On December 14, 17, the Northeast Security Command held a meeting and decided to change flags on New Year's Day on January 1.

At this meeting, some people still had different opinions on the issue of changing flags. Only Zhang Xueliang insisted on doing it, he said:

"It is a big deal to complete the unification, but it is a little threat to outsiders. I will attract public opinion from the State Government and the Kuomintang forces to help me, what can outsiders do to me?"

Later, Chiang Kai-shek telegrammed Zhang Xueliang that "don't wait until New Year's Day, it should be three days in advance."

On the 24th, Zhang Xueliang secretly sent a secret message to Governor Zhai Wenxuan and others: "This decision will be made to change the blue sky and white sun flag on the 29th of this month, and the three eastern provinces will be held at the same time..."

On the 26th, Governor Fengtian called all the agencies in the provincial capital, the governors of various counties and counties to inform the change of flags on the 29th.

On December 29, 17, the Republic of China, Zhang Xueliang sent a telegram to the whole country: "Strive to unify and implement peace, and has announced from now on that it is abiding by the Three Principles of the People, obey the National Government, and change the banner."

The Fengtian Provincial Office, the agencies, schools and shops all hang the Blue Sky and White Sun Flags, Jilin, Heilongjiang and Rehe flags at the same time.

Chiang Kai-shek called Zhang Xueliang, expressing no consolation for Yiqian, "From now on, we will build internally and externally, to relieve difficulties, and to accommodate the people's tracks. We are willing to work with our brothers to work together."

The National Government also called Zhang Xueliang to express his condolences, saying: "To complete unification, defend the border, and work together to achieve the prosperity of independence, freedom and equality of China, and there is high hopes for it."

Later, the Northeast flag change ceremony was held in the auditorium of Fengtian Provincial Government. The National Government representative Fang Benren supervised the oath, and consulates from Europe and the United States were invited to attend, but the Japanese consuls did not arrive.

Zhang Xueliang was wearing a dark yellow Zhongshan uniform, and the oath supervisor Fang Benren was wearing a long robe and a short jacket. Amid the sound of military music, everyone bowed three times to the party flag and the prime minister's portrait. After Fang Benren read the will, he immediately took the oath supervisor and was given the seal on the chief and deputy commander of the Northeast and the directors of the Northeast committee members and directors.

Later, the chief and deputy commander of the Northeast Frontier Defense Army and the chairman of the four provincial governments of Fengji Heire raised their right hands to recite the oath.

Fang Benren delivered a speech on behalf of the National Government and said: "Today, the oath ceremony will be held for the chief and deputy commander-in-chief of the Northeast Frontier Defense Army and the members of the four provincial governments of Fengji Heire. This is a day when the revolution is successful and the national unification can be commemorated."

Afterwards, Zhang Xueliang gave an answer. After the speech, Zhang Xueliang delivered an impromptu speech, he said:

"Why did we change our banner? In fact, we followed the practice of an advanced country. At first, a certain side also controlled the power of warlords, hindering the central government's rule, and the country became weak. Later, warlords realized and returned the major policies to the central government and became prosperous and strong. Today, we just don't want to divide the power of the central government and return the power to the central government in order to seek true unity of China."

The Nanjing National Government formally approved the appointment of Zhang Xueliang as the commander-in-chief of the Northeast Frontier Defense Force, Zhang Zuoxiang and Wan Fulin as deputy commanders; Zhai Wenxuan and eleven others were appointed as members of the Fengtian Provincial Government, and Zhai Wenxuan as chairman; Zhang Zuoxiang and eleven others were appointed as members of the Jilin Provincial Government, and Zhang Zuoxiang as chairman.

At this time, tens of thousands of red flags made secretly in advance were fluttering in the wind in Fengtian City, and five-color red flags fell down. All government agencies, schools, shops and residences were hung with national flags.

At the same time, there were several soldiers with one hundred people, each holding a national flag and patrolling the city. At this point, the work of changing flags and changing flags in various parts of the three eastern provinces was basically over, and the National Government obtained formal unity...

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On December 29, 17, the 1st Company of Sashanzuizi was stationed in Beidaying.

"Fallen five-colored flags and raise the blue sky and white sun flag!"

With Zheng Yong's voice, the five-color red, yellow, blue, white and black flag slowly fell down, replaced by the blue sky, white sun, and red flags symbolizing the Nanjing National Government.

"We are very lucky to be united in the country; be loyal to the government and the country; be loyal to the will, be sincere; fight for the ideology and sacrifice for the ideology; to achieve the purpose of the national revolution, and to achieve the completion of the world revolution!"

"Dissolve!"

After the oath was read, Zheng Yong announced loudly. After the flag change ceremony, the soldiers left one after another. Zheng Yong thought it was a bit funny, and he just became an officer of the National Army?

"First seats, good news, the salary has been paid." Cheng Hong, the leader of the second row who was running up excitedly, said.

After the Northeast changed its flag, Chiang Kai-shek agreed to allocate 10 million yuan to the Northeast Army every month, thinking that military pay was greatly reduced, and the military pay that had been owed was also guaranteed. What Cheng Hong said was the money that arrived early.

Zheng Yong's salary has been owed for two months, and his morale is not very stable, so this problem was solved immediately.

"Well, I'll distribute it to my brothers immediately." Zheng Yong nodded and said, "Remember, who has deducted the money from his brothers, the military law attendant."

"Yes, I'll sit there!" Cheng Hong said with a smile:

"Even seats, look, after you come, my brothers didn't welcome you. This time I paid a fortune. Brothers and I want to invite you to go to the county town tomorrow to have a few cups. Look..."

Zheng Yongxiang said without thinking: "Where do you want me to invite me? I'm mine. Now, no brothers should treat anyone as outsiders. They are all their own brothers, right?"

He has been here for a while for a while, and it seems that everyone knows that he has a backstage, so he seems to be a little distant from him. This time it is a good opportunity to get closer to them.

This is my first time leading the team, and I have no experience, and I still have to rely on these platoon leaders in all aspects.

The 7th Brigade is called the Ace Brigade, and it is not a puff, which can be seen from daily training. Its intensity and strict military rules are beyond Zheng Yong's imagination.

When he was in the 8th Brigade, the 8th Brigade really had no combat power. The soldiers were scattered and afraid of death. It was rare for the officials to see such a team, let alone war, and even the beards were not taken seriously.

Zheng Yong felt a little regretful now. If he hadn't resisted, the 7th Brigade could have fought during the September 18th Incident.

When he heard Lianzhao agree readily, Cheng Hong smiled and said, "Lienzhao is a cheerful person, but this time, my brothers invite you, just wait for Lianzhao to enjoy the glory at that time. Lianzhao, say goodbye!"
Chapter completed!