Human beings are very strange animals. No matter how shrewd they are, they are prone to making the mistake of wishful thinking. Yuan Shikai was like this at this time. A few months ago, the general situation of the world was still under the control of Lao Yuan. No one dared to give orders to the world.
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As a result, after proclaiming himself emperor, the hearts of the people in Beiyang were dispersed, and the Yunnan Army in the southwest launched an attack. At this stage, Lao Yuan was troubled both internally and externally. Unfortunately, his health deteriorated rapidly. No one in the Yuan family lived past the age of sixty. This was almost a
The curse lingered in Yuan Shikai's heart.
The sun was declining and Yuan Shikai, who was dying, suddenly discovered that there was another person holding high the banner of loyalty and being loyal to him when his relatives were leaving. This gave Lao Yuan some comfort. All his advisers gathered in Xinhua Palace, Lao Yuan
He was holding Zhang Zuolin's power-on in his hand, looking a little excited.
"My lords, since Cai E's rebellion, so many people in the world have been waiting to see my jokes. These people have forgotten that without me, would they be able to survive today? Now that their wings are strong, they want to start their own business.
This is unthinkable!"
Everyone knew that Lao Yuan was talking about Duan Qirui, but no one said anything. Lao Yuan put the power supply in his hand on the Long Bookcase and said loudly: "Have you seen Zhang Yuting's power supply? How good it is.
Loyalty and righteousness are the foundation of one's life. Whoever forgets loyalty and righteousness will not be able to stand in the world. Soldiers do not interfere in politics. The army belongs to the country. Isn't this the loudest slogan shouted by those who have returned from studying abroad? What's the result?
, the army has become their private armed force, and if the traitors like Cai E and his ilk turn against me, they will not end well!"
The following people were a little confused when they heard what Lao Yuan said. Logically speaking, Lao Yuan is such a shrewd person. Why did he praise Zhang Zuolin so much just because of a phone call? Everyone can say nice things these days, but no one can
You won't take it seriously.
Only Yang Shiqi, who understood Yuan Shikai's temper best, seemed to have some understanding. Lao Yuan had been regarded as a life-saving straw by Fengjun. He hoped that Zhang Zuolin would stand up and set an example to the world's wavering powerful factions. A bandit leader could still be loyal to
Shouldn't I, you, who are favored by Yuan Shikai, stand up?
Yang Shiqi did not believe that this power of communication was Zhang Zuolin's innermost words, but he also saw Lao Yuan's excitement. He did not want to pour cold water on Yuan Shikai, and could only pray silently in his heart that what Zhang Zuolin said was true.
However, there was one person who was a bit ungrateful. That was Liang Shiyi. He said: "Your Majesty, Zhang Zuolin is very cunning. This offer of power is probably not his sincerity. I think that not only should I not be happy, but I should also be on strict guard against such a reckless person.
The most disloyal. Going back on one's word is commonplace."
Liang Shiyi wanted to continue to speak ill of Lao Zhang. Yuan Shikai suddenly waved his hand, interrupted him, and then said: "There is no need to guess casually whether Zhang Yuting is loyal to me, just look at his actions. Didn't he say that he has been when the power was turned on?"
Have you prepared an advance team of Fengjun? As long as he can send troops into the pass, it will prove that he is loyal to me."
Liang Shiyi complained, and others were constantly thinking in their hearts whether Zhang Zuolin could send troops into the pass. While they were thinking about it, Fengtian's actions became more and more serious.
Zhang Zuolin began to recruit soldiers on the grounds that he had suffered excessive losses in suppressing the bandits, and formed an advance team of the Fengjun Army, quickly forming a brigade of men. He also appointed Zhang Jinghui as the training director, and the training was intensified every day. Zhang Zuolin also participated in the training every day.
When speaking to the soldiers, he repeatedly preached loyalty and loyalty to the great emperor, and the momentum was huge for a while.
But those who know the inside story know that this army is a complete ragtag group. The main force is Duan Zhigui's guard regiment, mixed with many Yijun prisoners, old military police who were originally reduced, and a large number of bandits.
The gangsters are all wild and unruly.
Lao Zhang just sent Doufu Zhang to be in charge of training. This group of people might have fled in all directions before they went to the battlefield, but it was enough to fool people with this thing. The trouble in Fengtian became more and more fierce, and the pressure of public opinion also came to Fengtian.
, scolding Zhang Zuolin for being a lackey of the imperial system, acting in perverse ways, and being a sinner of the country.
"I'd like to say that you gave Yu Ting some advice, but he got scolded every day. Yu Ting wants to settle the score with you."
"Dad, the seventh uncle should be happy. The more people scold him, and the harder they scold him, the more benefits he will get."
"Nonsense, you can accumulate bones and destroy bones, haven't you heard of the saying that everyone's words make gold?" Zhang Zuoxiang glared: "Even Yuan Shikai can't bear the pressure of public opinion. We in Fengjun don't have Yuan Shikai's waist.
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Zhang Tinglan smiled slightly: "Dad, public opinion is indeed very powerful, but it must be coordinated by other major forces, otherwise public opinion alone will not have any effect."
"Are you so sure that other forces will not take the opportunity to attack? I think you are out of your wits!"
"Dad, you only know one thing but not the other. It was Old Yuan who single-handedly created the Beiyang system and made Beiyang a force that controls the world. Even Duan Qirui and others have to accept this favor. They can't let it go.
