The third part of the bloody fire resistance Chapter 9 of the rushing flow section 1 of the bow (Five)

Chiang Kai-shek pursed his lips tightly and repeated: "We can recover them."

Then he turned around to face the generals: "Wuhan is just the first step, what should we do next?"

Xue Yue took a step forward: "Weizhi believes that the main force of the Ninth War Zone attacks Anqing, and Anqing will be launched, and the gates of Nanjing will be opened; the main force of the Third War Zone will move south Zhejiang and attack Suzhou and Hangzhou; the main force of the Fifth War Zone will go east along the north bank of the Yangtze River and threaten Nanjing from the north. We will strive to regain Nanjing in one battle."

Zhuang Jihua and Lin Wei exchanged glances, and the two of them didn't speak in a tacit understanding. Chen Cheng thought for a while and said, "Chairman, I think with the restoration of Jiujiang in Wuhan, all the Ninth War Zones have been restored. I suggest that the Ninth War Zone and the Third War Zones be merged."

Chiang Kai-shek's eyes turned to Zhuang Jihua and Lin Wei. Zhuang Jihua glanced at Lin Wei, and Lin Wei closed his mouth tightly, obviously asking him to say it himself. Zhuang Jihua thought about it and had given Chiang Kai-shek a vaccination before. Judging from this, after restoring Wuhan, Chiang Kai-shek was very excited and could not help but want to recover Nanjing.

"The Japanese also judged this way," Chiang Kai-shek frowned slightly. Zhuang Jihua explained: "After the war in Wuhan, the Japanese army will inevitably increase troops on a large scale in the Chinese battlefield, and reinforcements will inevitably be concentrated in the Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou areas, so we will inevitably have many difficulties when taking this route. In addition, Commander Chen said it well that all the lost land in the Nine War Zone has been recovered, and the Nine War Zone should be merged with the Third War Zone; in addition, Commander Xue's suggestions are also very good. The main force of the Nine War Zone attacked Anqing from southern Anhui, and the main force of the Third War Zone moved eastward to southern Zhejiang to threaten Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou. But all this is not a real attack, but a feint, forcing the Japanese troops concentrated in Jiangnan to act rashly.

Our real offensive should be placed in the north of the Yangtze River. In the north of the Yangtze River, especially in Henan and Hebei, the terrain is flat, which is conducive to mechanized operations; therefore, we first use mechanized forces to sweep away the Japanese army in Henan to reduce the pressure from the north, while the main force crossed the Dabie Mountains and raided Xuzhou. This battle can be completed by the Five War Zone.

If you choose this route, there is another consideration. The Beijing-Shanghai-Hangzhou area is a region where my country's wealth and population are concentrated. I believe everyone has seen the situation after the war in Wuhan, but the degree of destruction in Wuhan is far less than that in Jingshan Yicheng. These two cities have been completely destroyed. According to incomplete statistics, there are nearly one million refugees in the entire Five War Zone. If the Beijing-Shanghai-Hangzhou area is completely destroyed by war, millions and tens of millions of refugees will inevitably be generated, and all factories will be destroyed. After the war, the government has a particularly heavy burden and the economic pressure is very great."

Zhuang Jihua's words made the room silent. They had seen the situation in Hankou. The situation was already a little scary, but I didn't expect that the situation in Jingshan Yicheng would be even worse.

"This is the price that the war must pay." Bren interrupted at this time, Zhuang Jihua frowned slightly, and Soong Mei-ling smiled slightly: "Everyone sit down and chat."

Zhuang Jihua had to admire Soong Mei-ling. The already tense atmosphere was resolved by her simple words. It turned out that some formal meetings turned into chatty chatter.

"Everyone sit at will." Soong Mei-ling asked everyone to sit down like the hostess. Chiang Kai-shek first pulled up the chair in the first place to sit down. Others also sat down more casually.

