Republic of China, 1922: Rise from the Post-Zhili-Fengtian War

In June 1922, the First Zhili-Fengtian War ended in a crushing defeat for the Fengtian Army. The Marshal was forced to retreat to Shanhaiguan and declare provincial autonomy. Deeply saddened by this defeat, he resolved to launch military reforms and established the Army Reorganization Office—thus beginning a top-down reorganization and strengthening of the military. Modern military enthusiast Gu Cheng was assigned to Jinzhou, where he worked with veteran Fengtian general Tang Yulin to build a large camp, defend against the menacing Zhili army, and redevelop this strategically important city. Two years later, the Fengtian Army avenged its defeat. However, Gu Cheng knew that another war, soon to engulf all of China, was brewing…