The journey starts from the Titanic

Tang Jiyao laughed at himself, took a sip of wine, a burst of hotness, and burned the depression in his heart.

"I'm just an old bone, I'm just doing my best for an old friend, but if you have a chance, you want to visit Guangzhou." Chen Shaobai said with emotion.This old man, who was also known as one of the four great bandits in the late Qing Dynasty with Sun Wen and others, spent his entire life fighting against the Qing Dynasty. For this reason, he lost a lot of things. Some tragedies made him feel guilty and wanted to do something to make up for it.He saw the changes in Guangzhou in the past few years, and gradually found a centripetal force.

"Perhaps!" Tang Jiyao said noncommittal. Chen Shaobai persuaded him to give up Yunnan cleanly. Despite the expectation in his heart, he was still unwilling and asked, "Then, how will they arrange for those under my command?"

"Destroyed and reorganized and assessed in accordance with Guangzhou standards." Chen Shaobai clearly stated.

"That won't work." Tang Jiyao shook his head, thinking: This is a vicious trick, is he still influential if he is so rigged by them?

Chen Shaobai ignored Tang Jiyao's ugly face and said to himself: "By the way, you have to clarify the relevant finances. Guangzhou will clean up Yunnan's finances. Some things must be done well."

"You!" Tang Jiyao was angry and stared at Chen Shaobai fiercely. There is no such rule in the Republic of China. Which general did not move to the concession after he went out into the field?

"This is our rule there. I'm just a messenger. But you have to make a gesture when you go!" Chen Shaobai smiled bitterly.

He has already joined the Zhi Gong Party, and he naturally understands how much the Guangzhou government, which is heavily influenced by Meihua, has to be counted clearly. You can lose face, but you must have lee.

Tang Jiyao wanted to withdraw from Kunming in peace, but it was impossible not to complete his work.If you stubbornly resist to the end and are sentenced and confiscated, the young people in Guangzhou will definitely do it!

And Tang Jiyao collected so much money in Yunnan, he must have a lot of money in his hand, it is absolutely impossible for those people to spit it out.

But Chen Shaobai couldn’t say this clearly. Seeing Tang Jiyao frowned and a cruel look flashed in his eyes, he couldn’t help but solemnly said: “As soon as I entered Kunming City, the cannons were already listed. They actually kept taking you. Training troops, now there is a war in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, they want to deal with the war in Yunnan as soon as possible."

"Training?" Tang Jiyao suddenly realized, his face was pale. It turned out that Biren had been playing with himself as a monkey, and couldn't help but sneered, "Chen Jiongming and their voices are really big! They are not small!"

"Yes. They have a plan for the Northern Expedition, for which they have endured for four full years and devoted their energy to military construction. Now their military strength has reached this number."

Chen Shaobai stretched out two fingers, feeling that Tang Jiyao's mentality had softened, and he didn't mind revealing more information to Tang Jiyao.

"After the reorganization of the Dian army, there is no need to worry about it falling out. The government has formulated a railway plan to build the Southwest Railway. You can also serve as a worker if you are not a soldier. Now our army has gone to Lijiang and other places, and they have lost their sincerity...?"... …

"Okay!" Tang Jiyao sighed deeply, feeling sad.

Chapter 46

Desperate, Tang Jiyao announced that he would go down the field, and the Guangdong-Guizhou Allied Forces marched into Yunnan without blood, causing a small shock in domestic public opinion.The change of the Great King Banner at the head of the city couldn't be more common in the Republic of China. The changes in the southwestern border are like a small wave in a turbulent time, and disappear in the blink of an eye: there is a bigger wave behind.

The people in Kunming secretly breathed a sigh of relief, looking at the soldiers of the Guangdong-Guizhou coalition patrolling the streets, their eyes looked expectant and they had a hint of vigilance.

However, the new conqueror army was neat and disciplined. Not only did it not disturb the people, but instead punish some criminals who attempted to fish in troubled waters. They used iron and blood methods to knock out the rogue bullies in the city. They were very happy and gradually won people's trust.

"Commander Li, Gui Jun is mighty, and the old man is convinced to lose."

Tang Jiyao frankly Li Zongren said, and the performance of the coalition forces in Kunming made Tang Jiyao secretly relieved.He saw the performance of the coalition forces after entering the city, his attitude changed, and he began to actively cooperate with the coalition forces to accept the Yunnan regime.

"Thank you Tang Shuai for the praise, this is what we should do. Soon we will carry out a new round of investment and construction in Yunnan, and I hope Tang Shuai can give me some advice."

Li Zongren said modestly.

"I can't talk about it. It's time for my old bones to be born to you. In a few days, I will leave Kunming, walk around, and take a look at Guangzhou City."

Tang Jiyao didn't dare to take the other party's modesty seriously. After losing his power, he lowered his attitude and polite. The old and cunning man knew that it was impossible to stay in Yunnan. How could people rest assured him?

Although the "King of Yunnan" is outdated, there are still many subordinates secretly supporting him, if he continues to stay, it would be too uninteresting.

The working group sent by Guangzhou sorted out the provincial government's finances. Thanks to Tang Jiyao's cooperation, things went smoothly. Li Zongren did not embarrass Tang Jiyao and let him leave Kunming with some of his property.

