Fengxian Jiangshan

Feng Delin led the cavalry to Fengtian like a whirlwind. Zhang Zuolin had already been reported. With the rapid growth of his strength, Lao Zhang was no longer so afraid of Feng Delin.

Especially now that Lao Zhang has become the governor of Fengtian again, he is even less afraid of Feng Delin. On the contrary, Lao Zhang wants to eat Feng Delin's power to achieve the goal of unifying Fengtian.Of course, Zhang Zuolin, as a hero of the generation, is extremely cunning, and still maintains respect for his elder brother on the bright side.

Lao Zhang personally led people to greet Feng Delin outside the gate of Shuai's mansion. Lao Feng jumped off his horse angrily, and strode up to Zhang Zuolin.

"Zhang Yuting! Commander Zhang! Old Zhang, we are all from the green forest, and the most important thing is loyalty. Ask yourself, are you worthy of your conscience?"

"Brother Feng, it's been a long time for us brothers to meet. You have to have a reason for talking about me so blatantly. As long as you have a reason, I will never fight back when you hit me or scold me!"

Feng Delin's face was livid, and he snorted coldly: "Zhang Yuting, just over a month ago, we met in Yuguan, how did you promise me that when you turned your head, you forgot everything you said? Now you are Metropolitan Governor, in charge of Fengtian, my old Feng still wants to drink northwest wind in Beizhen, is this your loyalty?"

When Zhang Zuolin heard that Feng Delin actually used Shanhaiguan to talk about the matter, he cursed secretly in his heart. You Lao Feng led a large team of people and blocked my old Zhang in Shanhaiguan. He almost lost his head. How can you take what you said at that time seriously!

But Lao Zhang is Lao Zhang after all, there is no trace of anger on his face, but panic.

"Brother, you have wronged my younger brother. I wanted to explain it to you a long time ago. You just came today. Let's say something heartfelt." Lao Zhang said with great enthusiasm and pulled Feng Delin closer to the Tiger Hall. The two sat opposite each other.

Lao Zhang opened his mouth first: "Brother, younger brother has long said that only you can be in charge of Fengtian, and Zuolin is willing to help elder brother. It's just that things change too fast. After I returned to Fengtian, things happened one after another. Fengtian first There was a carjacking incident, and I took my soldiers out to suppress the bandits. After about a month of tossing, I just came back. Yuan Shikai's appointment came down, and he didn't even have the time to discuss it with his elder brother. "

"Old Pimple Zhang, you think of me as a three-year-old child. You will think of me when I get promoted and get rich? I'm afraid you've already forgotten me, Feng Delin!"

"Brother, now I have become the governor who should belong to you. You are right to scold me, but I hope that the elder brother can understand the difficulties of the younger brother."

Zhang Zuolin sighed at this point: "We have a group of brothers under our command. They follow us and work hard. Everyone wants to have a future. If I can be promoted, they can also be promoted one step higher. This kind of thing is really not good for Zuolin. Let it go to big brother!"

After so many years of contact, Lao Zhang has already figured out Feng Delin's temper. This guy is a typical smooth donkey.Speak according to what he wants, and don't contradict, otherwise the more you talk, the more angry you will be, and it is possible for the two of you to fight on the spot.Lao Zhang is not afraid of Feng Delin.If you can outsmart them, don't fight recklessly. After all, they are all from Fengtian, so it's useless for outsiders to take advantage of them.

Sure enough, when Feng Delin heard Zhang Zuolin's voluntary admission, he felt better. Thinking about it differently, if Lao Yuan appointed him as the governor, he might not consider Zhang Zuolin. Now that he is making such a fuss, it seems a bit unreasonable.

"Yuting, I don't want to talk about the past. This time I come to Fengtian, I have one thing, and that is to ask for money. It's November, and the snow has fallen. Brothers are short of cotton clothes and food. Can you In the past winter, we still talked about it, you, the governor, should pay you a lot of money!"

