One day in July 1932, a restaurant in Peking 2Han Fuju , then chairman of Shandong Province, walked in with a group of people strode.
It turned out that this was a banquet organized by Wan Fulin, the general of the Fengtian warlord, . At this banquet, he not only invited the current Shandong Provincial Chairman Han Fuju, but also found the former Shandong Provincial Warlord leader Zhang Zongchang . As soon as Han Fuju entered the door, he saw Zhang Zongchang sitting in the main position.
So he accelerated his pace to approach Zhang Zongchang and whispered a few words in his ear.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Zongchang didn't buy it at all. Not only did he smile at Han Fuju, he also grabbed a piece of paper on the table and kneaded it into a small ball and threw it aside. Seeing Zhang Zongchang doing such a move, the people at the scene couldn't help but feel sweaty for him.
You should know that Han Fuju is a person who has made great achievements in the Northwest Army and is not a good deal of trouble at all. Zhang Zongchang did this to declare war on Han Fuju!
Song Zheyuan immediately stepped forward to relieve the situation, trying to ease the relationship between Zhang and Han, but Han Fuju just smiled and kept making excuses for a few words and ignored Song Zheyuan.
A few days later, Zhang Zongchang was found dead in Jinan Station in blood. There is no need to say much about the mastermind behind the assassination of Zhang Zongchang.
So, what did Zhang Zongchang say to Han Fuju at that banquet? Are there any other hidden secrets and secrets behind the "Zhang Zongchang's assassination" case?
(Shandong warlord Zhang Zongchang)
below, let's talk about it in detail.
1 Zhang Zongchang and Han Fuju’s “hate, affection”
In fact, the contradiction between Han Fuju and Zhang Zongchang appears to be a disharmony between the two of them.
But behind the scenes, it reveals the open and secret struggle between the Northwest Army and the old Fengtian warlords!
As the saying goes, "If you don't fight, you won't know each other." The fate between Zhang Zongchang and Han Fuju also originated from a rather tragic war.
In April 1927, Chiang Kai-shek hunted and killed Communists all over the country, but in order to cover up the "hypocritical face" behind his mask, Chiang Kai-shek appeared to follow Sun Yat-sen's last wish and launched the Northern Expedition.
At this time, the Sun Chuanfang , Wu Peifu and other troops entrenched in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River have all been defeated, leaving only Zhang Zuolin's Fengtian warlords confronted the " Northern Expedition Army " in the north.
In June 1927, the Northwest Army under Feng Yuxiang was reorganized into the "Second Army of the National Revolutionary Army". Han Fuju, as Feng Yuxiang's subordinate, was appointed as the commander of the Sixth Army. Han Fuju, who was classified as the Northern Expedition Army, was stationed in Zhengzhou, Henan, posing a powerful military threat to the Shandong region.
(General Feng Yuxiang)
When the Northern Expedition Army was at the city, Zhang Zongchang was in Shandong to act as a blessing and harming the people. The local people were already like walking corpses under Zhang Zongchang's management.
When Zhang Zongchang was managing Shandong, there was a rumor among the local people: "There are also onions and garlic, and Zhang Zhuan, who was cooked in the pot; there are also onions and ginger, and Zhang Zongchang, who was cooked in the pot."
Therefore, when the people heard that the Northern Expedition Army had attacked Shandong, they took the initiative to lead the way.
In less than a few months, the tens of thousands of troops gathered in Shandong were defeated by the Northern Expedition Army and the local people inside and outside the battle.
After Zhang Zongchang was defeated, he was immediately removed from the position of Shandong Province Supervisor. Han Fuju, who was close to Shandong, became the "Chairman of Shandong Province" under the support of the old commander Feng Yuxiang.
However, after Zhang Zongchang was defeated, the Northern Expedition Army still gave him enough "face". The Nanjing National Government only deprived him of all his power in Shandong Province and did not deal with his property. Zhang Zongchang, who was deprived of power, was forced to move to Tieshizi Hutong in Peiping.
This was originally an excellent ending for him, but Zhang Zongchang was not satisfied.
After Zhang Zongchang was forced to step down, he was still obsessed with his former status. On several occasions, he criticized Han Fuju's various measures in Shandong in an open manner.
