Part 3: Bloody War of Resistance  Chapter 11: Chaotian Que   Chapter 5: Dawn (12)

People will change, especially after tasting the delicious taste of power.

Washington's greatness lies in his ability to escape the temptation of power. Napoleon's sorrow lies in his complete confusion of power, so he changed from a hero of the Republic to an imperial emperor.

In fact, it is not just Napoleon. Looking back on the five thousand years of history, how many heroes pursue power and how many people can resist the temptation of power?

The biggest weapon that corrupts people's hearts in the world is not money, nor beauty, nor reputation, but power.

Zhuang Jihua was alone back then, and he could just walk away and go back. Can he still do this now? The answer is obvious. Soong Mei-ling nodded slightly to Chen Cheng, expressing his agreement with him.

"But, Ci Xiu has thought about it. If you don't talk about it now, even if Zhuang Jihua resigns after the war, can he let him go?" Soong Mei-ling changed his tone and asked suddenly.

Not only Chen Cheng was stunned, but his face changed drastically. Yes, Zhuang Jihua had an appointment with Chiang Kai-shek, and resigned from all positions after the war and retired to Lin Quan. But if he really wanted to do this, what would happen?

Chiang Kai-shek will receive surging accusations from the government and the public. Not only will public opinion, but even the Huangpu Department will be unstable, and Huangpu students will be disloyal.

Chen Cheng's face was pale. It was neither right to advance nor retreat. Zhuang Jihua was like a hedgehog that was shrinking into a group, making people unable to start.

"Ci Xiu, the Cultural Revolution will not join GCD, but he may have private contact with GCD, and he will never betray the country." Soong Mei-ling looked at him and shook her head again. She always remembered that in the darkest time, Zhuang Jihua gritted his teeth in Qilu and wanted to meet gods and kill gods. When he met Buddhas, he also wanted to save Chiang Kai-shek from Xi'an. She always remembered this love.

Soong Mei-ling couldn't help but look at Chiang Kai-shek when he said this: "Da Ling, it has been more than thirteen years since the Northeast fell. Now that all the territory is restored, you and Chairman Yang should come to congratulate you, celebrate with the people of Northeast China, and also have a good talk with the Cultural Revolution."

Soong Mei-ling's meaning is very obvious, allowing Chiang Kai-shek and Zhuang Jihua to open their hearts in person, bridge each other's differences, and continue to cooperate; or allowing Zhuang Jihua to return to Chiang Kai-shek's command.

After hearing this, Chiang Kai-shek was quite moved. Chen Chengxin said something was wrong and was about to stop him, but Chiang Kai-shek had already spoken: "Madam is right. The Northeast has fallen for thirteen years and will be restored today. We should also go and see it to show the care of the central government to the people of the Northeast. Mr. Changqing, Ci Xiu, and Bai Jiansheng, let's go together."

At this moment, the phone rang. Chiang Kai-shek reached out and grabbed the phone. After hearing a few words, he couldn't help frowning. His expression became extremely gloomy. After a few umbrellas, he said, "I understand, and then put down the phone."

Soong Mei-ling, Yang Yongtai and Chen Cheng both looked at Chiang Kai-shek. Chiang Kai-shek thought silently and suddenly smiled: "Zhang Huainan just reported that Zhou Enlai urgently met him and withdrew the nomination of the chairman of Heihe Province and asked to change it to Xing'an Province. If not, it would rather not be nominated. Zhou Enlai also informed that the New 11th Army is evacuating Heihe Province and asked the central government to send troops to guard the defense."

Soong Mei-ling and others looked at each other and were a little stupid. The hero cut off his arm and Yan'an's reaction was extremely rapid. In order to ensure internal stability, he would rather give up the land he had captured. More than 100,000 troops rolled south and divided them into two routes, returning to the pass, and advancing into Jixi to meet Chen G's troops who were already here.

"It seems that this information is true." Chen Cheng murmured. He looked at Chiang Kai-shek and stopped talking. Zhuang Wenge had a connection with ** and was proven.

"What a great move to escape from the shell." Yang Yongtai also smiled bitterly. Yan'an's move immediately freed them from the predicament, and the power of several of the backhands he had imagined was greatly reduced.

"It's good that this is the only place left in Jixi in the northeast," Chiang Kai-shek smiled casually: "Stalin has also helped us a little."

Speaking of this, he looked at Chen Cheng and said, "Ci Xiu, tell Zhuang Jihua that we will go to Chenyang tomorrow. In addition, among the entourage, General Wei Demai is included."

Chen Cheng agreed and stood up to say goodbye, and Yang Yongtai also said goodbye. Soong Mei-ling called Xiao Zanyu in and asked him to tell his servant to prepare things immediately to go to Chenyang tomorrow.

"Da Ling, when you arrive in Chenyang, do you want me to talk to the Cultural Revolution first?" Soong Mei-ling closed the door and turned around and asked Chiang Kai-shek.

Chiang Kai-shek stood up, walked out from his desk, stood in front of the window, looking at the dazzling sunshine outside the window, the green ginkgo in Huangshan Villa seemed weak in summer, and there was no longer the vitality of spring. Several hibiscus trees were in full bloom under the silver fir tree, and there were water droplets that had just been poured on the pink petals. The yard was filled with cicadas. They were enjoying the best time of their lives.

Chiang Kai-shek was about to arrive in Chenyang, and Zhuang Jihua was forced to postpone his plan to go to Changchun, but the Soviet invasion was about to come forward. The New 11th Army announced that it would evacuate from Heihe Province, which made Zhuang Jihua a little panicked.

