Xu Jingxin and others were looking for errands, but it didn't go well. The main reason is that the end of the year is approaching, the school is closed, and most of the factories are closed. Xu Jingxin and Liu Fenze had no reason to stay at Han Ce's house for their birthday, so they returned to Jiaodong a year ago. However, just after the Spring Festival, Xu Jingxin returned to Jinan, which surprised Han Ce.

"I didn't expect you to come back without even fifteen."

"yes, it's not fun to stay at home. I guess it's easier to come back early and find things to do. Didn't Lao Liu see it? Xu Jingxin brought a large bag of local products, "Give Lingtang a little filial piety." ”

"You're welcome." Han Ce took the package, "How are you at home?" ”

"It's fine. We have brought a lot of things to Jinan, but I didn't expect so many factories to pop up in Jinan in the past two years, which is really surprising. It is said that even cannons can be built? ”

"I don't know ...... this."

"Oh, who is this?" Xu Jingxin saw a young man standing at the door, and his facial features were somewhat similar to Han Ce.

"This is the younger brother Han Fu. Come and meet Brother Xu, when I was in Japan, Brother Xu took care of ......"

"Oh, it's Brother Xu......"

"It turned out to be Brother Ling! Isn't it an errand boy in the army? Xu Jing was overjoyed, he wanted to come back this time to meet Han Ce's brother, who was an officer in the new army, to see if he could blend into the army, but he didn't expect to see the person he wanted to see as soon as he returned to Jinan.

"Exactly, he rested ...... today," Han Ce said vaguely. He was a spy in the intelligence department, and he didn't even know about his mother and younger brother.

"Oh, I'm glad I will!" Xu Jingxin immediately showed great enthusiasm for Han Fu, "Is the army also resting?" I don't know if there's a way like me. Can I go into the army to do things? Xu Jingxin threw Han Ce and attacked Han Fu directly.

"It's not that hard. Recruitment is carried out every spring and autumn...... My brother said that Brother Xu's talent, wouldn't he be buried when he joined the army as a soldier? ”

"Where! Where are you not going to earn something to eat? I've heard that the salaries of the New Army are very high. ”

"He's not in Fifth Town, he's in the Patrol Battalion!" Han Ce wanted to dispel Xu Jingxin's covetousness for the army, "He is still sulking about this." ”

"Huh? Didn't the younger brother graduate from the Martial Arts Academy? How did you get into the patrol camp? Xu Jingxin saw Han Fu sitting upright on the chair, his back straight, his hands flat on his knees, and at first glance, he was different from ordinary people, and he was indeed a formally trained soldier.

This is the most frustrating thing for Han Fu. The vast majority of his graduates went on to patrol the Guard. Although the military pay is almost the same as that of the Fifth Town. But it just doesn't sound good, and it's not ideal! During the Chinese New Year, Han Fu was still looking for connections everywhere, planning to transfer the troops to the fifth town.

Since he is a friend of his brother, Han Fu shows the enthusiasm he deserves. "If Brother Xu wants to join the army. It's better to apply for the martial arts academy. According to Brother Xu's ability. Still not ready to get your hands on it? After one to two years of study, you will be an officer when you come out. If you sign up for the army now, you will be counted as entering the fifth town. You have to start with small soldiers. ”

Xu Jingxin immediately became interested, "Oh, I don't know when the Martial Arts Academy will enroll students?" Why are there some one year and some two years? ”

"It's a branch. Artillery is a two-year system, and infantry and baggage are one-year system. If you are in an advanced class, the duration of study is more complicated, ranging from one-year to two-year courses...... I'm in the Infantry Section. I graduated after only one year. However, if Brother Xu is making a living, it is not a good choice to study in the martial arts academy, because there is only a stipend, which is very low. Barely enough to eat. ”

Han Ce secretly scolded his younger brother for adding to the chaos, and Shangfeng's reluctance to let them enter the army was obvious, "Brother Xu, don't listen to his nonsense." The Armament Academy is not so easy to enter, it mainly recruits students from the military. When he was admitted to the military academy, he was a soldier in the fifth town. Besides, the rules of the military academy are extremely strict, and even the entrance and exit gates have to be approved by the peak, which is sad to death. ”

The implication reminded Xu Jingxin that even if he was admitted to the military academy, it was not easy to carry out revolutionary activities freely.

"For decades, the country's internal and external troubles have not stopped, all because of the lax armament. All my aspiring young people are unwilling to join the military and serve the field! Although studying science can also save the country, it is better to be a soldier directly! You say, don't you? Xu Jingxin asked Han Fu with a smile.

