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Chapter 528 The king falls

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    Cao Kun, the leader of the Zhili clique, could not withstand the aggressive momentum of the Feng clique, so he sent a telegram to Wu Peifu to maintain restraint, and the "Army to Aid Hubei" was not allowed to have a head-on conflict with the Northwest People's Army.  Wu Peifu was disobeying the situation, and while supervising Xiao Yaonan's departure, he sent a telegram to express his agreement with the Hubei people to govern Hubei. He also stated that the main task of "aiding the Hubei army" was to expel the threat of the Hunan army. After the war, he should follow the wishes of the Hubei people and strive to protect Hubei's autonomy.

    As for the conflict with the People's Army, he said magnanimously: "After the People's Army enters Hubei, the areas occupied by each will be used as boundaries. The Zhili Army will never cross the border." This is because he estimated that he would definitely enter before the People's Army.  Hubei, we are setting a trap for the People's Army.  After Xiao Yaonan advanced to Wuhan, the People's Army naturally could not take a step further, and the three towns of Wuhan could easily become theirs.

    ?????????????????????????? But God¡¯s calculations are not as good as those of man. He never imagined in his wildest dreams that the strong guy could not outrun the ¡°mud legs¡±!

    In these two and a half days, while the vanguard of Zhang Chengde's cavalry division had arrived at the gates of Hankou City, the vanguard of Xiao Yaonan's 25th Division was still close to Xiaochang.  When the first military vehicle was forced to stop at Xiaochang Station, the Zhili troops were shocked to see the sweating soldiers of the Northwest People's Army and the bright five-star red flag flying at Xiaochang Station.

    Li Jinglin walked 800 miles at a fast pace and outran nearly half of the Zhijun troops that were larger than him. Although there were various assisting factors, the distance he ran down was real.  When China entered the Republic of China era, no army had ever advanced so fast.  Li Jinglin became famous in the first battle, and his 5th Division was also called the "Quick March Army"!

    Xiao Yaonan learned the news at 2 p.m. He didn't believe his ears. It wasn't until he saw an infantry company commander at the People's Army garrison station asking to talk to the Zhili Army that he really admitted that the Northwest People's Army had completely outrun his troops.  !

    Looking at the neat row of mortars shining with black light, Xiao Yaonan suddenly felt at a loss: it was impossible to continue southward. The People's Army controlled the train traffic going south to Hankou.  I'm afraid that Hankou is now in Zhang Hanqing's hands, right?  In the war, we have to run the risk of an all-out war between the Zhili and Fengxi armies; in the war, the initiative is already in the hands of the People's Army.

    Because Zhang Hanqing sent a telegram that day and stated: "The People's Army has seized Hanchuan. The first group is responsible for protecting Hankou and Wuchang, and the second group is responsible for persuading the Hunan Army and Sichuan Army to retreat. He also advised other parties to 'aid the Hubei Army' to consider the welfare of the people of Hubei."  , suspend the use of troops, and do not 'just wait and see the success or failure in the name of aiding Hubei, and seize the fruits of the harvest'."

    Wu Peifu seemed to be pushed from the top of the mountain into the abyss.

    This Zhang Hanqing is not a big deal, he is ahead of him in everything, and he is always in the middle of his schemes.  He and Zhang Hanqing both used the banner of "aiding Hubei", but one walked and the other took the railway, but he fell behind.  Zhang Hanqing said that he "sit back and watch success or failure", and he couldn't argue with that.  If he forcibly rushes through Xiaochang, the big hat of "grabbing the fruits" will really be suppressed. At this time, it is almost foreseeable that public opinion will be unfavorable to him.  Moreover, Feng Xiu took this opportunity to steal his retreat.  He knew clearly that only a small number of vanguard troops entered the city of Hankou. As long as the Zhizhi Army charged, the situation in Wuhan might be settled.  But this order was so difficult!

    Seeing that the situation was tense, Wang Zhanyuan even called for reinforcements from the Zhizhi Army.  However, Xiao Yaonan did not receive the telegram and did not advance further.  From Wang Zhanyuan's point of view, he really seemed to be sitting on a mountain watching the fight between tigers, preparing to occupy the magpie's nest, and uniting with the Hunan army to drive him out of power.

    In the following days, Lu Diping, the second division of the Hunan Army, captured Zhaoli Bridge and defeated Sun Chuanfang's troops of the 18th Division. The right wing of the Hunan Army defeated Putong's garrison Liu Yuelong and occupied Tongcheng. On the 6th, the Hunan Army captured Zhaoli Bridge and Sun Chuanfang's troops.  The tribe retreated to Puqi (now Chibi).  At this time, Zhang Hanqing personally led the main force of the 3rd Division to Caidian, which was not far away at night.

