Jihua turned around but Wells said, "However, after Xuzhou was defeated, he mobilized troops from the country and prepared to launch a new round of attacks. So our situation is still very dangerous. The number of troops we have been reorganized is still very small. So our operations are always focused on annihilation of the Japanese army's vital forces. We do not compete with the army for one city. Xuzhou is likely to be lost in the next Japanese attack. Mr. Wells. But just like Nanjing, giving up Xuzhou does not mean the end of the war. The car in the war is still gliding on the track we have scheduled."

Wells was still a little unacceptable. What he couldn't accept was that as a soldier, he even planned to give up important strategic areas to start a war. This is absolutely not allowed in the US military.

"Mr. Chairman. Do you think so?" Wells turned his head and asked Chiang Kai-shek.

Chiang Kai-shek nodded. He got up and walked out from behind the desk. He walked slowly to the sofa: "Mr. Wells. Our strategy is to lure the enemy into depth. There is a clear gap in strength between China and Japan. This battle is the only strategy to defeat Japan.

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Zhuang Jihua took over the topic: "It will take at least five to eight years for us to build an industrial system that can be fully war-free. If your country is willing to increase its aid to our country, this process will be accelerated."

Wells' eyebrows trembled. He was about to refute him. Zhuang Jihua didn't give him a chance. "Only a part of our country's workforce is in the southwest. We don't hide it from American friends. Now we can meet the needs of about fifty troops. Do you know why we didn't fight Jinan? Because we don't have the confidence. We can't afford to lose. Every time I fight on the front line, I have to calculate when the consumed materials can be filled and when the lost soldiers can arrive at the army. So we dare not attack a strong city like Jinan. But this situation will change next year. According to the industrial plan we have formulated, we can meet the needs of about 800,000 troops next year. In this way, we will be a little relaxed when fighting."

Wells' expression relaxed. He looked at Zhuang Jihua and Chiang Kai-shek thoughtfully. Now he understood why Roosevelt asked him to talk to Zhuang Jihua.

". Now helping us is saving the lives of young people coming to America." Zhuang Jihua said.

"Then what do you want me to do?" Ers asked. Then he added: "The US government does not agree with menopause and trade exchanges with Japan. Even the president cannot do it. The parliament will never agree." Chiang Kai-shek was overjoyed. It was Wells' first time to let it go. Zhuang Jihua was about to open his mouth but he gave him a wink. Zhuang Jihua immediately shut up. Zhuang Jihua responded to the topic: "I heard that your country exports scrap steel, oil and rubber to Japan. We founded the country to raise the export price and double the price of scrap steel and iron ore. The price of oil and rubber also increased."

"This." Wells lived. He was already preparing to accept a quote from a dozen Chinese divisions. Unexpectedly, what Zhuang Jihua proposed was this: "The US government cannot interfere in business. Besides, if we raise the price, the British will also sell it to them."

"The US government can increase the export tax on iron ore. In addition, it can contact merchants to fry iron ore and oil in the futures market. In addition, because Japan is dumping and discriminatory treatment in China, it harms the interests of Americans. It can impose punitive tariffs on goods imported to the United States. In the future, Japan and the United States will be settled in US dollars or gold."

This plan was just what Zhuang Jihua thought of. He was a little excited and secretly scolded himself for being stupid. He could join forces with Rockefeller and others to do this. However, in order to reduce the supervision of the US government, he still felt that he would say hello to him.

Wells doesn't know much about military affairs, but he still understands the economy. Zhuang Jihua's words made him look a big change, and not to say that all of them were implemented. Even if it was halfway through, Japan would go bankrupt in two years. He took a breath and said, "General Zhuang. No wonder you can become a business giant like Rockefeller. You are sucking bones and marrow at the Japanese."

Chiang Kai-shek was originally very strange to Zhuang Jihua's suggestion, but Wells's reaction was not understood anymore. He was the chairman in vain. But he moved and waited for Zhuang Jihua to continue to take action.

