Similar to a Western buffet party, although the New Year's party does not have the delicacies that are common at Chinese gatherings, it is still a relaxing and enjoyable experience to hold a drink in your hand, walk around the crowd, and meet colleagues and friends who gather together to chat.
Fang Zida and Li Yuanhong walked around the venue and briefly chatted with the chiefs and deputy ministers of each department. After the round was completed, Fang Zida, who looked a little tired, went to the rest room at the back. As his secretary, Chen Xunen asked The person brought the freshly brewed coffee and gently placed it next to Fang Zida who was sitting on the sofa.
??Pinching the sore eyebrows, Fang Zida picked up the coffee and took a sip. As the New Year is approaching, he has been very busy these days. He has been working around for several days, even if his body is made of iron, he can't stand it.
After putting down the coffee, I looked up and saw Chen Xun'en standing aside, hesitant to speak, and couldn't help but ask: "Is something wrong?"
"The list of representatives of the US military has just been sent. Would you like to take a look?"
Chen Xun'en reminded softly. Fang Zida then remembered this and took the handed documents and started reading them.
After the Spring Festival, military cooperation between China and the United States will officially begin. U.S. Ambassador Shulman finally compiled the list before the holiday and reported it to the Chinese State Council. In fact, this is just a procedure. Fang Zida only needs to review it, sign for approval, and then forward it to the Ministry of National Defense and the General Staff for filing.
??Looking through it casually, Fang Zida had already taken out the pen and was about to sign the document, but when he scanned a person's name, he was slightly startled, and his signing hand couldn't help but stop.
It¡¯s not that there is any big problem with the list, but that Fang Zida actually discovered Douglas MacArthur¡¯s name on this list. As a permanent brigadier general of the U.S. military, MacArthur, who had just resigned as the principal of the West Point Military Academy, was not sent to the Philippines as the commander of the Manila Military District and the commander of the 23rd Brigade as usual in history. Instead, it was awarded to the head of the US military delegation to come to China.
Although MacArthur did not have a high military rank, his status in the military was not low. You must know that after the European War, due to political reasons in the United States, a large number of troops were demobilized, and subsequently a large number of officers lost their military positions and were discharged and returned to their fields. Now, the military strength of the United States has reached an unprecedented low. If it were not for the support of several powerful military giants, the U.S. government would even want to drive all soldiers home.
It is for this reason. As a brigadier general, MacArthur was already a high-level military official, not to mention that he had just resigned as the president of West Point Military Academy. To send such a figure to China, one can imagine how much hope the U.S. military placed on this cooperation.
"Prime Minister¡¡?"
It seemed that Fang Zida stopped and looked at the list with a strange expression. Chen Xun'en thought there was something wrong with the list and couldn't help but ask.
"Haha. It's okay, I'm just a little tired." Fang Zida smiled lightly, signed the list with a wave of his wrist, and then handed it back to Chen Xun'en: "Notify the Ministry of National Defense and the General Staff, everything will proceed as agreed. .¡±
Chen Xun'en nodded in agreement and left quietly to find Duan Zhigui and Wu Peifu. But after a while, Chen Xun'en came back again.
"Prime Minister, Chen Zutao is here. He said he has something urgent to see."
"Chen Zutao?" Fang Zida was stunned when he heard this. Today's reception was mainly attended by officials from various ministries of the State Council and military circles. Although Chen Guofu is the director of the Security Bureau, he was not among the invitees due to his special work. The same is true for Zhou Yuanliang, but Yang Yongtai is an exception. After all, he has other positions in the State Council.
Chen Guofu suddenly came over at this time, and Fang Zida suddenly felt that something had happened, otherwise he would not have been so rash with his composure. After straightening up on the sofa and lighting a cigar to refresh himself, Fang Zida asked Chen Xun'en to bring him in.
Soon, Chen Guofu came in. Chen Xun'en stood at the door and helped close the door. He also hired two guards to guard the door and not let anyone get close. As Fang Zida's secretary, Chen Xun'en knew very well what Chen Guofu did. Since he came suddenly at this time, he must have something important to report.
