Beiyang reactionaries

So far Li Youxun defected to Duan Xun.

The result is that Li Youxun neither belongs to the Sichuan faction, nor has a great gap with the Yunnan Army faction.But Li Youxun is really capable.After expelling Tang Jiyao, Li Youxun returned to Yunnan and served as the deputy director of the Yunnan Police Department.In less than a year, the situation in Yunnan was stabilized, and even as a deputy director of the police department, he took control of the Yunnan police system, which made great contributions to Duan Xun's subsequent control of Yunnan.

Then follow Duan Xun to go up step by step.

Solve the banditry in the Northeast, stabilize the situation in the Northeast, and solve the Japanese spies in the Northeast and Shandong.Later, he successively served as the governor of Fengtian Province and the governor of Sichuan Province, and his ranking in the party also rose sharply.At the Fifth Central Meeting of the People's Party, Li Youxun was elected as an alternate member of the Central Standing Committee.Currently serving as Governor of Sichuan Province.

Because of Li Youxun's background and special experience, he is relatively isolated in the political arena.But it is precisely because of this that Duan Xun has become a very important person in the political arena.

In addition to his outstanding ability, Li Youxun's most powerful thing is his decisiveness.

Because he was born in the army, he has been engaged in opium prohibition and bandit suppression for many years, and even participated in the operation to solve Japanese spies.Therefore, he is much more decisive than ordinary politicians, or much more ruthless.The current Annan Province needs a capable, cunning, decisive and ruthless boss.

Moreover, Annan Province has just been included in the territory of China, so a person with a relatively high political level is needed.It is impossible to go to the Standing Committee of the People's Party at a high level, but the alternate member level should go to Annan Province.At present, there are only a few alternate members of the Central Standing Committee who can go to Annan Province, and Li Youxun is the most suitable one.

"Okay, let Li Youxun be the governor of Annan Province. Also, Annan Province has just been incorporated into our country after all. There are many different ethnic groups in the area. We must employ many people who are familiar with the local conditions. Vice Chairman Wang (Wang Jingwei), You can contact the Chinese and Overseas Chinese Committee. Let the local Chinese and overseas Chinese in Annan Province must support the work of the Annan Provincial Government. You can also select some outstanding talents from the Chinese and overseas Chinese in Annan Province and directly enter the government. By the way, about Do you have any statistics on how many Chinese and overseas Chinese there are in Annan Province?"

"The Overseas Chinese Committee has data. Although it may not be very accurate, the error should not be too large."

Wang Jingwei immediately said: "Currently living in Vietnam, the legal population of overseas Chinese is about 116 million."

"116 million? That much?"

"Yes."

Duan Xun was very surprised.

Overseas Chinese in the legal sense means Chinese who still have Chinese nationality and live in Vietnam.At present, the population of Vietnam as a whole is only 2500 million, and the number of overseas Chinese alone is 116 million, which is a very large number.It turned out to be more than 100 million.

Of course, this is mainly because China has been supporting some poorer places to go south to make a living in the past few years. As a result, the number of Chinese people going to Nanyang has increased dramatically.Vietnam is still a country with a very low proportion of Chinese and overseas Chinese.

"In addition to overseas Chinese, the Chinese population of Chinese descent is about 92. Among them, there are 51 people of full Chinese descent, 36.7 people whose fathers are Chinese, and more than 4 people whose mothers are Chinese."

"In other words, we have more than 200 million overseas Chinese in Vietnam?"

"Yes."

"What about Annan Province?"

"Half and half. There are about 90 overseas Chinese in Annan Province. However, in addition to Chinese, there are many other ethnic groups in Annan Province that are related to our nation. There are many Dai (Thai) in Vietnam, many They all migrated from Yunnan. Among the ethnic minorities in Vietnam, they belong to a relatively large branch, with about 30 people. In addition to the Dai, there are several Tong (Zhuang) tribes in Vietnam, which are also members of the Tong nationality in China. Branches. The Tong nationality has a large number of people, adding up to more than 50 people. There are also Miao and Yao people, most of whom migrated here during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, with a combined population of about 40. In addition to these ethnic groups with relatively large populations, there are many uncountable tribes in Annan Province."

"Then select some people from among these ethnic cadres in the country to join the newly established Annan Provincial Government. Vice Chairman Dai (Dai Kan) asked all provinces in the country to firmly support the needs of Annan Province. It is an important task for cadres to go south. "

"I will coordinate."

Dai Kan nodded.

The country has stabilized.Including ethnic work, after more than 20 years, the ethnic work can still be done.Moreover, for these ethnic areas, a large number of ethnic cadres have also been trained.These cadres can just be used in the newly established Annan Province.

"Also, elementary schools in Annan Province should start Chinese courses as soon as possible. The Ministry of Education must coordinate with the teachers who need them. Moreover, the teachers who go to work in Annan Province must be taken care of in terms of salary. Arrangements must be made, including for the teachers' families. "

"The Ministry of Industry must organize and deploy large groups to invest in the mining industry in Annan Province. Mobilize workers from the country to settle in Annan Province. I need to change the ethnic structure of Annan Province within ten years. If this is to be the case, the Construction Corps should be there first. Settling down, I need to have more than 5 million people in the Construction Corps officers and soldiers and their families, as well as various institutions related to the Construction Corps within five years. The second is to build several large-scale mining enterprises in Annan Province within five years , especially coal mining groups, recruit a large number of workers from China and let them settle down. I need the staff of these mining companies and related industries to reach more than 200 million people. The third is to allow a large number of domestic businessmen to go south to Annan province. Fourth, popularize education and popularize Chinese in Annan Province.”

