Chapter 247 246. Feng Zhang became the commander-in-chief of the Anguo Army

The situation in the north is chaotic, the Beiyang warlords are doing their own thing, and the National Revolutionary Army's Northern Expedition is in full swing in Hunan, Hubei, Jiangxi, and Fujian provinces. Kui, he was a good diplomat, but at that time the political situation was turbulent and diplomacy was difficult, so he acted on behalf of Kui for more than a month without any achievements.So on November 9th, Zhang Zuolin, Wu Peifu, Sun Chuanfang, Yan Xishan, Zhang Zongchang and other giants were distributed by telegram, and all parties were invited to send out Hongmo, set the country's affairs early, and I am willing to retire as soon as possible. Gu Dianyun:

"Zhang Yushuai in Shengjing, Wu Yushuai in Zhengzhou, Sun Xinshuai in Nanjing, Yan Baishuai in Taiyuan, and Zhang Xiaoshuai in Jinan: Wei Jun has concurrent powers, and suddenly it has been more than a month. Although Bingyuan is his own target, he is ashamed of his achievements. Looking back at the beginning of the matter Internally, the central situation is intermittent and dangerous; externally, there are negotiation issues, all of which are coming together. If you do not plan to respond and strengthen the root, the friendly countries may observe or transfer, and the twists and turns will save you. It will be fleeting. I forgot the precept of invincible weightlifting because of this opportunity. Great responsibilities belong to each other and there is no way to avoid them. Head to arm, shouting in unison, self-observing the trend of the world, and considering the loss of national power internally, difficulties cannot be avoided, and striders follow each other. After separate proposals and appraisal steps, they are implemented in sequence. The total hope is that there will be no useless disputes in diplomatic relations In the absence of the slightest erosion of sovereignty, this mere aspiration can be sworn for a long time. Today, apart from the expiry of the Sino-French and Sino-Japanese covenants, which have been exchanged by sending documents, the premise has already been clued. On the 6th of the month, we formally declared our country's attitude and waited for the reflections of the sages and sages of our allies. A gentleman is also a gentleman. Especially those who can’t say enough, when negotiating with foreign countries, rely on the enthusiasm of the people as the backing, and rely on a sound government as the master. Today’s political situation in the central government is shrinking and precarious. It is self-evident. In my indulgence Gao Yong, but Zairen has already penetrated the back wall. Whenever negotiations happen, they always use it as an excuse. For example, the tariff meeting, all parties have long wanted to see it, but so far it has not been completed. No, although Wei Jun speaks eloquently, he is sincerely skeptical. Another example is that the government expenses of the capital are worthless, the officials are hungry and cold, the teachers of Confucianism are poor, the people are sad, and all businesses are depressed. It is of no benefit to donate the heels at the beginning of the state affairs. The commanders look up to Doushan and hold the keys in their hands. Although they either use the feather book for afternoon, or take humility as their heart, they have the difficulty of being unable to help the political situation of the central government. And the central government Therefore, there is the embarrassment of falling into the abyss. Wei Jun pledged himself to the country, so why dare to sue for labor. But in this situation, the guilt of the individual is still small, but the sinking of the country is deep. I hope that the public will be great , The country was destroyed early. Wei Jun Li can then let the virtuous, and retreat to make up for the weak. The bandits say that they are violent, and they are pure enthusiasm. They only hope to observe, and they have a deep wish. Lindian has no fear and waits for orders. Gu Weijun. Good .print."

