The next day, the gunfire in Fuzhou Mansion had long since disappeared, and only the atmosphere of tension and gunsmoke hung over the sky, permeating the entire Fuzhou Prefecture, and everywhere was filled with a depressing atmosphere, affecting people's emotions, apprehension, and uneasiness. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info the streets and alleys of Fuzhou City, lost the bustle and prosperity of the past, the pedestrians are either hurrying by, or bowing their heads silently, panic lingering around, showing on the face, the color of anxiety looms.

At this time, a team of thunderous soldiers came over, showing a state of guard as a whole, and Qi Zhiyuan and Cai Lian walked in the middle, light but relaxed, walking leisurely, looking at the surroundings of their streets, chatting chicly.

"Hey, Brigade Commander Cai, according to the information that our people have fed back, although the Eight Banners are well prepared, their combat effectiveness is not very good, just the strength of the four regiments can easily eliminate them, you are a local resident, you have lived in Fuzhou City for so many years, what do you say is going on?"

In the process of walking, Cai Lian was still in a state of shock, surprised by the combat effectiveness of the Qilin Army, although this operation was mostly strategic, but it was more opportunistic, not a real military operation, sneak attack in front, assassination of senior officers in the back, few troops lined up to fight.

Even so, Cai Lian was still impressed by the combat effectiveness of the Qilin Army. In the past, entering Fuzhou City could only be an illusion, and the best situation was to hit near Fuzhou City.

"Brigadier Cai, what are you thinking?" Seeing that Cai Lian was in a trance, Qi Zhiyuan's voice couldn't help but raise a few points and asked.

Suddenly, Cai Lian recovered his mind, a little nervous in his heart, and subconsciously said: "I didn't think about anything, commander, is there something wrong?" ”

Qi Zhiyuan was not angry, smiled slightly, repeated the question again, and continued to walk forward.

Seeing this situation, Cai Lian felt a lot more relieved, gathered his mind, and hurriedly said: "Commander, I don't know much about the Eight Banners in other places, but I still know some about Fuzhou City, I heard the old man here and what I saw and heard, after Kangxi recovered Taiwan, the Han army here was replaced by the Eight Banners Soldiers, and it still had some combat effectiveness at the beginning. ”

"However, with the passage of time, the Eight Banners became more and more sinking, becoming only known for pleasure, and blackmailing the residents of the streets under their banners in the past, although they were well-equipped and the good weapons of the Qing court were given to them first, but these people had long been corrupted, it was okay to bully the common people, and the poor people who suppressed the uprising could still be used, but when they encountered real bandits, they became like waste wood and vulnerable."

Qi Zhiyuan nodded frequently, with a thoughtful expression, and heard Cai Lian's voice, the combat effectiveness of the rebel army is not good, not only because the overall disunity, but also because their physical fitness and weapons and equipment are not as good as the Eight Banners.

Even so, as soon as Cai Lian's words paused, Qi Zhiyuan then asked: "In this case, when the Qing court encircles and suppresses the strongmen who gather in the mountains and forests or on the sea, it will not also be the Eight Banners, right?" ”

"Of course not, army commander, to say that the most powerful people in various places are not the regular army of the Qing court, the green battalion or the Eight Banners, but the regimental training composed of local village warriors, who have the approval of the Qing court and are the default existence of the Tartars. Therefore, in every great war, the conscripts are selected from among these people. ”

"These regimental trainings can be soldiers in wartime, and if you put down your weapons, you are farmers, and those with ill intentions will also kill people and steal goods, specifically attack those people from other countries, and do some despicable deeds."

As if he had an understanding, Qi Zhiyuan ignored the fierce and banditry side of the group training, but added: "Since these group training are all born in farmers, they have been doing farm work all year round, they have a certain style, and they do not lack strength. Therefore, as long as the Qing court conscripts them into the army, trains them a little, and then gives them weapons, it is not a problem to deal with some mountain and forest bandits, Brigade Commander Cai, is that so? ”

"Yes, the army commander's analysis is very correct, so, like the White Lotus Sect in the southwest, their biggest threat is not the regular army of the Qing court, but the regimental training in various stockades and forts." In this way, Cai Lian said in agreement.

