Chapter 72 4. Who rebelled in Mao Zedong's hometown

Spring of 1949. In Hunan, the hometown of Mao Zedong, the leader of the Communist Party. At this time, Cheng Qian, the director of the Changsha Appeasement Office of the Kuomintang, and Chen Mingren, the commander of the First Corps of the Kuomintang Army, were determined to defect to Guangming because the Hunan underground party organization of the CCP continued to work on them. The people of Hunan are full of rebellious spirit.Since Bai Chongxi fled to Changsha, the Hunan People's Peace Promotion Association convened an enlarged meeting of 11 units including Hunan trade unions, farmers' associations, women's associations, chambers of commerce, and the Federation of Trade Unions, and established the "Hunan Federation for Peace from All walks of life", proposing that Hunan be "undefended." , No preparation for war, great unity of the people of Hunan" and other slogans.Suddenly a breeze calling for peace blew across both sides of the Xiangjiang River.

Bai Chongxi, who sits in Changsha, is very worried about the tens of thousands of troops that Cheng Qian has painstakingly managed.He was going to set about reorganizing the submarine's troops.He once found out that the 314th Division of the 102nd Army stationed in the area from Ningxiang to Yuelu Mountain is Cheng Qian's direct descendant, and is currently recruiting troops to expand its strength, so it must be guarded against. This division is one of the five divisions that Cheng Qian asked the Kuomintang Central Committee to set up in Hunan, and all the divisions are all Hunan children.His nephew, grandson Cheng Jie, was the commander of the division. Cheng Qian regarded it as a basic unit, and in April he was transferred to Changsha City to review it in the rain. Donate it to the Ministry, and allocate 20,000 silver dollars to the division from the provincial government funds.

The first thing Bai Chongxi thought of was to solve this division.He planned to reorganize the Hunan Army (5 divisions expanded by Cheng Qian, and the two armies led by Chen Mingren from Wuhan) into 3 armies and 9 divisions, all under the command of a corps. Then Bai Chongxi forced Tang Shengzhi away, reorganized the provincial government, reorganized the Hunan Army, and seized military and political power, making the two sides of the Xiangjiang River, which had a peaceful atmosphere, immediately filled with the horror of war. At the same time, he also established many military institutions in Hunan and border areas.

In Zhijiang, the "Xiangxi Sui Department Headquarters" was established, and Liu Jiashu became the commander; on the border of Hunan, Hubei and Jiangxi, the "Hunan, Hubei and Jiangxi Border Area Appeasement Headquarters" was added, and Huo Kuizhang was the commander; The generals meeting, deployed in Changsha and Zhuzhou to adopt defensive operations, with the Fangtian Corps in Jiangxi as the right wing, and the Song Xilian Corps on the line from Yichang, Shashi to Changde as the left wing, attracting the People's Liberation Army to fight decisive battles between Changsha and Zhuzhou.

Cheng Qian's life is getting more and more difficult.Jia had the heart of rebellion, but he was full of worries. He worried that the underground party line Cheng Xingling had found would not be able to get in touch with the People's Liberation Army, so he asked Cheng Xingling to tell the person in charge of the underground party that he wanted to meet the person in charge of the underground party in person. The person in charge of the underground party immediately said to Yu Zhihong: "You go to see Cheng Qian on behalf of the underground party." Cheng Xingling secretly brought Yu Zhihong to the provincial government office.

Yu Zhihong, wearing a pair of myopia glasses, is bookish.When Cheng Qian saw this young white-faced scholar, he didn't take it seriously, and said suspiciously: "I don't look like the leader of the underground party." "I was sent by the Communist Party." "If I want to do it, I will figure it out. A person should be open and aboveboard." Yu Zhihong felt that Cheng Qian didn't trust him, so he said to him: "Mr. Song has been upright all his life, and everyone knows it. We are completely relieved. But at present, Chiang Kai-shek's spies are rampant, and Mr. Song cannot be completely controlled. Once they engage in assassination, kidnapping, and put the blame on Song If you don’t agree with the public, it will confuse the public and hinder the peace plan. Based on this consideration, the head of the underground party personally appointed me as his representative to discuss with Song Gong, and I will be responsible for conveying everything.”

