At the beginning of October, on the rippling grassland, a mighty cavalry force was marching north. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 On one side of the Info cavalry unit were all-out trucks loaded with military supplies. The capital is more than 2,000 kilometers away from Kulun, and the troops have to trek for at least half a month; to arrive.

After the fall of the Manchu Qing Dynasty in 1911, the prince of Outer Mongolia took the opportunity to declare autonomy, and at the instigation of Tsarist Russia, he unscrupulously set off an upsurge of independence, and now Outer Mongolia has been clearly separated from the jurisdiction of the Nationalist Government. According to Ge Yunfei's proposal, President Duan Qirui announced that he would send troops to the Outer Mongolian grassland and use military means to consolidate territorial integrity.

Xu Shuzheng, then commander of the cavalry of the Central Group Army, was appointed as the border envoy of Outer Mongolia, and this time he led his troops to march and control Outer Mongolia militarily to safeguard national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. On the side of the cavalry troops, in the middle of the long convoy, a black car dominated the scene and was very eye-catching. At this time, Xu Shuzheng sat in the car, watching the army march away, and a lot of pride rose in his heart. After Ge Yunfei moved into the capital as the commander-in-chief, Xu Shuzheng, the former deputy minister of the army and Duan Qirui's right-hand man, quickly fell out of favor, and Jiang Fangzhen took his place.

Although he was appointed commander of the cavalry corps of the Central or Army Group, there was a huge gap compared to the deputy commander of the army, for which he was a little disappointed, but he had to bow his head under the roof. Ge Yunfei and Jiang Fangzhen's rapid control of the War Department was not only expected by the public, but more importantly, it was a manifestation of military strength. This time he was appointed as a border envoy for Outer Mongolia, Xu Shuzheng was deeply grateful to Duan Qirui for his support, but he didn't know that this was Ge Yunfei's suggestion. Full of ambition, the career beckoned to him again, and he wanted to seize the opportunity.

"Commander, I didn't expect that we would be able to produce trucks ourselves!" The subordinates said happily. "These trucks are produced by the Jinan Automobile Factory, which is Ge Yunfei's masterpiece!"

This time the army sent troops to Mongolia, and the War Department provided Xu Shuzheng with 150 trucks, the latest weapons and equipment, and 20 vehicle-mounted artillery pieces. The cavalry corps has 3 cavalry divisions, plus artillery regiments and guard regiments, with a total strength of 31,000 people. It was getting late, and Xu Shuzheng ordered the troops to stop advancing and camp on the spot. A loud bugle sounded, and the troops stopped advancing. Soon, the military tents were erected. Accompanied by the sound of tick-tock telegrams, an operational staff officer held a telegram in his hand: "Report to the army commander, the advance of the 1st Cavalry Division has reached Sainshanda, and the 1st Division reports that there is no resistance along the way." ”

"Immediately report to the Ministry of Defense that our troops entered Zhalanhot, Outer Mongolia, and the forward cavalry unit reached Saiyin Shanda and met no resistance." Xu Shuzheng ordered. Once upon a time, it was unprecedented for the Chinese army to use troops in the Outer Mongolian grassland with such a majestic momentum. As the first person to witness history, Xu Shuzheng has been particularly excited in the past few days. At this time, Xu Shuzheng stood outside the tent, looking at the endless grassland with green grass and said: "If you don't go to the grassland, you don't know how big the sky is, and if you don't go to the grassland, you don't know how vast the land is!" ”

His subordinates were infected by it and said: "Commander, as a Chinese soldier, my subordinates feel proud for the first time, and for the first time, they feel that the strong are respected. "Since the Republic of China, the strength of the army has grown rapidly, which can be described as unexpected, and all this is related to General Ge, it is he who created a mighty army, so that he has the feat of sending troops to Mongolia today. Little Japan is already difficult to protect itself, and the most gratifying thing is that we don't have to look at the faces of the Russians. You're right, what an honor it is to be a soldier to be able to defend the country's sovereignty frankly! ”

