Zhang Zuolin also didn't want Tang Yulin to take over this new army again, and his subordinates had always been the only way to hold power. It's one thing to worship a brother, but if it threatens his position, neither can the Heavenly King Lao Tzu.

The overseer of the Republic of China is also the commander of the division, otherwise there will be a danger of losing power. Zhang Zuolin was the first overseer to "voluntarily" resign from the post of division commander, and his confidence was that he believed in the army he brought out, second, that Sun Liechen, who took over, was his iron core, and third, that he commanded this new army with a large number of people.

If the application for establishment does not come down, then the establishment is artificially increased: the Guards and the Horse Corps are merged to form a completely new Guards Brigade. This name refers to the opinions of Zhang Zuoxiang, Sun Liechen, Zhang Hanqing and others, and the title related to "Guard" is much freer and relatively hidden. Feng Delin, who was in the same city, had long been eyeing this army, so it was better not to overstimulate him. Because there is no formal establishment, military spending can only be made by himself, and Fengtian, which is relatively wealthy, must be much more comfortable than Guangning, like Feng Delin, although he also wants to pull a team outside the 28th Division, just food and clothing can make him bankrupt.

The Guards Brigade is Zhang Zuolin's personal soldier, and of course the person in charge must be a person who is close to his cronies and has the ability. Originally, Zhang Zuolin wanted Zhang Zuoxiang to be the brigade commander, and he was the only two most trusted generals under him. However, Zhang Zuoxiang had just taken over the post of commander of the 54th Brigade vacated by Sun Liechen, and it was more sensitive to take over this position, but he politely refused and recommended Yu Zhen because he didn't want to chill the heart of the old man in Fengjun.

It is said that there are two traditions of Fengjun since its establishment and later growth: one is to respect the elderly, and the other is to succeed the father and the son. The former is actually the unspoken rule of bandits, pay attention to the first to start, otherwise it will be chaotic---- Liangshan heroes also pay attention to the ranking of seats. Yu Zhen was the captain of the original Zhang Zuolin's horse team, and he was the veteran who followed Zhang Zuolin with Sun Liechen, Tang Yulin, and Zhang Zuoxiang, but he was far less outstanding than the latter in leading troops to fight. However, he is still conscientious in his tenure as the captain of the horse team, and he is an honest man and a loyal elder. Sun, Tang, and Zhang have all risen, but now after the guard is upgraded, they will leave this veteran aside, which will have a bad impact.

Zhang Zuolin agrees with this opinion, he is born with a beard, and he still cares about the righteousness of his brothers, at least he has to take care of other people's ideas. So he decided, thanks to Jane's promotion to the brigade commander of the Guards Brigade.

Since the Guards Brigade has been established, it is bound to set up a team, which involves some important personnel arrangements, Zhang Zuolin summoned Sun Liechen, Zhang Zuoxiang, and Yu Zhen to discuss: Do you want to use some people from the original Guards Horse Brigade to serve as commanders at all levels? Or transfer some middle-level transfers from the 27th Division?

Zhang Zuoxiang took the lead: "Fourth brother, I have another idea about the construction of the Guards Brigade. ”

There is a way to listen and understand, Zhang Zuolin is usually a patriarchal style, but he can still put down the shelf in listening to opinions, especially Zhang Zuoxiang as a close confidant. He nodded: "Of course you have to say that if you have an idea, I want you to help the guard brigade check it." ”

"Han Qing's performance in the martial arts hall is obvious to all, from top to bottom, they think that he is a general who leads the troops, and it is not an exaggeration for the eldest brother to be a regiment commander now. But in the 27th Division, seniority is arranged, can those old battalion commanders and company commanders be willing to be under his jurisdiction? With Han Qing's nephew's ability, he was really wronged by starting from the grassroots level. I think the eldest brother can take advantage of the opportunity of the Guards Brigade to set up a platform and push Han Qing and them up.