"Your Excellency Chairman, follow the Yangtze River to the east, you can directly attack the heart of the Japanese army, eliminate the heavy army group that the Japanese army gathered in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, and completely defeat Japan's confidence." Bren continued, and he was very confused and spread his hands: "If we avoid the main Japanese army in Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou, they will be there, restraining our nearly one million troops."

"General Brann, this is the difference between your country and ours in tactical and strategic methods. In Sun Tzu's art of war, it is called avoiding the real and attacking the virtual." Zhuang Jihua immediately took over the topic. He did not sit upright like others, but leaned back slightly. This sitting posture made him feel more comfortable. His hand gently tapped on the table, with a expressionless face: "Japan's heart is not in Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou, but in the north. If you take down Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou, the war will not stop. For Japan, the most important thing is North China and Northeast. North China and Northeast are the two pillars that Japan supports the war. They need coal, iron ore, and grain from Northeast China. Moreover, from Northeast to Japan is the shortest path in the air, which can bomb the entire territory of Japan."

"It looks good to go straight down the river. It's natural that Jin destroyed the Eastern Wu. But it can't be copied and copied," Lin Wei immediately took the topic and continued: "It is very important for us to stabilize the country after the war in Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou, especially Shanghai. Once Shanghai is destroyed by war, how much money does the central government have to rebuild a Shanghai. From a historical perspective, after each war, the country will definitely enter a period of financial difficulties. Without Shanghai's finances, the national finances will inevitably be more difficult. So I think the strategy of the Cultural Revolution is feasible."

Chiang Kai-shek and Chen Cheng both showed a deep thoughtful expression. Soong Mei-ling asked with concern: "How much does it cost to relieve refugees after the Cultural Revolution and the Battle of Northern Hubei?"

"So far, I have not received a detailed report, but counting several main battlefields, Yicheng Jingshan Zhongxiang, the number of refugees has exceeded 700,000. If Xinyang Yingcheng is added, I estimate that it will never be less than one million. If Hankou Hanyang is included, the total number will be between 1.5 million and 2 million." Zhuang Jihua said carefully.

"So what's the solution at the moment?" Soong Mei-ling asked worriedly.

"I have formulated a plan to help the refugees while resting and recuperating. First, it is to help the refugees rebuild their homes. The garrison must take out some tents, or help them build temporary residences first, and help them build houses within two months. In addition, it is to help farmers farm in spring, and it is also necessary to vigorously promote rent and interest reduction. It is recommended that the principal implement tax exemption or tax reduction for the war zone. The reason for tax exemption or tax reduction is to relieve the people on the one hand, and on the other hand, it is also to lay the foundation for the next attack."

"Next attack?" Chen Cheng asked in confusion.

"So far, the three southwestern provinces may have sufficient manpower, but the material resources have actually been exhausted and no more materials can be provided. We must use the New Restoration Area to support the war, but first we need to let the New Restoration Area breathe a sigh of relief." Zhuang Jihua explained.

"Since ancient times, the vast lakes are so well-matched that the world is full of things. We should be much more relaxed in terms of food." Chen Cheng's tone was a little hesitant.

"Although the food is loose, other aspects are still tight." Lin Wei added a rare sentence: "And the battlefield is getting bigger and bigger, and all kinds of possibilities will exist in the future."

Chen Cheng hesitated and nodded slowly. In terms of materials, in addition to food, there are also cotton, cloth, etc., and the battlefield will be bigger and bigger. It is still unknown whether these materials can meet the needs.

"His Excellency," Wilkie said slowly: "It seems that it is more necessary to open the Yunnan-Burma Line. Once the Yunnan-Burma Highway is opened, the allies will be able to provide more materials."

Chiang Kai-shek stood up with a faint smile: "Thank you very much to Mr. Wilkie. Restoring Wuhan is a great good thing. It has boosted the hearts of the army and the people and strengthened the entire army's belief in winning the war of resistance. Cixiu, Cultural Revolution, Wei Wen, and Boling led me to see everywhere. This Anan Weiji's headquarters is not bad. It was the campus of Wuhan University before."

