Volume 2: Crossing the Sea Chapter 30: Eastern Expedition, Northern Expedition (19)

"Hehehehe" Zheng Quan sneered after reading the telegram. Fang Jianxiong's expression made Zheng Quan feel confident. After laughing, he said: "I am trying to make the commander look like a fool."

Fang Jianxiong was at odds with the revolutionary party, and Zheng Quan could see this. In the past, it was okay to send three melons and two dates, but if he really wanted Fang Jianxiong's soldiers to sacrifice their lives, it was better to die as soon as possible.

In history, why did the Nanjing Provisional Government compete with Yuan Shikai? There are many reasons, one of which is very important. Sun Dapao and others of the Tongmenghui have a high reputation and great influence. This should be regarded as soft power.

Fang Jianxiong has always maintained a good relationship with the Revolutionary Party, mainly for the sake of prestige, and secondly to attract talents. A thousand pieces of gold worth horse bones, this is the helplessness of lack of prestige.

"Reply the call, Brother Song Qing, I have received the call. Ni thieves from Henan have invaded the country and killed more than 10,000 innocent people. I should punish them. Therefore, I condemn the Anqing brigade to aid Hubei and will set off soon. I hold the banner of justice, which is my role model.

"It's a pity that I can't lead the army there in person now."

A telegram was sent to Li Yuanhong, and he picked up Sun Dapao's telegram. Fang Jianxiong threw it to Zheng Quan and said, "Mr. Zheng, please do some hard work and reply with a nicer telegram." Zheng Quan took it with a smile and left in no hurry.

Fang Jianxiong picked up the telegram from Anqing, looked thoughtful, and said for a long time: "It seems that I have to go back to Anqing. Duan Feng, send a telegram to Gui Danchi and ask him what's going on? Why is the news about the Northern Expedition so late?

Missing? In addition, the Revolutionary Party officers of the Second Security Brigade found an excuse to capture them and let them fend for themselves. Aren’t those people from the Tongmenghui clamoring for aid to Hubei all day long? Let them go on foot."

Fang Jianxiong gave an order, and the army accelerated its return process. The remaining regiment was the 6th Regiment of the 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade, and its leader Xie Yu was a first-term student of the teaching team. In view of the certain revolutionary nature of this regiment in the future, Fang Jianxiong changed it to *

The *Garrison Regiment was reorganized into a machine gun battalion based on the Qing troops raised by the Manufacturing Bureau and incorporated into the *Regiment Headquarters.

The army stepped up its return. On November 11, the third division outside the city went to Nanjing by railway and then back to Wuhu. The second division took the waterway and went directly to Anqing. Both divisions were evacuated on that day, and Fang Jianxiong still had some finishing work to do.

He led the special agent team to stay temporarily and was scheduled to take the train to Nanjing on the 13th.

On the 12th, Jiangsu representatives Lei Fen and Shen Enfu, and Zhejiang representatives Yao Tongyu and Gao Erden called each province respectively, saying that a meeting would be held in Shanghai to discuss the formation of a provisional government.

After hearing the news, Fang Jianxiong really couldn't laugh or cry. Some people really couldn't wait. The Qing Dynasty has not yet been overthrown, Hubei is still fighting hard, and I am still in Shanghai.

"Let them make trouble as they please. Anyway, I won't interfere with this provisional government." Fang Jianxiong said to Zheng Quan. Zheng Quan was a little surprised, but he did not say anything on this issue.

On the night of the 12th, everything was packed up. Fang Jianxiong was waiting for an early rest, but unexpectedly a guard came to report: "There is an old friend coming to see you outside the door."

Fang Jianxiong was surprised, why didn't he tell his name? When he came out, he saw a short-haired man in a suit standing under the light at the gate, looking at the lights in the manufacturing bureau in a trance.

Fang Jianxiong couldn't help but be overjoyed when he saw this man. After this friend came back from Germany, although the correspondence continued, he never came to see him in person. He followed Yinchang back to the country, then assisted Tie Liang, and then went to Northeast China.

