As Wu Peifu's personal representative, Han Baihang represented the attitude of the Beijing government in every word and deed. Everyone took this reassurance and immediately became eager to propose strategies to defeat Lu Yongxiang.
However, Han Baihang only said that he was dissatisfied with Zhejiang and Lu, but did not specify how to fight against it. As for the issue of dividing the spoils after the war, Qi Xieyuan immediately answered: "Everyone knows that Shanghai was separated from Jiangsu Province and should be managed by Jiangsu, but Lu Yongxiang did not
It is simply unreasonable to force Shanghai to be brought under the jurisdiction of Zhejiang in the name of Zhejiang Supervisor. As a Jiangsu Supervisor, I feel ashamed every time I hear people talk about this matter. It is intolerable to the 70 million people of Jiangsu. Therefore, this time
The crusade against Lu Yongxiang was, firstly, to combat the evil deeds of splitting Beiyang, and secondly, to recapture Shanghai, but I had no other ideas."
These words set the tone for the crusade against Lu Yongxiang, and also made it clear that Han Baihang made demands to the Beijing government that Shanghai must be included in the post-war war.
Han Baihang secretly told the old fox that Shanghai was the largest commercial port in the Republic of China, with developed industry and commerce, and its fiscal and tax revenue was no less than that of a province. He had long heard that Lu Yongxiang and the three Shanghai tycoons co-founded the Sanxin Company, and the monthly opium revenue alone could support three army divisions.
, he wants to eat this piece of fat all by himself, which is a bit unreasonable.
However, Qi Xieyuan is indeed qualified to negotiate conditions. In the Jiangnan region, Lu Yongxiang has strong military and financial resources. The Anhui, Shandong, and Fujian armies cannot match him. Only the Jiangsu Army can barely stand up to fight against Taiwan. Even if the lion opens his mouth, he has to admit it. Besides, before coming here
, Wu Peifu gave a bottom line, Qi Xieyuan could only choose between Shanghai and Zhejiang. Since he chose Shanghai, who would win Zhejiang Province after the war became a question he had to think about.
"Haha, Shanghai should be under the jurisdiction of Jiangsu." Han Baihang agreed with a smile and joked: "But in the future, I will ask Fushuai for help, so you can't refuse."
"Easy to say, easy to say." Qi Xieyuan was overjoyed. After all, he had no ambition to dominate the world and become president. These days, the governor and commander-in-chief took turns, and the last word was to make enough money.
After the banquet, everyone moved to the Military Conference Hall of the Office, which was brightly lit. A dozen staff officers were on standby. A map of Jiangsu and Zhejiang with a scale of one hundred thousandth was hung on the wall, and then red flags were used to outline the military divisions of both sides.
, the intelligence staff will introduce the unit number and general strength and weapons situation here, as well as the capabilities and character of the military commander.
Han Baihang walked in front of the map and stared at it intently. Following the introduction of the staff, the comparison of the military strength of the two sides quickly appeared before his eyes.
The Jiangsu Army has five divisions and six brigades, as well as military police, police corps and reserve forces, with a total strength of 70,000.
The Zhejiang and Shanghai armies have four divisions and six brigades, plus the military police, police corps, guerrillas, and reserve forces, with a total strength of 110,000.
Han Baihang knew very well that the strength of both sides was high. However, even excluding the troops who were on free pay, the strength of both sides should exceed 150,000. If the two sides officially started a war, then including the troops expanded during the war, the strength of both sides would be very high.
If it exceeds 200,000, this will be a big battle no less than the Zhi Feng War.
Judging from the war preparation situation, the Jiangsu Army is at a disadvantage. Even with Wu Peifu's instructions, the armies of Jiangxi, Fujian, Anhui, and Shandong provinces all come to attack Zhejiang. But don't forget that Sun Yat-sen of Guangdong is also allied with Lu Yongxiang.