"Yes, after the Japanese army occupied Wuhan, the 11th Army Command was set up here." Xue Yue stood up and replied.

Soong Mei-ling walked over to Wilkie and Breen and invited them to spread it in the garden; Wilkie and Breen knew completely that Chiang Kai-shek must discuss with his staff before he could decide on future political strategies and strategies.

Many years later, Wilkie wrote in his memoirs: "….. At this moment, I fully understand why Chinese leaders have so many concerns about counterattacks. In addition to considering normal military factors, they also have to consider politics and economy, which are likely to determine military decisions, which is completely different from fighting in Europe...."

"Wu Wen, after Wuhan is liberated, do you have any ideas for the candidate for Wuhan mayor?" On the stairs upstairs, Chiang Kai-shek saw Wilkie go out and asked Lin Wei.

Lin Wei thought for a moment: "Are you asking for opinions from Chen Lifu and Yang Changqing?"

Lin Wei’s words make sense. Chen Lifu is the Organization Department of the Central Committee and Yang Yongtai is the Chairman of the National Government. Their attitude is very important. Unexpectedly, Chiang Kai-shek shook his head slightly: "Chen Lifu recommends Zhang Daofan, Hubei Province, Li Yanguo, mayor of Wuhan; Yang Changqing recommends Xiong Shihui as the Chairman of Hubei Province, and Cai Shengsan is the Mayor of Wuhan."

Chen Cheng and the other four fell silent at once. Everyone knew the depth of the pool of water. Lin Wei and Xue Yue didn't want to get involved. Zhuang Jihua's eyes were chaotic and he had a firm idea. The only one among them who could support Chen Lifu was Chen Cheng. Last year, the two formed an alliance and jointly attacked Zhuang Jihua. But Chen Cheng knew that the political and academic department represented by Yang Yongtai had actually collapsed. Zhang Qun and Xiong Shihui became Chiang Kai-shek's direct descendants, and Yang Yongtai became Chiang Ching-kuo. Cai Shengsan was Chiang Ching-kuo's confidant. Yang Yongtai recommended this person to pave the way for Chiang Ching-kuo. Oppose him, Chiang Ching-kuo, and more importantly, what would Chiang Kai-shek think.

"Cultural Revolution, what do you think?" Seeing that the four of them didn't speak, Chiang Kai-shek simply called Zhuang Jihua's name directly.

Lin Wei breathed a light sigh, while Zhuang Jihua smiled bitterly. He thought for a while and said, "Principal, as the commander of the war zone, I should not interfere with the appointment of local administrative officials."

Zhuang Jihua first left himself clear, and then put forward his own point of view: "I think the issues of Hubei and Wuhan can be considered on the entire strategy of the establishment of the country in the War of Resistance Against Japan."

Chen Cheng curled his lips in his heart. Zhuang Jihua likes to be mysterious. This is obviously the two factions fighting for power and profit, but what the whole strategy is said is a joke.

"The establishment of a country in the War of Resistance Against Japan is not just about industry and economy. I think the unification of military orders and government orders must be completed. If it cannot be completed, then the unification of military orders and government orders within the party should also be achieved."

These two sentences are very lethal. The Kuomintang has never unified it before, nor has it in the party and the army. Chiang Kai-shek fought hard for nine years, and before the beginning of the War of Resistance, he could not completely unify China.

"In the army, there is a difference between the central army and the local army. The central government wants to reorganize local army several times, but local generals are strongly resisted by local generals. The reason is that local generals are worried that their interests will be damaged after losing the army. In addition, many local generals do not know anything except wars. However, some local generals are also both civil and military. So I think it is feasible for Xiong Shihui to serve as the chairman of Hubei Province, but Cai Shengsan is not suitable for being the mayor of Wuhan, but he can serve as the director of the Wuhan Municipal Party Committee. In addition, I suggest that the entire Hubei be divided into six guard districts, and the guard headquarters is located in Wuhan."

