In late September, Wu Peifu and others finally returned to China from Europe. After the cruise ship arrived in Shangzhai, they immediately transferred to the railway north and rushed to the capital without stopping.

"Thank you for your hard work, are we all back?" On the day Wu Peifu arrived in the capital, Fang Zida went to the station to greet him. Looking at Wu Peifu who was exhausted, Fang Zida asked with a hurried smile.

"Everyone is back, but except for Wu and a few officers who did not stay after arriving in Hong Kong, many people have to rest for a few days before they can arrive in Beijing."

Fang Zida immediately felt relieved and returned from a long ocean thousands of miles away from Europe. It was inevitable that seasickness and discomfort were inevitable. Moreover, many people had to adjust to get used to it just now. If it weren't for the tight time, Fang Zida wouldn't have urged Wu Peifu to return to Beijing as soon as possible. As long as these people all return safely now, it would be fine if others were to postpone the north for a few days.

It wasn't too much fun at the station, so Fang Zida got on the bus with Wu Peifu soon and arrived at Fang Zida's office half an hour later.

"This is the situation now, Brother Ziyu, what do you think?" On the way, Fang Zida roughly talked about the current situation with Wu Peifu. After arriving at the office, the two of them closed the door and chatted for a while. After Fang Zida finished speaking, he asked Wu Peifu's opinion directly.

Frowning slightly, Wu Peifu took out the cigarette from the cigarette jar on the table, lit it with Fang Zida's scratched match, and then thought quietly.

After a long time, Wu Peifu snatched the cigarette butt on his hand and said, "I don't know much about politics. I'm just a soldier. Let's talk about military affairs from the perspective of a soldier."

"But hear it very well!"

"Wu feels that the judgment of the Ministry of National Defense and General Staff is still correct. If the Japanese go to war with our country, they will attack from several targets, and the Northeast, especially Fengtian, is the most likely. Of course, the Qingdao area must not be guarded. After all, Japan has a strong navy, and conquering the Qingdao Fortress and taking the Jiaozhou area into its pocket is something the Japanese have always dreamed of."

"Yes, this view has basically reached an agreement. I also considered this way." Fang Zida nodded and said.

Wu Peifu smiled, reached out and raised his fingers, and said, "Since that's the case, then Wu has three questions, or three considerations."

"Speaking!"

"First." Wu Peifu closed his finger and said, "The government has not declared war on the allies in advance, but considering the security of our military observation group. As the head of the military observation group, Wu is very grateful. But from a military perspective, taking the initiative first and then taking the initiative. Once China and Japan start a war, no one knows whether it will be a national war. In this case, it is necessary to take the initiative. In fact, the government does not have to consider the security of our military observation group. It can join the Allies first. Of course, this is unnecessary now, but Wu still wants to emphasize. Joining the Allies as soon as possible and starting a war with the Allies is imminent."

"Please rest assured. Since Brother Ziyu and others have returned, the central government has already planned it, ranging from ten days to ten days. At least three or five days, the Republic of China will officially join the Allied Power." Fang Zida said hurriedly.

Wu Peifu nodded and then closed his finger and said, "Secondly, military plans are particularly important. According to what Brother Zheng Ming said just now, although the central government has a preliminary plan, war is not a joke after all. Once there are many variables in the fight, no matter how good the plan is, it is a piece of waste paper. At this time, defenses in various places must be arranged immediately, and the mobilization of troops needs to be implemented as soon as possible."

"This..." Fang Zida hesitated for a while, feeling a little embarrassed: "Brother Ziyu probably doesn't know that it is not because our army doesn't want to do this, but because he is worried that he will stimulate the Japanese side. So he was suspended as agreed."

"Hmph! This is nonsense!" Wu Peifu said unhappily: "No matter whether the war starts or not, preparations are inevitable, such as defense line setting, troop mobilization, military logistics, etc. Do you have to wait until the war is officially started before you can do it in a hurry?" Seeing Fang Zida asking for explanation, Wu Peifu waved his hand and signaled to listen to him first: "Excite Japan? Humph, what are these Japanese people? I, Wu, are you very clear about. To put it badly, the Japanese have always turned against each other faster than reading books. They are as shameless as being the second in the world. No one dares to call them the best.

First, Japan has a strong navy and an elite army that has experienced the Russo-Japanese War. Once an attack is launched, it will be a rush. If you prepare, you may suffer a great loss. If you don’t want to talk about anything else, the defense line and troops must be implemented immediately. So what if it stimulates the Japanese? Anyway, the Republic of China will officially declare war on the allies to rectify military affairs and national defense is beyond reproach. In other words, perhaps seeing that I am prepared, the Japanese military may not be able to delay the war to be cautious, so this is crucial."

Fang Zida was stunned when he heard it. It took a long time to react. Wu Peifu's words were like a splash of cold water on his head, which suddenly woke him up. When planning, whether it was the Ministry of National Defense or the General Staff, even Fang Zida was thinking about how to hide from Japan and to be restrained when doing things. The key was to look forward to the foresight and consider too many problems. However, Wu Peifu pointed out incisively that there was no need to be so cautious at all. Isn't it better to be generous? Put on the stance and let the world see the strength and confidence of Greater China, and let the other party be cautious about it. Even if Japan grits the bullet and starts a war, it will inevitably bear great pressure.

