October 12, 1911. The Qing government ordered the navy to cooperate with the army to attack the Hankou People's Army. At that time, the Qing army had the Beiyang Fleet and the Nanyang Fleet. The Beiyang Fleet is stationed in Yangluo. The Nanyang Fleet was stationed in Zhenjiang and Shanghai. Admiral of the Navy and Commander of the Beiyang Fleet Sa Zhenbing received the order. On October 17, he personally took the gunboat Chu You and led the new cruisers Haichen, Haichou, and Hairong. Gunboats Chutai, Chutong, Jiang Zhen, Jiang Li. Mine gunboats Jianwei and Jian'an. Torpedo boat Lake Hawk, Lake Falcon. Departing from Yangluo. Mighty. Kill Wuhan. Be ready to attack the People's Army at any time.

October 18th. The battle between the Qing army and the people's army at Liujiamiao in Hankou. Sa Zhen Ice Governor led the warship. Shoot heavily at the civilian army attacking Liujiamiao. So that the casualties of the people's army are not small. Strongly supported the Qing army in Liujiamiao.

The news reached the Wuchang Governor's Mansion. Li Yuanhong was very worried. If Sa Zhenbing's navy supports the Qing army at Liujiamiao. When will Liujiamiao be taken. It's been a long time. As soon as the Yinchang army arrived. And Liujiamiao again. Sa Zhen Bing joined forces in one place. It's even more detrimental to the people's army.

Li Yuanhong and Cai Jimin. Wu Zhaolin discussed: "I have a teacher-student friendship with Sa Zhenbing. At that time, I was studying in the mechanical department of the Beiyang Naval Division. Sa Zhenbing taught me mechanics. He watched me study hard. And often encourage me. I want to serve the country after I finish my studies. I think Sa Zhenbing has a loyal and patriotic heart. It's not the same as those villains who only care about speculation. You see if this will work. I write a letter. Send it to him. Let him anyway."

Cai Jimin said: "We don't know about Sa Zhenbing. You can be sure of that." Li Yuanhong said: "I don't grasp it at all. I can only try it." Wu Zhaolin said: "I think I might as well give it a try. He just doesn't revolt. Passive warfare. Conservative neutrality is also fine. And one more letter to each of the other captains. The revolutionary comrades on the fleet below agitated again. I don't believe it. There are no big fish in the Yangtze River."

Li Yuanhong hurriedly closed the door to thank the guests. Racked my brains to write a letter. Called the Navy Combat Personnel Zhu Xiaoan and Li Yushan. Directly sent the letter to Sa Zhenbing in the Yangtze River warship. In addition, a generous gift is attached.

Sa Zhenbing saw that his old subordinates had sent a gift and a letter. He knew that he must have something to ask him. Hurriedly asked who sent it. The two of them told the truth. It is said that it was sent by the Governor of Wuchang Lidu. Sa Zhenbing thought to himself. The two armies are at war. The opponent Li Yuanhong sent a generous gift and a letter. It was clearly trying to convince me to surrender to the Nationalist Army. But since he is loyal to the emperor. It doesn't hurt to take a look. asked Zhu Xiaoan and Li Yushan to rest in other cabins first. I opened Li Yuanhong's letter by myself. Watch slowly. The letter reads:

Master Haihan:

So Hong became the head of the army. It's really a last resort. Dare to sue before the military gate. Hongdang Wuchang Incident. The armies of the department. are out of defense. Empty camp alone. Helpless. After the party forces expelled the governor from the city. That is, lead the team to the Hong camp. Enclosure Search. Hong changes into civilian clothes. After hiding the inner chamber. Executed on the spot. They were all loud and loud. Duty to the righteous. At that time, the guns were in a ring row. In case not from. Immediately decapitated in a different place. Hong had to reluctantly agree.

I'm in the Army. Although observed for a few days. Didn't dare to move. I don't know what their comrades are. Groups. What the hell is going on. If you start easily. Can't be ashamed of the Han people. Instead, it increases the harm. It has been eight days now. All in one. Hatred of the same enemy. In the past, King Wu of Zhou said: The king of Shang has hundreds of millions of ministers and hundreds of millions of hearts. I have three thousand ministers and one heart. There are more than 30,000 people with one heart today. And the people who have been working in the provinces for days. Most of them are studying at various vocational schools and generations of celebrities in the East and West. Learn to have expertise. Extremely experienced. Diplomatic aspects. Countries have recognized me as a belligerent group. They are neutral; There was no harm to outsiders or private property. Not only rare in Chinese history. i.e. the history of revolutions in various countries. It is difficult to have such a civilization. It can be seen that the luck of the Manchu Qing Dynasty is declining. You can't appoint a virtuous person. Resulting in a man of ingenuity. The Quartet gathers in our place. How can this be controlled by the power of Hong alone?

