Beiyang reactionaries

"That's great."

Duan Xun nodded and said: "Mr. Wood, if you are really interested in this investment, then I will send someone to discuss specific matters with you. I hope we can cooperate happily."

funds.

The large-scale introduction of funds can indeed quickly promote the economic development of Sichuan.But Duan Xun is not without worries. Too much money entering Sichuan is also a pressure on Duan Xun.

However, there are advantages and disadvantages. Duan Xun believes that at present, the advantages of introducing large sums of money into Sichuan still outweigh the disadvantages.

So Duan Xun is very active.

"General Duan, happy cooperation."

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"How's it going."

"Liu Zanting refused to sign."

"Damn."

The war between Sichuan and Tibet was behind the handwriting of the British.The Tibetan army didn't think about fighting so big at first, they just wanted to show their existence.So fight against the Sichuan-Tibet frontier army.

But England was very happy.

At the very beginning, the Tibetan army was given 500 rifles and [-] million rounds of ammunition to encourage the Tibetan army to attack Qamdo.

The Sichuan-Tibet Frontier Army is a relatively embarrassing force.It is a unit directly under the Ministry of War, and the army directly controlled by the Beijing government in Tibet.However, the internal strife in the Beiyang government has been too severe these years, and the government leaders have been changing constantly, so the support for this frontier army in Tibet is limited.There are big problems in terms of weapons, ammunition and logistical support.

Originally, this kind of troops were directly under the direct responsibility of the Sichuan Governor.

But when Duan Xun entered Sichuan, this Sichuan-Tibet frontier army had been in Qamdo for many years.The history of this army can even be traced back to the time when Zhao Erfeng was in the past, and it has been almost ten years now.Their troops are completely self-contained.

If this were not the case, Duan Xun would not have just let Li Bingzhi's No.13 mixed brigade station in Ya'an, and would have let him enter Qamdo long ago.They are completely self-contained in the military and do not obey Duan Xun's command.In terms of affiliation, it belongs to the Ministry of the Army, not to mention Duan Xun's words.Since it is not his own troops, Duan Xun is only ordered to ensure their logistical security.I have never had any contact with this army.

There has been no war for many years, and there is no new blood to supplement. After so many years, the strength of this army has also declined significantly.This time the Tibetan army went to war, and the army fell apart immediately.

After the Tibetan army took Qamdo, the British were very happy.Immediately, there will be large-scale support for the Tibetan army, hoping that the Tibetan army will make a big noise.Taking Chamdo so easily also boosted the morale of the Tibetan army, and immediately the army suppressed and began to attack Batang.

Unexpectedly, they were stumped in Batang.Liu Zanting, who served as the magistrate of Batang County, was brave and resourceful, with both civil and military skills, and Batang stood still under the siege of tens of thousands of Tibetan troops.Liu Zanting is only 30 years old this year. When he was 21 years old, he followed the then governor of Sichuan, Zhao Erfeng, to Tibet to handle Tibetan affairs.And as early as the second year of the Republic of China, he followed Yin Changheng to Tibet again, and made great military exploits in countering the rebellion.Later, in the third year of the Republic of China, Liu Zanting led troops to suppress the rebellion.It can be said that in the Sichuan-Tibet border, Liu Zanting is definitely a big shot with qualifications and merit.

Having spent nine years on the Sichuan-Tibet border, I am very familiar with this place.

After fighting for several days, the Tibetan army failed to take Batang.At this time, the British came forward and created an opportunity for the Tibetan army and Liu Zanting to negotiate.They want Liu Zanting to sign the contract, and then give up Batang.But Liu Zanting pushed back directly.Even the British who faced the mediation directly stated that the Sichuan-Tibet conflict is an internal matter within China, and outsiders have no right to interfere.Liu Zanting has a tough temper and doesn't listen to the British at all.

"Sir, China has already set off with two brigades. Soon their two brigades will reach Batang. If Batang cannot be captured, then..."

"I know."

Eric Techman frowned deeply.

He really didn't expect things to develop like this.The reason why he let the Tibetan army attack was not only for Tibet, but also to test Duan Xun.Of course, it also meant to warn Duan Xun.

Because Duan Xun was too close to the Japanese.