"Exactly!" Han Fu became excited, "Brother Xu doesn't know, the predecessor of our Martial Arts Academy was the Mengshan Army Camp Military Academy built by the commander, do you know what our school motto is?" 'I am born and my country is dead, and I am dead and my country is alive!' There are a lot of truths, and I only understood them after entering the military academy! Listening to what Brother Xu said just now, you know that you are a hot-blooded and patriotic young man! If you are willing to take the military academy, there is actually a way. As long as there are two or more active duty officers, you can apply for the examination. I'll count one, and I can help you find another one. But I can't help with the exam, it depends on your ability. ”

"That couldn't be better." Xu Jingxin rubbed his hands excitedly, "Then when will you apply for the exam?" What courses are you taking? ”

This time, Han Ce was left aside, and the two actually talked enthusiastically. Xu Jingxin is Han Ce's boss in the Alliance, Xu Jingxin is determined to enter the army, and Han Ce really can't stop it. Now they can only report the situation to their superiors, and they can deal with it. If you don't want the alliance to infiltrate the army, you can stop it in the exam.

In the afternoon, Han Ce found an opportunity to buy something and sent the news out of the city.

Han Ce did not openly join the army, he became an overseas intelligence officer controlled by the six sections of the intelligence department, and he didn't even know anything about his family. He was recruited by the Intelligence Division when he was preparing to stay in Japan for a cultural cram school, and after three and a half months of training in a special training course organized by the Intelligence Department, he went to Japan to study at a science cram school. He was given the task of trying to get in touch with and gain the trust of the anti-Qing elements among the students studying in Japan, but he was not allowed to act in a high-profile manner, let alone act as the main leader. He accomplished this task brilliantly, became acquainted with Xu Jingxin and a group of staunch anti-Qing elements, became the first members of the League, and now, he was sent back to his hometown as the first member of the Shandong branch.

The reason why he volunteered to join the intelligence agency of the Mengshan Army was not only because of his admiration for the Mengshan Army, but also because of his character. Unlike his outgoing brother, he prefers to read and think. I wanted to study in Japan because I was dissatisfied with reality. When the math teacher interviewed him out of the blue. When asked what he thought about the current situation and what he knew about Mengshanjun, he gave the most satisfactory answer from the other party.

That's what he said at the time, I can't say anything about the current situation, but I like the army that is now stationed in Jinan, and my brother is a member of it. If they can get China, there is really hope for China.

Why do you say that? The teacher asked.

He explained his reasoning: look at the changes in Shandong, especially Jinan, and you can see the Tao. So many schools, so many factories have popped up, and the lives of ordinary people are getting better and better every year. I have never seen an army like this who is bent on making a good life for the people. I've never even heard of it.

Then why don't you join the army?

He said. I'm not in good health, I like literature and don't like martial arts, and I can't do things like fighting and killing.

The teacher said, I've been paying attention to you for a long time. In fact. The army is not all about killing the soldiers on the battlefield. There is a greater need for educated and ambitious young people like you.

Everything is under control. For his good work, he received a verbal commendation from the Commissioner and was rewarded with a hundred silver dollars. But the money was not given to him, but was deposited with his salary in his account with the Intelligence Service. You can apply for disbursement when you need it.

Upon his return, he was also given the code name "Sturgeon", which is said to be unique only to high-ranking intelligence officers. His relationship was transferred from six to four, which meant that he had ended his overseas work and would now work mainly at home.

Section Chief Wang Zhifeng also told him in a secret conversation with him that he could get married, but after determining the partner, he should get the approval of the organization, and it was best to find his partner in the Mengshan Army, and the organization could create such an opportunity, for example, there were many female soldiers in the Fifth Town Hospital. He could be identified by the Intelligence Service.

Everything was very well thought out.

But Han Ce had a different feeling in his heart. That is, the hostility of the Intelligence Service to the Alliance made him puzzled! During his training at the Intelligence Division, he had already felt the ambition of the Mengshan Army, but it was something he was happy to see. Ever since he read those anti-Qing pamphlets, he has been looking forward to a change of dynasty. He always remembers the ancient adage that scholars rebel and fail to succeed in ten years, but if the Mengshan army pulls up the anti-flag, it will be completely different. It was a mighty army, and a mysterious army. During the training class, in addition to learning military discipline and military regulations and espionage skills, he also learned the military history of the Mengshan Army. The instructors did not shy away from the history of the troops' opposition to the Qing Dynasty, and did not conceal that the mission of the troops was to save the country and the people under the leadership of the supreme commander.

