Chapter 9 Chapter 9: There Is No Banquet That Never Ends

Living in the mountains is really depressing for Xiao Zhenying, who loves to talk and move. Suddenly one day, Song Zheyuan called and asked him to go over to discuss important matters. Only after I went there did I realize that the situation in the world, or to put it more clearly, is that the anti-Chiang situation has undergone new trends and changes. This is the Guangdong-Guangdong incident that made the sick Huang Yu lose his composure. Chen Jitang in Guangdong, Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi in Guangxi all sharpened their swords and tried to rebel against Chiang Kai-shek under the banner of resisting Japan.

Guangdong and Guangxi lobbyists were mobilized again, trying their best to lobby Song Zheyuan and Han Fuju in the north. When the lobbyist came to the door, Song Zheyuan couldn't hold back his anti-Jiang heart. Now I am not the leader, someone else is the leader, I can participate, and get a share of it. Han Fuju sent an invitation to meet him. go! Anyway, Xiao Zhenying is locked up now, and no one can stop him. Song Zheyuan and Han Fuju discussed for a long time, and decided to be neutral first, pretend to be a peacemaker, check the situation, and then join the camp against Jiang.

They jointly sent a telegram to the Nanjing government and Guangdong and Guangxi respectively, saying that you should talk about it and don't do it. The words were very good, but Chiang Kai-shek heard something different from them. What are you trying to do?I am the central government, and Guangdong and Guangxi are the localities. It seems absurd to give you two such persuasion, as if the central government and local governments can sit on the same footing. Chiang Kai-shek called back and reprimanded, his face was terribly ugly. Song Zheyuan didn't eat the mutton, but he was ashamed first, angry and anxious.

At this time, he called Xiao Zhenying over. In front of Xiao Zhenying, he lost his temper with his chief of staff and asked the latter to go to Nanjing on a business trip. What are you going to do? I made a multiple-choice question for Boss Jiang to fill in: A. I surrendered to Japan; B. I died; C. I left. Going from A to B to C is not a good option anyway. Putting myself in such an embarrassing situation is of course to demonstrate to Chiang Kai-shek. Then you "show" it, why call Xiao Zhenying over? In fact, it was all for Xiao Zhenying, because now Song Zheyuan is in a dilemma after being completely guessed by Chiang Kai-shek, and he needs Xiao Zhenying to help him out.

The sad thing is that Song Zheyuan has completely regarded Xiao Zhenying as Chiang Kai-shek's man. Now it's his turn to beg Xiao Zhenying, but if you want him to pull down his face and speak soft words, that's absolutely impossible, that's why the scene above happened. As soon as the chief of staff left, the scene changed, and Qin Dechun came up to play tricks. Qin Xiao has worked together for a long time, and Song Zheyuan thought that with Qin present, the atmosphere would not be too embarrassing. What Song Zheyuan meant is that the situation is very urgent now, would you, Xiao Zhenying, go to Chiang Kai-shek for me to make peace, or if there is any good strategy to save the unfavorable situation.

Previously, Xiao Zhenying had already learned about the meeting between Song and Han and the joint telegram. Looking at Song Zheyuan's behavior, it was undoubtedly urgent.This situation, not only didn't let him know this before, why should he be happy at the beginning, but it made him more sad. Didn't I say that supporting Chiang Kai-shek and opposing Chiang Kai-shek is like heaven and hell, depending on a single thought.If we want to keep North China, we can only embrace Chiang Kai-shek and fight against Japan. Song Zheyuan remained silent. In front of this former elder brother, the lord whom he had painstakingly assisted, Xiao Zhenying broke his heart.

When we first entered Peiping, some people said that I helped you to surrender the Japanese.After hearing this rumor, my mother couldn't sleep well at night for two months, and my younger brother also wrote a letter to scold me.Later they realized what kind of person I am, Xiao, and I would never do such careless things. Now if we make a wrong move and really fall into the tricks of the Japanese, how can we be worthy of them. As he talked, Xiao Zhenying was moved by the scene and shed tears.Song Zheyuan also shed tears. But how does the present situation end? Of course, Xiao Zhenying still has to deal with it.

