However, Ma Hongbin only had very limited control, as the actual control of Gansu was mostly in his cousin Ma Zhongyin's hands until his departure to former-USSR in July, 1934, since most local troops and population supported Ma Zhongying.
However, Ma Hongbin only had very limited control, as the actual control of Gansu was mostly in his cousin Ma Zhongyin's hands. Even after Ma Zhongying's departure to former-USSR in July, 1934, most local troops remaing and population was still loyal to Ma Zhongying.