Chapter 277 May 30th (Monday)

Outside the window, some students were parading at the gate of the concession in the sunshine that gradually became hot. Although the time when these students were making the most troubles was over, these young people with excessive energy seemed to have not given up occasionally to express their anger. The slogans were full of content condemning the ungratefulness of the Allies and the ambitions of Japanese wolfs. It seemed that since Yuchen came to power, the country had become extremely energetic like these students.

Crawford closed the consulate curtains, as if he had left the students far away. He specially rushed to the consulate general in Shanghai from the embassy in Nanjing. It was because it was close to the Far East Fleet in Britain and the most convenient contact with the world. He had a strong sense that a war in Asia was about to break out! Unlike colleagues who were buried in sand in Europe and pretended to think that Asia would be peaceful under the threat of the Allies and the United States. He was in this country, and he was deeply in this country.

I felt the power gradually burst out in this country and the restlessness in the making! This was like the thriving Japan at the beginning of the Meiji Restoration. Under the leadership of a group of ideal and smart politicians and military strategists, the diligent and upward spirit of the Eastern nation was fully developed. I opened my eyes and looked at the whole new world. I was brewing to make some changes to this world. One military victory after another made their citizens become more and more confident. I believed that the power of their country could change the fate of the entire Asia.

If there is any difference, China is bigger, richer, and more abundant than Japan. In the sudden change of dynasties, all restrictions on them were relaxed, and the world's market was opened to them because of war. When they had a unified currency, strong leadership, a bureaucratic class that was still honest and upright, and a national defense force that won many battles and repeatedly inspired them, the development of this country over the years was explosive. In an era when the threshold for industrialization was not too high, a country with rich resources and abundant labor was developing at an astonishing speed. And this country is increasingly feeling that the hateful neighbor who has been by their side trying to suppress their development and interrupt their progress towards a strong country is becoming increasingly unbearable.

As the situation develops, China and Japan have reached the point where they stare at each other. The breathing of both sides can spray on each other's faces. Although Western countries still fantasize about holding the reins of these two fierce horses, wise people know that these two nations are trying to overwhelm each other. How can a series of treaty guarantees be controlled? In Europe, Western nations have been fighting together for hegemony, how can they morally or have extra strength to stop these two nations from colliding hard together! The Crawfords are in China, and he is also a foreigner who is good at observing. He has never been

They were all able to investigate everything in this country. When the Chinese chefs in the consulate were discussing with gardeners about the possible Sino-Japanese War in the Northeast and how much war bonds they would buy, they could understand that the nation had already prepared everything for this war. This was caused by the young president. He changed the lifeless situation of the country and nation in the late stage of the last empire with a miraculous series of victories. Let the people of the whole country realize that they can also become stronger again, and to win all of this, they must strive for it with their own sacrifices and dedication.

Every day, military mobilizations are carried out on China's busy railway line, and every day, the Yangtze River transports supplies to the north. Every day, the military delegations of the Allied Powers privately complained about how much supplies, weapons and ammunition they provided to China, but only a few numbers were brought to Europe. Everyone understood that this was preparing for the war. Unfortunately, European politicians are now only paying attention to the bloody war on the Western and Eastern Fronts, and whether the Russian Empire, the boss, will suddenly fall. They pay attention to whether the German high seas fleet will rush out of the Baltic Sea and engage in a decisive battle with the large fleet. They pay attention to whether the Middle East can defeat Turkey as soon as possible. They pay attention to whether the United States will join the war as soon as possible. They think that if there is a peace agreement in Asia, everything will be fine. But Crawford knows what is brewing in the country he is in. He believes that the same is true for Japan on the other side of the sea.

Since Ambassador Crawford believes that war is inevitable, his research direction has turned to something more realistic. After the outbreak of this war, what form will Western countries participate in it? Which aspect will they be more biased? Will the activities of the Japanese Navy infringe on the interests of Western countries and ultimately limit the use of their navy? Since the Japanese military regime came to power, Crawford firmly believed that the Sino-Japanese balance method had lost its partner. It is hard to imagine that the British Empire and an ambitious military regime continue the British-Japanese covenant! In their British and American politicians, they almost

When they were all in exile in the United States, the more he studied, the more he found that China was taking steps towards this war, and was ready for it at home, international and military. Japan brought their radical groups to power in chaos, and would inevitably move towards war in chaos. At that time, the morality of the international community is likely to be all on China. If so, we must make plans for the post-war balance! Japan must rebuild it, and after their radical groups fail, Western countries can better transform Japan and make them the best weapon to restrain China in the future!

