Feng Delin led the cavalry to Fengtian like a whirlwind. Zhang Zuolin had already received the report. With the rapid growth of his strength, Lao Zhang was no longer so afraid of Feng Delin.
Especially now that Lao Zhang has become the governor of Fengtian, he is no longer afraid of Feng Delin. On the contrary, Lao Zhang wants to eat up Feng Delin's power and achieve the goal of unifying Fengtian. Of course, Zhang Zuolin is a tyrant of the generation and is extremely cunning.
He still maintained respect for his elder brother on his face.
Lao Zhang personally led people to greet Feng Delin outside the gate of the Marshal's Mansion. Lao Feng angrily jumped off his horse and strode to Zhang Zuolin.
"Zhang Yuting! Governor Zhang! Zhang Laoda'er, we are all from Green Forest, and we value loyalty the most. Ask yourself, are you worthy of your conscience?"
"Brother Feng, it's not easy for us brothers to meet each other. There must be a reason for you to criticize me so openly. As long as you have a point, I will never fight back or retaliate!"
Feng Delin's face was ashen and he snorted coldly: "Zhang Yuting, just over a month ago, we met in Yuguan, how could you promise me, and then turn around and forget all about what you said? Now you are
Grand Governor, in charge of Fengtian, I, Old Feng, still want to drink from the northwest wind in Beizhen, is this your loyalty?"
When Zhang Zuolin heard that Feng Delin was talking about the Shanhaiguan meeting, he secretly cursed in his heart. You, Old Feng, led a large team of people and blocked me, Old Zhang, in Shanhaiguan. I almost lost my head. What words you said at that time could be taken seriously!
But Lao Zhang is Lao Zhang after all, and there is no expression of anger on his face. Instead, he looks frightened and uneasy.
"Brother, you have wronged me. I have wanted to explain it to you for a long time. It just so happens that you are here today. Let's talk about something that comes from our hearts." Lao Zhang said with great enthusiasm and pulled Feng Delin closer to the Tiger Hall. Brother
The two sat opposite each other.
Lao Zhang spoke first: "Brother, I have long said that only you can take charge of Fengtian, and Zuolin is willing to help eldest brother. It's just that things changed too fast. After I returned to Fengtian, things happened one after another. First there was Fengtian.
There was a turmoil over the ticket, and then there was the carjacking case, so I led the troops to suppress the bandits. I worked hard for a month. As soon as I came back, Yuan Shikai's appointment was announced, and I didn't even bother to discuss it with my elder brother.
"
"Zhang Laoda'er, you think I'm a three-year-old child. Will you think of me when I get promoted and make a fortune? I'm afraid you've already forgotten me, Feng Delin!"
"Brother, now I have become the governor who should belong to you. You are right to scold me no matter how you scold me, but I still hope that the eldest brother can understand the difficulties of the younger brother."
Zhang Zuolin sighed when he said this: "We have a group of brothers under us. They work hard with us. Everyone wants to have a future. If I can be promoted, they can follow suit. This kind of thing is really unacceptable to Zuolin.
So that I can give it to my eldest brother!"
After so many years of contact, Lao Zhang has already figured out Feng Delin's temper. This guy is a typical submissive donkey. You should follow his wishes when you speak, and don't contradict him, otherwise the more you talk, the more angry you will be. If the two of them fight on the spot, it will be dangerous.
It's possible. Lao Zhang is not afraid of Feng Delin. He just wants to be outsmarted, so don't fight forcefully. After all, they are all Fengtian people. If they fight, it will be a waste for outsiders to take advantage.
Sure enough, Feng Delin felt a lot better when he heard Zhang Zuolin's voluntary admission. Thinking about it from another position, if Lao Yuan appointed him as the governor, I am afraid that he would not consider Zhang Zuolin. Now that he is making such a fuss, it seems a bit unreasonable.
"Yuting, I don't want to say more about the past. This time I came to Fengtian, I have one thing to do, and that is to ask for money. It's November, it's snowing, and the brothers are short of cotton-padded clothes and food. Can you
This past winter, as we were talking about, you, the governor, should pay you generously!"
