Beiyang reactionaries

"Zeshe (she), I didn't expect Duan Hefei (Duan Qirui) to be really lucky. He used his niece to accept such a fierce general."

Cao Kun looked at Duan Xun's telegram and spoke casually.

Sitting next to Cao Kun was also an old man in his fifties named Gao Lingyu.This person is not well-known in current China, even within the Beiyang Army.But this person is actually not bad.In his early years, he was just a juren, so he donated to the magistrate to distribute Hubei candidates and lived in Wuchang.

Because there is always no chance of being an official, this person chooses to take a big risk, and it is truly audacious.

The governor of Huguang at that time was Zhang Zhidong, and this person actually found Zhang Zhidong directly.Then in front of Zhang Zhidong, he pretended to be a member of Gao Chongji's tribe.And who is Gao Chongji? When Zhang Zhidong was the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, Gao Chongji served as the governor of Guangdong Fantai and Guangxi, and Zhang Zhidong and Gao Chongji were still from the same hometown.Therefore, the friendship between the two was very good when they were in Guangdong.Gao Lingxuan pretended to be a member of Gao Chongji's clan, Zhang Zhidong of course wanted to take care of him.In this way, Gao Lingyu was promoted by Zhang Zhidong.

Unexpectedly, this person's ability is really good, and he is constantly entrusted by Zhang Zhidong to lack it.At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Gao Lingxuan was actually appointed as the envoy of Hubei.Originally, the academic envoy was changed by the former Xuezheng. As usual, only people with Jinshi background could serve as academic envoys. Gao Lingyu actually served as a scholar envoy as a juren, which can be regarded as an alternative to officialdom in the late Qing Dynasty.It can also be seen that Gao Lingfei's ability.

After the founding of the Republic of China, Gao Lingyu became the director of civil affairs in Zhili and met Cao Kun.Cao Kun trusted him very much, so this person became Cao Kun's staff.This person is obsequious, likes to flatter, and his mind is very flexible. The most important thing is that he understands Cao Kun's thoughts very well.Therefore, Cao Kun trusted him more and more, and now he is Cao Kun's most trusted person among Cao Kun's staff.This person was a big traitor who could be ranked in history, but currently he is Cao Kun's most trusted aide.

So Cao Kun has no scruples in speaking.

"Tell me, will you give it?"

Duan Xun wanted money, weapons, ammunition, and rations.

anyway

"Cao Gong, it seems that at this stage, we can only give. The situation in western Hunan has changed a lot. If the situation in Sichuan also changes, then the situation will be out of control. For Cao Gong, the situation still needs to be controlled at present, and the situation cannot continue to be corrupted. "

"It's said that whores are ruthless, and actors are innocent. I've seen Tang Tianxi, a bitch, as a rebel, and sure enough. If it weren't for this rebellious person, how could Ma Jizeng die?"

When Cao Kun thought of the current situation, he scolded Tang Tianxi.

It was precisely because of Tang Tianxi's rebellion in western Hunan that Ma Jizeng suffered from the enemy. In the end, all three mixed brigades were defeated by the Qian army. Che Zhen's 39th brigade collapsed directly, and Ma Jizeng even chose to commit suicide.If it weren't for the drastic changes in the situation in western Hunan, the current national defense army would not have any advantage at all.

If the Beiyang Army that was going to enter Sichuan continues to enter Sichuan as planned, there will be 6 or [-] troops of the Beiyang Army in Sichuan at that time.Cai E's little army, plus some "rebellious" Sichuan army troops, were not in Cao Kun's eyes at all.

It's a pity that the situation in western Hunan has changed drastically. The troops originally planned to enter Sichuan can only go to Hunan.

In fact, Cao Kun just wanted to vent.

Although Tang Tianxi's rebellion had a great impact, as long as the Beiyang Army held its ground, it would not be defeated by the Qian Army.But the frontline generals of the Beiyang Army are more shameless than each other.As soon as he made contact with the Qian army, he fired a few shots into the sky, and then retreated immediately.The most typical example is Feng Yuxiang's No. 16 mixed brigade, which was supposed to be the top card of the Beiyang Army in western Hunan.The weapons and equipment are good and the army's combat effectiveness is strong, but Feng Yuxiang and the Qian army are almost defeated at the first touch, and they are defeated one after another in western Hunan.

It's just that Feng Yuxiang belongs to Lu Jianzhang, so it's hard for Cao Kun to talk about him.

"Zeshe (Gao Lingxuan) and Ziyu (Wu Peifu) told me that when the emperor ascends the throne, there will be no good results. Let me see first, when the situation changes. What do you think?"

"Cao Gong, what do you think? Do you want to protect the emperor, or...?"

"Hey--"

Cao Kun is the famous "Idiot General" of the Beiyang Army, which is his nickname.But Cao Kun is not really an idiot, otherwise he would not have come to this position.It's just that Cao Kun has a good temper and smiles at everyone, which is why he has such a nickname.But it is precisely because of Cao Kun's character that Cao Kun's contacts in the Beiyang Army are very good.

