9.3 Complex political situation

When Huang Haoran was "too early", Minister He drove up Luojia Mountain with Zhang Qun, vice president of the Executive Yuan. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

Since the successful release of water at the entrance of the garden, the Japanese Army's advance has basically stagnated. In addition, a few days ago, the Japanese Air Force was shot down by the Chinese Air Force over Wuhan, so the highest authorities have been in a good mood in recent days, and he made an exception to invite Minister He and Zhang Qun to the courtyard.

The supreme authority descended the steps, the pole staggered, and then took a few deep breaths, and a pleasant tumbling came up. The air weather on Luojia Mountain is filtered and generally pure. The warm sunlight penetrates the courtyard, illuminating the flowers and rocks. Looking north, the Yangtze River is like a silver chain, bending through the city. All kinds of buildings are scattered and you can see them all. What caught his attention the most was the blue waves of the East Lake, which were hidden in the undulating hills and mountains, and the mountains and lakes reflected each other, which was gorgeous and colorful.

"Wuhan is in the middle of the world, it is really a treasure!" The highest authorities were touched by the scene and sighed with emotion.

"Chairman... Oh! No! What the commission said is extremely true! With such fresh and elegant weather, Wuhan is rare! ”

Minister He deliberately slapped Zhang Qun on the back first, and when he saw that the highest authorities were intoxicated by the scenery in front of him, he endured what he wanted to say or held it back in his stomach.

"Yue Jun", the highest authority said to Zhang Qun with a smile, "You have worked with me for many years, you don't have to be so polite!" Whether it is the chairman of the committee or the chairman, it is just a title, and there is really no need to be strict. You name it whatever you want! ”

When the mood is good, the highest authorities are polite to everyone. In terms of feelings, of course, he hopes that everyone can call him a "commissioner" and regard him as a "commissioner". Over the past few years, fighting bravely in the rain of bullets, fighting wits in the midst of mystery and mystery, and making every effort to think about it, isn't it this position of "commission" that the supreme authorities are pursuing?

But how many people shouted this "commission" from the heart? Don't talk about Zhang Qun, even Minister He next to him, I'm afraid he may not be sincere!

"Although you don't count the subsections, those of us who are subordinates should still pay attention! Is that right? Vice President Zhang? ”

Minister He's answer was still the same as before, tight, leaving no flaws, and the highest authorities glanced at their old rival, smiled and did not speak.

In the eyes of the highest authorities, Minister He and Zhang Qun are two completely different people, and the highest authorities are very relieved about Zhang Qun. And Minister He, although the highest authorities want to use it, more often than not, they have to guard against it!

Although people like Zhang Qun are exquisite, they don't actually have any great skills! To be able to achieve the position of vice president of the Executive Yuan, it all depends on the highest authorities! Zhang Qun has no objection to the orders of the highest authorities, and he will also change the method to help the highest authorities make things right, so that others will not see that there are traces of deliberateness!

What makes the highest authorities feel even more commendable is that although Zhang Qun's career is smooth, he is very clear about the role he plays. At the end of 1931, Zhang Qun aroused the public indignation of Shanghai citizens because of his flattery of the Japanese, and the highest authorities could only knock Zhang Qun off the throne of the special mayor of Shanghai in order to appease the public resentment. Zhang Qun lives at home. One day after watering flowers in the yard and returning to the room, he looked at his figure in the mirror in the entrance hall, shook his head and sighed bitterly: "Who is Zhang Qun?" The highest authorities lackeys too! ”

Compared with Minister He, who is also forbearing, Zhang Qun is most favored by the highest authorities because of this self-knowledge!

The highest authorities' attention to Zhang Qun made Zhang Qun's career smooth sailing, and he not only became the head of the political science department, but also became the personal staff of the highest authorities. Zhang Qun took advantage of his extensive connections and the tiger skin of the highest authority behind him to lobby in all directions. Woo all political parties, match all powerful factions, and mediate for Lao Chiang between Britain, the United States, and Japan. For a time, Zhang Qun became an indispensable figure for the supreme authorities both internally and externally. Because of Zhang Qun's threading of the needle, many parties and groups gathered around the Nanjing government. Many warlords who had run rampant, such as Chen Tiaoyuan, Xu Yuanquan, Long Yun, and so on, relied on Zhang Qun's dredging to close their relations with the highest authorities. Even military veterans such as Yan Xishan and Feng Yuxiang once relied on Zhang Qun to connect with the highest authorities. For this reason, many military and political leaders of the Wuhan government called Zhang Qun "the knife of the highest authorities" and "the old man's mush" behind his back. This can be regarded as an affirmation of Zhang Qun's status as a close minister of the highest authority!

