Liu Xiang finally died of illness and could not survive the Lunar New Year.
The important officials of the Central Military Forces, headed by Chang Kaishen, were all rejoicing while mourning deeply.
The three most troublesome warlords in the early days of the Anti-Japanese War were Liu Xiang, Han Fuju and Song Zheyuan. Now that Liu Xiang has died of illness, Han Fuju has been arrested, and Song Zheyuan has lost his troops and lost territory, Chang Kaishen finally has no worries, leaving only the Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army led by the Communist Party.
It is a serious concern.
Originally, Chiang Kai-shek had not yet made up his mind to shoot Han Fuju, and was worried that Liu Xiang would come up with something to hurt his kind. This was indeed the case. Before Chiang Kai-shek trapped Han Fuqu, Liu Xiang secretly sent a telegram to Han Fuqu, asking Han Fuqu not to go to the meeting.
It's a pity that Han Fuju was too arrogant, and Chiang Kai-shek's acting skills were superb, so it was easy for Han Fuju to fall into a trap.
On the fourth day after Liu Xiang died of illness, Han Fuqu also died. Liu Xiang's death strengthened Chiang Kai-shek's determination to kill Han Fuqu, and at the same time, it also established his authority over the other warlords.
Chiang Kai-shek's attack on the mountains and the tigers was indeed effective, frightening warlords large and small. For example, the "King of Yunnan" Long Yun was very cooperative. In the subsequent Battle of Taierzhuang, the Yunnan Army fought as bravely as the Sichuan Army, and more than 40,000 officers and soldiers died.
There were only 20,000 left.
Of course, another result was that the warlords became disengaged and became more wary of the central government represented by Chiang Kai-shek. While actively obeying the orders of the Anti-Japanese War, Long Yun secretly tightened his ties with the Communist Party. He also had a close personal relationship with Mr. Zhu and corresponded with each other.
, and secretly joined the "Democratic League" during the Anti-Japanese War.
Zhou Hexuan served as the special envoy to visit the United States this time. He originally said he would leave after the Spring Festival, but now he must wait until Liu Xiang's coffin returns to Sichuan.
Liu Xiang's death also caused military and political chaos in Sichuan.
If Chiang Kai-shek is the leader of the martial arts alliance in China, then Liu Xiang is the leader of the martial arts alliance in Sichuan. When Liu Xiang was still seriously ill, Wang Zanxu was jumping up and down in Chengdu. When Liu Xiang died, Wang Zanxu couldn't wait to become the second one.
Sichuan is the king.
Perhaps because he had eliminated two dissidents in succession, Chiang Kai-shek was somewhat complacent and actually allowed Zhang Qun to succeed him as chairman of Sichuan Province. The Sichuan warlords, who were originally scattered and fighting among themselves, immediately united and tried to create trouble for Zhang Qun.
, even Tang Shizun and Pan Wenhua, who were competing for military power, showed signs of joining forces.
Now Chiang Kai-shek was in a state of distress, because Sichuan's military and political affairs were in chaos, and it would be easier to do things when Liu Xiang was still alive. He could only appoint officials and make wishes to appease the Sichuan warlords, and at the same time convened the staff in the attendant's room for repeated discussions, and finally came up with the idea
Countermeasures: use the river to control the river.
This method of using Sichuan to control Sichuan is to withdraw the central power from Sichuan and appoint ambitious and unprestige Sichuanese to take over the military affairs. At that time, the warlords of the Sichuan army will have internal strife again, and the central government can take advantage of the situation to mediate it.
, and take advantage of the contradictions between all parties to control Sichuan's power.
As a result, Wang Zanxu was appointed as the acting chairman of Sichuan, and was roasted on the fire by Chiang Kai-shek. But Wang Zanxu still felt good about himself, thinking that he had become the king of Sichuan, and wanted crazily to win over the military and political power in all parts of Sichuan, becoming the collective hatred of the Sichuan warlords.
Object.
Li Gengu, the Chongqing Garrison Commander and Chongqing Air Defense Commander, no longer cares about air defense work. Like Pan Wenhua, he belongs to the direct lineage of Liu Xiang. Pan Wenhua fought for power with Tang Shizun on the front line, while Li Gengu had to fight for power in Chongqing.
Because Wang Zanxu and his gang want to get involved in Chongqing, and at the same time, the central government is gradually taking control of Chongqing.
The front line is a mess, and the rear is also a mess.
This is China's war of resistance. If the top and bottom can really work together and use the whole country's efforts, it is hard to say whether the Japanese can reach the two lakes.
Especially during the stalemate stage of the Anti-Japanese War, the Kuomintang and Communist guerrillas who had worked together to resist the Japanese suddenly turned against each other. Can you believe it? There were actually Kuomintang guerrillas who were ordered by the central government to surrender to the enemy and become traitors, using Chinese military pay to help the Japanese
The story of people attacking the Eighth Route Army.