That is, in terms of yesterday's land battle. The soldiers are fighting on their own. Although there is no command. They also strive to advance. Han compatriots. Help with your bare hands. A person who assists in the destruction of railroad tracks with a knife. Numerous. Even women and children brought bread and tea into the position. Who has no liver and gallbladder. Who has no passion. Who is not a descendant of the Yellow Emperor. Who is willing to be a slave for the Manchus and kill his compatriots? Hong has since come to his senses. It is a declaration of oaths. Determined to restore the Han land. Reform of the autocracy. Establishment of the Republic of China. Maintain world peace. Notification to the provincial governments for several days. Spread the word to the compatriots in the provinces. Advise them to be independent. to prepare for the union. Pick a location. The regents of the Grand Commander.

Hong was employed by the teacher. Shallow knowledge. Can't take on the heavy responsibility. It has been announced to the comrades . will be the command of the party army. Jean & Sir. The people of the past said to Xie An: "The Si people don't come out. What to do. The compatriots said in one voice: I can't come out. What to do with 40,000,000 compatriots. The following situation. As long as my teacher is willing to come out. The flag of righteousness refers to. Mountains and rivers change. With 40,000 compatriots competing with thousands of Manchus. The Republic of China and the Qing Dynasty resisted. How can you not win.

Washington Xingmei. Eight years of bloody war. If I am a teacher. It will be less than eight months and Asia is on the map. There will be the flag of the Republic of China flying. Knowing Brother Mo Ruoshi. The teacher is also Mo Ruodi. Hong is not Xiao. Not a slave to the bannermen. Isn't it the brother of the great craftsman? Hong Fei begged a teacher for private matters. I really ask for the lives of 40,000 compatriots. The Manchu and Han survived. Tied to the teacher's platform. King Qi backhand. It has been won thousands of miles away; Otherwise, the compatriots will be regarded as opponents of the revolution. That is, to treat each other as enemies. Though the flood cannot prohibit it from fighting. If you don't think it's a lie. I hope to come here to teach the students. I immediately led my Han compatriots out of the city to welcome.

The city is overwhelmed with urgency. Hello Jun'an.

Employed by Li Yuanhong

October 18, 4609 A.D

Sa Zhenbing read this letter. Mask contemplation. I just feel that this letter is thready. Fair and reasonable. And there is no sense of pretentiousness. So the meaning of the mystery. And he took it again. I looked through it twice. I couldn't help but sigh. I feel that some of the words really speak to my heart.

Sa Zhenbing sat alone for a while. Someone called his cronies and staff officer Tang Qianming. Give the letter to Tang Qianming to read. This Tang Qianming is the younger brother of Tang Hualong of the Wuchang Military Government. I have been yearning for revolution for a long time. I have already corresponded with my brother. The situation in Wuchang is already known. After reading the letter, Tang Qianming read. I can't figure out what Sa Zhenbing thinks in his heart. He asked tentatively, "I don't know what the Admiral is going to do."

Sa Zhenbing's face was full of gloom. "I have been in the Navy for more than 30 years. Repeated wars. But he was defeated again and again. Never won a victory. Now in the same room. It's victory. There is nothing glorious about it. But if you don't use force against the people's army. Procrastinate for a long time. I'm sorry for the court again. It's a real hard time for me."

Tang Qianming asked tentatively again: "Since Lord Admiral is unwilling to use force against the people's army. But he didn't want to offend the court. What the hell will I do in the future. Please make it clear to the Admiral."

Sa Zhenbing said again: "In this eventful season. I'm also a three-foot man. There is no other way. I think the only way to do this is to hand over the fleet to you who are worried about the country and the people. I have peace of mind."

Tang Qianming saw that Sa Zhenbing had already expressed his meaning almost completely. Think about it for a moment. He also tactfully advised: "Now the revolution is the trend of the times. Most of the officers and men of our fleet are Han men. It's all bloody. It's only a matter of time before an uprising happens. In addition, the ships are short of rice and surface. Extremely attitude towards the cancellation of war. Revolutions are taking place everywhere in the supply areas. Once all the fuss. No longer take the initiative. Sleepiness also traps us to death. I look at the Admiral. It's better to be with the officers and men of the fleet . Raising the flag of rebellion. In that case. The Admiral will also leave a name in the annals of history."

