1908 Far East Maniac Chapter 174 Huangzhou yīn conspiracy

The air is getting warmer. **Head. Hair.**Some rì zi field chūn rain a shower. A few points of fresh greenery emerge from the embankment. Dotted in that dark brown dirt. Gently swaying with the breeze.

After some time ago. The Yangtze River embankment has been well reinforced. Although it may not be able to stop the flood like the one in the fifth year of Tongzhi. But the chūn of the whole basin can still be up to the task. Now chūn is not over yet. The laborers guarding the embankment did not dare to go down the embankment. Live in a straw hut. Eating the dry food allocated by the army. Do your job. In the event of a levee breach. They had to ring the copper at the first moment. In this primitive way, the villagers were directed to retreat to higher places. In previous years, this messenger was to do his own thing. It is presided over by the square faces of each person. And whereas. It is unified and the defense committee under the jurisdiction of the military zhèngfǔ coordinates the overall situation. With the help of a cable telegraph network. The case of the chūn upstream can be put on the desk of the defense committee in the shortest possible time.

The National Defense Committee is located in the city of Huangzhou. The reason for this arrangement. The reason is also very simple. Because Zhao Bei, the commander-in-chief of the Republican Army, is the chairman of the National Defense Committee. Now he is directing the troops to prepare to meet the Yangtze River dispatch ship. Therefore, the Committee for the Nearest Defense was located next to the headquarters of the former enemy of the Republican Army. He guided the work of the Committee with a strategic vision that was ahead of his time. Originally. The Commander-in-Chief wanted to set up his headquarters in the states to the east. But taking into account the security. All members of the General Staff were unanimously opposed. So I had to stay in Huangzhou. By the way, the defense committee is also located here. But now. However, this soul of the army did not guide the work of the National Defense Committee. Nor did he coordinate the overall situation at the headquarters. Instead, he led a group of staff officers to inspect the embankment.

Talk cordially with the people who stayed on the embankment. Shh The experience learned from later generations of television has been used in this regard. The effect is still good. said that a handful of snot and tears moved by several old farmers ――――――. I've never seen anything like this.

A dozen young students followed by the Commander-in-Chief. All of them had just been transferred from the cadre training school in Wuhan a few days ago. Because of the high degree of myopia in the eyes, he could not be a soldier. They can only engage in civil affairs work, and they are now "members" of the National Defense Committee, and they will be sent to foreign countries for further study in the future. Learn about water conservancy. Suggestions for the future industrial construction of the Republic of China.

Out of the shed. Zhao Bei lifted up a shovel leaning against the edge of the shed. I looked at the shovel. Then give it to the group of young people around you. said, "Look." This is the current situation in China. The shovels are engraved with foreign characters. Anyway, we also have thousands of years of history in China, and we have long been using the steel-filling method and the steel-frying method of ironmaking, and we have already used the iron pot when foreigners were still using copper pots. But now, even agriculture has to be imported from foreign countries. The backwardness of industry can be seen from this. ”

Speaking of which. A turn of the front. And again: "Of course." I don't say this to denigrate foreign technology. Compared to our ancient technology. The technology of foreigners is indeed advancing now. The reason why this foreign shovel can replace China's artisan shop is because of its low price and excellent quality. Farmers are willing to use it, why is it cheaper than local goods? It's because of industrialization. I will send you abroad for further study. I hope you will remember this sentence: science and technology will always be the first powerful power. ”

The young men nodded vigorously. The legend looked at the shovel. There was a heavy smell in my heart. As if it wasn't one. It is a sincere heart to serve the country.

See that these young men have been on. Zhao Beizheng said next. But he saw the sound of horses' hooves. Turning his head to look. I saw Wu Zhenhan leading a group of officers to come on horseback

Wu Zhenhan turned over and dismounted under the embankment. Walk up the earthen embankment. The telegram was handed to the commander-in-chief. said: "The electrification of Tangxiang. Urge the fleet to be withdrawn as soon as possible. His fleet did not go any further when it reached the mouth of Jiangxi Lake. and the Jiujiang cruising fleet confronted each other across the mouth of Yanghu. However, no cannon was fired. Both sides were restrained. ”

"What the hell do you want to do with Tang Xiangming?"

Zhao Bei took the telegram. Glanced twice. With the true intentions of Tang Xiang. A few days ago, I learned the news of the westward advance of the Jiangfang fleet under the command of Tang Xiang. At that time, the commander-in-chief was very happy. I thought I could expand the Republican Army's naval strength again. But now it seems. Things didn't seem to be as simple as he thought.

