Bai Chongxi was stunned and reached out to take the telegram, but his eyes were staring at Zhuang Jihua. Zhuang Jihua had no head and wrinkled slightly, as if he was also wondering why Chiang Kai-shek asked Bai Chongxi to return to Chongqing at this time. The telegram was very simple, and in just one sentence, he ordered Bai Chongxi to set off and return to Chongqing immediately.

Bai Chongxi slowly put away the telegram. Xu Zuyi first reacted. He asked tentatively if something was wrong in Xinjiang. Zhuang Jihua and Bai Chongxi looked at each other and suddenly felt a sense of enlightenment. Yes, the places where there are wars in China are in China, except for North China, Xinjiang. The Jiangnan War Zone and the Jianghuai War Zone are relatively calm. Xue Yue held heavy troops. Xiwei Shou transferred more than ten divisions to the north. The troops were empty and the people were panicked. Xue Yue did not bully him. Xiwei Shou was grateful to God. Although Guan Linzheng's troops were slightly inferior, there were nearly 300,000, and the entire war zone was vigorously reorganizing the army.

Guan Linzheng imitated Zhuang Jihua and reorganized the miscellaneous troops in the Jianghuai War Zone. However, his strength was insufficient. The new 12th Army of the founding army was not in hand. He could only disrupt the miscellaneous troops and mixed them, and expanded the 92nd Army of Huangpu classmate Li Xianzhou to increase the number of Central Army.

After thinking about it, only when something happened in Xinjiang and Xinjiang rebellion, Chiang Kai-shek could he be so anxious that Bai Chongxi could be transferred back. And more importantly, Chen Cheng was still in Chongqing.

"Xinjiang!" Bi Chongxi murmured and repeated the sentence. Hu Zongnan sent troops to Yili in the previous part, but he might have already come out.

"It seems that's the case." Zhuang Jihua nodded in agreement, Bai Chongxi also nodded, turned around and shouted to his adjutant: "Call back, I will take the nearest plane back to Chongqing and contact the Air Force."

The adjutant turned around and went out. Bai Chongxi asked Zhuang Jihua again in silence: What do you think of "Wencao" in Xinjiang?"

With Bai Chongxi's arrogance, he could ask such questions," which shows that he valued Zhuang Jihua. Zhuang Jihua did not refuse. He answered without thinking: "The problem in Xinjiang is mainly the shortage of troops. Once the army arrives, the rebellion will naturally be quelled. The current problem is that the army is distributed on the battlefield of anti-Japanese war. However, this situation ended after the end of the Battle of North China. Jiangong, the primary problem in Xinjiang is now stable, stabilize the rebellion in the north, control the southern Xinjiang and Hami areas, and use the air force to provide logistical support for the surrounding troops and control the Dilan Railway."

Bai Chongxi did not speak. He had no idea about how to quell the rebellion in Xinjiang. What was different from Zhuang Jihua was that Zhuang Jihua had Liu Wenhui who reported the situation in Xinjiang at any time. He knew a lot about Xinjiang, but Bai Chongxi did not. He didn't know what the situation of the rebellion in Xinjiang had developed.

"Jiangong, the whole country is a game of chess. The Xinjiang issue is supported by the Soviet Union behind the rebels, but Stalin dared not support it openly now, so he gave us the opportunity. "As long as we firmly quell the rebellion and take the opportunity to uproot the rebellion in Xinjiang." He pulled Bai Chongxi aside and whispered: "Xinjiang is different from the mainland. Suppressing rebellion is mainly based on killing, so there is no need to be polite. In addition, it is recommended that the chairman take advantage of this opportunity to close all Soviet consulates in Xinjiang," and "restrict them to leave the country for 24 hours."

Bai Chongxi looked at Zhuang Jihua in surprise. Zhuang Jihua had always given people a very gentle impression. When dealing with various domestic conflicts, he rarely took tough measures to seize Chongqing and settle Yunnan. Except for the casualties on the battlefield, there was no other bleeding. But now he was unambiguous to focus on killing. In addition to the words "kill", it is killing. The meaning of the word "kill" is too rich.

