Beiyang reactionaries

"But what bargaining chips do we have now?"

Zhou Zefan was distressed.

If they are in Changde, they still have chips.Not only are there many troops, but Duan Xun's troops are eager to enter Changsha, so they can give way.But now Duan Xun's troops are overwhelmed by a large army, and tens of thousands of troops are heading south. What bargaining chip does the Yasukuni Army in western Hunan have to negotiate with?

"How come there is no bargaining chip."

Tian Yingzhao spoke.

"We have been in western Hunan for many years. If Duan Xun's troops really want to fight us to the death, then we are not easy to mess with. There are many tribes in western Hunan, and who is more familiar with them than us. Judging from the current situation, Duan Xun's troops entered Hunan. Probably they don’t want to leave Xiangxi. As long as this is the case, they will not kill us all. If we really want to kill us, we will let Xiangxi never have peace.”

The fish died and the net broke.

Tian Yingzhao has been in Xiangxi for many years, and has a deep relationship with the tribes of various ethnic minorities in Xiangxi.Among the troops including Tian Yingzhao, there are also many soldiers of ethnic minorities.Of course, Tian Yingzhao himself is a Miao nationality.

Not only that, Tian Yingzhao's family has been rooted in Xiangxi for many years, and has a great influence among the tribes in Xiangxi.Just look at the Yasukuni Army in Western Hunan this time, and you will know that the troops of the others were all disbanded, and only Tian Yingzhao's troops were not disbanded, leaving nearly 2000 troops.

If Duan Xun's troops really want to kill them all, Tian Yingzhao has plenty of ways to make Xiangxi riot.

"Correct."

Zhang Xueji nodded.

Zhang Xueji was born in an orthodox military, an early graduate of the Japanese Non-commissioned Officer School, and an early member of the Tongmenghui.Definitely has the determination to kill the fish and break the net.If it weren't for so many people under his command, he wouldn't have negotiated with the Beiyang Army at all.

But when there is really no way out, you are not afraid of life and death.

"Commander, someone is asking to see you outside."

When the three of them were discussing the way out for the future,

"Who?"

"Duan Xun's department went to Hunan to challenge Deng Hanxiang, secretary-general of the rebel army."

Zhang Xueji, Tian Yingzhao, and Zhou Zefan made eye contact with each other.The three of them were just about to negotiate with Duan Xun's army when Deng Hanxiang, a heavyweight on Duan Xun's side, came to the army.

None of the three spoke, but none objected.So Tian Yingzhao said: "Please come in."

"Yes."

15 Winning the Hunan Army 2

"General Deng, we meet again."

"Several generals, good."

Deng Hanxiang had always been Duan Xun's secretary-general, not only in charge of Duan Xun's daily work, but even the daily work of the Governor's Mansion was in charge of Deng Hanxiang.However, since he was dispatched to Yunnan as the Secretary-General of the Sichuan-Yunnan Tobacco Control Bureau at the beginning of last year, he has been in charge of specific affairs in various places.This time, he served as the secretary-general of the Command of the Rebel Army in Hunan.

From Duan Xun's military governor's mansion to the place to deal with specific affairs, it seems that the rank has been lowered on the surface.But Deng Hanxiang was very happy in his heart.

Because that's where reuse starts.

Before, I was just a secretary-general of Duan Xun. Although he was a high-ranking and powerful person, this position was already in the end.Although because of Deng Hanxiang's important position, everyone was polite to him.

But Deng Hanxiang knew that if he continued to be in this position, then he would always be Duan Xun's secretary-general.

Front-line generals like Li Jishen, Shang Zhen, Liu Xiang, Yu Xuezhong, Wan Xuancai, and Li Weiru, who have come out on the battlefield, will not be convinced by people like Deng Hanxiang.In their eyes, Deng Hanxiang is Duan Xun's staff member and Duan Xun's favorite minister.Therefore, Deng Hanxiang understood that if he wanted to gain the respect of these arrogant soldiers and make them obey his words, he had to do something.And in the future, if you want to have a chance to sit on one side, or move to a higher position, you have to leave Duan Xun's side.Now Duan Xun puts himself out, which is the best opportunity and the best exercise.

So Deng Hanxiang worked very hard.

"General Deng, when we signed the armistice agreement in Changde, you said you would not attack our troops. But you broke your promise."

negotiation?

What is negotiation, negotiation is mutual compromise.But the compromise depends on who makes more concessions.Therefore, Tian Yingzhao launched an attack immediately after Deng Hanxiang sat down.Deng Hanxiang was used to this kind of scene, so he smiled and said: "General Tian, ​​I cannot agree with your words. Since your troops retreated to Anhua, have our troops ever attacked your troops? We are very Those who respect the agreement and say they will not attack you will definitely not attack you. It is really unreasonable to say that we have broken our promises."

