how to solve MacArthur's puzzle, since he knows his purpose, Yang Yongtai naturally has a way to solve it.

In the eyes of everyone's expectation, Yang Yongtai confidently continued: "Although the chairman of the committee is the commander-in-chief of the Allied forces in China and the Southeast Asian theater, MacArthur and Tang Qiuli are also the first and second deputy commanders, and they are responsible for specific battlefield command. ”

"Our government does not wade into this troubled water, let MacArthur and Tang Qiuli negotiate with each other, Tang Qiuli's attitude is the attitude of the government, in this way, we can stay out of the matter, moreover, Tang Qiuli has nearly a million soldiers in his hands, stationed near the battlefield, he has absolutely no reason to transfer troops from Chongqing, we only need a telegram, we can settle this matter, everyone, how about the construction of the next one?"

Yang Yongtai's last few words, in fact, were to solve Chairman Jiang's biggest concern, Chairman Jiang took the lead in applauding, and then, in the office, there was a burst of thunderous applause, no matter what the views and likes and dislikes of Yang Yongtai were, it was this trick that was taken out between the gestures, and he was well versed in the way of four or two thousand pounds, which was absolutely breathtaking.

Chairman Jiang was even more red-faced, looking at Yang Yongtai with admiration, and secretly wondering in his heart: "Niang Xipi!" Not to offend the Americans, but also to worry about sending troops, being eaten by Tang Qiuli, but also showing absolute trust in Tang Qiuli, entrusted with the important task of representing the national government, no matter what he thinks, can he see through this plan to push the boat down the river, this ball, Tang Qiuli has to take it, and he can't shirk it! ”

After the applause subsided, Chairman Jiang said relaxedly: "Since everyone has no objection to Shunqing's proposal, then implement it accordingly, and I will immediately issue an order of the chairman of the National Government, authorizing Vice Chairman General Tang Qiuli, on behalf of the national government, to handle matters such as the use of troops overseas and mutual assistance with the allied forces!" ”

The reply to MacArthur was a few simple sentences: "General MacArthur, the first deputy commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces, has authorized Vice Chairman General Tang Qiuli to fulfill the Allied military mutual assistance agreement and other related matters, and General Tang can handle this matter on behalf of the national government!" General MacArthur, Vice Chairman Tang may be approached. ”

After receiving a reply from the National Government, MacArthur said only one sentence, "Cunning, that Chairman Jiang is a cunning old fox, and the Chinese are treacherous people who do not speak of trust!" ”

Colonel Kleist, the acting chief of staff who took Stilwell's seat, had never been mixed up at the highest decision-making level before, and he didn't know the tricks and tricks involved, and he didn't know the subtle relationship between them, let alone the three-way battle for more than two years.

Looking at His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, his face was pale and distorted with anger, and said with concern: "Your Excellency, you don't have to be angry, we have contacted that Chinese Vice Chairman Tang, his troops are in the Indochina Peninsula, it is much more convenient than mobilizing troops from the Chinese mainland, I will immediately order the troops of the Chinese Tang Qiuli to launch an attack on the Japanese army in the name of the headquarters of the Allied China and Southeast Asian Theater of Operations!" ”

MacArthur hurriedly stopped the acting chief of staff who felt very good about himself, the Allied headquarters, in the eyes of the Chinese Tang Qiuli, probably not even a footcloth, although Kleist was faithful and obedient, his views and methods of dealing with such problems were far worse than Stilwell, and the probability of finding a loyal and honest deputy was more difficult than seeing God's manifestation, and at this point, MacArthur was quite helpless.

However, an order from the Joint Chiefs of Staff made General MacArthur, who was more depressed, feel greatly better, and the country decided to increase the number of troops, and moreover, the United States did not abandon MacArthur, as long as we could hold on to Luzon, hold on to Manila, and grit our teeth to get through this most difficult period, the war would take a heavy turn.

It should be admitted that MacArthur's strategic vision is absolutely not bad, and he also came to this judgment: as far as the national strength of the United States and Japan is concerned, Japan is not enough to support the long-term war attrition, and the war is fought with national strength, and the fight is attrition, once the behemoth of the United States is awakened and provoked, the Japanese will definitely not be able to support it, and at that time, he will be the hero who will stick to the overseas territory of the United States of America!

What made MacArthur even happier and more relieved was that the ideas of General Jeff Field, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, coincided with his own, and they were all focused on defending Luzon and Manila, and a few days before the order of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived, he had already begun to plan a military deployment to defend Manila, and his strategic forward-looking vision surpassed those bigwigs in China!

In this way, I and His Excellency the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff are heroes who see the same thing?

(To be continued) ......)

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