Volume 2: Chapter 30: The Eastern Expedition and the Northern Expedition (19)

"Hey, hey, hey!" Zheng Quan sneered again and again after reading the telegram, Fang Jianxiong's expression, Zheng Quan felt confident in his heart. After laughing, he said: "This is to take the commander as a fool." ”

Fang Jianxiong was at odds with the revolutionary party, which Zheng Quan could see. In the past, it was okay to send three melons and two dates, if you really want Fang Jianxiong's soldiers to work hard, it is better to die as soon as possible.

In history, why did the Nanjing Provisional Government compete with Yuan Shikai? There are many reasons, one of which is very important, the Alliance Association Sun Cannon and others have a high reputation and great influence. This should be counted as soft power.

Fang Jianxiong has always maintained good relations with the revolutionary party, mainly for the sake of prestige, and secondly, for the purpose of attracting talent. Qianjin City horse bones, this is the helplessness of lack of prestige.

"Call back, Brother Song Qing, I have seen the call. Henan Ni thieves violated the border, killing more than 10,000 innocents, and the younger brother should ask for it. Therefore, the Anqing Brigade was sent to aid Hubei and set off soon. Brother is the first banner of righteousness, is a model of brother, and now I can't lead the army in person, it's a pity! ”

A telegram sent Li Yuanhong, picked up Sun Cannon's telegram, Fang Jianxiong threw it to Zheng Quan and said: "This Mr. Zheng has worked hard, and he will reply with a telegram that sounds good." Zheng Quan took it with a smile and didn't leave in a hurry.

Fang Jianxiong picked up the telegram from Anqing, his face was thoughtful, and he said for a long time: "It seems that I have to go back to Anqing." Duan Feng, send a report to Gui Danqi and ask him what happened? Why hasn't the news of the Northern Expeditionary Army been seen for a long time? In addition, those revolutionary party officers of the Second Security Brigade found an excuse to take it and let them fend for themselves, didn't the League members shout all day long for aid to Hubei, let them walk. ”

Fang Jianxiong gave an order, and the army accelerated the process of returning. The left-behind regiment is the 6th Regiment of the 3rd Brigade of the 2nd Division, the regiment commander Xie Yu, and the first student of the teaching team. In view of the fact that this regiment had a certain degree of independence in the future, Fang Jianxiong was changed to an independent garrison regiment, and the Qing army of the manufacturing bureau was reorganized into a machine gun battalion and incorporated into the independent regimental headquarters.

The army hastened to return. On November 11, the 3rd Division outside the city first went to Nanjing by railway, and then transferred back to Wuhu. The 2nd Division took the waterway. Go directly to Anqing. The two departments were all evacuated on that day, and Fang Jianxiong still had some finishing work to do, so he led the special mission group to stay temporarily and was scheduled to take a train to Nanjing on the 13th.

12th. Jiangsu deputies Lei Fen and Shen Enfu and Zhejiang deputies Yao Tongyu and Galden respectively telegraphed the provinces, saying that they were holding a meeting in Shanghai to discuss the formation of a provisional government.

Got the news. Fang Jianxiong really couldn't cry or laugh, some people really couldn't wait. The Manchu Qing Dynasty has not yet been overthrown, Hubei is still fighting hard, and Lao Tzu is still in Shanghai.

"Let them make trouble, anyway, this provisional government, I don't mix." Fang Jianxiong said to Zheng Quan that Zheng Quan was somewhat surprised, but he did not say anything on this issue.

12 days and nights. A qiē cleaned up and stopped. Fang Jianxiong was about to rest early, but unexpectedly, a guard came to report: "There is an old man outside the door to see." ”

Fang Jianxiong was strange, why didn't he report his name? When I came out, there was a short-haired man in a suit standing under the lamp at the gate, looking at the lights in the manufacturing bureau.

Fang Jianxiong couldn't help but be overjoyed when he saw this person, after this guy came back from Germany. Although the correspondence has not been interrupted, I just haven't come to take a picture. Follow Yin Chang back to the country. Then he assisted Tieliang, and then went to the northeast.

