At one o'clock in the afternoon, people from all walks of life in Kunming flocked to Wujiaba Airport from all directions. For a while, slogans were loud and the crowds were crowded.
In order to reflect the importance attached to the meritorious soldiers of the War of Resistance, He Yingqin, Chief of Staff of the Military Commission, personally came to Kunming to greet him on behalf of Chairman Chiang. He was accompanied by Master Chen¡¯s third uncle Chen Hongzhen and Major General Liaison Officer of the Military Commission Liang Yugao.
He was surrounded by Yunnan bosses such as Long Yun, Lu Han, Lu Zian, etc. Gong Xuesui, deputy director of the Southwest Transportation Department, squeezed in with difficulty and reported breathlessly: "Report to Chief He, Director Song personally went to Haiphong to rob To transport supplies, I¡¯ve been specially ordered to come to greet you.¡±
Since the fall of Guangzhou, Song Ziliang has been like a firefighter putting out fires everywhere, transferring supplies stranded in Hong Kong to Vietnam, and even rushed to Yangon to personally transport Soviet aid supplies to China. Now that Germany has declared war on France, the French Indochina authorities are wavering under Japan's strong military and diplomatic pressure, and the Yunnan-Vietnam railway transportation has also been affected.
He may be the busiest person in China. Of course, He Yingqin will not be too demanding. While signaling his entourage to make way for Gong Xuesui, he solemnly said: "It is not easy for Ziliang to bear a thousand pounds of burden."
Gong Xuesui sighed softly and said with a helpless smile: "It would be great if everyone could think like Chief He."
"Who doesn't speak behind others' backs, and who doesn't speak behind others' backs? Xuesui, you are also a veteran. Everything should focus on the overall situation of the War of Resistance. Don't be swayed by rumors. Besides, it's not like the committee doesn't know your difficulties, otherwise I won¡¯t let General Chen Jizu, who has just made great achievements in battle, assist you.¡±
People are still flying in the sky, and work has been arranged.
As soon as they received the order from the Military Commission, Song Ziliang and the other deputy directors unanimously decided that the incoming Young Master Chen would represent the Southwest Transportation Department to accept questions from the Political Participation Council, the news media and representatives of overseas Chinese in Nanyang. In short, unlike Chairman Long around them, they welcomed Master Chen's arrival with both hands.
Looking at He Yingqin's half-smiling look, Gong Xuesui said meaningfully: "Thank you to the committee and Chief He for your understanding. We will definitely support Deputy Director Chen's work."
"Has your accommodation been arranged?"
¡°It¡¯s been arranged, it¡¯s at the headquarters by the Dalushui River.¡±
"Welcome, welcome, warm welcome!"
As he was talking, there was another burst of slogans coming from behind. Looking back, it turned out to be representatives of teachers and students from the Southwest Associated University. They were holding a large banner saying "Southwestern Associated University warmly welcomes General Chen to Kunming." They were blocked by the Yunnan Army soldiers outside the cordon. They obviously did not know what was going on inside. I thought that Master Chen, who killed Itagaki Seishiro, had arrived.
He Yingqin adjusted his glasses, turned around and said with a smile: "Brother Zhizhou, the teachers and students of Lianda University are very enthusiastic."
Since the news spread that four Japanese generals including Itagaki Seishiro were killed, all walks of life in Kunming have spontaneously organized two large parades of tens of thousands of people to celebrate the "Victory of Wujin". As the host, Yunnan Wang Longyun couldn't even think of coming to welcome him in person.
Thinking that he had welcomed and sent off Wang Jingwei here more than a year ago, and that he would welcome his brother-in-law here again more than a year later, Long Yun felt very uncomfortable, but he still said calmly: "General Chen Jizu can come to Kunming to take office. , It is an honor for millions of people in Yunnan, and it is appropriate to be enthusiastic. It is nothing to mention. "
He Yingqin took the two documents from his entourage and said with a smile: "Brother Zhizhou, you are the master today. I think it is more appropriate for you to read these letters and commendations."
Slap you in the face and then throw a date at you, this is Jiang's usual style. Long Yun's intestines were almost broken. He took the letter of appointment and the order of commendation, took a look at it, and said expressionlessly: " Brother Jing, you are the Chief of General Staff of the Military Commission, so it would be more appropriate for you to read the letter of appointment. How about we each read the letter of appointment and I will read the order of commendation."
"That's fine."
As he spoke, the sound of an engine buzzed in the air. Looking up, there was indeed a plane flying far away from the northeast with its wings shaking. Following the order from the Secretary-General of the Provincial Government, the military band played a joyful march. With thousands of people watching, the plane circled the airport and then taxied down to the runway.
The scene was a bit big, and Young Master Chen felt like he was in a dream. It was not until Liang Weihua reminded him that he calmed down. He quickly adjusted his military uniform and jumped out of the cabin under the guidance of the crew.
¡°Bang bang bang bang¡¡±
What greeted them was dozens of dazzling spotlights, and a large group of reporters surrounded him, scrambling to ask all kinds of questions.
The dignitaries stood behind the reporters and looked at him with smiles. Master Chen realized that he could not escape, raised his right hand in a military salute, and then said with a smile: "I feel the concern of my friends from the press. Before formally answering the question , Chen Mou apologizes to everyone first,After being on the plane for most of the day, my eardrums are still buzzing. It's best for everyone to ask one by one, otherwise I really can't hear clearly. "
Not only was he young, but he was also quite funny. In addition, he had great military exploits in killing four Japanese generals and encircling and annihilating a Japanese brigade. Young Master Chen suddenly gained everyone's favor.
