Tuanhe is located in the southern suburbs of Beijing. It was originally the site of the former Qing palace. It was built on a large scale by Emperor Qianlong. It is the most luxurious of the four palaces built in Nanhaizi, Beijing. In the Gengzi year, the Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded Beijing. Tuanhe
The palace was looted and destroyed by the invading army and has been in decline to this day. Fortunately, Duan Qirui liked the scenery of Tuanhe River and often lived here in recent years. People from the Ministry of Finance have repeatedly allocated funds for repairs, and some of its color has been restored.
At this time, the Tuanhe Palace was brightly lit, and the guards inside and outside were on guard every three steps and one sentry every five steps. Donghu Nangong entered the "Xuanyuantang" three times, where the security was the highest. The people standing guard at the door were all officers with straight military uniforms and shiny riding boots.
, they did not dare to get too close to the door or window, but stood silently far away. From time to time, they could hear arguments coming from inside, which aroused everyone's attention.
The atmosphere in the Xuanyuan Hall was solemn. The senior generals of the Dingguo Army held their breaths with solemn faces, listening to Xu Shuzheng read the message Wu Peifu had just sent out: "...Since ancient times, the greatest crime has been treason, and the most ugly crime has been to flatter foreigners.
...Duan Qirui recognized a traitor as his father...a traitor of the Republic of China!"
"Stop reading it!"
Duan Qirui interrupted Xu Shuzheng rudely and continued to read. He had a gloomy face and his nose was a little crooked with anger. He gritted his teeth and said: "Wu Xiucai, such a sharp-toothed man, sent four telegrams to scold him in one day."
I am really arrogant and don’t know how high the sky is!”
Xu Shuzheng smiled lightly and said: "Supervisor, please calm down. Youdao is that the soldiers are not enough. We need pen and tongue. Wu Xiucai is just showing off his rhetoric. Our army is ready. There is no need to waste words with him. All you need is an order from you."
If all three armies attack together, we can capture him and bring him to your knees."
His words showed full confidence. It can be said that he was responsible for the declaration of war in Anhui Province. Originally, Duan Qirui could not make up his mind to go to war. It was he who made Duan Qirui agree to go to war by crying and making a speech and provoking the generals. Now he
As the Chief of General Staff of the Dingguo Army and the Commander-in-Chief of the East Route Army, he had tens of thousands of powerful troops at his disposal. He was extremely high-spirited and had great ambitions to help the world.
Duan Qirui's anger subsided a little, but he still said angrily: "Wu Peicui is really hateful and hateful. He prefers to go against me. In the past, he conquered Sanxiang in the south. If he hadn't stood still, we in Beiyang would have settled on Sanxiang and defeated Guangdong and Guangxi.
, unified the country, the country will not be in the same situation as it is today. How can I allow him to continue to bark like a dog? Zheng, you are far more knowledgeable than him. Come up with an essay and give me a scolding."
Duan Qirui was a little less arrogant, but it was Wu Peifu who scolded him for being too cruel, a traitor, a traitor, and a national traitor, which made him feel uncomfortable.
Xu Shuzheng was also a scholar, but his penmanship was much inferior to that of Wu Peifu. He said humbly: "Supervisor, I am good at writing policies and strategies, but if it comes to writing articles that curse people, I recommend one person who is guaranteed to be better than Wu Xiucai.
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Duan Qirui suddenly became interested: "Oh? Who do you want to recommend?"
Xu Shuzheng said: "Wu Zesheng."
Duan Qirui suddenly realized that Wu Zesheng was an old man from the Anfu Clan. He was good at running newspapers and was responsible for the news and public opinion of the Anfu Clan. However, he was used to being criticized by the newspapers in Beijing and Shanghai, so he was not taken seriously by him. Now that he thinks about it, he can only
He, who was often criticized in the press, was able to play against Wu Xiucai. He quickly asked someone to call Wu Zesheng and asked him to immediately write an article against Cao Wu, who was directly affiliated with him.