Zhang Zongchang's "undeadly thief" behavior immediately aroused the disgust of Han Fuju and even the entire Northwest Military Group.
Objectively speaking, although Han Fuju's governance in Shandong is still seeking benefits for his individual and the group behind him.
However, Han Fuju played a role in promoting local education and administration during his administration in Shandong. Compared with the harsh policies implemented by Zhang Zongchang during his time in Shandong, Han Fuju's ability to exploit the people was not worth mentioning at all.
So, when Han Fuju knew what Zhang Zongchang did after he "stepped off the field", he immediately reported it to Feng Yuxiang. Faced with the "public enemy" of the Northwest Army Group, Feng Yuxiang told Han Fuju to learn to be patient in the face of the general trend.
So, Han Fuju had to swallow the anger first and wait for the chance to go and question Zhang Xingshi.
In the summer of 1932, Han Fuju was ordered to go to Beijing to work.
This time, Fengtian general Wan Fulin took the initiative to invite Han Fuju and Zhang Zongchang to have dinner together, which made Han Fuju feel that his chance to take revenge has finally come!
(Zhang Zongchang)
2 On the day of the murderous "dinner"
banquet, Zhang Zongchang came to the banquet early in his car. Along the way, Zhang Zongchang also "gracefully" with more than a dozen thugs, and was so majestic.
Seeing Zhang Zongchang's posture, the restaurant receptionist was also very eye-catching and directly invited him to the private room on the second floor. Zhang Zongchang entered the room and first greeted Wan Fulin who was working on the east and the visiting generals.
But when he turned around, he did not see Han Fuju's figure, and a curious feeling suddenly arose in his heart.
At this time, Song Zheyuan, who was standing by, saw Zhang Zongchang's thoughts and told him the truth.
But Zhang Zongchang seemed to have completely regarded this place as his home. He laughed and told everyone that he did come first, and that no one present was fools. Of course, he could hear the meaning of Zhang Zongchang's words.
But, in the face of the current situation, who dares to come forward to answer this sentence?
So, everyone pretended not to hear it and continued to sit in their seats to discuss topics they care about.
(Zhang Zongchang)
About half an hour later, Han Fuju came with his subordinates. He touched his pocket and came to the table where he was eating to sit down, but was suddenly stopped by Zhang Zongchang.
Han Fuju was stunned by Zhang Zongchang's actions. He looked at Zhang Zongchang with an incredible look, waiting for his explanation.
It turned out that before the banquet began, the restaurant had already arranged the scene according to the guest list, and there was a "business card" in front of each person's seat for marking.
I don’t know whether it was intentional or unintentional, but Zhang Zongchang just sat in Han Fuju’s position. This situation suddenly made the situation on the scene become awkward.
Han Fuju put his hand on the table, pointed to the business card in front of the two of them, and then put his head to Zhang Zongchang's ears, and said in a vicious tone that Brother Xiaokun was sitting in the wrong position, so he might as well take a look at this.
(Han Fuju)
Zhang Zongchang seemed to have expected Han Fuju to come like this, so he immediately responded to the question in response. Lao Zhang, I had never studied when I was a child and I was illiterate. I came first, of course this location should be mine.
Han Fuju was a scholar in the late Qing Dynasty. How could he not hear the meaning of this sentence " pun "?
Although Han Fuju was dissatisfied with Zhang Zongchang for ten thousand times, he could not be angry at this time. He also tried to persuade Zhang Zongchang with kind words to try to make himself not so embarrassed.
But Zhang Zongchang didn't buy Han Fuju's account at all. He not only rejected Han Fuju's request, but also kneaded his business card into a small ball of paper and threw it aside.
Han Fuju was so angry that his veins swelled up in his hand, but he had no choice but to do anything.
Zhang Zongchang is obviously declaring war on himself. If he doesn't take action to cure him, he may not be able to sit steadily as the "Chairman of Shandong Province".
But at this moment, General Song Zheyuan stood up again and said peace for the two.
(Warlord Forces during the Republic of China period)
Song Zheyuan raised his wine glass and said that everyone is a colleague of the Party and the country. What are you and me and the order? As long as you are dedicated to the country. As he said that, he suggested that everyone have a drink for friendship.
Han Fuju and Zhang Zongchang could only raise their glasses and drink together. After the banquet, Han Fuju returned to his residence and was furious at the accompanying adjutant.
