Chapter 21 Chapter 21 What to Do

At this time, Xiao Zhenying had already interceded for Zhang Zizhong in front of Chiang Kai-shek in Nanjing. In addition to the meanings mentioned above, he also conveyed an important strategy of envoys, that is, "it is better to make mistakes than to make merit." A meritorious minister is proud and arrogant, and it will be difficult to control, but a general who has done something wrong, desperately wants to make up for it, even if he is made to do the work of a dog and a horse, he dare not resign lightly. This is of course very tempting for Chiang Kai-shek, who is in a crisis. What's more, he also learned from Xiao Zhenying that Zhang Zizhong's disposition is upright, he is no more like a friend of his.He was only deceived by others for a while, but now he is deeply remorseful, and he really has the heart to make meritorious deeds.

Everyone makes mistakes. Zhang Juzheng, the most outstanding prime minister in the Ming Dynasty, once said that as long as he is not a natural sage, who will be free from fault, the key is to see if he can correct it. If you make mistakes at the beginning, but "you can change it eventually", although there are still things to discuss, you will eventually forget the past. Regarding how to treat these reformed people, Zhang Juzheng's point of view is: all should learn from each other's strengths, and you should cherish them. Use it, and use it well, use its strengths and discard its weaknesses.If this can be done, then everyone will be willing to use it, and there will be no abandoned talent in the world.

These words were said by Zhang Juzheng when he was the national teacher, that is, teaching the prince.At that time, he told the future little emperor, "This can be the law of the king of all generations." If you want to be a good emperor, you must remember to use this method. Chiang Kai-shek is not a foolish emperor. After reading so many Confucian classics, he naturally understands this truth. But the problem now is whether or not Zhang Zizhong, the reformed general, can be used, and when to use it, cannot be completely up to him. After the fall of Pingjin, Zhang Zizhong was not only criticized by the people all over the world, but also a lot of high-level government officials called for beatings and killings.

He was greatly relieved by Feng Yuxiang's letter.This shows that he, Jiang, is not the only one who wants to disregard party discipline and state laws and engage in intentional favoritism. You are optimistic, even Lao Feng, who was so loud in the Anti-Japanese War and patriotism, said this. Punishment is still unavoidable, otherwise there will be no way to talk to the outside world, but the matter can be greatly eased, let Zhang Zizhong come to Nanjing to talk about it. A stone in Xiao Zhenying's heart fell to the ground temporarily, but he knew that this was not enough, so he immediately set off to go north again.

Zhang Zizhong still had to meet a third person. However, compared with Han and Feng, Zhang Zizhong dared not meet this third person rashly. Similarly, the other party also refused to see Zhang Zizhong, not only refused to see him, but also could not easily forgive him.This person, of course, is Song Zheyuan, whom Zhang Zizhong calls his eldest brother again. There must be a bridge between the two, and Xiao Zhenying went north to do bridge work. He knew that Song Zheyuan had always had a knot in his heart, that is, the responsibility of abandoning Beiping, and he also knew that Song was also an upright person, and would never do things that would add insult to injury, especially seeing that Zhang Zizhong had fallen into such a situation, he Not to mention that he would not give up his brother's righteousness and kill him painfully.

Xiao Zhenying told Song Zheyuan exactly how he met Zhang Zizhong. Zhang Zizhong already knew that he was wrong. He told me personally that he was sorry for the group and brother, and I also told him clearly: "The fault lies with you." Judging from the whole process of the matter, Zhang Zizhong was instigated and tempted by traitors, and now he is in a very bad situation, we should help him. Hearing the first sentence, Song Zheyuan felt relieved for a long time. Hearing the second sentence, his heart softened immediately. It is right to help, but how to help? Xiao Zhenying was overjoyed when he heard the words, as long as this is the case.

But Zhang Zizhong was in a much better mood after seeing Feng Yuxiang's willingness to write a letter for him.On the same day, he wrote a letter to his former subordinates. In the letter, he was optimistic, saying that he might return to the old army, and by desperately killing the enemy, he asked for forgiveness from the Chinese people. At this time, the 59th Army (that is, the expanded 38th Division) was in chaos.Zhang Zizhong was absent, and Li Wentian, deputy commander of the army, took over temporarily, but Li Wentian could not convince the crowd. Li Wentian graduated from the sixth batch of Baoding. It is said that this kind of military academy qualifications should shine like gold in other armies, but the troops developed by the old Northwest Army are different.Everyone came from mud-legged backgrounds, and what they valued was not their diplomas but their actual fighting ability. They not only did not welcome soldiers who came from military academies, but also instinctively rejected them.

