Fengxian Jiangshan

Cai E and others announced their independence, which completely shattered this dream. There are not so many people who support the imperial system, and the forces opposing the imperial system cannot be ignored. Lao Yuan can only mobilize his troops in a hurry. Contain the guards from all directions.

After the order to mobilize the army was issued, Lao Yuan felt something was wrong. Those Beiyang veteran generals could no longer command. I realized that I seemed to have been deceived.

But now that he has come to this point, he is already riding a tiger, and Lao Yuan has to grit his teeth to hold on. He has been appointed an official and paid for it. Finally, he mobilized his troops and prepared to face Cai E.

It’s not that the constitutional monarchy system is not good. If there really is a wise and wise emperor who can work hard to become stronger, China may not be divided into fragments, and there is even the danger of subjugation and extinction.

But wanting to be emperor is not so easy. You must have convincing achievements. Napoleon also proclaimed himself emperor, but before that, he has made great achievements in battle and defeated the anti-French coalition forces many times. His prestige and achievements are enough , proclaiming himself emperor is a matter of course.

However, Yuan Shikai was smart all his life, but he chose the worst time to proclaim himself emperor. In the first half of the year, there were 21 incidents, and his prestige was severely hit. The main generals under his command tended to become arrogant.One cannot control public opinion, and the other cannot control the army. In this case, proclaiming emperor, there is nothing else to say except courting death.

Zhang Zuolin, who was in Fengtian, excitedly called all his subordinates and confidants over after hearing that Cai E had launched an army, but there was no Tang Yulin among these people. It was obvious that Lao Zhang had already marginalized Tang Yulin.

"Everyone, Tang Jiyao and Cai E of Yunnan Province have raised troops to challenge Yuan. Should we do something so that His Royal Highness Duan can return to Beijing as soon as possible to relieve his father's worries and problems!"

"The commander-in-chief said that we should wait and see what happens. If Yuan Shikai quickly put out Cai E's rebellion, we will only attract Yuan Shikai's dissatisfaction and our situation will be even more difficult." Wang Yongjiang has always advocated prudent behavior.

"What Min Yuan said is also reasonable. My old Zhang is not ready to be a rafter in the early days. Now I have to show my loyalty to President Yuan."

Lao Zhang said so, and he did the same. He immediately went to find Duan Zhigui.

"General, Zhang has been greatly favored by His Majesty, and he has nothing to repay. Now I heard that Cai E, the former governor of Yunnan, joined the bandits and rebelled against His Majesty. It is simply a treason. Cai E rebelled against the bandits."

Although Duan Zhigui is a tour envoy, his power is very limited, which makes him very depressed. His godfather finally became the emperor, and His Highness Duan is about to return to Beijing.Now that Zhang Zuolin wants to take the initiative to donate money, his face is filled with joy. Giving money now can be said to be a gift in a timely manner. It just shows his loyalty. In the eyes of Lao Yuan, it is definitely a great achievement. With this excuse, he can return to Beijing up.

So Duan Zhigui smiled happily, and he didn't care about Zhang Zuolin's offense in the past, so he grabbed Lao Zhang and asked, "Yuting, you are really a loyal minister, I wonder how much you plan to contribute?"

There was a wry smile on Zhang Zuolin's face: "General, Fengtian is not rich, and it is the end of the new year, and there is not much money to spend. I think we can temporarily suspend the army's salary for half a year. We are beyond the reach of Fengjun, and we cannot help His Majesty wipe out If you are a rebellious party, give these military salaries to the brothers who are fighting on the front line, it can be regarded as our loyalty to His Majesty."

Chapter 135

Zhang Zuolin proposed the idea of ​​suspending the military salary for half a year, and Duan Zhigui's face changed instantly. He hoped to get money, but he also knew that the eight uncles in the army were difficult to deal with. If they couldn't get the military salary for half a year, these people would definitely There will be troubles, and it will become a problem whether I can resist it at that time.

"Yuting, hastily stopped the military pay, I'm afraid the soldiers will make trouble, and it's the end of the new year, isn't it a bit inappropriate?"

Lao Zhang secretly laughed in his heart, His Highness Duan was not completely confused, he smiled and said: "The general is right to be worried, but Zhang has already borrowed part of it from the bank, and in addition, some time ago, the bandits were suppressed and a lot of stolen goods were found. I can guarantee that my subordinates will be safe and sound within half a year, which is enough time for Your Majesty to wipe out the rebels."

Hearing Lao Zhang's promise, Duan Zhigui rolled his eyes, turned twice on the ground, and said, "It's rare that Yuting has such thoughts, and I think His Majesty will know your loyalty."

After seeing Duan Zhigui's agreement, Zhang Zuolin also bid farewell and left, and he also made arrangements, the most important of which was to contact Feng Delin and let him jump out, and take the initiative to expel Duan Zhigui according to the agreement between the two.Lao Feng was still a little hesitant to tell the truth at this time, the most important thing was that the battle situation was not clear enough, after all Yuan Shikai aggressively sent a large army to the south, no one had a clue as to whether Cai E could win Beiyang.

