Chapter 164: Soldiers and police quarrel again
The next day. Gong Ren just got up shortly after getting up. I heard the scattered gunshots in the street. Tang Qingying also ran into Gongren's house and said, "Who is fighting with whom. Let's go check it out. Is it that the uprising has begun?" Gong Ren waved his hand at her and said, "No matter what. Walk. Take a look out on the streets." The two of them hurried into the city of Guangzhou.
When I got to the city, I took a look. The streets were full of New Army soldiers. All with guns. And the police on the street are all in a squad. Armed at all points. The two of them ran to the place where the gunfire was most intense. Arrived at the Fifth Police Station. Hundreds of New Army soldiers were seen rushing in. Smashed the tables, chairs and benches into a mess. Pen, ink and paper were scattered all over the yard.
It looks like the situation is out of control. A single public tenacity can't dissuade you from being hot-headed. The soldiers who don't recognize their relatives. The enraged soldiers then rushed into the Sixth Police Station. Make a fuss about the empty police station. Grab what is valuable. If you can't take it, smash it.
Tang Qingying jumped to her feet and said to Gong Ren, "Good fight. Well played. The uprising has finally begun." Gong Ren frowned and said, "What's good. Such an unorganized and undisciplined rush. We can't take advantage of anything. It made the Qing army vigilant."
The two were seen on the street. More New Army soldiers poured in from outside the city with guns. When you see a police officer, you will beat them. The two sides raised their guns and fired at each other. There were dead and wounded. Gong Ren sighed and said, "This is not called an uprising. It became a riot. This is how to play. What's the military significance? The average person can't control the situation anymore. I can only wait for Ni Yingdian to come back." Tang Qingying also said anxiously: "Who made today the first day of the Lunar New Year. The ship won't sail. Or. Ni Yingdian has come back early." The two of them went to the telegraph office again. sent an urgent telegram to Ni Yingdian.
Afternoon. The two of them were in the grocery store. Hearing the gunfire on the side of the city stopped. Soon. A key member of the Confederacy came to deliver a message saying, "It's broken. Director of Coaching: Wu Jin. Senator Wu Xishui. Zhang Zhepei, the commander of the New Army, gave a speech on the soldiers of the 2 targets. Who knows. The gendarmes and commanders took the opportunity to dismantle the bolts of the battalions. All the remaining bullets were taken away. They put these things in baskets. It was transported to the city through the back door. The battalion commanders forbade us to leave the camp. It is forbidden to make trouble in the city." After speaking. The soldier hurried back to the camp.
Gong Ren's heart became heavier. Shook his head. He said to Tang Qingying: "There are more than 1,000 people in one standard, and there is no combat effectiveness at all. Tang Qingying was so anxious that she stomped her feet and shouted, "Clear the dog. It's too insidious. The fast gun has no bolt. What is the difference between it and a burning stick? Such. Clear dog pair 2 bids. Kill if you want. If you want to slaughter it, you can slaughter it."
At this time. Two people see 1 mark. Artillery 1 Battalion. Artillery 2 Battalion. Baggage Barracks. The soldiers of the engineering battalion wandered outside with guns one after another. Soon. Zhong Deyi found Gong Ren. Gong Ren pulled him into the house. Ask: "How's it going?"
Zhong Deyi said: "We already know about the seizure of the guns of the 2nd standard. To prevent something like this from happening. We've already discussed it. People don't leave the gun. Guns don't leave people. You can't let them take the bolt anymore." Gong Ren breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Brother Deyi. You'll see what's next."
Zhong Deyi said excitedly: "The soldiers are emotional. It's ready to fly. Had to send. No one can control it. But the dragons are leaderless. Ni Yingdian is not here. There is no concrete plan of action. We really don't know what to do anymore. Besides, it's been a fuss for the past two days. I'm afraid that the Qing government is not eating dry rice either. They can't help but be prepared. Co-commander Zhang Zhepei has given an order. The second year of junior high school is not allowed to have a holiday. Soldiers of all standards are not allowed to go out. If there is disobedience. To each standard the chief is to ask. One more point. What we fear the most. That is the lack of bullets. Since that exercise. The soldiers basically didn't have any bullets. Sentinel standing guard. The commander only dealt 5 rounds. What do you say you can do?"