"Brother Baili, why is it you?" Fang Jianxiong walked quickly at first, and then trotted forward. Jiang Fangzhen seemed to be enjoying a good life in the past few years after returning to China, but in fact he was struggling. He was a staunch advocate of nationalizing the military, but

The Qing government was indeed hopeless. Although Jiang Baili, who studied under Liang Qichao, had many talents, he had no use for them.

Jiang Fangzhen was deeply moved by Fang Jianxiong's actions. After not seeing him for several years, he became even more charming than before, and the friendship from back then had not diminished at all.

"Funding the Country" Jiang Fangzhen held his hand away, and Fang Jianxiong rushed forward and gave him a warm bear hug. Jiang Fangzhen was stunned at first, and then was infected by Fang Jianxiong's enthusiasm. He hugged back, and his love was everywhere

"Let's go in." After meeting each other, Fang Jianxiong pulled Jiang Fangzhen away, but Jiang Fangzhen smiled and said, "Wait a minute, I'm not here alone."

He looked back and saw a young man walking ten steps away. Jiang Fangzhen introduced: "Li Huaying, courtesy name Xiaochuan, from Yunnan, a great talent." (Historically, when Li Xiaochuan became famous as a young man, he was first informed by Yu Liangbi, and later

More important than Cai E. Since then, he has been of no great use. This is because he has a strong character and once contradicted Liang Bi, so he has always been disliked by the superiors. In fact, many great talents during the Republic of China were buried. Including Jiang Baili, he was also buried in his lifetime.

There has never been a time to lead troops on an expedition.)

"I've met Commander Fang." Li Xiaochuan did not lose sight of military etiquette and saluted first and then spoke.

"Brother Baili is a great talent, that's for sure. Our Anhui Army is preparing to expand. Is Xiaochuan willing to take the post of commander of the Fourth Infantry Division?" Fang Jianxiong is really thirsty for talents now. These people under his command have become nothing more than a talent.

A regiment commander may be enough, but a brigade commander is barely enough. They must go through the baptism of war before they can grow up. Now that someone has come to defect, they have to spend a lot of money to buy horse bones.

Li Xiaochuan looked at Jiang Baili, who nodded with a smile, and then saluted: "I am willing to serve the commander in this humble position."

Fang Jianxiong laughed loudly, and Jiang Fangzhen said: "What? Is there no place for me here in Fuguo?"

Fang Jianxiong said seriously: "Brother Baili, you know that I have always advocated the nationalization of the military. After the Anqing uprising, I did not establish a military government. I just did not want soldiers to interfere in politics. Since you are here, the Chief of General Staff and the Army University

The position of principal is yours. We will discuss the details later. Anyway, I am very happy that you are here."

Jiang Baili's elegant expression moved slightly, and a strange look flashed in his eyes. The idea of ​​nationalizing the military was indeed very to his liking. Fang Jianxiong's attempt to establish a republic in Anhui was not Jiang Baili's cup of tea. Jiang Baili preferred constitutional monarchy. This was

Influenced by Liang Qichao. But these are not important now. What is important is that Jiang Baili feels that he finally has a place to perform.

The three of them went to the office. Fang Jianxiong asked people to prepare food and drinks, and they talked while drinking. The main topic was military. Fang Jianxiong used the Eastern Expedition as an example and talked about many practical tactical topics. Among them, the main focus was on the use of existing military equipment.

, three-by-three system, four teams in one group and other tactics exerted great power in actual combat. These are the essence of decades of war. Although Fang Jianxiong’s Anhui Army did not get its essence, it is already very powerful after imitating it.

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The three of them had no shortage of topics to talk about, but the time for this conversation was not enough. It seemed that it was dawning soon, and the three of them were still in high spirits. They gathered around the map and debated the recent situation.

"Those who win the Central Plains win the world, this concept is right. However, there is a problem that must be taken into consideration when supporting the country. The Central Plains is barren and the land of the Four Wars. It is better to use Xuzhou as the line to occupy Jiangbei in the north, and Xinyang in Henan as the stronghold in the west to set foot in

Central Plains." When Adjutant Duan Feng came in to wake up, Jiang Baili put forward his opinion, and Fang Jianxiong nodded in agreement.

