Zhang Xueliang, Zhang Zuoxiang, Yang Yuting, Wan Fulin, Zhai Wenxuan, Chang Yinhuai and other Northeastern civil and military officials gathered together.
Zhang Xueliang did not get down to business immediately, but took out "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" and said: "I read a good book yesterday. This book will be published soon. By then, the senior generals and administrative officials of the three eastern provinces will
Everyone must have a copy.”
Zhang Zuoxiang said with a smile: "What kind of book do you want us old men to read?"
Zhang Xueliang asked his secretary to hand over "The Chrysanthemum and the Knife". Zhang Zuoxiang flipped through the first two pages and immediately said: "This is a well-written book. I have been dealing with Japan for decades and know them very well. The book begins with the theme of "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword".
The Japanese character has been thoroughly analyzed.”
Yang Yuting was not in the mood to read and asked eagerly: "Young Marshal, let's talk about the important things first. What are your thoughts?"
Even if Zhou Hexuan did not come forward, Chang Kaishen, Feng Yuxiang, Yan Xishan and others all sent telegrams to persuade Zhang Xueliang to change his banner. However, Zhang Xueliang did not give an accurate reply due to various scruples.
The Northeast Army has also been discussing this matter in recent days, and the general opinion is in favor of independence.
Zhang Xueliang announced solemnly: "I have decided to change my flag!"
"Young Marshal, you absolutely must not!" Yang Yuting firmly objected.
Zhang Xueliang couldn't help but frown, and deep down he was extremely dissatisfied with Yang Yuting. Not only was this man opposed to Yi Zhi, but also his title. Zhang Zuolin was dead, but he still called Zhang Xueliang "Young Marshal", which was obviously relying on his old age and selling off his old age.
"Why can't we change the flag?" Zhang Xueliang asked angrily.
"As long as we don't make our position clear, we can play both sides of the fence with Japan and Nanjing to maximize the interests of the Northeast. Once we change our flag, we will inevitably break with Japan, and Nanjing will also look down on us!" Yang Yuting is a utilitarian, he thinks
The approach to the question is the same as Zhang Zuolin's, which is to choose whichever method has the greatest benefit.
Zhang Xueliang suddenly said angrily: "The Japanese killed my father, so I still want to cooperate with them?"
Zhang Zuoxiang came out to smooth things over and said: "Cooperating with the Japanese is no different than seeking skin from a tiger. Sooner or later we will meet their ways. I am inclined to change the flag, but now the Kwantung Army is watching covetously outside Fengtian City. We must not anger them, otherwise they will inevitably provoke
war."
"I support the views of the Assistant Marshal (Zhang Zuoxiang). This matter cannot be rushed." Chang Yinhuai said sternly. In fact, he was opposed to Yi Zhi, and he was as good as Yang Yuting in wearing a pair of trousers, but he put it more euphemistically.
"You really can't be too impatient to anger the Japanese Kwantung Army. So I decided that Zhang Xueliang suddenly stood up and said in an extremely tough tone to the confidential secretary in charge of the meeting minutes, "Immediately send a secret telegram to Beijing, Tianjin, and Rehe.
, all the Fengjun troops in Luandong and other places changed their flags and surrendered to the Nanjing National Government!"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.
Yang Yuting, Chang Yinhuai and others opposed the Yi Zhi faction, and their faces became extremely ugly.
Zhang Zuoxiang and other slow-drawing factions were thoughtful. After figuring things out, Zhang Zuoxiang said happily: "Han Qing, you have finally grown up. Yu Shuai's spirit in heaven will also be happy."
Yang Yuting wanted to object, but he didn't know how to speak, because Zhang Xueliang's strategy was very clever and there was no loophole at all.
Chang Yinhuai quietly winked at Yang Yuting and advised him not to say anything. It was obvious that Zhang Xueliang had made up his mind. The most important thing now was to take this opportunity to benefit himself.
Yang Yuting immediately understood and said: "Young Marshal, there is some instability in Heilongjiang. I think it is better to let Han Bo (Chang Yinhuai) serve as the governor of Heilongjiang, which will definitely scare Xiao Xiao."
