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Volume 2 Beijing Story Chapter 154 The Comparison of Military Power between Zhijiang and Anhui in 1917

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    Update time: 2012-08-11

    The position of division commander of the Second Division of the Participating Army is so coveted in everyone's eyes. There are far more people than just Acting President Feng Guozhang who are eyeing this position. There are also many people within the Anhui Clique who are coveting this position.  , but Duan Qirui counted on his fingers again and again:

    My brother-in-law, Wu Guangxin, has taken office as the commander of the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. His confidant Ni Sichong is the governor of Anhui. Lu Yongxiang, who is good at conquering and fighting, is now the Songhu Army Guard and cannot be easily moved. Tan Zhongyu is the governor of Chahar.  , Duan Zhigui was idle in Tianjin, but this guy already had the rank of army general. I'm afraid he couldn't obey Wang Geng's command, not to mention that Wang Geng's army was very disciplined.

    When the Prime Minister was with Wang Geng and Xu Shuzheng, he once mentioned Duan Zhigui, but Wang Geng directly turned him down. His words were ridiculous. From the division commander to the squad leader, the participating armies were all formed for fighting, not for officialdom.  As for the General Office established by you, Prime Minister, even if you give them more general titles to support them in their old age, it will definitely cause trouble in the future if they come to lead the troops!

    Another Qu Tongfeng, who was previously the principal of Baoding Military Academy and one of Lao Duan's Four King Kongs, was now in front of the Shandong Military Affairs Council, helping Zhang Huaizhi. He couldn't move for a while. He calculated over and over again, and Lao Duan  I finally gave up and don¡¯t trust the people I employ, and I don¡¯t use the people I doubt!  Let Wang Geng handle all matters concerning the participating armies!

    Wang Geng had already made up his mind about the candidates for the Second Division of the War Army, but he didn't tell him. When Lao Duan didn't find a suitable candidate, Wang Geng extended his olive branch directly to Xu Shuzheng, in front of Duan Qirui.  , Requested Army Under-Secretary Xu Shuzheng to concurrently serve as the division commander of the Second Division of the participating armies.

    As soon as Wang Geng said this, the Prime Minister's eyes really lit up. In fact, how to balance the relationship between Wang Geng and Xu Shuzheng has always been Duan Qirui's trouble. Fortunately, both of them know tolerance and unity at this moment, at least  In terms of face, he would not embarrass the other party easily, and perhaps Youzheng could also see that Wang Geng was a stupid boy who only conspired against his own people, and did not have so many conspiracies and tricks against his own people.

    Xu Shuzheng had a wry smile on his face. Being able to serve as the commander of the second division of the participating army can naturally control some of the direct forces. The problem is that he has always prided himself on being the first successor to the prime minister. Like Wang Geng, everyone would rather be the head of a chicken than the head of a chicken.  As the owner of the Niu Queen, he must either be the war supervisor and the commander of the first division, and Wang Geng should be the commander of the second division under him. Otherwise, how could he be embarrassed?  Could it be that as the commander of the Second Division, he was taking orders from Wang Geng, the war supervisor?

    Behind the war effort, the U.S. aid to Japan, and the conditions for participating in the war, including the arrangement of old Beijing banknotes and the issuance of new Chinese yuan banknotes, were Wang Geng¡¯s hard work and God-given luck. In other words, when the time came, Wang Geng only came for two short days.  In half a month, everyone has noticed the contribution he has made to the Prime Minister, the Anhui Clique, the country and the government. At this time, Xu Shuzheng felt that he could not do it if he asked himself to serve as the exhibition supervisor and the first division commander.  , So, after thinking about it again and again, Xu Shuzheng shook his head and rejected the olive branch offered by Wang Geng.

    The next candidate proposed by Wang Geng was beyond the expectations of the Prime Minister and the Deputy Secretary of the Army. Wang Geng proposed to transfer Wu Peifu, commander of the 6th Infantry Brigade of the 3rd Army Division stationed in Baoding, to join the war army as the commander of the 2nd Division!

    "Wu Ziyu?!" Duan Qirui and Xu Shuzheng said in surprise in unison.

    "Yes, although the hope is slim, if there is a chance, we should all give it a try. The Prime Minister and Brother Youzheng must know Wu Ziyu's military talents better than me. The reputation of the cabinet and the Prime Minister is at its peak now, so maybe,  If you can take the opportunity to join the army, recruit Wu Ziyu to lead the army!" Wang Geng's tone was quite firm, but there was a trace of worry in his eyebrows, obviously he was not optimistic about the prospect of this matter.

    "Wang Geng, you really have a vision, but it's a pity that Cao Kun can't let Wu Ziyu go! I asked him for Wu Ziyu back then. Wu Ziyu was just an artillery regiment commander at that time. In the end, guess what Cao Kun answered me, he  How is it possible for me to exchange for Youzheng? Youzheng is my right-hand man, how can I be willing to exchange for a junior leader!" Duan Qirui's tone was full of regret.

    "One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers. Wang Geng and Wu Ziyu are very useful. Even Cao Kun, who is as kind as a mountain to him, may not be able to control him smoothly. This move of yours is a danger of not winning."  Chess, firstly, he is willing to come, but Cao Kun won't let him go. Secondly, even if he persuades Cao Kun to let him go, his heart will not be towards us, and he is directly biased against us. This little ghost Wu is also a strange spirit.  My Lord, don¡¯t fool me!¡±

    The words of the Army Under-Secretary were full of disdain and fear, as well as a hint of admonishment.