Listening to Yu Zhihong's hometown accent, Cheng Qian felt very cordial. He deeply felt that the scholar was capable and reasonable, and his attitude became friendly. Yu Zhihong went on to say: "Mr. Song may think that I am young and lack knowledge, but you were studying in Japan when you were only 22 years old. Mr. Song has already taken on important responsibilities at my age and is a master. As far as I know, you are 33 years old. The commander-in-chief of the National Defense Army has served as the governor of Hunan Province at the age of 34. I am really ambitious! I am already in my early 30s, and this time I was entrusted by the party to come here just to pass the word. Don't worry, Mr. Song. "

Cheng Qian finally smiled. He looked at the young man and said, "I didn't expect you to be so young and know a lot about my experience. Wherever you are, you can speak to me on behalf of the leader of the underground party." Yu Zhihong said: "Bai Chongxi's stubborn resistance will not last long, Song Gong needn't worry too much. Our party's policy towards the rebels is to let go of the past and reward the insurgents. If you hold the flag of righteousness high, you will naturally be treated generously." "Mr. Yu's words are correct. We are from our hometown. What can we talk about? I don't know what specific requirements you have for me under the current situation?"

"Mr. Song made it right. I'm about to tell you about it." Yu Zhihong took a sip of water, looked at Cheng Qian and said, "The person in charge of the underground party sent me here this time. In addition to expressing appreciation for Song Gong's peaceful path, I also entrusted me to put forward the following points to you: "First, I hope that Song Gong will express his attitude to the party in writing; second, stop arresting and murdering people; third, continue to release political prisoners; fourth, detain the Kuomintang secret agents who have committed many crimes; fifth, all files must be preserved and not Transfer or destroy, bridges and railways must remain unimpeded and cannot be damaged.”

Cheng Qian stated: "As Mr. Yu said just now, I cannot completely control the arrest and murder of spies. As for the first item, let me think about it. The rest of the items can be followed." Yu Zhihong asked again: "I don't know what Song Gong wants from the underground party?" Cheng Qian lit a cigarette, pondered for a long time, and put forward the following opinions: (1) I support the policies of the Communist Party, but I do not join the Communist Party; (2) I oppose Chiang Kai-shek, but I do not betray the Kuomintang; (3) Although I cannot command the secret agents, I can try to control them; (4) As long as the individual is not listed as a war criminal, after the uprising If you can save the leader, you will get your wish.

Yu Zhihong said: "I can assure you that as long as there is an uprising, the Communist Party will respect your wishes." Cheng Qian asked Yu Zhihong to bring a plate of fruit, and then said: "I have dealt with important members of the Communist Party. Chairman Mao Zedong and I are also old friends. I completely trust you. I have houses in Nanjing, Shanghai, and Changsha. Just ask me to leave the house in Shanghai for my use, and the rest will be confiscated." "Let's talk about this later." A few days later, Li Da, a cultural celebrity in Hunan, planned to go to Peiping. When Cheng Qian learned about it, he immediately sent someone to take him to his home and said, "It's a good thing for you to go to Peiping. You go to Guangming. I support it. If you have any difficulties, please let me know." speak out." "I'm a poor scholar, and my money is very limited." "This is easy to say, I can give it to you." "We agreed to borrow it, and I will pay it back in the future." "You don't have to pay it back, I count it as a sponsor, how about it, is 500 Guangyang enough?" "Too many." "Not much. It's on my mind." "What's the matter with Mr. Song, please go ahead and talk about it." "You have gone. If you want to meet Mao Zedong, I will write a letter to him." "It must be done." On May 14, Li Da came to Peiping and soon met Mao Zedong in Xiangshan.After he handed Cheng Qian's secret letter to Mao Zedong, Mao Zedong was very happy and said: "Songgong is the parent official in our hometown. I welcome his uprising. This is beneficial to everyone. The people of Hunan can be saved from the suffering of the war." .” At this time, Cheng Qian's heart was extremely complicated.An uprising is no child's play. Under Bai Chongxi's nose, his life may be in danger if he fails to do so.The underground party gave him advice and mobilized him and Chen Mingren to write the "Uprising Memorandum" to formally express their attitude to the Party Central Committee and Chairman Mao.Its full text is as follows: On June 