Zhang Xueliang was only interested in communism. He used to believe in the Three People's Principles. But the Three People's Principles were too disappointing, so Zhang Xueliang turned to other pursuits. Now after listening to Zhou Hexuan's description of the Soviet Union, he suddenly had a
A great fear.
But as Zhou Hexuan said, the Republic of China was so bad that it is not an exaggeration to describe the people as having a hard time.
Take the national population data as an example. Five censuses were conducted during the entire Republic of China. Due to the war, the statistical results may not be accurate. But basically, the approximate data is still available, and it has always been between 400 million and 500 million.
The census results of the Nanjing National Government in 1947 showed that the total population of China was approximately 460 million, and the average life expectancy was 34.7 years.
In other words, during the 35 years of the Republic of China, China's population barely increased, and the average life expectancy was less than 35 years old. However, just four years after the founding of the People's Republic of China, the population surged to 600 million. This comparison is incredible.
Slap in the face.
If you think about it for a moment, you will know how miserable the people at the bottom of the Republic of China lived. War, famine, plague, persecution, plunder... like a bloody mouth, devouring the lives of the Chinese people.
When there was a big flood last year, in some places, you could even buy three girls for one dollar.
Compared with this tragic situation, the fact that the Soviet Union starved to death millions of Ukrainian peasants was nothing. At least they were really developing industry, while China starved to death of so many peasants every year, but still only focused on fighting a civil war.
After India became independent and established its country, it did not adopt the bloody development style of the Soviet Union. However, until the 21st century, at least 12,000 farmers in India committed suicide every year because of crop failure and could not repay loans for grain seeds, pesticides, and fertilizers.
If a backward agricultural country wants to develop rapidly under the pressure of heavy foreign enemies, it must pay a heavy price.
Zhang Xueliang carefully compared the situation in the Soviet Union and China. Although he was very reluctant to admit it, he would rather choose the Soviet development model. But he couldn't be so cold-blooded. Even if he were to sit in Stalin's seat, Zhang Xueliang would never have the heart to issue that kind of decree.
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Zhang Xueliang asked: "Mingcheng, how do you think China can become strong?"
Zhou Hexuan said: "First of all, two prerequisites must be realized, first, to defend against enemies; second, to unify. If these two conditions are not realized, China will never be strong."
"It's difficult." Zhang Xueliang sighed.
Pan Wenyu asked: "Mr. Zhou puts defense against the enemy first. Do you agree to resist Japan first and then reunify?"
Zhou Hexuan said: "For example, first resist Japan and then reunify. Only the central government, local warlords, major political parties, and the people of the country unite to form an anti-Japanese united front. Only in this way can the Japanese aggression be resisted."
Although no one has yet clearly proposed the term "Anti-Japanese United Front", related statements have already appeared. People of insight are calling for all parties to sit down and work together to resist foreign humiliation.
Zhang Xueliang has been frightened by the Soviet Union and Japan. He is now extremely lacking in self-confidence and asked: "Even if the Chinese can unite as one, can they really resist the Japanese aggression?"
"I am very confident about this. The final victory will belong to China." Zhou Hexuan said with a smile.
"Why?" Zhang Xueliang asked.
Zhou Hexuan asked back: "Have you ever seen a snake swallow an elephant? The snake didn't swallow itself to death?"
Zhang Xueliang said: "But modern warfare is no better than in the past. Given the obvious gap in military power, neither population nor land area is enough to provide protection."
Zhou Hexuan smiled and said: "It's absolutely possible. Do you still remember the results of Napoleon's expedition to Russia?"
"Of course," Zhang Xueliang said, "Napoleon had the military strength to sweep across Europe, but the Russians chose to fortify the walls and clear the country and retreat all the way, which caused the French army to have difficulties in supplying and weak follow-up. Coupled with the harsh weather in Russia, the French army suffered losses in the severe cold winter.
Tragic. When Napoleon was forced to retreat, the Russians seized the opportunity to counterattack and defeated the invincible Napoleon in one fell swoop."
"That's right," Zhou Hexuan brought the globe from the study and pointed at the map of China. "Once the Japanese fully invade China, North China, Central China, East China and South China will probably not be able to defend it. But we must defend it even if we can't.
, several large-scale battles must be organized to make the Japanese pay the price. The Russians were able to fight hard in the capital and burn their capital with fire when they retreated. Why can't the Chinese abandon Nanjing? The terrain in the southwest and northwest regions can be powerful
The mechanized troops that block the Japanese army will be at odds with the Japanese. As long as the national war continues for a few more years, Japan's economy will definitely collapse."
Zhang Xueliang sighed and said: "Mingcheng, you don't understand the situation of the Chinese army. It's really rotten to the core. Take this battle of Jehol as an example. I can guarantee that there are no big loopholes in my combat deployment. Even if we fight
If you don't win, you can at least rely on favorable terrain to withstand the Kwantung Army's offensive pace for half a year. But the result? Tang Yulin's men surrendered without firing a few shots, and the good defense line was torn open. Then the two men next to him surrendered.
The defense line collapsed, and Tang Yulin fled without a fight, allowing more than 100 Japanese cavalry to occupy Chengde without any effort. There are too many warlords and generals like China. When fighting, they only care about preserving their strength. In order not to lose their troops or generals, they even
You don't even want your own territory. How can you fight this war? If the Japanese army really invades China, I estimate that China can hold on for three years at most."