Lao Feng came to Fengtian this time, obviously not just to vent, he was indeed short of money. Not long ago, Miki committed suicide by caesarean section, and Lao Feng's foreign aid suddenly disappeared. It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality.
. He was used to spending money lavishly, and when he suddenly lost the loan from Japan, Lao Feng couldn’t hold on any longer.
Weapons cost money, training recruits cost money, everything was stretched thin, and Feng Delin had no choice but to come and ask for money. Zhang Zuolin saw through Lao Feng's thoughts, but he was not prepared to help this big brother, Lao Zhang had to continue acting.
"Brother, it stands to reason that if you are in trouble, I will help you, but I don't have much money. I just came back from suppressing the bandits. The dead and injured brothers need to be compensated and settled, the ammunition consumed needs to be replenished, and everything costs money."
"Yuting, you are crying about poverty with me. You are the governor of a province with tens of millions of people under your control. Do you still care about a small amount of money?"
"Brother, are you going to unjustly accuse me to death?" Zhang Zuolin said anxiously: "My governor-general is different from others. I have an emperor above me. His Highness Duan Zhigui is the patrol envoy of the three eastern provinces.
In my head, he is amassing money in the name of being loyal to the president. Some time ago, he emptied all his official bank accounts. I must have heard about this. I am also powerless now!
"
Lao Zhang is just telling lies with his eyes open, but Feng Delin is not too familiar with the situation in Fengtian. According to common sense, Zhang Zuolin's life may not be too comfortable due to Duan Zhigui's restrictions.
"Yuting, no matter what, I found you, you should solve it for me!"
"Brother, you have said this. I will make some arrangements in the past two days. No matter how much it is, I hope I won't take offense. In the end, as long as Duan Zhigui is here, we brothers will not have a good life!"
"Last time you told me to expel Duan Zhigui, but it turned out that Lao Yuan was already preparing to ascend the throne and become the emperor. Is it so easy to expel His Highness Yuerqian?"
Lao Zhang deliberately directed the conversation to Duan Zhigui, just to wait for Feng Delin to say this. Lao Zhang sneered slightly and said: "Brother, Duan Zhigui can't grow a rabbit's tail. How many people in this world really support the monarchy, but they are just wallflowers."
It’s just that, if Lao Yuan can’t even be the president, how can he still be a good emperor? In my opinion, there will be problems sooner or later.”
At this point, Zhang Zuolin deliberately lowered his voice, leaned forward, and said to Feng Delin: "Brother, our buddies' agreement still stands. As long as we work together to drive Duan Zhigui out of Fengtian, you will be the patrol envoy of the three eastern provinces, and I will serve as your duty."
A deputy!"
"Zhang Laoda'er, you're trying to bluff me again. You're a governor and you're promoted to patrol envoy. How can I be qualified?"
"Brother, you are being polite. Among the military leaders in Fengtian, who has your qualifications and prestige? I think only you can be the patrol envoy, and no one else can even think about it."
"I won't listen to these lies. If we really have a chance, we will expel Duan Zhigui and give me the patrol command to you. Just give me the Governor of Fengtian. I came from a rough background and suffered all kinds of hardships in my early years.
Being able to become the master of a party means that your life has not been in vain."
Lao Feng is indeed what he said. His greatest ambition is to be the master of Fengtian, and he doesn't think about anything more. He doesn't even understand how to allow others to snore next to the bed. This is the pattern that determines achievement.
The two talked for a long time and decided on the strategy of jointly expelling Duan Zhigui. They only waited for the time to come and took joint action. After sending Feng Delin away, Lao Zhang was worried and thinking constantly.
Zhang Tinglan told him many times that if Yuan Yuan became emperor, the world would be in chaos. Wang Yongjiang and others also held this view. Zhang Zuolin went to Beijing and discovered a group of powerful Beiyang factions headed by Duan Qirui.
He wanted to see Lao Yuan proclaimed emperor, so Zhang Zuolin also guessed that the throne of the emperor would not be easy to sit on.
