Fu Zuoyi knew very well that Chief Yan's suspicion about him, no matter what he did, as long as he stayed in the position of the commander, the Yan Laoxi, who had been betrayed once by his former confidant general, would not be able to fully trust him. Fu Zuoyi, who had been struggling to break through the status quo, watched the troops enter the militia column, and most of the veterans at the grassroots level secretly took off the Jin army's uniform and retired, and transformed into the militia column.

This silent enlistment and corrosion made Fu Zuoyi know that it would not take long for his troops to be brought up. He would either have nothing to do with Yan Laoxi completely reclaimed power, or he would have been knocked out by the militia column. But no matter that, he could not blame anything. After all, one was his old commander, and the other was the powerful emerging North China militia column.

Moreover, the militia columns entering Jin Province, in a sense, have helped them reduce a lot of pressure on the Japanese army. If the militia columns really let go of the current Japanese army in Jin Province, even if they can withstand the current strength of their Jin army, they will definitely completely restore the energy that they have finally recovered.

So no matter which side, Fu Zuoyi felt extremely embarrassed. Now that he saw the secret meeting telegram sent by Deng Chenggong, he felt even more embarrassed for a moment.

Because he had a premonition that Deng Chenggong would not come to Datong for no reason, nor would he specifically explain that he came to Jin Province to see him, not the commander of the Jin army, Yan Laoxi. There seems to be only one purpose of doing this, that is, he will fall in love with him and even his 35th Army. So what choice would Fu Zuoyi, the commander of the 35th Army, make?

Guessing this possibility, Fu Zuoyi felt that this was about the future of the 35th Army, and as the commander, he could not be too arbitrary. So he quickly ordered someone to find three trusted division commanders. He also wanted to hear what these three trusted division commanders he promoted to have thought about this secret telegram.

After handing the telegram to the three commanders who received the order, Fu Zuoyi did not hide his thoughts and also said a little bit about what Deng Chenggong might have to discuss when he met him secretly at this time. He wanted to hear the meaning of these three confidant generals.

The 35th Army had three main divisions, among which Dong Qi from the 101th Division was Fu Zuoyi's old subordinate, and he was also very loyal. He was considered a division-level commander who grew up with Fu Zuoyi all the way. As for the two division commanders of the 31st Division and the newly formed 32nd Division, Fu Zuoyi was promoted from the grassroots level to this position step by step.

Therefore, among these three divisions, what Fu Zuoyi said is far more effective than Yan Laoxi. For these division-level commanders, they chose to follow Fu Zuoyi more because without Fu Zuoyi's promotion, they would never be able to become the commander of the first division. As for Yan Laoxi, what he has done over the years still makes these Jin army commanders feel a little disappointed.

Just now, Shang Zhen, the commander of the 20th National War Zone of the Kuomintang, was originally a general of the Jin army to hunt Cangqiong. Once upon a time, like Fu Zuoyi, he also regarded Yan Laoxi as a worthy object to follow. As a result, it was also because his power was expanded a little scared, and he finally took the initiative to rise and fall in secret, and finally forced the hero of the Jin army to the national government. They, the old men of the Jin army, were very clear about this matter.

In the eyes of these senior commanders of the Jin army, Chief Yan, who is good at playing politics, and Chief Yan, who is good at doing business. The only thing he has is not good at, and since the fall of Taiyuan, these commanders who have commanders on top are fine. Those commanders who have no backers in the Jin army are frightened every day for Yan Laoxi, fearing that they will become the next target to be dealt with. In this situation of internal and external troubles, the three commanders of the 35th Army were undoubtedly a little complaining.

In addition, every time the military pay is paid, the headquarters officers who escorted the military pay will always instill intentionally or unintentionally instill with the grassroots officers below them to be loyal to the words of Yan Laoxi, the highest commander of the Jin army. This made the three division commanders really angry about this kind of slight behavior.

But due to Fu Zuoyi's tolerance to take into account the overall situation, the three division commanders often pretended not to see such small actions. Anyway, those grassroots officers who were willing to betray them would find a reason to demote or transfer after the people sent from the headquarters left. If they wanted to control the 35th Army through this method, Yan Laoxi was undoubtedly a little whimsical.

As the War of Resistance fell into a swamp-like tug-of-war, the forces of warlord parties from all sides were inevitably hit. The 35th Army, a unit led by Fu Zuoyi, became the target of win over all parties. However, because most of the members of its troops were children of the San Jin Dynasty, everyone largely did not want to change their courses. For this reason, Fu Zuoyi politely refused to win over the National Party and the People's Party.

It is precisely because of this behavior that Yan Laoxi was shocked and he relaxed some surveillance against Zuoyi. But it is undeniable that Fu Zuoyi's 35th Army is no longer as valued as before. From the recent expansion of several regiment-level troops, they are all supplemented with other Jin military division-level troops. It can be seen that the 35th Army has not even had an expansion quota that this 35th Army is controlling the growth of the 35th Army's power.

The 35th Army is not moved now because the 35th Army still has a place to use its strength. But once other division-level troops of the Jin army recover their combat power, no one can guarantee whether the 35th Army can still stay here safely as it is now.

When he thought of these commanders of the 101st Division, Dong Qi said, "Commander, do you think Deng Chenggong really wants to win over our 35th Army this time?

