"Ziheng, you're a rare guest." Long Qian stood up with a smile and greeted the chief of the general staff and the director of the military intelligence bureau who walked into the study, "Lao Tian, you'd better not walk with Situ, or wear plain clothes." ”

"Hehe, I'm willing to bow to the wind." Tian Shubang, whose hair was almost white, replied with a smile, "The commander-in-chief's military appearance is the crown of the whole army, let alone me, even Director Ye is afraid that it can't be compared." ”

"But Situ can't compare to Yan Bing in casual clothes." Long Qian pointed to the sofa, "Sit, sit down and talk." ”

The secretary came in quietly, put two cups of freshly brewed tea on the coffee table, refilled the water for Long Qian, and went out quietly.

Among the senior generals, the most neat military appearances are Situ Jun and Ye Yanbing. No matter what time it is, Situ Jun's military appearance is always impeccable, but Ye Yanbing seems to be more chic in casual clothes, and his demeanor is not enough to describe. Since serving in the National Defense Industry Commission, Ye Yanbing has appeared in military uniforms very rarely, and has won the reputation of the most beautiful man in the capital, in fact, Ye Yanbing is 42 years old this year, and in this country where the average life expectancy is just over 45 years old, it is not young.

"President, I'm here to report on the war in Europe. Combining the intelligence of the Military Intelligence Agency and the General Directorate of National Security, and referring to the analysis of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the General Staff believed that the war would soon be over. Situ Jun reported.

"Oh? Let's talk about it. Long Qian dragged the swivel chair across the desk and sat down, facing his two generals, a posture that always made the guests feel cordial.

Not everyone who could enter the presidential palace could enter this unpretentious study, and there were no more than ten people who could report to Long Qian here, and apparently, Situ Jun was one of them.

"On October 5, the Hindenburg line collapsed on all fronts, in the Verdun direction. The American army captured 70,000 German troops, the British occupied Argonne, and Ludendorff admitted to Hinze, who succeeded Kuhlmann as Foreign Minister, that Germany had been defeated, and agreed to accept Wilson's 14-point proposal, formally seeking a peaceful path......"

"Oh? The message is verified? Long Qian's eyes fell on Tian Shubang.

"Yes, the news that has been sent back to China from multiple channels has been confirmed." Tian Shubang nodded. "Intelligence confirms that the German army is in a total collapse, many units refuse to carry out orders and surrender voluntarily, and the German army has been listed as missing since September, but in fact surrendered, with a conservative number of more than 110,000. They're really finished......"

Long Qian didn't seem surprised, his eyes looked at the window full of sunlight, and fell into deep thought.

The German offensive on the Western Front, launched in March, got off to a good start. Reoccupied along the Marne, their ultra-long-range artillery bombarded Paris, causing casualties and great panic among the civilian population. However, since the American army entered the battle, the German army's sharp position was gradually curtailed. The Battle of Fort Tirrije in late May may have been a turning point, with another German defeat at the Maz River west of Soissons in June, followed by a major flu. The sudden outbreak of the Spanish flu claimed countless lives, and it is said that more soldiers died in the Great War. In the midst of this great plague. Britain, France and Germany were all victims, but the German army was more affected. More than 2,000 of their strictest divisions fell ill. This is probably related to the malnutrition of the German army. Then came the Battle of Hamel, commanded by Monash the Australian, which put an end to the German offensive once and for all.

He was a very capable general, perhaps the best field commander on the Western Front, and the Battle of Hamel was included in the textbook of the new semester of the Combat Department by the newly established National Defense University......

"What are you going to sue me?" Long Qian turned around and looked at Situ Jun who stood up.

"President, I propose to immediately strengthen ties with the United States. It would be better to agree on a post-war global order," he paused, "and I believe that it is in my strategic interest to do our best to preserve Germany." ”

"This war has shed the blood of Europe, do you think Britain and France will let Germany go?"

"That's why. to preserve Germany. The most favorable strategic situation is: the Americas of the Americans, the Asia of the Chinese, and the Europe of the big guys. Keeping Germany would be beneficial to the global balance of power. ”

Long Qian looked at Situ Jun, although this guy has always kept a distance from himself and will never set foot in the so-called circle of cronies, but his strategic vision is unique. Those who can see this, get rid of themselves, I'm afraid there will be no more than three people in the whole country......