"General Deng, it's a little too much to say that."

Zhang Xueji spoke next to him, and said, "You have two brigades stationed in the northern area of ​​Anhua, and one brigade stationed in Dongping. The entire three brigades are stationed near Anhua. General Deng, Don't say that your troops like to station near Anhua. That place is not a good place for troops to station. General Duan, the so-called Sima Zhao's heart is well known."

If it hadn't been forced by Duan Xun's troops, how could the Xiangxi Jingguo Army retreat from Anhua to Xinhua.

Yes.

Duan Xun's troops did not attack the Yasukuni Army in western Hunan, but the troops of the three brigades almost surrounded the Yasukuni Army in western Hunan.The Yasukuni Army in western Hunan wanted to buy some daily necessities, but they had to go through the defense zone of Duan Xun's Department.Under such circumstances, no matter how courageous they are, they dare not stay in Anhua any longer.It can be said that the retreat of the Yasukuni Army in western Hunan was entirely due to the persecution of Duan Xun's troops.

"Several, the armistice agreement we signed at the beginning did not stipulate where our troops would be stationed. We strictly followed the content of the agreement. When your troops retreated, we always stood still. As for our troops later Where they are stationed does not seem to be part of the agreement."

In this kind of negotiation, Tian Yingzhao and Zhang Xueji are no match for Deng Hanxiang.Deng Hanxiang did this before. Tian Yingzhao and Zhang Xueji were all soldiers and fought in wars.Playing tricks, the few of them tied together are no match for Deng Hanxiang.

It is also the origin of Tian Yingzhao's family education.

As soon as I got in touch with Deng Hanxiang, I knew that Deng Hanxiang was not easy to deal with.So he immediately changed the subject and said, "General Deng, let's not talk about this. I don't know why General Deng came to us today..."

"I am negotiating with the Xiangxi Yasukuni Army on behalf of the Dispute Army."

"What charter?"

Tian Yingzhao asked Deng Hanxiang very seriously.

Deng Hanxiang held up two fingers and said: "Several, the superiors have given the Xiangxi Yasukuni Army and several generals two paths."

"Please say."

"The meaning of Beijing is very simple. The first way is that the Xiangxi Yasukuni Army chooses to disband the troops on the spot. Of course, as long as they voluntarily disband the Xiangxi Yasukuni Army, the higher authorities will not hold them accountable. Wherever we go, we don't interfere."

"What about the second rule?"

Tian Yingzhao asked in a deep voice.

Among the Yasukuni Army in western Hunan, Tian Yingzhao was originally the strongest, because his troops had the strongest combat effectiveness.Even now that the troops have collapsed, there are less than 3000 people left.But more than half of them are Tian Yingzhao's troops.

Especially Gan Jun.

This is a very special unit, recruited from Fenghuang County.Fenghuang County has a small population, with a household registration of less than 3000.But the folk customs here are tough, because it is the gathering place of Han and Miao ethnic groups, so troops have been stationed here all the year round since the Qing Dynasty.It has been practiced for hundreds of years, and in this small place, there are about [-] troops stationed all year round.

Therefore, the combat effectiveness of the soldiers who came out here is very strong.

During the Anti-Japanese War in history, troops from five divisions came out of this small place.So much so that later generations said that after the War of Resistance, there were martyrs in every household here.

Tian Xingshu, Tian Yingzhao's father, led the Gan army to join the Hunan Army, and made great achievements in the Southern and Northern Wars.When Zuo Zongtang regained Xinjiang, Tian Xingshu followed Zuo Zongtang with his army.It's just that Tian Xingshu executed a French missionary back then, so the imperial court sent him to Xinjiang and never pardoned him.Fortunately, he made contributions with Zuo Zongtang, so he was able to return to his hometown.

With the foundation laid by Tian Xingshu, Tian Yingzhao's path is much more secure.After graduating from the military academy to participate in the Revolution of [-], and returning to Fenghuang after the founding of the Republic of China, it was easy to call up the army.Now the higher-ups asked him to disband the army because they wanted Tian Yingzhao to disband the army.Because the fighting power of this army is too strong, everyone is worried.

"The second rule is that there is no need to disband the troops. As long as the three generals, General Tian (Tian Yingzhao), General Zhang (Zhang Xueji), and General Zhou (Zhou Zefan) issue a telegram, they will completely sever ties with the French Protectorate and refuse to recognize the 'extraordinary parliament'." , cancel the designation of the Yasukuni Army in western Hunan, and support Premier Duan. Then the higher-ups will use Fenghuang, Yongsui, and Qianzhou as the three generals' troop bases."

"Of course not."