1908 Far East Maniac Chapter 242 Flying Base (II)

Captain Feng proposed a test drive. Zhao Bei collapsed his face. Snorted coldly: "Good captain! You're not a little daring. Forgot what I told you? Before you give the IRA the first qualified pilots. You are forbidden to take to the skies! ”

Xie Tai translated these words into Cantonese. Feng Ru was slightly stunned. said: "Of course I remember the commander-in-chief's ban. You only said that I was forbidden to fly a single-engine plane. Didn't say I wasn't allowed to fly a twin-engine plane. Am I mistaken? ”

Zhao Bei was almost violent. I finally managed to control my emotions. I had to give another strict order: "Now." I change the previous ban. From now on. By the time your first batch of cadets officially graduates. You are forbidden to fly any more planes! Hear me clearly? ”

For example, I wiped my face with a towel. He nodded a little depressedly. Make up your mind now. Be sure to complete the training of the first batch of flight cadets in the shortest possible time. so as not to delay his blue sky dream.

"Alright. Right now. ”

Zhao Bei eased the atmosphere. With a smile, he turned his head to look at the few people around him. "Ladies and gentlemen," he asked. Anyone interested in taking a test ride of these four cars? ”

"Me!"

"Me!"

Don't wait for others to react. Jinfu was the first to climb the door of a Buick. A large roof flipped into the carriage. Although Zhang Jiyang is not as good as him. But also quick to respond. Open the door of a Ford sedan. Gracefully put one of his feet on the pedal. Then turn your head back. He lifted the pair of round-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose.

"Who's driving?" Zhang Jiyang's inquiry made people stunned.

"Freely. Will you not? ”

Zhao Bei asked Feng Ru. Turned around and looked at Xie Tai. He himself had learned to drive with a colleague before crossing the road. But the cars of the early 21st century were very different from the cars of today. Even the throttle is controlled by hand. It's about the same as an airplane.

Ru glanced at Xie Tai, and both of them looked embarrassed. Shake your head like a rattle. The two originally planned to learn driving skills in Hong Kong. But before Zhao Bei, a telegram dragged them back. I haven't learned this technique in the end.

"Able to drive. I studied with the Junkers in Germany. ”

Twist the throttle, crank and ignition gear. Many actions in one go.

"Tutu Tu Tu ...... Sudden ......"

The old Ford sedan let out a tractor-like roar. The body shook slightly. The exhaust pipe at the back of the butt spewed a choking black smoke.

"Commander-in-chief, please get in the car," Jiang Fangzhen made a "please" gesture.

"No wonder you didn't look shocked just now. The feeling is that I have long driven the car. ”

Zhao Bei smiled "hehe". Open the door across the compartment. Leaning back in the seat, he pressed the air horn next to the windshield. "Toot-to-to-" The car swayed and turned its head twice. Slowly drove out of the hangar, and the captain of the guard, Tian Jinfu, was quick with his eyes. A fish jumped out of the Buick sedan and took a few steps to catch up. As soon as I grabbed the car, the folded canopy was a big roof. Turned over on a Ford sedan. Sitting firmly in the back seat. Tian Jinfu has that courage because he is the captain of Zhao Bei's guard. Shouldering the heavy responsibility of guarding the commander. Even if it's a little more, it's nothing. But others don't have the guts. After all. It was the deputy chief of the general staff of the Republican Army who drove the car. In the car was the commander-in-chief. Which leopard who has eaten a bear's heart dares to ride in the same car?

"Lao Tian, this guy. It's a big grin. I'm not afraid to flash my waist. ”

Yang looked in the direction of the Ford sedan. Shook his head. Turned around and got into the new-looking Buick sedan that Tian Jinfu had just occupied, and sat down firmly in the driver's seat. He also raised his hand to blow the air horn. Turning to the stunned group of flight cadets, he shouted, "Guys. Help. We don't know how to drive. But we can push carts. Come. Push together. Let's also be addicted to foreign cars! Look at the speed at which they run, we can catch them in just one lap. ”

Soon. There was a peculiar scene on the cāo field at the flight team's training base: an old Ford Model A carrying three officers slowly circled the cāo field. And a new Buick Model C was pushed away by a group of junior officers. The car was full of no less than ten people standing. At the beginning, the Buick left the Ford far behind, but only after two laps. The rankings are reversed. The Ford sedan had the last laugh.

