Man is a very strange animal, no matter how shrewd a person is, he is prone to make wishful thinking mistakes, and Yuan Shikai is like this at this time. A few months ago, the general trend of the world was still under the control of Lao Yuan, and he commanded the world, and he dared not obey.

As a result, after the emperor, the hearts of the people in Beiyang were scattered, and the southwest Yunnan army was in trouble, and when it came to this step, the old Yuan was suffering from internal and external troubles, and unfortunately his body deteriorated rapidly, and the Yuan family did not live past the age of sixty, which was almost a curse, lingering in Yuan Shikai's heart.

When Yuan Shikai, who was dying, suddenly found that there was another person holding high the banner of loyalty and righteousness, and he wanted to be loyal to himself, which gave Lao Yuan a little comfort. His advisers were all gathered in Xinhua Palace, and Lao Yuan was holding Zhang Zuolin's telegram in his hand, and his expression was a little excited.

"Zhongqing, since Cai Yi rebelled against the thief, how many people in the world are waiting to see my jokes, these people have forgotten, if there is no me, can they have today, now their wings are stiff, and they want to stand on their own, this is a fantasy!"

Everyone knows that Lao Yuan is talking about Duan Qirui, but no one is silent, Lao Yuan put the power in his hand on the dragon book case, and said loudly: "Zhongqing has seen Zhang Yuting's power call, how good it is, this word loyalty is the foundation of life, whoever forgets loyalty and righteousness will not be able to stand in the world." The military does not interfere in politics, the army belongs to the country, isn't this the loudest slogan shouted by those people who have returned from studying abroad, what is the result, the army has become their private army, and the traitors like Cai Yi and others are against me, and they have no good end! ”

The following people listened to Lao Yuan's words, they were a little confused, it stands to reason that Lao Yuan is such a shrewd person, how can he praise Zhang Zuolin because of a telegram, anyone will say nice things these years, but no one will take it seriously.

Only Yang Shiqi, who knows Yuan Shikai's temper best, seems to have understood. Lao Yuan has been used by the army as a lifesaver, he hopes that Zhang Zuolin will stand up and set an example for the swaying powerful faction in the world, a bandit leader can still be loyal to me, you people who have been favored by Yuan Shikai, shouldn't you stand up?

Yang Shiqi didn't believe that this call was Zhang Zuolin's heart, but he also saw Lao Yuan's excited appearance, he didn't want to pour cold water on Yuan Shikai, so he could only pray silently in his heart, what Zhang Zuolin said was true.

But there is one that is a little unscrupulous. That is Liang Shiyi, he said: "Bixia, Zhang Zuolin is cunning, most of this call is not his sincerity, and the minister thinks that he should not be happy." It is also necessary to be strictly vigilant, this kind of reckless character is the most untrustworthy. Backsliding is commonplace. ”

Liang Shiyi also wanted to continue to speak ill of Lao Zhang. Yuan Shikai suddenly waved his hand, interrupted his words, and then said: "Whether Zhang Yuting is loyal to me or not, you don't have to guess casually, just look at his actions, didn't he say on the telegram that he had prepared an advance team of the Feng army." As long as he can send troops into the customs, it proves that he is loyal to me. ”

Liang Shiyi was bored, and the others kept thinking in their hearts whether Zhang Zuolin could send troops into the customs. While they were thinking about it, Mukden's movements became bigger and bigger.

Zhang Zuolin began to recruit soldiers on the grounds that the loss of the bandits was too large, and set up an advance team of the Feng army, and quickly formed a brigade of men, and he also appointed Zhang Jinghui as the training director, and he stepped up training every day, Zhang Zuolin also participated in training every day, spoke to the soldiers, and repeatedly preached loyalty and loyalty to the emperor, and the momentum was huge for a while.

But those who know the inside story know that this army is a complete rabble, of which the main force is Duan Zhigui's guard regiment, mixed with a lot of prisoners of the Yi Army, the old military police who were originally cut, and a large number of bandits and bandits, these people are full of wildness and do not obey control.

Lao Zhang sent Tofu Zhang to be in charge of training, and these people may have scattered and fled before they went to the battlefield, but it is enough to fool people with this thing, and the more Fengtian makes trouble, the more fierce it becomes, and the pressure of public opinion also presses on Fengtian, scolding Zhang Zuolin for being a lackey of the imperial system, perverse, and a sinner of the country.

"Clumsy words, you gave Yuting the idea, but as a result, you are scolded every day, Yuting wants to settle accounts with you."

"Dad, the Seventh Master should be happy, the more people scold him, the harder he scolds, the more benefits he can get."

"Nonsense, haven't you heard of the words of accumulating and destroying bones, and making money in everyone's mouths?" Zhang Zuoxiang glared at him: "Even Yuan Shikai can't bear the pressure of public opinion, our Fengjun doesn't have Yuan Shikai's waist." ”

Zhang Tinglan smiled slightly: "Dad, public opinion is indeed very powerful, but there must be other big shili to cooperate, otherwise public opinion alone will not play any role." ”

"Are you so sure that the other shili won't take the opportunity to make trouble? I think you're a fool! ”

"Dad, you only know one thing but you don't know the other, it was Lao Yuan who single-handedly created the Beiyang system, and made Beiyang the shili who rules the world, even Duan Qirui and others have to accept this favor, they can't leave Lao Yuan!"

