Shi Dakai is a very straightforward person, since Li Yongji came to ask his opinion, he did not shirk it, and soon selected the candidate in his mind according to the requirements that Li Yongji said.

However, after hearing the candidate given by Shi Dakai, Li Yongji was really surprised, because the person he chose was actually Peng Yulin!

"Peng Yulin? Why him? Li Yongji was puzzled, and simply asked, "I thought you would choose Chen Yucheng." ”

Indeed, Shi Dakai and Chen Yucheng were both generals of the former Taiping Army, while Peng Yulin was an officer of the Hunan Army of the former Qing Dynasty, and he had a lot of grudges with the Taiping Army.

It stands to reason that even if Shi Dakai does not choose Chen Yucheng, he will at least choose Li Hezhang, after all, although Li Hezhang is also from the Hunan Army from the background, Li Hezhang basically did not personally command the battle during the Hunan Army, and he has never directly opposed the Taiping Army, and the subordinates commanded by Li Hezhang are all student soldiers of the Qingpu Military Academy, and there is no grudge with the Taiping Army.

However, Shi Dakai did not choose his closest Chen Yucheng, who was mainly from the old Taiping Army, nor Li Hezhang, who was mainly from the student army, but chose Peng Yulin, who had a very general relationship with him and was usually not conspicuous!

"No other." Regarding Li Yongji's question, Shi Dakai's expression was indifferent, "If it comes to fighting, although Peng Yulin is brave and resolute, he does not have much advantage compared with Chen Yucheng and Li Hezhang, but his biggest characteristic is not how good he can fight, but that he is honest and honest, has a martyr's style, and his strict self-discipline style also affects his subordinates, so his regiment." It is the most disciplined unit in the entire army. ”

Hearing this, Li Yongji nodded: "I know Peng Yulin's honesty and self-discipline very well, and his subordinates have the best discipline. I know a little bit about this, but what does it have to do with keeping him? ”

"Of course." Shi Da said, "Your Majesty, the purpose of you staying in this regiment is just to help that Joseph deter others and prevent others from moving him too early, but you don't really want your subordinates to work for him, right?" ”

"Of course." Li Yongji nodded.

"That being the case. The key to the left-behind personnel is to have a stable word. Shi Da said, "If Weichen understands correctly, this army you left behind." Memphis must be firmly controlled, neither abandoning this place, nor taking the initiative until the end of General Joseph's training. When you have the ability to protect yourself. Give Memphis back to him, yes or no? ”

"Yes, that's right." Li Yongji nodded again.

"Then I'm the right one." Shi Da smiled, "Although Peng Yulin is not outstanding in combat, he can fight both land and water battles, and he doesn't love money or sex in peacetime, so he loves to read and write." Honesty and self-discipline should be the first. In addition, he is the oldest. is not greedy for merit, does not rush forward, his subordinates also obey him, and he is definitely worthy of a stable word when he fights!

Relatively speaking, Chen Yucheng and Li Hezhang are both young and vigorous, they always want to do a big career, they are too utilitarian, and they belong to the type of attack and stability.

Therefore, if Chen Yucheng or Li Hezhang were left behind, it would be easy to be bribed by that Joseph and help him do something that did not belong to them. And if Peng Yulin is left behind, with his steadyness, he will definitely not be easily moved, and will only sit in Memphis and not come out, until we order him to retreat, he will withdraw his troops.

All in all, if your purpose is to seek stability, then it is most appropriate to choose the stable Peng Yulin; On the contrary, if you want to stir up the storm and make something happen here, then choose Chen Yucheng or Li Hezhang, both of whom are experts who can make trouble. ”

Listening to Shi Dakai's words, Li Yongji frowned and thought about it, and finally nodded: "Well, what you said is right, if it is for stability, Peng Yulin is indeed more suitable...... Well, in that case, let's choose him, don't think about it. ”

After selecting a candidate, Li Yongji quickly summoned Peng Yulin in the name of the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force to give an explanation to Peng Yulin.

Accompanied by Shi Dakai, after Li Yongji finished telling Peng Yulin about the purpose of his visit, he smiled and said: "That's probably the case, in order to take care of our ally General Johnston, we need you to stay alone and stay for a while, continue to control Memphis in the name of the expeditionary force, and ensure that during this period, no one else will be left here to stay in the Mississippi River Army." Do you have the confidence that you can do a good job in this regard? ”

"There is faith." Peng Yulin thought for a while, "But there are also two requirements for lowly positions. ”

"Tell me, which two requirements?" Li Yongji smiled.

