In the "21" reorganization of the Mengshan Army, among the many officers who were promoted, the most rapid promotion was Situ Jun, who joined the Mengshan Army for less than a year. This time, he was appointed deputy chief of staff, vice principal of the battalion military academy and chief of education, officially becoming one of Long Qian's most important arms.

Many people don't know what the military academy is, but because Long Qian is also the principal, it shows the importance of the military school. And Situ Jun is the only vice principal, which is enough to show that Commander Long attaches great importance to Situ Jun. Considering that Long Qian will definitely lack skills, eighty percent of the affairs of the military academy will fall into the hands of this young general. In addition, Long Qian said at the meeting announcing the reorganization that in the future, officers at all levels, including the standard unified rank, must obtain the graduation certificate of the military academy with the battalion, otherwise they will automatically resign. I'm afraid that this mantra is going to be in Situ Jun's arms, if this kid is going to come down indiscriminately, won't he want to die? Therefore, the old team of Mengshan Army has two biggest opinions about this reorganization, one is that Long Qian dismissed Ye Yanbing and Xiong Xun without remembering the old feelings, and the second is that Situ Jun's promotion was too fast.

Feng Guozhu directly put forward his opinion to Long Qian, "I know that it is good to run a military school, and it is no problem for us to be trained, but Situ Jun became the vice principal all of a sudden, and I really don't know what credit he has had." Commander, you always say that our Mengshan Army wants to be open to the public, why did you promote an officer and military officer who surrendered so quickly? Just because he went to military school in Germany? Like Yan Bing and Xiong Xun, they are the old brothers of our Mengshan cottage, born and died, which battle is not desperate to be the first? Because there was a captive escape, and it was all over the place! Lu Shan and Mingyuan played tricks and didn't want to make you unhappy. But I'm not afraid of you getting angry. These two things, you don't do authentically. ”

Since the reorganization of the Mengshan army, with the successive victories of the Mengshan army, coupled with the success of being recruited and continuously expanded, Long Qian's prestige in the army is in full swing. It was the first time that he was accused by his subordinates of doing things unfairly. Unexpectedly, Feng Guozhu was usually not very angry, Long Qian classified him as the kind of mute and silent, and he didn't expect that he bluntly said that he was not authentic.

"In that case, let's talk. First, I would like to commend you for giving your opinion to your face. That's good, so I'm not angry. Long Qian said with a smile. The appointment of Situ Jun is something I have carefully considered. By no means I was partial to him. Looking at the whole army, there is not a single general with formal military education, how can this work? ”

"Where is it not going to work?" Feng Guozhu immediately retorted, "Yuan Shikai's Wuwei Right Army has hired a lot of foreign teachers. Including Situ Jun! Didn't you make us fight? Situ Jun is powerful. How could you be captured by us? ”

"You can't say that. Because it's too one-sided. Li Chun and Cao Kun have been defeated by us repeatedly. The reasons are manifold. I have talked about it at every post-war summary meeting, and the main reason is that they have never been able to put down the shelf and underestimate the enemy. Send two or three battalions to wipe us out completely. Secondly, we have the right time, place and people. Especially the location and people. Their whereabouts are well known, and our whereabouts are dark to them. It's no wonder if you don't fail. As for the last time, they suffered the loss of dividing their troops. I can't imagine that we will concentrate our superior forces to break through __"

"The mountain road ambush killed Lu Yongxiang, captured Situ Jun's kid, and said that it was cheap to touch the terrain, but you said that the advantage of troops is not right! They have three battalions, and we are also three battalions! As soon as the bayonets rushed, they collapsed! It can be seen that the training of foreigners is not a big deal! Feng Guozhu did not accept Long Qian's explanation.

"I didn't say we couldn't train." Long Qian still smiled, "We have our advantages, such as our squad platoon tactics. But it must be admitted that the officers and soldiers, especially the troops trained by Yuan Shikai's small station, can still fight! Their sappers, artillery, are much stronger than ours. Artillery will be a weapon that we must master, and in future battles, whether offensive or defensive, we cannot fight without the support of artillery. If we go to attack Yizhou, it will be almost impossible to storm it except for a sneak attack. That's where we get in. In addition, after the expansion of the troops, the battalion level, the regiment level, oh, the standard level of combat, organization, command, communication and liaison, and logistical support are all new topics for us. I don't know if you've ever thought about it, if you were asked to command an infantry standard that included cavalry, artillery, and sappers to fight against an enemy army of the same force, would you be sure? ”

"This__" Feng Guozhu didn't dare to say yes.

