Hearing that Zhao Shouhong wanted troops, Xiliang was a little embarrassed: "My nephew, Zhongchuan's military strength is not enough. Now that the defense army and military training have just been abolished, there are only 10,000 flags in the province except for the 12th Route Patrol Battalion."

The new army of soldiers and an alliance is not enough to maintain public order. How can we send more people to Ankang Road? I think you can only rely on training for the time being."

"Yes, yes, Zhongchuan has few soldiers to begin with, and now it is not enough to defend Shudu and Chongshan alone." Chuohab also nodded.

What Xiliang and Chuohab said played into Zhao Shouhong's hands. He pretended to be embarrassed and said: "I don't know what restrictions the imperial court has on the scale of training for bravery. In addition, can I give my subordinates a formal name for training bravery?"

"This..." The embarrassment on Xiliang's face was no longer disguised. He thought for a long time and shook his head and said: "The scale of training is only as long as it does not exceed five thousand, but it is difficult to get this formal title. My grand nephew,

The country is in a difficult situation, so you have to make some sacrifices and spare some family funds to support the military."

Zhao Shouhong knew that the opportunity had finally come, and he immediately said: "Shouhong is naturally not a man who cherishes money, but there are many difficulties in starting a bravery training. First of all, there is the problem of talent. It is difficult for this officer to find how to form an army, and the people from the Armed Forces Academy

The trainees are only open to the new army, and I can't get them at all. Secondly, these weapons and equipment are not easy to buy. I had to sacrifice my uncle's face before to get some weapons from the Zhongyuan Gun Factory, but this did not last long.

It’s a plan.”

"Hey, this is not easy." Chuohab waved his sleeves and said: "I heard that you also studied abroad, so you are naturally good at running this school. I think I can let you directly serve as the general manager of the Nakagawa Military Academy.

, As for the weapons, I can help you purchase a batch from the Beiyu or Jiangdong Bureau." Chuohab spoke quickly, but he said what Zhao Shouhong was thinking, which made him feel quite happy.

Xiliang on the side nodded and said: "This is also a way. The position of the general office of Zhongchuan Military Academy can be given to you, and the Military Academy can even be moved to Kangding County. However, the funding problem will be yours, and it must be done.

The quota of delivering officers to the new army cannot be changed."

"Thank you so much, great uncle." Zhao Shouhong was quite excited after hearing this. Chohab was really on the right track. This was pie in the sky. With this military academy, Zhao Shouhong was confident that he could train a large number of officers who were loyal to him.

, it is also unknown whether this will be used to control the new army in the future.

"As for this weapon..." Before Xiliang could explain the solution, Zhao Shouhong interrupted him: "Master Shishuzu, I do have an idea to save money."

"Oh? Tell me." Xiliang was surprised to hear that Zhao Shouhong had an idea.

Zhao Shouhong said: "Nowadays, there are barely enough firearms for practicing bravery, but there is still a shortage of ammunition. I heard that on the west bank of Fuhe River, there is a place called Baiyao Factory. It used to manufacture gunpowder for the Machinery Bureau. Now it has been suspended for a long time. I don't know.

Can you let me continue to operate it and replenish ammunition?"

"Hey, let alone Baiyao Factory, even the Machinery Bureau is about to shut down due to huge losses. I think it's okay to give the Machinery Bureau to you." Chuohab waved his hand and said, and Xiliang also nodded after hearing this: "This

It is indeed feasible for the Machinery Bureau to move to Ankang Road. I heard that my nephew is good at business, and maybe he can be brought back to life."

Zhao Shouhong received an unexpected surprise and thanked him immediately: "Thank you so much, General, and thank you so much, great uncle. In this way, all the problems of training bravery can be solved."

Xiliang nodded and said: "From now on, the peace of western Central Sichuan and Western Xinjiang will depend on you. Don't let me down."

"Don't worry, Master Shishu. As long as I sit in Ankang Road, I will ensure the peace of Western Xinjiang." Zhao Shouhong immediately expressed his determination. What Xiliang was most worried about was the instability in Western Xinjiang, which would threaten the security of the entire Zhongchuan. Now that he heard Zhao Shouhong

He was very satisfied with the guarantee.

After finishing all the things he wanted to do, Zhao Shouhong quickly asked Xie Mingjue to lead people to organize the move of the Military Academy, while the problem of moving the Machinery Bureau was left to Zhang Liewu. As for Deng Zhicheng, he had already sent him to move to Ba

The first official hospital was opened in Tang County. After everything was arranged, Zhao Shouhong planned to return the next day, but he didn't want to receive an invitation at last.

"Sun Zhenze? What is a fur trader looking for me for?" Zhao Shouhong shook his head, but he still decided to go and have a look. Now his newly established Ankang Road is very poor. It is almost the weakest road in the entire Zhongchuan Province.

He would never miss an opportunity to attract investment.

"Well, Mr. Daotai, I'm really flattered that you can come to my humble home." The person in front of me looks like he is in his forties, wearing a long robe, mandarin jacket and a melon skin hat, with a big shiny braid trailing behind him.

He looks like he is young and full of energy. With his warm smile and elegant appearance, he looks more like an old scholar than a businessman.

Zhao Shouhong felt quite uncomfortable with such a middle-aged man in his forties giving him a gift. He quickly said politely: "Boss Sun invites you, so I naturally want to honor you. I took the liberty of coming without any gifts. I hope you can

Don't be offended."

"Where are you? Sir, please come in." Sun Zhenze smiled and invited Zhao Shouhong in. Entering the living room, there was already a table of people gathered here. Only then did Zhao Shouhong know that Sun Zhenze was not the only one to invite him this time, and the capital city of Shu

Many wealthy businessmen are here.

"Well, sir." These businessmen repeatedly bowed their hands to Zhao Shouhong, but judging from their expressions, it seemed that these people were brought in by Sun Zhenze to show their appearance and were not really interested in him.

During the banquet, everyone was naturally flattering and flattering, which made Zhao Shouhong quite uncomfortable. After drinking for three rounds, Sun Zhenze finally got to the point: "Master Daotai has been appointed as an Ankang Taoist priest at a young age, and his future is limitless.

ah."

"Not bad, but the folk customs in Western Xinjiang are fierce and difficult to control." Another businessman named Chen Pingxi said with a smile.

Naturally, what this person was talking about was the safety issue that businessmen were most concerned about. If you want to win these people to invest, you must first make them feel that it is safe to invest in Ankang Road. Zhao Shouhong immediately said in a relaxed tone: "The people of Xijiang are indeed very good.

Strong, but it also depends on who will manage it. I am not boasting, but now that I have more than a thousand trained warriors in hand, and with the full help of the great lord of Shenfeng, nothing big will happen in this Western Border."

"Does the Great Lord of Shenfeng think highly of you?" Chen Pingxi was stunned after hearing this. For those of them who live on the edge of Western Xinjiang, they naturally know very well what kind of status the Great Lord has among the Tibetan people.
Chapter completed!