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The hall of the Superintendent's Office is already full of people, and several tables of casual banquets have been set up.The civil and military high-ranking members of the left wing of the Kuomintang are scattered among them.The table is full of exquisite dishes.

Today is the banquet held by Liao Zhongkai, Deng Yanda, Hu Jingyi and others for Luo Yaoguo.After less than a month of fighting, the leftists of the Kuomintang have taken control of a large area of ​​central and eastern Henan Province.And last night, Wu Peifu had given up Luoyang's entire army to cross the Yellow River north and retreated to Shanxi.Early this morning, the 21st Independent Brigade of the [-]st Division, under the command of brigade commander Yue Weijun, entered Luoyang City ahead of Feng Yuxiang's national army.Since then, the Battle of Henan has been successfully concluded, and Luo Yaoguo's short-term mission has achieved a good result.

"We were able to win Henan so quickly this time, but thanks to Brother Fuwen's advice, I would like to offer a toast first, and wish our party an early completion of the Northern Expedition, fulfilling the prime minister's wish for many years." The one who stood up first was Deng Yanda, who was full of ambition. He stood upright, holding his wine glass high, as if he was participating in a military parade.

Luo Yaoguo had no choice but to stand up and toast with him, but in his heart he disapproved of his ideal of completing the Northern Expedition as soon as possible.The strategy adopted by the Kuomintang in this space-time is to "build high walls, accumulate food widely, and slowly claim the king." Before the construction of the southern heavy industry has achieved certain results, it still needs a central government that is responsible for the scapegoat.If once they are eliminated...wouldn't the Kuomintang become a heavy target in the future?More importantly, how will the Kuomintang get along with the Communist Party after it rules the North?Maybe it's too difficult to accommodate two tigers in one mountain, and a big battle is inevitable.

Thinking of this, Luo Yaoguo's face changed slightly, he forced a smile and said:

"Mr. Liao, Brother Zesheng, Brother Lisen. Before I return to the center, I have one last suggestion for everyone. It is no longer the time for China to fight a civil war behind closed doors. When we formulate the future strategic development direction, we will also Be sure to weigh the attitudes of the following powers, especially Japan and the Soviet Union. All the information we have now shows that Japan has ambitions for Northeast China. Similarly, Soviet Russia’s ambitions for our Outer Mongolia have long been known to the world. Got it... and after all, Soviet Russia and the Communist Party are not on the same path as us. Before we find a way to get along with them, the day the Northern Expedition succeeds, I am afraid that the relationship between the two parties will break down! At that time... ..."

"...Now Outer Mongolia has fallen, and we are temporarily unable to recover. The Northeast still has to rely on the Fengjun to defend it. According to the information I have. As long as the Fengjun collapses or the main force enters the customs, Japan may launch an incident , Seize the Northeast, or support a puppet regime...or support a puppet country. If we, the Kuomintang, hold the central government at that time, we will be responsible for defending the territory! If we do not send troops to restore the Northeast, I am afraid that the whole country will call us traitors and bandits. Righteousness is thus lost... and the recovery of the lost land is indeed not supported by China's current industrial strength. You also have rich experience in war, and you should be able to understand that regaining the lost land is an offensive operation, not a defense. There is no Japanese army I am afraid that it is difficult to be sure of winning with twice the combat power. This kind of war is simply not something an agricultural country can afford. At that time, we will face the dilemma of losing our strength in vain if we fight, and losing popular support if we don’t fight. !"

Luo Yaoguo raised the wine glass in his hand, glanced coldly at the people in the room, and sighed again: "I beg you here, until the construction of the heavy industry in our south is completed, we will temporarily keep the center of Fengxi. Their hundreds of thousands The army is not just a reactionary army! It is also a national armed force that defends the country and the Northeast! Eliminating them means leaving our three northeastern provinces defenseless against powerful bandits!"

Volume VI Peaceful Age

Chapter 0307 Middle East Road (a)

Early December of the 15th year of the Republic of China.

