The 147th episode Zhongshan pulled artillery to bombard the Qing army
The blue sky and white sun flag on the south pass of the town are blowing under the gust of wind. There was a shaking sound of "brushing, brushing, brushing" the cloth rolling. Blend seamlessly with the blue sky. All the officers and men on the three batteries. They all stretched out their arms to Sun Yat-sen. Cheer loudly. Sun Yat-sen also stretched out his hand. Wave to them frequently. Signal them to hold their ground. Fight bravely.
This caused them even greater excitement and agitation. Although they couldn't see Sun Yat-sen's face clearly. But they believe that the dignity of the leader in their hearts is great, holy, and exalted.
The more than 100 officers and soldiers in the vicinity were surrounded by Sun Yat-sen in the middle of the three layers and the outer three layers. The man closest to Sun Yat-sen was pushing back hard. I'm afraid of squeezing the idol in my heart. And the people outside the circle are desperately squeezing in. Their greatest wish is to take a closer look at what the long-awaited Sun Yat-sen looks like. Just take a look. Even if it is sacrificed immediately. My heart is satisfied. The crowd caused a commotion and uproar.
Sun Yat-sen with a smile. Stand on a high hill. Stretched out his hand. Instantly. The chaotic people were silent. Nothing moved. They are all quietly watching the great dignity of Sun Yat-sen. Ears pricked up. Capture every subtle sound of the leader.
Sun Yat-sen's voice was not loud. But he said unusually clearly to the officers and soldiers in Cantonese: "In previous years, I advocated nationalism. Only the party will respond. And as for those above the middle class. There are very few. Didn't expect just a few years. Ideological progress. Nationalists are in a big way. in all social strata. All of them think that revolution is necessary. Now the civilization of Japan. It's not all it was meant to be. Rather, it is taken from the previous civilization of China. If China continues to develop with its original civilization. Obviously more than Japan. There is no doubt about it. Why can't China catch up with Japan's civilization? I think society is developing. History is advancing. In the past, the centers of ancient civilizations were Egypt, Greece, Rome, etc. They're all moving forward. developed. And what about China. Conservative in thought. Stopped. Yoro is arrogant. So lagging behind the West .
However, in the past 10 years, China's thinking has changed unusually rapidly. If it develops so rapidly, 10 or 20 years from now, we will not only have all the Western civilizations, but we will surpass them. It is not impossible. All countries will change from the old to the new, from the new to the strong. London, England, there will be no trams, only horse-drawn carriages, and the same will be true in Japan. I will not be away from Japan for two years. I will go again. It will be like a world away, and all the horse-drawn carriages of the past have been changed to trams. Will China still be the same as it is today in a few years? Is this possible? It is completely impossible."
Huang Xing took the lead and applauded. The sound of two palms drove hundreds of palms. Warm applause rolled through the mountains like thunder. Everyone's palms hurt. It's all red. Still clapping desperately. Vent the excitement and excitement in your heart with applause. Applause to support Sun Yat-sen's speech.
Bamboo trees in the distance tumbling up. Caused a roar. The mountains also seem to be boiling. The clouds are surging overhead. It's like thousands of troops galloping and fighting. The ever-changing clouds are surging with more and more power. It seems like the whole thing is going to be turned around.
Sun Yat-sen waved his hand down. Everyone gradually fell silent. Sun Yat-sen talks as usual. Word for word: "China's land and population. It's beyond the reach of other countries. We were born in China. It should also be felt happy. But we have such a big stage. Such a good mountain and river. But it has been occupied by foreign races. We waste time. Not an inch. So far it has not been possible to establish a republic. To be strong in the world. It's a shame on us.
The Westerners knew we couldn't take advantage of this land. So take the opportunity to bully us. Make China poorer and weaker. At the beginning of the Japanese Restoration. It's just a few people with lofty ideals. After more than 30 years of development. And squeezed into one of the six powers. Today. Some of us have lofty ideals. See that the situation in China is becoming increasingly critical. Be willing not to be afraid of danger. Strive for self-improvement. Put the heavy responsibility of China on your own shoulders. The people believe in the efforts of these aspirants. The revolution will succeed. A republic can be built."