I have led my troops to fight for half my life, and I have never suffered such "clustery".
So, he immediately ordered his subordinates to hold a meeting immediately after he returned to Jinan to discuss how to completely eliminate Zhang Zongchang's "science".
(General Song Zheyuan)
3 The "mysterious warrior" who avenged his father
Before Han Fuju returned to Jinan, everyone had more or less heard of the humiliation of him in Beijing.
Therefore, almost as Han Fuju returned to Jinan, his minions offered him many "tricky plans". Han Fuju looked around and still felt that it was almost interesting.
Because the methods proposed by these people are basically to send people to assassinate Zhang Zongchang, but Zhang Zongchang usually lives in Shishizi Hutong in Peking, and there is no chance to show up on his own initiative.
Moreover, this guy is suspicious by nature. He hardly trusts anyone except his personal adjutant. So, it is difficult for the killer sent out to find an opportunity to lurk around him and successfully kill him.
Just when Han Fuju's plan was in a desperate situation, a person who claimed to have a "deep blood hatred" with Zhang Zongchang took the initiative to enter his vision.
This person's name is Zheng Jicheng , and his father is also a general of the Northwest Army. In 1929, Zheng Jicheng's father was captured by the other party in the battle with Zhang Zongchang.
(Beiyang Warlord Force)
Zhang Zongchang ordered people to torture Zheng Jicheng's father. In order to destroy his will, Zhang Zongchang's subordinates also imposed various forms of insults on Zheng Jicheng's father.
Finally, Zheng's father was ordered to be cruelly killed by Zhang Zongchang because he refused to disclose the intelligence of the Northwest Army.
Therefore, Zheng Jicheng and Zhang Zongchang have a "hate of killing their father" and he wished he could kill this shameless guy.
Han Fuju was very happy after hearing Zheng Jicheng's experience and immediately said that he could provide Zheng Jicheng with an opportunity to "acvenge his father". In order to win over Zheng Jicheng, Han Fuju specially invited him to a small room and had a secret talk with him.
Han Fuju thought that Zheng Jicheng would not betray him, so he explained his plan to him: First, let someone send a letter to Zhang Zongchang, and ask him to come to Jinan. When the time is ripe, Zheng Jicheng lies in Jinan Railway Station and kills Zhang Zongchang. At that time, someone will arrest Zheng Jicheng on the spot, but Han Fuju assured Zheng Jicheng that he could receive "protection and care".
(Han Fuju in military uniform)
During the months of planning to take revenge, Zheng Jicheng practiced his marksmanship hard every day, and for him, there would only be one chance to "assassinate Zhang Zongchang".
If this time fails, then he will never be able to avenge his father in his life. Seeing Zheng Jicheng's shooting skills almost hit every shot, Han Fuju's heart was more confident about "killing Zhang Zongchang".
So soon after, he sent his messenger to Beijing.
(Shandong warlord Han Fuju)
Although Zhang Zongchang is a big man, he is definitely not an ordinary person to be able to get into the position of "King of Shandong".
Zhang Zongchang has a horse official named Liu Huaizhou next to him. He is knowledgeable and is responsible for reading letters and giving advice to Zhang Zongchang.
As soon as Han Fuju sent the letter, Zhang Zongchang handed it to Liu Huaizhou without thinking. After Liu Huaizhou finished reading the letter, he felt very bad and persuaded Zhang Zongchang not to go to Jinan.
After all, Zhang Zongchang is now a "phoenix with hair loss". Compared to Han Fuju, he has neither a person nor a gun, nor any other backer.
Therefore, all his actions must be extremely cautious.
Liu Huaizhou suggested that Zhang Zongchang send his spies to Jinan first, and at the same time wait for Han Fuju to take further action. Zhang Zongchang followed Liu Huaizhou's advice and immediately asked him to recruit the office after Liu Huaizhou finished speaking.
Just like that, Zhang Zongchang and Han Fuju both began to test each other. At this time, as long as one side couldn't calm down and took the wrong move, it would end up losing all the game.
Not long after, Han Fuju saw that Zhang Zongchang had not responded for a long time, so he was sure that he had "suspicious".
At this time, Han Fuju sent a general named Shi Yousan . After Shi Yousan took action, Zhang Zongchang really gave up his doubts and decided to set off for Jinan.
