Chapter 30 Chapter Twenty Nine

The Northeast Army withdrew from outside the customs From the end of 1927 to the beginning of 1928, Beijing faced an extremely abnormal winter: extremely cold, snowy, and windy! The sky was like an upside-down black slate, and the earth was like a seamless piece of ice; pedestrians were few and in a hurry, and the commercial market was depressed and silent.Zhang Zuolin, who was sitting in the Grand Marshal's Mansion, was affected by the climate and also appeared to be depressed.Although sometimes angered and violent, after jumping, he was still downcast.A person who has just turned fifty-four years old is already depressed.The commander-in-chief was indifferent, and the entire commander-in-chief's mansion was quiet, as deserted as the outside world.

Many major events made Zhang Zuolin unhappy, because he was very troubled because they were not going well.What's the use of worrying? Unfinished business hangs in the air-- Zhang Zuolin killed the communist Li Dazhao in Beijing, thinking that he could become equal with Chiang Kai-shek of the Southern Revolutionary Army. If he wanted to unite, he had to be equal. Chiang Kai-shek was willing to reconcile with Zhang Zuolin, and sent representatives back to Beijing.However, as soon as the issue of "reconciliation" was touched, Chiang Kai-shek's representative set the tone and asked Zhang Zuolin to change the flag and change all the troops into the "National Revolutionary Army."Zhang Zuolin was furious. He slapped the table and cursed: "Chiang Kai-shek bullies people too much! His mother wants to swallow me without seeing how powerful he is? Well, let's have a contest!"

Zhang Zuolin did not join forces with Chiang Kai-shek. Chiang Kai-shek was appointed commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition Army and decided to attack Zhang Zuolin in the north.Therefore, he joined forces with Feng Yuxiang, Yan Xishan, Li Zongren and other new warlords to form four armies, one, two, three, and four, to attack Fengjun.Zhang Zongchang's troops in Shandong retreated steadily, and finally withdrew from Jinan.The troops of the Feng army on the Beijing-Han and Beijing-Sui railway lines panicked and had to retreat to Baoding and Huailai.Beijing is tense! Zhang Zuolin, who was huddled in the Marshal's Mansion, was in a hurry when he saw that Chiang Kai-shek was about to enter Beijing.He found all the generals around him, and said through gritted teeth: "Chiang Kai-shek is too aggressive. The alliance wants me to change the flag, and if I don't unite, I will send soldiers to swallow it. I haven't reached the point where I have nothing. He Jiang Jieshi is not much better than me! Okay." Well, I will fight with his mother Labazi in Beijing and Tianjin, and we will fight to the death."

The generals did not respond positively. They felt that if they fought against Chiang Kai-shek again, they might not be able to win.If you lose, you will be ruined.However, no one dared to understand against him.Zhang Zuolin said, "Go back and get ready and wait for my order." Zhang Zuolin had just mobilized to fight against Jiang, but there were changes within Fengjun: the Wanfushou Department, who had contributed to the Battle of Zhuozhou, mutinied in Fengtai, and the division commander Ji Yiqiao, who was stationed in Liangcheng, issued a "reconciliation and power-on" alone, and received Li Jinglin's old troops. The response of some divisions and brigades... the army is uncertain and war-weary.Both Yang Yuting and Zhang Xueliang felt that the situation was unfavorable and suggested "not to play for now".Zhang Zuolin panicked, Guo Songling's chaos is still fresh in his memory, and now he can no longer provoke everyone.So, he immediately withdrew the combat order.

