Write an interesting, descriptive and riveting alternate history scenario in the form of a lengthy history book chapter in which 1927 "Northern Expedition" of Jiang Jieshi aka "Chiang Kai Shek", backed by the US and Soviet Union, against the legitimate Chinese government of the Beiyang Clique fails.


The plot of the chapter should consist of the below information:

The failure of the Northern Expidition sets the stage for the Beiyang Clique to secretly contact a dissident faction of the KMT led by Wang Jingwei and explore the possibility of peace negotiations with Japan. The Beiyang Clique sees this as an opportunity to demonstrate their pro-Japanese leanings and stabilize and unite China. After some bumps in the road, representatives from the Beiyang Clique and the Greater Japanese Empire meet secretly in Nanjing in 1928 to negotiate a peaceful solution to the tensions between China and Japan. 

Wang Jingwei, the rightful leader of China and the true successor of Sun-Yat-Sen, is playing a significant role in the negotiations between the Beiyang and the Japanese. The Beiyang Clique and Japan manage to reach a mutual understanding after resolving territorial issues and agreeing to end the chaos in China after the Xinhai Revolution. They also aim to put an end to Jiang Jianshi's tyrannical attempts to unite China under Soviet and American guidance. The Beiyang Clique has agreed to abandon spurious claims towards Manchuria, Mongolia, East Turkestan, and Tibet and move towards liberal democracy. In return, the Japanese will help the Beiyang Clique deal with its major foe, Jiang and his CC Clique, as well as the warlord bandit kingdom regime of Zhang Zuolin and his Fengtian Clique. After China is unified under the Beiyang Clique, the Republic of China will be dissolved, and the Ming Dynasty ruled by the House of Zhu will be restored as the government of China, as originally intended in the Xinhai Revolution.

To the astonishment and joy of Wang and the Beiyang Clique, the Japanese graciously accept these terms and promptly embark on a mission to vanquish the oppressive warlords that have plagued China since its liberation from the Great Qing Empire during the Xinhai Revolution. By 1928, the Beiyang-Japanese alliance, known as the Anguojun or National Pacification Army, successfully captures Guangzhou and proclaims the accomplishment of "Southern Pacification". The weakened Zhili factions, led by Wu Peifu and Sun Chuanfang, swiftly surrender to the Japanese forces stationed along the Yangtze River under the guise of safeguarding Japanese citizens. Additionally, Japanese control extends to Shandong as authority falls into their capable hands.

Even the notorious Zhang Zongchang, infamously dubbed the "Dogmeat General", succumbs to Japanese demands. By 1930, a significant portion of the nation is under the governance of either the Anguojun or the Japanese, albeit regrettably, as the Anguojun has transformed into a subservient military force serving Japanese interests, primarily in expanding markets and exploiting new regions for Japanese corporations. Nevertheless, the Japanese presence in China goes beyond mere exploitation, as it brings forth investments, industrialization, employment opportunities, and educational prospects for the countless destitute Chinese masses. After enduring years of exploitation and mistreatment by the warlords since the Xinhai Revolution, the Chinese people eagerly flock to these opportunities for a better future. After successfully overcoming several border conflicts with the Soviets, the formidable Kwantung Army emerges triumphant, establishing its dominance over both Manchuria and the steppes of Mongolia.

Exploiting various means, Japanese corporations astutely acquire European investments, whether through legitimate business transactions or through more assertive negotiations. Helplessly, the British and the French can only bear witness as their cherished assets are seemingly "handed over" to the Japanese, who skillfully leverage favorable new legislation to their advantage. Sadly, the long-awaited emergence of a unified Beiyang China is tragically manipulated by Japanese capitalism, serving as a mere instrument for their economic agenda.
