I saw these common people kneeling on the ground and saying, "Comrades of the Eighth Route Army, you are finally here. Are you here to fight the Japanese? Can we go home instead of leaving?"
Deng Xianxian and Xu Qianqian quickly dismounted their horses, helped the people up and said, "Everyone, fellow villagers, get up quickly, don't do this, it can't be done."
An old man cried and said, "Comrades of the Eighth Route Army, you come and go, and the little devils come and go, making us people miserable. I beg you, please drive away the little devils completely."
Deng Xianxian had no choice but to say loudly, "Fellow fellow villagers, our Eighth Route Army will not ignore you. Now the Japanese army is only a hundred miles away from Taiyuan. Taiyuan is likely to become a battlefield. You go to the countryside to hide first. Don't worry. We will definitely do it."
Drive the little devils completely out of Shanxi! Those who drive them out of China, so that we can all go home and live a good life. Please be patient a little longer, okay?"
After all was said and done, the refugees were able to disperse. Deng Xianxian and others then entered Taiyuan City and were welcomed into the reception room by Yang Aiyuan, who had been waiting for a long time. Afterwards, Yang Aiyuan claimed to have invited Yan Xishan, except for two guards who were waiting for them.
After the tea was served, no one came in again.
Xu Xiangqian smiled and said, "It seems that our Chief Yan wants to show us off."
Deng Xianxian snorted and said, "He saw us fighting with the National Army, and he probably had some ideas. Let's wait and see how patient our Commander Yan is."
About half an hour later, the two heard the sound of footsteps. They looked at each other. Xu Xiangqian shook his head and said, "I thought it would take a long time. It seems that our Commander Yan is quite anxious."
I only heard the footsteps gradually slowing down, and a laugh came in along with the sound of the door opening. "Ah, ah, sorry, sorry, this urgent call just came from Chongqing. I had to call Chongqing back first. It took a little time. I was really neglectful.
You two are here, come on, please take a seat."
The three of them took their seats. Yan Xishan looked at Xu Xiangqian and the other two, as if waiting for something. Deng Xixian rolled his eyes and did not respond to Yan Xishan's words just now. Instead, he said, "It's okay. It's just that when we first entered Taiyuan, we saw many people doing it.
Leave, how is the war going now? Is the situation very bad?"
Yan Xishan narrowed his eyes. In fact, everyone knew what to say when the two parties met this time. It was nothing more than to jointly deal with the Japanese counterattack and solve the friction problem between the 129th Division and the 14th Group Army. But who is in charge is extremely critical.
Yan Xishan is good at calculations and naturally knows that he must never give the initiative to the other party.
Yan Xishan said forcefully, "It's okay. The Japanese army has been blocked by us. Fu Zuoyi did a good job in Gujiao, but the distance between the front line and Taiyuan is too close. I also want to thank your air force. It's really amazing. The Japanese aircraft
We won't be able to reach our battlefield at all. When the 14th Group Army arrives, we will prepare to counterattack. By the way, what is going on with you and the 14th Group Army? This is a powerful enemy. If you attack friendly forces like this, I'm afraid
It’s not appropriate. Moreover, the front line is in urgent need of reinforcements. Do you have any ideas?”
Xu Xiangqian said quickly, "Sir Yan, since the 14th Army entered Shanxi, it has been burning, killing and looting everywhere. We only sent troops because of the people's pleading. Even Chief Wei Lihuang sent a message to scold Liu Mao'en, and we also released
We captured the soldiers of Liu Mao'en's tribe and decided to escort them all the way to Taiyuan."
Yan Xishan was stunned, "Escort?"
Deng Xianxian smiled and said, "Yes, we dispatched eight regiments to protect them in front and behind them. There is nothing we can do. The public resentment they caused is too great. We are really afraid that some people will kill one of them. What will happen if the rescue front line is delayed?"
We can do it, so we escort them to Taiyuan. Of course, we won’t make them hungry or thirsty. Their food is on the same standard as ours.”
Yan Xishan looked back at Yang Aiyuan and secretly complained in his heart, what kind of escort? To put it bluntly, Liu Maoen was surrounded by the Eighth Route Army. Yan Xishan couldn't help but said, "Isn't it inappropriate for you to do this? After all, we are friendly forces, and there will be many cooperations in the future."
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Yan Xishan also hoped that the Eighth Route Army would come to help him defend Taiyuan, so he was not strong-willed in his words.
Deng Xianxian laid hands and said, "Sir Yan, let's open the window and speak frankly. The Japanese army has arrived at Gujiao. Considering the military discipline of Liu Maoen's department, how much combat effectiveness do you think such an army can have? How many times can it withstand the Japanese charge? Is it possible, Chief Yan?"
Do you want to rely on such an army to defend Taiyuan for you?"