Sa Zhenbing shook his head and said, "I'm not like you. I have been deeply favored by the imperial court for many years. How can you do such a thing? Now the country is in turmoil. The Han Manchu people have been contradictory for a long time. It is also a fact that the court is corrupt. It is also a reality that people think about change. It's not like I can't see this trend...... I think that's all there is to it. You'd better do it yourself. I am me. You are you."

After Tang Qianming got Sa Zhenbing's acquiescence. More intensively instigated the officers and men on the warship to revolt. During the shelling of the People's Army on October 19. The cannonball is crooked. Of course, there is a reason for it.

After the victory of Liujiamiao. The People's Army should have taken advantage of the victory. But the commander-in-chief of the front, He Xifan, hesitated. He was always afraid of encountering a strong enemy of the Qing army. Inflict on yourself the loss of your troops. Therefore, the casualties of the old people's army are not small. Don't take the initiative to attack.

Xu Zhaobin, the captain of the first death squad, couldn't hold his breath. Take the initiative to please. Lead the death squad to attack the enemy in the mouth. He Xifan listened and pondered in his heart. Since there are strikers who play for themselves. Why not. It's your own credit for winning. Defeated by someone in front of him. He immediately ordered Xu Zhaobin to charge in front. The rest of the troops followed.

Morning of October 20th. Xu Zhaobin attacked along that narrow railway line. between these twelve or thirteen miles. There are 3 iron bridges. Every iron bridge is a strong fortress. And the line from Liujiamiao to Hukou must pass through this choke point.

The People's Army set up an artillery position at the Gude Temple in Liujiamiao. In the midst of the rumbling cannons. Xu Zhaobin led the death squad to follow the artillery fire.

The daredevils are armed with rifles and sabers. Shoot those who are far away. Cut it with a knife when it is near. Quite a few of the daredevils fell on the railroad line. Blood stained the black rails. Xu Zhaobin saw his familiar comrades-in-arms fall one by one. My heart is filled with grief. This aroused his burning passion for battle. Led the death squad to rush across the enemy's first, second, and third bridges.

Rushed across the three bridges. Xu Zhaobin looked back. Own death squad of more than 200 people. There are only more than 30 people left. But more than 170 roads paved with fresh life. Finally, the way to attack the enemy at the mouth was opened. A large number of civilian troops have followed. Xu Zhaobin looked forward again. In front of you are a large area of flat land and rice paddies as far as the eye can see. Just stabilize this bridgehead. The Enemy of the Mouth. It's already in the bag.

At this time, He Xifan followed. Panting and urging Xu Zhaobin: "Why don't you rush forward." Xu Zhaobin said: "You stabilize the troops first. Build a good bridgehead position. I'll go on the offensive again. There are large rice paddies on both sides of the railway. I don't know if there is an enemy ambush. Once the enemy counterattacks. We're going to be prepared."

He Xifan brandished his pistol and shouted loudly: "Take advantage of the victory to pursue. Don't miss the fighter. You just have to storm in front. I'll take care of that later." Xu Zhaobin said to He Xifan seriously: "It's really not easy to attack here. You must hold on." He Xifan said with a big grin: "Don't worry. Rush quickly. Rush quickly."

Xu Zhaobin nodded. Wave your hand. He led the daredevils to continue to rush forward along the railway line. The Qing soldiers have fled far away. A lot of guns and bullets were discarded along the way. Broken clothes, rotten socks and stuff like that. It seems that the door of the mouth has been opened.

Quietly nearby. It seems that there is not a single Qing army. In a rice field on both sides. Golden ears of rice blowing in the breeze. Shake gently. There are a few small trees on the edge of the rice field. The dark green fat leaves don't seem to move. There are a few waterholes in the distance. Calm water. Placid. If only in normal times. There must be a few sturdy buffaloes standing quietly in the paddy fields. There are a few resting cuckoos on their backs. Standing on the back of an ox and looking indifferently into the distance. But now. Nothing.

It's quiet. It's too quiet. It's eerily quiet......

