Fengxian Jiangshan

Yuan Shikai was at the end of his life, his oil was exhausted, and he couldn't squeeze out much.But Fengtian's guards appeared, at least giving Fengjun a delay in sending troops.Opportunity to ask for benefits.Let Lao Yuan continue to believe in Feng Jun's loyalty.It can also block the mouths of other Beiyang high-level officials.

It is best to let Lao Yuan trust Zhang Zuolin until Lao Yuan dies. With this kind of love, Zhang Zuolin will have an extra card when he bargains with Beiyang again.

In fact, among these three points, Lao Zhang values ​​the third point the most.The idea of ​​restricting Ma Longtan has always been hidden in Zhang Zuolin's heart. As a sworn brother, Zhang Zuolin knows Ma Longtan very well, and even respects him a little.

It is different from reckless characters like Zhang Zuolin.Ma Longtan was born in a wealthy family, capable of writing and martial arts, excellent calligraphy, strict military management, and very popular among the people.Although Lao Zhang knew that Ma Longtan was not keen on fame and fortune, and would not jump out to fight for power and profit with him like Feng Delin, such a big brother also made Zhang Zuolin extremely jealous, and regarded it as a big threat to his throne as the governor.

If he could take advantage of the opportunity in front of him to let his subordinates break into the interior of Dongbian Dao and shake the foundation of Ma Longtan, it would be a dream. Zhang Zuolin was very happy, and the two subordinates were clear-headed, so he could rest assured.

"You go ahead and do it, and I will back you up in Fengtian."

Zhang Tinglan and Yang Yuting bid farewell to Lao Yuan immediately, and led the army to secretly go to Fengcheng. Zhang Tinglan has always attached great importance to intelligence work. After the army has not been mobilized, he has already inquired about detailed information, and now information is coming in one after another.

"Ling Ge, He Tianjiong brought 20 yen to Zhuanghe and contacted the local revolutionary party Gu Renyi. They have already used the money to start recruiting. It is said that the number of people gathered exceeded 1000."

"I haven't heard much about He Tianjiong, but Gu Renyi is quite famous. In the year of [-], he was the one who took the lead in rebelling against the Manchus outside the customs, and the entire Zhuanghe area was occupied by him. Later, Lan Tianwei came to the three eastern provinces, He wanted to take over the dominant power in the three eastern provinces without bloodshed, but he was calculated by the general and forced Lan Tianwei away by force. Gu Renyi and those who defected to the revolutionary party also lost their chance. Gu Renyi has been aggrieved for many years , I want to find a chance to make a comeback."

Yang Yuting talked about the old events of the [-] Revolution, and Zhang Tinglan also knew about this passage. Lan Tianwei and other revolutionaries wanted to get Fengtian, and then sent troops from outside the pass to attack Huanglong.

The plan is good, but without strength, everything is a dream. Lao Zhang resolutely led the army to support Governor Zhao Erxun, drove away Lan Tianwei, and the revolutionary party had no leader, so nothing could happen.

It's just that they are unwilling to be lonely, and they will jump out whenever there is a slight disturbance, shouting slogans loudly, but whether it is to save the country or to disrupt the country, everyone has an account in mind.

"Ling Ge, looking at the behavior of the Revolutionary Party for many years, it is a professional rebellion gang. They rebelled during the Manchu Qing Dynasty. When Yuan Shikai came, they still want to make rebellion, and they will not stop for a moment!"

"Zhuoyan, from your tone, you are very repulsive to the Revolutionary Party, but young people support the Revolutionary Party's ideas. There are not a few people who worship Sun Wen and others, thinking that he can save China."

"Linge, needless to say anything else, the relationship between Sun Wen and the Japanese proves that he can't save the country, he can only disrupt the country. The Japanese are eyeing China covetously and want to devour it. Anyone with a discerning eye knows this. The Japanese They are not fools, can they support a person who can lead China to become stronger?"

Yang Yuting said with a smile: "Zhuoyan looks at the problem from a strange angle, but it also makes sense. Every time Sun Wen failed, he went into exile in Japan. With the support of the Japanese, he made a comeback again and again. It seems that he is really in the hands of Japan. a card from

"Actually, there is nothing wrong with using foreign power. Our Fengtian development must also rely on the power of foreigners. It's just that the Revolutionary Party blindly relies on Japan, but does not think about independence. What I don't like the most is that the Revolutionary Party only knows how to destroy, but not how to build. Democracy cannot be exchanged for strength, and republic cannot be exchanged for steamed buns. In the final analysis, if the country is to be strong and the people rich, it is necessary to develop industry, strengthen education, promote advantages and eliminate disadvantages, and rectify the administration of officials. The Revolutionary Party does not have any of these practical tasks. Do it, just rely on slogans, and fool the passionate young people, they are not making a revolution, but killing their lives for money."

Zhang Tinglan's argument is actually exactly the same as what he said at Peking University. The core is two words: hard work!Originally, Yang Yuting was more or less inclined to the Revolutionary Party and agreed with some of their propositions, but now he is quite emotional after hearing what Zhang Tinglan said.