Gong Ren took the lead and applauded. It drew bursts of applause again. The goal of everyone's battle is clear. The purpose of the revolution is understood. They all made up their minds secretly. Be sure to follow Mr. Nakayama. Vow to carry the revolution through to the end. Swear to dedicate yourself to the republic.
Sun Yat-sen also said: "About nationalism. The most important layer is to know. Nationalism does not mean that people of different nationalities should be excluded. We do not allow people of different nationalities to seize the power of our nation. Some people think. The national revolution was to exterminate the Manchus. This couldn't be more wrong. For the sake of the national revolution. is unwilling to let the Manchus destroy our country. Lord our right. So we must extinguish his government. Restore our nation and our country. Look at it this way. It's not that we hate the Manchus. It's the Manchus who hate the Han Chinese. Suppose we carry out a revolution. The Manchus will not come to harm us. We have no reason to seek revenge.
About Civil Rights. China for thousands of years. All are absolute monarchies. This form of government. It is not acceptable to equal and free citizens. The purpose of the revolution. It is the establishment of a democratic constitutional form of government. Even if the Han is the monarch. Nor can it be revolutionary. Whoever is revolutionary. If the state is treated as private property. Or there is the mind of an emperor. They will surely fight with each other and divide them. So we must hold a civilian revolution. Establishment of a national government.
About Minshengism. Social problems accumulate in Europe and the United States. In China, it is still in its infancy. But it will always happen in the future. By that time, it will not be able to clean up. It's going to be a revolution again. When we carry out the national revolution, the political revolution. At the same time, it is necessary to think of ways to improve the socio-economic organization. Prevent the subsequent social revolution. That's really a great responsibility.
In a word. The purpose of our revolution is to seek happiness for all beings. Because of the reluctance of a few Manchus to patent. Therefore, a national revolution is required; Because of the reluctance of the monarch to patent one. Therefore, it is necessary to make a political revolution; Because I don't want a few rich people to patent. Therefore we need a social revolution. After these three goals have been achieved. China should become the most perfect country."
There was another burst of long-lasting applause on the hill. Through Sun Yat-sen's speech. Male tenacity is the same as many people. I have a deeper understanding of the Three People's Principles. There are a lot of people who don't understand. But Sun Yat-sen's speech was instilled in his mind as much as possible. It will be slowly pondered later.
Mr. Nakayama finished his speech. Many people refused to leave for a long time. Sun Yat-sen shook hands with these officers and soldiers one by one.
Some people feel their blood boiling. Some people have tears in their eyes. These are soldiers who are not good at speaking. They will never forget this moment for the rest of their lives. It's in this moment. aroused their high sense of honor and self-confidence. They will fight for these honors and self-confidence all their lives.
After the officers and soldiers dispersed. Sun Yat-sen began to ask Huang Mingtang about the situation here. Huang Mingtang said: "These 3 forts. There were a total of 16 cannons and 4 cannons. 10 cannons for seven and a half lives. Rifle 400 to the rod. But there was a huge shortage of shells and bullets. There are only a few dozen shells and more than 1000 rounds . And the cannons are all rusted . It doesn't work at all."
Sun Yat-sen frowned. He said, "I always thought that such an important fort was on the case. There will be a lot of weapons and ammunition. Or. Why do we bother to make such a big effort? Occupy this battery. Didn't expect. I didn't expect that."
Huang Mingtang said: "There is another bad situation. It turned out that Huang Futing, who responded to the uprising, agreed very well. I didn't expect Liang Lanquan to send someone to contact him. But he went back on his word. Kill Liang Lanquan's people. I went to report to Lu Rongting again. Seemingly. Lu Rongting is also unreliable. We're going to have to get ready for a war with Lu Rongting. If you start a war with Lu Rongting. We are too short of these shells and bullets. I'm afraid it won't last long."
