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The battle in Shanghai went smoothly. After the 31st Regiment arrived, the Yuan Army, which had only been established for one day, was wiped out. After the 31st Regiment successfully merged with the Shanghai Army, except for one battalion left to take over the defense of the manufacturing bureau, the other battalions were

With the assistance of the Shanghai Army Corps, they continued to clear out the dispersed remnants of the Yuan Army and began to attack members of various gangs. In other words, when Fang Zida sent out the 31st Regiment, he was ready to take this opportunity to carry out a major purge of the Shanghai gang system.

Of course, the gang members and the Revolutionary Party are intertwined within KMT, and it is completely impossible to really get rid of them. However, we can only eliminate some of the minions below and take the opportunity to remove some of the big bosses who have defected to the Revolutionary Party.

, Fang Zida can still do this. It is said that wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes. Gang members and people in the rivers and lakes have existed for a long time in Chinese history throughout the ages. Even if it is decades later, there will still be a black society, but the key is

Whose hands does this power hold and who controls it? This is what Fang Zida needs to do.

The 31st Regiment acted ruthlessly. On the same day after wiping out Yuan's army, they arrested thousands of gang members in the name of rebellion. Among them were several Qing Gang bosses. The other gang members were quick-thinking and quick to react, and they did not immediately change the political direction.

, denounced the rebellion of the Revolutionary Party and declared support for the central government. He fled into the concession in panic and hid in fear. For a time, the entire Shanghai was cleared, and the people who were frightened by the gunshots gradually calmed down.

Later, I saw those hooligans and gang members who usually committed extortion and committed all kinds of evil being arrested one by one by the soldiers. I was shocked and couldn't help but be happy, cheering and shouting "Long live the Central Committee."

Fang Zida's move in Shanghai can be said to have been successful. The regret is that he could not catch Chen Qimei on the spot. Shanghai is no different from other places, with many concessions. Chen Qimei and others entered the concession after escaping. Tao Deyao could only send troops to guard the concession.

Outside, but unable to enter a step.

In this regard, Fang Zida issued an order from Nanjing to let Tao Deyao control the rest of the area except the concession first, and asked the gang bosses who had defected to KMT to cooperate in sorting out and rebuilding public security as soon as possible to ensure the stability of Shanghai. As for Chen Qimei and others, they first strictly

Let's monitor it later.

The smooth situation in Shanghai did not make Fang Zida too excited. Instead, the current Eighth Division headquarters was filled with sorrow, especially Fang Zida. He had not slept for more than 20 hours and now his eyes were red and full of anger.

After killing Lin Hu and controlling the Eighth Division, Fang Zida focused all his attention on Shanghai, Anhui, Zhejiang and other places, and did not pay attention to the north at all. In his mind, the Eighth Division was now in his hands.

With Song Jiaoren stationed in Beijing, the Eighth Division was already a unit directly under the Ministry of War, and the Beiyang armies had become friendly forces. For our own people, the north was absolutely safe, and they only needed to guard against the revolutionary parties in the south.

Just like this, when reorganizing the regiments and battalions of the Eighth Division, Fang Zida mobilized most of his troops to the north and concentrated them in Nanjing. On the one hand, he wanted to prepare for going south, and on the other hand, he also wanted to use this opportunity to integrate and adjust.

He thought that Zhang Xun's troops would suddenly enter Jiangsu, capture the city of Xuzhou, and quickly head south to Nanjing, as if they were going to attack Nanjing.

Fang Zida was shocked after receiving the news. He knew that the Eighth Division's garrison strength north of Nanjing was only one and a half regiments, and these troops were scattered in various counties. It was not easy to mobilize them in a short time. In addition,

Zhang Xun's sudden attack made Fang Zida wonder if Yuan Shikai was secretly instigating the army to move south in one fell swoop while the Eighth Division's attention was focused on the south, completely engulfing the Eighth Division in order to gain the dominance of the Beiyang family. But carefully

After analysis, Fang Zida rejected this suspicion. Although he and Yuan Shikai had only met a few times, and the only real conversation they had with each other was about the large loan for the aftermath. From Fang Zida's perspective, Yuan Shikai, who always valued justice and reputation, was here.

It is absolutely impossible to make such a foolish move at this time, not to mention that Song Jiaoren has been officially appointed as the Prime Minister of the State, and the Beiyang clique and the KMT clique have achieved a political alliance in Beijing. Yuan Shikai is not so stupid as to attack his allies from behind.

After receiving the news that Zhang Xun's troops were going south, Fang Zida first confirmed the authenticity of the matter, and then sent an urgent telegram to Beijing. One telegram was sent to Song Jiaoren, and the other telegram was sent to the Ministry of War, and asked the Ministry of War to respond to the news.

This was explained. In addition, Fang Zida also sent liaison staff to rush north to contact Zhang Xun's department, requesting Zhang Xun to immediately stop moving south and act according to the orders of the Army Department. If they were forced to move toward Nanjing again, the Eighth Division would surely counterattack.

Song Jiaoren was also shocked when he received the telegram. He hurried to the Army Ministry and found Army Chief Duan Qirui to inquire about the matter.

"Brother Zhiquan, what's going on?" Song Jiaoren slapped the telegram sent by Fang Zida on the table with an extremely serious expression.

"I have also received this telegram. Brother Dunchu, please read it." Duan Qirui smiled bitterly and took out the same telegram: "I understand that brother Dunchu is here to investigate, but I don't want to hide anything from brother Dunchu.

I just learned about it."

Song Jiaoren looked at Duan Qirui with confusion and distrust. Duan Qirui poured him a glass of water and explained: "Whether you believe it or not, Brother Dunchu, I can guarantee you this.