30, after Mao Zedong received Cheng Qian's "memorandum", he sent a telegram to Si Ye to explain the principles. Mao Zedong pointed out in his telegram to Siye and the Central China Bureau: "We think Cheng Qian's attitude is good, and we should try our best to get Cheng Qian to solve the Hunan issue by peaceful means. ... Cheng Qian's proposed military group joint organization and the retention of its troops and Cadres, the three requirements of reorganization and education can all be approved in principle, and a military team will be formed immediately to discuss specific measures. Our military action is imminent, and this matter must be carried out quickly... For example, Cheng Qian issued a statement anti-American, anti-Chiang, To rebel against Guangxi, it seems that we should be given the treatment of leading an uprising, so that Cheng Qian can play a role in influencing the southern provinces. We can also consider giving Cheng Qian a high-ranking name, such as a southern recruiting envoy. Once the southern provinces are pacified, Cheng Qian will come to the central government The government is in charge of the job. Cheng Qian is a veteran cadre of Sun Yat-sen, and he has a very high status in the Kuomintang. In recent years, the measures to govern Hunan have shown progress. If Cheng Qian really stands on our side, it will be of great benefit." Mao Zedong also sent someone to send his own letter to Cheng Qian. This task was completed by the head of Siye in Wuhan, through Li Minghao, who approached Chen Dahuan, who operated the battery in Hankou. Why did Li Minghao seek Chen Dahuan?This is in context.In the early years, Chen Dahuan's father was the Chief of the Sixth Army's Quartermaster, Cheng Qian's old unit, and Li Minghao was his aunt's cousin. He himself has a lot of family acquaintances with Cheng Qian and Chen Mingren, and he opened the Dagong Battery Factory in Hankou. The Kuomintang reactionaries will not doubt that the capitalists will cooperate with the Communist Party. Li Minghao handed the secret letter written by Chairman Mao to Cheng Qian to Chen Dahuan and said: "This is an extremely confidential and significant letter, and it must be delivered safely to Cheng Qian." Chen Dahuan said: "Please don't worry, no matter what danger there is, I will also hand over the letter to Mr. Cheng." On the evening of July 5th, Chen Dahuan, dressed as a businessman and carrying a secret letter, set off for Xindi on a special ship together with Liu Mengxi, a special agent from a certain department of the Communist Party of China.In the morning of the next day, we arrived at Xindi and changed to a small raft dedicated to Yueyang.The boat traveled about 20 miles, and saw the Kuomintang army guard posts densely spread along the south bank of the river, facing the People's Liberation Army deployed on the north bank, and the situation was extremely tense. On the evening of the 8th, the Kuomintang warships moored in the middle of the river fired shots to demonstrate, calling all ships to sail beside the warships for inspection.The boat Chen Dahuan was on approached the warship, and a soldier stretched out his hand and said, "Lend me your flashlight." The letter was placed in this flashlight, and Chen Dahuan calmly said, "There's something wrong with this switch, you don't know how to use it." He took a new flashlight out of his bag and gave it to him. The soldier took advantage of this little advantage, did not interrogate him, and successfully broke through the water blockade. After passing Chengling, when the water of Dongting Lake was rising, the waves were surging, boundless, and the route could not be seen clearly. In order to avoid the trouble of inspection during the voyage, the boatman asked the boatman to take a detour.It was late at night when the boat arrived at the east gate of Yueyang.Just landed.The Kuomintang soldiers with live ammunition boarded the ship immediately for inspection.Then they were asked to carry all their luggage ashore for re-examination.Chen Dahuan guessed that they would use the flashlight again, so he took out a new flashlight from his bag and put it in his coat pocket.After landing, as expected, the inspecting soldiers got new flashlights and left. Chen Dahuan came to Changsha on the morning of July 11. He soon handed Mao Zedong's personal letter to Cheng Qian. After Cheng Qian finished reading the letter, he was very excited. He said: "It's all right now. The peace movement in Hunan has been brewing since last year. Since I didn't get Chairman Mao's instructions, I can't make it too public. I have a lot of worries. Now With his reply letter, I am also relieved." Chen Dahuan said: "Mr. Cheng is wise." "It's not that I'm wise, it's that the Communist Party is great. I have to thank you! With Chairman Mao's instructions, not