In the face of Jin Yunpeng's pressure, Zhang Zuolin is really difficult to choose, after all, neither party is something he can offend. At the same time, he also knew that it was impossible to remain neutral when the armies on both sides were overwhelmed. The Beiyang government will not agree, and the Northeast will not agree.

"Auxiliary pillow, who do you say will win the war between Beiyang and Northeast?" Zhang Zuolin was a little undecided.

"There is a good chance of victory in the Northeast!" Zhang Zuoxiang thought for a while and said.

"Oh? Why? I admit that the strength of the Northeast is not weak, but the most elite of the Western Military Region is trapped in the Ganning area, and the Southeast Military Region, which has fought with Japan, is still confronting the Japanese. The Northeast Military District, the North-Western Military District are in a confrontation with the Russians. This dragged down the four front armies in the northeast, and the elite of 300,000 people could not be assembled. And then we have to remove the troops in the defensive areas, and if we calculate this, I think that the troops that can be sent to the front line of Shanhaiguan in the northeast may not even have 100,000 people. Zhang Zuolin said. Although the Northeast Security Army has never stopped expanding, after all, time is limited, and the number of regular troops in the Northeast is about 400,000. Excluding 300,000 people who were dragged by the three sides, it would be good to have 100,000 people who could be used for the Shanhaiguan operation.

"Even if there are only 100,000 people, I think the Northeast has a better chance of winning!" Zhang Zuoxiang said.

"Why? Auxiliary pillows, you must know that Beiyang has concentrated nearly 200,000 troops in Shanhaiguan. The number of troops is twice that of the Northeast! Neither in terms of weapons and equipment, nor in terms of population and logistics, the Northeast does not have an advantage. Zhang Zuolin felt that Zhang Zuoxiang's insistence was somewhat unreasonable.

"Handsome! Who is stronger in the combat effectiveness of the Northeast Security Army and our Feng Army? Zhang Zuolin asked rhetorically.

"If it is under the same strength, our Feng army is definitely no worse than the Northeast Army!" Zhang Zuolin said confidently.

"Yes! The combat effectiveness of our Feng Army is not worse than that of the Northeast Army, but you may not dare to guarantee that you will surpass the commander of the Northeast Army! Zhang Zuoxiang carefully looked at Zhang Zuolin's face and said. Since being squeezed out of the Northeast, Zhang Zuolin's temper has deteriorated a lot, and even Zhang Zuoxiang has been much more cautious in front of him. Zhang Zuolin was not angry, but nodded and said: "Yes, the battle of the Northeast Security Army is good, and they are not afraid of death when they fight!" ”

"Then Sir, think about it, what is the strength of the Beiyang Army that we have faced since we joined Chahar? There was a lack of training for soldiers, a shortage of weapons and ammunition, and even a lot of equipment of all standards was in the hands of local bandits. Not to mention that the strength of such a force is only doubled, what if it is doubled? Zhang Zuoxiang said disdainfully.

Zhang Zuolin fell into deep thought. Of course, he knows that Zhang Zuoxiang's statement is a bit contemptuous of the Beiyang Army, Beiyang can rule China is definitely not only by political means, the combat effectiveness of the army is also extremely strong, but in the past few years since the founding of the Republic of China, Beiyang has gradually decayed, among which the local army has the worst performance, which has led everyone to think that the current Beiyang is no longer the Beiyang of the past. Of course, because it has not been a few years since the founding of the Republic of China, such a huge system in Beiyang, even if it decays, it is not so fast, and there are still several very good teams in the Beiyang Army, such as the Third Army led by Jin Yunpeng himself, which is very strong in combat effectiveness. This is the old foundation of Beiyang, they are all veterans who have seen blood, and their combat effectiveness is extremely strong.

Although the Beiyang Army assembled in Rehe and Chahar is claimed to be 200,000, not even half of them can be called elite, and although Jing Yunpeng is known as the Four Heavenly Kings under President Duan Da, he is Duan's confidant, but Zhang Zuolin is not clear about his own command ability. But Feng Yong, Jiang Baili, and Li Jun in the Northeast are all excellent commanders. Whether Jin Yunpeng can lead 100,000 elites plus 100,000 rabble to defeat the Northeast, Zhang Zuolin has no bottom in his heart. After such an analysis, he found that there was not much difference between the strength of the two sides in Rehe and Shanhaiguan, and his 80,000 Feng troops suddenly became the decisive force in the battle situation. No matter which side you join, you will give that side a big advantage. If the battlefield between the two sides was not in the Chahar region, I am afraid that he Lao Zhang would not have suffered from this fish pond.

"Report to the commander, Northeast Telegraph!" The Intelligence Bureau sent the latest telegram to Zhang Zuolin.

"Huh?" Zhang Zuolin's brows furrowed.

"Dashuai, what's wrong?" Zhang Zuoxiang asked suspiciously.

"I didn't expect my big brother to come to Chahar, our intelligence force is really bad!" Zhang Zuolin said faintly.

"Big brother? Boss, is it? Zhang Zuoxiang said with some horror.