"Brother Baili. How are you? Fang Jianxiong walked briskly at first, and then simply trotted forward. Jiang Fangzhen has returned to China for the past few years, and he has seen a lot of scenery, but in fact, it can be said that he is struggling. He was a firm promoter of the nationalization of the army, but the Qing government was indeed hopeless, and Jiang Baili, who studied under Liang Qichao, was useless although he had great talents.

Fang Jianxiong's actions, Jiang Fangzhen was quite moved, he hadn't seen it for a few years, this gentleman's demeanor was better than in the past, and the friendship back then had not diminished at all.

"Fuguo!" Jiang Fangzhen gave up his hand from afar, Fang Jianxiong rushed forward and gave a warm bear hug, Jiang Fangzhen was stunned at first, and then he was infected by Fang Jianxiong's enthusiasm, and hugged him back, splashing his feelings!

"Let's go, let's talk!" After Fang Jianxiong met, he pulled Jiang Fangzhen and left, but Jiang Fangzhen smiled and said, "Wait a minute, I'm not here alone." ”

As he spoke, he glanced back, and a young man walked ten steps away, Jiang Fangzhen introduced: "Li Huaying, the word Xiaochuan, a native of Yunnan, and a great talent!" (Historically, Li Xiaochuan became famous as a young man, first known to Liangbi, and then more important than Cai Yi.) Since then, it has no great use, and the cover is so straight and straight, and he once bumped into Liangbi, and he is not liked by the superiors. In fact, many great talents were buried during the Republic of China. Including Jiang Baili, he has never led troops to the battle in his life. ）

"I've seen Commander Fang!" Li Xiaochuan did not lose the courtesy of a soldier, and saluted first before speaking.

"Brother Baili said that he was a great talent, so he must not be wrong. Our Anhui Army is preparing to expand, is Xiaochuan willing to succumb to the post of commander of the Fourth Infantry Division? "Fang Jianxiong is really eager to be talented now, these people under his command, to put it bluntly, it is enough to be a regiment commander, and it is reluctant to be a brigade commander. These people have to go through the baptism of war before they can grow up. Now that someone has come to defect, they have to spend some money to buy horse bones.

Li Xiaochuan looked at Jiang Baili, this one smiled and nodded, and then saluted: "I am willing to serve the commander." ”

Fang Jianxiong laughed, and Jiang Fangzhen said, "What? Isn't there a place for me here in Fukook? ”

Fang Jianxiong said with a straight face: "Brother Baili, you know me, and you have always advocated the nationalization of the army. After Anqing's move, I didn't engage in a military government, but I didn't want the military to interfere in politics. Since you are here, the post of Chief of the General Staff and Rector of the Army University is yours. We'll discuss the specifics slowly, and I'm glad you're here. ”

Jiang Baili's elegant expression was slightly moved, and a pair of eyes flashed with a strange look. The idea of nationalizing the army is indeed very much to his appetite. Fang Jianxiong's republican in Anhui is not Jiang Baili's dish, Jiang Baili is more inclined to a constitutional monarchy, which is influenced by Liang Qichao. But none of this matters at the moment, the important thing is that Jiang Baili feels that he finally has a place to play.

The three of them went to the office, and Fang Jianxiong asked people to prepare wine and food, and talked while drinking. The topic was mainly military, and Fang Jianxiong used the Eastern Expedition as an example to talk about a lot of practical tactical topics. Among them, the main weakness is the tremendous power that tactics such as the three-three system and four teams and one group have exerted in actual battles under the existing military equipment. These are the essence of decades of war, although Fang Jianxiong's Anhui army did not have its essence, but it is already very powerful.

The three of them have no shortage of topics, and there is not enough time for this conversation, it seems that it will not be long before the sky dawns, and the three of them are still in good spirits. And around the map, there is a debate about the recent situation.

