Age of Rebirth

Chapter 720: Exploration

Under Generalissimo Jiang's repeated urging, Tang Qiuli set off from Nanjing on a gunboat and went up the river. In the evening, he arrived at Jianghanguan Wharf in Wuhan. I admire Generalissimo Chiang's methods, even if he wanted to kill you just a moment ago, throw you into the [-]th hell, and you will never be able to recover. As long as you are valuable, you will immediately become a guest. This is probably the commonality of political figures. .

Moving the capital is a major event related to the fundamentals of the country and the lifeblood of the nation. In the face of such a major event, even Chairman Jiang, the most powerful man in the Republic of China, who held a heavy army and was in charge of the central government, did not dare to act arbitrarily. Here, it is one thing to convene confidants to discuss, but it is another thing to make it public and announce it to the people of the whole country. There must be a tenable reason. plan.

For the benefit of their respective factions, opponents will definitely not be in the minority. Take the Central Committee members in Jiangsu and Zhejiang as an example. Nanjing and Shanghai are inextricably linked with them and share weal and woe. Going to a completely unfamiliar place, full of 1 disagreements, being a master in Nanjing and Shanghai, and being a guest in a foreign country, cut off contacts, cut off financial resources, and lost the environment to call the wind and rain, how can you be willing to move the capital.

Therefore, the attitude of myself, the number two man in the government, played a decisive role. With the combined strength of myself and Chairman Jiang, neither of them is an opponent. As long as I do not object and strongly support the move of the capital, Chairman Jiang But what you want will come true, and there will be less speculation and discussion among the people. Otherwise, if you ask questions, at this time of national crisis, as a leader, you should not insist on staying in the capital, but you should stay away from the flames of war. Afraid of misfortune, he became a deserter, which was very detrimental to Chairman Jiang's reputation. [

If you want to leave, you must not be criticized by others, and you must have a grandiose reason to ensure that your reputation is not damaged. Tang Qiuli came in handy, and there was such an extraordinary welcome scene today. Seeing that there were so many heavyweights involved, Chairman Jiang's intentions were evident. Tang Qiuli smiled and said to Mei Xue: "Xiaoxue, we're going to catch up with the scene. You don't have to be famous if you don't want to be famous." Mei Xue opened her beautiful eyes wide, Some don't know why, so after asking, Tang Qiuli smiled and didn't answer.

He turned his head and said to Shanhu: "Huzi, show your momentum. You have to be worthy of Chairman Jiang's painstaking efforts. Let's dress up! I will also let you win the prize," Shanhu understood, and said to the soldiers of the special guard After giving some instructions, the welcoming crowd on the pier craned their necks to look at the gunboats by the river, wondering why the famous Vice Chairman Tang hadn't shown up yet?

A burly man appeared in front of everyone, wearing a strange military uniform, very different from the uniform, holding a heavy machine gun in his right hand in shock, his sharp gaze swept away, everyone on the pier, including those who had been shot by the guns Gun'er's high-ranking generals all tensed up, with such a strong murderous intent, but Yang Yongtai recognized Shanhu, clasped his fists all the way, smiled all over his face, and shouted loudly: "It's Captain Huang, it's been a hard journey! ! The style is still the same!"

Several local officials in Wuhan felt that Yang Yongtai, the secretary-general of the Military Commission, was so affectionate and flattering to a small colonel officer. , couldn't help muttering a few words, the person next to him who knew Tang Qiuli well, hurriedly pulled the corner of his clothes, whispered a few words in his ear, and didn't know what to say, the faces of those who didn't know the depth were ashen, and they shut up obediently.

Shan Hu waved his hand, and dozens of officers in the same attire ran out like a gust of wind, occupying a favorable position in an instant, controlling all directions, all of them were submachine guns in their hands, and there were also shell guns on their sturdy bodies. A few black grenades were hung on the shoulders and waist. Following their movements, they shook a few times in fear. When the special guards appeared, they immediately won a lot of applause. There is no such skill.

Afterwards, Mei Xue took Tang Qiuli's arm and walked out of the cabin slowly. The military band played a welcome song. The cameras flashed, and the spotlights flickered. Those socialites and noble ladies are naturally veterans of social situations, and they know how to increase their popularity in Wuhan's social circle.

This kind of scene is a good time to show off. You can get the second person in the country to kiss the jade hand, and it can also be used as a capital to show off in front of your friends. You can see an elegant attire, white clothes and black skirt, and fluttering hair, just like a fairy The plum-like Meixue, nestled beside Tang Qiuli like a bird, with a happy expression on her face, seemed to be stopped in her footsteps, and her body was full of jewels, but it seemed vulgar, and no one mustered up the courage to come forward to flatter her.

This time, Tang Qiuli had a panoramic view. While smiling, Yang Yongtai, who had stretched out his hand from a long distance, leaned into Mei Xue's ear and whispered, "Xue'er, you must be Tomorrow, the news figures in the major newspapers in Wuhan, those famous ladies and noble ladies, why don’t they die of envy?” Mei Xue’s pretty face blushed, and Tang Qiuli was in a good mood.

