1908 Far East Madman Chapter 109 Far Away is a Guest (I)

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On both sides of the Yangtze River, there was a "crackling" sound of firecrackers. The Spring Festival has arrived. This is the first Spring Festival of the quasi-republican era. As a result of the republican junta, some of the exorbitant taxes were abolished. The "imperial grain arrears" that have been in arrears over the years have also been waived. The end of the year has arrived. After all, a few copper plates fell from the pockets of the people. Guaranteed Chinese New Year's Eve dinner at the same time. You can also buy a few more of these firecrackers.

In this piece of firecrackers. Zhao Bei took a group of staff officers. Snow against the wind. Reviewing troops by the river.

A few days ago, he inspected along the Han Railway. I just returned to Wuhan yesterday. It's busy. The mood is good.

He had just finished reviewing the Army Corps. Right now. It was the Navy that was being reviewed. Of course. Judging by the current size of the fleet. This can only be regarded as a small river defense fleet.

Except for a few small steamers in the arsenal. The fleet is under the command of the Communist Party of China and the warship. The largest was the cruiser "Hai". The second largest warship was the gunboat "Guan". The two warships that ranked third and fourth were "Chu Jia" and "Chu B". The two substitute gunboats were originally iron-hulled cargo ships of the steamship China Merchants. The amount of water is only half that of the "Guan". It was Zhao Bei who snatched it from the hands of Sheng Xuanhuai, the "Beiyang Wealth". Two field guns were erected. Let the arsenal put a few steel plates on the side of the ship. Changed the name of the ship. Officially incorporated into the naval sequence of the Republican Army. Although the combat effectiveness is not strong. But it's iron-clad. Much stronger than the most powerful warship, the Republic. As for the wooden-hulled ship "Republic". Now it is basically no longer on combat duty. It is only used as a delivery boat. The ship's field guns were also unloaded. Disarmed.

Although there are only two real warships in these armies. But there is no doubt about it. The entire Southern Destiny Army camp is currently in the camp. This is the only decent naval force. And due to the presence of the "Sea". Even the warships of the great powers cruising on the Wuhan River could not ignore this pocket fleet.

"Salute."

Zhang Yang, the honoring officer of the parade formation, shouted, and the sailors and marines standing on the shore raised their guns neatly. Saluting to the Commander-in-Chief, Hikari followed him closely, and the officers raised their hands. Salute the commander-in-chief in a standard military posture.

The sailors of the Navy wore white sailors' uniforms on the "sea". Energetic. The officers' dark dresses were equally straight. It's just that the three-cornered hat on that head is a bit old. It's a little different from this era. Compared to the boat-shaped hat on the head of the Chief of the General Staff, it is even more conservative.

"Hello soldiers."

"Hello Commander-in-Chief."

"The soldiers have worked hard."

"Fight for the revolution."

In the commander-in-chief and the parade officer sang and harmonized. The morale of the army is vividly displayed. For these slogans. Zhang Jiyang and the officers and men practiced for half a day.

Riding on the pure white horse given to him by Yang Wangpeng, Zhao Bei raised his right hand and saluted, walking from one end of the long line to the other. He was followed by all the officers of the General Staff. Behind the palace are senior officers above the brigade commander who wear the new military uniforms designed by the commander-in-chief himself. Wears a boat-shaped military cap.

Zhao Bei quickly ended this simple ceremony. The white-gloved right hand was lowered. Flick the reins in your left hand. The Mongolian white horse turned its head. Walk to the review stand.

Dismounted in front of the review stand. Zhao Bei straightened his military uniform, straightened the big-brimmed hat on his head, and held the handle of the command knife at his waist with his left hand. strode up to the review stand, stood on the stage, and glanced at the soldiers below. Tian Jinfu stretched out an oil-paper umbrella to shield him from the wind and snow. was unceremoniously pushed away by him.

"Take a break."

Senior officers gathered under the podium. They all stood straight. The sleek new military uniforms made them look extra energetic. It's just that the boat-shaped hat on that head doesn't seem to match their hairstyle.

Now the production of new military uniforms is not high. Priority can be given to officers―――――― but if you have the choice. They preferred to continue to keep the big-brimmed hats, like the commander-in-chief.

Just when the high-ranking officers missed the big-brimmed hats. The commander-in-chief has begun to give an impromptu speech.

"Soldiers. The Spring Festival has arrived. As Chinese. We have had the power of this holiday. But. As a glorious revolutionary soldier. But we don't have the right to celebrate this holiday. I won't say why. Everybody knows that. Soldier. It's about waiting for the day. chose the path of joining the army. We gave up many of the rights we should have enjoyed. Because we know. If we don't waive these rights. Our compatriots do not have access to these rights. We are soldiers. It is to exchange their own sacrifices for the happiness of the people of the whole country...... When will I wake up from a long dream for a thousand years? Who makes the alarm bells ring in the sleeping town? The Chinese have been asleep for too long. I can't sleep anymore. Soldier. Will be the first Chinese to wake up. With our youth and blood. Go and water this hot land. to wake up the people who are still asleep...... Don't send Shaoguang to the elderly. The old man is self-pitying. When we were discharged from the military. Looking back on this passionate years of passionate youth. We don't feel that our time is wasted. We are proud. We are proud. We can be on top of the world. Announce it loudly to everyone. It is our existence. This country and this nation have not sunk. Soldiers. Let's tell the world with our voices: Long live the republic. The rise of China. ”

"Long live the Republic. From China. ”

Under the leadership of Zhang Jiyang. The officers and soldiers shouted after the commander-in-chief. At first it was not neat. But the pace was quickly coordinated. Converge into a majestic passion. It's as if the whole era is shouting.