Gong Ren felt that things had reached a very critical juncture. I was so overwhelmed that I couldn't breathe. After Zhong Deyi left. Gong Ren went to the telegraph office and sent two telegrams to the Hong Kong headquarters and Ni Yingdian.
February 11th. That is, on the morning of the second day of the first lunar month, there were more than 300 people in the 3rd battalion of the 1st standard, more than 300 people in the 2nd battalion of the artillery team, and more than 300 people in the baggage battalion. What does it have to do with us. Why don't we go out of camp. Find a co-ordinator to reason." Some said, "Let's go. Let's go. The Upper Union Command is looking for bullets."
More than 1,000 people rushed into the co-ordinator in droves. The guards couldn't stop it. Co-commander Zhang Zhepei saw that the soldiers had reached such a point. I didn't dare to come out and persuade him. Frightened, he escaped through the back door of the co-headquarters.
The soldiers arrived at the Liaison Armoury. Slammed open the door. See more than 2,000 guns in the house. But there was no bolt on the gun. The bullets were not at all. The soldiers saw that there were no bullets here. Some shouted, "I don't think I've been shipped out of the camp yet." Let's go. Then go up to the camp and look for it." The soldiers flocked to the artillery camp and the baggage camp one after another.
Happened. The commanders of the artillery battalion and the baggage battalion have just unloaded all the bolts that can be found. I was thinking of carrying sacks into the city in a horse-drawn cart. At this time, the soldiers who were rushed rushed rushed up. Snatch the bolt away. But there were still no bullets and shells.
Afternoon. Huang Shilong, the leader of the school barracks, was ordered by the superintendent of the training office. Persuade the soldiers. Guarantee that the soldiers are okay. Let the soldiers go back to the camp to rest. Since Zhao Sheng retired from the military. Huang Shilong once succeeded Zhao Sheng as the first standard commander of the New Army. Because he is a relatively mild man. Compare the respect of the soldiers. So the soldiers heard the speech of the old standard. The mood eased a bit. Some of the soldiers went back to the camp one after another to rest.
Huang Shilong wants to go back to the city and report to the Superintendent's Office. Just as he rode his horse to the outside of the small north gate. The Qing soldiers in the city saw Huang Shilong wearing the clothes of the new army. It doesn't matter what is indiscriminate. A flurry of gunfire. Knock Huang Shilong off his horse. The accompanying guards hurriedly put Huang Shilong aside. He was found to have suffered a serious injury to his lower back.
At this moment, the new army blew up the battalion again.1 The soldiers of the target walked out of the barracks one after another, and when they saw the Qing soldiers outside the new army, they opened fire.
Gong Ren and Tang Qingying went to watch outside the city of Guangzhou. It was discovered that the patrol battalion of the Qing army had climbed the city wall. And they carried a cannon to the city wall. The muzzles of black holes. Aimed at the outside of the city. The gates of the cities were heavily guarded. Groups of Qing soldiers patrol back and forth. Strict checks. When he saw the new army soldiers, he opened fire. The only way to go from Yantang to Guangzhou is the Niuwang Temple. Guangdong Navy Admiral Li Zhun. He also led the 3 elite battalions of the patrol new army to drive in. Trenches are being dug in the mountains. Pull barbed wire. Build a position. Prepare for war urgently.
Gong Ren shook his head vigorously after looking at it. He asked Tang Qingying softly: "If you attack Guangzhou. The Ox King Temple must be captured first. You see that this Niuwang Temple is easy to fight or not." Tang Qingying shook his head and said: "Li Zhun is a veteran of the battlefield. The three battalions of elite patrol troops have sufficient ammunition and have built a solid position.
When the two of them returned to the grocery store. Zhong Deyi has been waiting for a long time. The three of them went to the house. Zhong Deyi asked impatiently: "Is Ni Yingdian back?" Gong Ren shook his head: "The boat hasn't opened yet. How did it come?"
was so anxious that Zhong Deyi patted his thigh and said, "It's too urgent. It's too urgent. Is it a fight or a retreat. Somebody has to come up with an idea. By this time. It's not okay to retreat. But to fight. How to play. Someone has to be in command. Somebody's got to come up with a plan."