"Send a report to Koikeguchi. Tell them to keep an eye on the soup department. If Yube and rì this fleet exchange fire. Republican artillery units also immediately came to their aid. If necessary, you can go directly to Jiangxi to fight. Then send a telegram to Yan Xishan and Li Liejun. They were ordered to send their troops along the river. Cooperate with our troops when necessary. ”

Zhao Bei dictated the order to a staff officer. Now this is the time. He really didn't have much mind to ponder Tang Xiang's thoughts. The Yube fleet defected to the Japanese army best. That is, it will not be successful. He won't regret it too much. After all. Raising a navy is a luxury. The cost of maintenance of the "Sea" alone was a headache for the commander-in-chief. Not to mention a fleet.

"Hundred mountains. You can send someone to deliver this telegram. How do you make a trip yourself? ”

See the Commander-in-Chief for a question. Wu Zhenhan sighed helplessly. He pulled another telegram out of his pocket. said: "I read this telegram. You get the idea. ”

Zhao Bei took the telegram. A few glances. Then he smiled faintly. said: "Isn't it the power of the Alliance?" They draw a line with us. That's for the best. "It's a telegram. The alliance will shoot the hair. In the telegram, the League stated that the actions of the IRA were not representative of the Southern revolutionaries. Nor will the League be held responsible for any consequences of unilateral actions by the IRA. For the Qizhou incident. The League advocates a peaceful and negotiated settlement. At the same time, the people are reminded not to boycott rì goods. so as not to provoke retaliation by foreign force.

Wu Zhenhan hesitated and said, "The department is worried. If the Commander-in-Chief of the League breaks up. Will those League cadres in our army be affected? Wu Zhenhan's worries are not justified. These two days. The revolutionaries who came from all over the country gradually moved from Wuchang to Huang-He Qizhou. Shouting for a decisive battle with Rìmoto. But you have to really start a full-scale fight. China's chances of winning are not even 10 percent. Those hot-blooded young people may be said to lack experience and do not understand military affairs. But why is this commander-in-chief so reckless? Anqing's first rebellion mutiny, Huangnigang, Jiujiang, Yiqi, Hubei Guangfu. Every step on the road to revolution. The commander-in-chief walked so correctly. But in terms of rìben's attitude, it is so understandable. Was he really sure that he wouldn't have expanded the situation?

For this. Wu Zhenhan persuaded the commander-in-chief more than once. I hope he can accept it when he sees it. Don't completely anger Rì himself and the British, even Jiang Fangzhen, who was far away in Sichuan, and Lan Tianwei also sent a telegram to persuade him. But it is a pity that their words did not have an effect, and Zhao Bei still went his own way. The only concession made was only the lifting of Hankow

"armed surveillance". So as not to completely push the British to rì Ben Yi - this. The subordinates had nothing to do. I can only watch as the anti-rì sentiment in the army continues to ferment. Looking at more and more anti-rì newspapers published in Hubei. No one knows where this anti-rì movement, instigated by Rì himself, will go. Not to guess what the commander-in-chief's real intentions were. If it is to wake up the people. It's a bit too risky.

Although the division of senior generals did not approve of this way of awakening the people, the prestige of the commander-in-chief was unquestionable, after all. This is the army. It's not that the teahouse subordinates obey the superiors, it's an iron law. This is the creed of the IRA. It is also a guarantee of combat effectiveness. No one dares to challenge the iron law. Not to mention. Officers and men at the grassroots level stood firmly on the side of the commander-in-chief. The sworn to fight the strategist to the end even launched the "rì battle petition" activity on his own―――――― which is of course the credit of the current affairs speaker.

The tough response to the "Qizhou Massacre" not only further consolidated the authority of the commander-in-chief, but also further enhanced the prestige of the commander-in-chief among the radical revolutionary forces. Perhaps this is a good opportunity to reorganize the troops. Those senior officers must seriously consider where to go.

"You can rest assured of this. There are no more members of the Confederacy among the officers. Although there are some of the high-ranking officers. But at this moment. They don't ass decide heads either. Besides. On the issue of Qizhou. I'm measured. Foreigners say I'm crazy. Just saw the surface. Didn't see my substance. ”

Zhao Bei|The newspaper is torn. Raise your hand. Pieces of paper flutter in the wind.

Look at the scraps of paper blowing in the wind. Wu Zhenhan carefully savored the words of the commander-in-chief.

Didn't wait for the paper to fall completely. A staff officer arrived on horseback. When they got to the bottom of the embankment, they turned over and dismounted. And I brought another telegram.

