At three o'clock in the afternoon on December 16, at the Anhui Army Headquarters in Hanyang, all military officers above the brigade level were present. Fang Jianxiong was holding a military meeting to prepare for the decisive battle against the Beiyang Army.

"The navy has reached an agreement. We will provide supplies and the navy will provide fire support. Once the battle begins, the first division will land from the direction of Qingshan under the cover of the navy and flank the enemy forces in Hankou. The third brigade of the second division will move away from Golden Ferry

The formation is crossing the river and covering the landing operations of the First Division with a fierce offensive." Deputy Chief of Staff Hamilton was introducing the strategic deployment. Hamilton also served as the commander of the Fifth Division. Due to the needs of Hanyang, he was temporarily unable to take up the post.

The conference room was very simple. The tables for students were arranged in two rows, covered with white tablecloths. Under such circumstances, we had to make do with simplicity. Fang Jianxiong sat at the head of the meeting, with a serious face. A group of officers sat upright, listening to the battle deployment.

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Duan Feng hurried in and whispered in his ear. Fang Jianxiong stood up and said, "You guys go on, I'll go out for a while."

When he came to the outside, the commander-in-chief of the Hunan Army Liu Yutang was waiting. When he saw Fang Jianxiong coming out, he immediately stood at attention and saluted: "Commander Fang, Liu Quan is here to invite you to fight." Seeing Liu Yutang, Fang Jianxiong was somewhat surprised. After Huang Xing left, the Hunan Army

They returned to Hunan one after another. Liu Yutang seemed to be leaving too, but I don’t know why he was delayed.

"Why didn't Commander Liu go back?" Fang Jianxiong didn't expect the Hunan Army to help, so he asked out of politeness.

Liu Yutang said: "I was going to leave yesterday. After hearing about Commander Fang's feats, my brothers asked Yutang to come and ask for a fight. We still have more than 1,500 people in our unit. We have enough guns and ammunition and are ready to fight at any time."

Fang Jianxiong examined him and saw that his eyes were shining brightly. He was not tall, but he was very energetic. His words were very sincere. When his heart moved, he smiled and said: "Commander Liu, I understand your department's wishes. But just saying

Come back, our army's tactics are different from yours

The difference is huge. It’s not that I look down on your army. But considering that with the equipment and training of your unit, rushing into battle may not have much effect. Do you think this will work? If you are willing to stay and help fight Beiyang, I welcome it. I can only

As part of the reserve team."

If someone else had said this, Liu Yutang would definitely not be convinced, but when Fang Jianxiong, who single-handedly built the Anhui Revolutionary Army, said this, Liu Yutang was so convinced that he fell to the ground. If it hadn't been for the Anhui Revolutionary Army, Liu Yutang might have died on the battlefield.

"No problem, but Commander Fang. I have a small request." Liu Yutang hesitated and then spoke. Fang Jianxiong smiled and waved his hand: "If you have any difficulties, just ask. I will try my best." Fang Jianxiong was still very fond of this Liu Yutang.

Appreciative. What he said just now was somewhat meant to belittle temptation, but he didn't care at all.

"That's right, I have fought with your army and have seen its tactical power. I would like to ask your army to send some officers to our army to help train tactics. If possible, brothers, I will become an Anhui Revolutionary Army from now on.

"Part of the army." Liu Yutang actually made such a request. Fang Jianxiong was a little embarrassed. The Hunan Army was a friendly army anyway, so it would not be good to annex it like this.

"Let's put aside the matter of joining the Anhui Revolutionary Army for the time being. Let's do this. I will send ten people to your department to train the troops. In addition, I will add four Maxims and four 37-guns to your department to form a machine gun battalion. Then

I will replenish your department with twenty light machine guns. I will send someone to help you train the machine guns.

Hands. There are also military supplies for your department, which will be rationed according to the standards of our army. After this battle is over, you can discuss whether you want to stay or leave." Fang Jianxiong is really not poor and generous, he is a bit willing to buy horse bones for a thousand dollars.

Liu Yutang wanted to seek refuge with him, so he had to set an example.

Liu Yutang was moved to tears. The equipment of the Hunan Army was much worse than that of the Anhui Army. There were more than 1,500 people in the army. They only had rifles and some captured heavy machine guns, and not a single cannon.

"Please rest assured, Commander. I will definitely train the troops well." What Liu Yutang meant was that he was determined to go with the Anhui Army.

Liu Yutang didn't tell any lies. Many of his subordinates were students. The young people were so moved by Fang Jianxiong's incident that they screamed and went to Liu Yutang to petition. This is one reason, and another reason is that the Anhui army is kind in doing things.

It's very popular. What's more, the Anhui army is well treated, well fed and well clothed. Who among the soldiers wouldn't be jealous if they saw it? Moreover, many people in the Hunan army were cured by the Anhui army's medical team, which was expensive.

Sulfa was used on ordinary soldiers. There was almost no objection from the Hunan Army to joining such an army. After Liu Yutang made the decision, there were still hundreds of people who were willing to return to Hunan, and Liu Yutang did not stay.

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Fang Jianxiong asked Duan Feng to handle Liu Yutang's matter. Just as he was about to go back to continue the meeting, the guards outside came to report again. Hundreds of student soldiers from the Hubei Army came outside, clamoring to see Commander Fang.

Fang Jianxiong said that this is all strange. What are the student soldiers from Hubei doing? However, the sources of these student soldiers are mainly composed of army primary schools from various places, Baoding enlisted students, and non-commissioned officers students studying in Japan. Fang Jianxiong is still more concerned about these people.

In the future, they may all be their own sources of officers. Now they are from Hubei, and in the future they will be their own.

