One day in late March, the Army Ministry finally sent an order, requiring the 20th Town stationed in the East Zhili area to leave the border immediately and return to the old garrison. www All departure expenses were directly borne by the Army Department
The transfer was sent to the head office of the 20th town, and all transfers were completed within fifteen days, with the emphasis on "no mistakes" at the end of the order.
The day finally arrived. At noon, the Communications Office sent the telegram from Tangshan Town to the Biaobu Barracks. The news soon spread throughout the Biaobu Compound.
Most of them were soldiers of the third battalion. Most of the soldiers did not react much to the news. They were all soldiers there, and they were more familiar with it when they returned outside the customs. However, some officers or soldiers who had heard of the news,
I immediately realized that something big was about to happen at Seventy Nine.
Yuan Su had just returned to the Biaobu compound from the Supervisory Training Office. Before he could dismount, he saw Chen Wenian hurried over with several Biaobu officers. When they got closer, Chen Wenian simply and quickly gave the Army Department's order.
Said it once.
The officers who followed Chen Wennian were all junior officers who participated in the Luanzhou Uprising and were detained in Biaobu. During this period, because they helped in Biaobu, they became very close to Chen Wenian over time. Now they can be regarded as Chen Wenian's close confidants.
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After listening to Chen Wenian's words, Yuan Su thought for a moment, then turned over and dismounted. He handed the reins to Du Yu and followed Chen Wenian to the west barracks of the staff office.
The rest of the people in the west barracks retreated, leaving only Chen Wennian and a few close officers. They also closed the door of the barracks.
Chen Wenian asked Yuan Su calmly: "The order has finally come down. What should we do next?"
In order to prepare for this matter, it has been one or two months. Of course, Yuan Su has already thought of countermeasures. He subconsciously lowered his voice and said calmly: "I have already dealt with everything here in Luanzhou.
No matter whether it is the government or the gentry, nothing will go wrong. The key now is our Seventy-nine Standards' own problems. We must make up our minds to do this. If we waver even a little, all our previous efforts will be wasted."
Chen Wennian said solemnly: "Zi Jing, don't worry, there will definitely be no problem here in Biaobu, but we can't tell for sure about the three battalions below."
Yuan Su said: "There is absolutely no problem with Zhao Fuzhen, and there won't be much difficulty with the second battalion. At present, there are only three battalions left. To be honest, I don't plan to keep the third battalion. Once there are three battalions,
They are all Zhang Jiangong's subordinates, and they can't get along with us. Secondly, we have a battalion in the 79th Biao to follow the large army out of the customs. We can at least have an explanation to the superiors. It cannot be said that the entire Biao people are causing trouble.
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Chen Wennian nodded in agreement and said: "Yes, it is enough for the first and second battalions to stay. Simply let the third battalion go back with our seventy-nine bid number. At that time, the main town will recruit a new group of new soldiers at most.
Just fill in the gaps.”
Although the first and second battalions accounted for more than half of the 79th Biao personnel, plus Chen Wenian, Yuan Su and other officers, the 79th Biao was basically disbanded. However, Zhang Jiangong still had an acting Biaotong commander.
The Third Battalion also has hundreds of men and guns, and can still retain the name of Seventy-nine Standards to the outside world.
At most, Yuan Su's side will be regarded as "part of the soldiers of the 79th Biao", but the 79th Biao itself does not have any soldiers. This not only makes the general town look better, but also minimizes the risk of this operation.
negative impact.
"This is my plan. Tomorrow we will go to Zhang Jiangong to discuss our departure. If he asks us whether we are leaving or staying, we will answer that he will of course follow Shangfeng's order. Then we will arrange our evacuation from Luanzhou.
When planning, I made the excuse that the first and second battalions outside the city needed some time to pack up, and let the third battalion take the first step. After Zhang Jiangong left with the third battalion, I directly telegraphed the town to express my gratitude to the government of Luanzhou and the gentry.
After repeated attempts to persuade him to stay, we can only continue to stay in Luanzhou to ensure the security of the place." Yuan Su took time to explain his plan.
"This method is very good. Without Zhang Jiangong getting in the way here, it will be much easier for us to do things. However, we are just afraid of the eventuality. What if Zhang Jiangong insists on letting the three battalions of us go on the road together?
Is it good?" Chen Wennian asked.
"I have also considered this matter. After all, rumors are flying all over the Biaobu compound now. We let Zhang Jiangong lead the third battalion to leave first. Zhang Jiangong may not notice anything. But it doesn't matter. If Zhang Jiangong refuses,
If you submit, then we will let the First and Second Battalions keep dragging him until the headquarters and other troops have all left Zhili, and then we will force Zhang Jiangong to leave." Yuan Su said calmly.
After other troops from the main town and twenty towns left Zhili, Zhang Jiangong's mere battalion had no foundation in Luanzhou. Once Yuan Su broke out against him, the other party would not be able or dare to do anything to Yuan Su.
