Back to the Republic of China as a commander

Hara believes that Japan has implemented an expansionist policy against China by force so far, which has caused friction between Japan and European and American countries, and led to Japan's international isolation.He objected to the Okuma cabinet’s proposal of 21 items on China because he believed that doing so would stimulate nationalist sentiment in China, which would not only damage the friendly relations between Japan and China, but also cause Western powers to suspect that Japan has ambitions for China, making Japan isolated internationally. .Under the principle of non-interference in internal affairs, Yuan Jing regards Japan-China friendship as a basic policy towards China.The latest intelligence shows that with the Japanese army in a disadvantageous or even overturned situation in the Shandong battle, Yuan Jing has considered removing Lu Xiang, the main planner of the Shandong battle, Tanaka Yoshiichi. "

Wang Zhenyu touched his chin and thought about it. In history, Yuan Jing was indeed known as the Prime Minister of the People and the Prime Minister of Peace, but his luck was not very good.At that time, the Beiyang warlord government in northern China was opposed to the southern government led by Sun Yat-sen. Yuan Jing determined the basic policy that the northern and southern governments of China would reach a compromise to establish a unified government, and Japan would establish friendly relations with this unified government.After the establishment of the Yuan Jing Cabinet, it was immediately prohibited to borrow money from the northern Chinese government and export weapons.

Based on this idea, the Hara Kei Cabinet decided to provide loans to China through the new China Loan Group proposed by the United States.The basic China policy of the Hara Kei Cabinet was established on the premise of coordinating with the United States and Britain in the spirit of non-interference in internal affairs. The mainland policy of resource supply places and Japanese product export markets has undergone a huge shift.Although Yuan Jing insisted on ensuring Japan's interests in Manchuria and Mongolia (Northeast China and Inner Mongolia), after all he still wanted to strengthen Japan's influence in China through economic activities.

The reality did not develop as Yuan Jing imagined.At the Paris Peace Conference, how to deal with the issue of Germany's rights and interests in China's Shandong Peninsula became the focus.Japan claims to have the right to inherit these rights and interests, while China demands the return of Shandong, and the two sides are in conflict.Japan threatened not to join the League of Nations, forcing the European and American powers to recognize Japan's privileges in Shandong.China expressed strong protests. In May 1919, a mass movement (the "May 5th" Movement) broke out across China demanding the return of Shandong's sovereignty and the overthrow of Japanese imperialism.Anti-Japanese movements such as boycotting Japanese loans rose, and Sino-Japanese relations deteriorated.At the same time, nationalist movements demanding national self-determination also broke out on the Korean peninsula.In March of the same year, the March 1923st Movement, which demanded liberation from the Japanese colony, broke out in Korea.In order to improve relations with China, Yuan Jing's cabinet began to return the rights and interests of Shandong. (The final realization of the return was achieved by Hara Takashi's successor, Takahashi Yukiyoshi, at the Washington Disarmament Conference in [-]).

Chapter 467 Big Event ([-])

"Brother Shaochuan, do you mean to start with Yuan Jing?" Wang Zhenyu thought of Yuan Jing's cabinet in history, and his eyes lit up.

"Yes, I believe that no matter how reluctant the Japanese side is, they will have to face the fact that our army is no longer something they can easily deal with. Although they are fond of gambling, it is based on the premise that there is hope of victory What we have to do now is to kill this hope." Gu Weijun looked very strategic.

"What if the beating in Jinan hurts too much, and the Japanese devote all their power to their lives? Beat them to death," Wang Zhenyu asked again.

Gu Weijun nodded and said: "In fact, Britain and France will not allow Japan to spend all its power to settle accounts with us. I also checked a report on work intercepted from the British Minister Jurdian. If my analysis is correct, the British wanted to maintain Their interests in the Far East will never allow us to fight against the Japanese. Only by holding each other in check can Britain's interests in Asia be maintained and guaranteed. At the same time, Britain, France and the United States need our two countries to resist the newborn The red regime. Compared with the Japanese's mainland ambitions, this regime that was determined to liberate the whole world from the very beginning is the most terrifying."

