1908 Far East Madman Chapter 149 Killing Chickens with a Knife (II)

Under the unprecedented heavy shelling of the Republican Army. The morale of the Qing officers and soldiers was low

Ma Wei, the commander of the Qing army, was the first to collapse. One of the gunboat's shells fell directly on the roof of the lobby of the county office. smashed through the tiles and fell into the house. Although it was a dud that did not explode. But it scared Ma Wei, who was presiding over the military meeting, enough. He passed out at that time. Later, he was rescued. But his mouth is crooked and his eyes are slanted. I couldn't even say a word. As a result, the Qing army lost its unified command. The morale of the military is even more uncontrollable. Officers and soldiers are all at risk. A part of the Qing army that was originally defending the west of the city saw that the situation was not good. Open the city gates under the leadership of the officer. Retreat to the west. Some of the regimental exercises also fled. The feet of the Qing army were even more chaotic.

The Qing army, which attacked the southern camp of the Republican army, launched two offensives in succession. However, they were quickly repulsed under the superior firepower of the Republican Army. When they were preparing to launch a new offensive. I happened to see the broken Qing army in the west of the city. The soldiers looked at each other. Then he shouted. Then it broke out westward. The generals couldn't hold it back. I had to retreat to the city with the remnants. Hold on to the southern city.

"This battle was fought. It's like killing chickens with a knife. Bai Wenwei took the binoculars and looked at it. Shaking his head and sighing. He originally planned to fight a tough battle here to determine his position as the commander of the first division. But now it seems. He seems to have overestimated the Qing army's will to fight.

But then again. Kill chickens with knives. This is very much in line with the principle of "not fighting a war that is uncertain" that the commander-in-chief has always emphasized. The current IRA cannot afford any major setbacks. Only constant victories can give the warrior confidence and courage. Only constant victories can further determine the supreme authority of the commander-in-chief over all people.

"Count the casualties!" Bai Wen stood up in the trench. Place the telescope on an ammunition box filled with dirt. Orders were given to several staff officers. Shoot the telegram again. Ask our department to take up the main task. Take the South City in one fell swoop"

Soon. Commander-in-Chief's electricity. But it was an inexplicable order: "Your troops are here to hold on-the banner to cease." There are orders. No sortie! ”

Meanwhile. The sound of communist artillery all stopped. The whole battle was quiet and weird. I can't hear much of the cold gun. This made Bai Wenwei quite puzzled. I don't know what kind of medicine the commander-in-chief sells in this gourd. Do not take advantage of the chaos of the Qing army in the city to launch a general attack. But what is the main attack by ordering the troops to stop the attack? Didn't you say that this battle for the expedition to Sichuan should be resolved quickly, why is there no hurry now?

When Bai Wenwei was puzzled. Tian Zhenbang, the deputy commander of the Qing army in the state city, was also puzzled, holding a business card from Zhao Bei. Looking at a few strong men in a daze.

Last night he sent a confidant Jiang to contact the Republican Army. Negotiate surrender. As soon as the two men landed, they were captured by IRA patrols. Directly in front of the Chief of the General Staff Lan Tianwei, and then deported to the North Tent, Zhenbang's intentions were revealed so simply.

But to Tian Zhenbang's surprise. The commander-in-chief did not agree to his surrender in one fell swoop. Instead, he handed a personal business card to Tian Zhenbang's messenger. Two more men were sent to escort the two messengers back to the state. Take advantage of the chaos just now. The four of them touched Tian Zhenbang's camp. handed Zhao Bei's business card to Tian Zongbing. "How do you dare to call it?" Tian Zhenbang hugged his fists at a "liaison officer" sent by the commander-in-chief.

"Under Jin Zhaokun." The man returned the salute. And gestured.

"It turned out to be my own brother, Hongmen robe, and the family was a little out of sight just now." Tian Zhenbang followed the rules of the rivers and lakes. Two liaison officers sent by the IRA were brought into the military tent and ordered people to serve tea and dinner.

"I heard that the commander-in-chief of your army has prejudices against the party. I don't want the Jin brothers, but the commander-in-chief's subordinates are in trouble. It seems that this rumor should not be taken seriously. Tian Zhenbang first said a few polite words. By the way, try the truth and the truth.

"The commander-in-chief is not prejudiced against the party. Rather, it is disdainful of the scum in the party. Jin asked himself, the gentleman was frank. It is also quite in line with the commander-in-chief's mind. This is the only way to assist the Lord. Jin Zhaokun was half-truthful and perfunctory. He was originally the leader of the Anhui Hui Party. Ann, who led the disciples to participate in the uprising. Later, he followed Xiong Chengji from Anhui all the way to Hubei. Seeing that Xiong Chengji's rebel army was far less powerful than the Republican Army. Suo Xìng changed doors in Wuhan. voted for Zhao Bei. Now I do some odd jobs in the General Staff. It is also an intelligence gathering business.

