Chapter 489: Sailor Battalion
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"The new Admiral of the Guangdong Navy Division, Lord Chen Baxian, has taken office, and you don't have to give way quickly, otherwise the warlords will do it."
As Feng Yong expected, it didn't go well at all in the Sailor Camp, and he was stopped at the camp gate. After Feng Yong said Chen Hao's identity loudly, the guards didn't have the slightest intention of letting him go, but just said coldly: "Your Excellency the Governor has an order, no one is allowed to enter the sailor camp. ”
Chen Hao took out the holy decree of the imperial court from his arms, and sneered: "This is the holy decree of the imperial court, this official came to take over the sailor camp on the order of the imperial court, and you dare to stop it, do you want to rebel?" ”
The guard said formulaically: "We don't recognize the decree of the imperial court, and we must go in unless there is an order from the governor." ”
Chen Hao sneered and accepted the holy decree, took out a luxurious version of the shell gun from his coat, and knocked down the two guards of the sailor battalion with two thuds. The official level crushed people to death, and he could only endure being humiliated in the yamen of the governor's palace, but the sailor camp was his own territory. can't hold down the field on his own territory, so he doesn't have to be an official.
After the gunshots rang out, the sailor battalion quickly rushed out with a group of people, and the guns were aimed at Chen Hao and his guards. Seeing that there were a few people wearing official uniforms Chen Hao was relieved, the guards at the door could be said to have no knowledge of the holy decree, these pipe bands were court officials, if he openly disobeyed the holy decree, he could unceremoniously cleanse it.
"Who dares to break into the Sailor Battalion and kill the soldiers of the Sailor Battalion, does he want to rebel?"
Chen Hao held up the holy decree and said: "This official is the new governor of Guangdong, and no one will greet him when he takes office today, and the guards dare to obstruct this official." The officer suspected that the two guards were spies and intended to be unfavorable to the officer, so he killed them. What do you have to say? ”
"Whether it's the new Admiral or not, it's not up to you to decide." One of the pipe bands said loudly.
Chen Hao shook the holy decree in his hand and said: "The imperial court holy decree is here, and the official seal is also here, do you want to take a look?" ”
The commander stopped talking, of course they knew that Chen Hao was the new commander, but the governor of Liangguang greeted him in advance. In addition, they secretly received a lot of benefits from the Inhuman Eagle Feather, so they deliberately let the guards stop them. It's just that they didn't expect this Lord Chen to have such a hot temper that he actually pulled out his gun and shot two guards.
The holy decree and the official seal must be true, if it is really checked, it is equivalent to confirming the identity of the admiral, and it will also have to bear a charge of disrespect to the official. The commander who spoke just now changed the topic and said, "Even if it is the new Admiral, he can't shoot the brothers of the Shui Shi Battalion without authorization, and now the bodies of the two brothers are here, but we are not convinced." ”
Chen Hao said coldly: "What's your name?" ”
Tong Tie arched his hand and said: "This official He Chengdong, now the identity of the adult has not been confirmed. The official was also unable to salute. These two brothers were shot dead for no reason, and the adults had to give an explanation to the brothers of the Sailor Battalion, otherwise they were afraid that it would cause a mutiny. ”
Chen Hao said nonchalantly: "This official knows what to do, I don't need you to teach me, this official can't take office with the holy decree and official seal, this is a strange talk for the ages!" It seems that this sailor camp should be rectified, and after the official is settled, he will bring this matter to the court. I believe that there will be a judgment in the imperial court. ”
After listening to Chen Hao's words, the cadres looked at each other, this alien boss is said to have won the trust of Lafayette. If he really reported this, it is estimated that many people will lose their positions. This thing has indeed been done a little excessively, the upper official took office with the official seal of the holy decree, but the subordinate did not admit it, and anyone with a discerning eye knew that he was tired.
After whispering a few words with He Chengdong and several helpers next to him, he stood up and took the initiative to see Chen Hao's holy decree and official seal, confirming Chen Hao's identity. In his opinion, he had the support of the Governor. With the concerted efforts of the officers and soldiers of the Navy Division Battalion, it is easy to deal with this Admiral, and there is no need to hold on to the identity of the other party.
After He Chengdong read the holy decree and the official seal, he took the lead in saluting Chen Hao and said, "The lower officials don't know that the Admiral has arrived, so they are quite lazy. I hope that the Admiral will forgive me. ”
The other officials of the sailor battalion also saluted Chen Hao, Chen Hao watched these people perform coldly, and only waved his hand after a long time and said, "That's it!" It's also an unintentional mistake to wait, so let's go over! All the officials below are gathered at the yamen, and the officials are familiar with their colleagues. ”
He Chengdong said respectfully: "It's not that we shirk the blame, it's just that the Admiral shot and killed the two guards, and the officers and men of the Navy Division Battalion are dissatisfied, and we must immediately return to the ship to persuade the officers and soldiers, otherwise it may cause a mutiny." ”
He Chengdong seemed respectful, but he was actually threatening Chen Hao and finding an excuse for disobeying orders. If Chen Hao successfully summoned the generals of the Navy Division, then he could observe which officials were targeting him and which officials could be co-opted to gradually master the Guangdong Navy Division. But if he fails to gather generals on the first day, his prestige cannot be established, and even some officials who have defected to him will have to weigh it.