Li Wentian suffered from this loss. Under the reorganized 59th Army, the two division commanders, Liu Zhensan and Huang Weigang, none of them beat him.Especially because Li Wentian's command of "neither to retreat nor to fight" in the process of losing Tianjin was even more looked down upon by the teachers. In good conscience, the misconduct at that time was not entirely Li Wentian's fault, but the two division commanders would not think so. These division commanders didn't listen to Li Wentian at first, but later they didn't even listen to Feng Zhian's words.

Among the original 29th Army, the 38th Division has the strongest combat effectiveness, and among the four main divisions, it can be said to be the champion.During the Battle of Tianjin, even the small soldiers captured by the Japanese army could shout "I will be a good man again in 18 years", so you can imagine how proud this army is from top to bottom. There are only 37 divisions that can compete with it. The 37th Division is famous for the Battle of Marco Polo Bridge, but the 38th Division still looks down on the 37th Division, thinking that the opponent's combat effectiveness is not as good as Nair's.

The 37th division is not easy to mess with.No matter how bad the old men are, they are still fighting. How about you, you always "play one by one and watch", didn't Tianjin also lose in the end? When Song Zheyuan went to Taishan to recuperate, Feng Zhian was in charge of the command of the 1st Army Group, and the contradiction between the two armies intensified. The 59th Army believed that it was the responsibility of the 77th Army (that is, the expanded 37th Division) after suffering a defeat in the previous battle, while the 77th Army believed that the 59th Army's passive avoidance of battle had a long history, and it was a failure to correct after repeated lessons.

The division commander of the 59th Army brought the lawsuit to Feng Zhi'an. Unexpectedly, the 77th Army had the opportunity to get close to the water first, and had already handed the complaint to Feng Zhi'an in advance. Feng Zhi'an was annoyed by the defeat, so he wanted to say a few words about the military training to 59, but just as he said the words, the other party hung up the phone with a snap. Hmph, our old chief is not here, this Feng guy is speaking for their own troops, and he is blind to sue him. From then on, they ignored any orders from Feng Zhi'an, and as soon as they heard that there was a war, they pulled the team down and retreated. As a result, the reputation of the 59th Army has become terrible.In fact, these teachers didn't want to do this either, they just thought that inside, Li Wentian was a wimp, and outside, he was oppressed by Feng Zhi'an, so he couldn't work hard. After receiving Zhang Zizhong's letter, the 59th Army from top to bottom, like a bullied child looking forward to his parents, sent people to Jinan one after another to ask Zhang Zizhong to return to command. Zhang Zizhong was moved. At this time, Song Zheyuan had sent Qin Dechun to Jinan to assist Zhang Zizhong, but based on his many years of experience in the ups and downs in the army, he knew that Zhang Zizhong's return to the army would do more harm than good before the central government made a conclusion. After Qin Dechun arrived in Jinan, he also discovered that Han Fuju had adopted a method of loosening externally and tightening internally towards Zhang Zizhong. Zhang Zizhong was actually under secret surveillance. Therefore, when he saw Zhang Zizhong, he immediately told him not to go anywhere, let alone return to the old army, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. The reason why Song Zheyuan wanted Qin Dechun to take on this mission was that Qin Dechun's specialty was scheming and prudence. With everyone staring at you wide-eyed, this job can't go wrong. Qin Dechun first sent a telegram to He Yingqin, Minister of Military and Political Affairs, saying that I was going to bring Zhang Zizhong to Nanjing to plead guilty, but now there are too many rumors outside, which may be unfavorable to Zhang Zizhong, please decide whether you can go. He Yingqin replied: We will come to Beijing together, and we will be responsible for everything. After confirming that the safety along the way was guaranteed, Qin Dechun set off for Nanjing together with Zhang Zizhong. Han Fuju specially sent someone to accompany him, but in fact it was a secret surveillance, mainly because he was afraid that the two would slip away halfway and blame him. In this regard, the "Shandong King" has a lot of eyes. Going south must pass through Mount Tai. Song Zheyuan is resting here, and specially asked Zhang Zizhong to go up the mountain to meet. On the way up the mountain, Zhang Zizhong must have been full of apprehension and uneasiness.He didn't know how the person he had hurt deeply would treat him. Contempt