With Ge Yunfei's butterfly wings, the trajectory of history began to change significantly, and the fate of different characters also changed abruptly. Obviously, the tragedy of Xu Shuzheng's shooting death by Feng Yuxiang will not be repeated, and it is wise to let him play a role in the place where he once used his talents. The Nationalist Government's sudden dispatch of troops to Outer Mongolia without warning and in the midst of a war against Japan was a surprise to the top leaders of Outer Mongolia, including Russia. Russia has requisitioned a large number of Far Eastern troops for the European war, and now Russia is powerless to return to the sky in the face of the plea for help from the prince of Outer Mongolia, so the time to recover Outer Mongolia is just right.

Kulen, if viewed from the air, is like a market town in the interior and very fragmented. The clear waters of the Tula River, with its waves, seem to maintain its pristine appearance. Although Kulen has been a market town for more than 300 years, it has developed extremely slowly, with a population of only about 60,000 today. At this time, in the palace of the Eighth Living Buddha Zandiszun Danba, the Living Buddha sat in the first place with an ugly face and a depressed expression. "The Russians are too busy to take care of themselves, the Japanese can't count on it, and the army of the Nationalist Government is pressing the border, what do you say?"

The Living Buddha cheered up and asked, and after a long silence, a prince stood up and said: "Respected Living Buddha, the army of the Nationalist Government defeated the Japanese, and now the momentum is flourishing. In order to avoid killing for the people of the grasslands, it was the best policy to immediately cancel self-control and accept the jurisdiction of the national government. The Living Buddha looked around at the princes, and when he saw that everyone was bowing his head, he waved his hand weakly and said, "Since everyone has this mind, let's do it." For the sake of the well-being of our people, we have no choice but to give in. The final decision of the Living Buddha made the prince present breathe a long sigh of relief.

Xu Shuzheng led his troops to Saiyin Shanda, and received a telegram from Kulun. He immediately replied on behalf of the Nationalist Government, praising the righteous deeds of the Living Buddha, and at the same time ordering the 2nd Cavalry Division to advance to Uriya Sutai. Soon after the division of troops, Xu Shuzheng unexpectedly received a secret telegram from Ge Yunfei from Fengtian, and there was only one line on the telegram: After the troops arrived in Kulun, they secretly arrested Baqiaoshan and escorted them to Beijing. The adjutant looked at Xu Shuzheng holding the telegram and said silently: "Commander, Chief Ge's intelligence system is pervasive, and the chief will personally send you a report, which is a big deal." “

"The chief personally called me, explaining that this person named Baqiaoshan is a stubborn independent, and you can arrange it immediately!" In mid-October, the army arrived on the outskirts of Kulen, and the princes and ministers of Outer Mongolia headed by Zambuzunbadan were solemnly greeted in the suburbs. Xu Shuzheng was dressed in military uniform and accepted high-standard Mongolian etiquette. Regardless of whether he is willing or not, the scene is very happy. After the guests and hosts entered the Living Buddha Palace and sat down, Xu Shujing, on behalf of the central government of the Republic of China, once again reaffirmed the firm determination to safeguard the unity of the country and the far-reaching significance of sending troops to Mongolia.

On behalf of the Outer Mongolian government, the Living Buddha expressed his unconditional compliance with the decision of the central government of the Republic of China, canceling the self-control of Outer Mongolia and accepting the jurisdiction of the central government of the Republic of China. Under military pressure, there is no room for negotiation. Subsequently, Xu Shuzheng issued a decree that all those who engage in separatist activities, regardless of their positions or births, will be severely punished and will not be tolerated once discovered. A few days later, in the Military Control Headquarters, Xu Shuzheng was shocked after listening to the report of his subordinates: "You said that this person named Baqiaoshan is a young man who is currently studying in Irkusco. "Yes!"

