Chapter 27 Chapter Twenty Six

The left branch is clumsy, and the economy of the three eastern provinces is sluggish After a great battle ended, the three eastern provinces returned to calm again: blue sky, white clouds, and snow-capped sea. People calmly relieved the air that had been stuffy in their chests for a long time, and continued to live according to the traditional way of their ancestors. It is said that Zhang Zuolin was exhausted and sick, so the gate of the commander's mansion was tightly closed, and all the rectification of military affairs was handed over to Yang Ziting and Zhang Xueliang; even the inner room of Dabo became mysterious.Zhang {Zhalin did lie down on the bed, unable to get up day and night.Even the favored fifth lady dared not knock on his door.

Zhang Zuolin didn't sleep, he always felt dizzy.Guo Songling hit him on the head so hard that he was knocked out.Although Guo Songling's body had been left to dry by the small river for three days, Zhang Zuolin still couldn't regain his composure. "My Fengjun—my Fengjun is not all loyal ministers and good generals! My eyes are blurred, and I didn't distinguish between loyal and traitorous!" Zhang Zuolin calculated an account with his fingers: In the month of infighting with Guo Songling, his losses Far more than the two Zhifeng wars, the "family property" he had managed for more than ten years was almost exhausted! What made Zhang Zuolin most restless was the secret contract he signed with the Japanese.Emergency move.The emergency was over, so how did it end? It was obviously impossible to prevaricate the Japanese; to act according to the agreement—he thought of several major anti-government actions by the people of Northeast China, including the "21". "Yuan Shikai and Duan Qirui were powerless to resist the people's rebellion, so what about me, Zhang Zuolin?" He was afraid, fearing that the people in Northeast China and even the whole Chinese people would revil him.After thinking calmly, Zhang Zuolin felt that this "mistake" was greater than how many soldiers he lost. "What are you afraid of when you lose a soldier? If you lose, you will win; if you lose it, you will find it again; if you lose your reputation, where can you win? The crime of treason written in the hearts of ordinary people will never be washed away!" However, Zhang Zuolin is only Zhang Zuolin after all, the bandit The "bottom" is always dirty.After three days of silence, he suddenly became excited. He straightened his chest, got out of bed, opened the door and window, and breathed a deep breath towards the blue sky. "I, Zhang Zuolin, am the majestic Zhang Zuolin! What the fuck is my reputation? I don't want the Japanese, and I die faster than Guo Songling! If I win, I have to do what happens after I win!"

"Come on, call the Chief of Staff!" He shouted into the deserted hall.Yang Yuting is here.Zhang Xueliang is also here. "Hurry up and do two things." As soon as they met, Zhang Zuolin said to them: "Let the Military Supplies Department immediately allocate 50,000 yuan for the funeral of Commander Jiang, and make the momentum bigger; let the Finance Department allocate special funds for the funeral. Select a temple like Guan Gong for Jiang Deng. Next, we will hold a grand celebration in Fengtian to celebrate the victory of rebellion." He pondered for a while, and then said: "We must distinguish loyalty from traitors, rewards and punishments, but You can't be a good one. Those who should be credited should be credited, and those who should be promoted should be promoted! Let them understand that I am sincere with Zhang Zuolin, and there is no loss."

Yang and Zhang withdrew and immediately followed orders.So, among the colleagues who held the funeral for Jiang Deng's election, a large number of people who had nowhere to escape in the battle were killed and promoted to official positions. One day, Zhang Zuolin held a feast at the commander-in-chief's mansion, specially inviting promoted military officers and gentry businessmen to thank them for their contributions.The feast was in full swing, and the guests gathered. Those newly promoted subordinates changed into new clothes and modified their faces. All of them bowed and nodded in front of Zhang Zuolin full of energy, smiling sweetly.Zhang Zuolin has a long gown and mandarin jacket, and a square hat on his head, looking like a gentleman.However, his face was old and thinner, and his eyes showed infinite fatigue. "Today, I am neither defeated nor dead!" Zhang Zuolin raised his wine glass and said, "The Marshal's Mansion is still mine, and the world in the Northeast is still mine! I invite everyone to drink. Everyone, please open your mouth and drink enough. Come on, cheers !"