So, who is this Shi Yousan? Why did he dispel all Zhang Zongchang’s previous doubts as soon as he took off?
4 Shi You San "secret meeting" Zhang Zongchang
Shi You San secret meeting Zhang Zongchang was both unexpected and reasonable. Shi You San was a very controversial figure in the entire military history of the Republic of China. He defected to various warlords many times and betrayed them many times.
Therefore, Shi Yousan has a great friendship with many generals in the old and new warlords.
Zhang Zongchang and Shi Yousan met in the Fengtian warlords. When Shi Yousan arrived in Beijing, he took out Zhang Zongchang's favorite pastry to reward him.
Zhang Zongchang was naturally very happy to see the "old friend".
The two talked about Han Fuju during the conversation, and Shi Yousan took the opportunity to praise Zhang Zongchang.
At this time, Zhang Zongchang was already half drunk, and he began to become skeptical about these words.
Shi Yousan patted the drunk Zhang Zongchang while using the words he had repeatedly pondered him dozens of times. Don’t worry! Before leaving, Chairman Han specifically explained that I would like to invite you well. If you don’t go, then my sin will be a big deal!
("Black General" Shi Yousan)
Recalling that there has been no news about the spies he sent to Jinan in recent days, Zhang Zongchang became angry and really decided to follow Shi Yousan to Jinan to meet Han Fuju.
Although Liu Huaizhou had seen through the problems and made a big complaint to Zhang Zongchang, Zhang Zongchang could no longer listen to any other opinions at this time.
As the saying goes, "It is hard to persuade a damn ghost, good words." Liu Huaizhou quietly slipped away before Zhang Zongchang went to Jinan.
Zhang Zongchang followed Shi Yousan all the way and gradually felt a "stern" atmosphere. It was not until the train slowly drove into Jinan Railway Station and everything was safe and sound that Zhang Zongchang completely let go of his guard.
Zhang Zongchang felt suddenly enlightened, and he had already believed Han Fuju in his heart.
However, what he didn't know was that all this was an illusion created by Han Fuju's orders to make Zhang Zongchang relax his vigilance.
Facts have proved that Han Fuju’s plan went smoothly.
(Fengshi warlord)
Han Fuju told Zhang Zongchang that he had set up a "welcoming banquet" for him in the most famous hotel in Jinan. Zhang Zongchang was so excited that he was at a loss and stood there to praise Han Fuju.
. Han Fuju observed Zhang Zongchang with his light while walking. There was no doubt that in addition to this invitation, they each had a "political account" in their hearts.
Han Fuju deliberately told Zhang Zongchang that the Nanjing government wanted to transfer himself to Nanjing to take office, so he wanted to ask Zhang Zongchang to manage Shandong with him.
But Zhang Zongchang didn't take Han Fuju's trick. He immediately waved his hand to express his rejection, and said that he had been idle in Peking for many years and had long stopped asking about political affairs.
Han Fuju smiled and told Zhang Zongchang, "Don't be humble, I've heard that you are a talented person in the battles in the south and north." I have asked you to take charge of Shandong this time and I have asked Nanjing for instructions. Just go to meet Mr. Jiang in person on the next day!
After hearing what Han Fuju said, Zhang Zongchang finally did not refuse.
Because, he had been waiting for this day for many years. If he could take this opportunity to return to the "core power level" of Shandong Province, it would be impossible to use the power in his hands to squeeze out Han Fuju in the future!
But Zhang Zongchang did not expect that Han Fuju looked at him on the surface, but he had long since secretly laid a "net of heaven and earth" for himself.
Since Zhang Zongchang set foot on the land of Jinan, his life has entered the "countdown".
5 "gunshot" in the train station
932, the satisfied Zhang Zongchang was preparing to board the train and leave Jinan. Shi Yousan and some small officials also came to see him off in order to cooperate with Han Fuju's plan.
People threw flowers and colorful silk onto the train Zhang Zongchang was riding. At this time, Zhang Zongchang seemed to be a little fluttering. He shook hands and said goodbye with the people who came to see him off, as if he had really become the master.
Just as Zhang Zongchang turned around and was about to get on the car, a strong man suddenly rushed out from behind him and took out his pistol and fired three shots at Zhang Zongchang.