The highest authorities have never treated "obedient" subordinates badly! With good deeds, the highest authorities will naturally not forget Zhang Qun!

At the beginning of the year, Liu Xiang swore to go out of Sichuan to resist the war, and later died before he left the army, and died of illness in Hankou. After Liu Xiang's death, the Sichuan army was leaderless for a while, and Sichuan politics was even more chaotic. Seeing that the time was ripe to intervene in Sichuan, the supreme authorities could not wait to hold Sichuan, a land of right and wrong, in their hands. Soon, he ordered the abolition of the Seventh War Zone and the Chuankang Pacification Office presided over by Liu Xiang. When considering the new candidate for Sichuan Zheng, Zhang Qun, who is himself the first to jump into his mind.

Just as Zhang Qun was full of ambition to pack his bags and prepare to take up the post of chairman of Sichuan Province and commander of Sichuan security, the Sichuan army quit. As soon as he was withdrawn, the Sichuan army obviously felt the threat from the giant palm in Wuhan. Wang Lingji, a senior general of the Sichuan army, contacted the generals of the Sichuan army and telegraphed to Wuhan to refuse Zhang to enter Sichuan. This trick not only swayed the highest authorities so much that they couldn't get off the stage, but also made Zhang Qun so embarrassed that he couldn't eat for a few days, and he felt that he had no face to see people again. Today, he dragged Minister He to Luojia Mountain together, and Zhang Qun actually wanted to probe the tone of the highest authorities.

"Take a seat!" Zhang Qun saw that Minister He still had no intention of speaking, so he decided to handle his affairs first: "Recently, there has been a lot of discussion outside, saying that the Japanese can't stand it anymore, and hinting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that there is a desire to resume peace talks. ”

While Zhang Qun was speaking, Minister He kept staring at the changes in the facial expressions of the highest authorities from the side. Minister Ho has something to do today, and he needs to grasp the mind of the highest authorities before he speaks.

After listening to Zhang Qun's words, the highest authorities turned around and glanced at Minister He and Zhang Qun beside him, and then opened his mouth unhurriedly: "I have heard about what you said a few times... However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not received any clear intention from the Japanese. Then again, the two previous statements of the guard were not clever in the first place! They thought a threat or two would make me back down? It must be known that today's China is no longer the China of the warlords of the past! I'm no longer the young offspring I was when I went to Japan more than 20 years ago! Now people have elected me as the 'commissioner' and I am the leader of the war of resistance! The Japanese want to avoid my Wuhan government to solve the China problem, and that will not work at all."

The highest authority paused his cane, his voice was sharp and high, and his face was colorful! But not without it. He was in a very happy mood at the moment. After a year of fighting the Anti-Japanese War, he finally made the Japanese realize that his highest authorities were not easy to mess with!

Zhang Qun heard that the attitude of the highest authorities towards Japan seemed to be a little disdainful, and quickly echoed: "That's, that's!" ”

Minister He on the side still didn't speak, since the "77 Incident", the highest authorities have been so excited every once in a while, but it will not take long, and they will fall into depression because of the defeat on the battlefield!

Victory is not arrogant or defeated, and the highest authorities probably do not understand this truth!

Sure enough, it was guessed by Minister He, and the highest authority who had just finished singing the high-profile immediately changed his words, and his attitude took a 180-degree turn:

"As for peace talks, of course I don't refuse, China doesn't want to go to war. I would also like to join hands with the Japanese to prevent chaos and maintain peace in East Asia. However, this kind of peace must not be premised on betraying China's sovereignty."

As he spoke, the supreme authority sighed again, "Shanghai is lost, Nanjing is lost, how can I be willing to watch China be destroyed by the scourge of war?" But if the Japanese insist on fighting, what is there if they lose Wuhan again? ”

Zhang Qun finally adapted to the change in attitude of the highest authorities, and was about to sing a few words of praise for "peace", but before he could start the performance, the highest authorities suddenly became excited again!