At this time, the revolutionary army successively settled in Hubei, Jiangxi, and Fujian. Yang Sen in Sichuan was also appointed as the commander of the 20th Army of the National Revolutionary Army. Half of the Yangtze River was already under the control of the revolutionary army. Feng Yuxiang and Zhang Zhijiang also responded in the northwest.Feng Yuxiang returned from Russia when the Northern Expedition attacked Hubei and became the commander-in-chief of the Northern National Revolutionary Army. At the same time, Feng Jun occupied Tongguan. For the Beiyang warlords, this was really a critical moment of life and death. On November 10, 2015, Zhang Zuolin entered the customs from Feng and arrived in Tianjin.In fact, the most complete Beiyang force north of the Yangtze River is the Feng Faction. It has many soldiers, excellent equipment, and sufficient wages. Only Feng Zhangkan can fight the revolutionary army.Therefore, when Zhang Zuolin arrived in Tianjin, it suddenly became a big news that attracted the attention of all parties.For Zhang Zuolin, what he faced was a myriad of problems, such as:

First, the issue of the Beijing regime. Before that, the Beijing regime was supported by Wu Peifu. Now that Wu Peifu is at the end of his strength, it is too late for him to take care of Beijing. Of course, he has no spare energy to take care of Beijing.Lift Wang Shizhen?Or did Zhang Zuolin take it himself? Second, in the past, Wu Peifu was the first revolutionary army to resist the Northern Expedition. After Wu's defeat, Sun Chuanfang stood alone. Now that Sun Jun's five provinces have lost two of them, the revolutionary army will go to the north again. In order to preserve the north, aid Wu and Sun Ji There is no need to delay, but aiding Wu and aiding Sun has been singing for several months, and it is all on paper.If there is no action now, the fire will be imminent.

Third, prevent the resurgence of the Northwest Army (Feng Yuxiang's line), which is a deep-rooted concern. Feng Yuxiang once went to Baotou and was active in the Shaanxi-Gansu area. The activities of the Northwest Army have a critical impact on the overall situation in the north, and must be properly deployed. On the third day after Feng Zhang arrived in Tianjin, at 6 pm on November 13, Zhang Zongchang came to Tianjin from Jinan. At 2 p.m. on the 14th, Zhang Zuolin summoned the middle and upper-level officers of the Fengzhi-Shandong Army to hold a military meeting in the Caijia Garden, and decided to go south from the two main lines of Jinpu and Jingfeng according to the plan scheduled a month ago. Chu Yupu commanded, and Fengjun was commanded by Han Linchun.But did the Lu army go straight to Pukou?Turn from Xuzhou to Longhai Road and enter Henan?It's still undecided.And Wu and Sun's attitude towards Feng Lu's aid is also a prerequisite for Feng and Lu to send troops.Zhang Zuolin originally intended to sit and wait for Wu and Sun to ask for help, but although Wu Peifu was trapped in Henan, he refused to ask for help; Sun Chuanfang never asked for help before the fall of Jiangxi and Fujian. Now the situation has changed. Yang Wenkai, Sun Chuanfang's representative, told Zhang Zuolin in Tianjin Sun's attitude was that everything was under Zhang's presidency, but Wu Peifu still gritted his teeth, knocked out his teeth and swallowed blood, and refused to ask for help.

As for dealing with Feng Yuxiang, Zhang Zuolin was most concerned, and planned to order Gao Weiyue and Tang Yulin to lead the army together with Shang Zhen and Yan Xishan to stop Feng Yuxiang and Zhang Zhijiang's activities in Shaanxi and Gansu. On November 19, Sun Chuanfang, who returned from the defeat in Jiangxi, secretly took a special car northward from Nanjing.But until he arrived in Tianjin, it was kept secret.Because the railway bureau only knew that this special car was Sun's chief of staff Liu Zongji going north to meet his mother.Because Sun Chuanfang was in extreme secrecy, he took only two staff members and two adjutants into the car. After the car arrived in Tianjin, Sun drove to visit Wu Guangxin and Zhang Zongchang, accompanied by Wu and Zhang to pay a visit to Zhang Zuolin.

Of course, Sun Chuanfang went north to ask for help from the Feng Clan. Although it was late in terms of timing, it was better than a total collapse.The outcome of this Tientsin Conference determined the following points: (1) Zhang Zuolin is proposed to be the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces, and Wu Peifu and Sun Chuanfang are the deputy. (2) Zhang Zongchang, Zhang Xueliang, Han Linchun, and Chu Yupu lead troops to the south, but they don't have to go all at once, and Zhang Zongchang and Chu Yupu will supervise the division first. (3) When Zhang Zongchang returned to Lu, the Lu army moved first, and the vehicles concentrated in Hanzhuang.