only will I not have to worry about my own future, but the entire problem in Hunan will be resolved satisfactorily." Liu Mengxi, who came from the same place, asked: "What is General Chen Mingren's attitude?" "He supports the uprising, and his attitude is very clear, and he sees the current situation very clearly. But his situation and the situation of his subordinates are quite complicated. Chiang Kai-shek and Bai Chongxi have attracted him a lot, so we must be cautious when working with him. If there is a mistake, it will affect the overall situation.” "It's up to you." "Although the problem is complicated, I believe that through sincere efforts, the peaceful liberation of Hunan will definitely come true." "We must report your determination and General Chen Mingren's attitude to the chiefs of Hankou Siye and pass it on to Chairman Mao." When leaving Cheng Qian, Chen Dahuan said to him again: "General Li Minghao has arrived in Hankou, he asked me to greet you, old man, and he has a letter for you and General Chen Mingren." After Bai Chongxi retired to Changsha, he arrested and killed people everywhere. In order to ask the People's Liberation Army to go straight to Hunan, Cheng Qian once sent his confidant Tang Honglie to fly to Hong Kong to meet Qiao Guanhua.At the same time, hoping to get some funds to maintain the situation temporarily, Qiao Guanhua immediately reported Cheng Qian's situation to the central government. Tang Honglie left Hong Kong and followed Cheng Qian's instructions to visit Yan Xishan in Guangzhou. When he walked into the Executive Yuan, Li Zongren questioned Qi Chengqian's situation: "I heard from Qiu Changwei, the Secretary-General of the Presidential Palace, that the public is rumored to be unstable. What's going on?" Yan Xishan said: "Just say it straight, it has nothing to do with you!" Tang Honglie quickly said: "Cheng Qian is a veteran of the Kuomintang. He has always been loyal to the party and the country. He has been listed as a 'war criminal' by the CCP. Some people spread rumors. This has ulterior motives. Now Hunan's military and political funds are difficult and the disaster is serious. The special representative came to ask for subsidies and relief. If you have any doubts, please ask Dean Yan to go to Hunan to investigate in person." Li Zongren said: "I'm just asking casually, don't worry too much." Yan Xishan said: "If I don't have time, I don't need to investigate." Later, Yan Xishan sent Jia Jingde (Secretary-General of the Executive Yuan) to go back to Hunan together with Tang Honglie. Jia Jingde said to Tang Honglie: "Dean Yan and Cheng Songgong were classmates of the Japanese Non-commissioned Officer Academy at the same time, and there was no one who would not help. In addition to temporary grants, 10,000 silver dollars were randomly taken to Changsha for disaster relief." On July 14, when Tang and Jia arrived in Changsha, Bai Chongxi met Tang Honglie at night and suddenly said: "You betrayed the party and the country, colluded with the 'communist bandits', and plotted evil in Hunan. You must leave Hunan immediately!" Bai Chongxi waved his hand and said, "We won't mention this anymore. Anyway, you have to be careful and go back and tell Cheng Songgong to be more sensible and resign the provincial chairman automatically." That night, Tang Honglie passed on Bai Chongxi's words to Cheng Qian: "Now Bai Chongxi has doubts about us, but there is no evidence. If Chen Mingren is unreliable, you should not resign. Realize the peaceful uprising in Hunan as soon as possible." Cheng Qian said: "Weizhang (that is, Liu Fei, from Liling, who was once the deputy chief of staff of the Kuomintang's Ministry of National Defense) has returned from Beiping, and he is asked to take over the post of provincial chairman, so as to 'escape the golden cicada' and ease the conflict between me and Bai Chongxi." Later, Bai Chongxi's General Counselor Tang Xing obtained Bai Chongxi's consent, and sent Cheng Xingling and Liu Yuehou to fly to Hong Kong immediately with his personal letter to Liu Fei, inviting Liu Fei to enter Hunan. Cheng Qian wrote in the letter: "Bai Chongxi has threatened me... I hope Brother Liu will live up to his trust and return to Hunan as soon as possible..." When Cheng Xingling and others arrived in Hong Kong, Liu Fei read the letter and said: "You know the relationship between me and Bai Jiansheng. Song Gong and Ziliang jointly deceived Bai Jiansheng. How can I play the role of Song Gong? Please tell Song Lord, you have Ziliang in charge of the military, and Bai Jiansheng is convinced that Ziliang is resolutely anti-communist, so you don’t have to worry about it.” "If you don't come back, Duke Song can't get out of the predicament." "It's not good for me to go back. You tell Song Gong not to resign. Things will still