Chapter 179: Arms Auction

Ye Zhichao received an order from the army staff to return to China immediately and report to the staff without any hesitation, Ye Zhichao did not dare to have any doubts, so he began to pack his personal belongings and go home as soon as possible. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

When he came, Ye Zhichao only rode alone, but when he left North Korea, he used more than 30 North Korean porters to carry his personal things. Ye Zhichao didn't know what the sudden order was, but he was not worried in his heart, he had chosen the team very correctly over the years, and he had been following the wind these days.

He didn't have any intention of worrying about bringing these things back. On the contrary, Zhou Lemin, the deputy of the regiment who took over, was very worried, he looked at Ye Zhichao, who had been directing his family to pack up, and asked very anxiously; "Tuanza! Wait! ”

What the hell is going on!

We are doing well in Seoul, North Korea, and if we say that we will be transferred, we will be transferred, and the troops scattered in South Korea will be withdrawn if they say they will be withdrawn!

Ye Zhichao was holding a night pearl in his hand, which was given to him by the king of North Korea, the king of Korea had ruled in Korea for more than 400 years, and the Ming Dynasty had fallen.

Four hundred years, mainly used for infighting, the princes are thinking of ways to vendetta against each other, if there is a little other energy, that is, to loot the people's fat and ointment, so don't look at the Korean people are abjectly poor, but there are still a lot of good things in the Korean royal family.

Judging from the current situation, there are not many good things for the royal family of the Chinese Empire, and all of them have been built into museums, so the treasures of the royal family of the Chinese Empire have been made public, and there are no secrets to speak of.

Ye Zhichao very carefully put this night pearl into a bright yellow brocade box, and then very carefully stamped it, and then put it into the briefcase he carried with him, and then raised his eyes to look at the lieutenant colonel deputy head who had no foundation from the Imperial Army General Staff, but was very obedient and knew the current affairs.

Ye Zhichao said; "Old Zhou! Don't worry, this night pearl is the talisman of your peace and mine, our direction is very many, Marshal Yuan Shikai is my old boss, Marshal Li Hongzhang is my mentor. Chief of Staff Shang Rongqian even had a fatal friendship with me.

You can rest assured, it'll be fine! ”

Zhou Lemin looked at Ye Zhichao with very puzzled eyes.

Ye Zhichao picked up the teacup and took a sip of fragrant tea, and said; "But I really don't understand what the staff is going to do, among them, we only bring our portable weapons, and the rest of the equipment will be auctioned on the spot!"

This auction! It's really fresh!

Zhou Lemin said; "Tuanza! Are these weapons really going to be auctioned? You must know that the General Armament Department is going to die now! With all these equipment, I don't know if it's reliable! ”

Also, did the staff officer at the headquarters really let us auction off these weapons in our hands? It won't be tempting us!

Ye Zhichao said; "It's okay for you to send them away, the staff's statement is that you can just leave this batch of weapons to the North Koreans, but leave no traces, as if nothing was left!"

Zhou Lemin frowned, even more confused!

Ye Zhichao said; "According to the regulations, now I am no longer your boss, but for the sake of our brothers for many years, I will tell you the news, now the eldest son of King Qing is selling arms in North Korea on behalf of the Mukden Arms Company!

As long as you find him, he will help you deal with this little thing in your hand! ”

Zhou Lemin nodded!

At this time, Ye Zhichao said; "I won't send you, you hurry up and get busy!"

Zhou Lemin said; "Tuanza! My brothers and I prepared a banquet in the Royal Building, and saw you off, I hope you can enjoy your face! ”

Ye Zhichao said; "Don't do this, I'll come back, I won't eat the meal, let's cash out!"

Zhou Lemin couldn't cry or laugh!

After leaving Ye Zhichao's mansion, Zhou Lemin immediately sent someone to contact the people of the Fengtian Arms Company and began to auction the arms in the army.

Beginning on October 10, 1893, the instructors and soldiers of the Chinese Empire in southern Korea began to shrink gradually, returning to Seoul to assemble, and the Korean New Army began to feel that these demons were finally gone, but when these heavily armed Royal Army of the Chinese Empire really got into the car and left, the Korean New Army felt as if something was missing.

