1908 Far East Maniac Chapter 143 Old Acquaintance and the Head Snake (II)

There is an old acquaintance of Zhao Bei in the party. Paosong Pavilion in the area of the Dadu River. At the beginning, he fled from Sichuan with Xiong Kewu, Xie Zhi and others, cadres of the League. Went to Hubei to join the Republican Army. After living in Hanyang for a while, he followed She Ying, the leader of the "Yihui" in Sichuan, back to Sichuan. But he didn't go back to Dadu. Instead, he went directly to the north of Sichuan. In the area of Mianzhou, Boryeong Province, Long An Province, he instigated the party and the new officers who were dismissed. After Xiong Kewu rushed back to northern Sichuan from Hanzhong with Zhao Beizhu's 1,000-shot Manlixia rifle. Take advantage of the Republican Army's attack on Kuimen. The anti-Qing uprising in northern Sichuan led by them broke out. Zhao Erxun, the governor of Sichuan, was in a hurry. Take care of one or the other. Later, the Republican Army stopped the offensive. However, the military pressure on Kuimen has not been abated. Zhao Erxun did not dare to transfer too many troops to northern Sichuan. So. The rebel army in northern Sichuan is gaining momentum. The entire northern part of Sichuan has almost become the world of the people's army

Societies. It is indeed a good helper for rebellion. Although discipline is lax. But there are still a few battles to be fought with the tailwind. on this. Zhao Bei has a deep understanding. There were quite a few members of his Revolutionary Guards. But now he is gradually purging the team of Hui faction. Further strengthen control over the armed forces.

The rudder of the southern part of the capital that followed Wang Songting. There are also a few mountain kings. It's all characters who want to make a fool of themselves. It's not a big deal. But the mouth is really powerful. Pat your chest and promise. As long as Commander-in-Chief Zhao gave them a few thousand steel guns. Killing Chengdu in one go is as easy as smoking a cigarette.

Thousands of steel guns, that's delusional. Even the Revolutionary Guards can't handle a single foreign gun per person. And how is it possible to give these meeting parties? Before the start of the Western Crusade. The Hanyang Arsenal urgently produced 2,000 improvised rifles to equip the Revolutionary Guards. In order to rush work. Not only did this batch of improvised steps have no magazines. There is also no full front handguard. Only a piece of wood is used for hand support. The butt is also spliced from wood scraps. Not even painted. Co-authoring is used to reduce man-hours. Even the rifling in the barrel was only two. Plus that old round-headed bullet. The shè hit of this rifle is very bad. So. Even the ruler can omit only one dead notched plate to shine on the door. Upper - drill a hole. Round holes are used for close-range shè hits. The notch is used for long-range shè strikes. When aiming, aim directly at the head. Whether the bullet hit the neck or the leg. It depends on the individual's creation, and this batch of rifles has a nickname. It's called "starry sky".

Zhao Bei praised these parties and the king of the mountain at the moment. Then with a big stroke of the pen, he approved the note. They were given five hundred starry "steps." However, this cannot be transferred in the army. It is still waiting for the next batch of military supplies to be transported from Wuhan to the start of the Western Expedition. The gun factory of the Hanyang Arsenal specializes in the manufacture of "starry sky". Even Xu Baoshan, the overlord of southern Jiangsu, came to buy weapons. You can only buy this kind of thing. Jiangxi's Yan Xishan and Li Liejun are also treated equally.

Although the number is a little less. And it's a shrunken "monkey version", but it's a foreign gun. The kings of this gang are all smiling. The commander-in-chief boasted that he was from heaven. Sichuan people's savior. I sent him to set up an immortal tablet. How many years? These artificial anti-pull "fat pigs" are all used by cat cannons, three-eyed guns, and although the patrol battalion is rotten, they are holding Mauser singles and rì-style golden hooks. The fight will always be the loss of the king of the mountain some time ago. The League instigated an uprising of the Central and Southern Kawakawa Parties. Everyone just suffered the loss of foreign guns. This time, I heard that the Republican Army entered Sichuan to crusade against "Zhao Tu". was instigated by Wang Songting, who rushed from northern Sichuan to instigate. Guys total. And they came with it, 'The autumn wind.'

