Since the crossing, Zheng Weiguo has confirmed two things. First, the Nationalist Government was completely hopeless, and it was only a matter of time before it moved to a certain island; Second, the War of Resistance was inseparable from the Nationalist Government. If there is a third thing, it is that the internal strife between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party will not benefit both parties and China, and it will only be the little devils who will take advantage. This is also the reason why Zheng Weiguo has been stepping on a tightrope, trying to meet the source left and right, and eliminate the estrangement between the two sides. But now it seems that Chang Kaishen seems to think that the beard has crossed the thunder pool.

In fact, Zheng Weiguo felt that he was worthy of Chang Kaishen. After a lot of effort, the sponsorship brought in by the Manchurian world was given to the national government. And Chang Kaishen paid nothing more than a few cannon fodder troops. Although he cooperated with the Eighth Road and secretly joined the G Party, Zheng Huzi did not harm the national army, whether it was Shanxi, Hebei, or Henan, wherever there was something, Zheng Weiguo was busy, and he was like a scattered flower boy and distributed weapons everywhere. To put it mildly, North China can have today's situation, and Zheng Huzi has contributed a lot.

But Chang Kaishen obviously doesn't see it that way. First, he thinks he is kind to Zheng Huzi. What en? The grace of promotion, the grace of cultivation, take this commander-in-chief as an example, I don't let you be, you deserve it? Second, the so-called whole world is not the king's land; On the shore of the land, it is not the king's minister. As a member of the Republic of China, Zheng Huzi should listen to Chang Kaishen. The sponsorship should also be distributed by Chang Kaishen. As for sneaking in contact with the opposing party, it is even more ungrateful and heinous. If it weren't for Zheng Huzi's strength and his presence in North China, I am afraid that he would have been in a different place long ago.

Zheng Weiguo picked up the pen and thought for a while. decided to talk to Chang Kaishen openly and honestly. Of course, there are some things that must never be said. In the telegram, he first expressed his gratitude to the Military Commission and the chairman of the committee for this promotion. Then he wrote about the cooperation with the Eighth Route Army, believing that at the moment of the great enemy, the two sides must abandon their old views and unite sincerely, so as to hope for the most victorious victory; Third, he pledged to continue to serve the country under the leadership of the chairman.

After writing these three points, Zheng Weiguo put forward a lot of suggestions to the chairman of the NPC National Committee on the basis of some experiences in later generations. Politics, economics, military. Even the cultural aspect. If only the National Government could put a few of these recommendations into practice. The situation is bound to change dramatically. Zheng Weiguo hoped that Chang Kaishen could endure each other for the sake of his efforts to make suggestions and suggestions, and temporarily alleviate internal contradictions.

Unexpectedly, this telegram caused an uproar. As a person who came in peacetime and had not gone through a brutal political struggle, Zheng Huzi did not know the sinister nature of the political arena.

Chongqing camp. Chairman Chang Kaishen sat quietly in the room alone. Song Xiaomei shouted outside the door: "Darling! He said. Pushed open the door and walked in. Then he turned on the light and said angrily, "Yo, why are you sitting here alone?" The lights don't turn on either? ”

"Hmm!" Chang Kaishen casually put a telegram on the table and said in a deep voice: "Go, call Dai Li!" ”

Song Xiaomei was stunned for a moment, it was getting late at this time, and she had the heart to persuade her, but when she saw Chang Kaishen's face sinking like water, she couldn't help but feel nervous, and hurriedly turned around and called Lin Wei, the director of the attendant room. After a while, Dai Li also arrived.

"Headmaster!" Dai Li habitually bowed first.

Chang Kaishen stretched out his hand and said, "Sit, the rain is thick!" He asked again: "Zheng Huzi, how did you arrange things last time?" ”

Dai Li hurriedly said: "It is very smooth, the G Party has recently sent a group of young students to Jizhong, and our people have also mixed in. What do you mean, Principal? ”

Chang Kaishen said in a deep voice: "Find a chance to do it." That person, I can't stay! ”

Dai Li was taken aback and said, "Ah, principal, didn't you still say that you should take political and economic measures at the same time during the day?" ”

Chang Kaishen shook his head and said, "It's useless!" Chairman Yue Jun (referring to Zhang Qun) doesn't know Zheng Weiguo, and we all underestimate him. Yu is thick, you look at this telegram. ”

Dai Li hurriedly took it with both hands, and after reading a few lines, he couldn't help but admire: "I didn't expect Zheng Huzi to be from Qiu Ba, and he would have such knowledge!" When he looked up, he saw Chang Kaishen's face gloomy, and hurriedly changed his words: "Oh, it's all on paper, and whether it can be implemented or not depends on two words!" ”

Chang Kaishen's eyes narrowed and said: "Whether it can be implemented or not, this insight is rare in the world." Where are his opponents for those whom we have planted in North China? And this person has a firm heart, I have thought about it, and I can't win it over. Since it can't be used by me, then ......"

