Chapter 84 Ouyang Wu’s Thoughts

The actions of Ouyang Wu Detachment from Hubei were slower than Zhang Xiongfu's left combat army. Before Wu Cai went from the Jinghan Line to Xinyang, he had coordinated the joint bandit suppression operation of the two major battlefields in Hubei and Henan. Chen Shanhe smiled and said to his elder brother: "Although the Operations Department stipulates that Ouyang Wu Detachment is commanded by me, I will tell you the truth, and Brother Niansun, I don't have the energy to command so many battlefield operations now. Look at how much combat direction I have! I am on the border of Hubei and Henan.

To arrange troops to prevent and block troops, I will dispatch troops to Hunan, and I will also be responsible for the reorganization of the original Hunan Army. The troops in Yichang are ready to enter Sichuan at any time. In addition, the local security camp in Hubei also requires me to be responsible for the establishment. I understand why Hubei is called the Four Wars Land. That is to say, there are things you are busy with on all sides! Ouyang Wu's detachment entered Henan to fight, and I really couldn't take care of it. Anyway, Brother Min Sun commanded the combat operations on the Henan battlefield, so please do it for you."

At that time, Wu Cai did not refuse and reported to Yuchen to assign Ouyang Wu's detachment to his command. He also believed that these seven regiments advanced into Nanyang and shocking Wanxi was a very important step. They also played a great role in preventing and controlling the entry of the White Wolf Bandits Division into Shaanxi. They were more at ease to command in his own hands. Chen Shanhe's burden was too heavy now.

After Wu Cai left Wuhan, Ouyang Wu began to prepare for the preparation. His basic unit, the Gan 1st Division, had been asking to return to Jiangxi for repair, but the General Staff had never agreed. He filled the gaps from the remnants of the Hubei Army that were scattered in Hunan, and strengthened the newly formed Hubei First Mixed Brigade of the Jiangbei Army. The original foundation was that Chen Shanhe led the troops derived from one regiment after another of the second division of the Jiangsu Army.

He was in a strange mood. He was in a position of Jiangxi Governor. During the Xuzhou meeting, he sat openly on the rostrum. However, with the order from the General Staff, he had to come back and lead the troops immediately and take the order to fight on the front line like an ordinary general! You must know that over the past year, he felt that his battle had been fought enough. Moreover, he, the governor of Jiangxi, Jiangxi Province, has no room for speech, whether it is government affairs or military affairs in Jiangxi Province. Even the military commander in his basic troops was the candidates sent by the Military Control Commission of the Jiangbei Army. What is the commander of the Jiangxi Army? What else can he do?

Sometimes he always remembers what the old commander Li Liejun said to him at the guesthouse where he stayed at the end of the Xuzhou meeting: "Yuchen rises too fast, and now it is too aggressive. If you don't encounter wind and waves, it will be abolished. When the accident suddenly arises, the forces that are strongly gathered together by him will fall apart. You are a loyal comrade of our Tongmenghui. You must master the troops well in this position. Wait for the opportunity and watch, we will always have a chance!"

Even the old commander Li Liejun, who was straightforward, would now play this kind of trick, doing such politician-style activities in the position of the deputy inspector of Jiangbei. The changes in the world are really fast. But since Yuchen could rise up so quickly, many formerly famous figures fell before his progress. Who can ensure that he will fall down under the storm and fall apart? When the situation in the country is still chaotic, Ouyang Wu did not want to bet on either side.

On November 27, 1912, Ouyang Wu's detachment advanced into Nanyang, and along the way he was against the local forces and armed forces in western Wan. He was the most kind general in the Jiangbei army. Every time he passed by a county, he had to win over the local forces. Not to mention arresting and killing people, there was not even a notice with a heavier tone. He also appointed these local forces to the name of Jiangbei army along the way. Dengzhou Independent Regiment and Zhenping Special Forces were appointed countless names. He was originally panicked for Wu Cai's killing in southern Henan and was really grateful to Ouyang Wu's actions from the bottom of his heart. He praised him at the intersection and was not responsible for the poor food supply, and almost sent him to the important town of Nanyang. He also carried out defense along the line from Nanyang to Dengzhou. At this point, his combat mission was to complete most of the time. As long as the White Wolf Bandit Army did not pass by him, a great achievement would not be able to escape steadily.

However, there were some undercurrents in the army under his jurisdiction. The first Gan Division had two regiments and the First Anhui Army Division to serve. Now the Jiangbei Army in the first Gan Division is not small. All their officers had received Wu Cai's mobilization before departure. They determined that this combat operation was to completely eradicate the Henan bandits and attack local forces to facilitate the implementation of subsequent local policies. Their detachment leader was like this. Although the Jiangbei Army system was the most obedient, they felt that Ouyang Wu was the first to disobey the purpose set by Wu Cai in advance, and they had a lot of opinions.

