On June 3, 1928, Zhang Zuolin left Beijing to return to Mukden, but the trick of fate led him to a path from which he could not turn back. This is a story full of intrigue and excitement, and the most confusing question is: Who is the "inner ghost" around Zhang Zuolin?
Zhang Zuolin is a warlord in the northeast and the de facto controller of the northeast, and his power is unmatched. However, he did not know that someone close to him had already regarded him as a victim and colluded with Japanese imperialism.
Zhang Zuolin changed his itinerary twice before leaving Beijing by train, but was eventually killed. This assassination is deplorable and thought-provoking.
Let's go back to the day Zhang Zuolin left Beijing. When the train departs, the itinerary is changed twice to protect one's own safety for confidentiality. However, he was unaware of the conspiracy behind it. The presence of the inner ghost makes the whole plan unrecognizable.
Some suspect that Uchi is Zhang Zuolin's closest adviser, Takema Machino, who was a key figure in Zhang Zuolin's dealings with Japan's Prime Minister Tanaka and a verbal link of communication. Machino Takema's early disembarkation of the train raises doubts about whether he has already colluded with the enemy. However, we cannot ignore the suspicion that there are others.
On June 3, 1928, Zhang Zuolin left Beijing, and his close confidant Wu Junsheng accompanied him on a ride. However, when the train reached the vicinity of the old crossing, a loud noise suddenly sounded, and the entire train was blown to pieces, Wu Junsheng died on the spot, and Zhang Zuolin was also seriously injured.
Zhang Zuolin's subordinate Wen Shoushan, hurriedly looked for him and found that he was a few meters away from the explosion point, bleeding from his throat. Wen Shoushan immediately launched first aid, but Zhang Zuolin's fate was already sealed. He confessed what happened, and then died shortly after the Grand Marshal's Mansion.
The occurrence of all this makes people wonder, how did the inner ghost grasp Zhang Zuolin's whereabouts? Who leaked his itinerary? Machino Takema's actions cast doubt on his loyalty, but others are also suspected.
In addition to Machino Takema, others who got off the train in Tianjin also raised suspicions. Jin Yunpeng, Pan Fu, Yang Yuxun and others, they left Beijing with Zhang Zuolin. They had been Zhang Zuolin's closest assistants, but their behavior at this time raised doubts about their loyalty.
Zhang Zuolin's death is good news for Japan. Their original intention with Zhang Zuolin was to control the northeast, but with Zhang's growing ambitions, Japan felt threatened. Zhang Zuolin's provocation and rejection of Japan made them angry and disappointed, and the assassination plan also surfaced.
However, no matter who the inner ghost is, Zhang Zuolin's fate is already predetermined. Zhang Zuolin is known as the founder of the Northeast Army and the unifier of the Northeast region, and his death not only changed the political pattern of the Northeast region, but also had an important impact on the entire country.
Zhang Zuolin, as a generation of heroes, crossed the political arena, challenged various forces, but finally lost his life in the conspiracy. His death caused a huge shock, not only a major event in Chinese history, but also a huge change in the political landscape of Northeast China.
Although many years have passed, the mystery of Zhang Zuolin's death has not yet been solved. Historians and researchers have been exploring and researching the identity of the inner ghost. Some scholars tend to point to Japanese influence, suggesting that they may have played a major role in the assassination.
Historians have been trying to find clues and evidence in an attempt to restore the truth. However, due to the lack of conclusive evidence, the identity of the inner ghost remains an unsolved mystery, and perhaps this mystery will remain in history forever.
Reference: "The Legend of Zhang Zuolin"