A surprise 1924 coup in Beijing abruptly shifted the power of Chinese warlords
A sudden betrayal in 1924 saw warlord Feng Yuxiang seize control of Beijing, fundamentally altering the course of the Chinese civil wars through a secret alliance with foreign interests.
During the chaotic Second Zhili-Fengtian War in 1924, warlord Feng Yuxiang executed a stunning betrayal known as the Beijing Coup. While his superiors were occupied with a nearly victorious military campaign, Feng led his troops back to the capital, seized the city, and forced the government to collapse.
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