Chapter 10 Chapter nine

On the eve of entering Beijing It should also be said that Zhang Zuolin's official career was prosperous. Yuan Shikai gave him General Shengwu, Superintendent of Fengtian Military Affairs and concurrently a patrol envoy. He became the "King of the Northeast".Don't worry about how the king got it, the king is settled, he has the final say in the Northeast! This is how things are in the world, even if you were an idiot yesterday, stretching out your hands to beg for leftovers from others, looking up at the expressions of others, today the gauze hat is on, your face will change, your chest will stand up, and the words you say will change. If you have weight, you will embrace each other when you act.How embarrassed Zhang Zuolin was when Erdaogou was defeated! If Guan Yanhong's shot was really aimed at his head, Sanjiegou might not be able to leave even a lump of dirt.Today, Zhang Zuolin is General Shengwu, and his fart will resound throughout the three eastern provinces!

Yuan Shikai's emperor's dream was shattered.He wanted to be the emperor, but he couldn't be the emperor. Yuan Shikai felt that life was too boring and he would rather die.It is easier to die than to be an emperor, there are many ways.By June 1916, Yuan Shikai was really dead. Yuan Shikai died, Li Yuanhong became the president, Duan Qirui became the prime minister, and the power in Beijing was still in the hands of the Beiyang faction.The world is in chaos again. Li Yuanhong and Duan Qirui wanted to stabilize their power positions. Although they thought Zhang Zuolin in the Northeast was a "scourge", Zhang Zuolin was a tyrant in the Northeast after all. They didn't like him but they couldn't destroy him.The warlord's philosophy of life is like that, swallow what can be swallowed, pull what can't be swallowed, and stick to those who are more powerful than him.President Li Yuanhong's "throne" was given by Duan Qirui of the Anhui Department. The military power is in the hands of Duan, and the regime will naturally follow the military power. He anxiously asked Ji Yu Duan Qirui:

"Zhiquan (Duan Qirui's name Zhiquan), Zhang Zuolin from the Northeast, how do you think it should be treated?" Duan Qirui was originally the pillar of "Yuan Tianxia", the prime minister and the chief of the army, under one person, above ten thousand people.Ordinarily, Yuan Shikai died, and Duan Qirui's presidency was justified.He wants to be too.It's just that his "little fan military adviser" Xu Shuzheng thought it was "inappropriate".He thought that "the world is in chaos, the heroes are fighting for hegemony, and it is still uncertain who will win the battle. It is better to pull out a puppet to act as a facade and work behind the scenes." Duan Qirui agreed with this opinion, so he gave up the presidency to Li Yuanhong. He is the prime minister and chief of the army who holds the real military and political power.Clearly handle major national affairs, secretly expand strength, and wait for the opportunity.Duan Qirui hated Li Yuanhong's Northeast Zhang Zuolin: "Bandits, red beards! Not enough successes, more failures!" However, he wanted to use him. "Sure enough, one day I will be in charge of the world. I can have this red beard holding the corner for me in the Northeast, and I will be much more at ease." Thinking of this, he said to Li Yuanhong: "Zhang Zuolin is still capable. The Northeast is not easy to govern. Zhao Erxun, Zhang Xiluan, and Duan Zhigui all failed to govern well, but the hearts of the people tend to favor Zhang Zuolin. In my opinion, he can still be trusted."

"So, what do you mean?" "Don't go to the Northeast." Duan Qirui said firmly, "Besides, there is really no suitable candidate for the time being." Li Yuanhong knew that he was a puppet, temporarily supporting the Wan Clan, so he simply agreed with Duan in the face of major events.Then he said: "This is very good, let Zhang Zuolin be the governor and governor of Fengtian." Zhang Zuolin was promoted again.So far, Fengtian's military and political power has finally come to Zhang Zuolin's hands. After Zhang Zuolin became the "King of the Northeast", he formed his own "Government" non-stop: first, the kowtowing Lvlin brothers, and then the confidantes of the past few years, really "a person who is an official, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven!," people with face and no face , They all wear gauze hats.For a time, Baishan Heishui became Zhang's world!