and cynicism may be unavoidable, even scolding and beating are deserved.You have hurt others, and it is impossible to imagine it in a flash. However, none of this happened. The eldest brother has completely forgiven him, and what awaits him here is the warm friendship between brothers. It has only been two months since the farewell to Peiping, but when the two meet again, it seems like a lifetime away, and it feels like two years has passed. There is no competition for interests, no intrigue, and the old feelings come back to me along with the memories.Zhang Zizhong lived in Taishan for two days, and the two brothers had a long talk with Zhan, telling each other their hearts, and shared the deep sorrow for the loss of Pingjin. When the fog clears, everything will become clear, and the vicissitudes of life will only make people understand what is the most cherished. After descending from Mount Tai, several people continued to travel south by train. When we arrived at Xuzhou Station, a group of aggressive young students suddenly rushed up to the door of the first-class carriage they were in. What about Zhang Zizhong, that big traitor Zhang Zizhong, let him out quickly! The news must have been leaked, and someone still wants to put Zhang Zizhong to death and hurry up. Qin Dechun went forward in a calm manner, and took the initiative to ask the students to send representatives into the carriage to talk. The Zhang Zizhong you want is not here. If you don’t believe me, you can check around. These students searched all the first-class compartments, but they didn't see Zhang Zizhong, so they had no choice but to believe that the news was wrong, so they put down their flags and left. Zhang Zizhong evaporated? No, he was on this train, but Qin Dechun had arranged him in the third-class compartment in advance. Although it is noisy there, it can be deceiving. It was indeed right for Song Zheyuan to choose Qin Dechun to accompany Zhang Zizhong. He is a careful person. Although he has received assurance from He Yingqin, he has made necessary preparations to prevent accidents. Awkward. The train distress made Zhang Zizhong's heart tighten again, and he felt more deeply how unbearable his image in the hearts of the people was. The world is so big, but it is too small to fit a person, what should I do, what should I do? With tears in his eyes, he said to Qin Dechun, you and "Mr. Song" have become national heroes, and I am afraid that you will become traitors. Qin Dechun hurriedly comforted him, this is the beginning of the war, the future will last forever, the coffin must be built to conclude, as long as you swear to save the country, there must be forgiveness for the whole country - God, please do it yourself. Due to Zhang Zizhong's restoration of reputation and other reasons, this dialogue was put in Qin Dechun's memory on the day when Beiping fell. Nanjing is the last hurdle. Can you get by? At this time, the Songhu battlefield was entering the most intense and cruel stage. Chiang Kai-shek was too busy thinking all day long, but he still took time to meet Zhang Zizhong the next day. Seeing Chiang Kai-shek, Zhang Zizhong was terrified and stood up to plead guilty. I lost ground one after another in the north, lost my teacher and humiliated the country. I really deserved it. Please punish me severely. As he spoke, he submitted a report he had written long ago to Chiang Kai-shek with both hands. This report is roughly Zhang Zizhong's account of the process of staying in Beiping. In the last paragraph of the report, Zhang Zizhong wrote that he was trained by the country and should serve the country with sincerity. If he is not loyal to the country in the slightest, he will accept the most severe punishment. The words were very sincere, and Chiang Kai-shek nodded frequently: I know everything about you in the north. Zhang Zizhong pleaded guilty again. I was born as a soldier, a rough man, ignorant, foolish and self-serving. I originally wanted to peacefully resolve the situation in North China, but ended up harming the country. I have no regrets. Please punish me severely. Any punishment is to teach me to correct my past and learn from it. In fact, Chiang Kai-shek, like many ordinary people, is a master who eats soft but not hard. You will not admit your mistakes in front of him, and you will be the best.On the contrary, seeing you looking haggard and vowing to repent, he also has a soft and generous side. You don't need to say any more, I am the chairman of the National Military Commission, and I will be in charge of everything. You should take care of your health and avoid contact with outsiders. I will ask you to discuss it in detail later. After Feng Yuxiang, Chiang Kai-shek received another letter from a senior official. The letter was written by Song Zheyuan, who was recuperating in Mount Tai. In the letter, Song