Fengxian Jiangshan

From the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, there were at least [-] unequal treaties signed one after another. Each treaty was like a shackle that bound China tightly.Through these unequal treaties, the big powers seized hundreds of millions of wealth from China every year, making China poor and weak.

At the end of the Qing Dynasty, China’s population was about 45 billion. In 49, the population was 354 billion. The growth figure was only 9000 million. In 38, the population increased by 9000 million. Based on the fertility rate at that time, there were at least 3000 million people every year. People died abnormally, either from hunger, war, or disease.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, within seven years, the population increased by [-] million, and the average life expectancy increased by more than ten years.This vastly different change also shows how important an independent and orderly country and a strong government are to a big country like China.

The abolition of unequal treaties is definitely the dream of most Chinese people. At this time, someone finally officially shouted that China will not continue to kneel down and engage in diplomacy, and a big country must stand up.

After hearing Zhang Tinglan's words, all the councilors in the audience couldn't help but stood up and clapped their hands vigorously. The applause was like a tide, and they were unwilling to stop for a long time. Many people's hands were red and swollen from the clapping.

They have no doubts about Zhang Tinglan's promise. The current China is different from the past. The continuous defeat of the great powers has given everyone unprecedented confidence.

Zhang Tinglan's statement also set the tone for the relationship between China and the UK. The British colonial power must withdraw from China, and all unequal treaties must be abolished.

These two points have completely exceeded the bottom line of the British.The British claimed that they would not accept negotiations at all, and would send more troops to teach China a lesson.For this reason, the British cabinet also dispatched the battleship Iron Duke and Queen Elizabeth to form a formation and rush to the Far East.

Battleships are the most powerful weapon in this era. The British put out two ships at once. Indeed, some people felt fear. Rong Zhen couldn't help finding Zhang Tinglan. [

"Vice President. What do you think should be done?"

Zhang Tinglan smiled slightly: "If the British really want to fight, they should send the army over. Don't they think we are Manchus, and we will surrender if we fire a few shots? In the end, it is just a show for the country. These two warships Most of the role is to protect Hong Kong, rather than a real massacre."

Rong Zhen also suddenly realized.He smiled and said, "When you say that, I immediately understand, but if the UK is really here to protect Hong Kong, should we also take Hong Kong?"

"No comparison." Zhang Tinglan said decisively: "Hong Kong is just a disease of scabies. Taking it down is not only good-looking, but the actual effect is not great. On the contrary, it is one of the support points of Britain in the Far East. Keep Hong Kong for Britain. It can make them make concessions more happily, and what we should really pay attention to is here!"

Zhang Tinglan's right hand drew a circle in the southeast of China, just in time to draw both Ryukyu and Taiwan, and Rong Zhen's eyes lit up immediately.

"Taiwan used to be our territory, and Ryukyu was also one of our vassal states. These two places happened to be blocked on the road leading to the Pacific Ocean from the southeast of China. If we want our navy to go further, we must bring here."

"That's right, as long as Taiwan and Ryukyu are resolved. Nanyang is exposed to us, and a small Hong Kong is of great importance. In the future, the staff should pay more attention to it. When the country is stable, our next target is Japan. As the saying goes Long distance and close attack, before we solve the threat of Japan, we still have to win over the West first, and we can't completely tear ourselves apart!"

After Jiangsu and Zhejiang are resolved, the overall domestic situation is basically settled.Although there are still many local emperors in the two countries and the Southwest, they can basically be killed by political and economic means.A unified China has been revealed, and after the abolition of the treaty began.China's complete freedom from the shackles is the immediate thing.

At this point, Zhang Tinglan naturally thought of the next development strategy. After all, within 20 years, China's main enemies will be Japan in the east and Russia in the north. Japan rushed back to the four islands, and the threat to the east of China was lifted.

In addition, it is best to maintain the pressure on Russia, and not let the polar bears easily complete industrialization. As long as these two points are achieved, China will be invincible in the future war. It can be said that Zhang Tinglan's strategic plan must be worked hard from now on.

"Vice President Mingjian, we must make a plan."

While Zhang Tinglan and Rong Zhen were discussing things, someone suddenly stumbled in with a look of horror written all over their faces.