The commander-in-chief was impassioned on the reviewing stand. The current affairs speakers in the audience were not idle. I was writing down the Commander-in-Chief's speech in shorthand. This speech is to be published in the newspaper. Let the voice of the commander-in-chief be heard throughout the country and the world. At the very least, let the name of the commander-in-chief be known.

End of speech. Order. There was a "crackling" sound. Tian Jinfu led the guards to beat gongs and drums, carrying baskets of chickens, ducks, fish and meat. Transfer to naval forces. Since the Spring Festival can't be as peaceful, it can be the same. Then you have to make up your mind about eating and drinking. In addition, each person will be given an allowance of five oceans. It can be regarded as a piece of the commander-in-chief's heart.

The soldiers happily picked up. Immediately slaughter pigs and chickens under the command of the officer. This year. It is not only the people who are miserable. Even those who are soldiers are hard to see back meat. Even the Beiyang New Army in the North. You can only eat meat for three days. Other times it's the same boiled greens. The soldiers who ate out were covered with skin and bones. The foreign soldiers are compared.

Since traveling back in time to this era. Zhao Bei rarely tastes delicious food anymore. Especially after the formation of the Republican Army. He leads by example. Go deep into the grassroots companies to eat "family meals". It's time to start dinner every day. Always lead all the officers of the staff to the companies. Eat this even today. Eat that company tomorrow. The meals were exactly the same as those of the soldiers. The purpose of this is also very simple. One is to mingle with the soldiers. Let them see with their own eyes that there is no special treatment for the commander-in-chief. That's the second one. It is to personally check the food situation of the grassroots company. Let's see if any officer has the guts to drink the blood of soldiers. So, the first time I went to the company to eat|. Zhao Bei always decided which unit to go to. lest someone deceive. Deceived the commander-in-chief.

Now the IRA has just been reorganized. The logistics system has not yet been perfected. There are many loopholes in the system. The North move is also imminent. The phrase "karma is difficult" is the best portrayal of his current situation.

Zhao Bei also has a salary of seventy oceans each. The money will allow him to improve his diet. No one opened a stove for him. It's all about buying on the street. Occasionally get some sauce beef duck neck. But most of it also made the staff officers beat the wind.

The commander-in-chief led the staff officers around the battalion. Checked the service. I went on the warship again and looked at the maintenance. Leave the dock satisfied. Take your subordinates to the arsenal for a banquet.

It was a make-up Chinese New Year's Eve dinner. Yesterday's Chinese New Year's Eve, the prisoners of the foreign army made a disturbance because they were dissatisfied with the reorganization of the troops. Zhao Bei took Wang Zhanyuan and Lu Yongxiang to suppress it all night. I didn't eat the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner. It was originally planned to be rescheduled tonight, but a few guests arrived from Sichuan in the morning. Hungry. The noodles have the color of the dish. Plus they were going to meet the commander-in-chief. Just right. This Chinese New Year's Eve dinner and reception banquet were held together at noon.

Arrived at the arsenal. It has been a long time since Liu Qingen and others were supervised. See Zhao Yilai. Hurriedly instructed the cook to turn on the fire and raise the stove. The officers also took the opportunity to salute. Shake hands with the commander-in-chief.

These officers are all mid-to-senior officers. Officers of all rank and rank are in the company for the New Year. Since the uprising of the new army in Hubei, Jiangsu. The officers didn't return home much. The officers in Hubei are okay to say. Some people's homes are all around Wuhan. The officers of Jiangsu and those officers who defected to the army were very miserable. Thousands of miles from home. It's war again. Unable to communicate. Homesickness can be imagined. Zhao Bei invited them all over. Everyone is in the same place. Just take the ministry into charge.

Liu Qingen led several unkempt young men over. said: "Commander-in-chief. These are the revolutionary comrades who have just arrived from Sichuan. The Sichuan Hui Party uprising a few days ago was instigated by them. This is Xiong Kewu. This is the Yellow Tree. This thanksgiving. This Qin Bing. This Rao Guoliang. This She Ying. ”

Zhao Bei shook hands with these Sichuan guests one by one. "Fortunately, I will be lucky" said. It's not that he's being polite. It's really because these people are not ordinary people. They are all figures who have left a great name in history. Not a warlord in the early Republic of China. He was a famous Assassin of the League. Or revolutionary martyrs. Being able to shake hands with so many historical figures. He was indeed honored.

Of course. There were a few that he didn't have much of an impression of. For example, She Ying and Wang Song. did not leave a great name in history. These people are all leaders of the Sichuan Hui Party. She Ying is the helmsman of the elders' association in the Xufu area of Chongqing Prefecture. The head of the "Righteous Society". Wang Songting is the leader of the robe brothers in the Dadu River area. She Ying has been to Japan. It's already an alliance. Wang Songting did not join the association. But also in the revolution. In addition to these two leaders of the Sichuan Hui Party. There are also two leaders of the Shaanxi Elders' Association. Zhang Yunshan. Wannan. They followed Qin Bing and Rao Guoliang, officers of the Sichuan New Army, from Shaanxi.

The gang went out of Sichuan to southern Shaanxi. Without any hesitation. I got on the boat directly from Hanzhong. Follow the Han River straight to Wuhan. Not for anything else. It is because here is the engine of the revolution.