Long Qian was very pleased with Feng Guozhu's attitude, "You don't dare to admit that Xing's attitude is right." Because none of us have this experience. As the number of troops increases, the difficulty of command doubles. To be honest, I was worried about commanding an all-wing operation because I didn't have the experience. Although experience can be accumulated, the knowledge in books is the summary of predecessors, so why don't we learn it? Do you have to use the blood of defeat to gain experience? There is no doubt that Situ Jun has gone to a German military academy, and he is theoretically the strongest in infantry tactics! His problem is not that he doesn't understand the combined tactics of multiple arms, but if I want to see it, Situ's biggest problem is neither the surrendered officers and soldiers, nor the lack of qualifications, in terms of seniority, isn't it two years later than me. When it comes to qualifications, I'm not as good as you. His problem is that he did not really understand the essence of the combat training of the Mengshan Army! I need to explain to us the military theories he learned in Germany, and then combine them with a set of methods for training, operations, command, and communication, which we have already formed, and knead together what we have spoken orally and what we have actually taught, so that our army's military theories can be formed on this basis, and if we train accordingly, our army's combat effectiveness will certainly be greatly enhanced! ”

Feng Guozhu didn't say anything, his eyes slowly rolled, as if he was pondering Long Qian's words.

"Guozhu, have you heard the story of the golden city bones?"

"Nope."

So Long Qian told him this allusion, and his tone became serious, "It's a little inappropriate to compare Situ like this." But we must admit that we can't rely on what you said about Mengshan brothers to conquer the world, and our team must grow, not only to recruit new soldiers, but also to recruit new generals! Without an open mind, we are toads at the bottom of the well, and all we see is a little bit of the sky! Sun Deming's lesson is something we must learn, if we didn't leave Mengshan categorically, where would there be today's situation? Situ can't do it, so come down. What's the big deal? Ye Yanbing made a mistake, then go down and become a soldier! Like you said. I can even tear off the face of the old brother Mengshan, and I will take care of a Situ Jun? However, if others have strengths, you have to humbly admit that without this bearing, you are a toad at the bottom of the well. ”

Feng Guozhu rolled his eyes, "Commander, Yan Bing's handling is too heavy." ”

"Who said you can't come up again? Did I say that? However, if you make a mistake, you have to take responsibility! What if the calf bearers snatched more guns that day? What if Zhengjiazhuang was overturned by the rebellious bandits? What if I was killed by bandits? Do you also think Ye Yanbing's mistake is insignificant? Or is it because Yan Bing is an old brother of Mengshan, can he open the net? Brother Guozhu, there are no rules. It's not a circle. I talked to Yan Bing and Xiao Xiong. Already figured it out. Their merits are in my heart. If you recognize your mistakes and correct them, you can be reinstated. We still have a long way to go, and the Mengshan Army will not stop at the present. What are you worried about? Are you worried that I will deal with Yan Bing and chill the hearts of my brothers? ”

"Yes. I know that Yan Bing is loyal to the commander. ”

"It's better to be loyal to my group than to be loyal to us__" Long Qian stopped the topic. "So be it. I'll take care of Yan Bing and Xiao Xiong's affairs. You can rest assured. But you have to respect Situ Jun. Especially when you participate in the study of the military academy with the battalion, you are the student, and he is the instructor. We must learn all kinds of knowledge with an open mind, and don't always want to put on old qualifications. That thing can't be trusted, Sun Deming's qualifications are old, and his head doesn't know where it was bitten by wild dogs! ”

"I've never been optimistic about Sun's family, since I followed the commander." Feng Guozhu said with a stiff neck.

"Alright. I know it. You are now the deputy regiment commander, not only to lead your battalion, but also to assist Zhou Yi to lead the entire standard! When he's gone, you're the standard. To improve your thinking one step further, broaden your horizons a little. The combat effectiveness of the troops has a great deal to do with their basic quality, but the use of new weapons is more important, and the tactics are determined by the technique, and the rifles and bayonets alone cannot win the battle forever. ”

"I heard them say that the machine gun is powerful, where can we find the machine gun?"

"Didn't Situ Jun go to Qingdao? Check with the Germans first and see if you can buy some from Germany. ”

"Also, Commander, it's time for you to marry a daughter-in-law. Find a matchmaker to go to the owner's house to propose marriage. ”

"I know that. You go back, reorganize the troops, and prepare to go to Yizhou to take over the defense. ”

"Let's go to Yizhou?"

"Yes, it was preliminarily decided that the second bid would be stationed in Yizhou, and the first bid would go to Yanzhou. When the prisoners have been disposed of and the troops are replenished, you will set out. ”

In the evening, Jiang Yun, who Long Qian had been thinking about, returned to Zhengjiazhuang with David and Jiang Jiying, along with Zhang Xiaoding. The continuous rush and pressure made Jiang Yun, who had just turned twenty, look a lot older.

"It's been a hard trip. Let's go to dinner first, and then talk about official business. Long Qian shook hands with the four of them one by one, Jiang Jiying was obviously not suitable for this kind of Western-style etiquette, and was in a hurry, Long Qian smiled, "Brother Junchen is the first time to come to my small place, and the conditions cannot be compared to Jingshi and Taiyuan. ”

"Jiying is already an adult's subordinate, and the adult is too polite." Jiang Jiying hurriedly said.

"That's right. Let's not talk about the subordinates or not, there is no doubt that we are a family. Let's go, let's eat. Long Qian grabbed Jiang Jiying with one hand and David with the other, and walked towards the restaurant.

