"What? Are you sure it's the New Army, not the patrol battalion? Tao Chengzhang shouted almost roaringly. There were bruises on his forehead, and his expression looked a little hideous.

Although Zhang Xun killed the revolutionary party in the new army, Xu Xilin always believed that the new army was still willing to revolution. He never imagined that the first opponent he encountered in the attack on Nanjing City was actually the New Army, not the Jiang Defense Battalion, which was responsible for the defense.

"It's the New Army." The vanguard troops who fled back also had an inexplicable look of grief and indignation. Before this dispatch, the Liberation Society always believed that the new army would defect to the revolution, and the fierce blow of the new army was also great to these people's surprise.

Tao Chengzhang was determined, even if he was confirmed, he still couldn't believe this fact. "How the hell did you get into a fight with the New Army?" Tao Chengzhang asked.

The vanguard of the "......" who had fled was immediately a little distracted. However, there were also quick reactions, and someone immediately defended: "We saw that the new army was setting up a card on the road, so we went up and let them join the revolution." As a result, these people shot us indiscriminately. ”

"Yes, those people in the New Army are Manchus at all. Those who said that they had taken refuge in the revolution turned out that their words did not count at all. ”

"Commander Tao, the new army is ours."

Listening to these people talking about the "betrayal" of the new army, Tao Chengzhang suddenly had an impulse, he clenched his fists tightly, so he didn't rush up to slap this group of pioneers.

The group of people who will fight the vanguard of the Liberation Society is not the Liberation Army, but the local associations. Tao Chengzhang gave an order, and all those who dared to take the lead were rewarded. This has stimulated the local clubs, and there have always been people who think they are brave and good at fighting. These people took the lead, thinking that they thought that the new army was the internal response, and as long as the banner of the Liberation Society was raised, the new army would happily defect to it. When the truth did not develop as they thought, these people put all their grievances on the heads of the new army.

"Where are those new troops now? Which battalion did they fight for? Tao Chengzhang asked. No matter who the new army on the other side is, since the other party dares to make a move, things will definitely not be good.

"This ......, everyone retreated quickly, I didn't see it." The vanguard who fled back was very subtle.

Tao Chengzhang felt that he couldn't continue to ask, not because he was worried that he wouldn't be able to ask anything from these vanguards, but because Tao Chengzhang didn't know what he would say if he asked again.

"Commander Tao, you want to avenge us. Those new armies were too ruthless. These people didn't feel Tao Chengzhang's mood at all, but shouted for revenge.

"I see, you go down first. Those who were injured rushed to the ambulance camp for treatment. Tao Chengzhang can still suppress his emotions. And when it came to the ambulance camp, the leader of the Liberation Society felt much better. The People's Party did not break its promise, and before the large army of the Liberation Society arrived in Nanjing, the ambulance team caught up.

Finally let these people go down, Tao Chengzhang immediately found the cadres in charge of liaison with the New Army, they were all officers in the New Army, and asked them to contact the New Army before the war.

"Tao Gong, Zhang Xun is blocking the road now. It's hard for us to get in touch. Moreover, the patrol battalions guarding everywhere will arrest them as soon as they see them without braids, and we have already lost a few comrades. The liaison cadres complained vigorously. Most of the New Army in the Ninth Town had their hair cut in braids, especially among the progressive officers who were inclined to the Revolutionary Party. Usually this is their pride, but now it has become their fatal wound.

"No news?" Tao Chengzhang also felt that the situation was quite tricky. In this Nanjing Campaign, the Liberation Society believed that even if the new army would not revolt immediately, it would not help each other. However, Zhang Xun guarded the passes everywhere very strictly, and no news was revealed.

While he was talking, a few people suddenly broke in from outside. These people were sweating profusely and panting, but they frightened Tao Chengzhang and the others. If you look closely, you can see that it is the comrades who were sent out to contact the new army. Regardless of whether these people were rude or not, Tao Chengzhang and the others hurriedly asked, "Have you been contacted?" ”

After a while, these people eased up a little, and they replied anxiously: "Tao Gong, something is wrong." Lord Xu Shaozhen, the commander of the New Army, was forced to take a target unit to Wuhu, saying that he wanted them to defend Wuhu and guard against the People's Party's attack on Nanjing. The rest of the troops fell into the hands of Zhang Xun. Moreover, we risked our lives to sneak into the barracks, but we heard from the comrades in the New Army that there was a rumor circulating in the New Army. He said that we attacked Nanjing because we had no money, and because we were afraid of foreigners and did not dare to attack Shanghai, so we came to attack Nanjing. ”

Hearing the news, Tao Chengzhang's eyes couldn't help but widen. Without waiting for him to ask, the comrade who came back continued: "Many people in the new army believed this, and they all said that why did the people of Zhejiang come to rob the money of the people of Jiangsu. Some people also said that if the Liberation Society could take Shanghai and then attack Nanjing, they would be willing to surrender. Otherwise, please go back to Zhejiang first. ”

Tao Chengzhang was not angry at these localist words. He had seen so many people, and Tao Chengzhang had heard more amazing words than this. "Where the hell are you fighting with us?" This is what Tao Chengzhang is most concerned about.

