Back to the Republic of China as a commander

"Brother Shaochuan, do you mean to start with Yuan Jing?" Wang Zhenyu couldn't help but brighten his eyes when he thought of Yuan Jing's cabinet in history.

"Yes, I believe that no matter how reluctant the Japanese side is, they will have to face the fact that our army is no longer something they can easily deal with. Although they are fond of gambling, it is based on the premise that there is hope of victory What we have to do now is to kill this hope." Gu Weijun looked very strategic.

"What if the beating in Jinan hurts too much, and the Japanese devote all their power to their lives? Beat them to death," Wang Zhenyu asked again.

Gu Weijun nodded and said: "In fact, Britain and France will not allow Japan to spend all its power to settle accounts with us. I also checked a report on work intercepted from the British Minister Jurdian. If my analysis is correct, the British wanted to maintain Their interests in the Far East will never allow us to fight against the Japanese. Only by holding each other in check can Britain's interests in Asia be maintained and guaranteed. At the same time, Britain, France and the United States need our two countries to resist the newborn The red regime. Compared with the Japanese's mainland ambitions, this regime that was determined to liberate the whole world from the very beginning is the most terrifying."

"So what are your thoughts?"

"Humble job means to let the Japanese concentrate all their strength in Siberia. The situation in the Northeast should be resolved as soon as possible. My opinion in Kanto Prefecture is to give the Japanese face and return the lease with a limited period. The Manchuria Railway Company will be reorganized. Yi, but Shandong immediately took back. I believe that the Japanese will not rebound too strongly."

Wang Zhenyu thought for a while: "Well, I will explain to Kato that you go to the British Concession in Shanghai and let the British do the middle, and have a good talk about this issue of peace. I also know that it will not be possible to reach an agreement now, but it doesn't matter. , I will make Japan anxious. Shaochuan, negotiating with the big powers is not easy, try to win more interests for our suffering country and nation. In addition, for your idea of ​​leading the Japanese to Siberia and Russia I think it’s feasible, I can talk to the Japanese. I don’t believe that these people who are threatened by volcanic earthquakes every day will not be tempted. And I have to talk to the three of you. This battle in Shandong, I think the Japanese will treat us in the future. The threat will only become smaller and smaller, we must be vigilant against the Red Russians around us, they are likely to become our new enemy, especially their ideas are very inspiring."

The three of Xiong Xiling and the others looked at each other. Although they don't know why the always confident commander-in-chief is so afraid of Chier, since the commander-in-chief mentioned it, it's better to pay attention carefully.

Xiong Xiling suddenly thought of a question: "Marshal, how should we solve the matter in the Northeast?"

Wang Zhenyu shook his head: "I haven't made up my mind yet, but Zhang Zuolin's funeral must be done anyway, and I plan to go to Fengtian to express my condolences in person."

Xiong Xiling was shocked when he heard this: "Marshal, this is absolutely impossible! You are putting yourself at risk. You are not clear about the current situation. Once something happens to you personally, the entire Nationalist Government and the Youth Army will have a hard time. The foundation built will collapse immediately, faster than Lao Yuan's death. Those people in Nanjing must be the first batch to come out to make troubles, and the little bones and blood that our country has accumulated over the past few years will be over..."

Wang Zhenyu nodded, he understood all these things, but relying on Yang Du and Yang Yongtai's good tongue, I'm afraid they won't be able to fool those northeastern men from the Feng family.And in these years, although the youth army has made great achievements in battle, they basically rely on the people below to fight. As a commander in chief, he has no merit. . .Thinking about it, Wang Zhenyu, who knew he had slipped the tongue, still comforted Xiong Xiling and said: "Old Xiong's opinion is very good, I was negligent, let's discuss this matter later, you go back early to draw up a charter and leave for Shanghai! Wang Chonghui has already Got in touch there."

Hearing Wang Zhenyu's words, Xiong Xiling still seemed unwilling to give up, and wanted to persuade her again, but Tang Shaoyi pulled the hem of her clothes, knowing that it would be difficult to control the handsome man, so she sighed and left.

Three days later, in Japan, the fierce debate was still going on. Due to the attitude of Hara Takashi and Tanaka’s resignation, the Imperial Shandong Dispatched Army was trapped in Jinan for ten days. .As the commander, General Yuheng Yicheng sent over three distress telegrams almost every day. At first, he paid attention to his wording, but later on, he was a bit out of shape. It's completely embarrassing the emperor's face."

Yuan Jing and Shanxian still failed to reach an agreement, but it is strange that this time the army did not carry forward the glorious tradition of Japan's Xia Keshang.Yuan Jing visited Shanxian Youpeng almost [-] times in a row in these ten days, going in the morning, noon and evening. Such an attitude made Shanxian unable to be stubborn any longer.

"Yuan Jingjun, the empire needs space to survive, and we are now peacefully ending the war in Shandong, which is tantamount to giving up the future living space of the empire."