Following the direction of his finger, a reporter asked excitedly: "General Chen, I am a reporter from the Central News Agency. You understand the righteousness and disdain to collude with Wang Ni and kill four Japanese generals including Itagaki Seishiro. At this moment, what are you doing?" What do you want to say to Wang Ni and his cadres?¡±
The avenue was finished by others. Besides, what is the difference between so much from Gao Tao? Master Chen Da took a moment of thought and returned it very seriously: "In a word, the Tao is different."
"Hello, General Chen. I am a special correspondent for Hong Kong's Ta Kung Pao. First of all, on behalf of my colleagues at the newspaper, I would like to express my most sincere respect to you and warmly welcome you to take office in Yunnan. May I ask what General Chen would like to say to the Japanese government, Japanese army and What did the Japanese people say?¡±
To everyone's surprise, Young Master Chen actually said with a pun: "General Itagaki, General Harada and Rear Admiral Suga Hikojiro died peacefully without much pain. ** Huncheng became the commander of the 11th Brigade Major General Takahashi Shigezo did not have such good luck. As far as I know, he was beaten into a hornet's nest by bullets from the officers and soldiers of General Leng Xin in the Jiangnan Guerrilla Zone of the Third Theater."
The answer to this question is very interesting. It not only shows his firm stance of resisting the war, but also cleverly tells everyone that he only killed three Japanese generals, not the four advertised in the newspaper.
He Yingqin secretly praised him and said sideways: "It is rare to take credit without being proud. Xuesui, can you rest assured now?"
The Southwest Transportation Department had great powers, but the chief and deputy directors did not hold much weight. Gong Xuesui, who was afraid that the decorated general would be difficult to get along with, relaxed and sighed with emotion: "It's true that a hero comes from a young age. He really deserves his reputation." ¡±
"I am a reporter from Yunnan Daily. I would like to ask General Chen how he feels about his new position, especially the position of deputy director of the Southwest Transportation Department. In addition, is this new appointment a precursor to the highest authority's rectification of Southwest Transportation?"
"Of course I have feelings, it's like walking on thin ice! The reason why I have such feelings is because I understand better than anyone the importance of weapons, ammunition and other war materials in the war."
Young Master Chen showed a painful expression and continued: "Here, I might as well tell you a true story. Three months ago, a guerrilla group of the 'Loyal Salvation Army' behind enemy lines successfully ambushed a vehicle. There were about twenty people in the Japanese truck. There were only eight Japanese troops. Six were killed when they launched the attack. However, the two who escaped hid by the ditch and fired back alternately with rifles. The battle lasted for nearly an hour. , despite the sacrifice of four deaths and four injuries, they still failed to annihilate the remaining two Japanese troops.
I have been to the ambush site, and the terrain they chose was very good. At that time, I thought that if there were a few more grenades or a grenade launcher, they would not only be able to wipe out the Japanese army, but they would also not sacrifice four young soldiers. life. As for whether this new appointment is a precursor for the highest authorities to rectify transportation in the southwest, I cannot answer, because I may not know as much as you do now. "
The cunning little fox actually used this method to show his goodwill to the military commander. He Yingqin reacted and immediately stepped forward and said: "Friends from the press, General Chen is tired of riding and riding. The interview ends here. Now I invite the member of the Military Commission and the director of the Kunming camp. , General Long, Chairman of Yunnan Province, read out the commendation order from the National Government.¡±
This commendation order was not issued by Chairman Chiang Kai-shek in the name of the Military Commission, but by Resolution No. 144 of the Kuomintang Central Standing Committee. The standards were unprecedentedly high. Amidst a burst of sustained applause, Long Yun read in a cadence: "The Military and Political Department No. Chen Jizu, the major general of the 28th Replenishment Training Department, was simple in nature, determined to be loyal, and had both civil and military talents. He had a deep understanding of justice and endured humiliation. He fought with Kou Xu and Weishe to kill the enemy chieftains such as Banyuan Zheng in the front, and surrounded and annihilated the enemy troops to form the 11th Brigade in the rear. , to boost the morale of the military and civilians, and to cheer up the people's hearts, we should expressly commend them. This order was issued on January 28, the 29th year of the Republic of China."
"Sir Xie Long!"
At Liang Weihua¡¯s reminder, Mr. Chen stepped forward, stood at attention, saluted, and received the commendation order signed by Lin Sen, Chairman of the National Government. Immediately afterwards, He Yingqin read out the official letter and the letter of appointment.
Official letter of the National Government Commission
Chen Jizu was appointed Army Major General
This situation
Chairman of the National Government Lin Sen
Executive President Jiang Zheng
January 26, the 29th year of the Republic of China.
This is the rank of major general, which will not change with the change of position. Leng Xin, the commander-in-chief of the Jiangnan Guerrilla Zone and director of the Jiangnan Administration Office, is still a colonel in the army. This shows that Chairman Chiang has great respect for him as a meritorious minister.??What a high regard!
There were two letters of appointment issued by the Military Commission, but only the one issued by the 28th Replenishment Training Division of the Ministry of Military Affairs was read. Although the Southwest Transportation Department is directly affiliated with the Military Commission, it is a confidential unit and claims to be Xingyun Company, so there is no need to announce it in public.
After one man attained the rank of chicken and dog, Liang Weihua was immediately appointed as Army Major General and appointed as Deputy Director of the Major General of the 28th Supplementary Forces Training Division. As for Lao Fuzi, Zhang Xiaoguo, Qiu, Xie, Yang, Lin, Chen and other officers, the Military Commission also made corresponding appointments, but at a slightly lower level. There is no need for He Yingqin, the chief of the general staff, to waste any words. Instead, Chen will wait for them all to arrive in Kunming. The eldest young master announced on his behalf.