(4) Send Chahar troops to Suiyuan Baotou to attack Feng Yuxiang, and declare that once Feng Yuxiang is eliminated, the Feng army will withdraw and will not stay in Suiyuan, and Shanxi Yan Jun will be responsible for assisting Liu Zhenhua in resisting Feng Jun. (5) The Bohai Fleet and the Northeast Fleet should be dispatched at the same time, and Haikou must be blocked in the future to cut off foreign aid from the revolutionary army. (6) Jinghan Road asked Wu Peifu to make it clear that if Wu really has the strength, please actively attack, otherwise Fengjun is willing to do it for him.

Sun Chuanfang was in Tianjin this time, completely submissive, and repeatedly stated that the overall situation in the southeast would be under the auspices of Zhang.At the same time, Sun also said that he had misunderstood the country and the people, and he took the blame deeply. Now Jiangsu is handed over to Lu Xiangting, Zhejiang is handed over to Chen Yi, and Anhui is handed over to Chen Tiaoyuan.I am willing to lead my troops to be sent by "Yu Shuai", even though there is only one soldier left, I do not want to succumb to the Kuomintang. Fengfang was quite satisfied with Sun's attitude. Some people praised Sun as a powerful character. He got Jiangsu and Anhui by expelling Yang Yuting and Jiang Dengxuan, and at the same time sat on the throne of the joint commander of the five provinces. Of course, it must be half a head shorter.In this regard, Wu Peifu is not as good as Sun. Wu is a tough guy who refuses to bow his head to death. If he is asked to go to Tianjin like Sun, he will never do it.

After the meeting of Zhang Zuolin, Zhang Zongchang, and Sun Chuanfang, Feng Zhang called Yang Yuting to enter the customs. Yang arrived in Tianjin on November 22 to discuss the strategy for the south. It was decided to take a defensive offensive against the revolutionary army instead of rushing to the Yangtze River in order to consolidate The Yangtze River is mainly in the north. The Feng faction believed that the Beijing-Han Road problem was the most serious. Legend has it that Jin Yun'e and Tian Weiqin had already joined the revolutionary army. Wu objected to sending troops into Henan, and decided to appoint Zhang Xueliang and Han Linchun.

Sticking to the north of the Yangtze River, the Feng, Zhi, Lu, and Sun coalition forces believed that Tianjin, Xuzhou, and Zhengzhou should be divided into a triangle to consolidate this iron triangle, and each stationed heavy troops to support each other is the main strategy. After the Tianjin meeting, Zhang Zongchang returned to Jinan on November 22 to convene a military meeting to discuss the method of dispatching troops, and ordered mobilization on the 23rd.With regard to the issue of the Lu army going south and Sun Jun giving way to defense, Sun Chuanfang ordered Yang Wenkai to return to Nanjing first on the 21st, and conveyed the order to cede to the west of Zhenjiang and retreat to Changzhou, Suzhou, and Shanghai. Chen Yi's Zhejiang army also returned from Xuzhou on the 23rd. In Zhejiang Province, the total number of Lu troops was about 60,000. The vanguard arrived at Pukou on the 26th, and two regiments crossed the river in the afternoon.The general headquarters will be located in Pukou, and the director of Jinpu Railway will be ordered to organize the General Transportation Department. The Lu army entered the Soviet Union, the Zhejiang army returned to Zhejiang, and the situation in the southeast was tense. Zhang Zongchang originally planned to lead the naturalized Russian army to Pukou to supervise the division. Before departure, he was called by Zhang Zuolin by phone, so he returned to the north on the morning of the 29th. He arrived in Tianjin in the afternoon of the same day, and immediately went to Cai's garden to pay a visit to the old commander Zhang.After Yang Yuting arrived in Tianjin, as a result of several days of meetings, he decided to adopt a steady policy of military deployment in the South. Now that Xuzhou has been concentrated, the connection between Longhai and Jinpu has been consolidated, and the Beijing-Han line will be strengthened next. Before the Beijing-Han line is fully deployed, the Lu army will not cross the river for the time being.Zhang Zongchang learned of Zhang's new order, that is, to order the troops to temporarily station at the southern section of Jinpu Road, with Pukou as the end point, and not to cross the Yangtze River. Wu Peifu remained the same and refused to agree to Fengjun's false ways.Kou Yingjie, Wu's subordinate, contacted Feng Zhangpo and sent a special envoy to Tianjin. Jin Yun'e did not say