Crying for the dead is actually for the living, and this simple truth is probably understood by everyone. In Zhang Tinglan's eyes, Yuan Shikai is already an out-and-out dead man, and from the moment he ascended the throne, Lao Yuan has been finished.

This is an indisputable fact, but although Lao Yuan is finished, there are still countless "little Yuan Shikai" in Beiyang, Duan Qirui, Feng Guozhang, Cao Kun, etc., all of whom are deeply affected by Lao Yuan's Hongen, and Yuan Shikai is inextricably linked.

It was Lao Yuan who led Beiyang to overthrow the Manchu Qing Dynasty, suppressed the Kuomintang, and became the biggest shili who ruled China, so the power in the hands of Duan Qirui and others was given by Lao Yuan, Yuan Shikai is the spiritual leader of Beiyang, loyal to Lao Yuan, is loyal to Beiyang, and elevating Yuan Shikai is to affirm the legitimacy of Beiyang's rule.

This is a very profound political issue, just as all dynasties and dynasties have to revise the history of the previous dynasties, and this is a demonstration of the legitimacy of their own regime, and it is a major matter that must not be ignored. However, it is a pity that these people in Beiyang do not have this political consciousness, after the fall of Lao Yuan, they allowed public opinion to slander Lao Yuan, and were labeled as thieves of the country, obviously the first official president, but sat back and watched the title of the father of the nation fall into the hands of a deceitful and famous.

Duan Qirui and others don't understand that if Yuan Shikai is a thief of the country, they are thieves of the country, and the old Yuan was smeared, and they were also disgraced, which made the foundation of their regime unstable, this is the relationship between prosperity and loss.

"Dad, the Beiyang tree has deep roots, and it will definitely not fall completely, from this time on, we should do a good job of this loyal minister, until Lao Yuan steps down, the people of Beiyang will definitely accept this affection, and they can't just tear their faces with Fengjun."

Zhang Zuoxiang's cultural level is not high, and it is very difficult to understand this kind of twists and turns, but after listening carefully to Zhang Tinglan's explanation, he finally had a little understanding, and couldn't help nodding his head again and again, with a pleased smile on his face.

"Tinglan, I didn't expect this kind of relationship, it seems that Yuting will be ready to be scolded next!"

The father and son chatted a few more words, and Zhang Zuoxiang suddenly changed his words: "Tinglan, Yuting has already told me, and I am going to let you be in charge of the reclamation troops, and the rank will be promoted to brigade commander." ”

"Dad, hello brigade commander, our two masters will be equal!"

Looking at the heartless Zhang Tinglan, Zhang Zuoxiang couldn't wait to slap him: "Tinglan, you are very smart about other things, why are you confused here, the reclamation army is not a regular army at all, even if you become a division commander, it is useless." And you have to see clearly, this is the rain pavilion is restricting your development, why don't you know to worry! ”

"Dad, this kind of thing must be inevitable, what do I have to worry about." Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "The Feng army is still in the rapid rise period, and the Seventh Master will definitely not put aside his ambition to unify the three eastern provinces in order to restrict me, so he can't do without me." ”

"What about when he has full wings and dominates the three eastern provinces?"

"At that time, I also had enough capital to compete, what else is there to fear, not to mention that I am still young now, and I can mix everything together, and I can also accumulate experience and contacts to prepare for the future."

As a superior, you must pay attention to the balance of your subordinates, Zhang Tinglan has long thought of this, but his current cooperation with Zhang Zuolin is far greater than the opposite, Lao Zhang needs Zhang Tinglan's talent, and Zhang Tinglan needs the stage provided by Lao Zhang, and now the two sides can be intimate.

As for the future, Zhang Tinglan has also made enough preparations, the North Market, the Industrial Group, and Fengtian Bank, step by step are all layouts, as long as a few years later, Zhang Tinglan has also completed the layout in the army, even if Lao Zhang wants to attack him, he has lost the opportunity.

Zhang Zuoxiang was relieved to see that his son had been prepared, it seemed that his worries were a bit redundant, and his son was not stupid.

After Zhang Tinglan communicated his thoughts with Zhang Zuolin, Lao Zhang also woke up like a dream, it turned out that at this time he was loyal to Lao Yuan, and he could also exchange the hearts of the people of Beiyang, Lao Zhang is most worried about Beiyang now that Beiyang is joining forces with him, Fengjun's body is still too weak, if he can get the recognition of a part of Beiyang through respecting Yuan, he will be able to save a lot of trouble.

Lao Zhang immediately called Sun Liechen and asked him to go to Beijing to show his loyalty to Yuan Shikai, and at the same time asked Yuan Shikai to give a brigade and send the advance team of the Feng army into the pass to participate in the battle against the Protector Army.

Just when Sun Liechen left, Lao Zhang sent a telegram to Yuan Shikai again, reporting the planning of the Feng army, and preparing to send a brigade into the customs first.

Thinking about the other people's twisting and pinching actions, Lao Zhang did not hesitate to send a brigade, this is the gap in life, and he immediately agreed to the request for the expansion of the Feng army. Moreover, Lao Yuan forwarded the telegram given to him by Zhang Zuolin to the generals of other provinces, asking them to see how to be a loyal and good general. (To be continued......)