As he spoke, Deng Xianxian approached Yan Xishan and said, "Look at what Liu Maoen is doing in southern Shanxi. He is grabbing territory everywhere. Even if he defends Shanxi, I'm afraid he won't be talking about the Shanxi that Commander Yan has in mind."
Liang Huazhi, who was behind Yan Xishan, hummed, "Then Shanxi is also Chinese after all."
Yan Xishan remained calm and did not scold Liang Huacheng. He obviously agreed with Liang Huacheng's words.
Yan Xishan actually studied redism very deeply. In the 19th year of the Republic of China, Yan Xishan was forced to resign. In Dalian, he kept reflecting on the reasons for his failure. He believed that one was lack of strength and a weak foundation. After returning to Shanxi, he began to
On the other hand, the "Ten Years of Construction" believes that no matter how strong its military strength is, it will not succeed without the support of political theory. What does Chiang Kai-shek have if he has the "Three People's Principles"?
Yan Xishan established a theoretical research association to study not only capitalism, but also redism, not only Marx, but also Trotskyism. In the end, he believed that redism had its own reasons but nothing to do, and could not succeed. He immediately agreed with work according to work.
Distribution is a reasonable social system, and he believes that the problem of exploitation in capitalist society is a transaction problem rather than a distribution problem. Finally, he formed his so-called "fairness", the essence of which is the Confucian golden mean. Therefore, Yan Xishan does not
I don’t believe in red doctrine, nor do I believe that the Red Party can really make China rich and powerful.
Deng Xianxian frowned and said, "Aren't we Chinese?"
Yan Xishan didn't want to make things worse, so he laughed and said, "Ah, yes, there's a misunderstanding, there's a misunderstanding, but it's really inappropriate for you to do this. After all, we are all friendly forces. So, I give an order. Liu Maoen's troops are in disciplinarian. We must
For severe punishment, send him to Taiyuan and have him punished by the Special Military Court of the Second Military Region. I will send a message to Wei Lihuang and Chairman Chiang to explain this matter."
Upon hearing this, Deng Xianxian understood that Yan Xishan wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to annex Liu Maoen's troops. He smiled and said, "I'm afraid this will make the Chief of Guard unhappy. Chief Yan, I want to have a confidential talk with you for a while."
Yan Xishan squinted at Deng Xianxian, thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Okay."
Xu Xiangqian and Liang Huazhi went out together. Deng Xianxian said, "Sir Yan, how many years have you been in charge of Shanxi?"
Yan Xishan sighed, "It is already the 29th year from the third year of Xuantong to the twenty-eighth year of the Republic of China. Time flies."
Deng Xianxian nodded and continued, "How is Shanxi now? If the Japanese army hadn't invaded, how many years does Commander Yan think it would take to accumulate enough strength to sweep the country?"
Yan Xishan was used to doing Tai Chi, so he was a little embarrassed when Deng Xianxian asked him such a straightforward question. He wanted to do it, but looking at Deng Xianxian who kept staring at him, for some reason, he thought about it seriously and said, "Opportunity
It’s not big, people’s minds are calm.”
Deng Xianxian smiled and said, "I wonder what Chief Yan's wish was when he joined the army and Naoge Ming? Can you forget your original intention today?"
The earliest wish? It has been a long time since Yan Xishan heard anyone ask him why he first started the cabinet. Yan Xishan couldn't help but recall the time when he was young. At that time, he was still a clerk. Because of his family's financial difficulties, he was in the Eight Kingdoms.
When the Allied Forces invaded China, he was taken to serve as a messenger, carrying water, cutting grass, feeding and walking horses for the Qing army. At that time, he discovered for the first time how corrupt and incompetent the Qing Dynasty was, and he was full of curiosity about the outside world.
Later, he joined the army and was sent to Japan to study. There, he met Sun Yat-sen and realized the gap between China and foreign countries. At that time, all of them had only one goal: to go back to the Ming Dynasty, overthrow the Qing government, and establish the Ming Dynasty.
The government is bright, the country is prosperous, and the people are prosperous.
Looking back at those years, how many comrades sacrificed their lives on the road to Ge Ming, and countless people parted ways after the Revolution of 1911. You hit me, I beat you. Those comrades who sacrificed for Ge Ming back then will feel gratified when they see China today.
, or do you feel it’s not worth it?
Seeing Yan Xishan lost in thought, Deng Xianxian knew that half of the success was achieved and continued, "Sir Yan, you don't believe in our Red Party and think that our Redism is impossible to succeed. I wonder if you have ever been to Yan'an today?
Have you ever understood our current Red Party? If you think that we are strong because we were aided by the Soviet Union, then I can tell you that the Soviet Union did not strongly support us. What the Soviet Union really supported was Chongqing, not Yan'an!"
Yan Xishan looked at Deng Xianxian. He knew that no one could tell lies at this time, and asked doubtfully, "You are not aided by the Soviet Union? Then where do your weapons come from? Don't say they are all made by you. I understand."