Seeing Zhang Tinglan, he shouted loudly: "Vice President, something is wrong, Yan Xishan sent an urgent call!"

"Yan Xishan?" Zhang Tinglan snatched the telegram hastily when she heard it, and after looking at it twice, she was immediately dumbfounded, and a burst of anger rushed directly to her forehead.

"Yan Xishan, this idiot, how can he suffer such a disadvantage!" Zhang Tinglan slammed the telegram on the desk, furious to the extreme. Just now, she thought the world was peaceful, but she didn't know there was such a big loophole. It's just a slap in the face. [

Rong Zhen also immediately picked up the telegram, and after a few glances, his forehead was already sweating. It turned out that Yan Xishan was ordered to go south to stop Wu Peifu's army, so Yan Xishan stationed the main force in Anyang, where Lu The Han Railway, as long as the main artery is under control, the Zhijun will not even think about going north.

The staff department is quite satisfied with Yan Xishan's arrangement, and this Yan Laoxi is quite capable.But since the start of the war, Wu Peifu has remained silent and made no movements, so Yan Xishan has relaxed a lot.

As a result, just yesterday, the Zhi army suddenly assembled in a large scale, and then divided into two groups to attack the Jin army's defense line. Caught off guard, Anyang's defense line collapsed. The Zhi army defeated the Jin army, and then the main force of the Zhi army seized Jinghan The railway, the army is going north quickly along the railway.

"Vice President, something is wrong. After Yan Xishan's collapse. From Anyang to the north, to Beijing, we don't have many garrisons. The rebels can drive straight in. No worries, the capital is in danger!" Rong Zhen said with a change of face, As he spoke, a stream of cold sweat poured down his back.At the beginning, he felt that the troops remaining in Beijing were not enough.It's just that Zhang Tinglan believed too much in the ability of the Jin army, so he didn't know that something went wrong with them.

Zhang Tinglan was too remorseful at this time. Although Yan Xishan was a celebrity in the history of the Republic of China, this guy was not known for his military talent. Yan Xishan was good at internal affairs, but clumsy at military affairs. He pointed at Yan Laoxi.It seems like a big mistake to deal with Wu Peifu.

Thinking of this, Zhang Tinglan wanted to slap himself twice, but he also knew that it was useless to regret, he had to find a way.Now the main force of the Feng army has all gone south, and there is only one division in the capital, and the defense must be dispersed.This force is too thin to stop the rebels at all.

"Rong Zhen, can you see where you can send troops here?"

Rong Zhen thought for a while, then shook his head in pain: "Vice President, it only takes two days at most to travel from Anyang to Beijing. The southward army has already crossed the Yangtze River, and it will take at least four to five days to move north. As for There are still a large number of troops in the Northeast, but they are all stationed in the border areas. Faced with the pressure from Russia and Japan, it will take at least three days to transfer in, and all of them are far away from the water and can't quench their thirst." Rong Zhen's mind was fast. He turned around a few times, but couldn't find a suitable team, and his heart suddenly hung up.

"Wu Peifu's timing is good!" Zhang Tinglan didn't know about Wu Peifu's situation, and thought it was his handwriting.Zhang Tinglan turned twice on the ground, he knew very well that the more critical the moment.The more you have to keep a cool head.

"Rong Zhen, do you have any other ideas?"

Rong Zhen thought for a while, and then said: "Vice President, according to the intelligence, there are at least 5 rebels going north this time, and there are still a large number of follow-up troops, and there is only one Sixth Division in the capital, and a large number of troops will be allocated. The troops are staring at Dongjiaominxiang and Tianjin and other places, and what can be mobilized is only a brigade, and it is really difficult to stop the rebels."

Speaking of this, Rong Zhen took a sneak peek at Zhang Tinglan, gritted his teeth when he saw his expression, and said: "Vice President, I mean to avoid the edge for the time being, we will retreat to the three eastern provinces, then mobilize the army, and let Minister Yang Leading the army to the north, such a two-pronged attack will surely wipe out the rebels easily!"

"No!" Zhang Tinglan resolutely rejected the proposal: "Although there is no emperor now, we can't talk about the death of the king, but the city of Beijing is also related to our life and death. We must not give up, otherwise the consequences will be too serious."