"These measures can only weaken the Japanese army. We must also take measures to strengthen ourselves." Zhuang Jihua continued to take action: "The War of Resistance is a long-term battle. We have no hope of defeating the Japanese army within one year. So we hope that your government will help us build factories. However, our funds are limited. I hope that your government can provide another interest-free loan. If this money is not included in the domestic account, we will buy machinery and equipment in the United States."

Wells thought about it and asked, "How much is the loan?"

Hua shook his head and said, "I don't know very well. If you agree, we will let the relevant experts discuss with you."

Wells nodded. Then he stood up and tidied his clothes. He said goodbye to Chiang Kai-shek: "Your Excellency Chairman, you and General Zhuang Jihua gave you a surprise that you haven't had in the past month today. I believe that your country's war of resistance has a promising future. I must explain this to President Roosevelt. However, what we just discussed just now requires the president's approval to proceed to the next step."

Soong Mei-ling walked up with a smile: "We should let Mr., please keep your country looking at our friends. We hope Mr. President can make a decision as soon as possible."

Soong Mei-ling sent Wells away. Zhuang Jihua breathed a sigh of relief. She sat on the sofa. Chiang Kai-shek looked at him and smiled: "It's just right for the Cultural Revolution. You're here. I have something to ask you to help."

Zhuang Jihua was very surprised and quickly stood up: "Principal, don't say that. I'm scared by saying this."

"Haha." Chiang Kai-shek couldn't help laughing and shook his head at Zhuang Jihua. Unexpectedly, Zhuang Jihua was at a high level.

Still like Huangpu back then. I wanted to say something and just reach out.

"You know that years have passed. I asked him to study at home. More than a year has passed. He said a few days ago that he wanted to do something. I want him to go to War Five. What do you think?"

Zhuang Jihua was stunned. Why did he send the prince here? He became alert and said tentatively: "No. No. The fifth war zone is facing a great war. It is very dangerous for Jingguo to go there. It is absolutely not possible."

Unexpectedly, Chiang Kai-shek was careless: ", dangerous? It's not dangerous now. Wars are flying in the country. Is there a safe place?"

Zhuang Jihua was quickly thinking about Chiang Kai-shek's intentions in this move. He had mentioned before that Chiang Ching-kuo was responsible for the Three Youth Leagues, and he remembered it.

"Jingguo can go to the Third Regiment. Teng Jie has too many things. Kang Ze also holds several positions. Jingguo can share their burdens when he goes to. At the same time, Jingguo can also familiarize himself with the League affairs and then the Party affairs."

Zhuang Jihua also explored Chiang Kai-shek's purpose. What did he want from him? It was impossible that he really wanted Chiang Ching-kuo to Xuzhou. So what did he want?

"It is harmful to him to suddenly be in a high position without grassroots experience." Chiang Kai-shek looked solemn and sighed: "He has been in the Soviet Union for more than ten years and has been deeply influenced by the Communist Party. I asked him to study to clear away the harmful things in his mind. Judging from the reading notes he recently handed over to him, he has made progress in this regard. Not enough is there enough that he can only experience it in practice."

Now Zhuang Jihua already knows what Jiang Shi wants. Consider a smile on his face: "Actually, the principal is not worried at all. Anyone who has experienced the experience of Jingguo in the Soviet Union will doubt the correctness of the Lord they promoted. My secretary Gong Xiuhua is an obvious example. The principal wants him to go to the grassroots level. I think he will go to Chongqing. He serves as the deputy captain of the Southwest Flight Team. He also serves as the secretary of the Chongqing Third Youth League and can also be responsible for reserve and logistics."

Out of his previous life's understanding of Chiang Ching, Zhuang Ji generously took out several important positions. However, this move had another meaning in Chiang Kai-shek's eyes. Zhuang Jihua's "loyalty" was unreserved. Chiang Kai-shek was immediately overjoyed. But on the surface, he still had reservations: "It's not good that he is too young and has no time to do anything. Just let him hold a position."