After all. It is impossible for human power to fight against machines.

It's the age of machines!

……

The sport didn't last long. Soon it ended with the victory of the commander-in-chief.

Zhao Bei opened the car door. Walk in a car. Standing side by side with Jiang Fangzhen. There was a hint of mockery at the corners of his mouth. Watching the group of flight students out of breath, they pushed the Buick sedan and rushed over.

See the Commander-in-Chief and Deputy Chief-Chief. The group of pilots pulled the sedan to a stop. Consciously line up next to the car. Zhao Bei waved his hand. Motioned for them to stand down. Zhang Yang in the car got out of the car with a disgraced face. Take a step forward. "Smack" saluted.

Zhao Bei said: "You are idle." Have time to hang out at the base. And race with me. Say. What are you doing here? I was busy just now, and the car was up. I forgot to ask you. ”

Zhang Jiyang put down his hand. said: "There are two foreigners who ask to see the commander-in-chief. I'm here to ask for advice. Ask at the headquarters. The commander-in-chief of the knowledge is at the base. And he came. Other than that. The envoy of Tian Zhenbang, the envoy of the southern Sichuan town, sent a post. Commander-in-Chief Tsuruji is invited to the banquet. ”

Tian Zhenbang was born because of a dispute with the interests of the Communist Association at the junction of Sichuan and Guizhou. A few days ago, he sent a few cronies to Wu to ask Zhao Bei for help. However, Zhao Bei has not had time to meet with him. These few rì came and those robe brothers jumped up and down. Pull the relationship everywhere and worship the handle. Even Zhang Jiyang ate their "righteous wine". Zhao Bei saw these actions in his eyes. However, it did not interfere too much. There is a communist association in Guizhou to cheer with Tian Zhenbang. Just what he wanted. External threats could force Tian Zhenbang to hug the thighs of the Republican Army tightly. So. Zhao Bei is not enthusiastic about mediating conflicts. Just pat the hair

A painless telegram to the Communist Association in Hunan. Hopefully, they will be "united."

"Two? Who? Zhao Bei asked.

"One is a British journalist named Morrison. He went to Wuhan with Xie Chong'an and Feng Ziru. He helped bring back all these planes, machines, and cars. He wanted to do an interview with the Commander-in-Chief; Another foreigner is called Stade. It was the U.S. Consul General in Mukden, and he came to visit the Commander-in-Chief in a private capacity, Morrison is okay to say. You can pick it at any time. It's the time when Si Dai doesn't want to pick another one. One bite at a time "Foreign Affairs". I didn't dare to make the decision on my own, so I had to ask for advice. It's also strange to say. Conducting diplomatic activities in a private capacity. It's a lot of wonder. Zhang Jiyang said.

"Morrison?"

Zhao Bei touched his chin. This name is also somewhat famous in modern history, and this Australian can be regarded as the last China expert. Lived in China for many years. It is said to have a close relationship with Yuan Shikai. , Guo Shi served as a political advisor to Yuan zhèngfǔ. As for the other Stade, he was very unfamiliar. It's not a historical celebrity. But he was the U.S. consul. It is also worth seeing the secret of "fighting raze with raze" is to hug the thighs. The more thighs you hug and the thicker the better, and now Zhao Bei has hugged one of Germany's legs. If he hugged one of America's legs again, he would wake up laughing in his dreams.

"Where are these two foreigners now?"

"Wait at the headquarters of the Political Propaganda Commission."

"Then we'll see. Stone Man. Get in. Let's go by car. As for Tian Zhenbang's envoys. Stone Man. You go back and deal with it. Let's just say I'm busy. I can't spare it. You tell them. Gongjin is also a revolutionary comrade. It's not unreasonable. The dispute between Sichuan and Guizhou is a struggle of will. It should still be based on harmony. But. You can sell more guns to Tian Zhenbang. Officers will also be sent to train his troops. ”

Zhao asked a few words. I turned around and got into the car again. Greet Jiang Fangzhen.