Industrially, how can you manufacture so many weapons, tanks and airplanes in one year!"
Deng Xianxian knew that in order to persuade Yan Xishan to cooperate with him, he had to dispel all his concerns. He said, "This matter is our secret, but please believe me, our Chinese Red Party is dedicated to China, and redism is not a scourge.
It is a good way to save the country. It has been more than 20 years since we, China, have been beating ourselves up for more than 20 years, so why can’t we sit down and have a good talk?”
Yan Xishan shook his head and said, "How can we talk about different doctrines? You are red doctrine and we are the Three People's Principles. This is simply incompatible!"
Deng Xianxian shouted loudly, "Nonsense!! Mr. Sun made it clear that we must unite with Russia and the Communist Party to support farmers and workers. We are all trying to make China stand up, why can't we work together? You say your doctrine is right, I say mine
If our doctrine is right, can we give it a try? Who is right and who is wrong? People will vote with their feet. Why is our Red Party so supported by the people? It is because our policies and our ideas are beneficial to
Dear common people, Commander Yan, the Japanese army is just outside Taiyuan City. Now we are still fighting among ourselves, why bother? Why can't we join forces to fight against the enemy?"
Yan Xishan closed his eyes and took a breath and asked, "Tell me your conditions."
Yan Xishan thought very clearly that the reinforcements from Chongqing were no longer visible. If he wanted to hold Taiyuan, he would need the help of the Eighth Route Army.
Deng Xianxian said, "It is very simple to establish a joint anti-Japanese democratic regime, cooperate with us in implementing rent reductions, interest reductions, the three-three system and other institutional propositions. Militarily, unite with us to resist Japan and establish the Second Theater Military Commission.
Military operations are directed by military committees."
Yan Xishan shook his head and said with a smile, "Tuqiongdajian, you are trying to kill me, Yan. In other words, I will either wait for the Japanese army to drive me out of Taiyuan, or I will be annexed by you, right?"
Deng Xianxian shook his head and said, "No, even if you don't cooperate with us, we will send troops to fight the Japanese. Moreover, we are not annexing, but cooperating. The original generals of your Jinsui Army can still lead troops, but they need to set up a soldier committee."
And the instructor system, in addition, our democratic regime is a three-thirds system, and our Red Party actually only has one-third of the seats. If you do really well and can get support from the centrists and others, you can naturally surpass us.
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Yan Xishan frowned and asked, "Aren't you afraid that I will get more support from people? After all, I have been in power in Shanxi for many years."
Deng Xianxian smiled and said, "Mr. Yan, as I said at the beginning, the people all know who among us is good to the people. The people know very well in their hearts that our Red Party is not afraid of competition. Our Vice Chairman Zhou also specifically asked
I’ll bring you eight words.”
Yan Xishan asked curiously, "Which horoscope?"
Deng Xianxian said word for word, "Seek common ground while reserving differences, and govern together!"
Yan Xishan was stunned for a moment after hearing this. He kept repeating these eight words, and his eyes gradually became brighter and brighter. He nodded in admiration and said, "These eight words, Duke Zhou, are really precious. I learned from them."
I see your confidence and sincerity, okay, as long as you can really drive out the Japanese army, I will cooperate with you to form an anti-Japanese democratic regime."
Deng Xianxian secretly laughed at Yan Xishan's cunning. It was true that the Eighth Route Army drove out the Japanese army. I'm afraid Yan Laoxi would not admit it by then. But Deng Xianxian didn't care. As long as Yan Xishan said this, even if he didn't want to do it,
I also have a way to make him become real.
Deng Xianxian immediately pulled out a document from his arms and handed it to Yan Xishan and said, "Since Chief Yan agrees, let's sign it here. Without further ado, we won't go through any procedures."
Yan Xishan stared at the document in front of him dumbfounded. Just as Deng Xianxian thought, he was really prepared not to admit it once the Japanese army retreated. Yan Xishan smiled awkwardly, took the document and looked at it, only to find that it was a document.
Yan Xishan couldn't help but ponder such matters as the order announcing that the anti-Japanese unified democratic regime jointly established by the Red Party, himself and other democrats had the highest power in the second theater, and that the military commission of the second theater was the highest military organ in the second theater.
The consequences of signing it myself, I am afraid that with this signing, the Red Party will have the name to create political power in the entire Shanxi, instead of giving them a place first. However, if they do not sign it, this Deng Xianxian said nicely that he will send troops. I am afraid it is
They have to wait until their Jinsui Army is completely lost before they come out. By then, these red parties will probably go to other places to create political power, and since they have no soldiers or generals, they will probably have no choice but to live in an apartment. These red parties
Maybe he will hold himself hostage and try to coerce the emperor to order the princes. The benefits of not signing are smaller and the risks are greater than signing. It is better to sign first and then fight Tai Chi with the Eighth Route Army after the Japanese army retreats.