Yuan Jing shook his head and spread the world map on the tatami between Youpeng Shanxian and himself, pointing to the Far East of Russia and said: "Although I don't approve of the empire sending troops to Siberia, if the empire wants to seek living space, the Far East is more important." It is suitable for us. Unlike Manchuria, our occupation and development of the Far East will not cause dissatisfaction and suspicion of the British, American and French powers, but will recognize our achievements because we are on the front line of the battle against Red Russia. Mr. Shan County, If the empire's continental policy must be implemented, then now is the time for us to consider accepting China's opinion, end this war decently, and then concentrate all resources to obtain a huge piece of land for the empire in the Far East. Only when we completely own such a piece of land The land, the empire can be regarded as a real foothold in the Asian continent."

In fact, this is also the idea of ​​the British. The report of Zhu Erdian's transfer has not come down for a long time, so Zhu Erdian is still working hard to stand up for the last post for the British Empire.Therefore, although he was very disgusted with Wang Zhenyu, Zhu Erdian still instructed the Shanghai Consulate General to try to facilitate the Sino-Japanese peace talks.After all, it is not in the interests of the British Empire in the Far East that both China and Japan will suffer losses. Zhu Erdian even proposed a grand strategic idea that was affirmed by Whitehall, that is, to use China and Japan to suppress and blockade Red Russia. The way is to allow China and Japan to expand towards the territory of Red Russia on the territory.This is very easy, especially for China, as long as the Chinese border is restored to before 1860, it will be enough for the crazy revolutionaries in Russia to jump.

Zhu Erdian also received definite information that Wu Peifu's army, the Northwest King of the Southern Nationalist Government, had entered Central Asia a month ago, and began to integrate local military, political, and economic resources.This is undoubtedly good news for the British Empire, which is determined to prevent Red Russia from becoming bigger.

Therefore, the British envoy to Japan also frequently visited Prime Minister Hara Keiko for a few days, hoping to promote peace between China and Japan.

Shanxian finally chose to compromise on December 12th: "Yuan Jingjun, I can support your plan, but I hope you can strive for the best interests of the empire, and don't let me down. In addition, I would like to remind you , Abandoning the interests of the empire in China is a national traitor in the eyes of many people, you should also be careful about your own safety!"

"Your Excellency, Marshal Lao, is worried. For the sake of the emperor and all the people, my Yuan Jing's life is nothing?" Yuan Jing bowed.

Subsequently, the Sino-Japanese negotiations started in Shanghai on 'Japan. The Japanese representative was none other than Mu Ye who attended the Peace Conference of Nations at the beginning of the year, while the Chinese representative was Gu Weijun.

Makino's attitude was very tough, and at the beginning of the negotiation, he threw out a big-mouthed plan: "First, China must withdraw its troops from Shandong and punish the perpetrators who provoked this war; Inherent interests; the third is compensation for this war, the amount is 1 million U.S. dollars."

It's a bit like asking for a lot of money and paying back the money on the ground.

Seeing this condition, Gu Weijun was very angry and funny: "Mr. Muye, if it is such a condition, I suggest that everyone adjourn the meeting now. There will be a Shanghai-Hong Kong Cup football match in Shanghai this afternoon. A very good player has come out recently. Li Huitang, everyone, go and have a look, the technology is very good. As for Jinan, I can only trouble the trapped warriors of your country to continue starving for a day. As far as I know, the weather in Shandong is very cool. The white snow flying all over the sky is also beautiful."

Makino was suddenly embarrassed, he immediately coughed and said, "This, this, don't worry, we also want to know what your conditions are like?"

Gu Weijun smiled lightly, the initiative has been obtained. . .

On the fifth day after Zhang Zuolin was assassinated and died on December (12), representatives from China and Japan reached a four-point agreement on a peaceful armistice in Shanghai.

First, from now on, the Japanese army will withdraw from Shandong in batches and hand over Qingdao to the Chinese Nationalist Government. USD).

Second, the two sides promised that once the national government completes national unification, Japan will transfer 51% of the equity and management rights of the Manchuria Railway Company to the China Development Corporation at a price of 2500 million US dollars.

Thirdly, from now on, in order to demonstrate the friendship between China and Japan, all countries will start the second round of negotiations on the boxer indemnity issue in Shanghai. Before the end of the negotiations, all the indemnity payments will be suspended (this is guaranteed by the Anglo-American law).

Fourth, from now on, the Japanese army will completely withdraw from the Manchuria region (Northeast region), and the lease term of Kantung Prefecture will be extended to July 1923, when it will be returned to the Chinese Nationalist Government.

In addition to the four-point agreement, it also includes a series of agreements on Russia.

With the strength shown by the ** team in the Battle of Shandong, the powers have recognized the rise of China, so Gu Weijun has to stay in Shanghai to assist Wang Chonghui and the powers in negotiating the abolition of many unequal treaties in the former Qing Dynasty. . .