Chapter 127: Ruling Fengtian (1)

After dismembering the 28th Division, Feng Yong breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and from then on, the three eastern provinces had no other military forces except for his own Northeast Security Army. With the three eastern provinces in his hands, Feng Yong became more confident than ever.

The eastern gate of Mukden City, which was destroyed by artillery, is also under emergency construction. Based on the Feng Mansion in the original Fengtian City, Feng Delin became the Fengtian Provincial Government, which was under the jurisdiction of the Northeast Governor's Office. As for the specific officials, they were transferred from the Jilin Provincial Government and set off for the south in Changchun. Li Jun personally led the team, after all, Fengtian's situation was too important, and it must be sorted out as soon as possible.

The Manchu remnants and foreign merchant forces in Mukden City, as well as foreign spies scattered all over the country, also need to be dealt with. The issue of concessions in the coastal areas of Mukden also needs attention. After all, although the concession is China's territory, it belongs to the Western powers in terms of sovereignty due to historical reasons. Among them, the Russians and Japanese were the most lend-leased. Because the Russians lost the Russo-Japanese War, Port Arthur, the best seaport in the coastal area, fell into the hands of the Japanese, and the Russian Far Eastern Fleet was also heavily damaged by the Japanese, and it was barely recovered after more than ten years. It's just that most of the time their fleet is nested in the port of Vladivostok. The current situation is not to hope for a renewed conflict with the Japanese Navy. The tsar was not a brainless fool, the Western theater was already frequently defeated, and there was no need to set up a big enemy in the Far East. So the sea around Mukden is basically the domain of the Japanese Navy.

As for the navy of the Republic of China, it was simply inferior to the Japanese Coastal Guard, and the large warships ordered from abroad during the Manchu government could not maintain orders due to lack of financial resources to pay, so they were resold to the navies of other countries by the manufacturing countries. This really made Feng Yong feel distressed. Although he has now become a veritable king of the Northeast, the issue of the navy is still very sensitive within the government of the Republic of China, and China has suffered the loss of the navies of the great powers in modern times. Although Feng Yong coveted those advanced warships, he also knew that the navy was a gold-swallowing beast, and Feng Yong, who had not yet fully controlled the three eastern provinces, could not afford to play.

Feng Yong wants to sort out the situation in Fengtian Province in the shortest possible time, and then properly deal with the problem of the coastal concession, now is not the time to accept the lease by force, although the public security corps has been winning, but Feng Yong has not been carried away by victory. At this stage, the strength of the public security corps is still weak compared with the shotgun, and the industrial base has not been fully established, and many things cannot escape the word "forbearance."

Li Jun arrived in Mukden three days later. He was accompanied by hundreds of officials. Among them, there are cutting-edge officials who have been trained in the Jilin provincial government for a while, but more of them are students who have graduated from short-term courses in the government college. After all, with the pace of expansion of the public security corps, a large number of political cadres are urgently needed in various parts of the Northeast. In extraordinary times, Feng Yong did not have so much time to let them receive a complete education according to the normal school hours. Now the only way to do this is to send them to work, to work and learn at the same time.

"Brother Chuanxin, this is the intelligence of Fengtian Province, which is collected by our own intelligence forces, and also obtained from Zhang Dashuai of the 27th Division. Look at it, it will help you in your policy. Feng Yong handed over a large stack of materials to Li Jun. In the past few days when Li Jun has not arrived, he has also been studying these materials. I don't know if I don't see it, but I'm really shocked when I see it. The vast majority of the land in the entire province of Mukden was controlled by the Manchu remnants, who had less than one percent of the population. About half of all commercial activities were monopolized by the Mukden Chamber of Commerce, which was made up of the remnants of the Manchu dynasty. The other half is in the hands of Japanese companies. Japan has been operating in Mukden for many years. He is very clear about the situation in the whole province of Mukden, and often sends observers to observe Mukden, and at the same time surveys and maps the province while excavating resources. At the same time, through the reality of Feng Delin and Zhang Zuolin, they conspired with the Japanese and occupied the mines with resources. A large amount of mineral resources continue to flow to Japan through these means. This made Feng Yong angry.

"Brother Chuanxin, these mineral resources must be completely controlled in our hands, so that the development of our Northeast can have sufficient resources. But Japanese companies have the support of the military behind them, and I am afraid that they cannot be taken directly by violent means! Feng Yong was a little distressed.