In Kaifeng, the Henan Governor's Office welcomed a new guest.In the living room, a few cups of tea wafted with a fragrant and rich aroma.Liao Zhongkai was wearing a loose and comfortable Chinese-style robe, and sat up leisurely.Sitting in front of him was a huge military man wearing a plain soldier's uniform. This man was Feng Yuxiang, the commander-in-chief of the National Army.This time, accompanied by Liu Bojian, a member of the Communist Party of China and director of the Political Department of the National Army, he rushed here from Shan County to discuss alliances with the leftists of the Kuomintang.

In this Henan battle, Feng Yuxiang seemed to have done some thankless work.The main force of his national army has been stationed in Shan County for more than ten days, unable to advance a step, and watched helplessly as the 21st Division controlled by the leftists of the Kuomintang swallowed up the fertile land in the east.Not to mention how uncomfortable this was, it was hard until Wu Peifu led his troops to retreat northward to Shanxi, and he passed through Shan County. As a result, it turned out that even Luoyang City belonged to the 21st Division!So if you can't get it on the battlefield, you can only win it from the negotiating table...

"Mr. Liao, the development of the situation in the north is very gratifying. The victory of our party in Shanxi is already in sight. Datong City was captured by my heroic Red Second Front Army early this morning!" Liu Bojian.He smiled slightly, and said:

"Henan has also been controlled by the revolutionary forces now, and the combined forces of the two families are no less than 20! The main force of the Fengtian warlords who rule Beijing is now restrained by our Northeast Red Army, and the number of troops stationed in Zhili is no more than one hundred thousand... We As long as we unite and work harder, we can overthrow the reactionary rule of the Feng faction warlords and push the Chinese revolution to a new climax by fighting in Beijing!"

Liao Zhongkai smiled, looked up at the complacent Liu Bojian, and said with a smile: "What does Comrade Liu mean by the union? Who is united with whom? How about the union law?"

After sending Luo Yaoguo away, he has been thinking about the next development direction.Now the leftists of the Kuomintang have apparently controlled more than half of Henan Province.Among the major cities in Henan, except for Xinyang, which was taken by the rightists of the Kuomintang, and Nanyang, which was controlled by Liu Zhenhua who had defected to Feng Yuxiang, all other big cities fell into the hands of the leftists.It's just that the regime of the leftists has only been established in a few big cities, and even the surrounding county towns are still maintained by the government of Wu Peifu's era, let alone the establishment of grassroots regimes in towns.Therefore, the leftist regime in Henan is actually very unstable, and it is completely based on the force of the 21st Division.And the total strength of the 21st Division is a little too small, and it is no more than [-] up to now.Relying on this strength and being attached to it, Zhang Zhigong Yu's First Division, which has not undergone any reorganization, is also stretched to maintain the existing territory, and it is simply delusional to deploy troops for the Northern Expedition.Unless it's joining forces with Feng Yuxiang...but can this Feng Yuxiang be relied on?

"Of course the alliance is to take Mr. Liao as our political leader. Our national army only obeys Mr. Liao's order, and I, Feng Yuxiang, follow Mr. Liao's lead." Seeing Feng Yuxiang's serious face, he stood up straight and turned to Liao Zhongkai made a military salute.This is really like a loyal subordinate.

Liu Bojian also stood up, and echoed with a smile: "Now the leader of the Kuomintang who is actually implementing the prime minister's three major policies is only Liao Gong. In the future, it will only be Liao Gong who will inherit the prime minister's mantle, and the Central Committee of our party is also very willing to support Liao Gong." Be the future leader of China."

Liao Zhongkai raised his eyebrows, a trace of joy flashed in his eyes, but he returned to normal immediately.It is not the first time that the CCP has said this to him, but it was "one of the leaders" in the past, but this time it has become a "leader".To be honest, he is very clear about how much he weighs.However, it is more than half of the province's territory, plus more than 3 elite troops, this strength is not enough to protect itself, how can it become a "leader"?Even if he barely sits on it, I'm afraid he is still a doormat leader who wants money but has no money, and has no power?

Liao Zhongkai smiled, and shook his hands indifferently: "I am just one of the prime minister's students, and there are people like Hu Zhantang, Xu Ruwei, Chiang Kai-shek, and Luo Yiqun. Where is it my turn to be a leader? Brother Huanzhang, Comrade Liu, Don't give me high hats, just speak up if you have anything to say."