Zheyuan stated that he used his family life as a guarantee that Zhang Zizhong would be loyal to the country, and asked for the reduction of his crimes. Chiang Kai-shek had already learned the inside story of the fall of Beiping. As the most injured person, Song Zheyuan was able to tolerate the other party to the greatest extent and interceded for Zhang Zizhong, which made him very moved. So, two days later, he met Zhang Zizhong again. This time the atmosphere was more harmonious. Although the Japanese planes were bombing in the sky during the meeting, Chiang Kai-shek looked calm as usual, without any fear on his face, and did not involve those things in Peking during the conversation. In the end, he told Zhang Zizhong that the most urgent thing is to take good care of your body. Once you recover, you will fight the battle. Zhang Zizhong was extremely moved by the two meetings, especially what Chiang Kai-shek said at the end, which undoubtedly showed that he even had hope of returning to the army. When he returned to his apartment, he told Qin Dechun with tears streaming down his face in the car that if he had the opportunity to lead troops to kill the enemy, he would swear to die to serve the country. The government’s disciplinary order came down, which is “dismissal and investigation”, although it is more severe than Liu Ruming’s “dismissal and retention”, but your nature is serious. This kind of punishment has neither sent you to a military court nor put you in confinement, which is already very good It couldn't be a better result, and Zhang Zizhong himself knew it well, so he was very grateful. However, liberating Zhang Zizhong is not an easy task. There are so many internal and external criticisms, and a period of freezing must pass. There is no doubt that this period was very difficult for Zhang Zizhong. The flames of war are raging ahead, but the former general can only squat in such a small corner that no one cares about. Where is the direction, where is the road, and where is my other side? During the days when he lived in Nanjing and waited for the investigation, Zhang Zizhong, who was tortured by loneliness and hesitation, once again fell into the "smoky addiction", and began to anesthetize himself by smoking opium. At this time, Xiao Zhenying was still paying attention to Zhang Zizhong's fate, and he was very worried about it. Everyone knows that Chiang Kai-shek hated the "opium ghosts" the most in his life. He made clear regulations in the New Life Movement that opium addicts and drug dealers should be severely punished and all be shot. It is impossible to hide the matter of smoking opium from Chiang Kai-shek's eyes and ears after a long time, and once the latter finds out, he is very likely to have concerns about using Zhang Zizhong again, and will think that the other party is still "a child cannot be taught, and a rotten wood cannot be carved". Of course, Zhang Zizhong himself will also fall into decadence and cannot extricate himself from it. Things don't seem to be getting better, they're getting worse. We must continue to think of ways to pull Zhang Zizhong up from the bottom of the pit as soon as possible. Under the secret operation of Master Zongheng, the group forces of the old Northwest Army and the 29th Army accelerated their operations again. Zhang Kexia, the current senior staff officer of the Sixth War Zone, has arrived. The Zhang Zizhong he saw looked even more haggard, and his mood was even worse. Zhang Kexia came to the south this time, as a former member of the 29th Army, to cheer up Zhang Zizhong and encourage him to do his best. You are a good general, you will have a bright future, and you can tell right from wrong! Zhang Zizhong lived alone in his apartment, and when he was visited by an old man, his spirit was lifted immediately, and he felt a sense of farewell when he parted with Zhang Kexia. The most important thing is Chiang Kai-shek's attitude towards Zhang Zizhong.It can be resumed after resignation, but the inexplicable "investigation" is really tormenting. The secretary-general of Zhang Zizhong when he was in Tianjin came. After beating around the bush, he got an appointment from Chiang Kai-shek.During the interview, he expressed that as an important staff member of Zhang Zizhong, if Zhang Zizhong was at fault, he was willing to share the responsibility. As soon as he heard this, Chiang Kai-shek understood that this was sending him a message: You have to have an explanation. During these days, Xiao Zhenying mobilized almost all the human resources that could be mobilized.Starting from Feng Yuxiang and Song Zheyuan, even He Yingqin, Li Zongren, Cheng Qian, Zhang Zhizhong, who had nothing to do with the 29th Army, ran to Chiang Kai-shek and spoke good words to Zhang Zizhong.What a "lobbying group inside and outside the hospital" this is. it's time. A few days