Everyone raised their necks. While pouring wine and eating vegetables, Yang Yuting came to Zhang Zuolin. "Master, someone brought it here." "Bring me here." A messy officer was brought before Zhang Zuolin. "Are you the deputy chief of the Northeast National Army headquarters?" "Yes. No—I am the deputy chief of your Third Army headquarters, Ren Hongren." "Ren Hongren?" Zhang Zuolin smiled. "Your official was appointed by me, right!" "I...I failed the cultivation of the commander-in-chief." "No, you have lived up to my expectations." Zhang Zuolin said, "I heard that you have preserved all of Guo Songling's paperwork and brought--"

"Yes, Commander." Ren Hongren said, "There are also all the secret letters and telegrams that everyone secretly communicated with Guo Guizi. Most of them are there. Commander-in-Chief, please have a look." As soon as Ren Hongren's words came out, the banquet venue was immediately shocked. Those officials, big and small, who had cheated on Guo Songling during the war, turned pale one by one.They all understood that as soon as Zhang Zuolin saw the letter, he would "roll out" one by one; Zhang Zuolin smiled. "Ren Hongren, you have made a great contribution! You can go to my place to receive the reward later. Now I declare: Ren Hongren is still my adjutant and director, and he will return to the army. However, you have to complete a task first... "

Ren Hongren was startled, those Tong Guo elements whose faces were still pale were even more shocked.They suspected that Zhang Zuolin was about to issue an execution order.Zhang Zuolin pointed to the paperwork, materials and a batch of letters and telegrams brought by Ren Hongren, and said, "Take all these things down, and you will see them all burnt with your own eyes. I will kill you if one is missing and one is left!" He raised his voice again, and said, "Guo Guizi is the only one responsible for the crime of rebellion. I have already felt that Guo Guizi's wife, Han Shuxiu, was killed; everyone else will not be held accountable! Those of you who should do what you should do, do as usual." "Pause for a while, and then said:" Blame me for not being good at using people, so Guizi Guo can make waves. Now, fortunately, I have won this battle, and I have fulfilled my responsibility. There are still many things to do in the future. I am a warrior, and I know that There is nothing I can do, I decided to take the blame and step down, please choose another Gao Ming." After finishing speaking, he was about to leave the meeting.

All the people present were his old subordinates, and most of them understood that Zhang Zuolin was acting as a show; but there were also many upstarts who were afraid of losing their backers; Some people, knowing the secret agreement that Zhang Zuolin signed with the Japanese this time, were afraid that he would leave behind a bad debt.As a result, they left the meeting one after another, pleading that "the general should continue to hold his part-time job, and look down on public opinion to save the time." Zhang Zuolin was just going through the motions, but now seeing how "lovely" everyone is, he has no choice but to remain in the handsome position.Next, he still started his feat of "Aspiration to the Central Plains".

Now, the north has temporarily calmed down, and Zhang Zuolin's "Central Plains Dream" has just entered the dreamland, so let's look back at the south. Sun Chuanfang returned to Nanjing from Xuzhou and lived in the Governor's Mansion in Jiangsu. He was so excited that he didn't know what to do first. After thinking for a long time, he wanted to hold a grand celebration meeting to spread public opinion and boost the army's prestige.However, he was unsteady in his heart, and felt that his reputation was not good, that VIPs might not be easy to invite, and the press might not be supportive.As a last resort, he decided to send a telegram to announce the victory of the anti-Bong! Although he thought it would be a bit boastful to do so, he still sent the telegram.Surprisingly, Sun Chuanfang's phone calls elicited enthusiastic responses from half of China; Needless to say, Jiangsu, Deng Ruzhuo in Jiangxi, Chen Tiaoyuan in Anhui, and even the people from Zhouyin in Fujian who drove Sun Chuanfang homeless all sent messages one after another. Flattering telegrams of the utmost flattery.They not only congratulated, but unanimously expressed their "willingness to listen to the drive".