The performance of the enlisted student army was also excellent, of course, this was the credit of Han Qing's nephew, and it was also his connections. But has the eldest brother thought about it, where will they go after graduation? Into the 27th Division? I'm afraid that I won't be able to stand the habits of those veterans, but I will bring them badly, or I won't be able to keep people. At present, the officers of the Guards Brigade are only set up to the battalion level, and the middle and lower rank officers are only set up with regular posts. I mean, the eldest brother might as well put these students in the guard brigade as well, enrich them to the grassroots level, and temporarily become deputy commanders and staff members at all levels, which is also a kind of exercise. ”

This is the first time that someone wants to support Zhang Hanqing's forces, and it is officially proposed by the generals under Zhang Zuolin, which is surprising and natural.

Zhang Hanqing has been very respectful of this veteran who has dedicated his life to the cause of the Feng Department since he crossed over, and people's hearts are flesh and blood, so Zhang Zuoxiang naturally wants to do his best to promote him. For Zhang Zuoxiang, in addition to Zhang Hanqing's own ability and respect for him, there is also a meaning in it, as a generation from the old society, there is a kind of ignorant loyalty to the leading brother Zhang Zuolin. The father dies and the son succeeds, everything about Zhang Zuolin in the future will be Zhang Hanqing's, what is the matter with cultivating his strength from now on!

Zhang Zuolin doesn't have much culture, but he is not confused at all. At the beginning of the rise of the Feng family, he often used Li Yuan as his own condition and devoted himself to creating a foundation for the "Zhang Dynasty". Everything about himself will belong to his son in the future, and he is not worried that his son will have the power alone, and his own children know it. He is by no means like some emperors in history, father and son, and the royal family is ruthless. In his bones, Lao Zhang is still a very practical person.

Zhang Zuolin has no opinion on improving Naizi's status, anyway, this is his own private army, and he can do whatever he wants. And in this era of blatant fatherhood, it is normal for Lao Tzu to support his son. But even if he has the heart, he is still worried that Zhang Hanqing is still a little young, and he is afraid that he will not be able to control the scene!

Zhang Hanqing emerged in the ups and downs of the previous half a year, and was admired by the outside world regardless of wit, knowledge, and courage. The forbearance and tenacity of the martial arts hall in Fengtian, his proud studies, his affinity, and all kinds of actions made Fengjun give a thumbs up. As a father who wants to support him, how can he be reluctant to give him a chance? Since Xiao Liuzi is the dragon and phoenix among people, he will give him everything cheap. What he was worried about was that everyone would pull out the seedlings and help them grow, but it would harm him.

Seeing that he was worried, Sun Liechen struck while the iron was hot and said, "This is a good idea. As the saying goes, a blank piece of paper is good for painting, Han Qing's nephew is excellent himself, and there are these people to follow, and the guard brigade does not have to fight for the time being, I believe that he can independently control this army in a short time. His current rank is Major, and I suggest that he be promoted by one promotion, acting deputy brigade commander first. ”

Yu Zhen is a cautious person, otherwise he would not be able to manage Zhang Zuolin's personal horse team. He saw that Zhang Hanqing's wings were gradually growing, and he saw that Zhang Zuoxiang, Sun Liechen and other veterans had paved the way or saddled the young marshal, so he also felt related to him, and took the initiative to say that he was still willing to lead troops on the front line, and solemnly recommended that the guard brigade should be handed over to the young marshal It is more reassuring. He said to Zhang Zuolin: "I'm old and my ideas are outdated. I may not be able to keep up with Han Qing's steps in this position, but I have made a mistake. Han Qing is now fully capable of mastering this army, I have read the plan for building the army and reorganizing the army he proposed, to be honest, I Yu Zhen has lived so much, and I have never seen the idea of bringing the army like this. Now the whole body is working together, and they are all based on Han Qing's words. It's time for me to let Rang Xian get out of the way. On the one hand, Hanqing is deeply respectful and satisfied; The second is that Han Qing has the heart of reform, and in terms of stability, the impact of the reform from the Guards Brigade is the smallest, and the rebound is the least if something is wrong. ”

Yu Zhen's words were naturally a bit sycophant. No matter how Niu Cha Zhang Hanqing is, he is only one of the many students in the martial arts hall, and it may be good to talk about soldiers on paper, but there is still no shadow of it from really leading a good soldier, so what is there to work together and look forward to?

