Beiyang reactionaries

Indeed, Wang Zhanyuan is not a good thing either.Not only was the army's salary deducted in Hubei, but even Hanyang Arsenal's already poor Ministry of the Army would withhold a lot of funds from it, and the relationship with Liu Qingen, the supervisor of Hanyang Arsenal at that time, was very bad.

Speaking of which, Wang Zhanyuan is very funny.

Now all kinds of local warlords are eager to expand their army, annex other people's troops, and annex other people's territories.Just like Wu Peifu, his third division had only about 1 people, but Wu Peifu insisted on expanding the third division to 16 people.Feng Yuxiang's No.5000 mixed brigade originally had a strength of [-] people, but he insisted on expanding the army to tens of thousands.Duan Xun was also like this back then.This is the normal state of warlords with pursuit in this era.However, although Wang Zhanyuan also wanted to show his talents and do a great job vigorously, he was greedy by nature.

Wang Zhanyuan's greed for money is beyond the imagination of many people.Wang Zhanyuan's biggest skill in collecting money is to withhold the army's salary.He even swallowed up the military pay of the second division of his direct lineage. Some time ago, the second division almost had a mutiny.Because the sixth regiment, seventh regiment, and eighth regiment of the second division had not received their salaries for two months, they almost ransacked Wuchang.This is true even for direct troops like the Second Division, and one can imagine other troops under Wang Zhanyuan's command.For example, the Eighth Division, No.18 Division, and the three mixed brigades of the Hubei Army. What is the salary of the No.20 and No.[-] mixed brigades?

According to some people's estimates, Wang Zhanyuan's current assets are more than 3000 million.Such assets are accumulated by some big families in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai for hundreds of years.However, Wang Zhanyuan had only been in Hubei for a few years, and it took him more than three years to do his best.However, during the few years when Wang Zhanyuan served as the governor of Hubei, he corrupted so much money.One can imagine how much Wang Zhanyuan likes money.

But greedy ink belongs to greedy ink, and Wang Zhanyuan has also been in a high position for many years. How can he be in a good mood when he is frightened by countries such as Britain, France, the United States, and Japan.One by one, they were arrogant and gesticulating in front of Wang Zhanyuan.

Furious.

"What happened to these students?"

Wang Zhanyuan immediately asked Sun Chuanfang, his direct descendant general.Among the current generals on Wang Zhanyuan's side, Sun Chuanfang is what Wang Zhanyuan admires the most.So don't look at Sun Chuanfang is now the brigade commander of the Hubei Army's first mixed brigade, in fact Sun Chuanfang is almost the acting commander of the second division.Sun Chuanfang is responsible for the daily work of the Second Division.

Originally, the commander of the Second Division was Wang Jinjing, but during the Dharma Protector War, the Second Division was beaten by the Hunan and Guangdong Army led by Cheng Qian in Yueyang and fled in embarrassment.Therefore, Wang Jinjing was dismissed from the position of commander of the Second Division, and now Wang Zhanyuan is personally serving as the commander of the Second Division.But Wang Zhanyuan didn't have so much time to take care of the second division's affairs, so he handed over everything to Sun Chuanfang.

"Teacher, I have already understood. Didn't there be big news yesterday? The Yunnan Police Department and the local military encircled and suppressed opium merchants, not only arresting many French merchants, but also killing some French merchants. These students became excited , and I don’t know who is behind them, that’s why what happened today.”

Sun Chuanfang calmly answered the reason for her investigation.

Wang Zhanyuan couldn't laugh or cry when he heard Sun Chuanfang's report.Then he said: "Damn it. Duan Xun is a scourge. He can eat and drink well. He always makes big news. Last year he bombarded a British warship, and this year he killed a French businessman. The British What a fucking coward, Duan Xun even killed the British soldier, but he swallowed his anger."

Make complaints.

How powerful the United Kingdom is, it is known as the hegemony of the world, known as the "empire on which the sun never sets."

But what?

Being bombarded by Duan Xun, a local warlord, on a warship, he didn't even dare to fart, it was really embarrassing.Wang Zhanyuan really couldn't understand how a powerful country like Britain tolerated Duan Xun.

Sun Chuanfang shook his head slightly.

When Sun Chuanfang went to study in Japan, he saw Japanese factories, Japanese weapons, and Japanese warships. He already thought that Japan was very powerful.But what was Japan at that time, that is, Britain's dog leg in the Far East.The dog legs are so powerful, Sun Chuanfang can imagine how powerful Britain is.

But so what if it is powerful?

Duan Xun just bombarded your warship, what can you do?

My own boss is very good to me.But as a high-ranking person, his means, courage, and vision are all far behind.Wang Zhanyuan only saw that the British became cowards, but he didn't see how much benefit Duan Xun gained from those things.Sometimes, it takes extraordinary courage and courage to achieve great things.It's a pity that my boss doesn't have such courage and ability.

"But what do you think we should do? Those foreign devils said that if we can't stop these students' violent actions, we will send warships to Hankou."

"Overseer, do you want to talk to these student representatives? They can march, but they can't have radical behavior."

Nan Yuanchao, commander of the Second Mixed Brigade of the Hubei Army, spoke.

But as soon as Nan Yuanchao opened his mouth, Wang Zhanyuan snorted coldly and said: "Futing (Nan Yuanchao), you are really a bodhisattva. A group of students who don't know the heights of the world, if you are polite to them, they will be more motivated. Only let them understand what is Majesty, what are the rules, these students can be honest. Arrest a few leaders, and I will suppress all others who are disobedient."

"I disagree."

