For a faction to truly take shape, it must have an absolute core.

For example, the absolute core of the Whampoa Department is President Chang himself.

For example, the absolute core of the civil engineering department is Chen Shi.

For example, the absolute core of the Japanese system is He Yingpei.

From the 21st year of the Republic of China to this year, so many Lushan Officer Training Corps have been held, and the reason why the Lushan system has not been formed is because of the lack of a core.

But now, Lin Wei told him that the third phase of the Luojia Mountain Senior Officer Training Corps actually had an absolute core, and a Luojia Mountain was about to emerge, which made Principal Chang feel very surprised.

Zhong Yi is just a colonel, and he doesn't have any advantage over the students of the same period, how can he be able to get the heartfelt support of more than 50 students in the same period and become the core of the third phase?

As the principal of the Whampoa Military Academy, Principal Chang started by relying on the army, and attaches great importance to military power, and what he taboos the most is the existence of military factions independent of the Whampoa department!

It is precisely because of this that he will do everything possible to divide and win over the Baoding system and the Japanese system.

It is precisely because of this that he will find ways to suppress local factions such as the Gui faction, the Fu faction, and the Dian faction!

As for the civil engineering department, as well as the Hu Zongnan department and Tang Enbo department that are taking shape, because they are all branches of the big family of the Huangpu department, President Chang will acquiesce.

But this does not mean that Principal Chang wants to see new small factions emerge in the Whampoa faction!

Especially Zhong Yi, the core character of the newly emerging Luojia system, his loyalty is unconfirmed!

"This Zhong Yi ......" Principal Chang frowned and muttered for a long time, and then said, "What do you think?" ”

"That's exactly what the lowly job is trying to say." Lin Wei said solemnly, "In terms of ability, Zhong Yi is unmatched, this has been confirmed from the Battle of Songhu and the Battle of Nanjing, in terms of command attainments alone, not to mention regiment-level officers of the same level, even among the senior generals at the division and brigade level, there are few who can compare." ”

Principal Chang bowed his head slightly, and Lin Wei's words reached his heart.

Lin Wei continued: "In terms of personality, Zhong Yi is also impeccable, he is neither like some high-ranking officers, who like to marry his aunt's wife and play with women after he becomes famous, nor like most generals, who love money like life!" In terms of personal morality, this person can be called a model for all officers and soldiers, and at least he admires his humble position. ”

Principal Chang's heart moved slightly, which he didn't know.

Principal Chang really didn't expect that Zhong Yi would have such a side!

"But ......," Lin Wei continued, "in terms of loyalty, it's worrying!" ”

Principal Chang's heart sank slightly, against the generals under him, what he values most is loyalty, followed by ability, and finally personal morality, if you are not loyal, no matter how outstanding your ability is, no matter how noble your quality is, you must not use it!

At that moment, Principal Chang asked in a deep voice, "Weiran, have you heard anything about Zhong Yi?" ”

"Not really, and I don't believe in such rumors." Lin Wei shook his head, and continued, "The lowly position is based on Zhong Yi's words and deeds, especially his repeated refusal to get in touch with the chamberlain's office in Nanjing, and it is concluded that he is loyal to this country, this nation, not you, the headmaster. ”

After a pause, Lin Wei said again: "The students who graduated from the Whampoa Military Academy are first loyal to you, the principal, and then loyal to this country and this nation!" But Zhong Yi is just the opposite, he is loyal to this country and this nation first, and then he is loyal to you, the principal! ”

Principal Chang's heart sank when he heard this, and he said in a deep voice: "Is there a difference? ”

"Of course there's a difference, and it's a big difference!" Lin Wei nodded and said, "Zhong Yi is loyal to the country first, not to you, the principal, which means that once one day the principal you are no longer the leader of the country, he will no longer be loyal to you, but will be loyal to the new national leader!" ”

After a pause, Lin Wei said again: "In other words, for the sake of the interests of the nation and the country, Zhong Yi will be loyal to whoever is the leader of the country, regardless of whether this person is you, the principal, or someone else." ”

Hearing this, Principal Chang's face became completely gloomy.

At this time, Chen Bui, director of the second division, came in and reported: "Principal, Deputy Director Bai and Director Liu are here. ”

"I see." Principal Chang nodded, and said to Lin Wei again, "Weiran, about Chen Jing'an, the five of them, and Zhong Yi's appointment, let me think about it again." ”

"Yes!" Lin Wei got up and saluted, said goodbye and left.

As soon as Lin Wei walked on the front foot, Bai Chongbei and Liu Sheng walked in together.

"Headmaster." The two stepped forward at the same time and bowed to Principal Chang.

Principal Chang waved his hand and asked, "Jiansheng still has a chapter, how are you two thinking about the candidate for the commander-in-chief of the Wuhan garrison?" ”

Bai Chongbei and Liu Sheng immediately showed embarrassed looks on their faces.

Principal Chang's expression cooled: "I haven't thought of it yet, or I don't want to say it?" ”

Hearing this, Liu Sheng gritted his teeth and said, "Since the principal said so, then the humble position will be vomited!" ”

"That's right." President Chang said happily, "The two of you, one is the deputy chief of staff of the General Staff, and the other is the director of the War Department of the General Staff. ”

Liu Sheng nodded and said in a deep voice: "Principal, the Battle of Wuhan is related to the life and death of the party-state, and it is also related to the life and death of the entire Chinese nation. ”

Principal Chang said, "I know what you said. ”

Liu Sheng said again: "Humble duty means that the victory in the defense of Wuhan is an overriding event!" To guarantee a win, all options are within our consideration! ”

Principal Chang was a little dizzy by Liu Sheng, and frowned: "For Zhang, if you have something to say, just say it directly." ”

"Then let's just say it." Liu Sheng nodded, and said, "I think that the position of commander-in-chief of the Wuhan garrison is not suitable for anyone, so you can simply take it by yourself, but you don't have to be responsible for the specific battle command, and you don't even have to stay in Wuhan, you only need to hang a name!" ”

Principal Chang had already vaguely guessed Liu Sheng's thoughts, and then said, "Then what?" ”

Liu Sheng said again: "Then Feng Yuxiang will serve as the deputy commander of the Wuhan Garrison Command, and then select a general with outstanding coordination ability to serve as the chief of staff, and then, the chief of staff, this chief of staff is the actual commander of the Wuhan defense battle. ”

Bai Chongbei immediately echoed: "I fully agree with Brother Zhang's suggestion, Zhong Yi's performance in the defense of Nanjing is enough to prove that he is capable of this mission!" ”

(End of chapter)