Zhao Bei intended to build a Jīng cadre intelligence team. Under his personal auspices. The Directorate of Military Intelligence was established long ago. But since it is self-made. It has been suffering from a lack of intelligence personnel at the grassroots level. Given that the party is pervasive in society. There are many followers of the three religions and nine streams. The power that can be harnessed. So he paid special attention to Jin Zhaokun, who was born in the party. This expedition into the west of Sichuan. He brought it with him. Let's see if we can use his party status to establish a grassroots intelligence network in Sichuan first. By the way, suppress the power of the robe brother in Sichuan.

I don't know if Irikawa doesn't know. I was shocked when I entered the river. After entering Sichuan. Bei only understood how powerful this robe brother was. Up to the dignitaries. Down to the peddlers' pawns. Anyone who wants to move around society. There are very few who do not join the gown organization. Originally, Zhao Bei planned to suppress the recovered district robe brother power by thunderous means in accordance with the Hubei method. But now the plans have changed. It was decided to boil the frog in warm water. Think long way.

Because Zhitian Zhenbang in the mouth of the two subordinates from General Tian was born in a robe. So Zhao Bei simply asked Jin Zhaokun, who was also a person in the rivers and lakes, to rush to visit this Fifth Brother Tian. Jianghu people talk about Jianghu affairs. It's always better than sending a staff officer who is full of revolutionary righteousness.

"I see. Our brother in the robe is muddy. Brother Muddy Water Robe is a bit of a man. But Brother Qing Shui pays attention to a "net worth." I know what I do". Rotten robe rules. That's also going to be a three-eyed one. ”

Tian Zhenbang surrendered. Sit down. Fortunately, the few people sitting with him in the military tent were all cronies. Outside the tent is also guarded by cronies. But he was not afraid of being known that he would rebel.

"Brother Jin is a native of Hongmen. I opened the skylight and spoke brightly. In fact, brother, I have always advocated life. It's just that Chuan Du is tightly pressed. can only be in Cao Ying, and his heart is in Han. As soon as the first few rì noble troops arrived. I'm going to surrender. Rì finally found an opportunity to send someone over. But I don't want to eat behind closed doors. I don't know what your army's General Secretary Zhao has in mind? It's worried that my brother is not sincere.

Want to vote? ”

The commander-in-chief's Tai Chi was too dazzling. Tian Zhenbang was a little confused. I'm afraid that if I can't be a republican hero, I can't be a hero, and it's nothing. I'm afraid that the army will be wiped out here. That's a loss. No wonder he was so hearty. completely forgot the advice of the idle master just now. As soon as it came up, it lit up.

Jin Zhaokun smiled faintly. Straightened the waist pole. said: "Jin brought a letter from the commander-in-chief. Fifth Brother Tian understood at a glance. He said. I took out a wax pill from my sleeve, crushed it, and took out a small piece of paper. Tian Zhen.

Tian Zhenbang took the piece of paper and looked at it carefully. His brows were slightly tightened. Pondered for a long time.

Tian Zhenbang saw that the other party seemed to be a little uncertain. So strike while the iron is hot. said: "Before I came, the commander-in-chief personally told me that as long as Fifth Brother Tian did what he thought on this paper, he would recover Sichuan in the future. The commander-in-chief must be President Yuan Da and Bao Jutian's fifth brother as the town guard. And the treatment of this "republican hero" is also indispensable. Tian Zhenbang frowned slightly. He handed the piece of paper to the "white fan" military advisor who was sitting beside him. said: "Idle master." The matter is sinister. It's not as simple as giving up the state city. You give me an idea. ”

The "white fan" held the paper, and his brows were furrowed, and he groaned for a long time. raised his head to look at Tian Zhenbang, who had a serious face, and then turned his head to look at the man who wanted to make contributions to the revolution. Gently shook the folding fan in his hand. Unhurriedly, he said: "Danger is danger. But neither did the commander-in-chief promise a heavy reward. The "King of South Sichuan" of the three mansions in southern Sichuan. plus a reward of 200,000 oceans. It's worth the risk. So far. There is no turning back. In my opinion. Just do as the commander-in-chief wants. ”

"Five. The idle master is gone. What are you waiting for? "That's right. Xian Ye said. Wealth and danger are sought. A reward that was always promised by himself. How can you eat it again? If you speak, you don't count. Who will give him his life in the future? ”

The robed brothers hurriedly echoed. I'm afraid that Fifth Brother Tian will look forward and backward. delayed everyone's future.

