"What is the attitude of the six marshals towards disarmament?" Zhou Hexuan asked. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

Feng Yong explained: "If the disarmament plan is fair and reasonable, the six sons are willing to cooperate with the disarmament. Of course, in order to guard against the wolf ambitions of the Japanese, several elite units of the Northeast Army must be retained. ”

"Fair and reasonable?" Zhou Hexuan shook his head and smiled bitterly, "I'm afraid it's difficult." ”

Feng Yong sighed: "But the finances of the Northeast are even more difficult, and they can't afford to raise so many soldiers." Even if the central government does not disarm, it is estimated that some of the six sons themselves will be abolished. ”

Engaging in military affairs is like engaging in education, and it is difficult to move an inch without money.

Li Shi once engaged in education, which made everyone oppose it, and the biggest reason was that there was no money. And if the local warlords don't have money, it's not as simple as making a demonstration, and if they don't pay attention, they will breed mutinies.

Zhang Zuolin entered the customs twice to fight for the world, not only beating North China to a pulp, but also dragging down the finances of Northeast China. Especially during the Northern Expedition, Zhang Zuolin not only had to support the Northeast Army, but also provided support to the Zhilu Coalition Army and Sun Chuanfang's troops, with military expenditures of hundreds of millions.

Zhang Xueliang inherited the commander-in-chief of the Northeast Army at a young age, and it was beautiful to talk about, but what he inherited was a mess.

Zhou Hexuan said: "The most important thing in the Northeast now is to do two things well. First, strictly guard against the Japanese; Second, we need to restore people's livelihood finances. ”

Feng Yong sighed: "It's good that Wang Yongjiang is still alive, with him, everything in the Northeast can sit back and relax." ”

Zhang Zuolin has the confidence to enter the customs and compete for hegemony, just because there is a Wang Yongjiang standing behind him.

At the beginning, the public security in the Northeast was chaotic, and the bandit-born marshals were arrogant and domineering, and it was Wang Yongjiang, who was the director of the police department, who successfully managed the chaos. The financial collapse of Northeast China was also reversed by Wang Yongjiang, who was the director of the finance department, who not only paid off the government debt, but also achieved a fiscal surplus.

Wang Yongjiang issued public bonds and developed industries in Northeast China, and founded Northeastern University. In order to measure the land and increase the income of the land, Wang Yongjiang killed 14 people in a row, and the atmosphere was clear.

It can be said that it is precisely because of Wang Yongjiang's super internal affairs ability that the three eastern provinces have a surplus of finances and a stable and orderly state.

However......

Zhang Zuolin's ambition destroyed all this, and Wang Yongjiang's efforts for several years became the capital of Zhang Zuolin's army expansion. Then, when the Feng army entered the customs for the first time, it was completely destroyed, and the northeast finances once again suffered a huge deficit.

Wang Yongjiang worked hard for another year, and the northeast finances once again turned losses into profits. As a result, Zhang Zuolin did not listen to the dissuasion to enter the customs for the second time, which led to soaring prices and currency depreciation in the Northeast.

Wang Yongjiang was so angry that he lost his sight in his left eye and suffered a heart hemorrhage, so he resigned in anger and died in Jinzhou at the end of 1927.

The northeast, which has lost Wang Yongjiang, is like a strong man who can't eat, and is becoming increasingly malnourished.

Hearing Feng Yong mention Wang Yongjiang, Zhou Hexuan couldn't help but sigh.

That old gentleman belongs to the super internal affairs talent of the Republic of China era, and he is honest and selfless, and at the same time he is decisive in killing, dares to offend the powerful, and advances and retreats in a certain way, can bend and stretch, knows people well, and can be called Wang Zuozhicai.

