Ren and Yang saw that Zhao Guanhou nodded and agreed, and they were also overjoyed in their hearts, if this team could not find a reliable force to contain them, they were afraid that they would break up. Pen %Fun %Pavilion www.biquge.info Zhao Guanhou has money and food, and has some connections with the former army, and it is the best destination to defect to such a person.

Zhao Guanhou brought out a few hundred stones of grain from Jensen, and first solved the problem of feeding the soldiers, and then there was their resettlement. Attacking the Jinmen or harassing the rear of the coalition forces is an extremely unreliable method. In just a few days, the coalition forces have taken Tongzhou, and the road into Beijing has been completely cleared, and the next step is the attack and defense of the capital.

Due to the high walls of the capital and the presence of a large army, the coalition forces did not dare to take it lightly, and did not rush to attack, but began to build an improvised railway along the way to facilitate the transportation of troops and supplies, while waiting for reinforcements from the rear to arrive.

The follow-up troops of the coalition army landed from Jinmen, and the strength of the troops plus the previous troops into China was close to 40,000, and with 2,000 starving soldiers, harassing the rear of the 40,000 army, it would not be long before the whole army was wiped out. The only proper placement is to transfer them to other places for reintegration training and use as supplementary troops.

Although the front army of the armed guard is not as elite as the right army, in the entire armed guard system, the combat effectiveness is also secondary, and the foreign guns and artillery are no strangers, and the troops also have a certain combat effectiveness. If it is rectified, the combat power should not be underestimated. This time he entered Beijing, and many troops were transferred from the artillery standard, and I don't know how many people will be able to return to their hometowns in the future. With the replenishment of the Huai Army, the vitality of the artillery standard can be guaranteed.

Jensen was so powerful that he hired several merchant ships to transport all these soldiers and officers by water to Texas in the name of carrying supplies. Picked up by Sun Meiyao Wharf, the entire army can be turned into its own use. Zhao Guanhou borrowed the telegraph line from the concession and sent a telegram to Shandong.

Although the pole was badly damaged by the Flying Tiger Regiment, there was a sea line to pass through, and the telegraph from Shandong could be exchanged.

Jiang Fengzhi's leg injury has been much better, she is a straight person, unlike Cuiyu and Yuqing who are scheming, plus the two of them have a relationship beyond ordinary friends, she can't enter that circle. Mrs. Jensen's foreigner status, she was even more bored after seeing it, although she would not record her father's death on the other party's head, but it was certain that she would not like it after meeting. In this way, she is actually isolated.

In addition, she and Zhao Guanhou only had a verbal agreement with each other, and they didn't really hold a ceremony and didn't sleep together, so they always felt that they were separated from those people. The ones who can accompany her by her side are the two sisters who shine on the red light, and then there is Zhao Guanhou.

Seeing that he was either busy with the yamen every day, or running to the telegraph room, Jiang Fengzhi was a little puzzled, and finally couldn't help asking, "What are you busy with?" Even if you report news to Shandong every day, you can let the people below do it, why do you have to run by yourself? I can't even see your shadow all day long, and stuffiness suffocates people to death. ”

"Senior sister, I'm sorry, there are a lot of things, the foreigners are about to hit the capital, and there are some things that need to be agreed with the marshal before making a decision. Fortunately, now that the decision has been made, the next step is to do things, but this matter is a bit risky, and it belongs to the wealth and risk. Senior sister, will you come with me? ”

"Risk, I've never been afraid of risk. My relatives in this world are you and Sister Hanzhi, if you are at risk, I will definitely be with you. Jiang Fengzhi nodded firmly.

Zhao Guanhou said: "Then in this case, let's prepare to go, this time it's done, I'll ask you for an identity to come back!" ”

This time he was a well-planned gamble, using the strength of the eighth battalion of King Qinwang as the capital, and taking advantage of the opportunity of the coalition army to attack the capital, and making a speculation. At this time, the divisions of King Qin in various places were either on the way, or had been defeated, and the capital was actually isolated and helpless, and the closest to it was only the 2,000 men of the four battalions of horse infantry led by Cen Chunxuan, the secretary of the Gansu domain, who could neither reverse the overall situation nor necessarily cross the blockade line of foreign soldiers.

Zhao Guanhou planned to take advantage of this opportunity to send charcoal in the snow, and by saving King Qin, he would improve his status and even the status of the entire Yuan family.

