Age of Rebirth

Chapter 36

The battle of Loushanguan in northern Guizhou, which had been fought for many days, ended with General Toshida Terauchi, the commander-in-chief of the Southern Expeditionary Army of Japan in China, leading his army to retreat to Yunnan. Chongqing finally escaped the catastrophe. The little boy who was trembling wildly under the pressure of the soldiers began to come alive again.

The corps directly under the Independent Division left Duyun West and quickly recovered Guiyang. The Ma Chaoyang corps wiped out the Japanese army in Nanning and recovered Nanning. The two capital cities of the five southern provinces that fell into the hands of the Japanese invaders fell into the hands of Tang Qiuli. Feeling uncomfortable and uncomfortable, the war in Guangdong, Guangxi and Guizhou is over, Tang Qiuli is going to go to Yunnan to command the upcoming Yunnan campaign.

Before leaving, he received a report from the Wuming garrison that one of the giants of the Guangxi clique, Bai Chongxi, the military affairs supervisor of Guangxi, had arrived in Wuming and was on his way to the division headquarters.

At this time, Tang Qiuli really didn't know that Bai Chongxi, one of the two giants of the Guangxi Clan known as the "Little Zhuge", was anxious to see him. The Japanese-style weapons seized by the division in several battles were all bought by the Guangxi faction. The white flowers and golden bars made Zhang Quanle, the logistics director of the independent division, lose his eyes and all the wrinkles on his face flower. [

The Gui family is also quite satisfied with this kind of transaction. After all, in the current Chinese territory, at such a low price, the Gui family is the first to buy Japanese-style weapons, that is, Tang Qiuli is here to buy Japanese weapons. Weapons and equipment are garbage, and other places, even if they have money, they can't find them.

"Could it be for the weapons of the Japanese army in Nanning?" Tang Qiuli frowned and thought, but this time, Bai Chongxi might be very disappointed. Ma Chaoyang acted a little harder, and fired 10,000+ cannons to clean up the battlefield. At that time, there were not many complete guns and medicines, and Zhang Quan, the Minister of Logistics, was so distressed that he scolded Ma Chaoyang, the commander of the Corps.

But Tang Qiuli felt that things were not that simple. Just for such a small amount of weapons and equipment, Bai Chongxi could not come here in person and make a big fuss.

Bai Chongxi came here this time with a light car, and only brought less than a company of guards, but he came with the car. Several old gentlemen with white beards made Tang Qiuli take a closer look, and when he saw Tang Qiuli Greeted in person at the entrance of the command department, got out of the car from a long distance, smiled all over his face, stood at attention in a proper manner, and said, "Report to Vice Chairman Tang, Guangxi Military Affairs Superintendent Bai Chongxi, come to see me," with an absolutely respectful attitude, holding his feet Received the gift of subordinates.

Bai Chongxi's behavior made Tang Qiuli feel vigilant. Xiao Zhuge is a proud and arrogant person. I have met him many times, and there is no one who is so respectful and solemn. As the saying goes, "Your Majesty People have to ask for something, "Maybe Bai Chongxi came here for what purpose?

"General Linge, please be polite. You and I have met so many times, do you still have to be so polite? Qiuli can't afford it," Tang Qiuli said haha, letting Bai Chongxi and his party into the headquarters.

After Bai Chongxi was seated, he praised Tang Qiuli like Zhuge Liang was born again, Bai Qi was reborn, and the independent division was like a flower. Tang Qiuli laughed secretly, and Bai Chongxi I have dealt with him many times, but I have never seen him with a lotus tongue like this, which is very interesting.

Finally, Bai Chongxi stopped talking, and Tang Qiuli immediately said: "General Linge, you came just in time. My troops will soon enter Yunnan. I am going to give the Japanese weapons and equipment captured in the Nanning Campaign to Guizhou as a gift." Army, but the number is relatively small, just a little bit of heart, you don’t have to be polite, General Ge, I’m busy with military affairs, I won’t accompany the general, and my logistics minister will hand over to you about the transfer of weapons and equipment, excuse me!”

Tang Qiuli made a preemptive move by presenting weapons and equipment to Bai Chongxi to shut his mouth. For such a big favor, if Bai Chongxi made any additional requests, he would have to weigh it up. Can he be ashamed to open his mouth? , stood up, shook hands with Bai Chongxi, and was about to leave.

Bai Chongxi was in a hurry, this Tang Qiuli was old and cunning enough, it was a bit too much for a big gift to shut up what he was asking for, but, for the benefit of the Guangxi family, he had to give up his face Talk about it, otherwise, not only will it be difficult in the future, but there will be no such good opportunities.

"Vice Chairman Tang, please stay. I still have something to ask for my humble position." Bai Chongxi changed his voice in a hurry, and said hastily. Tang Qiuli turned around and didn't sit down. He asked strangely, "What, General Neighbor Ge, Is it a matter of seizing Japanese military equipment in the future? Don’t worry, as long as you need it, I will not give it to others.”

Bai Chongxi spat out a mouthful of blood, did Tang Qiuli really not understand or was he pretending to be confused?In fact, Tang Qiuli also vaguely guessed that Bai Chongxi's real purpose was to play charades on purpose, because this matter could not be discussed at all, and he also hoped that Bai Chongxi would retreat in spite of the difficulties, and it would be better for the two sides not to tear their faces.

