"If there are more than 600,000 real revolutionary troops who can absolutely obey my orders and have unified command, I will definitely have a clever strategy to defeat this little Japanese pirate. To be honest, their arrogant and stupid soldiers have nothing to do with me.
In my eyes, I must have a way to defeat them, and the most important condition is unity of command."
These words were spoken by Chang Kaishen when he gave a speech at the "Lushan Officer Training Corps" half a month ago.
It can be seen that Chiang Kai-shek was very confident in his military command ability. He believed that Japanese soldiers were arrogant and stupid. As long as he had 600,000 elite soldiers who absolutely obeyed his command, he could easily defeat the small Japanese pirates.
It is really difficult for Zhou Hexuan to understand where Chiang Kai-shek's confidence comes from.
Although Chang Kaishen also studied abroad, he went to Zhenwu School (military technical secondary school) and was kicked out.
The reason for his expulsion was very simple. Chang Kaishen didn't like studying, and he spent money lavishly, so he got into trouble. He often pretended to be sick and was hospitalized. He was reimbursed 35 yen for hospitalization expenses every day, and then used the money to invite friends to play around.
As a result, Chang Kaishen was expelled from Zhenwu School because he did not return from sick leave, and only received a certificate of graduation. After dropping out of school, Chang Kaishen was assigned to an internship in the artillery regiment. His main job every day was to bathe the horses that hauled the artillery, and then lead them.
Take the horse to water and feed.
What kind of military skills can this guy learn? He was so confident in his commanding ability that he performed various micro-operations during the Anti-Japanese War.
Chang Kaishen's speech at the "Lushan Officer Training Group" was very nonsense. He first analyzed the international trend and said that Japan's invasion of China would offend the world's powers, so everyone should not panic. Then, he said that war with Japan should not be easily started because Japan's military is too strong.
China's coastal areas can be occupied within three days, and the southwest is unreliable. Japan can easily attack Guangxi and Sichuan. Then, he said that China should fight steadily and rely on willpower to resist the Japanese advanced weapons.
Finally, he asked the officers to be loyal and patriotic. As long as hundreds of thousands of people obeyed his command, he could easily destroy Japan.
The content of the entire speech was inconsistent, without coherence or logic. It was full of nonsense when it came to professional aspects, and all the key issues were false and empty slogans.
In Zhou Hexuan's view, if this speech was written by someone else, then the person who wrote it can be dragged away and shot. If it was Chang Kaishen's impromptu speech, then it deeply exposed that the chairman's true level is not as good as a
Ordinary military academy graduates.
Chang Kaishen even said this in his speech: "All our officers and soldiers can absolutely not buy Japanese products or use Japanese things. Although the nature of this matter does not fall within the scope of the military, it is very important, so I would like to share it with everyone."
Mention it."
Nima, a head of state, called for a "boycott of Japanese goods" when giving instructions to future elite military officers, and said that this was an important means of economic resistance against Japan.
What a wonderful painting style!
Chiang Kai-shek was so funny and contradictory. While suppressing anti-Japanese activities in society, he promoted anti-Japanese ideas in the army.
Chang Kaishen seemed to be dismissive of Jiang Baili's response at this time, but in fact he had developed a love for talents: "Brother Baili, you are an expert in military strategy. What do you think of the power of the warlords in Guangdong and Guangxi?"
Jiang Baili said without reservation: "At a time of national crisis, China must unite as one, and local warlords must obey the Central Committee. Chairman, you are the head of state, and you naturally have the power and responsibility to lead the Chinese army to resist Japanese aggression. As for the warlords in Guangdong and Guangxi, they are divided.
It can be disintegrated, but it must not start a war. Every civil war will weaken China's national strength, and we must continue to face the Japanese attack with strength."
"very good!"
Chang Kaishen praised him most. What he was most worried about was Jiang Baili's profound influence in the military circles, and he was afraid that Jiang Baili would get involved with Chen Jitang, Li Zongren, Bai Chongxi and others. Now that he heard Jiang Baili's support for the central government, he immediately said: "Bai Li"
Brother Li, why don't you be my adviser."
"That's what I wish for!" Jiang Baili agreed without saying a word.
In fact, Chang Kaishen had invited Jiang Baili to serve as a staff officer several times, but Jiang Baili rejected them all. The reason why he agreed this time was entirely to resist Japan and consolidate China's national defense strength.
Unfortunately, Jiang Baili died of illness too early and died at the beginning of the Anti-Japanese War.
At this moment, the Red Army, which had been "in trouble for many years", was about to be "annihilated", and it also had the military wizard Jiang Baili in its bag. Chang Kaishen already had some signs of being satisfied. He smiled and said to Zhou Hexuan: "Mingcheng, are you interested in becoming an official?
Ah. If you are willing to serve as an official, the position of deputy minister of the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is yours."
Zhou Hexuan waved his hands repeatedly: "I can't do it. Being an official is too complicated, and unclear interpersonal relationships will make me very anxious."
This is true. Being an official in the Republic of China is not that easy. The involvement of various factions can drive the chief official crazy. Not to mention the deputy minister, even if Zhou Hexuan became a full minister, he would not be able to serve for a few days before resigning.
Chang Kaishen stopped trying to persuade him and suddenly said: "Do you have a grudge against Wang Zhaoming?"
Zhou Hexuan smiled and said: "There are no personal grudges, only public grudges. When it comes to dealing with the Japanese, I will fight and they will make peace. It's that simple."
"Wang Zhaoming, it's hard to describe him in words," Chang Kaishen said with emotion.
It is difficult for you to imagine that Wang Zhaoming was one of the few active militants against Japan in the early 1930s.
When the "Battle of Songhu" just broke out, Sun Ke was hesitant and looked back. Chang Kaishen sat back and watched the 19th Route Army fighting alone. Only Wang Zhaoming stood up and called for resistance. He said, "(China) is by no means a force that can be subjugated.
"Don't teach people based on their size." He presided over the Supreme Military Conference and decided to divide the country into four defense zones and a reserve zone, assuming a posture of active resistance. He also ordered the troops across the country to increase the number of the 19th Route Army.
He even asked Zhang Xueliang to raise troops in the north to contain Japan.
Then, Wang Zhaoming inexplicably turned into a leader, without any sign.
Zhou Hexuan suddenly said casually: "Dean Wang still has a very charming personality. Maybe he has his own considerations in advocating peace. A great scholar like Zhou Fohai is very supportive of Dean Wang. This time the two of them joined forces to attack
And me."
"Zhou Fohai?" Chang Kaishen's face suddenly turned gloomy. He didn't expect that one of his spy leaders would actually get involved with Wang Zhaoming.
"Haha." Zhou Hexuan smiled and just clicked to the end.
Chang Kaishen quickly returned to normal and suddenly said: "Mingcheng, I heard that you have an old relationship with President Roosevelt of the United States?"
Zhou Hexuan said: "It's acquaintance."
Chang Kaishen said: "Now the international silver price is soaring, and China's silver outflow is serious, which has endangered the national economy and people's livelihood. We have negotiated with the U.S. government several times, hoping that the United States can stop buying silver from China, but the U.S. government has not responded so far. I want to
I sent Ziwen to the United States, but the United States refused to issue a diplomatic invitation. Sincerely, for the sake of the country and the people, I hope you can visit the United States in a private capacity and persuade Roosevelt to stop purchasing silver."
Zhou Hexuan smiled bitterly: "I'm afraid it's very difficult."
Chang Kaishen said: "If you can accomplish this, no newspaper will dare to smear you in the future, and I can always keep your "Fei Gong" magazine."