Old Feng's visit to Fengtian this time is obviously not purely for venting, he is indeed short of money.Not long ago, Miki committed suicide by caesarean section, and Lao Feng's foreign aid suddenly disappeared.It is easy to go from frugal to extravagant, but difficult to go from extravagant to frugal.Accustomed to being extravagant, and suddenly lost the Japanese loan, Lao Feng couldn't hold on anymore.

Weapons cost money, training recruits cost money, and everywhere was stretched, so Feng Delin had no choice but to come and ask for money.Zhang Zuolin has seen through Lao Feng's mind, but he is not going to help the big brother, Lao Zhang will continue to act.

"Brother, it stands to reason that my younger brother will definitely help you if you have difficulties. This is because I don't have a lot of money. I just came back from the suppression of bandits. The dead and injured brothers need to be compensated and settled, and the ammunition that is consumed needs to be replenished. Money is spent everywhere."

"Yuting, you are crying poor with me. You are the governor of a majestic province, and tens of millions of people are under your control. Do you still care about a little money?"

"Brother, are you trying to wrong me to death?" Zhang Zuolin said anxiously: "I am different from others as the governor, and I have an overlord on top of me. His Highness Duan Zhigui is a majestic tour envoy of the three eastern provinces. On top of my head, in the name of being loyal to the President, he is raking in money. Some time ago, he emptied all the official bank accounts, I must have heard about this, and I am powerless now!"

Lao Zhang is talking nonsense with his eyes open, but Feng Delin is not too familiar with Fengtian's situation. According to common sense, there is Duan Zhigui restricting Zhang Zuolin's life may not be too comfortable.

"Yuting, no matter what, my brother found you, so you should solve it for me!"

"Brother, you have finished talking here. I will raise funds in the next two days. No matter how much it is, I hope I will not be offended. After all, as long as Duan Zhigui is around for a day, we buddies will not even think about living a good life!"

"Last time you told me to expel Duan Zhigui, but Lao Yuan was already preparing to ascend the throne and become emperor. Is it so easy for His Royal Highness Yu Ergan to expel Duan Zhigui?"

Lao Zhang deliberately led the conversation to Duan Zhigui, just to wait for Feng Delin to say this, Lao Zhang said with a slight sneer: "Brother, Duan Zhigui can't grow a rabbit's tail, how many people in this world really support the imperial system, it's just a fool That's all, Lao Yuan can't even be the president, how can he still be the emperor? According to my younger brother, there will be problems sooner or later."

Speaking of this, Zhang Zuolin deliberately lowered his voice, leaned forward, and said to Feng Delin: "Brother, our brother's agreement still counts, as long as we work together to drive Duan Zhigui out of Fengtian, you will be the patrol envoy of the three eastern provinces, and my younger brother will be your pawn." a deputy!"

"Old Zhang, you can't scare me. You, a governor, have been promoted to inspectors, and your name is justifiable. How can I be qualified!"

"Brother, you are being polite. The leaders of Fengtian, who have your qualifications and prestige, I think only you can be a patrol envoy, and others don't even think about it."

"I don't listen to these nonsense. If there is a chance, let's expel Duan Zhigui and let me give you the inspector. Just give me the governor of Fengtian. My brother was born in a reckless life. He suffered all kinds of hardships in the early years. Being able to become the master of one party is not a life in vain."

Old Feng was indeed as he said.My biggest ambition is to be the master of Fengtian, I didn't think more.He doesn't even understand the reason why others are allowed to snore on the side of the couch.This is the pattern that determines the achievement.

The two talked for a long time, and decided on a joint strategy to expel Duan Zhigui. When the time was right, they would join forces to send Feng Delin away, and Lao Zhang was full of worries.Constantly thinking.

Zhang Tinglan told him many times that if Lao Yuan proclaimed himself emperor, the world would be in chaos. Most of Wang Yongjiang and others also held this view. Zhang Zuolin went to Beijing.It was also discovered that a group of powerful Beiyang factions headed by Duan Qirui were unwilling to see Lao Yuan become emperor, so Zhang Zuolin also guessed that the emperor's throne is not so easy to sit on.