At the beginning, Zhang Zuolin was engaged in the autonomy of the Northeast United Provinces, and Wang Yongjiang was in charge of the government affairs of the three provinces. Before he took office, he made a request that Zhang Zuolin not interfere in the appointment of officials in the northeast. As a result, Wang Yongjiang promoted a large number of practical officials, and the Northeast was not chaotic after Zhang Zuolin's death, which was largely due to Wang Yongjiang's original selection and appointment.

It's a pity, it's a pity, this man died too soon. It can be said that he was exhausted to death, and he was angry to death by Zhang Zuolin's nonsense.

Zhou Hexuan thought of the future 918 incident, and solemnly admonished: "Fifth brother, you have to tell the sixth marshal that no matter what happens, you must not use troops to fight a civil war." ”

Feng Yong said with a smile: "The Northeast has changed banners, of course, it is impossible to fight a civil war." ”

"This dispatch meeting is a sign of civil war!" Zhou Hexuan said urgently.

Feng Yong was stunned when he heard this, and said with a solemn expression: "No, could it be that Chang Kaishen dares to start a war with the local forces in China?" ”

"He's going to cut the feudal domain, what do you think the warlords of the provinces will react to?" Zhou Hexuan asked rhetorically.

"It's not enough to cut down the feudal domain, and everyone can sit down and talk about the national disarmament plan together." Feng Yong said very optimistically.

Zhou Hexuan asked: "What if you can't talk?" ”

Feng Yong said: "Then keep the status quo, it's a big deal about local military spending, and you don't need to find central funding." ”

Zhou Hexuan said: "The local standing army naturally does not need central funding. But what about the garrisons everywhere? If even the salaries of the garrison army do not go to the central government, then is this central government still called the central government? How is this different from the secession of feudal towns? For the sake of himself and the prestige of the Nanjing government, Chang Kaishen absolutely cannot allow this phenomenon to exist. The central government wants to centralize power, and the local government wants to protect itself, and this is an irreconcilable contradiction. ”

"Everything can be discussed." Feng Yong said.

Well, Feng Yong's point of view is similar to Yan Xishan's, they both think that they can sit down and discuss, and they can't use troops.

It's a pity that they think Chang Kaishen is too weak.

In the afternoon of the same day, Yan Xishan came as promised, and happened to meet Feng Yong.

"Han Qing (Feng Yong), you are Commander Zhang's representative, what is his view on disarmament?" Yan Xishan asked when he met.

Feng Yong said with a smile: "Like Minister Yan, we, Commander Zhang, also support disarmament. ”

Yan Xishan waved his hand and said: "Support for disarmament, that is said to the common people, we don't have to say such empty words." ”

Feng Yong said solemnly: "If the disarmament plan adheres to the public heart, then our Commander Zhang will naturally be dedicated to the country. ”

"I'm afraid that someone will show favoritism!" Yan Xishan patted his thigh and said, he asked Zhou Hexuan again, "Mr. Zhou is like a god, what tricks do you think Chang Kaishen will play this time?" ”

Zhou Hexuan smiled and said, "Why should Minister Yan ask me, I'm afraid you and Commander-in-Chief Chang have reached a secret agreement." ”

Yan Xishan's eyes widened: "You can guess this?" ”

"If it weren't for the confidence, would Minister Yan have the heart to come to my wedding?" Zhou Hexuan said with a smile.

Yan Xishan confessed: "I have some cooperation with Lao Jiang, but I feel that something is wrong, and I have no clue after discussing with my staff officers for several days, so I decided to ask Mr. Zhou." Even Mr. Toynbee of the United Kingdom said that you are an expert on international issues, and you must have unique views on China's problems. ”

Zhou Hexuan analyzed: "Chang Kaishen is not a fool, he dares to propose disarmament, and he will inevitably pull one faction to fight another." The Chinese pay attention to long-distance relations and close attacks, and they must win over Minister Yan and suppress Feng (Yuxiang), Li (Zongren), and Bai (Bai Chongxi). Am I right? ”

"All right!" Yan Xishan admired.