When I came out, I saw at least three to four hundred people at the door, clamoring to see Fang Jianxiong. Seeing Fang Jianxiong coming out, everyone subconsciously stepped back and became quiet.

Several young soldiers strode forward, these people were representatives. "Salute to Commander Fang, who risked his life and reputation for the interests of the country!" An officer roared, hoarse, and seemed to use all his strength.

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Hundreds of student soldiers saluted together. Fang Jianxiong stood at attention and solemnly returned the salute: "Thank you everyone! Thank you for your recognition and support!"

As they were talking, another group of student soldiers came from the far end, but this time they were not brought by student representatives, but by officials of the Hubei military government. Walking in front were Yang Xizhang, Cai Hanqing, Zhang Zhenwu, and

The people came to Fang Jianxiong solemnly and saluted neatly: "I am here to ask Commander Fang to allow us to join the ranks of the Anhui Revolutionary Army. It is the supreme honor of a soldier to die fighting for the interests of the country. I sincerely request Commander Fang's approval!"

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Fang Jianxiong felt that something was wrong. The student soldiers were better off, and the officials of the Hubei military government were all falling into the arms of the Anhui army. This Li Yuanhong still hated himself to death.

"What's going on? Let's explain it clearly first." Fang Jianxiong's expression darkened and he stared at the leader, Yang Xizhang.

"The military government held a military meeting in the morning, and various ministries requested to cross the river to join the battle. Li Yuanhong refused, so we had to summon the officers and soldiers who volunteered to join the battle, and specially came to ask Commander Fang to take them in." Yang Xizhang looked grave and called Li Yuanhong by his name, presumably.

I was so afraid of the British that I didn't dare to participate.

In this way, Li Yuanhong was finally separated from Fang Jianxiong, and he did not dare to offend Fang Jianxiong, so he did not stop these people from joining the Anhui Army.

"My dear friends, Jianxiong has nothing to repay, please accept Jianxiong's bow!" Facing the hot eyes of these people, Fang Jianxiong suddenly felt that his eyes were full of fire, his nose was sore, and he was choked when he spoke. It's not that Fang Jianxiong didn't know how powerful the British were.

, it’s not that he didn’t know that it would not be easy to defeat the Beiyang Army who was dedicated to defense on the Beijing-Hankou Line. What he did at that time was definitely due to political considerations. Fang Jianxiong wanted to gain fame. I didn’t expect it. I really didn’t expect it. That’s it.

As a result, so many people came to join the Anhui Revolutionary Army.

One of the student representatives stepped forward and said loudly: "Japanese army cadet Xiao Zhongying, on behalf of the 309 student death squads, requests to join the Anhui Revolutionary Army!"

Before Fang Jianxiong could agree, a group of soldiers squeezed out of the crowd, and the leader shouted loudly: "Brother Fu Guo, Lin Huaichuan is here to join us!"

Fang Jianxiong was a little dumbfounded. Lin Huaichuan was followed by a group of soldiers also wearing military uniforms and carrying luggage.

"Lin Huaichuan led thirty-six colleagues from the Jiangsu Revolutionary Army and requested to join the Anhui Revolutionary Army!" Lin Huaichuan stepped forward to salute, followed by Yang Yanchang, Han Ming and other officers from the original Ninth Town. These people voluntarily left the army and joined the Anhui Revolutionary Army.

Anhui Army.

Fang Jianxiong couldn't believe it. Just a call and a report could attract investment from all over the world?

Under the spotlight, Fang Jianxiong burst into tears without realizing it. This country has never lacked heroes who sacrificed their lives for righteousness.

Raising his hands to wipe his face, Fang Jianxiong raised his hands and made a gesture. Everyone suddenly fell silent.

"At this moment, this situation and this scene have further strengthened Jianxiong's ideals when he returned to China. With the blood of a generation of soldiers, a Greater China will stand on top of the world again. I firmly believe that the unremitting efforts of generations after generations will

Under the circumstances, this day will definitely come. Thank you for your support. I firmly believe that if the revolutionary comrades unite as one, we will be able to create a new republic! Long live the Chinese nation! Long live the Republic!"

"Long live the Chinese nation! Long live the Republic!" The crowd shouted slogans, the sound was like a roaring wave, and the sound shook the sky.

On the 16th, Fang Jianxiong called again. In view of Yuan Shikai's delay in dealing with the Taiyuan war criminal Lu Yongxiang, the Anhui Army would unilaterally tear up the armistice agreement and launch an active attack on the Beiyang Army. Fang Jianxiong called in the telegram: Chinese people with lofty ideals around the world should

Unite and give a powerful blow to the decadent Manchu Qing government! Defeat the Beiyang Army and establish a republic!

After being promoted to the commander of the second town, Wang Zhanyuan led his troops to defend against the Anhui Revolutionary Army in the direction of Zhoukou. Runan was the battlefield chosen by Wang Zhanyuan, and from a time perspective, it was extremely beneficial to the Beiyang Army. Yuan Shikai and his staff judged that because they had offended the British,

Fang Jianxiong's source of arms must have been basically cut off. It would be difficult to support the army for long periods of time simply relying on the output of Hanyang and Wuhu.

While Yuan Shikai stepped up his purchase of arms from Britain and Japan, he also stepped up deployment of defenses for the Beijing-Hanyang Battle. The Battle of Hanyang made Yuan Shikai soberly aware that his Beiyang Army did not have much advantage over the Anhui Army. Perhaps the Battle of Hanyang

War, there is a suspicion of underestimating the enemy, but in the subsequent battle on the Peking-Hankow Line, we must be cautious and seek to be invincible first and wait for international pressure to take effect.

Yuan Shikai knew better than anyone else that today's foreigners are evil wolves. If his Beiyang Army was defeated, the foreigners would kick him away without hesitation and support others.
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