"First of all, you need a gun." Peng Yulin said, "It doesn't need to be too good, it's just that kind of Type 56 submachine gun, the number, three hundred!" ”

"56 Chong isn't too good, so what's better?" Li Yongji smiled and shook his head, "But since you have spoken, then I will satisfy you and give you three hundred Type 56 submachine guns." ”

"Xie Dashuai." Peng Yulin immediately clasped his fists and saluted.

"It's all trivial." Li Yongji waved his hand, "But I'm curious, why do you only need three hundred 56 submachine guns?" It's a lot, but it's not enough for your whole group to change their clothes, right? ”

"I wanted these 56 submachine guns, and I didn't want to change them." Peng Yulin said, "To be honest, from a humble point of view, although the 56 submachine gun has very strong firepower, it is not much better than the Type 56 semi-automatic rifle in terms of accuracy and lethality." Rather than wasting ammunition, the 56 submachine gun preferred the more accurate 56 and a half rifles. ”

"Then you still need so many Type 56 submachine guns?" Li Yongji asked strangely.

"The increase in the number of 56 submachine guns is intended to frighten the enemy." Peng Yulin said with a smile, "Although the accuracy of the 56 submachine gun is not as good as that of the 56 semi-automatic rifle, the firepower is fierce enough, so in the event of an emergency, concentrate a batch of 56 submachine guns for intensive strafing, which will have a greater deterrent effect on the enemy."

Didn't you say it, Commander, that the main task of the lowly post was to protect that Johnston and make sure that Pemberton's did not take advantage of the fire to rob him, and came over to forcibly absorb the Mississippi River Legion, in that case, I think we will definitely have contact with them.

Once in contact, to our current relationship. It is unlikely that there will be a real fight, but there will definitely be a deterrent attack, this time. The effect of powerful firepower can be highlighted, and it can frighten the enemy, so that they will not be able to understand our true strength, and will not dare to act rashly from now on. ”

Listening to Peng Yulin's words, Li Yongji was speechless for a while, he really didn't expect that he actually didn't look down on the more advanced 56 submachine gun, and the reason why he wanted the 56 submachine gun. It's just used as a scare thing.

"Well, since that's what you mean, I won't ask any more." Li Yongji simply shook his head. "And what about your second condition?"

"The second condition is that I hope the commander will leave enough ships from the task force." Peng Yulin said, "The so-called fierce soldiers are dangerous, and the world is unpredictable. Although we are sure that the US military in Yugoslavia will not really go against us. Even if we were right, we wouldn't be able to beat us. But everything has a 10,000, isn't it?

Therefore, I hope that the commander will leave at least one frigate ship behind, and two more ships sufficient to carry the officers and men of my regiment. In this way, in case of something, we can also run away in time by boat, and the frigate can block the river, and the artillery on it can also create a kind of deterrent to the enemy. ”

"Think about defeat before you win, this request of yours is quite good." Li Yongji nodded. "Well, I'll leave a frigate Kunshan. With your firepower, you will be left with two more 800-ton clippers, more than enough to fill your entire regiment. ”

The Kunshan frigate is a modified ship based on the Jianghu Type IV frigate, and the missile, torpedo, and anti-submarine air defense equipment have been eliminated, resulting in a reduced weight, a displacement of only 1,200 tons, and a shallow waterline, so that it can smoothly sail on inland waterways such as the Mississippi River.

Although a lot of equipment has been eliminated to reduce weight, the Kunshan, as a 20th-century frigate, is cast of steel, has strong defense, strong power, and fast speed, and at the same time the firepower is quite weak.

Not to mention anything else, the two H/PJ-87 single-barreled 100mm automatic main guns on the Kunshan alone can traverse the entire Mississippi River, not to mention the two twin 37 anti-aircraft guns as secondary guns, and they are not afraid of close combat at all.

It can be said that with the ship Kunshan as a big backer, as long as Peng Yulin's group is collectively sick, there is no need to be afraid of anyone at all.

In addition, for insurance, two 800-ton clippers were left, which belonged to medium-sized sailboat-type supply ships, with their own internal combustion propeller engines as auxiliary power, and they could walk freely without sails.

This medium-sized supply ship can transport both troops and goods, not to mention being flexible and maneuverable, and it also carries two twin 37-mm anti-aircraft guns, so it has a certain ability to protect itself, especially in close combat, and its firepower is quite sharp.