At present, there is no one available in the Jin country, the front army and the left army have basically lost their combat effectiveness, and the tail of the rear army is not lost, but it will become a disaster, as long as the right army shows that it can fight and can be used, it will have the possibility of being useful. More importantly, he is ready to take advantage of this action to make a big business, if this matter is done, Yuan Weiting can almost ascend to the sky in one step, and he can also profit from it, and the real power and name can be obtained.

Although the Jin court is like a candle in the wind at the moment, the hundred-legged insect is dead and not stiff. Taking advantage of the sinking of this big ship, fishing for an extra plank is a plank, and if you want to get more capital, the word name is also very important.

Of course, in order to achieve this step, Yuan Weiting must have a clear answer, in the past few days in the telegraph house, it is to ask for instructions with the Shandong side, and now Yuan Weiting has finally made up his mind, this major event can start to operate. He gambled this time, and he needed a lot of materials, from ordnance to food and grass, all of which had to be supplied by Jensen.

Jensen responded to his needs and prepared the materials he needed very well, but he knew that this time, he would have to be separated for a long time, and between the nights, he would inevitably have a few loves. Zhao Guanhou said softly: "If this thing is done, your plan to repair the tram will definitely be able to be done." Not only that, but in the future, Shandong's trams and circuits will also be covered by you. ”

Jenson fell into his arms satisfied, "Honey, I knew you could do it." But I still hope you can be careful, don't take too many risks, I need you to live, promise me, protect yourself. Of course, I want my business to be successful, but I don't want to lose you at the cost of doing business. To me, you are more important than business. ”

"Don't worry, with your charming goblin, how can I be willing to die?" Zhao Guanhou smiled, "Although I took a little risk this time, from the perspective of benefits, it was worth it." Of course, the premise is that you have to send me to Jingli, and you have to delay the progress of the coalition forces. ”

"No problem, both of those things, it's easy. I can delay their attack for two days, and that time will be enough for your troops to get to the capital. But why don't you let the army into Beijing, but let them go to the Huai Lai? ”

"Into Beijing? When I enter Beijing, I have to go to block foreign soldiers for the old woman, this thing is too stupid, I definitely won't do it. First, it can't be stopped. Second, it's no good to block it. At most, she said two words that the right army could fight, praise it, and send some internal money, which was useless. I'll tell you the truth, I can't tell Yuqing this, otherwise she will be in a hurry. I never thought about helping Dajin fight, nor did I think about working hard for this court. ”

"And what is your choice? Do you want to be emperor yourself? ”

"No, I didn't want to be the emperor myself, that's stupid, I just want to live comfortably, let my women live comfortably, and the rest, I can manage as much as I want, and if I can't manage it, forget it. Just like this Yamen, I try my best to protect this father, but if there is a change in the Yamen in the future, I really can't keep it, and I have no choice. As soon as I leave this time, the burden on this side will fall on you, and you can help me as much as you can. ”

Jensen smiled sweetly, "I'm a businessman, and if you want me to help, you need to pay the price, and now, it's a matter of how much you pay for it." The room was once again in a cheerful atmosphere.

Tongzhou, the front command of the coalition forces.

The resistance of the Jin State was far less fierce than expected, and the performance of the so-called Qin Wang's army, or the righteous people of the country, in front of the coalition army, can only be described in four words, that is: vulnerable. Even the green gauze tents that made the coalition forces shrink their hands and feet did not hide from the ambushes.

All the troops will not even be in the white-knuckle battle after engaging the coalition forces, and they only need to fire a few shots or a few rows of guns before they will be defeated in a hurry. There are some so-called elite troops who will fire their guns indiscriminately at the coalition forces, and when they run out of ammunition, they will flee in confusion, and they will not pose a threat. It is not these straggler-level resistors who are really holding back the footsteps of the coalition forces, but the supply delivery of the coalition forces themselves.

The strength of the coalition army on the front line has exceeded 30,000, but the guards in the capital are estimated to be more than 50,000 or 60,000, and they also have tall and strong city walls, and the inner and outer city defense system. In particular, after the allied forces entered Tongzhou, they found that the granary city of Jin was empty, and the original plan to capture Tongzhou grain as military food completely failed, and had to temporarily stop advancing and wait for the rear military grain transportation.

In addition to food, they also needed siege artillery and artillery shells, and there were not many wounded soldiers on the front line, but because of the lack of adaptation to water and soil and heat stroke, there were many sick people, and they needed to be transported to the rear to rest. At this time, news came from the direction of Jinmen that the train was out of order and needed to be repaired, and the food and ammunition were changed back to manual transportation, but in terms of speed, it could not go up.