I was so anxious that I sighed again and again. Zhong Deyi said: "I have to hurry back. Tonight the order was given to die. No officer or soldier can go out." Gong Ren said, "It's okay for you to go back. Take control of the troops. Let the soldiers endure a little longer. Everything awaits orders." Zhong Deyi frowned and said, "I'll do my best." Then nodded. Hurried away.
Where do Gong Ren and Tang Qingying still have the heart to rest. Facing the lone lamp. Neither is it to stand anxiously. Neither is it to sit. I look forward to Ni Yingdian's return soon. The clock on the wall ticks. It's like a war drum that stirs people upset. The dark night bewilders people's eyes. It makes everything seem trance-like. Inscrutable. Even simple things become complicated.
The two of them pricked up their ears again to listen. The night seemed too quiet. It's a little scary. There was no knocking anywhere. Not even the sound of walking the night road. From time to time, the two men looked towards the window. View through glass. It's a lot of houses. Blocking the view from the other side of the docks. The two of them really wanted to tear down all those houses. Good sight to see the pier.
Suddenly. From the docks came a low whistle. Gong Ren was suddenly shocked in his heart. said to Tang Qingying: "Listen. There's a boat." Tang Qingying sneered and said, "How about having a boat. If there is a boat, it doesn't have to be Ni Yingdian's return." Gong Ren put his two hands in the socket of his heart. muttered silently: "I hope Ni Yingdian can come back. I hope Ni Yingdian can come back." Tang Qingying also pointed to the sky. Muttered: "Ni Yingdian. Come on."
After a while. Suddenly, someone "Bang. Bang. Bang." Knock on the door. The two of them couldn't help but be alert. Each of them touched his weapons in the room. Gong Ren arrived at the door. Whispered, "Who." Someone outside said urgently, "It's me." Gong Ren listened. I was overjoyed. This is not who Ni Yingdian is. Quickly opened the door. One pulled him in. I looked outside and saw that there was no one. Quickly plugged in the door again.
Ni Yingdian entered the house. Said anxiously: "If it weren't for this cargo ship. Not yet. Tell me about the situation." Gong Ren said a few words. Just give a rough idea of the situation. Then he asked, "What are the instructions from Hong Kong?" Ni Yingdian also decided that the alliance would be decided on the 15th. That is, the uprising on the sixth day of the first month of the first month said a strategy.
Gong Ren said, "If you wait until the sixth day of the first month. I'm afraid we're the backbone of the alliance. One by one, they're all gone. What is the righteousness? Things are too urgent" Ni Yingdian sighed and said, "I didn't expect it to take just a few days. Things are going to get to this point. Half my life's work. Destroyed. That's already the way it is. It's useless to be in a hurry. We can't watch the backbone of the New Army's Alliance being kidnapped and killed by them one by one. What are you waiting for? Can't wait. Gotta get your hands dirty tonight. I can't talk to anyone anymore. I couldn't find anyone after the consultation. Just the two of us. What do you think?" Gong Ren slapped his thigh and said, "Okay. I agreed. Something happened. We'll take care of it." Tang Qingying had already carried a pistol on her waist. Hand holding a scimitar. Dress up neatly. With a wave of the knife, he said, "And me. I also agreed. Something happened. I'm also in charge. Walk. Let's go to the barracks."
3 people out of the grocery store. Seeing that the road to Yantang and the North Campus has been tightly sealed. Squadrons of new troops patrolling back and forth. Search all those who walk at night. And ordered all the residents not to go out.3 people dodged and dodged.Only then did they dodge the new patrol troops with loaded guns.Finally, they reached the door of the 1st Battalion of the 1st Standard Artillery Team.The 3 people did not speak.Immediately the sound of the sentry pulling the bolt of the gun was heard.And shouted: "Stop. If you don't stand still, you're going to shoot."
Ni Yingdian whispered: "Brothers of the first battalion. I'm Ni Yingdian. Don't shoot." I'm not done yet. The sentry immediately fired a shot into the air. Another shot was fired at Ni Yingdian. And shouted: "It's you who beat it. I'm trying to get you now. You've come to the door." These two gunshots immediately attracted countless new patrols. They gathered around here. The lanterns and torches flickered for a while. And there was a cacophony of footsteps and shouts.