"Baili. Wronged you to be a driver. In the future, our Republican Army will train the automobile team. Inevitably, I will ask you to be the master. Now is the time to practice your driving skills. ”

Jiang Fangzhen was very happy to accept this job. Chief of Staff Lan Tianwei also rushed over. Zhang Jiyang sat in the back row with him. As for Tian Jinfu. I got out of the car with interest. Convene jǐng guard. Mounted a war horse and followed in front of the cart. Protect the Commander-in-Chief.

Wait for the car to start. Zhang Jiyang leaned into Zhao's ear and whispered, "Weigen has also arrived in Wuhan." Xie Chong'an, Feng Ziru, they arrived in the same boat. He was accompanied by more than a dozen soldiers of the Liberation Society of the Alliance," and the foreigner reporter was also introduced to the headquarters of the Political Propaganda Committee. ”

“,？ Why didn't you say it earlier? Zhao Bei was slightly stunned. Let's go talk to Migen first. to those two foreigners. Just let them wait a little longer. ”

Zhang Jiyang was a little yù and stopped. Glancing at Lan Tianwei. Unbutton the neckline. Then he said, "Mikan is coming with me." But on the way, I met Wu Qing (Wu Luzhen). Speculation for two. Ajine couldn't come for a while. I had to go to the headquarters in the afternoon to visit the commander-in-chief. ”

Zhao Bei was a little strange. Xiong Chengji arrived in Wuhan silently. There was no telegram beforehand. After coming, he didn't meet Zhao Bei immediately. It's a bit of a thought-provoking exercise. Considering Wu Luzhen's recent performance. Zhao Bei does not raise jǐng ti.

"Shall we go to Loei first?" Jiang Fangzhen driving. Braked the car.

"Not busy." Zhao Bei turned his head and asked Lan Tianwei.

“。 Akine and Qing knew each other before? ”

Lan Tianwei shook her head: "As far as I know. Qing had never mentioned Xiong Weigen before. As for whether they are old acquaintances. I don't know. But. In his early years, he joined the Xingzhong Society. He also participated in the self-reliance army organized by Tang Caichang and others. He is now a member of the League. I knew quite a few revolutionaries. ”

After speaking. sighed quietly in her heart, Wu Luzhen's actions were indeed reckless. The most taboo in the Republican Army is that senior officers have private dealings with officers of other powers. This point was also emphasized in Zhao Bei's "Harmony Order". Although the excuse is that the military does not engage in political activities. But smart people know it at a glance. This is a means of preventing the infiltration of external forces. Wu Zhen is not unaware of the "Harmony Order". But why do you want to have a private relationship with Xiong Chengji? Politically sensitive, xìng is too bad. Xiong Cheng is considered to be the first hero of Anqing. But he is the backbone of the Restoration Society. Obey the orders of the Restoration Society. Zhao Bei, on the other hand, has been trying to erase the republican army's republican imprint. This. The blue sky is clear. Wu Zhen is clear.

This moment. Lan Tianwei even began to speculate about what Zhao Bei was thinking in his heart. "Eat inside and climb outside" and "entangle the private party"...... Even if these charges are not true, at least they can make Wu Luzhen completely lose Zhao Bei's trust.

Wu Luzhen is also a native of Hubei. The highly talented students of this non-commissioned officer school have a certain status in the minds of Hubei soldiers. Although compared to Zhao Bei. He lacks the prestige and resources of his people. But if you can get the support of the Alliance. It may not be impossible to win over some Hubei officers. This in turn has a certain repercussion for the policy of the Republican Army.

"This Xiong Chengji. How is Wuhan silent? When you come, you don't first visit the commander-in-chief. But he fought with Qing hotly. What the hell is he trying to do? Lan Tianwei pondered worriedly. Before he could figure out a way. Listening to Zhao Bei in the front row, he sighed in a low voice.

"Baili. Let's not go to the house, let's go to the headquarters of the Political Propaganda Committee. Foresee the two foreigners. ”

Zhao Bei said expressionlessly. His brows were slightly furrowed.

This is not how the tandem is strung together. That's not how the foot of the wall is dug either! After all, I'm too young. At the age of twenty-five, he commanded an army. It has the territory of two provinces. It's no wonder that there is a lot of thought.

What about the Alliance? What about the Liberation Society? In front of the commander-in-chief. They're just tools!