"What? Already branded? The comrades who went to make contact were taken aback. After listening to the explanations of the other comrades, these comrades thought for a while, "It should be the thirty-sixth standard." Their officers were taken away by Zhang Xun, and when we went, we didn't see any of them. ”

"Okay, just know who it is. No matter what they say, we must take Nanjing City this time! Tao Chengzhang said loudly.

"Tao Gong, how to fight?" Comrades from the Forces nouvelles could not accept for a moment that the Liberation Society would fight head-on with the Forces nouvelles.

"Whoever stands in front of us, we will fight them." Tao Chengzhang replied very simply.

Tao Chengzhang is not a person who drags mud and water, and after determining the style of play, he immediately began to organize an attack. The Nanjing area is long from north to south and narrow from east to west, forming a positive north-south direction; The straight-line distance from north to south is 150 kilometers, the central part is 50~70 kilometers wide from east to west, and the north and south ends are about 30 kilometers wide from east to west. To the south is a geomorphological complex composed of topographic units such as low mountains, hills, river valley plains, lakeside plains and riverside rivers. This time, the Liberation Society took the route along the river, and if it took the mountainous pass to the south, it would be difficult for the Liberation Society to make a breakthrough due to the lack of artillery, and although the water system along the river was crisscrossed, it was a plain, and if it fought with the enemy, it could make full use of the strength of the Liberation Society.

Since the attack was decided, the Liberation Society Brigade began to march. Soon, the roads along the river were occupied by a large number of Liberation Army. At this time, the news of the war had already spread all over the surrounding areas of Nanjing, and there were no pedestrians on the road at all, which eased the effort of interrogating suspicious people.

Lieutenant Commander Remington 61 Churchill was the captain of HMS Doe in the British Far East Fleet. Roughly the same as the other captains, this official position of Remington was bought. The Royal Navy's tradition of selling one officer has a long history, not only in the navy but also in the army. As long as you are willing to give money, you can act as the commander of various units after getting an official position. In this colonial era, don't underestimate these official positions. Through war, as well as all kinds of intervention, officers can use various means to make a big deal with the spoils of war. The money from selling 1 official can be easily recovered. As for war, are there any real enemies in the face of the invincible British? And as long as the deputy commander and first mate are capable soldiers. As a captain, as a commander, what is more needed is diplomatic skills and business acumen.

Recently, the situation in the Yangtze River valley has changed rapidly, and the British Far East Fleet has had to intensify its patrols on the Yangtze River. China's Yangtze River valley is the sphere of influence of the British, and the British will never be sloppy in this regard. However, before Lieutenant Colonel Remington departed, the headquarters also instructed not to get involved in the civil war in China for the time being. The order of the commander of the fleet was very clear: "Recently, the Qing government has taken a very tough attitude towards the British, and during this period, after the Manchu government can no longer deal with the rebels, they will automatically ask for the British Empire." ”

Lieutenant Colonel Remington agreed with this instruction. But he also has his own opinions.

After receiving the order to go on a cruising mission, Lieutenant Colonel Remington showed a different style than before. He seldom spends time in the comfort of his captain's quarters, but is often seen in command positions. He would even appear at the lookout post, holding a telescope to look at both sides of the Yangtze River.

When the long procession of the Liberation Society appeared on the riverbank road, Lieutenant Colonel Remington watched them through a telescope. Soon, Lieutenant Commander Remington was back at his post, and he gave orders to the deputy captain with ease. "Shoot at those people!"

"What?" The vice-captain wondered if he had misheard. Not to mention that this was the first time that Lieutenant Colonel Remington had issued a combat order, and it was quite a surprise.

"What did you say?" The co-captain asked.

"Shoot at those yellow monkeys, do you understand?" Lieutenant Colonel Remington replied.

"Why?" The vice-captain asked almost subconsciously.

"Why? Because I'm the captain. Lieutenant Colonel Remington gave a clear answer.

"But they didn't provoke us in any way." The deputy captain was still puzzled. The command did not want to get involved in the civil war in China now, and although the deputy captain had already seen the armed forces walking on the riverbank, they did not have the slightest hostile behavior except for the curious look at the warship as everyone else.

"I don't like them, so I shot them a few shots, do you think there's a problem? The British Empire needed a reason to fire at the Chinese? Mr. Vice Captain, are you kidding me? Lieutenant Colonel Remington asked in surprise.

Although he had doubts in his heart, Lieutenant Colonel Remington's explanation was correct. In Asia, the British Empire could shoot at whomever it wanted. The only concern of the deputy captain was that it would not be possible to explain it to the command. Naturally, it was impossible for the command to know about the warship's self-firing of its own guns, but it was difficult to hide the supply of shells.

But Lieutenant Colonel Remington's demeanor clearly indicated that he was determined to open fire. As a deputy captain, it is only possible to discuss with the captain on major issues related to life and death, and firing at the Chinese is obviously not a job in this category. Lieutenant Colonel Remington 61 Churchill came from a large background and had a deep background. The deputy captain felt no need to disobey his orders.

Puzzled, the deputy captain began to give instructions. Soon, the various gun emplacements on the destroyer began to be quickly adjusted. After another moment, the main cannon on the Doe spewed out the flames. Cannonballs whizzed towards the marching ranks of the Restoration Society.