Gong Ren and Tang Qingying saw that the situation was not good. Immediately raise your gun and shoot at the new patrol troops who are coming around. Rely on the terrain to familiarize. Protecting Ni Yingdian. Take advantage of clumps of bamboo forests. Trees and houses under cover. It was not easy to get rid of the round-up of the new patrol army. Sneaked back to the grocery store.
The door was closed.The three people all had gloomy faces.Grim faces.Ni Yingdian said: "It seems. I can't get it right tomorrow. Qing Gouzi is going to be hunted down. Maybe how many of the League's backbones will shed blood and sacrifice......"
Tang Qingying was so anxious that she played with a scimitar in the house. Swing hard. A corner of the table was slashed off by her. She said hatefully, "What kind of play we have in our hands. It's a knife. It's a gun. It's not a vegetarian either. I've always advocated blood for blood. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. I can't wait to split all those clear dogs one by one."
Gong Ren said: "It seems. We can only wait until dawn. Tianming understands the addition of curfew. We'll go into the barracks right away."
3 people under a lone lamp. Sit facing each other. Silently waiting for the dawn. It seems that in this life, time has never passed so slowly. This minute and second of time passed. It's as if you're enduring a cruel punishment.
8 o'clock in the morning of the 12th. The new patrol army lifted martial law.The three people dressed up again.All put on civilian clothes.Secretly hid their weapons.Quietly went out.After going out.I didn't see many residents outside.Mixed in with the pedestrians coming and going.Hiding from the Qing army and patrol police along the way.Quickly arrived at the barracks of the 1st Battalion of the 1st Artillery Brigade of the Yantang 1st Standard.
Happened. Standing guard is a member of the Confederacy. Ni Yingdian glanced at him. The soldier was startled at first. It's another joy. Lowered his voice and said, "You're here." Ni Yingdian asked in a low voice, "How is the situation?" The soldier said, "Qi Ruhan is assembling his team to give a lecture. The soldiers were not convinced. Noisy. What the hell to do. Hurry up and get an idea." Ni Yingdian nodded. Then he quietly entered the barracks with Gong Ren and Tang Qingying.
The barracks were empty. Not a single person in sight. Only the square side. The voice of Qi Ruhan's hoarseness was heard. The three people quietly moved towards the square, hiding behind a house at the back of the square, and saw more than 300 officers and soldiers of the whole battalion standing in line on the square.
Qi Ruhan shouted below: "Brother soldiers. Once again, I declare. All you have to do is hand in your weapons. It's okay. I vouch for it with my head. It's okay." One of the soldiers shouted at the bottom, "Wait until we hand over our guns. You're not you. It's not like you're going to arrest whoever you want."
More than a dozen soldiers also shouted: "You can't hand over your guns." Can't hand over the gun."" You can't hand over a gun."
Qi Ruhan waved his hand to the bottom and shouted, "You are all artillerymen. What do you want a gun for. Guns are completely useless. Of course. You guys went a little too far yesterday. I can totally understand that. The top is no longer tracking. I state it again. This is the time to hand over the gun. Forgive somebody's past misdeeds. If you missed this time. All shall be regarded as a violation of military discipline. Possession of firearms will be punished."
The soldiers below are chattering. Some of the soldiers wavered. Shouted: "I'll hand over the gun. I'll hand over the gun." Some of the soldiers were still clutching their guns tightly and not handing them over. And also encouraged others to say, "We can't hand over the guns. A shot in hand. It's time for them to arrest someone." Be that as it may. There are more and more guns being handed in. Those who didn't surrender their guns also began to hesitate.
Qi Ruhan saw that the time had come. The guard platoon in front of the soldiers suddenly coughed loudly. And waved that thin arm down. The platoon of soldiers suddenly pulled out their shell guns. Turned around. The nose is opened. Aimed at all the soldiers.
The soldiers were in disarray. Some of the soldiers glared angrily. Some soldiers pulled the bolt. Also aimed at the guard platoon. There are a few timid people who want to escape from this place of right and wrong.
The situation is tense for a while. There is a big imminent trend. As long as one side shoots. The other side is bound to shoot as well. Bloodshed on both sides is inevitable......
That's when it happened. Ni Yingdian, Gong Ren, and Tang Qingying have quietly walked behind Qi Ruhan.