Qin Dechun told Xiao Zhenying that the special envoys from Guangdong, Guangxi and Shandong have been coming to Song Zheyuan these days, especially the Shandong special envoy sent by Han Fuju, who was very active, probably because he wanted us to participate in the anti-Chiang operation. Xiao Zhenying said categorically: I will block these guys. He first explained to the gatekeeper of the Song Mansion that as long as he saw these special envoys coming, he would not notify them, let alone allow them to step into the threshold. Let this generation be shut down first, and kill their spirits.

Then Xiao Zhenying found an acquaintance of the Shandong special envoy and invited him to dinner. After three cups and two cups, he pretended to say something unintentionally: that boy Han Fuju has always been a warlord, and he has no way to do anything. We all hate him and will never allow him to rebel against Chiang. The speaker pretends to be unintentional, but the listener obviously intends. As soon as this acquaintance returned, he immediately "leaked" the content of the conversation to the Shandong special envoy. The special envoy didn't even see Song Zheyuan, and was wondering. Hearing that there was such an inside story, he didn't even dare to stay in Beiping, and hurried back to Shandong.

When Han Fuju heard it, what's the matter, it turned out that Song Zheyuan and Chiang Kai-shek were in the same group. He even lied to me that he would join me in fighting against Chiang, but in the end it was just a conspiracy to be taken. Luckily, it was discovered early. Han Fuju immediately acted preemptively and sent a telegram to Chiang Kai-shek, saying that the joint telegram with Song Zheyuan earlier was entirely Song's opinion. I had no choice, so I signed my name on it. You old man, don't think that I will agree with his proposition. Before that, Song Zheyuan still had illusions about participating in the anti-Chiang movement. Even if he called Xiao Zhenying, it was only to cover himself with Chiang Kai-shek and paralyze the Nanjing government.In private, he was still preparing to join forces with Han Fuju when the time came.