It will inevitably involve the forces of Jiangxi and Fujian. As for Anhui and Shandong, these two provinces are the base camps of the Anhui clique. I am afraid that these people are thinking about the old friendship and may not be able to work hard. In this way, in the end, it is still
The Jiangsu Army was asked to take the lead, but whether it could do so was a question mark in Han Baihang's mind.
"If we start a war head-on, the outcome will be 50-50. Once the war drags on for a long time, I'm afraid it will be our side that cannot survive." Han Baihang pointed out the crux of the problem, but his words still left some face for Qi Xieyuan. If we start a war head-on, we will probably lose more than we win.
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Qi Xieyuan must have made full preparations. Even though he had previously promised to start a war, he really had no confidence to fight. Otherwise, he would not have gone to Luoyang to ask Wu Peifu for reinforcements. He frowned and said: "Commander Han, you often use surprise troops to win."
, I don’t know what your high opinion is.”
Han Baihang pointed at the map and said: "If our army wants to attack, it must pass through Yixing, the Shanghai-Nanjing Railway, Jiading, Liuhe, Qingpu and other five directions. The enemy will deploy heavy troops here to block our army. If our army can quickly break through all the way,
Then support other roads to jointly attack the enemy. If the war goes well, three months will be enough to capture Zhejiang. However, if the attack is frustrated, the enemy can counterattack our army and invade Jiangsu Province. At that time, other roads will face retreat.
The danger of being cut off will be no longer our crusade against Lu Yongxiang, but his crusade against Jiangsu."
Qi Xieyuan's expression changed slightly: "If the attack fails, how can we attack Lu Yongxiang?"
Han Baihang said: "Commander Fu, don't be anxious. I'm just planning for the worst. In fact, even if our front line fails and the Zhejiang Army invades Jiangsu, it will be a good thing."
It was a good thing to lose the battle. This was the first time Qi Xieyuan heard this. He wondered if Han Baihang was taking advantage of him, and his face darkened: "Mr. Han, what do you mean by this?"
Han Baihang said: "Commander Fu asked me just now about the method of winning by surprise. My method is very simple. It is to show the enemy's weakness, use the retreat to attract the enemy troops into Jiangsu Province, and lure them to our scheduled decisive battle area. By then, Zhejiang will be empty of troops.
, and then send a group of surprise troops directly into the lifeline of Zhejiang, the enemy will be forced to retreat by then, and our army will take advantage of the opportunity to counterattack, and victory will be within easy reach."
While speaking, Han Baihang had already drawn a red flag on the map, demonstrating the retreat route of the troops and the place where the surprise troops would attack.
Qi Xieyuan frowned for a while and then suddenly said: "Commander Han, who are you talking about as a surprise soldier? Fujian's military strength is weak, and it has to resist Sun Yat-sen's Northern Expedition. I'm afraid there are no generals available."
Han Baihang smiled and said, "Has Fu Shuai heard of Sun Chuanfang?"
Qi Xieyuan laughed and said: "You said Sun Xinyuan, we met in Beijing before, and we also exchange letters and messengers on weekdays."
Han Baihang smiled and said: "I'm afraid that Fu Shuai and Sun Chuanfang have already had a conspiracy to attack Lu Yongxiang."
Qi Xieyuan was stunned when he heard this: "Mr. Han, where did you hear this?"
Han Baihang said: "Sun Jun has always been an elite man, and he is a person directly connected to me. There is no reason why Fushuai should not contact him. Besides, he did not enjoy his stay in Fujian. I am afraid he has already had ambitions in Zhejiang."
Qi Xieyuan exclaimed in amazement: "Mr. Han really understands everything. It's really scary."
Han Baihang smiled slightly and said: "I want to go to Fujian to visit Sun Chuanfang in person, and I need Commander Fu to introduce him on my behalf."
Qi Xieyuan suddenly thought of something and took a breath of air and said, "Did Marshal Yu intend to let Sun Chuanfang be the supervisor of Zhejiang?"
Han Baihang was noncommittal and smiled: "Shuai Yu didn't tell me, but who knows."
