Chapter 363: The Situation Must Be Stable

Former units of the Northeast Army!

Now that they have lost their commander and have been further divided and disintegrated by Chang Kaishen, they have completely become abandoned pawns.

Many former Northeast Army units, after suffering losses, only then realized they needed to find some big trees to rely on.

The Northeast Army units located in Anhui Province, in order to obtain an opportunity for survival, have now established ties with the Guangxi Clique Army.

The Northeast Army in North Anhui, together with the Guangxi Clique Army, is blocking the Central China Area Army from moving north.

At the time, even the Feng Clique army, as powerful as a dragon, sought reliance on local high-ranking officials; now that the Lu Army is seeking the Sichuan Army, this is also understandable.

Moreover, the Feng Clique army only knew to seek help from high-ranking officials after being given a thorough dressing-down.

Sun Tongxuan and the others also hoped as much as possible that the three armies under the Third Group Army would not be dismantled by the Nanjing Command.

Sowing discord among the Sichuan Army, letting this group of generals fight until their heads are broken and blood flows in order to compete for the position of Provincial Chairman of Shandong Province.

"I think you had better not go through with this matter."

Furthermore, during the reorganization of the Chuan-Kang forces, He also resolved the conflict between the Sichuan Army and the Central Army that was on the verge of erupting into a firefight.

At the same time, Dai Chunfeng also sent telegrams to He Guoguang and Kang Ze in Sichuan Province.

Especially after they learned that in the Battle of Songhu, after the defense of Songjiang Town by Wu Keren's 67th Army was finished.

"Using you as a gun!"

This position hasn't meant a single step up in promotion, which makes Kang Ze very unhappy.

Therefore, when Shen Honglie's telegram arrived, this group of former Northeast Army generals chose to ignore it directly and did not reply to Shen Honglie.

"I am working for the Principal; as long as I handle things well in Sichuan Province."

"These are all good things that benefit the country and the people; now you have made a mess of Sichuan Province."

Dai Chunfeng has now been promoted to become the person in charge of the Military Statistics Bureau, while he, Kang Ze, is still in Sichuan Province, doing the job of monitoring the Sichuan Army.

The Japanese Army's offensive is so fierce, and as the Southwest Hinterland, Sichuan Province cannot be in chaos now; it must be stable.

"Dai Chunfeng is clearly looking for trouble for you, Kang Zhaomin!"

Before the War of Resistance broke out, they specialized in finding fault with the Sichuan Army.

At the same time, Kang Ze, He Zhonghan, and Dai Chunfeng were all three founders of the Revival Society.

Nowadays, the Sichuan Army is vigorously building infrastructure in Sichuan Province, and whether it is industry, agriculture, or commerce, everything is governed in an orderly manner.

"Dai Chunfeng asked us to stir up trouble and sow discord in the Sichuan Army; I have already arranged the Special Service Corps."

Besides, competing with the Sichuan Army—even if the Northeast Army were to take Shandong Province, given the current strength of the Northeast Army.

What would be the point of winning it?!

It would be better to do a favor and let the Sichuan Army have it; then, in Shandong Province and Anhui Province, the Guangxi Clique Army and the Sichuan Army, plus the former Northeast Army units, could fight against Japan together.

Chang Kaishen was so angry that he cursed Shen Honglie as a good-for-nothing, and the former Northeast Army units as a bunch of spineless things.

"Now, at a time when foreign enemies are invading, we must be more united and work together against the outside."

Replenishments of firearms, ammunition, provisions, and the like simply cannot keep up; if the fighting goes poorly, they will be caught in a fault, and their unit designations will not be preserved.

After Shen Honglie learned of this news, his expression was not very good; the military in Shandong Province was not standing on his side.

"Guoguang!" Kang Ze looked at He Guoguang, "I think you are getting too close to the Sichuan Army."

"Nowadays, the Sichuan Army is building infrastructure, starting factories, and encouraging farming in Sichuan Province."

The Jin-Sui Army of Jin Province, as well as the Guangxi Clique Army previously in the Seventh War Zone.

He hoped that this group of people could voice their support for him, but the former Northeast Army units in North Anhui were already somewhat dissatisfied with the Nanjing Command.

Moreover, the Guangxi Clique bigwig Li Delin, who concurrently serves in Anhui Province, has treated the former Northeast Army units well; now they have food to eat and have received replenishments of firearms and provisions.

Before the July 7th Incident, when handling matters in Sichuan Province, he and Kang Zhaomin basically could not reach a consensus, and Kang Zhaomin had reported him to his superiors many times.

