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"One-two-one, one-two-one, one-two-three-four!" At half past six in the morning, loud slogans were already sounding in the barracks. The officers and men of the training battalion have already begun their morning exercises.

A long four-column line ran out of the gate of the barracks and ran around the barracks, exactly five kilometers. When we get back, it's time for breakfast. The training of the training battalion was undoubtedly the most arduous among the troops under Wu Xingquan's command. Of course, their military salaries and food are also the best. This once aroused the dissatisfaction of some generals under Wu Xingquan. Everyone is the same soldier, why is the training camp so well paid, but they have to be shorter?

However, after seeing the training of the training camp, the generals were speechless. The training intensity of the training camp is far above theirs. If the training method of the training camp is followed, it is estimated that their troops will not be able to bear it at all.

In order to make the troops centripetal force, but also to convince them. Wu Haoxuan also simply moved to live in the barracks, and he and James would participate in the morning exercises every morning. When the officers and men of the training battalion saw that even Wu Haoxuan, the battalion commander, had to train like everyone else, the complaints in their hearts suddenly disappeared without a trace.

The teaching camp is undoubtedly the seed of the army in Wu Haoxuan's mind, and he will serve as the first battalion commander of the teaching camp. This will undoubtedly leave a deep impression on the hearts of these officers and men, and once the training battalion is expanded, it will be able to give him sufficient prestige in the army.

Of course, the main training of the training battalion was entrusted to the deputy battalion commander James, and Wu Haoxuan just gave a lesson to the officers and soldiers when he had time. He had so much to attend to that he simply didn't have that much time to spend in the barracks.

Half a month after the formation of the teaching battalion, Wu Haoxuan discussed with James and decided to conduct an exercise. This time, Wu Xingquan and the military chiefs of the two towns under his command were invited to participate in this exercise, but also Ma Tengxi, Feng Linge, Zhang Yuting, and their generals were invited to observe the exercise. Although, Mukden is already under the control of the four of them. However, in order to compete for power and profit, there have been some contradictions between the four people. Wu Haoxuan hopes to use this exercise to make others realize the power of their father and son.

The exercise took place in a mountainous area north of Shengjing City, where the training battalion would conduct fire preparation and attack drills. Although the training battalion has only been in force for half a month, under the arduous training, the unit has already undergone preparations for rebirth. Many of the tactical essentials, although not fully mastered, are already decent. For the rest, you just need to intensify your training.

"Tut, second brother, in half a month, Haoxuan has pulled out a team of thousands of people, this ability, among those juniors, I'm afraid no one can match!" At the exercise headquarters, Feng Linge said to Wu Xingquan.

"That's right, judging from the appearance of the army and the appearance of the soldiers, this is not at all a unit that has just been in the army for half a month. Even the regular army under our command can't compare with it! Ma Tengxi also echoed.

"Haha, that kid has been studying for four whole years, if he doesn't have this ability, then his four years will be in vain!" Wu Xingquan laughed, Wu Haoxuan was able to be praised, which made him also have a bright face.

"Second brother, I'm quite interested in the weapons that Haoxuan's troops are equipped with. These weapons, it seems, are performing very well. Can the second brother sell some to the younger brother? Zhang Yuting said directly. Wu Haoxuan's battalion was equipped with rifles, light and heavy machine guns, and mortars, all of which made them very excited. In the past, the most powerful weapon of the patrol battalions in the Northeast was the Makqin heavy machine gun from Europe. As for the soldiers, it was common to use Hanyang-made rifles, or the water beads they got from Lao Maozi, that is, the Mosin Nagant rifles.

"Fourth, Haoxuan's weapons were purchased from the Americans, and the manager is his friend, who happens to be in Shengjing, after the exercise, you can contact him. However, the weapons of the Americans are not cheap! In order to equip my brother's troops, I almost took out all my family resources! Wu Xingquan said half-truthfully, of course he would not sue others, Wu Haoxuan has such a big family business in the United States.

"Battalion commander, as soon as you are ready, the exercise can begin!" James said to Wu Haoxuan.

"Let's get started!" Wu Haoxuan nodded.

A red flare rose into the air, and then a fierce burst of gunfire rang out. The subject of this exercise was to attack a high ground where enemy troops were standing. Because of the poor conditions, it was just an attack on a small dirt slope.

The battalion's six 80-mm mortars, as well as the mortars of four infantry companies, a total of 14 80-mm mortars and 12 60-mm mortars, began to rain frantically on the small dirt slope.

The mortar was not very powerful, but the rate of fire was very alarming, and in the blink of an eye, the small dirt slope was completely enveloped in fire and smoke.