anything. Zhang Jinghui, Tian Zhongyu, Bao Guiqing, and Xu Lanzhou took a special car from Jinpu to Longhai Road to Zhengzhou on the afternoon of November 29, and made practical contact with Wu Zuo.At the same time, important members of the Feng Faction thought that Wu's negotiation was difficult, so they planned to attack Cao Kun, so Zhang Jinghui and others were ordered to welcome Cao Kun to Tianjin. The Feng faction has close ties with Shanxi because it wants to deal with Feng Yuxiang. This is Jingsui Road. Feng is more serious about this area than it is about using troops in the south. Yan Xishan promised to send troops to Shaanxi to stop Feng, and is willing to support Zhang Zuolin into the central. During the Tianjin meeting, the question of whether the cabinet will be easier will also attract attention. On November 20, Gu Weijun's cabinet proposed his general resignation at the cabinet seat. On that night, Du Xigui, on behalf of the cabinet, went to Tianjin to express to Zhang and Sun that Sun Chuanfang was only following Zhang Zuolin's lead, while Feng Zhang expressed that he had no intention of reorganizing the cabinet and was willing to support the current situation. The cabinet supported it, and Du conveyed this opinion to Gu Weijun. Gu went to Tianjin in person to discuss everything on the evening of the 20th, and returned to Beijing with Du Xigui, Pan Fu, and Xia Renhu on the evening of the 23rd.Pan Fusui took office as Chief Financial Officer on the 25th.Pan Fu was a gambling friend of Zhang Xueliang and Zhang Zongchang, and he was a well-mannered politician in the Beiyang era. There is no way for Beijing's finances, and Pan Fu has no magical powers. He proposed a loan and approved the issuance of Shandong military tickets of 10 million yuan in the first cabinet meeting. Du Xigui strongly opposed it, so this time the cabinet meeting was not happy. And scattered. Gu Weijun had already dismissed his intention to resign. After returning to Beijing from Tianjin, he held a cabinet meeting on the 25th. How did he know that the cabinet meeting broke up unhappy? In addition, it was reported in Tianjin that Zhang Zuolin himself would not be on stage for the time being, and he planned to invite Zhao Erxun Either Zheng Qian or Jin Yunpeng made the transition, so Gu Weijun resigned by telegram on November 28. The telegram said: "On a good day in Weijun, the telegram begged for retreat, and it was difficult and sincere. Therefore, those who hesitated to leave, although the agreement at that time was invalidated, there were still few clues to deal with the aftermath. Moreover, Japan's restoration of the future , the contract with Spain has come to an end, all of which are at the mercy of the country's security, I can't bear it for a moment, I can't treat my fathers and elders all over the country, so I can comfort my colleagues and take care of the crisis for now. Take a picture. Fortunately, today is the big end, and the thick cloud is ready. Although Wei Jun and others said that they are going to deal with the crime, they can rest their shoulders. For ten days, the princes of Zongdihe have helped each other with righteousness and perseverance. Without a sound government, the danger of stealing and terror suddenly arises. As for the central finance, it is on the verge of extinction. If there is no fundamental plan, it will be a serious delay in state affairs. Wei Diao and others have discussed it again and again, and they have the same opinion. I deeply hope that everyone will care about the center, and don’t forget to tell Shuo .Determine the strategy early and vigorously revitalize the crisis. It is very fortunate to thank you. Gu Weijun, Tang Erhe, Pan Fu, Jiang Yanxing, Du Xigui, Luo Wengan, Ren Kecheng, Yang Wenkai, Zhang Zhitan. Survey. Seal. " After the telegram was sent, Gu Weijun did not go to work in the hospital, and the cabinet meeting was also suspended. On the 29th, Zhang Zuolin returned a telegram to stay, and the telegram said: "Dear Kandian, the state affairs are in peril, and it is not easy to support them. The long-distance burden depends on the funds. In this dangerous situation, we hope to help each other in difficulties. Please help each other to overcome the difficulties. Not only Chinese and foreign countries look up to them, but also the people of the country look up to them. Also. I hereby reply to you. Zhang Zuolin. Yan. Yin." Wu Peifu also sent a condolence telegram on the same day, saying: "I learned from the electrical survey that...the military situation is urgent. When the people's hearts are shaking with suspicion, and the state affairs