Ouyang Wu's detachment headquarters was not selected in the Nanyang Prefecture Office, but in the mansion of a former Qing gentry on the West Street. After the White Wolf Bandits arose, the gentry fled to Wuhan for refuge. The mansion was sealed by him. Although it was a place in Henan, the mansion was renovated like Suzhou gardens. Ouyang Wu also felt very comfortable working in it.

Nanyang was originally an important town in western Henan. Here, the Beiyang Army had the Nanyang Guardian as the garrison. However, after the White Wolf Bandits attack, news of the defeat of Zhang Jingyao's regiment in Shuangshu Town came, and the White Wolf Bandits were no longer replicated. The local armed forces in western Henan were ready to move again. The Nanyang Guardian and local garrison troops of the Beiyang Army were contracting to northern Henan in accordance with the orders, and the city was lost by them. The local armed forces in western Henan have always been maintained here. They also supported the food and wages of the White Wolf crossing, and saved the city from being robbed by bandits. Now Ouyang Wu is welcomed in again.

That day, he had just finished a few routine tasks and went for a walk in the garden of his house. When he was having fun, he saw his chief of staff, Hua Zhenfang, the chief of staff of the Gan-1st Division, hurriedly walking in with a briefcase. He smiled and said, "Rujin, why are you doing so urgently? Are you in any urgent official documents and telegrams?"

Hua Zhenfang looked up and saw it, but his expression became even more nervous. He rushed over and smiled bitterly: "Governor, I can't maintain my strength. Now there is chaos in the troops below! A group of officers jointly wanted to see you. This is really………”

Ouyang Wu also changed his face. Jiangbei Army had the strictest discipline. What should these officers have to complain? Seeing that there were big drops of sweat on Hua Zhen’s face, his expression and tone relaxed: "Rujin, don’t be anxious, say something slowly. We are the commanders, and we can still make the people below mess around like this? I will deal with them one by one. What is the matter?"

Hua Zhenfang blinked: "Isn't it the Third Regiment of the Hubei Mixed First Brigade left behind in Nanyang now? And those officers from Jiangbei from our second regiment of Gansu? They handed me a joint letter and forwarded it to the Governor. They said they were dissatisfied with the policy of pacifying the local forces that the Governor is now exercising, and said that this was different from the purpose formulated by General Staff Wu Cai in advance. They followed the established procedures and asked the chief to appeal. They wanted to know what the Governor had planned."

As he said that, he handed Ouyang Wu a very formal appeal document in the official document. Ouyang Wu glanced at him quickly and his expression suddenly became extremely angry: "I think I am a disciple of the emperor, so I dare to ask me, the commander of the detachment, to ask for an explanation. Is the military discipline still necessary? Please call me the director of the Military Law Department and take them up first!"

Hua Zhenfu was stuttering and said nothing. He took the order and turned around and wanted to leave. Ouyang Wu changed his mind and shouted: "Slow! How many officers have come this time? Where are they?" Hua Zhenfu turned around. This usually competent chief of staff looked a little confused at this time, but it was no wonder that he. Now the first Gan Division cannot really station in Jiangxi, nor can he interfere in local affairs. His status and life are maintained by the current army. If the officers below make a big fuss, wouldn't he even lose his job? The generals who joined the Jiangbei Army halfway are really embarrassed.

He wiped the sweat from his head and smiled bitterly: "There are officers from two majors and above in garrisons. There are about twenty people, all of whom lined up in an orderly line waiting for the detachment leader to be received by the detachment leader. They are still very abide by the rules." He could have exonerated these officers a few words. Ouyang Wu knew the thoughts of his chief of staff and snorted coldly: "Let them wait for me in the lobby, and I will arrive later!"

More than 20 officers from Jiangbei Army who were born in direct lines and walked into the lobby of the giant house as the headquarters. The leader of the 3rd Gan Regiment was led by Zhang Zhaojia, the colonel of the 3rd Gan Regiment. He was the younger brother of Zhang Zhaochen, the deputy commander of the First Brigade of the Hubei Army. Since joining the Jiangbei Army, he has been devoted to this place and is also an active activist of the Qing Army Association. The regiment commander who was promoted this time was full of thought and wanted to make a career in the Henan bandit suppression operation. However, he did not expect that his division commander would arrive in western Henan. The gun was not fired, but it was just a win over with local forces. When news of Wu Cai's massacre in southern Henan came, they even believed that Ouyang Wu violated the order of General Staff Wu. Although they did not dare to report to Wu Cai at the level, they did not have the power, but after contacting him privately, they decided to report to Ouyang Wu. The commander of the Jiang Army gave him such a high position, but in the last battle between the north and the south, they fought and complained. Every time they fought, they had the two direct regiments of the Jiangbei Army system were at the forefront and preserved their own strength. This time they did it again in Henan!