There is not much value in what you say, the key is to see what you do. Sun Wen opened his mouth and said 20 kilometers of railway. Carefully demonstrate the route of each railway, weigh various options, and choose the best.

In fact, China's mountainous terrain determines that it cannot build unlimited railways like the United States. Even in later generations, the railway mileage has not reached 20 kilometers.

While marching, Yang Yuting discussed various issues with Zhang Tinglan. The more he talked, the more Yang Yuting admired Zhang Tinglan. A young man under the age of 20 can calm down, do things down-to-earth, and not be fooled by those fancy slogans. .

The tacit understanding between the two people also continued to increase, and soon they came to Fengcheng, and Ma Longtan also received a telegram from Zhang Zuolin. The old man was very unhappy, and when he saw Zhang Tinglan, he said, "Yuting doesn't trust me as a big brother." Well, a few revolutionaries can't afford to cause trouble, so is there any need to send troops from Fengtian?"

Looking at Ma Longtan's attitude, Zhang Tinglan knew that although he was known as a man of intelligence and martial arts, his mind had not kept up with the times, and he couldn't see clearly the dangers of the Revolutionary Party.

"Guardian envoy, Yu Shuai got the information that the revolutionary party has already got the support of the Japanese. Once there is a disturbance, the whole Liaodong will be unstable, so we are asked to come to help." Yang Yuting explained hastily.

Ma Longtan's brows were still frowning, and he said: "That may not be the case. Many people in the Revolutionary Party are knowledgeable and knowledgeable, and their methods are different, but they are all for the good of the country. Moreover, Yuan Shikai's perverse actions are indeed unpopular. Inevitably there will be objections.”

"Little nephew has a different opinion. As the saying goes, whoever eats, he will turn to whomever. The revolutionary party has taken money from the Japanese and will do things for the Japanese. This is a matter of course. You have been fighting with the Japanese for so long. Hand it over, have they done anything good?"

Ma Longtan has a straightforward temperament, and he can still listen to advice. He stroked his long beard, pondered constantly, and then asked, "Have the revolutionaries really colluded with the Japanese?"

"It's absolutely true. He Tianjiong just came back from Japan, holding a lot of Japanese yen bills in his hand, and is recruiting troops. There are nearly a thousand people under his command."

"Since this is the case, it should indeed be wiped out. Do you have any ideas?"

Zhang Tinglan wanted to pass the map, spread it in front of Ma Longtan, pointed to Dalian and Lushun, and then pointed to Zhuanghe and other places.

"Have you ever noticed that the Japanese support the Revolutionary Party to make trouble in Zhuanghe, in fact, they are extending their influence beyond Luda. After Zhuanghe is Yingkou and Dandong, this is a step-by-step encroachment on the entire Liaodong Peninsula. In the near In Luda area, there is already a very strong revolutionary party force. I think it is best to take the method of luring the snake out of the hole, so that the revolutionary party that is usually hidden in the dark will jump out, and then encircle and wipe out the Japanese in one fell swoop. Only in this way can the Japanese claws be cut off .”

Chapter 163 Bloody Suppression

Hearing Zhang Tinglan's introduction, Ma Longtan said unhappily, "Zhuoyan, is this Yuting's plan?"

"No, it was agreed between Chief of Staff Yang and I."

"The murderous intent is too strong. You must keep a line in everything. The same is true for the Revolutionary Party. You young people may not understand it, but I have seen it too much. Now the Southern Revolutionary Party is victorious. If they really replace Lao Yuan, it will be natural. He will settle accounts with us, why set up a mortal enemy, just defeat it."

At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Ma Longtan suppressed the actions of the revolutionary party many times, and even killed many revolutionaries, but he was getting older and older, and the Confucianism and the mean in his bones were gaining the upper hand, and the future situation of China How, no one can tell, so he is unwilling to kill, and it is precisely because of his idea that the revolutionary party can continue to grow.

Zhang Tinglan has always believed that some things can be compromised and tolerated, and some things are absolutely not negotiable. The Revolutionary Party's attempt to riot in Fengtian and mess up the old nest is beyond Zhang Tinglan's red line and is absolutely unforgivable.

"My nephew thinks that to eradicate all evils, weeds must be eradicated. The revolutionaries and the Japanese side are unclear. As long as there are remaining forces, chaos may occur at any time. The place is uneasy, and Fengtian will not be able to develop the economy. I think decisive action must be taken. , would rather kill by mistake than let it go!"

Ma Longtan saw that Zhang Tinglan insisted on his own opinion, and the old man was also a little unhappy. Originally, Zhang Zuolin sent troops to Fengcheng, and he was very dissatisfied. Can't you?

In the end, he still didn't trust him and wanted to seize his power. Thinking of this, Ma Longtan felt very unhappy: "Zhuoyan, since you think the matter is serious, then let you handle it. I'll let the local government cooperate with you."

After Ma Longtan finished speaking, he picked up his teacup and made a gesture of seeing off guests. Zhang Tinglan and Yang Yuting had no choice but to say goodbye. Ah, the envoy Ma is not welcome."

