Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Using the old US to suppress Japan and Russia

He was going to serve as governor of the three eastern provinces. After a while of joy, Xu Shichang frowned again. "The three eastern provinces are, after all, the birthplace of the Qing Dynasty. They are ruled by banner people. The royal family and nobles are everywhere, so it's not easy to socialize!" Xu Shichang understands the situation of the Han people who served as governors in the three eastern provinces, or you don't want to do anything. Things are dealt with sloppily, muddling along, no one can offend, even if you do nothing, you can still be safe; or you will do a big job, go your own way, offend the interests of the banner people, annoy the banner people, and finally be forced to leave. "It's not easy to be an official in the three eastern provinces!" He wanted to go to Yuan Shikai and discuss with him what should be done? But, he hesitated again-he was older than Yuan Shikai, not to mention that he was from a professional class, and he was a Jinshi. , I have been squatting in the Imperial Academy for many years, and I don’t understand how to be an official, so I will be laughed at!

Xu Shichang thought of Lu Zu again.He still went to beg Lu Zu. This time, Lu Zu seemed to be drunk, and signed him an elusive seven-character quatrain: Seventeen years have passed since the building was in danger.Going as far as possible from the next month, success or failure depends on the heaven and earth.Xu Shichang looked at it for a long time, although he felt familiar, but he couldn't remember where the poem came from.And don't understand what he said.He put the sign down, and simply did not think about it.Let it go, but it can't - because he believes in Lu Zu too much, fate is a big deal, and no one can give him advice except Lu Zu.Therefore, he picked up the sign again and deliberated word by word.He suddenly remembered, it seemed to be a poem in "Tuibei Pavilion". "What does Lu Zu want me to understand from this poem?" He didn't understand it.When he looked at the poem over and over again, he still didn't get it.I locked my eyebrows for a long time, but let it go.

This was the least generous time that Lu Zu had treated him.He faced Lu Zu's image and thought for a while, but still walked out of the secret room in doubt.More than 20 years of official career has broadened Xu Shichang's vision. Apart from Lu Zu, he also has a deeper understanding of reality. According to people, places and times, we will plan by ourselves.Xu Shichang thought about the situation, the Northeast, and himself. He decided to take his two cronies, civil and military, to the Northeast— He approached Zhang Xun, the commander of the guard camp who was guarding the Summer Palace, and said to him, "Shaoxuan (Zhang Xun's word Shaoxuan), I'm going to the northeast. I've been thinking about something for a while, and I want to discuss it with you." one time."

Zhang Xun was accepted as a student by Xu Shichang when he was training in Xiaozhan. At that time, Xu Shichang was in the Imperial Academy, and he was the head of the staff and battalion affairs department of the military training department. Zhang Xun has always been proud of his service.After arriving in the capital, Zhang Xun still treated Xu Shichang "teacher courtesy".Although Zhang Xun is now the commander of the Suwei camp, he is still a small official, and he still depends on Xu Shichang and others to rise up.So, he hurriedly said: "Master Xu must be thinking about something very appropriate, just ask Shaoxuan to do it. What's the point of discussing it?"

"This matter needs to be discussed." Xu Shichang said: "I want you to go to the northeast with me. If I don't discuss this matter with you, how can I decide on my own." As soon as he heard that he had the opportunity to go to the Northeast, Zhang Xun was immediately elated-the civil and military officials in Beijing, there was an unwritten practice in the Qing Dynasty, as long as they were not demoted due to fault, they would pull out their hats when they were released from Beijing.And those who hang around for a while and then return to Beijing after activities can be mentioned again.Therefore, when leaving Beijing and returning to Beijing, some people with successful official careers look forward to it as a rare opportunity, and Zhang Xun is no exception--.He grinned and said to Xu Shichang: "Master Xu thinks highly of Shaoxuan. I can't ask for more. What else can I not be happy about? I just want Mr. Xu to speak kindly in front of the Queen Mother."