be handled as we talked about before: on the one hand, we will deal with Bai Chongxixu and commit crimes; on the other hand, we will avoid living in Xiangxi so that we can revolt." "Bai Chongxi is very domineering and wants to monopolize all military power." "That's what the man is. What is his policy in deploying his forces?" "Since he withdrew to Changsha on May 16, his headquarters moved to Hengyang, and the command post was set up in Changsha Fanzheng Street. There must be a replacement, and Tang still has to persuade Cheng Qian to go to Guangzhou to be the director of the examination. Cheng Qian has become a thorn in his side. Tang had no choice but to agree with his idea, and said to him: It is best to invite Liu Fei back to be the chairman. Bai Chongxi replied Said: "It's good for Zhang, but he went to Hong Kong, what should we do?" Tang Xing said: "We can send someone to take him back by plane." " "Let Song Gong bear it for a while." More than ten days later, Cheng Xingling and Liu Yuehou returned to Changsha and handed over the letter Liu Fei entrusted to Cheng Qian. Cheng Xingling also told Bai Chongxi Liu Fei's reluctance to return to Hunan. Bai Chongxi said: "It's better for you to persuade him to come back. This is good for both Hunan and Guangxi, and it is also good for him!" After Cheng Xingling asked Cheng Qian for instructions, he sent Liu Yuehou to Hong Kong to persuade Liu Fei to return to Hunan, but Liu still insisted on not coming. Seeing that Liu Fei was not invited twice, Bai Chongxi planned to find another candidate to take over the chairmanship of Cheng Qian. He said to Cheng Xingling: "At present, Hunan is looking for a person who is in charge. Hunanese are the best. Of course, they don't have the strength. But the strength is in the hands of Huangpu students, so we have to find one among them." At this time, he thought of Chen Mingren again.It was decided to replace Cheng Qian with Chen Mingren as the chairman of Hunan Province. Cheng Xingling met Zhang Shizhao in Hong Kong.Zhang Shizhao was a good friend of Li Dazhao and a very influential progressive democrat. Cheng Xingling told Zhang Shizhao the mission and process of this trip. Zhang Shizhao said: "Liu Fei's reluctance to go to Hunan is justified. I don't think the Gui army will stay in Hunan for long, and Song Gong can stay in Hunan for a while. Mao Zedong has great expectations for his uprising. As far as I know, the CCP Chen Mingren never pursued his Siping Street issue. Chairman Mao once told me that Chen Mingren was sitting in their boat, rowing their own boats and trying to win. Just come here, we have to reuse him." Cheng Xingling said happily: "If Song Gong and Zi Liang knew about these situations, they would be greatly encouraged." Zhang Shizhao said: "Then ask you to bring a letter to Song Gong and tell him the situation?" "Okay, I'll do his job." Cheng Xingling returned to Changsha with Zhang Shizhao's letter and reported to Cheng Qian about the trip to Hong Kong. Chen Mingren was very excited when he learned of Chairman Mao Zedong's conversation with him.Recalling the decades of fighting for Chiang Kai-shek, he did many things that are not conducive to the people, especially the Siping World War I, which is a crime that cannot be redeemed.I didn't expect the Communist Party to be so magnanimous.Later, he was determined to meet the head of the underground party, and told Li Junjiu of this idea.Li Junjiu reported Chen Mingren's opinion to Yu Zhihong. After research, the Provincial Working Committee decided to send Yu Zhihong, who had already dealt with Cheng Qian many times, to do Chen Mingren's job. January passed.The situation in Hunan has not changed much, and Bai Chongxi strongly advocates a decisive battle with the PLA in Changsha. One night in early July, Cheng Qian called Cheng Xingling and Tang Xing to discuss, and decided to send representative Liu Chunzheng to Wuhan, and asked the chiefs of the four fields to send troops to Changsha as soon as possible. Liu Chunzheng had a wide range of interpersonal relationships. In the past, he served as the inspection team leader of the 9th Military Station Director's Department in Hankou. After returning to Changsha in 1948, he was introduced by his brother Jiang Heying, head of the 10th Military Police Regiment, and joined the Hunan Progressive Army Democracy Promotion Society.This is a rebel organization closely related to the underground party, and Cheng Xingling later introduced this person to Cheng Qian. When we met, Cheng Qian said frankly: "When I was running for vice president in Nanjing, I was betrayed by Li Zongren and deceived by him. Now I am oppressed and controlled by Bai Chongxi. I really can't handle it! Please express my thoughts to They (referring to the leaders of the four fields of the People's