"If we don't fight Chiang Kai-shek, what should we do if Chiang Kai-shek comes here?" Zhang Zuolin had concerns, but he had no good solution, and felt a little anxious.When he was anxious, he would close all the doors and windows and pace the house by himself; when he was tired from walking, he would lie down on the bed, close his eyes and pant heavily.Ever since Zhang Zuolin entered Beijing, he never seemed to have a comfortable day, nor did he feel free as he did when he was in Fengtian.Let’s just talk about his inauguration as Generalissimo and the organization of the Anguo military government. He thought it was a matter of course. However, except for Sun Chuanfang and Zhang Zongchang, two generals who had been instructed to send a telegram of support, it was almost deserted.If Zhang Zuolin hadn't taken the initiative to arrange, I'm afraid no one would even organize the cutscene.I don't know why he was confused, but after taking office, he sent such a telegram:

Zuolin and the former Generalissimo of Sun Yat-sen have been good friends for many years, and they are misunderstood and support him. He really wants to follow Zhongshan's ambition...... When Zhang Zuolin sent the telegram, he felt that something was wrong. "Why am I Sun Yat-sen's heir? Sun Yat-sen led the revolutionary army, and the revolutionary mission of the revolutionary army was to destroy me, Zhang Zuolin. How could I destroy myself?" What he regretted most was the following words in the telegram: ...The generals in the country, no matter what party or faction, as long as they oppose the Red Army, the current enemy can also be a friend in the future.

"Bastard, bastard!" He beat himself on the head. "Chiang Kai-shek opposed the Red Army. I killed Li Dazhao, the most influential figure in the Communist Party, but he turned around and attacked me. Why should I follow his ass?" Zhang Zuolin lost weight and was sleepy, his big eyes were bloodshot, his hair was often dizzy, and his back was sore.Zhongnanhai is full of red flowers and green leaves, and clear springs are gurgling, but he always sighs! Zhang Xueliang came to him lightly, knowing that he was anxious about the situation, but he didn't dare to ask directly, just said: "Father, you have lost a lot of weight. You should take good care of yourself."

Zhang Zuolin just sneered and shook his head. Zhang Xueliang tentatively said again: "Father, although our current situation is difficult, it is not hopeless. Our strength is still very strong. Chiang Kai-shek may not do anything to us." "Chiang Kai-shek..." Zhang Zuolin disagreed He hummed patiently, and then said, "It's just Chiang Kai-shek, you don't need to spend so much effort. And..." Zhang Xueliang thought it was a recent incongruity in Fengjun.He hurriedly said: "They have been with your subordinates for many years, and their thoughts are inconsistent for a while, but they will gradually become unified."

"There are also Japanese!" Zhang Zuolin stared impatiently and glanced at Zhang Xueliang.As soon as the Japanese were mentioned, Zhang Xueliang also felt the seriousness of the situation-"The Japanese are aggressive and arrogant." Zhang Zuolin felt more and more that the attitude of the Japanese towards him had changed, becoming unfriendly and hostile.They always made things difficult for him and provoked him through big and small things.To his annoyance, an incident happened a few days ago: That night, Zhang Zuolin felt a little better, so he brought Liang Shiyi, Li Xuanwei and other guests to Zhongnanhai Chunyizhai to play cards.Suddenly, Japanese Minister Kenkichi Yoshizawa came to visit.

"No see!" Zhang Zuolin was a little disappointed. Liang and Li hurriedly pushed down the cards and said, "Since the Minister is here, we will take our leave and come back another day." Zhang Zuolin frowned for a moment, and said, "I don't have much to discuss with Fangze, just wait a moment, I'll come as soon as I go." Zhang Zuolin walked into the living room. Fangze probably got impatient with the wait, and as soon as they met each other, he said eccentrically, "The commander is so busy! He doesn't even have time to entertain guests."

