1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

Even if they wanted to, could they stop it?

Impossible to stop!

Either he would be captured and killed like Tang Yulin and his head would be sent to the border areas, or he would be cursed by the people of the country and fired from his job!

Choose one!

Therefore, no one dares to pick up Beiping, a hot potato that is not worth the loss!

Except for the Northeast Army which has nowhere to go!

Therefore, Zhang Xueliang and the Northeast Army's public announcement that they would withdraw from Peking was not foolish, but rather a legitimate move of "retreating to advance"!

Not only did he create the image of "I love the people like my own children, and I am in so much pain that I have no choice but to withdraw to thank the world", but he also put the whole of Peking on the fire!

I've already offered my apology by "withdrawing from Peking," so you can't keep scolding me, can you?

I am indeed ready to quit, but do you dare to let me quit?

I do intend to resign, but do you dare to let me resign?

Aren't you afraid that if we run away, the one in the north will send troops south?

Well, even if you also "look north to the king's army" and hope to be ruled, will others accept this?

Even if they are willing to take over, what will happen during the "window period" before the Northeastern troops are deployed?

Aren't you afraid that rebel soldiers, bandits, Mongols, or something like that will take advantage of the situation and flood into Peking?

Aren't you afraid that Beiping's public security will fall into complete chaos?

You are not afraid...

Anyone with a bit of common sense, especially those "celebrities", would never allow the Northeast Army to leave Peking before a new and better ruler completely took control of Peking!

When the Northeast Army really showed signs of leaving, it would be like "the people of Peking desperately begged them to stay, and Marshal Zhang and the Northeast Army were reluctant to give up and leave"!

There are actually only three things that can be truly called concerns.

1. Fujiwara no Kanezane in the north.

If the enemy were to take advantage of the situation and mobilize its troops south, the Northeast Army would end up losing more than it gained.

2. Chiang Kai-shek in the south.

If this guy takes advantage of the central government's righteousness to do something, it will indeed be a trouble.

3. The bastards around.

Yan Xishan, Han Fuqu, Song Zheyuan, Liu Zhi and others still have some strength.

But, it's just a pretense to fool the public. Anyone who takes it seriously is an idiot.

Do you really think the Northeast Army will give up their territory so easily?

I dare to give, do you dare to accept?

We might... well, we definitely can't defeat Fujiwara no Kanezane's army, but we should have no problem defeating your Central Army, Lu Army, Jin Army, and the now-defunct Liu Zhi!

If you dare to enter North China without consulting or obtaining permission from our Northeast Army, we will dare to take action in the name of "suppressing bandits"!

Hey!

Such a great idea, how could I not have thought of it!

Zhang Xueliang and the others quickly figured out the key points. Zhang Xueliang even slapped the bed railing in excitement, praising him profusely:

"Okay, okay! Dong Zhou! You are indeed the one! You are indeed the one!! A talent for patriotism! A talent for patriotism!!"

At this moment, the young marshal even had the idea in his mind, "Should I recruit more reliable Communists under my command?"

Why do these guys, who were once despised as "reds," seem so smart?

Including himself, after studying with Pan Wenyu for a few days, he has a clearer view of many issues!

right!

I have a better idea!

Pan Wenyu didn't know what kind of "good idea" Zhang Xueliang had in mind, so he said modestly:

"Haha, Commander, thank you for your compliment. I'm just doing my duty..."

Before the party organization issued new instructions, Pan Wenyu could only be a loyal "Zhang Xueliang's staff member", and naturally had to make suggestions for the other party to gain greater trust and higher status;

Moreover, as I said before, at this stage, preserving Zhang Xueliang and the Northeast Army's position in Peking is more beneficial to the party's cause. After all, Chiang Kai-shek or Yan Laoxi are not so easy to fool!

In short, once this idea is opened up, Pan Wenyu will no longer need to intervene in the following matters:

...This matter needs to be cut short quickly. Before everyone has investigated thoroughly and before other forces have had a chance to intervene, we..."

"That's right..."

