The vigorous recruitment campaign began. Su Rui not only sent work teams to various towns and villages to do work, but also organized a women's art troupe to perform in various places in the countryside to increase the influence of the Three Hundred Division.
After severely damaging the 48th Division, the reputation of Maoming and the 300th Division quickly became louder in the Fourth War Zone and even across the country. Only then did the people across the country know that the original majestic 300th Division had been transferred to the Fourth War Zone, and
They also made such a big noise that as soon as they arrived, they gave the Japanese who were sweeping across Guangdong a sap.
Although fame does not equal strength, when fame and strength are added together, the chemical effect is quite amazing. Under the effect of the 300 Division and people's word-of-mouth, Suri's recruitment plan went quite smoothly.
As of January 20th, the recruitment work that lasted for nearly a month came to an end. Naturally, such a large-scale recruitment campaign could not be hidden from others.
"Niang Xipi! Su Zhongxin has recruited another 40,000 troops. What does he want to do? Does he want to break away from the Central Committee!" Chairman Chiang's roar came again from the yard of Yunxiu Tower located on the ridge of Huangshan Mountain.
Qian Dajun, director of the First Service Department, stood in front of the stone table with a wry smile on his face, and just explained in a low voice: "Chairman Chiang, Su Rui has reported this matter to the Military and Political Department. They are just two security guards. According to regulations,
The formation of local security forces does not require military and political approval, so on the surface, there is nothing wrong with what Su Rui did."
"Local security forces?" Chairman Chiang exhaled two streams of white mist from his nostrils: "This local security force is really a big deal. It has expanded to 40,000 troops, and there is also an air force division. This organization is probably
It’s richer than the Central Military Commission, right? If that’s the case, why should the Central Government do it? Let’s just let Su Zhongxin take my seat!”
Qian Dajun just smiled bitterly and remained silent. He knew that his boss was just losing his temper, and no matter how much he said, it would not help.
Sure enough, after a while, Chairman Jiang lost his temper and said with a dark face: "Go and call Yu Nong and Ci Xiu in."
"yes!"
Qian Dajun responded respectfully and went out. After a while, Dai Li and Chen Cheng walked in together.
Dai Li and Chen Cheng, both dressed in military uniforms, arrived at the stone table in the small courtyard. They both saluted at the same time: "Hello, principal!"
"Um!"
Chairman Jiang snorted softly and handed the telegram on the table to Chen Cheng, "You all take a look. I originally thought that Su Zhongxin would be more honest after arriving in Guangdong, but now he is becoming more and more outrageous. Not only did he recruit troops without authorization
, now that an air force division has been established, is he planning to become a local warlord?"
After listening to Chairman Jiang's words, Chen Cheng also sighed. What Su Rui did this time was too obvious. In the past, he just quietly played around and set up a group of two to three thousand people.
They could still turn a blind eye, but now they have recruited 40,000 people at once. This is obviously a big fight. Although it is nominally under the pretext of local security forces, who doesn't know this now?
Not to mention other places, the troops raised by the wealthy guys are definitely first-class in terms of equipment.
Just when Chen Cheng had nothing to say, Dai Li on the side said: "Principal, do you want the students to take pictures of a few people to warn him."
"Warning!"
Chairman Chiang uttered a curse word, "Now that Su Zhongxin has tens of thousands of troops, how can you treat him? I'm afraid he will be killed before he even gets in front of him!"
"Then..." Dai Li hesitated for a moment and then said: "Then how about the students send a few people to sneak into his place, and then take the opportunity to give him..."
"No!"
Qian Dajun on the side hurriedly stopped him: "Not to mention whether your people can succeed, even if they succeed, if someone notices it, do you know how much damage it will cause to the reputation of the party and the country?"
Dai Li said angrily: "Then what do you think we should do? Are we just going to watch this guy grow up?"
"Then you can't carry out assassinations? Don't forget that Su Rui is still a general of the party and state. He is not Han Fuqu. If you do this, you will cause big trouble!" Qian Dajun suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice. Chen Cheng stood beside him.
But he watched the two of them remain silent.
"Well... stop talking!"
At this time, Chairman Jiang sighed and said, "Since this Su Rui has created a security division and a security air force division, it can only prove one thing, that is, this Su Zhongxin is ready to fall out with the central government, but he has
He maintains the last trace of his dignity, so he claims that the security force is just a cover. If the central government presses too hard, he may really break his face."
Everyone was silent. They all understood what Chairman Chiang said, but they were unwilling to admit it.
After Chairman Jiang finished speaking, he looked at Chen Cheng: "Ci Xiu, tell me your views."
Chen Cheng whispered: "There are only two ways for now! One is to pretend not to know and allow Su Zhongxin to freely expand his security forces; the other is to incorporate his security forces into the central government's establishment in the name of the central government.