"Asia is not up to us. The Japanese will inevitably jump out to get a vote, and they have already caught quite a few in the Pacific Ocean. The United States will not honestly remain in the Americas as the boss, and behind Wilson's justice is the ambition to replace Britain. And Britain and France will inevitably squeeze Germany, and they will have to squeeze a few taels of oil out of their bone marrow...... But you're right, I'm going to send a high-level team to the United States, and you're one of them, with the post of deputy head of mission. Your construction is very good, I'll see all the kuài and go, and I'll leave after I've ventilated with the others. Go and tell Wilson that I fully agree with his 14-point proposal, with the formation of the League of Nations and the establishment of the League of Nations headquarters in the United States. As for us, there are no more demands...... Do you understand what I mean? Long Qian stared at Situ Jun.

"Understood. The president meant to let the United States take the lead and we would hide behind. ”

"Right. Until our Navy is built, the United States is the best ally. The strategy of long-range and close attack is not outdated, and I think it will never be outdated. Before you go, you have to arrange two things, one is to make an assessment of the Russian war situation, so that we can get out as much as possible, and I also need a package of opinions from the General Staff on military assistance to Kolchak. The second is the Xinjiang issue, Shi Dashou has arrived in Xinjiang, and I feel that he is a little soft and can't let go of his hands and feet. I am ready to send Jiang Yun over, and we must ruthlessly kill a group of separatists, otherwise the strategy of westward expansion will not be discussed at all. The General Staff Department should give a military guidance to the Northwest Military Region, which should be worded in stricter terms. ”

The riots in southern Xinjiang that broke out at the end of June have not subsided. The news coverage was silenced. It has been confirmed that there is a shadow of Russia behind the riots, and it is difficult to say whether it is the Cloth Party or not, but perhaps several forces have played a role. In fact, since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the central government's control over Xinjiang has been very weak, and it has only occupied a few key points such as Dihua, and the grassroots political power loyal to the central government has not yet been truly formed, and the local autonomy strategy determined at the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China has brought great problems. Speaking in detail, Long Qian has a lot of responsibility.

"Understood. As for military aid, the General Staff already has an opinion, and it will be sent to the Ministry of Defense for review, and it will be submitted to the president in about a day or two. ”

"That's good. Mrs. Ling and her daughter, okay? Bicheng took maternity leave. It made me lose my arm, haha. Situ Jun and Lu Bicheng, a talented girl from Beijing, have been married for many years, and finally have the crystallization of love, which can be regarded as a happy event in the presidential palace.

"Okay...... She will be able to go to work soon and has already found a babysitter. ”

"No hurry, no hurry. I'm kidding. Let her rest in peace. It's better to be a daughter. Like me, I gave birth to a mischievous son, and I just had a headache to death. ”

"Listening to her, the second son is outstanding, and he will definitely be a thousand miles in the future......" Because his wife is on an errand in the presidential palace, Long Qian's family affairs are clear.

"It's irony! When I met Bicheng, I told her, how about handing over this horse to her? Ha ha. ”

"That's not it, clumsy thorn is not that material." Just kidding, though. Situ Jun will not answer this conversation. Because Lu Bicheng works in the presidential palace, he knows a lot about the second son of the Long family, and his biggest characteristic is that he is rebellious and disobedient to discipline, which is completely different from the gentle and polite eldest son. First in Mengshan School, where the children of the nobles were concentrated. was expelled for violating school discipline and became the laughing stock of the "aristocratic circle" in the capital. Long Qian is also really good-tempered. transferred his son to Xicheng No. 3 Middle School, and recently got into trouble again, the brawl broke his classmate's arm, and the No. 3 Middle School was about to be expelled, which made Long Qian very passive. Long Xinghua's transfer was concealed, and the upper echelons could not come forward. This matter has not yet been completely resolved, and it is said that he is going to be sent to study in other places.

After sending Situ Jun and Tian Shubang away, Long Qian called the secretary with a bell, "Call Director Jiang Yun to come." Then he went up to the third floor and shouted out Long Xinghua, who hid in the bedroom and closed the door to reflect.

"How's the introspection? Tell me about it. Long Qian lay down on the chaise longue in the living room. Squinted at his son.

"I don't want to go to school anymore."