"So what are your thoughts?"

"Humble job means to let the Japanese concentrate all their strength in Siberia. The situation in the Northeast should be resolved as soon as possible. My opinion in Kanto Prefecture is to give the Japanese face and return the lease with a limited period. The Manchuria Railway Company will be reorganized. Yi, but Shandong immediately took back. I believe that the Japanese will not rebound too strongly."

Wang Zhenyu thought for a while: "Well, I will explain to Kato that you go to the British Concession in Shanghai and let the British do the middle, and have a good talk about this issue of peace. I also know that it will not be possible to reach an agreement now, but it doesn't matter. , I will make Japan anxious. Shaochuan, negotiating with the big powers is not easy, try to win more interests for our suffering country and nation. In addition, for your idea of ​​leading the Japanese to Siberia and Russia I think it’s feasible, I can talk to the Japanese. I don’t believe that these people who are threatened by volcanic earthquakes every day will not be tempted. And I have to talk to the three of you. This battle in Shandong, I think the Japanese will treat us in the future. The threat will only become smaller and smaller, we must be vigilant against the Red Russians around us, they are likely to become our new enemy, especially their ideas are very inspiring."

The three of Xiong Xiling and the others looked at each other. Although they don't know why the always confident commander-in-chief is so afraid of Chier, since the commander-in-chief mentioned it, it's better to pay attention carefully.

Xiong Xiling suddenly thought of a question: "Marshal, how should we solve the matter in the Northeast?"

Wang Zhenyu shook his head: "I haven't made up my mind yet, but Zhang Zuolin's funeral must be done anyway, and I plan to go to Fengtian to express my condolences in person."

Xiong Xiling was shocked when he heard this: "Marshal, this is absolutely impossible! You are putting yourself at risk. You are not clear about the current situation. Once something happens to you personally, the entire Nationalist Government and the Youth Army will have a hard time. The foundation built will collapse immediately, faster than Lao Yuan's death. Those people in Nanjing must be the first batch to come out to make troubles, and the little bones and blood that our country has accumulated over the past few years will be over..."

Wang Zhenyu nodded, he understood all these things, but relying on Yang Du and Yang Yongtai's good tongue, I'm afraid they won't be able to fool those northeastern men from the Feng family.And in these years, although the youth army has made great achievements in battle, they basically rely on the people below to fight. As a commander in chief, he has no merit. . .Thinking about it, Wang Zhenyu, who knew he had slipped the tongue, still comforted Xiong Xiling and said: "Old Xiong's opinion is very good, I was negligent, let's discuss this matter later, you go back early to draw up a charter and leave for Shanghai! Wang Chonghui has already Got in touch there."

Hearing Wang Zhenyu's words, Xiong Xiling still seemed unwilling to give up, and wanted to persuade her again, but Tang Shaoyi pulled the hem of her clothes, knowing that it would be difficult to control the handsome man, so she sighed and left.

Three days later, in Japan, the fierce debate was still going on. Due to the attitude of Hara Takashi and Tanaka’s resignation, the Imperial Shandong Dispatched Army was trapped in Jinan for ten days. .As the commander, General Yuheng Yicheng sent over three distress telegrams almost every day. At first, he paid attention to his wording, but later on, he was a bit out of shape. It's completely embarrassing the emperor's face."

Yuan Jing and Shanxian still failed to reach an agreement, but it is strange that this time the army did not carry forward the glorious tradition of Japan's Xia Keshang.Yuan Jing visited Shanxian Youpeng almost [-] times in a row in these ten days, going in the morning, noon and evening. Such an attitude made Shanxian unable to be stubborn any longer.

"Yuan Jingjun, the empire needs space to survive, and we are now peacefully ending the war in Shandong, which is tantamount to giving up the future living space of the empire."