"There are definitely a lot of people who are afraid of death, but there are definitely more patriots. I believe in the spirit and will of the Chinese people," Zhou Hexuan said. "You see, Japan has only occupied the four northeastern provinces, and the whole country has shouted anti-Japanese. Really fighting
When the national war breaks out, how many people should stand up and fight against the Japanese devils?"
After Zhang Xueliang made up his mind, he couldn't listen to what others said. But as long as he didn't make up his mind, he had a soft ear. After hearing what Zhou Hexuan said, he felt that China's war of resistance seemed to be very promising.
Zhou Hexuan looked at Zhang Xueliang with great seriousness: "Six commanders, the decisive battle with Japan is an opportunity for China to become stronger. As long as the final victory is achieved, the Chinese people's thoughts will be unified, and the Chinese people's spirit will be reborn from the ashes of the war.
The Chinese who stand up will have an unprecedented sense of national pride and self-confidence. At the same time, the war of resistance is also a process of elimination. China's local forces will be integrated, and the remaining parties and armies will be the hope of China in the future."
"Rebirth from the ashes, rebirth from the ashes..." Zhang Xueliang murmured to himself, repeating these four words repeatedly, and a flush suddenly appeared on his sickly pale cheeks with excitement.
Zhou Hexuan secretly laughed in his heart. In the future, Zhang Xueliang should be more determined to force Chiang to resist Japan.
Zhang Xueliang calmed down and said: "Mingcheng, you are an expert on international issues. I have read the books you wrote, and the predictions in them seem to be slowly becoming reality. Japan will really seek death on its own and implement the southward strategy to attack.
British colonies in Southeast Asia?”
"That will be a matter of time," Zhou Hexuan smiled and pointed to the Philippines on the globe, "Look here, President Roosevelt of the United States has already set a trap for Britain and Japan."
Zhang Xueliang and Pan Wenyu both came over and looked left and right at the globe, but could not see anything.
Zhang Xueliang puzzled: "Where is Roosevelt's trap?"
Zhou Hexuan explained: "Four months ago, the U.S. Congress passed the Hale-Harveys-Gatin Independence Act, allowing the Philippines to become independent. Do you know about this?"
"I don't know much about it," Zhang Xueliang said in confusion. "Even if the Philippines becomes independent, what does it have to do with Japan and Britain?"
Zhou Hexuan smiled and said: "The United States allowed the Philippines to become independent. It seems that due to the economic crisis, the United States can no longer take care of its overseas colonies. But is this possible? After finally getting the land in their hands, the Americans are willing to give up? In my opinion, this is Roosevelt
In the long-term layout, Japan and the United Kingdom will be attracted.”
The more Zhang Xueliang listened, the more dizzy he became: "Please tell me more carefully."
Zhou Hexuan said: "This move by the Americans is tantamount to announcing their withdrawal from Southeast Asia and promoting isolationism to the outside world. The Japanese military has already had a southward strategy, but now that there are no Americans to stop it, their ambitions will expand even more. Once they seize the opportunity,
Japan will definitely send troops to Southeast Asia and seize the opportunity to seize British territory."
"Why does the United States want Japan and Britain to fight?" Zhang Xueliang asked puzzledly.
Zhou Hexuan said with a smile: "Because there are benefits. Now the great powers are affected by the economic crisis. The most direct way for the Japanese to solve the economic crisis is to launch a war. As long as a war is launched, the military factories can operate, workers can be employed, and the common people can
If you become a soldier, you can steal military expenses from China. Hitler in Germany had similar ideas, and they all used war to solve the economic crisis. As for the United States, what do you think the United States will do?"
Zhang Xueliang said: "Roosevelt is implementing the New Deal, and the United States should want to get out of the predicament by changing economic policies."
"What is the most profitable business in the world?" Zhou Hexuan asked again.
Zhang Xueliang thought for a while and said: "I'm not sure."
Zhou Hexuan smiled and said: "Of course it is to make war profits! The European War more than ten years ago has served as an example, and Roosevelt will definitely want to do it again. Let Japan fight the Chinese, let Europe have a free-for-all, and then the United States will stand behind it and sell weapons and oil.
.When the money that should be earned is almost made, and all European and Asian countries are smashed, the Americans can stand up as a savior to clean up the mess. By then, the United States will be the number one in the world, and all countries will have to look at its face!
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Zhang Xueliang said dumbfounded: "Roosevelt probably didn't think that far ahead."
Zhou Hexuan said: "I have talked with him and Roosevelt is a very calculating person. Even if he doesn't think so now, he will do so then."
"If this is really the case, what should China do?" Zhang Xueliang asked.
Zhou Hexuan smiled and said: "It's very simple. Use all your strength to resist the war and hold on until the day when the United States comes out to take charge of the overall situation."
Zhang Xueliang asked curiously: "Do you think the United States will help China?"
Zhou Hexuan said: "In the beginning, the United States will be the biggest accomplice of Japan's invasion of China. They will sell various strategic resources to Japan to solve the domestic supply and demand contradiction and make a lot of money. As for Japan's use of these resources to invade China
, the United States is definitely too lazy to take care of it. If Japan wants to maintain the war consumption, it must conquer Southeast Asia and plunder resources, thereby conflicting with Britain and France. If Europe starts to fight again, it will be the rhythm of a world war. And the rise of Japan in the Pacific is because the United States does not
What I hope to see is that Roosevelt will definitely take action against Japan in the end, and China will naturally become an ally of the United States. The future situation is as simple as that. The United States will win, so China will also win, because China is a natural ally of the United States."
Zhang Xueliang and Pan Wenyu looked at each other, as if they were listening to a fantasy story. But when they think about it carefully, it seems to make sense, but they still can't believe it now.