Zhili clique
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The Zhili clique was a military faction that split from the Republic of China's Beiyang Army during the country's Warlord Era. It was named for Zhili Province, which was the clique's base of power. At
Cao Kun, leader of the Zhili clique following Feng Guozhang's death
Zhili–Anhui War
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The Zhili–Anhui War was a 1920 conflict in the Republic of China between the Zhili and Anhui cliques for control of the Beiyang government.
Zhili clique
…advocated a softer line during the Constitutional Protection War. After Feng's natural death, leadership passed to Cao Kun. Cao was victorious in the Zhili–Anhui War (1920) though the credit belongs to his chief lieutenant, Wu Peifu, who was considered as one of the greatest strategists in China at the time. Relations…
A group photo of the generals of the Zhili-Fengtian United Army after Zhili-Anhui War