"Ningge, welcome is secondary. What I'm worried about is Ma Longtan's attitude. Dongbian Road is next to North Korea, and the southernmost point is Luda. It happens to be surrounded by Japanese forces, and it is also the most serious Japanese infiltration. The area. However, the vigilance of Malongtan is insufficient, and there will be other hidden dangers in the area."

As if to prove Zhang Tinglan's judgment.Just when they returned to the barracks.A staff officer sent news that there was a large-scale riot in the Xiuyan area near Fengcheng. The hungry people smashed and looted grain stores and major warehouses, with a scale of several thousand people.

After receiving the news, Yang Yuting said with a stern expression: "Zhuoyan, there is civil unrest at such a time. It always makes people feel uneasy."

Zhang Tinglan was also alert, they took out the map, Zhang Tinglan pointed with her finger: "Linge, Xiuyan is adjacent to Fengcheng on one side and Zhuanghe on the other. The location is very important. If there is a problem here, it will affect the to the whole of Liaodong."

"That's right, if it's pure civil unrest, it's easy to deal with, as long as you appease it. If there is a revolutionary party behind it, it will be really troublesome."

Yang Yuting's worries are not unreasonable. Although the revolutionary parties in the past were full of enthusiasm, their strategies were too poor and they were often only reckless, so they were not difficult to deal with.But this time they were not in a hurry to start a riot. If they knew how to instigate civil unrest to attract Fengjun's attention, it would prove that the Revolutionary Party's behavior style had changed, and it was worth being more careful.

"Humble words, I suggest that we take the initiative to go to Xiuyan to solve the civil unrest, and then use Xiuyan as the base camp to find out the situation of the revolutionary party first, and then seize the opportunity to eliminate them in one fell swoop. As for Fengcheng, there is a heavy army in Malongtan Keep guard, there should be no problem."

Zhang Tinglan agreed to Yang Yuting's proposal, and asked Ma Longtan to resign the next day, and went to Xiuyan to solve the civil unrest. Ma Longtan was also happy to send them away, so he sent his staff officer Zhao Pei to follow and help them coordinate the relationship between all parties. .

Zhang Tinglan led the army on a starry night, and went straight to Xiuyan.Xiuyan is located in the middle of the Liaodong Peninsula, with beautiful mountains and clear waters, especially famous for its rich Xiuyan jade.

After entering Xiuyan territory, Zhang Tinglan felt something was wrong. It seemed that the common people here were very resistant to the army. Since the establishment of the Independent Brigade, the discipline was very good. Your resentment is not welcome at all!

"Mr. Zhang, Xiuyan is different from other places." Zhao Pei said with a wry smile: "Xiuyan jade is famous all over the world. The Qing government sent a large number of garrisons. Up to now, more than [-]% of Xiuyan are Manchus. Our Han army is against it, so when you come to Xiuyan to do business, you must be careful not to cause trouble."

"Trouble? The Manchu nobles have turned the world into a mess. It's good that we didn't trouble them. If we dare to make trouble, we are looking for death."

Speaking of this, Zhang Tinglan looked at Zhao Pei again, and then asked: "Officer Zhao, how many people have caused troubles in Xiuyan in recent years? How are they dealt with?"

As soon as Zhao Pei heard Zhang Tinglan's words, he knew that the young head of the regiment was very murderous, and he didn't dare to hide anything, so he could only tell the truth: "Ordinary Manchus are fine, and they are not much different from us Han people. The nobles are all yellow belts and red belts from the former Qing Dynasty, they are very restless, I heard that they all joined some kind of social party."

As soon as Zhang Tinglan heard the word Zongshe Party, his head buzzed, and he immediately knew that things were going to be bad, and a trace of horror flashed in Yang Yuting's eyes.Both of them knew very well that the Revolutionary Party and the Japanese were inextricably linked, and the Zongsha Party was supported by the Japanese.

Now the Zhuanghe Revolutionary Party is contacting everywhere, and most of the Zongsha Party will join it. In addition, there are Japanese instigation behind it. Once it breaks out, it will definitely be a big trouble.

"Consultant Zhao, since Xiuyan has Zongshi Party activities, why didn't the guard Ma take decisive action? Just a while ago, Fengtian arrested Shanqi and Shengyun. These people are determined to restore the monarchy, and there is no good thing. How can we let them mess around?"

Facing Zhang Tinglan's questioning, Zhao Pei looked embarrassed and hesitated to say anything.When Zhang Tinglan saw Zhao Pei's appearance, he also guessed the reason. It was probably because Ma Longtan deliberately waterproofed it.

These old people who came from the Qing Dynasty all believed that they were deeply favored by the Qing Dynasty.Thinking of a piece of incense and affection, so he condoned the activities of the Socialist Party in every possible way.Take Shanqi and Shengyun as an example. After Zhang Tinglan captured them and squeezed them dry, they were sent to Beijing. Many officials of the Beiyang government interceded. After a delay, the two guys were released again.