"And the Manchu legacy is also a big problem. These old guys who are full of thoughts about restoration are definitely an unstable factor in Mukden Province. Feng Yong thought of Zhang Xun's restoration in another time and space, although it was a scandalous drama, but it was able to succeed for a short time, but it also showed that the Manchu relics were still very influential in the current Republic of China. What's more, Fengtian Province is the place where the Manchu relics are most concentrated, and one of the most prestigious Manchu relics, Prince Su Aixin Jueluo? Shanqi is now hiding in the Lushun Concession of Japan! It was even two attempts to launch the Manchurian Movement but was defeated by Zhang Zuolin and Feng Delin. However, Shanqi's prestige among the Manchu relics is extremely high, and he can respond to all calls, and the wealth that the Manchu relics hold in Fengtian City is too heavy. It's so heavy that Feng Yong is salivating. You must know that after the founding of the Republic of China, the revolutionaries demanded the confiscation of the property of these Manchu nobles, but Yuan Shikai, in order to obtain the support of these Manchu elders, did not touch them at all, and let them return to Fengtian to settle down with the property looted for hundreds of years. This is also the reason why these Manchu remnants mastered such a huge power in Mukden in just two or three years.

"Both of these are very difficult issues that must be handled properly, otherwise there is a risk of causing unrest in Mukden!" Li Jun said with a frown. The Japanese army was displayed at the junction of Mukden and Korea. The majesty of the First Division shocked the entire Fengtian Province, and even if Feng Yong ordered the Southeast Military Region under the command of Lin Hu to return to its station, the strength of the entire Southeast Military Region had almost doubled. However, Feng Yong was still not sure that the Southeast Military Region would be able to resist the attack of Little Japan. Therefore, compared with the problem of the old man of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, the problem of Japanese-funded enterprises should be put on the back burner.

"Brother Chuanxin, I think that whether it is the problem of the Manchu relics or Japanese-funded enterprises, it is essentially a land issue. The reason why the Manchu remnants were able to have such great power in Mukden was not that they controlled most of the arable land in Mukden Province, and their tenants depended on them for survival. Japanese companies also occupy mines and mine minerals privately. If we take back the land of the entire Fengtian Province, even if they want to make trouble, there will be no foundation.

"Young marshal, what are you going to do?"

"Things need to be done step by step! Compared with Japanese-funded enterprises, it is still much easier to deal with the Manchu relics. Brother Chuanxin, the land policy we have implemented in Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces may not work in Mukden, since violent confiscation is not possible, then adopt the policy of redemption and set the price according to the quality of the land. They have to sell it, and they have to sell it if they don't! At the end, Feng Yong's face flashed with cruelty, and Li Jun seemed to see the blood flowing from Fengtian Province that was killed because of this policy.

An unbearable look flashed on Li Jun's face. Said: "Young marshal, can you gradually recover the land of Fengtian Province through negotiations." After all, we have a strong army as the backing, and we can always complete the task slowly. ”

Feng Yong shook his head, an iron-blooded look appeared on his face. "Brother Chuanxin, you are a great talent who has traveled to the West, you don't know what the foundation of Western capital accumulation is based on, right? If we want to develop rapidly in Northeast China, what we need is not peace, but iron and blood. The garbage left behind by the Manchu Qing Dynasty occupied huge resources and was the best nourishment for the construction of the three eastern provinces. I will never let it go! ”

"Young marshal, please think twice! Now the forces of the Manchu remnants are not only distributed in our northeast, but even the whole country has many local overseers who are yearning for the fallen Manchu Dynasty. If we kill these Manchu relics, we are likely to be resisted by all forces in the country, and even the government of the Republic of China may do something against us! "Li Jun's overall view is very good, and in addition to being in a high position, the situation in the country can be seen more clearly.

"Opposition from all over the country? Will Marshal Ben care? If you have the ability, let them come to me in Mukden! Ben Young Marshal followed. As for the government of the Republic of China, their own ass has not been wiped clean! Still trying to deal with us. If he really wants to go to war, this young marshal is not afraid! With the size of the security corps now approaching 200,000 people, and the convenience of the terrain, it is not yet known who will kill the deer! ”

Li Jun smiled bitterly, it seems that his young marshal has made up his mind to deal with the Manchu relics. I can't persuade him, let alone others.

"Young marshal, have you discussed this matter with the marshal?"

"No need! I'm in charge of this! The matter of Mukden should be resolved as soon as possible. Saying that, Feng Yong went to his own combat command room. In Feng Yong's view, the seizure of land is nothing more than a hard war. Feng Yong also wants peaceful development, but the Northeast lacks the foundation for peace. The Republic of China is in turmoil, the great powers wantonly trample on the sovereignty of China, and the three northeastern provinces are in danger of being carved up at any time, and now the Western war involves the energy of most of the great powers, which should be the best opportunity for the rise of the Republic of China, but it is a pity that the Republic of China has become a mess for the sake of power, and it is impossible to count on them. The sooner Feng Yong rises, the Chinese nation will be able to retain a little more vitality. For this reason, he did not hesitate to go north to the title of executioner.