The Yangtze River Basin is the territory of the United Kingdom, and Sichuan was also the territory of the United Kingdom in the past.Sichuan's trade was originally controlled by British businessmen, but Duan Xun took advantage of the opportunity of Britain's involvement in the European war and introduced Japanese forces.

The trading rights of those important things were handed over to Japan, and the Chuanjiang Shipping Company jointly established by Duan Xun and Li Heyang has squeezed the British shipping companies too much.This is intolerable to him.

So following the current opportunity of domestic chaos in China, let the Tibetan army move.It went smoothly, but was blocked in Batang.Moreover, Duan Xun didn't pay attention to the rumors released by the British at all, and still sent troops regardless.

too hateful.

"Go and make an appointment with Duan Xun for me. I want to talk to him in person."

"Yes."

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"Against secession!"

"Defend sovereignty!"

"Support counter-insurgency!"

student.

Students are the most radical group and the most passionate group of people at any time.You can criticize them for being immature, but the country needs these passionate and passionate young students.Because if the enthusiasm is lost even at the age of the students, then there is no hope for this country.As superiors, as government agencies, as educational institutions, their task is to educate and guide those young students who are more than enthusiastic but lack some experience.And Duan Xun attaches great importance to these student groups, and the People's Party is deeply rooted among these students.To influence them, to unite them, to lead them, so that young students become the fresh blood of the People's Party.

The streets of Chongqing are now full of students giving speeches, and there are all kinds of slogans and slogans everywhere.Inside there is the guidance of the People's Party.

Eric Tekman looked at these students with a bad expression.

As a British who has been in China for many years, especially on the Sichuan-Tibet border, he has not seen this situation for many years.Perhaps in the year of Xinhai, there was such a moment.

Eric Techman wanted to put pressure on Duan Xun, but he never thought about completely turning against Duan Xun.After all, Britain is still trapped in the European battlefield. Although it has begun to focus on the Far East again, it will take several years to return to China if it really wants to return to the Far East.Moreover, Britain's current strength in the Far East is far worse than before.Offending a warlord like Duan Xun at this time does not do much good.

Duan Xun is also known to Eric Tekman.

It is a rising star who has not risen for a few years in the Beiyang Army, but its rise is very strong.In just a few years, he has become the overlord of the southwest and the actual ruler of the three provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou.Moreover, Duan Qirui, the current actual ruler of China, is related to Duan Qirui and is the direct descendant of Duan Qirui.Some people even said that Duan Xun is Duan Qirui's future successor.

Duan Xun has developed very fast in recent years.

Relying on Duan Qirui, he justifiably controls the three provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou.And with the support of Japan, as well as the economy and population of the three provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou, Duan Xun currently has [-] to [-] troops, which is a truly powerful faction.Moreover, Duan Xun not only controls the three provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou, but also the garrison commander of the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Several places under his rule overlap with the sphere of influence of the United Kingdom.

If there is a real fallout, unless Duan Xun is subdued, it will deal a very serious blow to the British power here.

Especially with the Japanese mixed in it.

Looking at these students now, and looking at the trends of major Chinese newspapers these days, Eric Tekman knows that Duan Xun does not want to give in easily.Public opinion everywhere is being used to put pressure on Britain.

This is not what Eric Techman wants to see.

"Sir, here we are. This is Duan Xun's office."

"Well. Let me know."

Eric Techman was very upset.

He had already made an appointment with Duan Xun, but Duan Xun was so neglectful of him.In the past, in the southwest provinces, no matter where I went, I would never be treated like this.At least he should be waiting for him at the door.

"Mr. Tekman? Our general is here."

After waiting for about 3 minutes, a young man in his twenties came out and spoke to Eric Tekman very politely.But Eric Tekman was already extremely angry.

I came here in person, but Duan Xun didn't even come out to pick him up in person, but sent a yellow-haired boy out, which was a naked humiliation of himself.Fortunately, Eric Tekman has been in China for many years and has done diplomacy for so many years, so he still calms himself down.

Following the young man, he walked in and saw a man in the uniform of a general of the Beiyang Army in the yard.Although he had never dealt with Duan Xun, Eric Tekman was sure that this person was Duan Xun in an instant.