For Zhang Xun, Xu Shichang didn't love his talent, he had no talent, he was simple-minded, straightforward, and brave.What Xu Shichang loves is such a person who can work hard for others at critical times.If Zhang Xun can follow him out of Beijing and give him corresponding military power in the Northeast, Xu Shichang will have support in terms of Wu.For this reason, he asked Zhang Xun to go out with him.After hearing Zhang Xun's reply, Xu Shichang was also elated. "Shao Xuan is willing to go with you. I think the Queen Mother will agree. I will go to see the Queen Mother tomorrow, and I beg for your permission." After a pause, he thought of Ma Binting, the eunuch who recently told Cixi in front of Cixi, and then Said: "After you go back, you can tell Ma Binting first that he is your friend, and ask him to say a few words in front of the queen mother, which is regarded as a greeting."

"Okay." Zhang Xun agreed. "I'll treat him to dinner tonight. He'll help with that." When sending Zhang Xun away, Zhang Ruiyin, the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, suddenly visited.This Zhili Nanpi man, who was about the same age as Xu Shichang, smiled and said, "For such a big happy event, Mr. Ju didn't even say hello. Fortunately, I'm well-informed. Otherwise, I wouldn't even send a trip." Can't get on!" "Where is there any big happy event?" Xu Shichang said, "Master Yu Shi is sleepwalking, right?"

"It's not a happy event for the master to go to the Northeast!" "You said this..." Xu Shichang raised his face and smiled. "Don't know if it's a blessing or a curse?" "It's a fact to be promoted." "It's too cold to be high!" "I would like to help my brother!" "you......" "you do not believe?" "..." Xu Shichang fell silent. --Zhang Ruiyin is the son of Zhang Zhiwan, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy. Zhang Zhiwan is Xu Shichang's mentor. Xu Shichang often went to Zhang's mansion to get along with Ruiyin when he was an editor at the Hanlin Academy; Zhang Zhiwan was Zhang Zhidong, the governor of the two lakes Zhang Zhidong, the older brother of Xu Shichang, is one of the figures Xu Shichang admires.Therefore, Xu Shichang and Zhang Ruiyin also became irreversible.Zhang Ruiyin said "Help", Xu Shichang was immediately moved. "Going to the Northeast, Zhang Xun is Wu's arm, and what is lacking is Wen's arm. Zhang Ruiyin's literary name has moved the capital, and he can go to the Northeast with me. It is my wish!" However, Zhang Ruiyin is becoming popular in the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He was promoted in one day, "Can he really follow me to the Northeast?" The Metropolitan Procuratorate at that time was a yamen that all officials respected and feared, because it was the highest supervision, impeachment and suggestion agency in the country , Maybe a small note can overthrow a big celebrity.Many people tried their best to squeeze in but couldn't get in, "He, Zhang Ruiyin, is willing to come out?" So and so, Xu Shichang only thought that what Zhang Ruiyin said was a word of "etiquette", so he kept silent.

Zhang Ruiyin wanted to go to the Northeast with Xu Shichang, and it was sincere.There is a reason for this - when Xu Shichang was going to serve as the governor of the Northeast, the Qing Dynasty was already in a precarious moment of internal and external difficulties, with serious corruption, corrupt officials everywhere, and swindles in official circles.The fighting has reached its peak, and the wind of mutual repulsion is blowing more and more fiercely;Zhang Zhidong, who was the governor of the two lakes, was originally a master at using others to participate in dignitaries. Recently, he went to Beijing frequently to find this nephew, hoping that he could use his position as an imperial official to help him.Zhang Ruiyin is a shrewd person. He has a clear view of the established confrontation between the Beiyang faction headed by Yuan Shikai and the Nanyang faction headed by Zhang Zhidong. But one thing he knows is that as long as he is involved in the dispute between the two oceans, he will lose something if he wins. "If the gains and losses are equal, why not jump out of the Three Realms and sit on the mountain to watch the tigers fight." Yesterday, his uncle Zhang Zhidong specially asked Liu Dianhui, who came to Beijing for business, to bring a letter to Zhang Ruiyin, telling him to "never leave Beijing." , I hope the Metropolitan Procuratorate can have its own people, "it's easy to talk."That's why he came to find Xu in a hurry, and wanted to ask him to help him "jump" out of the capital and find another Taoyuan.