At the end of his training, he had listened to Long Qian's lectures, which were actually in the form of a symposium, in which Long Qian talked with the 17 students of that period to understand why they joined the army, their family situation, and their views on the current situation, especially the imperial court. Long Qian bluntly said that as long as the Manchus were in power, China would not be rich and strong, because the interests of the Manchu rulers were completely inconsistent with those of the common people, and they did not understand the trend of history, let alone the aspirations of the people. All they cared about was maintaining Manchu rule forever. But history has proved that the rule of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, a feudal dynasty, will not make the country rich and strong, just like firearms, the Ming Dynasty has a deep study and use of firearms, which is definitely ahead of the world, but after the Qing Dynasty, it fell behind, because the imperial court was more superstitious that the bow horse was the most lethal weapon. Emperor Kangxi himself was proficient in mathematics, but he was not allowed to popularize science in China. They lack the vision of the world, cannot see the changes in the trend, and are unwilling to learn advanced things. So I can only be beaten again and again. Just like in the First Sino-Japanese War, if the imperial court was well aware of Japan's shortcomings and resolutely fought instead of peace talks, Japan's finances would not be able to support the continuation of the war. The same is true of the Gengzi national disaster, if the imperial court could understand the rules of foreign communication, it would not use the army to attack foreign embassies and consulates, thus triggering the intervention of almost all the foreign powers in China. Of course, if the imperial court could benefit the interests of the people, the Boxer would not spread. At present, the voices of revolution are everywhere, armed insurrections are constantly breaking out in the south, and intellectuals are struggling to think about the way to save the country. The purpose of the Mengshan Army is to save the country and the people, and in this period of great historical changes, it will naturally not stay out of the situation. But the aim of the revolution was not simply to seize power, but to put the country on a path to prosperity. Therefore, the Mengshan Army adopted the strategy of concealing and accumulating strength, banning opium, developing the economy, cracking down on the powerful and powerful, and regulating social relations. You will see that Shandong is changing, and other provinces are also changing, and wherever there is a Mengshan army, there will be changes that are beneficial to the people.

You are already a full member of the Mengshan Army, and you are a special member. You have an important mission, that is, to hide yourself in the dark, to act as the eyes and ears of the Mengshan Army, and to pass on the intelligence that the troops need. The outcome of the war between Japan and Russia depended to a large extent on the exploits of a Japanese spy named Genjiro Akashi, who hid in Russia and did earth-shattering feats, and almost single-handedly decided the outcome of the war! History will write his name, and the Japanese will always remember his contribution to the country. That's where intelligence officers come in. Your mission is glorious, but the task is dangerous and daunting. However, as long as you remember in your heart the oath you made when you joined the army, keep in mind the discipline of the organization, and keep in mind the great historical mission of the Mengshan Army to save the country and save the people, you will definitely be able to make meritorious deeds on the secret front that are not inferior to Akashi Genjiro.

It was with faith and passion that he went to Japan and entered the League. However, the purpose of the League made him feel confused, those people were also patriots, and what they wanted to do was not fundamentally different from that of the Mengshan Army. Why did he want him to spy on the Alliance? Isn't this internal friction? In Han Ce's view, the Mengshan Army should unite with the Alliance.

But an order is an order. Han Ce's short training experience made him remember the strictness of military regulations, especially for these intelligence officers, discipline is supreme, and whoever dares to violate discipline will definitely get severe sanctions from the organization. But the doubts in his heart always want to talk to his superiors, just like Xu Jingxin and Liu Fenze, they are both respectable patriots, why should they be closely monitored after returning to Shandong, and they are not allowed to join the army?

Han Ce's doubts were not raised in the end. But Xu Jingxin was still admitted to the Martial Arts Academy under the recommendation of his younger brother, this result made Han Ce feel puzzled, but Wang Zhifeng's order to him was to ignore Xu Jingxin and not take the initiative to contact Xu, but for any instructions given by Xu, he must report to Corey as soon as possible. His task was to monitor Liu Fenze, but not to interfere with Liu's specific work. And himself, under Wang Zhifeng's arrangement, entered a foreign Chinese school with Liu Fenze as a teaching assistant to teach Japanese. After the work of the three of them was basically determined, Xu Jingxin invited him and Liu Fenze to go to the restaurant and explained the task, that is, to actively publicize the ideas of the League and the Alliance, and vigorously develop members. The contact time and place were agreed, and what made Han Ce laugh and cry was that Xu Jingxin put the contact point at Han's house.

Han Ce thought to himself, it was best not to let himself go against Xu Jingxin and Liu Fenze. Otherwise, I really don't know how to face these two comrades. What will change in the future, he really can't say. (To be continued......)