Dai Li nodded hurriedly and said, "The student understands!" ”

Chang Kaishen admonished again: "This matter is not trivial, only success is allowed, not failure." And it was decided that we couldn't find out that they did it, you know? ”

Dai Li hurriedly said: "Please rest assured, principal, I will create an opportunity for a Japanese spy who has infiltrated the interior of China G, everyone thinks that the Japanese did it at most, and hundreds of millions of soldiers and civilians will surely share the same hatred." Even if someone investigates deeply, they will find the head of the GC party at most! ”

Chang Kaishen waved his hand and said, "Very good, go ahead!" ”

Dai Li bowed deeply again, turned and left the camping villa, and soon disappeared into the night with the sound of cars whirring. Chang Kaishen casually opened the notebook and wrote: If I can't tolerate anyone, this thief has to be removed, Amen! After writing it, I suddenly felt that it was inappropriate, so I tore it off casually and rewrote it as: Today, I talked with Yue Jun and others about Commander-in-Chief Zheng's defense of the country, and he has repeatedly won awards, but he was confused by the G Party, I regret it very much, and I hope to get lost and return as soon as possible!

……

In Lixian County, Hebei Province, Zheng Weiguo had just returned from the Third Division when he received good news. The Central Military Commission sent a telegram back, expressing its agreement to rebuild the 49th Army and temporarily return it to the direct subordinate of the Jicha Theater. Zheng Weiguo's concept of "North China integration" was also endorsed by the Central Military Commission. The Central Military Commission said that preparations were being made for the construction of the Luoyang camp, and that it would have full command of the first, second, and eighth theaters in North China, as well as the two small theaters of Jicha and Lusu.

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "The Central Military Commission also has the conditions to request that the deputy commander-in-chief of the Jicha Theater and the deputy commander-in-chief of the 41st Group Army be reappointed, and that the commander of the 97th Army must be succeeded by Li Liangrong. ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "This is also the proper meaning of the question." I wonder who the Military Commission plans to send? ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "The camp is still being raised, and there is no candidate for the time being. The deputy commander-in-chief of the theater is tentatively drawn up Zhang Zhizhong, the current chairman of Hunan Province. ”

"Zhang Wenbai?" Zheng Weiguo suddenly remembered something. Exclaimed: "Not good! Has the Japanese army attacked Changsha recently? ”

Chief of Staff Zhou glanced at Zheng Weiguo strangely, shook his head and said, "No!" What's wrong, Sumza? ”

Zheng Weiguo breathed a sigh of relief, waved his hand and said, "Oh, it's nothing, in the future, the movements of the Japanese army in Central China will also be reported to me every day." ”

In this time and space, the Japanese occupation of Wuhan was delayed by a month, and the losses were heavy, and then they were in a hurry to return to North China, so they did not care about pursuing in the direction of Changsha. One of the three major tragedies in the history of the Anti-Japanese War, the "Wenxi Fire" has not yet been staged. However, this tragedy is the same as the "Huayuankou embankment", and the internal reasons are complex. I'm afraid it's hard to avoid.

Chief of Staff Zhou nodded and said, "Yes." Total seat. He went on to say: "The director of the Political Department of the theater is Kang Ze, and he is also the director of the Hebei Provincial Party Department. The rest of the chiefs of such departments as staff officers, military affairs, communications, general affairs, managers, military justice, personnel, and communications were appointed by the central authorities. ”

Zheng Weiguo frowned and said, "The chairman's hand is too long!" Then he asked: "Who do they plan to arrange for the deputy commander-in-chief of the group army?" ”

Chief of Staff Zhou glanced at the telegram and said, "It's Miao Chengliu, commander of the 51st Army." In addition, Zou Zuohua, the former principal of the artillery school and commander-in-chief of the artillery, is proposed to serve as the second deputy commander. Specialized in artillery command. ”

Zheng Weiguo quipped: "Yo." It's still double insurance! These two have always been center-skewed, right? ”

Chief of Staff Zhou thought for a moment. said: "I don't know much about that Miao Chengliu, but Zou Zuohua is definitely biased towards the center." At the time of the Xi'an Incident, he was the director of education of the Nanjing Artillery School, and he personally led the school's northeastern faculty and staff to meet He Yingqin. Automatically asked for guilt, and also offered to go to the class room, expressing unlimited loyalty to the Nanjing government. ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled and was speechless. Zou Zuohua's knowledge is very good, especially in the artillery specialty, which is absolutely second to none in China. However, politically, he is a relatively simple-minded person, and he wants to hug Chang Kaishen's thigh, but he didn't catch anything, and he ended up with two people who were not human.

