226 [Lobbyist] (Pharaoh, the leader of the alliance, is really short and small
Zhang Xueliang was appointed at the critical moment. After taking over the power of Northeast China, he faced a practical problem.
Autonomy or change of flag?
It was already the end of June when Zhou Hexuan brought Chang Kaishen's warrant to Northeast China.
Fengtian, Shuaifu.
"How can this be? The Japanese have bullied me too much!"
Zhang Xueliang's neck was red, like a furious beast, tearing the letter to pieces like crazy.
This letter was written by Kujiro Hayashi, the Consul General of Japan in Fengtian, in the name of Japanese Prime Minister Tanaka Giichi. The content is excerpted as follows: "Especially for me, the Prime Minister (Tanaka Giichi), who has sympathy for the young scholar.
Deeply affectionate, with a father-son-like bond, he will definitely give support like a family member... Now, in order to make the foundation of the new regime in Manchuria more solid, the Japanese government is ready to make every effort to provide assistance."
Damn it, if you kill your own father and then say that I have a "father-son-like affection" for you, won't this make Zhang Xueliang furious?
Moreover, this letter is a solicitation in name, but it also contains threats. Especially the last two sentences, whether "efforts to provide assistance" are real assistance or military invasion, it is clear that Zhang Xueliang should make his own choice.
Yu Fengzhi bent down and picked up the torn letter paper on the ground, stroked Zhang Xueliang's back and said: "Han Qing, don't get so angry, just take a rest first."
"I'm fine." Zhang Xueliang sat back on the sofa and closed his eyes without saying a word.
Adjutant Xu Shou suddenly walked in and shouted softly: "Sixth Commander, Mr. Zhou is here?"
"That Mr. Zhou?" Zhang Xueliang asked confusedly.
"Mr. Zhou Hexuan Zhou," Xu Shou said.
Zhang Xueliang's eyes suddenly opened: "Invite him in quickly!"
Not long after, Zhou Hexuan came in carrying a box and said with a solemn expression: "Sixth Commander, please forgive me."
After Zhang Xueliang saw Zhou Hexuan, it was difficult to control his emotions. He said sadly and remorsefully: "Mingcheng, you warned me in advance, but my father was still assassinated by the Japanese. I can't escape the blame!"
Zhou Hexuan said: "The fact that the Japanese can accurately blow up the exclusive carriage shows that there is a spy around the commander. As long as this person is not eliminated, even if the commander escapes the disaster in Huanggutun, it will be difficult to guard against him in the future."
Zhang Xueliang said bitterly: "It's a pity that we haven't found out who the spy is yet."
Zhou Hexuan asked: "When will the Marshal's funeral be held?"
"There is no time for funerals now. There are too many things to deal with." Zhang Xueliang was already overwhelmed.
Zhou Hexuan asked: "What is the current situation in Northeast China?"
"Overall, it's pretty stable," Zhang Xueliang said with a headache. "Both the southern government and the Japanese are trying to win over me. When the army came, I was divided into two factions. One faction advocated changing the flag, and the other advocated independence. I was caught in the middle and couldn't make a choice. Mingcheng
, please help me come up with ideas."
At this time, among the Fengjun generals, no one really dared to propose surrendering to Japan. Whether it was Zhang Zuoxiang of the old school or Yang Yuting of the sergeant school, they were all staunch enemies of Japan.
The Japanese secretly tried to win over Yang Yuting several times, but he always rejected him.
The Japanese immediately felt that Zhang Xueliang was young and easy to control, and used both soft and hard tactics. They hoped to achieve close cooperation with Zhang Xueliang.
Zhang Xueliang naturally refused to agree. Even if he was willing, his generals would not agree. Those generals were more inclined to be independent. They did not care about the Japanese or the National Government in the south. Fengjun managed one-third of the Northeast by himself.
Facing Zhang Xueliang's question, Zhou Hexuan said: "Sixth Commander, I don't need to say anything about this matter. In fact, you have already made a decision in your heart. Right?"
Zhang Xueliang was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said: "You still know me sincerely."
Zhang Xueliang was very optimistic about Chang Kaishen, believing that the Northern Expeditionary Army had strict discipline, extremely high combat effectiveness, and had its own revolutionary ideas. Chang Kaishen was also a leader who could make China prosperous and strong.