    "Is there really no need to give it a try? Prime Minister, Brother Zheng, everyone understands that if we, the participating armies, can't function in China and can't unify China, then going to Europe will be nothing but cannon fodder. I'm worried that we won't be able to do it today."  If you bring Wu Ziyu over, you will never have the chance to win over anyone again!" Wang Geng sighed, with a look that he couldn't hide on his face.?Lonely.

    "You Zheng is right. Wu Ziyu is very proud. Cao Kun's third division will be handed over to him sooner or later. Although his ancestral home is from your hometown in Jiangsu, he grew up in Shandong and has a straightforward temper.  , asking him to change his family and abandon the Zhili clique and join the Anhui clique is simply not feasible!" said the Prime Minister, shaking his head.

    With Feng Guozhang, the leader of the Zhili clique, taking office as the acting president, the power of the Zhili clique has been further expanded, and the governor's army composed of the Thirteen Beiyang Governors also has a tendency to fall apart. Cao Kun's third division, as the strongest middle force of the Zhili clique, has been  It is Feng Guozhang's key target.

    Xu Shuzheng simply used his fingers to sort out the positions of the divisions under the Ministry of War for Wang Geng:

    The First Division of the Beiyang Army was stationed at the Tongzhou Camp in Gyeonggi Province earlier. It is very close to the Zhili Clique. The division commander is Cai Chengxun, a native of Tianjin and a graduate of the Tianjin Military Academy. Recently, he has been embracing Feng Guozhang. I heard that he wants to be the governor of Chahar!

    The Second Division of the Beiyang Army, an old member of the Zhili Clique, the division commander Wang Zhanyuan, the governor and governor of Hubei, one of the three Yangtze River Governors of the Zhili Clique, was loyal to Feng Guozhang and the Zhili Clique.

    The 3rd Division of the Beiyang Army, the direct descendant of the direct line, the division commander Cao Kun, the governor-general of the direct line, is stationed in Baoding, let¡¯s not talk about it!

    The Fourth Division of the Beiyang Army is the backbone of the Anhui Clique. Division Commander Yang Shande took the Fourth Division to Hangzhou in January this year to take office.

    The Fifth Division of the Beiyang Army is the backbone of the Anhui Clique. The former division commander is Jin Yunpeng, and the current division commander is Zhang Shuyuan. They are stationed in Jinan. At the moment, they are serving as the Shandong Military Affairs Assistant.

    The Sixth Division of the Beiyang Army, an old member of the direct line, the division commander Li Chun, was just transferred to the Jiangsu Army Governor this year.  The Sixth Division also followed him to garrison Nanjing!

    The 7th Division of the Beiyang Army, the 7th Division was organized three times. The 16th Mixed Brigade was born in the 7th Division. The current commander of the 7th Division is Zhang Jingyao, who serves as the Supervisor of Bandit Suppression at the Border of Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong and Henan Provinces.  Department team.

    The Eighth Division of the Beiyang Army, former division commander Wang Ruxian, current division commander Li Changtai, stationed in Tianjin Machang, a serious direct team.

    The 9th Division of the Beiyang Army, the commander is a Yi nationality named Li Tiancai, stationed in Xiangyang, Hubei Province. This guy has always been close to the south and is not interested in Beiyang, so be careful!

    The 10th Division of the Beiyang Army was upgraded from the 5th Mixed Brigade stationed in Beiyuan, Beijing in the early years. The division commander Lu Yongxiang was stationed in Shanghai with the title of Songhu Military Envoy and was one of the pillars of the Anhui Clique.

    The 11th Division of the Beiyang Army, one of the two divisions reorganized by Yuan Shikai under the "New Army" in January 1916, is commanded by Zhang Yongcheng. The faction is relatively neutral, but it is the leader who is defeated by the wind!

    The 12th Division of the Beiyang Army, one of the two divisions reorganized in Yuan Shikai's "New Army" in January 1916, the division commander Chen Guangyuan, directly affiliated, was stationed in Suiyuan earlier.  This year Chen Guangyuan was promoted to Jiangxi Governor, and the 12th Division was transferred to Nanchang.

    The Thirteenth Division of the Beiyang Army was reorganized into a division from the Gongwei Army in June 1916. The division commander Li Jincai was stationed in Rehe. As for the troops of the Anhui Clan, their combat effectiveness was relatively weak.

    The 14th Division of the Beiyang Army. In April 1917, the 2nd Army of the Yunnan Army in Sichuan received the designation of the 14th Army Division. The division commander was Gu Pinzhen.

    The 15th Division of the Beiyang Army was the expansion of the 5th Mixed Brigade brought by Feng Guozhang from Nanjing. Of course, at this time, he surrendered and joined the combat army. His designation was cancelled. The officers were sent to the teaching regiment to suffer. The soldiers were supplemented in the Yongding River.  Brigade soldiers dig river mud together!

    The 16th Division of the Beiyang Army is the main division directly brought by Feng Guozhang from Nanjing. The division commander Wang Tingjie is currently stationed in the Tongzhou Camp, hiding far away from your Nanyuan participating army.

    The designations of the 17th and 18th divisions are vacant. The Army's 19th Division is stationed in Jiangsu. The division commander Liu Zhihao is directly under Lao Feng's team.

    The 20th Division of the Beiyang Army has very old qualifications. It was formerly the 20th Army Town established by the Qing Dynasty in 1907. It is stationed in the Northeast. The division commander Pan Juying is also a direct member of the team!

    Damn, after Xu Shuzheng finished talking, Wang Geng calculated that the Beiyang Army had a total of seventeen officially registered divisions, while the strength of the Anhui clique was only five divisions, leaving three local grassroots, and the strength of the Zhili clique was nineteen  A teacher!
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