Beiyang reactionaries

Especially that Tan Haoming.

As the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces of the three provinces of Hunan, Guangdong and Guangxi, he also served as the governor of Hunan, but the poor discipline of the Guangxi army led by Tan Haoming was unbearable.Tan Haoming himself is too greedy.After entering Changsha, Changsha is richer than Guangxi after all.He apportioned it to those big merchants in Changsha and asked them for military expenses for the French guards.And the money did not become military expenses at all, but all went into Tan Haoming's pocket.

Not only that, Tan Haoming didn't have the slightest strategic vision, even Lu Rongting was the same.In Hunan, it was completely on and off, only considering its own interests, and did not take Hunan's interests at all.

This kind of Dharma Guardian Army can't make these people like it.

"I just got the news. Duan Hefei (Duan Qirui) filed a lawsuit against Duan Xun, the Governor of Sichuan, and Zhang Jingyao, the newly appointed Governor of Hunan. As the governor of Hunan, Duan Xun's troops all withdrew from Changsha."

Long Furui's Long family is a big family in Hunan, and Long Furui himself is a celebrity in Hunan.He himself has a deep relationship with the Revolutionary Party. Huang Xing, Song Jiaoren, and Liu Kuiyi, the leaders of the Huaxing Association, were all friends of Long Furui back then, and the establishment of the Huaxing Association was established in Long Furui's home.Even Tan Sitong, one of the "Six Gentlemen of [-]", was also a close friend of Long Furui.

In addition, Long Furui donated to many schools in Hunan, and cooperated with others to build the first library in Hunan, so he is also a famous figure in the academic circle.Therefore, the news of Long Furui was very fast.

"how so."

Liang Huankui frowned.

Liang Huankui is also one of the leading figures in Hunan Industry.In the early years, he was a Juren of the Qing Dynasty, and later served as the supervisor of overseas students in Hunan.Many people currently active in the political, academic and business circles in Hunan were sent to study in Japan by Liang Huankui himself.Moreover, he held many important positions in Hunan in the late Qing Dynasty.

Of course, the real strength of Liang Huankui is that the current Liang Huankui is a first-class and wealthy person in Hunan, and he is one of the leaders in Hunan's business community.In particular, Huachang Company, which he founded, mainly sells antimony ore.Because of the First World War, the demand for antimony soared, and the price rose steadily.So much so that some people even said that half of Changsha's fiscal revenue was paid by Huachang Company.We can see the strength of Huachang Company.

But Liang Huankui has not been very happy recently.

Seeing that Huachang Company was making too much money, many powerful figures in Hunan put pressure on Liang Huankui, demanding that Liang Huankui share all the benefits and not allow him to monopolize such a large profit.In desperation, Liang Huankui had no choice but to choose to expand shares in 1916.Let these powerful factions also participate in the shares.

And earn too much money, a warlord will ask him for money.Liang Huankui dared not refuse the money.

"Duan Hefei didn't understand the situation, or he really didn't take us Hunan people seriously."

Hu Yuantan was angry.

As a big figure in Hunan academic circles, Hu Yuantan himself also has a big temper.Hu Yuantan himself was also a member of the Tongmenghui back then, and he himself worked for the revolution.He hopes to see a republic of China, but the reality makes him more and more disappointed.

Although I don't like the Beiyang Army, it is definitely a better thing for Changsha to be able to keep troops with good military discipline.Zhang Jingyao's troops are too famous, they have only been in charge of Changsha for a long time, and they have already sent people to beat these merchants in Changsha.

Even Zhang Jingyao's younger brother has started asking these Changsha merchants to pay.

Duan Xun's side is completely different.Since the troops entered Changsha, even the military rations were purchased with money.Troops seldom appear outside, and the troops outside are all gendarmerie units.Moreover, the contact between the army and local merchants is mainly for the purchase of logistical materials.So far, I have not heard of any incidents of blackmailing merchants.

Such a comparison, of course they hope that Duan Xun's troops stay in Changsha.But Duan Qirui let Zhang Jingyao continue to serve as the governor of Hunan, which is not in the interests of these big families in Hunan.

"What about Duan Xun's troops?"

"Some troops have already begun to withdraw from Changsha, and it is estimated that they will all withdraw from Changsha within two or three days."

"What a pity."

Liang Huankui sighed.

Then he smiled bitterly and said: "Although they are all Beiyang troops, Duan Xun's troops are really different. I have also heard that Duan Xun's troops, the governor of Sichuan, have strict military discipline and have a good reputation. When he is a legend, it is Duan Xun boasting. After all, there is no place where the current army does not harass. However, I have sent someone to inquire recently, and Duan Xun’s army has not harassed any place during the half a year in my Xiangxi area. Things happened. It was even more disciplined and surprising than in the legend. What a pity, Changsha should be stationed by troops like him."

"Yes."

Hu Yuantan also nodded in agreement with Liang Huankui's statement.