"Willing to obey!" Sun Chuanfang was drunk - not firing a shot, these warlords are willing to bow their heads and obey orders, can Sun Chuanfang not be drunk!" Zhou Yin people! You finally have today! However, I don't care about you, it's rare that you can There is today." However, Sun Chuanfang thought about it calmly, and he felt that the word "willing to be driven" was too vague. "What's driving? Now I, Sun Chuanfang, still want some kind words from you? I...I..." What exactly is Sun Chuanfang looking for? He couldn't explain it himself.Sun Chuanfang counted with his fingers. After all, he has the five provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Anhui, and Fujian that he can "drive", plus Shanghai, which can be called "half of the country" in China.These places are rich in land and resources, can support the soldiers of the world, and can be invincible in the world! "Wealthy and powerful", Sun Chuanfang seems to think that he should be the president.

Sun Chuanfang was wearing the military uniform of General Kewei, clasping the teacup with both hands, standing under the clear window with his head bare, a ray of soft sunlight shone in front of him.He shook his head slightly and looked up into the distance; the majestic Zijin Mountain came into view, and he suddenly thought that Nanjing is a place where tigers dominate and dragons dominate, and it was once the capital of six dynasties. "Can't I add another dynasty to her and become the ancient capital of the Seven Dynasties!" Sun Chuanfang didn't know which six dynasties Nanjing was the ancient capital of, nor did he know the rise and fall of the six dynasties.However, he felt that he should become a dynasty here: "Didn't Yuan Shikai become a dynasty! Li Yuanhong, Feng Guozhang, Xu Shichang, and even Cao Kun have all become presidents. Why can't I?" He is very confident. Sun Chuanfang brought Yang Wenkai here.As soon as the two discussed it, they immediately agreed.Sun Chuanfang said: "Let's take the lead and set up a yamen to unify the command of the army. First, take care of half of China and call it the Nanjing Army Headquarters. What do you think?" Yang Wenkai thought for a while, then shook his head. "The name is good, but I'm afraid of causing trouble." "What's wrong with you?" Sun Chuanfang asked. "There is an army department in Beijing, which is in the hands of Duan Hefei; if we set up another army department in Nanjing, does this mean that we are fighting against him? He is in power and has military power. If you offend him, he will attack us. " "Then what do you say?" "How about Overseer Combined Headquarters?" Sun Chuanfang thought for a while and said, "Then call it the General Command of the Five-Provincial Allied Forces!" Soon, they held a meeting in Nanjing and sent a telegram to show the world that the "General Command of the Allied Forces of Five Provinces" was established.Sun Chuanfang also announced that he would be commander-in-chief and commander-in-chief of Jiangsu, his brother Lu Xiangting would be commander-in-chief of Zhejiang, Chen Tiaoyuan would be commander-in-chief of Anhui, and Deng Ruzhuo would be commander-in-chief of Jiangxi.Although Sun Chuanfang hated Zhou Yinren, after all, they became Jinlan brothers before a stick of incense, and the commander-in-chief of Fujian still gave it to Zhou Yinren.As a result, Zhou Yinren rushed to Nanjing with mixed surprises, and knelt down in front of Sun Chuanfang to plead guilty.But Sun Chuanfang shook his hands and said, "What's the matter? I forgot to go to heaven. I only know that I have a sheet music with you. Don't you remember?" Sun Chuanfang also fell to his knees with a "plop". "Okay, let's say goodbye again!" Zhou Yinren said: "Forever and ever, my little brother will not do such things that make loved ones hurt and enemies happy." "Don't pat your chest like that." Sun Chuanfang said: "When it's time to whip the whip, just beat it! I'm like a rabbit, I don't rush and don't bite. Fujian is a rich place. I wanted to settle down in Fujian. Brother A whip on my butt knocked me out of Fujian. There was no place to squat, so I had to work hard. This is how I am today. This should be due to my brother!" After the establishment of the General Command of the Allied Forces of the Five Provinces in Nanjing, Sun Chuanfang announced the list of governors and envoys of each province at the Allied Forces meeting.He grinned widely. "Here, take a look, this is my cabinet team! At that time, just change the tablet." Sun Chuanfang said: "With my formation, Zhang Zuolin's Northeast will not be stable!" Soon, Sun Chuanfang with "five In the name of the "Provincial Coalition Army Headquarters", it once again sent a request for