At least half of the small warlords who surrendered to the enemy and became traitors during the stalemate stage acted on the orders of Chiang Kai-shek. Although these armies were called puppet troops, they had independent establishments and did not obey Japanese commands. They would only attack Communist guerrillas.
Fight collaboratively.
Some small warlords were unwilling to surrender to the enemy and be stigmatized as traitors. The government would also send people to persuade the warlords to endure the humiliation and bear the burden. The victory of the Anti-Japanese War would surely restore their reputation. This situation was particularly common in North China, and Shandong was a typical example.
On the tenth day after Liu Xiang's death, the Lunar New Year came.
Ruan Lingyu's mother and daughter, who were arranged to live in a separate courtyard, and their god-sister Zhou Xuan were also allowed by Zhang Leyi to come to the Zhou Mansion to celebrate the New Year.
Southerners basically don’t make dumplings during the Chinese New Year, but Wanrong, Cui Huifu and Yu Peichen are quite active. The cooks in the house have been kicked out, and several women are very busy. Others are happily pasting Spring Festival couplets.
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"The waves of a big river are wide, and the wind blows the fragrance of rice flowers on both sides. My family lives on the bank, and I am used to hearing the boatman's call and seeing the white sails on the boat. This is the beautiful motherland, where I grew up..."
A moving song came from the radio, which was the version recorded by Zhou Xuan in Shanghai. During the past few days of the New Year, "My Motherland" was played repeatedly on the radio station in the morning, noon and evening, not only to celebrate the New Year, but also to arouse the patriotic enthusiasm of the people.
Since the China Radio Station moved from Tianjin to Chongqing, it has been losing money for a year. Zhou Hexuan has to subsidize at least 3,000 yuan in French currency every month. The reason why the station has been maintained is to promote the Anti-Japanese War. The current focus of the propaganda is air defense.
The more prosperous streets in Chongqing have open-air cable broadcasts, which Zhou Hexuan spent money to set up. These days, the broadcasts constantly repeat the air defense knowledge, at least the citizens who often go out already know that planes are coming and they need to find a place to hide.
With the fall of Shanghai, the three major record companies, including Greater China, fell into the hands of the Japanese. There was no professional machine to record patriotic songs in China.
At this moment, the professional recording machines and record production lines purchased by Zhou Hexuan at a cost of 800,000 pounds have been shipped to Guangzhou along with other factory equipment. In fact, these machines arrived in Guangzhou half a month ago, because the Japanese army bombed Guangzhou in turn, and some railways
It's still undergoing repairs, so I haven't been able to go north with the train for a long time.
As soon as the record recording equipment arrives, Zhou Hexuan will set up a record company to record patriotic songs. At the same time, Zhou Hexuan is still contacting film companies that have moved inland, planning to invest in shooting some patriotic movies.
The war of public opinion is very effective. China's weapons and equipment are backward, so it can only strengthen its own spirit.
"Brother, Chongqing Camp invited me to perform at the front line to express condolences." Zhou Xuan suddenly came over and said.
Zhou Hexuan was not surprised by this. Under his influence, Zhou Xuan had become a patriotic young woman. These days, not only did Meng Xiaodong perform charity performances everywhere to raise funds for the Anti-Japanese War, but Zhou Xuan also sang patriotic songs on stage many times in Chongqing.
"On the Songhua River", "My Motherland", "March of the Broadsword", "March of the Volunteers"... These are Zhou Xuan's main songs. Together with some of the melodious sounds she sang with her golden voice, she quickly captured the hearts of the people of Chongqing.
ear.
Chongqing Xingying was nominally responsible for presiding over the Anti-Japanese War affairs in eastern Sichuan, so it was normal for Zhou Xuan to be invited to perform condolences at the front lines.
Zhou Hexuan asked: "Where to perform?"
"Wuhan." Zhou Xuan said.
"Pay attention to air defense and evacuation." Zhou Hexuan warned, and he agreed.
Wuhan is now a transportation hub for transporting troops across the country. Many troops have to be renovated when they arrive in Wuhan, waiting to be taken to the front line in military trains. This is also the meaning of Zhou Xuan's condolences performance, to sing to the officers and soldiers who are about to go to the battlefield, that is, to encourage the soldiers.
, it is also a rare pastime and entertainment for soldiers.
Zhou Hexuan said: "Let Xiaodong accompany you. If there is anyone who is short-sighted and looks for trouble, then report my name. If my name doesn't work, just report the names of Chang Kaishen and Song Meiling!"
The forest is big and there are all kinds of birds, so it’s hard to say that there will be some bastard bureaucrats who are cowardly and greedy.