"Will this be a good school talk to him and let him choose it by himself and do whatever he wants." Zhuang Jihua sneered in his heart. He rushed in and pulled out. This method was cliché, but the capital you paid this time was not small. I won't bleed. Let's see what happened in the future. If Jiang Jingguo was not like in history, then I would blame me.

"With Jingguo's wish, it is possible to come true." Zhuang Jihua smiled a little. Seeing that Chiang Kai-shek was a little surprised, he explained: "He always wanted to lead troops to the battlefield, but I dare not. Principal, you know. He has never brought troops, let alone battlefield. How dare I hand over the troops to him? Now Jingguo is going. After he becomes familiar with the work of the Southwest Development Team, he can free up his hands to make trouble with me."

Chiang Kai-shek was a little stunned. He didn't expect that Zhuang Hua had such a method. He handed over all the Southwest development to Chiang Ching-kuo. What does he mean? Chiang Kai-shek felt a sense of doubt: "You are right. Li Zhilong has no experience in leading troops. He cannot lead troops. But he has strong government affairs capabilities. Jingguo cannot be compared with him."

"It's better to leave it to Jingguo. Zhuang Jihua seemed to think: "Zaitian and I can get out of the matter. They can be the rumor of me and Jaetian. They won't make Jingguo."

Chiang Kai-shek looked alertly, Jihua glanced at him: "What rumors are you making? Cultural Revolution. Don't think about it. Don't worry about slander and ridicule. I trust you. No matter how you say your contribution to the country is, you can have such a situation today in the War of Resistance. You have made great contributions. Some people want me to destroy the Great Wall by myself. I am not that stupid."

Chiang Kai-shek and Zhuang Jihua were in Chu. Recently, there was a rumor at the same time in Wu and Chongqing. The rumors were directed at Zhuang Jihua that Zhuang Jihua had borrowed the Southwest Development and formed a system within the Huangpu Group. He wanted to be the new leader of the Huangpu Group. Zhuang Jihua borrowed the Sichuan Development Company to monopolize the southwest economy. He borrowed the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Sichuan Development Bank to control the national integration; colluded with the forces in Sichuan. He was suspected of holding the government hostage. He demanded the cancellation of the Southwest Development and the Sichuan Development Company and Sichuan Development Bank to nationalize it.

Zhuang Jihua knew the background of the emergence of this current. Even the people behind the scenes were guessing that the central economic forces, which were originally active in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, did not move in the southwest with the fall of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. However, the resources in the southwest were monopolized by Sichuan Development Company. Development companies became an insurmountable obstacle for them. Only by moving this mountain can they have a chance.

--Shi sent Chiang Ching-kuo to Chongqing and was not without the "rumor". Of course, if he could take the development company into account, it would be the most ideal. Chiang Kai-shek was not sure. I wonder if Chiang Ching-kuo could take on this important task.

"You just said, what does the war at the end of the year meant to be west of Xuzhou? Did you come for this?" Chiang Kai-shek stopped continuing the topic and began to ask why Zhuang Jihua was so eager to come back.

"Yes." Zhuang Jihua nodded and admitted. He then told Jiang Shi in detail about Wang Xiaolai's intelligence: "Principal. This information is absolutely accurate. It was provided by the same person who provided the Great Wall War of Resistance."

Chiang Kai-shek looked very serious. He didn't expect that Zhuang Jihua would actually bring such a confidential piece of information. The enemy situation revealed was so serious. Twenty divisions and more than 500,000 people. This was the largest force invested by the Japanese army in previous attacks. The battlefield involved several provinces in the War One War Five Zones. After thinking about it, Chiang Kai-shek took out the bell and brought his attendants in.

"Notify Chief of Staff He, Deputy Chief of Staff Bai, and Wuhan City Defense Commander Chen Cheng, General Senator Jiang Baili and Lin Wei to come to me immediately."

