At nine o'clock in the morning, the rising sun hung in the eastern sky.

After the news broadcast from 8 a.m. to 8:25 p.m. on the hour, the Phoenix Radio Station began broadcasting the radio drama "The Northern Expedition," which advocated Chiang Kai-shek's great achievements.

This is based on the political textbook that Chiang Ching-kuo began to organize and compile after he assumed the post of deputy chief of staff of the new Second Division, with Chiang Kai-shek as the main clue, starting from the Northern Expedition in Guangzhou in 26 years to the Northern Expeditionary Army stationed in Pingjin in June 28 and ending with the retreat of the Feng Department to Guanwai, eulogizing Chiang Kai-shek's great achievements in eliminating the warlords and unifying China.

Today's broadcast is the first episode, and half an hour later, the radio drama ended, and the melody of "Song of the Three People's Principles" sounded: "The Three People's Doctrine, the sect of our party, to build the Republic of China, to enter Datong." Counselor, for the people's striker; Sleepy and slack, ism is from. Be diligent and courageous, and be faithful and loyal; One heart and one morality, carry it out throughout. ”

At this time, Wu Ming was leading the new Second Army General to wait in front of the terminal building of Quzhou Military Airport, Zhang Ying, who was standing behind Wu Ming, heard the end of the radio drama that made people feel a little noisy, pursed her lips disdainfully, leaned over and said to Luo Yuming next to her:

"Master Luo, Jiang Jingguo is the prince after all, and he is not of the same mind as us! In the past two days, he has been preaching the heroic deeds of Chairman Chiang from beginning to end, from his early years to the revolution, to now leading the military and people across the country to resist the Japanese invasion, all of which have squeezed out my favorite radio dramas! ”

"Shhhh Don't talk about it, special treatment in special cases...... However, the radio drama "The Legend of the New Second Army" broadcast before is really good, but it's a pity, I don't know when Lu Dao will hear it again! Luo Yuming said softly.

Half a month ago, the radio drama "The Legend of the New Second Army" broadcast by Phoenix Radio was adapted from the growth experience of the New Second Division, and the plot of the New Second Division arriving in downtown Shanghai to attack the Japanese Marines has just been broadcast. Because of the ups and downs of the plot, fascinating, heroes emerge in endlessly, once it is broadcast, it immediately causes a huge sensation, every day when the radio drama is broadcast, the fields are gone, those teahouses and restaurants with radios are crowded, people crowd in front of the loudspeakers, listen so drunk, such a situation is not uncommon in the north and south of the river.

"Buzz—"

Aircraft appeared in the northwestern sky.

In order to avoid being attacked by Japanese fighters, Chiang Kai-shek's special plane flew first to Lushan and then to Quzhou. Wu Ming turned his head, glanced at Zhang Ying and Luo Yuming, and snorted coldly: "Why are you talking so much nonsense? Against the backdrop of CPPCC National Committee member Chiang's personal visit to inspect the country, if he does not sing the praises of his merits and strive to leave a good impression, does he still want to brag about his exploits and make people fearful? Wake up! ”

When Zhang Ying and Luo Yuming heard this, they quickly lowered their heads and didn't dare to speak again.

Wu Ming looked at the generals lined up behind him, but did not find Jiang Jingguo's figure, and said to Zhang Dongning, who was standing on his right, in surprise: "Why didn't Jianfeng come to the airport?" ”

"Chairman Jiang personally visited Quzhou and Maoliangwu to inspect it, and Deputy Chief of Staff Jiang stayed at the emergency incident handling center of the Phoenix Mountain Base to direct and coordinate all aspects of affairs...... I guess he's busy right now! ”

Zhang Dongning smiled and teased: "Junzao, you dump all the things to your subordinates, you yourself are relaxed!" ”

"Stop talking, get ready, the plane is about to land!" Fang Youchun, who was standing in front of Wu Ming, turned his head and reminded him.

Five minutes later, three transport planes landed sequentially on the runway of the airport.

The officers and men of the Chairman's Guard, who came down from the two planes in front of them, scattered in all directions with their guns loaded with live ammunition one by one, and quickly took over the security work at the airport.

The cabin door of the third special plane opened, Chiang Kai-shek appeared in front of the cabin door, waved to the crowd who came to greet him, and a burst of magnesium lights flashed below, Chiang Kai-shek had long been accustomed to it, smiling and nodding.