"Those who win the Central Plains win the world, this concept is right. However, there is a problem to take into account to help the country, the Central Plains is barren, and the land of four wars. It is better to take Xuzhou as the line in the north and base Jiangbei, and Xinyang, Henan as the base in the west, and set foot in the Central Plains. When Adjutant Duan Feng came in and called early, Jiang Baili put forward his opinion, and Fang Jianxiong nodded approvingly.

"The Anhui army is now bearing the reputation of a strong army, but it may not be convincing. My idea is that we must fight a battle with the Beiyang Army, and win the battle, so as to establish the confidence that our army will not be defeated. Now that Hankou has been lost, it is estimated that Hanyang will not be able to hold it for long. This time, when I return to Anqing, I will concentrate the strength of two divisions, cooperate with the heavy artillery troops, attack Ni Sichong, smash his old nest Zhoukoudian, threaten the Pinghan Railway on the flank, and force the Beiyang Army to transfer a section to fight against us. Fang Jianxiong put forward his own strategic concept.

The three of them were talking hotly, Duan Feng came in and looked at the three red-eyed guys, and greeted with a smile: "Commander, it's time to pack up and leave, representatives from all walks of life in Shanghai have come to see you off." ”

Fang Jianxiong rubbed his teeth and said with a smile: "It's time to go, otherwise someone will be restless." ”

The farewell party was very grand, and all walks of life in Shanghai, under the leadership of Chen Qimei, beat gongs and drums to see off Fang Dashen. Fang Jianxiong got on the train and left, and Chen Qimei sent a telegram to restore the provinces, and asked him to send representatives to Shanghai to discuss the establishment of a provisional government.

At the Nanjing Railway Station, colorful flags fluttered, gongs and drums were noisy, and the people came like a tide to welcome the arrival of Fang Jianxiong, commander of the Anhui Revolutionary Army. As the saying goes, I don't know that compared with Zhang Xun's troops, the Nanjing First Army (formerly the Ninth Town) stationed in Nanjing was a group of bandits. Compared with Zhang Xunbu, the First Army is a model of discipline. At most, it is to eat, drink, prostitute and gamble, and by the way, bully small merchants and hawkers. But compared to the Anhui Revolutionary Army, it is really a difference between heaven and earth. During the Battle of Nanjing, the Anhui army stayed on the street at night and did not want to disturb the people, and during this period of time, the relationship between the remaining troops and the local people was not deep, at least there was no sign of disturbing the people. Moreover, the Anhui army, which never went out of the defense area, guarded the wharf and the railway station and did not come out. The people of Nanjing hope that the Anhui Revolutionary Army will stay, where can they find such a well-disciplined and outrageous army?

The train slowly steadied, and the door of Fang Jianxiong's carriage opened. The atmosphere was warm. The representatives of Jiangsu arrived at the same time, and Xu Shaojiao, the governor of Nanjing, stood at the forefront. In history, Xu Shaojiao, who was once frustrated after the restoration of Nanjing, entrusted Fang Jianxiong's blessing, and now he can be described as proud. His troops were expanded to two divisions, monopolizing the advantages of Nanjing. In the original historical track, Lin Shuqing, who was going to be the temporary governor, learned the lesson of the secret service group, and was much more honest, so he didn't nest in Zhenjiang as his soil emperor, and secretly went to Jiangbei. Fang Jianxiong didn't know about this matter, and he didn't expect Lin Shuqing to ruin his own big thing.

When Fang Jianxiong got off the train, he made a speech, saying that the victory of the Eastern Crusade was inseparable from the help of the military and civilians in Nanjing, and said that he would soon go north to crusade against the traitor Ni Sichong.

After a speech, Fang Jianxiong reassured the "military and civilians" in Nanjing, and the Anhui comrades had no intention of staying.

Xu Shaojiao reported Chen Qimei's power call in the car, and Fang Jianxiong said at that time: "Bastard!" ”

Xu Shaojiao nodded thoughtfully: "Crossing the river and demolishing the bridge, without the generosity of helping the country, can he have today's scenery?" (Your support is my biggest motivation.) )