A week later, Zhang Ziyang was appointed as deputy director of the central branch.
On the eve of taking office, it is natural that there will be many social events, treats and gifts, and there are many things to do, and Zhang Ziyang has to take Lu Ming to deal with these things.
This also shows his status. Zhang Ziyang is not fighting alone, he also has a backend.
Of course Lu Ming has no objection to this. Since Zhang Ziyang has already embarked on this road, he can only fully support him, protect him to face the wind and waves, and stand firm.
Lu Ming has already experienced many battles in officialdom, socializing, and greetings. Not to mention, his ability to drink is better than many of his opponents, so he is not afraid of anyone's challenge on the scene.
In Shanghai, an adventure paradise, dignitaries from Nanjing, Hangzhou, Peiping, Guangzhou and other places come here almost every week. Some of them know each other, some do not know them, some come to visit the dock, and some want to fish in troubled waters.
Lu Ming spends some time every week to socialize, which can be regarded as a way to understand society and observe various aspects of life.
Although Lu Ming doesn't like politics, no one can find fault with him when it comes to dealing with people. This is also because he is too rich.
Unknowingly, after a few years, he found that he had also formed a huge network of relationships in the officialdom, especially with the Nanjing government. These relationships he could not use now, but he might use them in the future. They were regarded as a kind of personal network.
Saved.
Coincidentally, on the day Zhang Ziyang officially took office, Mr. Wang happened to be on vacation in Shanghai, so Lu Ming pulled Mr. Wang together to attend Zhang Ziyang's inauguration ceremony, which could be regarded as a platform for Zhang Ziyang.
Unexpectedly, this move shocked the entire police headquarters. Everyone whispered, thinking that Zhang Ziyang's backstage was Mr. Wang.
Who is Mr. Wang? He was the successor designated by Prime Minister Sun and a leader of the Republic of China who could compete with Mr. Chiang. Although he did not have military power, he was more powerful in the government than Mr. Chiang.
The Police Headquarters does not belong to the military department and is still under the jurisdiction of the government. The Garrison Headquarters is the military department.
Upon learning that Mr. Wang was attending the ceremony, the General Administration immediately got busy, quickly notified all walks of life in Shanghai, and raised the standards of the ceremony.
The director of the general bureau, the directors of each branch, as well as the entire Shanghai Municipal Government and the Songhu Garrison Command, all attended this small inauguration ceremony, making it look like the director of the general bureau had taken office.
Mr. Wang is a person who likes to give speeches everywhere. At the small occasion of Zhang Ziyang's inauguration, he still gave an impassioned speech. The theme was Sino-Japanese friendship.
"Is it possible for China and Japan to have permanent peace and friendship?" Mr. Wang asked loudly.
There was silence below, everyone was waiting for Mr. Wang's speech.
"I think it is possible. Although the two countries have many political differences, we can have in-depth economic cooperation, drive political cooperation from economic cooperation, and achieve permanent peace and friendship between the two countries. I think this goal is possible.
Realized.”
Mr. Wang's speech was very long and inspiring. Although it was poisonous, most people were paralyzed by his passion and had no idea they were poisoned.
After the speech, everyone applauded enthusiastically, and many people spoke from the bottom of their hearts. No matter what, everyone hoped for peace and feared the coming of war.
If the government really has a way to build a good relationship with Japan and achieve permanent peace, even if it costs some money, it will be worth it. China has a vast land and abundant resources, so it will not be a big problem.
As a government leader, Mr. Wang's words are very precise and resounding, and everyone cannot help but believe it. It is in this way that the idea of peace and saving the country has spread little by little.
After the ceremony, the director of the General Administration personally invited Mr. Wang to dinner and accompanied him throughout the whole process, not to mention Lu Ming. Mr. Wang kept holding Lu Ming and refused to let go, as if he was Mr. Wang's personal secretary.
Seeing this scene, many people were confused. Didn't Lu Ming belong to Mr. Jiang's camp? Why did he have such a good relationship with Mr. Wang?
