New Warlords 1909

The reason why Hua Fei did not return directly to Feifei was because of his military subordinates and the formulation of industrial plans. Another reason was to avoid Yuan Shikai's special envoy for disarmament.Only by letting him chase after you can he grasp an initiative at the beginning.

Hua Fei understands Yuan Shikai's motives for this move better than any revolutionary party member. The army is the source of Hua Fei's foothold and development. Not only will he not disarm, but he will secretly strengthen the army.However, Yuan Shikai is the country's great president after all. Under the order of disarmament, if you resist and refuse to follow the order, and even expand the army against the trend, it is obvious that you will not get the support of public opinion.Maybe Yuan Shikai will take the opportunity to remove Hua Fei from his position, and if Hua Fei wants to resist, it may be in Yuan Shikai's hands.

Therefore, at present, we can neither fall out with Yuan Shikai, nor be completely led by him.How to control and grasp this situation is the test of Hua Fei's ability.

This time Yuan Shikai sent not an aide, but a standard soldier.The military rank is full-time officer, which can be regarded as a colonel-level officer.Although Hua Fei claimed to be the commander of the first army of the Chinese Revolutionary Army, and was appointed by Yuan Shikai as the governor of Anhui, this official rank has never been awarded.

As soon as Zheng Shenling entered the door, he gave Hua Fei a standard Japanese military salute. It seemed that he already had Hua Fei's detailed information, otherwise it would be impossible to recognize Hua Fei at a glance.

"Zhang Yi, the first-class staff officer of the Second Town of the New Army, has a meeting with Commander Hua of the Anhui Warlord Army!"

Hua Fei saluted back, keeping his eyes on Zhang Yi's face without moving away.The first-class staff officer of the second town is about 30 years old, with a firm face and steady eyes.There was a killing spirit unique to soldiers from all over his body, and he didn't seem to be an idiot.

"I heard that Mr. Staff Officer was ordered to wait for me to go back. But I have been busy with business and have no time to spare. Please forgive me, Staff Officer Zhang!" Hua Fei was not in a hurry to talk about the topic, and first started a polite sentence to see the reaction.

While Hua Fei was observing Zhang Yi, Zhang Yi seemed to have no interest in Hua Fei.Glancing at the guards around Hua Fei for a few moments, Shi Shi put his eyes on Hua Fei's face and said, "It's okay, this time someone Zhang came to see Hua Dujun just to convey President Yuan's order. The Republic of China is newly built. Military and political Scattered, heavy and messy troops, costing countless food. There are even local warlords supporting their own troops. They do not follow the central government's orders, and this will continue in the long run. What about a unified government? A strong and prosperous country?"

"So President Yuan decided that it is imperative to abolish and reorganize the national army! The President believes that in Anhui province, there are 3 bandit suppression troops supervised by Ni Sichong in the north, and more than 1 Huai Shang troops in the middle. There are more than 1 local guards from the Huadu Army. In the south, there is the 3 First Army Army of the Anqing Government, and there are even more armed forces in the Southern Anhui Local Joint Rural Protection Regiment. There are nearly [-] troops in a mere province. , It is really a waste of people and money, and it is a waste of time for the army."

"According to the decision of the Ministry of War of the Presidential Palace, the army in Anhui will be abolished and reorganized, and allocated to a division. Commander Wang Hua received this order. Immediately begin to implement the reorganization and abolishment matters!"

Zhang Yi had just finished speaking.But it caused quite a wave in Hua Fei's heart.From Zhang Yi's mouth.Hua Fei could hear Yuan Shikai's self-organization of the First Army of the Revolutionary Army.Not recognized at all.And a division is equipped with a fixed establishment.Only the scale of nearly ten thousand people.This Yuan Shikai.But I have a big appetite.Is it just an order.Let hundreds of thousands of people in Anhui be armed.Dismantled to a scale of less than [-]!

If this method is replaced by someone else.Really had to compromise.Because the Nanjing Provisional Government was established.has been facing serious economic problems.After the establishment of Nanjing Liushoufu.Relying on the merits of the revolution, revolutionary armies all over the country rushed to ask for guns.Huang Xing, who stayed behind in Nanjing, has no money to pay.So in the face of Yuan Shikai's disarmament and demobilization order.Had to do it helplessly.

But Hua Fei has no such scruples.You, Yuan Shikai, give our army noon.I continued with both hands.You don't give me a noon.I will definitely not send people to Beijing to make trouble.We are self-reliant.Well-fed.So if Hua Fei is not disarming.In addition to the military conquest by Yuan Shikai.There is really no way.

According to Qin Man and the others' preliminary information.Since the Wuchang Uprising last year.The soldiers and horses of Yuan Shikai's six Beiyang towns died.Run away.Almost no town is full of land.That is.At this time, Yuan Shikai could really call the army directly.Less than 3 people.This is a military horse.What is Hua Fei afraid of?

It's just that Hua Fei has always received Zhang Yi politely.Naturally, he has other plans.because.He also needs disarmament!As Zhang Yi said.A mere province of Anhui.There are as many as [-] armed forces.There are so many troops.For Hua Fei.Definitely not something to be happy about.