He, Kang Zhaomin, is a graduate of the Third Class of Whampoa.

To go and compete with the Sichuan Army, wouldn't that just be making enemies?

Now that the whole country is resisting Japan, who doesn't know that the Sichuan Army is decent?

He Guoguang was unwilling to trigger internal chaos in the Sichuan Army at this time, causing a change in the situation in Sichuan Province.

The Lu Army originally belonged to Shandong Province; now that the Sichuan Army concurrently holds the position of Provincial Chairman of Shandong Province, this is, for the Third Group Army.

Hearing this, what else could He Guoguang say?

He was not yet resigned and contacted the former Northeast Army generals in the northern part of Anhui Province.

It could also strengthen the feelings between the two sides; this is killing many birds with one stone!

Wanting to defend Shandong Province, that is simply not enough; ever since Zhang Hanqing was arrested, the days of the Northeast Army that entered the pass have been getting worse by the day.

The Nanjing Command also issued a telegram, asking the Sichuan Army Second Route Army to report who would serve as the Provincial Chairman of Shandong Province.

This move played by Lao Chang directly disgusted quite a few Northeast Army generals.

For this reason, the three of them issued a joint telegram to Shen Honglie, stating that the three of them would not participate in this dispute.

Shen Honglie could not get support, felt disheartened, and decided not to compete for the position of Provincial Chairman of Shandong Province.

This caused He to often be caught in the middle, pleasing no one.

If the former Northeast Army generals learned of this idea of Lao Chang's, they would certainly sneer at it.

Before deploying the Special Service Corps, Kang Ze still went to meet his old partner... He Guoguang.

"I am clear on Dai Chunfeng's tricks." Kang Ze nodded slightly: "But this is also the Principal's intention."

The Sichuan Army knows how to take Shandong Province; why don't you, the Northeast Army, go and compete for it?

Is it worth it to have a conflict with the Sichuan Army?

After the mole Dai Chunfeng planted by Shen Honglie's side sent back news indicating Shen Honglie's thoughts, Lao Dai also reported to Principal Chang.

Making He often get scolded by the Principal!

He was also branded with the crime of unfavorable combat by the Nanjing Command, his unit designation was revoked, and many of the Northeast Army's sons were all replenished into the Central Army's ranks.

Upon hearing this, He Guoguang whispered, "Old Kang!"

It is still a good thing, beneficial to the development of the Third Group Army.

"As the Sichuan Provincial Camp Director, you should also contribute some effort."

Moreover, the Sichuan Army also dislikes Old He, believing that He Guoguang is a spy sent by the Central Army to Sichuan Province.

"Old He!"

However, in this Republic of China era, which resembles the military separatism of the late Tang Dynasty, Old He is destined to suffer grievances from both sides.

He might as well just content himself with concurrently serving as the Shandong Province Security Commander and Administrative Commissioner.

For a person like Old He, he personally still acknowledges that national interests are greater than personal interests.

Once this territory is taken, won't it be yours to keep?

"Now this heart has already flown over to the Sichuan Army."

Let the two of them stay in Sichuan Province and stir up trouble among the generals remaining in Sichuan, causing them to fight internally and scramble for the position of Shandong Province Provincial Chairman.

Seeing Kang Ze say this, He Guoguang decided to try persuading him again.

Nowadays, the Sichuan Army has also demonstrated extraordinary skill, having secured the position of Shandong Province Provincial Chairman.

"Once the Principal is happy, my position should also be promoted."

Even the Eighteenth Group Army has publicized that the Sichuan Army are decent people.

"At that time, it will not be good for the General Headquarters."

And Dai Chunfeng is from the sixth class of Whampoa!

Now that Dai Chunfeng has climbed above him, a third-class graduate, isn't that very embarrassing?!

Kang Zhaomin is very attentive to this matter; he issued tasks to the Special Service Corps under his command, ordering them to specifically seek out high-ranking Sichuan Army generals.

Kang Ze loves doing this; after all, he is the lackey planted by Principal Chang in Sichuan Province.

When he entered Sichuan Province, he repeatedly maneuvered between the Sichuan Army and the Central Army, hoping to reconcile the contradictions between the two.

More friends mean more paths; you are well, I am well, everyone is well!

This is vision!!

The Sichuan Army concurrently holding the position of Shandong Province Provincial Chairman, this matter is settled.

Seeing that He Guoguang's views did not align with his own, Kang Zhaomin left in a huff.

Watching Kang Zhaomin leave, Old He could only let out a long sigh.

(End of this chapter)