power. After Zhang Zuolin was "retained" by the Northeast military and civilians in the Marshal's Mansion, he suddenly felt that there were too many things to do: local order, finance, military consolidation, especially the secret agreement signed with Japan, everything must be done quickly.It is impossible not to ask about the secret agreement—the Japanese are not polite, and if they use their strength to win a battle, it is impossible not to repay the "debt"! Zhang Zuolin thought about it calmly and sighed. "Cough! Why did I win this battle? Leave this mess to Guo Songling. How about I just go to any country and enjoy a few years of happiness? This battle shouldn't be fought. When Guo Songling asked me to step down, I will step down." , so as not to suffer so many crimes.” Zhang Zuolin has a conscience and repents—however, this is naive and child’s play, and he would never do that.Now, he has to solve a bunch of problems facing him.In the Northeast, there have been years of chaotic wars and militarism, and too much money was spent on wars! When dealing with Guo Songling, Zhang Zuolin also borrowed 14 million yuan from Japan's Zhengjin Bank and North Korea's two major banks, and the Fengtian Finance Department issued a "public bond" of 5,000 yuan Wan Dayang.This was not enough, he planted opium widely in the Northeast and opened monopoly bureaus.The Northeast is extremely sleepy, prices are skyrocketing, and the common people are starving to death. Businesses have closed down, and small employees and low-level military and political personnel have to abandon their jobs and flee.In order to control the further development of the financial crisis, Zhang Zuolin first shot the managers of several banks.As a result, not even a cold wind blows, and the financial chaos caused by the poverty wave is still boiling, causing prices to rise several times a day.Zhang Zuolin had no choice but to make up his mind and take big actions-- One day, he brought Liu Hongsheng, the supervisor of Industrial Bank, the largest bank in Fengtian, which was also run by Zhang's government, to Shuaifu.After the extremely warm hospitality, Zhang Zuolin said: "Hong Sheng! What do you think about our economy?" "Marshal", Liu Hongsheng leaned forward and said, "Hong Sheng has a bank account, and he is in trouble. This entire economic matter depends on the commander-in-chief." "Well." Zhang Zuolin swallowed his anger and said, "In the market, the value of my coupons has plummeted, do you know? The exchange rate between coupons and foreign currency has dropped tenfold; I heard that in the past two years You have increased the number of issued tickets by more than 30 times. Should you take care of this matter? "Hong Sheng followed the command of the commander in chief." Liu Hongsheng was terrified, and quickly stood up to defend himself: "All the invoices issued were used for military expenses." "So, you are innocent?" Zhang Zuolin also stood up. Liu Hongsheng is the celebrity in front of Zhang Zuolin.early years.Zhang Zuolin's finances are managed by the former chairman of the Xinmin Chamber of Commerce, Jiang Yutian, who dared to stop Zhang Zuolin's horse head on the street to collect debts.After all, the vision of a small business guild leader is limited, and mistakes are inevitable in his work.Liu Hongsheng is Jiang Yutian's assistant. Usually, sesame, soybeans, and millet are recorded in Jiang Yutian's small notebook. Seeing an opportunity, he took them all out in front of Zhang Zuolin.Jiang Yutian fell out of favor, and Liu Hongsheng suddenly became the general manager of the bank.After that, he did contribute to Zhang Zuolin's finances.contribute.Now, something is wrong with the finances. Although Liu Hongsheng "followed the order of the commander in chief", he still cannot escape responsibility.Therefore, when Zhang Zuolin got angry, Liu Hongsheng still said sincerely: "Marshal, what do you think should be done? You tell me, and I will do it." "I want to borrow something from you." "Yes." Liu Hongsheng thought he was borrowing silver dollars, but he still had some in his treasury.So he answered very neatly. "Come on!" Zhang Zuolin shouted, and four or five sturdy soldiers came in. "Pull Liu Hongsheng out for me, paraded through the four gates, and told the people that he was the one who disrupted my finances and issued banknotes indiscriminately. He is the one to escape the crime. After the parade is over, he will be shot in the central square!" With this confession, Liu Hongsheng immediately became paralyzed. At the same time that Liu Hongsheng was shot, notices like this were posted everywhere in Fengtian City: 1. It is strictly forbidden to raise the price of cash and