Zhou Hexuan also said: "The territory of Li and Bai is the closest to Chang Kaishen, and they belong to the new military lords, and their territory is small and the background is insufficient, so Chang Kaishen must attack the two first." When Li and Bai are solved, it will be Feng Yuxiang's turn next. As for the end, who does Minister Yan think it will be? ”

"Isn't that me?" Yan Xishan said with a smile, he knew this truth, but he had his own plans.

This is the authorities' obsession, or luck, always thinking that it will not be themselves who will be hurt.

Feng Yuxiang contributed a lot and suffered the most losses in the Northern Expedition, but at the spoils distribution meeting half a year ago, he was deliberately suppressed by Chang Kaishen, and the benefits he got in the end were not as good as Yan Xishan.

Even so, Feng Yuxiang still held illusions, hoping to get Chang Kaishen's support at the dispatch meeting, so as to gain a pivotal position in the central government.

Whether it is the previous Beiyang government or the current Nanjing government, they are all legitimate central governments and occupy the great righteousness of Taoism. The warlords attached great importance to this, so Feng Yuxiang and Yan Xishan both wanted to seek high positions, and after the central government had status and influence, they united with other forces to force Chiang to step down through political suppression.

Zhou Hexuan didn't want to see the warlords fighting, so he suggested: "Minister Yan, you'd better stand up and oppose Chang Kaishen when he attacks Li and Bai, so as to avoid the expansion of the situation." ”

"Well, let me think about it. Hehe. Yan Xishan said perfunctorily.

Zhou Hexuan came up with a good idea, and it was the only way to avoid the Central Plains War. As long as Chang Kaishen can't successfully subdue Li and Bai, he won't dare to attack Feng Yuxiang easily.

But Yan Xishan was unwilling, because of the secret agreement with Chang Kaishen, he was the beneficiary of this disarmament.

When it came to the fat in his mouth, Yan Xishan didn't want to let it go, as for the life and death of Li and Bai, he didn't bother to care.

Everyone understands the truth of cold lips and teeth, but when it is really their turn, they always hold luck and illusions.

Yan Xishan felt that when Chang Kaishen solved Li and Bai and then attacked Feng Yuxiang, he would inevitably make people angry. When the time comes, he will stand up and raise his arms and unite all forces, and he will be able to easily force Chang Kaishen to go into the wilderness, and he himself will have the opportunity to become the supreme leader of China.

Zhou Hexuan reminded: "Minister Yan, Chang Kaishen will never abide by your agreement with him, be careful of being used as a gunman." ”

Yan Xishan said: "That's what I want to ask, what tricks will Chang Kaishen play?" ”

"Cross the river and tear down the bridge, you beware." Zhou Hexuan said.

Yan Xishan wanted to ask again, but Zhou Hexuan kept silent, because it was useless to say it. It wasn't until Yan Xishan went to Nanjing for a meeting that he finally understood what it meant to cross the river and tear down the bridge......

In the secret agreement between Yan and Jiang, Chang Kaishen and Yan Xishan each obtained ten divisions, Feng Yuxiang eight divisions, Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi added up to eight divisions, and the remaining divisions were directly under the central government.

This plan was proposed by Yan Xishan, and then Chang Kaishen agreed, and they joined forces to suppress others.

But Yan Xishan never expected that Chang Kaishen suddenly changed his hexagram temporarily, and inexplicably set the whole country into eight dispatch areas, and Chang Kaishen himself controlled four of them alone. If this disarmament plan is strictly implemented, half of China's armed forces will be in Chang Kaishen's hands.

Since Yan Xishan expressed his strong support for the central authorities on the first day of the meeting, in the end he could not oppose this plan, and could only eat the bitter fruit of his greed with tears.

This deal is a big loss!

After the meeting, Yan Xishan sighed to his attaché: "I was expected by Mr. Zhou again, I shouldn't support Lao Jiang and be a cocoon!" ”