are changing rapidly, the central government depends on the fate of the country. The government is based on observation and observation. It may be persevering for a while, but I still hope to persevere and support it. That is to say, personal In the face of catastrophe, what is the benefit of going up again? I despise your court during the military period, it is best to barely maintain the status quo. Extend the rule of law on the front line, and stop floating discussions for a while. Zheng Zun telegraphed the so-called center of care, never forgetting to tell Shuo Zhe also. I would like to spread the district, and I pray for your attention. I am very fortunate! Wu Peifu. Yan. Yin." Although the two giants Zhang and Wu politely stayed with Gu Ge, they couldn't come up with a specific solution.Therefore, the meeting of the State Council was suspended, and the political affairs of the central government came to a complete standstill, forming a state of anarchy.It is no accident that Gu Weijun is in a dilemma.During this period, Pan Fu was in charge, and he went to work in the ministry every day. Although the other cabinet members Ren Kecheng had resolutely resigned in Beijing, Du Xigui had already left Beijing. Beijing is tantamount to anarchy. In the Tianjin meeting, the most important issue was to promote a supreme commander. The so-called supreme commander certainly refers to Zhang Zuolin.In principle, it is hoped that Wu Peifu and Yan Xishan's consent will be sought for the results of the meeting before the telegram is released.Wu Peifu expressed silence on the Tianjin meeting, and did not express any opinion on the issue of supporting Zhang. On November 30th, led by Sun Chuanfang, 16 people including Yan Xishan, Shang Zhen, Kou Yingjie, Liu Zhenhua and senior generals of the Feng Faction jointly issued a call to promote Dai Zhang Zuolin, like this: "Tianjin Zhang Yushuai: (above) Chuanfang and others are obliged to fight for thieves with righteousness. However, there is ambition in the city, and the arrows are ready to defeat the strong. It is not a plan of unified command, and it is difficult to achieve the effect of the outline. The trial of my father-in-law is loyal to the country. , regard the people as hurt. The four seas are powerful, and ten thousand streams admire. When discussing and discussing, consult and agree. I would like to recommend my father-in-law as the commander-in-chief of the Anguo Army, command the divisions, and discuss with Shen Tian. Turn the decadent waves When the sun falls, it is comparable to the time when the rain comes to the Soviet Union. In order to sweep away the adversity and support the country. Chuanfang and others should lead the troops and stand by the vanguard. The sun is shining, and the loyalty is not lost. Please bow to the wishes of the people and encourage them Modesty. Recently took office as a teacher to solve the people's misfortune. Fortunately for the country, I would like to send a telegram. Fu beg for inspection! Sun Chuanfang, Wu Junsheng, Zhang Zongchang, Yan Xishan, Shang Zhen, Kou Yingjie, Chen Tiaoyuan, Zhang Zuoxiang, Lu Xiangting, Han Linchun, Gao Weiyue, Zhou Yinren, Chen Yi, Chu Yupu, Tang Yulin, and Liu Zhenhua kowtow together. Thirty. Seal." Zhang Zuolin took office as Commander-in-Chief of the Anguo Army in Tianjin Caijia Garden at 3:30 p.m. on December 1. All the generals in Tianjin came to congratulate him.He also made Sun Chuanfang and Zhang Zongchang the deputy commanders-in-chief of the Anguo Army, and Yang Yuting the chief of staff.At the same time, send the inauguration electrification, electric cloud: "Jun Jian from various newspapers: Compared with the lack of principles in the government of the country, the chaos of the mob, .... For more than a year, the land has been seized and the city has been seized. , Violence and Chu are raging. Please use the name of the commander-in-chief of the Anguo Army to lead the comrades and protect the country. Zuolin divides himself, how can he be worthy of this important task. After repeated telegrams, he did not accept the agreement. This is the autumn of critical survival , Dare to be ignorant of the responsibility of every man. On December 1, he took up the post of commander-in-chief of the Anguo Army in Tianjin. I hope that we will share the same hatred and solve the national crisis together. Anyone who dares to endanger the peace of our country is willing to work with his colleagues Pursue them together. With the ambition of the entire Anguo army to protect the country. In recent years, thugs have harassed the whole country. After hardships. Only