Xu Shuzheng was a little confused and walked around on the ground. "Commander, is Chief Ge mistaken, do you want to ask?" "No, even if you are wrong, you have to arrest it, Baqiaoshan is a student on public assignment, immediately contact the Mongolian prince and ask him to return to China quickly. At this time, Baqiaoshan was only 21 years old, nameless and unshared, and the Mongolian high-level did not dare to slack off when they heard about it, and immediately notified Baqiaoshan to return to China. Half a month later, Baqiao Mountain, who rushed back from the dust, appeared in front of Xu Shuzheng. Xu Shuzheng looked at the young man with a delicate face, and was a little unimpressed.

"May I ask this general, what law did I break to arrest me here?" Baqiaoshan asked confidently. Since it was Ge Yunfei who personally ordered the general, Xu Shuzheng did not dare to slack off. "You're Bachoshan?" "Yes!" "Very good, I can see that you are a shrewd young man. We have reached an agreement with the Mongolian nobles to send a group of young people to study in the capital, congratulations on your choice. Remember that there is no room for negotiation, and we will send someone to send you to the capital immediately. Soon a squad of cavalry marched on the road to Mount Baggio.

A few days later, CIA Director Shan Feng rushed back to the capital from Mukden. Walking into the compound of the Intelligence Bureau, a subordinate greeted him and said: "Bureau, Baqiao Mountain, who was escorted from Kulun, arrived last night, and we gave him a haircut, a bath, and a change of clothes. Soon, Shan Feng entered a room and saw a young man with clear eyebrows, sitting on the bed in a student outfit. Looks like you're a sir, I don't understand why you're imprisoning me? After the subordinate translated, Shan Feng went straight to the point: "Don't ask why, there are two paths in front of you now, one is to be imprisoned for life, and the other is to obey our arrangement."

Baqiaoshan's eyes widened in horror, and then he fell silent. "Silence, I take you as a promise to cooperate with us. You will receive a one-year study of the language, and you will be proficient in Chinese in one year. Then, you will enter Tsinghua University for a semester of 4 years. You will be free when you are done studying, good luck! After Shan Feng finished speaking, he turned around and left, Baqiaoshan opened his mouth, as if he was listening to the book of heaven. The subordinate asked curiously: "Bureau, an ordinary Mongolian, why is he so excited?" "Don't ask what you shouldn't, it's a secret!" In fact, Shan Feng didn't know what was going on.

Subsequently, many radicals in Kulen were escorted inland to study, all in secret. On this day, in the headquarters of the Kulen Military Control Headquarters, Xu Shuzheng learned about the military deployment situation. Due to the fact that the Russian army has increased its strength on the border line, he did not deploy a single soldier in Kyakhta to avoid misfire. In the west, he deployed only one cavalry division in Uriya Sutai and Kobdo, and the most sensitive Tangnu Ulianghai did not send a single soldier, in order not to provoke the Russians.

The subordinate seemed to remember something and asked, "Junzao, what happened to Baqiao Mountain, who was escorted to the capital?" Xu Shuzheng said: "I heard that he was allowed to go to school," "Commander, my subordinates don't understand, why did the chief do this?" "At first, I was confused, but then I was ordered to arrest the militants and send them to the capital. The chief is far-sighted, completely eradicating the separatist forces in Mongolia, the chief is taking precautions, and we are waiting for the eyes of the rats! Xu Shuzheng continued: "Not long ago, Chief Ge had a call, asking me to eliminate the influence of the Russians to the greatest extent. ”

"I thought about it for a while, and first advocated Mongolian language education and teaching Chinese. In addition, it is necessary to introduce commercial and trade policies for Outer Mongolia and the interior as soon as possible, and to build up administrative organs as soon as possible. "After all, Outer Mongolia has not really broken away from the national body, and it is not shocking to send troops to Outer Mongolia, but its significance is extraordinary, and the most sober person on this point is Ge Yunfei.