"Mr. Changqing said he was not suitable." Chiang Kai-shek shook his head, and an irritability rose in his heart: "Deng Xihou is not suitable, the generals of the 21st Army do not agree with him, I have consulted the generals of Central Sichuan, and they unanimously recommended you to be the provincial chairman." ”

After finishing speaking, Chiang Kai-shek stared at Zhuang Jihua, Zhuang Jihua was slightly stunned, he didn't expect that after she had clearly refused, they actually brought this opinion to Chiang Kai-shek.

"I," Zhuang Jihua hesitated, and then decided to tell the truth: "On the memorial service of Duke Fu, they mentioned it, I have already refused, I still think it is better to be on the front line, and the affairs of Sichuan should be left to them." ”

Zhuang Jihua didn't know if anyone had reported the conversation after Liu Xiang's memorial service, but he didn't want to take the risk. But it was clear that Chiang Kai-shek had not received any reports of this, and he was slightly surprised, but not too surprised.

"You don't have to worry about things on the front line at all, from the current point of view, the biggest factor restricting us is logistics, weapons and ammunition, the southwest development is only less than half completed, after you assume the chairmanship of Sichuan Province, you can continue to preside over the southwest development, and increase the production of military supplies in a short period of time." Chiang Kai-shek stood up and said: "Cultural Revolution, have you thought about it, why we have defeated the Yue army several times, but we have never been able to expand the results of the battle, every time the battle is carried out under insufficient preparation, and what is even more terrifying is that this is still carried out under accurate intelligence." In order to defeat the Cultural Revolution, we must meet the needs of at least two million people in terms of industrial scale, that is, the existing scale must be more than doubled. ”

Zhuang Jihua was silent, he knew that Chiang Kai-shek's question was not wrong, but it was not a necessary condition for him to return to Sichuan.

"Zaitian can take on this task." Zhuang Jihua reminded.

"Li Zhilong can deal with factories and mining enterprises, but he is not good at dealing with local forces, you forget that when he was in Guangzhou, the relationship with the admiral was very tense, he can deal with specific things, but he can't take the helm yet, the development of the southwest is completely handed over to him, there will be no problems for the time being, and after two or three years, the problem will erupt."

Unlike other people, Chiang Kai-shek has always consulted with Zhuang Jihua in a consultative tone. He Yingqin, Chen Cheng, Lin Wei and others had long been accustomed to this situation, but Bai Chongxi and Li Zongren had seen each other for the first time, and they were also making eye contact with each other while being strange.

Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi both saw that Chiang Kai-shek really wanted to transfer Zhuang Jihua out of the Fifth War Zone, Bai Chongxi knew more about the situation in Wuhan, and quickly guessed Chiang Kai-shek's intentions, but Li Zongren was the first time, he opened his mouth to persuade him, but he immediately saw Bai Chongxi's eyes, and then shut up.

Zhuang Jihua was very sad to find that no one present was willing to help him, if Jiang Baili was there, he could also help him say a few words, but he was unwell and was admitted to the hospital in Wuhan.

"Headmaster, why?" Zhuang Jihua was a little anxious: "I led the children of Yucheng out of Kuimen, can I go back if they don't go back?" ”

"But the front-line troops need ammunition, they need weapons." Chiang Kai-shek's tone turned stern: "Cultural Revolution, you also know that the war is not a matter of one or two years, this is a long-term war, now we have to accumulate strength for the counteroffensive, continue the development of the southwest, that is, accumulate strength for the counteroffensive, to be honest, the development of the southwest has not been handed over to you rest assured." ”

Lin Wei understood that Chiang Kai-shek had been hesitating for a long time and finally made up his mind, transferring Zhuang Jihua from the front line back to Sichuan, and breaking up his forces.

"During the Cultural Revolution, I have been observing the social reform in eastern Henan, and listening to you say this today, I have finally made up my mind to promote the experience of Yucheng to the whole country. Therefore, I would like to transfer some people from Sichuan and Chongqing to all parts of the country to preside over rent and interest reductions, carry out social reforms, and organize the people. Chiang Kai-shek said sincerely.

Zhuang Jihua was a little puzzled, Chiang Kai-shek had never consulted him on these things before, what happened this time? After a moment's thought, he asked, "The headmaster plans to transfer those people out." ”

"Rent reduction and interest reduction, our party has long proposed, but only Sichuan Yunnan has done it, Yunnan has not been completely successful, so for the time being, we will not transfer people from Yunnan, but most of Sichuan has been completed and a lot of experience has been accumulated, so I want to transfer some cadres from Sichuan. Fang Jin, director of the Sichuan Provincial Party Department, was transferred to a war zone and served as the head of the Mass Mobilization Department of the First War Zone, with the rank of major general, and was responsible for presiding over rent and interest reductions in Henan. Shen Ruli, secretary general of the Yucheng City Party Department, was transferred to the director of the Jiangsu Provincial Party Department, and Ao Lu, principal of the Yucheng Cadre School, was transferred to the head of the Fifth War Zone Mass Training Department, and concurrently served as the principal of the Fifth War Zone Cadre School. ”

Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi exchanged glances, and the two of them almost thought at the same time that the Gui system would add two provinces, but Chiang Kai-shek would never hand over the two provinces to them like this, these people were Chiang Kai-shek's pawns to control Jiangsu, Shandong, and Henan.