"Everyone has their own trivial matters." Zhang Zuolin did not show weakness. "Mr. Minister didn't tell me that he was coming. Now that I'm here, I have to dress up." Fangze raised his eyes and saw that Zhang Zuolin was wearing drag shoes without even buttoning them up. How could he show hospitality? Then he said: "The commander-in-chief has entered Beijing, the place has changed, and the mood has naturally changed. Do you want to treat friends? I'm afraid." ..." "Mr. Fangze, if you have anything to say, just say it." Zhang Zuolin was quite aggressive. "I know you're a busy man and won't be sitting here for long." "Well, I appreciate the commander-in-chief's quick and easy attitude. Fangze said bluntly: "We once raised the issue of building the Jihui Railway, should the commander-in-chief sign the contract as soon as possible?" "Jihui Railway...?" Zhang Zuolin knew clearly that this was another new act of Japanese aggression, so he pretended to be confused and said, "Is there no such thing?" When Fangze saw that Zhang Zuolin wanted to push back, he sneered and said, "Marshal, we understand your situation very well, and we also sympathize with your troubles. If you agree to this matter, we will naturally not fail to express it." "Oh! What do you mean?" Zhang Zuolin asked. "We can try to prevent the Northern Expeditionary Army from crossing the Yellow River!" The Japanese really seized the opportunity, and they understood that the most troublesome thing for Zhang Zuolin at the moment was Chiang Kai-shek's northward march.Therefore, they wanted to stimulate Zhang Zuolin's most "sensitive" nerve. Zhang Zuolin was taken aback for a moment, and immediately felt the blackmail of the Japanese.He also smiled coldly and said, "This is our family's business, and we don't need to bother our neighbors. Thank you for your kindness." Seeing that Zhang Zuolin had closed the door, Fangze couldn't wait and said angrily, "Marshal, do you have the strength to beat Chiang Kai-shek?" "If we can't beat us, we will leave the customs!" Why not?" Zhang Zuolin was a little angry. Fangze saw that Zhang Zuolin's attitude was tough, so he threatened Zhang Zuolin, took out a piece of paper from his arms and handed it to Zhang Zuolin, saying: "I have a report here: Zhang Zongchang's soldiers killed dozens of Japanese nationals in Jinan, you What do you do with this matter?" "I have not received a report." "Zhang Zongchang is your subordinate, you should take full responsibility for his actions!" The Japanese blackmailed and threatened. Zhang Zuolin couldn't bear it any longer. He stood up from his seat, threw the emerald pipe in his hand to the ground violently, broke into several pieces, and said sharply: "There is no report on this matter, and no investigation. How can we just rely on it?" You are a blank sheet of paper! Tell me to be responsible, damn it, I will be responsible for the fart!" After finishing speaking, he turned around and wanted to leave. Fangze hurriedly stopped him. "Marshal, since this is the case today, let's just explain what we have said." "There is nothing we don't understand." Zhang Zuolin stood still. "Our new Prime Minister, Mr. Tanaka, has made up his mind to solve all the unsolved cases of the Manchurian and Mongolian issues." Fangze pressed people. "If it continues to drag on, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to both of us, especially the commander in chief." Zhang Zuolin blinked and said, "There are still unsolved cases? There are still many unsolved cases? I don't know." "So, the commander-in-chief has forgotten some problems in the Northeast?" Fangze stared into Yuanyuan's eyes. "Since it's a Northeast issue, please go back to Fengtian, Mr. Minister, and the Negotiation Office there will discuss it with you in detail." After finishing speaking, Zhang Zuolin shouted again: "See off!" Yoshizawa Kenkichi was expelled.He stood up angrily, and said angrily, "Your Excellency's prevarication, have you thought about the consequences? I'm very sorry!" The Japanese did not create troubles for nothing. It turned out that their own internal life was also very difficult: in the third year of Showa (1927), a serious economic crisis broke out in Japan.Tanaka is a well-known "Hate Against China", who has always advocated conquering China by force.After this guy came to power, he immediately sent troops to Shandong, and soon after, he held a so-called "Oriental Conference" to discuss the strategy against Zhang Zuolin.What about Zhang Zuolin? To put it bluntly, the Japanese wanted to invade Manchuria and Mongolia, but