Crawford believed that he had grasped the context of the future development of Asia, and even understood the Chinese president who was already admired by him to a certain extent. However, at this time, the young ambassador could only write a report that was unappreciated in the British Consulate General in Shanghai.

Lieutenant General Takera Yamane took off his white gloves and looked at the senior officers of the Kwantung Army standing with a smile. They looked at the envoy sent by Prime Minister Yoshiichi Tanaka who was silly from Tokyo and was willing to ride the highest-speed torpedo destroyer to endure the wind and waves. In the eyes of the Kwantung Army officers present, in addition to being cold, they were more contempt. The former Lieutenant General Division Commander of the Guard Division gave up his division in shame during the Qingdao Battle and ran back to the country first. After the Guard Division was reorganized,

This lieutenant general who had no Yamato spirit was naturally treated by the Yama Prefecture elder who held military and political power at that time. He was placed in the reserve service and his military career was probably over. However, the lieutenant general immediately defected to the Nishinoji and his sect, and was reused when Nishinoji needed other forces to fight against the radical army. He also served as the second deputy commander of the Tokyo Martial Law Command. Who knew that the lieutenant general had already set up a line with Tanaka Yoichi. Not only did he keep the information from Nishinoji and their sect.

He was sold out to Yoichi Tanaka, and during his tenure at the Tokyo Martial Law Command, he provided the greatest convenience for the April 24th Mutiny. After Tanaka came to power, the lieutenant general immediately became important and became the deputy director of the army's education. A staff member of one of the three traditional army giants. Because he was incompatible with the young and strong senior officers who had just been promoted by Shisaburo Masaki, he was even more valued by Yoichi Tanaka. He believed that he was a senior who could rely entirely on the army and whose interests were completely consistent with him.

Officer. This time Tanaka gave Lieutenant General Takera Yamane unprecedented power. As the special envoy of Prime Minister and Minister of Land Yoshiichi Tanaka, he could monitor the actions of the Kanto Army's Korean army throughout the process. He issued orders to them and transferred or removed officers with dangerous tendencies on the spot. When necessary, he could also take over the command of the Kanto Army and the Korean army. Tanaka Yoshiichi was determined to offend even if he offends these young and strong officers, he would return the steps of the empire to his control! If a war was needed, it would be up to him to decide!

Therefore, Lieutenant General Wuliang of Yamagen was completely ignored by the look of senior officers from the Kwantung Army looking at him.

"Everyone, I am very dissatisfied with the Kwantung Army's behavior of ignoring the system! As a glorious group, the Army should firmly obey the orders of superiors! I know that the Kwantung Army, as the essence of the Japanese Army, has always had a tradition of doing what it should be. But since I am here, these behaviors must be eliminated immediately!" Takerao Yamaen gave a warning to the Japanese officers in front of him. Major General Kikuchi Shintaro touched Commander Ueda Arizo, who was so angry that he looked so angry that he drew four Chinese characters in his hand, "Fox-fake-tiger-powerful" on his hand.

"Even if I came to Kanto Prefecture, I discovered a lot of things in just one day's observation. Why are all troops fully armed? The officer's leave was completely cancelled, the hospitals in Kanto Prefecture were vacant, and many additional beds were prepared? Why were the reserved materials sent to various field troops? Why did the contact messages between the Kanto Army and the Korean Army become so many? Why did many troops leave the barracks in the name of training? Don't think that the country is unaware of your behavior! It's still time to reflect and stop action! From now on, all abnormal actions of the troops must be stopped immediately. The Kanto Army's past days must be sealed for review. The Empire did not conduct such supervision actions against the Kanto Army, but to carry forward military discipline and implement the empire's major policies and implement them effectively!"

