Cross the Songhu battlefield and rise to become the most powerful warlord

Chapter 480 Chen Cheng Arrives in Person

480 Chen Cheng Arrives in Person

On the last day of June, Ye Qingshan rushed to Jinxi Airport in person.

Just because Chen Cheng is going to fly here in person today.

Ye Qingshan gave face to his former superior and went to the airport to greet him in person with his guards.

At around 40 o'clock in the morning, Chen Cheng's special plane, escorted by five P fighter jets, slowly landed on the runway of Jinxi Airport.

After the hatch opened, Chen Cheng walked down.

Ye Qingshan went forward to meet him.

"Commander Chen, welcome."

Ye Qingshan saluted first, then shook hands tightly with Chen Cheng.

At this time, Ye Qingshan was in the Shancheng Command Headquarters, and Chen Cheng was the only senior official who strongly supported him.

At the headquarters meeting, Chen Cheng spoke many good words for Ye Qingshan.

Based on this point alone, Ye Qingshan's attitude towards Chen Cheng is different from that of other senior officials of the National Government.

"Haha, Ye Qingshan, I'm here to thank you in person this time.

You fought beautifully in this battle in southern Zhejiang.

I have benefited from your presence in Xiangxi."

Chen Cheng patted Ye Qingshan on the shoulder and said sincerely.

Indeed, the reason why the Japanese were able to easily withdraw from Chen Cheng's Ninth War Zone this time was mainly due to the disastrous defeat in the Southern Zhejiang Campaign.

"Commander Chen, you are too kind."

The two exchanged a few polite words.

"Who are these two?"

At this time, Ye Qingshan also saw the two men following behind Chen Cheng.

One was wearing a neat Zhongshan suit, and the other was wearing an air force uniform with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

“Qingshan, let me introduce you.

This is Deputy Minister Cai Changyuan of the Ministry of Finance, and this is Lieutenant Colonel Wu Shan of the Air Force.

They came here with me to discuss something with you."

When Chen Cheng saw Ye Qingshan, he asked about the identities of the two people behind him and then introduced them to Ye Qingshan.

"welcome."

Ye Qingshan nodded slightly at the two of them.

Ye Qingshan had some guesses in his mind about the purpose of these two people's visit.

It's not appropriate to say much here at the airport.

"Sir, the convoy has arrived."

At this time, the young martial artist walked behind Ye Qingshan and reported in a low voice.

A convoy, protected by military vehicles, drove into the airport and waited.

"Commander Chen, there are two more people, let's get in the car first.

This is not the place to talk.”

Ye Qingshan said to the three of them.

"it is good."

Chen Cheng nodded.

"Qingshan, take a ride with me."

After Chen Cheng got into a special car, he immediately shouted to Ye Qingshan.

Originally, Ye Qingshan had prepared a special car for Chen Cheng.

But at this moment, Chen Cheng suddenly asked him to sit in as well. After a little hesitation, Ye Qingshan still got in.

Deputy Minister Cai and Lieutenant Colonel Wu were in two other cars.

After the convoy started moving, there was a moment of silence before Chen Cheng took the initiative to speak: “Qingshan, come here this time.

I'm not just saying thank you.

There are other things, you should understand. "

"Yeah, I guess."

Ye Qingshan nodded slightly.

"Hey, Qingshan, it's really difficult up there now.

If you can, please help me a little more."

Chen Cheng sighed. This trip was not his original intention.

However, the old man gave a death order, and he had no choice but to come.

“When the country is in trouble, I will do my best to help.

But what I am asking for, should the High Command also consider it? "

Ye Qingshan responded expressionlessly.

"certainly.

This time I come here, I also have good news to tell you.

I have submitted your proposal to expand the 86th Army into a group army.

Moreover, at an important meeting of the Supreme Command the day before yesterday, it was temporarily approved.”

Chen Cheng then told Ye Qingshan the good news.

"Oh? Passed?"

Ye Qingshan was very surprised.

Unexpectedly, the expansion of the 86th Army into a group army went so smoothly this time?

Ye Qingshan knew that his relationship with the headquarters had eased during this period.

Moreover, both sides are willing to bring their relationship closer again.

This can be seen from the fact that Ye Qingshan donated twenty P40 fighter jets to the Air Force and the fact that the Supreme Command has not yet ordered his removal from his position as commander-in-chief of the Third War Zone.

You can see it.

However, expanding his 86th Army into an army group is such a big deal.

Ye Qingshan was still very surprised that he passed it so easily.

“This is not completely passed.

This is at least the first round of voting, and the actual approval still needs to be reviewed by other departments.”

After a moment, Chen Cheng spoke hesitantly.

When Ye Qingshan heard this, his face suddenly turned cold.

He knew it wouldn't go so smoothly.

When he was just an army, the old man was extremely wary of him.

Now, Ye Qingshan wants to get the organization of an army group. How could the command headquarters give in so easily?

What Chen Cheng just said was temporarily approved at the first meeting.

It's nothing more than the headquarters making empty promises for him.

But in fact, Ye Qingshan knew very well.

Whether our 86th Army can be expanded into a group army, there is no need to go through so much trouble.

It's just a word from the old man.

The reason why it is still stuck now is simply to use this as a bargaining chip to bargain with Ye Qingshan.

Ye Qingshan's guess was correct, and he came here with Chen Cheng this time.

Deputy Minister Cai and Lieutenant Colonel Wu are the ones who truly hold the power in the negotiations.

Chen Cheng was only there to lead the way.

Ye Qingshan also knew that Chen Cheng had a difficult life, and it was not something he could decide.

Ye Qingshan naturally couldn't give Chen Cheng a cold shoulder, so he immediately continued, "Commander Chen, I'll tell you the truth.

As long as the Supreme Command approves, give me an army group number.

Whether it's financial or weapons procurement, I'm willing to contribute."

Hearing Ye Qingshan’s statement.

Chen Cheng beside him also breathed a sigh of relief, and held Ye Qingshan's hand again, saying with emotion: "Hey, Brother Qingshan.

I feel relieved when you say this.

My mission is accomplished.

I will discuss the details with Vice Minister Cai and Lieutenant Colonel Wu later."

"I see."

When the convoy arrived at Ye Qingshan's military headquarters, Ye Qingshan arranged for the three of them to rest first.

However, Cai Changyuan and Wu Shan obviously did not want to rest.

After receiving a reply from Chen Cheng, the two happily found Ye Qingshan that afternoon.

"Commander Ye, the government's finances are in trouble.

Now, we would like to spend every penny in half.

Minister Song has no other choice but to rely on your connections, Chief Ye.

We can get another loan from the Americans for emergency use."

Deputy Minister Cai complained bitterly to Ye Qingshan.

At this time, no one in the government knew how much property Ye Qingshan had.

I just thought that Ye Qingshan was indeed as the rumors outside said.

The reason why we have such a good relationship with the Americans is all thanks to my wife and father-in-law.

Listening to Deputy Minister Cai's complaints, Ye Qingshan sneered but did not refute.

He knew that what the other party said was true.

The government's finances had actually collapsed a long time ago, and the situation was indeed difficult.

However, this did not affect the growing wealth of the four major families, nor did it affect some of them taking advantage of the national crisis to make a fortune.

It’s just that ordinary people don’t know, but that doesn’t mean Ye Qingshan doesn’t know.

The country is in a difficult situation, but some traitors are living very comfortably.