Duan Qirui's banquet started as scheduled in Cao's Garden in Tianjin. Not only Zhang Zuolin and Feng Yuxiang, but also military and political elites from all walks of life came to attend the banquet.
Everyone who came to this banquet was a smart person, so they naturally knew exactly what to say and what to do. The protagonists of this banquet were of course Zhang Zuolin and Feng Yuxiang, and the others were naturally
He didn't dare to steal other people's limelight, so he just drank and joked with people he knew, and chatted with his old friends about old things. He didn't mention the purpose of the banquet.
As the host, Duan Qirui should naturally fulfill his duties as a host, so he came out to greet everyone many times, and was especially cordial to Zhang Zuolin and Feng Yuxiang.
Everyone was casually chatting for a while, and then the real content of the banquet came.
Duan Qirui first came out to chat with everyone, raised his glass and toasted everyone with a glass of wine, and then said slowly: "Thank you all for taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend my banquet, Duan Qirui. Zhiquan is here to thank you.
Everyone, you all know that I am a straight-tempered person, so I won’t say any polite words here. I hope you all have a good time here!"
Duan Qirui said a few words, and everyone applauded.
Duan Qirui pressed his palms, indicating that everyone should be quiet for a moment, as he still had something to say. When everyone's applause fell, he continued: "I know that everyone comes to me, and they are not here to drink from me, Duan."
A glass of wine and a puff of my Duan's cigarette, then I'll just say it. This war has come to an end. Wu Peifu is now heard to have arrived in Luoyang, but Beiping and Tianjin are still in a mess!"
Duan Qirui looked at everyone's expressions, took a sip of the red wine in the cup in his hand, and continued: "But Beiping can't continue to be so chaotic. It's not good to make people panic like this! Someone must come out to control it no matter what.
OK!"
After Duan Qirui came out, he looked at everyone with a smile. After listening to his words, everyone naturally knew what he meant, and they just pretended to discuss it with the people around them and nodded in agreement.
Duan Qirui continued: "I am not very talented, but both Yu Ting and General Feng recommended me. I have to know what is good and what is good, so I agreed to take charge of the overall situation. I hope you can understand. I am already old.
I don’t want to get involved in these things anymore, but Yu Ting and General Feng have good intentions, and I can’t refuse them. I hope all my colleagues will show their favor!”
Duan Qirui's words were already polite. How could everyone not give him face? Even if someone was not very satisfied, they kept it in their hearts and did not dare to say it. So everyone also spoke out and praised unanimously.
Duan Qirui was very satisfied when he saw such results, so he naturally left the stage and invited Zhang Zuolin to the stage to deliver a speech.
Zhang Zuolin first declined, saying that he was a big boss and couldn't say anything. However, he couldn't refuse, and despite the strong demands of Duan Qirui and everyone else, he still had no choice but to go on stage.
Zhang Zuolin laughed a few times and said: "Zhiquan, look what you are doing. I am a big boss who came on stage to say something. But if everyone insists on me saying a few words, then I will say a few words. Don't delay everyone's eating, drinking and having fun. Zhiquan is
There’s a lot of good wine!”
Zhang Zuolin said a few words, everyone laughed, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively.
Seeing that the effect had been achieved, Zhang Zuolin waited until everyone had finished laughing and continued: "I, Zhang Zuolin, am a real tough guy. Some people always say that I am a bandit. That is true, but I want to emphasize that I am not a bandit, but a thieves."
, this is very different!”
Everyone burst out laughing again, all laughed at Zhang Zuolin's cheerful style and self-deprecating spirit.
Zhang Zuolin continued: "At that time, Wu Peifu wanted to embarrass me, Zhang Zuolin, and I was not a vegetarian, so I started fighting. But this beating doesn't matter. Now in Peiping, no one cares and no one is watching. To be honest, it is not an option. How many of us can we do?
After discussing it together, we all felt that Zhiquan was highly respected and he was the only one who could take on this important task, so we recommended him to be in charge of Peiping. This is a good thing for our country!"
When everyone saw that even Zhang Zuolin said this, they could only agree with him.
In fact, Zhang Zuolin had long understood that he was just making a statement here. Since he wanted to make a statement, he had to show a peaceful and righteous attitude. He could not show dissatisfaction with Duan Qirui's administration, and even had to take the initiative to
Only when you take the credit for yourself can you be convincing.
That's why Zhang Zuolin said this. After Zhang Zuolin finished speaking, he saw a general below saying: "Commander Zhang is still thinking about the overall situation. Now that the country is in crisis, there are still some people who want to make small profits, and some even want to
It’s hard to make money for the country, so I sent the troops into Peiping early. What’s the purpose of this? I’m stupid and don’t understand some things. Marshal Zhang, you can see clearly. Tell me about it!”
After the man finished speaking, he stared in Feng Yuxiang's direction.
Needless to say, this kind of situation is what Zhang Zuolin wants to see the most. Even the general Zhang Zuolin who spoke is known to him. How could Zhang Zuolin not understand that he had seen the opportunity to show his favor to him, but now this opportunity is still available.
It was just right. Zhang Zuolin was naturally happy to see how Feng Yuxiang would resolve it.
Feng Yuxiang was about to explode when he heard this. Everyone stared at him from time to time, calling him very shameless, but it was hard for him to say anything at this time. Although everyone knew that they were talking about him, but who at this time
When he came out, he was undoubtedly asking for trouble. Feng Yuxiang glared at the man fiercely, turned around, and said nothing.
Zhang Zuolin saw Feng Yuxiang like this and knew that he had suffered the loss of being mute. He was very happy in his heart, but he couldn't show it too obviously on his face, so he suppressed his smile.
After a long while, Zhang Zuolin continued: "Now our country is suffering from internal and external troubles. To be honest, we shouldn't fight this battle, but we can't do it without fighting, so I have to fight. Now that Peiping is in turmoil, inviting Zhiquan to come out and take charge of the overall situation is a last resort.
. We soldiers are born to serve the country. As our senior, Zhiquan naturally knows this truth, so this time, regardless of his advanced age, he is willing to go out and do his part for the country!"
At this point, Zhang Zuolin changed the subject and said: "As soldiers, you have abandoned your family and career and put on this military uniform for the sake of the country. How can I, Zhang Zuolin, be so virtuous? Naturally, there are many capable people who voluntarily rose up and followed me.
Do your best for the country, but in the eyes of Lao Zhang, those people we bribed cannot be compared with the generals who revolted!"