After the attendant left, Chiang Kai-shek met Zhuang Jihua

There is one more thing about the Cultural Revolution. I would like to ask for your opinion. The Soviet advisory group wants to transfer radar technology, bazooka technology and penicillin technology."

"How much does he cost?" Zhuang Jihua asked casually.

"No money. Free transfer." Chiang Kai-shek said.

"That's not possible. absolutely not. Stalin is taking advantage of the situation to rob." Zhuang Jihua almost came. Not to mention radar and bazooka, Penicillin could not agree: "This kid is too smart to do business. He must make a fortune. The abacus is too smart. He is too smart. The Japanese bastard."

Looking at Zhuang Jihua's angry look, Chiang Kai-shek was happy. His concerns about the Japanese attack were unknowingly dispersed a lot: "We can't refuse them all in the Cultural Revolution. We are approaching them and still supporting us."

"Support us?" Zhuang snorted softly in his nostrils: "If it weren't for their own interests, would they support us? If we were defeated, Stalin and Mashan would force us to sign the document to be issued. The Chinese people are wolf cubs and will never be fed."

This reminiscent of Jiang Jieshi's comments on Yunqiao that Zhuang Jihua did not expect that Zhuang Jihua's attitude towards the Soviet Union had not changed at all over the years. On the contrary, there was a tendency to be even more disgusted.

"I think this is the case, Lei and the Bazooka can consider transferring it to them." Chiang Kai-shek came up with a compromise. To be honest, he felt embarrassed. But he didn't want to be guilty of the Soviet Union. After all, he could not lose the big picture for the small.

"We paid for everything they gave. There is no need to be grateful." Zhuang Jihua stopped and was still angry. After thinking for a while, he said, "Principal, you don't have to be this evil person. Let me or Li Zhilong come. Otherwise, let Tian Songyao or Liu Xiang come. You tell them like this. We are different from their systems. Radar and bazooka technology are in the hands of Sichuan Development Company. It is not owned by the government. Let them negotiate with Sichuan Development Company. The government promises to give the green light and not cause trouble."

"The United States also has this kind of love. If you buy military technology, you will definitely have no chance to find the US government. You can only find companies. The Soviet Union is different. Their things are all from the state. Just say the government. We are also the capitalism they call. The corporations are private."

Zhuang Jihua and Chiang Kai-shek were both here. Soong Mei-ling happened to come back. Seeing the appearance of the people, she asked curiously. Zhuang Ji-hua told her what they had just discussed. Soong Mei-ling couldn't help but be happy.

"My wife, is Mr. Mei still in Wuhan? I'll go see him later. He has worked hard all these years." Zhuang Jihua sighed. Most of his purchases of equipment have been Mr. Mei. The old man is also the full principal of his company in the United States.

"You are late. They are going to Chongqing." Soong Mei-ling was very happy when she mentioned this. Mr. Mei-ling finally accepted her marriage when she came back this time. Sister also had a good face. The three sisters of the Song family accompanied the old man around Wuhan for two rounds. The relationship between the three sisters improved a lot. Later, Song Ailing accompanied him to Chongqing.

"oh.

"Zhuang Jihua's disappointment was beyond words. The decision to return to China was the old man who made the decision to help him. He often admired this old man.

"The old man praised you all the time in the Cultural Revolution. He was worried about you all day in the United States until you took Yunnan. He was completely convinced." Soong Mei-ling smiled and said, "Don't worry. If you have a chance, he will stay in China for a long time this time." She couldn't help but be happy again: "But Mei Youlan is in trouble. The person who cares about her has arrived. She can't run around anymore."