"The "Three Disciplines and Eight Points of Attention" regulations of Duan Xun's army have been spread to our major schools in Changsha, and I have also read these contents. Now in Changsha, who does not know Duan Xun's army? Many people say how many years have passed. I have never seen such a teacher of benevolence and righteousness."

"Pity."

Liang Huankui sighed.

Duan Xun's troops were in western Hunan, in Changde, and later in Changsha. The kind of order and prohibition, the kind of autumn without crime, left a very good impression on Liang Huankui, and left a very deep impression on the people of Changsha and Hunan.This is a kind of comparison. If everyone's military discipline is very good, then everyone will not be surprised.But in this era of soldiers and bandits, suddenly being able to see such a well-disciplined army immediately attracted everyone's attention.Especially with so many troops in Hunan at present, the tall image of Duan Xun's troops is even more prominent.Although it is also the Beiyang Army, Duan Xun's troops are not annoying at all.

"However, Duan Hefei gave Liu Mingzhao, the brigade commander of Duan Xun's department, a position as the guard envoy of Changde."

"It's just to appease Duan Xun. It would be great if Duan Xun came to serve as my Hunan governor."

Hu Yuantan said something.

It's not that Hu Yuantan really welcomes Duan Xun, but that Duan Xun is more suitable than Zhang Jingyao.Now the French Guardian Army has suffered a complete defeat, and the rule of the French Guardian Army in Hunan is not something worthy of admiration.

What is the difference between a bastard like Tan Haoming and a robber.After coming to Changsha, I can't wait for the melon land to be three feet away.

And now the situation is very obvious.The Beiyang Army took the absolute initiative, and the French Guardian Army had no ability to return to Changsha.If the Dharma Protectors could not return to Changsha, then Tan Yankai would have no chance to return to Changsha.In this case, Duan Xun is really a good choice to choose one of the Beiyang Army.

"You think too much."

Liang Huankui smiled and said: "Duan Xun is not only the governor of Sichuan, but also the border defense supervisor of the four provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and Tibet. He is the real overlord of the Southwest. Considering his age and relationship with Duan Qirui, it is estimated that Duan Xun's goal is to take over Beijing in the future and take over Duan Qirui's position. How could he come to our Hunan to serve as the military governor. Even if Duan Xun's troops come to Hunan, at most his generals will serve as our Hunan military governor. Like the Li Jishen who led the troops this time."

"That's not bad either."

"You."

Hu Yuantan is a literati, and he always looks at problems simply.

But Liang Huankui said: "Actually, after this incident, I am already preparing to go to Sichuan."

"What are you doing in Sichuan?"

"During this period of time, people from Sichuan have been lobbying us, hoping that we will invest in Sichuan and build a factory in Sichuan. Moreover, they offered us very good conditions, willing to grant us free land for building factories, as well as taxes. We have made a big concession. But I have been hesitant. After all, the traffic conditions in Sichuan are not as good as ours, and it is an unfamiliar place. But the situation in Hunan is turbulent now, and I don’t know when it will be stable. .And wave after wave of troops came to Changsha, always asking us for money, I really can't bear it. This time I witnessed the behavior of Duan Xun's army, and I appreciate it very much. After all these years, I think Everyone also knows that a stable environment is the foundation of industrial development, and our geographical location in Hunan does not have stable conditions. Therefore, I am going to Sichuan."

Liang Huankui is from Hunan, and he has enough contacts and influence in Hunan, even one of the leaders of Hunan industry.But even such a person, in Hunan, was persecuted by various powerful factions in Hunan. They could only agree to expand their shares and let them come in to make money.Moreover, batch after batch of troops from Hunan passed by, and if one came, they would ask Liang Huankui for money.Liang Huankui's many contacts in the military and political circles are simply useless.

These troops coming and going, who cares what relationship you have with the political circle and the army.If they can't get the money, they will immediately send troops to grab it.Batch after batch, Liang Huankui couldn't afford to offend any of them.

Liang Huankui was really disappointed.Liang Huankui's dream of saving the country through industry could never be realized in front of batch after batch of warlords.It just so happens that Sichuan is now offering various preferential conditions to invite these people to invest in Sichuan.

If not, Liang Huankui would not think of leaving his hometown.

"Even Liang Gong (Liang Huankui) you have such thoughts."

Long Furui sighed.

Even Liang Huankui, a leader in Hunan's industry, is leaving Hunan. How is Hunan's industry still developing? In other words, this is telling everyone the current predicament of Hunan's industry.

It was never easy.

It will be even more difficult when we catch up with the war again.

If it's just not easy, everyone can still persevere.But those armies always come to blackmail, which they really can't bear.

"Yuxi, because this war left Changsha more than one or two. And I see the current situation, this war will not be over for a while. As long as it does not end, then we in Hunan will not be able to survive for a day. I am ready to sell My shares in Huachang."

"Mr. Liang, are you going to sell Huachang?"

Long Furui turned pale with shock.

Liang Huankui's Huachang is now a gold factory.Because of the staggering demand for antimony in the war, the price was also staggering.It is really a company that makes money while lying down.It is estimated that in the whole of Hunan, there is no such profitable company as Huachang.