Eventually, the allied generals had to retire. as their ammunition was running low. The 7th and 2st Divisions were very body off, so the 3rd Division fought rearguer actions, allowing the others time to retire. Then came a time of excitement for this city. The 10th Division, under Gen, Lin Ping, who were in occupation, formerly be-Jonged tothe Teng clique, but this time he decided. to remain neutral. When, therefore, he heard that the retiring armies were approaching, he had to clear out and leave them a free passage. It is probably just as well that he did so, for the 3rd and 2ist Divisions, as they passed through, were vowing vengeance on him for withholding his support. Apparently, too, the Governor. is incensed against him and has arrested several members of his family resident in Chengtu. Neutrality has not benefitted him this time,. However, he managed: to collect $40,000 for road expenses and, having commandeered all available coolies, left on March 10. A few hours later, the 21st and 22nd Divisions arrived and stayed for about 24 hours, taking a toll of $15,000 for expenses and departed on the North Road to Shensi. "As they passed out of one gate, in came 7th Division by another, but they only stayed to have a. meal and were gone before dark. The same evening, the 3rd Division came in, bringing a number of wounded with them and staying for, about 20 hours. They also took $15,000 as road expenses and, commandeered rice, coolies and anything else handy, until, being pressed hard on their rearguard, they, too, had to retire across the river along the North Road to Shensi. They were still in sight when in came the victorious 2nd Division, followed jater by the Ist Division.
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