Yuan Shikai needed the result of disarmament.And Hua Fei.But the time for disarmament is needed.

"Officer Zhang, what you said is right. But let's not talk about the army in Anhui, our local defense army. Whether it is the Huaishang Army in Beifu or the First Army in Anqing, they are all heroes of the revolution and heroes of the Republic of China. Now just because of a disarmament order, let these people go home to farm? This move will not only cause criticism, but if it is serious, it may even lead to mutiny!" Hua Fei said in a leisurely manner, The biggest key point in declaring disarmament is asking for money.

Yuan Shikai seemed to have expected this a long time ago, so Zhang Yi was not surprised. Hearing this, he took out an envelope from his pocket, handed it out, and said, "Bank of Communications' 100 million yuan withdrawal certificate. Complete the disarmament and reorganization plan within a month!"

Hua Fei immediately beamed with joy, unceremoniously accepted Yuan Shikai's big gift, patted his chest, and vowed, "Please tell the President after Staff Officer Zhang returns. Hua will definitely do his best and live up to the President's expectations!"

Zhang Yi seemed a little surprised that things would go so smoothly. Since this Governor Hua did not object to disarmament, why did he keep avoiding him before?Is it really because of busy work?

The corner of Zhang Yi's mouth twitched slightly, his mission for this trip has been completed, and it has nothing to do with him as to what the warlord Hua is planning.Stand up and say goodbye now, and return to Beijing to reply.

After Zhang Yi left, Hua Fei fell into deep thought with the Bank of Communications withdrawal voucher.Although he is not afraid of Yuan Shikai's current force, the other party is the president of a country after all, occupying fame, fortune and financial resources.As long as he waits for a few months, he can quickly expand the troops under his command.to full scale.

What makes Hua Fei hesitate is that he should break with Yuan Shikai completely now, and even invade Beijing to seek greater benefits.Or continue to wait for the opportunity of the second revolution and take advantage of the opportunity to expand the territory?

If Hua Fei dared to make up his mind to take Beijing by surprise with his current strength, it is not impossible.But what are the consequences of running thousands of miles?Hua Fei didn't expect it at all.And if he takes advantage of the opportunity of the second revolution, he will be able to expand his territory legally and instantly.Provided that.At that time, he will face the powerful offensive of the full-fledged and full-staffed Beiyang Army.

These issues cannot even be discussed with Cao Yuan and the others.Otherwise how do you explain to them that the second revolution will break out soon?Will Yuan Shikai become emperor in the end?

Just when Hua Fei was swaying from side to side with difficulty.Guo Tong came to report that Anqing Government Secretary-General Han Yan and Finance Minister Shi Tusi came to visit and ask to see!Needless to say, they must be paying taxes for the gentry in southern Anhui.

Sure enough, as soon as Han Yan entered the door, he spattered unceremoniously at Hua Fei, "Hua Fei, you have to figure out your official position. You are the governor of Anhui, not the governor of Anhui. You are in charge of the military affairs of Anhui province. This government affairs And the finances are not in your control! Why do you ask the landlords and squires in southern Anhui to hand over all the land rent to you?"

With an army behind him, the confidence to speak is different.But Hua Fei still didn't get angry.he found out.There were fewer and fewer things that could make him angry.

"Secretary-General Han. Ming people don't speak dark words. I think you are the one who is most ignorant of the situation. It should be you!" Hua Fei said sarcastically, "Since the formation of the First Revolutionary Army under my command, the Anqing government, Nanjing The government, why did you send me so many troops? We attacked Anqing, conquered Nanjing, fought thousands of miles, fought bloody battles, and made great contributions to the establishment of the Republic of China. But now, do you want my soldiers to follow me? Do you drink northwest wind?"

Maybe he finally remembered that the person he was facing was Hua Fei, the fearless Hua Shashen.Han Yan's head shrank, and his tone couldn't help turning soft, "Then...then you can't make your own claims and take over the financial and taxation of the Jiangnan area beyond your authority! In this way, I am here this time, on behalf of Governor Bo, to guarantee you The military noon is sent out on a monthly basis. You lead the army back to the Luzhou government, and you can no longer interfere in any government affairs in southern Anhui!"

is it possible?Treat yourself like a child!Hua Fei smiled, shook his head lightly, and said, "Secretary Han, I think you made a mistake. In fact, I took over the taxes in Jiangnan area not entirely because of the military problem!"

"Oh? Then why?" Han Yan was a little surprised by this answer, and asked curiously.

"Because of the loan, because my Pacific Bank once gave a loan of 100 million silver dollars to the Nanjing Provisional Government. Now there is only the left-behind mansion left in Nanjing. May I ask Secretary Han, who should I ask for the loan? Nanjing left-behind mansion? Or Anqing provincial government?"

There is also an internal reason, but Han Yan obviously still cannot accept this reason, nor can he introduce any reason. "You can apply to the Beijing government for repayment, it's no different!"