"Niang Xipi, the Japanese soldiers and the government are short-sighted, and they only know how to fight. I don't think they have any strategists, no politicians. You know, it's not me who really wants to fight in China! ”

Minister Ho's previous silence has finally paid off. These words of the highest authorities have already revealed what he really thinks! Minister He felt that he had taken the pulse of the highest authorities!

After a moment of contemplation, Minister He finally spoke: "The commission will lead the national war of resistance for a full year, and the great achievements of public will naturally be known to the world!" I think it's possible to take advantage of the fact that there is not much fighting between the two sides to talk to the Japanese side again? ”

"Respectfully! You don't understand this. The premise of peace is that both parties must be sincere, and now, they are asking for such a high price, how can we agree?! The people's anti-Japanese sentiment is still high! The people of all China want us to continue fighting! The Japanese just don't give us the stairs! I can't take it down even if I want to! And I doubt that Foreign Minister Ugaki can represent the Japanese government. You must know that some Japanese soldiers and chaebols are still trying their best to expand the war! I don't see their sincerity! ”

Minister He nodded, indicating that he accepted the analysis of the highest authority, and Zhang Qun on the side was already frightened by the performance of the highest authority's argument for a while, and he decided that it would be better not to speak if he was not sure!

After a while, the highest authorities seemed to suddenly remember Zhang Qun's existence, and he turned his face and asked Zhang Qun: "Yue Jun, what is the matter with you coming today?" ”

Zhang Qun hesitated, but still couldn't suppress the desire in his heart, he glanced at Minister He next to him, before going up the mountain, the two of them had an agreement in private. Minister He helped Zhang Qun take Sichuan, and Zhang Qun would help Minister He save his niece and son-in-law Gui Yongqing.

Minister He nodded covertly, signaling that he was ready to speak. Zhang Qun was relieved at this time and threw out the topic he had been brewing for a long time:

"Oh, I am a small thing. A few days ago, an old friend came to Han from Chengdu and said that some generals of the Sichuan army had carried out activities in Sichuan to commemorate Wang Mingzhang, and they had also made insulting remarks and slandered the government. said that the Central Army did not save it when it saw death, so it caused the martyrdom of Teng County, the commander of Wang's division. After the meeting, some people even incited the military and civilians to sit-in and march, making a mess. ”

"Master Wang? Didn't I order the posthumous award of the admiral, and read the memorial message at the docks? What exactly do they want? "The highest authorities originally looked at the Sichuan army unpleasantly, and the fire rushed up as soon as it was fanned.

"They're actually trying to raise the price. They said that before the war, the Sichuan army was unattended, and there was no guarantee of food, ammunition and firearms, but the Central Army had special personnel and special vehicles responsible for supply. In addition, they said that Division Commander Wang was stubbornly defending Tengxian County, and the Tang Army was not rescued when he saw death, because the central government was deliberately weakening the local troops. It seems that Kawamasa ......"

Minister He took the opportunity to add fuel to the fire and became a pawn of the highest authorities for half his life, and Minister He understood what the highest authorities were most unwilling to hear.

The highest authority is not a fuel-efficient lamp, Minister He is good not to speak, this opening, the highest authority immediately felt strange! From the bottom of my heart, Zhang Qun's entry into Sichuan was blocked, and the person who was most stimulated was actually the highest authority. Originally, the Sichuan army was in defiance of the Wuhan government, but now that the entrance to the garden has just been dug up, the highest authorities are even more sensitive to everything. In extraordinary times, how can the actions of the Sichuan army not make the highest authorities hate people's bone marrow.

But in the minds of the highest authorities, he hates rappers and begs for bargains even more, and after thinking about Minister He and Zhang Qun playing double reeds, the highest authorities said coldly:

"Yue Jun, you have to be patient, I will have a way to let you enter Sichuan!"

These words of the highest authority are tantamount to naming the relationship between Zhang Qun and Minister He, and also implying that Zhang Qun is the one who came up with the idea!