When he received that the Chinese Empire wanted to withdraw all its troops from South Korea, the king of Korea first couldn't suppress his inner excitement, and only after the Chinese Empire withdrew all its troops, could Korea be regarded as completely independent.

But he could not show it, especially in front of the military representatives of the Chinese Empire. Looking at the new regiment commander Zhou Lemin in front of him, the Korean king Li Xi suddenly felt that these soldiers of the Chinese Empire were not all fierce and vicious, and the regiment commander in front of him was still very cute?

Zhou Lemin saluted a standard military salute, and then spoke in front of a group of North Korean officials at the Yin'an Hall of the Korean royal palace; "Your Highness! I was ordered to lead my troops to evacuate the DPRK, the time is very urgent, I am afraid that there is a batch of heavy weapons that cannot be taken away, I hope that this batch of weapons can be bought by the new North Korean army, which will be very helpful to your country's military construction! ”

When the king of Joseon heard that such a good thing had happened, he was very happy! At the same time, the other North Korean cabinet ministers are also very happy, the big brother of the Chinese Empire is righteous!

Li Xi asked; "I don't know how much the general plans to cost!"

Artillery battalion, heavy machine gun battalion, baggage battalion, heavy armored vehicles, in addition to the Wushura rockets that have been prepared on the car we take away, other equipment that is difficult to move can be left, the total price we estimated, a total of 8450,000 dragon yuan, the cost price!

Li Xi's two eyes protruded, what! How is it possible, it's just a regimental equipment, it can be so expensive, how is it possible, it must be a lie to me, it's too dark.

Zhou Lemin immediately explained; "Your Highness! Our regiment is a strengthened regiment configuration, there are 8 battalion units alone, and all the equipment is the first to verify and equip, this price is really just the cost price, if you don't believe it, you can send someone to check! ”

Li Xi realized his gaffe at this time, so he immediately said; "How could I not believe the general! It's just that the DPRK's finances are tight now, and we have already purchased a lot of equipment in China, and besides, the arms and weapons produced in Japan are much cheaper than yours! ”

Zhou Lemin immediately said solemnly; "Your Highness! Please don't compare the Japanese goods with the military weapons of the Chinese Empire, in my opinion there is no comparison between the two, Japan has a Japanese sword, and the others are rubbish! ”

Li Xi was a little angry when he saw Zhou Lemin talking like this, and began to close his eyes and stop talking.

At this time, Kim Dae-kyun, a pro-Japanese faction of the North Korean cabinet, said; "General! Please respect yourself, where to purchase weapons, this is the internal affair of North Korea, isn't the Chinese Empire back to free trade! General, do you still want to sell it? ”

Zhou Lemin shook his head and said; "It was Marshal Yuan Shikai's order to give priority to the purchase and use of these weapons by the new Korean army. Since you say so, then I will publicly auction this batch of weapons, I think there are still people in North Korea who know treasures! ”

Kim Dajun didn't dare to call the shots, they all looked at the king of North Korea, Yi Xi, Li Xi thought to himself, in North Korea, who has the courage to oppose him, although now North Korea and Huaxia have implemented the "gun order". But mainly some landlords and merchants, ordinary people still have very few guns,

Therefore, Li Xi concluded that Zhou Lemin's weapons must be smashed in his hands in the end, and the new army of the Korean royal family will be able to pick up the bargain at that time, so he didn't think about it at the time; "Since the general is so confident, then follow the general! I hope that the general will have a good start and a prosperous business! ”

Zhou Lemin heard Li Xi say this, and knew that it would be related to the face of the business of the Chinese Empire and the Japanese arms, so this time he had to fight for a breath no matter what!

On October 17, 1893, in a vacant lot on the eastern ridge of Dajia Mountain in Seoul, North Korea, Zhou Lemin organized an arms auction, which was presided over by ******'s youngest son, Gui Sheng'a! Since the death of my father, Prince Qing's power in the army has also disappeared, but the royal family still has a little effect, that is, he is bolder.