"Is that so? It's a pity that I sent dozens of telegrams to Beijing, but none of them have been answered. If Secretary Han can press for this loan, Hua will be grateful and return it to Luzhou Mansion, regardless of all government affairs in the Jiangnan area." !"

Han Yan gritted his teeth, Hua Fei made it clear that he was playing a rogue.Anyway, he is using this excuse to occupy the financial taxes along the river. When will the 100 million be collected?It's not about his mouth.

"Dr. Hua's words are serious?" Han Yan asked forcefully.

"A certain never speaks lies!"

"Okay!" Han Yan clapped his hands, "Ms. Han rushed back to Anqing immediately, and raised the 100 million silver dollars for the Huadu army. I also ask the Huadu army not to break his promise at that time, otherwise, the First Army of Anqing will not be used. For display!"

Han Yan left this sentence, and walked away quickly with Shi Tuisi who didn't say a word.Threat?It's a pity that this kind of threat really can't generate pressure for Hua Fei!

"Young Master, could it be that he collected enough 100 million silver dollars, and we really want to return it to Luzhou Mansion?"

"Of course, but I only said that I will go back to Luzhou Mansion, and I didn't say that the new army guards will go back with me!"

Guo Tong was stunned for a moment before he realized it, and then stood there in a very unsightly manner... Smiling!

"Guo Tong, in the name of my Anhui governor, send a telegram to the whole country to support President Yuan's disarmament order, and declare that Anhui will quickly disarm and reorganize, and complete the order within the planned time!"

"Telegram to all the armies in Anhui to inform the President of the disarmament order, and the Anhui Governor to order the civilian troops to prepare for disarmament. When the First Army of our Revolutionary Army is dismantled, the civilian troops in all regions must also complete the disarmament plan quickly and report to the Governor's Office!"

77 Interlocking

Hua Fei finally chose not to change history!Although his current strength is enough to claim a place, it is far from enough to control the whole country.His biggest reliance is the main force of the new army whose training and equipment levels have reached the international standards of this era, and a big factor in his ability to navigate the situation is his foreknowledge of history.

So even if he captures Beijing, it will be successfully occupied.Then history will be caused by his butterfly to cause a bigger storm.As for whether the storm will disappear or continue to expand, causing a tsunami, it is beyond Hua Fei's control.

In addition, after all, the Anhui area has been operating for a few years, and now suddenly leads the main force to go north, leaving the base camp alone, the revolutionaries and Ni Sichong will definitely fill in the gap as soon as possible.If there is an accident in Beijing's attack, then he will have no direction ahead and no way out.

This risk is too great, but the reward is not enough for Hua Fei to make up his mind to take this risk.

On June 26th, the Anhui warlord took the lead in responding to the Beijing government's disarmament order, and made a large-scale reduction of the existing army.After Yuan Shikai received this telegram, although he was skeptical, he still publicly praised Hua Fei's move for the sake of the overall situation of disarmament in Jiangnan.

However, the revolutionaries in Jiangnan fell silent after seeing Hua Fei's sleep telegram.It's not that they don't understand the danger of disarmament to the revolutionary cause, but the president occupies a nominally high position, so they can't openly disobey the order of the presidential palace!Even if you are obedient, you must have money to support the army!

With Hua Fei's sleep telegram supporting Yuan Shikai's disarmament, the public opinion media's attacks on Nanjing Liushoufu became more violent.What is self-defense.No matter what kind of situation makes enemies, it always uses all means to put pressure on Huang Xing.

Anqing Bai Wenwei was also very surprised when he received Hua Fei's sleep call.Han Yan who was sent to Wuhu has not yet returned, but Hua Fei's disarmament order has been sent to Bai Wenwei's desk.

Disarmament!I don't understand what this fool is thinking?Does he think that Yuan Shikai can regard him as a confidant?As a senior revolutionary, Bo Wenwei attaches great importance to preserving the military arms that belong to the revolutionaries themselves.Out of distrust of Hua Fei, he began to speculate on Hua Fei's motives from the moment he received Hua Fei's telegram.Could it be that he wanted to take advantage of Yuan Shikai's general trend of disarmament to suppress the armed forces of the revolutionaries?But this is a double-edged sword.You disarm the revolutionaries, even if you preserve your strength in the end.Once Yuan Shikai turns against you one day.Do you still have allies to fight together?

Just when Bai Wenwei was about to call a group of staff to discuss the matter, Han Yan finally rushed back.After listening to Han Yan's narration, Bai Wenwei was even more confused.Withdraw from the Yangtze River area?Why is Hua Fei's movements always so elusive?

"Secretary Han, don't be too optimistic. This Hua Fei is not someone who gives up lightly. Take a look at this telegram!" Bai Wenwei handed Hua Fei's disarmament telegram to Han Yan.

"What? Disarmament? We want Anqing to keep only one regiment!" Han Yan shouted after reading the telegram. "If all our First Army is dismantled and disbanded, only one regiment will remain. In case Hua Fei comes to attack Anqing again, how can we resist?"

Han Yan was concerned about the scene where Hua Fei led four thousand new troops to besiege Anqing.It is still fresh in my memory!