"Don't tell anyone about this incident!" After sending off the Japanese consul, Zhang Zuolin said to Wang Yongjiang.

"Yes! Handsome! Wang Yongjiang hurriedly replied. But after a pause, Wang Yongjiang couldn't help but ask, "Dashuai, are the Japanese scaring us?" ”

Zhang Zuolin didn't speak, he really hoped that the Japanese would just scare himself. However, the posture of the Japanese, Zhang Zuolin obviously did not feel like a scare. At the end of September, there was no heat in the Northeast at all, but Zhang Zuolin felt a little sticky on his back, which was sweat after being frightened. This feeling greatly stimulated Zhang Zuolin's self-esteem. He turned his head and scolded Wang Yongjiang: "Damn! What can I do if Little Japan comes, it's a big deal that Lao Tzu will fight with them! ”

Although the content of the words sounded tragic, the tone was more despairing. Zhang Zuolin was born in a hard way, and finally climbed to today's status. The Mukden Overseer's chair hadn't been hot for a few days before they faced such a desperate situation. Zhang Zuolin suddenly felt a grievance in his heart, "Who the hell did I provoke?" ”

Not only did they send people to contact Zhang Zuolin, but the Japanese in all parts of Northeast China vigorously greeted the leading figures in the Northeast and put forward the demand that Northeast China accept the Sun Yat-sen government.

When Zhang Zuolin met again, the Northeast civil and military officials were silent at first. Tang Yulin, who was originally the loudest, changed his attitude of ridiculing Sun Yat-sen not long ago, and he put forward his opinion tremblingly, "Dashuai, either let's fool the Japanese first and pretend to admit that Sun Yat-sen's rabbit cub is good." ”

The civil and military officials in the Northeast did not dare to speak up, and none of them dared to oppose it, but they did not dare to support it.

What Zhang Zuolin hates most now is that someone makes such a request, and Zhang Zuolin, the insatiable virtue of the Japanese, knows better than anyone else. Invite Sun Yat-sen in, and the Japanese will definitely not stop there. Zhang Zuolin didn't get angry, but asked in a calm tone: "After we fooled the Japanese first, what should we do next?" ”

As soon as Tang Yulin heard this, he thought that he had persuaded Zhang Zuolin, and he hurriedly continued, "Let's put Sun Yat-sen's delicious food, drink and hospitality into the city, and put him under house arrest." ”

Zhang Zuolin thought that Tang Yulin would have some brilliant ideas, but after hearing this, he couldn't help it, and he actually laughed. Some of the others felt justified, while others frowned.

Zhang Zuolin said angrily: "Yulin! Do you think Japan just wants this Sun Yat-sen to be president? Without Sun Yat-sen, they will find a Sun Xishan, and without Sun Xishan, they will find another Sun Nanshan. Now the Japanese are going to invade the Northeast. If Japan can not enter the Northeast, let alone treat Sun Yat-sen with good food, good drink, and good hospitality. What if I confess him?! ”

Zhang Zuoxiang saw that no one else dared to do anything about the Japanese entering the Northeast, and he couldn't help but say: "Dashuai! If we can't resist it, or go back to Liaoxi first? Anyway, that's our old territory, and the Japanese can't move us! ”

Zhang Zuolin looked at Zhang Zuoxiang, and then at the Northeast cultural relics who were shrouded in gloom, and finally said helplessly: "Brother Zuoxiang, what can we do if we retreat to Liaoxi?" Now these troops are supported by military salaries. Many people feel that they have a family and a job now, who is willing to go to Liaoxi to endure hardships again? As soon as we retreat, the Japanese will be able to recruit a large number of people under the guise of Sun Yat-sen. That's when we really can't do it! ”

Hearing this, the big men in the Northeast were whipped with a whip, and Wang Yongjiang hurriedly got up and said, "Handsome! I was pulled by you, and I will definitely work for Dashuai! ”

With Wang Yongjiang taking the lead, the generals in the Northeast immediately pledged their allegiance to Zhang Zuolin. Zhang Zuolin could see that some people's allegiance was sincere, and a considerable number of people were also fluctuating after learning the news that the Japanese must come in. Of course, there are some people who were not originally from Zhang Zuolin's faction, but became Zhang Zuolin's subordinates in this changing era. It doesn't matter at all whether they swear allegiance or not.

But whether it is meaningful or not, this cohesive move is to be carried out. Now that the northeast is being attacked on both sides, and the People's Party is eyeing the south, Japan has simply expressed its intentions in such a straightforward manner. If you can't fight at the moment, you can only give in. But Zhang Zuolin had to find a way back for himself, move money to his hometown, and evacuate his wife and children. And Zhang Zuolin himself is also determining the route of retreat in case of problems.