Just as Zhang Xueliang and others were enthusiastically discussing their next plan, the messenger knocked on the door and told them better news:

The bastard who was the source of the unrest in Peiping, Jiang Xiaoxian, the leader of the Peiping gendarmerie, was captured alive by a part of the Northeast Army near Bazhou.

it is good!

The last piece of the puzzle is complete!

新场

Before the people of Peiping had recovered from their grief, and before the crowds gathered in front of the headquarters and the city government had completely dispersed, the Northeast Army began to deal with everything that had happened during this period at a speed that had been unimaginable in the past.

1. Blaming the riots entirely on Chiang Kai-shek's military police, saying that if they hadn't orchestrated the "Cultural Relics Migration Incident" and then resisted arrest with force, such a tragedy would never have occurred.

2. A large army was mobilized to conduct a city-wide search for soldiers and hooligans involved in the riots. A bounty was offered with generous rewards. Furthermore, the citizens of Peking were deeply resentful of the riots, and many were quickly apprehended.

3. The Peiping-Tianjin Garrison Command unilaterally announced that they had apprehended all the perpetrators and would hold a public trial and execution near the scene of the bloody incident in the near future. People from all walks of life are welcome to attend.

4. Zhang Xueliang accepted interviews from reporters while lying on his sickbed, denouncing Chiang Kai-shek's immorality, the brutality of his soldiers, and his own incompetence. He also clearly expressed his intention to "resign and apologize" and "the Northeast Army to withdraw from Beijing."

1 There is nothing much to say. The bloody massacre itself was committed by the Military Police. Even if the subsequent events have nothing to do with them, they will definitely be blamed on them.

2 is a normal operation within a normal operation. If Zhang Xueliang still has a little authority and face, he will not let go of those deserters and ruffians who have caused him so much trouble;

3 is understandable - it's to quickly calm people's hearts and punish them according to the law!

The process, role and effect of public trials have been reported in great detail in the Northeast, so there is no shame in learning from them.

4. The news really shocked all walks of life in Beijing.

Regarding the question of who should be held responsible for this incident, everyone originally thought that Zhang Xueliang would most likely feign death and use the tactic of dragging things out.

After the last "Rehe Defeat", when Chiang Kai-shek and the entire Beijing asked him to step down, he was so shameless and pretended not to hear, and the matter eventually came to nothing.

Nowadays, as long as you have a firm grip on the army, you can go without beef and kill people at will. You will just be scolded and assassinated a few times. If it doesn't work, even the central government will just leave you alone.

Central authority?

Central authority is also based on military might!

If Nanjing's power was enough to overwhelm Zhang Xueliang, what would have happened if he had disobeyed orders?

Therefore, everyone thought that Zhang Xueliang would definitely adopt the strategy of pretending to be dead and letting time slowly make people forget everything.

Anyway, as long as he uses the Northeast Army to suppress them, no one can do anything to him.

However...

Ah? I didn't expect the young marshal to be so "fierce" this time?

Are you really going to resign?

Did the Northeast Army also withdraw from Peking?

Originally, everyone was cursing Zhang Xueliang, asking him to get out of office and get rid of the Northeast Army, but when the other party actually agreed to their demands, they were a little overwhelmed;

Humans are always prone to feeling temporarily confused and powerless when faced with things beyond their expectations, not to mention that some smart people quickly figured out the ins and outs of the matter.

The "crimes" of the Northeast Army were mainly eating, drinking, gambling, whoring, and smoking opium. Under Zhang Xueliang's strict control, they seemed to have better military discipline than the other human beings around them.

Although Zhang Xueliang was somewhat indecisive, he was always respectful and patient towards these celebrities. Compared to some of the rough guys who would always say "Fuck you, you forced me to fuck your mother's asshole", he seemed to be quite a gentleman.

In other words, if we really ousted Zhang Xueliang and drove out the Northeast Army, the next person to rule and station in Peking would be...

Let me think of some bastards around here who have the ability to take over Peking...

嘶

My goodness, this is not even as good as the Northeast Army!

Most importantly, would Zhang Xueliang really step down honestly, and would the Northeast Army really withdraw from Peking honestly?