Zhang Zongchang made a lot of calculations, but in the end he didn't think that Han Fuju would choose to start when he left.
Moreover, Zheng Jicheng, who was responsible for assassinating him this time, was still his own "enemy". At this moment, Zhang Zongchang could not have imagined so much in his mind. He raised his legs and ran forward continuously despite the panic performance of the people present.
Because he was shot several times, Zhang Zongchang ran all the way, and his blood flowed all the way. The entire train station was filled with the smell of gunpowder and blood.
(Jinan street scene in the 1920s and 1930s)
Zheng Jicheng felt angry when he saw Zhang Zongchang still running away. He raised his hand and shot Zhang Zongchang again.
This time, Zhang Zongchang ran forward a few steps tremblingly, and then fell heavily to the ground. Zheng Jizhen walked forward quickly and shot another fiercely at Zhang Zongchang lying on the ground.
After Zheng Jicheng killed Zhang Zongchang, he did not rush to escape, but stood there and enjoyed the moment.
For him, his father's revenge was finally avenged, and even if he died, he would have no regrets.
When the police arrived to collect the body for Zhang Zongchang, his body was covered with bullet holes of all sizes, and his death was very miserable.
In this way, Zhang Zongchang, who once harmed the party in Shandong Province, finally got the end he deserved. After Zheng Jicheng shot Zhang Zongchang to death, warm cheers suddenly erupted in the Jinan Railway Station.
People regard Zheng Jicheng as a hero and even despise Zhang Zongchang's body.
Finally, with the help of people from all walks of life, Zheng Jicheng escaped the "death penalty" and moved to Shanghai to cultivate. Han Fuju finally did not break his promise and let him go after using Zheng Jicheng.
(reported the news that "Zhang Zongchang was assassinated")
In the following years, as the Japanese invaders' ambition to invade China became clearer and clearer, Zheng Jicheng joined the anti-Japanese team without hesitation. Compared with him, Han Fuju, who was commanding him to kill Zhang Zongchang, was ordered to be shot by Chiang Kai-shek for "flee without fighting".
In the late period of the War of Resistance Against Japan, there were actually no large Kuomintang troops in the Shandong area. In order to better attack the enemy, Zheng Jicheng could only choose to cooperate with the Eighth Route Army led by our party.
Finally, with the concerted cooperation between the two sides, the Japanese army in Shandong suffered a heavy blow. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, Zheng Jicheng also thought about returning to the command of the old commander Feng Yuxiang.
But his body no longer allowed him to do so. In 1946, Zheng Jicheng unfortunately died of illness in Shangqiu, Henan, at the age of fifty-six.
(Zhang Zongchang before being assassinated)
Zhang Zongchang's death to some extent was just an "accidental result" in the warlords' melee.
In fact, after the liberation of the country, the executioner who had a large number of hands filled with blood from the revolutionaries became a fish that missed the net.
Some of them accepted the transformation of our party, actively participated in labor, and finally became a member of the people. Some people were gradually squeezed out of the "core power layer" because they followed Chiang Kai-shek to Taiwan Province.
In the chaotic and starving Republic of China, there was more than one warlord who should apologize for his death?
When people today look back at the history of the Republic of China, they always think of the wind, flowers, snow and moon, warlords and concubines, but in fact, the real Republic of China is hidden in the sufferings and tragedies of countless people.
An old society where "human life is like grass, and people are like slaves" is not worth remembering at all. What we should really remember are thousands of people who have made infinite sacrifices to break the old society.
They fought against everything for us, blocking our hungry and cold life from our sight.
There have never been any heroes who fell from the sky, there are just mortals who stood up one by one.
History and people will remember them, and time will give them the most fair evaluation!
References:
"The truth of Zhang Zongchang being assassinated" Buy Wenlan Su Quanyou
"Han Fuju and Chiang Kai-shek (Part 1)" Han Zihua Zhou Haibin
"Han Fuju and Chiang Kai-shek (Part 2)" Han Zihua Zhou Haibin
"From Mao Gongding to Zhang Zongchang Han Fuju" Wang Xiantang Lu Fanghong
"Comparison of Zhang Zongchang and Han Fuju" Zhang Wenhua
"Insider of Zhang Zongchang's assassination in Jinan" Plateau
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