Beiyang reactionaries

Well-known newspapers across the country are commenting on this matter.Of course, the National Defense Army did not fail to counterattack, especially the Yunnan Army organized some newspapers to explain and counterattack.However, it is well known that the Yunnan army sells opium.No matter how much you refute, this matter will not change.

The National Defense Army knew that the opium issue could not be avoided, so they always wanted to bring up the topic of Yuan Shikai's ascension to the throne.I always want to explain that the National Defense Army is a force against the imperial system and a force that contributes to the republic.But Duan Xun didn't care about these topics of the National Guard Army at all, and just grabbed the fact that the Yunnan Army sold opium and kept criticizing.

"Brother Songpo (Cai E), Yongning was brought back by so many of our Yunnan Army children with their lives. If we just give up like this, how can we be worthy of those sacrificed Yunnan Army children."

Luo Peijin disagreed with Cai E's decision.

The entry of the Yunnan army into Sichuan this time can be said to be a loss-making business. More than 1 Yunnan troops entered Sichuan, and after a few battles, more than half of them suffered casualties. They only occupied a small area of ​​Yongning (Xuyong), and did not really enter Sichuan at all.

This can be said to be a major blow to Tang Jiyao's Great Southwest Plan.

Luo Peijin was an active supporter of Tang Jiyao's Great Southwest Plan.From the perspective of Tang Jiyao and Luo Peijin, the Beiyang Army occupies the north and currently occupies an absolute advantage.To counter the Beiyang Army, several provinces in the southwest must be united.

This includes the provinces of Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and Hunan.Only by cooperating with these few provinces can they fight against the Beiyang Army and have a chance to drive the Central Plains.And how to make these provinces cooperate.

The idea of ​​Tang Jiyao and Luo Peijin is very simple.

That is, the Yunnan army entered these provinces and controlled these provinces.Then, led by the Yunnan Army, a control area in the Southwest was established.Finally, relying on the population and resources of the Great Southwest to fight against the Beiyang Army.

This is the Great Southwest Project.

Moreover, Tang Jiyao and Luo Peijin are very sure of one thing, that is, the Great Southwest Plan must be based on the Yunnan Army.Because the Yunnan Army is the strongest in the Southwest, the Yunnan Army should do its part to become the master of the Southwest.

So Luo Peijin has a mission to enter Sichuan this time.But now the plan to enter Sichuan has completely failed, and Luo Peijin is not willing to leave Sichuan.Luo Peijin believes that as long as the Dian army has a foothold in Sichuan, it can disturb the situation in Sichuan and find opportunities.

Therefore, Lai also has to be in Sichuan.

"Brother Rongxuan (Luo Peijin), what face do you and I have to stay here? Look at what is written here, and then look at how the Sichuan media evaluates us."

"How can a group of ignorant people understand our painstaking efforts."

Luo Peijin snorted coldly, and said: "We are here for the sake of the country and the people, and for the re-establishment of the republic, without regard for our lives. When Yuan Shikai proclaimed himself emperor, they all bowed their knees and praised Yuan Shikai as a saint from heaven. We need funds for war , They are more stingy than anyone else, who has really helped us. If we hadn't fought bloody battles at the front, would Yuan Shikai have abdicated? Now they are standing on the moral high ground to criticize us."

Cai E looked at Luo Peijin's indignation, shook his head, and said: "Brother Rongxuan (Luo Peijin), if what is said in this newspaper is all false, then I, Cai Songpo, am not the kind of person who is afraid of gossip. But in the end? Really, you and I know it well. Do you know? This time we set off, a large number of merchants followed us, and they were all merchants from Yunnan and Dian. I would have no face if I said it."

Cai E is a person who values ​​his face very much, or Cai E is a person who values ​​his reputation very much, and he cherishes his feathers very much.

He couldn't stand the situation now.

Originally, after the founding of the Republic of China, there was a consensus across the country that China would ban smoking, and many places started vigorous campaigns to ban opium.But now the Dian Army has broken this tacit understanding and turned Dian soil (opium) into a business in order to raise military expenses. It not only sold it to Sichuan, but also traded it in Guizhou and Hunan, and even sold it to Guangdong.

This point has already been exposed, and Cai E doesn't want to deceive himself.

At present, public opinion across the country is accusing the Yunnan Army and Cai E.Cai E did not want the Yunnan Army to continue to be criticized, nor did he want his reputation to be damaged.

"Brother Songpo (Cai E), think about the thousands of brothers from the Yunnan Army who died in southern Sichuan, you can't withdraw."

"Get out."

Cai E shook his head and said: "It's too late, we have to withdraw now, and we have to withdraw if we don't withdraw. If we don't withdraw, we will become the target of public criticism, everyone will blame us, and Sichuan does not welcome us. Leaving Sichuan disheartened when people shouted for beatings would affect the legitimacy of our National Defense Movement. The overall situation is the most important thing, our National Defense Army must let the world see that we are impartial and selfless. Don't covet the territory of Sichuan."