Zhang Tinglan said calmly: "The proposal to withdraw temporarily, you only settled the military account, not the political account. Now we are preparing to negotiate with the UK. This is a critical moment for the abolition of the unequal treaty. If we retreat outside the customs, what is it? , isn’t the previous effort all in vain? And once the rebels steal Beijing, how will it affect our military morale? If Britain and Japan take the opportunity to support the rebels, what should we do?”

Zhang Tinglan asked several questions in a row, and Rong Zhen was dumbfounded. He couldn't let go of Beijing city, this was something Zhang Tinglan had thought about for a long time.From the moment of entering the customs, you are only allowed to enter and not to retreat. To give up Beijing means failure and collapse!

At this time, Chang Yinhuai rushed in, and when he saw Zhang Tinglan, he hurriedly said, "Vice President, something is wrong. The rebels just issued a telegram, claiming that we are destroying civil rights and denying self-government. , Heinous, within a day, their army will kill Beijing and overthrow us."

Zhang Tinglan remained calm and asked calmly, "Is there any news?"

"Yes, the contact between the big powers and us has been interrupted. Both Britain and Japan have stated that they cannot negotiate with a government that may be overthrown at any time. In addition, the foreign troops stationed in Dongjiaominxiang, Tianjin Concession and other places have been mobilized, especially Britain and Japan. "

"This is a joint attack. Maybe the big powers are behind this rebellion again."

Hearing the news of Chang Yinhuai, Zhang Tinglan's face became more serious. If there is a mistake in the capital, it will definitely be a fatal blow to his prestige, and it is almost unbearable.

In any case, this hurdle has to be passed. Zhang Tinglan thought for a long time, and finally made up her mind: "Rong Zhen, I will give you a brigade of troops, and immediately go south to Baoding to prevent the rebels from going north. If there is too much, just stick to it for half a day." .”

"Vice President, I promise to complete the task. It's just that after transferring a brigade, the capital will have no mobile force. Once there is a little disturbance, your situation will be too dangerous. The humble official is willing to take only one regiment south, even if it is the entire army. If you die in battle, you will definitely not let the rebels take a step north."

"Needless to say, there are tens of thousands of rebels, and one regiment can't do it at all. You can go to fight at ease, and I have my own way in the capital."

Seeing Zhang Tinglan's insistence, Rong Zhen didn't dare to say more. Although he felt uneasy, he could only pray that Zhang Tinglan had some tricks to turn things around.

Rong Zhen hurried down to make arrangements, Zhang Tinglan looked at Chang Yinhuai again, and then said: "The capital immediately strengthens its defenses, mobilizes all manpower for me, and monitors all parties, especially the big powers, if there is any trouble, please tell me. "

Chang Yinhuai immediately nodded in agreement, but he didn't turn around and leave, but lowered his voice and said, "Vice President, do you have any back tricks? If not, I always feel that I don't have enough confidence!"

Zhang Tinglan sighed, then smiled wryly: "To be honest, I really have no choice..."

"The rebels are coming, I heard that they have reached Baoding."

"No, I heard that we have already reached Lugou Bridge!"

"How can it be, how close is the Marco Polo Bridge, Beijing is right under your nose."

"Dare you, I heard that the vice president has long since left, the cabinet office is empty, and all the officials and lords have fled, leaving us ordinary people to wait."

"Then let's run quickly."

There was a lot of discussion everywhere in the capital, and all kinds of rumors were flying all over the sky. One moment the people were immersed in the joy of abolishing the treaty, but the next second someone said that Zhang Tinglan's regime was shaken.Many old people are lamenting that the vice president can be regarded as a good person. With so many tax cuts, how come he finally got a good official, and he will be driven away!

At the time of the chaos, there were suddenly a lot of leaflets in the city, all of which were printed in the tone of rebels. They scolded Zhang Tinglan and told the people in the capital that the army would enter the city immediately, and Zhang Tinglan's regime was over.If you still follow Zhang Tinglan and his gang, you will have a dead end, and the army will kill you, and you will never tolerate rape.

"Let us out quickly, open the city gate quickly, we are going out of the city!"

A large group of ordinary people surrounded the gate of the city. They drove a small car and took a family with them, their gold and silver were delicate, crying loudly and desperately.

In the capital city, order seemed to be lost in an instant, and chaos broke out everywhere.