After all, Zhang Zuolin was born in Ge Mang, and apart from being brutal, he also had a sense of chivalry.After becoming the governor and governor, he was overjoyed in the secret room, then lay down on the bed and said to himself Saying: "I, Zhang Zuolin, can have what I am today because of the support from my friends from all walks of life, and the love of local villagers. I can't forget them, and I have to repay them well!" He narrowed his eyes, counting from Erdaogou, Gaokan Town in Yingkou, Jiangjiatun, Beizhen, and Sanjiegou in Xinmin...are lined up one by one.Now that Zhang Zuolin has territory and power, he wants to become a hero in the Northeast! However, how should he be a hero? To be honest, Zhang Zuolin really has no idea.But he knows: Never be ungrateful!

At this time, Zhang Zuolin thought of the first thing he could not be ungrateful about, which was to destroy Dulishan in Sanjiegou: "I shouldn't have destroyed him. After all, Dulishan helped me. If he hadn't saved me, I'm afraid I wouldn't even His bones are rotten too. It’s too late now, and he’s dead even if he wants to make an apology.” Zhang Zuolin regrets it: “I killed Guan Yanhong back then and I don’t regret it now. That bitch has always looked at me differently treat." He thought of Chang Yunong, the owner of the inn who often gave him leftovers when he was looking for his brother in Yingkou. "That old uncle Chang must be over sixty years old, poor man! I have to give him a hand." Thinking of this, he got up and called a small officer.

"I entrust you with an important matter to handle. Take a bank note and go to Gaokan Town of Yingying to find a man named Chang Yunong. Ask him how much money he needs? Give him as much as he needs. If he You can buy the small pawn shop in the town without money and hand it over to him to run it. Also, that old uncle Chang has a son who has been educated. Let him come here and give him something to do. Do." He thought of Zhong En, the shopkeeper of Yongde's pawn shop in Jiangjiatun. "Back when I led Liuzi into Xinmin, the bandit leader Hong Fuchen insisted on not letting me get a foothold. Fortunately, shopkeeper Zhong led me into the town, so I had the opportunity to rob a batch of horses from Mongolian horse dealers. Otherwise, how could I pull Liuzi up? !" Zhang Zuolin sent people to Xinmin again, bought a large piece of land for Zhong En, set up Sanshecheng pawn shop, and made Zhong En the general manager.Soon, Zhong En was invited to Shenyang again, and the Sanshe pawn shop in Shenyang and the Sanshe grain store in Shenyang were merged, and they were all handed over to Zhong En for management...

Most of the things that should be done have been done, so Zhang Zuolin calmly wanted to deal with major military and political affairs.One day, Yuan Jinkai, the newly appointed secretary-general, walked into Zhang Zuolin's inner room.Nationals of this province The deputy speaker of the parliament stepped on two boats and let him step on it.Zhang Zuolin became the military governor and governor of the province. His cold bench for more than ten years was never cold, but he became Zhang's backbone and behind-the-scenes commander.He told people that he had good eyesight, and he could tell that Zhang Zuolin "has the appearance of a great man".Zhang Zuolin was illiterate in writing and ink, and Yuan Jinkai's eloquence was perfect, which really put on a glorious appearance for the red bearded man.Recently, Yuan Jinkai has also been self-sufficient as the "Premier of Internal Affairs", going in and out, talking and talking.

"Shuai Yu," Yuan Jinkai always called Zhang Zuolin that way recently.Under his influence, the people in the military governor's office and the provincial yamen also reluctantly changed their mouths, collectively calling Zhang Zuolin "the commander-in-chief". "Now the personnel of all important departments have been arranged, except for the general manager of the bank, who has not yet been appointed." "A bank?" Zhang Zuolin's spirit lifted. "This is a deadly office." "Yes." Yuan Jinkai said: "So I don't dare to make an appointment easily, I have to discuss it with you before making an appointment."

"Do you have a goal?" "No." Yuan Jinkai shook his head—in fact, Yuan Jinkai had long been envious of this "role", and the candidate had been decided early. He wanted his old uncle to be the one.It's just that he had installed too many people in the yamen, and he was afraid that Zhang Zuolin might suspect him of usurping power.So, temporarily restrained.But there are still fantasies.He imagined that Zhang Zuolin would confess to him.Wouldn't it be better for him to entrust the old uncle out again. Zhang Zuolin didn't understand his feelings, he just felt that a reliable person should be assigned to manage the bank so as not to make mistakes in the future.Since the Secretary-General (his own think tank) has no goals yet, let's think about it together.Zhang Zuolin closed his eyes, paced slowly, and went through the "roster" in his mind one by one, deliberating one by one.