"The Anhui Army now has the reputation of being a strong army, but it may not be convincing. My idea is to fight the Beiyang Army and win it, so as to build up the confidence that our army will be undefeated. Now Hankou has

If we lose, Hanyang will probably not be able to hold on for long. This time I will return to Anqing and concentrate the forces of two divisions, cooperate with the heavy artillery troops, attack Ni Sichong, go straight to his home base of Zhoukoudian, threaten the Ping-Han Railway from the flank, and force the Beiyang Army to dispatch a unit to join us.

Fight." Fang Jianxiong put forward his strategic concept.

The three of them were chatting heatedly when Duan Feng came in, looked at the three guys with red eyes, and greeted with a smile: "Commander, it's time to pack up and set off. Representatives from all walks of life in Shanghai are here to see you off."

Fang Jianxiong rubbed his teeth and said with a smile: "It's time to go, otherwise someone will be restless."

The farewell party was grand. Under the leadership of Chen Qimei, all walks of life in Shanghai sent off Fang Dashen with gongs and drums. Fang Jianxiong got on the train and left, while Chen Qimei electrified the provinces and invited representatives to Shanghai to discuss the establishment of a provisional government.

At the Nanjing Railway Station, colorful flags were flying, gongs and drums were beating loudly, and people came in droves to welcome the arrival of Fang Jianxiong, the commander of the Anhui Revolutionary Army. As the saying goes, the Nanjing First Army (formerly the Ninth Town) stationed in Nanjing and Zhang

Compared with Zhang Xun's troops, Zhang Xun's troops committed rape, robbery, and basically had no military discipline. They were just a group of bandits. Compared with Zhang Xun's troops, the First Army was a model of discipline. At most, they only engaged in eating, drinking, whoring, gambling, and bullying small businessmen and hawkers. But compared with

There is a huge difference between the Anhui Revolutionary Army and the Anhui Revolutionary Army. In the Battle of Nanjing, the Anhui Army stayed on the streets at night and did not want to disturb the people. During this period of time, the remaining troops did not have a close relationship with the local people, at least they did not disturb the people.

There are signs. Moreover, the Anhui Army never left the defense zone, and stayed at the dock and train station. Nanjing people all hope that the Anhui Revolutionary Army will stay. Where can they find such a well-disciplined and outrageous army?

The train slowly stabilized, and the door of the compartment where Fang Jianxiong was sitting opened. A warm atmosphere rushed into our faces. Representatives from Jiangsu arrived, and Nanjing Governor Xu Shao frame stood at the front. In history, Xu Shao frame, who was once frustrated after the liberation of Nanjing, thanks to Fang Jianxiong,

Now it can be said that the spring breeze is a triumph. The troops under his command have been expanded to two divisions, monopolizing the advantages of Nanjing. In the original historical track, Lin Shuqing, who was going to be the temporary governor, learned the lessons of the secret service group and became much more honest. He did not stay in Zhenjiang and be his local emperor.

, secretly went to Jiangbei. Fang Jianxiong didn't know about this matter, and he didn't expect that Lin Shuqing could ruin his big event.

Xu Shaojie actually got a Cadillac as a special car. When Fang Jianxiong got off the train, he gave a speech, saying that the successful end of the Eastern Expedition was inseparable from the support of Nanjing soldiers and civilians, and said that he would soon send his troops north to attack the rebel Ni Sichong.

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After a speech, Fang Jianxiong reassured the Nanjing "military and civilians" that the Anhui comrades had no intention of staying.

Xu Shaojian reported Chen Qimei's power on in the car, and Fang Jianxiong said at that time: "Son of a bitch"

Xu Shaojie nodded with deep understanding: "Crossing the river and burning the bridge. Without the generosity to support the country, how could he be as successful as he is today?" (Your support on this site is my biggest motivation.)

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