Yuan Jing shook his head and spread the world map on the tatami between Youpeng Shanxian and himself, pointing to the Far East of Russia and said: "Although I don't approve of the empire sending troops to Siberia, if the empire wants to seek living space, the Far East is more important." It is suitable for us. Unlike Manchuria, our occupation and development of the Far East will not cause dissatisfaction and suspicion of the British, American and French powers, but will recognize our achievements because we are on the front line of the battle against Red Russia. Mr. Shan County, If the empire's continental policy must be implemented, then now is the time for us to consider accepting China's opinion, end this war decently, and then concentrate all resources to obtain a huge piece of land for the empire in the Far East. Only when we completely own such a piece of land The land, the empire can be regarded as a real foothold in the Asian continent."

In fact, this is also the idea of ​​the British. The report of Zhu Erdian's transfer has not come down for a long time, so Zhu Erdian is still working hard to stand up for the last post for the British Empire.Therefore, although he was very disgusted with Wang Zhenyu, Zhu Erdian still instructed the Shanghai Consulate General to try to facilitate the Sino-Japanese peace talks.After all, it is not in the interests of the British Empire in the Far East that both China and Japan will suffer losses. Zhu Erdian even proposed a grand strategic idea that was affirmed by Whitehall, that is, to use China and Japan to suppress and blockade Red Russia. The way is to allow China and Japan to expand towards the territory of Red Russia on the territory.This is very easy, especially for China, as long as the Chinese border is restored to before 1860, it will be enough for the crazy revolutionaries in Russia to jump.

Zhu Erdian also received definite information that Wu Peifu's army, the Northwest King of the Southern Nationalist Government, had entered Central Asia a month ago, and began to integrate local military, political, and economic resources.This is undoubtedly good news for the British Empire, which is determined to prevent Red Russia from becoming bigger.

Therefore, the British envoy to Japan also frequently visited Prime Minister Hara Keiko for a few days, hoping to promote peace between China and Japan.

Shanxian finally chose to compromise on December 12th: "Yuan Jingjun, I can support your plan, but I hope you can strive for the best interests of the empire, and don't let me down. In addition, I would like to remind you , Abandoning the interests of the empire in China is a national traitor in the eyes of many people, you should also be careful about your own safety!"

"Your Excellency, Marshal Lao, is worried. For the sake of the emperor and all the people, my Yuan Jing's life is nothing?" Yuan Jing bowed.

The Sino-Japanese negotiations then started in Shanghai on the 27th. The Japanese representative was none other than Makino who attended the Peace Conference of Nations at the beginning of the year, and the Chinese representative was Gu Weijun.

Makino's attitude was very tough, and at the beginning of the negotiation, he threw out a big-mouthed plan: "First, China must withdraw its troops from Shandong and punish the perpetrators who provoked this war; Inherent interests; the third is compensation for this war, the amount is 1 million U.S. dollars."

It's a bit like asking for a lot of money and paying back the money on the ground.

Seeing this condition, Gu Weijun was very angry and funny: "Mr. Muye, if it is such a condition, I suggest that everyone adjourn the meeting now. There will be a Shanghai-Hong Kong Cup football match in Shanghai this afternoon. A very good player has come out recently. Li Huitang, everyone, go and have a look, the technology is very good. As for Jinan, I can only trouble the trapped warriors of your country to continue starving for a day. As far as I know, the weather in Shandong is very cool. The white snow flying all over the sky is also beautiful."

Makino was suddenly embarrassed, he immediately coughed and said, "This, this, don't worry, we also want to know what your conditions are like?"

Gu Weijun smiled lightly, the initiative has been obtained. . .

On December 12, the fifth day after Zhang Zuolin was assassinated and died, representatives of China and Japan reached a four-point agreement for a peaceful armistice in Shanghai.

First, from now on, the Japanese army will withdraw from Shandong in batches and hand over Qingdao to the Chinese Nationalist Government. USD).

Second, the two sides promised that once the national government completes national unification, Japan will transfer 51% of the equity and management rights of the Manchuria Railway Company to the China Development Corporation at a price of 2500 million US dollars.