the method of invading them was not unified yet.The Japanese political circles advocate the use of diplomatic and economic expansion to invade the rights and interests of Manchuria and Mongolia, while the military circles advocate the use of force to seize the rights and interests of Manchuria and Mongolia.Tanaka wanted to use both methods, that is, diplomatic and military use. The Japanese first sent a powerful group to look for Zhang Zuolin, and asked Zhang Zuolin to fulfill the secret agreement that Zhang Zuolin signed with Japan in his own name when Guo Songling rebelled against Feng, including building seven railway lines in the three eastern provinces, requiring Japanese military and police to participate in local security in Manchuria and Mongolia, and signing security agreement.As soon as Zhang Zuolin's negotiator came out, the people of the Northeast knew about it, so a huge anti-Japanese upsurge was launched, and hundreds of thousands of people marched and protested across the Northeast.Zhang Zuolin did not dare to act rashly. After failing at one move, Yoshizawa Kenkichi rushed to Beijing again. Zhang Zuolin was very frightened and annoyed by the Japanese's pressing every step of the way.In order to stabilize his power in Beijing, under the planning of counselor Yang Yuting and others, he turned to win over the British and American imperialist countries in an attempt to gain their support and contain Japan.Zhang Zuolin frequently communicated with British and American envoys in Beijing, and paid a lot of money to hire American military advisers. He offered to cooperate with the United States to build the railways from Rehe to Taonan, Qiqihar to Heihe, and the Huludao military port, and promised to welcome American investment when the Middle East Railway was recovered in the future. . How could Zhang Zuolin's contact with the United States and Britain be hidden from the Japanese, which aroused the envy of the Japanese.Fangze came to Beijing this time not only to collect debts from Zhang Zuolin, but also to explore the reality of Zhang Zuolin's power in Beijing. Fang Ze went back, and the Japanese invaders in power were annoyed. He made up his mind to kill Gongchang. The responsibility for public security in Manchuria, once an accident occurs, the empire will take decisive measures..." On the one hand, it is preparing to transfer three divisions to Fengtian, Jinzhou, and Shanhaiguan, and move the headquarters of the Kwantung Army from Lushun to Fengtian. Six garrison areas have been set up in the Manchuria Railway Dependent Area... A criminal operation to annex the three northeastern provinces quietly began. Zhang Zuolin couldn't bear the pressure, so he negotiated with the representative sent by the Japanese government and the president of Manchurian Railway, Yamamoto.Zhang Zuolin said: Regarding the question raised by the Japanese government about building a railway in the Northeast, "a secret treaty can be signed." The mustache Japanese shook his head. "The secret agreement has already been made, and it was also signed by your Excellency. What's the use? Making another secret agreement now is still waste paper." "Then what can we do?" Zhang Zuolin was helpless. "A formal contract must be signed by both governments." The Japanese would not budge. As a last resort, in the name of the government, Zhang Zuolin signed contracts with the Japanese for two railways from Dunhua to Tumen River and from Changchun to Dabo.However, the people of the Northeast strongly opposed the construction and took various forms to resist the construction, and the contract was still useless.The Japanese still pressed on.Therefore, Zhang Zuolin finally decided to break with the Japanese. After Fangze Qianji left, Zhang Zuolin knew that the Japanese would not let it go.So he brought his son Zhang Xueliang in front of him and had a family-style secret talk. "Six sons," Zhang Zuolin said listlessly while smoking a pipe, "If you make such a fuss with the little devil, you have to plan for the worst. What do you think?" He looked at his son, and saw that his son was a little silent, and then Said: "There are no outsiders today, only our father and son, you speak from your heart." Zhang Xueliang said: "Father, I don't think this matter is too serious." "Why?" Zhang Zuolin asked. "Now that we are getting closer, the Kwantung Army is probably the main one. The Japanese government thinks they will consider it comprehensively. If we have a deadlock with us, it will not be good for them." Zhang Zuolin shook his head. "You underestimated this matter. It's