Suddenly. It's like a furious rush. More than a dozen machine guns sounded crisply in the rice fields. A rain of bullets poured down on the daredevils charging on the railway. In an instant, dozens of lives were either sacrificed or seriously injured. Xu Zhaobin was shot three times. Covered in blood. Lying on the black rails. He felt very tired and tired. I don't have any energy. I can barely open my eyes. I felt a stream of fluid flowing hot from my body. Somewhat itchy. Some are reluctant. It's like a part of life. The heart is beating violently. Particularly loud. It's kind of deafening. Soon. It's not so loud anymore. It's as if a distant world has gradually come to me.

Xu Zhaobin suddenly felt that he was very sober at this time. I opened my eyes and looked. I saw He Xifan leading the people's army to retreat.

"Can't be returned. Non-refundable. Go back and ...... again Attack it. But it's going to be hard." Xu Zhaobin shouted loudly. But when the words came to my mouth, I felt very weak. I can't even hear myself. He beckoned to He Xifan again. But my right hand felt like it weighed a thousand pounds. I can't lift it up. He exerted all his strength and shouted, "I can't retreat...... Can't retreat ......" A few dark clouds slowly drifted in front of me. Obscured eyes. Nothing can be seen. The heavens and the earth slowly darkened. It seems to be far, far away. There was a chorus of calls from comrades-in-arms: "Kill, rush"

He Xifan led the people's army back to retreat. There is no intention of holding the bridgehead position at all. I forgot my promise to Xu Zhaobin. Running and running. I feel like I'm a leader. Commander-in-Chief of the Front. Defeat like this. It's hard to explain to your superiors. He pulled out his pistol from his waist. Take advantage of others not paying attention. A shot was fired into the left arm. Immediately, blood poured out. It hurt so much that he bared his teeth. Two guards came. Bandage his wounds. Carry him along a narrow railway line littered with the corpses of daredevils. Retreat to Liujia Temple.

Li Yuanhong saw He Xifan bravely wounded for the revolution. A good comfort. Arrange to go to one of the best hospitals to rest and recuperate. Li Yuanhong considered that it would not work without the commander-in-chief of Hankow. Who's going to send it? Come to think of it, there is no suitable candidate......

Zhang Jingliang was originally the 29th standard band. The Wuchang Uprising followed the Li Yuanhong Uprising. He saw that Li Yuanhong was not so determined. Secretly, he encouraged Li Yuanhong to say: "Now the imperial court has announced the constitution. We should no longer have racial views. There is no need for a revolution at all. We don't have a way to do it now. They forced us to revolution. I think it's better to find an opportunity to make meritorious contributions to the imperial court again."

Unexpectedly, this sentence was heard by the revolutionary army. They tied Zhang Jingliang up. I'm going to kill him. Li Yuanhong pleaded for Zhang Jingliang and said: "He is also confused for a while. It's been a long time. It'll be fine. Indiscriminate killings may cause psychological panic to some old officers. It's bad for the revolution." The revolutionary party did not kill Zhang Jingliang. Just locked him up.

At this time, Zhang Jingliang heard that He Xifan had resigned due to injury. I thought this was a good chance for me to get out of prison. I asked someone to say to Li Yuanhong. I want to go to the front line in Hankow to kill the enemy. Meritorious service for the people and the country. Li Yuanhong was overjoyed when he heard it. It's because there is no one to command on the front line that I am secretly worried. When it comes to military talent. Zhang Jingliang is of course above He Xifan. Why not let Zhang Jingliang turn the tide.

Li Yuanhong discussed this matter with Cai Jimin, Sun Wu, Jiang Yiwu and several others.

Sun Wu disagreed. said: "Although Zhang Jingliang has done the standard system. But it is not clear what his revolutionary attitude was. If he helps the Qing army to rebel again. Wouldn't it be a big deal?" Jiang Yiwu disagreed. He said, "Command the battle in Hankow. It's not child's play. We don't know anything about Zhang Jingliang. How can someone who doesn't know anything hold such an important position?"

Cai Jimin was originally Zhang Jingliang's old subordinate. Think about it. Said: "I observe Zhang Jingliang as a person. Although sometimes it is inevitably confusing. But not enough to surrender to the enemy. Military talent is also available. Now is the time to employ people. Especially the lack of talent for generals. Or. Let's just let him try. If you really can't do it. Can we still make a substitution?" Jiang Yiwu reminded him: "What if he defects to the enemy." Cai Jimin said: "He is surrounded by our people. He wants to go to the enemy. What can we do?" Li Yuanhong said: "Thousands of troops are easy to obtain. One will be hard to find. There is no doubt about employing people. Suspects don't need to. In this special period. I hope you will focus on the big picture." When everyone saw Li Yuanhong say this. I had no choice but to nod in agreement.

