Blood-quenched mountains and rivers

Feng Yuxiang's men searched the streets and alleys of Xi'an for three full days, but they did not find Ma Tingyi, but found a burnt body. When investigating the scene, sharp-eyed guards found the jade pendant on the body. It was exactly the same as the one handed over to Feng Yuxiang.

Ma Tingyi is dead, at least according to Feng Yuxiang.

Feng Yuxiang felt a bit regretful that he was not allowed to die by his own hands, but fortunately at least he died, which was considered to have fulfilled one of Feng Yuxiang's wishes. Apart from Ma Bufang on the front line, only Ma Hongkui was left as a hostile force.

After learning that Ma Hongkui had led his troops to the expedition, he planned to follow Ma Bufang's rear route to attack from the north. Feng Yuxiang, who was in charge of the flank assault, immediately assembled his army and prepared for the expedition. Ma Bufang attacked Ma Hongkui together, and on the other side sent a brigade of troops straight to Yinchuan, Ningxia, and took advantage of Ma Hongkui's taboo of dividing troops to occupy the magpie's nest.

Feng Yuxiang's wishful thinking had already been planned, but just when Feng Yuxiang had made all the preparations to lead his troops to the expedition, a large number of people suddenly gathered in front of the city gate of Xi'an, blocking Feng Yuxiang's way.Blood quenching mountains and rivers 296

When Feng Yuxiang, who was riding on a tall horse, came to the gate of the city, a large number of people had already gathered here, blocking the way out of the city. Feng Yuxiang, who was furious, waved the whip in his hand, and said angrily to the adjutant beside him: "Who are they? Don't you know that besieging the city gate is a disturbance among the people? Haven't you sent people to evacuate the people?"

The adjutant hurriedly responded and went to the crowd. Feng Yuxiang looked at the crowded crowd in front of him, and had an ominous premonition in his heart. After all, he encountered such a thing on the first day of dispatching troops. Somewhere implying that he shouldn't send troops?

Feng Yuxiang, who was sitting on the horse, was already wavering and hesitant. Thinking about it, he planned to take advantage of Ma Hongkui's division of troops and go straight to Huanglong, but who can guarantee that someone will capture Xi'an during his absence?If this is the case, what is the difference between myself and Ma Hongkui who is separated?

Although Ma Bufang received 10 yuan as a defense aid fee, Feng Yuxiang felt that the deal was really not worthwhile if it was a small loss for this reason.

Just when Feng Yuxiang was uncertain, the adjutant trotted all the way back to Feng Yuxiang, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and asked with embarrassment: "Sir, do you really want to disperse the people?" ?”

Feng Yuxiang cursed without hesitation: "Nonsense, how can the troops get out of the city with so many people stuck here?"

Only then did the adjutant realize that he had missed a word, and quickly waved his hand to explain: "Sir, the people in front are all Christians."

Similar to Tang Shengzhi who became obsessed with "superstitious" gods and Buddhas, Feng Yuxiang is also one of today's political figures who has faith and respects faith. He is even called the Christian General and often baptizes his soldiers with water pipes in the army. Therefore, after hearing that the people surrounding the front were Christians, the adjutant hurriedly reported the situation back, not daring to act rashly, for fear that the Christian general would blame him.

Sure enough, after hearing that all the Christians in front of him, Feng Yuxiang's face changed drastically. After hesitating for a while, he dismounted himself and came into the crowd. After questioning with fellow believers for a while, Feng Yuxiang finally understood what happened.

Surprised to say, Feng Yuxiang learned from these church members that more than a dozen church members had the same dream last night. They dreamed that God pointed to the northwest direction and shed blood and tears. I am afraid that disasters will happen in the northwest direction.

This kind of dream is really obscure to ordinary congregants, but Feng Yuxiang changed his face immediately after hearing about it, asked several people in surprise, and got different answers. God’s revelation was indeed a true thing, and Feng Yuxiang, who was extremely devout, immediately felt the mystery of heaven, thinking that God pointed out the direction to the northwest, and this disaster could not be about his plan to march into the northwest and fight a bloody battle with Ma Hongkui’s troops in Gansu ?

Moreover, when he sent out troops, all the people flocked here, blocking his way to send out troops. Isn't this also one of the hints?

Feng Yuxiang logically and far-fetchedly connected all his thoughts together, and finally came to a conclusion, that is, all these are God’s reminders to himself. God, who loves peace and has the virtue of good life, does not want to start a war by himself. He didn't want to see the scene of blood flowing into rivers, and even entrusted the people with dreams to prevent him from going out.

In Feng Yuxiang's view, this reason is very logical, and it is too sacred to be refuted.

Now that there was a revelation from heaven, Feng Yuxiang's heart stopped shaking immediately, and he announced the withdrawal of troops without saying a word. In this way, the Northwest Army, which hadn't even left the city gate of Xi'an, returned home because of the people's dreams.

But Feng Yuxiang never thought about why there were so many Christians in Xi'an, let alone that after seeing Feng Yuxiang withdrawing his troops and returning to the camp, the Christians whose mission was declared to be completed lined up to collect money from Xing Jun.

Yang Wei, who was thousands of miles away, controlled such a play by remote control and successfully prevented Feng Yuxiang from dispatching troops. Ma Bufang, who had already marched to Wuwei, was immediately dumbfounded that his backer abandoned him because of the dreams of a few Christians!

Ma Bufang, who was stationed in Wuwei, could be said to be incompetent at this time, and Ma Bufang, who was beating his chest and feet, wanted to tear Zhao Wude to pieces, and with his scarlet eyes widened, he cursed: "It's all because of you!" My idea, is it alright now? Ma Hongkui will call here soon, and then you will be the first to be cannon fodder!"

Without Feng Yuxiang as a backer, Ma Bufang had no idea at all. Before Ma Hongkui came to attack, she retreated in her heart. She wished she could retreat and flee back to Qinghai immediately, but Zhao Wude quickly stopped Ma Bufang and said in a mournful voice: " Commander, Ma Hongkui is in full swing at this time, if he flees without a fight, I am afraid that he will destroy his own ambition and increase the prestige of others. At that time, Ma Hongkui will take advantage of the victory and chase all the way to Qinghai, but the time and place will not be favorable."

"Damn!" Ma Bufang spat on Zhao Wude's face and cursed, "Fuck your mother, what's the right time and place? I didn't see any of it. I only saw that Ma Hongkui's troops would kill him in two days." Come here! If you don't go, stay here and let him tear your bones apart and sharpen your knife!"

After all, Ma Bufang no longer ignored Chief of Staff Zhao Wude's persuasion, and immediately announced that he would immediately withdraw his troops and return to Qinghai.

Ma Bufang ordered to withdraw his troops and fled towards Qinghai at a very fast speed. Ma Hongkui chased after him all the way. When he marched to Wuwei in a hurry, Ma Bufang's camp was empty, and there were a lot of food, grass and military supplies left on the ground. It can be seen that the retreat was quite embarrassing, and Ma Hongkui couldn't help laughing three times. Unexpectedly, he retreated before attacking Ma Bufang.

The morale of Ma Hongkui's troops was high, thinking that he was going to chase down the rats who were frightened by the reputation of his own army, but he didn't want to be attacked head-on by unknown troops just after leaving Jiushan Pass!