Thinking of this, Fang Zida's face turned slightly red. He thought he was considering it comprehensively, but after all, he was still a rookie who was not a military man. Wu Peifu's words woke him up with a blow and felt ashamed. Wu Peifu was right. The best strategy was to correspond with a dignified plot. No wonder Wu Peifu was called the first general in the early days of the Republic of China in history. His strategy was indeed extraordinary.

Not only that, Fang Zida suddenly realized that he was like most people. Although he looked down on the Japanese on the surface, his sense of fear still existed. At the same time, he lacked confidence in his country and always wanted to get the greatest benefit at the minimum price when doing things. In fact, this idea was caused by China's repeated failures in foreign wars and cede land in the past century. But Wu Peifu was not like this. As a soldier, he firmly believed that his army was not worse than the Japanese army, and he also firmly believed that even if he fought in the end, it would be China. It was precisely because of this belief that his perspective on things was completely different from that of others, so he said this.

"Brother Ziyu woke up the dreamer with his words. Zida has received teachings. Zida will push forward this matter and report it to the President and Prime Minister as soon as possible." Fang Zida paused and said, "There are Brother Lao Ziyu and Zida to go on a trip with him on the Ministry of National Defense and General Staff. I wonder if it is convenient?"

"This is no problem!" Wu Peifu agreed immediately.

Fang Zida suddenly felt better and smiled on his face, lit a cigar and smoked, and asked with a smile: "Brother Ziyu said two points just now, so what is the third point?"

Wu Peifu smiled slightly, held his last finger and said, "I can't believe in Zhang Yuting. I hope the central government can let Wu serve as commander-in-chief and go to the northeast to fight with the Japanese army."

"Why?" Fang Zida was stunned. Zhang Zuolin's 27th Division's decision to expand the army into the army was the central government. Fang Zida himself also supported it. Although Zhang Zuolin was born with a beard, Fang Zida knew that Zhang Zuolin had a very good way, and was much better than Zhang Dashen, his son who smoked opium, in terms of national affairs. Otherwise, he would not have been bombed to death by the Japanese in history. Moreover, Zhang Zuolin is now stationed in Fengtian. Once the war begins, Fengtian is on the front line. How can Zhang Zuolin not be able to do so?

"Although Zhang Yuting is very robbery, he is still..."

Wu Peifu interrupted Fang Zida and waved his hand and said, "I don't believe Zhang Yuting's character. Wu and Zhang Yuting had a few friends in their early years. Although Zhang Yuting was born with a beard, he had to say that he was a figure. He is a master of both means and strategy. However, Zhang Yuting is Zhang Yuting, and his soldiers are his soldiers. To put it unpleasantly, although Zhang Yuting's 27th Division appeared to be strong and powerful, he was actually a mob. He was able to fight beards and engage in local public security. If he really started a war with the Japanese, he would not be an opponent."

"This... is a bit too alarmist, right?" Fang Zida said a little disbelief.

"Haha, is that true? Bibi will know." Wu Peifu said disdainfully: "If you want to play tricks, I, Wu, can't compare to him, Zhang Yuting, but if you want to lead troops, Zhang Yuting is far inferior to Wu. So what if the 27th Division expands its army? I only need one division to defeat him."

Fang Zida frowned, wondering to himself if Wu Peifu is too exaggerated? Is Zhang Zuolin that simple? Could it be that Wu Peifu said this on purpose if he had other ideas?

Seeing that Fang Zida didn't believe it, Wu Peifu asked, "Brother Zheng Ming, I'll ask you one thing. There have been many graduates from the Central Military Academy in the past two years. How many people have been transferred to the 27th Division? What position have they held? How many officers above the commander of the Central Battalion of the 27th Division were not graduated from regular military academy, but the brothers Zhang Yuting pulled up when he was a beard. Even if he could lead the troops himself, it is difficult to guarantee that these brothers were also the ones who led the troops? It is said that the soldiers were a soldier, and the generals were a nest. It is conceivable how much combat effectiveness the 27th Division has."

Fang Zida didn't know how to answer for a while, but he really didn't know this. Since Wu Peifu said so surely, there might be some problems. Fang Zida decided to telegraph Xu Shichang to ask, if there was time, he even wanted to go to Fengtian to see it himself.

At this moment, Zhang Huchen walked in, leaned over and said something in Fang Zida's ear. Fang Zida was slightly stunned, thinking why this guy suddenly came.

"Brother Zheng Ming has something to do?" Wu Peifu asked, stood up and smiled, "I have said everything I should say. If Brother Zheng Ming has something to do, go and deal with it. I, Mr. Wu, can go back and rest early."

"No need, Brother Ziyu please sit down." Fang Zida smiled and said, "If you don't have a hurry, please meet a friend with me first. Huchen, go and bring him in."
Chapter completed!