In this way, other troops from the main town and the 20th town have already arrived outside the customs. At most, they can send telegrams to Luanzhou to warn them.
Yuan Su only needs to make things clear at that time. Considering that Pan Juying took over the control of Twenty Towns not long ago, coupled with the conflict between the other party and the co-president Fan Guozhang, he will definitely not want to offend other people at this time.
People, especially people with backgrounds like my own. It is very likely that this matter will go unsolved in the end.
In fact, if Zhang Jiangong was more flexible and allowed Yuan Su to lead the first and second battalions to engage in duplicity, he would not only be able to give a favor, but also get rid of all the 79 people who opposed him in one go.
After returning to the outside world, the 79 bids will definitely be reorganized. At that time, Zhang Jiangong alone has the final say on the entire bid. It can be said that this is definitely not a loss-making business. The key still depends on Zhang Jiangong.
What is the mentality of making meritorious deeds?
After hearing what Yuan Su said, Chen Wennian nodded in agreement, thinking that this was indeed a comprehensive approach.
This matter has been discussed and decided, and then everyone discussed the matters after the announcement of the first and second battalions, including what banner should be used, how the troops should be reorganized, what the command structure should be, etc.
Of course, these are just a few simple words. Although everyone is looking forward to taking advantage of this opportunity to become famous, in the end, things have not been done yet, and steps must be taken step by step.
Early the next morning, the 79th Biaobiao Department received news that a battalion of the 81st Biaobiao, which had been transferred to the north of Luanzhou City due to the Luanzhou Uprising, had already been organized and set off for Zunhua to join the Forty Association.
Together. This news is good news for Yuan Su. He hopes that all the troops in Twenty Towns will evacuate outside the pass quickly, so that the impact on him will be much weaker.
The withdrawal of the twenty towns outside the customs this time was not without an itinerary plan. Although after several months of tossing, some soldiers escaped and some officers were arrested, but after all, it was a large force of five or six thousand people. Naturally, it was impossible for them to hit the road without a plan.
.However, due to the many conflicts between the main town and the Forty-ninth Association, the main town can only command the headquarters of the Thirty-ninth Association, while the Forty Association has an attitude of going its own way.
Therefore, the original itinerary planned by the War Department was of no use, and the Twenty-Twenty Town Headquarters could only draft a temporary march plan.
Pan Juying decided to let the headquarters of the town take the train to set off first, and after arriving outside the customs, he would organize the garrison and support work of various ministries. As for the following people, they would all gather in nearby towns with railway stations, and each biaotong would discuss and agree on the train.
and then report it to the main town to collect the corresponding tolls.
The telegram about the itinerary of the main town was sent to the communication room of No. 79 Biao shortly after receiving the news of the departure of No. 81 Biao. Director Li of the communication room was on Chen Wennian's side, and he immediately sent the message
The copied telegram was sent to the west barracks of the Staff Office, and the telegram was deliberately suppressed, intending to be delivered to the Biotong Prison in the afternoon.
Yuan Su did not go to the Supervisory Training Office this morning. It was a key part of the plan right now. Of course he had to stay in the Biaobu compound to ensure that nothing went wrong. At this time, he was discussing with Chen Wenian in the staff barracks later.
After seeing Zhang Jiangong's remarks and the telegram from the communication room being delivered, the two of them looked over it quickly, and then their expressions became solemn to varying degrees.
"It's a good thing for the main town to withdraw from the customs first, but ordering all ministries to gather in nearby towns with train stations is a big or small matter." Chen Wennian was the first to speak. After finishing speaking, he stretched out a hand to touch
His chin fell into a state of deep thought.
"This is indeed a bit troublesome. There is no train station in Zunhua. If a few bidders from the Forty League come to our Luanzhou, it will have a great impact on our plan." Yuan Su said with some worry.
"But, sir, didn't the battalion of the 81st standard in the city just return to Zunhua? If they want to come to our Luanzhou, the 81st battalion should not leave." Du Yuren stood aside.
He kept interjecting.
"The telegram was only sent this morning. The 81st Battalion was packing their luggage yesterday afternoon. Obviously they have not received the telegram yet. They are afraid that people from the 40th Association will rush to our Luan after hearing the news.
If you come from the state to take a train, the road out of the customs is not close, so you can't expect the Forty Association to walk on the road." Yuan Su said.
"However, this matter may not be as we imagined. After all, there is a gap between Fan Xietong and the main town, and he will get angry over trivial matters. Now, Fan Xietong may not obey the orders from the main town. At any rate, it is
It's a matter of face, anyone would have such thoughts." Chen Wennian said consolingly.
"What Mr. Chen said is absolutely true. We can't worry about that much at the moment. We will act according to the original plan and send Zhang Jiangong away first." Yuan Su said decisively.
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