In this case, after becoming emperor, the world is not far away from chaos. All the heroes are ready to take action, and Lao Zhang must not fall behind. Zhang Zuolin knows best in his heart that the key moment is strength, and everything else is empty. This strength is not only
The gun barrel, the money bag, and the prestige and people's hearts are all invisible but real things. Lao Zhang has made up his mind to carry out drastic reforms to enhance the combat effectiveness of Fengjun.
These days, Lao Zhang often looks for Yang Yuting and Wang Yongjiang. One person is responsible for the army reorganization plan, and the other is responsible for the internal affairs planning. After some preparations, it has basically taken shape. Lao Zhang ordered everyone to be summoned to the Tiger Hall, and Zhang Tinglan was no exception.
, as soon as he came in, Lao Zhang smiled and asked: "Tinglan, how are things going at the arsenal?"
"Commander, we have temporarily put up a rack. The first batch of machines from the United States have also arrived. We will soon be able to produce parts such as gun stocks. However, it may take some time to actually produce guns!"
"Don't be anxious. No one can swallow a fat man in one bite. Things in the arsenal will take your time."
Lao Zhang encouraged a few more words, and then said to everyone: "Some things cannot be rushed, but some things cannot be delayed. I said a few days ago that we need to rectify military discipline, and I plan to implement it within this period of time. First of all, the army
No smoking, no gambling, no whoring, you must train on time every day, and you are not allowed to wander around. You must also supervise the troops carefully. If anyone violates the rules, the minor ones will be slapped with a ban, and the serious ones will be kicked out of the army directly.
What we want are soldiers who can fight, not support old men."
Zhang Zuolin changed from usual today and announced his plan directly without consulting everyone. Sun Liechen, who was listening attentively, nodded secretly. Zhang Zuoxiang and his son could see clearly that Zhang Zuolin must take this step, no matter what others said.
It's better to actively cooperate than to use it.
"Secondly, our army must look like soldiers and cannot engage in additional operations. All operating stores must be abandoned and handed over to the Fengtian Military Welfare Company. From now on, officers and soldiers will only enjoy regular allowances and do not interfere with other matters.
It's just a matter of dedicated training and perfecting your skills. This is the duty of a soldier."
"There is also the need to disband the old and weak in the army and eliminate all those who are not suitable for fighting. It also needs to be evaluated regularly. All troops have to be drawn out to compete. They carry out armed marches, shooting, stabbing, and digging fortifications, one by one.
In a martial arts competition, the winner will be rewarded, and the laggard will be punished."
As he spoke, Lao Zhang glanced at everyone present again, and then said: "Everyone is no exception. I have already reported to Yuan Shikai that the martial arts hall will be reopened after the new year. Everyone sitting here should also go in to learn and gain knowledge. Who knows?
There can’t be any slacking off!”
Zhang Zuolin proposed these measures to target the various shortcomings of the Fengjun Army. In fact, he originally wanted to be more radical and copy what Zhang Tinglan did in the Independent Brigade. The soldiers should strengthen their study, and the evaluation of officers should be more stringent.
Once upon a time, promotions and appointments will be decided based on performance.
However, after thinking about it, Zhang Zuolin gave up these things. He should not be too radical and should always proceed step by step. However, some people couldn't stand these ideas, and that was Tang Yulin. This time, the rectification of pornography, gambling and drug abuse, and the prohibition of the military from operating, is tantamount to
It cut off all Tang Yulin's ways of making money. In Tang Yulin's view, the so-called evaluation was to weaken his own strength.
But he also learned. At this time, there is no point in arguing with Lao Zhang. Tang Yulin clenched his fists tightly and thought to himself: You are unkind and I am unjust. It’s not like Lao Tang can’t live without Zhang Zuolin.
.I don’t raise my father here, I have my own place to raise him. Last time Feng Delin sent a secret letter, Lao Tang was still a little hesitant, but now he has made up his mind completely.
Lao Tang was thinking here, while Wang Yongjiang had already begun to speak: "To sum up Fengtian's reform, it can be summed up in four words: better troops and simpler administration. The commander-in-chief has already talked about the rectification of the army, so I will talk about government affairs. We have three major tasks: rectification
Official administration, clearing land, and eliminating banditry." (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature for better and faster novels!