The whole world is running, selling the arms of the empire everywhere, and now that the new deal of North Korea has just begun, it is a good time to sell weapons, and this exhibition held by Zhou Lemin is exactly what he wants to hold, and this is the killer feature of every time he sells it.

At this time, Gui Sheng'a was the most excited, he liked to see those surprised eyes, when the heavy machine gun smashed the stone tablet, when the artillery fire overturned a mountain, all the sellers' mouths grew big, the pupils were shining, and the sound of artillery fire echoed for a long time, these people were stunned on the spot for a long time, and the effect of publicity was very good.

At this time, the price is quoted, no seller will feel too expensive, but it is very expensive, but as long as you can afford it, the buyer will not be stingy with money at this time, the moment of raising the price is the most exciting moment for Gui Sheng's blood, and every price increase is a rich monetary return!

Look at the thick stone slabs and heavy machine guns in the distance are ready, Gui Sheng'a said; "Everyone! The first thing I will show you today is the heavy gun, because yesterday Commander Zhou sold it cheaply, of course, it was a brotherly relationship between the Huaxia Empire and the Korean Kingdom, but it was rejected by His Royal Highness the King.

This is a good thing, so now I announce that the starting price of the heavy machine gun, which was originally 10,000 dragon yuan, is 20,000 dragon yuan today, and from the moment Commander Zhou was rejected, we will stop talking about feelings, and we will start talking about business.

I think everyone knows who I am, although my father is the Prince of Zhenguo, but I will never mention it again when I see someone, but my title of baron is the title of the saint today!

Ben Jue once again solemnly declares that anyone who doubts the quality and power of the products of the Huaxia Empire will suffer a loss!

Well, no more nonsense!

Gui Sheng, first plugged his ears with two index fingers, and then shouted to the soldiers, start!

Begin! ”

The soldier who heard the order pulled the trigger, and the continuous sound of the tower kept coming, and the stele raised white dust, and a line of fire passed through the dust and fell on the stele, and the stones kept peeling off the stele. In the end, the stele broke at the waist, and the bullet landed on the remaining half of the stele, and soon the half of the stele also broke.

At this time, a shuttle of bullets also ran out, and the soldier stopped, began to sort out the ammunition box, and poured water on the barrel with a military kettle to cool it down. The sound of a clatter kept coming from the barrel of the gun.

Some of the people at the scene had seen such a demonstration before, but most of them had never seen such a demonstration, so they were very surprised, such a weapon was really amazing, especially the Japanese mixed in.

Next came the actual single fire of the 89 mm infantry guns, which were scattered, each gun was equipped with a total of six people, all the equipment was on these six people, and a platoon of troops could carry six infantry guns.

The platoon, under the leadership of the platoon commander, quickly came to the open field, and after each gun stopped at the designated location, the soldiers began to divide and cooperate, digging pits, assembling artillery, positioning, steering, and other work began to be carried out in an orderly manner.

All six guns were aimed at the hill in the distance, and at this time all the gunners began to report one by one, and the third gun position was ready! Gun emplacement No. 1 is ready。。。。。。 After the six gun emplacements were prepared, the platoon commander reported to Gui Sheng'a; "Report to the sir! All artillery fire ready! Please instruct! ”

Gui Sheng'a said; "Fire!"

Six infantry guns opened fire one after another, and the sound of a whooshing break through the air sounded, and the opposite hill was lifted, and trees and rolling stones flew up with dust and smoke. Then it fell back to the ground at the call of gravity.

This time, everyone couldn't sit still, it was unimaginable to know that the artillery had such a great power, he was terrible, and at this time, Jin Dajun, who was watching at the scene, even slapped his thighs swollen.

I regret it, why did His Royal Highness talk so much in front of him yesterday, what can I do this time!

He looked at a young man with clear eyebrows, and at this time his secret weapons, it seems that he must buy these weapons back, otherwise there is really no way to explain them to His Highness in the future. As long as these weapons are left in the territory of the DPRK, they will definitely be used by the DPRK in the end, and Kim Daejun is relieved to think of this.