Sun Yat-sen's face became more serious. Walking around the hill. scolded in a low voice: "I didn't expect the Qing Dynasty to be so corrupt. embezzlement of military spending. to fill your pockets. As a result, there are almost no armaments. If there is a war with a foreign country. This battery is almost a piece of rubbish. So Liang Shaoting. How is Liang Ruiyang's contact?"
Huang Mingtang said: "If they can come in time. We still have a silver lining. And yet a hundred thousand mountains. It's a long way from us. All the way is the mountains and mountains. It's really hard to get in touch with them. It's even more difficult if they're going to rush over. Don't count on it in five or six days. If we go down the mountain. The road was blocked by the Qing army again. I'm afraid it's going to be hard. What to do in the end. Mr. Nakayama, please."
Sun Yat-sen thought about it for a while. Firmly, "This is the end of the matter. We must hold this position. Waiting for Vietnam to bring guns, bullets, food. Other than that. Send someone to contact Liang Shaoting and Liang Ruiyang again. Tell them to come quickly."
Morning of December 4th. When the sun rises a rod high. Lu Rongting's subordinate Chen Bingkun led more than 200 defense braves. Set up a position at the bottom of the mountain. Then slowly climb up one side of the slope. Begin the offensive towards the mountains.
The revolutionary troops on the hill all entered the position. One by one with a rifle in hand. Aimed at the advancing enemy. There is a cannon next to Sun Yat-sen and Huang Xing. Although it was carefully repaired by a few soldiers yesterday. But the cannon still can't be used. The barrel of the gun cannot be rotated. There was a layer of yellow rust piled up in the barrel. Don't dare to shoot shells out at all.
French veteran Captain Dika is commanding several artillery pieces. Nervously with a frustrated knife. Foil some stale rust on the runner. And keep smearing the oil on it. Turning back and forth. Try to make the runner turn. Although it's December. But Dika's head was still sweating profusely. Piping hot.
Gong Ren and Tang Qingying are on the shelf that they have set up. Do as Dika commands. Use a large bamboo pole. Tie a cloth and soak it in oil. Sticking into the barrel of the cannon. Pull back and forth hard. From time to time, Dika said in half-baked Chinese: "If the barrel of the cannon is not well polished. It's going to blow up. Rub again. Rub it again." Tang Qingying muttered: "Still wipe. The clear dogs have come up. It's time to fight."
The Qing army was already under the command of Chen Bingkun. Climbed halfway up the mountain. They knew that the cannon would never go off again. So they all straightened their backs. Head up and attack. and let out a frenzied shout." Kill", "kill", "the cannon doesn't work" in the rampant attack. They tried to find the infantry hiding in the forts.
Many soldiers on the battery looked at the cannon from time to time. How they wish their cannon would fire.
The wheel is finally able to turn. Dika narrowed her eyes nervously. Adjusted the position. The muzzle of the gun was aimed at the center of the advancing enemy. Dika nervously adjusted the angle again. The cannon is slowly lowering its muzzle. The bore door opened. An artilleryman picked up a already wiped shell and stuffed it in. Close the bore door. A gunner holds a cannon rope. The first shot was to be fired under the command of Dika.
At this time, Sun Yat-sen took the cannon rope from the artilleryman. Say: "Shoot the first shot of the dog. It's better for my grandson to put it down."
Dika shouted, "Put"
Sun Yat-sen pulled hard...... Everyone covers their ears. I waited for a while and didn't hear any movement. Dika snatched the cannon rope again. Pull it a few times. The cannon still didn't make a sound. It turned out to be a stink bomb.
At this time, the Qing army was closer to the position. In a hurry, Deka Wava shouted, "It's closer. Cannons can't do ......"
The shells were pulled back. Reloaded with another shot. The rifle door was closed again.
