Chapter five hundred and eighty third wind and clouds
As the saying goes, Cao Kun has become more and more ambitious since he took control of the Beijing government. He is increasingly dissatisfied with his current patrol position. If he can take another step forward and become the coveted president, then that will be
It was the work of a great hero!
For this reason, Cao Kun specially sent a telegram and invited the first general Wu Peifu to Beijing to ask for his opinions. As soon as he met Cao Kun, he smiled and said: "Ziyu, although there have been wars in the north and south in the past two years, the country is still peaceful."
, the troops in our hands are getting stronger and stronger, much stronger than the old Duan, and the time is ripe to take charge. Xu Shichang is an old bastard, why should we keep him!"
When Wu Peifu heard this, he frowned: "Commander, do you intend to replace Xu Shichang and become the president?"
Cao Kun smiled noncommittally: "Ziyu, what do you think?"
"Absolutely not!" Wu Peifu waved his hand quickly: "Commander, although he has the position of president, he does not have enough strength. You must not sit on it, otherwise it will only cause big trouble."
When Cao Kun heard this, his expression became a little unswerving, and he said with a bluffing face: "Ziyu, I know what you mean, it's just that you are worried about Fengjun. They are indeed powerful, but now the main force of Fengjun is fighting the Russians. I guess the sandpiper
A fight between clams is definitely a lose-lose situation. Moreover, Russia is so big that Fengjun cannot swallow it up in one go. In the future, the two sides will become enemies and will inevitably confront each other. With the Russians in check, Fengjun will not dare to transfer the main force to the pass.
, what else do we have to fear!”
Wu Peifu smiled bitterly and shook his head. If he had never been to Borgia, he might have thought the same thing, but after going there, Wu Peifu's understanding of Fengjun had undergone earth-shaking changes. The two were not of the same order of magnitude at all. Even if Fengjun
The main force cannot be sent into the pass. Just a partial force is enough to give Beiyang a headache.
"Commander, it's not that I mean to lower the morale of our army. It's just that the most important thing right now is to reorganize the army and improve its military capabilities. In addition, my subordinates have compiled a summary of Fengtian's governance over the years. I want to learn from the experience and implement social reforms and military reforms."
Reform and catch up with Fengjun as soon as possible."
Reform? Upon hearing these two words, Cao Kun was filled with questions: "Ziyu, what are you doing? Isn't it the Republic of China now? The emperor has been changed to the president, and there is an extra parliament.
What should I change?"
"Commander, these are all superficial. Fengjun has engaged in large-scale immigration in recent years. He has implemented a farm system and has basically achieved land to the tiller. The common people join the army not to make a living, but to protect their land.
With this idea, and with a little training and guidance, they can fight to the death for the country. The willpower of the army is far beyond what our army can compare with. I think this method is very good."
The more Cao Kun listened, the more shocked he became. There was a look of anger on his face. He stared at Wu Peifu with both hands and kept shaking his head: "Ziyu, I advise you to give up this idea as soon as possible. Land to the tiller is easier said than done."
, but that is a matter of snatching meat from other people's mouths. No one has ever done it before. Back then, Zhang Juzheng implemented a whipping method and his reputation was ruined. We can't repeat the same mistake."
Wu Peifu suddenly became displeased: "Commander, Fengjun can do it, why can't we do it? This is the only way to strengthen the army and enrich the people. No matter how difficult it is, we should continue to do it."
Cao Kun was also angered by Wu Peifu's attitude. He stood up suddenly, stamped his feet fiercely, and then said: "Ziyu, let's talk from the bottom of our hearts. Do you want your subordinates to turn against you and completely turn into a polished commander?"
What?"
Wu Peifu suddenly became silent. There was vast free land in the three northeastern provinces, but he did not have it in his hands. However, in the Beiyang government, whether it was military leaders or bureaucrats, they were basically full of fat heads and wealthy family members.
The land was affecting their lifeblood, and one can imagine how difficult it was. Wu Peifu was immediately a little frustrated.
Cao Kun did not speak, but took a document and sent it to Wu Peifu.
"Ziyu, stop thinking about those useless things. Just two days ago, Russia sent a special representative named Joffe. He promised to give up support for Outer Mongolia in exchange for reconciliation between the two countries and an end to the war!"
"Dream!" Wu Peifu suddenly raised his brows: "Commander, how can we agree to this request? Outer Mongolia has long been under the control of China, so we can't give gifts with our things, right?"
"Ziyu, I think it's a bit ridiculous, but if you think about it from another angle, there's nothing wrong with restoring relations with Russia. If Fengjun goes to war with them, that's Fengjun's business..."
Before Cao Kun could finish speaking, Wu Peifu suddenly stood up and said loudly: "Recovering our homeland is a matter for all Chinese people. Even if we can't directly go to the battle to help, we can't hold back, and we can't be the scum of the nation, that Russian piece of shit.
The representatives will drive away immediately. If they want to negotiate, they will send special representatives for peace talks to discuss the return of Outer Northeast China."
