Chapter 36 Zhang Fakui also stared at Nanchang

By the next morning, the participants went on to discuss again.Before the meeting, Zhang Guotao, who was boycotted, still had one thought and tried to change the decision through individual talks.He was the first to look for Li Lisan, who was like a cannon, thinking that if his "cannon" turned around, he would turn others around too. But no matter how much Zhang Guotao tried to talk, Li Lisan was still Li Lisan, and his position did not change at all.His tone always revolves around "it's too late to stop, and it's too late to make any changes", and the riots cannot be stopped.

Zhang Guotao felt so exhausted and helpless that he couldn't help longing for peace in his heart.However, he would not let go of his position, so he became restless and restless again.Zhang Guotao brought up yesterday's topic again: "He Long's leader is not suitable, and should be replaced by our own people." "Don't say that again." Li Lisan had to be patient, "He Long is now determined to follow the CCP, and we can't disappoint him; we and He Long have also made a vow, saying that we are both on the back of a tiger in terms of the situation. , said each other in terms of determination to say that they were desperate; any change would easily lead to serious misunderstandings”

Zhou Enlai also added: "He Long is determined to participate in the riot, and he has secretly obtained the unanimous consent of his division commanders. They already know the entire riot plan and launch time, so it is difficult to change it." Zhang Guotao was still rambling: "Postponing the time a bit later, can't we be more sure?" Li Lisan choked him: "Didn't I already tell you yesterday, there are too many people who know this secret, and there are many nights and dreams. This is a terrible thing!" "Don't doubt this matter." Zhou Enlai said to Zhang Guotao, "In addition to the important cadres of the CCP, the people who knew the secrets of the riots also included Zhang Shushi and more than 10 leftist figures of the Kuomintang, as well as important generals of the He Long Ministry. The secrets can no longer be kept. Or cover up, and even some actions are too late to stop."

At this time, news came that Zhang Fakui was coming to Nanchang. Not only Zhang Fakui was coming, but Wang Jingwei was also coming, and Sun Ke was also coming.As soon as they come, the riot will be out of control, so there is no need to discuss everything, only three words: Do it now!At that time, it was decided to revise the riot declaration. Tan Pingshan said to Zhang Guotao: "I want it this afternoon, hurry up." Zhang Guotao is still in balance: "It will take tonight to fix it." Tan Pingshan glared at him: "If this is the case, there is no need to modify it!"

"No, no, everyone should think about it, and I'll change it." Tan Pingshan threw the manuscript on the table and pointed at Zhang Guotao angrily: "Why do you have to change the declaration? Do you want to manipulate this riot?" "What's this?" Zhang Guotao blushed, "I don't care about this statement anymore, one of you can change it!" Zhou Enlai maintained his calmness in the past: "I will change it later. Now I will focus on studying the attitude towards Zhang Fakui and the exact date of the riot." Zhang Guotao is still the old saying: "Zhang Fakui is not Chiang Kai-shek, and he has strength. We should maintain a superficial friendly attitude with him, telegraph him, send someone to do some diplomacy with him, and obtain his support. This will not be able to rescue those who have not yet arrived in Nanchang. Are we comrades in the Zhang department?"

Zhou Enlai replied: "Zhang Fakui was deeply influenced by Wang Jingwei, and he would never agree with our party's riot plan. Our party should stand in a leadership position and lead the armed struggle independently, and cannot rely on the warlord Zhang Fakui." The date of the riot was initially set on the evening of the 31st, before Zhang Fakui's arrival. After Zhou Enlai discussed with Ye Ting, He Long and other military leaders, the time of the uprising was changed to 4:00 am on August 1.At this time, Zhang Fakui was still sitting quietly in Lushan Mountain, sometimes pushing Pai Gow with his colleagues, drinking tea and enjoying the scenery.Layers of fog often cut off his sight of looking down the mountain, but never cut off his eyes and ears looking for the whereabouts of the Communist Party.It is a foregone conclusion that he and Wang Jingwei joined hands to fight against the Communist Party; the twelve gold medals that restricted Ye and He to withdraw from Jiujiang have been issued; It's just around the corner, just looking for an opportunity; then, what is not satisfactory, or is there any omission?He wandered around the house, smoking a cigarette with his hands behind his back.

Wang Jingwei was in a small building not far away, so he decided to go find him immediately.As soon as the door curtain was lifted, there were people in the room, even his subordinates, and he immediately became displeased.Seeing the officer's knife-like gaze, the sensible subordinates immediately retreated. Only then did Zhang Fakui show a smile on his face, or an inexplicable expression. "Everyone!" Zhang Fakui suddenly raised his voice, "If we are still sitting here waiting for Ye and He to come to accept the surrender, then we will be as stupid as those pigs with bamboo shoots at the bottom of the mountain! Do you believe what I say?"

Everyone present, including Wang Jingwei, couldn't figure it out. Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, as if everyone was expecting someone to answer. Suddenly, everyone seemed to have received an order and shifted their attention to Wang Jingwei.Wang Jingwei, who was in a hurry, guessed what Zhang Fakui was thinking: "You mean what actions the Communist Party might take? We should take precautions? Is that so?" "That's it, that's it." Before Zhang Fakui could answer, everyone shouted.Zhang Fakui sold out, as if nothing happened, sat down and smoked leisurely, making people elusive again.When everyone was staring at him alone, he said: "I telegraphed them (Ye and He) early this morning, inviting them to go up to the mountain to hold a military meeting, but they dare not come. They are restricted to send them immediately." The troops headed back to Jiujiang for the Eastern Expedition, but there was still no movement. This means that they are determined to cause chaos. I will send them another telegram now, saying that I will arrive in Nanchang on August 1, and see what they say. ! If you dare to disobey the military order, I will punish you on the spot, which is considered as the utmost benevolence."

Wang Jingwei, who relied on Zhang Fakui in the military, did not go out for a few days. His face was a little pale, his eyes wandered, he was silent for a long time, and even shuddered in the hot weather: "I never thought that the Communist Party would play with us with knives and guns. I will thank Mr. Zhang for everything!"