That being the case, after proclaiming himself emperor, we will not be far away from chaos in the world, all heroes are ready to move, and Lao Zhang must not be left behind.Zhang Zuolin knows best in his heart that at the critical moment, strength is what he fights for, and everything else is false. This strength is not just the barrel of a gun, but also money bags, prestige and people's hearts, which are invisible but actually exist. Zhang has made up his mind to carry out drastic reforms to enhance the combat effectiveness of Fengjun.

These days, Lao Zhang often finds Yang Yuting and Wang Yongjiang. One person is in charge of the military reorganization plan, and the other is in charge of internal affairs planning. After some preparations, it has basically taken shape. Lao Zhang ordered everyone to be summoned to the Tiger Hall, and Zhang Tinglan was no exception. , as soon as he came in, Lao Zhang asked with a smile: "Ting Lan, how is the arsenal going?"

"Commander, let's set up the shelf for the time being. The first batch of machines from the United States has also arrived, and parts such as gun stocks will be produced soon. However, it may take a while to actually produce guns!"

"Don't worry, no one can swallow a fat man in one gulp, things about the arsenal will take their time."

Lao Zhang gave a few more words of encouragement, and then said to everyone: "Some things can't be rushed, but some things can't be delayed. I said a few days ago that we need to rectify military discipline. I plan to implement it during this period. First, the army No opium smoking, no gambling, no whoring, training on time every day, no wandering around. You also have to supervise the troops well. Anyone who violates the rules will be punished, or directly kicked out of the army. What we want are soldiers who can fight, not to provide for the old man.”

Today, Zhang Zuolin changed his usual routine, he didn't discuss with everyone at all, he announced his plan directly, Sun Liechen, who was listening attentively, nodded secretly, Zhang Zuoxiang and his son could understand that Zhang Zuolin must take this step, no one else said anything It is better to actively cooperate than to use it.

"Secondly, our army must look like a soldier, and no additional operations are allowed. All operating stores must be abandoned and handed over to Fengtian Military Welfare Company. From now on, officers and soldiers will only enjoy regular allowances, and don't bother with other things. It’s just training with one mind, to practice well, this is the duty of a soldier.”

"In addition, the old and weak troops will be abolished, all those who are not suitable for fighting will be eliminated, and regular assessments will be required. All troops will be drawn out for comparison, armed marching, shooting, stabbing, and digging fortifications, one by one. In martial arts competition, the winner gets a reward, and the laggard gets a penalty."

As Lao Zhang said, he glanced at the people present again, and then said: "The big guys are no exception. I have already reported to Yuan Shikai. The martial arts hall will be reopened after the new year. Everyone sitting here should also go in to learn and gain knowledge. There can be no slack!"

Zhang Zuolin proposed these measures in response to the various disadvantages of Fengjun. In fact, he originally wanted to be more radical and carry over what Zhang Tinglan had done in the Independent Brigade.Let the soldiers strengthen their studies, and the evaluation of officers should be stricter, and the promotion and appointment will be decided based on the results.

But after thinking about it, Zhang Zuolin gave up these things. It is not good to be too radical, and we must always proceed step by step.However, there are some people who can't stand these propositions, and that is Tang Yulin.The rectification of pornography, gambling and drugs this time, and the prohibition of the military operation, is tantamount to cutting off all sources of income for Tang Yulin. In Tang Yulin's view, the so-called evaluation is to weaken his own strength.

But he has also learned to behave. At this time, arguing with Lao Zhang is worthless. Tang Yulin clenched his fists tightly, thinking to himself: You are not benevolent and I am unrighteous. Lao Tang can't live without Zhang Zuolin. .There is no foster father here, but there is a place for foster masters.The last time Feng Delin sent a secret letter, Lao Tang was a little hesitant, but now he has made up his mind.

Lao Tang is thinking here, and Wang Yongjiang has already started to speak: "Fengtian's reform can be summed up in four words: better troops and simpler administration. Rule by officials, clean up the land and mu, and eliminate bandits.” (To be continued..)