"Grand Ju, you know that scholars like you and me, who just want to have a quiet place to dedicate what we have learned to the court, are satisfied. How dare we jump into the whirlpool." When talking, Zhang Ruiyin showed the helplessness of a frail scholar. Xu Shichang was tempted. Although he often dreamed of Tengda, he had little ambitions and always maintained a calm attitude. He didn't want to offend anyone, and he didn't want to lose any friends. "Let's do this, I'll make a special report, please follow me to the Northeast." Xu Shichang wrote a report to the court in the name of "familiar with the play", which was quickly approved.In this way, Xu Shichang has a team capable of both civil and military skills and can go to the Northeast.

In order to clean up the system, the governors who are sent outside can receive a certain amount of communication expenses from the Ministry of Households in advance for communication in various relationships.Xu Shichang supervised the three eastern provinces. The three eastern provinces were regarded as the birthplace by the dynasty, and a governor's office was set up, which was almost equivalent to the accompanying capital. Xu Shichang's communication expenses were naturally generous, and he immediately received 400,000 taels of silver in advance from the Ministry of Household Affairs.After receiving the 400,000 taels of silver, Xu Shichang felt dazed and uneasy: "How to use it?" He has never been such a high-ranking official, nor has he used such a large amount of communication expenses, so he doesn't know how to use the communication expenses.But he understands that, as the "little emperor" of the three eastern provinces, he will never give others "eyes", and will not buy roads with money. His roads will extend in all directions, and others will only follow him. "Then, wouldn't the four hundred thousand taels of silver be useless, so there's no need to bring it to the post." Xu Shichang took the silver ticket to the inner house, came to Xiangshuju, sat next to Xinna's concubine Shen Rong, slowly drank the tea she made for him, and said slowly: "Peiju--Shen Rong came to Xu Shichang After being around, in order to show that she has entered a new life, she asked Xu Shichang to give her a nickname. Xu Shichang named Juren, so he picked up the word "Peiju" as a gift--I am about to leave for the Northeast. You still have to stay in Beijing, and you have to worry about family affairs." 23-year-old Shen Rong, a lady from a wealthy family in Dingxing, Zhili, loves Tang poetry and Song Ci, and devotes herself to Danqing. She admires Xu Shichang's talent and is willing to be his concubine.Not long after arriving in Xu's mansion, she replaced Xu Shichang's original partner and became a dignified housewife.Shen Rong has a cheerful personality, treats people generously, and is enthusiastic about things. She is a good housekeeper who can socialize both inside and outside.However, in front of Xu Shichang, he was neither coquettish nor contemptuous. He behaved generously and handled things generously, which was admired by everyone. Even Xu's original wife said sensiblely: "Sister Rong, the family affairs You just take charge of it, kill and advance and retreat is up to you, I just follow you to enjoy life." Shen Rong is honest and funny: "Okay, you just listen to the government behind the curtain, if you make a mistake in killing and advancing, you can kill again Me!" "Look at what you said, shrinking behind the back, I will be self-sufficient, and I will make trouble?" The lady said, "Don't worry about doing your thing, there is no curtain behind you, and I won't listen to anything Politics." Now, Xu Shichang is going to be released, and the housework is specially arranged for her.Shen Rong felt relieved for a while.But she still said: "How much trouble can there be at home? It's nothing more than going up and down, food, clothing and housing. There are already rules and regulations. If you perform your duties, nothing will happen. You just go away." .Even if there is a small mistake, there is still a wife sitting in the battle." "Her?" Xu Shichang said, "Since you came, she has been free and has nothing to do. Don't rely on her, she won't support you, and you don't even want to rely on your backer." "Okay, I'll just take care of this family." Shen Rong still said, "It's not a big deal anyway." Only then did Xu Shichang take out the bank note, put it in front of Shen Rong with a smile, and said, "Peiju, take it and keep it carefully, and don't use it if it's not urgent." Shen Rong took the banknote and looked at it, she was startled at first, her pink face