Zhang Zuolin started his career with money.At the beginning, the gangs of green forests formed gangs, robbed houses, cut mountains and cut paths, and it was not for money! "Is it easy to play hard with your life!? If you have more money, you can buy officials and have power. Now, although he feels that power is more important than Money is important, but without money, power will not be stable. Why is Zhao Erxun isolated? How is Zhang Xiluan isolated? Let’s talk about that dry highness, Duan Zhigui. I can’t play it.” Zhang Zuolin thinks it’s very important to manage money, you have to have a down-to-earth caring person, you have to be brave, you have to firm.He thought, thought! He still couldn't make a decision for a long time. "Let's do this," Yuan Jinkai said, "don't worry, it's better to be short than to be indiscriminate. If you send inappropriate people, it's not good to make mistakes." "Yes, yes." Zhang Zuolin said Yuan Jinkai saw that he had no clue, so he wanted to quit. "I'll do other things first, and we'll all choose later." Just as Yuan Jinkai was about to leave, Zhang Zuolin thought of someone and hurriedly said, "Jieshan, someone has chosen, someone has chosen." "Who?" Yuan Jinkai turned around. "Jiang Yutian. The president of the Chamber of Commerce in Xinmin Mansion." "He!?" Apparently, Yuan Jinkai knew this person, "Is it the Jiang who stopped you from collecting debts and refused to let you leave Xinmin?" "It's him!" Zhang Zuolin said. "..." Yuan Jinkai sighed deeply, without saying yes or no.But he frowned—in the past, when Zhang Zuolin talked with him, he often lined up the "good guy", "bad guy", "friend" and "enemy" in his heart, and Jiang Yutian was always mentioned.Although he was not included in the scope of "enemy", every time he was mentioned, he always said bitterly: "He stopped my horse on the street and refused to let go. The streets and alleys are full of spectators. I His face is so hot, it’s so hot. If it wasn’t for fear of people scolding me, I really wanted to kill him! He made me lose my lord! I’m ashamed of myself.” Now, he wants him to be a bank manager, Keep the treasury for him.Yuan Jinkai was puzzled.However, he also understands that it is difficult for others to change what Zhang Zuolin has decided.So, he said, "Okay, Jiang Yutian is suitable. With his seriousness, he can't be more suitable to manage the bank." "If that's the case, you should send someone to Xinmin to invite Chairman Jiang, and I'll have an interview with him." Two days later, Jiang Yutian came. This man was in his fifties, with a thin body, reddish-brown skin, and a pair of quick-witted eyes. He came to the provincial government office in a state of panic. Jiang Yutian was very disturbed.Back then when Zhang Zuolin's horse head was blocked on the street, it was really impulsive.I have always regretted it afterwards.I thought: "Zhang Zuolin was born as a bandit, and he didn't even bat an eye when he killed someone. Just pay him as much as he owes, and let it be treated as blackmail. Why offend him?" Jiang Yutian was a little scared.He once imagined that "it would be nice if Zhang Zuolin could die in battle!" However, not only did Zhang Zuolin not die, but he was promoted again and again, even to the rank of governor and governor.Jiang Yutian was frightened: "Sure enough, one day he remembered the incident of Xinmin blocking the horse, he must not kill me!" Jiang Yutian wanted to hide, but there was nowhere to hide.Just when he was restless, the military governor's yamen sent someone to look for him and said, "Marshal Zhang wants to see him." Could he not panic? He knew it was useless to panic, so he had no choice but to come. Jiang Yutian is also considered a man. Back then, he had to have a lot of courage to stop Zhang Zuolin's horse in the street.Now, since the "dongchuang incident" has happened, you can't even shrink your head. It's better to stand up and hold your head up. Jiang Yutian walked into the Governor's Mansion and stood in the hall, not knowing whether it was good or bad, and just waited for Zhang Zuolin's punishment. Zhang Zuolin came out.He looked at him with his belly outstretched, but he couldn't remember his appearance clearly.After looking at it for a while, he pointed to a chair and said, "President Jiang, sit down, please sit down!" He then sat down beside him. Jiang Yutian didn't sit down.Standing there, sneered, and said, "Dashuai Zhang, you brought me here, and I know in my heart: I am guilty. How to punish the crime, you should be quick. I, Jiang Yutian, am a straightforward person, and I don't want to procrastinate." "Sit