Zhu Shaoliang used to be in charge of the military and political power in Gansu. When he first took office, the Nationalist Government had basically no sense of presence in Gansu, and local affairs were controlled by warlords such as Ma Buqing, Ma Bufang, and Ma Bukang.
In order to establish prestige, Zhu Shaoliang won over local gentry, made friends with local warlords, and used methods such as soliciting provocation and threats to finally solve the separatist situation in Gansu. At least it was solved on the surface. Central government orders could be issued, and local security was improving, especially in the province.
The government's finances were quickly replenished.
However, the lives of ordinary people have not been improved in any way.
Zhu Shaoliang launched the anti-smoking campaign with great fanfare, but his wife Hua Defen was the "number one addict" in Lanzhou, and his five daughters were also extravagant, dissolute and notorious.
Zhu Shaoliang often boasted that he was honest and upright, advocating Huang Lao's rule of inaction, but his own life was extremely particular. He only smoked Garlic when smoking, and only drank brandy when drinking. In order to satisfy his luxurious enjoyment, Zhu Shaoliang allowed his wife Hua Defen to be in the house.
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His wife not only accepted bribes wantonly, but also openly engaged in loan sharking and smuggling. During the Anti-Japanese War, the major corruption case that caused a sensation in Lanzhou, Ban Gan, the director of the Eighth Theater Military Station who was shot, was taking the blame for Hua Defen's money-making behavior.
Zhu Shaoliang had a kind of servility as an official. He regarded himself as Chiang Kai-shek's slave and his subordinates as his own slaves. He appointed officials not based on their background, talent, or connections, but only based on whether the person was sincere to him.
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Zhu Shaoliang had a hardcore loser named Zhang Liangchen. This guy had no abilities and his only advantage was that he was absolutely obedient. After Zhu Shaoliang took office as the deputy commander of the Eighth Theater (the commander was Lao Jiang), he immediately appointed Zhang Liangchen as the chief of staff of the theater.
An idiot who was considered insufficient to be a company commander was actually appointed as the Chief of Staff of China's Eighth Theater. He simply regarded the great cause of the Anti-Japanese War as child's play.
Just six months ago, Zhu Shaoliang took Zhang Liangchen to a meeting in Chongqing. Zhang Liangchen was obese and mentally depressed. He actually fell asleep during the meeting and snored loudly, which attracted the attention of the whole audience.
Old Chiang Kai-shek was talking happily when he suddenly heard someone snoring, which made the Three Corpses furious. He asked Zhang Liangchen a basic military question on the spot. Zhang Liangchen was dumbfounded and didn't know what to ask, which made all the generals in the meeting laugh.
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After such a big joke, Zhu Shaoliang actually still had great trust in Zhang Liangchen. Until Chang Kaishen personally sent a telegram to Zhu Shaoliang to reprimand: "...How can such a person be the chief of staff? Brother Wen is the only person who destroys corruption..."
As a last resort, Zhu Shaoliang dismissed Zhang Liangchen.
Now Zhu Shaoliang is in charge of the military in Gansu, and the provincial chairman has been replaced by Gu Zhenglun. The two men had private conflicts. Gu Zhenglun overturned all policies Zhu Shaoliang had implemented before, and Gu Zhenglun replaced all county magistrates Zhu Shaoliang had previously appointed.
This approach caused political chaos in Gansu, and the separation of military and political affairs, each of which went its own way, seriously affecting Gansu's anti-Japanese forces.
At this time, Gu Zhenglun, the chairman of Gansu Province, was not a good person. Since the land tax did not accept legal tender, the price of grain skyrocketed. The people were already living in difficulty. Gu Zhenglun took the opportunity to introduce various money-making policies, forcing merchants to be unwilling to purchase grain from other provinces, so grain
The supply became even more insufficient, and hungry people spread all over Gansu, leading to the massive "bandit disaster" in Gansu in 1943.