As the so-called Zhizi is suspicious of his neighbor, his own child is the most beautiful, and Zhang Zuolin agrees with Zhang Hanqing to take over the Guards Brigade in the future. However, at this stage, it is necessary to be cautious, after all, leading soldiers is not a playhouse, Zhang Hanqing has no ability, his shallow qualifications are a major defect, and someone needs to take a belt.

So Zhang Zuolin naturally rejected Yu Zhen's suggestion: "You all say good things about Xiao Liuzi, so I'll give it a try, let him act as the head of the battalion as a major first, and if he does well, he will actually teach, and if he doesn't do well, he will go back and forth from where he will go if he doesn't do well!" As for the brigade commander, Jichuan (Yu Zhen's character) is duty-bound to do it, and by the way, give Xiao Liuzi a long look. ”

Zhang Zuolin was still very pleased with Zhen's general knowledge, and naturally reciprocated: "In addition, I plan to set up the post of Fengtian Garrison Commander, which is held by you Jichuan." The formation of the Guards Brigade is a big matter, and if you need the assistance of the 27th Division, you can also coordinate in the center, which is more convenient. ”

Pity the hearts of parents all over the world. Zhang Zuolin also made a lot of effort in order for Zhang Hanqing to be able to calmly rise after leaving the school. There's no way, if you want to hurry, you can't reach it, a recruit egg, who has never been in charge of the army, has no hair on his mouth, and wants to make the officers and soldiers obedient, it's difficult! Being able to hold an important position in this capacity is a strange thing to do as the chief heir.

The meeting also decided on the command group and establishment of the Guards Brigade. The 10 battalions of the New Army, the Guards Horse Corps, and some technical units drawn from the 27th Division constitute the main body of it. Unlike the popular system of one division, two brigades, and four regiments, the Guards Brigade is composed of three regiments---- there is no way, the number is too many, although it is less than a traditional division, but it is definitely much larger than a traditional brigade.

According to Zhang Hanqing's plan, the brigade headquarters directly administers five companies including cavalry, guards, communications, heavy mortars, and spies, and also sets up a political section in the headquarters, plus three infantry regiments, which is actually a mixed brigade structure. In addition, the former 27th Division Military Police Unit was upgraded to the Military Police Command, and the formation was also placed under the Guards Brigade.

A large number of officers of the Young Zhuang faction whom Zhang Hanqing met in Jiangwutang were also selected and transferred to the Guards Brigade, and basically all of them were promoted to one level and served as cadres at the battalion and company level. They all came and went in the wind and rain, and they all came from the front line of life and death, and many of them may not know a few words, but they are very good at leading soldiers to fight. In addition to Zhang Hanqing's identity, they also admired his innovation and ruthlessness in military theory, and no one was stupid enough to oppose Zhang Hanqing's promotion.

A large number of Zhang Hanqing's previously well-behaved student corps were appointed to deputy positions at the battalion and company level or principal posts at the platoon level. Like Zhang Hanqing, they lectured on the Wutang for half a day and the Guards Brigade for half a day, and entered the service part-time in advance.

Yu Zhen knew that he was a transitional figure, and his real position was the commander of the Fengtian garrison who had not yet taken office, so he decided to be the shopkeeper. Zhang Hanqing's personnel decision was basically a formality, and he did not disagree with his requirements. So from the very beginning, the Guards Brigade was formed according to Zhang Hanqing's idea.