Bai Chongxi didn't care too much, and said: "When the humble position came, when I met Chairman Li, Chairman Li had an unfeeling request for the humble position to convey. Chairman Li's plea was that Nanning is the capital of Guangxi, and now it has been restored. Can the major government agencies in the capital move back to Nanning in the near future, so that they can handle government affairs and restore the damaged economy and people's livelihood in Guangxi."

After finishing speaking, he looked at Tang Qiuli eagerly, and the drama came. This is Bai Chongxi's anxiety. He ran from Guilin to Wuming to see his real purpose. Nanning regained, Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi couldn't sit still, Nanning is the Guangxi family The birthplace of the war is now in the hands of Tang Qiuli. Even though it was brought down by the independent division, Li Bai and the two still couldn't stand it.

I know that this matter is extremely difficult, but I have to ask Tang Qiuli for it. Without the southern part of Guangxi, the rich land of Guangxi will be lost. It is the lifeline and money bag of Li Bai and his wife. What does the Gui family take? To rise again is extremely difficult, and Bai Chongxi has to put up an old face and wants to get Nanning back.

Tang Qiuli's complexion sank all of a sudden, his brows were tightly frowned, and Bai Chongxi's heart skipped a beat. After sitting down again, Tang Qiuli said displeasedly: "General Bai, Chairman Li's request is in line with Qiuli's request. It seems that it is too much. Nanning is not the private property of that family or that person. It is still within the territory of the Republic of China. The independent division takes destroying the Japanese invaders as its own responsibility, and Qiuli will not be favoritism. Please forgive Qiuli for not agreeing to Chairman Li requirements."

He flatly and unambiguously refused. Bai Chongxi became furious and said loudly, "What is Vice Chairman Tang's intention? Could it be that he wants to occupy southern Guangxi by force? One province governs two, and the decree is divided. Even the people of Guangxi will not agree, for this reason, our Gui family will not hesitate to take back southern Guangxi by force!"

Bai Chongxi was really in a hurry. Losing his mind and impulsively, he even threatened with force. Tang Qiuli sneered and said, "Oh! General Bai is going to meet with the independent division, and me, Tang?" Bai Chongxi felt conscious He made a slip of the tongue, but refused to bow his head, his face flushed red.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense, and an old gentleman who followed Bai Chongxi hurriedly smoothed things over, "Vice Chairman Tang, this old man is Li Minghan, the chairman of the Guangxi Provincial Senate. Please listen to this old man, Guangxi is one. Without the invasion of Japanese invaders, this situation would not have occurred, and at a time of national crisis, we must not kill each other internally.” [

"The old man's suggestion is that Guangxi's folk customs are strong and the various ethnic groups live together. Chairman Li has been in charge of Guangxi for many years and is well-known. The war in Yunnan Province provides strong logistical support, and the local army in Guangxi can even go out with Vice Chairman Tang, so the provincial government moved back to Nanning, and all parties are strong, what is the old man's suggestion?"

After Li Minghan smoothed things over, the atmosphere calmed down. Bai Chongxi also calmed down his excitement. He stood up and said, "Vice Chairman Tang, please forgive me for taking the liberty. It is really related to the foundation of the Guangxi family. I am impulsive, please forgive me!" After finishing speaking, he bowed deeply, at least on the surface, Bai Chongxi sincerely apologized.

The situation is stronger than others, Bai Chongxi can say crazy words of force to recover under impulsive circumstances, but Bai Chongxi knows better than Li Zongren how much money the Gui family has , in front of the independent division, he couldn't even make a round. If there was a war, it would be strange if the Gui family was not uprooted by Tang Qiuli, even if he and Li Zongren could save their lives, it is not certain.

Now that the story is all about this, Tang Qiuli also understands the attitude of the Guangxi clique, and if he sticks to the original attitude, Guangxi will become a factor of instability, which is extremely detrimental to the future operations in Southeast Asia. Bai Chongxi and Li Minghan agreed that the Guangxi provincial government could move back to Nanning to perform government affairs.

However, the military defense of Guangxi, especially the area in southern Guangxi, is undertaken by the independent division just like Guangdong. Needs are the main priority. Of course, Tang Qiuli will not treat Guangxi badly.

Some military enterprises will be arranged to settle in Nanning, which can be regarded as injecting new vitality into Guangxi's economy. If the situation changes and the independent division troops are away from Guangxi to fight, these enterprises will be purchased by the local government of Guangxi according to the actual price. A compromise plan, both parties take a step back.

Tang Qiuli is also implying that Bai Chongxi, the independent division, will not stay in Guangxi permanently. When the battlefield shifts, Guangxi's defense will still be borne by the Gui army. Guangxi is still yours. I, Tang Qiuli, will not dominate Don't let go.

This is Bai Chongxi's biggest achievement. He has basically completed the mission assigned by Li Zongren. Tang Qiuli's military industry enterprise is top-notch in the country. A big bargain.

Looking at Bai Chongxi with the gifted weapons and equipment, after thanking him a thousand times, he happily left, Tang Qiuli shook his head, wondering if there would be unexpected changes in doing so, which would delay the whole morning, what should he do? We set off, and we haven't waited for the order to start.

The security forces called again. Tang Qiuli had two big heads after listening to the call.

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