Qi Ruhan couldn't see it. And the soldiers in the audience saw it. There are surprises. There are whispers. Some encourage each other. Some took the opportunity to make a fuss.
Qi Ruhan was a little inexplicable for a while. Look back. Seeing Ni Yingdian in a blue cloth gown. I was a little panicked for a moment. Stammered, "You...... You...... You're not Ni Yingdian...... Revolutionary Party." Ni Yingdian scolded Qi Ruhan sharply: "You go down quickly. I'll take the army."
Qi Ruhan pointed at Ni Yingdian and shouted: "Revolution...... Ordered the party to ......" and did not shout the fourth word. Her throat had been pinched by Tang Qingying's pincer-like little hands. Push forward a little. Push Qi Ruhan down from the high platform. Fell a dog eating. Qi Ruhan hurriedly got up from the ground. While pulling out a gun. While shouting: "Arrest the revolutionary party......" before he could take out his gun. was already shot in the heart by Tang Qingying. Shook it twice. fell headlong to the ground. Leg pedal twice. Never move again.
There was some chaos in the audience. Ni Yingdian took two steps forward. Press down with both hands. Signal everyone to be quiet. Wait until everyone is quiet. He encouraged the people to say, "Brother soldiers. Qi Ruhan has always been rampant. Oppress soldiers. On behalf of the Revolutionary Party, I executed him. He deserves it. Comrades of the Revolutionary League. Now I announce. We've revolted—" Most of the soldiers in the audience were agitated for a while. Some shouted in unison. Some raised their guns in celebration. Some hug each other. Some are jumping and jumping.
Ni Yingdian shook his hand twice. It's quiet down there. Ni Yingdian shouted again: "It's not the soldiers of the revolutionary party. Those who are willing to follow me in the revolution. I welcome. Those who don't want to follow me in the revolution. I'm not reluctant."
Some of the soldiers at the bottom looked at each other. Some shouted, "I am willing to make a revolution." One shouts. Some also chimed in: "Revolution. Revolution."
At this time. Yao Zhuosheng shouted: "Ni Yingdian is our commander-in-chief. Do what you say. We listen to you." The soldiers below also shouted in unison: "Agreed. Agree. Commander Ni."
Several officers were worried. One officer said: "Not only do we have no shells. I don't even have bullets. How to fight this battle." A reminder. Some of the soldiers also looked at their guns. Some really don't have a few bullets. Some of the soldiers didn't even have guns. A cannon though in the barracks . But the shells had already run out in the last exercise. No more supplements.
Ni Yingdian smiled. Not at all in a hurry to say: "In order to prepare for this uprising. The League has been carefully prepared for a long time. We have prepared 10,000 shells and 100,000 rounds of ammunition outside the Great East Gate, and we will be replenished as soon as our army arrives.
As soon as I heard this. Several officers' concerns were immediately relieved. The mood becomes relaxed. Gong Ren happily said to Ni Yingdian: "I didn't expect your brother to have such a hand. Then let's do it boldly. As long as there are bullets and shells. Our new army can't beat those patrols." One pass ten. Ten to hundred. The soldiers' emotions suddenly soared.
At this time. Good news has been spreading. After hearing the uprising of the 1st Artillery Battalion, all the 3 battalions of the 1st Target revolted, the 2nd Artillery Battalion also revolted under the leadership of Zhong Deyi, and the engineering battalion and the baggage battalion also revolted one after another. The number of officers and soldiers in the uprising has reached 3,000. After the insurrectionary officers and soldiers rendezvous at the 1st Battalion in Yantang. Everyone unanimously elected Ni Yingdian as commander-in-chief. To boost morale. Ni Yingdian made an impassioned speech to all the officers and soldiers of the uprising. And at the end, he solemnly swore with everyone: "I am willing to die for the revolution."
After the oath. Everyone is scrappy. All of them are gearing up. They are all determined to have a big fight with Qing Gouzi.
Ni Yingdian immediately held a military meeting with the commanders of the battalions. After consulting with everyone, it was decided. The engineering battalion is heading towards the North Campus. Occupy the hill behind the money bureau and Hengzhigang. Baggage camp to the east of the school field. Maneuver near the tea kiosk. Advance and retreat are handled flexibly according to the situation. The purpose of these two forces was to secure the flanks of the main force's attack on the city of Canton.