Section 2 Set sail (3)
The main purpose of visiting Chengdu was to visit Liu Wenhui, Deng Xihou, and Tian Songyao, the three giants of Baoding, especially Liu Wenhui. He occupied 81 counties in Sichuan and Kang, with strong troops. Deng Xihou and Tian Songyao had more than 30 counties, with nearly 100,000 troops. They were all important pawns in Zhuang Jihua's plan. He had to fight for the cooperation of the three people no matter what he wanted to do in Sichuan.
The next day, Zhuang Jihua was about to visit Liu Wenhui, but before she left, Song Yunfei came in, holding two famous posts in her hand. Zhuang Jihua took them and saw them, which read: Deng Xihou and Tian Songyao. Zhuang Jihua wondered why these two people were coming soon. Putting down the post, Zhuang Jihua ordered to ask Brother Kuang quickly and go out to greet him quickly.
"General Lao has been waiting for a long time, Zhuang is guilty of death." Across a distance, Zhuang Jihua saw two soldiers in lieutenant general uniforms standing at the door. He said loudly with a smile on his face.
"Haha, I have heard of General Zhuang's Daming for a long time. When I heard that you were in Chengdu, I had been visiting each other last night. But I thought that the general was exhausted all the way, so I didn't dare to disturb him. I took the liberty to come early this morning, so I would like to forgive me." The left hand stood with a slightly rosy face and laughed.
"I heard the voice before I saw him; General Zhuang is a generous person." The person with thin face on his left and deep eyes also said with a smile.
"Cultural Revolution, let me introduce you to you. This is General Deng Xihou, the commander of the 28th Army." Zeng Kuoqing, who rushed over after hearing the news, quickly introduced to Zhuang Jihua: "This is General Tian Songyao, the commander of the 29th Army."
Zhuang Jihua tidied up his clothes and saluted the two: "Two generals, Zhuang Jihua, the captain of the Southwest Development Team, saluted the general."
Deng Xihou calmed down his smile and raised his hand to return the greeting in a regular manner, but Tian Songyao returned a military greeting in a laziness.
"Please go in, two generals." Zhuang Jihua took a step to the side and made a gesture of inviting him.
In the office, several people sat down with guests and hosts. After serving tea, Deng Xihou began to express their purpose.
"General Zhuang, Jianlong and I came here because we don't understand very well. What is the government planning to do when developing the Southwest with great fanfare? I hope the general will give me advice."
"In front of the two seniors, don't mention the word "General". Let's call me the Cultural Revolution in the future." Zhuang Jihua still approached it first, but he didn't believe that they came for this. Deng Xihou had the saying of a crystal monkey.^^ The so-called crystal monkey actually means that he is sleek and cunning. If you believe his words, you may have to count the money for him if you are sold.
"Developing the Southwest is a major decision of the central government, with the goal of promoting economic development in the southwest region and benefiting the people of Sichuan."
"So how to do it?" Tian Songyao saw Zhuang Jihua circling around, so he rushed up in a daze.
"It's actually very simple. First, explore Sichuan's resources and then develop and utilize these resources," Zhuang Jihua stood up and shouted outside the door: "Yun Fei. Take the map."
Song Yunfei then sent the map in, Zhuang Jihua unfolded the map and pointed to the map and said: "According to expert analysis, Sichuan contains various mines such as iron ore, coal mine, bauxite, etc. If these mines are mined, on the one hand, they can build factories on the spot, and on the other hand, they can sell them abroad to alleviate the country's financial tension."
Deng Xihou and Tian Songyao exchanged a look. The situation in Sichuan is complicated at present, and Liu Wenhui is imposing. The Baoding Group had already decided to set an offensive and defensive alliance, but since the Battle of North last year, Liu Wenhui's power has risen sharply and has begun to disobey the rules. He poached everywhere and won over their subordinates. Deng Xihou's two brigades and Tian Songyao's four regiments were all taken away by him. Chengdu was originally dominated by three families. Now Liu Wenhui is deliberately trying to force the two out of Chengdu. Under his pressure, Deng Tian and the two had to join the group in order to protect themselves.