hope that the country will seek permanent peace, it depends on the individual's view that there is no right. On a peaceful day, we should still discuss the country's affairs with celebrities at home and abroad. In the long run, we will create a real republic under the rule of law, and will not cause gods and brilliance. Trapped in a flood of ferocious beasts. It is very fortunate to avoid being despised by the world's human beings. Tebu, please forgive me! Zhang Zuolin. East. India." Zhang Zuolin wanted to ask Wu Peifu to be the deputy commander-in-chief. He once asked Wu to cancel the title of "thief hunter" on the grounds of unified command. The implication is that Fengjun used to hand over the authority of Nankou commander to Wu in the past. Why can't Wu step down and become deputy today? Wu Peifu didn't answer calmly.After Zhang Zuolin took office as the commander-in-chief of the Anguo Army, he sent Wu a telegram, saying: "The north is in a state of anarchy, and the military is not enough to call for it. Please let me know." Wu still kept silent and ignored him. After Zhang Zuolin became the commander-in-chief of the Anguo Army in Tianjin, Beijing hoped that he would advance to Beijing as soon as possible.Although Beijing has a Gu Weijun cabinet in name, no one regards the Gu cabinet as a government.At that time, it was Jin Yunpeng, a squint-eyed general who had been prime minister for three terms, who was keen on the prime minister at that time; It is purely worship. Feng Zhang entered Beijing by special car from Tianjin on December 27, 2015, accompanied by all the senior personnel of the Anguo Army Headquarters. After half a month of consultations, Feng Zhang sent Zhang Jinghui from Beijing to welcome Yang Yuting to Beijing to discuss government issues. Until 2016 Gu Weijun's new cabinet was formally formed on January 12. The failure of Jin Yunpeng's formation of the cabinet was because the Feng family was concerned about the poor relationship between Jin and Wu Peifu. Just the day before Feng Zhang Youjin entered Beijing, Wu ordered Jin Yun'e (Jin Yunpeng's younger brother) to be removed from his post. Since the relationship between the brothers and Wu Peifu has deteriorated so much, if Feng Zhang openly uses Jin, it means that he has broken with Wu.Some people told Feng Zhang that Jin Yunpeng was not easy to control, and that Duan Qirui treated Jin Zhihou, but Jin still turned back, and the friendship between Zhang and Jin was meaningless.Liang Shiyi was ousted from office by Wu Peifu, and when Liang reappeared to form a cabinet, it was also embarrassing to Wu.As for the theory of Mo Dehui forming a cabinet, it was only circulated in Beijing and Tianjin for one day. After Yang Yuting and other parties contacted each other, he asked Feng Zhang to still use Gu to form a cabinet as a transition, because Gu was supported by Wu Peifu, and staying with Gu continued. Taking into account, but there is no suitable candidate at present, so it can be done in one fell swoop. On January 12, the Beijing government announced the list of new pavilions: Premier Gu Weijun Minister of Foreign Affairs Gu Weijun (concurrently) Hu Weide finance minister thurhe Teo Keng Hui Du Xigui Attorney General Luo Wengan Yam Ho Cheng Minister of Agriculture and Commerce Yang Wenkai Pan Fu From this list of new pavilions, the so-called newcomers are Hu Weide and Zhang Jinghui, but these two people are not of great importance. Zhang Jinghui came out of the mountain because of his affiliation. The new pavilion is more eye-catching. Chief Financial Officer, Tang was the leader of the "May 4th" student movement. He was always relied on by Gu Weijun and was famous for his wit.After Tang transferred the Minister of Finance, Gu Ben planned to give Tian Yinghuang as the chief of staff. Tian is the representative of Yan Xishan and has won the trust of Fengfang. Therefore, Gu really wanted to pull Tian to show that the new pavilion was the crystallization of the cooperation between the northern warlords. The firm resignation, in fact, believes that the current situation will change in the future, and Yan Xishan's attitude is also uncertain, and he does not want to be involved in the whirlpool.Tian did not enter the cabinet, and Gu Naila, a senior diplomat and very active Hu Weide, served as the interior minister. In the Shuncheng Palace in Beijing, Zhang Zuolin regarded himself as the number one person in the north. Since the cabinet was not a leading organization worthy of the name, he still set up three seminars on politics, diplomacy, and finance in the general headquarters of the Anguo Army. The