Another civil war would have broken out if there had been no September 18 Incident, which prompted all sides to unite against the Empire of Japan. As a result, from 1930 to 1936, the Clique organized the reconstruction of Guangxi, which became a "model" province with a progressive administration. As a result, Guangxi was able to supply large numbers of troops in the war effort against Japan in the Second Sino-Japanese War.
If not for the September 18 Incident, another civil war would have broken out, prompting all sides to unite against Japan. From 1930 to 1936, the Clique reconstructed Guangxi, turning it into a "model" province with an efficient administration. Consequently, Guangxi was able to provide significant military forces for the Second Sino-Japanese War.