If you act rashly at this time, wait until Lao Yuan cleans up Cai E, why don't you turn around and trouble yourself!In order to strengthen Feng Delin's determination to turn back, Lao Zhang sent Sun Liechen to contact Feng Delin himself to strengthen Feng Delin's confidence.

Just when Lao Zhang was doing something secretly, Duan Zhigui indeed temporarily deducted Fengjun's military salary. He deducted not only the 27th Division and the Independent Brigade, but also the 28th Division and Wu Junsheng's cavalry brigade.According to Duan Zhigui's idea.Since Zhang Zuolin promised to restrain his subordinates, all Fengjun troops are within the scope. After all, he is the commander of Fengtian, but His Highness Duan is wrong. This is just a trap deliberately dug by Zhang Zuolin.

Duan Zhigui withheld the military salary, the 27th Division and the Independent Brigade were fine, Lao Zhang had already found out that there was enough salary, and he didn't care about the money at all, but the soldiers of the 28th Division who were waiting for the rice to cook didn't want to do it, and they found Feng Delin one after another.

Old Feng has been persuaded by Sun Liechen.Seeing that the opportunity had finally come, he immediately summoned several generals under his command, Ji Jinchun, Kan Chaoxi, Zhang Haipeng and others sat around Feng Delin.

"Xiao Duan deducted our military pay. Let's talk about what to do?"

"Teacher, there is nothing to say. Beat the mother. Duan Zhigui, this guy, came to Fengtian, and he searched for land everywhere. He packed his pockets full, but he didn't give any to others. This kind of bastard should be taught a lesson. he."

Kan Chaoxi spoke first, and this guy was nicknamed Kan Dadao.Martial arts are easy to attack, and he can be called the number one fighter under Feng Delin. He strongly advocates toughness.

"Teacher, I don't think it's appropriate to use strength with Duan Zhigui. Duan Zhigui is not scary, but Emperor Yuan is scary. He has become the emperor and has great power in his hands. If we ask him to make trouble for his son, I'm afraid Lao Yuan will be dissatisfied." Speaking of this, Zhang Haipeng glanced at Feng Delin, and then said: "Master, I think Zhang Zuolin has no good intentions this time. He encouraged you to do it because he wants you to be the first bird."

Feng Delin's expression was grim. In fact, he also had this kind of worry. Zhang Zuolin was extremely cunning. From the fact that he came from behind and climbed to the throne of the governor, it can be seen that even if Duan Zhigui is expelled, whether he can achieve his goal is still in doubt.

Old Feng couldn't make up his mind, and the generals under his command disagreed with each other, so he could only focus on Ji Jinchun, hoping that he could come up with an idea.

"Master, Brother Haipeng's concerns are very reasonable, and he should be on guard against Zhang Zuolin. It's just that our current situation does not allow us to look forward and backward. Even if Yuan Shikai can eliminate Cai E, it will take some time. He has no energy to manage Fengtian. In addition Zhang Zuolin has already sat on the throne of the governor, if we delay for a long time and the position is stabilized, we will get nothing."

Ji Jinchun's words reached Feng Delin's heart, indeed, he was already one step behind Zhang Zuolin, if he didn't take a risky move and take a step forward, he would never have the day to stand up.

Feng Delin thought about it again, and finally made up his mind to take a risk. He slapped his thigh suddenly, and then ordered: "Call the brothers immediately, let's go to Fengtian to trouble Duan Zhigui."

After Lao Feng gave the order, the 28th Division was mobilized.In fact, in history, Feng Delin also conspired with Lao Zhang to expel Duan Zhigui. Lao Feng still sang black faces, and Lao Zhang sang red faces.However, the slogan was different. Originally, it was more than three months later than now. At that time, Lao Yuan had already declared his failure in proclaiming himself emperor. Therefore, the slogan that Lao Feng shouted was Fengtian and Human Self-government, and punish the culprits of the imperial system.

Now that the outcome has not yet been determined, Lao Feng just played the banner of asking for payment, ordered a total of five battalions of the Mabu Army, and marched towards Fengtian.Feng Delin came to Fengtian aggressively with the army, and a crisis appeared again.

Thanks to Lao Zhang's secret cooperation, Feng Delin rushed to the patrolling mansion directly with his troops, and confronted Duan Zhigui's guards.His Highness Duan had just received Yuan Shikai's award at this time, and he was very happy.

Since Cai E and others declared independence, the Dian army went north to Sichuan and east to Guizhou. The two armies fought successively, and the Beiyang army retreated steadily.