later, Chiang Kai-shek's chief bodyguard came to visit Zhang Zizhong.There is also a power of attorney with me. On the letter of appointment, Zhang Zizhong is already "attached to the Ministry of Military Affairs and Lieutenant General". As soon as the appointment order was issued, the so-called "investigation and handling" disappeared in smoke, and it was nothing. The chief guard also told Zhang Zizhong that from now on, you can meet with reporters and make speeches, so as to calm the impact of public opinion. Zhang Zizhong suddenly understood that he was finally liberated. I have been looking forward to this day to come, but it really came, but it seems like a lifetime away. Zhang Zizhong immediately said to the chief guard that I can only repay the magnanimity of the "commissioned seat" only by dying in battle. The opium paraphernalia was thrown aside, because he knew that the day when he would be back on the horse was not far away. At this time, Zhang Zizhong's old army, the 59th Army, was in chaos. Li Wentian couldn't wait for Zhang Zizhong to come back, and he couldn't command the division commanders below, so he secretly wanted to join another "cottage", and began to secretly contact Han Fuju, hoping to draw the 59th Army into the Lu Army series. Now, the officers and soldiers of the 59th Army are in a hurry. As soon as they sat down on the ground, they started yelling.Anyway, they are a group of motherless children, broken pots and smashed, who can ignore anyone's rules, ignore anyone's orders, and love whoever they are. Not only Feng Zhian, but even Song Zheyuan refused to accept orders. If you let us go to the front line, I will not go unless the old chief Zhang Zizhong personally dispatches us. If one or two division commanders don't obey orders, you can punish them directly, or even make them eat in prison, but now the whole army doesn't obey orders. There are 30,000 people in the 59th Army. Could it be that you locked up all 30,000 people? Seeing Song Zheyuan, Feng Yuxiang had no choice but to send Lu Zhonglin, who was then the deputy commander of the Sixth War Zone, to do the work. They don't sell Lao Feng's face either. Mr. Lu, you should send a telegram to Chiang Kai-shek first and ask Zhang Zizhong to come back. Seeing that there was still no movement after Lu Zhonglin sent the telegram, each division of the 59th Army sent people to Nanjing to find Zhang Zizhong, hoping to take him back to the army directly. Zhang Zizhong has been freed. Although he has mixed feelings after seeing these old subordinates, he also knows that at this moment, he must try his best to control his emotions and not be arrogant. Don't worry, the "Chairman" treats me very well. I have had it now, and if you continue to make trouble like this, it will be bad for me. The old chief sent a message, and the 59th Army suddenly became quiet, and then crossed the Yellow River and headed to the front line again as promised. The incident of the 59th Army also alarmed Chiang Kai-shek. He felt that this army had a reputation for being capable of fighting in the past, and what it lacked was probably a leading leader who could hold it down. But at the beginning, Zhang Zizhong was not interested in the post of commander of the 59th Army. The reasons are not complicated. One is that Zhang Zizhong has skipped the investigation procedure and was directly promoted to "Lieutenant General of the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs". The uproar started with Zhang Zizhong, if Zhang Zizhong was reinstated suddenly, it would set a bad example, and any army in the future would be able to make trouble indiscriminately. Li Wentian was first proposed as a candidate for army commander, can he be righted to reassure everyone? But this plan, not to mention Song Zheyuan, even Feng Yuxiang disagreed. Outsiders don't know the inside story. If Li Wentian could hold his own in the 59th Army, there would be no such chaos. Then, he focused on Qin Dechun. Qin Dechun was also quite self-aware, so he quickly declined. The backbone generals in the 59th Army are all Zhang Zizhong's subordinates in the Xuebing Regiment. Not everyone can take his position. He has to surpass Zhang Zizhong in ability. Where can he find such a person? Had to continue to put it on hold. When the war in Songhu failed, Nanjing government agencies were ordered to move to Wuhan, and Zhang Zizhong also evacuated along with him, passing through Zhengzhou on the way. Song Zheyuan's 1st Army had an office in Zhengzhou, and the person in charge of the office reported the news to Song Zheyuan immediately after seeing Zhang Zizhong. As soon as Song Zheyuan heard this, he immediately sent a special car to pick up Zhang Zizhong to the barracks. After experiencing so many ups and downs, Zhang Zizhong became more and more stable. Although he was actually eager to return to his heart, he