They did not have the intention of respect and obedience to the commander. Zhang Zhaojia whispered to the officers who came with him: "Everyone should be polite and respectful when they meet the detachment leader, but you must ask what you should ask! We are here to prepare for war, not colluding with this bandit, we are this purpose!"

There was a loud sound of boots outside the lobby, and Ouyang Wu changed into a neat military uniform and walked in with an angry face. There was a sound of standing attentive salute in the lobby. Ouyang Wu did not return the salute and paced in the lobby with his hands behind his back. For a moment, there was a silence here, and no one dared to speak first. After a while, Ouyang Wu sneered: "Okay, the regiment commander takes the lead, more than 20 majors and more officers, I have come to the superiors to force the palace to come... I have been working in the army for so many years, and I have never encountered such a situation. Tell me, do you want me to resign immediately so that you can do it? Say it! As long as one dares to say, I will give my position to you immediately!"

His voice was loud, and the anger contained in his eyes was really a bit of a forceful majesty. More than 20 officers looked at each other, but Zhang Zhaojia took a step by himself and said with a high heart: "Teacher Commander, we have no intention of shaking your command. But since the division commander entered western Henan, the orders issued were somewhat different from those assigned by General Staff General Staff when he mobilized. We, the officers below, have always acted on orders, and the instructions of the two superiors were different. It made us very embarrassed. We obeyed the commanders along the way, but now news from southern Henan has been coming, General Staff General Staff has been attacking local forces in Henan. Why do we still have to deal with them? This is where these subordinates are confused, so the official submission is asked to explain my stupidity. If there is any offense, it is not the subordinates. After the matter, the subordinates will naturally wait for the division commander's military law to deal with it."

Ouyang Wu's sneer became louder: "What is the purpose of a soldier? Will you explain to you why you do this after every order from your superior? Is this still called an army? What I do is naturally responsible for Nian Sun. You should be completely responsible for me! Are you all relying on your own as a disciple of the emperor trained by the Yuzhang Order? You feel wronged as the commander of me, an outside division commander, and you can be picky? I tell you, you have made a wrong idea!"

Speaking of this, Zhang Zhaojia and other officers had no room for retreat. They thought that these officers were sufficient and allowed them to accept Ouyang Wu's command, and they were indeed not willing to do so. The first division of the Gan Division should have changed a division command long ago, so Ouyang Wu would rather be his Jiangxi empty governor! But when Ouyang Wu yelled, everyone felt that in this special system of the army, their actions were really inappropriate. In their hearts, they were proud of their direct origins in the Jiangbei system, and they didn't take Ouyang Wu and others seriously. However, Ouyang Wu did not give in to them, and his words were too fierce, but they were a little disappointed. Thinking of the commander's repeated emphasis on military discipline, these officers' hot minds calmed down. Let's see you at the Military Law Department!

Only Zhang Zhaojia muttered: "But, Chief of Staff Wu..." Ouyang Wu laughed and interrupted him: "Does Nian Sun really know about my layout? I am not like you. These big things follow normal channels to ask for instructions! General Staff Chang, give them my request message to Chief of Staff Wu and the reply call from the Chief of Staff to them, so that they can convince them!"

The staff next to him handed two telegrams to Zhang Zhaojia with a stern face. He opened them with a pale face. The first telegram was asked by Ouyang Wu to Wu Cai: "......... Since receiving the commander-in-chief's order, he has been wandering around the room and has many concerns. Although the local armed forces in western Henan are suspected of controlling the place and using their own power. However, in the uprising of the tree poles in central Henan, they have been stinging the place and scrambling to the place, killing the white wolf bandits of our military and civilians. The commander-in-chief's thundering method in southern Henan is inevitable, and this is not enough to shock the little ones, nor is it enough to be enough to intimidate the young man.

To implement the major policy of Yu Commander appeasement in Henan. However, he believed that the local armed forces in western Henan still had the merit of maintaining the local area. At this time when the White Wolf Bandits were in trouble, if the Ministry of Justice decisively cleared out western Henan. On the contrary, there was a local destruction, and the West of Henan was at risk of the White Wolf merger... Therefore, he did not take any liberty to temporarily take the tyrant policy of the powerful people in western Henan, and to make good use of kindness and force. To stabilize the local area, the White Wolf cannot travel to western Henan. The front-line suppression troops can capture them in Henan. I don’t know if what I see, please ask the commander-in-chief for instructions."