Seeing Bai Chongxi frowning slightly, Zhuang Jihua sighed softly: "King Jian is compassionate, but the root of Xinjiang rebellion is in the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union is beating ethnic conflicts, and the rebels demand that the country be divided. This is something we cannot accept. If a group can be killed this time and use force to deter it, there will be problems in Xinjiang in the next ten years. Only an iron-fisted suppression can at least win ten years of peace for Xinjiang. With these ten years, we can solve various domestic problems without interruption."

Bai Chongxi looked up at Zhuang Jihua, and the eyes behind the lens were full of suspicion. He seemed to be asking why, Zhuang Jihua had to add again: It seems that after the war reconstruction, such as GC. problem."

Zhuang Jihua said this and kept silent. Bai Chongxi already understood that Zhuang Jihua once talked about the issue at the end of the war, mainly the post-war reconstruction and GC. The decisive battle in North China will produce tens of millions of refugees. Refugees of this size can no longer adopt the refugee resettlement method in Hubei, Henan and Shandong. The state finance must invest a lot of money. After the war, there will be a large number of people who have followed the government to retreat to the southwest. They will also have to return home, which will incur a lot of costs, as well as industry, etc., etc. The National Government will face great difficulties. If something happens in Xinjiang at this time, things will be really difficult to deal with.

Bai Chongxi made another judgment in his mind that Zhuang Jihua has always been pro-communist, but now it seems that the pro-communist side is a ruthless confrontation, but his methods are softer and actually more tough.

Seeing that Bai Chongxi had already understood, Zhuang Jihua vented his anger. When Stilwell and Breen saw that they came back, they knew that they had reached a consensus on certain matters, but the two did not want to say anything on the Xinjiang issue. Wei Demai had instructions that the Xinjiang issue involves the Soviet Union and the United States would not express their opinions for the time being.

"General Stilwell, General Breon, see it. This is the difference between us and your country." Zhuang Jihua looked at Stilwell seriously and said solemnly: "In Myanmar, we met the British, and now we met the Soviets again. They all want to gain benefits from our poor country. We have enemies on the front and enemies Lu Wan behind us."

Stilwell was silent. There was a clear shadow of Soviet Russia behind the Xinjiang rebellion. He was very dissatisfied with Soviet Russia. If you have the strength, why not go to the battlefield against Japan, but put a common enemy on the battlefield and deal with allies, regardless of whether this would affect the overall situation of the war against Japan.

"General Zhuang, about the rebellion in Xinjiang, I can only tell you that I personally support your country." Stilwell was also equally solemn.

"Thank you very much." Zhuang Jihua's expression was neither salty nor light: "For a long time, the West has regarded our country as a cake that can be cut at will, regardless of our ideas, nor will it take care of our interests. Until now, it still thinks and does this. In Myanmar, Churchill wants to sacrifice our team: Now, Stalin has provoked a rebellion in Xinjiang, only for the purpose of méng ancient and northeastern." But they have made a mistake. Our people thanked President Roosevelt. He was the first Western president to treat our people equally."

Stilwell and Brene listened to Zhuang Jihua's discussion here, Brene was a little embarrassed. Weidmai's evaluation of Stilwell was "not paying attention to the request of the Chinese people, Zhuang Jihua scolded him in front of Stilwell. But when he saw Stilwell, he saw that he was nodding in agreement, and Brene couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Bai Chongxi flew away from Dexian in the evening. As soon as he landed at the Coralba Airport, he was taken to the Huangshan villa and stepped into Chiang Kai-shek's study. Bai Chongxi felt angry and complicated, "and was both excited and worried."

Chiang Kai-shek was still very polite to Bai Chongxi. When he came in, he stood up to greet him. He Yingqin, Chen Cheng, Lin Wei and Chen Bulei in the study naturally stood up.