The white, handsome, young man in a suit told Zhou Lemin, who was sitting next to him; "General! You must have been through a lot of battles! ”

Zhou Lemin turned his head with a serious face and said to this beautiful man; "I'm just a lieutenant colonel, not a general. And you don't have to deliberately suppress your voice, everyone can see that you are a female companion and men's clothes! ”

This white and handsome young man covered his mouth with his right hand and smiled; "Yes! People think no one has seen it!

As he spoke, he smiled softly! ”

At this time, Gui Sheng'a has already begun to inquire about the price, 77,000 dragon yuan!

Good!

This gentleman bid 80,000 dragon yuan, 80,000! There is no higher!

Lakh!

Lakh! This beautiful man bid 100,000 yuan, 100,000 dragon yuan, is there anything higher!

110,000!

120,000!

120,000!

There is no higher!

For the last time! It's 120,000 dragon yuan, these six infantry guns belong to this beautiful man, the little handsome guy stood up, his face was full of spring breeze, and he waved to everyone with a smile.

Kim Dae-gyun breathed a sigh of relief!

The next is the auction of other weapons, the most fierce is the light weapons, these light weapons are bought by North Korean merchants and company factories, the formation of caravans need to be guarded, this era with guns in the hands is the most reassuring safety.

The entire auction took four hours to complete.

In the end, Gui Sheng, who was tired and had a dry mouth, drank two large glasses of water.

Zhou Lemin stood beside Gui Sheng'a, looking at the tired lord, this lord is now very realistic, everything looks at money, and even anyone can greet him with a smile for money.

A nobleman who has put down his shelves is worthy of the love of ordinary people.

Looking at Gui Sheng'a who drank the water, Zhou Lemin took an envelope in the hands of a staff officer who was with him, handed it to Gui Sheng'a with both hands, and said; "Sir, you have worked hard, please smile!"

Gui Sheng'a took the envelope and said in his hand; "Old Zhou! Even if you don't come to me, I'm going to hold a weapons demonstration in North Korea, but it's a pity that you have to take a lot of weapons away this time, otherwise the effect will be even more shocking.

Zhou Lemin said; "The lord has worked hard, the military order is difficult, please forgive me!"

Gui Sheng'a said; "I'm also a soldier, how can I not know your difficulties!"

Zhou Lemin asked; "Most of the heavy weapons were bought by that woman today, that woman won't have a problem!"

Gui Sheng'a stuffed the envelope into his cuffs, his habit at this time, but this time the envelope was a bit thick, and he failed to stuff it a few times, so he gave up and handed it to an entourage behind him, and then turned his head and smiled slightly, and said to Zhou Lemin; "Of course there is a problem, and it's a big problem!"

Zhou Lemin's heart tightened, and he immediately asked; "Please also ask the lord to make it clear!"

Gui Sheng'a said; "This little **** claims to be the head of the Mitsubishi chaebol family in Japan, the daughter of Mitsubishi Kitashi, Mitsubishi Sakura Mieda!"

Zhou Lemin frowned and said; "Japanese! Then we will also sell weapons to them, and now the empire has some restrictions on their export of weapons! ”

Gui Sheng'a said; "Old Zhou! Don't worry, I've got you covered! These little bastards can't chat! ”

Gui Sheng'a left with his own people, watching Gui Sheng'a leave in a dashing manner, as if everything was under control, but Zhou Lemin was not at ease at all, so he sent a telegram to the army staff about everything that happened here.

The staff's answer was very simple!

"Got it! Your unit will immediately set off to Kaicheng and report to the precious commander on the left! No delays! ”

Zhou Lemin did not hesitate to see such an order, and on October 21, 1893, he began to advance with his troops in batches, and many new Korean troops came to see Zhou Lemin off, Zhou Lemin knew that this was all to save face for Ye Zhichao, but he was also in a hurry, and the staff recalled him too eagerly.

Therefore, this reluctance, Zhou Lemin also accepted it. Zhou Lemin did not have the right to dispose of arms and weapons, but he still had the right to dispose of other daily necessities, and he began to distribute tents, rubber shoes, sapper shovels, water bottles, and so on to the new Korean troops who came to see them off.

In fact, not all people welcome this army, as soon as the Royal Army of the Chinese Empire left, the original barracks were occupied, these people first turned inside and out twice, and then began to set up sentry posts in the barracks, and gradually the originally empty barracks were full of Korean soldiers.