However, the strength of the two of them was still not enough to compete with Liu Wenhui. Tian Songyao advocated contacting Liu Xiang. Although Deng Xihou did not object, the process of the Battle of North Dao last year made Deng Xihou remained vigilant against Liu Xiang. He did not advocate exposing his position too early and tried his best to maintain the current balance.
As soon as the Resources Committee and the Southwest Development Team were established, Deng Xihou noticed that his representative in Nanjing immediately sent him a detailed report. He felt that there might be articles in it based on his intuition. However, Tian Songyao did not take it seriously, thinking that this was Chiang Kai-shek's propaganda to disperse the people's accusations of his poor resistance against Japan, and perhaps also the purpose of revenge on Liu Wenhui. However, Deng Xihou believed that it would not be so simple. To deal with Liu Wenhui, he only needed to support Liu Xiang. Intervening in Sichuan was also his real purpose, but to what extent would this intervention be? To completely eliminate the powerful factions in Sichuan, this little power is definitely not enough.
As soon as Zhuang Jihua arrived in Chongqing, Deng Xihou and Tian Songyao received a report. Yesterday they received Chongqing's actions made by Li Zhilong in Chongqing, which confused them. Could it be that they really came to develop Sichuan resources? The two discussed overnight, so they came here early this morning.
"General Zhuang, oh, the Cultural Revolution, you came here very well," Deng Xihou Chen Ning said for a moment: "The Sichuan form is a strange thing, and now it is developed in the southwest..."
"Yes, I wonder what the central government has to do with the current situation in Sichuan?" Tian Songyao said that, staring at Zhuang Jihua.
Zhuang Jihua understood their purpose a little bit, so he smiled and said, "I will not talk around the bush. Please forgive me if I say something wrong."
"Where there, there, just say it straight." Deng Xihou smiled.
"Before I came, I also learned about the situation in Sichuan. To be honest, I was also worried. The experts and scholars I brought were all treasures of our country. It was a huge loss if injured or died. However, the country needs it, so I have to come, so I first make peace with the two commanders. When the exploration team arrives at the defense zone of the two, please make some convenience and protect their safety." Zhuang Jihua said, and stood up and made a request gesture.
"It's natural. As long as you get to my defense zone, you will never let them make any mistakes." Tian Songyao agreed immediately, and then forced him to say: "But our defense zone is small, and in Sichuan and Kang, Liu Ziqian accounts for six or seven out of ten, and Liu Xiang accounts for the remaining half. If your exploration team wants to walk in Sichuan, you must understand these two people."
"I understand that General Liu Xiang has agreed. This time I come to Chengdu, I will also visit General Liu Wenhui and ask for his cooperation." Zhuang Jihua nodded from Tian Songyao with gratitude.
"To be honest, the central government is very worried about the situation in Sichuan, but..." Zhuang Jihua looked at Deng Xihou and Tian Songyao's attention. He then continued: "But the central government's impact on Sichuan is really limited. The principal hopes that you two can take more responsibility and maintain peace. In the war, the people in Sichuan will suffer."
"I'm afraid it's not that simple. Liu Ziqian is aggressive, and I can't avoid it even if I retreat." Tian Songyao said hatefully. At present, the conflict between him and Liu Wenhui is the most acute, while Deng Xihou is not that intense.
"Then..." Zhuang Jihua calmed for a moment, looked around and lowered his voice, "How is Liu Fucheng?"
Deng Xihou was stunned, and Tian Songyao did not react and rushed out: "There is nothing good in their Liu family, and they have a knife hidden in their smile."
Zhuang Jihua didn't speak, and sat on the chair without looking at the two of them. Zeng Guangxing looked around and said, "Mr. Fu is better than doing it himself, and he has the right to take advantage of both evils..."
Before he finished speaking, he was kicked gently under his feet. He immediately woke up and immediately kept silent. Zhuang Jihua picked up the teacup: "Drink tea, drink tea, the two generals have not yet eaten a sip of tea when they come in."