After a few greetings, Chiang Kai-shek asked about the situation in North China and mentioned the Battle of North China. Bai Chongxi could not suppress his excitement. Very good. "Chairman, unprecedented victory! unprecedented victory!"

Chiang Kai-shek, He Yingqin, Chen Cheng, Lin Wei and Chen Bree immediately breathed a sigh of relief. The atmosphere in the study became a little relaxed. Zhuang Jihua presided over the fifth war zone. If Chiang Kai-shek had any orders, he could only give Zhuang Jihua the order. Zhuang Jihua would cancel his order without hesitation.

The progress of the Battle of North China is reported to Chongqing every two days, so Chiang Kai-shek still understands most of the situation, but the situation in the past two days is not clear.

"The battle situation is progressing very fast and very good. Song Xilian surrounded Zhengsan, Fan Hanjie surrounded Youjingsan and Gu Shoufu. Wei Lihuang and Peng Dehuai are pursuing Jimu Zhenyi, Lan Yundong is attacking Tangshan." Du Yuming surrounded Tianjin, Tang Enbo surrounded Peiping, and the situation of the committee leader was very good."

Chiang Kai-shek, who had been tense, smiled a little, and the atmosphere in the study became a little lively. He Yingqin asked: "How long will it take to wipe out the Japanese army?"

Bai Chongxi smiled: "Three days, up to three days, Liu Anqi will completely wipe out the 10th Division, and the captive commander of the division, Jiro Tokawa, will be completely wiped out within two days. The New Eighth Army and the Kou Army are rushing to the Longquanshan area. Once they arrive, they will launch a general attack on Masato Riverside. Chairman, within three days, the news of victory will come."

"The North China Expeditionary Army has a clever force. Even if it cannot be completely wiped out in this battle, it must be annihilated 300,000." Lin Wei was excitedly thinking: "This is an unprecedented victory. After this battle, the Japanese army no longer has the strength to launch an attack."

"Yes!" Chen Bulei also rubbed his hands and exclaimed. The decisive battle in North China is related to the fate of the country and nation. Everyone in the rear is paying attention to this decisive battle. The map hanging on the spiritual fortress is thousands of people anxiously waiting for the latest battle report every day. Every victory makes Chongqing fall into joy.

"With this victory, everything is easy to say." Chen Cheng sighed, and he felt relieved.

The political atmosphere in Chongqing did not calm down with the victory of the war. Hu Zongnan sent troops to quell the rebellion, but was defeated in a crushing defeat. The 7th Division and the Ps Division were almost destroyed. Two divisions and four regiments, only hundreds of people fled back to Dihua. Their failure affected the morale of the Ailinbak defender. Du Defu, deputy commander of the 7th Division, decided to break through. This decision was cancelled in time by Hu Zongnan. Hu Zongnan used more than ten aircraft to drop ammunition and food at the Ailinbak defender. After obtaining this batch of ammunition and food, the Ailinbak defender barely supported it.

The situation in Yining was not the most dangerous. The situation in Ashan area was extremely dangerous. The reinforcements of Chenghua (now Altay) by Qiaoshi and Xinmashi also failed. The troops suffered heavy losses during the retreat to Qitai. The Chenghua defenders were completely isolated. Two regiments of the Soviet army entered the Ashan area and launched a siege on Chenghua.

With the failure of the rebellion, the Soviet Union began to gradually stand at the forefront. Pan Youxin publicly announced the Soviet Union's wanted order in Chongqing. Among the wanted orders, the Soviet Union had three brigades of infantry, one cavalry regiment, one tank regiment, and one air force brigade defected, and was probably entering the territory of China. However, Pan Youxin issued a statement on behalf of the Soviet Union's government, hoping that the Chinese government could negotiate with the Xinjiang rebels and peacefully resolve the Xinjiang incident.

