There was an uproar at the meeting, and Xu Yuanquan was the first to ask: "Dashuai, what's going on?" ”

Wang Zhenyu did not answer directly, but glanced at He Jian, and He Jian immediately explained cleverly: "Ladies and gentlemen, this morning, the leader of the Kuomintang, Song Jiaoren, was assassinated. ”

Ah, there was another uproar at the scene, but the expressions of the officers were a little different. Xu Yuanquan, Wan Yaohuang and others had a look of surprise on their faces, while Yang Wangui and others had a blank look on their faces, obviously they couldn't figure out how much the Kuomintang leader had to do with him.

When Wang Zhenyu saw this, he shook his head in his heart, it seems that the strategic training in his team will also be grasped, otherwise the army that lacks strategic vision will also have no future.

Sure enough, Yang Wangui scratched his head and said, "Dashuai, this, what is this called Song, what does it have to do with us when we die?" ”

Wang Zhenyu became angry when he heard this question: "Lao Yang, tell me yourself, how many times have I told you, you should read more books, read more newspapers, what books have you read recently?" How many copies of the "Changsha Daily" I asked the attendant to send you, have you read? Now that my sister-in-law is here, your mind is all over the bed, isn't it? If you think that the work of the staff office is too idle, I will transfer you to lead the troops, okay with the security forces? ”

As soon as Yang Wangui heard this, he immediately knew that he had touched the head of the handsome, and his neck shrank, and he didn't dare to speak again.

Xu Yuanquan was born in a regular military academy in the end, and unlike Yang Wangui, he is clear about the meaning of this news. Seeing that the atmosphere at the scene became strange because of Wang Zhenyu's mouth, he immediately changed the topic and said: "Dashuai, as soon as this Song Jiaoren dies, the Kuomintang will definitely take revenge, and I am afraid that there will be a war between the north and the south." If it really starts, it will involve the problem of us standing in line. ”

Wan Yaohuang also nodded and said, "Will there be a war?" In my opinion, there is no need to discuss it, there must be a war, and it was an expedient measure for the North and the South to negotiate peace at the beginning, and both sides have evil intentions, and it is not uncommon for them to fight again. I think what we're going to talk about now is who is going to win, which side are we going to take? In short, we must keep our current capital. ”

Wang Zhenyu didn't speak, just nodded slightly, expressing his agreement with Wan Yaohuang's point of view.

So there was a lot of excitement in the ensuing session, and the officers began to discuss the question of whose side they were on.

Li Zongren was the first to say clearly: "What I didn't say, we should oppose Yuan Shikai, we are from the People's Army." I dare to say that Mr. Song Jiaoren was killed by Yuan Shikai, who are we not going to crusade against him? ”

Bai Chongxi shook his head and said: "Brother Delin, that's right, but I'm afraid things can't be done like this, Yuan Shikai's Liliang is definitely stronger than the Kuomintang." And you see, after the revolution, the people's army has long been scattered, and they are all working independently, not to mention other places, the situation within the boundaries of our Hunan is bad enough. I think it's better to look at it and bet again, our position is just stuck between the Dian Army, the Gui Army, the Hunan Army, and the Sichuan Army, and it is not appropriate to stand in line too early. ”

Everyone, you say everything you say, and you fight for who to support.

Zhao Dongsheng, Tao Zhiyue and other officers personally promoted by Wang Zhenyu sat on the side and did not speak, their minds were very simple, there was nothing to think about, the marshal said how to get it, this very intuitive attitude made Wang Zhenyu very satisfied.

After arguing for almost half an hour, Zhou Bin, who had not spoken, suddenly knocked on the table and said: "I said everyone, you should not discuss the issue of standing in line first, in my opinion, this battle will not be able to be fought for a while and a half?" ”

Wang Zhenyu's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he leaned forward: "Zhou Bin, tell me your reason." ”

Zhou Wei was also not polite, stood up and said: "This reason is actually very simple, but I don't pay attention to it here, I think the person who may know best may be Director Ma." ”

Seeing that he was mentioned, Ma Xicheng was also stunned for a moment, but he still sat there and did not interject.

Zhou Wei glanced at the audience, and stopped selling it: "Two words, no money." ”

"First of all, Yuan Shikai's Beijing government has no money, and I had dinner with Mr. Frankie from Warby Bank, and he told me something about the big loan in the aftermath. In fact, to this day, the Beijing government has not been able to borrow money from the five-nation consortium, which means that our President Yuan Da will not get a dime from the customs duties and salt taxes on the salt roads. Then the next account will be settled, didn't Director Ma say last time, our field troops and local security forces are more than 30,000 people in total, and the monthly expenses are almost 900,000 yuan. What about our President Yuan? In addition to having at least five times as many troops, he also has a huge central government to raise, hehe, I'm afraid I can't do it without tens of millions of dollars a month. This is still in non-war time, if it is wartime, the army moves, this money has to be doubled, so if there is no money, President Yuan Da can't fight him even if he wants to. As for the southern side, not to mention, Sun Cannon and they also have no money, it is estimated that it is no problem to roar with a bright voice and take revenge or something, if you really want to fight, you see that there are a few provinces who are willing to send troops with their own money. These are my personal opinions, everyone has different opinions to mention, no scolding. ”

Zuihou's sentence amused all the officers at the venue, including Wang Zhenyu, and the atmosphere was much more relaxed.