gold tickets; Second, it is strictly forbidden to spread rumors about the shortage of votes; 3. Businessmen who go out of the province are not allowed to carry more than five yuan in foreign currency; Fourth, those who smuggle out of the province are severely punished; Fifth, those who use their powers to smuggle foreign countries are severely punished according to the military law; Sixth, set up sentry police cards at the intersections of major roads, and immediately arrest those who are found smuggling foreigners;  … The Northeast financial crisis triggered by the war was temporarily stabilized.Zhang Zuolin also let out a sigh of relief. One wave just flattened and another wave rose again: the Japanese came to the door and asked Zhang Zuolin to implement the "secret agreement".Zhang Zuolin panicked, and it was useless to prevaricate several times, so he had no choice but to push forward. "Damn it, the Japanese are not enough friends, I want..." What is he going to do? He panicked again. Zhang Zuolin is now extremely conflicted about his treatment of the Japanese, and he finds it difficult both public and private: When he was nervous about Guo Zhan, Zhang Zuolin thought he was doomed. He arranged a retreat for himself and planned to flee to Japan.Therefore, he secretly transported a large amount of property in the Shuai Mansion to the warehouse of the Manchurian Railway Local Office in Japan for storage.Now, the war is over, he has won, and these things are still in the warehouse of the Japanese, "In case of falling out, the Japanese will not recognize the account, and my savings for many years will be wiped out without even a single sound." Listen, let alone say a word of resistance." Zhang Zuolin is suffering! What disturbed him in particular was the secret agreement. "Why was I so confused at the time? The Japanese are not easy to mess with--" Zhang Zuolin thought about the secret agreement, and his heart beat very violently: it was a very tense moment. After Guo Songling occupied Jinzhou, he sent representatives to Lushun and the Japanese Kwantung Army To contact, the troops should be temporarily lodged in Yingkou, and at the same time, the soldiers should be transported from Yingkou to Fengtian through Nanmanbi Road.The Japanese told Zhang Zuolin the news, and Deng Zuolin couldn't hold his breath anymore. Without discussing with anyone, he rushed to the Manchurian Railway Office and signed a secret agreement with the representative sent by the commander of the Lushun Kwantung Army.The main contents of the secret treaty are: the recognition that the Japanese enjoy the right of land commercial lease and mixed residence in Manchuria; the establishment of Japanese consulates in important towns such as Dongbian Road and Sasandao, etc.This is a step further than Yang Yuting's conditions for educating people and businessmen on the same day a few days earlier.The Japanese promised to send troops to help Zhang defeat Guo Songling.Now, Guo Songling has been defeated, and the Japanese are going to pay for it.It is very urgent.There was no other way, so Zhang Zuolin had no choice but to find Wang Yongjiang, the new governor of Fengtian Province, and said to him: "Your Majesty, the situation is very urgent now, and the Japanese side's affairs are difficult to handle, so you have to ask Your Excellency to come out. Wang Yongjiang is a political official." , a veteran in economics, who has been in charge of Fengtian’s finances for many years. When Fengtian was nervous, he acted as the governor, and only recently removed the code. As early as when the war was tense, Wang was surprised to learn the content of Zhang’s secret agreement with the Japanese. I once went to Zhang Zuolin and said, "Marshal, how can you agree to these conditions at all? Agreeing to the two terms of land commercial rent and mixed living is tantamount to acknowledging Japan's 21 proposals to China!" Zhang Zuolin only said, "Let's talk about it later." . "Now, later, when we arrive, what should we say? Wang Yongjiang didn't know what to say." Commander, what are your plans now?" "I don't have any plans." Zhang Zuolin said, "It's up to you to figure out the solution. The goal must be achieved: push it down and try to save it." "Don't admit the secret agreement?" "That's what it means." Wang Yongjiang's mind was confused -- "Dashuai Zhang, Dashuai Zhang, you will suffer a lot if you do this!" -- Wang Yongjiang was right. The reason why the Kwantung Army killed Zhang Zuolin in the future was mainly because this secret agreement failed to come true. Wang Yongjiang still went to see Yoshida, the vice-consul of the Japanese Consulate General. This was a very wonderful meeting. Both parties