Thirdly, from now on, in order to demonstrate the friendship between China and Japan, all countries will start the second round of negotiations on the boxer indemnity issue in Shanghai. Before the end of the negotiations, all the indemnity payments will be suspended (this is guaranteed by the Anglo-American law).

Fourth, from now on, the Japanese army will completely withdraw from the Manchuria region (Northeast region), and the lease term of Kantung Prefecture will be extended to July 1923, when it will be returned to the Chinese Nationalist Government.

In addition to the four-point agreement, it also includes a series of agreements on Russia.

With the strength shown by the ** team in the Battle of Shandong, the powers have recognized the rise of China, so Gu Weijun has to stay in Shanghai to assist Wang Chonghui and the powers in negotiating the abolition of many unequal treaties in the former Qing Dynasty. . .

Chapter 468

On the second day after the agreement was concluded, in Jinan and Qingdao, the Japanese army took the initiative to contact the commander of the squadron, notified the main content of the Shanghai Peace Agreement, and began to negotiate the withdrawal of troops. The most embarrassing thing is Jinan, the first meeting The first thing is to ask the squadron for food support. The Japanese army in the city is now forced to gnaw on the bark. If there is no food supplement, it is estimated that they will eat people next.Yuheng Kazusei, the commander of the Japanese Shandong Dispatch Army, is now broken and broken. He doesn't talk about the dignity of a samurai. When he sees Bai Chongxi, he keeps bowing, apologizing, and pleading.At the age of 50, he still played tricks with tears in his eyes. In short, Bai Chongxi was very embarrassed. Finally, he waved his hand and agreed, but he only gave the Japanese army a day's supply.

Little Japan still kept its promises and kept the contract, and withdrew its troops from Jinan and Qingdao very obediently.In order to take into account the face of the Japanese, the Japanese army was not required to perform any surrender ceremony, but was ordered to lay down their weapons and then withdraw from Jinan.Qingdao even allowed the Japanese army to leave with weapons and ammunition.

The Honzhuang Fanshi Regiment, which caused the Linzi tragedy, also managed to escape the investigation of the squadron due to political needs.The officers and soldiers of the Japanese army, who had been in a state of panic during the siege of the city for more than ten days, no longer shouted the spirit of bushido when they were alive. Under the leadership of the general, they drove out of Jinan City neatly, and then boarded the train one by one to Tianjin, where they would board a ship back to Japan.

However, a small accident inevitably happened at this time. Zhang Zizhong, the commander of the First Division of the Youth Army, suddenly walked up to Ben Zhuangfan, the commander of the Japanese Ninth Division, and slapped him severely, which caused a commotion.However, the unarmed Japanese army had to choose to restrain their emotions when facing the machine guns of the squadron.This is also one of the advantages of the Japanese. Once they lose, they don't complain about it, and obey the command honestly.Ben Zhuangfan, who was beaten, also endured the huge humiliation. He said hi, but Zhang Zizhong told him angrily: "Let you keep your dog's life for now, and it will be doubled in the future."

Almost at the same time, Xue Yue took over Qingdao from the hands of the Japanese very easily, and the Shandong issue that triggered the May [-]th Movement was completely resolved from the moment the tiger flag of the Youth Army was raised in Qingdao.

The news spread to Beijing, to Tianjin, to Shanghai, to Nanjing, and to Wuhan.Professors and students from Peking University, Tsinghua University, Yenching University, Nankai University and other colleges and universities all applauded and applauded. Gu Hongming even wrote down the eight characters of "Hundred Years of National Humiliation, One Day's Snow", and sent them away after they were mounted. To Nanjing to express our thanks.In the eyes of intellectuals, the Nationalist Government is naturally the one in Nanjing. As for Wuhan, they really don't pay attention to it because they pay attention to character.

It was almost at this time that the young and strong faction of the Japanese military headquarters also had a huge split because of the Shandong war, forming the imperial way faction headed by Nagata Tieshan and the control faction headed by Araki Sadao. It was the United China that seized the Russian Far East and laid the foundation for the empire to gain a foothold on the mainland. To some extent, they supported the Hara King cabinet.The ruling faction advocated revenge on China, and they supported Tanaka Yoshiichi's point of view.All in all, a bit of a mess.

