The journey starts from the Titanic

Wu Peifu couldn't help but gritted his teeth and was so angry that he hardly wanted to mention the person's name.During these days in Tianjin, bad news came one after another, which annoyed him.

Having been in the world for decades, how dare you think of being beaten up like a "dog in the water" today?

The Northern Expedition in Guangzhou was just right. Obviously there was a premeditated plan. Wu Peifu would not believe that he had no contact with Feng Yuxiang and the others.In his view, Feng Yuxiang was frantic, not only colluding with Zhang Zuolin but also Chen Jiongming, and jointly put himself to death.

Combining the various experiences since the beginning of the war, Wu Peifu sensed that this was a huge conspiracy against the direct line and himself, but unfortunately he did not realize it.

"It's been calculated miserably this time!" Wu Peifu sighed, slumped on the chair, his face was slumped, the hero was short of breath, and he was no longer the heroic spirit of the past.

"Yushuai, the situation in the north cannot be restored, go back to the south! Are we still half of the country?" the aides quickly persuaded.

"Yes, Yushuai. The southern army is coming this time fiercely, the plan is very big, we should act decisively!"

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The room was shrouded in a touch of sorrow, and there was a color of grief and indignation in the advice of the staff.

If Hubei is lost, Henan will be under the attack of the Northern Expeditionary Army and Feng Yuxiang, and Wu Peifu's foundation will be quickly uprooted.Therefore, he has to fight to the death, at least to save Hubei, there is no chance of a comeback.

Seeing everyone's frowning brows, Wu Peifu's heart trembled, and he said decisively: "Order Xiao Yaonan to resolutely fight back against the Northern Expedition. I want to go back and reorganize the mountains and rivers."

So he led the guards and staff to the south in a hurry. With the cooperation of Duan Qirui and others, the journey to the south was easy.

As soon as he got on the boat with his forefoot, the news spread to Guangzhou, causing a small shock.

Chen Jiongming was a guest at the Situ Mansion and couldn't help but worry after hearing the news."Wu Peifu can't be underestimated. His army is a long-fighting division. This is a lot of trouble!"

"Yeah. The trouble is indeed not small, but the mantle arm is just a car. Most of the elites of the Zhi army have lost the north, and it has become a decline. After all, it is difficult to make a big wave."

Deng Keng retorted disapprovingly.The Northern Expeditionary army was as powerful as a rainbow, and the commander-in-chief was very confident about this.

"I think so too, but you have to be careful in everything." Situ Nan nodded and looked at the energetic Deng Keng, and sighed in his heart that if he hadn't appeared by himself, this hapless guy would have died in the politics of Sun and Chen. Are you fighting?

The Northern Expedition went smoothly. Li Zongren, Situ Yong, Bai Chongxi and others led the Second and Third Army to attack the city and were invincible. It is estimated that the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition in Guangzhou can't hold it back?

"Sun Xian's life is coming soon, and after all, he has to find a way out for future generations. If the other party knows how to advance and retreat and is willing to join us, we should be tolerant."

Situ Nandao, looking at Chen Jiongming and Deng Keng, his expression became a little more solemn.

The West Route Army moved from Hunan to north, passing through the two lakes, and proceeded smoothly.Deng Keng is about to command the First Front Army to move north from Fujian. The Kuomintang occupy Zhangzhou and other places at the junction of southern Fujian, Fujian and Guangdong. It happens to be blocking the First Front Army's northward journey. If the other side does not know how to promote, Guangzhou can only make cruel attacks.

In any case, in order to ensure the safety of the army on the Eastern Road and the Northern Expedition, and to prevent the enemy from attacking the empty Guangdong base, the threat of the Kuomintang army in Fujian must be resolutely eliminated.

"Yes, things have dragged on for a few years, and there will be a result after all!"

Chen Jiongming sighed, recalling that in the past, Sun and Chen worked together very well, but unfortunately because of political differences, they went further and further, and now they have finally reached the stage of meeting each other.

With Sun Wen's stubborn stubbornness, Chen Jiongming had to think pessimistically that that guy must have made a decision, and whether right or wrong, he would go all the way to the dark.

Chen Jiongming, Deng Keng and others joined the Zhigong Party and segregated Guangdong and Guangxi, becoming the most powerful force in southern China, while Sun Wen’s Kuomintang retreated to the border between Guangdong and Fujian and segregated southern Fujian. The strength should not be underestimated, but there is no rich Guangdong as a base. After all, the momentum is much weaker.

Sun Wen certainly hated Chen Jiongming and others, but, to be more specific, the two sides did not have any hatred.Over the past four years, the two sides have tried a lot of small actions. You come and I am happy, but there is no big fight. On the contrary, the Kuomintang has to establish a foothold in southern Fujian and face the northern forces and occasionally get a lot of help from Guangzhou.

It’s just that Sun Wen and others have always believed that the Zhi Gong Party occupied Guangdong, which originally belonged to the Kuomintang, and their hearts were not balanced. However, with the support of the Zhi Gong Party, Chen Jiongming and others "liberated" from the old Guangxi warlord Lu Rongting. The Kuomintang has no dime relationship.

"Speaking of which, it's all caused by the site. Well, if the Kuomintang can put aside its prejudices and cooperate with us, let's give them a site in the northern circle!"