"It's May 28th, and everything is ready. As a result, Yamae Takera and his large group of staff came to China! They almost removed Commander Ueda's command. Major General Kikuchi was also under surveillance. Major General Araki was ordered to return to the country immediately. Several troops leaving the battalion to enter the attack launch position have been recalled... What is now worried about is not only whether this major plan can be completed smoothly. Moreover, such tossing in Kanto Prefecture can easily attract the attention of the Chinese side. It destroys our attempt to raid. Mr. Fuzhou, what should we do now?"

Nagata Tetsuyama Nakasa stared at the thoughtful Kazuo Kuroshima with an indescribable expression. The plan was progressing very smoothly. The Chinese had no response. They were ready in all aspects. As soon as the time came, the explosion of Huanggutun put the Chinese side in chaos, they could carry out the plan they had dreamed of. However, in this small area of ​​Kanto Prefecture, more than 100,000 Japanese troops were ready to go, and the country interfered with this! Major General Masasaki in Tokyo was also implicated, and it is said that he was temporarily punished for seven days of reflection. He could not contact for a while. Could it be that they had prepared for such a long time and dreamed of such a long time and had to have a miscarriage like this? Major General Kuroshima who was still secretly staying in Kanto Prefecture seemed to have become the only spiritual support for the young and powerful officers of the Kanto Army.

That waste Yamane Takerari wanted to stop us? Kuroshima Kazuo thought disdainfully. This is a genuine alien among Japanese men. He can sell himself as long as he has a suitable price. He acted so hard this time. He probably had more ideas to go from the position of director of education as the deputy director of education to the commander of the Japanese elite field group. He only used public welfare to attack the senior generals of the Kanto Army in such a way. Has he been always cunning to find that this trend is no longer something they can stop? If he follows this trend, perhaps he can continue to maintain his power. Unfortunately, he is obsessed with the fact that he wants to fight against us. Such a person is not even considered a minimum opponent.

"How are Commander Ueda, Chief of Staff Kikuchi, and Major General Araki now?"

"Commander Ueda is still holding on with Lieutenant General Yamane. It is reasonable for him to insist that the transfer of those troops is a need for training and orientation, and within his authority as the commander. Before Tokyo issued an order to remove his commander's position, he could not withdraw those orders. Chief of Staff Kikuchi undoubtedly supported Commander Ueda's decision. The General Staff's office was completely kept secret and hidden. Yamane's people could not get close to it. Major General Araki also insisted that he did not get on the ship and expressed that he would wait for Tokyo to let him go back...... It all took one or two days."

"One or two is enough! Although there is interference from Yamagen, we are still implementing our plan. The chaos caused by their arrival will also be a disturbance to the judgment of China. They should be clear about the mission of Yamagen Takeliang and others! From the day of launching on May 30, we will lock Yamagen up! As long as the action begins, it will not be able to stop anyone in Kanto or Tokyo!"

Major General Kuroshima Ichigo bit his fine white teeth and made a fierce decision. In any case, the plan must continue this time!

Like the unexpected troubles of Heijima and others, Colonel Huiyingci, who was in charge of the complete work of intelligence on Japan in Northeast China, was also deeply troubled. He was fully in control of the Japanese transfers. The defense force was tight inside and loose outside, and was also in a smooth manner. Anyway, those Japanese no longer care about the situation in front of them. They had decided to hit him head-on-head. The only thing that made him most trouble now was what form the Japanese would launch this war? Where was their main direction of attack? In other words, what would they do to cause enough chaos in the Northeast to make their raids reach the greatest effect? ​​His eyes were naturally focused on General Zhang Zuolin.

As the second deputy commander-in-chief of the Northern War Zone, Zhang Zuolin is responsible for a very important task in the Northeast. He is also an old-fashioned figure with prestige and relations that is enough to pacify the three provinces and Rehe. More importantly, he is very familiar with local forces and has the greatest convenience support for the National Defense Force's combat operations in the Northeast! Although General Zhang Zuolin does not know the core secrets of the National Defense Force's current military preparations, he also knows that he is preparing for war. He also heard the rumors of the Japanese's actions. Cai E has asked him to pay attention to rectifying the security forces of the Jilin and Hei provinces, and to make every effort to ensure local security. Will the Japanese choose him as the target of attack from the beginning? Especially every month, the general has to come and go inside and outside the South Manchuria railway line to participate in the monthly regular meeting in Tianjin. If he falls, at least the local military forces in the three northeastern provinces will be in chaos for a long time!