political seminar hired Liang Shiyi as the chairman. Chairman, Zeng Yujun as vice-chairman; Diplomatic Discussion Committee hired Sun Baoqi as chairman, Lu Zongyu as vice-chairman; Financial Discussion Committee hired Cao Rulin as chairman, and Ye Gongchuo as vice-chairman. And the concise provisions and membership list will be sent to each department for inspection. On February 7, the third seminar opened, and Zhang Zuolin went to the meeting in person to deliver a congratulatory speech.Zhang came first to political seminars, second to diplomacy, and second to finance.Then everyone went to the Jurentang tea party together, and Zhang delivered a speech again, asking everyone to express their greatness. This is the flashback period of the Beiyang warlords, and there is an interesting episode about Yang Du.The number one celebrity in Yuan Shikai's era was hailed by Yuan as the culprit of Hong Xian, who was a talented person of all ages. He has been wandering around since Yuan's death.In the past, Sun Yat-sen asked him to join the Kuomintang, but he didn't think about it. However, after Chen Jiongming's rebellion, he went to Shanghai to visit Sun Yat-sen and bitterly recount past mistakes. When Cao and Wu were in power in 13 years, Yang's friend Xia Wuyi was a guest of honor in Baoding, and Yang used him as a medium to go north to say that Cao and Wu participated in the revolution, which was futile; After killing Jiang Dengxuan, Yang returned to Tianjin and was hired by Zhang Zongchang as the General Councilor.At that time, Li Shizeng, an important figure of the Kuomintang, and others, in view of the fact that education in the north was destroyed by warlords, persuaded Yang to be the head of education, and Yang was very moved.One day, a certain gentleman was going north on Jinpu Road. When he passed Jinan, he met Yang's good friend Wang Shaoxian and got into the car, so they sat together and chatted unavoidably. Wang mentioned that Yang was teaching the elders. It’s too much to do, but now I can’t ask for it. It’s just a moment.” Then a certain gentleman said: “Xizi should ask the long-legged general (referring to Zhang Zongchang) for help!” Wang Shaoxian said: "How can I do that? Zhang Xiaoshuai has a headache when he hears about the school, and he hides his ears when he mentions education!" A certain gentleman said confidently: "Otherwise, if Xizi really wants to be the chief education officer, the only way is to find Zhang Xiaoshuai." Wang said: " As long as the dean can get it, I can find anyone." So Junnai said: "As long as he is obedient, I can guarantee it." The two talked and laughed and arrived in Beijing and stayed at the Pacific Hotel. Wang Shaoxian urged a certain gentleman to hurry up. The certain gentleman said mysteriously: "I need the activity fee first." Wang said: "Xizi is poor to death, and my situation is not good. , where can I find the activity fee?" A certain gentleman said: "How can I do without money?" Wang had to smile bitterly, and a certain gentleman said indifferently: "It only needs one yuan." Wang was surprised and said: "What do you do with one yuan? "A certain gentleman said you listen to me. He asked someone to take one yuan to the engraving shop and engraved two stamps, one was "Beijing Education Promotion Association" and the other was "Northern Educational Issues Research Association". He also bought a few stamps. Stamps, and then use these two groups to draft four telegrams, two telegrams to Zhang Zongchang, please keep Yang as the head of education, and two telegrams to Yang, please put education as the most important thing, and shoulder the arduous task.At the same time, Wang is asked to write a quick letter to Yang Du, telling him that there are two educational organizations in Beijing urging him to be the dean. If Zhang Xiaoshuai invites him to discuss this matter, Yang wants to express his willingness to do so and prepare a recommendation letter by himself. Beijing, don't delay. A few days later, Yang went to Beijing excitedly, met Wang and a certain gentleman, and mentioned that both he and Zhang Zongchang had received telegrams. I, who was born in Greenwood University, have spoken, I guarantee you, you are the most appropriate, you draft the telegram yourself, and don’t disappoint their kindness.” Yang came to Beijing in this way.So a certain gentleman told Yang: "The first hurdle has been cleared. Zhang Xiaokun knows that the education industry despises him the most. Now he asks him for a recommendation. Of course he will be enthusiastic. This is a psychological warfare; now the second hurdle must not be neglected. Zhang Yushuai