immediately became hot. "My God, four hundred thousand taels! Where did such a large sum of money come from?" She looked at the bank note for a long time, was terrified for a long time, and then said: "Five Brothers (Xu Shichang has a nickname called Bu Wu, and Shen Rong is coquettish, calling him Brother Wu), where did you get so much money?" "Keep it well, don't ask so many questions." Xu Shichang shook his head. "Fifth brother, I'm afraid." "Afraid of what?" Liancheng... "Fair and fair!" Xu Shichang said, "Just keep it carefully." "No, you must make it clear to me." Shen Rong was very serious, and her face suddenly became angry. "How about..." She pushed the bank note to him. Seeing her earnestness, Xu Shichang had no choice but to explain the ins and outs of the banknote, and then said: "This money is useless even if it is taken to the Northeast, so let's put it at home first. When I need it later, I will send someone to pick it up." ." "You should spend it on socializing! Why is it useless?" "Don't ask so much, if you keep it and don't lose it, you've given your best." Xu Shichang knew that his concubine didn't fully understand the ways of the officialdom, and there was no such thing as superiors giving gifts and bribes to subordinates in officialdoms. "If I go to the Northeast, I will be the emperor of the Northeast, and I will still give gifts and ask people to do things?" These words are only in my heart, and I can't say them out of my mouth. Shen Rong finally understood, nodded with a smile, and accepted the bank note.But he still said: "When you first arrive in the Northeast, don't tell the Northeast people that we are too stingy. What should be used should be generous." Xu Shichang nodded with a smile. The three eastern provinces are a magical and unstable place, because it is the birthplace of the Qing Dynasty, and its administrative history is better than that of the inland provinces.It was the first to set up the general's mansion, which had the same power as the capital, with five departments of household rituals, soldiers, criminals and labor; later, the governor's office was changed to take over the power of all ministries and govern the affairs of the Manchu and Han banner people.Banner people have a sense of superiority, superior to the Han people, confident, incompetent officials, government affairs are often deceived, and a beautiful land has long been withered.As a result, the neighboring countries of Japan and Russia invaded many times, causing even the bannermen and officials to flee.In this way, the imperial court ordered the Han Chinese Zhao Erxun to succeed him as governor.However, the wounds have been heavy, Zhao Du has no way to return to heaven, and the northeast is still being eaten away by people. The Japanese use Dalian as their base to control the police power along the railway from Fengtian to Changchun (named Japan-Nanman Railway); The branch line reaches Yingkou, and there is even Fengtian-Andong (Ri'an-Feng Railway) connecting the Yalu River to North Korea. The coal and timber in the Northeast are plundered through these two roads; the Russians also use Harbin as their base, and their railway runs from Changchun to Manzhou "This money..." "Fair and fair!" Xu Shichang said, "Just keep it carefully." "No, you must make it clear to me." Shen Rong was very serious, and her face suddenly became angry. "How about..." She pushed the bank note to him. Seeing her earnestness, Xu Shichang had no choice but to explain the ins and outs of the banknote, and then said: "This money is useless even if it is taken to the Northeast, so let's put it at home first. When I need it later, I will send someone to pick it up." ." "You should spend it on socializing! Why is it useless?" "Don't ask so much, if you keep it and don't lose it, you've given your best." Xu Shichang knew that his concubine didn't fully understand the ways of the officialdom, and there was no such thing as superiors giving gifts and bribes to subordinates in officialdoms. "If I go to the Northeast, I will be the emperor of the Northeast, and I will still give gifts and ask people to do things?" These words are only in my heart, and I can't say them out of my mouth. Shen Rong finally understood, nodded with a smile, and accepted the bank note.But he still said: "When you first arrive in the Northeast, don't tell the Northeast people that we are too stingy. What should be used should be generous." Xu Shichang nodded with a smile. The three eastern provinces are a magical and unstable place, because it is the birthplace of the Qing Dynasty, and its administrative history is better than that of the inland