The telegram Han Fuju sent to Chiang Kai-shek really gave him a slap in the face, letting him know what the so-called "anti-Chiang alliance" was all about. Since then, no matter whether it was the visit of the special envoy from Guangdong and Guangxi, or Chen Jitang's telegram to ask, Song Zheyuan never replied.In fact, since then, he has never mentioned the word "anti-Chiang" lightly. Now Xiao Zhenying resonates with his former mortal enemy in more ways. He sent someone to send a letter to Chiang Kai-shek, advising that the two provinces must not be attacked by military forces, but should be resolved politically. Otherwise, the situation in North China will be hard to say. May face the dilemma of being attacked from both sides. Xiao Zhenying and Huang Yu, one is a wild way, the other is a righteous way, but they are both far-sighted and insightful in politics. It is no coincidence that the two of them can also shoulder the heavy responsibility of diplomacy and defense against Japan in North China, and persist for a long time. Due to Xiao Zhenying's attack again, the upsurge of "North China Autonomy" instigated by the Japanese has completely dissipated. Matsumuro has been busy for a long time, but still can only return without success. However, to the surprise of most people, after Xiao Zhenying helped Song Zheyuan settle the internal and external troubles, the latter intensified his doubts about Xiao Zhenying. Is it weird?Not surprising at all. All this time, we have neglected one person. This person is Qin Dechun. If Song Zheyuan is compared to Liu Bei, Xiao and Qin can be roughly regarded as Wolong and Fengchu, especially Xiao Zhenying. Many old people in the 29th Army regard him as the "Zhuge Liang" in the army. He doesn't shy away from the real relationship between Wolong and Fengchu, that is, Fengchu often wants to compete with Wolong.Mr. Shui Jing who recommended the two of them is right, one of the two will be safe for the world.But I can also help the old man add the last sentence: If he gets two, the world will fight. Pang Tong is still difficult to tolerate Kong Ming, let alone Qin Dechun who is always being suppressed by Xiao Zhenying.However, Xiao and Qin have completely opposite personalities, one is bold and generous, the other is scheming, the other is strong, and the other is feminine.In the usual relationship, the carefree Xiao Zhenying is basically not wary of Qin Dechun, and will say anything in front of his face, but Qin Dechun is not like this, and what is finally passed to Song Zheyuan's ears through him is often to Xiao Zhenying unfavorable words. At that time, Xiao Zhenying's image was extremely destructive, and Song Zheyuan was extremely disgusted with Xiao Zhenying. One thing was that Xiao Zhenying celebrated his mother's birthday. It was rumored that his pomp was several times that of Song Zheyuan. . However, according to Wen Chenglie, a veteran of the Northwest Army, it was actually Qin Dechun who made a big fuss about it. Wen Laojiu has experienced all kinds of trials and hardships in the world, his old eyes are really sharp and penetrating. In addition, rumors such as "Xiao is in the army, he has a lot of money, and he asks the generals to gain ties", and Xiao Zhenying "exaggerates the truth" and other rumors, in addition to Matsushiro, Qi Xieyuan and others who keep fanning the flames, Qin Dechun also owes a lot of credit. As a close confidant, Qin Dechun's words were naturally easier for Song Zheyuan to accept. As a result, the more successful Xiao Zhenying's affairs were, the greater the threat to Qin Dechun, the second military commander who was proclaimed in the same palace, especially after Xiao "fell out of favor", Qin did not allow Xiao to have a chance to stand up. In the depths of the Chinese character, certain ugliness is always repeated. Looking through the history books, in fact, we have never lacked wisdom, but most of this wisdom is not put on governing the country and resisting foreign aggression, but is largely used to stumbling our own people. This is not the tragedy of the ages! Xiao Zhenying won't be rewarded for his meritorious service, let alone use it, people who are really wronged by him come here. Zhang Zizhong, the new mayor of Tianjin, came to Xiangshan in person and stayed with Xiao Zhenying for five days. For five days, Zhang Zizhong kept repeating one sentence: Song Zheyuan did too much, I can't stand it.Wait, after two months, if I don't let him go, the surname will not be Zhang. Xiao Zhenying couldn't laugh or cry. I don't know since when, warriors like to imitate politicians and do tricks.Can I not see what you Zhang Zizhong did?It is nothing more than to use me, Xiao Zhenying, to achieve the purpose of dealing with Song Zheyuan. Those who eat Xiao Zhenying's bowl of rice must have been standard strategists in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods. It is purely trickery for ordinary people to make gestures in front of them. In front of Zhang Zizhong, but still can't say that, Xiao Zhenying can only use the outdated brotherhood to evade. We are all brothers, it cannot be like this.For the affairs of the country, for the sake of loyalty, I am willing to sacrifice. Seeing Xiao Zhenying's "unrepentant death", Zhang Zizhong went to connect with Feng Zhi'an and Zhao Dengyu again. Several people secretly found Xiao