As soon as the truth came out, both Feng Yuxiang and Liu Bojian smiled awkwardly.Liu Bojian took a step forward, still smiling: "Now is the critical moment of the Chinese revolution. Although our Central Red Army is victorious in Shanxi. But... our Northeast Red Army abandoned the Suiyuan Soviet area a few days ago and withdrew into the Xiaoxing'an Mountains. Therefore, the main force of the Feng faction will soon be transferred from the northeast to enter the pass. In addition, Wu Peifu's [-] defeated troops have now retreated into Shanxi to form an alliance with Yan Xishan, and are ready to help Yan Xishan continue to resist to the end."

"... At such an important and critical moment in history, the alliance between Liao Gong and Huan Gong will be crucial to the Chinese revolution. If the 20 troops under the two flags can be concentrated, go north to Beijing and Tianjin along the Jinghan Road , it is entirely possible to seize Beijing before the main force of the Feng army returns to aid. Then the three of us will welcome Premier Sun to the north to form a coalition government, won’t China’s national revolution be successful?”

Liao Zhongkai nodded slightly.This plan, to be honest, was exactly what he had in mind.In particular, taking down Beijing and welcoming the Prime Minister to go north to organize a government... If they can succeed, the leftists of the KMT will naturally overwhelm the rightists in the party.

Seeing that Liao Zhongkai was moved, Liu Bojian hurriedly stepped up his efforts and continued to persuade: "Mr. Liao, this is an opportunity that cannot be missed! If you wait until the main force of the Feng faction enters the pass, with the 20 troops under your command It would be impossible to conquer Beijing, unless...the [-] divisions from the right wing of your party also joined the Northern Expedition. But in that case, the fruits of victory in the Northern Expedition may also fall into the hands of Hu Hanmin, Chiang Kai-shek and others."

"Don't hide from Brother Huanzhang and Comrade Liu." Liao Zhongkai thought hard for a while, but decided to tell the truth about Luo Yaoguo's words that day, he frowned and said: "A few days ago, Luo Fuwen told us in public that the Japanese had a plot to seize the Northeast. They plan to take advantage of the collapse of the Feng system or the fact that its main force is firmly in the pass to launch an incident in the Northeast. Seize the three provinces in the Northeast, and then either support a puppet regime...or support a puppet country. I believe that this person's words are definitely not alarmist, and Perhaps those comrades in the Central Committee of our party have already seen through its conspiracy, so they have to risk their lives to build heavy industry? If there is an incident because of our going north this time, how should your two parties deal with the situation?"

Both Liu Bojian and Feng Yuxiang were shocked, and they couldn't help but glanced at each other.There was a sudden silence in the room.This incident is indeed a bit sensational. Although the Communist Party and the Kuomintang have been saying "China is going to perish! We are here to save the nation!" But in fact, they do not think that such a thing as foreign enemies will really happen, nor have they considered it. How to deal with it.

I don't know how long the silence lasted until Liu Bojian frowned and sighed: "I will report this matter to the Central Committee of our party for study. But right now I still suggest that you two consider the joint matter. Even if the Northern Expedition is not launched for the time being, now The two armies in Henan should also consider integrating together? Otherwise, how will we deal with the pressure from both the North and the South in the future?"

Liao Zhongkai smiled lightly, and looked at the two in front of him: "Then do you have any way to integrate? Why don't you tell me and let us have a reference?"

After listening to Liao Zhongkai's words, Feng Yuxiang heaved a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Mr. Liao, my idea is to unite the 21st Division and the First Yu Division to form a new National Army. Our old National Army is still called the First Army of the National Army. You It is called the Second Army of the National Army. As for the defense area... How about taking the Beijing-Hanzhou line as the boundary? All cities on the Beijing-Hanzhou line are garrisoned by the Second Army. In addition, the posts of Henan Governor and Governor are also held by General Hu Jingyi. It is enough for the First Army to recommend a supervisor. Finally... our national army collectively joins the Kuomintang, and Mr. Liao will be our political leader.