Zhou Yi was still living at home, and he was also at home eating, and he saw Jiang Yun from the window, this kid was Long Qian's absolute confidant, and he originally wanted to go out to say hello, but in the end he didn't.

Because Jia Jiying came, Long Qian specially ordered the wine. But the vegetables are very simple, Long Qian was a little apologetic, and explained, the first is that he was not prepared, and the second is that the season is not good, so please take care of Jia Jiying.

At the dinner table, Jiang Yun didn't say anything about Beijing, didn't drink, and buried himself in eating, but Jiang Jiying couldn't wait to report to Long Qian about the opening of the ticket number after paying tribute to Long Qian. Four people dug up from their counterparts in Shanxi, and they could basically support the stall. If it is not enough, it will be recruited from Beijing. Just wait for Long Qian to finalize the name of the ticket number, and then it can be opened.

Long Qian did not ask about the ticket number, but asked about the public security situation in Beijing. This time, it was Jiang Yun who reported that the chaos was basically over. Although the foreign soldiers are still stationed in Beijing, they are already more disciplined and do not easily harass merchants and ordinary residents. Wadsey straightened out military discipline, and there were generally no foreign soldiers roaming around the streets. The market in Beijing has gradually recovered, most of the shops in the Dashilar area have resumed business, the liveliness of the Bada Hutong has also resumed, and it is said that the commander of the coalition forces, Wadsey, had a hot fight with a German-speaking prostitute named Sai Jinhua__ Li Hongzhang's peace talks are still ongoing, the imperial court has published the first list of "criminal ministers", and Zhao Shuqiao, the minister of military aircraft, is also among them, and Yuxian, the governor of Shanxi, who has been dismissed by Cixi, has committed suicide. But the foreigners were still not satisfied, saying that the court sheltered criminals__

Long Qian listened attentively and did not interject. Looking at Jiang Yun's demeanor, the silver in Beijing is safe and sound. After the four of them finished eating, Zhang Xiaoding naturally wanted to go home, Long Qian took the three of them back to his house, personally made tea for the three of them with fine porcelain teacups that they usually don't use, and asked Zhang Ping to call Song Jinguo and talk about the ticket number first.

"Brother Junchen (Jia Jiying), how about the name of the ticket number called Jinyuan ticket number? Our Shanxi people's ability to handle ticket numbers is first-class, and it is a very good signboard in itself. You can decide what to do with your business. But in addition to ordinary accidents, there are still things to do for me. The main thing is to buy things from Tianjin, such as foreign cloth, Western medicine, etc. In this way, you need to open a branch in Tianjin, and then Shandong, Yizhou and Yanzhou branches will definitely be opened, and on the surface, the military salary of the right wing of the Weisheng Army will be handed over to you - the appropriation of the imperial court will be handed over to you. There are two specific contacts, one is Jiang Yun, you are already familiar with each other. The second is him, Song Jinguo, the logistics chief of the right wing of the Weisheng Army, who is also a fellow villager in Shanxi. The opening funds of the ticket number David are ready, in Jiang Yun's hands. When you turn around, you can take Jiang Yun's letter to his friends in Beijing to withdraw money. As for the Shandong branch, some gentry have been contacted here, and more than 300,000 taels have been raised as the start-up capital for the branch. The emperor is not a hungry soldier, and I will not treat you badly. Jiang Yun has several sets of empty yards in Beijing, choose a better set for you, and if it is under your name, you can bring your family to __"

"My lord is thoughtful, Jiying must do his best__The courtyard of the North General Cloth is quite good__" Jia Jiying was overjoyed.

"I'm not done yet. There are rules for ticket numbers. David is my good brother, he wants to go back to the United States, he can't take care of this side, and this matter should be up to me. I'll give you half of the shares, and the salary is three thousand taels a year. Dividends are calculated according to share capital, what do you think? ”

What a bold shot! If 300,000 taels is the share capital, the half achievement is 15,000 taels! The annual salary of three thousand taels of silver is quite good, and this is not a dividend. Jia Jiying thought for a moment and immediately stood up, "The adults treat Jiying really well, how can this be worthy?" ”

"Sit down and talk. It's nothing. Money is not an issue. I'm a bit of a gambler, and it's all about seeing that Brother Junchen is a person who does things! The imperial court is about to implement a new policy, and opportunities to make money are everywhere. The ticket number is temporary, and when the time comes, we will turn it into a bank. Do a good job, and strive to open our Jinyuan ticket number all over the country and make a fortune together! Ha Lu Ha! ”

"Then, did Jiying go back earlier?" Jia Jiying couldn't wait.

"Okay. I will soon set up the town guard envoy yamen in Yizhou. You can rest for a day, and then Xiao Ding will accompany you back to Beijing. ”

Jia Jiying was a discerning person, and saw that Long Qian wanted to discuss other matters with Jiang Yun David, so he got up and said goodbye, and Zhang Ping took him to wash and rest, without mentioning it. (To be continued......)