On September 28, 1915, the Japanese consul was punctual, and three days after the appointment, the Japanese consul came to the door again. "Zhang Jun, how did you think about it this time?"

Zhang Zuolin is still hehe, "Naturally, we won't trust our Japanese friends, but what should be done about this matter, we still have to do it." You've got to let me meet this Mr. Sun first. If it is really Mr. Sun, we are not saying that we completely disagree with Mr. Sun becoming the president. ”

The Japanese consul Pi said with a smile: "Of course you can meet Mr. Sun if you want to, but since we support Mr. Sun, we naturally want to protect Mr. Sun's safety." As an escort, we will send two divisions to escort Mr. Sun to Mukden. Since Zhang Jun understands the righteousness, then please also ask Zhang Jun to assist in the passage! ”

After listening to Japan's request, Zhang Zuolin finally couldn't laugh, the Japanese troops of the two divisions entered Mukden, which was no longer to escort Sun Yat-sen, but to seize power. Now that the hole cards have been completely opened, Zhang Zuolin doesn't need to pretend to be stupid. He sneered: "There are some things I think everyone should not joke about. ”

Japanese Consul Masashi said: "We sincerely support the government of President Sun Yat-sen and Sun Da to restore its position in China, and we are absolutely not joking about this matter." Since Zhang Jun has already agreed to obey the new government, why not show sincerity? I can say that Mr. Sun has made it clear that he will never transfer Zhang Jun's official position. Mr. Sun understands this very well. ”

These reassuring words sounded complete to Zhang Zuolin, who had gone through so many sycophants to seize today's position. Everyone said that it was excellent at the beginning, and when it came to action, they would not stop killing people at any time. When Zhang Zuolin first became the commander (head of the regiment), in order to eliminate his old opponent Du Lisan, Zhang Zuolin used the method of sealing officials to persuade him to surrender, and finally caught Du Lisan and shot him to death.

If the Japanese don't say that they make a wish, Zhang Zuolin still thinks that the Japanese just want to march into the Northeast and drive themselves away from Mukden. Hearing this, Zhang Zuolin only felt greater danger. When the Japanese tried to stabilize Zhang Zuolin, they were afraid that they were going to be blackmailed behind their backs.

At this time, Zhang Zuolin made a resigned expression, "If this is the case, then I will be waiting for President Sun in Fengtian." He also talked about the specific matters of the military handover between the two sides, and Zhang Zuolin sent the Japanese consul away.

After sending people away, Zhang Zuolin immediately sent someone to find Zhang Zuoxiang. "Big brother, what you said last time was very correct. We can only hurry back to Liaoxi with our troops. The sooner the better! ”

Zhang Zuoxiang was taken aback by Zhang Zuolin's words, "Brother, what's wrong?" ”

"The current situation is not right, if we continue to fight the Japanese here, we will definitely die without a place to bury. If not, give Mukden to the Japanese. The Japanese are not only going to fight us at the moment, but I think they still want to fight with the People's Party for the territory of the northeast. Let's give up Mukden, so let the two of them fight. ”

Zhang Zuoxiang followed Zhang Zuolin from birth to death, and he was naturally very clear about the risks involved. There was no need for Zhang Zuolin to explain again, he said: "I will first transfer our reliable troops to Liaoxi, and I will move the other troops as soon as possible." ”

After discussing with Zhang Zuolin, Zhang Zuoxiang hurriedly went out.

Zhang Zuolin immediately ordered the family to quickly pack up their things and prepare to retreat.

Antiques, calligraphy and paintings, gold and silver, I can't care so much, and I just stuff them into various boxes. However, as soon as the thing was cleaned up a little, gunshots suddenly rang out outside. Zhang Zuolin shuddered, and after a while, the gunshots became more and more dense. After a while, Wang Yongjiang rushed into Zhang Zuolin's house in a hurry, "Handsome! The men in the city who are full of iron should join forces inside and outside, and they have begun to seize the city gates! Brothers can't stand it now! Dashuai hurry up and make a decision! ”

"What about Tang Yulin? Isn't he in charge of spies? Zhang Zuolin asked sharply, the Japanese acted in such a hurry, Zhang Zuolin didn't even notice it beforehand.

"Didn't see him!" Wang Yongjiang replied anxiously.

"Oh my damn grandma!" Zhang Zuolin scolded loudly.

"Marshal, let's quickly deploy troops to fight the Japanese!" Wang Yongjiang hurriedly reminded.

"What a hit! Hurry up and pull it off, and then withdraw first! Zhang Zuolin was in a hurry, and even shouted out the jargon when he was a bandit.