provinces.It was the first to set up the general's mansion, which had the same rights as the capital, with five departments of household rituals, soldiers, criminals and labor; later, the governor's office was changed to take over the power of all ministries and govern the affairs of the Manchu and Han banners.Banner people have a sense of superiority, superior to the Han people, confident, incompetent officials, government affairs are often deceived, and a beautiful land has long been withered.As a result, the neighboring countries of Japan and Russia invaded many times, causing even the bannermen and officials to flee.In this way, the imperial court ordered the Han Chinese Zhao Erxun to succeed him as governor.However, the wounds have been heavy, Zhao Du has no way to return to heaven, and the northeast is still being eaten away by people. The Japanese use Dalian as their base to control the police power along the railway from Fengtian to Changchun (named Japan-Nanman Railway); The branch line reaches Yingkou, and there is even Fengtian-Andong (Ri'an-Feng Railway) connecting the Yalu River to North Korea. The coal and timber in the Northeast are plundered through these two roads; the Russians also use Harbin as their base, and their railway runs from Changchun to Manzhou Li (Nitongqing Line), plundering the Northeast's material resources to Russia. After Xu Shichang took office, he kept everything simple, and started his big job. He wanted to do two things: one was to reform the official system, and the other was to change diplomacy. 53-year-old Xu Shichang, those leisurely years in the Imperial Academy and the Military Aircraft Department gave him unexpected gains, which made him well versed in how to be an official before he took power.In fact, the officialdom is the realm of human beings, "one emperor and one courtier", no one can change this fact, even if you are a dragon, alone, you can't show much ability.Therefore, Xu Shichang's reform of the official system, in the final analysis, is to draw people he trusts to his side, send them to the key points, and block the door for him! The reform of the official system in the three northeastern provinces has begun vigorously. Xu Shichang is the governor, who is in charge of the Northeast. He has governors of all provinces under him. Concurrently participating in the leadership, each county has established patrol police, persuasion schools, and peasant associations.For a time, the Fengtian New Deal became a model in the middle school, and even the dignitaries in the capital tried to imitate it.With more officials and more money, synagogues, theater theaters, restaurants, and brothels all flourished at once.The people of the country praised this place as a new world that "changed from barrenness to prosperity". Even the great eunuch Li Lianying sent her nephew Li Fengnian to the Northeast without shame, asking Xu Shichang to "take care of him".Xu Shichang had benefited from Li Daeun, and Li Lianying was a celebrity in front of Cixi, Yuan Shikai's brother, Xu Shichang naturally treated him differently, although Li Fengnian was ignorant, Xu Shichang still gave him the official position of "Taoist" .This is what commented by people of insight at home and abroad at that time: "Outsiders revitalize municipal administration and promote commerce; China revitalizes municipal administration and adds bureaucrats." One day, Xu Shichang sat alone in the Supervision Office, held fragrant tea in his hand, closed his eyes and meditated, secretly intoxicated by the situation of Shengping. before.Because they got along very well, Zhang Jianxu never had to report, and let himself sit and stand, talking about everything.Zhang Ruiyin sat down beside Xu Shichang, and without waiting for Xu Wen to ask, she said, "My father is so leisurely, and he is making grass by himself with a short piece of paper, and tea is being shared in the clear window and fine milk play!" Xu Shichang heard the words and sat up hastily.Seeing that it was Zhang Ruiyin, he hurriedly said: "I don't have the idle mood of Lu Fangweng. He puts his own stove under the window to think about new poems. As for me, I rarely have a moment to breathe, so I feel at ease. " "Yes, the three provinces in Northeast China are waiting to be dealt with, and you have no intention of sharing the tea." Zhang Ruiyin said, "There are some things that I want to talk to you in detail." "What's the matter?" Xu Shichang asked, "Is it urgent?" "Let's talk about it." "Then please." "Bu Gong, the situation in Northeast China cannot be optimistic!" "What do you mean?" "Originally in Northeast China, the government