After the Soviet statement was issued, ** carefully expressed support, believing that anti-Japanese is the first priority and that a negotiation strategy can be adopted for the Xinjiang Incident. However, just now, Zhang Jingjiang issued a statement before the intermediary groups such as the Democratic League. The rebellion in Xinjiang is not a ethnic conflict, but a separatist in Xinjiang attempt to split China. The armed rebellion held with the support of foreign forces is different from domestic conflicts. It can only be suppressed by force! National sovereignty, territorial integrity, and no negotiation is allowed! Xinjiang has no negotiations, only quelling rebellion!

After Zhang Jingjiang's statement, Bang Yanda issued a statement on behalf of the newly established agricultural and industrialist party, supporting the National Government to quell the rebellion in Xinjiang by force. Subsequently, political groups such as the Democratic League and the Al Shabaab issued statements, some supporting the quelling of rebellion and some advocating negotiations, and Chongqing political quarreled.

Chiang Kai-shek showed relatively clever political means this time. The National Government never made any statement or suppressed it, allowing a political group to express his attitude. After Pan Youxin issued a statement, the social groups in Chongqing became angry. Young students took to the streets again to protest in front of the Soviet embassy. The Chongqing Federation of Trade Unions issued a statement supporting the government to quell the rebellion. The Fu Women's Federation launched a fundraising campaign. Chongqing citizens responded one after another and donated generously.

"The situation in Xinjiang is quite complicated, and Hu Zongnan has insufficient experience..." "Cheng Kai-shek briefly introduced the situation of suppressing the rebellion and finally said: "Jiansheng, I want you to come back just to let you go to Xinjiang and serve as the commander-in-chief of suppressing the rebellion in Xinjiang.

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Bai Chongxi did not expect Chiang Kai-shek to make this request. He felt a little embarrassed. It is common sense that he is willing to go, but he is now the representative of the Guangxi clan in the Central Committee. He is leaving. Who will protect the interests of the Guangxi clan?

Chiang Kai-shek seemed to see Bai Chongxi's embarrassment, and he added: "In view of the current development of the war situation, the base camp decided to abolish the Tianshui Camp. Delin will return to the base camp to serve as the deputy minister of the Ministry of National Defense. After Xinjiang quelling the rebellion, Jiansheng will not let you stay in Xinjiang for a long time. You will still come back to serve as the deputy chief of staff."

Bai Chongxi was relieved now. He was about to nod and agreed, but the words changed: "Chairman, I can go to Xinjiang, but the Chairman, the Xinjiang troops are mainly the Central Army and the Ma Family Army. I asked Hu Zongnan and Ma Bufang to serve as deputy commanders. All the troops in Xinjiang are under my jurisdiction. If the Chairman has any orders, please issue them directly to me."

"This is natural." Chiang Kai-shek agreed.

Bai Chongxi was puzzled by Chiang Kai-shek's promise so happily. Suddenly, he remembered Zhuang Jihua's words when he was leaving, and couldn't help but curse. It was obvious that Zhuang Jihua had a connection with Chiang Kai-shek. Zhuang Jihua proposed a strategy of fighting rebellion based on killing. This strategy must have reported to Chiang Kai-shek. Chiang Kai-shek chose him to be the butcher. After the rebellion was over, he was already full of grievances in Xinjiang, so he naturally could not continue to stay in Xinjiang.

But since the words were spoken, he could not take them back. Chiang Kai-shek asked again: "Jiansheng, how do you plan to quell the rebellion in Xinjiang?"

Bai Chongxi held back his breath and thought for a while and said, "Since the chairman asked, I will say that I don't know much about the situation, so I can only talk about the general strategy. The detailed strategy may not be proposed after I reach Xinjiang."

Chiang Kai-shek nodded: "This is natural."

"The reason for the failure in the early stage was that the troops were sent in a hurry when there was insufficient troops. After I arrived in Xinjiang, I was the first to defend and stabilize the southern Xinjiang and Hami areas. After the Battle of Pingjin, some troops were drawn from the North China front to Xinjiang. How many specific? Two armies, 100,000 people. Before they arrived, the area surrounded was supported by air force, and after the gathering of troops was completed, we sent troops to quell the rebellion." @.
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