still restrained himself. He said to the visitor, I can't go with you, if you want to go, you must get the consent of the "chairman". Song Zheyuan understood the other party's situation, and he immediately reported to Cheng Qian, commander of the first theater. The main content of the report is that the internal personnel of the 59th Army are in disarray. Cheng Qian forwarded it to Chiang Kai-shek, who finally agreed to Zhang Zizhong's return to the army. Externally, if this is said too clearly, gossip and gossip will definitely be unavoidable, so the specific handling method is: Zhang Zizhong is still "affiliated to the Ministry of Military Affairs and Lieutenant General", but from now on, he will guide the work at the grassroots level under the name of the superior leader, acting on behalf of Song Zheyuan trained the troops. It's like being reborn, finally having a bright day. Zhang Zizhong thanked people thankfully. He said that all of you have been kind to me, and that in Zhang's lifetime, you should repay the country, the officers, and the friends with your blood! When he said this, the tall man burst into tears. Song Zheyuan personally accompanied Zhang Zizhong to the 59th Army. The past in Beiping is still an unavoidable topic, because it is related to the reputation and prestige of a person who leads troops to fight. In front of all the soldiers, Song Zheyuan said: It is my idea that Zhang Zizhong stay in Beiping, but that is to cover the safe retreat of large troops. This was the first time Song Zheyuan explained the matter within the former 29th Army, and it became the source of many subsequent versions of the Beiping retreat. Song Zheyuan told the officers and soldiers of the 59th Army: The commander has not sent anyone else, but he is reserved for Zhang Zizhong. Now that he is back, I will let him be your commander. There were thunderous cheers in the barracks, and the depression was swept away immediately. Facing the soldiers of the three armies, Zhang Zizhong only said one sentence: Returning to the army today is to lead everyone to find a dead end, to see where they will die for the country in the future! Those who heard it all shed tears. Will you still think of that summer, that summer when you were dizzy at first and then desolate and lost, everything you once had ruthlessly slipped away from your side. Just pretend that the past has withered, although you can never be sure. I only have two days from now. A day for birth and a day for death. One day for hope, one day for despair. He said to the old subordinates in the past: Do you know what I am here for when I come back this time? Died for the country! Since then, the word "death" has never left Zhang Zizhong's side. Zhang Zizhong's 59th Army originally belonged to the first war zone, and was the first batch of reinforcements transferred from the Chinese command to the fifth war zone due to the tense battle on the Jinpu line. But before that, Li Zongren had already had a relationship with Zhang Zizhong. At that time, Li Zongren had just been appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Fifth War Zone, and had not yet taken up his post in Xuzhou. Xiao Zhenying asked people everywhere to intercede, and he also entrusted him. Lao Li hesitated at first. After all, the other party was suspected of being a traitor and might face court-martial, and he had nothing to do with him. So he hid his mind and inquired about Zhang Zizhong's situation first. People who are familiar with Zhang Zizhong's past history told Li Zongren that whether this man is a traitor is another matter, but he is definitely a good fighter. As early as the old Northwest Army era, he was known as a brave general. There is a sub-supervisor of law enforcement in the fifth war zone, who is Zhang Zizhong's fellow countryman, and worked together with Zhang Zizhong in the old Northwest Army.He firmly assured that Zhang Zizhong was a chivalrous man, and he was unlikely to be a traitor, and maybe there was a reason for it. One brave, one righteous, Li Zongren nodded secretly. Being able to fight, but not as poor as Shi Yousan, wouldn't it be a treasure? The Fifth War Zone is homeless, and maybe I will be useful to others in the future, so it is necessary to send favors in advance. However, hearing is false and seeing is believing. Before he took up his post in the Fifth War Zone, Li Zongren asked the law enforcement sub-supervisor to invite Zhang Zizhong out for a private meeting. What he didn't expect was that the other party didn't dare to come out. At this time, Zhang Zizhong was not clearly convicted, but only ambiguously "dismissed and investigated".He lives alone in the Beijing office of the First Group Army, and no one here monitors or restricts his freedom.It is said that no one can stop you from visiting relatives, but Zhang Zizhong is like a discipline-abiding