Just as Qin Zheng and Zhang Zhenxun held talks, preparations for protecting overseas Chinese had begun, and the military machinery of the East China government immediately started.

The 1st Division headquarters first received a notice from the Military Commission that the 1st Regiment would be responsible for performing part of the land mission of protecting overseas Chinese predation, and would first send a battalion of troops to set out with the Kunming ship.

After being transferred from Jinan to Qingdao, the 1st Division first equipped the organization and weapons of all troops under the division, so it became the first A Division in the People's Army to complete the planned organization. According to the plan of the Military Commission, it began to conduct joint training of the entire division and explore experience for the construction training of other divisions.

Of course, the organization of various troops has just been completed. Since it is the artillery unit, most soldiers have just received theoretical knowledge education for artillery, and most of the artillery were still illiterate and semi-illiterate a few months ago. Fortunately, artillery is generally very young, the youngest is only 17 years old, and the older one is no more than 25 years old. The average age is less than 20 years old, because young people are more flexible and receive new affairs faster. Therefore, after several months of intensive education, they can master the basic words and sentences of artillery terms and various measurements and unit calculations.

However, artillery will need a considerable period of time to consolidate this knowledge, and apply this knowledge to practice, be familiar with the operation process of artillery, as well as the stable and fast-built calculation of each firing unit to improve the accuracy of shooting. Therefore, artillery is mainly engaged in the most basic tasks such as command, surveying, observation, communication, and operation training. Comprehensive or difficult subjects such as infantry and gun coordination and out-of-sight shooting have not been carried out yet.

Other infantry trained and cooperated with mortars. In the bandit suppression battle at the end of last year, the first division obtained some experience in joint combat between infantry and mortars on the battlefield. Therefore, after the battalions and regiments conducted summary and discussion, they formulated a set of rules for step-by-step coordinated combat. Now this set of rules is popularized into all units of the division and are being trained according to the rules.

After receiving the order from the Military Commission, the division commander Zhang Zhengjie immediately notified Luo Yue and asked Luo Yue to start the task of protecting overseas Chinese. So Luo Yue first decided to send the Second Battalion to attack with the Kunming ship. In addition to the three combat companies of the Second Battalion, there were also the Battalion-owned 82 mortars company, with a total of 12 mortars; and the Battalion-owned machine gun company. However, since the general machine guns equipped by the original machine gun company have not been successfully developed, the machine gun company is still equipped with Maxim machine guns, and the original 12 machine guns were reduced to 6.

After the early troops arrive in Java, there will be an independent combat period of 8-10 days, so the ammunition base must be fully equipped. Luo Yue requires that the rifle must be equipped with at least 10-12 ammunition, the machine gun must be equipped with 8-10 ammunition, while the grenades and mortars must be equipped with 6-8 ammunition, * must be equipped with 4 bases. In addition, considering the hot climate in the South Ocean, the air humidity is high, the salt content is strong, the weapon loss is large, and more replacement parts must be considered. After arriving in Nanyang, Luo Yue believes that beachhead positions and shelter camps should be established within 15-20 kilometers along the coast, because within this distance, they can be protected by Kunming ships and guns. Therefore, while the Chinese are stored, the materials are stored to ensure that the subsequent troops arrive ashore.

Luo Yue's plan reported to the Military Commission that afternoon, and soon obtained approval from the Military Commission: rifles are equipped with 12 base ammunition; machine guns are equipped with 8 base ammunition; grenades are simple, 60 mortars are equipped with 8 base ammunition; 82 mortars are equipped with 100 mortars are equipped with 6 base ammunition; * are equipped with 4 bases. In addition, 300 Type 01 rifles and 500 Type 96 pistols are equipped, on the one hand, for replacement of the Second Battalion; on the other hand, after arriving in Java, local armed forces can be developed as a supplement to the People's Army, and at the same time, it is also to cultivate the armed forces of the East China government in Nanyang.

Of course, the Military Commission is considering a step further than Luo Yue, and also considers the diet of the personnel, medical staff, medical supplies, etc. on the ship. Although Zhang Zhenxun promised to supply food and drinking water at the ports along the way, and also provide medicines in Java, the East China government cannot put all hope on Zhang Zhenxun, because he is the vanguard, he must make sufficient preparations. Therefore, a 15-person medical team was organized, of which 6 were medical staff of the vanguard. He set out with the vanguard, and at the same time, the food and drinking water were also carried in an additional amount. Fortunately, the Kunming ship had a large capacity and was enough to load these items.

After the early troops arrived in Java, the Military Commission believed that there was no need to defend the 15-20 kilometers along the coast, but it should depend on the situation in Java. If Zhang Zhenxun could provide greater help to the People's Army, provide warships with docks, and allow the People's Army to quickly gain the trust of local Chinese, then it could be considered to set up camps in further places, and on the contrary, the camps should be set up within the scope of the protection of naval guns.

The army had already made preparations in advance, and it was not until the afternoon of the next day that the last group of crew members of the original Kunming ship arrived and gathered.

