As we ate, drank, and exchanged glasses, the topic gradually moved from shallow to deep to the main topic, and it was natural for us to talk about that ideal world.
Zhao Gang had read the book and was deeply touched, but he still did not fully understand some conceptual things. This was one of the reasons why Xie Tian brought Zhao Gang to Pang Yuan today.
Lan Yufang and Tang Haoer both like to listen to Xie Tian and the others talk about that ideal world. The more they talk, the clearer that world becomes in their minds.
Pang Yuan's vigorous efforts to promote the release of this book have achieved fruitful results. This book has affected a large number of people. The speed and scope of its spread were beyond Pang Yuan's expectation.
And the effect is even more remarkable. Many people have traveled across mountains and rivers from Kuomintang-controlled areas, Japanese war zones and base areas to Taiyuan in search of that ideal world, including some quite famous figures.
Taiyuan has become a holy place where faith was born.
However, any tree that is beautiful in the forest will be destroyed by the wind.
Some people have begun to be wary of Xie Tian, fearing that another opposing force will be created, especially since Xie Tian now has a large number of troops and his strength has already caught up with Yan'an.
It is the birth of another kind of thought. In this era of chaotic thinking and everyone is confused, one kind of thought will affect a large number of people.
However, Xie Tian's own political leanings have always been in an ambiguous state, making Chongqing and Yan'an both love and hate him, but also want to win over him.
Fortunately, except for Yan Xishan, no one has a mentality of taking advantage of Xie Tian in the Tenth War Zone. After all, Xie Tian's record of fighting the Japanese is really there. In the current situation of internal and external troubles, Xie Tian is also needed. This new force fought against the Japanese invaders.
Moreover, without a convincing reason, no one would dare to risk the world's disapproval to deal with Xie Tian.
The big hat of sabotaging the Anti-Japanese War is too heavy, and no one is willing to wear it on their own heads.
However, thank God, if things continue like this, some people will feel uneasy in their bedrooms.
However, under today's circumstances, Xie Tian is still the target that all forces are striving to win over.
But having said that, even Neji Okamura was intimidated by Xie Tian, who would be willing to confront Xie Tian head-on.
He defeated most of Shanxi with three punches and two kicks. Can you do it for you?
Even the Japanese with strong fighting ability were dealt with by Xie Tian. Are you tougher than the Japanese?
Several people sat together and talked until late at night. Except for Little Pang Zhi, who had already arranged to go to bed, the rest of them were not very sleepy.
After chatting about ideals and reality, Pang Yuan looked at Xie Tian and said: "Baoqing, I got the news today that the Sino-Japanese peace talks have begun. The peace talks were initiated by Japanese Foreign Minister Aoi Shigemitsu, suggesting that Japan, the Soviet Union, The Chongqing government, the puppet Manchukuo and the Nanjing government are holding five-party talks. According to the information we have received, the Soviet Union has agreed to the five-party talks. Although the Chongqing government has not made a clear position yet, Chongqing has a high voice for peace. As for Manchukuo and the Nanjing government, needless to say, they are two puppet regimes, obeying the orders of the Japanese."
Xie Tian couldn't help but frown slightly: "So fast?"
Pang Yuan smiled bitterly: "I didn't expect it to happen so soon. It seems that Okamura Neji still has a great influence in Tokyo."
Xie Tian looked at Pang Yuan and asked: "There are no Americans in the five-party talks?"
The United States and Japan are also at war now, and they are fighting to the death in the Pacific.
Pang Yuan shook his head: "I haven't received any news about the Americans yet. I think this is the main reason why the Chongqing government has not made a clear stance."
Zhao Gang frowned slightly and said: "The Japanese front has been stretched too long. Due to the addition of the Americans, they have already felt that it is difficult. I think they want to stabilize the results achieved in China and concentrate their efforts on the Americans first. "
A smile appeared at the corner of Xie Tian's mouth: "Then I'm afraid this peace talk will be aborted. The Americans will never agree to the Chongqing government and the Japanese sitting at the negotiating table. If such a day comes, it must be Americans present. Only under certain circumstances. I think the chairman of the Chongqing Committee is probably having a headache right now. He doesn’t want to fight, and talks can’t be concluded.”
Pang Yuan looked at Xie Tian and said, "This is not what you want."
Xie Tian smiled arrogantly: "What I'm thinking about is that the Japanese have only two options to choose from here, either surrender or die. Since Chongqing can't make up its mind, then I will help them make up their mind." Shi Didn't General Diwei agree to help us arm another art equipment division? With the equipment of this division, plus the equipment of the two art equipment regiments assisted by the Chongqing government, we are fully capable of sending troops out of Shanxi. A liberated area has been created in the North China Plain."
Zhao Gang raised his eyebrows and looked at Xie Tian and asked, "Where are you going to attack first?"
Xie Tian curled his lips and looked at Zhao Gang and said, "You are the chief of general staff. You should be the one giving me advice at this time."
Zhao Gang knew that Xie Tian was testing him. Xie Tian must have already planned where to attack after leaving Shanxi.
But Zhao Gang had to take over. Who made him the chief of general staff of the 10th war zone?
Zhao Gang looked at Pang Yuan: "Brother Pang Pang, can I lend you a map?"
Pang Yuan stood up with a smile and walked to the study. In a blink of an eye, he came back with a roll of maps, unfolded it and spread it on the table.
Zhao Gang looked at Xie Tian and smiled bitterly: "Since the Commander-in-Chief wants to test me, I have no choice but to sharpen my skills before the battle."
Xie Tian laughed: "Brother Zhao, don't say that. We are each expressing our own opinions and referring to each other."
Zhao Gang stretched out his hand and drew a circle on the map where the 301st Division is currently stationed at Niangziguan, and said with a wry smile: "My strategic vision originally was only this big, you must let me set my sights this big..."
As he spoke, Zhao Gang drew a large circle with his finger over almost the entire area of China, and then said: "Then I can only reposition myself. Don't worry, please let me think about it carefully first."
Xie Tianyixiao took out a cigarette and handed one to Zhao Gang, then lit it for him and said with a smile: "No rush, you can think about it slowly."
Zhao Gang didn't care about smoking. He couldn't even take two puffs from one, unlike Xie Tian and Pang Yuan, two big smokers who had to clean the ashtray on the table twice in one night.
Xie Tian handed Pang Yuan a cigarette and said with a smile: "Brother Pang Pang, we've been talking about it all night, shouldn't it be time for us to talk about royalties?"
Pang Yuan laughed and touched his belly and said, "It's all in the stomach. Why, you ate more than me. Anyway, I even wrote the book. I even signed your signature on my behalf."
Tang Haoer chuckled and pulled Lan Yufang to stand up: "They are starting to relax, let's go for a walk in the courtyard."
It's time to relax, the whole night has been quite exciting.
