A burst of hearty laughter sounded outside the living room, and then Li Zongren's voice came in.
"Zhongxin, it has been less than three months since we met again, but you are a little thinner than the last time we met!"
As the sound came, Li Zongren and Su Rui walked into the living room side by side, followed by Xu Zuyi and Liang Zhi behind them.
Su Rui's living room is not actually very large, only about 30 square meters, but it looks very warm under the skillful decoration of Song Ziqing, Xu Yaoshan and Yang Peile. During the Republic of China, Chinese architecture incorporated Western characteristics and was more tolerant.
It is enlarged, simple in form and elegant in shape. It not only expresses the architectural concept of "people-oriented, harmony between man and nature", but also the three women are from the south, and the house furnishings decorated are simple and bright with a warm feeling.
Everyone came to the living room and sat down one by one. Su Rui asked Li Zongren to sit in the first place on the left, while he, as the host, sat on the right, while Xu Zuyi and Liang Zhi sat at the head of their respective officers.
After everyone sat down, Li Zongren looked at Su Rui and said with a faint smile: "Zhongxin, I came uninvited again this time, you won't blame me, right?"
Su Rui also laughed: "Why did Master De say this? I usually can't invite people like you. I'm not even happy that you can come. It's best if you can stay here longer."
"Haha... Zhongxin, you are joining my army." Li Zongren laughed when he heard this. There are really not too many things that a big boss like Li Zongren has to do every day, especially since he is also the commander-in-chief of the fifth theater.
How could he come to Guangzhou specifically for a job? If it weren't for the important matter he wanted to discuss with Su Rui this time, he wouldn't have made a special trip to Guangzhou.
The two chatted for a while, and then Li Zongren stared at Su Rui and said seriously: "Zhongxin, this time I am lucky enough to live up to my fate and defeat Jiangxi. Is it time to implement what we discussed last time?"
Su Rui thought for a while, then looked at Li Zongren and said with a smile: "Of course, but Mr. De, you have to think about it carefully. If you really want to implement this plan, you and the central government will be at odds. By then, you will have more than 100,000 troops."
But you won’t get a penny of military pay and supplies from the central government.”
Li Zongren waved his hand nonchalantly and said disdainfully: "I don't believe it, even if you don't want the central government's subsidy that you can't eat until you're full or starve to death. Without Butcher Zhang, we have to eat pigs with hair on them. Besides, even if the central government
If we don’t pay military salaries, you still have to support us.”
"Hey..." Su Rui couldn't help but glared at Li Zongren with both laughter and tears, "You still rely on me for your love."
Li Zongren chuckled, like an old fox who had stolen a hen: "Of course, who made you propose this plan first? Besides, neither Jiansheng nor I are good at financial management, so these things are still for you."
It’s better to get rid of the headache.”
Su Rui also laughed. He knew very well that it was Li Zongren who was trying to comfort himself. With Jiangxi's rich geomantic omen, he could not even raise hundreds of thousands more soldiers, let alone hundreds of thousands more.
Question. However, Li Zongren’s words also imply another meaning. From now on, Li, Bai, and Su will merge into one, and the military pay, supplies and ordnance of the army will all depend on him.
Su Rui was not surprised by what Li Zongren meant. As the saying goes, a snake cannot survive without a head. When three soldiers join forces, there must be a leader, but then a problem arises. Logically speaking, whether it is seniority, military strength, or foundation, Li Zongren
, the two of them are three ways better than Su Rui. Su Rui, who has only risen for less than three years, cannot be compared with them in any way. If you want to be the boss of the three, you have to wait at least dozens of years.
Year.
Logically speaking, there is no doubt about this issue. Li Zongren has no problem in becoming the boss regardless of his qualifications, connections or ability. But Li Zongren is self-aware. The position of boss seems to have unlimited glory. But how much power do you want to enjoy depends on it?
How much responsibility will he bear? Although Su Rui did not make it clear, how could he, an old fox who has been involved in the Chinese military and political circles for decades, not understand. As long as he takes that position, nearly 20 people under Su Rui will
All the food, drink, and diarrhea matters of thousands of people had to be placed on his head. This result was undoubtedly disastrous for him.
Suri's troops may be training, and the quality of their individual soldiers is not the best in Asia, but their equipment is definitely the strongest in Asia, not to mention the nearly 200,000 troops all equipped with semi-automatic weapons, and not to mention the number of soldiers every month.
The huge military pay, uniforms, training ammunition and personnel expenses are said to be enough to supply the hundreds of gold-swallowing beasts that the armored division and the two air force divisions need every day.
Those pitiful funds were sucked dry. After all, there are many mountains and hills in Guangxi, and people's lives are not rich. Otherwise, the life of the Guangxi army of Li Bai and Li Bai would not be so tight. Looking at the three people, they can take up this important task.
