Beiyang reactionaries

"What about your plan?"

"Since we want to seek refuge with Duan Xun, of course we have to give a gift. We disarmed the Lu Jinshan Third Mixed Brigade stationed in Huanggang, and gave it to Wan Xuan as a gift. What do you think?"

Wan Xuancai's troops have already entered Hubei, not far from the city of Hubei.It should be said that before the outbreak of the Zhiwan War, Duan Xun had already ordered the troops to march into Hubei.Because since Duan Qirui dismissed the positions of several governors in the Zhili lineage, and the Zhili lineage issued a statement to crusade against Duan Qirui, the war has actually started. June 6 was only the first contact between the troops of Duan Qirui and Cao Kun.

Since the Zhiwan and Anhui factions were completely torn apart, Duan Xun didn't care whether he fought in the north or not. Anyway, his troops were going to fight.Therefore, Wan Xuancai's vanguard had already entered Hubei from Yueyang on the 19th.Moreover, in order to paralyze Wang Zhanyuan, he made a posture of attacking Hanyang and Wuchang along the Yangtze River by boat, but the main force made a detour, took Xianning, Dazhi, and then attacked Echeng.Because compared with Hanyang and Wuchang, Echeng has much fewer troops, and it is easier to capture Echeng.All the way to the north, this time has not been long from Echeng.

That's why Kou Yingjie made such a statement.

He Guoguang thought for a while, and said: "I think it's possible. Lu Jinshan's troops have low morale and average equipment. I think it's feasible for us to raid the third mixed brigade at night."

Both Kou Yingjie and He Guoguang looked down on Lu Jinshan's third mixed brigade.

In fact, the Hubei Army was not just this kind of troops.As the province of the first uprising in the year of [-], plus the province where Li Yuanhong, the president, came out, the original Hubei army is still very strong.Even after Duan Qirui and Duan Zhigui's vigorous suppression, the Hubei Army still retained many troops.When Wang Zhanyuan first came to Hubei a few years ago, the Hubei Army still had nearly [-] troops.However, during the Dharma War, several main divisions of the Hubei Army were completely rebellious, and were later encircled and suppressed by the Beiyang Army.

The remaining units were reorganized into three mixed brigades of the Hubei Army.

Among them, Nan Yuanchao's second mixed brigade was the best, because Nan Yuanchao himself was from Hubei, and the Hubei army did not reject him.And Nan Yuanchao has a way to get the money, so the second mixed brigade is not short of money, and the weapons and equipment are also good.

However, Sun Chuanfang and Lu Jinshan were in the army, but they were resisted by the Hubei army.However, Sun Chuanfang is very strict in running the army, and he is very capable, and slowly controlled the Hubei Army's First Mixed Brigade.Moreover, Sun Chuanfang is Wang Zhanyuan's direct descendant, and there are many ways to get benefits for his troops.

But Lu Jinshan can't do it.

Although it is also Wang Zhanyuan's direct line, but the degree of favor is not at the same level as Sun Chuanfang.Therefore, his third mixed brigade was in a mess, and the phenomenon of empty pay for the troops was very serious.

Both Kou Yingjie and He Guoguang are confident that under the surprise attack, they will be able to wipe out Lu Jinshan's Third Mixed Brigade of the Hubei Army and take Huanggang.It was a meeting gift for Wan Xuancai.

"Okay. Then we will send someone to contact Wan Xuancai, everyone will cooperate."

"kindness."

224 Hubei War 2

"I don't know when we will be able to stop fighting."

"Yes, when we passed Xiangyang, we saw thousands of troops heading south."

1919 6 Month 22 Day.

Jingzi Pass.

Located at the junction of Henan, Hubei, and Shaanxi provinces, it is known as "three provinces with one foot" and "Jingziguan of three provinces with chicken crowing".As the junction of the three provinces of Henan, Hubei and Shaanxi, it is also an important trade distribution center because of the Danjiang River flowing through it.

Relatively rich.

All kinds of goods pass through Jingzi Pass.

At present, more than [-] troops from the Strait and Anhui armies are gathered around Beijing, and it has reached the last moment.Because Duan Qirui dismissed the position of direct governor, Cao Kun and the others have also issued a call to action against Duan Qirui.Now wait for the two armies to fight each other, and wait for the Zhiwan war to start.Before the Zhiwan War, Lu Rongting and Chen Jiongming in Guangdong, Zhang Jingyao and the Hunan Army in Hunan had already fought.But they fought their battles, they had to do business or they had to do business, and they had to live or live.

Therefore, Jingziguan is still full of voices.

Anyway, the flames of war have not yet reached this place.When many caravans came to Jingziguan, they would sit down and take a rest.Of course, there will be wild nonsense.

"Who do you think will win if Duan Qirui and Cao Kun fight?"

"It doesn't matter who wins, as long as Wang Zhanyuan leaves our Hubei, everything will be fine. Our Hubei has been mistreated by Wang Zhanyuan in the past few years. And I heard that Wang Zhanyuan also poisoned General Nan Yuanchao to death."

"I've heard that too. I heard that it was poisoned with a colorless and odorless poison."

"Damn it."

Several Hubei businessmen are attacking the current Hubei governor Wang Zhanyuan.In fact, when Zhang Zhidong was alive, Hubei had a very important position in China.Moreover, the Revolution of [-] started in Wuchang first.

The results of it?

Since the founding of the Republic of China, Hubei's status has become more and more general, and Hubei's economy has become worse and worse.After Wang Zhanyuan came to Hubei, the situation in Hubei became even more chaotic.

Wang Zhanyuan's tax collection is simply outrageous.Therefore, these businessmen in Hubei do not like Wang Zhanyuan.

"Wang Zhanyuan get out as soon as possible."

"That's right. I heard that the Anhui army that is going to attack us in Hubei is General Duan's army."

"Which General?"

"Who else is there, that is General Duan Xun Duan who bombarded the British warship last year and killed the French businessman ten days ago."

"Duan Xun? You are talking about Duan Xun, the former governor of Sichuan. Let me tell you, his troops have improved in military discipline."

"you know?"

"Of course, I was doing business in Luoyang back then. At that time, General Duan was still an observation envoy in western Henan, stationed in western Henan. Who didn't know that General Duan's troops were really innocent."

Merchants from all over the world gathered at Jingziguan, talking nonsense to each other.While complaining about the war, he was complaining about the warlords under his jurisdiction.Among these businessmen, Duan Xun's reputation is still very good.

The main reason is the good military discipline of Duan Xun's troops.

Moreover, Duan Xun has standards for taxation, and will not collect taxes once in each county.Now in many provinces, you have to pay a tax once you pass through a county, and you have to pay a tax once you pass through a warlord's territory.

Duan Xun did a good job in this regard.

Within the scope of Duan Xun's control, as long as the tax is paid once, and it is an announced tax, then within the scope of Duan Xun's rule, there is no need to pay tax again.

Extortion is rare.

This alone made many business groups like Duan Xun.

"Hey, what do you see?"

"That's the army."

"Yes, it's the army."

Several people stood up.

Everyone was dumbfounded, watching the rows of ships coming from the west.Originally, Jingziguan was a trade distribution center, and there were many ships here.But it is so neat, so many ships come together, it is definitely very few.

More importantly, they saw the people above.

Group after group are all soldiers.

Neat military uniforms, long guns in their hands, and weapons such as cannons and heavy machine guns on some ships.

What is a soldier?

To be honest, the reputation of soldiers in this era is really bad.A family of soldiers and bandits, many armies are suitable for this title.In a place like Jingziguan, there are a lot of rich people.

Not one or two.