This is a political compromise, in which Chang Yinhuai is appointed as the governor of Heilongjiang Province in exchange for Yang Yuting and others' support for the Fengjun revolt within the Pass.
"It's feasible." Zhang Xueliang could only hold his nose and agree, otherwise the next work would not be carried out.
In this way, both parties got what they wanted, and Yang Yuting and Chang Yinhuai left the commander's mansion happily.
Especially Chang Yinhuai, who was only the director of the Beijing-Fenghuang Railway the year before last, and became the acting minister of transportation of the Anhui government last year. Because he did not want to be stigmatized, he refused to sign the traitorous contract. After angering Zhang Zuolin, he had to go to Tianjin to live in an apartment.
Later, the Americans came to discuss the return of tariff autonomy, so Zhang Zuolin re-promoted Chang Yinhuai and appointed him as a member of the Tariff Autonomy Committee.
From a committee member with no real power to the governor of Heilongjiang Province, this is a huge advantage!
After the understanding was over, Zhang Zuoxiang stayed and said as an elder: "Liu Zi, you did a good job this time. Remember, you are the master of the Northeast now and you cannot act as impulsively as before."
"Xue Liang, remember the teachings." Zhang Xueliang said.
Zhang Zuoxiang suddenly smiled and asked: "Who came up with the idea to let Fengjun, who is not in the Northeast, change the flag first? It's a talented person."
Zhang Xueliang pointed to "The Chrysanthemum and the Knife" on the conference table and said: "This is the author of this book."
"Zhou Hexuan, I know this person," Zhang Zuoxiang whispered, "Liuzi, you have to be careful of Yang Yuting, this person has been very active recently. He forms gangs and connects civil and military officials. I'm afraid he will be a big leader in the future."
"I know." Zhang Xueliang had a headache.
Zhang Zuoxiang patted Zhang Xueliang on the shoulder: "That's it for now. It's up to you. I'll leave first."
"I'll see you off." Zhang Xueliang personally walked Zhang Zuoxiang to the gate.
When Zhang Xueliang came back and walked to the garden, Mrs. Shou (the fifth concubine of Zhang Zuolin) stopped him and said: "Qing Han, the funeral committee has made preparations, and the memorial service will be held the day after tomorrow."
"Thank you for your hard work, Fifth Mom." Zhang Xueliang said respectfully.
Mrs. Shou was smart and capable, and managed the household well. She helped Zhang Zuolin take care of the back house properly. She was also very kind to Zhang Xueliang's brothers and sisters, so she was highly respected by Zhang Xueliang.
Regarding Zhang Zuolin's funeral, it is now just a memorial, and the burial place has not yet been selected.
At the memorial service, Chang Kaishen, Feng Yuxiang, Yan Xishan and others either sent elegiac couplets or sent telegrams of condolence through the air. Warlords of all sizes in Tianjin also wrote elegiac couplets, and even the Japanese
Several condolences were sent.
Zhou Hexuan stayed in Fengtian for five days and left after paying incense at the memorial service.
Accompanying him were the envoys sent by Zhang Xueliang. These envoys were responsible for going to Peiping to negotiate the issue of changing the flag. Although the decision had been made to change the flag, the interests involved were too complicated and could not be decided by just a few words orally.
At the same time, "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" was officially published. On the day of publication, 5,000 copies were shipped directly to the Northeast. These were ordered by Zhang Xueliang. He wanted all civil and military officials in the Northeast to read this book.
What surprised Zhou Hexuan was that although the United States superficially agreed with the change of flag in Northeast China, it secretly supported Japan's invasion of Northeast China.
International politics is really too complicated. Not only must we fight against Japan, but we must also fight against the United States. Zhang Xueliang faces great pressure.
Someone may ask, hasn’t the United States always had a bad relationship with Japan? How could it support Japan’s invasion of Northeast China?
The Americans had a good calculation. Once Japan invaded the Northeast, it would come into close contact with the Soviet Union. The two sides would inevitably have fierce conflicts. The Americans would just sit back and watch the fight. At the same time, after Japan occupied the Northeast, the Nanjing government would be under pressure and would become more urgent.
By throwing itself into the arms of the United States, it is easy to seize British interests in China.
Kill two birds with one stone!
The American devils have no good intentions.
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