Zhuang Jihua and Xuanxia's father were the last to arrive, and they stood outside the crowd as a matter of course, but now the crowd is much smaller, Qiu Shanning, Li Yunshen, and Wen Yong did not come, Feng Yuxiang turned around and beckoned to Zhuang Jihua, and Zhuang Jihua immediately walked in front of him.

When Zhuang Jihua arrived, Feng Yuxiang said to Huang Shaohong and others: "I want to talk to General Zhuang alone." ”

Huang Shaohong nodded immediately: "Okay, Cultural Revolution, I'll wait for you at the foot of the mountain." After saying that, he turned around and left, Ji Hongchang and Fang Zhenwu looked at Feng Yuxiang silently, and saw that the latter had a resolute expression, so they had to follow Huang Shaohong down the mountain, and Xuanxia's father glanced at Zhuang Jihua even more complicatedly, and then turned to leave.

Feng Yuxiang's burly body looked very tall in the spring sun, and the long figure dragged across the rugged mountainous terrain, reflecting the magnificent scenery of Kicker Mountain.

"I can see far and high here," Feng Yuxiang said in a deep voice: "In the 24th year of the Republic of China, when I was in Chahar as the Northwest Frontier Governor, I often came here, when I was happy, and when I was hesitant, I always felt that this place could guide me in the direction." ”

From the side, Feng Yuxiang's rough forehead was draped with a few strands of white hair, his jaw was thick, and the thick Adam's apple could only squirm slightly. Zhuang Jihua looked at this veteran soldier who joined the army in the former Qing Dynasty, thinking about his amazing body, he suddenly felt that he was very small, and the accusations in the military academy were ridiculous, their generation had not experienced anything, if he was not a traversal clan, he did not know the development of the next few decades, what qualifications did he have to talk about national affairs with them. They started as small soldiers, and it took decades of painstaking work in this troubled era to develop a team of dozens of people into an army of hundreds of thousands, and now he has failed, but their failure is a glorious failure, and history has recorded their activities heavily.

"Cultural Revolution, look," Feng Yuxiang pointed to the north, Zhuang Jihua followed his finger to look into the distance, the mountains in the distance were stacked and green, the blue sky was like washing, the blue sky was connected to the emerald mountains, and the oncoming breeze carried a little earthy smell, sending a melodious camel bell.

"This day, this mountain, this wind," Feng Yuxiang's voice contained deep feelings: "Standing here can do the majesty of the world, the endless mysteries of heaven and earth, and the insignificance of oneself." I am a rough man, although I can't say a lot of Taoism, but I understand one thing, this day, this mountain, this wind, is our sky, our mountain, our wind, if we allow foreign enemies to invade, then what is the difference between us and the traitorous Manchu political axe. ”

Feng Yuxiang shook his head at Zhuang Jihua when he said this, asked him not to speak, and said after listening to him finish speaking: "Your principal, with my understanding of him, he will never sincerely resist it, first inside and then outside, at this time, his established strategy, if he does not exterminate [***], he will never give up, but when he is exterminated, I am afraid that he will hit the Yangtze River." I also know that not to mention the counterattack on the three eastern provinces, even Rehe will not be able to take it. But I have to do it, if the headmaster can persist in resisting, then I am willing to obey his leadership, if he only does what he does, then I will do it, I will fight a victory to show him, as long as we are determined, we can defeat Xiao Yueben. ”

Zhuang Jihua sighed: "General Feng, I have said it many times, from the overall point of view, we don't have the capital to fight to the end with the capital, fight a dozen, buy some time, prepare more, the price we pay is smaller." It's not that they don't resist. Han Gaozu had the humiliation of Bai Deng, and Tang Taizong had the Weishui Alliance, these are all written in history, and they are true. Besides, please be the commander-in-chief of the Chadong counteroffensive, isn't it the same as the script? Why do you have to put aside the political axe and fight alone? You also said that with your current people, it is impossible to counterattack, in fact, even if you have several times more men and horses, no guns, no ammunition and no pay, the counterattack will not work. Are you acting irresponsible to your subordinates? ”

"Of course not, they are all willing to follow me to resist, you see," Feng Yuxiang pointed to the barracks at the foot of the mountain: "As long as you stop, we will go up." Then he said resolutely: "I know that your principal thinks that I want to make a comeback in Chahar, but he is wrong, this time I Feng someone is not for himself, but for the country, after finishing the small book, I will go back to Taishan to study." ”

Zhuang Jihua was a little angry, in the past few days, he has repeatedly explained to Feng Yuxiang that he can speak with calluses, but this oil and salt does not enter, he sighed helplessly: "General Feng, it seems that I can't convince you, you should really look at this mountain this day and this wind, if it is a lonely mountain, can there be such a magnificent scene?" Only the mountains are stacked with green to have beautiful scenery. ”

"It will not be a lonely mountain, and our actions will inevitably be supported by the people of the whole country." Feng Yuxiang's demeanor was very resolute and had no doubts.

"But have you ever thought about it, your actions have invisibly fueled the separatist forces in the country, and other warlords can take you as an example and carry out the secession under the banner of resistance." Zhuang Jihua had already said this, and he had to remind and warn again. Once Feng Yuxiang erects the flag, the central government will definitely suppress it, and at that time, Feng Yuxiang's team will not be able to keep it, and the central government will also suffer losses in prestige, which can be said to be the result of both defeats.