As far as I know, their troops are very large. In the rural areas of Jin Province, which are close to their North China, they have developed brigade-level troops of no less than 30,000 to 40,000 people. Moreover, their equipment is extremely excellent, and their support is also very generous. Is it necessary for him to win over the army with political labels like us? Could it be that he is not afraid that we will regret it if we take money and weapons?"

For this seemingly wealthy North China militia column, let alone the grassroots soldiers below, the officers of the division command level, every time they see that the weapons used by the militia are better than their regular army, the feeling is naturally not good. Especially recently, the number of veterans who have applied for retirement has grown too fast. These division commanders are very worried. If they really want to let go, the veterans below will probably run away.

At that time, even if they can recruit people, they will probably not be able to recover their original combat effectiveness in the army for a while. However, forcibly suppressing the retirement applications of veterans. Veterans will have opinions over time, which is also a big trouble for them to manage the army. After all, these division commanders are still very clear about the reason why it is not sweet to force melons.

Regarding the confusion that Dong Qi said, Fu Zuoyi listened to it: "What you said is also reasonable. This militia column really doesn't look political now. Except for their troops, they are equipped with a political director, which seems to be somewhat the same as the political commissar of the People's Party.

But as far as I know, although Deng Chenggong has a good attitude towards the People's Party, he will clear out his troops without hesitation once he finds that someone from his subordinates joins the People's Party. Therefore, the people in his current column who can become officers can be said to be all non-party members.

Moreover, the militia column has its own military officer training school, and some military and political officers above the regiment level were trained to be sent to the headquarters. At this point, the militia column seemed very special, and it was precisely for this reason. Even if the president of Shancheng hated him, he would not dare to force Fei Lengcui too much. He was afraid of forcing the militia column to the People's Party.

So in my opinion, Deng’s successful implementation of such a policy of not interfering in politics is really the right way. In this way, as long as he wants to win over his party, he will not dare to offend them easily, for fear that he will push them to his opponent if he is careless. But to be honest, I also think that we soldiers should do our duty to protect our family and the country.

There is a label on your head every day. It is really boring to beware of this and that when the national crisis is in such a state of crisis. Even if you think my judgment may be wrong, then do you think he proposed to meet me in secret at this time. What is the intention?”

The three division commanders were trying to guess the intention based on just a telegram, and the three division commanders felt a little embarrassed, but they all knew that once they accepted the invitation, it would mean that after the news spread, the Chief Yan would inevitably doubt them again. Their life was already very hard, and if the Chief Yan forced him for a while, they might really not be able to control the troops below. After all, these days, you cannot rely solely on loyalty, and money can also play a certain role.

If even the insufficient military pay was cut off, then these soldiers who were hoping to join the army to support their families would have nothing to say, and they would take off their clothes and leave. Once this happens, the militia columns would not even mention the conditions for recruiting them, and they could directly take away the combat effectiveness of their 35th Army. At that time, what's the use of a 35th Army with an empty shell left?

Sun Feng, the commander of the 31st Division, who realized this, said bitterly: "Commander, I found that Deng Chenggong is really powerful. A telegram forced us to this point. It seems that no matter whether he comes or not, our 35th Army is really time to consider where to go. With this, seeing the army's morale dispersed, it is really better to find another way out.

I am not afraid of laughing at the commander. Now, my 31st Division is not enough to pay the military salary every month, and even the daily expenses are too short. If Chief Yan doesn't allocate some military expenses, I am really afraid that I can't suppress the brothers below to leave! In my opinion, no matter what Deng's idea was, he is here, and we must meet him in terms of emotion and reason.

Even in order to keep it confidential and be cautious, I think it might be better for us to take the initiative to visit. First, to show our sincerity, and second, to avoid leaking the news. No matter what, in the surrounding area of ​​Datong, the strength of our 35th Army is still unquestionable. If there is no strength to support it, do you think Chief Yan and the National Government will be so wary and win over us?

In the future, our grassroots officers were taken away by the militia column, so it was really better to have a good talk with the other party at this time. Let’s see what they mean. As long as they can protect their families and the country, who will not fight with? Besides, the commander said just now that Deng Chenggong doesn’t like playing politics, but in fact, those of us like to play politics?

As long as he dares to accept our 35th Army, what's wrong with joining him? As long as he doesn't dismantle our troops and transfer us to North China to block the Japanese gun holes, he can get money and weapons from them, and give us some time, so our 35th Army cannot gain a foothold?"

When he heard that Sun Feng, who was promoted by one, actually felt a little bitter when he defected to the militia column. He knew very well that after the defeat in Taiyuan, the 31st Division, which he started, had really been compressed too much in terms of military expenditure by Yan Laoxi.

So much so that the 31st Division, which used to live a wealthy life, can be described as poverty now. And the division commanders who are very popular among officers in the division feel self-evident whenever they see their subordinates wearing patched clothes. Even an honest person has such a crazy idea, the other two subordinates are self-evident, and it is impossible to have no idea.

Since they have to choose to surrender, the government is too far away and the People's Party has a very average strength, only the militia column seems to be the most suitable. But the key point is that if Deng Chenggong wants to recruit them, what conditions will he put forward are their most concerned issue.

So, the four main military commanders of the 35th Army unanimously decided to go to the militia in Datong to talk to Deng Chenggong who suddenly visited. If he had the intention of incorporating this time, they would talk openly and honestly this time. If the negotiations were reached, then they would surrender. If they could not reach an agreement, it would be no big deal. Anyway, the situation is so bad now. If it is broken, it will be broken? (To be continued.,,,,. Mobile phone users, please read it.)

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