not just the Kwantung Army, it's Tanaka's cabinet. You don't know Tanaka, but I know him: he's so vicious! He can't wait to swallow our Northeast China and China!" "They still have the emperor!" "Is the emperor a good thing?" Zhang Xueliang fell silent. Zhang Zuolin took a few puffs of cigarettes with all his strength, knocked out the ashes in the smoke pot, and said, "We have to make a long-term plan. What do you think?" Zhang Xueliang has his own views on where Feng Jun will go.Before Guo Songling rebelled against them, they had a secret discussion, and they agreed that they would not leave the Northeast, and try to seek more benefits for the people in the Northeast.Officials support the people, and the people will support officials! Zhang Xueliang seems to be more objective than Zhang Zuolin regarding the force of his subordinates. He believes that Fengjun is more than enough to defend the northeast; if it is expanded to North China and the Yangtze River, it will be impossible. Can handle it.The facts are also very obvious: the newly united Sun Chuanfang was vulnerable and retreated to the north of the Yellow River. The combat power was weak, and Feng Yuxiang and Yan Xishan, who were originally friends, fell to Chiang Kai-shek one after another.The Northern Expeditionary Army was victorious, and Zhang Xueliang felt that this was the most severe situation facing the Fengjun Army.Therefore, when the old coach asked him to give some opinions on the overall situation in the mood of a father, he had to express his opinions frankly. "Father, Xueliang believes that Chiang Kai-shek is not rushing to the north when there is no major war. Our own main force is still quite strong. I think we should retreat to the northeast." Zhang Zuolin raised his head abruptly, and the cigarette bag fell out of his mouth. come out.He opened his mouth and looked at his son in surprise, as if he shouldn't have asked such a question.However, he stared for a long time, but did not express any objection to his son's opinion. He nodded and said, "Say what you think. Finish." Zhang Xueliang said: "I think there are at least three advantages in doing this: first, you can avoid direct conflict with Chiang Kai-shek, and you can buffer the relationship and prepare for further negotiations; second, you can also ease the relationship with the Japanese. , the army has returned to the Northeast, and the actions of the Japanese will be restrained; third, this is extremely important..." Shan said, what is the point?" "When the direct conflict is alleviated, a big war will not happen immediately, and our strength can be preserved, and it is possible to rectify it, so that we can improve our quality..." "Hmm...!" Zhang Zuolin's sluggish eyes flickered suddenly, and his frown furrowed. Zhang Xueliang hastily said again: "Father, Xueliang's opinion is immature. Of course, it is up to Dad to decide the big idea." "Okay, what you said makes sense." Zhang Zuolin took a few more puffs of cigarettes, and vomited comfortably for a while.Said: "This matter is very important, let me think about it carefully." When Zhang Xueliang was about to withdraw, Zhang Zuolin said again: "Six sons, this matter is very important both internally and externally. Don't spread the word, so as not to cause confusion." "Yes, Dad. I know." Zhang Xueliang walked out. For some time, rumors have been rampant in Beijing, and people have been panicked.Everyone is talking about the situation.However, no one can tell where the situation will develop.Zhang Zuolin was more panicked than almost everyone else.The situation made his mind dizzy: only a few days, such a big change! Less than a year! It was June 18, 1927, when his Anguo military government was established in Beijing, and he took office in Huairen Hall He became the Grand Marshal of the Navy and Army who took power in China.He felt that he had reached the top and it was time to enjoy it.However, he didn't even enjoy the honor of "enthronement" like Cao Kun and Duan Qirui, and only a few brothers congratulated him, which was completely different from what he imagined when he ascended the throne: no cheers, no During the pilgrimage, there are no domestic or foreign guests; no congratulatory telegrams or congratulatory messages.Not even a drumbeat. "Beijing, the majestic capital of emperors, there are a lot of emperors, who came to the throne like this?" Zhang Zuolin was really sad.This finally came to pass, and what made Zhang Zuolin most sad was that those who supported him came to power, and soon gradually opposed him, Feng Yuxiang left, and