Liberation Army) conveyed it well, and hoped that they would bring troops in quickly." Liu Chunzheng said: "As long as Chairman Cheng trusts me, I will make a trip." Cheng Qian looked at Cheng Xingling and said, "Tian Xian, you know my affairs very well, please talk to him in detail." He stood up suddenly and took out a map from the drawer, opened it and spread it in front of Liu Chunzheng, pointing to it and said, "This is Tingzhou, Fujian, this is Shaoguan, Guangdong, this is..." Cheng Xingling smiled and said: "Mr. Song, he is from the fourth phase of Whampoa. He is good at reading maps. Just leave it to him." "Why didn't you say so sooner?" All three laughed. Cheng Qian handed the map to Liu Chunzheng, and immediately wrote a note to send 300 yuan travel expenses to him, telling him to go to Cheng Xingling to withdraw the money. Liu Chunzheng asked: "Mr. Song, do you have any conditions to ask them?" Cheng Qian replied: "If there are any conditions, we will talk about them when they come." On July 10, Liu Chunzheng and three retired soldiers set off from Changsha in an open car carrying flood victims in the name of doing business. They arrived at Miluo Station in the afternoon, then changed to a wooden boat, passed the checkpoint, and arrived on the evening of the 15th. Wuhan. July 16. They came to the headquarters of the People's Liberation Army. It was Wang Shoudao who came forward to receive them.Wang Shoudao is a quick-talking person, he asked: "Is Mr. Liu a plenipotentiary or a non-plenipotentiary?" Liu Chunzheng replied: "Before I left, I asked Chairman Cheng what conditions he had. He said that he would not ask for any conditions. We will talk about them when you arrive. I think his uprising is unconditional. I came this time to convey Chairman Cheng's intention. I hope The People's Liberation Army will enter Hunan as soon as possible. Regarding all future issues, he has not authorized me, so there is no such thing as a plenipotentiary representative." Wang Shoudao asked again: "Mr. Cheng Song has given us a 'memorandum', does Mr. Liu know?" Liu Chunzheng said, "I don't know." Later Liu Chunzheng met Commander Xiao Jinguang again. Xiao Jinguang took his hand and said: "You came just in time. If you don't come three days later, I will issue a general offensive order to attack Changsha. As soon as the gunshots are fired, Cheng Songgong's uprising will be late." A few days later, Liu Chunzheng drove to Pingjiang with Wang Shoudao, Tang Tianji, Jin Ming, Tan Yubao and others.Wang Shoudao said to him: "We have formed a peace delegation, with Comrade Jin Ming as the chief representative. After returning to Changsha, Mr. Liu told Director Cheng Qian to ask him to organize a delegation as well. The location of the negotiation is determined by Chairman Cheng. city, inside or outside the city.” Liu Chunzheng replied: "Very good!" According to the instructions of the Central Military Commission, at this time, the Four Fields marched into Hunan in three routes to attack Bai Chongxi's department; at the same time, they sent cadre Liu Mengxi to Changsha secretly from Hankou to directly talk with Cheng Qian. On the evening of July 17, Siye telegraphed the situation of the talks to the Central Military Commission and Mao Zedong, and asked for instructions: After Cheng Qian and Chen Mingren's uprising, they asked their troops to appear in the name of the Kuomintang People's Liberation Army or the Kuomintang People's Self-Defense Army. What name should be used? , please centrally consider the answer. On July 18, Mao Zedong replied to Siye in the name of the Central Military Commission: After Cheng Qian, Chen Mingren and others announced their separation from the National Government, they could temporarily appear in the name of the Kuomintang People's Liberation Army in order to attack Jiang, Yan, Li, Bai and others.We are not afraid that Cheng Qian will still use the name of the Kuomintang, because he will use this name to unite the internal forces and to attack Jiang Gui politically.We are not afraid that he will use the name of the People's Liberation Army, because the Ministry will be reorganized by me soon, and this name will be used to distinguish it from Jiang Gui's Kuomintang... You should send several representatives (including Li Minghao) and Cheng Qian's representative Several people hold a meeting to discuss and determine and organize a joint organization, and then act. This meeting should be held immediately.If it is inconvenient for Cheng to send a representative to Hankou, your representative can go to Changsha. According to the above instructions, Shino immediately formed a five-member delegation (Jin Ming, Yuan Renyuan, Tang Tianji, Xie Peiran) including Li Minghao, and was going to discuss with Cheng Qian and Chen Mingren about the peaceful