Zhuang Jihua did it too obvious. The sleek Deng Xihou just smiled faintly and picked up the teacup. However, Tian Songyao immediately expressed dissatisfaction: "Cultural Revolution, what does this mean? Has the Chairman decided to support Liu Xiang? Regardless of our life or death?"
Zhuang Jihua paused. He put the teacup on his hand on the coffee table, was silent for a while, and smiled bitterly: "Where Chief Tian said, the principal did not decide to support him. On the contrary, the principal once told me in person. He valued the two generals very much and placed high hopes on you. He hoped that you would play a more important role in Sichuan in the future."
After Zhuang Jihua finished speaking, he looked at the two of them. Deng Xihou's face was not moving at all, but Tian Songyao showed a hint of joy. He couldn't wait to ask: "What is the Chairman planning to deal with the current situation in Sichuan? Should he send troops in?
Zhuang Jihua shook his head calmly and said, "No, Commander Tian was wrong. The principal had no intention of sending troops into Sichuan. If he wanted to send troops, it was my guard team with a thousand people."
As he said that, Zhuang Jihua stood up and picked up the water bottle and added water to the teacups of several people. While pouring the water, he said, "Does Commander Tian hope the Central Committee will send troops to Sichuan?"
Tian Songyao was stunned and his eyes flashed: "Of course. I don't believe in Liu Zigan or Liu Xiang, I can only believe in the Central Committee."
When Zhuang Jihua walked to Zeng Kuoqing, Zeng Kuoqing took the water bottle from him. Zhuang Jihua naturally handed the water bottle to him, Zeng Kuoqing poured water for himself and his teacup and returned the water bottle to his original position.
Deng Xihou smiled gently and raised his legs: "If the central government does not plan to send troops, how can the situation in Sichuan be resolved? Should we support Liu Fucheng or Liu Zigan?"
This is the biting dog that doesn't bark. As soon as he opens his mouth, he goes straight to the core. Zhuang Jihua looked at Deng Xihou very seriously and said, "Sichuan people govern Sichuan, so naturally, the Sichuan people have to solve the problem."
After seeing them off, Zhuang Jihua suddenly laughed loudly, making Zeng Guang's love a little confused.
"Cultural Revolution, why are you laughing at?"
"Brother Chao, you performed very well today. Why didn't the Blood Flower Drama Club choose you as an actor back then?" Zhuang Jihua said.
"Good acting, alas, Cultural Revolution, what do they mean?" Zeng Kuoqing still didn't understand what it meant just now.
"It's not interesting. I'm just here to explore the way. Everyone is acting, and there is no substantive thing at all." Zhuang Jihua seemed indifferent: "But they didn't cooperate as well as us. If Tian Songyao was really like this, he would probably have disappeared in Sichuan long ago."
In the car, Tian Songyao was also smiling and asked Deng Xihou: "Jinkang, you see, I'm doing well today."
"It's good, but that Zhuang Wenge performed better." Deng Xihou said expressionlessly.
Tian Songyao sat upright when he heard this and turned his head to look at him and asked, "What do you mean?"
"This Zhuang Cultural Revolution is not simple, he is a master of acting." Deng Xihou thought, "The clever liar is not lies, but seven or eight out of ten sentences are true, but only one or two sentences are false, and Zhuang Jihua is like this. We can't tell whether his sentence is true or false, but he really told us something, such as the central government will not send troops, and the central government has a strategy for Sichuan, but what is their strategy? But there is no word to reveal. In addition, we can be sure that they do not want Liu Zigan to take charge of Sichuan, and they are not very relieved about Liu Xiang, but what exactly do they do? What does it mean to rely on Sichuan people to solve Sichuan? Brother, it seems that we have to think about this Zhuang Cultural Revolution. Do you see that Zeng Kuo's feelings are obviously listened to him, and he is the real decision-maker sent by Chiang Kai-shek to solve Sichuan."
Chapter completed!