His worries were conveyed to Zhang Zuolin through Cai E's vague remarks. The general of the horse bandit just smiled and agreed to strengthen the guards around him. A report from him was also forwarded to the General Staff and Yuchen to state his worries. However, he did not receive any response. He just left this matter for a moment. With the arrival of Yamagen Wuliang, Colonel Huiyingci felt more and more urgently that the Japanese's launch was right in front of him! Now even in Japan, he sent people to stop the Kwantung Army's solo operation. It can be seen that they have been prepared to the point! Yamagen Wuliang and his actions will only speed up the Kwantung Army's actions and make everything suddenly explode!

So he used his authority to send a first-level alert signal to the two commanders of the combat army in the northeast, Major General Shi Chuan and Major General Wang Yelu. He also sent a first-level alert signal to General Cai E and Chief of Staff Li Rui who were in charge of Tianjin. The signal represents a simple and heavy meaning. The incident is about to begin!

The troops of the National Defense Forces received orders and began to distribute ammunition and inspect material reserves. The 21st Division and other troops in western Liaoning also secretly advanced at night. The three divisions in southern Liaoning repeatedly checked their national defense positions and adjusted the troops at night. All the leave of officers and soldiers was cancelled, and even going out on weekends was not allowed. The National Defense Forces held their breath and waited for the final arrival of that moment. The tiger's den far away in Nanjing also widened their eyes. Looking at how the Japanese Kwantung Army would start their sudden movements. Time went to May 30th.

"Come on, Xiao Liuzi! You'll go and go back for two days this time. I won't take you to Tianjin this time. Look at your textbooks carefully. You have no knowledge, you have to have some ink. My old Zhang family is counting on you to be stronger than you in the future!" Lieutenant General Zhang Zuolin, the security commander of the three eastern provinces of China, and the second deputy commander of the Northern War Zone of the National Defense Forces, patted his fifteen-year-old son's shoulder carelessly and explained a few words. A train specially prepared for him was already ready to go. Even on the South Manchuria Railway, the former Northeast King still had his own special train. The car he was riding in was equipped with bulletproof steel plates, and there were bulletproof cars equipped with small cannon machine guns in front and back. He was driving at high speed on the railway. He could contact the surrounding troops at any time. The general never felt that there was any problem with his safety.

He also knew a little about the tension in the Northeast recently. However, he always doubted whether it would really start a fight. He knew very well how much power the National Defense Force has in the north now. This also made him very grateful for the correct decision to apply for Yuchen. The Japanese devils are now in a mess, wanting to rely on more than 100,000 people, and hundreds of thousands of people want to fight against the current National Defense Forces of China? That's a dream! Besides, Western countries have drawn crosses on the peace between China and Japan. Do they really have the courage to fight against the whole world? Zhang Zuolin really doesn't believe it. In his opinion, the National Defense Forces mobilized troops to prepare in the north recently and the Japanese devils in Kanto Prefecture to increase troops and prepare. They are all guarding against each other. It's still far from fighting a war! Didn't Japan send a lieutenant-nation move to restrain the Kanto Army in the future? All countries have sensible people!

So he ignored the dissuasion of many people and insisted on taking the train to Tianjin. As a member of the Beiyang surrendered general, he felt very good at being able to get an equal position with a person like Cai E. He was thinking of climbing another step or finding a way out for his descendants. The Zhang family cannot just give him a wealthy person! As long as he is performing harder in the overall situation in the north, he is now paying attention to the president in the north, but he will not forget me, Lao Zhang!

At the end of the station, he patted his son's shoulders, who was already very handsome. Zhang Zuolin waved his hand, grinned and got on the train. With a long whistle, the train drove out in a flash. A black line was pulled out in the sky, and it was nowhere to be seen.
Chapter completed!