¡°The Japanese in the Northeast must take action!¡±
As expected, Chen Guofu said nothing nonsense after entering the door, and reported directly: "I have just received news that the Manchu relics and the Japanese are preparing to launch a coup in Tonghua and Ji'an in the Northeast."
"Is this news reliable?" Fang Zida didn't believe his ears. The collusion between the Japanese and the Manchus and the Qing Dynasty was not a matter of a day or two. There had been actions before the Sino-Soviet war. However, with the Chinese National Defense Forces on the Sino-Soviet battlefield With the strength they displayed, they quietly retreated without further explanation. Originally, Fang Zida always thought that after winning the Sino-Soviet War, the Japanese would stop, at least they would not make any more moves in a short period of time. But who would have thought that at this time, the Japanese and the Manchus would be here??Preparing to launch a coup, is this not a joke?
"The news came back from Jin Jiu. According to his intelligence, the conspirators have arrived in Lushun and are making preparations for the coup. In addition, the Security Bureau has also received similar information from other channels. From these points, it is confirmed It can be confirmed that this news is extremely reliable.¡±
"What is the background of the organizer? Is it Japan's High Tech? Or is it the Black Dragon Society?"
Chen Guofu shook his head and said: "This is not very clear yet. Judging from the information currently available, the possibility of special high-tech and the military is more likely."
Fang Zida calmed down, thinking about what was going on? Why would the Japanese be eager to make a coup with the Manchus at this time? Does he think that Japan's military power in Kanto Prefecture can fight against the Chinese National Defense Force? You must know that China has just won a war, and China's national strength has been affirmed by the great powers. Even the Americans can't wait to launch comprehensive military exchanges and cooperation with the Chinese military. Under such circumstances, it is somewhat unreasonable for the Japanese to do this.
Could it be?
Fang Zida suddenly remembered the signing of the trilateral agreement between China, Russia, and the United States, and also recalled that Marcos had mentioned things about the Japanese when he reminded him. If we say that the Japanese intend to retaliate for this matter, it may still make sense. But wouldn¡¯t such revenge be afraid of arousing China¡¯s anger? You must know that the war between China and Japan is not over, it is just a ceasefire. Regardless of China or Japan, as long as one party is determined, it can start a war again at any time.
Speaking of starting another war, Fang Zida had already made plans. After defeating the Soviet Union, Fang Zida aimed his next target at Japan in the east. In his view, only by completely defeating Japan and taking back what the Japanese call Kanto Prefecture and Taiwan can China become a truly powerful country. Otherwise, if the territory of a powerful country is occupied by another country and the troops are stationed to show off their power, the country's revival will only be superficial.
The doubts in his heart were just speculations. Fang Zida couldn't figure out what the Japanese were thinking for a while. But the changes before him still surprised him greatly, because according to his plan, the time for China and Japan to start war again is not now, but will be some time later. If the war starts now, he is still not ready in many aspects.
Japan is different from the Soviet Union. Japan is far away overseas and has the most powerful fleet in the Far East. No matter how hard the Chinese National Defense Forces fight, they will never be able to cross the sea and land directly on the Japanese mainland. Although China has an air force and a navy, it can be calculated based on the combat radius of the Chinese Air Force's aircraft. It cannot yet reach the level of fighting directly across the sea. Bombers that can fly higher and farther are still in the experimental process. As for the combat radius, Not to mention smaller fighter jets. As for the navy, after several years of construction and rapid development, the aircraft carrier built by China has not yet been formally equipped. Compared with the powerful Japanese fleet, the Chinese navy still cannot have an advantage. It is precisely because of this that Fang Zida will put Japan to the last resort.
"Find out their situation, especially the time of the coup, the participants and the true intentions of Japan." After thinking about it, Fang Zida ordered Chen Guofu. Chen Guofu agreed one by one and asked hesitantly before leaving: "Is it appropriate? To disclose some information to the Northeast local government and the local garrison? Of course, the necessary confidentiality work and the Security Bureau will follow up and will not leak the information to the outside."
¡°It¡¯s better not to use it, proceed with caution.¡± Fang Zida waved his hand and rejected Chen Guofu¡¯s suggestion.