The excuse of bombing the mutiny can be used many times, as long as Chen Hao wants to summon the generals of the sailor battalion, they can use it as an excuse. If you can't carry out the duties of the admiral all the time, Chen Hao, the admiral, will become an ornament after a long time, and you can only give in to Cen Chunxuan, the governor of Liangguang.
Chen Hao really can't find fault with the excuse of mutiny, because there is really a real possibility of mutiny, and the key depends on the attitude of these sailor officials. The entrenched officials of the Cantonese Naval Division, backed by the governor, could have incited the soldiers to cause riots. If Chen Hao was more serious about this matter, and the court really investigated it, the reason for the mutiny would have become that he shot the guards for no reason, and the responsibility became his.
Chen Hao quickly sorted out his thoughts, and he said lightly: "Then please ask your colleagues to persuade the soldiers and let them know the truth as soon as possible, so as not to cause unnecessary disturbances." ”
He Chengdong and other officials showed a look of pride on their faces, thinking that they had finally won a game, and they couldn't wait to leave one by one. After everyone left, Feng Yong said worriedly: "My lord, these people are threatening you with the mutiny as an excuse, and you will have trouble controlling the water division camp." ”
Chen Hao said slowly: "Let them go!" They were reluctant to obey orders, and I was happy to rest for a while in the sailor camp. ”
For the next ten days, Chen Hao stayed in the Sailor Battalion, and he wanted to concentrate officials three times, but they were all perfunctory with the mutiny as an excuse. In the face of this situation, he has no choice, and if he adopts thunderous means to suppress it, it will definitely trigger a mutiny. However, Chen Hao didn't seem to care, he would always give the order to assemble, and these officials made excuses for him to let them go, and after being shirked many times, he became the object of ridicule of the officers and soldiers of the Navy Battalion, and his prestige was gone.
Feng Yong chattered in front of Chen Hao every day, but Chen Hao didn't bother to pay attention to it, and took Lin Hei'er and Cuiyun Niang around every day. Another three days passed, and Chen Hao stood up and said, "This official has been in office for many days, and he hasn't been able to rectify it properly, so let's go to the dock today to have a look!" ”
When Chen Hao arrived at the wharf with Feng Yong and the others, a large number of sailor officials had gathered at the Wharf, and they were gathered together to discuss something. It turned out that a destroyer was moored at the pier, and this destroyer came from Cam Ranh Bay, saying that it was here to pick up the Admiral and return to Cam Ranh Bay.
Since it was only a destroyer, it was impossible to pose a threat to the Guangdong naval division, and it was reasonable for people to come to receive the commander, so the warship was moored at the dock. Although the officials of the Navy Division wished that the Admiral would be the best, the Admiral was forced to leave only a few days after taking office, and the news that it might have an impact on the Navy Division when it reached the imperial court, and there were different opinions within them.
"This is the residence of my Guangdong Navy Division, and the Admiral has been busy with official business recently, how can I let him go back to Cam Ranh Bay?"
"Lord Admiral is a stranger, of course he can't be reasoned with, and besides, he has a great career in Cam Ranh Bay, even if he goes back, it's nothing, I'll just explain it to the court in a joint letter."
Chen Hao Shi Ran walked over and said with a smile on his face: "Colleagues, I have the right to decide whether to leave or not!" Are you waiting here to discuss, do you want to stop me? ”
He Chengdong said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Lord Admiral, the water master is busy with affairs, and it is really not appropriate to leave at this time. ”
Chen Hao said unhappily: "Since this official took office, he has not been able to order the admiral's yamen, and he doesn't even know the subordinate officials, so I'm too tasteless as a admiral." The official has decided to return to Cam Ranh Bay, and whoever wants to be the admiral in the future will not be subject to this crime. ”
He Chengdong was secretly happy in his heart, and hurriedly said: "My lord means to take the initiative to give up serving as the governor of Guangdong?" ”
Chen Hao said coldly: "This official will fold his hands to the court, are you happy now?" ”
He Chengdong said with a panicked face: "Where do you start with this, we will naturally obey the command of the adult, but recently the soldiers have been angry, and if they are not careful, they will cause a mutiny, so we have to be careful to bullet and suppress ......."
Chen Hao waved his hand lazily and said, "Don't pretend here, this official is too lazy to listen to your nonsense, I will go back to Cam Ranh Bay today." ”
After Chen Hao finished speaking, he strode towards the destroyer that came to pick him up, and after all the guards followed him onto the ship, the destroyer sailed out of the dock. Feng Yong, who was standing next to him, said unwillingly: "My lord is the admiral of Guangdong appointed by the imperial court, could it be that he was squeezed out like this?" ”
Chen Hao laughed and said: "We are alone in the sailor camp, so we might as well come out and think of a way!" This official is not only a legitimate admiral, but also has a powerful fleet in his hands, if this is not able to control the Guangdong sailors, I might as well buy a piece of tofu and kill him. ”
Feng Yong's eyes lit up and said, "Your Excellency means to send a fleet from Cam Ranh Bay to support?" ”
Chen Hao nodded and said, "I have already sent Yun Niang to send a telegram to Cam Ranh Bay, Chen Shaokuan has already led the main force of the fleet to rush over, and this destroyer is just to pick me up." ”
Feng Yong pondered for a moment and said, "My lord, although our fleet is much stronger than the sailors, if we rashly rely on force to start a war, even if we win the imperial court, it will not be easy to explain!" (To be continued......)