Then there was a reply from Wu Cai's manual instructions: "What I saw is that the decay in southern Henan should be used for the serious punishment. The western Henan is still stable. The ministry takes the first place to calm the area and prevent and control the white wolf entering western Henan. Since the detachment has been entrusted to the wartime affairs, it can be self-disciplined. In western Henan, after the white wolf bandits are calmed down, they can be cleaned up slowly."

After reading the two telegrams, Zhang Zhaojia smiled bitterly and handed the telegram back to the staff officer, and saluted Ouyang Wu again: "Captain, we violated military orders and were also trying to deal with your command and command. Let's go to the Military Law Office to report to the Military Law Office." They had the intention of embarrassing Ouyang Wu at the beginning, and asked him to completely return the command power of the Gan 1st Division to the Jiangbei Army as soon as possible. After the Qing Army Association's North-South Battle, there was also the issue of completely transforming the Jiangxi Army. However, they did not expect such an end!

Ouyang Wu looked stern and did not return their courtesy, and said coldly: "The Military Law Department of our Gan 1st Division is not qualified to deal with you. But I Gan 1st Division, as long as the commanded cadres are obeyed, you can go back to Wuhan by yourself and ask Chen Wubing to deal with you. You should have full respect for this old commander. I will select personnel to be recharged in the division headquarters for your leave... Don't worry, I will also send a message to Commander Wu for this matter, and I will be responsible for all responsibilities!"

Listening to Ouyang Wu saying such heart-wrenching words, what else do these officers have to say? The whole team turned around and left. Only Zhang Zhaojia turned around and said to Ouyang Wu when he left: "Teacher Commander, don't forget that you are also the Jiangbei Army now!"

Ouyang Wu was stunned and watched them leave neatly, and finally sighed silently. If he hadn't been the formal division commander in the Jiangbei Army system, would he have such great power? Even if he had cleared these officers, the Ganyi Division would not be his own team now.

When the army in Nanyang was slightly in chaos, the bandit suppression operations on the front battlefield were in full swing. After being surrounded and detoured in Biyang County, the bandits were in chaos. How could they not know that Jiangbei Army wanted to make their dumplings? They turned around and fled west. They wanted to force the cross to Bishui. It was the most convenient way to meet the white wolf in Fangcheng. Zhang Tao's two regiments spread along Bishui, blocking their retreat. The bandits company firmly

How could the Japanese attack rush through the defense line built by the regular army of the Jiangbei Army? Apart from adding hundreds of corpses to the Bishui River, no way out was found. At this time, the three regiments of Zhang Xiongfu, behind the butt pressed forward step by step. Apart from breaking through the Tanghe River, they had no other way out. Crossing the Tanghe River from the Tanghe River and turning north. Before the Jiangbei Army chased, hurry to Fangcheng and meet Bailang, and everyone find a way out.

The Zhang Zhihe's troops of the Right Operations Army did not engage in the circumvention of Zhang Xiongfu. He faced seven or eight brigades, four or five thousand people. He rushed over steadily and steadily. He restored the local government along the way and did a very solid job, especially clearing the bandit nests in Queshan. There were hundreds of years of old bandits! Their troops had been promoted from Zhumadian to Jialou, Chunshui, Xiangheguan, and Shangdian. The left wing connected Zhang Tao's troops on the Bishui line, and the right wing also approached the target of their combat army Wuyang. The bandits who were greatly weakened, the only escape route now is a small part of Nanyang and Wuyang!

Wu Cai personally took charge of the southern Henan bandit suppression campaign, which was dispatched and commanded, and achieved considerable success in the first phase. The reason was that the Jiangbei Army mobilized the largest troops at the fastest speed. It formed a mountain of pressure against the bandits operating in southern Henan. With the rapid firepower of the Jiangbei Army, the bandits really had no formal resistance. In addition, Wu Cai used the most resolute means as soon as he entered Henan and almost wiped out the local tyrants. There were bandit suppression operations before, who would move these local tyrants who could provide him with food and expenditure? But Wu Cai moved and even started a big killing. The pressure of the Jiangbei Army Next, the local government did not dare to have any voices or actions to resist. The local forces, which were originally at the White Wolf's territory and the two ends of the rat, sent the Jiangbei army one after another, were willing to pay the grain service, and welcomed the new county magistrate appointed by Jiangbei to take office. In short, these rich people who had families and businesses, who were able to keep in the underworld and white paths, were really scared by Wu Cai. When he mentioned his name, his calves were stinging. It was not that other troops did not want to use this kind of pressure when they came to suppress the bandits, but this time Yuchen made the greatest determination. In a small area in southern Henan, Wu Cai had 70,000 troops, so he dared to take the most severe measures and had the confidence to suppress any resistance.
Chapter completed!