General Koo's troops took up the challenge and in a surprise attack last month, Central troops succeeded in completely disarming the Red army. The army's commander Gen, Yieh Ting was arrested and would soon be. court-martialled, it was slated. General Koo for his quick action in defeating the rebels: was highly commended by the Military Affairs Council in a circular order, It was admitted that the affair was unfortunate but to. maintain strict discipline and to strengthen resist-lance such an action wes said to be necessary.
Quoting a high officer of the Red army, the report said that the army plotted the revolt long ago wishing ing Ca-operation to effect the control of a triangular area In the railway zones between Shanghai and Nanking by occupying, key. districts round Nanking, namely Kingang, Ku-yung, Longehi, Liyang] and Knitan (all in Kiangsu), When Chungking ordered the army fo move northward, it was said, the com mander tried to mark time by asking for $1,000,000 for the change the garrison' position, When the army tried to attack Central. troops General Koo finally decided start the purge, Many officers and most of the men of the army quickly surrendered to Central troops and their willingness to submit account fed for a quick settlement of a serious incident,
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