Xu Shuzheng made the phone call in person. Wu Zesheng had already prepared a draft. After a little consideration, he wrote an eloquent message: "Cao Kun, Wu Peifu, etc., have no government and threaten the head of state... to protect the capital and attack in separate routes."
, to secure the government and maintain diplomatic relations, to eliminate traitors and determine state affairs!..."
After seeing this, Duan Qirui repeatedly said yes, and immediately sent out the message in his own name, sending electricity to the whole country. After sending the electricity, Duan Qirui let out a bad breath, and returned to his usual calm demeanor, asking: "Zheng Zheng, how is the situation of the army?"
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Xu Shuzheng said confidently: "When I return to the supervisory office, the morale of the officers and soldiers is as high as a rainbow, and they are eager to go to the battlefield to kill thieves and perform meritorious services, and to eliminate traitors for the country!"
"good!"
Duan Qirui was overjoyed and slapped the table and shouted: "Raising troops for a thousand days and using them for a short period of time. Our Anhui Army officers were originally participating troops, then border guards, and now Dingguo Army. They are to serve as the wings of the country, fight to save the country, and fight for the country."
Fight for the Chinese nation and bring peace to the people!"
The generals of the national army in the hall were in awe, but the words of this scene were just a momentary impression, and no one took it too seriously. Everyone knew in their hearts that no matter which side of Zhi Anhui, it was for collective self-interest, and the so-called serving the country and the people was just for themselves.
Just put gold on your face.
Duan Qirui naturally knew this, and he said in a serious tone: "As far as my original intention is concerned, I don't want to fight, but Cao Kun and Wu Peifu pushed me too hard. They want to step down again, and the spearhead is actually aimed at me.
The target is our Anhui clique, and I cannot give in. We can only give up after a battle. Needless to say, if the battle is fought, everyone will be prosperous and rich, but if the battle is failed, everyone will be ruined. Zheng, please tell me about the situation of the battle.
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Xu Shuzheng was the chief of staff, and the entire combat strategy came from his handwriting. He was not polite at the moment and asked his adjutant to hang up a huge military map. He picked up his baton and talked to everyone: "This battle is divided into two battlefields: the east and west.
, the west road is the main battlefield, attacking in the direction of Baoding; the east road is the auxiliary battlefield, attacking in the direction of Tianjin. The two roads should attack at the same time, so that the Zhili army has no chance to breathe. "
As soon as he finished speaking, Duan Zhigui, the commander-in-chief of the West Route Army, stood up and said with a laugh: "Don't worry, Supervisor. When we led the troops to fight, Wu Peifu was just a horseman. It is very easy to defeat him."
Other generals also expressed their opinions and clapped their chests loudly: "That's right, the Zhijun army has nothing to fear. Just look at the supervisor. We will definitely capture Cao San and Wu Xiucai alive and make him regret his mistake."
Duan Qirui's face blossomed into a smile, as if he could foresee victory now. He touched the short beard on his chin and said with dignity: "Cao Wu does not talk about benevolence and righteousness. We cannot be ruthless and righteous. We are all Beiyang soldiers. You guys
After you catch them, don't accuse them harshly and torture them, and send them to me to be punished. I want to ask them who is right and who is wrong!"
The generals nodded in agreement, and then everyone discussed specific tactics.
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Under the dark night, three hundred officers and soldiers of the Selected Front Team were spread out at the foot of the mountain. Numerous vigorous figures could be vaguely seen in the shadows of the trees. No one in the team spoke, only the clanking of equipment, heavy breathing and footsteps.
It has been five hours since we set off from Gaobeidian. Along the way, the troops avoided the detours guarded by the Anhui army and chose to go to places where the mountain roads were rugged and difficult to climb. The trek was extremely difficult, even with mountain people who knew the terrain well as guides.
, but also took the wrong path many times. During this period, more than ten people fell off the cliff and died.