Under the night, the Grand Marshal's Mansion was brightly lit, and an emergency meeting was being held in the conference room. A 1:5 million terrain map of Heilongjiang was laid on the table. Zhuang Jihua, Xu Zuyi, He Zhuguo, Yang Sen, He Wei and others were lying at the table to study countermeasures. The sudden withdrawal of the New 11th Army caught Zhuang Jihua off guard, and the entire Heihe Province became a blank area for strength.

He Zhuguo was a little excited and cursed from the beginning of the meeting: "Ma Labazi! Why did you scold us back then? Now you are a rabbit. Before the Russians appeared, they are about to run away!Ma Labazi!"

He Wei shouted impatiently: "Deputy Commander He, now is not the time to get angry and curse people. Now we must come up with a solution. We only have a New Eighth Army in Heilongjiang, where to find troops to replace us!"

"The New Eighth Army cannot move," Xu Zuyi interrupted He Wei: "The New Eighth Army should immediately strengthen Harbin city defense and at least one division should be launched on the border."

Yang Sen touched the beard on his lips. Now he understood how serious the situation was, but another problem also emerged in his mind: "Commander, the plan for the New 11th Army to move south by the report is that their main force will go south to Xing'an Province. If our army goes north, they will definitely take the opportunity to occupy Xing'an Province and expand to Liaoning and Jilin. This will be another big trouble in the future."

The original balance is broken, and a new balance must be found. The division of the Northeast was agreed upon by the three parties. Now that we must give up Heihe, we must find a new territory to replace it.

"No, this is absolutely not possible!" Zhuang Jihua looked serious. Xu Zuyi, who was working with him for a long time in the world. You can feel that he was trying hard to suppress his anger: "There is not that cheap thing in this world. If you want that, you need that, why?"

"If this is the case, the 24th Army will not be able to move, and the entire army will go forward to Xing'an Province." Xu Zuyi gestured on the map.

"Okay, that's it," Zhuang Jihua said in a cold tone: "Brother Zihui, order all the units of the 24th Army to return immediately and enter Xing'an Province. Deputy Commander He immediately contacted the ** representative and told them that there was no territory in Xing'an Province without their territory. The New 11th Army must pass, but it must not establish a local government in the local area, nor can it be stationed in the local area. They can retreat to the pass all the time."

Zhuang Jihua was furious: "Tele to Liao Yaoxiang that the actions of the New Sixth Army must be accelerated. Departure overnight and arrive in Harbin before sunset tomorrow. Telegram Song Xilian and fly to Harbin overnight. All troops in Heilongjiang area are under his command."

"Tele to Fan Hanjie to speed up the north and don't stop in Changchun and hurry to Harbin immediately."

Xu Zuyi tried to calm Zhuang Jihua's anger: "Commander, our adjustment to the southern line has just begun. All the divisions are on the north road. Moreover, after the southern line, all the divisions have not rested and are already very tired."

Zhuang Jihua's turbid air was released to stabilize his mood. Yan'an was able to inform the Soviet army of information, which once made him very excited. Yan'an's move proved that he had always judged that the Kuomintang and the Communist Party could cooperate; but unexpectedly, in a blink of an eye, the New 11th Army withdrew, which made him emotionally unacceptable.

Xu Zuyi's reminder made Zhuang Jihua calmer. The troops in the entire theater were taking action according to the new deployment. The various units of South Manchuria were heading north one after another. Du Yuming was trying hard to adjust in North Korea. Fortunately, the Japanese army had just retreated into North Korea. The soldiers were exhausted and the materials were tight, and they had no strength to counterattack, otherwise it would be even more chaotic.

"The New Sixth Army will be able to arrive in Harbin within three days." He Wei's eyes kept staring at the map.

"But the two armies are not enough. The invasion of the Soviet army is at least 300,000, and one of the New Sixth Army can't stop it." Xu Zuyi shook his head, his expression full of worry: "More importantly, they retreated so quickly, which means that the Soviet army is about to invade, and within a few days, they will cross the border. The New Sixth Army went to aid thousands of miles and violated a military taboo."

The people here have experienced a long battle, so of course they know the dangers. The New Sixth Army is likely to encounter the Soviet army in a hurry and fight an encounter in extremely unfavorable circumstances.

"It can't be like this," Zhuang Jihua frowned deeply and flatly rejected the idea of ​​the New Sixth Army's solitary advance into Heihe. Yang Sen, He Guozhu and others next to him also nodded frequently: "This is the first time we fight with the Soviet army. We must win this battle. Only victory can completely dispel Stalin's ambitions, and only victory can ensure peace in the Northeast region for twenty years."

"If the 24th Army cannot go north, there will be no troops." He Wei was helpless. It is hard for a good cook to cook without rice. No matter how good the combat plan is, it must be implemented by the troops, otherwise it will be a piece of paper.

Zhuang Jihua walked back and forth in the room, and everyone's eyes followed his figure, from left to right, and from right to left. He Wei gritted his teeth and said, "Commander, otherwise, I will go to see Lin B and persuade him to stay in Heihe for a week. After a week, our main force will be able to reach Heihe."

Zhuang Jihua shook his head: "I have thought about this question, it's useless. This is not something Lin B can decide."

Xu Zuyi nodded in agreement. This was decided by Yan'an. Without Yan'an's instructions, Lin B could not stay in Heihe. What's more, He Wei was the fourth front army and Zhang Guotao's direct line; Lin B was the first front army and the direct line; the two belonged to different factions, and they could even be said to be political enemies, He Wei could not convince Lin B at all.

"There is only one way to order Lin B to stop going south, and in any case, you must stick to Heihe for a week." Zhuang Jihua stopped and looked at them and ordered: "Otherwise I will report to the Military Commission and revoke the new 11th Army number."

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