October 21st. The junta issued a brief combat order. Zhang Jingliang was explicitly designated as the commander of Hankow. Led all the troops of Hankow. Tomorrow's attack on the enemy of the mouth. After Zhang Jingliang received the order. Take off your prison clothes immediately. Put on a new handsome outfit. God emerges nimblely. Immediately rushed to the Liujiamiao headquarters to take office. The troops under his command are in addition to the original units. Xiong Bingkun Department was added.

On the 22nd and 23rd, the People's Army did nothing, and Zhang Jingliang, as the commander, should have actively planned the military, reorganized the troops, reconnoitred the enemy, and prepared supplies, but he ignored them all, as if such a big war had nothing to do with him.

October 24th. Gong Ren couldn't hold his breath anymore. Together with Tang Qingying, he went to the headquarters of Liujiamiao. Found Zhang Jingliang and asked to fight.

Gong Ren saw Zhang Jingliang drinking tea moistly. Leisurely smoking a cigarette. Absentmindedly looking at the military map. A thoughtful pair. Confident. Gong Ren is a little angry in his heart. The nose snorted. Poked Tang Qingying all at once. Tang Qingying squinted at Zhang Jingliang for a moment. Touched the scimitar in his waist.

Gong Ren said to Zhang Jingliang: "Commander Zhang. Didn't the junta order the 22nd to attack the mouth of the river. Why don't you act?" Zhang Jingliang's originally happy face suddenly pulled down the elder. Bowing his head, he asked, "Which unit are you from. How dare you speak to your chief like this?" He looked up at Gong Ren's dress. Smile slightly. Said sarcastically: "It turned out to be a death squad. I can't complain about such a big breath." Gong Ren hurriedly stood up and reported: "Commander Zhang. I'm the captain of the 3rd Death Squad. I'm here to fight. If you attack the mouth. I'm willing to lead the 3rd Death Squad to the front."

Zhang Jingliang heard these words. Laughed. He nodded and said, "Your death squad is still fighting quite well. Especially the first daredevils. In the battle of the 20th attack on the mouth of the mouth. It has made a lot of contributions. The whole team died heroically. He is really a model for the whole army. But I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. Don't you see it. This chicken intestine road from Liujiamiao to Hukou. It's both hard to attack and hard to defend. We've suffered a lot of losses. It's really hard to do. It's hard to do."

Gong Ren said loudly, "But don't you see. Now it is also a rare fighter. While the Qing army was still not massively assembled. We can attack violently. Once the mouth is captured. We'll take the initiative. Advance can be attacked. You can be prepared to stick to it for a long time. If you wait for the Qing army to catch its breath. Attack our words. We're completely passive. Liujia Temple is a flat land. Easy to attack and hard to defend. How we insist. If the enemy occupies the Liujia Temple. It can be used as a springboard for attacking Hankow. Hankou is so vast. How to defend. Please think again, commander. Don't miss such a great opportunity."

Zhang Jingliang nodded and said, "What you said seems to have some truth. But I have my own problems. You can't take the three bridges for a long time. I can't go around and can't get around. It's not a big problem to replace anyone. Deal with the enemy of the mouth. I've got my own plan. Don't worry too much about it. Now your task. It's about bringing your own team well. Wait for the order." After saying these words. He no longer cares about Gong Ren. Looking down at his military map again.

Gong Ren saw that he was so snub to himself. My heart was already full of anger. There's no point in staying any longer. hurriedly greeted Tang Qingying: "Let's go." Tang Qingying couldn't hold back any longer. Pulled out the scimitar from his waist with a "poof". Slammed it into the table next to him. The table had already been pierced. The curved tip of the knife peeked out from under the table.

Zhang Jingliang was frightened by this move. Subconsciously shrink your neck. Trembling asked, "You...... You...... What is this for?"

Tang Qingying unhurriedly pulled out the scimitar. Wiped the sawdust off the scimitar with his sleeve. The nose snorted. Say, "Nothing. I just want to see if this wood is strong or not. It looks like a lot of fun." Then strode out of the headquarters.

Gong Ren hurriedly followed her out. He sighed and said, "Such a commander commands a war. How can it reassure people's hearts?" Tang Qingying said: "I think sooner or later our people's army will be destroyed in the hands of these Qing army officers."

The People's Army stopped at the Liujiamiao position. The Qing army also held out on the Hukou position. A stalemate has been formed between the two sides.