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Fengtian Zhang Zuolin’s official residence, this is a courtyard house that has just been built. In 1913, when Zhang Zuolin was the commander of the 27th Division, he asked someone to buy an old house at the Danan Gate of Fengtian City. After living there for a short time, he felt it was a little old, so he simply did not.

After demolishing and rebuilding, it was built and renovated for about a year. This set of two sets of courtyards from the north of the Three-Enterprise Sihe Courtyard became Zhang Zuolin's official residence and was called "the Grand Marshal's Mansion" by outsiders.

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After settling down at Xu Shichang, it was already late at night when he returned to the official residence. After Zhang Zuolin arrived home, he did not go back to the bedroom directly as usual, but walked into the study with a frown slightly.

"Brother Seven, how are you talking to Enshuai?" In the study, Zhang Zuoxiang had been waiting for a long time. Seeing that Zhang Zuolin had finally returned, he quickly got up to meet him.

"Pour glass of wine for me" Zhang Zuolin's expression was not as entertaining as Zhang Zuoleng imagined, but his eyebrows were extremely heavy.

"What's wrong with Brother Qi, is there something wrong with Enshuai..." He quickly found out the wine and poured a glass of wine. Zhang Zuoxiang handed the wine to Zhang Zuolin, and asked nervously at the same time.

Waving his hand, Zhang Zuolin drank the wine in one sip, then snatched the bottle of wine from Zhang Zuoxiang and poured half a cup, then shook his head and sighed, "Enshuai's side, there is no problem, the military expansion matter has been decided, our 27th Division

Expand the army into a group army”

"Army Group" Zhang Zuoxiang was overjoyed and laughed so hard that he couldn't close his mouth. The 27th Division was promoted to the Army. Zhang Zuolin was promoted to the general. Not only that, he also turned from a local division to a central division. The benefits of this were obvious.

I wanted to say a few happy words, but when I saw Zhang Zuolin's worried look had already reached the bottom of his mouth, he swallowed it back, and asked hesitantly: "Brother Qi, this is a good thing, but why are you still...?"

"You don't understand." Zhang Zuolin suddenly said this without thinking, then sat on the sofa and drank another sip of wine, shook his head and sighed.

For a moment, Zhang Zuoling didn't know why he could only sit quietly by the side, constantly wondering what Zhang Zuolin was worried about, why was Zhang Zuolin not happy at all when such a good thing happened?

When it comes to the friendship between brothers, except for Feng Delin, Zhang Haipeng and Zhang Zuolin, the other two brothers are somewhat incompatible, most of the others have a good relationship with Zhang Zuolin, but when it comes to the closeness and alienation, Zhang Zuoling is the true confidant Zhang Zuolin and Zhang Zuoling are not.

What kind of brothers, even cousins ​​cannot be called. Their names are just a coincidence. But in terms of intimacy, in 1901, Zhang Zuoling followed Zhang Zuolin into the grass and became a bandit. He has followed Zhang Zuolin until now.

In the wind and rain, the relationship between life and death for decades is even more close than that of a brother.

Similarly, Zhang Zuolin has always taken good care of this eighth brother, and he has made Zhang Zuolin his own younger brother, sometimes, and other brothers may not know many secret matters, but Zhang Zuolin often finds Zhang Zuolin to discuss, and Zhang Zuolin does not disappoint Zhang Zuolin, and often can

Give Zhang Zuolin some ideas

Originally, Zhang Zuolin asked Zhang Zuolin to go to his official residence first to wait for the purpose of discussing the expansion of the army with him, and asked Zhang Zuolin if he wanted to continue to lead artillery or to master the first division alone. But who would have thought that after a long talk with Xu Shichang, Zhang Zuolin

There was no joy of the dust settled on his face, but instead he was full of worries and looked worried.

"The old saying goes well, expand the army and prepare for war, expand the army and prepare for war tomorrow, our 27th Division will expand the army, which means preparing for war." Zhang Zuolin said something, breaking the dull atmosphere in the house

"Preparation for war? Brother Seven, I heard it right? Are you going to fight a war..." Zhang Zuoxiang suddenly widened his eyes, wondering if his ears had been heard by mistake? Why did the army expansion be ready for war again? Fighting a war? Who should I go with

Fight? If peace comes today, the revolutionary party will no longer be the weather. Moreover, even if the revolutionary party makes trouble, it will be a matter in the south. What does it have to do with their Northeast?

Zhang Zuolin smiled and raised his hand to the guide

"South? Could it be that the Central Committee wants to transfer the 27th Division to the south to garrison? This... isn't this losing the 27th foundation?" Zhang Zuoxiang thought in his heart, but then he thought it was impossible. The soldiers of the 27th Division were in trouble.

Almost all of them are from the Northeast. It is impossible for the central government to transfer the north and the south to the Central Committee to ignore morale factors. Moreover, after the expansion of the army, the troops will need some time to integrate. The Ministry of National Defense and the General Staff have also led the troops and should not be sent.

Such a stupid move, but if it weren't for the Southern Diversion, what was Zhang Zuolin's point of pointing to the south? Zhang Zuoxiang frowned and thought for a while, and suddenly said in shock: "Kantongzhou?"

"Fu Chen guessed it well, it was Guandongzhou." Zhang Zuolin nodded slightly and said the answer

"It's crazy to be crazy." For a moment, Zhang Zuoxiang stood up excitedly and quickly persuaded him: "Brother Qi, is the central government crazy? Is the little Japanese easy to mess with? Although there is only one Japanese in Kanto Prefecture, there is only one division.