More than 100,000 "bandits" were approaching Lanzhou, the provincial capital, which frightened Gu Zhenglun and asked Zhu Shaoliang to help solve the problem. Zhu Shaoliang originally planned to appease the victims, but the two went to Chiang Kai-shek because of their conflict. Chiang Kai-shek was so angry that he ordered Zhu Shaoliang to immediately
To suppress the bandits, Zhu Shaoliang could only lead his troops to kill the victims.
It has to be said that although Zhu Shaoliang was corrupt, perverted the law, and was a slave, he was much better than Gu Zhenglun in terms of administrative ability.
Gu Zhenglun's political performance in Gansu really ruined his reputation as the "Father of the Chinese Military Police". Who knows why Chiang Kai-shek appointed the Commander of the Military Police as Chairman of Gansu Province.
Then again, historically, the reason why Zhang Daqian left Dunhuang was that he could not borrow money, and he was forced to leave by Gu Zhenglun. Our Commander Gu not only founded the Chinese Gendarmerie, but also made great efforts to protect the Dunhuang murals.
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Back to Zhu Shaoliang, the reason why he was so enthusiastic about Zhou Hexuan had nothing to do with Lao Zhou's fame and status, it was just because Zhou Hexuan was a talent that Lao Chiang Kai-shek valued highly.
As long as there is no direct conflict of interest with him, Zhu Shaoliang will value the people Chang Kaishen values. This is his way of being an official, and he must always keep in step with his master.
Zhu Shaoliang personally made tea for Zhou Hexuan, handed him a Galic cigarette, lit a fire for Zhou Hexuan with a silver lighter, and said, "Mr. Ming is here on business in Gansu?"
Zhou Hexuan took a sip, nodded and said: "This British cigarette tastes good, Commander Zhu has good taste."
Zhu Shaoliang said with a smile: "To be honest, I have always been honest as an official, but my taste is a little tasteless, and all my salary is spent on tobacco and alcohol."
Zhou Hexuan said with a hint of sarcasm in his tone: "I have also heard of Commander Zhu's reputation for integrity. He is indeed a model for contemporary officials."
"No, no," Zhu Shaoliang said modestly, "Now that we are facing a national crisis, we should be self-denial and serve the country wholeheartedly."
Zhou Hexuan said: "I went to Dunhuang to stop Zhang Daqian from peeling off the murals."
Zhu Shaoliang said: "So that's it. I also know a little about Mr. Zhang's behavior in Dunhuang from the newspapers."
Zhou Hexuan smiled and said: "I met bandits on the way back, so I was kidnapped by the bandits and taken to the village."
"This is unreasonable," Zhu Shaoliang was furious, "Ming Gong, where are the bandits who are so rampant? I will definitely lead the troops to wipe out all the chickens and dogs."
"No need," Zhou Hexuan waved his hand, "Those bandits have been convinced by me. Right now, there are hundreds of people outside Lanzhou City who are willing to join the army and serve the country."
Zhu Shaoliang was a little surprised, and then praised: "Mr. Zhou is so talented. He was trapped in a bandit den but remained calm in the face of danger. He influenced the bandits with his sharp tongue and recruited hundreds of athletes for the country. I admire him very much."
Zhou Hexuan said: "These bandits admire General Ma Biao and want to join the First Cavalry Division. I wonder if Commander Zhu can make it easier?"
Zhu Shaoliang pondered: "This is a well-regulated system. The new recruits are all arranged in a unified manner, not to mention that the 1st Cavalry Division is far away from the front line. Although it belongs to the eighth theater, it is not assigned to the eighth theater for the time being."
Zhou Hexuan said: "I will be responsible for the money and food needed for these people to go to the front line. I guarantee that they will not cause trouble along the way. As long as Commander Zhu gives an organization."
"I want to talk to Ma Bufang. After all, the First Cavalry Division is his unit." Zhu Shaoliang did not refuse anymore.
"Thank you, Commander Zhu." Zhou Hexuan said, clasping his fists.
Zhu Shaoliang said with a smile: "It's a trivial matter. Let's take those bandits to the barracks first, so as not to scare them away from the merchants. I have asked my wife to prepare a family banquet. Please be sure to reward me tonight."