"If the central government must be like this, then I will only have to deal with him." Feng Yuxiang was in a very heavy mood, of course he understood what the consequences were, even Song Zheyuan did not approve of him setting up another banner, and the future prospects would be very bleak: "I might as well go to hell, as long as the people are awakened, it's worth it!" ”

Zhuang Jihua was very disappointed, and Feng Yuxiang was also very disappointed, he wanted to persuade Zhuang Jihua to support him, at least not to oppose him, and even wanted him to be accommodating with Nanjing.

"General Feng, the Chadong counteroffensive is imminent, if the troops of General Tong Linge, General Ji Hongchang, and General Fang Zhenwu participate, the chances of victory will increase by three points, although you are unwilling to take the position of commander-in-chief, I ask you to order them to go to Dushikou, obey the command of General Fu Zuoyi, and participate in the Chadong counteroffensive." Zhuang Jihua finally said.

Feng Yuxiang frowned slightly and said: "As far as I know, there are more than 20,000 people from Fu Zuoyi's Seventh Army Corps, nearly 20,000 people from Sun Dianying, plus more than 20,000 people from Feng Zhanhai, and the remaining troops of the Volunteer Army behind the enemy, with a total strength of more than 80,000 people, is this not enough?" ”

"The equipment of the troops is too poor, and the volunteers and Feng Zhanhai's subordinates don't even have a few artillery, so they can only rely on the tactics of the sea of people to fill it, and not to mention that one more person wins and has more guarantees." Zhuang Jihua was very sorry, if only he could wait a few years for his arsenal to be completed. These soldiers had fought with Yu himself, and it was a pity that they died like this.

Feng Yuxiang was silent and sighed, "You can talk to Jiesan." ”

Zhuang Jihua understood that Ji Hongchang and Fang Zhenwu's troops could not be adjusted, and only Tong Linge could think of a way, he sighed heavily, Feng Yuxiang turned his head to look at him with interest and asked, "How to pull?" Not satisfied or not liked? ”

"Neither," Zhuang Jihua said with a wry smile: "I'm just thinking, when will this partisan struggle be put down, the country is about to be ruined, why can't it be let go." ”

Feng Yuxiang didn't answer, of course he understood the meaning of the words, Zhuang Jihua continued: "General Feng, I'm afraid I have to ask you for help." ”

Feng Yuxiang's face sank and he said unhappily: "What, you still don't believe me, Feng someone?" ”

"How come, General Tong was promoted by you, and without your consent, I can't move one of his soldiers and every pawn." Zhuang Jihua said with some worry.

Looking at Zhuang Jihua's appearance, Feng Yuxiang was very useful, after all, there were still generals who listened to him, so he said lightly: "You leave the compliments to others, I understand your thoughts, and if you want me to come forward to say hello, you will save it, right?" That's not going to work. ”

Zhuang Jihua didn't answer, this is not easy to answer, and whoever pays for it can't give it to Feng Yuxiang, so Chiang Kai-shek has to know about it. Feng Yuxiang also seemed to understand, he just smiled faintly, his self-esteem made him unable to open his mouth, if it was Chiang Kai-shek or Song Ziwen, he could still play some tricks, but in the face of a junior, he really couldn't open his mouth.

"General Feng, do you know Ji Zhentong?" On the way back, Zhuang Jihua suddenly asked. Feng Yuxiang frowned, even Ji Hongchang, Fang Zhenwu, and Xuanxia's father couldn't help frowning, Ji Zhentong, Zhao Bosheng, and Dong Zhentang were all leaders of the Ningdu riot, and they brought more than 17,000 Northwest Army into the Red Army.

"We have intelligence, he's been arrested." Seeing that Feng Yuxiang's face was not worried, Zhuang Jihua added painlessly, Ji Hongchang and Fang Zhenwu were stunned for a moment, Feng Yuxiang grabbed the reins of the horse, turned his head and asked, "Where did you get this news from?" ”

"Blue Coat Society, I heard that they have captured some soldiers of the former 26th Route Army, including Ji Zhentong's guards, not only Ji Zhentong, but also Huang Zhongyue have been arrested." Zhuang Jihua's eyes were fixed on Feng Yuxiang.

Feng Yuxiang's expression was serious, he didn't expect things to develop to such a point, last year he had sent Hu Jingtao to contact Ji Zhentong, hoping that he could return to the Northwest Army, but he was refused. didn't expect that in a blink of an eye, he would become a prisoner.

Feng Yuxiang silently whipped his horsewhip and walked towards the city. Ji Hongchang shouted angrily at Zhuang Jihua: "Don't try to sow discord in this way!" Vile! ”

Ji Hongchang is a soldier, he may not know, but Xuanxia's father understands very well that what Zhuang Jihua said may not be false, but why did he do this? If it's just sowing discord, it's too obvious and too clumsy. However, when he came to the letter from the Shunzhi Provincial Party Committee, he felt that this sowing discord might be effective, and that he must report it to the Frontline Working Committee as soon as possible and take preventive measures.

Zhuang Jihua just smiled faintly, this is enough, there is no need to say anything, as long as Feng Yuxiang comes forward to let Tong Linge send troops, there will be a rift in the fragile trust between them, and this rift will slowly expand in the future, and finally lead to their complete split.

(To be continued)