It is definitely not an order from the army staff, and the president knows nothing about it. Before Brother Dunchu came, I had someone send a report to Zhang Xun, asking him to immediately turn southwest into Anhui and withdraw from Jiangsu territory."

While explaining, he took out a draft telegram from the drawer. Song Jiaoren read it and nodded slightly.

"That's good. As you know the current situation, Zhiquan, our own people started fighting before the rebellion was over. This is simply nonsense! Zhang Xun's courage is really too great. Who gave him the order? It must be investigated strictly!

"

"Strict investigation is certain, but..." Duan Qirui agreed, then shook his head: "Brother Dunchu, from my analysis, no one gave him orders when Zhang Xun went south. It was entirely on his own initiative. I guess.

It was Zhang Xun, the admiral of Jiangsu, who was unwilling to be defeated by you KMT people and wanted to take this opportunity to take Jiangsu back."

"If this is the case, this person will no longer be available, and the Ministry of War should immediately remove Zhang Xun from his post and investigate."

"Brother Dunchu, don't you know what happened to Zhang Xun's army? Do you think the Ministry of War's dismissal and investigation are useful?" Duan Qirui asked with a wry smile.

After being stunned for a moment, Song Jiaoren also showed a troubled look. Zhang Xun's army and the Beiyang Army are not the same system. Judging from the fact that he still has braids, not to mention the Ministry of War, it was him, the Prime Minister, who ordered the dismissal.

I'm afraid it won't work. Zhang Xun's soldiers can be said to be completely his private soldiers. They only listen to Zhang Xun's orders. Even President Yuan Shikai and Yuan Da, at most, only listen to Zhang Xun's announcements but not his instructions.

After thinking about it, Song Jiaoren said: "In any case, this situation must be stopped from happening, and our central government must make a decision! Otherwise, even if this rebellion is extinguished, there will be no guarantee that no one will support themselves in the future. So, you

The Ministry of War continues to contact Zhang Xun and asks him to withdraw from Jiangsu immediately. As for the incident in Xuzhou, he does not need to be held responsible. If he insists on going his own way again, he will be removed from his post and investigated. We will not tolerate it!"

"Okay! Just do what Brother Dunchu said!" Duan Qirui agreed. Seeing this, Song Jiaoren was relieved and discussed with him about countering the rebellion before returning to the Prime Minister's Office.

After arranging to send another telegram to Zhang Xun, Duan Qirui left the Ministry of War and went directly to the Presidential Palace.

"President, Zhang Xun is so domineering that he entered Jiangsu without obeying the orders of the Army Department, captured Xuzhou, and forced Nanjing. Song Dunchu has strictly ordered his subordinates to reprimand Zhang Xun and ask him to withdraw from Jiangsu."

"Oh, this happened? Zhiquan, what did you do?" Yuan Shikai asked calmly, squinting his eyes.

"Song Dunchu appears as the Prime Minister of the State. He takes the Prime Minister's orders and humbly obeys the orders. Besides, Zhang Xun is too courageous. This matter must be strictly prohibited." As he said that, Duan Qirui glanced at where he was sitting.

Yuan Shikai, who was beside him, asked hesitantly: "I wonder if the president thinks that... he is doing this because of his humble position..."

"Is that what? You did a good job!" Yuan Shikai smiled kindly, nodded and encouraged: "Song Dunchu and I, Yuan, are both supporters of constitutionalism. Since we want constitutionalism, your Ministry of War certainly falls under his jurisdiction.

Internally, the Prime Minister has an order that must be carried out as a subordinate, let alone such a big thing! Zhang Xun is lawless and attacks friendly forces without authorization. This is the behavior of a warlord. Your Ministry of War must punish him severely!"

Duan Qirui was completely relieved by Yuan Shikai's statement, and continued to report to Yuan Shikai Song Jiaoren's attitude and reaction to Zhang Xun's matter. At the same time, he suggested that Yuan Shikai send a report to Zhang Xun in the name of the president. Zhang Xun had always respected Yuan Shikai, maybe

With a telegram from President Yuan Da, Zhang Xun will be more obedient.

"This is unnecessary." Who would have thought that Yuan Shikai waved his hand and refused and said: "In today's constitutional government, these matters are within the scope of Prime Minister Song's authority, and it is inconvenient for me to interfere. Once I do this, people who understand will know that I, Yuan, do it for the country, and outsiders

You thought I wanted to be a dictatorship, haha, let’s let Zhiquan and Dunchu decide what to do. Of course, if the Congress approves this request, I, Yuan, will definitely support it.”

Duan Qirui knew Yuan Shikai well, and after being stunned for a moment, he immediately laughed and nodded in agreement.

"How is the progress of the First Army and the Second Army?" Seeing that Duan Qirui understood what he meant, Yuan Shikai smiled slightly and asked about this matter.

"Except for Zhang Xun's department, all other departments are proceeding as planned."

"Okay! That's good, Zhiquan. Counter the rebellion sooner rather than later. Let them hurry up. Time waits for no one!"

"I understand my humble position, please rest assured, President."

After thinking for a while, Yuan Shikai asked again: "I heard that the 8th Jiangsu Division has suppressed Shanghai? Chen Qimei's rebel army has been put down? Is this possible?"

"This is true. News came from Shanghai that Chen Qimei was defeated and vomited blood and had fled into the concession."

Nodding, Yuan Shikai clapped his hands and praised: "The Eighth Division is really a strong army, and I didn't expect that Fang Zida from KMT was actually both civil and military. Haha, now the Eighth Division is directly under your Army Department, Zhiquan, you must make good use of this sharp blade.

As long as you use it well, there is a lot to be done!”
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