was poor, and the bannermen were arrogant," Zhang Ruiyin said. "Recently, new officials from the divisions, roads, bureaus, and even townships have nothing to do. This matter, the Han people will also be restless. All kinds of industries are flourishing, and most of them are bluffs, so we must arouse vigilance!" Xu Shichang's face suddenly turned cold-- Xu Shichang didn't know what Zhang Ruiyin said, but he had to turn a blind eye.All newcomers are all relatives and friends. If you don’t do it for the official, you can’t do it. If you can’t do it well, you have to give it;How can it be effective if you take the money, don't do anything, and "apply the New Deal".Xu Shichang could only sigh softly and said: "How can I not know the situation in the Northeast. But I have to. After the princes are full, maybe they will be able to take care of themselves." Seeing Xu Shichang's indifferent attitude, Zhang Ruiyin didn't want to say any more, so he looked around and got up to leave.Xu Shichang didn't want to stay, but he said with a heavy heart when seeing off the guest: "Mr. Zhang, I have to tell you something in my heart. The most difficult thing in the world is to be an official. The difficulty of being an official is to leave your hometown and go to a foreign country." I am an official. I hope your Excellency can understand this situation." "Jugong don't need to say any more, I will understand you, sympathize with you, and even support you." Then he walked out of the room. Xu Shichang breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a lot more relaxed.However, he still shook his head and sighed: "The officialdom is dangerous, what can I do? Yuan Xiangcheng (Shikai) also did this in Tianjin in his early years!" The Northeast has long been a place where the two empires of Japan and Russia shared interests. Xu Shichang wanted to implement the plan of uniting the United States to suppress Japan and Russia in the Northeast, lest he would become a "child emperor" in the Northeast.The first step of this plan is to focus on the railway first, that is, to gradually move the Shenyang Railway from Shengjing to Zhengjiatun from Dongmeng to Changchun Dahuihui, so as to compete with the Nanman Road controlled by the Japanese.However, Xu Shichang doesn't have that much financial resources, he can't build the railway.So he called Tang Shaoyi, who had just been appointed governor of Fengtian, to discuss the matter with him in secret. "Shaochuan (Tang Shaoyi's word Shaochuan), you know the situation in the Northeast. Japan and Russia are fighting each other for rights and interests. For many years, people in the Northeast can only rely on others. It's too peaceful." Xu Shichang was in a gloomy mood, and his face was full of sadness when he spoke. Tang Shaoyi is also an official who has lived in Beijing for a long time. He has worked in foreign affairs, postal communications, railway and other departments for many years, and also worked as a customs officer in Tianjin Customs.He was a student studying in the United States during the Tongzhi period, and his thinking was very Westernized.Coming to Fengtian as governor was also strongly recommended by Xu Shichang under the guidance of the general idea of ​​"Uniting the United States to suppress Japan and Russia".Although Tang was five years younger than Xu, he was no worse than Xu in leaning towards the West. As soon as he arrived in the Northeast, he dreamed of implementing the policy of replacing Japan and Russia with the United States.Xu Shichang asked him to have a secret talk, and he already understood it.So he said: "My lord has felt that the situation is depressing, why not take positive measures decisively." "Just invite Shaochuan to discuss this matter." Xu Shichang said, "I would like to invite you to go to the United States." "Going to the United States?" Tang Shaoyi was a little surprised--for many years, he has been superstitious about the West.It's a pity that most of the people on the left and right are the sun-leaning sects, which can't allow his thoughts to come true.To be honest, it is not his wish to serve Fengtian under the order. He knows that the three eastern provinces are in the sphere of influence of the Japanese, and he cannot fulfill his ambitions.Xu Shichang's attitude towards beauty made him startled and excited. "I'm afraid someone in the court will obstruct it." "I will play it in a dense and sparse way, and the court will naturally approve it." "Americans not only talk about friends, but also value interests." Tang Shaoyi was afraid of empty words, and the trip would be in vain.He knew Americans well and knew them well. Xu