Nan Yuanchao immediately fought back against Wang Zhanyuan.

He said bluntly: "Suppressing the student movement, what is the difference between us and Duan Hefei? I remember that the warlord also issued a telegram a few days ago, asking Duan Hefei to release the students. Isn't your behavior now that you are going back on your word, and you are not afraid of the ridicule of the world's heroes. Who can do it in the future? Trust the Overseer."

Wang Zhanyuan squinted at Nan Yuanchao, and Nan Yuanchao, unwilling to show weakness, glared at Wang Zhanyuan.

The air in the meeting room of the Governor's Mansion froze immediately.

The conflict between Wang Zhanyuan and Nan Yuanchao has a long history.Although one is the governor of Hubei, and the other is the brigade commander of the Second Mixed Brigade of the Hubei Army, it seems that the status is very different.In fact, the two are still classmates.

Wang Zhanyuan is nine years older than Nan Yuanchao, but in 1885, both of them entered the first phase of Beiyang Armed Forces Academy together.At that time, Wang Zhanyuan was already 24 years old and had been working in the army for six years. He was escorted by the army to the Beiyang Armed Forces School.And Nan Yuanchao is only 15 years old, and he was admitted to the first phase of Beiyang Military Academy.

Graduate in five years.

Both of them later joined Song Qing's Yi Army, and both were junior officers in their early years.However, since defecting to Yuan Shikai and participating in military training at Xiaozhan, the gap between the two has become very obvious.Wang Zhanyuan was deeply loved by Yuan Shikai, and he was promoted all the way. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, he was already the commander-in-chief, and his official position was from the second rank.A senior general of the Beiyang Army.

At this time, Nan Yuanchao was a battalion management belt.

Later, Wang Zhanyuan served as the commander of the second division of the Beiyang Army, and Nan Yuanchao also served as the commander of the cavalry regiment in the second division.Later, as the second division entered Hubei, Wang Zhanyuan served as the governor of Hubei, and Nan Yuanchao also became the commander of the second mixed brigade of the Hubei Army.

Logically speaking, the relationship between the two should be very good.

Unfortunately not.

Especially after entering Hubei, the conflict between the two became more and more serious.Wang Zhanyuan is from Shandong, and the most important thing is his fellow Shandong Sun Chuanfang.And Nan Yuanchao is from Hubei. After coming to Hubei, he has a closer relationship with fellow villagers in Hubei.

The important thing is that after Wang Zhanyuan came to Hubei, there has been no development in Hubei.Although Hubei was not as wealthy as Jiangsu and Guangdong at the end of the Qing Dynasty, Hubei was an industrial province built by Zhang Zhidong.It's a pity that after Wang Zhanyuan came to Hubei, Hubei's economy stagnated, and the factories in Hubei all went into decline.More importantly, the relationship between Wang Zhanyuan and the generals of the Hubei army was very bad.As a result, more than half of the Hubei army's troops in the law-protecting war rebelled, and the main generals of the Hubei army also participated in the action against Wang Zhanyuan.

As a native of Hubei, Nan Yuanchao has close contacts with many celebrities in Hubei.For example, Kong Geng is from Nan Yuanchao's hometown or even Tongli, which means that both of them are not only from Hubei, but also from the same county.

But who is Kong Geng?

That was the leader who expelled Wang Zhanyuan and shouted "Hubei people rule Hubei".Celebrities from Hubei such as Jiang Zuobin and Li Shucheng also supported the expulsion of Wang Zhanyuan.But you, Nan Yuanchao, as Wang Zhanyuan's general, have a good relationship with these people, what do you mean?

Moreover, Nan Yuanchao used Hubei officers wantonly in the Second Mixed Brigade of the Hubei Army.Moreover, Sun Chuanfang, who is usually from Shandong, is at odds with each other.Therefore, the relationship between Wang Zhanyuan and Nan Yuanchao is very bad.

Wang Zhanyuan had long wanted to deal with Nan Yuanchao.

However, Nan Yuanchao owns the Second Mixed Brigade of the Hubei Army and is also the commander of the Wuhan Garrison.More importantly, Nan Yuanchao is a native of Hubei, and many powerful factions in Hubei support Nan Yuanchao.

That's why Wang Zhanyuan didn't do anything.

Nan Yuanchao didn't give face so much today, Wang Zhanyuan was already furious.But Wang Zhanyuan held back his anger and asked, "How about the consulate's answer? If their warships really fired at Hankou, who will bear the responsibility?"

Nan Yuanchao smiled and said, "I'm going to meet the student representatives. We should support the patriotic behavior of the students and oppose their radical behavior. I believe they can listen to our advice."

Nan Yuanchao's words were like a demonstration.

You, Wang Zhanyuan, are so famous in Hubei that students are not happy to see you.Then I, Nan Yuanchao, will show you my status as a student in Hubei and my influence in Hubei.

Nan Yuanchao is very sure about this thing.

The reason why Nan Yuanchao competed with Wang Zhanyuan, the governor of Hubei, in recent years was that he had the powerful Hubei faction and let the powerful Hubei faction wave the flag for him.Among the folks in Hubei, the reputation is still very good.

"well."

Wang Zhanyuan's hands trembled, but he still said: "Then you go. If there is any problem, you are fully responsible."

"No need for the Overseer to care."

"Hmph, the meeting is over."

Nan Yuanchao didn't care about Wang Zhanyuan's mood at all, and walked out first leisurely.Seeing Wang Zhanyuan and Nan Yuanchao like this, the other generals sighed secretly.

One is the governor of Hubei, and the other is the representative of the current local power faction in Hubei.