After descending the gangway, Chiang Kai-shek shook hands with Fang Youchun, Wu Ming and other Quzhou military and political officials in turn, and had a cordial conversation with the representatives of the gentry.

Subsequently, Chiang Kai-shek ascended a specially built high platform and delivered an impromptu speech, saying that the defeat since the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression was mainly due to the lack of offensive spirit of the senior generals, who fled and retreated step by step, and proposed that the current way out was to "maintain the Tianjin-Pudong Railway in the east and the Daoqing Railway in the north to consolidate the foundation of the core of Wuhan." Chiang Kai-shek also pointed out that Han Fuyu, commander-in-chief of the Third Army and chairman of Shandong Province, had disobeyed orders and abandoned the country, and had removed him from his post and arrested him.

After the last moment, Chiang Kai-shek said loudly: "Although we have lost in battle formations and forms in the past six months or so, we have succeeded in overall strategy and spirit!" It can be said that the foundation for our last victory and the last success of the revolution has been completely established in this early period of resistance against Japan! Without this initial hard battle, the Japanese army's ambition of aggression would not have been broken, and without this initial setback, there would have been no lesson of great success!

"Here, I would like to solemnly declare to the Japanese Government and army: Our Chinese nation is a great and unyielding nation, and we Chinese have backbone! Our Nationalist Government will continue to fight the Japanese aggressors and will never make peace with them until all the Japanese troops are driven out of China! ”

After Chiang Kai-shek finished speaking, he solemnly saluted the military salute, and the audience immediately burst into thunderous applause, and the cheers of "Long live Chairman Chiang" came and went, and the excited reporters slapped Chiang Kai-shek again.

In the sky, more than 20 Bf109 fighters were circling nervously, beware of a sneak attack by the Japanese army and navy aviation.

When he got into the car, Chiang Kai-shek stopped Wu Ming and pulled him into the special car.

Inside the carriage, Chiang Kai-shek looked at Wu Ming with a smile. In the past year, Wu Ming has jumped up at an astonishing speed, and every step of promotion completely relies on his own efforts, his official hat can be said to be made of the corpses and blood of the Japanese army, which is really different in the entire **** system, and its great achievements and military merits make every **** general look sideways.

Chiang Kai-shek said: "Wu Ming, you and the troops under your command have made many feats, destroyed countless Japanese troops, saved face for the Chinese army, and made the Japanese dare not underestimate us Chinese, here, as the supreme commander of the army, I want to thank you in person!" ”

"The chairman has won the award!"

Wu Ming smiled brightly, but muttered in his heart: I will talk about it, but I won't do anything practical.

"The new Second Army is famous in the epicenter, and it deserves to be called the anti-Japanese iron army! But what touched me the most was not your achievements, but one of your initiatives! Chiang Kai-shek said kindly.

"Initiative?" Wu Minghu was suspicious.

"It's the Phoenix Radio Station you founded, although it is an unintentional move, but the benefits are unpredictable!" Chiang Kai-shek straightened his cuffs and said unhurriedly:

"Do you know the truth? With the re-establishment of the Central News Agency's broadcasting, only your Phoenix Radio station in the country can now voice our Chinese. When the front-line generals hear your broadcast, they can keep abreast of the dynamics of the Japanese army, and the people in the rear have listened to your radio and are also deeply educated in patriotism. ”

"After Jianfeng came to the new Second Division, he focused on ideological education and political propaganda work, and the radio station just gave him training, and I didn't expect it to have such a big influence!" Wu Ming said modestly.

"Jianfeng has merit, but your credit is even greater, and your radio station has solved many problems for our central government." Chiang Kai-shek praised.

"After the establishment of Phoenix Radio, everything was busy with Jianfeng. In order to do a good job in broadcasting, he once lived and ate at the Phoenix Mountain base for a period of time! ”

Wu Ming pushed Jiang Jingguo out and said with a smile: "During that time, my younger sister Ms. Fang Liang always complained to my wife, saying that Brother Jianfeng Xian was going crazy for the sake of broadcasting......

"Ha Lu Ha ......"

Chiang Kai-shek smiled so happily that tears came out of his eyes.

Chiang Ching-kuo came back from the Soviet Union last year, he was extremely uncomfortable, and Chiang Kai-shek felt pain in his eyes as a parent, but fortunately, Chiang Ching-kuo grew up very quickly after joining the new Second Division, and not only was he successfully promoted to general, but also his political talent was also fully revealed, and Chiang Kai-shek was greatly pleased with this.