seemed to understand their respective intentions, so they tried to avoid the important things and only talked about some details: Yoshida: It is an honor for the governor to come to our museum today despite his busy schedule.Our Consul General, Mr. Funatsu, has gone to Shanghai and will not be back until a few days later.Today I am acting temporarily. Wang Yongjiang: I wanted to visit your museum a long time ago, but I didn't come until today because I couldn't get away.General Zhang Shang asked me to thank the Japanese side for their sympathy and support for Guo Jun’s troubles these days. Yoshida: The governor is too kind.If there is anything that needs our help, we will do our best. Wang Yongjiang: Good! Then let me talk about the situation in the provincial capital.I can barely maintain the law and order in the provincial capital, but I feel that it is not enough to rely on more than 1,000 police officers.In order to protect the various businesses established in the city by the expatriates of your country, a considerable number of people have been taken up, and the various customs rooms are empty, and there are indeed some places that cannot be taken care of. Yoshida: For Japanese residents and shops living in the city, I can send Japanese police to protect them.If there is another need, I can discuss with the garrison and send some Japanese troops to assist. Wang Yongjiang: This is great, it is what I hope most.As for the method, it can be negotiated between the representation office and your consulate.Yoshida: May I ask your governor, what is the general's plan regarding the issue of land lease rights and mixed residence rights? Wang Yongjiang: The general did not explain.However, as far as I know, the general has to consult the Beijing government before making a decision. Yoshida: What are these words? It was signed by the general at the beginning, how could it not be counted? Wang Yongjiang: I can report back to the general.Yoshida: Please... Wang Yongjiang was driven out by the Japanese in sweat. Wang Yongjiang reported the meeting to Zhang Zuolin.Zhang Zuolin was terrified by the word "please" from the Japanese.But for a while there was no way out, so they had to use an excuse to deal with the Japanese by saying "it will be done immediately after consultation with all parties." At the same time, they approached Zhang Chengji, the speaker of the provincial assembly, and asked him to call a meeting of members behind his back to oppose these treaties, so as to make the mixed population The issue of land rent and rent will be dragged on.However, Zhang Zuolin's heart hangs high. Zhang Zuolin was afraid that the secret agreement signed with the Japanese would be known by the Chinese people, but such things could not be hidden from the Chinese people.Just when he couldn't back down, a strong anti-Japanese and anti-Zhang movement quickly set off in major cities across the country. Demonstrations and marches spread public opinion. The Kwantung Army made a strong protest against Japanese aggression and the conclusion of the "21" in disguise; students studying in Japan in the Northeast suspended their studies and returned to China to carry out resistance activities. Zhang Zuolin was angry. "Damn it, my one end has not been suppressed, but this end is up again. Such a commotion, what the fuck is the Japanese taking measures, who can resist it?" He is about to mobilize the military and police to "anti-riot" action. Wang Yongjiang came here. He was afraid that the matter would become a big mess and it would not end well, so he hurriedly said: "Marshal, you must not use force against students and other ordinary people who parade and shout slogans. If you do that, the three eastern provinces will definitely be out of control." , in the end, we may die together!" Zhang Zuolin was furious and said, "Then what do you say?" "Can the commander-in-chief do some practical work to reduce public grievances?" "What actually works?" "For example: reduce military expenditures and establish industries; build railways and develop transportation; establish education and cultivate talents; save expenses and make the people of Su suffer..." Before Wang Yongjiang finished speaking, Zhang Zuolin shook his hand. "You don't understand! You're confused! I can't do any of these things you're talking about. I don't have so much leisure time to do them. You go, and there's no need to mention them." Wang Yongjiang's heart is cold-- Wang Yongjiang took the post of Director of the Finance Department, and he worked hard to revive Feng Zhang's finances, and he had recognized achievements. Zhang Zuolin was very satisfied with this civil servant.When he was proposed to be governor, Zhang's