It is also the Korean New Army, but unlike the New Army under the command of Kim Yongyu, this army is equipped with weapons imported from Japan, and the instructors are also Japanese. So these new armies did not have a good impression of the army of the Chinese Empire.

This army is the 5th Division of the North Korean New Army, and its commander is Kim Young-sub, the nephew of Kim Dae-kyun, the finance minister of North Korea. The most important thing is that the equipment of this army was given to North Korea by Japan, and Kim Young-sub was also a student of the Japanese Army School, so he is deeply valued by Japan.

Kim Young-sub leads his new army to train every day, which is also unusually hard. Japan is also learning from the German Army, so in essence it has the same nature as China, but now China's training is no longer the same thing as Germany's individual training.

The new army of North Korea is being trained, and at the same time, the implementation of the new policy of North Korea has also improved, and the capitalists of this era have begun to accumulate wealth, but there are obviously two factions in North Korea now, one is suitable for China to get close, so this part of the people has close contacts with China.

Some of them have close ties with Japan, and they have a lot of business dealings with Japan. The current king of Joseon, Yi Hee, is very obviously close to Japan, so that these ministers and businessmen who are close to Japan have received great support.

Economic and military development did not bridge this trend, but instead made North Korea go further and further in the pro-Chinese and pro-Japanese directions, and King Yi Hee in the royal family was pro-Japanese, but the economic reformers headed by Pak Jia-ying, the first prime minister of the DPRK, were obviously pro-Chinese.

On the contrary, Concubine Min, the real person in charge of North Korea, has never expressed her position, but the world also knows it. This is the best statement, so that you can please both sides! So it's the best attitude not to take a stand!

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In terms of distance, the distance between Seoul and Kaicheng is very close, and in seven days, the Royal Army led by Zhou Lemin in Seoul arrived at the Kaicheng station. In the station, Zhou Lemin reported to the left!

The first thing left to do was to announce an appointment!

In view of Zhou Lemin's excellent performance in the withdrawal of troops from Seoul, the General Staff of the Chinese Imperial Army now confers the rank of colonel on Zhou Lemin, awarded him a silver Shenglong Medal, and assumes the post of commander of the 3056th Regiment of the Third Army of the Royal Army of the Chinese Empire.

Appointment is hereby made!

The General Staff of the Chinese Imperial Army!

October 27, 1893

After Zuo Guigui finished reading the letter of appointment, the staff officers in the staff headquarters all stood up, and then Zuo Guigui and Zhou Lemin stood in front of a flying Zhenglong flag and swore an oath! Everyone in the staff took the oath.

Zuo Guigui and Zhou Lemin raised their right hands and preached the oath;

Whose fault is the suffering of China,

The people are to blame for hunger.

Bandits run rampant against whom,

Whose fault is it to lose the land and be humiliated?

Don't forget the suffering and do your best.

Don't lose the world, don't forget the original intention.

China is undefeated, long live our emperor!

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After reading the oath, Zhou Lemin saw that Zuo Guigui was already a brigadier general, no wonder he stood in front of him, and as soon as Ye Zhichao returned to China, many people were promoted.

At this time, the officers in the staff headquarters came to salute in front of the two in turn according to their ranks, which was the rule of imperial soldiers, because in formal occasions, there were few occasions to invite everyone to a meal.

After the simple ceremony, Zuo Guigui gathered all the officers and began to hold a meeting, according to the order of the General Staff, we are going to start discussing the next countermeasures, everyone take a look!

Zuo Guigui took out a top-secret file, on which the General Staff proposed how to deal with Zuo Guigui and his generals if the above mentioned incident happened, when the garrison in the Silla Special Administrative Region was far less than the enemy.

It was made clear in this secret telegram that everything was prepared for real combat, and the General Staff provided them with all the necessary conditions.

Zuo Guigui, with his team of officers, began to allocate defense areas on the sand table, as well as the planning of trenches and minefields, the construction of defensive positions and permanent fortifications, and distributed them one by one. Two regiments of the empire throughout the Korean Peninsula began to move rapidly.

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