Referring to Chiang Ching-kuo, Chiang Kai-shek missed his son very much, frowned slightly, and asked, "What about Jianfeng?" Why didn't I see him at the airport? ”

On the one hand, he wants to guide the propaganda of the nearest radio station, and on the other hand, he coordinates the contact between the New Second Army and the Quzhou Local Administration to ensure the absolute safety of the commissioner during his stay in Quzhou! This time, when Brother Jianfeng heard that the chairman of the committee had come to Quzhou for inspection, although he didn't say anything, he was very happy in his heart, and he was happy all day long. In order to properly arrange the chairman's food, clothing, housing and transportation, he was very busy during this time. ”

Wu Ming said lightly, just like talking between relatives.

Chiang Kai-shek's eyes were a little red, he looked at the scenery outside the window and thought for a while, and simply suggested: "The staff of Phoenix Radio Station are the great heroes of our country and army, let's go visit them first, is it okay?" ”

"Huh!?" Wu Ming was a little surprised: "The commission is not going to Quzhou Administration?" I've heard that Inspector Fang has prepared the feast! ”

"Withdrawn, withdrawn, the national disaster is at the head, everything is simple!" Chiang Kai-shek waved his hand resolutely.

Wu Ming said helplessly: "Okay, I believe that all the staff of Phoenix Radio will be very happy!" They have been looking forward to seeing you, Chairman, for a long time! ”

After a simple coordination between Wu Ming and Fang Youchun, the convoy began to turn around and head from the Qumao Highway, which was only completed in October last year, to Maoliangwu.

Wu Zhe, the commander of the 1st Brigade and 1st Regiment of the Independent Division, who was waiting for the opportunity to assassinate at the north gate of Quzhou City, was surprised and relieved when he heard the news that the convoy was rushing directly to Maoliangwu.

And Nomura Nakasa, who saw that the assassination opportunity was in vain, was so angry that the roots of his teeth were about to be crushed, and the recruits who were ready to give their lives to assassinate Chiang Kai-shek were so nervous that their palms were full of sweat......

On the asphalt road built along the north bank of the Qujiang River, cars drive at high speed.

Chiang Kai-shek changed to a more comfortable sitting posture and said: "Wu Ming, you are one of my most important generals, this time, I have two tasks to hand over to you!" ”

"Chairman, please speak!" Wu Ming said modestly.

Chiang Kai-shek stretched out a finger: "I think you also know that the Xuzhou side is in full strait, and the 13th Division of the Japanese Central China Front has advanced to the south bank of the Huai River. ”

At the same time, the 5th Division of the Japanese Army in North China moved south from Weixian (now Weifang) in Shandong, trapped Yishui, Juxian, and Rizhao in succession, and went straight to Linyi. The Commander's Detachment of the 10th Division of the Japanese Army on the West Road crossed the canal from the Jining area to the west and attacked Jiaxiang, but was met with stubborn resistance from our army and the attack was frustrated. The current situation is acceptable, but our army is under very strong pressure-"

Chiang Kai-shek straightened up and forced Wu Ming to look: "In view of the situation in Xuzhou, I hope that the troops in each theater must take action, maintain tremendous pressure on the Japanese army, attack if they can, and preferably promote their division of troops...... Do you understand what I mean? ”

"Understood!"

Seeing that Chiang Kai-shek's words were so far, Wu Ming had no choice but to nod and agree.

"Second, the Jinling Arsenal has just been relocated to the southwest region, and it will take some time before it is put into operation, and your Maoliangwu Arsenal must support a batch of weapons and ammunition for the frontline troops in Xuzhou."

Chiang Kai-shek looked at Wu Ming's face as he spoke: "Of course, I will instruct the quartermaster logistics department to pay the corresponding expenses for this batch of weapons and equipment, you can rest assured!" ”

Wu Ming's bitter face was full of grievances, but he knew the weight of Chiang Kai-shek's words, so he had to agree.

After a four-hour drive, the convoy arrived at Maoliangwu and was warmly welcomed by the military and civilians. Accompanied by Wu Ming, Chiang Kai-shek inspected the Phoenix Radio Station, summoned all the staff, and encouraged them to produce better programs.

Subsequently, Chiang Kai-shek visited the Phoenix Mountain base and asked about the daily training of the New Second Army, and Wu Ming answered them one by one.