Shichang smiled. "Shaochuan, don't worry. The three northeastern provinces have been divided between Japan and Russia for a long time, and the benefits have already flowed out. If the Americans can come, we will certainly not let them suffer. At least we can maintain the level of Japan and Russia. Moreover, we still have Can Northeast taxation and Northeast business be used as insurance? It’s okay for Americans to do business.” Tang Shaoyi had the bottom line in her heart, so she nodded in agreement.Xu Shichang wrote a secret note, and the imperial court allowed it.Therefore, Tang Shaoyi secretly went to the United States as an envoy. When Tang Shaoyi went to the United States, how could he hide it from the Japanese? The Japanese unceremoniously protested to the Qing government and emphatically stated that "the railways of the three northeastern provinces will never allow people from other countries to intervene"; The military protection of the place where Japanese people live together often provokes troubles, insults our soldiers and police, and hurts our business people.Especially in Yanji, Jilin.Xu Shichang played again, and the imperial court sent Chen Zhaochang to be the governor of Jilin and the supervisor of border affairs, and Wu Luzhen to be in charge of the meeting.However, they were powerless to resist Japanese harassment, and the situation in the Northeast remained grim. Xu Shichang watched Northeast Wuzhi helplessly, feeling very anxious.When I followed Yuan Shikai to train the new army at the small station, I learned about the situation of the army and the role of the army, so I changed direction and wanted to use the strong army to create a good situation in the Northeast. The armies of the three northeastern provinces were originally bannermen, and their fighting strength was relatively strong in the early days.Later, the banner people were proud and the military discipline was lax. By the time of Xianfeng, "the name did not match the reality, and the number of thieves increased day by day".Afterwards, although its generals changed from Banner to Han Dynasty, military discipline still did not improve significantly.When Xu Shichang came to the Northeast, Zhang Zuolin's Fengtian patrol team could be called a strong tour in the Northeast.Xu Shichang, a real Jinshi in the academic class and a man who has lived in the Hanlin for a long time, naturally did not pay attention to Zhang Zuolin who was a bandit. The first thing he wanted to do in the army was to destroy the army.However, Xu Shichang also understood that the fact that this big bandit was able to stand up and achieve today showed that he was not simple; if he was not simple, it would not be easy to break him.Xu Shichang frowned, paced back and forth, lost in thought... Finally, he decided to summon him with courtesy. Zhang Zuolin, 20 years younger than Xu Shichang, although he abandoned the banditry and became the forward leader of the patrol team, his "stealth spirit" still persists. He is afraid that the authorities will settle old scores for him one day. He knows what he did in the past. Those who robbed houses, cut off roads and mountains, kidnapped and extorted, and picked out one would be enough to kill them.He fears.Hearing that the new governor, Xu Shichang, had summoned him alone, he was shocked: "Ah! Is this governor who was born in the old Imperial Academy going to show me to the public and overwhelm the Northeast?" Called to the front, he said without any concealment: "Jing Hui, the new governor Xu Shichang from Beijing wanted to see me, but he didn't say anything. I reckon it's more ominous than ominous. What if the **** tries to harm us? Woolen cloth?" "Would it be?" Zhang Jinghui said: "Such a scholar, if he came to the Northeast alone, he might not be able to hide from us. How dare he do anything to us?" "People's hearts are separated by belly, so we must guard against them!" Zhang Zuolin said: "I think so, don't go, wait for him to come." "No." Zhang Jinghui said: "If he is really determined to harm us, hiding is not an option. Just give him an excuse to hide, and he will say that he will not retreat from stealing the heart, abandoning the light and turning to darkness." "Then what should we do?" Zhang Zuolin asked. "Should be called, go!" Zhang Jinghui said. "Death." "Of course you can't go to die." Zhang Jinghui said: "You were called to go to the governor's mansion, and I secretly mobilized the soldiers. If you come back and kill him, if he dares to kill him, I will send soldiers to the governor's mansion to rescue you. " Zhang Zuolin shook his head hastily. "No way. You can't use troops if you don't