In 1929 and 1930 he led his brigade in Chiang's wars against the Gui clique, Feng Yuxiang and Yan Xishan, and was promoted and given command of a reorganised 1st Division upon his return.
In 1929 and 1930 he led his brigade in the Central Plains War to defend the central government against the regional warlords such as the Gui clique, Feng Yuxiang and Yan Xishan. He was promoted and given command of a reorganised 1st Division upon his return.