, expand Suri's 300 division again and include the troops of these two divisions. This will also make it easier for the central government to manage, what do you think?"
Qian Dajun nodded: "I think the second method is better. In this way, our central government can legitimately have the command of this force, even in name. Otherwise, if the force is not good, the force will be destroyed."
It’s getting further and further away from us.”
Everyone was silent. It was both accidental and inevitable that Su Rui and the Central Committee came to this point. Such a motley army would definitely be wary of the Central Committee. In the face of the suppression of the Central Committee, anyone would think of ways to protect themselves.
It's just that unlike ordinary local warlords and miscellaneous armies, Suri's army seemed very mysterious from the beginning. They seemed to have the support of a mysterious force behind them, and they had a steady stream of weapons and ammunition, so that they could not
Within two years, it had rapidly expanded into a force that no one could ignore.
Chairman Chiang also began to ponder. If he ordered Su Rui to cancel the military expansion now, or even turn against him and use force, this would be the stupidest way. Apart from completely pushing Su Rui and the 300 Division into the opposite direction, they would achieve nothing.
If the first method is adopted, it is almost equivalent to the central government's indifference to Suri's military expansion. Today it can recruit two new security divisions, and then it can also recruit two more tomorrow, and then expand a few more the day after tomorrow. Then use
In a few years, his army will grow bigger and bigger like a snowball, and will eventually become an armed force that can compete with the central government. This is something that Chairman Chiang will never tolerate.
But it would be too ridiculous to adopt the second opinion. A young man who is only 27 or 28 years old has only shown his prominence for two years. He has already lost his glasses when he became a division commander. If he is promoted again, he will
How miserable are those Huangpu students who are still struggling to climb up?
For some reason, Dai Li was the one who was the most opposed to this condition: "Hmph... It's ridiculous that we still re-employ such a person who has second thoughts about the party and the state. According to me, the central government should take tough measures.
He expressed his position and ordered Maoming not to establish security forces without authorization. If he fails to comply, he will be punished with the crime of undermining the war of resistance."
Chairman Chiang shook his head and sighed: "It's useless. What we do can only force Su Rui to be on the opposite side of us, and if word spreads, it will also make local troops in various places more hostile to the central government. The gains outweigh the gains."
Ah! In my opinion, give Su Rui a military establishment, and then send another telegram. Forget it this time, they will not be allowed to expand their troops without authorization in the future, even if it is in the name of local security forces."
"Principal!" Dai Li was very dissatisfied and wanted to continue trying to persuade, but was stopped by Chairman Jiang, "Yunong, I can understand your mood, but these are extraordinary times, and everything must be based on the overall situation. As for what you said
It’s a good idea to send people to lurk around him, and it needs to be done as soon as possible, do you understand?”
"yes!"
Seeing that Chairman Chiang had made up his mind, Dai Li had no choice but to agree.
"Zi, ordered the 300th Division to be changed into the 300th Army, with three subordinate divisions: 398th, 399th, and 400th Division. The relevant officers of the original 300th Division were each upgraded to one level, and Su Rui was appointed as the commander of the 300th Army.
, the military rank remains unchanged. This order...Ministry of Military Affairs of the Republic of China, January 22, 1939"
In the security headquarters, everyone sat quietly, with different expressions in their eyes: some were shocked, some were happy, and some were annoyed.
Looking at the people with different expressions, Su Rui said quietly: "Let's all discuss it. Let's share our opinions on this telegram from the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs."
"What else can we say? The matter is obvious. The central government saw that we had recruited 40,000 new soldiers and was anxious." Li Yifeng, who was outspoken, sneered: "They are afraid that if we, the security guards, put up our airs like this, we will look like
It's like a snowball getting bigger and bigger, and in the end even the central government can't control it, so it hastily used one name to restrain us."
"Well, what Lao Li said makes sense." Bai Jingran agreed with Li Yifeng's opinion. "Seeing that our strength is getting stronger and stronger, lest we set up our own business, the central government will use the name of righteousness to suppress us and try to suppress us."
His hands and feet are locked, this plan is not easy!"
Everyone talked and talked one after another. Some said that they could not accept this condition and that this was tying their own hands. Anyway, there are tens of thousands of lions in hand now, so why bother tying their own hands and feet. Some people said that since the central government has given
Now that we have reached this level, why don't we just get off the slope? Since we have gained benefits and don't have to offend the central government, why not do it.
After discussing like this for a long time, everyone could not come up with a result. Finally, they all turned their attention to the final decision-maker, their master Su Rui.
Su Rui actually smiled and said: "Since our goal has been achieved and we can force the central government to give us a new organizational structure, why not do it? At this stage, it is not necessary to set up one's own business.
The best way, so... As the commander of the Three Hundred Army, who am I?" (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)