"Nonsense! Why don't you go to school? Chen Shu followed and broke in, her face white.

"Let him explain why." Long Qian was not angry.

"I want to be a soldier."

"Do you know the age and conditions of being a soldier?"

"I called Uncle Lu...... "Fifteen-year-old Xinghua looks like he has grown an adult, probably inherited his father's genes, is 1.75 meters tall, and has grown fluff on his upper lip.

"Do you think he'll help?"

"As long as you're not bad......"

"Haha," Long Qian laughed, "unless Lu Guangda doesn't want to work in the army anymore." ”

Lu Guangda is now the deputy chief of staff and head of the joint logistics department of the Southeast Military Region, and this former guard of Long Qian has always maintained a close relationship with the Long family, and Long Qian could not have imagined that Xinghua would ask for Lu Guangda.

"It seems that you still haven't really reflected on it. I can't help it, just keep introspecting. You are not allowed to step out of this house without my orders! ”

Xinghua hung his head and went out, Chen Shu began to chatter, Long Qian became upset, "Let's deal with the previous things first!" What's wrong with you going to someone's house to apologize? Lost your worth? It's not about losing a few bucks! Replaced you, my son's arm was broken, and it was over after collecting a few dollars? ”

"It's not because of you. The other party has been holding on to it, and spreading it out is not a damage to your reputation. ”

"Forget it, I'll go and apologize."

"So, what should people do if they want to see their parents?"

"You're not a parent? Let's just say that his father is dead. Long Qian got upset and got up and went downstairs.

Back in the study, the Wen Jiàn, who was always piled up on the table, didn't have a mental understanding anymore. He walked to the window, the air was filled with a refreshing fragrance, and the garden was full of flowers, even though it was autumn, it smelled of spring.

However, the mood did not brighten up because of this. I don't know when he always felt depressed. This kind of affection has affected the family and the staff around them. It makes them more careful. If you read it carefully, most of the time you can't find anything that leads to your own frustration.

There are definitely upsets, first and foremost household chores. Because he did not confer the rank of Marshal Ye Yanbing and put him in the "cold palace", Chen Xian has always had an opinion, this kind of situation is inevitably "infected" to Chen Shu, always chattering in front of him, what deprived Ye Yanbing of military power, what Ye Yanbing's military exploits are not under Wang Mingyuan, there are a lot of reasons. It wasn't until he lost his temper that his ears cleared. Speaking realistically, Ye Yanbing led the 1st Army abroad, won the Romanian Campaign in the first battle, and won the respect of the Entente countries, especially Russia, for the expeditionary force and China. And it's not small. But the overall merit of it should be shared with Xiong Xun, and it can't be compared with Wang Mingyuan's 20 months of overall battle. In addition, because he is a close relative, he has to press Ye Yanbing, so that others are not easy to speak. As for arranging for Ye Yanbing to be in charge of the national defense industry. There are two considerations, the first is that it can be put on the table, that is, it needs to be a member of the family to grasp this matter that seems insignificant to others in the future. Only he knew that the European war would never bring peace, but was only a rehearsal for the next big war. And the next war will be the time for China to completely liquidate its historical problems, and it will be time for China to use iron and blood to win space for future generations to survive and develop. Don't think that you can catch up with the United States and surpass Britain and Russia in 30 years, with countless variables in between. I may not have been able to predict it. But if you get a killer strategic killer weapon in advance, such as atomic weapons and long-range delivery tools, it is enough to determine the outcome of the next big war! The establishment of the National Defense Industry Commission is to do this, tanks, armored vehicles, self-propelled artillery are not the task of that committee, biological weapons, radar, semiconductor communications, long-range rockets, satellites and nuclear weapons are the targets they need to conquer! This kind of work is long-term and even more arduous, and there is no certainty of success at all, only a vague direction. There must be a heavyweight in command to integrate domestic and foreign resources. There is hope for success.

The other is not on the table, and he needs to train a replacement for the highest position of power in the army. Ye Yanbing's loyalty is unquestionable. Kinship is generally the most powerful endorsement, Ye Yanbing will not betray himself for the time being, he has no capital and reason to betray. And his prestige position makes him the most advantageous in situations where he is close to the army. This was the motive he awarded to Ye Yanbing as the first deputy minister of the Ministry of National Defense. Others may think that it is a comfort to Ye Yanbing, but it is not. He only needs Ye Yanbing to put a name on the highest military and political organ.