"Shhh

The friendly generals who were observing at the exercise headquarters couldn't help but gasp one by one.

"Good boy! How many cannons is this training battalion of more than 1,000 people equipped with? Look at that firepower, it's almost as powerful as a salvo of dozens of cannons! ”

"How can a training battalion of more than a thousand people be equipped with so many cannons. And, it seems, the power of such a cannon is not very great! ”

The artillery performance of the teaching battalion shocked everyone.

"Haoxuan Xian, what kind of cannon is this?" Zhang Yuting asked directly.

"Uncle Zhang, this is a mortar. During last year's Russo-Japanese War, the Russians and Japanese were already using this cannon in their wars. Although it is not very powerful, it has the advantage of being light in weight and fast in rate of fire, which is excellent as an infantry support firepower! ”

Zhang Yuting nodded, he had already made up his mind, and he must buy this weapon from the Americans next.

After the artillery bombardment was over, several hundred men from four infantry companies lined up in a skirmish line and launched an attack on the small dirt slope. Light and heavy machine guns fired heavily at small dirt slopes to provide fire support for the attacking infantry.

Because the training battalion had just been trained for an attack on the skirmish line, the officers and men had not yet mastered it. So much so that when attacking, it looked a little chaotic.

This made Feng Linge, Zhang Yuting and others breathe a sigh of relief. They believe that although Wu Haoxuan's training battalion has very strong firepower, the training of the troops is not yet in place. It made them feel a little better. If Wu Haoxuan's battalion can be trained into elite soldiers in just half a month, then it will be fine.

At this moment, Wu Haoxuan and James were busy recording the shortcomings exposed by the troops during the exercise, and they didn't pay attention to the thoughts of Feng Linge, Zhang Yuting and others at all. He would have been amused if he knew what they were thinking.

It's only been half a month of training, and he's already very satisfied with this kind of results. Half a month later, it will definitely be very different.

Wu Haoxuan even planned to wait for another half a month, and if the training of the troops was completed, then the expansion of the troops could begin. There is currently a training battalion, which has been directly expanded into a teaching regiment. After a simple training, you can probably go to Jilin.

After the exercise, Ma Tengxi, Feng Linge, Zhang Yuting, and others all praised it.

After returning to Shengjing City, they all sent people to Davis to buy weapons from him. Davis had already received instructions from Wu Haoxuan, and he did not refuse. The price of the M1903 rifle is 60 oceans per shot, which is 40 oceans more expensive than Hanyang. M1904 light machine guns, five hundred oceans each. M1904 heavy machine guns, a thousand oceans each. 60-mm mortars and 80-mm mortars also cost 1,500 and 2,500 oceans each, respectively.

Such a price is not low, which directly makes Ma Tengxi, Feng Linge, Zhang Yuting and others feel a headache. These American weapons are not bad. But the price is too high! Therefore, they only buy a small part.

Seeing that more than half a month has passed since the Shengjing Incident, Yuan Shikai seems to have sat firmly in the country. However, the rewards promised to these warlords have not yet been fulfilled! This made Ma, Wu, Feng, and Zhang all a little anxious.

Zhang Yuting even sent a telegram to Zhang Fuchen, the representative of Yanjing City, asking him to contact Yuan Shikai, so that Yuan Shikai could fulfill his promise as soon as possible, so as not to have too many dreams at night. After all, Yuan Shikai promised to hand over the entire Northeast to the four of them, so they took the risk. If Yuan Shikai repents, then aren't they empty?

If Yuan Shikai had given orders in the name of the central government, then they would have rightfully become the rulers of the Northeast. If you don't have this righteous name, even if you occupy the Northeast, you won't be recognized by other forces!

Zhang Fuchen directly found Xu Shichang, who had negotiated with him at the beginning, and expressed Fengtian's opinion to him. And claimed that if Yuan Datou was not ready to fulfill his promise, then they would directly break up in two and make the entire Shengjing incident public.

Xu Shichang has no choice, it is worth appeasing Zhang Fuchen and letting him wait with peace of mind, saying that Yuan Shikai will never regret it and will fulfill his promise soon.

Originally, Yuan Shikai did not have the intention of repenting, after all, it was just an expedient measure to agree to the request of a few warlords. Now, Yuan Shikai has basically controlled the overall situation, and he is unwilling to give up the Northeast. Although the Northeast is barren, it is also a large piece of land. Moreover, it is not far from Yanjing City. Being in the hands of others will undoubtedly make it difficult for him to sleep.

However, the warlord of the Feng system has now directly picked it out, which makes Yuan Shikai resentful in his heart, but if he does not repay his merits, there is no other way.