Alas, this guy is actually a master of Jiang Wang. It’s amazing. Only Shanghai can have such a shrewd person.
There are also people who truly understand that Lu Ming actually does not belong to the two camps of Chiang and Wang at all, but to the Sheng family, and the Sheng family consortium is Lu Ming's heel.
Zhang Ziyang never expected that a leader like Mr. Wang could be present at the inauguration ceremony of a small deputy director.
Zhang Ziyang was so excited that he couldn't speak. He kept thanking Lu Ming. Although he and Mr. Wang had never spoken before and had no chance to talk, from now on everyone would think that Mr. Wang
It's his backstage.
This is simply a blessing for Zhang Ziyang, which can be seen from the attitude of the director of the General Administration towards him.
When the commemorative photo was taken, the director of the central branch was not able to occupy a seat, but Zhang Ziyang stood behind Mr. Wang, like a bodyguard.
"It's just a coincidence. I didn't expect Mr. Wang to come by such a coincidence. It would be impossible to invite him specially. Maybe it's your fate." Lu Ming said to Zhang Ziyang afterward.
After the meal, Mr. Wang excused himself and said he was tired and wanted to rest, so everyone had to leave. Lu Ming also wanted to go back, but was stopped by Mr. Wang's adjutant, who said that Mr. Wang wanted to talk to him alone.
Arriving at Mr. Wang's suite, Lu Ming saw Mrs. Wang. Mrs. Wang, Chen Bijun, saw him coming in as if she were her own son. She took his hand and was very affectionate.
Mr. Wang did go back to the bedroom to rest for a while. He has diabetes and will be very tired after working for a long time, but he came out in high spirits after half an hour.
The adjutant and attendants all retreated, and Mr. Wang was sitting on a large sofa in his pajamas, holding a teacup in his hand.
"Xiaolu, has Han Qing often met with the Soviets recently?" Mr. Wang asked.
"Well, it does happen." Lu Ming knew that Mr. Wang had obtained the information, so he could only answer truthfully.
Although the Young Marshal did this kind of thing very secretly, and it was okay to hide it from ordinary people, it was impossible to hide it from people like Mr. Wang. Mr. Wang had an extensive network of relationships both inside and outside the Republic of China government, including Japan and the Soviet Union.
Intelligence network.
"You don't know what they talked about. It is said that you avoided every time they talked, which is very good." Mr. Wang said.
Lu Ming smiled bitterly and didn't know how to answer. He didn't avoid it on purpose, but the young marshal didn't want him to participate and deliberately excluded him from the meeting.
"What does this silly boy Han Qing want to do? Doesn't he have a grudge against the Soviets? I don't even think about it, how can the Soviets sincerely cooperate with him?" Mrs. Wang said.
"Han Qing also represents the country and the government now. There is no hatred between countries that cannot be resolved. Only interests are the common pursuit. I am not worried about his contact with the Soviets. On the contrary, this may be a good thing, but I am most afraid
He was bewitched by the CCP and joined forces with the CCP, which would cause big trouble," said Mr. Wang.
"That's not true. Han Qing is also in his thirties. How can he still not understand this truth?" Mrs. Wang said with a frown.
"This is not necessarily true. Han Qing is not like us. He is indeed a good man, forthright and forthright, willing to talk to his friends, and has the style of an ancient gentleman. But times have changed. Now is an era of politics. Han Qing does not understand politics, nor does he understand politics.
If you don't know how to engage in politics, you will easily be fooled, which is what I'm most worried about." Mr. Wang said with a melancholy expression.
"Han Qing has no dealings with the CCP, at least I don't know about it," Lu Ming said.
"Well, even if he has contacts, he won't let you know. I have always wanted to persuade him, worried that he would go astray, but you know that he has always been wary of me. If I persuade him face to face, it will be counterproductive.
You are his good brother, you should give him more advice and be careful, the CCP is very powerful at deceiving people, so don’t be careless," Mr. Wang said.
