If a faction wants to truly take shape, it must have an absolute core.

For example, the absolute core of the Huangpu Group is President Chang himself.

For example, the absolute core of the civil engineering system is Chen Shi.

For example, the absolute core of staying in Japan is He Yingpei.

From the 21st year of the Republic of China to this year, there have been so many Lushan officer training regiments. The reason why the Lushan system has not been formed is because it lacks a core.

But now, Lin Wei told him that the third phase of the Luojia Mountain Senior Officer Training Corps actually showed an absolute core, and a Luojia Mountain was about to emerge, which surprised Principal Chang.

Zhong Yi is just a colonel and has no advantage over the students of the same period. What kind of virtue is he able to gain the sincere support of more than 50 classmates of the same period and become the core of the third period?

As the principal of the Whampoa Military Academy, Principal Chang started his business with the army and attached great importance to military power. What he most taboo is the existence of military factions independent of the Whampoa faction!

It is precisely because of this that he tried every means to differentiate and win over the Baoding and Japanese groups.

It is precisely because of this that he tried every means to suppress local factions such as the Guangxi, Fu, and Yunnan!

As for the civil engineering system, as well as the Hu Zongnan system and the Tang Enbo system, because they are all branches of the Huangpu system, President Chang will agree.

But this does not mean that Principal Chang hopes to see new small factions emerge in the Huangpu clan!

Especially Zhong Yi, the newly emerged core figure of the Luojia system, has unproven loyalty!

"This Zhong Yi..." Principal Chang frowned and pondered for a long time, and then said, "What do you think Weiran?"

"This is exactly what Bei Zhi wants to say." Lin Wei said solemnly, "In terms of ability, Zhong Yi is unmatched. This has been confirmed by the Battle of Shanghai and the Battle of Nanjing. In terms of command attainments, not to mention regiment-level officers of the same level, not even senior generals at the level of division and brigade can match."

Principal Chang nodded gently, and Lin Wei's words came to his heart.

Lin Wei continued: "In terms of personality, Zhong Yi is also impeccable. He is neither like some senior officers. After Xianda, he likes to marry concubines and play with women, nor like most generals. He loves money as if he is alive! In terms of personal morality, this person can be regarded as a role model for all officers and soldiers of the army. At least he is very impressed with his humble position."

Principal Chang's heart moved slightly, which he didn't know.

Principal Chang really didn’t expect that Zhong Yi would have such a side!

"But..." Lin Wei's tone changed and said, "In terms of loyalty, it is worrying!"

Principal Chang's heart sank slightly. He valued loyalty the most for his generals, followed by ability, and finally personal morality. If he is not loyal, no matter how outstanding the ability is and no matter how noble the quality is, he will never be able to use it!

At that moment, President Chang asked in a deep voice: "Weiran, have you heard any news about Zhong Yi?"

"No, and Bei Yi has always not believed such rumors." Lin Wei shook his head and continued, "Bei Yi is based on what Zhong Yi said and done, especially his repeated refusal to contact the servant room in Nanjing. He concluded that he is loyal to this country, this nation, and not the principal."

After pausing, Lin Wei said again: "The students who graduated from the Whampoa Military Academy are first loyal to you, principal, and then to this country and this nation! But Zhong Yi is just the opposite. He is first loyal to this country, this nation, and then to your principal!"

Principal Chang was shocked when he heard this and said in a deep voice: "Is there any difference?"

"Of course there is a difference, and it is a big difference!" Lin Wei nodded and said, "Zhong Yi is loyal to the country first, not the principal. This means that once one day, the principal you are no longer the leader of the country, he will no longer be loyal to you, but will turn to the new leader of the country!"

After a pause, Lin Wei said again: "In other words, for the interests of the nation and the country, whoever is the leader of the country will be loyal to whom, regardless of whether this person is the principal, you or someone else."

Hearing this, Principal Chang's face turned completely gloomy.

At this time, Chen Bulei, director of the Second Service Department, came in to report: "Principal, Deputy General Director Bai and Director Liu are here."

"I know." Principal Chang nodded and said to Lin Wei, "Weiran, let me think about Chen Jingan and the other five, and Zhong Yi's appointments."

"Yes!" Lin Wei stood up and saluted, said goodbye and left.

As soon as Lin Wei left, Bai Chongbei and Liu Sheng walked in together.

"Principal." The two of them stepped forward at the same time and bowed to Principal Chang.

President Chang waved his hand and asked again: "Jiansheng and Wei Zhang, how are you two thinking about the candidate for the commander-in-chief of Wuhan garrison?"

Bai Chongbei and Liu Sheng immediately showed a look of embarrassment on their faces.

Principal Chang's expression became cold: "Did you not think about it yet, or don't want to say it?"

Hearing this, Liu Sheng gritted his teeth and said, "Since the principal said that, then he would be more proud of his humble position!"

"That's right." President Chang said happily, "You two, one is the deputy chief of staff of the General Staff, and the other is the director of the Operations Department of the General Staff. If you don't say it, who will say it?"

Liu Sheng nodded and said in a deep voice: "Principal, the Battle of Wuhan is related to the life and death of the Party and the country, and more importantly, the survival of the entire Chinese nation. It is not necessary to say much about its importance. The key to the Battle of Wuhan lies in the defense of the three towns in Wuhan. If the three towns in Wuhan cannot defend it, then everything is empty talk!"

Principal Chang said: "I know what you said."

Liu Sheng said again: "Weizhi means that the victory of the Wuhan defense battle is an overwhelming event! In order to ensure victory, all options are within our consideration!"

Principal Chang was a little dizzy when he was surrounded by Liu Sheng and frowned: "Weizhang, just say it if you have something to say."

"Then I will just say it." Liu Sheng nodded and said, "I thought it was not appropriate for anyone to take the position of Wuhan garrison commander-in-chief, so I would just take the position of the principal himself as the principal, but you don't have to be responsible for the specific war command, and you don't even have to stay in Wuhan. You only need to have a name!"

Principal Chang had already guessed Liu Sheng’s thoughts and said, “What’s the matter?”

Liu Sheng said again: "Then Feng Yuxiang will serve as the deputy commander of the Wuhan Garrison Command, and then a general with outstanding coordination skills will be selected as the chief of staff. Then, the chief of staff, who is the actual commander of the Wuhan defense war. He is humble and thinks that Zhong Yi cannot be competent!"
Chapter completed!