Zhang Qun was shocked, and hurriedly stepped forward to confess himself: "Commission, Yue Jun's work is very smooth now, and there is no other plan!" ”

At this moment, the highest authorities are really inseparable from Zhang Qun, a person who can encompass all directions, especially the Japanese. gave Zhang Qun a step at the moment:

"That's good! Wuhan needs you more now! ”

After that, the supreme authorities turned their attention to Minister He and asked softly: "Jingzhi, in your opinion, what strategy is the government to adopt against the Japanese at the moment?" ”

"I still mean those fourteen words: 'The war will be defeated, the peace will be chaotic, the war will be peaceful, and the peace will follow'. In Beijing, Shanghai, and North China, we have already met the Japanese with swords and guns, and the losses are not small. Now that Foreign Minister Ugaki wants to negotiate peace, I think this is a great opportunity. As he spoke, Minister He's words suddenly changed: "But recently, Chen Cixiu and his gang have been shouting and shouting for quick victory, not to mention, and they are still engaged in some rescue activities in Wuhan, which has caused a storm in the city." I'm afraid this will have a bad impact on the resumption of peace talks in the future, right?! ”

The highest authorities smiled and did not say anything. Although he admired some of Minister He's views, he could think and do much further than Minister He.

If we don't create public opinion, how can we cover people's eyes and ears and ensure the smooth progress of contacts with the Japanese? If he does not advocate anti-Japanese resistance in a high-profile manner, how can he be embraced by the whole country as a "committee seat"?

Besides, the person standing behind Chen Cheng is actually none other than the highest authority! At present, the situation is confusing, and who can guarantee that Japan will accept the conditions put forward by the Wuhan government. If the treasure is pressed on the peace talks with the Japanese, if the person himself turns around and starts fighting, then how can the Wuhan government parry?

Once the morale of the people collapses, it is really possible for the Japanese to abandon their Wuhan government and find a new partner! Politics, after all, still needs to be backed by the military!

The highest authorities, who had risen in turmoil, were well versed in the rule of old China. When he was in danger, he always jumped into the pool, first stirred up the water into chaos, and then attacked from afar, and broke through each one. He never minded the mutual struggle of his subordinates, and even liked it. He knows that over the years, it has been difficult for China to emerge a military and political giant to compete with him, and this is an important reason. So for Chen Cheng, he encouraged him to cheer up. He also tried his best to connive at Zhang Qun and Minister He. A few days ago, the supreme authorities also instructed Zhang Qun to send a secret telegram to the Japanese foreign minister in his personal name, secretly sending Qiu Bo. In short, everything that is valuable to him, even if this value only exists for a while, the highest authorities will not let it go!

"Wang Zhaoming, what have they been busy with lately?"

I don't know if it was because of what I thought of, the highest authorities suddenly shifted the topic to Wang Zhaoming. Wang Zhaoming has been a political enemy of the highest authorities for many years, and his qualifications are very profound! At present, although he is under the highest authority, he is by no means a person who is satisfied with the status quo. Wang Zhaoming is just really obscure now, this is very clear to the top authorities, and the top authorities also know that Minister He and Zhang Qun are also hooking up with Wang Zhaoming behind their backs, and the relationship is quite good!

Therefore, the highest authorities wanted to learn more about the movements of Wang Zhaoming's gang of "lords and factions" from the mouths of Minister He and Zhang Qun.

With a slight click from the highest authority, Zhang Qun immediately behaved like a woman who had been caught cheating on a man outside, and shrank aside. Compared with Zhang Qun's unbearable performance, Minister He is much more natural!

Minister He told the highest authorities that Wang Zhaoming was simply calm, as if he had never known Wang Zhaoming!

Wang Zhaoming still insisted on peace. It's just that I haven't been in contact with him much lately. However, I heard that he got Gao Zongwu and others to Hong Kong and wanted to hook up with the Japanese, so I don't know much about the specific situation. The military command seems to know about this matter, and Dai Yunong should know better! ”

When the highest authorities heard Minister He say this, their brows immediately furrowed! After a long silence, the highest authority said to Minister Ho:

"Jingzhi, you have to remind Zhaoming to pay attention to them. If this matter is known to the outside world, then they are going to get into trouble! ”

"Commission, Yue Jun has a sentence that I don't know whether to say or not?" Zhang Qun interjected shrunk awkwardly.

"You've got it."

"President. I always thought that journalists were a little too active these days, and I was afraid that it would have a negative impact. The government should still impose strict restrictions on them, and it would be good to close a few newspapers if necessary! Zhang Qun said fiercely.

The highest authority waved his hand and said: "At this time, the people's hearts must not be broken!" ”

Zhang Qun is also well-behaved enough, as soon as he saw that the opinions of the highest authorities were contrary to his, he quickly closed his mouth! Minister He on the side wants to give Zhang Qunqiao a thumbs up! (To be continued.) )