Military power was the foundation of the regime and a key factor in his implementation of his political philosophy and ensuring that he would live out his old age in peace after his abdication. People are always changing, and he does not dare to guarantee that those comrades-in-arms who followed him to establish New China will always follow him. But as long as the army is stable. There is time for other troubles to be resolved.

Xinghua's matter is not a big deal, he is not as serious as Chen Shu. Of course, the child's mistakes must be corrected, and the child's character needs to be honed. Who doesn't rebel for a few days during puberty? Long Qian is very open-minded, and as he gets older. It usually gets better. He didn't care too much about Xinghua's studies, and in terms of study, this kid was definitely not as good as his brother. But what does it matter? My own experience has long proved that grades in school do not determine a lifetime, but only a proof of that stage. What's more, Xinghua's homework is not bad, at most it is average, what is it if you can't get into college? As long as he is willing to read, there is always a way for him to finish his education. If you want to be a soldier, it is even less of a problem, in fact, you would prefer your child to go to the army to exercise. Xinghua is obsessed with airplanes, so it's better to do the Air Force! It can also be regarded as actual support for the Air Force......

When he was thinking about Xinghua, the shadow of another child drifted through his mind. The child was eight years old, and looking at the photos resembled his own childhood. If the mother came to this plane, she would not need to be introduced, and she would be able to recognize it as her own grandson at a glance. However, the child thought that his father had already died in the founding war, and the relatives around the child had never revealed that his father was actually alive, and he was powerful for a while. The child was bullied at school, and his mother howled and cried, but she still kept the secret. In fact, the secret is used to spread, and his circle of cronies already knows what it is, they have persuaded him, and they have been angry with him, thinking that he is too cold and unpopular, or that Chen Shu is too domineering. But none of this is true. Chen Shu has already accepted the storage zài, and even expressed her willingness to go to Jiangnan in person to take their mother and son back to her. The obstacle is not others, it is myself, it is the woman who has never been loved in my heart. He knew that this would not be possible unless he intervened himself. Maybe one or two trips won't work. But could he do that? Does he have time to leave his increasingly annoying position and take care of his own personal affairs?

I have to wait for myself to step down. In 1922, he will unload this burden and become a real civilian. Maybe at that time, I can fulfill my last wish in this life.

State affairs...... Long Qian's thoughts turned to state affairs, and Secretary Su Quanshun gently knocked on the half-open door, "President, Director Jiang has arrived." ”

Su Quanshun was transferred from the General Office of the Beijing Municipal Government, and Wang Zhao, who succeeded Wang Zhao, who had been released as vice mayor of Guangzhou, served as the president's confidential secretary for less than three months. He knows that as long as he establishes himself in this position, he will have a bright future in the future.

"Invite him in." Long Qian temporarily withdrew his thoughts.

Jiang Yun, dressed in civilian clothes, appeared in front of Long Qian, "Commander......"

"When are you leaving?" Long Qian had never been polite to Jiang Yun, and asked with a split face.

"Plan to leave tomorrow. Does the commander have any other orders? ”

"What are you going to do?"

"Kill, only by killing a large number of people, can Xinjiang be stable."

"How to kill?"

"If the crime is obvious, it will be handed over to the army and Xinjiang Province. If the crime cannot be implemented, it will be handled by my Operations Bureau, and I will review and approve the list. ”

"Good. Let's do it. By the way, I heard that you finally have a crush on a girl? It's not easy. Long Qian's face softened.

Jiang Yun, who was nearly forty years old, actually showed a shy look.

Long Qian laughed, "That's right! Start a business and start a family. Your sister-in-law is always thinking about your marriage, so she can rest assured. I'll handle your marriage myself. Nothing else, you go. ”

Jiang Yun bowed slightly and exited Long Qian's study. Su Quanshun respectfully sent the spy leader with countless secrets out of the hall and watched the chief get into the car and leave. (To be continued......)

PS: Dear book friends, the starting point is officially notified that all fiction novels must not be told in 1921. In this way, the book cannot be written, and it will be closed as much as possible. This is what I don't want to see, it's not that the writer is unfinished, it's forced by the situation.