Li Jun looked at Feng Yong's departing back, and said with a complicated expression: "Young marshal, what are you planning in your heart, why do I always feel that you are in a hurry!" Is there going to be something bad going on? In the end, Li Jun didn't come up with a reason.

The day after Li Jun took office, the Fengtian provincial government issued a land policy.

"The ownership of land in Fengtian Province belongs to the provincial government, and no individual or organization may occupy land ownership for any reason. However, in light of the actual situation in Mukden, the provincial government proceeded from reality and decided to adopt the policy of redemption to recover the ownership of the land. The forces that control the land can use the title deeds in their hands to exchange the provincial government for redemption funds. Within half a month from the date of promulgation of the policy, all parties that own the land must report to the Fengtian Provincial Government or its subordinate local governments and hand over the land deed documents, otherwise they will be regarded as violent resistance to the provincial government, and the provincial government will use force to recover the land ownership. ”

As soon as this policy came out, the Manchu remnants and Japanese enterprises who owned a lot of land could not sit still.

The house of Man Gui, the president of the Fengtian Chamber of Commerce, was full of representatives of various forces.

"President, you have to have an idea! The land under our feet is left by our ancestors, how can it be handed over to others. There is also that bullshit redemption policy, the information I just got that Feng Yong's people gave was only half of the market price. It's just a bandit! An old man dressed as a Manchu aristocrat stood up. The beard jumped and jumped, looking extremely excited.

"That's it, what do you have to buy that little money to buy! It's not enough for a meal! President, you have to think of a way, this policy is sent from the Northeast Overseer Political Council, and it is clearly to break our foundation! ”

"We can't agree!"

“……”

Mangui's expression was gloomy. At that time, he took the initiative to contribute to the peace talks between Zhang Zuolin and the Feng family, hoping to maintain the original situation in Fengtian, who knew that Zhang Zuolin, who had always been strong, had been squeezed away. The entire Fengtian Province fell into the hands of the Feng family. Originally, Feng Delin served as the governor of the three eastern provinces, and these Manchu relics were relieved, after all, Feng Delin was also an old man in Fengtian Province, and everyone knew about his methods. It will not cut off everyone's way of life. And Feng Delin, who has a more upright personality, is also easier to deal with than the treacherous Zhang Zuolin. Unfortunately, the current situation is far beyond their expectations.

"Don't make any noise! What a commotion it looks like! Man Gui roared with a straight face.

"It's not the Qing Dynasty anymore. President Yuan Da also stepped down! What do we have besides some money and some land? However, there are some things that Ertu is right, the land under his feet was beaten down by the ancestors of the Qing Dynasty, and it is our land of Longxing, and it must not be given to others. Let's not make trouble now, and stabilize the power in our hands. I'm going to meet Fung Tak-lin now and see what he has to say! ”

Discerning people can see at a glance that this land policy is a copy of the Jilin Provincial Government's policy of violent confiscation, but the addition of the name of redemption makes the policy even more deceptive. It's just that those who own land are not stupid, not to mention the price of the provincial government lower than the market price, but the provincial government's final threat of force makes them panic.

The headquarters of the Korean garrison army.

"Yaga! What is Feng Delin going to do! Dare to attack the enterprises of the great Japanese Empire. Send a report to the War Department. The Korean garrison asked the military department for permission to send troops, and taught a lesson to the people of China who did not know the height of the sky! Lieutenant General Toshiyin Matsukawa, commander of the North Korean garrison, roared.

"Your Excellency, Commander, please calm your anger. The Cabinet Headquarters has a plan to train Feng Delin to become a puppet of the Great Japanese Empire. Please ask Your Excellency the Commander to ask His Majesty the Emperor about sending troops. Lieutenant General Iguchi Shengwu, chief of staff of the DPRK garrison, said respectfully. Although Iguchi was the chief of staff of the Korean garrison, his qualifications in the army were no worse than that of Lieutenant General Matsukawa Toshiyin, who had served as commander of the Korean garrison before Lieutenant General Matsukawa Toshiyin, but now the base camp is about to promote him to army general, and he will soon take up a post in the country. Therefore, he temporarily became the chief of staff of the Korean army and assisted Matsukawa Toshiyin in his work. Therefore, for the words of Lieutenant General Iguchi Shenggo, Lieutenant General Matsukawa Toshiyin also had to pay attention.

"Iguchi-kun, you still see it thoroughly, I'll send a report to the emperor now! It seems that our Imperial Japanese Army has been silent for a long time, and the small local warlords dare to challenge our authority. ”

(To be continued)