1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

The removal of Jing Yuexiu was a foregone conclusion, but why didn't the CCP demand the territory of northern Shaanxi?

And who is Gao Shuangcheng?

An attendant immediately lowered his head and whispered for a while.

Although he didn't understand why the CCP didn't take the opportunity to plant its own people in northern Shaanxi, it was certainly a good thing for the Nationalist government. Chiang Kai-shek thought about it and nodded in agreement:

"Yes, Jing Yuexiu dared to do such a horrific thing. Not only should he be dismissed, but all his honors should also be stripped! Since Gao Shuangcheng is also a veteran general in northern Shaanxi, let him take over!"

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Chen Changhao almost let out his disdain. Damn it, you have the nerve to say that.

"However, I also have a request." "Chairman Chiang, please speak."

"You, the CCP, have stayed in Wuhan long enough, haven't you?"

"Okay, our army will completely evacuate Wuhan in mid-September. Chairman Chiang Kai-shek, please issue the order as soon as possible."

Instant answer...

Damn, it seems the CCP had anticipated this and had plans in place.

After Chen Changhao left, Chiang Kai-shek breathed a sigh of relief, hammered the bed angrily, and said angrily:

"This beast must be killed!"

It's unclear whether this refers to Chen Changhao, the CCP, or both. However, the Central Bureau of Investigation is already investigating Chen Changhao's past experiences and other information. When the time is right, they will find a way to kill him and ruin his reputation.

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None of the attendants around dared to respond.

The aide-de-camp who stabbed Chairman Chiang Kai-shek has been exiled to the grassroots level to serve as a company commander. It is estimated that his life is completely over.

After Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek had finished his outburst, an aide stepped forward tremblingly:

"Chairman, Mr. Zhang is back."

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Not long after, Zhang Qun, who had gone to the Northeast on the orders of Chiang Kai-shek, came to the ward.

After sending away the other irrelevant people, the bald man couldn't wait to ask:

"How's it going, General Yue? What do the Japanese say?"

"Commissioner, the Japanese said..."

When Zhang Qun laid out Fujiwara no Kanezane's conditions, Chiang Kai-shek's breathing became much heavier.

Forget it!

Do you mistake me for Puyi?

This is even worse than the "New Twenty-One Demands" (the traitorous agreement signed between Fujiwara no Kanezane and Puyi)!

If even a single word were to leak out, Jiang would be forced to step down in a matter of minutes!

At least pick a scapegoat who is worthy enough to step down!

Fortunately, I have always been cautious and did not use the telegram to leave any traces... Looking at the furious look on Chiang Kai-shek's forehead, Zhang Qun hesitated for a moment and advised: "Chairman, I personally think that this agreement cannot be signed. If we sign it, we will really be condemned by everyone."

"...Yue Jun, you still don't understand the current situation. Can we just not sign it if we say so?"

Chiang Kai-shek shook his head in disappointment and told Zhang Qun what had just happened in northern Shaanxi: "...the situation has deteriorated to such an extent that the morale of the military leaders in various places is unstable. If we do not seek external assistance, I am afraid it will be difficult for us to wipe out these Communist bandits."

Zhang Qun had just learned of such a major incident in the north, and was so shocked that he was speechless for several minutes, but he still insisted:

"Commissioner, even so, the Japanese are ambitious and ruthless. In my opinion, they are more dangerous than the Communists."

"Huh? That's not what you said before. Why did you go to Northeast China..." Zhang Qun always told him that Japan was a small and poor country with no vision from top to bottom. They only worshipped force and the so-called "Bushido spirit". Even if they invaded China, they would at most become the second Qing Dynasty.

The implication is that the Japanese may be even worse than the Qing Dynasty. At least, the Qing Dynasty was able to rule China not by relying on "riding and shooting", but by the internal strife of the Ming court and a large number of Han armed forces.

"Chairman, you don't know. Before I saw that person's behavior, I really thought so. I thought the Japanese were just after money and land, and even if they succeeded temporarily, it wouldn't be a big deal..."