Situ Nan suddenly and greatly suggested.In his plan, the area south of the Yangtze River is definitely the territory of the Zhi Gong Party, with sufficient population and abundant resources to meet the industrial construction in the next ten years.

Now there are forces like Zhang Zuolin, Feng Yuxiang, and Yan Xishan in the north, and may also include Wu Peifu who retreated from the south, and they will definitely be in chaos.

Situ Nan never thought that the Zhi Gong Dang, like the Kuomintang in history, would fight desperately for the central power. After taking down the area south of the Yangtze River, as long as they don’t go north and bury their heads in construction, it will not cause the warlords in the north to join their enemies and join forces against the south. To the government of the Communist Party, even if it has the intention, it may not dare to provoke a war easily.

In the absence of sufficient strength to unify the country, it is best to support a number of agents as a buffer, so as not to be dragged into the endless warlord melee, which wastes national power and makes outsiders cheap.

Situ Nan silently said that this plan had been in his mind for a long time, but he had not fully revealed it.

China’s problems are complicated, mainly because foreign powers are too powerful, and they absolutely will not allow China to stand up easily. Just like the fragmented German region on the Western European continent a hundred years ago, there are many internal contradictions in the German region, separate governance, and constant foreign interference. Germans have low social status and often become foreign mercenaries.

The Kingdom of Prussia is only one of the princes, but it is still united by Bismarck step by step.This has reference significance for the current Guangzhou revolutionary government.

Situ Nan always likes to have a plan and premeditated, down-to-earth, low-key and not time to shout slogans. This is why he chose Chen Jiongming, who is not positive and not very courageous, but can control his own ambitions and be a partner with a solid business.

Now it seems that Situ Nan got it right.

"It might not be easy to drive away tigers and wolves, but it's not like they are picky." Chen Jiongming gritted his teeth.

Deng Keng nodded in acquiescence.They belong to the same line of the Cantonese army, if not necessary, he does not want to meet each other.

After Chen Jiongming and Deng Keng left, Situ Nan thought for a while and felt that he was a more sinister person, but this might be a better choice!

As for Wu Peifu, is he rich?Are there enough weapons?It's not a problem to clean him up.It really doesn't work, you can also transfer troops from South China!

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A few days later, Wu Peifu's boat arrived in Hankou. During the journey, he encountered wind and waves. In addition, his heart was frustrated and his health was not good.When he got off the boat, his face was pale and his feet were vacant, and he almost fell.

After the defeat in the North, the coup d'etat in Beijing, and the heavy blows of the Northern Expedition in the South, Wu Peifu was quite old. Although he tried his best to maintain the self-confidence of his heroic military, he was no longer in the same spirit.

"Jade commander, the enemy army is powerful, the firepower is very fierce, there are countless aircraft and artillery, and a large number of armored weapons are equipped. This kind of army has never been seen!"

Xiao Yaonan said bitterly, secretly regretting it. Wu Peifu previously ordered him to shrink the line of defense. He did so, but did not do it thoroughly. In addition, the Beiyang Army had always despised the southern army and suffered a great loss.

The Northern Expedition Army is fundamentally different from any domestic unit. Weapons are advanced, ammunition is poured over without money, and the shots are particularly vicious. As soon as they are shot, they will be beaten to death, just like killing their fathers and enemies. The rules, the army of the Republic of China fights, which one is not to leave room, speak well, and live well?

Thinking of this, Xiao Yaonan felt aggrieved in his heart, lowered his head slightly, and looked at Wu Peifu, the jade commander. Um, his face was haggard and his spirit was not very good. It is estimated that he was "wounded" badly in the north.

Wu Peifu's heart sank, and his face was covered with a faint gray.

Xiao Yaonan is a rare general under his men, and he has made a lot of meritorious deeds. Now this love will be so frustrated, is it scared by the Northern Expedition Army?

"To elaborate, what is the situation of the Southern Army?"

Wu Peifu stared at Xiao Yaonan with a solemn expression.Hunan was the place where he started. He didn't expect to rush back from the north. In just a few days, the entire Hunan was lost. He couldn't help feeling sullen. Seeing Xiao Yaonan's eyes a little sharper.

"Come on!" Xiao Yaonan gently avoided Wu Peifu's gaze, turned his head and said to a man with a haggard face beside him.

Zhao Hengti, not long ago, was still a prosperous Hunan warlord. He was favored by Wu Peifu. When he was the best, he had 50,000 soldiers from Hunan.At this moment, with his head drooping, he became a bachelor commander, without a soldier in his hands, and ran to Hubei, hoping to make a comeback with the direct support.

Chapter 58 The Northern Expedition (6) Dispatching troops and generals

Speaking of the battle in Changsha, Zhao Hengti had lingering fears and slowly organized his vocabulary.

"At that time, Guangzhou had just announced the Northern Expedition. (The coup d'etat in Beijing had not happened yet.) Cheng Qian, Tang Shengzhi and others in southern Hunan had colluded long ago. They gave up the passage and allowed the Northern Expedition to go north. Our army was caught off guard.

The enemy sent more than 100,000 troops, a large number of planes flew over Changsha, and hundreds of armored chariots descended from the railway and rushed towards Changsha.

Our army was caught off guard. The 50,000 main force deployed outside the city was almost without a fight. They were surrounded in just half a day. After that, Changsha fell..."