In fact, the smooth fighting on the battlefield was not due to the fact that the Dian army was capable of fighting, but that the Beiyang army had intentionally released water. When the soldiers on the front line saw the Dian army rushing up, they all shot into the sky, and then actively pushed the ammunition into the ditch. , They ran away as fast as they could, and the Beiyang soldiers had no fighting spirit, so Cai E took advantage of it in vain. The Yunnan army fought more and more smoothly, and soon entered the hinterland of Sichuan.

The flames of war quickly spread throughout the three southwestern provinces, and Lao Yuan also turned gray with worry because of his subordinates' renunciation and virtue.It happened that at this time Duan Zhigui offered a sum of military salary to help Yuan Shikai suppress the bandits. Yuan Shikai was still very happy. It seemed that this godson was not bad, and Lao Yuan even sent a telegram of commendation.

Duan Zhigui was very happy when suddenly someone reported that Feng Delin rushed to Fengtian with his soldiers and was rushing to his Fushan.Duan Zhigui's hands and feet went numb immediately. Duan Zhigui both hated and feared these gangsters, and ignored them when they made a fuss.It can poke a hole out of the sky.

"Is Feng Delin crazy? Why did he come to make trouble?"

The subordinates were also extremely frightened: "General, they are here to ask for the military salary, and they said that if you don't pay the military salary, they will spend the New Year in your commander's mansion!"

When Duan Zhigui heard his head buzzing, he became dizzy several times, and he shouted to his subordinates: "Go quickly, you go to Zhang Zuolin, and ask this guy, didn't he promise to appease Fengtian's army, why did he come again?" Trouble me!"

Duan Zhigui had just sent his subordinates away.At this time, there was a burst of shouting outside the gate of the mansion, all of them asked Duan Zhigui to go out to meet.His Highness Duan also knew whether it was a blessing or a curse, and that the disaster could not be avoided, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and come outside the gate of the mansion.

The door of the commander's mansion is open.Duan Zhigui walked out under the protection of the guards.He saw the leader Feng Delin at a glance.

"Mr. Feng. Do you still think of me as a tour envoy? Do you still have Your Majesty? You brought this group of people outside my house. Are you trying to rebel?"

Feng Delin is an old Jianghu, so he won't be intimidated by Duan Zhigui's few words, and sneered: "General, don't be so quick to label yourself. I am loyal to His Majesty, and I don't want to rebel. It's just that I can hold back, my subordinates Brother, I can’t bear the stomach, everyone is dragging the family and the mouth. Fighting with your head up, but at the end of the year, you haven’t even paid the military salary. What do you think we should do if we change it?”

"The country is in dire straits, Cai E's rebel bandits are still making trouble, can't you understand the country's difficulties? As long as this period of time passes, His Majesty will definitely not treat you badly, and give you double, no, quadruple military pay, Make up for everyone's losses."

"General, we're just waiting for the rice to go to the pot now. If you had said what you said, the brothers would have starved to death long ago. No matter how much military salary you pay, you can only put it on the grave!"

"Yes! Master Feng is right. We want military pay now, and our wives and children are waiting!"

After Feng Delin finished speaking, his soldiers also shouted. There were more than 2000 soldiers in the five battalions, and they all glared at Duan Zhigui.

Duan Zhigui also felt the strong pressure. This group of people are holding things in their hands. If anyone moves their fingers, they are afraid that their heads will be lost. Duan Zhigui suppressed his anger and said to Feng Delin: "Mr. Feng, Zhang Yuting's troops can Tolerate it, other troops can also bear it, but what happened to your 28th Division, what is your reasoning?"

"General, if you put the 28th Division in Fengtian, we won't have to worry about food and drink. It's a pity that we are in that place where the birds don't shit. The brothers live on this little military salary. If you default on it, it's tantamount to asking for it." Our lives."

While he was talking, a gunshot suddenly came from behind the soldiers. Duan Zhigui, who was still courageous at first, heard the gunshot, and suddenly lost his wits. He put his head in his hands and squatted on the ground. The guards all raised their guns as if facing a formidable enemy.

The soldiers of the 28th Division were also unambiguous. They raised their guns and confronted these guards. The two sides were obviously not of the same order of magnitude.Soon the two sides figured out that it was just a soldier going off fire, and it was a false alarm, but Duan Zhigui also broke out in a cold sweat.

"Mr. Feng, I agree. I will give you a military salary of 10 yuan."

"You are sending a beggar. After so many years, you have been in arrears every year, and the calculation is more than a million. Why do you have to pay half of it!"

Duan Zhigui gritted his teeth, and then said: "Mr. Feng, to be honest, I have already given the money to Your Majesty first, and I paid it out of my own pocket. I will give you 20 yuan, plus [-] dans of grain. What do you think?"

Feng Delin thought for a while and nodded, and said: "General, we will wait in the school yard outside the city. If you send the things, we will return to Beizhen honestly. If you don't send them, these brothers are a bit wild. If something bad happens, someone Feng can't restrain him."