liberation of Hunan. On July 14, the Hunan provincial government conference hall was full of civil and military officials.They are waiting for Jia Jingde, the special envoy sent by Yan Xishan, the executive director of the Guangzhou Nationalist Government. Cheng Qian made a welcome speech: "Just as the people of our province were suffering from floods and droughts and were facing war disasters, President Yan sent a special envoy to condolences to the victims. Secretary Jia expresses his thanks!" His words were interrupted by applause. He went on to say: "The people are the foundation of the country. If the people don't live, how can the country survive? At present, Hunan is in a crisis of survival, natural disasters and man-made disasters, and the suffering is unspeakable. To live up to Premier Sun’s spirit in heaven and the people’s entrustment, now I ask President Yan’s representative, Secretary-General Jia, to give me instructions!” Jia Jingde said: "I was ordered by Lord Yan this time. Firstly, to condolence to the victims, and secondly, to ask Mr. Song to go to Guangzhou as soon as possible to be the dean of the examination. Mr. Song is a veteran of the party and country. Changjun hopes that Duke Song will take office as soon as possible." There was an uproar in the audience. Cheng Qian waved his hands and seemed a little excited, and said: "Just now, the special envoy conveyed the Guangzhou government's concern and expectations for our province. On behalf of the Hunan military and civilians, I would like to express my gratitude. Please tell Acting President Li and Dean Yan that we must organize ourselves to save ourselves and tide over the famine together." In the past, some of us did hope that others would help us, relying on the blessings of Bodhisattvas. Now they should understand that they can only save themselves!" He changed the topic, and said righteously: "Now Hunan is facing natural disasters and man-made disasters. As the chief executive of Hunan, I should share the joys and sorrows with everyone and the brothers and sisters in Hunan. We must never abandon the people in times of crisis. And leave, to take up a new job in Guangzhou. Cheng is willing to spend the rest of his life with the 30 million compatriots in Hunan. He has this heart in his heart, and please forgive me in Guangzhou." The applause broke out again. Regarding Bai Chongxi's perverse actions, Cheng Qian was aware of the details and categorically refused to be the director of the examination. In Guangxi, this possibility is the greatest.He felt that if he went to Guangxi, not only his personal safety would not be guaranteed, but the entire uprising plan would also be destroyed. So, he called Tang Xing again and asked him to discuss countermeasures. Tang Xing came to his office soon.Cheng Qian told him his own analysis: "Where do you go (referring to Bai Chongxi's place) to see what's going on? If you want me to go to Guangxi, you must find an excuse." Tang Xing was ordered to come to Bai Mansion.At that time, Bai Chongxi was reviewing the documents, and he said casually: "Tianxian, you came just in time. Ziliang (Chen Mingren) is responsible for Changsha's affairs, and Song Gong (Cheng Qian) and his security forces withdrew into Guangxi. Please report to Song Gong." Tang Xing said calmly: "The communist army is pointing to the south. Song Gong is old. It is safe to retreat to Guangxi. Bai Gong (that is, Bai Chongxi) is very thoughtful! But..." "But what?" "If you send the tens of thousands of security forces from Hunan to Guangxi, first, it will cause traffic congestion in the rear; second, it will increase the burden of supplies in Guangxi; It is also a big taboo of military strategists." "What's your opinion?" "Shaoyang is located in an important traffic road. There are highways leading to Hengyang and the borders of Sichuan and Guizhou, and it is completely under the control of Baigong. If Cheng Qian and the Changsha Appeasement Department are moved to Shaoyang, I forgive him for not getting out of your hands. In case If the situation changes, we can let him retreat into the Sichuan-Guizhou border and join Baigong, this will not only stabilize the hearts of the people in Hunan, but also restrain Cheng Qian, this is a perfect strategy!" "This idea is feasible. I want you to command the Changsha Sui Department. Mr. Song, it's better to go to Guangxi." "I am very grateful for the commander-in-chief's trust in me, but if Duke Song does not go to Shaoyang, I will not be able to obey." "why?" "Without his signature, how can I convince the public?" "Okay, just do as you say." Tang Xing truthfully reported Bai Chongxi's plan to Cheng Qian. Cheng Qianchang sighed, held Tang Xing's hand tightly, and said, "Thanks to you, you have made great contributions to our cause of peace in Hunan!"