down, sit down and talk." Zhang Zuolin said, "We are always friends. Friends see friends, how can we not sit down and talk." Jiang Yutian straightened his neck and sat down beside Zhang Zuolin. Sitting down opposite, the atmosphere naturally eased down.Jiang Yutian didn't want to be a coward "defendant". As soon as he sat down, he said, "Marshal Zhang, I did something wrong with Xinmin back then, and I shouldn't make you lose face in public. But, I have no other choice! Ten companies can't get rid of the pot, and your army is about to start again..." Zhang Zuolin shook his hand.Say, "Do you remember that? I remember that too. Otherwise, you wouldn't be here today." "I also know that you came to me today because of this matter." Jiang Yutian said: "It's more enjoyable to explain clearly. However, I have a request: I still have a few things that are entangled in my hands. Can the commander-in-chief Give me some time, let me record it and transfer it to Xinmin, and I will have an explanation." "What?" "Waiting for your beheading!" Zhang Zuolin smiled. "Ha, ha, ha! President Jiang, I, Zhang, want to kill you. To make such a big move, you only need to send two little brothers to break into the chamber of commerce with open fire and sticks. You will be finished with a single gesture of your hand. You always remember, like Zhang Xiluan's mixed brigade commander, Wang Biao, is a mighty person! Duli Mountain in Sanjiegou is popular all over the northeast. I want to kill them, and I raise my hand. Not to mention you, the unarmed head of the chamber of commerce!" "Then what do you want me for?" "I want you to come out and be the general manager of my Northeast Bank!" "Ah...!?" Jiang Yutian was stunned.He stood up abruptly from his chair, and said in horror: "As the general manager of the bank?" "yes!" "Managing the treasury for you?" "Yes!" "You can trust it?" "Nonsense!" Zhang Zuolin also stood up. "I didn't look for so many people in the three eastern provinces, but I just looked for you. I don't trust you, so I'll look for you?" Jiang Yutian took a deep breath, smiled, and said, "Marshal, I can't bear such a big responsibility." "What are you talking about?" Zhang Zuolin said, "I can control the three provinces in Northeast China! I think you must have had more courage than me when you dared to stop my horse's head. Today, I am the military governor and the governor of the province. One of my little You dare not manage the bank again. Bear bag! Where did the courage go?" "This this......" "I just like your courage to block horses! I know you can manage money. Just show the courage you used to manage the bank, I don't worry!" Zhang Zuolin spoke the truth, and Jiang Yutian listened carefully.Speaking of this stubble, everything is understood.Jiang Yutian clasped his hands together and said, "Master, I, Jiang Yutian, will never disgrace my life! I will do my best and manage the bank well!" "That's how you look like the president of a chamber of commerce." Zhang Zuolin patted his shoulder and held his hand. "You rest for two days, and then take over the position first, and take up the post. After taking up the post, you will go back to Xinmin Mansion to deal with the few things that are entangled with you. How about it?" "Marshal, I admire your courage in employing people!" Jiang Yutian said, "It looks like I have to hand over my life to the bank!" "Someone can't fight. I give you both hands! It's glorious enough." The two shook hands tightly and laughed with their heads up. In Chinese history, such stories are often interpreted: when going through the rivers and lakes, overthrowing the rule, and fighting for freedom, the brothers and sisters who fought together are like brothers and sisters, sharing weal and woe, regardless of you and me.But once the world is in hand and the great power belongs to them, all the old vows of eternal love will be forgotten, and they will turn against each other, fight for power and profit, and will not hesitate to kill each other.It is said that this is human nature and this is the history of civilization. Zhang Zuolin is a human being; Zhang Zuolin kowtowed and swore that his brothers were also human beings.Therefore, none of them can go beyond this law. Zhang Zuolin was promoted repeatedly, and soon he held the military and political power in Fengtian. His kowtowing brother, Feng Delin, the commander of the 28th Division, felt a little uncomfortable: "Why does Zhang Zuolin hold such power? In Fengtian and in the Northeast, I am much stronger than him." I am wronged to say that the world has to be divided equally with me!"