The only one who has more money is Suri, so pushing Suri into this position is a helpless move for the two of them. After all, the person with the money is the boss. This is a universal rule no matter in which era.
Su Rui was well aware of the olive branch extended by Li Zongren, and he would not be polite. After thinking about it, he nodded and said: "Gong De, since you love me so much, I won't be polite.
"
Seeing Su Rui acting like he was willing to give up on me, no matter how well-educated Li Zongren was, he couldn't help but laugh and curse: "You kid, you really don't know how to be humble."
"Hehe!" Su Rui smiled and said nothing.
After a while, Su Rui raised his head and saw a hidden and obscure look from Liang Zhi. He understood the meaning immediately and turned to Li Zongren with a smile: "Gong De, since you are here today.
, I have one more thing to discuss with you."
Li Zongren nodded: "Oh, if there is anything you need from me, an old man, just tell me."
A hint of slyness flashed in Su Rui's eyes: "Gong De, Jiangxi has been restored, but the huge Jiangxi is in dire straits at the moment and is in urgent need of a person with prestige and ability to take charge. I intend to recommend you to serve as the governor of Jiangxi Province.
What do you think about a longer position?"
"Governor of Jiangxi Province?" A look of surprise flashed in Li Zongren's eyes, but he said with a smile: "Zhongxin, you are going to put me on the fire. Will Chairman Chiang agree?"
Su Rui also laughed: "Gong De, why do you need to frame me? The deal is already done. Can Chairman Chiang refuse to agree?"
"Hehehe..." Li Zongren also laughed, he pointed at Su Rui and shook his head: "You are a loyal man, you are forcing me to fight with Chairman Chiang in the ring... Anyway, things have come to this point, I
This old guy will risk his life to accompany the gentleman."
After talking about this, the atmosphere was still very good, and everyone was smiling. After a while, Xu Zuyi, who was sitting under Li Zongren, spoke, "Sir Su, it is natural that we can unite together, and since we have decided
Regardless of each other, are you going to reorganize our existing troops next?"
Xu Zuyi's words suddenly silenced the living room. Even Li Zongren looked at Su Rui with a smile. This issue is directly related to everyone's future. It can be said that there are thousands of things. If one person can't handle it,
I'm afraid there will be big problems in the future.
Su Rui also took a deep breath. He naturally knew that this problem was very difficult and related to the fate of hundreds of thousands of soldiers. During this period, he had been worrying about this problem for a long time, but he still had no good solution. After thinking about it,
Su Rui said slowly: "Brother Yanmou, this is what I think. Since we have decided to unite our troops to advance and retreat together, I suggest that we set up an Army Officer School in Guilin and transfer all our military training within two years.
What do you think about the officers being sent to this military academy for further training and then being reassigned to their places?"
Xu Zuyi's eyes showed surprise, "Oh, sir, are you trying to follow Huangpu's model?"
Chairman Chiang's method of controlling the Central Army through Huangpu is already known to the world, so when Su Ruigang proposed this idea, Xu Zuyi naturally thought of it.
"There is a reason for this!" Su Rui nodded, and then said seriously: "If we want to truly unite our military forces, this is necessary. An army does not have a unified idea, unified goal and unity.
The training cannot be called a qualified army. This is why the Central Army calls us a miscellaneous army. Since we want to be unified, we must have a unified look, what do you think?"
Xu Zuyi nodded. With his decades of experience in the military, how could he not see the benefits of establishing a military academy by himself? He thought for a moment and then asked: "Then who do you plan to appoint as the principal of this military academy?
"
At this time, Li Zongren also looked at Su Rui with concern, intending to hear how he answered this question.
Su Rui said without hesitation: "I think this way, I will be the principal of this military school, and brothers Degong and Jiansheng will be the vice principals of the military school. What do you think?"
Li Zongren and Xu Zuyi looked at each other and nodded slowly.
"That's fine. With such a military academy, our control over the military will be much stronger, and it will be easier for our troops to integrate with each other. But if this happens, Chairman Chiang will definitely get angry!"
Since the Republic of China, many military academies have been established in various parts of China. The more famous ones include Baoding Military Academy, Huangpu Military Academy, Yunnan Military Academy, etc. However, since Chairman Chiang took power, he announced the abolition of all non-military academies in various places under the pretext of unified training.
The purpose of the military academy founded by the central government was naturally known to everyone. If Su Rui, Li Zongren and others founded a military academy in Guilin now, it would be a slap in his face. That's why Li Zongren had such a military academy.
explain.
"There's nothing we can do about it. We lack officers, but Chairman Chiang doesn't give them to us, so we have to train them ourselves." Su Rui said it nonchalantly.