Zhang Qun recalled his interactions with Fujiwara no Kanezane and his experiences in the Northeast, and said seriously, "But this time, after personally interacting with Fujiwara no Kanezane, I realized things were not quite as they seemed. If I had to describe him, he didn't look like a Japanese at all."

"What does this mean?"

"This Prince Hachimangu Kanezane was not only fluent in Chinese, but he also boldly employed Chinese people. I heard that he even appointed a Chinese named Wang Yong as the commander of his most elite 386th Brigade..."

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Wang Yong?

Why does this name sound familiar?

Chiang Kai-shek shook his bald head, getting rid of this strange thought, and asked: "So what? Isn't this the usual practice of the Japanese?"

"But King Kanezane is different. He employs Chinese people, not just with empty titles or positions, but with real power! Military power! Administrative power! Disciplinary power! Everything!"

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Chiang Kai-shek was stunned:

"Isn't he afraid of trouble? Is there no one in Japan who opposes it?"

"I don't know if there's any opposition in Japan, but Prince Kanezane has truly given the Chinese real power. I've secretly observed in Shenyang, and those Chinese policemen even dare to arrest criminal Japanese vagrants!"

"As far as I know, the vast majority of officials in the puppet state of Manchukuo, especially those in key positions, are Chinese! There are Japanese, but not many!"

"There's no need to talk about the so-called fake emperor Wanrong. There's also the First Administrative Chief Ma Shiling, the First Secretary of the Manchukuo State Council and Director of the National Highway Bureau Zhao Ziqi, the Commander of the 386th Brigade Wang Yong, and..."

"Not only that, I also vaguely heard that Gu Weijun seemed to be in Manchukuo. After the international investigation team left last time, he did not leave with them..."

"!! !"

Chiang Kai-shek had a dazed look on his face, as if he was listening to something incomprehensible.

Let’s not talk about other people who we haven’t heard of, the key point is Gu Weijun!!!

I was wondering what big deal this guy was up to by refusing the position of French ambassador, but I didn't expect him to stay in Manchukuo and not leave!

What does this mean!!

Is it possible that the former Chinese Prime Minister is going to surrender to the Japanese? Impossible!

Absolutely impossible!!

"Commissioner, this is why I believe the Japanese under Fujiwara no Kanezane are even more dangerous than the current Communists!"

Zhang Qun became more and more excited as he spoke, and said sternly:

"The Japanese, like the Mongols, Tatars, and Manchus before them, are just trying to steal some money and food. But now that Japan has this man, they want to completely destroy China!"

"This kind of destruction is different from simply occupying land and plundering resources. They want to annihilate China from the root! Let China become a historical term!"

"Chairman! We must not sign an agreement with the Japanese... no, with Fujiwara no Kanezane! If we do, you and I will both become historical sinners responsible for the extinction of China!!"

In front of Chiang Kai-shek, Zhang Qun finally expressed all his thoughts and true inner thoughts during this period.

He is anti-communist and pro-Japanese, but at most he is just a Fan Wencheng, a Hong Chengchou, a Hou Fangyu, a Ning Wanwo...

Today, when national consciousness is awakening, he is not so pro-Japanese as to watch China move towards true destruction step by step.

At the very least, it must not be in his hands, and he must not be allowed to bear this eternal infamy! Although Zhang Qun's description of what he saw and heard was very shocking, as a humanoid creature with more than enough experience, Chairman Chiang lacked personal experience and had no great feelings about "national destruction and genocide".

"That being said, we really need the support of the Japanese right now, and..."

Chiang Kai-shek flipped through the copy of the agreement again:

"This is just about some economic and livelihood issues. Ultimately, it's all about making money, not much different from before... Well, some military matters are still under discussion."

Deep down, Chairman Chiang didn't think these conditions were a big deal.

Isn't it just about wanting trade, land, military power, political power, and continued aggression?

To put it bluntly, it still costs money.

If we can get the Japanese to help us wipe out the Communist bandits, what is wrong with accepting a mere "money"?