It's easy to talk, but he has a noble family, Yang Yuting, by his side, so you have to be humble to him." A few days later, Zhang Zuolin made an appointment with Yang Du, and said a lot of words to help out. After Yang Ci came out, he stopped by to visit Yang Yuting. After a little perfunctory, he went back to the hotel and told a certain gentleman what had happened. After hearing this, a certain gentleman jumped up and said : "Why do you just deal with Yang Yuting casually?" Yang Du said: "His boss has promised me, why should I talk more with this young boy." His ingenious plan has also become a cake." Yang didn't believe it, and after waiting for more than ten days without any movement, he asked another person in Fengfang to find out the inside story. It turned out that when Zhang Zuolin proposed Yang Du as the chief education officer, Yang Yuting was indifferent. Said: "Xizi is the culprit of Hong Xian, too politically charged, coming out now will increase trouble." In one sentence, Yang Du's already acquired chief executive was blown away. When the Feng army entered Henan, the Beijing government became increasingly gloomy.Gu Weijun was on the verge of collapse. On March 8, 2016, Finance Minister Tang Er and Sea Chief Du Xigui proposed to Gu Weijun to resign for the second time. On March 9, Dean Ren Kecheng also asked to resign.Gu Ge itself was originally built on the joint relationship between Zhang Zuolin and Wu Peifu. At that time, Feng Zhang expressed that he had no opinion on the cabinet, so most of Gu Ge's cabinet members were related to Wu Peifu and Sun Chuanfang. Gu himself did not have a deep relationship with Fengfang. After Beijing and Shanghai were defeated, and Feng Jun entered Henan and expelled Wu, Gu Weijun was naturally precarious, but because Feng Zhang had not made a specific decision on the central government issue, he still maintained Gu Ge's transition. Yang Yuting often travels to Beijing and Fengjian, and Zhang Po listens to Yang Yuting's opinions on the central issue. Since Wu Peifu has been in a slump, the rumors of Liang Shiyi forming a cabinet are very popular, and Yang Yuting is also rumored to be eager to come out. In late March, Gu Ge became more and more withered. In addition to Tang Erhe, the Minister of Finance, Du Xigui, the Minister of the Sea, and Ren Kecheng, the Head of Education, the judicial Luo Wengan, the agricultural merchant Yang Wenkai, and the housekeeper Hu Weide also resigned. There are two Ministers of Communication, Pan Fu. Because of the close relationship between Pan Fu and Zhang Zongchang, he often travels between Beijing and Shandong, and is not in the capital. And Chief of the Army Zhang Jinghui, in fact, is a prime minister and a chief. On the afternoon of March 28, Gu Fushun paid a visit to Zhang Zuolin at the palace, expressing his unsustainable grievances, and asked Zhang to quickly find a replacement. Zhang did not give a real answer, but said that the current military was in urgent need, and he had no time to take care of politics, and there was no suitable candidate. Gu still reluctantly continued to serve.Gu also emphasized the current financial difficulties, and it is difficult for a smart woman to cook without rice. Zhang listened to it rather disapprovingly, and said with a sneer: "The central government's financial difficulties have not started since today. It has been a financial problem for more than ten years. It existed before Mr. Shaochuan formed a cabinet. Since you could go out of the mountain at that time, why do you want to go today?" On April 5th, the cabinet meeting was attended by Tang Erhe, Luo Wengan, etc. as an exception, and the spirit of the cabinet was lifted. However, there was nothing to discuss in the cabinet meeting, and Tang and Luo still expressed their resignation after attending the cabinet meeting. Therefore, after the cabinet meeting, they were still negative. atmosphere, and there are rumors that the State Council will suspend meals and prepare for the end. On April 7, Gu Weijun resigned from Feng Zhang. Zhang Zuolin was very hesitant at this time. On the one hand, he still wanted to maintain Wu Peifu's feelings, and on the other hand, it was the form of the central government.Most people in the Feng family advocate Zhang Zuolin as the head of state, but in the current military period, Feng Zhang wants to monopolize the power, and the name deserves it. He still can't make a decision on what method should be adopted. Before there is no decision, he can only delay it. Therefore, Gu Weijun became the interim prime minister in this protracted situation, unable to retreat.