But this autumn wind can't be in vain. The commander-in-chief made a condition. That is to send them to the state Qing army camp to investigate. These men are the serpents of their own heads. There are many disciples and grandchildren. Many of them have even infiltrated the patrol battalion. Whether it's eating or crawling outside. Or fire 1, uprising. They are all good hands. Of course, you can't let it go

These people are the people of the rivers and lakes. There is no drag in doing things. The commander-in-chief gave the military order. Turn around and go. Only Wang Songting has no power in this area. Can't get your hands dirty. Zhao Bei left him behind. Inquire about the situation of the Northern Sichuan People's Army.

According to Wang Songting. Now northern Sichuan has basically recovered. The Qing army withdrew from northern Sichuan. Put heavy troops in the vicinity of Chengdu Prefecture, Sichuan Prefecture and Shunqing Mansion. Make a stubborn stance. But actually. Due to the large entry of the Republican Army into Sichuan. Zhao Erxun, the governor of Sichuan, did not transfer part of his troops to eastern Sichuan. If the People's Army in northern Sichuan had enough heavy weapons and rifles. It is not difficult to attack south. So. The second king, Songting, rushed to pay his respects. In addition to inviting the southern Sichuan meeting party to respond to the Republican Army's westward expedition. There is one more important task. It is to ask Zhao Bei for arms assistance. Especially mortars. Xiong Kewu returned to Sichuan with several heavy mortars. It's very easy to use. This kind of cannon although shè is not far away. But suitable for mountain use. It works well against the defenders on the city walls. And it's much lighter than mountain guns. A few strong men can carry it away. So. Even if the commander-in-chief really can't draw much rifle. Xiong Kewu also hopes to provide more mortars and enough artillery shells.

Zhao Bei agreed. And immediately brought in five heavy mortars. Placed in front of the tent. This expedition to the west. Considering the shape of Sichuan. The Republican Army also carried mostly mortars and mountain artillery. Field artillery, on the contrary, was rare.

Wang Songting circled the mortar a few times. Xing Xia. The eyebrows flew and danced to tell Zhao Bei one more thing: just before he went south. A few toasts who came from Songpanya Prefecture in western Sichuan ran to the bear

Almost. Not only gave the People's Army some gold sand jade. He also offered to help the Northern Sichuan People's Army attack Zhao Erxun. It is said that they can mobilize at least a hundred thousand guns.

"What did they think? These guys aren't good birds. After you go back, remind Comrade Xiong Kewu. Beware of the dots. The head of the division. It is not the same mind as us revolutionaries. Zhao Bei said solemnly. For these Tutou people. He has never had a good feeling. Human society has entered the era of the second industrial revolution. But the districts under these people's rule were still in the obscurantism of the Middle Ages.

"It's not from the imperial court yet?" Wang Songting was a little unimpressed.

"Back then, the imperial court played a new policy. Toast. Diversion officer. The result of the demolition of the temple came and went. I annoyed those toast heads. Pull the flag and rebel. was killed by Zhao Erxun and Zhao Erfeng's brothers. No way. A local gun can't beat a foreign gun. The Toast Boss wanted to go to the British. But the British were too far away in India. Reach. So, ah. These people are coming to us. We want us to help them fight Zhao Erxun. said that once Zhao Erxun was knocked over. Their toasters did not move. Let's build our republic. They were their emperors of the soil. Well water does not interfere with river water. Let's no longer engage in a new deal on the Tibetan border. They don't rob our caravan anymore. ”

"They are delusional! They all want to be their soil emperor! Hum. Moving against the flow of the times. That's the object of life! Want me to say. The most meaningful thing in the new policy of the puppet Qing court is to change the land and return to the stream. This. We have to seek truth from facts, and we should praise what we should praise. Zhao Bei did not hide his dislike for the division system at all.