Chief of Staff Zhou suggested: "General Seat, I think this personnel arrangement is a bit strange. Let's not rush to agree, and send someone to investigate. ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "Well, it's okay!" ”

Xingshi investigated it in a hurry, but found no results. Miao Chengliu was indeed pro-central, but the Military Commission did not give him special preferential treatment because of this. The 57th Army is still used as cannon fodder, and more than half of the casualties in the Battle of Nanjing have not been rewarded. Some of the others are from the central government, but Chang Kaishen made it clear that he wanted to intervene. Moreover, directly issuing an order in the name of the Military Commission is also considered dignified, and there is no reason to refuse.

After Political Commissar Cheng learned of this, Starry Night and Cheng rushed back, and said anxiously: "I heard that the Central Army is going to send someone to seize power? ”

Zheng Weiguo waved his hand and said: "The people they installed are mainly deputies, and it is not possible to talk about fighting for power, but it is true that power is divided!" ”

Political Commissar Cheng hurriedly said: "Then you agreed?" ”

Zheng Weiguo explained: "How could I make decisions about such a major matter? Don't worry, I have already reported to Yan'an, and there should be a reply soon. ”

Political Commissar Cheng said regretfully: "Alas, Yan'an estimates that there is nothing to do. First, it is to maintain the united front, and second, Chang Kaishen occupies the name of righteousness after all, and we can't come up with a reason to oppose it! But as soon as I thought of working with Kang Ze, a bastard, I didn't fight when I was angry! ”

Kang Ze slaughtered nearly a million people in the Dabie Mountains and sold tens of thousands of women and children to Jiangsu and Zhejiang. And Political Commissar Cheng happened to come out of Dabie Mountain, so the two sides naturally had bitter hatred.

Zheng Weiguo patted him on the shoulder and comforted: "Let's endure each other for the country for the time being, no matter what happens in the future, we have to defeat the little devil first!" ”

Political Commissar Cheng nodded and said, "Well, I understand this truth!" He asked again: "Lao Zheng, are you still in contact with that Zhilan girl?" ”

Zheng Weiguo was stunned for a moment and said with a smile: "Why did you suddenly ask about this?" ”

Political Commissar Cheng asked: "You just say if there is one!" ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "Yes, we are often together, but we are ordinary friends. Why, isn't this allowed? ”

Political Commissar Cheng smiled and said, "Oh, that's right, someone introduced you to a girl, who is said to be top-notch in appearance and talent." People also take a fancy to you, saying that you don't want to marry, what's the matter, you can watch it! ”

Zheng Weiguo was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, and said with some annoyance: "What a mess of playing the piano!" Who found it? Let him figure it out on his own! I'm so busy every day that my feet don't touch the ground. How can anyone think about this? ”

Political Commissar Cheng glanced at him with a strange face and said, "Then you are still thinking about Miss Zhilan?" ”

Zheng Weiguo flatly denied it: "No, at least I haven't thought about it yet." ”

Political Commissar Cheng guessed: "That's the little nurse in the hospital?" Or is it Wanchun? The girl who can jump over the wall in Mingren Village? ”

"Oops!" Zheng Weiguo said angrily: "I said everything, there is no object for the time being, why don't you believe it?" What does it mean organizationally? How did you interfere with my marriage? Freedom of marriage is still not talked about? ”

Political Commissar Cheng smiled: "Hey, don't get me wrong! As soon as I say it, you will understand, you know the underground party's military movement work, right? ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "Well, I've heard of it!" It is to develop revolutionary power within the national army or any other army! Could it be that someone has done the work of military movement on my head? Isn't that ridiculous! ”

Political Commissar Cheng explained: "Your current party membership is strictly confidential, and there are no more than 30 people in the whole party who know the Tao, and it is also desirable that people do not know the Tao!" It's not. Organizationally, a group of young intellectuals from the rear have been transferred to Jizhong to strengthen their work. And he sent the girl over. At the party group meeting, someone suggested that you should be drawn into the revolutionary ranks, and the girl took the initiative to sign up and ......"

Zheng Weiguo interrupted in surprise and said, "Ah. Is that okay? Isn't this a beauty trick? That's what you do in your military movement? ”

Political Commissar Cheng smiled: "Nonsense! How is this a beauty trick? The girl is voluntary. Marrying you is the main purpose. Take 10,000 steps back, even if it's a beauty trick, you are the first one. It doesn't work out. Take the time to check it out! I said Lao Zheng, you are also in your prime now, and it's time to find a wife. ”

Zheng Weiguo was helpless, rolled his eyes, and had to agree.