"Whether the situation in Annan Province can be stabilized as soon as possible is the most important thing for us to truly control Annan Province. I don't hope that after the end of World War II in two or three years, Annan Province will not be able to stabilize. .Once the war is over, European and American countries will never allow us to swallow Annan Province easily. Therefore, Vice Chairman Dai, the cabinet must allocate special funds to support the stability of Annan Province.”

739

"Chairman Duan, you are too polite."

On August 1942, 8, US Secretary of State Cordell Hull came to China.

This time Duan Xun was very generous.

Duan Xun came to the airport in person to greet Cordell Hull.Cordell Hull got off the plane, knowing that Duan Xun came to greet him in person, he immediately felt better.The specifications of the other party's welcome are different, and the meaning will be different.Duan Xun came over in person, showing that Duan Xun attached great importance to this meeting.

So Cordell Hull stepped forward immediately.

"Mr. Hull, you are here, I should come here in person. It was really hard along the way."

"It's not hard."

Cordell Hull shook his head and said with a smile: "I can think of meeting Chairman Duan, and I don't feel tired at all. Now seeing Chairman Duan coming in person, I feel that my whole body is full of strength."

"Even for the sake of Mr. Hull's health, it seems that I have to meet with Mr. Hull more."

"That's really wishful thinking."

Cordell Hull laughed.

The two of them drew closer in a simple conversation.

Actually Cordell Hull was lying when he said he wasn't tired.Cordell Hull is no longer young, and he will be 72 years old in two months. It can be said that he is already very old.At this age, I flew from the United States to the United Kingdom by plane, and discussed some issues with British high-level officials in the United Kingdom.Then he flew from England to Moscow, where he met with the top Soviet officials.Then I flew to Xinjiang, China.Finally, I flew from Xinjiang to Beijing, and stopped in Xi'an in the middle.

After turning half a circle around the earth, I met with the top leaders of Britain and the Soviet Union in the middle.This kind of high-level meeting is a battle without gunpowder, and it is definitely a painstaking effort.The physical fatigue on the road, and the mental fatigue brought about by the meeting with the high-level leaders of Britain and the Soviet Union.How could an old man like Cordell Hull not be tired.

But seeing Duan Xun, Cordell Hull really felt a lot easier.Although the negotiation has not yet started, Cordell Hull is already very happy with Duan Xun's attitude.

"Mr. Hull, please."

"Please."

Duan Xun and Cordell Hull sat in the car together.

After getting into the car, Duan Xun said: "Mr. Hull, is the journey going well?"

"It's not going very well."

Cordell Hull shook his head.

He sighed and said, "German and British air forces frequently fight each other. There will be air battles over the English Channel at any time, which is not safe at all. When I went to the Soviet Union by detour through Northern Europe, I almost encountered the German Air Force. Germany deploys in the Nordic region There are a large number of air forces and anti-aircraft artillery units, and they must be carefully avoided. When I was in Moscow, according to the high-level Soviet Union, there were millions of German troops on the periphery of Moscow. The whole of Europe was still very chaotic. For To avoid these dangerous areas, it is necessary to detour at least 1000 kilometers more.”

"Yes."

Duan Xun also echoed Cordell Hull.

In fact, the current situation in Europe is relatively calm. Compared with the fierce war in the first half of the year, Europe now is really a period of peace.On the North African battlefield, the United States is persuading Darlan, the commander-in-chief of the North African Army, and now it is slowly getting results.Darlan negotiated with the U.S. military, and after receiving the promise from the U.S. military, his attitude has improved a lot.On the Soviet-German battlefield, the largest Eastern Front battlefield is currently relatively quiet.

But that was just the quiet before the big war.

Just finished the Battle of Stalingrad, and the third Battle of Kharkov caused heavy casualties on both sides.Now both the Soviet Union and Germany need to rest for a period of time to prepare for the next battle.Both countries are currently gathering large numbers of troops for a decisive battle at Kursk.The two sides currently have more than 300 million troops assembled in Kursk.

The Battle of Kursk is imminent.

"Speaking of this, I can't help thinking about the Zhou Dynasty in our country. About 3000 years ago, the ruler of our country was the Zhou Dynasty. The Zhou Dynasty was the leader of the princes and kingdoms at that time, and led them to overthrow the previous leader Shang. Dynasty. When the Zhou Dynasty was established, it was the strongest in the world, commanding 800 princes, and all princes must obey the orders of the Zhou Dynasty.”

Suddenly Duan Xun sighed.

He started talking about the history of China, which surprised Cordell Hull.But Cordell Hull did not interrupt Duan Xun's words.Although Cordell Hull met Duan Xun for the first time, he believed that Duan Xun was definitely not so boring as to talk about such digressions.From Stilwell's description, Cordell Hull already understood that Duan Xun seldom expressed his views directly.They all say what they mean by turning a corner.