"As for the candidates, I suggest that the principal transfer the generals from the north to the south, and the generals from the south to the north, gradually depriving the generals who cannot trust them of command. This move may also be opposed by them, but I estimate that their greatest possibility is passive protests, such as resigning or refusing to take office. But now, Wuhan is liberated and the government is high in prestige, and there will be few who will use this method to resist and can be controlled within an acceptable range. In addition, the principal, Xinjiang can take action and put some generals in Xinjiang."

Lin Wei and Xue Yue looked at each other, and a feeling arose in their hearts. This plan was so poisonous. Chen Cheng's face was unstable, but Chiang Kai-shek was very satisfied. To some extent, this plan was like a replica of Zhuang Jihua's reorganization of Sichuan Army. He used politics to suppress people and forced you to accept it with the general trend. If the former does not accept it, it is not. If you do not accept it now, it is a destruction of the War of Resistance.

"The proposal of the Cultural Revolution is very good. This is a big framework. But since that's the case, you see Yu Hanmou as the chairman of Hubei Province, Xiong Shihui as the chairman of Guangdong Province, and Cao Fulin as the commander of Hubei's security zone. Hubei's security zone is divided into six security zones, and division-level officers are drawn from the Guangdong Army and Hunan Army as division-level commanders. Hunan also divides six security zones, and division-level cadres are drawn from the Northwest Army and Guizhou Army." Chiang Kai-shek made a decision quickly.

"After the Cultural Revolution, after Cao Fulin was transferred, who will take over the commander of the 55th Army?" Chiang Kai-shek stood at the door of Anan Weiji's bedroom, glanced into the house, turned his head and asked Zhuang Jihua.

"Huang Botao." Zhuang Jihua replied without hesitation: "Huang Botao is not from Huangpu, but he is loyal and strong. He will take over the position, and others can't speak."

After Zhuang Jihua decided to reorganize the troops in the Fifth War Zone, he once submitted a list to Chiang Kai-shek, asking him to transfer his old subordinates in the Expeditionary Force. As a result, Xia Yanglin and Lu Ruishan were transferred, but the two commanders Chen Mingren and Huang Botao did not, and remained in the Expeditionary Force.

"I know Huang Hanbing, and Yu Jishi admired him very much," Chiang Kai-shek's tone was a little wandering, as if Yu Jishi was asking for Huang Botao. After a while, he nodded: "Okay, it's Huang Botao."

With just a short speech, most of the matter was decided. Chen Cheng knew that Chiang Kai-shek had accepted Zhuang Jihua's suggestion. Chen Lifu lost a lot this time. Not only did he not get the Chairman of Hubei Province and the Mayor of Wuhan he wanted, but he even lost the Director of the Party Department of Wuhan. Now he only had the position of Director of the Party Department of Hubei Province to grab.

"Wilky suggested launching an attack in Myanmar, how do you view this issue?" Chiang Kai-shek asked another question that he was very concerned about.

"Yes, but not now. After Liangzhen's reorganization of the troops must be completed, the United States must also provide more equipment and supplies." Zhuang Jihua's answer was very simple. He had already talked to Lin Wei about this question: "Principal, An Ding is reorganizing the 59th Army. It will take about two months for Li Zhilong to free up his hands to replace him."

"Yes, absolutely." Chiang Kai-shek was in a very good mood today and accepted almost all his requests for Zhuang Jihua.

However, Lin Wei knew that this was Chiang Kai-shek's reward to Zhuang Jihua. Zhuang Jihua won such a big victory in just half a year after he became the commander of the Fifth War Zone.

Several people quickly finished the inspection of the second and third floors, turned around, and Soong Mei-ling accompanied Wilkie Brann and came back.

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