said.

"Thank you principal for your kindness."

The two chatted for a few more words. It had been almost five minutes since Zhang Zizhong entered the door, which was a long time for both of them. Seeing that the time was almost up, Zhang Shusheng picked up the document on the table and handed it to him with gestures, "

Come, here is a document, take a look."

"Yes. Principal."

Zhang Zizhong stepped forward to take the document, opened it, and found that it was a combat plan drawn up by the Army Staff Department. "Principal, the student currently does not have a military position, so..."

Zhang Shusheng waved his hand to show him, and Zhang Zizhong opened it and took a look.

This combat plan was just a draft, not very long, but Zhang Zizhong was puzzled after reading it.

This is a plan for the ‘people’s army to enter the northwest’.

Just three days ago, the two remaining Ma family members in the northwest formally reached a peace agreement with the new "government" and were willing to lay down their arms and accept the changes of the new "government" under certain conditions. Ningxia, Gansu, and Qinghai officially announced their return to the new "government"

government. And Ma Bufang, who suffered the worst fate, was naturally not much better because he was outwitted by Yang Hucheng during the Liberation War.

After the three northwestern provinces surrendered comprehensively and conditionally, the whole country's attention has turned to the last two places, Tibet and Xinjiang.

In Xinjiang, Sheng Shicai, although the sky is high and the emperor is far away, from the beginning of the Liberation War to the founding of the People's Republic of China, he successively made a series of fantasy-like demands to the Kuomintang Central Committee and the new "government". As the new "government"

became more and more powerful, elite troops began to gather in Shaanxi, and then after the three northwestern provinces announced the peaceful liberation, Sheng Shicai expressed his willingness to join the new "government" under conditions, and he was even willing to "resign himself from military and political positions."

The problem in Xinjiang has been solved for the time being, but the problem in Tibet has become a lot more troublesome. The Ninth Panchen Lama is still living in Yushu, Qinghai Province. The issue of returning to Tibet has been postponed again and again since the beginning of the Kuomintang's high-profile sending of him back to Tibet.

, it has been undecided for almost two years, all because there is a woman in Tibet, and behind her there is a British cow that has reached across the Himalayas.

The new "government" has just been established, but its eyes have already been set on Tibet and the Himalayas. The issue of sovereignty does not allow any outsiders to interfere. Neither the soon-to-be-formed Baath Party nor the current central "government" will allow Tibet to continue to remain aloof.

The British were torn between the central government and the British.

** does have a way of doing things. Although the overall situation is pretty good, as a religious leader he plays a political role, swinging from time to time under the banner of "fighting for Tibet and considering Tibet". Under the new government

When it was established, he specially sent an envoy to Hanking to deliver a set of religious utensils that had been consecrated by living Buddhas of all generations, as a sign that God would bless the new "government".

He also stated that Tibet is part of China and will never do anything disobedient.

However, Zhang Shusheng, a later person, knew very well that not only was the Kuomintang weak in the past, nor that the new "government" had just been established, it was easy for people to be opportunistic, just to talk about future generations, such and such Buddhas, doing things under the banner of religion.

There are quite a lot of "messy" things going on.

Disharmonious things will still exist in China in later generations, let alone now.

Therefore, from the very beginning, he had made up his mind to station troops in Tibet. There was no room for maneuver. He would rather suffer for a while than cause trouble for hundreds of years.

"The intention of the military department is to send several generals with outstanding military talents to station in the northwest provinces, especially Tibet and Xinjiang. We need people who can support the country." Zhang Shusheng said concisely and concisely, choosing people to go to Xinjiang, choosing people.

Going to Tibet was the main purpose of his visit to the military academy.

"Zizhong is stupid and doesn't know what the arrangements of the central government and the military are. Although Zizhong is not as talented as Mao Suizi, he has the ambition to serve the country. However, if necessary, Zizhong is willing to do it at any time." Zhang Zizhong stood at attention and saluted.

Zhang Shusheng nodded. Yes, Zhang Zizhong is indeed stronger than a considerable number of Kuomintang generals. He is neither humble nor arrogant. This is not something ordinary people can do. Moreover, this person really cares about the country and the nation. After repeated inspections, it is clear that he agrees with the new "government".

Du is considered one of the tallest among this group of Kuomintang generals.

"Haha, daring to invite battle is your true nature, Zhang Xinchen. Very good, I read you right." Zhang Shusheng opened the drawer, took out an appointment letter, and put it on the table, "The military department is calling me.