Therefore, with these three ships as a support, as long as Peng Yulin's troops can firmly grasp the port, they will be in an invincible position that can advance and retreat.

Sure enough, hearing that Li Yongji promised to leave a small frigate and two medium-sized supply ships, Peng Yulin was overjoyed, and even said that enough was enough, after all, in his original mind, he didn't think that there could be a frigate, but only wanted to leave a sail supply ship with anti-aircraft guns.

"It's good that the commander's arrangement is good." Peng Yulin said, "But since I am asked to stay and be fully responsible, then the three ships left behind must all listen to me, and they can't do their own thing!" ”

"It's nature." Li Yongji said, "Since you have left three ships to help you, then you must obey your command, you can rest assured." ”

"Well, if that's the case, then I have nothing to worry about." Peng Yulin nodded, "In short, I can't guarantee it, but I guarantee that Johnston and his troops will be absolutely safe during their stay in Memphis, not disturbed by anyone, and can train with peace of mind until we no longer provide protection." ”

"Good, that's exactly what I want to see." Li Yongji nodded.

After explaining the matter and seeing that there was no arrangement, Peng Yulin retreated on his own, leaving only Shi Dakai and Li Yongji in the room.

Suddenly, Li Yongji turned his head to look at Shi Dakai, and said in a gentle tone: "Old Shi, how are the troops prepared, and when can they leave?" ”

Lao Shi is Li Yongji's nickname for Shi Dakai, because Shi Dakai has no words, only a few aliases, but those aliases are not very popular, so in the past, when he was still in the Taiping Army, everyone respectfully called Shi Dakai the king of wings.

However, since joining the Chinese Imperial Army, Shi Dakai has cultivated his mind and has been a lot more low-key, and he always calls himself the last general and mere in private, and when others call him, many times he asks the other party to call him by his name and call him Shi Dakai directly.

In China at this time, the act of calling him by his name is actually an impolite behavior, and if the person concerned takes the initiative to ask you to call him by his name, it will mean lowering his posture and taking the initiative to show goodwill.

In the past, the reason why Shi Dakai let others call him by his name was to show his deference in this way, so as not to be used to make a fuss, after all, he is a general, and he is a general with a high status and huge influence, and his identity is particularly sensitive.

However, with the favor of Li Yongji, Shi Dakai re-emerged within the imperial army, and slowly, everyone did not dare to call him by his full name, but turned to call him Lord Shi or General Shi.

As the emperor, Li Yongji is said to continue to call him by his real name directly, but in order to show intimacy, Li Yongji usually calls him Lao Shi in private, after all, on the surface, Shi Dakai at this time is older than Li Yongji in terms of age, and it is obvious that the title of Lao Shi has an obvious modern atmosphere, which is a personal habit brought by Li Yongji in modern society.

Shi Dakai is actually very useful for this cheesy other name for the emperor, after all, it is not a bad thing to be close to the emperor, especially when Shi Dakai's vision is completely broadened.

"Your Majesty." Shi Dakai clasped his hands into fists and bowed in an orderly manner, "Except for Peng Yulin's troops, the others are all ready to evacuate and can go south by boat at any time." ”

"Well, that's good." Li Yongji nodded, and walked back and forth a few steps with his hands behind his back, "Old Shi, we are about to leave, do you feel reluctant?" ”

"Reluctantly, that's not true." Shi Dakai shook his head, "On the contrary, to be able to go home as soon as possible, Weichen's heart is full of joy." ”

"You." Li Yongji pointed at him and shook his head, "The man is ambitious in all directions, so you have to do this?" It's not like the Winged King I know. ”

"Your Majesty can't help it, the Wing King is just a false name, how can he take it seriously."

"If I say I can take it seriously, I can take it seriously." Li Yongji narrowed his eyes, "How about it, do you want to be the king?" ”

"This ......" Shi Dakai frowned, not knowing what the young emperor meant.

"Don't worry, I'm not tempting you." Li Yongji hurriedly said, "You also know that at the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, I once said that it was okay to be a king, but it was necessary to expand the territory outside, and I could only be crowned king in the colony."

Well, to be honest, I intend to get a few overseas colonies here, and divide them in the form of vassal kingdoms, as the arch guard of the empire, to escort the core territory of the empire...... Therefore, I solemnly ask you again, do you want to be a king? (To be continued......)