Nanyang was happy to take down Yunnan. As soon as the war ended, Nanyang Brothers Tobacco Company entered Kunming and started investment.

Shang Eryou Zeshi, Jian Zhaonan, Chairman of Nanyang Brothers Tobacco Company, was appointed Governor of Yunnan Province.

"Tang Jiyao has hurt Yunnan. Over the years, he has been militant and brutal, hurting Yunnan's vitality, and now it's a waste of time."

Jian Zhaonan vomits bitterness to Li Zongren, and suffers from Yunnan's poor finances.

"Brother Jian does not need to be too modest. With your ability, within three to five years, Yunnan will definitely change its appearance." Li Zongren smiled. He only needs to be in charge of the military and civil affairs without him intervening. , It's hard to find him.

"Now Tang Jiyao has run away, but the situation in various parts of Yunnan is indeed not optimistic. Soldiers scattered in various places can easily go up to the mountains and become bandits. The ethnic minorities in the cottage are half bandits and half people. Since ancient times, they have not been obedient, in order to establish the authority of the new government. , I suggest that the army conduct a thorough cleanup operation throughout the province."

Jian Zhaonan said firmly, spouting a strong puff of smoke.Yunnan is a new site that must be cleaned up to ensure the smooth progress of economic construction in the later period.

"No problem. I have the same intention." Li Zongren smiled.

Even if Jian Zhaonan didn't mention it, he planned to do so.

"However, time will be tight. After a month, I will have to transfer the main force back." He added.

"Enough. Let's start with Yuxi! We want to eradicate the harmful smoke and develop the tobacco farming industry. The bandits that are cleared out can be used to build railways."

Jian Zhaonan looked firm.Yuxi has to fall into the hands of tobacco companies in public or private.Yuxi is more than a hundred kilometers south of Kunming. It has a mild climate and rich products. It is the best growing area for high-quality flue-cured tobacco in the world and is most suitable for the development of the tobacco industry.

At the same time, Yuxi still has rich mineral resources, with iron ore reserves exceeding 500 million tons. After the railway is completed, Jian Zhaonan will develop the iron and steel industry in Yunnan.

"As you wish." Li Zongren nodded with a smile.I probably understand that the governor seems to be here for Yunnan tobacco.Anti-drug is a major event, and it would be a great good deed if Yunnan's poppy can be turned into tobacco leaves....

"Are you Long Yun?" Li Zongren looked at the young officer in front of him. Long Yun was Tang Jiyao's direct relative and a rare general in the Yunnan army. To govern Yunnan, he needed the cooperation of these local snakes familiar with the local market.

"Yes, sir." Long Yun raised his head and chest, looked level, and looked at the commander of the Gui army, thinking to himself: He looks very kind, but this guy drove the original boss away.Now his own future is in his hands, but he must not offend this guy.

"Now we are reorganizing the Dian Army. In order to improve the combat effectiveness of the troops and maintain public order, the headquarters is preparing to carry out a security campaign against bandits. What do you think?" Li Zongren looked at Long Yun with a smile on his face.

"Public security and suppression of bandits?" Long Yun thought to himself, the Dian army has been swallowed up by people now, and even his troops have been compiled a lot. After adding some of the officers and soldiers of the Guangdong and Guizhou army, he is no longer in his hand. That troop.

However, this is also a good opportunity for Long Yun to join the new group and strive for performance. Thinking of this, he lifted his spirits: "It is a soldier's bounden duty to protect his family and the country, and to maintain the peace of one side. The commander takes the lead and Long Yun is willing to go through fire and water."

"Okay!" Li Zongren waited for these words, and he said sternly, "Since you are familiar with the local situation, I now appoint you as the combat staff of this bandit headquarters. The specific plan is up to you."

"Yes." Long Yun was heartbroken, his face was red when he left the headquarters.

Seeing the young officer leaving, Li Zongren murmured: "I hope I won't be disappointed, but in any case, he will never let any warlords appear here in Yunnan. After the suppression of the bandits, he transferred the Yunnan army out. Yunnan."

"Commander, Guangzhou Telegraph."

The adjutant’s words interrupted Li Zongren’s thoughts. He picked up the telegram and took a quick glance, and immediately said: "Prepare the plane, we are going back to Nanning tonight."

Since Yunnan does not have a railway to Guangxi, Li Zongren has to fly back to Nanning by plane as soon as possible, and then take a train to Guangzhou.

Situ Nan, who was far away in Guangzhou, was also discussing the war in Yunnan. As soon as he came out of Nansha Port, Situ Nan smiled at Lin Yimin and said, "Li Zongren did a good job!"

Sure enough, he did not read the wrong person. Although history has changed a bit, some people have not changed. At least this Li Zongren was not sent to Nanhua by Situ Nan like Bai Chongxi to fight with the Dutch, but he grew up. Situ Nan was disappointed, his achievements have far exceeded the historical level.

"Didn't you say that he has a general style?"

Lin Yimin smiled and said that he was the one who brought Li Zongren into the group, so the relationship with Li Zongren has always been very good. Li Zongren can grow from a small battalion to a commanding general in just a few years. The most direct support is Lin Yimin.

As for how Situ Nan knew about Li Zongren, Lin Yimin had also thought about it.

"This time you can't hide behind the scenes like you used to, you have to show courage."