Even if the senior generals of Fengjun didn’t know about these things, they could feel it. The various Japanese advisers around them spoke more politely now, invited them to drink, and bid farewell with tears. up.This kind of situation made the senior generals of Fengjun feel a little nervous. After losing Japan, a powerful backer, they seemed to see their own dark future.

Because according to the requirements of the Shanghai Peace Agreement, Japan's mainland policy will undergo fundamental changes, and the forces that have already expanded will now have to be withdrawn.Although the super high class will definitely leave latent personnel, the advisers who were originally placed in the military and political circles of China had to be withdrawn. The Hara King cabinet issued an order to retreat to the advisers of the empire in China with unprecedented efficiency. For Japan Enterprises in China also gave suggestions for divestment and cashing out. After all, China is different now. The previous era of taking advantage of policies and imperial force to make big money in China has passed.According to incomplete statistics, in the next six months, more than 80.00% of Japanese companies in China chose to cash out and divest.Coupled with actions such as the acquisition of Manchurian Railway, the Japanese capital's economic aggression policy against China has basically come to an end.

With Japan's own cooperation, Japan's aggression against China stopped for the first time since the Meiji Restoration, and even started to go backwards.

And just when China and Japan reached a compromise on the peace issue and implemented it at the most astonishing speed, a desolate and sad atmosphere is hanging over the Fengtian Marshal's Mansion.

Zhang Zuolin died, and what he left behind were millions of wives, concubines and children of Fengjun and Manfu.He didn't have any brothers, so naturally he couldn't talk about brothers and sisters, but his eldest son, Zhang Xueliang, was only 15 years old.

Accompanied by several mothers, the young and immature Zhang Xueliang sat quietly beside his father's coffin, thinking about his father who had just left him.The death of his father made him feel like the sky was falling, and he lost his greatest and only support.Now fools know that it is impossible for the young self to control the entire Feng family. The next Feng family will be nothing more than two results. If you cooperate actively, you may even get generous treatment.

Yang Yuting and Zhang Zuoxiang basically reached a consensus, no matter what the future of the Fengjun will be, let's take care of the general's affairs first, and it is considered that everyone is not in vain with him.

The main generals of the Feng army Zhang Zongchang, Li Jinglin, Sun Liechen, Tang Yulin, Wan Fulin and Zhang Jinghui will also return to Fengtian for the funeral.

I don't know how Yang Du and Yang Yongtai cooperated. On December 12, Yang Yuting and Zhang Zuoxiang met in Shanhaiguan and came up with a charter for the aftermath. When everyone wanted to be the boss, they decided to put the year Fang 25-year-old Zhang Xueliang pushed to the front desk, and then eight Fengjun veterans assisted him.

Of course, this decision was kept in secret, and Zhang Xueliang hadn't been told about it until now, maybe these Fengjun veterans themselves didn't plan to tell this stinky kid.For them, this child is nothing more than a puppet, and the prosperity of the old Zhang family came to an end the moment Zhang Zuolin was bombed into the sky in Huanggutun.

On December 12, Fengtian Marshal's Mansion officially issued a funeral for Zhang Zuolin, and all officials of the central government in Beijing sent messages of condolence. In fact, these officials themselves were in danger, but they still had to complete the etiquette that should be done.The Nanjing Nationalist Government sent a telegram of condolence in the name of Chairman Sun Wen, in which Zhang Zuolin was praised for his achievements in suppressing the Manchurian Socialist Party and preserving the three eastern provinces.Domestic people with a bit of reputation and social organizations also generate electricity one after another.In addition, all the senior generals of Fengjun attended collectively, and Zhang Zuolin's death can be regarded as extremely honorable.

But it was on this morning, after the generals of the Feng army had finished their collective mourning for Zhang Zuolin, a young man wearing a uniform of a general of the youth army with black gauze on his arms appeared in the main hall of condolences.