"That's right. It's up to him. "Wealth and danger are sought". Cheng is the envoy of the king of southern Sichuan. Defeat is not in vain to walk in the world. ”

Tian Zhenbang made up his mind. Standing up, Jin Zhaokun arched his hand. said: "Please Brother Jin return to Jiangbei quickly." Inform the General Directorate of your army. I agreed to his conditions. Let's act on the opportune moment. Jianghu rules. It's a guest from afar. I was supposed to invite Brother Jin to a drink. But today rì inconvenience. Change rì to punish three bowls of wine. Don't get drunk with Brother Kim"

"Well said. Say. Tian Brothers. Jin resigned. Jin Zhaokun got up and said goodbye. Hurried away with one of his men.

Wait for people to go away. Tian Zhenbang summoned his cronies. Secret for a moment. Immediately about the south and north of the city. Rush to the county office. Meet Admiral Mavi, who is no longer able to speak.

At this time, the Sichuan governor was no longer able to handle military affairs. The defense of the city was handled by his master and several officers of the military academy. How could Tian Zhenbang's group of martial artists take these people in their eyes? Only a few words do not agree. Then he began to move roughly. Throw off the master and arrange the city defense matters by himself.

At one o'clock in the afternoon. The Republican army again shelled the state city. According to Bai Wenwei's brigade, which was defending the southern height of the city, it also launched a small-scale attack on the city wall at the same time. The two sides fought fiercely for only twenty minutes. The Qing army in Nancheng immediately dispersed and left. Tian Zhenbang's troops, who were originally defending the east of the city, also collapsed at the same time. The two armies involved the Qing army in the whole city. The 20,000 Qing troops were like water bursting the embankment. Rushing westward. resolutely gave up the state city. Walk out of the city from the west of the city. Sent Ma Wei, the governor of Sichuan, who was completely paralyzed. Run west along the Yangtze River. Grab all the way. Shouting "Jian [**] is coming", he retreated in the direction of chóngqìng.

The Qing army has just walked on the front foot. The Republican army marched into the state city. The few Qing troops still entrenched in the city were eliminated. Pursuers were then sent west to pursue the Qing army. But the more you chase it, the slower it gets. After all, they did not catch up with the remnants of the Qing army.

The Sichuan army can't fight. But the ability of the mountain is not blown.

In light of this. After the Republican army entered Sichuan, it began to form a mountain brigade. Based on the mountain people who joined the army. And the shelves of the troops were erected the day before yesterday. Only due to the lack of weapons. They are still unarmed. Replenishment of the supply troops.

Under the efficient work of the engineering troops. The state walls, partially destroyed by artillery fire, were quickly repaired. The Republican Army and the Revolutionary Guards, which had moved to the south bank of the Yangtze River, also quickly set up camps inside and outside the city. Field fortifications spread like spider webs. The state city is surrounded by the middle. Under the guard of these troops. This new city will become the most reliable logistics base for the troops of the Hejun Western Expedition.

While the engineering units were busy repairing the walls. The communications battalion under the headquarters of the Republican Army has set up antennas. We will soon contact a radio signal relay station in Chungju, etc. A telegraph network consisting of several radio stations quickly transmitted the news of the state's recovery back to Wuhan. The whole communication process is very ||. Initial tests of the wireless telegraph network were successful. The means of communication of the IRA have been gradually improved. No longer have to rely on the outdated cable telegraph network.

Later. Again, the wireless telegraph network sent a telegram in clear code. In the electrification. Zhao Zhenhua, commander-in-chief of the Republican Army, reaffirmed in an unquestionable tone the revolutionary army's belief in the victory of recovering the whole of Sichuan. At the same time, Manchu officials were urged to respond positively to the republican system. If you can join the revolutionary camp. Regardless of whether it fought against the Republican Army or not. are pardoned. But if you resist to the end. It's war criminals. Even if you don't die on the battlefield. It is also bound to accept severe sanctions from military tribunals.

Through those located in foreign consulates without 1, radio stations. This pass quickly spread throughout the officialdom. And then spread to every corner of Sichuan through various channels.

The state was recovered. Chóngqìng has been exposed to the guns of the Republican Army. It is the next main target of the revolutionary army.

The news is out. The Great Earthquake in Central Sichuan. Zhao Erxun, the governor of Sichuan, hurriedly transferred heavy troops to the east. Reinforced chóngqìng with new cannons. Vowing to turn chóngqìng into the Waterloo of the Republican Army.

The big war is imminent. The gentry and wealthy families within a radius of 100 miles near Chóngqìng have packed their bags. Or hide in the chóngqìngrì concession. Or flee to Chengdu. The various parties also moved when they heard the news. One after another. All of a sudden. The whole Sichuan is rumored. All plants and trees are soldiers.