The regiment, but Japan has warships and cannons. Even if our troops are expanded into army groups, it is impossible for Enshuai to conquer Kanto. Enshuai is also an old soldier. Why... Why..." Zhang Zuoxiang was anxious,

He stomped his feet and said, "No, it's okay, it's a good day, but what kind of Japanese people are fighting? If you and my brothers fight, will you have the good fruits to eat?"

"Sit down, look at how your butt looks like you are burning," Zhang Zuolin snorted coldly and shouted. Zhang Zuoxiang immediately sat back like a frost-beating eggplant.

"I thought you were smart? Everyone in the world was foolish?" He scolded Zhang Zuoxiang bluntly, and Zhang Zuolin sneered: "Young Japanese are not easy to mess with, but what if they come to mess with us on their own initiative? What do you say?"

"Ah" Zhang Zuoxiang didn't expect this, and his eyes were almost glaring out, looking at Zhang Zuolin with an incredible expression.

"Look at this first." Zhang Zuolin threw a document to Zhang Zuoxiang. This was brought back by him from Xu Shichang. It was printed with two large black characters - The Secret

There are not many documents, only a few pages, but Zhang Zuoxiang took it out and was stunned when he took a look. As he looked down, the more he looked, the more solemn his expression became. When he saw the end, his face was even a little

Green, and his hands trembled slightly

"Seventh...Seventh Brother, is this true?"

"Nonsense" Zhang Zuolin said: "Will the one I gave to me personally have fake? Will Enshuai still lie to me?"

"But...but..." Zhang Zuoxiang was up and down, and he didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Mom, look at your promising prospects. I reached out to touch if the eggs in my pants are still there?" Zhang Zuolin stood up and cursed, "Isn't it just a little Japanese? He was so scared like a bird?

Just like you, I guess the little Japanese hasn't come yet, and just fart will scare you away."

Zhang Zuoxiang's face turned red and he quickly replied: "What did Brother Qi say? Is this kind of person? Isn't it just a little Japanese? Who is afraid of whom? I think there are many Russians who have been beheaded by my men back then.

Are you still afraid of a few little Japanese? You have nothing to say, as long as you say, I will go up to the mountain of swords and fall into the sea of ​​fire. If I frown, I will not be a hero."

"Okay, this is my eighth brother." Zhang Zuolin laughed and patted Zhang Zuoxiang on the shoulder and praised: "You and my brothers were hundreds of talents and only a few dozen guns, but who were you afraid of, whether you were a Russian or a Japanese boy?

Now that the soldiers are strong, will you lose your courage? If the little Japanese boy doesn't come, if he comes, we will join forces and kill him."

"Yes," Zhang Zuoxiang nodded with red face, and said loudly with his chest: "It's not time for the seventh brother to take action personally. At that time, the brothers will do everything for them. They must let the little Japanese taste the power of their brothers."

"Hahaha"

The two looked at each other and laughed at the same time

After laughing for a while, Zhang Zuolin said again: "At the same time, in fact, the military expansion is just a plan. No one can guarantee whether the little Japanese really can come, but no matter what, the military expansion will definitely be expanded. You

These days I have been concerned about it, discussing with them, and giving me a plan.”

Of course, Zhang Zuoxiang knew who Zhang Zuolin was referring to them, and also understood what was going on in discussion, so he quickly agreed.

After a pause, Zhang Zuolin said again: "You little Japanese boy in the south, please send some people to pay attention. If there is any trouble, tell me immediately. This matter is confidential and no one else except you can disclose it."

"Don't worry, Brother Seven." Zhang Zuo nodded repeatedly, suddenly seemed to remember something again, and asked hesitantly: "If there is any movement, should we take action first?"

"Mom, you guys are you asking for a fight?" Zhang Zuolin cursed in anger: "With a few soldiers and guns in his hand, he took the initiative to provoke the little Japanese? Are you confused?"

"But...no..." Zhang Zuoxiang suddenly felt that his thoughts could not keep up with Zhang Zuolin, and his mind was full of oars.

"You, you," Zhang Zuolin shook his head and sighed: "If the little Japanese really hit me, of course, brothers have to fight with them, but take the initiative to provoke each other. Isn't this giving the little Japanese a chance? You don't know the Japanese personality yet.

To put it bluntly, I am a scoundrel. Ignore you and want to take advantage of three points. Let's take action first? It's a real demographic."

After thinking about it, Zhang Zuolin changed his mind and instructed: "Of course, it's not my style to be beaten but not fight back. But if this battle really starts, it's a bad thing to say is the brothers in the country and the country and the country and the country and the country and the country and the country and the country and the country will understand it.

I understand? You and my brothers can't fight hard in this national war? Could it be that the central government will not work hard?"

Suddenly, Zhang Zuoxiang smiled suddenly and sighed, and he was so impressed that he was: "I understand, I understand."

"Just understand, just understand." Zhang Zuolin raised his head and drank the cup: "Do your business well. As for when to fight, how to fight, and what to fight, I naturally know the world and soldiers in my heart.

Only with guns can we have the glory and wealth of our brothers. If we lose these, hum, I'm afraid even beggars are not as good as those of us. To be continued)

Volume 1 of the Republic of China Years 1913: The Turbulent Era Chapter 168: The Countermeasure of Marshal Zhang
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