Liao Zhongkai nodded, with a smile on his face.Feng Yuxiang's plan seems to be more beneficial to the leftists of the Kuomintang.In particular, the position of the general party representative of the National Army was very attractive to Liao Zhongkai.What Liao Zhongkai didn't tell Feng Yuxiang and Liu Bojian was that he had received Sun Yat-sen's order and was about to return to the KMT center soon!Moreover, the Second National Congress of the Kuomintang is about to be held. This meeting is naturally a reshuffle of power within the Kuomintang. With the backing of 20 Nationalists and two warlords, the leftists of the Kuomintang are about to make a comeback.

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"Fuwen, you did something this time..." Jiang Jieshi frowned and shook his head at Luo Yaoguo, not knowing what to say.

On his first day back to work at the Wuhan Military Commission, Luo Yaoguo was called to the office by Lao Jiang who had just returned to Wuhan not long ago, closed the door, and plotted for a while.

"Jie Gong, helping our leftist comrades to control the line along the Beijing-Hanzhou Railway is the Prime Minister's order, and I can only obey. And...Jie Gong doesn't have to worry that they will make a comeback at the Second National University." Luo Yaoguo still looked leisurely. It seems that the power struggle that Chiang Kai-shek is worried about does not seem to take it to heart at all.

Chiang Kai-shek snorted coldly: "This time, Liao Zhongkai, the second major, must join the presidium! I don't know if he will squeeze out your uncle's executive dean? And Deng Yanda may also enter the military committee, so that they also have two seats. I'm afraid my teacher will change..."

Luo Yaoguo smiled deeply, and waved his hand indifferently: "Jiegong, you can rest assured! In this Second National University, they will definitely not get any advantage. Even if they don't pay attention... they will be expelled. party!"

"What?" Chiang Kai-shek was taken aback, looking at Luo Yaoguo suspiciously.

"Middle East Road! How did Mr. Jie forget this?" Luo Yaoguo smiled faintly, looking at the worried Chiang Kai-shek.

Chapter 0308 Middle East Road ([-])

"Yu Shuai, just look at this..."

Dressed in military uniform, Yang Yuting bowed and followed Zhang Zuolin, walking step by step by the lake in Zhongnanhai.Watching the nose, nose and mouth, I was deeply afraid that if I said something wrong at this critical moment, it would ruin my bright future.

Zhang Zuolin was a bit sluggish, with a thin body, with his head hanging down and his hands behind his back, he looked like a half-wilted bean sprouts.In the past few months, veteran Zhang has almost been unable to eat and sleep soundly, and he has nightmares all night long when his head touches the pillow.For a while, I dreamed that the train I was on was blown up by the Japanese; Say he is a traitor!well!As a traitor, he just... sells a small amount, and keeps the entire Northeast!

Inside Zhongnanhai, there is a bleak winter scene.A thick layer of solid ice had formed on the lake, and there had just been a heavy snowfall, and now the surrounding area was completely white, as if returning to my hometown outside the pass.But it doesn't have the vastness and vastness outside the pass, it just has a somewhat gloomy royal style.

Zhang Zuolin had already put on a gown made of sheepskin, and a mandarin jacket made of fur.I wore such thick clothes, but I didn't feel warm at all.It seems really old, useless, right?I think back then when I robbed houses outside the pass, uh, no, when I was in the insurance team, I climbed ice and snow all day long, and I didn’t feel any cold feeling.His current complexion is not looking good either, it is all grayish-yellow, and there is hardly any blood.It's just that in his eyes, there is still a flame of not accepting defeat and not accepting old age.

He coughed lowly, waved his hands, and sighed deeply: "Lingge, now I think what Xiaoliuzi said is right! We are really looking for sins in Beijing. Back then, when we were outside the customs, we had to Money has money, food has food, and people have people. Powers at home and abroad have come to win us over and support us... But now? We are struggling to support this country, so what is left behind? The whole country There is a lot of verbal criticism, saying that we betray the country and seek glory, and we deserve death! But who is really helping us to maintain this country? You say, if we provoke a conflict on the Middle East Road this time, if the whole country does not support it... ..."

Zhang Zuolin turned his head and glanced at the General Councilor who had always been loyal to him.Now probably only Yang Yuting is really helping him with suggestions, and has no other ideas.

Seeing the exhausted look of the old lord, Yang Yuting's eyes turned slightly red.However, he still kept his voice steady: "Marshal, as long as you cheer up and lead us to overcome difficulties together, we will definitely be able to pass this hurdle."