"Brother Songpo..."

"Okay, it's so decided. Now you immediately send a telegram on behalf of the First Army of the National Defense Army. It means that the purpose of our National Defense Army is to oppose Yuan Shikai, and we have no ambitions for Sichuan. The First Army of the National Defense Army is in It will be withdrawn from Sichuan within a week."

"Ok."

Seeing that Cai E had made a complete decision, Luo Peijin could only sigh.

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"Meet the Overseer."

Duan Xun drove towards Chengdu mightily.

Mighty.

it's actually really easy.Duan Xun took this opportunity to sort out the army in Sichuan.When Duan Xun set off from Chongqing, he mentioned Zhou Jun's First Division of the Sichuan Army. In fact, Zhou Jun's army was said to be the First Division of the Sichuan Army, but it was just the First Mixed Brigade of the Sichuan Army.Moreover, the first mixed brigade of the Sichuan Army is said to be a mixed brigade, but when it was established, it had less than 3000 people.After the war to protect the country, there was no supplement, and the number was less than 2000.

Take his troops with him, and when passing through Shunqing, he also takes Zhong Tidao's Second Mixed Brigade of the Sichuan Army with him. The Second Mixed Brigade of the Sichuan Army has more than 400 people and is a relatively complete unit.In this way, Duan Xun took the only two remaining regular troops of the Sichuan Army with him, and wanted to bring them into Chengdu together.

Bring on the troops.

But in the middle, Duan Xun began to dismember the two remaining Sichuan army units.The First Division of the Sichuan Army, that is, the First Mixed Brigade of the Sichuan Army, Duan Xun, had already been dismembered once when he was in Chongqing.

A regiment inside was split into three battalions and handed over to Li Jishen, Fang Dingying, and Wang Tianpei.

Then Duan Xun began to vigorously promote the generals of the Sichuan Army.Zhou Jun was appointed by Duan Xun as the General Counselor of the Governor's Mansion in Sichuan. Duan Xun had already reported to the Ministry of Army to give Zhou Jun the rank of General of the Army.Duan Xun, an officer under Zhou Jun, was promoted.

Wang Lingji of the First Division of the Sichuan Army was appointed by Duan Xun as the Lieutenant General of the Sichuan Governor's Mansion, and Huang Huju of the First Division of the Sichuan Army was appointed by Duan Xun as the Lieutenant General's Chief of Staff of the Sichuan Governor's Mansion.Zhong Tidao of the Second Mixed Brigade of the Sichuan Army was appointed by Duan Xun as the lieutenant general and deputy commander of the Chengdu Garrison.

All of them are high-ranking officials and generous salary.

However, these generals of the Sichuan army all knew that Duan Xun was going up and down.It seems to be a promotion for everyone, but in fact, all the senior officers of the Sichuan Army's First Mixed Brigade and the Sichuan Army's Second Mixed Brigade were hung up.

Of course these people are not satisfied.

But there is no way.

At present, only the Yunnan Army in southern Sichuan is capable of confronting Duan Xun's troops. However, Cai E has been electrified in Yongning, showing his determination to protect the country and that the army he leads has no selfishness.Therefore, I am going to leave Yongning with the troops of the National Defense Army and completely withdraw from Sichuan.

Without the support of the National Defense Army, the Sichuan Army is simply not enough for Duan Xun to see.

So they can only be obedient.

For the senior officers of the Sichuan Army, Duan Xun originally valued them more.After all, all of them graduated from military academies and have fought for many years, so they still have strength.But for Duan Xun now, the smooth handling of Sichuan is the most important thing.

These people cannot be entrusted with a heavy responsibility.

Chen Heng came to suppress them, and Duan Xun came to suppress them.So Duan Xun continued to go to Chengdu while cleaning them up.Before fully arriving in Chengdu, Duan Xun saw Shang Zhen waiting for Duan Xun with a pair of cavalry.

"Qiyu (Shang Zhen), I'm really not used to calling the governor. You still call me the same as before."

"Yes, General."

Identity.

Originally, Duan Xun and Shang Zhen were classmates, and Shang Zhen was the same age as Duan Xun.But after Shang Zhen defected to Duan Xun all these years, the two of them could not help distinguishing between superiors and subordinates.

But Shang Zhen is very happy.

Because although he is still a regiment commander in name, he has more than 4000 soldiers under his command, which is no different from ordinary brigade commanders.And now Duan Xun has become the governor of Sichuan and the commander of the Army's No.17 Division. The Sichuan army can be reorganized as Duan Xun wants.

The central government gave Duan Xun the establishment of one division, but as long as Duan Xun is willing and Duan Xun can afford it, then no one can control the establishment of ten divisions in Sichuan.This is why the warlords in those places can run amok.

On the surface, they are all just the commanders of a certain division, but they use local finances to support tens of thousands of troops.

Now Duan Xun has also reached this stage.