Wadsey shook his head helplessly, "Gentlemen, according to estimates, we need to stay in Tongzhou for two days until our supplies arrive, and before that, I do not recommend launching an attack on the capital." ”

"Agreed." Yankee Commander Colonel Sha Fei echoed: "My troops consume a lot of ammunition and need to replenish ammunition before they can advance, and we are a whole, and the interests of the capital belong to all countries. No country can attack the capital before any other country, otherwise, it will be regarded as treacherous. ”

As he spoke, he glanced at Alikseev, a cavalry unit of Tiele, who had recently harassed the vicinity of the capital, and had routed a garrison outside the city gates in a white-knuckle battle. Even this cavalry, which had no heavy equipment and no siege equipment, almost captured Yongding Gate.

However, this kind of behavior is obviously not tolerated by all countries, and now several countries are attacking at the same time, forcing Alikseev to commit himself to acting together with other countries.

The public was angry, even the Tiele people could not provoke the countries at the same time, Alikseev had to nod his head, "I respect your opinions, the Tiele troops will keep pace with the countries and will not act on their own." It's just that our soldiers are fighting far from home, they need to release their emotions, they need women, they need alcohol, otherwise it will be difficult to maintain their morale. However, the efficiency of the Dutong Yamen was so poor that they always bargained over the number of women, and did not provide enough meat and non-staple food. Moreover, there is a problem with the women they sent, and many of my soldiers have contracted the disease, and I think they are deliberately picking out some sick people to weaken the combat effectiveness of our army. ”

Fukushima Yasumasa smiled, "Your Excellency, I understand your complaints, but this kind of accusation is completely unnecessary. No matter how good a woman is, when she goes to a place like this, she will get sick. Moreover, the medical level of Jinguo itself is very poor, and it is very normal to have patients. The best way to maintain the combat effectiveness of the troops is to maintain discipline. Also, when you get to the capital, these will be solved, and there are many wealthy ladies in the capital, and they are all clean and healthy. ”

Several commanders laughed at the same time and raised their glasses, "Well, for the health of the innocent maiden and our soldiers, a toast!" "The wine is red, the same color as plasma.

Along the line from Jinmen to Tongzhou, the coalition forces did not relax their precautions, and a large number of soldiers patrolled back and forth, checking all suspicious elements. In fact, more than half of the villages along the route have been destroyed by the coalition forces under various pretexts, human heads and dead bodies are everywhere, wild dogs that have eaten dead people, and even dare to attack single pedestrians. The remaining villagers did not dare to stay any longer, and fled farther away, and the densely populated Beizhili had reached the point where it was difficult to see anyone for 100 miles.

A convoy from Jinmen carried the flag of the Albion army and marched at full speed under the scorching sun, with many vehicles and a large number of supplies, and about one company of troops escorting, with neat appearance and the same pace. Its members were from the military officers onwards, with only one foreigner, and the rest were all Chinese.

The troops in charge of the garrison knew at a glance that this was the Huayong battalion in Albion, and the Chinese recruited from the colonies formed a unit to take up the combat mission. However, the quality of the Huayong recruited by it is not high, compared with the Tianzhu Sikh soldiers, it is only half a catty and eight taels, but it is the first time to see such an excellent Huayong army.

Since their formalities were complete, there were no doubts, except for one officer who casually asked, "Where are you from?" Why are the troops I saw before completely different from yours...... You know what I mean. ”

"We were recruited from Hong Kong, and in fact, before we were recruited, we were all trained, and now we are responsible for security work in Tianjin." The Chinese officer replied in Cantonese English, "The amount of supplies this time is too large, so we escort them, and in normal times, we are only responsible for maintaining law and order in the concession." ”

"Well, Seymour is strange, such a good troop, but not to the front. Good luck. Not even a single person can see on this road, and it is enough for you to bear. ”

Unbeknownst to the officer, shortly after the transport team passed through his defense area, he took advantage of the gap between the two patrols' defense area to go directly down the official road and burrow into the dense green gauze tent. As soon as they arrived here, the troops all relaxed, Zhao Guanhou took off his military hat and said to everyone: "Brothers, great wealth and wealth are waiting for you, do you dare to fight!" ”

"I'm willing to die for my lords!" Huo Qiu took the lead in shouting, and the rest of the people also shouted.

Zhao Guanhou nodded, and glanced at Ryan Stein who came with him, "Count Ryan Stein, have you decided?" ”

The latter smiled slightly, "Of course, from now on, the great Earl Ryanstein, who is the personal military adviser of His Excellency Zhao Guanhou, let us use swords and shields to seize the martial arts, use the fire to forge our own honor, and the goal is to conceive, and the whole army will advance!" (To be continued.) )