Thinking of Mei Youlan's frowning and helpless look, Zhuang Jihua couldn't help but be happy. The three of them were gossiping. Tang Zong came in to report. Jiang Baili and Lin Wei arrived. Song Meiling knew that they had military information to discuss. He immediately said goodbye and left. Jiang Baili and Lin Wei were nearby and they arrived first. Soon He Yingqin and Bai Chongxi also arrived. Chen Cheng was the last one to arrive. Chiang Kai-shek asked Zhuang Ji to read out the information he received.

"This information is absolutely reliable. Please keep it confidential." Before they could ask questions, Chiang Kai-shek first confirmed the authenticity of the information. Then he warned in a stern tone: "This information is only for you to know. It is prohibited to spread. The Japanese have spies in Xuzhou, Wuhan. Huang's previous lessons must be learned."

He Yingqin and others have slighted the news of the leaks in recent years, and there have been frequent incidents in Nanjing, Shanghai, and Peking. There is a high rebellion coming. No one can guarantee that those who are still in the government today will appear in the Japanese government tomorrow.

But how to resolve such an unprecedented offensive? The room fell silent for a moment.

On the other side of the same city, Li Kenong was reporting to Zhou Enlai what he collected.

"We checked through several channels. The information he arrived was that the Japanese army in North China was still resting. The troops transferred from the local government came ashore in Tianjin one after another. The Japanese army in Shijiazhuang increased. The Japanese army in Cangzhou in Baoding had no changes. Zhuang Jihua secretly flew back to Wuhan today. Then he went to Chiang Kai-shek's headquarters. This shows that this information was not obtained by the Military Commission or the Central Commission. It was obtained by the Fifth War Zone. But I never understood. How did Zhuang Jihua get this information? This should be top-secret information." Li Kenong frowned and frowned.

. Within one day, he started several intelligence officers lurking within the Kuomintang to verify. But they didn't know that the Japanese army had plans to attack Hebei Central. "It's not surprising. Zhuang Jihua himself is an intelligence expert." Zhou Enlai held his arm. The Central Committee's call came in the morning. The Central Committee said that they did not have any newspapers in this regard to ask them to continue verification. They also put forward an interesting suggestion. I hope they formed an intelligence exchange with the fifth war zone through this matter. Zhou Enlai thought for a moment and said, "There is no blade tie? It seems that it is only through him."

“It hasn’t disappeared yet

." Li Kenong replied worriedly who the Blade was. Zhou Enlai didn't say that he had heard of the Blade of the Red Team in Shanghai, but he belonged to Chen's line. His identity was mysterious. Even Gu Shunzhang didn't know. Only Chen and Zhou Enlai in the party knew his situation. However, since it has been released for so long, whether it has changed or not needs to be proved. Even if the situation is urgent, it requires certain screening steps.

I'm looking for him all this. I don't know if there are any future problems.

Enlai's sharp eyes seemed to see through his thoughts: "Don't worry, the blade will not change, and nothing will happen."

Since Zhou Enlai said this, Li Kenong is so suspicious. Now everything is in Xuzhou. That hope is there. "Enlai." Wang Ming pushed it away with a document. Seeing Li Kenong inside, he was stunned. He still walked in. Li Kenong immediately said goodbye to Zhou Enlai. After Wang Ming waited for him to go out, he frowned and said, "Li Kenong has been busy with these two days. It is mysterious and mysterious."

Enlai Weiyi. On this topic, I asked: "Secretary Wang, is there anything wrong?"

"This is an article I'm writing..." Wang Ming said eagerly.

"With the strength of the Fifth War Zone, we can withstand the attack of 20 to 300,000 Japanese troops." Bai Chongxi said: "War Zone 1 exceeds the sky and blocks 50,000. So we must increase troops to the First and Fifth War Zones."

"Increasing troops will form a decisive battle." Jiang Bailixian expressed his opposition: "Our strategy is to fight against the war for a long time. There will be no decisive battle at this stage."

"General Baili said something." Lin Wei stood up and expressed his support: "In the past, we had retreated and decisive battles. I thought it was better to take a retreat and decisive battle this time. Our lessons in Songhu were too profound."

