On July 6, 1919, Zhang Jingtang, the fourth brother of Hunan Governor Zhang Jingyao, known as "Little Zhuge", was surrounded by the Northern Expeditionary Army in the direction of Yutang. Later, with no hope of resistance, he surrendered to the Northern Expeditionary Army!
This was a major event that shocked the entire province of Hunan.
The 7th Division is Zhang Jingyao's housekeeping force, the capital on which he relies for survival. It is also an army with extremely corrupt military discipline that Hunan people hate with bitter hatred.
Now, this force fell into the hands of the Northern Expeditionary Army.
The name Liu Zhaocheng is also firmly remembered in the hearts of Hunan people.
After the news of Zhang Jingtang's surrender came out, firecrackers were set off all over Hunan, and everyone celebrated as if it were the New Year.
The 7th Division was destroyed, leaving only the Huncheng Dichuan Brigade in Xiangxiang, which could not hold on alone, and the reinforcements could not give it any reinforcements. On the day after the 7th Division surrendered, the Huncheng Dichuan Brigade also opened the gates of Xiangxiang.
, announcing the change of flag.
At this point, one third of Hunan has been controlled by Liu Zhaocheng, but Liu Zhaocheng also clearly saw that even so, the war has just begun!
The enemy still has strong troops and the ability to fight decisively, and Wu Peifu has not yet appeared.
Wu Peifu led the troops well and treated the place well. He was far less harmful to the people than Zhang Jingyao. Only by defeating Wu Peifu in Hunan can we truly win the victory.
On the right side of the Northern Expeditionary Army, Zhang Xiaohuai also opened up his posture to meet the upcoming challenge from Chen Guangyuan, the Jiangxi aid force to Hunan and Han Dynasty!
For Zhang Xiaohuai, Hua is very eager for this battle to come.
At that time, his good friend Cai Zhen became famous all over the world in the battle to protect the country: Jiang Baili served as the chief of staff beside Wang Hengyue and could not leave him day and night, but at that time he was wasting his years in the position of a director.
Now, it's finally time to show off your skills on the battlefield!
Zhang Xiaohuai had three divisions and a mixed brigade in his hands, and what he had to face was the two divisions of the Han army that entered Hunan under the personal command of Chen Guangyuan, the governor of Jiangxi.
Zhang Xiaohuai had no doubts about anything, but what he wanted to consider was how to beat Chen Guangyuan and pave the way for solving the Jiangxi issue in the future.
After the decisive battle in Hunan had just begun, Zhang Xiaohuai had already set his sights on Jiangxi. The reason why Chen Guangyuan agreed to enter Hunan and help Zhang Jingyao resist the Northern Expedition was not only for his own interests, but also because Zhang Jingyao promised to save Hunan.
He gave Chen Guangyuan a huge sum of money to express his gratitude.
Chen Guangyuan has no other hobbies except one word: money!
He loves money and is stingy to the point of being outrageous. This man is extremely wealthy.
He didn't even play cards because he was afraid of losing money and would stop playing as long as he lost two cents.
Being a governor may not necessarily mean you have any special ability in commanding and fighting, but when it comes to making money, this person is very talented. Being a governor seems to be a "side job" and how to make money is the "main job". In addition to managing the place, governance
Outside the army, his biggest interest every day is to make plans and make calculations. He also spends his time studying the rise and fall of the gold market. When the gold price falls, he will buy 50 yuan each time.
0 tael, therefore, all his banknote deposits were purchased as spot gold and hoarded, without being affected by currency depreciation.
His wealth is not innate, but the result of a poor background. Chen Guangyuan is from Cuihuangkou, Wuqing. The Chen family has a large population, and most of them work in agriculture. Among the brothers, Chen Guangyuan is the eighth. His family was poor when he was young, and he was nineteen.
When he was young, he was introduced to the second phase of Tianjin Dongjuzi Military Academy to study military affairs. At that time, the Military Academy gave students a few taels of pocket money every month. Chen Guangyuan always kept this pocket money and refused to spend it.
Waiting for his father to come, he took him home to live. The difficult situation of the Chen family at that time can be imagined. Later, after graduating from the Military Academy, he was assigned to serve as a supervisor in the small station army. Because he gained Yuan Shikai's trust, Yuan Shikai served as
When the governor of Shandong, he transferred Chen Guangyuan to Shandong. It was only then that the fate of Chen Guangyuan, a poor farmer, began to change.
Chen Guangyuan himself has one of the most unspeakable things. He used to work as a watchman in Cuihuangkou. In that era, being a watchman was the lowest occupation in society. Only the poorest people could work as watchmen. Chen Guangyuan
After getting married, Mrs. Zhao, the first wife, found out that her husband was actually a watchman. She felt very humiliated and drank brine to commit suicide. Although it failed, it made Zhao unable to have children.
Therefore, Chen Guangyuan's children were all born to his concubines Jiang and Han!
Zhang Xiaohuai knew Chen Guangyuan very well. When he was the head of the Hunan government, he had devoted himself to studying the habits and interests of various warlords, including Chen Guangyuan.
After Chen Guangyuan entered Hunan and stationed troops in Xingling, Zhang Xiaohuai only had one division in his hands at that time, and the rest were on the march, including divisions and brigades.
Since the situation for a decisive battle was not yet ready, Zhang Xiaohuai immediately sent people with 20,000 yuan to find Chen Guangyuan, entered Xingling, and said in front of Chen Guangyuan: "Zhang Yunong does not want to fight, but he is forced by Wang Hengyue. Now that Governor Chen is here, Zhang Yunong will
I will definitely not be an enemy of Governor Chen. I will withdraw from Hengshan and Hengyang and only station in Hengdong and Youju. I ask Governor Chen not to attack. I will have a clear conscience by letting Zhang Yunnong stay in these two places for ten days and a half.