Zhenying and clamored to push him to be the leader and raise troops to overthrow Song Dynasty. Xiao Zhenying knew that this matter was no small matter, so he absolutely couldn't do it. It's not that there is no strength to overthrow Song Dynasty.In fact, as long as Xiao Zhenying wanted to, he was very sure of defeating the Song Dynasty.Except for Zhang, Feng, and Zhao, the cavalry units of the 29th Army are all the original Northeast Volunteer Army, which was recruited by Xiao Zhenying at the beginning, and they are also soldiers from his hometown.In that case, Song Zheyuan couldn't resist it. But in this way, not to mention the fratricide within the 29th Army, it will even lead to the wolves entering the house, causing North China to be lost to the Japanese, and this is what Xiao Zhenying does not want to see anyway. In view of the embarrassing situation of staying in North China, Xiao Zhenying bid farewell to Song Zheyuan on the grounds of going to Beijing for a meeting.Before leaving, he expressed his desire to stay in Nanjing.But Song Zheyuan immediately dismissed his idea. No, you can't stay in the central government, or even stay in the country, you can only go abroad. The subtext is that I can't use you, and neither can others, including Chiang Kai-shek. Xiao Zhenying was in extreme pain at this time.Maybe he had hoped in his heart that Song Zheyuan could keep him, but he never expected that the other party not only did not say so, but also insisted on expelling him to go abroad. The 29th Army was forged with painstaking efforts, but in the end he was hidden by the first bird and swept out.Is this the inevitable end of all meritorious officials? Forget it, there is no banquet in the world that never ends, no matter whether it is laughter or tears, it may all be lost in the end. It is indeed time for me to go. Before leaving, the only thing Xiao Zhenying couldn't let go of was the safety of this army and North China, especially the idea of ​​"raising troops to overthrow the Song Dynasty" terrified him, so he finally left Song Zheyuan with a strategy to keep the inside safe and defend the outside world: The generals of the 29th Army can have Zhang Zizhong in the front, Liu Ruming in the back, and Feng Zhi'an in the middle, so that they can be protected without worry. This is an employment phalanx designed by Xiao Zhenying after many days of hard thinking, and it can also be said to be the last "tip" he left for Song Zheyuan. Of the four division commanders of the 29th Army, Zhang Zizhong is the strongest, but he has the posture of being different from Song Zheyuan, so he can't be kept by his side, and he has to go to Tianjin to be a striker. Liu Ruming didn't buy Song Zheyuan's account at all, no matter how hard you push it, it's useless, it's better to let him be a defender, at least you can keep a Chahar. The only one who can be reused is Feng Zhian! When the 29th Army was established, Feng Zhian himself did not have a single soldier. He was able to enter the top ranks all at once because he had recommended Zhang Zizhong to Zhang Zizhong when he was in the old Northwest Army. In other words, without Zhang Zizhong's face, Feng Zhi'an couldn't be a teacher. This is also one of the reasons why Feng Zhi'an couldn't shirk Zhang Zizhong's conspiracy when he planned to rebel against Song Zheyuan. Feng Zhi'an's weakness is that his waist is never tough, as long as he has the basic troops in his hands, and then treats him with kindness, he can become a direct confidant. You can rest assured that Feng Zhi'an is in the middle. If you encounter any danger in the future, let alone advance, at least there is room for retreat. Finally there is Zhao Dengyu. Xiao Zhenying didn't mention how to arrange Zhao Dengyu in his security policy, but the number one military division in North China actually saw it very clearly: if Feng Zhi'an is stabilized, Zhao Dengyu will be stabilized. Because Zhao Dengyu and Feng Zhi'an had a very good personal relationship, during the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War, even if Zhao served as the brigade commander under Feng, Feng would not rebel, and he would not rebel.In this way, Song Zheyuan can have another free man who can support the front and back courts. Although Song Zheyuan didn't expect that Xiao Zhenying's layout would have such a long-term impact at the time, he had already heard about the "restless" situation of Zhang, Feng, Zhao and other generals, and he also knew that Xiao Zhenying's words were not mixed with selfish distractions. It was for his sake, so I nodded solemnly: I listen to you. Xiao Zhenying is very pleased, this is good, we are brothers after all, so I am relieved. Finally, I heard "Brother" again. But now it's not brothers saying goodbye, but brothers forcing each other, so much that they can't allow each other to have a shelter in the sea.From now on, the two can only be strangers, close to each other. Do you still remember the vows made when the eight worshipers made friends?Do you still remember the scene when the 29th Army was extremely difficult when it was first established, but you helped me and shared weal and woe?Do you still remember that one was a confidant brother (Xiao Zhenying), and the other was the elder brother's flesh and blood (Song Zheyuan)? Everything is flying flowers, everything is running