What if they withdrew from Peking but remained entrenched in North China, clashing with the newcomers?

By then, Peking will inevitably suffer a new war disaster!

The "Central Plains War" has only been over for a few years!

As for whether we can resist the high-end issues such as the "Five-Star Eastern Republic" in the north, to be honest, we have long since stopped considering it.

Anyway, I heard that the 386th Brigade... oh no, it should be called the 129th Division now, has always had excellent military discipline. Even if the enemy moves south, they won't be able to do anything to us?

Just kneel fast?

Most people would feel uncomfortable being ruled directly by the Japanese, but if it was an "agent" who took over, it would not be so completely unacceptable.

After calming down, everyone's original idea of ​​simply wanting to severely punish the Northeast Army changed after some time.

Some people think that although the Northeast Army is bad, it is not that bad. They made such a big mistake, and they will definitely tighten military discipline in the future. There is hope for the future.

Some people felt that if they drove the Northeast Army away, the bastards they got in return might be even worse than the Northeast Army, so it would be better to take the opportunity to talk to them and get more favorable terms for their side.

Some people think that the attitude of the Northeast Army in admitting their mistakes is okay, and they just need to be severely punished. If they keep harping on it, it will be troublesome if they anger these soldiers.

Some people think that Zhang Xueliang's implicit idea of ​​"stepping down and letting others take over" is a good one, and that Beiping should have been occupied by "more virtuous people"...

In short, after the Northeast Army's actions, the "Punish Zhang Alliance" that had begun to take shape collapsed in an instant.

It’s not that they are not united, it’s just that they have no choice.

Amidst such considerations from all parties, the "public trial" was held as scheduled.

480 Zhang Potter, how dare you use my magic against me!

"...I hereby sentence the above individuals to death and execute them immediately! All rights of appeal shall be deprived!"

Yu Xuezhong, who temporarily served as the "chief judge of the public trial", had a grim face and sentenced hundreds of captured Northeast Army deserters and local ruffians to death in one breath.

Subsequently, the captured military police were also sentenced to death on charges of "plotting rebellion, wreaking havoc in Peking, and resisting arrest."

It was just a formality before the people of Beijing, a mere presentation of a result. Lawyers, appeals, evidence, criminal facts, and even procedures were completely unimportant.

Someone might not have committed murder or arson, but simply robbed some property, or even had no involvement in the events of the second half of the night, simply wanting to escape north. Yet, they were sentenced to death. Isn't this a bit too harsh a sentence?

From a legal perspective, it is a bit too severe.

But now, no one cares whether they are sentenced severely or unfairly;

The common people just wanted them dead, and the top brass of the Northeast Army needed them dead.

Under the dual influence of politics and public opinion, those who deserve to die must die, no further discussion.

Moreover, now everything just needs to be done quickly. Everything must highlight the determination of Marshal Zhang and the Northeast Army to severely punish and correct their mistakes, so as to calm the boiling public opinion and the anger of the people of Beijing as soon as possible.

There were shrill curses, cries, and pleas for mercy, and people kept shouting about how wronged they were, which sounded a bit pitiful.

But whether it was the nobles in Peking or the common people who came to the meeting, they all cheered and no one sympathized. Instead, the anger in their hearts gradually dissipated with the shouts of "death penalty".

Making mistakes is not scary or hateful. What is scary and most hateful is that after making a mistake, you refuse to repent and continue to cover up and condone it.

Young Marshal Zhang and the Northeast Army acted like they were ready to "lie down and get beaten", and no one could find much fault with them.

As the saying goes, good iron doesn’t make nails, and good men don’t become soldiers;

These days, the military is such an uncontrollable evil, wreaking havoc on the local area and committing numerous evils.

Even the Northern Expedition Army that claimed to represent justice, except for a very small number of people, the rest of the troops also had poor military discipline, didn't they?

If you don't "randomly" kill or burn people, you are already considered a king's teacher!

Many people began to make excuses for Zhang Xueliang and the Northeast Army.

There is no other way. If I don't comfort myself like this, I really can't go on with my life.

It was during days like this that the common people gradually became "easy to talk to".