On the fifth day after the news of Zhang Zuolin's death was made public, Chang Kaishen finally set off for the north. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

He set out from Nanjing and first went to Wuhan, accompanied by Wu Zhihui, Zhang Jingjiang and others. Along the Jinghan line all the way to the north, on the way to meet Li Zongren, Feng Yuxiang and other generals, and then turn to Tianjin, the final destination is Beiping.

Chang Kaishen had to stay in Tianjin for several days, which involved a struggle for power among the various departments of the Northern Expeditionary Army.

Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and the Northern Expedition is naturally no exception. Today, the territorial division of Hebei, Henan, Shandong and other places is the product of various compromises, and it also lays the groundwork for the future Central Plains War.

Now Hebei and Shandong are still entrenched in many remnants of the Zhilu coalition army, and in order to absorb these warlords, all parties really take great pains.

The remnants of the warlords are also in pain, they want to surrender, the problem is that they don't know who to surrender to.

Take the recent example, after Chang Kaishen came to Tianjin, he secretly ordered his subordinates to contact Xu Yuanquan (a general next to the Feng army) and Sun Dianying.

Xu Yuanquan and Sun Dianying immediately agreed to accept the number of the First Army, but Yan Xishan also came to persuade them to surrender, and Yan Xishan's troops were nearby. As a result, Xu Yuanquan and Sun Dianying switched to the Third Army (Yan Xishan's system), for fear that they would be attacked if they angered Yan Xishan.

After Chang Kaishen learned about this, he immediately promised various benefits, and Xu Yuanquan and Sun Dianying immediately repented and surrendered to President Chang's First Army again.

To put it bluntly, Chang Kaishen came to the north for a meeting this time, and the meeting was held to share the spoils, and the acquisition of the remnants of Beiyang was just the beginning.

"Niang Xipi!"

Inside the Li Shunde Hotel.

Chang Kaishen scolded after reading the telegram, and said angrily: "These military leaders, if you have milk, you are your mother!" Inform Xuezhu (He Chengjun) and ask him to promise Xu Yuanquan and Sun Dianying 50,000 yuan each for military expenses. We are the central government, and we must be more generous than Yan Laoxi! ”

"Yes!" The herald saluted and withdrew.

The attendant adjutant Chen Xiuhe knocked on the door and said, "Headmaster, American journalist Harrett Aban, and Zhou Hexuan ask to see you!" ”

As soon as Chang Kaishen heard that he was an American reporter, he immediately straightened his sleeves, stood up straight and said, "Shijue, help me see, what else is wrong?" ”

Chen Xiuhe said with a smile: "It is particularly spiritual and majestic. ”

"Invite them in." Chang Kaishen said with satisfaction.

When Zhou Hexuan entered the house with Aban, Chang Kaishen sat on the sofa with a copy of "History of the Turkish Revolution" in his hand. Because he was so "attentive" to reading, he didn't even know that someone was coming in.

"Headmaster, Mr. Aban and Mr. Zhou are here." Chen Xiuhe walked over and reminded.

Chang Kaishen put down the books at this time, stood up with a smile and shook hands with the guests: "Please sit down!" ”

Harrett Aban smiled and said, "Hello Commander Chang, I hope to give you an exclusive interview about your thoughts on the Chinese revolution and your outlook for China's future. ”

"Yes," Chang Kaishen suggested when he saw that Aban had a camera around his neck, "let's take pictures first." ”

Harrett Aban looked at the light in the room, and he opened the curtains and said, "Your Excellency, please face the window, it will feel more natural." ”

Chang Kaishen was as good as a stream, and took the "History of the Turkish Revolution" in his hand again, and put on a seemingly easy-going smile.

"Head up a little more, that's good, that's it!"

"Click, click!"

kept taking pictures over there, Zhou Hexuan had nothing to do, staring at Chen Xiuhe a few more times. Well, this is also a believer in socialism.

In fact, in China in the 20s, there were many progressives who were socialists (non-communists). They believe that the primary task at present is to build the country and develop national strength, and they advocate that the whole society should be taken as a whole, with the society owning, controlling and managing products, capital, land, etc., and then distributing the benefits to the people.

Zhou Hexuan's political ideas in "Guns, Bacteria and Steel" also have many supporters. It's just that these people who agree with it usually belong to the pragmatic faction, and they don't like or want to participate in the pen war.

Harrett Aban finished taking a picture of Chang Kaishen and quickly entered the interview stage. He didn't go straight to the point, but gossiped, looked at the book in the other party's hand and asked, "What books does Commander Chang like to read?" ”

Chang Kaishen said with a smile: "I read eclecticly, political and military works are of course the first choice, and social and economic works are also involved. I like the Four Books and Five Classics in the traditional Chinese language, and I am also interested in Western philosophy and psychology. ”

"What are you reading now?" Harrett Aban asked.

Chang Kaishen raised the cover: "The History of the Turkish Revolution was edited by Chinese scholar Mr. Cai Yuanpei this year. I particularly liked this book, Turkey's national revival with the victory of the independence movement under the leadership of Kimar, who inspired revolutionaries all over the world. ”

Harrett Aban laughed: "You are now about to unify China." ”

"We're just a little bit away." Chang Kaishen said modestly.

Harrett Aban added: "There is often a fear in Europe and the United States that you will behave aggressively. For example, last year's Nanjing incident, the forcible resumption of the concession, and the cancellation of all previous treaties. ”

Chang Kaishen said with a serious expression: "The Nanjing incident was not committed by the soldiers of the Northern Expeditionary Army, it was all a conspiracy of the Red Party!" Vainly trying to establish relations between the Nanjing government and the foreign powers. As for treaties, this aspect needs to be discussed separately and cannot be explained in one sentence. But I promise to absolutely abide by international rules and laws and not to commit any barbaric and rude acts. ”

After 40 minutes of interviewing, Harrett Aban stood up and shook hands.

Zhou Hexuan suddenly spoke: "Commander Chang, can I talk to you alone?" ”

Chang Kaishen was a little surprised, and then smiled: "Yes." Shijue, you go out first, and talk to Mr. Aban. ”

"Yes, Headmaster!" Chen Xiuhe commanded.

After the two left, Chang Kaishen said gently: "Mr. Zhou, many people have mentioned you to me." Especially Heqing (Cai Yuanpei), he especially admires you, and also recommended "The Rise of a Great Power" and "Guns" to me...... Well, what's the guns? ”

Zhou Hexuan smiled: ""Guns, Bacteria and Steel". ”

"Yes, it's this book," Chang Kaishen said with a smile, "I'm sorry, I haven't had time to read this book yet, I only read your "The Rise of Great Powers". Written in simple terms, the whip is incisive, and the world events are exhausted. I also read it a lot, so I review it whenever I have time. ”

"Commander Chang praised it falsely." Zhou Hexuan said.

Chang Kaishen sent out an invitation: "I heard that you are engaged in education, why don't you go to the south with me and ...... in the Ministry of Education No, it's time to call it a graduate school and go to a graduate school to be a committee member. ”

Zhou Hexuan politely refused: "I just bought a house in Tianjin, and I don't want to go to the south for the time being. ”

"That's a shame." Chang Kaishen pretended to have a regretful expression, but he didn't pretend to be like it, and he didn't feel as distracted as he did when facing American reporters.

The two chatted about each other, and Zhou Hexuan suddenly said: "Commander Chang, I can help you persuade Zhang Xueliang to realize the change of banner in the Northeast and the national government." ”

"What!"

Chang Kaishen, who was originally very calm, almost jumped when he heard this.