Zhang Zuolin smiled lightly, and turned his head back: "Cheer up?... I think so too. But right now, we are already besieged on all sides, and even that little Japan must have not followed our good intentions and blindly instigated us to provoke the Soviet Union. Sometimes I just thought... how about we give up this Beijing city and this mess to Sun Dapao? We can go back to the Northeast and live our lives comfortably. This matter of worrying about the country and the people should be let Come, Sun Dapao! See what he can do to turn the tide."

Yang Yuting's body trembled unconsciously, he moved two steps forward, reached the side of the old lord, and lowered his voice: "The commander must not have such thoughts, the career of these heroes is to retreat if they do not advance, once they retreat It’s a deep abyss! We are no different than before. We have entered Beijing and served as the central government! Since ancient times... how can anyone who has been an emperor and then retired have a good end? I am afraid that Sun Dapao will be the first in Beijing. The thing is to attack us, right?"

He seems to be biting steel and iron, and every word seems to be pulled out of his heart: "... Right now we have to grit our teeth and go on. I think this Middle East Road is a chance to turn things around! Then Dapao Sun Don’t you and the Communist Party keep saying that you love China and resist the great powers? Now we are really taking practical actions to resist the great powers and take back their sovereignty. Let’s see what they have to say? I don’t believe that Sun Dapao can still say that it is wrong for us to take back the Middle East Road. It is right for the Russians to usurp our sovereignty! If so, his reputation in this life will be ruined. As for those Communist parties... Hehe, aren’t they under the command of the Communist International controlled by the Soviet Union? Once China and the Soviet Union start a war , the Communist International will definitely order them to oppose us. Doesn’t this mean that we are holding high the banner of patriotism and anti-imperialism, and they... put on the hat of traitors themselves?”

Zhang Zuolin lowered his eyes, lowered his head even lower, and the blood on his face became even darker. He stood there without saying a word.

"...If the Communist Party does not obey the orders of the Communist International, then the Communist Party will definitely lose the support of the Communist International in the future. Whether it is encirclement or recruitment, we may succeed. And now besides the Communist Party and the Kuomintang, there is another Feng Yuxiang and Liao Zhongkai's national coalition forces are entrenched in Henan and Shaanxi. It seems that they are also planning to fight us in alliance with the Communist Party. According to intelligence, they have 20 soldiers! And... among them, the troops of Hu Jingyi and Deng Yanda are still in the same night It defeated Wu Ziyu's [-] soldiers! If this force joins the Communist Party to fight us, I'm afraid we will be doomed..."

"... Now the only way to provoke a conflict in the Middle East is to turn the internal crisis into an external crisis... Among other things, Feng Yuxiang and Liao Zhongkai's national coalition forces will not take advantage of the national crisis to provoke a civil war? Without them The 20 soldiers of the Communist Party, that is, our 30 soldiers plus the 10,000+ soldiers of Yan Baichuan and Wu Ziyu will fight against the [-] Red Army of the Communist Party. Isn’t it sure that we will win?”

Yang Yuting had already spoken until the corners of his mouth were full of foam, which was blown around by the wind.However, his expression was full of pride, and his sharp eyes almost burst out.

Zhang Zuolin just listened carefully, his face getting greener and greener.

"...In case the Soviet Union really wants to fight and seize our Northeast. We simply don't do anything, abandon the old nest in the Northeast, and the whole group enters the border, and sit back and watch the Soviet Union and Japan fight another 'Russian-Japanese War' .At the same time, let the common people across the country see what the Soviet Union really is!"

After Yang Yuting finished speaking, he looked at Zhang Zuolin with piercing eyes.

Zhang Zuolin suddenly shouted: "Enough!"

He turned around sharply: "The Northeast is our root! How can you say the words of giving up? Without the Northeast, we Fengshi are rootless floating weeds. Even if we take down the entire pass, it is still difficult to rest in peace. Yang Lin Ge...Although we are now going to take the risk and take a chance on the Middle East Road. But we must also make a thorough plan, and we must not have any idea of ​​​​giving up on the Northeast. If things become serious...we will give up inside the pass, The whole group withdraws from the customs, even if they die, they will die in the northeast! Do you understand..."