After the establishment of the East China Government, only 5 combat warships were retained by the seven crossing warships. The two landing captains Baishan and Buji ships were both demolished. The equipment on the ship was removed, part of which was for use by the East China Government, part of which was reserved for replacement parts for the five combat warships. Some of the crew members were transferred to other work and part of them worked in the People's Army Navy; while the crew members on the five combat warships took turns to retain one-third of the remaining personnel on duty, most of the rest were in the navy, and a small number were converted into administrative staff. Among them, 8 original crew members worked in Tianjin and 5 original crew members worked in Jinan.

Theoretically, 1/3 of the crew can start the warship, and 2/3 of the crew can basically ensure the combat effectiveness of the warship. However, considering that this time the ocean mission was carried out, the crew needed to take turns to rest to ensure a good condition, the Military Commission decided to let all the Kunming ships sail. Moreover, not only the crew, but also the former captain of the Kunming ship and the current Minister of the Navy Shang Jinfeng went on the battle personally. At the same time, he was appointed as the commander-in-chief of this overseas Chinese protection mission.

This time, the navy and army coordinated operation requires the commander to have sufficient qualifications and ability to suppress the sea and land forces; it also carries out missions more than 6,500 kilometers away from Qingdao. Although the crossers have long-distance wireless communication equipment, they are too far apart. Once an emergency occurs, the commander needs to have sufficient judgment and decision-making capabilities. This overseas Chinese protection operation not only protects the overseas Chinese in Java, but also forces the Dutch colonial authorities to allow the East China government to occupy a stronghold in Java. Therefore, it is very likely to negotiate with the Dutch colonial authorities, and the commander also needs to have sufficient political experience and diplomatic capabilities.

Before the crossing, Shang Jinfeng was the captain of the destroyer, and his qualifications and military rank were higher than those of the other four frigate captains. Among the crossings, the same military rank as Xia, Qin and Xiao, were both colonels, and now they are both lieutenant generals, so their qualifications are naturally sufficient. Although soldiers cannot interfere in politics, soldiers must also understand politics. After the establishment of the People's Army Navy, Shang Jinfeng has always served as the Minister of the Navy, and his political experience is sufficient. Moreover, before the crossing, Shang Jinfeng visited the ship more than 10 times and has accumulated considerable diplomatic experience. Therefore, he is the most suitable candidate for the commander-in-chief of this operation.

Just as the early troops of the East China government were ready, Zhang Zhenxun also made his own arrangements. First, his nephew Zhang Zizhang was in Guangzhou. He followed Zhang Zhenxun for many years and is now a person who can stand alone. He almost knew him in Zhang Zhenxun's business empire, so he went to Java with the Kunming ship, and along the way he could dock at the port run by Zhang Zhenxun to make up for money. The two sides agreed to meet on the sea surface of Guangzhou.

In Java, Zhang Zhenxun's son Zhang Zhijun was responsible for assisting the work of the People's Army. After Zhang Zhenxun turned to China, Zhang Zhijun stayed in Java and was responsible for handling various affairs in Java. His ability to move in Java was almost exactly the same as that of Zhang Zhenxun. Zhang Zhenxun also sent the East China government's request to his son, asking him to do everything according to it?

Qin Zheng also suggested that Zhang Zhenxun stay in Qingdao for the time being and wait for the Kunming ship to arrive in Java, because communication in this era is transmitted by wired telegrams. Once the warship goes to sea, it is equivalent to disconnecting communication. However, the East China government has radio stations beyond this era and can contact Kunming ships at any time. The Kunming ship has 6 or 7 days to arrive in Java. The East China government needs to know the various situations in Java at any time and notify the Kunming ship to let the early troops be fully prepared. Zhang Zhenxun staying in Qingdao can be used as a transit between Java and the East China government, so that the East China government can fully grasp the various situations in Java.

Of course, Zhang Zhenxun can also conduct a subsequent inspection with the Shanghai Industrial and Commercial Group. Although the Industrial and Commercial Group has visited various factories in Qingdao, there are still major shows later. For the East China government, Zhang Zhenxun himself is a very outstanding industrialist. Not only is he rich, has seen the world, but he also has a huge influence in Nanyang. If he can attract him to invest in Shandong, it will have a huge driving effect on Nanyang overseas Chinese. Attracting Nanyang overseas Chinese to invest in Shandong is the goal that the East China government hopes to achieve.

Although Zhang Zhenxun was somewhat skeptical about the ability of wireless communication in the East China government, he could only choose to trust the East China government at this time. Moreover, through the contacts of the past two days, his favorability towards the East China government has increased greatly. Regardless of whether the protection of overseas Chinese can be successful this time, the East China government's attitude towards overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia is much stronger than that of the Qing court, so it is not impossible to invest in Shandong.

Early in the morning of the third day, Zhang Zhenxun watched the Kunming ship leave at the Qingdao Pier Pier, but he felt a little unreal. The warship would set off from China's mainland and go to Java to protect the local overseas Chinese. This is something that overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia have been looking forward to for hundreds of years. It was easily realized in these three days. Moreover, when he came to Qingdao himself, he just had a try-and-see attitude, and he never expected such a result. In fact, just last night, Zhang Zhenxun didn't dare to completely believe that this was true. Now Zhang Zhenxun is even doubting whether these are hallucinations.
Chapter completed!