After a period of difficult bargaining, the struggle for power in the Jicha theater finally came to an end. Lu Zhonglin, the former commander-in-chief of the theater, resigned from his post and became the newly established minister of military service shortly after returning to Chongqing. Zheng Huzi went one step further and became the chairman of Hebei Province and commander-in-chief of the theater, deputy commander-in-chief Zhang Wenbai, chief of staff Zhou Yimin, and director of the Political Department Kang Ze. The headquarters is temporarily located in Lixian County, and will be moved to Hengshui later.

The Jicha Theater has three group armies and one army, as well as some local troops, including the Eighth Route Army, namely the 24th Group Army (Pang Bingxun's Division, stationed in the southern section of Taihang Mountain in western Hebei), the 39th Group Army (Shiyou 3rd Division, stationed in southern Hebei), the 41st Group Army (Zheng Weiguo, and the 49th Army) (Li Du's Division, stationed in the Taihang Mountains in northwest Hebei).

Zheng Weiguo, commander-in-chief of the 41st Group Army, Miao Chengliu and Zou Zuohua, deputy commanders-in-chief, and Zhou Yimin, chief of staff, are under the jurisdiction of the 53rd Army (army commander Zhou Fucheng), the 63rd Army (army commander Feng Zhanhai), the 97th Army (army commander Li Liangrong), the armored cavalry division (division commander Liao Yaoxiang), and the new 3rd Cavalry Division (division commander Zhang Zhankui) and other units.

The former Jizhong Military Region and the 41st Group Army were separated and no longer jointly signed. Zheng Weiguo concurrently served as the commander of the Jizhong Military Region, and Political Commissar Cheng continued to administer the affairs of the commissar in the name of deputy commander. The new Jizhong Military Region will be under the jurisdiction of the Jicha Theater, along with the Eastern Hebei Military Region and the Beiyue Military Region (also known as the Jinchaji Military Region). The situation in southern Hebei and western Hebei is more complicated, and in the areas jointly occupied by the Eighth Route and the Nationalist Army, no military regions have been formed, but divisional areas have been divided according to the actual line of control.

The issue of material distribution for the Eighth Route Army was also quickly completed with the intervention of the high-level. The specific plan was for the detachments of northern Shaanxi, northwest Shanxi, Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei, Taihang, Taiyue, southern Hebei, Shandong, and southbound detachments to form a main force brigade of 5,000 men, the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army and northern Shaanxi to form a heavy artillery regiment, and the four major strategic regions (northwestern Shanxi, Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei, Shanxi-Hebei, Shandong-Henan, and Shandong) to form an artillery regiment.

Time flies quickly, and it is almost the Spring Festival of the 27th year of the Republic of China. The adjustment of various institutions, the overlapping of personnel, and the adjustment and training of troops were both busy and peaceful, but Zheng Weiguo knew very well in his heart that the next attack of the Japanese army would not drag on for too long.

"Headquarters!"

"Yo, Mr. Wenbai!"

Zheng Weiguo was standing in front of the map in a daze, when he suddenly heard someone shouting behind him, and when he looked back, it was Zhang Wenbai, the newly appointed deputy commander-in-chief of the theater. Although he was sent by Chang Kaishen to monitor him, Zheng Weiguo has always respected him very much, because Zhang Wenbai has always advocated uniting all strata such as China and G to unite against Japan. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, he was also resolutely opposed to fighting a civil war, but unfortunately Chang Kaishen did not listen.

Deputy Commander Zhang waved his hand and smiled: "Just call me Wenbai, Mr. don't dare to be it!" I see that the main seat is on the map for half a day, I don't know why I am worried? ”

Zheng Weiguo said with a little anxiety: "The recent movements of the Japanese army have begun to become frequent again, and I am guessing where the Japanese army will move, but I can't see it for a while." ”

Deputy Commander Zhang was a little surprised and said, "How can the general seat be sure that the Japanese army will make a move?" Maybe it's just a feint? ”

Zheng Weiguo explained: "The Japanese have a strong sense of revenge, and it is rare to be able to endure it for a month. Moreover, during this period, materials were constantly being delivered to military stations such as Tianjin and Shijiazhuang. The staff calculated that it was enough for a share of the battle. ”

Deputy Commander Zhang was taken aback and hurriedly asked, "What is the general seat going to do?" ”

Zheng Weiguo said with a smile: "I want to take the lead and disrupt the deployment of the Japanese army." What does Brother Wen Bai think? ”

Deputy Commander Zhang pondered for a while, nodded and said, "As long as all departments coordinate well, I think we can fight!" At least you can beat out the true intentions of the little devils! ”

Seeing that he supported his plan, Zheng Weiguo said happily: "Okay, I will gather everyone for a military meeting in the evening and discuss it in detail." ”

"Report, Commander-in-Chief!" As he was talking, a lively voice suddenly came from the door. A young girl in a German military uniform stood in the doorway. (To be continued......)

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