Yan Xishan also defected to Chiang Kai-shek.What was originally thought of as the "Jiang Yanfeng" three alliances turned out to be the "Jiang Yanfeng" three alliances.Zhang Zuolin became a loner; coupled with the coercion of the Japanese, he couldn't even live a lonely life. Zhang Zuolin was so uneasy, and the people around him were even more flustered.Everyone seemed to have a feeling, "Is it true that the old man can't get out of Shanhaiguan as the Japanese said? Could it be that the Japanese are really going to occupy the three eastern provinces?" It's been a mess. Yang Yuting was in a conflicted mood. He hung his head all day long, kept silent, and rarely visited Zhang Zuolin.He often asks himself behind closed doors: "Could it be that the Japanese are really going to change their horses?"During Zhang Zuolin's contacts with the Japanese, he also had secret contacts with the Japanese alone, and the Japanese provided him with information and made him many promises.In recent days, Kimura, director of the Asian Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, submitted a report to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called "Investigation Report on China's Current Situation Countermeasures".A copy of this extremely secret document was passed to Yang Yuting.Yang Yuting learned the shocking but joyful news that the Japanese were really going to abandon Zhang Zuolin.They believed that Zhang Zuolin had lost his prestige and was worthless. After abandoning Zhang Zuolin, the Japanese found two agents, one was the former governor Wang Yongjiang, and the other was his chief counselor Yang Yuting.Yang Yuting's thoughts were confused: "Didn't throwing Zhang Zhang cause a big chaos! It's hard to guarantee victory." However, the Japanese threw Zhang Zhang to help Yang, and he felt that he had a broad road.Thinking of his own way out, Yang Yuting immediately thought of Zhang Xueliang. He knew that Zhang Xueliang was unwilling to take these two paths.If Zhang Xueliang doesn't do it, no one else can get through.After a while of joy, he panicked again.Zhang Zuolin finally made the decision to withdraw from the customs. It was the early morning of May 30, 1928. As soon as the sun cast the first rosy clouds into Zhongnanhai, Zhang Zuolin found all his civil and military officials in the conference room of Chunyizhai.This sacred world immediately became mysterious: the guards were heavily guarded, and the guns were loaded; all the people who should attend the meeting were invited by special personnel, and no one who was invited to the meeting place was allowed to go out again.People looked at each other in dismay, their eyes intertwined in horror, and their minds were thinking "what kind of meeting is this?" However, no one dared to whisper to each other. Zhang Xueliang came in.Sun Chuanfang came in.Yang Yuting, Zhang Zuoxiang, Mo Dehui and other members of the "Cabinet" came in first. However, they all walked with heavy steps and faces with heavy faces. After they took their seats, they each lowered their heads. Zhang Zuolin finally walked in.His demeanor was quite calm, he raised his eyes to look at the couplet at the meeting, and nodded with a smile on his face with Jing Yueguang.He didn't sit down, scan the schedule! The second film is yellow, and he announced a brief and firm decision: "I have made a final decision: Fengjun will immediately retreat to Fengtian. No one should be slow, and no one is allowed to fall in love. Yang Yuting and Zhang Xueliang are appointed as the commander-in-chief and deputy commander-in-chief of the withdrawal army, and they will stay in Beijing temporarily. All the rest will leave Beijing on June 1. Bong." Although everyone felt that the matter was too sudden, who dared not follow the order.On the night when the retreat order was issued, Zhang Zuolin also issued a "power out of the customs", slightly said: Yu entered the customs this time to save the country and the people. Although the ambition of saving the country has not been paid off, he can't bear to raise troops to fight again and endanger the people. The troops were about to retreat, and Zhongnanhai suddenly lost its tranquility: the capital was evacuated in one day, who would have time to clean up the sundries? As a result, every room and hall was noisy, the boxes, cages and kitchens were tinkling, and scraps of paper were flying everywhere; Vehicles, large and small, filed in.Here, it has become the noisiest downtown, even worse than when Empress Dowager Cixi fled away from Xi'an! How can a dignified Marshal's Mansion, which is in