in2ebook Chapter 685 Ways to Make Money
Chapter 685 Ways to Make Money
Chen Bulei respectfully placed the newspaper in front of him.
"Sir, these newspapers have some large reports. Although we haven't verified whether they are completely true, they are probably confirmed!"
He walked to the table and picked up the Shanghai Shenbao. On the front page, a line of words was printed:
The central government fled westward, and the independent column took military control of the five areas of Yunzhong.
This report is not just a simple text description, it also includes several photos, in which the license plate numbers are clearly visible. With a little investigation, you can find that they are local government buses!
"What the hell! What are these people doing? Don't you think the situation is chaotic enough? Normally, I would turn a blind eye to them as long as they don't go too far. But now that we are facing a powerful enemy and the independent column is so aggressive, how could they do such a thing as stabbing me in the back! I think all these people must be killed!"
When Chen Bulei heard that the old man had murderous intentions, he immediately tried to comfort him.
"Sir, with all due respect, these people cannot be killed."
"Xun En, are you also pleading for them?"
"Sir, I am not pleading for them, but for the central government."
Chang Guangzhou put his hands behind his back, turned around twice, and sat on the stool.
"What do you think?"
"Sir, the current situation is chaotic, with many forces mixed together, and central Henan is even more chaotic. Not to mention whether the independent column can hold central Henan, if it can't hold it, what does it matter even if the regime changes hands?
If we can hold on, it won't be difficult to replace all the local government personnel by means of an independent column.
Right now is the time to recruit people. Opponents from other factions in the party are watching. The failure of the Central Henan Campaign and the high pressure on the chief officials who fled the war zone will inevitably be associated and used by them, which will have a great impact on your reputation. "
Chang Guangzhou calmed down and thought that what Chen Bulei said did make sense.
Having just suffered a defeat, and then killing so many fleeing officials, the outside world would think that he was not commanding well in Guangzhou, and he was venting his anger for the defeat on the politicians, making everyone feel insecure.
"Xun En, what can you do?"
"Sir, I think we should now focus on the main contradiction, stabilize the situation within the party, and work together to resolve the dilemma in central Henan. We should not reply to, process, oppose, or approve the telegram sent by the independent column. If there are any new situations in the future, we can change our strategy at any time."
"Well, I'll do as you say!"
In the Pingshun military fortress, Li Yunlong and Wang Meng had long expected that there would be no response from Chongqing.
After all, if Chongqing agrees, it will represent the legitimacy of the independent column's government affairs in Henan; if it disagrees, it will inevitably push the Chongqing government to the forefront.
"Mengzi, what should we do now?"
"Follow the established plan. Immediately ask Lao Zhao to send out the political work team that has been organized to set up local governments. Then send out the mobile regiment to firmly control the local defense!"
"Okay, I'll discuss this with Lao Zhao right away!"
Zhao Gang had already made preparations. He was worried that he would not be able to provide efficient logistical support for the Battle of Central Henan due to the Yellow River. But in the end, it turned out to be a piece of cake.
A large number of political cadres and mobile regiments were stationed in Luoyang, Pingdingshan, and Luohe to control these three places first, and then control Zhengxian and Xuchang after they were recovered.
At four o'clock in the afternoon of the second day, the regular army of the First War Zone began to retreat, leaving behind the badly beaten Yanshi, Dengfeng and Xuchang.
The defeated soldiers were like ants all over the ground, too numerous to count.
According to Li Yunlong's instructions, each army and division of the Fourth Army established a reception station to retain all the Central Army troops who were willing to stay and fight with the Independent Column or who had a wait-and-see attitude.
This is Li Yunlong’s way of making money.
These were all veterans who had experienced the war, and their fighting power was very high. With a little training, they could grow up quickly.
However, Zhao Gang reserved his attitude towards this large-scale poaching.
"Old Li, is this okay? Will Chongqing protest? If we mobilize some newspapers to stir up trouble, will they accuse us of sabotaging the war of resistance?"
"Oh, Lao Zhao, I said you educated people don't know how to adapt. Before entering our shelter, we asked them to take off their military uniforms. How would I know where they came from if they didn't wear the Central Army uniforms?
So, don't worry about it, just treat them as ordinary people who have joined the army to serve their country!"
Zhao Gang pursed his lips, thinking that it was a way of "covering one's ears and stealing the bell".
The shelters built along major traffic arteries were very busy. Not only did they have to hang banners, but they also had to cook rice and steamed buns. After all, just shouting slogans was not enough to impress these veterans. Only when they were well fed would they have the energy to talk about their ideals.
Sure enough, at the entrance of a shelter in the western suburbs of Luoyang, Zhao Gang was standing in front of a pot of porridge stirring with a spoon.
"No, this porridge is still too watery, keep adding rice!"
"Row!"
Zhao Gang clapped his hands and looked over slowly, asking for more rice and side dishes from time to time.
In short, no matter how big or small.
It is a habit of Zhao Gang to visit the scene in person. He would do so no matter when he was the regiment political commissar or now.
After all, only by going through it yourself can you understand which areas need to be improved and strengthened.
“Everyone, get ready. The first wave of retreating Central Army will arrive soon.
I still say the same thing, although they suffered a defeat, it was not because they were ordinary soldiers, but because of improper command from their superiors. So you should not look down on them, but treat them as brothers who have been bullied outside.
If I find anyone insulting them, I will punish him severely!"
After Zhao Gang finished speaking, he once again ordered the soldiers responsible for protecting the shelter to be prepared. If they encountered disturbances caused by officers and soldiers of the Central Military Commission, they were not to open fire unless absolutely necessary, but they also would never allow the situation to escalate!
An hour later, the retreating Central Army arrived exhausted at the shelter on the western outskirts of Luoyang City.
It is called a retreat, but in fact it should be called a "rout".
All the Central Army officers who had cars had already fled in them, and those who did not have cars fled on horseback.
After all, Nanyang City is so small, and there are only so many good houses in the city. If you arrive a little later, they may be gone.
Therefore, the remaining company-level officers and lower-level soldiers "retreat" without any order or discipline, just like herding sheep.
These soldiers walked from Yanshi to Luoyang and were already starving. They had no supplies along the way because the officer in charge of logistics had long since run away. The kitchen staff could only hold their ladles and curse as they had no rice to cook.
The literate Central Army defeated soldiers looked at the words on the banner, "Welcome Home", and stopped one by one.
"Let's go. See the military uniforms they are wearing? They are different from ours! When will we ever be treated like this? Stop dreaming!"
"Oh, I'm really jealous of their independent column. They have food and clothes, a place to get treated when they get hurt, and people to bury them when they die!"
"Don't look at it, let's go, it's good enough to be alive!"