To resist foreign aggression, we must first stabilize the country!

It would be even better if the Japanese and the Communists could fight to the death.

Of course, he thought he was dreaming. No matter how badly the Communist bandits beat him, he would probably just be beaten by the Japanese.

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Zhang Qun pursed his lips, suppressing the slight dissatisfaction and uneasiness in his heart, and continued to persuade:

"Commissioner, this is the cunning of that prince. Every single one of his clauses may seem the same as before, but combined with his actions in Northeast China, it will inevitably spread throughout China. When that happens, we will be in danger."

"Danger?"

"Commissioner, I have seen clearly that the Japanese are beginning to compete with our party and our country for the hearts and minds of the Chinese people and the legitimacy of their rule over China!"

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These words finally shocked Chiang Kai-shek and made him take it seriously.

Legitimacy??

He is not a complete idiot, on the contrary he is very smart.

The reason why he worked so tirelessly to eliminate the Communist Party was not only because of his own interests, but also because he realized that even if it was not as powerful as the Guangxi and Guangdong factions, the Communist Party was the force that could truly threaten his rule over China.

Because the CCP will compete with the KMT for the hearts and minds of the people!

Wherever the CCP goes, the people will support it like crazy, and soon the entire area will be "reddened" and can no longer be "saved";

If this continues, there will be more and more "red areas" and fewer and fewer "white areas", and Chiang Kai-shek's rule will naturally be in jeopardy.

Therefore, in Chiang Kai-shek's eyes, a few red bandits were far more troublesome than Feng Yuxiang, Yan Xishan, Li Zongren, and Chen Jitang. Even under the pressure of internal turmoil, they must be wiped out.

Now, Zhang Qun actually said that the Japanese are more dangerous than the Communist bandits? The Japanese also want to fight for the right to rule?

A fight for legitimacy?

Can't it?

Although Zhang Qun spoke earnestly about many things, Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek had spent some time in Japan and had come into contact with many Japanese people, and he did not find any of what Zhang Qun said to be consistent with his own views.

He thought about it and still insisted on his opinion:

"Yue Jun, you're exaggerating. He might be a capable person, but not to the extent you say."

"Chairman..."

"Forget it, let's leave the agreement here for now. I'll think about it later..."

"yes..…"

Seeing that Chiang Kai-shek looked tired, Zhang Qun reluctantly retreated with a sigh of relief.

As long as I am no longer the one taking the lead in this matter, that's all that's fine.

Whoever wants to bear this infamy can do so, but I won't!

Chairman Chiang told Zhang Qun to shut up, not only because he didn't quite believe what Zhang Qun said, but also because he suddenly remembered that he seemed to have sent more than just Zhang Qun to the Northeast.

Let's wait for news from those two people!

Two days later, He Yingqin also returned to Hankou and reported similar events to Chiang Kai-shek. He also dissed Zhang Qun and boasted about his own "merits":

"...Commissioner, fortunately, my subordinates were able to calm the Japanese discontent and renegotiate the terms."

"You mean, it's my fault?"

"...I dare not, Chairman. I am only reporting what I have seen and heard."

Seeing that Chiang Kai-shek was trying to pass the buck for such a trivial matter, He Yingqin felt extremely contemptuous in his heart, but said respectfully:

"If it weren't for the chairman's strategic planning, this negotiation would never have achieved such remarkable results."

"Well..."

Compared with Zhang Qun, the initial conditions negotiated between He Yingqin and Fujiwara no Kanezane were obviously much more "superior".

Although it would cost more money and give up a larger market, it would allow the Japanese army to take action to deal with the Communist bandits and even help deal with the 19th Route Army in the Taiwan Strait. Isn't that good?!

The conditions He Yingqin brought back made Chiang Kai-shek, who had been hesitant before, make up his mind:

Agree! Agree to all!

Isn't it just buying Manchukuo's goods every year? Even if the Japanese don't mention this condition, the National Government will buy it anyway!