"Well... You are right, as long as those villagers are allocated some weapons, it is not a problem to defend the village and fort at all, as long as the reinforcements of the Qing army arrive, they can drive away the attack of the White Lotus Sect. In this way, if the camp cannot be attacked, the White Lotus Sect will lose the source of food and soldiers, and will always be in a disadvantageous situation in the face of the encirclement and suppression of the Qing army. ”

As if thinking of something, Cai Lian's whole body exuded a sense of pride, and he said loudly: "Commander, I think that at the beginning, at the beginning of the establishment of the Qi family's army, when the anti-Japanese army was resisted, it was the township warriors in Fujian and Zhejiang who were recruited to fill the Qi family's army. ”

"Yes, I have also heard a little about Qi Jiguang's anti-Japanese affairs, at that time, the Ming Dynasty's garrisons in Fujian and Zhejiang were rotten and rotten, and it was difficult to resist the heavy task of resisting the Japanese.

While speaking, the two of them had already walked out of their street and came to Fuchengmen East Street, which was not far from the Governor's Palace, and they were in sight, seeing this situation, Qi Zhiyuan couldn't help but speed up a little, and said loudly: "Quick, speed up the march!" ”

The plaque of the Governor's Office has been replaced by the Qilin Army Office, and at this moment, Chao Sheng led everyone to stand at the door, with a welcoming attitude, seeing Qi Zhiyuan coming quickly, he immediately greeted him and walked quickly towards Qi Zhiyuan.

"Haha... Brother Qi, don't come unharmed, long time no see! ”

"Hehe, it's been a long time since I saw you, since I arrived in Guangzhou, my brothers haven't seen each other, but I just know that your kid is very majestic at sea!"

At the same time, Chao Sheng and Qi Zhiyuan were already close at hand, hugging together, after separation, Chao Sheng pointed to the generals beside him and introduced them in turn: "Brother Qi, this is Zhao Hu, the captain of the Fengyun Special Combat Team, this is Hou Xiangnan, the commander of the First Division, and this is Guo San, the commander of the Fourth Division, ......."

Qi Zhiyuan shook hands with everyone one by one, and also said: "This is Brigade Commander Cai Cai, I am a rare talent of thunder, in the early years of the coastal area of Fujian, if it were not for him, without the guidance of Brigade Commander Cai, it would be difficult for Thunder to capture the island of Taiwan, even if it is taken, the number of casualties will be doubled, and the others are my guard platoon, there is nothing to introduce." ”

At this time, Guo San stood up and said respectfully: "Two military commanders, let's not stand here, let's go inside first, and then talk about the comrades-in-arms of the past!" ”

Chao Sheng and Qi Zhiyuan looked at each other and smiled, accepted the opinion, and said one after another with a tacit understanding: "Okay, let's not pestle here, let's go in first." Otherwise, these guards are always in a state of nervous tension and cannot let go of conversation. ”

"Brother Chao is right, let's go in."

When everyone walked in, the pedestrians in the distance, although they were scared and nervous, couldn't help but look over here, showing curiosity. Especially when they see Cai Lian, or hear Cai Lian's name, there will always be people who shrink their necks and leave quickly.

It can be seen that when Cai Lian was a pirate, his prestige could be seen, and he shocked the coastal areas of Fujian, and the residents of the sea couldn't help but talk about his color change, and even the Fujian sailors were afraid of three points.

In the hall, everyone sat down in the main and guest seats, Chao Sheng and Qi Zhiyuan sat on both sides of the upper seat, and the others sat on both sides below, with straight bodies, and at first glance, they had undergone strict military training, and even Guo San and Cai Lian, who joined later, were also competing to imitate, their backs were straight, and their eyes showed solemn expressions, which looked rigid and stiff.

To everyone's surprise, Chao Sheng, as the master, had not yet spoken, but Qi Zhiyuan spoke first, and did not tell about the comradeship between the two, but said directly: "Commander Chao, before I arrived, I learned some things and wanted to make some suggestions, hoping to help the Qilin Army govern Fujian, I don't know if I should talk about it?" ”

At this moment, Chao Sheng was a little surprised, and the surprise was not that Qi Zhiyuan was the first to speak, but that he didn't expect Qi Zhiyuan to be so polite, thinking back then, the two were in the same army, both under Yang Lin, and underwent strict military training, this guy is a fast talker, and he will never be so polite to himself.

Ten thousand thoughts are fleeting, Chao Sheng just thought about it, Yu Guang glanced below, many generals, suddenly realized, clear in their hearts, knowing that Qi Zhiyuan is taking care of the people below, the two army commanders should have some kind of etiquette when speaking, no longer think about it, and then said loudly: "Commander Qi, but it doesn't matter, just rely on the relationship between the two of us, there is no need to be so polite, not to mention that it is for the governance of Fujian Province?" ”

"Okay, then I'll be straightforward, I don't know if Commander Qi has heard of the regimental exercise?" Speaking of which, Chao Sheng instead sold Guan Zi and threw out a question. (To be continued.) )