know the governor's intentions. I think the governor is a literati. He didn't bring troops, so he wouldn't attack me. The defense is to be defensive, and you can only defend secretly. You can send a few Plainclothes, sneak into the governor's office, I will use them if necessary." Assassination and kidnapping are tricks that Zhang Zuolin and his gang are good at, and there are many capable people in this field, and there will be a group of them at a wave.After the two agreed, Zhang Jinghui went to organize plain clothes, and Zhang Zuolin packed up and walked towards the governor's office alone. Xu Shichang met Zhang Zuolin in the small living room of the Governor's Office.In the small living room, the windows are bright and clean, and the tea and cigarettes are famous. Xu Shichang dressed casually and took off his hat. With a smile on his face, he greeted Zhang Zuolin outside the hall, and first stretched out his hands. "Yuting, Yuting... welcome, welcome!" Seeing this scene, Zhang Zuolin knew that there was no murderous intention, and felt relieved for a while, and said with a grin, "My lord, my lord..." The two sat down opposite each other, and Xu Shichang asked him straight to the point about the situation of the army, and said with all his heart: "Yuting, the top priority in the Northeast is to strengthen the army. Only when the army is strong can we protect the land and the people, and resist foreign humiliation. I ask You came here to hear your opinion on this matter." The majestic governor from the capital valued him, a leader who was born as a bandit, so much. "Great opinion", Zhang Zuolin's vigilance has long since disappeared, and he also wants to treat Xu Shichang with sincerity.So, he said bluntly: "Your Excellency values ​​Zuolin so much, and Zuolin also gave his heart to you. The Northeast needs a strong army. It's not that I despise the Bannerman. Bannerman's team can't fight. They only search for people's wealth. Bully the people." He said, looking at Xu Shichang.Seeing Xu Shichang nodding his forehead, he said again: "Master Xu, I am not saying something crazy. The army in the Northeast must be dominated by Han people! Whether it is Japanese or Russians, they are afraid of the Han people, not the Bannermen, because the Bannermen Corruption..." "Banner people are relatives of the emperor," Xu Shichang said, "Aren't you afraid of being angry?" "My lord, don't get me wrong. I'm not guilty. I'm telling the truth." Zhang Zuolin said, "If you don't believe me, you visit the banner people. They also think the same way. Whoever committed the crime is not all for the Northeast, but for the country. The Han people are also China. People are better than being popular with foreigners." Xu Shichang was excited: "People say that Zhang Zuolin is a red beard who kills people without blinking an eye. I think this red beard has the air of a Chinese!" So he said to him: "Commander Zhang's opinion is very good, let's work together , Strengthen the army in the Northeast to resist outsiders!" Zhang Zuolin left, Xu Shichang lay easily on the Taishi chair, closed his eyes and sketched out his army building plan for the three eastern provinces--soon, a new military layout was formed in the Northeast: Cao Kun was the leader of the tune, and Lu Yongxiang was the leader. The third Beiyang town under the command is stationed in Changchun; Wang Zhenji mixed brigade stationed in Fengtian; Self-organized two infantry associations, led by Wang Ruxian and Pan Juying; established the three eastern provinces in Shengjing; Tian Zhongyu as the general counselor, Wu Luzhen, Fu Liangzuo, and Liu Zhijie as councilors; Duan Qixun as the general office of the military preparation department, Guan Yuncheng as the chief The general office of the staff office, Yue Kai first served as the general office of the coaching office; and set up supervisory sub-offices in Jilin and Heilongjiang; Zou sent Zhang Xun as the wing commander of the Huai Army, stationed in Changtu; Meng Enyuan as the Jilin wing commander, and Ni Sichong as the Heilongjiang wing commander; Set up the Fengtian Fangying Battalion Affairs Department, with Zhang Xiluan, the Duzhi Division, as the general office; the camp affairs division center, front, left, right, and rear five roads, with commanders and divisions, Zhang Zuolin, Ma Longtan, Wu Junsheng, Feng Linge, etc. respectively served as commanders. .....In this way, the defense of the Northeast is basically dominated by the Beiyang Defense Army, with more and more troops, and the natives are stronger. Xu Shichang decided to expand his ambitions in the Northeast and strengthen his own territory!