Sun Yat-sen snatched the cannon rope. Pull hard. I only heard a loud "boom". The huge recoil made the cannon jump a bit. Everyone's ears were almost deafened. I saw a fireball fall into the crowd of enemies." There was a loud bang. A blaze of fire flickered. A cloud of smoke rose up. Only the flesh and blood of the Qing soldiers who were blown up were flying. Fell a large piece. Those who did not die were also frightened by this powerful cannon. I didn't dare to get up when I lay on the ground.
Then the second shell fell into the enemy group. It's another firelight. A cloud of smoke. A corpse. The Qing soldiers, who were not killed, began to retreat down the mountain in a panic. The injured Qing soldier cried his father and called his mother's ** constantly. And the revolutionary troops on the batteries all stood up. Cheers in unison. Sun Yat-sen excitedly said to Dika, "Thank you. I have been against the Qing government for 20 years. Today, I had to personally fire artillery to repel the Qing army. I'm so happy."
The enemy did not move all morning. Afternoon. Lu Rongting personally brought 3 more battalions. Attack the battery again. This. The cannon once again exerted its might. If you are far away, you will use your cannon to kill and wound the enemy in large numbers. Wait for the Qing army to climb forward tremblingly. When it was only fifty or sixty meters from the battery. A volley of guns of the revolutionary army hiding in the bunker of the battery. Only the Qing army ghosts cried wolves. Leave a dead body behind. Retreated.
However, the shells on the battery hit one less shot. Rifle bullets are also getting less and less.
6th. Suddenly, a soldier at the foot of the mountain held a white flag and kept shaking it up the mountain. And slowly walked up the hill. Huang Mingtang asked the soldiers to let this Qing soldier come up. Soon. This soldier has come up. Say you have to find the boss. A soldier led him to Huang Mingtang. This Qing soldier respectfully handed Huang Mingtang a letter. Huang Mingtang looked at it. Then he handed the letter to Sun Yat-sen. Sun Yat-sen looked at the letter. It turned out to be written by Lu Rongting. The letter reads:
The servants turned out to be Guangxi Youyong. Revolt against the Manchu government. Often thwarted the Qing army. Jun Zhi also knows. However, it is not the right time. I had to succumb to the feud. Eat it. It's been a few years now. Whenever I think about it. The heart is not happy. Ashamed of the ancestors. I hope you will forgive. Today you are in trouble. I had a suspicion that I was not strong enough. A few days. Under heavy shelling. Mr. Fang Zhisun came to the position in person. The subtlety of its command. Like Napoleon of France. Today I'm Lu Rongting. Willing to join the king's command. Be a creep. And I was satisfied. I don't know if you have the heart to contain it. May it be heard. I've been prepared. Tomorrow is auspicious. There are 500 reinforcements, and there are 2000 soldiers in Longzhou, the day after tomorrow, and the matter is urgent.
Sun Yat-sen finished reading the letter. handed it over to Huang Xing and a few people to see. Pacing back and forth on the ground. Silent. Wait until everyone has read the letter. Sun Yat-sen said: "This is already the case. Let's see what to do."
Huang Mingtang said: "Lu Rongting is a capricious person. Not credible. You can't count on him at all. We take advantage of the Fort Insurance. Wait until reinforcements arrive. On the inside and out. Defeat the Qing army." Huang Xing said: "We have to persevere. What is needed is firearms food. But the shells and bullets are running out. How to stick to it. Today comes the intelligence to say. The guns, bullets, and food brought from Vietnam were detained by the French in Vendon. Liang Shaoting and Liang Ruiyang have not been able to get in touch. Although Lu Rongting is unreliable. But why don't we just count it. Stabilize Lu Rongting first. Let's have a respite. Then calmly decide whether to attack or retreat."
After Sun Yat-sen listened to everyone's opinions. I thought about it for a while. Say: "Now we have no ammunition. Reinforcements from the enemy are coming. I'm afraid it will be difficult to hold on any longer. Now that we occupy the fort day. If you can hold on for a few days, you can do it for a few days. It is necessary to strike hard at the Qing army. and that we may withdraw in peace; As for Lu Rongting. Don't block this road either. HUANG Dudu. You write a letter to Lu Rongting. Comfort me."