charge of the country's power, be able to move in one day? In fact, Zhang Zuolin is rough and detailed. After the order to withdraw troops and the power-up were sent out, he did not leave on June 1-he was Let out a "searchlight" to see what the world thinks of his withdrawal. --Just a few days before Zhang Zuolin wanted to withdraw his troops from Fengtian, the Japanese side did not allow pedestrians to pass through the area near the iron bridge where the Nanman Railway and the Beijing-Fengtian Railway intersect, and the Japanese garrison stood guard here.The frequent trains on weekdays have also gradually decreased.Discovering this kind of strangeness, Fengtian Gendarmerie Commander Qi Enming immediately sent a telegram to Beijing.Say: Since late May, the Japanese garrison has been under martial law in the area of ​​the Huanggutun Gaodaokou Railway from time to time, acting suspiciously, so please be on guard. This report came to Zhang Xueliang first, he was very surprised, and immediately took it to see the old man.Zhang Zuolin only smiled slightly after reading the telegram.Said: "Qi Enming has been with me for many years. Although he is a delicate person, he is easy to shoot empty guns. Don't pay attention to him." He also ordered someone to send a telegram to Wu Junsheng who was stationed in Shenyang and Liu Shangqing, the governor of Fengtian, saying: Qi has been with me for many years, and I know that he has always acted recklessly and spread rumors. Now that the Japanese side is easing me, there is no need to worry about it, and I should be severely reprimanded. Zhang Xueliang was worried.In the middle of the night, I went to find the old man again. "Why are you here again?" Zhang Zuolin asked. "Father, there is something that I have been worried about, and I still want to..." Zhang Xueliang said hesitantly. "What's up?" "Qi Enming's telegram deserves attention." "Is there any new information?" "There is a piece of information," Zhang Xueliang said, taking out the information from his body. "It is said that on the night of May 22, near the railway bridge, a Japanese army bayoneted two so-called Southern Convenience Clothes Teams to death. The Japanese Consulate asked the Fengtian Negotiation Office to send personnel to investigate. The investigation report of the Office stated that: About 30 years old, wearing a new gray cloth uniform, wearing black cloth sandals. Beside the body is a letterhead printed on the official paper of the General Headquarters of the National Salvation Army. They thought they were plainclothes spies sent by the South, but the Japanese side did not answer their questions and stabbed them to death..." "Is there such a thing?" Zhang Zuolin was also surprised. Zhang Xueliang also said: "However, according to the report of Guan Gengze, the section chief sent by the Fengtian Negotiation Office to investigate the dead body case: this is a conspiracy set up by the Japanese side to blame others." "Is there any basis?" "Yes." Zhang Xueliang: "On the day before these two corpse cases, a man wearing a gray uniform and black cloth shoes suddenly came to Fengtian Prison and asked the prison to take him in and protect him. This man said that they were in Nanman Standing as a small laborer, he was forcibly arrested by the Japanese police and detained. He was forced to shave his head and take a shower. Then he changed into these clothes and gave him good food and drink. Then he took us to the Nanman Railway Bridge and let us run freely. The result , the Japanese stabbed them with bayonets. I was behind and ran out desperately. This information is very important." Zhang Zuolin frowned and didn't speak for a long time. Zhang Xueliang said: "Father, when I look back at Fengtian, do you always take a different route and take a car to leave the customs from Gubei Sun, take a detour to Nanman Road, and enter the city from Fengtian North Road. This way, it will be safe and reliable." Zhang Zuolin immediately shook his head and said : "No. Don't go that way." After a pause, he said: "I am already very disrespectful to withdraw this time. If I sneak back to Fengtian again, it will make people look at me as a father and son. Fengtian, I want to take the train openly; when I get to Fengtian, I have to put on a show." "Is this okay?" Zhang Xueliang was worried. Zhang Zuolin still shook his head nonchalantly, and said, "Don't be afraid, just be more prepared when getting in and out of the car." The old man had made up his mind, so Zhang Xueliang didn't dare to say anything.However, he left his father with a heavy heart.