elementary school student. Although the teacher is no longer in the classroom, he still sits behind the desk in a well-behaved manner. Seeing his fellow countrymen coming to make an appointment, he only replied softly: self-loyalty is a person who treats crimes, what face does he have to see Chief Li? Zhang Zizhong did not come, not only Li Zongren was not unhappy, but deepened his affection. It's not the first day for Lao Li to be in the officialdom. I've seen a lot of those oily guys. If many people fall into this situation, it's too late to post it immediately when they hear the invitation from the commander of the Fifth War Zone. How can I see someone like Zhang Zizhong? Yes, and he spoke so humbly that he seemed to be an honest boy indeed. Please please please. When he met Zhang Zizhong, Li Zongren discovered that the other party was not only honest, but also honest to an unimaginable level. Just like a prisoner with shackles going to court to meet the imperial envoy in a costume drama, Zhang Zizhong came to see him, "Mr. Li", completely with the mentality of a prisoner.When he first entered the room, he didn't even dare to raise his head. Li Zongren had to give a hint similar to "raise your head, forgive you" before he dared to raise his head and speak normally. What Li Zongren admires most is this kind of honest and dutiful person. The more I watch it, the more I like it. At the same time, I can't help but feel emotional. In the past, I only saw this scene in old dramas. Unexpectedly, there are really similar people. There is an ancient style, which seems to be true. In this meeting, Li Zongren was basically talking alone, and Zhang Zizhong just sat and listened silently. After Lao Li comforted him and expressed that he would intercede for him, he thanked him and said a few words. First, wait for the central government to punish the crime; second, if the crime can be forgiven, then take the crime and seek meritorious service, and repay the country with one's own life. After the inspection, Li Zongren first went to He Yingqin, and only then did he know that the policy on Zhang Zizhong had been relaxed a long time ago, and he was just considering whether to let him go back to the 59th Army immediately. After doing good things to the end, Lao Li specifically mentioned this matter during his meeting with Chiang Kai-shek, saying that he had tried it repeatedly, and no matter how he looked at it, he could not see that Zhang Zizhong wanted to be a traitor.Now that the 59th Army does not accept anyone, it is better to let him return to the old army. Zhang Zizhong was able to return to his post as an officer and led the troops again. It was not the work of one person. I really have to thank God and thank others. Despite such a fate, when Zhang Zizhong was about to be transferred to Xuzhou to meet him, Li Zongren was still a little bit at a loss. There is no other reason, but he has a new understanding of the northern soldiers, especially after being repeatedly slapped by Han Fuju, he discovered that the northern soldiers are not all "old-fashioned", rolling their eyes at you when they are upset There are many people. In the past, Zhang Zizhong was very respectful to himself, and he didn't dare to cross the threshold, but he was deprived of his military power as a crime, and now he is back in power. It's not what it used to be, will he still take you seriously? You must know that the Fifth War Zone is a complete ruined temple, so Li Zongren, a poor Bodhisattva, also hesitated, thinking that when he saw Zhang Zizhong, he might have to act according to his face. However, it turns out that all worries were unnecessary. Entering the chief officer's department, Zhang Zizhong stood at attention, saluted, all meticulous, and said "Mr. Li" one by one, just like an ordinary soldier dispatched by Li Zongren. Don't look at old Li Gui as the commander-in-chief of the war zone, but he was originally just a mountain king of the Xingui Clan. In terms of level, he was not as high as Huang Shaohong who commanded the Battle of Niangziguan. He was also a minister of an important government department. A first-rank official, and the appearance of the Fifth War Zone is so shabby, so Lao Li has been basically trying to please others, and no one has saluted him. Zhang Zizhong didn't make a wish, he didn't ask for anything, and his troops were strong and strong, and he could still enshrine you like a Buddha, that feeling can't be described in words. Old Li sat firmly in the teacher's chair before, it was to maintain a little bit of "Mr. Li's" dignity, don't try to get close to him like when he was with Han Fuju, and in turn, he was disgraced and disgraced. Now seeing how knowledgeable and interesting Zhang Zizhong is, he got up quickly, gave up his seat, and handed him cigarettes. He didn't know how to care for this precious general.