Sun Yat-sen's opinion was unanimously agreed by everyone. Huang Mingtang immediately wrote a letter. Let that soldier take it down. comforted Lu Rongting well.
In order to better raise food and firearms. Sun Yat-sen and some of his men withdrew to Annam along the same road they had come. Continue to raise the supplies you need.
Huang Mingtang led the revolutionary army to continue the battle against the Qing army. It's December 9th. Spot more and more enemy soldiers. The revolutionary army finished the last shell. The troops were on the orders of Huang Mingtang. Quietly withdraw from the battery. When the troops were methodically withdrawn to the cliff . Tang Qingying looked up. The blue sky and white sun flag are still flying high on the Zhennanguan Fort. That's when I remembered. Just a moment of negligence. I forgot to bring the military flag.
Tang Qingying hurriedly ran to the fort again. Gong Ren hurriedly shouted: "Tang Qingying. What do you want to do?" Tang Qingying turned around and said, "You wait for me for a while. I'll take that flag down." Gong Ren shouted sharply, "Danger. You can't go." Huang Mingtang also shouted: "I can't go. Can't go. It's too dangerous." But Tang Qingying said: "The military flag is the soul of an army. How can it be for the enemy?" After speaking. Without hesitation, he ran to the fort.
Gong Ren couldn't stop Tang Qingying at a glance. I had to bring a team of people. He turned back and rushed to the fort. Didn't run to the battery yet. Seeing that the fort had been occupied by the Qing army. The Qing soldiers are searching for the revolutionary army everywhere. The public told the soldiers to hide. Quickly occupy favorable terrain. Don't shoot just yet. Listen to orders.
Tang Qingying dodged a few Qing soldiers. Sneaked under the flagpole. Ben wanted to pull the rope. Flag down. Unexpectedly, the rope had already been broken by a stray bullet. I can't find the rope head at all. At this time, several Qing soldiers had gradually gathered around. Tang Qingying hesitated slightly. It's a retracement. Or continue to remove the military flag.
In the distance, the public tenacity was so anxious that he was angry. Cold sweat flowing. I can't pull Tang Qingying back immediately. I want to call Tang Qingying. I am afraid that I will alarm the Qing soldiers who are searching.
I saw Tang Qingying hesitate slightly. Then skillfully use the complex fortifications on the casemates. Hand up knife down. Killed a few Qing soldiers. She shoved the scimitar to her mouth. With a body of blood. Do a light job." "Climb to the flagpole.
A searching soldier looked up. Suddenly, I saw a little kid covered in blood climbing up the flagpole. Frightened, he shouted: "Someone. Someone. Shoot. Shoot." The sound of the soldiers pulling the bolts of their guns for a while. The muzzles of the rows of black holes were aimed at Tang Qingying, who had nowhere to hide on the flagpole.
Didn't wait for the Qing soldiers to shoot. Gong Ren gave an order: "Fight" a platoon of guns shot at the Qing soldiers. The Qing soldiers fell. Then there was another volley of gunshots. Another volley of gunfire......
The sound of gunfire attracted the Qing army. The Qing army counterattacked towards the cliff. Tang Qingying had already climbed to the top of the flagpole. She crossed her legs around the flagpole. The left hand grabbed the flag rope. Holding a scimitar in his right hand. Pull gently. Cut the rope. Take down the military flag. Then slide down quickly. After coming down. Under the cover of male toughness. Running behind the mountain in a roundabout way. Gong Ren's team also fought and retreated. Fortunately, the Qing army did not know the truth and the truth. Don't dare to chase desperately. Only then did Tang Qingying retreat to the back of the mountain unscathed.
This heroic act of Tang Qingying. It was widely praised in the revolutionary army. The soldiers called her Tang Qingying, the flying general who won the military flag among the thousands of troops.
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