Historically. The Qing Dynasty did have the content of changing the land and returning to the stream. And. It is precisely because of this move that a large number of toast heads and princes have been sinned. After the fall of the Qing Dynasty, the turmoil in Tibet, Mongolia, etc., was also due to this, but this cannot be attributed to the change of land and the return of the people. If you want to complain, you can only complain that the Qing court's methods are not old enough. And the timing was not well chosen. The districts of the Central Plains are all a pot of porridge. I still want to bloom in full swing. It's all about it.

"That's right! Commander Xiong is the one who speaks, and what he says is the same. Song Ting slapped his thigh, looking like a bosom friend.

"But the people down there are the same. It is said that it is all anti-grievances, and it is better to solve them, but not to solve them. Anyway, the square mountains on the Tibetan side are high and dense. There is a lot of miasma. Just tell the toast head man to play by himself. We are still dedicated to governing the country of abundance in Sichuan. Later, Kumaji asked me to secretly check it out in private. Good boys. It turned out that the turtle sons had received the gold sand of the toast. No wonder it helps to say good things. ”

"How did you Commander Xiong deal with it?" North frowned. The composition of the Northern Sichuan People's Army is also too uneven. Ruoyang Wang Peng came from southern Shaanxi. I'm afraid they won't be able to resist it.

There is a large arsenal. The scale is not as good as that of the Hubei factory. But it can also dominate the Southwest. A few years ago, when Xiliang was in the river. A batch of new machines was ordered from the German Shuhe factory. Specializing in the manufacture of 6.8 mm rifles designed by the German Mauser Arsenal commissioned by the Qing court. As designed. Each rì can shoot fifty shots. This set of machinery and equipment was just shipped back to China last year. If the installation is complete. The output of ordnance is not much worse than that of the Hubei plant. The gang of the Qunzhi Academy has long been eyeing this big fat meat. Although he was "persuaded" by Zhao Bei to Henan. But I still can't miss the Chengdu Arsenal. After the reorganization of the "Endeavor Association". It is also set as a strategic priority to "fake Shaanxi into Sichuan". This time, the republic sent troops to attack the recalcitrant forces. Yang Wangpeng is the most positive. Duan Rui has not yet entered Shanxi. He had already led his troops to Tongguan. If not for the lack of artillery. I am afraid that the armed forces of the Jinhui are already moving towards southern Shaanxi. Sichuan has been regarded as a capsule by Zhao Bei. No one else should touch it. So. In order to slow down the march of the Henan Endeavor Association and the Hunan Communist Advance Armed Forces into Sichuan. He deliberately delayed the arms aid to the two provinces, but it could only be delayed for a while. The Republican Army needed allies to share the pressure on the Qing Army. The Allies must enter the river. But we can't let them take the military work. The key is to support "indigenous forces". And this is also the main purpose of his support for Xiong Kewu. But if the Kumabe People's Army is not beaten. This wishful thinking can be regarded as a failure.

"What else? Keep one eye open and one closed. Push people into a hurry. Those turtle sons won't sell your life anymore. What to fight with? Wang Songting said helplessly.

"No! Can't open an eye! The Kill Ring! Zhao Bei said murderous.

"I'm going back and telling you about the bear order. None of the officers who received the black money from the toast could be kept! Today, they can collect the black money of the toast and say good for the toast. Maybe one day he will receive black money from Commander Xiong's opponent. Kill the order. Army. Not teahouses. It's not a compromise. It is the iron law of the army that subordinates obey their superiors! Don't be afraid of unstable morale. I've got his back. Even if his team is scattered. I can help him rebuild too! ”

"What about those toast heads? Chase them away? Wang Songting said.

Zhao Bei said: "No! But they are willing to be cannon fodder. Just let them come. Although the combat effectiveness is not strong. But it can also contain the Qing army. Whether they destroyed the Qing army. Or the Qing army wiped them out. It is all good and harmless for the revolution. Such a good deal. Earn without losing money. How can you let it go? ”