Only then did Lu Ming realize that the purpose of Mr. Wang's conversation with him was to tell the young marshal through him and to advise him not to have anything to do with the CCP.
"I understand, I will definitely convey Sir's kindness to Han Qing." Lu Ming nodded and said.
"No, don't say it's what I want, but try to persuade him according to what I want. If he knows it's what I want, he will become rebellious." Mr. Wang said while taking a sip of tea.
Lu Ming once heard the young marshal talk about Mr. Wang, and he felt both deep admiration and infinite emotion.
In 1921, in order to unite against the Zhili clique, there were frequent exchanges between the Fengtian and Guangdong cliques. As Mr. Sun's envoy, Mr. Wang came to Fengtian (today's Shenyang) six times, and Zhang Xueliang had initial contact with Mr. Wang.
The first time Mr. Wang came to Fengtian, he gave a lecture. When Zhang Xueliang heard Mr. Wang's clear and impassioned live version of his speech, his blood boiled all over and he was completely impressed by this young revolutionary.
After that, every time Mr. Wang came to Fengtian, Zhang Xueliang would visit him and have a chat. The more they talked and the deeper they got to know each other, the deeper Zhang Xueliang's admiration for Mr. Wang became.
Mr. Wang is not greedy for money or flirting with women, which is in sharp contrast to the dirty people around him.
Mr. Wang has very strict requirements for his subordinates and never engages in "official appointments and wishes". Since there is no benefit in following him, fewer and fewer people are willing to follow him.
In addition, Mr. Wang hated the act of being a "baby brother". Mr. Jiang twice sent Mr. Wang orchid trees in the hope of becoming a "baby brother" with Mr. Wang, but he politely declined both times.
In early 1930, after the "Central Plains War" officially broke out, Yan Xishan called Mr. Wang to go north to preside over party affairs. Mr. Wang organized the "Enlarged Meeting of the Central Party Headquarters of the Chinese Kuomintang" in Peiping and was regarded as the leader of the "enlarged meeting". Shortly thereafter,
Mr. Wang, Yan Xishan and others established an anti-Chiang National Government.
In order to win over the Northeastern Army, a powerful force, Mr. Wang made calls and sent people, and agreed to favorable conditions, hoping that Zhang Xueliang would be on his side.
Facing his idol back then, Zhang Xueliang might have had a different feeling in his heart, but when faced with the choice of supporting national reunification or aiding in strife and chaos, Zhang Xueliang ultimately sided with Mr. Chiang. One hundred thousand Northeastern troops entered the border and engaged in armed mediation.
The Central Plains War.
When he learned that Zhang Xueliang had sent troops to assist Chiang Kai-shek, Mr. Wang stood speechless and hurriedly left Peiping the next day.
Zhang Xueliang's choice caused Mr. Wang to miss a rare opportunity to defeat Chiang Kai-shek. After that, he developed an irresolvable resentment towards the Northeastern young marshal.
In 1932, when the Anti-Japanese War in Songhu was in full swing, Mr. Wang asked Zhang Xueliang, who was in the north, to march to Jehol to contain the Japanese army. However, Zhang Xueliang refused Wang's request on the pretext of "consolidating the rear area," which made Mr. Wang very angry.
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After decades of settling down, Zhang Xueliang finally revealed the mystery: "At that time, Mr. Wang told me that now, your army should fight the Japanese. I asked him, is it really a fight? Is the central government prepared?
Is there a way? If not, what will happen if we fight? We will definitely defeat! Then why fight?
Mr. Wang said that the pressure from outside is too great now, and the Nanjing government can't stand it. Just move the army and fight the Japanese. If you don't, I'm afraid the government won't be able to sustain it. Just fight.
, you can first calm down the domestic opposition.
I said, Mr. Wang, what are you talking about? Let my subordinates fight and let my subordinates give their lives in exchange for your political lives? I, Zhang Xueliang, have never sacrificed the lives of my subordinates in exchange for my political life.
Life. Neither the central government nor you come to me for this matter!"