Well, that's too high.
Zhou Hexuan opened his suitcase, took out Chang Kaishen's handwriting, elegiac couplet, and his own sample book of "The Chrysanthemum and the Knife", and said: "Sixth Commander, I brought you three things when I came to Fengtian this time."
Zhang Xueliang first opened the elegiac couplet and saw the following words: The shocking news of the bad news has changed the color of the mountains and rivers; it is difficult to rejuvenate the country, so we should pity each other through thick and thin.
This elegiac couplet fully exposed Principal Chang's poetry skills, but it was more straightforward and straightforward, and it also expressed his acceptance of Zhang Xueliang.
"You are interested," Zhang Xueliang knew what was written in the letter without having to read it. He asked, "Mingcheng, are you an official in the south?"
"No," Zhou Hexuan said, "I help Commander Chang as a lobbyist. From a broad sense, it is for national peace; from a minor sense, it is to open up the life-saving food route from Northeast to Shandong as soon as possible."
Zhang Xueliang stood up and walked back and forth, worried: "I have long wanted to change the flag, but there are two very difficult problems. One is that there is opposition within the Fengjun army, and the other is that the Japanese are obstructing it."
Zhou Hexuan came up with an idea: "There are two ways to solve it."
"Speak quickly." Zhang Xueliang said eagerly.
"First, General Tang in Rehe can be asked to change his banner first to test the reaction within the Fengjun army and the Japanese." Zhou Hexuan said.
Zhang Xueliang said happily: "Uncle Tang? This is a good idea. He will definitely be willing to change the flag."
Tang Yulin is Zhang Zuolin's loyal brother and now occupies Rehe Province. He is not in the Northeast and belongs to the Feng clique. As long as he changes his banner, he will not cause strong opposition from within the Feng army and the Japanese, but it can also serve as a test and excessive force.
Rehe is also a place coveted by the Japanese, but it is not as important as Northeast China.
Moreover, Tang Yulin was definitely willing to change his banner, because the Northern Expeditionary Army was right under his nose. If they didn't surrender, they would start fighting sooner or later.
Zhou Hexuan analyzed: "Let all the Feng clique warlords outside the Guan Dynasty change their banners first. This will create a sense of the general trend and the opposition voices within the Feng clique will be much smaller."
"What you said makes sense," Zhang Xueliang nodded and asked, "What about the Japanese?"
Zhou Hexuan said: "In fact, the opinions among the Japanese are not unified. Especially in the case of the assassination of the general, due to the influence of international diplomatic pressure, Japan's domestic opposition to armed invasion was very loud."
Zhang Xueliang said: "In other words, we must take advantage of the internal conflicts among the Japanese to change the flag as soon as possible?"
"We can't hurry, we have to delay." Zhou Hexuan said.
"Why are we delaying? It's been delayed for a long time. What if the Japanese and the Japanese unite with their opinions?" Zhang Xueliang asked puzzled.
Zhou Hexuan explained: "It can't be too fast, because Japan has a tradition of subordinates overcoming superiors, and soldiers like to do their own thing. The Kwantung Army is ready to make a move now, and they want Commander Six to make a big move, and then they can provoke a war. Therefore, it must be delayed until the Kwantung Army loses
Zhan Xin, the Kwantung Army is still in a state of combat readiness now. You can send people to observe their situation at any time. As long as the Kwantung Army relaxes, it can basically change its banner. At the same time, it cannot be too slow. If the time is delayed for too long, it will intensify.
The Japanese are determined to split the Northeast. When facing the Japanese, you must be resolute in your attitude towards changing the flag. But you should be hesitant in your actions. This can dampen the arrogance of the Japanese and let them know that the Northeast is
Sooner or later the flag will change, and at the same time it will give them the illusion and fluke that you are afraid of making this decision."
After listening to Zhou Hexuan's words, Zhang Xueliang suddenly understood. He held Zhou Hexuan's hand and said, "Mingcheng, you are really my Zhuge Liang. Now I have everything clear and I know what to do next."
Zhou Hexuan took out "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" and said: "Sixth Commander, you can read this book to facilitate your dealings with the Japanese."
