"Commander, the three replacement regiments have been recruited. On the way back to Shanggu, he could train while walking. But if that's the case, our 7th division will have about 40,000 men, which is more than the other three infantry divisions combined!”Zhang Xiaozhun's expression was a little conflicted.
The 7th Infantry Division could be further expanded, which made him very happy. Who didn't want their troops to be stronger?
But at the same time, it also made Zhang Xiaozhun somewhat worried.
As the saying goes, a tall tree attracts the wind. Yuan Baocen's crazy expansion of the 7th Infantry Division would definitely cause dissatisfaction among the others.
When the 7th Infantry Division was expanded to 28,000 soldiers, it had already attracted a lot of dissatisfaction, but it was suppressed by Yuan Shikai.
The Beiyang Army generals also knew the position Second Young Master Yuan held in Yuan Shikai's heart. They did not dare to provoke Yuan Shikai and could only endure this anger.
However, now that the 7th Infantry Division was expanding again, it was obvious that it would attract criticism from the other generals.
"I know, but even so, the establishment of the three replacement regiments is imperative. Moreover, he had to speed up his training. He would strive to form an initial combat strength within two months.”Yuan Baocen warned.
"Teacher, is something going to happen?”Jiang Baili asked.
" Yes." Yuan Baocen nodded." According to the information I have, I'm afraid something is going to happen in the northeast."”
"Northeast?" Jiang Baili and Zhang Xiaozhun frowned.
The Beiyang Army had four infantry divisions and two mixed regiments in the northeast! The total number of soldiers was more than 50,000.
They were the 20th division of Zhang Shaozheng, stationed in Fengtian Province. Meng Enyuan's 23rd division was stationed in Ji Province. Feng Linge's 28th Division and Zhang Yuting's 27th Division were also stationed in Fengtian Province. In addition, Lan Jihao's 2nd mixed regiment was also stationed in the north camp of Fengtian. Shouqing's Black Province Mixed Brigade was stationed in He City.
"Fengtian Province alone has three infantry divisions and a mixed regiment, which is more than 40,000 people. Whether it was Feng Linge, Zhang Yuting, or Lan Jihao, they were all unwilling to be inferior to others. With so many people in Fengtian, they would definitely attack each other in order to fight for territory. Especially since Feng Linge and Zhang Yuting were sworn brothers. They would probably be dissatisfied with Zhang Shaozheng and Lan Jihao soon. At that time, war will definitely erupt."
"Feng Linge and Zhang Yuting are indeed ambitious people. However, weren't they worried about government interference?”Zhang Xiaozhun said.
"Zhang Yuting is more daring than you think." Yuan Baocen shook his head. For personal gain, he even dared to betray the interests of the country. He had the support of the Japanese. If he dared to make a move, he must have received the instructions of the Japanese.”
Jiang Baili and Zhang Xiaozhun were both silent. They studied in Japan's army officer school, so they naturally knew Japan's ambition for the northeast. If Japan wanted to dominate the northeast, supporting an agent was undoubtedly an excellent way.
From the looks of it, Zhang Yuting had undoubtedly become the candidate that the Japanese would support.
"If the Japanese interfere, it will be troublesome. The president might not dare to send troops into the northeast.”Jiang Baili understood Yuan Shikai's character.
Yuan Baocen didn't mind exposing his father's weakness in front of outsiders.
"Commander, do you mean that once a conflict breaks out in the northeast, we will march into the northeast?”Zhang Xiaozhun asked.
"Of course! Rather than letting the northeast fall into the hands of the Japanese lackey Zhang Yuting, it would be better for us to control the northeast.
The northeast was rich in natural resources, whether it was coal or iron ore. In addition, there was a convenient railway. It was very suitable for industrial development. Although the population was not large, the three northeastern provinces added up to 20 million.
We can use the northeast as a base to expand our strength and fight the Japanese there!”
Yuan Baocen revealed his true feelings for the first time.
If the Japanese controlled the three northeastern provinces, the strength of the Japanese would definitely be like a tiger with wings. This was not a good thing for China.
On the contrary, if Yuan Baocen could control the northeast and develop it vigorously, it would be extremely beneficial to the entire Huaxia.
Jiang Baili and Zhang Xiaozhun's eyes lit up.
Of course, the two of them thought more.
If they could really occupy this treasure land in the northeast, not only could they build a stronger army, but when necessary, they could even send their troops south and take control of the central government.
Now, Yuan Shikai was in power.
But Yuan Shikai was not young anymore! Once Yuan Shikai returned to the west, who would control the power of Beiyang?
Even though Yuan Baocen had obtained the approval of the Beiyang bigwigs, this was when Yuan Shikai was still alive! Who could tell what would happen then?
Therefore, if he could have a more powerful army in his hands, it would undoubtedly be able to play a decisive role at the critical moment.
Jiang Baili and Zhang Xiaozhun's interests were tied to Yuan Baocen's. Naturally, they hoped that Yuan Baocen would be able to hold power in the future. In this case, their status would naturally rise as well.
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