    Caidian is the west gate of Wuhan, where a brigade of Wang Zhanyuan's direct troops was stationed. However, the People's Army used tens of thousands of artillery shells to scare them away. In just half a day, Caidian fell.

    It is unimaginable that a tired division could cripple an elite brigade in half a day. The situation is irreversible.  But where did their shells come from?  Are cannons flying from the sky?  Wang Zhanyuan, who was completely puzzled, was dumbfounded after receiving the news. Even Xiao Yaonan, who was at a loss in Xiaochang, was also shocked, and was glad that he did not become an enemy of the People's Army in the end.

    In fact, it doesn¡¯t matter much. The cannon that made a great contribution this time should be said to be a small cannon. It is the mortar, a unique new weapon of the People¡¯s Army.

    "At the beginning of the war, given the rugged mountain roads in the northwest, even the 75mm light mountain cannon was not suitable for mobile use. It was imperative to develop lighter and more convenient infantry to accompany the small artillery.  In Zhang Hanqing's already formed knowledge, the mortar is the most suitable: it has a simple structure, is light and flexible, has a large fire coverage area, and has strong lethality. It is an effective weapon for infantry close fire support.

    With a simple structure, Shenyang soldiers canThe limited manufacturing capacity of the factory can be easily copied, and the cost is only one-tenth or even less of the mountain gun; it is light and flexible, allowing a larger amount of equipment to be equipped within the limited transportation capacity.

    As far as two years ago, Zhang Hanqing obtained through German consultants a 1914-made 76mm mortar that was fashionable and mass-produced by Germany during World War I. Its barrel was only over one foot (5.2 times the caliber) and weighed only 100 kilograms.  , the cannonball weighs only 9 pounds.  In this way, any war horse can easily load two doors.  On the other hand, it takes six horses to pull a mountain cannon.

    The key is that Lanzhou Arsenal can produce them immediately after receiving a batch of machines, which can free up manpower for Shenyang Arsenal to produce more urgently needed mountain cannons As of this war, Lanzhou Arsenal has been able to independently build 20 guns at a very low cost.  ¡­

    Several divisions of the People¡¯s Army, including the cavalry division, are equipped with this mortar.  It may not be of much use in attacking fortresses, and it is still far behind the more well-equipped foreign armies of the same period, but it is sufficient in domestic wars.

    Because of its convenient transportation, the mortar group was already in place just a few days after the leading troops arrived at their destination.  Zhang Hanqing was determined to suppress the enemy's stubborn resistance in a battle, and the artillery shells he finally transported were used up at once, which of course achieved a huge shocking effect.

    Seeing that the People's Army's offensive was so sharp, Xiao Yao, who had set out for a long time, failed to arrive. The situation had reached this point. Wang Zhanyuan no longer had the will to fight and decided to make peace with the People's Army alone.  He sent a special envoy to contact Zhang Hanqing, and was prepared to agree to Zhang Hanqing's garrison in Hubei and use Hubei's finances to support two divisions of the People's Army in exchange for Zhang Hanqing's support in continuing to serve as the governor of Hubei.  Otherwise, he will "fight to the death to clear the name of the Hubei army!"

    At this time, the armies of Hunan, Sichuan, and Henan were all watching the surrounding areas, and Wang Zhanyuan still had two divisions and one brigade available for combat.  Although the People's Army has entered three divisions, most of them are light cavalry infantry, and heavy weapons are still behind.  If Wang Zhanyuan really holds on or simply lets other troops enter Hubei, it will be extremely detrimental to the People's Army.

    So Ji Yiqiao really wanted to persuade Zhang Hanqing to agree to this resolution.  In his opinion, with two divisions here, Hubei is basically in the middle. A defeated Hubei governor will also be beneficial to the People's Army's control of Hubei Province.

    But Zhang Hanqing would not agree.  He told Commander Ji Yiqiao and Qi Enming: "We came in in the name of defeating Wang Zhanyuan and helping Hubei's autonomy, but we still let him sit in this position. Where is our credibility? And it gave Wu Peifu an excuse to stay in Hubei. Beijing  The Han-Han Railway and the Jin-Pu Railway are like two legs of the Zhili Railway. Now that we control half of the Beijing-Hankou Line, it is equivalent to making the giant Zhili Railway lame on one leg. Besides, based on our understanding of Wang Zhanyuan, as long as there is still a glimmer of hope, he will not  It would really be a dead end. Otherwise, why would he still carry his family wealth with him on the front line? That is a typical situation where things are not going right.