"Vice Chairman Tang came to Wuhan during his busy schedule of military affairs. It is the honor of the people of Jiangcheng. Yongtai and all colleagues are entrusted by Chairman Jiang and welcome you to come. Please!" Yang Yongtai is worthy of being a veteran. He was decent and generous, and did not leak water. He also clearly stated the purpose of coming, and pointed out the kindness of Chairman Jiang.

Tang Qiuli handled such a scene with ease. Although he hated routine and empty words, he still had to say a few words, "How can Qiuli be able to do this? How dare you work hard for Secretary-General Yang and the elders, let alone bother Chairman Jiang's concern. , "After speaking, with a faint smile on his face, he clasped his fists to signal his surroundings, and dealt with it gracefully and comprehensively.

Those high-ranking generals behaved differently. Their military uniforms were straight, their riding boots were black and their stars were shining. They stood at attention and saluted. After a flurry of greetings and hypocritical politeness, everyone got into the car, escorted by a long line of military and police cars, and left in a hurry, leaving the Wuhan citizens and reporters at the scene with limited imagination and discussion. topic.

Yang Yongtai and Tang Qiuli were in the same car, and Tang Qiuli immediately understood that this was an important matter to discuss with him in secret. Sure enough, Yang Yongtai turned his head in the front row and said: "Vice Chairman Tang, the Chairman's wishes, you I already know that at tomorrow's meeting of the Central Committee, the chairman hopes that you will show the attitude you should have," I stopped there, and my eyes were fixed on Tang Qiuli, with a little nervousness and anticipation, as well as scrutiny and discussion. explore.

Tang Qiuli couldn't stop laughing secretly. At this moment, I don't know what Chairman Jiang's intentions are, but he still has to cover up a fig leaf and show his attitude. What kind of attitude is he supporting or opposing?If you ask me, I don't say it clearly. This is probably the usual method used by politicians. Since the old man and Yang Yongtai are playing tricks with themselves, then you have an ambiguous attitude. Let you figure it out on your own and make trouble all night.

This matter should not be too blatant and proactive, showing your urgency, otherwise, Yang Yongtai, who is as cunning as an old fox, will doubt his intentions at that time, and it is not beautiful to make extra troubles, "Secretary-General Yang, please tell Commissar Jiang Chief, I will put the overall situation first, and consider moving the capital from a different perspective!" The answer was equally vague, what is the overall situation?What is the other angle?Yang Yongtai didn't poke his tongue out, his mind was muddled, and it was difficult to ask questions, so he could only keep his mouth shut. The car fell into silence, and the atmosphere was slightly awkward.

Mei Xue understood Tang Qiuli's true thoughts. When she heard the news that Generalissimo Jiang wanted to move the capital, she was so happy that she hugged herself and spun around. She couldn't help giving Tang Qiuli a strange look, but Yang Yongtai keenly caught this inadvertent surprised look, her mind was full of clouds and fog, and she immediately became clear.

"If you want to know the will of the king, you need to ask the person next to your pillow." Tang Qiuli's wife obviously does not have another wife's city mansion. Yang Yongtai thinks that he has got the information he should have. The atmosphere subtly came alive, and Tang Qiuli couldn't help being surprised. What made the old fox-like Yang Yongtai suddenly relaxed?

"Vice Chairman Tang, celebrities from all walks of life in Wuhan, in order to welcome you, specially arranged a light banquet at the Yellow Crane Tower Hotel. I look forward to your appreciation and a glimpse of your demeanor. Do you want to go to the hotel immediately or stay here first?" If you can’t resign, you will appear arrogant and inappropriate, and you will also offend a large number of powerful factions in Wuhan.

Tang Qiuli was really tired of such social gatherings and banquets. On the gunboat that came to Wuhan, he received a telegram from Tang Qiusheng, Liu Tiehan and Feng Jiwu that more than 40 Japanese troops in Cangzhou abandoned the Cangzhou defense line and forcibly marched northward to break through independence. The Shi Changfeng Corps and Sun Zhenbang Corps retreated into Tianjin at dusk today and built defensive fortifications on the outskirts of Tianjin. The Japanese troops stationed in Beiping showed signs of abandoning Peiping and entering Tianjin to join the heavy Japanese army group.

Liu Tiehan's East Pointing troops pressed forward across the board, and together with other corps, encircled Tianjin. Without the order of the division commander, the troops did not launch an attack, and confronted the Japanese army on the outskirts of Tianjin. The troops of the Kwantung Army moving south along the Northeast and North China channels fought fiercely with Feng Jiwu Corps on the front line of Shanhaiguan. The Kwantung Army attacked fiercely, and Feng Jiwu Corps was under great pressure. [

These urgent battles are intertwined, and Tang Qiuli wished he could take care of them. This is the last battle in North China. If you fight well, you can reduce the pressure on the Northeast battlefield. If you fight poorly, you will let the majority go. It may be very difficult for the Japanese army to find such an opportunity to wipe out the enemy. How could he have the mind to feast and feast in Wuhan, feasting and singing, singing and dancing.

(To be continued)