After Wu Peifu finished speaking, he turned around and left regardless of Cao Kun's attitude. He did not stop in Beijing at all and returned directly to Luoyang.
Cao Kun did not expect that his plans were opposed by Wu Peifu, and he could only sulk. As for the Russian representative Joffe, he was expelled from Beijing, but this guy did not give up completely. The Russians knew the situation in China very well.
This is a divided country. As long as we can win over some forces that support Russia, we can contain Fengjun and disrupt the morale of the Chinese military.
Joffes thought about it, and after leaving Beijing, he went south to Guangzhou to meet Sun Wen. After he arrived in Guangzhou, he received a warm welcome. Sun Wen and all important members of his staff met with him, and the two sides had a very good conversation.
"Dr. Sun Yat-sen, both Russia and China are facing the oppression of international imperialism and are suffering profound sufferings. The two countries should understand and help each other. However, there are currently some forces in China that are openly fighting Russia with the support of imperialism.
It has caused huge losses to both parties and is extremely inappropriate."
Sun Wen also smiled: "I also agree with Mr. Joffe. Russia is the only country in the world that waits for me as an equal. However, the territorial disputes between the two sides cannot be ignored, especially issues such as Outer Mongolia. Russia must also respect China's
Opinion!"
Sun Wen and Joffe talked for several days and finally reached a series of consensus. Then the two published the "Sun Wen and Joffe Joint Declaration" in English in Shanghai's "Continental News". This move also stirred up thousands of stories.
There was a huge public outcry.
"Sun Dapao, you bastard!" The Fengjun generals who were actively planning the battle on the front line were furious after seeing this declaration.
Sun Anhu was the first to say: "Commander, we are fighting bloody battles with the Russians at the front. Sun Dapao actually signed a declaration with the Russians. Does he want to recognize another foreign father?"
Yang Yuting sneered and said: "Sun Wen's men are just a bunch of soldiers and generals. Even if they collude with the Russians, how much trouble they can cause, but now that he comes out to disgust us, he can't be killed!"
Jiang Fangzhen frowned: "Ling Ge, you can't underestimate Sun Wen. After all, he still has a lot of influence in the south. What declaration he made at this time will also be a blow to the people's morale."
Everyone was talking about it, but Zhang Tinglan remained silent. As the saying goes, what is supposed to come will always come. I thought that after Fengjun sent troops to Russia, the Chinese people would be able to see the true nature of this red empire. But apparently Zhang Tinglan underestimated Sun Wen and his family.
Thirst for external power, he was able to sell the three eastern provinces to the Japanese and the south of the Yangtze River to the British in the year of 1911, and now is no exception.
It's just that after the formation of this alliance, it is difficult to predict whether it will expand rapidly as it did in history. But one thing is certain, the world will be troubled from now on!
"Don't fight anymore!" Zhang Tinglan waved his hand: "No matter what Sun Wen does, the top priority is to win the war. As long as we can defeat Russia, the world will naturally know who is strong and who is weak. The Chinese can find a new path on their own, so why bother?
Imitate Russia!"
Yang Yuting also hurriedly said: "The commander has hit the nail on the head. He has to be strong himself when making iron. As long as he captures Chita, it will be like giving Sun Dapao a slap in the face. Let's see what face he has to make a declaration that the Russians are waiting for China as equals."
, it’s simply shameless.”
Feng Jun temporarily let go of Sun Wen's affairs and carried out full combat preparations. It took nearly half a month to transfer a large amount of supplies from the three eastern provinces. The northern and southern armies were also adjusted to the best condition. Feng Jun
Already have the ability to launch a battle of unprecedented scale.
Zhang Tinglan deliberately chose June 22 to launch the campaign. This was the day when Germany attacked the Soviet Union in World War II. Just when it was dawn, on the tarmac, all the Fengjun's fighter jets, bombers, and reconnaissance planes were all arranged.
come out.
Yang Yuting and Feng Yong appeared at the airport together. As combat aircraft took off one by one, a huge fleet of aircraft appeared in the sky.
In order to achieve the best bombing effect, Fengjun mobilized a group of bombers from the rear, bringing the total number of bombers to sixty. In addition, there were more than eighty fighter escorts. They were divided into two attack waves.
The targets of the first attack wave were the Russian army's airports, air defense facilities, and important command and communication systems. The large-scale attack by the air force far exceeded the Russians' expectations.
After the first wave of attacks, both Russian frontline airports were blown up, and the aircraft were blown to pieces while they were still in the hangar. Only a small number of Russian aircraft were able to take off to fight, but they were all destroyed one after another.
was shot down.
The battle lasted for more than an hour, and the Russians basically lost air superiority. The second wave of attacks had already begun. The targets of their attacks were roads, railways, bridges and other facilities between Chita and Adinskoye.
, the goal is to clear obstacles for ground attack operations.
Just when the bombing operation was in full swing, the armored troops led by Zhang Tingshu were already dispatched at full speed, and according to the predetermined plan, they quickly cut towards the Russian rear. (To be continued...)