Yang Wangui secretly glanced at Wang Zhenyu, and then said cautiously: "In that case, this battle can't be fought at all, and both sides can only spit on each other?" ”

"No" Wang Zhenyu suddenly spoke, and the audience immediately fell silent, "Zhou Bin's analysis should be understood in this way, as long as our President Yuan Da borrows money from foreigners, the powers will recognize the legitimacy of his government, and nearly 100 million salt payments and tariffs will enter his pocket." After we have the money, our President Yuan Da will be reunified by force. ”

Everyone immediately understood, but when they saw Wang Zhenyu suddenly stand up, their eyes focused on Dashuai again.

Wang Zhenyu walked around the chair, put his hand on the back of the chair, and asked, "Director Ma, the military factory of the Armaments Department has been in operation for two months, how is the current monthly output?" ”

Ma Xicheng frowned and said: "It's very ordinary, I found all the raw materials in Yuanzhou, but the level of Jishu personnel is not high, the equipment is not complete, and at present, we can only imitate Hanyang-style rifles and bullets." Mortars and grenades or something, you can't make them yet. However, the rifle can guarantee at least 2,000 rifles and 1.8 million rounds of ammunition per month, and at present, the basic configuration of the newly formed troops can only be guaranteed first. ”

Wang Zhenyu took two steps back and forth, and then stretched out his hand to signal Ma Xicheng to sit down, this number is already very good, but in terms of rifles and bullets, it has surpassed the Hanyang Arsenal.

"You look for Phillips again tomorrow, and the equipment will be increased, and the number of rifles and bullets will be doubled, and we will strive for 4,000 pieces of rifle ammunition and 3.6 million rifle bullets per month; At the same time, hire people from Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany and Hanyang Arsenal with high salaries, don't be afraid to spend money, this can be earned back at that time. In addition, I heard that the production of mortars is due to the lack of seamless steel pipes, right, go to Hans, let Lihe foreign company purchase for us; From now on, I will see at least 150 60-caliber mortars delivered to the army every month, and 30 105-mm mountain guns will be produced every month, with no less than 30,000 shells; Zuihou is machine guns and grenades, no less than 30 Makqin per month, no less than 300,000 bullets, and 30,000 grenades. We must complete this construction before May, spend the money first, and I will say hello to the town guard and the Finance Bureau. ”

Hearing Wang Zhenyu say this, the officers present all mobilized, joking, if the military factory really reaches this scale, then the level of equipment of the army under his own people will immediately rise several grades, and the combat effectiveness is unimaginable.

Just when everyone began to understand, Wang Zhenyu suddenly announced loudly: "I order, on the same day, to abolish the original establishment of Jihua, and the original Xiangxi garrison structure will be changed from four brigades and four regiments to two divisions and three brigades, two of which are mountain brigades; Each division has three infantry reinforced regiments, each regiment has five battalions and twenty-five companies, which is a large regiment of 55 with 3,000 men, equipped with 30 mortars and 30 machine guns; an eight-hundred-man artillery regiment with 50 mountain guns; A 2,000-strong engineer regiment and a 1,200-strong brigade directly under the division headquarters, each with 16,000 soldiers.

The mountain brigade has three infantry regiments, a three-three small regiment, and 1,000 people; An artillery battalion of 300 men, an 800 artificial regiment, and a brigade directly under the brigade headquarters of 900 men, each with 5,000 soldiers, and the field force was expanded to 42,000 men after half a year. ”

Then Wang Zhenyu stopped talking and sat back under the eager eyes of everyone.

Everyone now wants to know the candidate for the division commander, and at this time, Wang Zhenbang, the secretary who was sitting on the side, stood up, opened a folder and began to read:

"The specific personnel appointments are as follows:

Yang Wangui is hereby appointed as the chief of the staff office of the Xiangxi Garrison Command;

Ma Xi became the chief of the Armament Department of the Xiangxi Garrison Command;

Wan Yaohuang is the major general of the Military Justice Department of the Xiangxi Garrison Command.

Xu Yuanquan served as the commander of the First Division of the Xiangxi Garrison, and Wan Yaohuang concurrently served as the chief of staff of the First Division;

Tao Zhiyue served as the colonel of the 101st Infantry Regiment of the First Division, Zhang Xuguang served as the colonel of the 102nd Infantry Regiment of the First Division, Tang Hairong served as the colonel of the 103rd Infantry Regiment of the First Division, and Hu Lichun served as the colonel of the Engineer Regiment under the division.

Liu Xing served as the commander of the Second Division of the Xiangxi Garrison, and Zhou Wei concurrently served as the chief of staff of the Second Division;

Li Hongkui served as the colonel of the 201st Infantry Regiment of the Second Division, Zhou Zhengming served as the colonel of the 202nd Infantry Regiment of the Second Division, Liao Lei served as the colonel of the 203rd Infantry Regiment of the Second Division, and Wang Benhuai served as the colonel of the division's engineering regiment.

Colonel Zhao Dongsheng, commander of the Guards Brigade, and Colonel Li Pinxian, chief of staff;

Colonel Li Zongren, commander of the 1st Mountain Brigade, and Colonel Dai Yue, chief of staff;

Colonel Bai Chongxi, commander of the 2nd Mountain Brigade, and Colonel Chen Yuxin, chief of staff.

The Xiangxi Military Police Regiment was established, with Colonel Yu Zuobai as the head of the regiment......

The above appointment took effect on the same day, Xiangxi Town Guard Wang, March 22 of the second year of the Republic of China. ”