water, everything will become empty, and nothing can be retained for a moment. Nai He, Nai He. At the last moment of breaking up, Xiao Zhenying once again looked around at the familiar scene in front of him with infinite nostalgia. Here, he fought tenaciously. This is his home and his foundation, but now he can only wave goodbye. When can I return? Thinking of this, Xiao Zhenying could no longer control his excitement, and suddenly broke down in tears. Song Zheyuan, who was beside him, was also very sad, and burst into tears. Crying is not the first time for them, but this time is the saddest, most real, and most shocking. Say farewell, parting is just around the corner.Neither of them would have imagined that by the time they met again, the world had become beyond their imagination. Many veterans of the 29th Army, especially those from the Cavalry Division, later said that if Xiao Zhenying did not leave and listened to Zhang, Feng, and Zhao, history could be changed. In that case, North China and the 29th Army would be in a different situation. .Therefore, they still believe that Xiao Zhenying's departure is the biggest mistake in his own history. However, sad people always hold back their arms. At that time, how many better choices can those involved have. In fact, even Chiang Kai-shek could not accept the fact that Xiao Zhenying was forced to leave North China, but he had no choice. Huang and Xiao are not here, and North China will be in trouble in the future. Fortunately, Xiao Zhenying also left a "tip bag", and fortunately, Song Zheyuan did as he did, and the effect was immediate. The interior of the 29th Army was temporarily stabilized, and the Japanese had no way to enter, and then they came up with the idea of ​​​​Suiyuan Province. This is the famous Bailing Temple victory.It was this great victory that made Huang Yu still excited when he was dying. The creator of the Bailing Temple Victory was Fu Zuoyi, courtesy name Yisheng, a native of Shanxi, who graduated from the fifth phase of Baoding Military Academy and served as the chairman of Suiyuan Province at that time. Fu Zuoyi became famous as the Battle of Zhuozhou. That was during the Second Northern Expedition, when Fu Zuoyi led a division to rush forward and occupied Zhuozhou in the southwest of Beijing in one fell swoop.In terms of military science, this was originally a surprisingly successful throat-locking tactic, which could not only cut off the north-south connection of the Feng army, but also directly threaten Beijing and Tianjin.Reluctantly, the other Northern Expedition troops were unable to cooperate, and they were all repulsed by Zhang Zuolin. In this way, Fu Zuoyi himself was pushed into a desperate situation. Zhang Zuolin mobilized heavy troops and surrounded the outside one after another. He thought that the people in the city had no reinforcements or supplies, so they would not be able to last long. Who knew that Fu Zuoyi was particularly able to endure it, and it lasted more than 100 days. do not go in.In the end, it was Yan Xishan who thought it was meaningless to defend, and instructed him to cease the war and negotiate a peace, and the Battle of Zhuozhou ended. Since then, everyone has known that no matter how capable you are, if you must attack, it is best to stay away from this Fu, because his shield is not easily pierced. When it came to the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War, Fu Zuoyi once again let the Japanese army learn his characteristics of good defense. He successfully blocked and killed the Suzuki Brigade in Niulanshan, which can be called a rare masterpiece of the Chinese army at the end of the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War. Knowing how powerful Fu Zuoyi is, the Japanese wanted to make Fu Zuoyi surrender without a fight before attacking. Itagaki was the one who came to Suiyuan to surrender. As early as before and after the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War, Itagaki proved with practical actions that he was not really a spy.However, since the turn of the times, Itagaki felt better about himself after becoming the deputy chief of staff of the Kwantung Army.Even though he was teased by Xiao Zhenying last time in North China, he still didn't change his original intention, always thinking that he was more fun than others. It seems that in many cases, Wushamao can really act as a stimulant. Fu Zuoyi was very polite. As the chairman of Suiyuan Province, he went to the airport to meet him personally in casual clothes. But sitting down and talking is another matter. Itagaki said that China and Japan have the same language and the same race, so they should "be friendly to each other". Fu Zuoyi replied, your words are correct, but the two sides must meet each other with sincerity, and only on the premise of equality can "goodwill" be achieved. Itagaki hinted that if North China is headed by Fu Zuoyi, the Kwantung Army will fully support it. Fu Zuoyi shook his head, North China is Chinese territory, independence has no future, so don't make things difficult for Fu. Itagaki finally took the "Mengsui problem" to test: I heard that the relationship between Mengsui and Mengsui was not harmonious, if King De came to attack Suiyuan, what would you do with it. Fu Zuoyi's words were sonorous and forceful: then fight, Fu will never back down in the slightest.