You can explain it to Wang Hengyue. After the completion of the matter, another 100,000 oceans will be sent to thank the governor for completing the project." Chen Guangyuan opened his eyes and saw the ocean of 20,000 white huāhuā in front of him, and there will be another 100,000 oceans in the future. Here is a
Come, I not only reaped benefits, but also could explain to Zhang Jingyao, killing two birds with one stone.
And more importantly, who in the land of Hunan does not view slander? Chen Guangyuan is no different. Taking this opportunity to develop his own power into Hunan and linking Hunan and Jiangxi into one, his power will inevitably increase greatly.
With this mentality, Chen Guangyuan patted his chest and agreed.
Cheng Zhang Xiaohuai kept his promise, gave up Hengshan and Hengyang, and stationed his army in Hengdong and You County.
The western part of Hunan is in full swing, but the eastern part is peaceful.
On the day Zhang Jingtang led the 7th Division to surrender, reinforcements from the Northern Expeditionary Army finally arrived. Two divisions and one brigade of the Northern Expeditionary Army were stationed in Qidong, waiting for Zhang Xiaohuai's order.
At this time, Chen Guangyuan saw that the time had passed, and he couldn't hold himself back. Zhang Jingtang's 7th Division was defeated. Zhang Jingyao, who was at a loss, kept urging him to attack the Northern Expeditionary Army as soon as possible. Wu Peifu and Wang Zhanyuan also kept urging, and Beijing
There was a telegram on the left and another on the right, demanding that they launch an attack immediately.
As long as Zhang Xiaohuai can hand over Hengdong and You counties as agreed, he will have an explanation.
"I'm afraid that's not possible right now. Please repay Governor Chen to understand my difficulties." Facing Chen Guangyuan's confidant Dong Xicheng, Secretary-General of the Metropolitan Department, Zhang Xiaohuai looked helpless: "Wang Hengyue ordered me to hold on to Hengdong.
Otherwise, my whole family will be killed. Although I have an appointment with Governor Chen, I can't do anything for the sake of my family." Dong Xicheng asked tentatively: "How long will General Zhang stay here?" "Well, about three days.
Months, but maybe half a year or so."
Dong Xicheng was stunned. What kind of answer was this? Three months, half a year? I was afraid that the Hunan war was over, but Zhang Xiaohuai still stayed here and refused to leave.
But for the time being, there was no other way. Dong Xicheng could only retreat and say: "In this case, General Zhang promised our military governor the ocean..."
"Yes, yes!" Zhang Xiaohuai slapped his head repeatedly: "Come here, take the ocean I gave to Governor Zhang.
"
Feng pieces of ocean were neatly lined up in front of Dong Xicheng. Dong Xicheng was puzzled: "General Zhang is talking about one hundred thousand oceans!" "One hundred thousand oceans?" Zhang Xiaohuai opened his mouth: "How can I have one hundred thousand oceans? Previous episode
I gave Chen Dujun 20,000 yuan, which has already cost me everything. I promised ten yuan, and I will definitely not go wrong." "This...this..." Dong Xicheng was dumbfounded.
"Secretary-General Dong, I'm busy with military affairs, please!" Zhang Xiaohuai's face suddenly darkened and he said coldly.
Dong Xicheng was almost kicked out, and Zhang Xiaohuai stood up immediately: "Order, 33
The division launched an attack from Hengdong to Hengshan. The 34th Division and the 35th Division mixed into the 19th Brigade and launched an attack from Qidong to Hengyang! Both sides compressed and controlled the Han army on the Xialiu line. They only surrounded but did not fight. As time went by, Chen Guangyuan
It will definitely be unsustainable and will flee towards Jiangxi. Our army will pursue it and go straight to Xingling to threaten Jiangxi!"
"yes!"
What Dong Xicheng brought back left Chen Guangyuan stunned.
Zhang Xiaohuai played a trick on himself!
But who can be blamed? Blame Zhang Xiaohuai for being cunning, or blame yourself for being too greedy?
"Brother, Beijing has called us again urging us to use troops."
Chen Guangyuan's ninth brother, Chen Guangqian, commander of the Ninth Mixed Brigade, held a telegram in his hand and said: "Zhang Xiaohuai now has three divisions and a mixed brigade in his hands, and controls Hengdong, threatening our flanks. This battle is not going to happen."
It’s so good.”
"Report, the Northern Expeditionary Army launched an attack on Hengyang with two divisions and one brigade!"
"Report, the Northern Expeditionary Army has invaded our Hengshan Mountain!" "Damn Zhang Xiaohuai!" Chen Guangyuan was furious and vented all his anger on Zhang Xiaohuai: "Ninth Brother, you lead the Ninth Mixed Brigade to hold on to Hengshan. It is necessary
When the battle started, I personally led the 12th Division to Hengyang for a decisive battle with the Northern Expeditionary Army!" Guang Qian hesitated: "The Northern Expeditionary Army is very capable of fighting, can we withstand it?"
Chen Guangyuan looked to the side and lowered his voice and said: "We are going to hold them back in Hunan. I have asked the third and seventh children to pack up our belongings in Jiangxi and move to Tianjin, thinking that in the future
The Northern Expeditionary Army plans to enter Jiangxi! Therefore, we must fight this battle well!"