    We don¡¯t want his life, but we want him to hand over Wuhan peacefully.  I have a suggestion. As long as he can get the whole army to surrender, we can let him leave Hubei safely with his personal belongings. It will also be through his mouth that everyone in the immediate family can recognize Wu Peifu's true face.  He smiled slyly: "Who told him not to do his best to help his comrades?"  "

    Seeing that Zhang Hanqing¡¯s attitude was so resolute, and the offensives of the Hunan Army and Sichuan Army continued unabated, Hubei could no longer avoid the fate of failure. It was just a matter of who would win.  Wang Zhanyuan decided to express his sincerity to Zhang Hanqing. Firstly, Wuhan was already in front of the People's Army. To save his last bit of wealth, the People's Army must let go; secondly, neither the Hunan Army nor the Sichuan Army was much better than the People's Army. Instead of giving them an advantage, Wang Zhanyuan decided to surrender to Zhang Hanqing.  Might as well give it to Zhang Hanqing - after all, after leaving the country, he still has to survive in Tianjin under the control of the Feng clique.  As for Xiao Yao Nan of the Wu faction, he would rather break it than take advantage of them!

    So Wang Zhanyuan sent a telegram to all parties to explain the reason for the defeat, blaming the responsibility on Xiao Yaonan's avoidance of the battle: "our army fought fiercely with the enemy for eight days and nights, and was extremely trapped. Commander-in-chief Xiao had been in Han Dynasty for more than five days, and he did business and asked for help.  Although he graciously agreed, the plan was to wait for the entire army to gather before it could advance. However, the Jin Brigade that had arrived at the front could not fight freely because it had not received orders from the Commander-in-Chief. The Hubei army on the front line refused to advance because of the reinforcements, so they rushed to the front.  After retreating, the overall situation is unmanageable. It is the responsibility of occupying Yuan to protect the territory, but there is no way to recover. We must follow the general order of Commander Zhang Hanqing and welcome the Shaanxi army into Hubei to save the unfavorable situation and save all the people from fire and water."

    On the second day, after receiving Zhang Hanqing's reply to guarantee his family, property and personal dignity, an angry Wang Zhanyuan ordered the provincial garrison to welcome Zhang Hanqing into Wuchang City, and all the officers and soldiers of the 2nd Division under his command obeyed the assistance of the Northwest People's Army.  The command of the Hubei Army.

    On the same day, Tong Tong resigned via telephone, expressing his resignation from the post of governor of Hubei Province. He was both sarcastic and sarcastic towards the direct leaders Cao Kun and Wu Peifu.  The telegram said: "In recent years, there have been many incidents in the country, and political tides have arisen one after another. In the meantime, the two ministers have been presiding over the affairs of the country and jointly safeguarding the overall situation. Recently, a cabinet issue has occurred, and there has been a lot of speculation. It is also worth the troops of both sides, and there are  The move to change defenses was like a snake in a cup but a tiger in a cup, which aroused more alarm and suspicion, and the road was rough, and it was said that war was imminent. In fact, when Fengjun entered the pass, it was said that Zhongshuai had agreed that the two commanders would have Fengzhi's family again, and they should discuss it with Cao Envoy  The remonstrance of the final safety measure and the purpose of peace between the two princes can be seen clearly Now the human relations between Beijing and Tianjin have been extremely shaken, and the food and finance are in danger, which cannot be explained by empty words. The powerful people of the two princes must meet in person to discuss business.  , It is not enough to put an end to the unexpected rumors, and determine the future of the country"

    On the 11th, Wang Zhanyuan left Wuchang east and fled to Tianjin with a large amount of property he had looted in Hubei.  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com)He was startled and doubtful, the road was rough, and it seemed that war was imminent.  In fact, when Fengjun entered the pass, it was heard that Commander-in-Chief Zhong had agreed that the two commanders-in-chief once again had the Fengzhi family, and they should discuss the final safety measures with the envoy Cao.  ¡­Nowadays, the relationship between Beijing and Tianjin is extremely shaken, and the food and finance are in danger, which cannot be explained by empty words.  If the two most powerful people have to meet in person to discuss business, it will not be enough to put an end to unexpected rumors and determine the future of the country"

    On the 11th, Wang Zhanyuan left Wuchang east and fled to Tianjin with a large amount of property he had looted in Hubei.  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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