Open Lao Yuan!"
Crying to death is actually for living people to see. I am afraid everyone understands this simple truth. In Zhang Tinglan's eyes, Yuan Shikai is already an out-and-out dead person. From the moment he ascended the throne of God, Lao Yuan was finished.
This is an indisputable fact, but although Lao Yuan is finished, there are still countless "little Yuan Shikai" in Beiyang, Duan Qirui, Feng Guozhang, Cao Kun, etc., all of whom are deeply favored by Lao Yuan and have thousands of connections with Yuan Shikai.
Thousands of connections.
It was Lao Yuan who led Beiyang to overthrow the Manchu Qing Dynasty, suppress the Democratic Party, and become the largest force ruling China. Therefore, the power in the hands of Duan Qirui and others was given by Lao Yuan. Yuan Shikai is the spiritual leader of Beiyang. Being loyal to Lao Yuan means being loyal to Lao Yuan.
Beiyang, to elevate Yuan Shikai is to affirm the legitimacy of Beiyang's rule.
This is a very profound political issue, just like every dynasty has to revise the history of the previous dynasty. This is to prove the legitimacy of one's own regime. It is a major matter that cannot be ignored. But it is a pity that these people in Beiyang do not
With this political consciousness, after the fall of Lao Yuan, they allowed public opinion to slander Lao Yuan and were labeled as a thief. Although he was the first official president, he sat back and watched as the title of Father of the Nation fell into the hands of a deceiver.
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Duan Qirui and others do not understand that if Yuan Shikai is a big thief, they are also small thief. Old Yuan has been discredited, and their faces are disgraced, which makes the foundation of their regime unstable. This is a situation where both gain and lose.
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"Dad, the Beiyang tree has deep roots and will never fall completely. From this moment on, we should take care of this loyal minister and continue to act until Lao Yuan steps down. The people of Beiyang will definitely accept this friendship and cannot casually accept it.
The army is torn apart."
Zhang Zuoxiang's cultural level was not high, so it was difficult to understand such twists and turns. However, after listening carefully to Zhang Tinglan's explanation, he finally had some understanding and couldn't help but nod his head, with a happy smile on his face.
"Ting Lan, I didn't expect there to be such a relationship. It seems that Yu Ting will be prepared to be scolded severely next!"
The father and son chatted for a while, and Zhang Zuoxiang suddenly changed the subject: "Tinglan, Yuting has told me that I am going to put you in charge of the reclamation troops, and your military rank will be promoted to brigade commander."
"Dad, hello, brigade commander, we are on the same level!"
Looking at the heartless Zhang Tinglan, Zhang Zuoxiang wanted to slap him: "Tinglan, you are very smart in other things, why are you confused here? The reclamation army is not a regular army at all, even if you become a division commander
, it’s of no use. And you have to see clearly, this is Yuting restricting your development, why don’t you know how to worry!”
"Dad, this kind of thing must be inevitable. What do I have to worry about?" Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Fengjun is still in a period of rapid rise. The seventh uncle will never unify him in the three eastern provinces just to restrict me.
His ambitions were put aside, so he could not do without me."
"Then what happens after his wings are full and he unifies the three eastern provinces?"
"At that time, I had enough capital to compete, so there was nothing to be afraid of. What's more, I am still young. I can mix in everything and accumulate experience and connections to prepare for the future."
As a superior, he must pay attention to the balance of his subordinates. Zhang Tinglan has thought of this a long time ago, but now his cooperation with Zhang Zuolin is far greater than opposition. Lao Zhang needs Zhang Tinglan's talent, and Zhang Tinglan needs the stage provided by Lao Zhang. Now
Both parties can be intimate.
As for the future, Zhang Tinglan has also made sufficient preparations. The North Market, Industrial Group, and Fengtian Bank are laying out the layout step by step. In just a few years, Zhang Tinglan will also complete the layout in the army, even if Lao Zhang wants to attack him
If you start, you will lose the opportunity.
Zhang Zuoxiang breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that his son was prepared. It seemed that his worries were unnecessary and his son was not stupid.
After Zhang Tinglan communicated his thoughts with Zhang Zuolin, Lao Zhang also woke up from a dream. It turns out that showing loyalty to Lao Yuan at this time can win the hearts of Beiyang people. What Lao Zhang is most worried about now is that Beiyang joins forces to attack him.
The army is still too weak. If he can respect Yuan and gain recognition from some Beiyang people, he will save himself a lot of trouble.
Lao Zhang immediately called Sun Liechen and asked him to go to Beijing to express his loyalty to Yuan Shikai. At the same time, he asked Yuan Shikai to give him a brigade and send the Fengjun advance team into the pass to participate in the battle against the Japanese.
Just when Sun Liechen was leaving, Lao Zhang sent another telegram to Yuan Shikai, reporting on the status of Fengjun's planning and preparing to send a brigade into the pass first. After Lao Yuan saw it, he was completely moved. This was a timely help.
Thinking about the coy behavior of others, Lao Zhang sent out a brigade without hesitation. This is the difference between people. He immediately agreed to Feng Jun's request for expansion. Moreover, Lao Yuan forwarded the telegram Zhang Zuolin gave him to
Generals from other provinces, let them see how to be a loyal minister and good general. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!