Lulin brothers all objected. However, Zhang Zuolin firmly believed that Wang could manage the affairs of state well, so he pushed him to the governor's position despite all opinions.Now, Wang Yongjiang felt that the situation was more and more difficult. The commander-in-chief asserted that he was useless, so he had to make excuses and beg to return home: Since the sixth year of the Republic of China, I have used the heavy financial responsibility to exhaust my stupid pillow, and I have been able to achieve financial prosperity day by day without avoiding labor and complaints.But if the financial disorder is caused by the influence of the military, all hopes will be difficult to achieve.The people's day is frayed, so how can we consolidate the foundation and seek prosperity.Please open the book and hold various positions, and recommend another talented person. It's not that Zhang Zuolin doesn't want to listen to Wang Yongjiang's words, but he can't.He already knew that the bank was empty and he was heavily in debt. Not to mention the establishment of industries, transportation, education, and savings to make the people of Su suffer, and he could not even afford to eat. He had killed a few scapegoats in the financial world, and he had already messed up. .What to use to set up these things? Besides, after Guo Songling's death, Wu Peifu was regrouping and sent troops to Henan. Zhang Zuolin even sent secret envoys. The general will lead the army to destroy Feng Yuxiang in order to seize the Central Plains.How could he have the energy to only focus on the northeast! Zhang Zuolin hates Feng Yuxiang! He knew that Feng Yuxiang had a secret alliance with Guo when Guo Songling rebelled.Sure enough, he really sent troops to help Guo against Zhang. Even if he defeated Zhang Zuolin, he would accept it in his heart.But Feng Yuxiang did not. He did not support Guo Songling as agreed, but took advantage of Fengjun's defeat, mobilized his national army to re-enter Beijing and Tianjin, captured Hebei and Rehe, and then attacked Shandong.Although Zhang Zuolin defeated Guo Songling, Fengjun lost large tracts of territory, and he had to avenge this revenge.For this reason, he would rather humbly go to Wu Peifu than let Feng Yuxiang go. Zhang Zuolin received Wang Yongjiang's resignation letter, and immediately sent Yang Yuting and others to comfort him.Wang Yongjiang had already made up his mind to go, and he resolutely returned to his hometown on the grounds of "being sick from overwork and unable to serve". After Wang Yongjiang left, Zhang Zuolin appointed Mo Dehui as governor of Fengtian. After several ups and downs, the situation in the Northeast temporarily calmed down, and even the Japanese were not so forceful -- they understood that since the little emperor stepped down and the power in Anhui has weakened, China has no one they can really rely on.Zhang Zuolin is relatively reliable.In case the tension is tight, and the red beard turns his face and shoots his carbine back, wouldn't the Japanese who broke into China be alone and helpless?Therefore, they still "show mercy" to Zhang Zuolin.As long as imperialism does not force it, it will be useless for anyone in the country to bluff. "Don't look at my Zhang Zuolin's vitality, it is more than enough to deal with students and people!" China's student protests, public protests, labor protests, and business riots almost all end in the same way: shouting you go shouting, at least the ruling party ignores or coaxes In severe cases, it will be disintegrated and divided, and troops will be sent to suppress it.No matter what kind of tide there is, it will not be a big deal, because you are not armed, and people are not afraid of threats. After two days of calm, Zhang Zuolin called a high-ranking official named Yu Guohan to him, and said to him, "Guohan, I want to send you to Taiyuan, Shanxi, where a major event is brewing. Yan Laoxi has a telegram Come, invite us; I heard that Wu Ziyu also has representatives to go." "My task is..." Yu Guohan asked cautiously. "Let's take a look at the situation." But he paused, and said again: "You know our situation, Wu Ziyu is willing to cooperate with us, and we don't forget the past; Yan Xishan is sticking to Shanxi, this time he is willing Help us, we are naturally willing to cooperate with him. At present, the most troublesome thing for me is of course Feng Yuxiang. He is too deceitful. I can't spare him." Yu Guohan said: "I understand, and I must fulfill my mission." "When you arrive in Taiyuan, go to Yan Xishan's artillery commander Zhou Dai first. He is an old acquaintance of mine. He will discuss with you what to do." After Yu Guohan accepted the task, he hurried to Taiyuan.