The report said that they wanted a general with high moral integrity and excellent military qualities to go to Xinjiang, and I told them about you. After many assessments, I officially ordered you to be the commander of the Xinjiang garrison, and Colonel Wang Zheng from the staff department to be the political commissar."

"This... Principal, is this appropriate?" Zhang Zizhong couldn't help but think of other Kuomintang generals. If he led the army into Xinjiang, others might have opinions. Moreover, the new "government" uniformly arranged the Kuomintang generals to show fairness. He was afraid of this.

It's about breaking the rules.

"Xin Chen, you are overthinking it. If you do this job, others may not be able to escape, and some people will be gloating about your misfortune."

Zhang Shusheng shook his head and said, leading the army into Xinjiang, not to mention being located in the northwest, the journey is long and there are many hardships. Dihua still has a prosperous age to support its own troops. It is better to say that the people's army is marching into Xinjiang than to arm and disarm.

As for the subsequent arrangements, those Kuomintang generals were naturally unable to see them. What Zhang Shusheng wanted was a general who was daring but not lacking in resourcefulness. In this regard, General Wang in history did a very good job.

But judging from his qualifications, he is not enough to take on a big responsibility.

Of course, the most critical reason is that these troops entering Xinjiang are composed of former Japanese troops. If someone else is allowed to serve as the commander, it may cause problems with poor command.

The new "government" does not have many elite troops to begin with, so the Kuomintang troops that have been incorporated will naturally be used. Selecting some officers and soldiers with a more tenacious style and considerable patriotic enthusiasm to form the troops entering Xinjiang is the best choice.

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As the troops of the previous regime, it would be a waste to completely disband them, and suppression was not what Zhang Shusheng was willing to do. On a basically voluntary basis, they were incorporated into the troops entering Xinjiang. After completing the disarmament of Sheng Shicai, they were stationed in Xinjiang.

Suppressing the important areas in the northwestern part of China will be an unparalleled achievement.

Therefore, although Zhang Zizhong was only a division commander before, this time he will be awarded the rank of lieutenant general in advance and lead a 120,000-strong group army into Xinjiang. This Xinjiang Corps is mainly composed of the former Kuomintang army and a small number of the former Southwest Army.

, while consolidating Xinjiang, we must also be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the policy of immigrating to Xinjiang. After Xinjiang is consolidated and the immigration is basically completed, a small part of the Corps will be converted into border guards, carrying out agricultural reclamation and production, and serving as special

Military power has taken root in various parts of Xinjiang.

"Xin Chen, the Xinjiang issue is far from as simple as you think. Colonel Wang will assist you. As for military studies, you can bring a few boxes of teaching materials to Xinjiang. Colonel Wang is also an outstanding graduate of the Huaxia Military Academy.

If you don’t understand, you can ask him for advice.”

After Colonel Wang Zheng officially takes over as the political commissar of the Corps, he will also be granted the rank of major general on an emergency basis, which is considered a special promotion.

Zhang Shusheng looked at Zhang Zizhong and saw that he only thought about it for a moment, and then roughly figured out the problem. After all, the battle plan briefly stated some things, including the main composition of the troops entering Xinjiang this time.

"Report to the principal that Zhang Zizhong has accepted the order and is willing to follow the example of Commander Zuo Zongtang and carry the coffin into Xinjiang. He will never give up if Xinjiang is not vindicated."

Zhang Zizhong stood at attention, saluted, and responded loudly.

"Okay, there is no need to carry the coffin into Xinjiang. I believe in your ability. One day in Dingding, Xinjiang, I will personally visit you and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers."

Zhang Shusheng also said with extraordinary courage.

"It's 'Chairman'."

At this point, the entry into Xinjiang has been decided. Zhang Zizhong will serve as the commander of the corps, and Wang Zheng will serve as the political commissar. The two will lead the former Kuomintang army of 120,000 people who are determined to serve the country into Xinjiang.

After Zhang Zizhong left, Zhang Shusheng came forward and looked at the Yangtze River in the distance. He couldn't help but think a lot. Many of the Kuomintang's troops were still capable of fighting. There were many officers and soldiers who dared to sacrifice for the country and dedicated themselves to the nation. They entered Xinjiang.

The problem may be at their fault, but for the entire nation, they will conquer the entire Saibei River and Mountains with their own blood and sweat.
Chapter completed!