"Cultural Revolution, I know that they were all trained by you, but the experience of Yucheng cannot only stay in Yucheng, it must be promoted to the whole country, only in this way can we boost the gradually depressed party style of our party."

Zhuang Jihua finally calmed down his mood, he was now extremely calm, he was judging whether the purpose of Chiang Kai-shek's move was really or to distract him. If he flatly refuses, it means turning his face with Chiang Kai-shek, but can he turn his face now?

He immediately denied this approach, the current political climate does not allow it, after all, Chiang Kai-shek is the nominal leader of the country, and now the whole country is preaching unity and resistance to war, and at this time it is better to seek a split than to kill himself.

After thinking about it, he found that if these people could really play a role in various places, it would be a good choice, but it would be impossible for them to play a role if they went alone, and they would soon be assimilated by the local officialdom.

"Headmaster, this is a good idea, but I'm worried that it will be difficult for them to achieve their goals alone, so let them bring some people." Zhuang Jihua said in a calm tone as much as possible.

Chiang Kai-shek thought about it a little and nodded: "Well, that's good, you can let them open the situation as soon as possible, and they can decide how many people to bring." ”

Chiang Kai-shek was not worried that they would move the entire provincial party headquarters, and even if they wanted to, Zhuang Jihua would not agree.

"Cultural Revolution, the order to transfer you back to the chairman of Sichuan Province will be issued soon, what do you think of the commander of the Fifth Theater?" Chiang Kai-shek continued to ask.

Zhuang Jihua smiled bitterly, he thought about it and said, "I'm still..." ”

"This point is not negotiable," Chiang Kai-shek shook his head resolutely: "During the Cultural Revolution, President Kong proposed the implementation of unified purchase and sales of military products, what do you think of this proposal?" ”

Lin Wei was immediately keenly aware that Chiang Kai-shek was asking about ideas rather than opinions, Zhuang Jihua thought for a while and said: "It is feasible, but the key is the candidate," and when he said this, he had an idea: "It is better to let Brother Jingguo take this position, so that he can be more familiar with the economic operation of the southwest development." ”

This time it was Chiang Kai-shek's turn to wonder, he suddenly remembered that Zhuang Jihua also recommended Chiang Ching-kuo as the secretary general of the Three Youth League, when he wanted Chiang Ching-kuo to go to Yucheng, Zhuang Jihua was also very happy to give up several key positions, and this time..., is he really optimistic about Chiang Ching-kuo? Chiang Kai-shek was somewhat skeptical.

"Jingguo has held a lot of positions in Yucheng, and I'm worried that he has no experience." Chiang Kai-shek said tentatively.

"Then find someone to help, principal, what do you think of Mr. Ma Yinchu?" Zhuang Jihua also asked tentatively.

Lin Wei almost laughed out loud on the side, this Zhuang Jihua is really unusually difficult, when Zhuang Jihua recommended Ma Yinchu, he knew what Zhuang Jihua's purpose was. He has already seen through that this is Kong Xiangxi's hand stretched out to the Sichuan Development Company, so he wants to push Jiang Jingguo out and let Kong Xiangxi fight with Jiang Jingguo in the ring.

"I think it's okay, Mr. Ma Yinchu is a famous economist, and he can completely assist the country." After figuring it out, Lin Wei decided to help Zhuang Jihua.

Zhuang Jihua was heartfelt relieved when he heard this, justice still exists after all, he nodded slightly at Lin Wei gratefully, Chiang Kai-shek didn't notice, he lowered his head and shook his head: "I think it's not bad to let Jingguo assist, but Ma Yinchu is best at finance, not specific products." What do you think of letting Zhang Lisheng preside? ”

Chen Cheng's spirits were lifted, since Chen Lifu decided to recommend Gu Zhenggang as the chairman of Sichuan Province, Zhang Lisheng and Chen Cheng are getting closer and closer, Chen Cheng saw that he had the intention of taking refuge, and he also became determined to accept it, and recommended Zhang Lisheng to Chiang Kai-shek as the director of the Political Training Department of the Ninth Theater, but he did not expect Chiang Kai-shek to let him take such an important position, you must know that this is more important than the director of the Political Training Department of the Theater, he almost mastered the country's military supplies and important civilian products.

"Zhang Lisheng?" Zhuang Jihua had never heard of this name, but Bai Chongxi and He Yingqin both knew that this person was long-sleeved and good at dancing, extremely capable, and was once the chief professor of Shanghai University, formulated many policies, and once served as the head of the Central Organization Department, which was very valued by Chiang Kai-shek.

"Does he understand economics?" Zhuang Jihua couldn't help but ask.

"Of course, he studied economics when he was studying in France." Chiang Kai-shek said lightly: "It's decided, let Zhang Lisheng be the director, and let Jingguo be the deputy director." ”

After finishing speaking, Chiang Kai-shek asked again: "Who do you think is more suitable for the commander of the Fifth Theater?" ”

"Duke De," Zhuang Jihua did not hesitate this time, a trace of sadness passed through his heart, and he had to leave just now: "Duke De once worked in the Fifth War Zone, and he is familiar with the Fifth War Zone, and the generals of the Fifth War Zone are also familiar with him, so he is the most suitable." ”

After thinking about it, Chiang Kai-shek turned his gaze to He Yingqin and Lin Wei: "What about your opinions? ”

"If the Cultural Revolution is going to go, I think it is appropriate to be a German neighbor." He Yingqin replied simply: "But the first war zone needs a new commander." ”

(To be continued)