"Yes, apart from him, who can make me Zhang Zuolin willing to be called a big brother!" Zhang Zuolin said with a complicated expression. The sworn brothers of the year, now their identities have opened up again. Although he knew that Big Brother was not as beautiful as he imagined, after all, his status was completely different from him.

"Auxiliary pillow, you can do this matter yourself, the eldest brother is now in the Menghan Inn, remember to keep it secret, don't let people notice!" Zhang Zuolin's expression was solemn, he was surprised by the visit of his sworn brother, no matter what his choice was, he could not let him have an accident in Chahar.

"Yes!"

Zhangjiakou, the base camp of the Feng army.

"Big brother, I didn't expect you to come in person!" Zhang Zuolin smiled and toasted the man in front of him. The man opposite is, of course, Zhang Zuolin's sworn brother, Feng Delin, the governor of Northeast China.

"Yuting, you're having a hard time now, of course I'm coming!" Feng Delin said with a smile.

"Big brother, look at what you say. As the overseer of Chahar, I have 100,000 elites under my command, who can do anything to me! Zhang Zuolin said quietly. Although he understood Feng Delin's intention, he didn't want to express his stance so quickly, and even Jin Yunpeng gave him time to wait and see.

"Yuting, our brothers don't say dark words. Beiyang seems to be serious this time! From the beginning of the Beiyang government's declaration of war on Germany, we suspected that Beiyang had signed secret treaties with Britain and Japan, but because we could not know the specific information, we have not taken any action. But now it seems that the benefits of the Beiyang government from Britain and Japan are far beyond our imagination. Otherwise, Beiyang would not be so brain-dead and start a war with the northeast and southwest at the same time! Feng Delin said with a smile. There was not the slightest nervousness about the upcoming battle.

"Big brother, as a brother, I have to say a word to you. The government is menacing this time, and it looks confident, and no one knows what kind of hole cards Beiyang holds in his hands. Now that the Northeast can draw limited troops, it is not a good way to fight hard! Zhang Zuolin knew that the reason why the Northeast and Beiyang went to war was that the superficial reason was Feng Yong's strong support for the Southwest New Army. If the Northeast gives up supporting the Southwest, Beiyang will have to think about the consequences of a war on both sides even if it wants to fight.

"There is nothing to think about, now the form of China believes that it must be clear from the eyes of my brother that the northeast and the southwest are the relationship between the lips and the teeth. If the Northeast does not vigorously support the Southwest when it is attacked, and when the government forces destroy the New Army in the Southwest, the next target of the all-out attack will be our Northeast. Therefore, as long as Beiyang does not stop the war, we will never stop! Vanderly said strongly.

Zhang Zuolin was silent.

"Brother, you are Yong'er's old Taishan, we can be said to be a family, I won't hide anything I have to say! The purpose of my visit this time is to hope that the Fengjun army will turn to the northeast and join the Northeast Security Army. ”

Zhang Zuolin's face changed, although he had already expected that Feng Delin would come to win him over this time, but he didn't expect that his first sentence was to annex the Feng army that he had worked so hard to build.

"Huh! I know what my brother is worried about! But it is precisely because they are sworn brothers that I will tell you the truth, the Northeast Security Army is a whole, and it is impossible to accept other forces. The only way for Feng Jun to join the Northeast Security Army is to accept the adaptation"

Zhang Zuolin's face became a little difficult to look at, if it weren't for Feng Delin being his sworn brother, Zhang Zuolin would have kicked him out long ago. It's even two to say whether he can save his life.

Even if he was angry, Zhang Zuolin still listened patiently, after all, this is the condition of the Northeast, and he now wants to know what to impress himself after the Northeast has made such a harsh request to himself.

Of course, the Northeast will also come up with enough conditions to make my brother excited. This is the letter of appointment signed by Yong'er himself. You can take a look at how to choose it all up to the brother himself. But there are not many of our old brothers left, and I look forward to the day when I join forces with my brother! Feng Delin said with a smile.

"Deputy Governor of the Northeast Governor's Palace, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Northeast Public Security Army?" Zhang Zuolin said in surprise. Zhang Zuolin, who understands the Northeast system, knows what these two positions represent in the Northeast. This position is fifth in the Northeast system. He is the absolute decision-making boss of the Northeast Public Security Army.

Zhang Zuolin is Zhang Zuolin after all, he quickly adjusted his mentality and suppressed the abnormal movement in his heart. Keep comforting yourself in your heart, even though both of these titles are very high. But they are all deputy positions, and the sources of power are all in Feng Yong's hands, even if one person is above ten thousand people, what can he do, and it is definitely not comparable to his current life as an emperor.

"Big brother, it's not the elder brother, I won't give you this face, it's just ......" Zhang Zuolin was interrupted by Feng Delin before he finished speaking.

"Brother, I knew I couldn't impress you! Here, take a look at this letter of appointment. Feng Delin said with a smile, with confidence in his eyes that could not be concealed.

"What is this?" Zhang Zuolin was a little afraid to accept it, because the appointment issued by the Northeast Governor's Mansion just now made him moved, and this may also be a huge temptation.

"Northeast Security Army Military Order!"

(To be continued)