Both Duan Qirui and Feng Guozhang treated Cao Kun very well.Cao Kun can swing between Duan Qirui and Feng Guozhang without offending them.Such a person is really a fool.

It is said in history that Cao Kun reached the position of president only by relying on Wu Peifu.But without Wu Peifu, Cao Kun still became Yuan Shikai's general step by step, became Yuan Shikai's most trusted person, and was the commander-in-chief of the first and second routes of the rebel army.Such "honest people" are powerful.

"The emperor is kind to me, if the emperor hadn't promoted me, where would I be in my current position."

loyalty.

If it is said that the most loyal to Yuan Shikai, it is probably Cao Kun.There is also Zhang Jingyao, who has already suffered a disastrous defeat, and they are all relatively loyal.Cao Kun is relatively loyal, and he is also quite loyal to Yuan Shikai.

It was precisely because of Yuan Shikai's promotion that Cao Kun was in his current position.Cao Kun did not support Yuan Shikai's becoming emperor, but he did not oppose it either.Didn't have much thought about this one.

"Cao Gong, but you have to see the attitudes of Duan Hefei (Duan Qirui) and Feng Hejian (Feng Guozhang)."

"If they are willing to work hard, a Cai E is nothing."

Cao Kun was indignant.

If Duan Qirui and Feng Guozhang are willing to really contribute, or as long as one of them is willing to contribute, then let alone a small Cai E, even if ten Cai E come out, they will not be the opponent of the Beiyang Army.But it is precisely because of the ambiguous attitudes of Duan Qirui and Feng Guozhang that the attitudes of the frontline Beiyang Army generals are also ambiguous.The reason why these generals on the front line of the Beiyang Army were so cunning and unwilling to fight against the National Defense Army was because of Duan Qirui and Feng Guozhang.

How could such a Beiyang army defeat Cai E.

"It doesn't matter. No matter what, the emperor is very kind to me, and he will definitely let these rebellious parties taste my strength. Come."

"General."

"Give electricity to Duan Xun, the commander of the [-]th Division. What he wants can be delivered to Luzhou within five days at most. But Luzhou must be defended. If Luzhou is lost, I will shoot him."

"Yes."

"Zeshe, go and order it yourself. You prepare everything Duan Xun wants, and I will give him ten additional cannons, plus two hundred shells. And ten machine guns, and forty boxes of ammunition. Tell this Boy, he can have as many things as he wants, but he'd better guard Luzhou for me. If Luzhou makes a slight mistake, I don't care about Duan Hefei, I will definitely shoot him."

When Cao Kun gave the order, he looked a little idiot.

Very decisive.

"Yes."

"By the way, generate electricity for Wu Xintian, Ziyu (Wu Peifu), Li Bingzhi, and Zhou Jun on the front line. I will give them five days. If Qijiang cannot be captured, our military law will do it."

Cao Kun became ruthless.

In particular, the situation in southern Hunan has changed, and the death of Ma Jizeng has greatly stimulated Cao Kun.Cao Kun was going to personally supervise the battle. First, he defeated Dai Kan's troops near Qijiang, the south gate of Chongqing, and then concentrated his forces for a decisive battle with Cai E's main force.Some time ago, these troops dawdled and lost all Qijiang to Dai Kan's troops.Now that Cao Kun is here, Qijiang cannot be in the hands of the National Defense Army.

Cao Kun didn't know whether it was right for Yuan Shikai to ascend the throne or not.Cao Kun only knew that Yuan Shikai had a great favor for him. Yuan Shikai also appointed Cao Kun as the commander-in-chief in the formation of the rebel army this time. What a great trust this is.

beat.

Cao Kun wants to create a situation in Sichuan.

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"General Duan, you shouldn't be so leisurely now."

"How come? I'm very leisurely now, and I don't even know what to do when I'm free."

Duan Xun spread his hands as he spoke.

Then sit aside.Duan Xun has come to Yang Wei's place too many times, and the two of them are becoming more and more familiar with each other as if they were friends.Duan Xun chatted with Yang Wei whenever he had something to do, and Yang Wei occasionally talked to Duan Xun about the current situation.

"Leisure? Isn't Cai E here?"

"Yes."

Duan Xun nodded.

On February 1916, 2, ten days after the last Naxi War, Cai E brought the main force of the First Army of the National Defense Army to Xupengxi.It was also the place where Dong Hongxun's third detachment, the vanguard of the National Defense Army, was stationed.The troops that came this time were Qing Yishui's Dian Army troops.

The fourth detachment of the second echelon regiment of the Yunnan army, the third echelon regiment of the Yunnan army, as well as the artillery brigade, guard brigade, cavalry company, and gendarmerie squadron, a total of 6000 Yunnan army troops came here.

This is the main force of the Yunnan Army, the most elite force in the hands of the National Defense Army.