The Battle of Songhu suffered huge losses. Some of the participating troops were disabled. It took half a year to recover. This lesson was so unforgettable to the senior generals who participated in the war.

"Henan's power is conducive to the Japanese army's rapid maneuverability. The military firepower gap is huge. The frontal blockade is extremely dangerous and the casualties are extremely high." Chen Cheng sighed. After digesting this piece of information, he began to imagine how to resolve the Japanese army's unprecedented attack. At this moment, he already had his own ideas: "Retreat the decisive battle. Annihilate the living forces. This is our long-term tactic. I suggest that this tactic will still be adopted this time. Retreat the decisive battle." "Cultural Revolution. What did you think?" He Yingqin didn't say anything. He, the chief of staff, is mainly in charge of personnel and military organization. Since the rise of Zhuang Jihua and Chen Cheng, he rarely mixed in combat: "You are the front-line commander. What did you think?"

"I support the decisive battle in retreat. But I must also increase the strength of the troops, especially the First War Zone." Zhuang Jihua thought, "When the Japanese army crossed the border of Henan, the First War Zone actually faced the flanks of the Japanese army. So they would have an opportunity. This is one; the second. Even if we retreat and fight, we must consume the strength of the Japanese army. Otherwise, the Japanese army may rush to Wuhan. Therefore, it is inevitable to increase troops. The purpose of my coming to Wuhan is to ask the principal for troops. As for the specific laws, we will talk about the specific action plan of the Japanese army. "

"Jingzhi. How many troops can we draw to the north?" Chiang Kai-shek nodded slightly. He had some confidence in winning this battle. Since Zhuang Jihua buried such a thunder in the Japanese army, he would at least not lose too much.

He Yingqin thought about it briefly and said: "The 11th Army, 72nd Army, 74th Army, 27th Army, 8th Army, 18th Army, these troops were reorganized. In addition, there are 86th Army, 66th Army, 83rd Army, 4th Army and other troops who have not been reorganized. In addition, there are 86th Army, 66th Army, 83rd Army, 4th Army, 2nd Army, 2nd Army, 2nd Army, and other troops. In addition to leaving troops to defend Wuhan, I suggest that the 22nd Army, 27th Army, 22nd Army, 74th Army, which went north in the early stage, will increase 300,000 troops in the war zone. These are all our reorganized troops. They are well equipped and have strong combat power."

Although the 71st Army and other troops were reorganized, they were not reorganized according to the 33rd system. Instead, they were two divisions of the army and three brigades in each division. In this way, each army was 36,000. The 22nd Army was designed according to the organization of the 49th Group, with a total force of 100,000.

When Xue Yue accepted the position of Deputy Commander of the First War Zone and the General Commander of the Front Enemy, he had an agreement with Chiang Kai-shek. He wanted to increase the troops in the First War Zone. Chiang Kai-shek transferred three reorganizations. Fortunately, these three reorganizations were transferred. Otherwise, with the capacity of the Pinghan Railway, it would be impossible to transport 300,000 troops and equipment to Henan within one month.

Chiang Kai-shek thought about it and felt a little reluctant to let it go. These troops were dragged onto the battlefield to consume as soon as they were reorganized. It was really painful. He calmed down.

Hua said first: "I recommend the configuration of the troops in front and the back. It is recommended to leave a force with a force in the big area of ​​the Henan-Hubei border. The number is about 50,000 people. A force is left at this position to prevent the Japanese army from rushing towards Wu as they take advantage of the victory. It can also provide cover for Xuzhou side and back. In addition, I suggest retreating the areas of the First Army and the 78th Army and gathering in the mountains on the Henan-Anhui border."

"Let's do this. The enemy situation is not very clear." Chiang Kai-shek said: "The 22nd Army and the 8th Army immediately head north. The 27th Army Second Corps gathered in the Xinyang area. The Cultural Revolution. You must keep the changes in the Japanese army."
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