Zhao Bei smiled at the corner of his mouth. The telegram was forwarded to Wu Zhenhan. said: "Another telegram from the Alliance. But this time, it's supporting our Republican Army. Keeping up with a telegram is two positions entirely. ”

Wu Zhenhan frowned. Shen groaned: "So it seems. The League is not monolithic. But. Neither of them has a specific signature. But I don't know if someone else is impersonating the name of the Alliance. ”

"The League is a revolutionary both. In the past, we could unite when we were cleared. Now the Manchus have fallen. Lost common enemy. The factions are divided. So it is not surprising that different positions and voices have emerged. Since there is no signature. Just think it's fake. ”

Zhao Bei smiled calmly. Look into the distance. I saw a team of horses coming this way. Hold up your binoculars and take a look. Suddenly I was a little annoyed.

It was a squad of Republican officers. In front were two cavalrymen with rifles on their backs. This is followed by a rod. The poles were also carried by Republican soldiers. That team wasn't very numerous. It's just a platoon.

The relationship between the officers and soldiers of the Republican Army was harmonious. Although the discipline is very strict. But the soldier's position is high. Zhao Bei would never allow an officer to bully the soldiers like this. At this point, I saw that slippery. Quite a feeling-strange. No officer ate the bear's heart and leopard's gall. He dared to let the soldiers carry himself.

Wait until the team gets closer. The commander-in-chief saw clearly. It wasn't the officer sitting on the pole. And a blonde foreigner. And the man in the dress walking by the sliding pole was Shen Fengming, the general office of the Hanyang Arsenal.

Although Zhao Bei felt strange. But he didn't move either. Just standing on the embankment. Discuss the issue of China's industrial construction with young subordinates. While waiting for the group of soldiers to come.

Wait for them to approach the embankment. Zhao Beicai led his men to greet him. Xiang Shen Fengming asked, "Yiting." How did you get to Huangzhou? Is there something wrong with the arsenal? ”

The first paragraph rìzi. Because of the rush. Hanyang Ordnance almost had an explosion. Fortunately, Liu Qingen was properly handled. This did not delay the birth of weapons.

"Nope. Nothing happened. ”

Shen Fengming wiped the sweat from his forehead. Untie the collar of the jacket. He pointed to the foreigner on the sliding pole. He said, "I brought him here." He had a letter to present to the commander-in-chief. ”

"He is." Zhao Bei turned his head to look. I saw that the foreigner was telling the soldiers to put down the sliding rod in a mouthful of Chinese.

"This is Mr. Korf. German mechanics. A foreign craftsman from a steel pharmaceutical factory under the arsenal. When the revolutionary army arrived in Wuhan. He took refuge in the concession. I just returned to the factory the day before yesterday. Meet with Supervisor Liu. Said that there was a very important letter to be presented to the Commander-in-Chief. Supervisor Liu did not dare to slack off. He ordered me to lead him to Huangzhou by boat. Shen Fengming said.

Zhao Bei's heart moved. Reach out. said, "Mr. Korf." Hello. I am the commander-in-chief of the Republican Army. What do you do? ”

Colf shook hands with the commander-in-chief expressionlessly. In that footed Chinese dialect, "I am the messenger." Send a letter to His Excellency the General. "Finished. I pulled out the letter with the fire paint covered from my pocket. Give it to Zhao Bei.

Zhao Bei opened the letter and looked at it. However, the envelope was written in German. It is written in very neat Chinese. It's all polite words. It's the one that makes people shine. Original. The letter was actually written by the Federation of Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs in Germany. Transmitted by the Consul of Hankow. And this Kolf in front of him was a messenger sent by the German consul.

"Huh. Lao Tzu's painstaking conspiracy has worked in the end. This "vote for the name" is on it. The Germans came running. This is called "hard work pays off." ”

Hug Germany's thighs. This is what Zhao Bei has been thinking about in his dreams. Jiujiang's anti-British telegram was his first "vote of fame". Reversed Britain and then reversed rì Ben. This is the second petition. Plus the letter entrusted by Zou Ting to the German consul. A flurry of combo punches passed. Finally caught the attention of the Germans.

Hard work pays off. Finally caught the attention of the Germans.

Although it is not an official contact, at least the first step of Sino-German "friendship" has been taken.

Colf pulled out a gilded sheet from his pocket. Presented both hands to Zhao Bei. He said: "The Federation of Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs in Germany invited His Excellency the General to a dinner. Here's the invitation. Your Excellency the General, please be sure to appreciate your face. ”

Zhao Bei accepted the invitation. Full of promises. Then he raised his hand and pointed to Huangzhou City. Said to Korf: "Mr. Korf. For your gracious invitation. I am deeply honored. As the Supreme Commander of the Republican Army. It is the chief executive of this one. I warmly invite you to the Despicable Headquarters. The German nation is a great nation. The country is an ancient country. Although we are far apart. But as a victim of the old world order. They all have a strong desire to build a new world order. I believe. We can find a common language. ”

This is how the "Huangzhou yīn scheme", which left many mysteries in history, began.