Chapter 62 Taihu Autumn Exercises (Part 2)

"Come here, pull this slave down and you'll know how to do it!" Zhu Jiabao can be said to be a cruel and ruthless person. This man embarrassed himself in front of so many people, and it was considered polite not to beat him to death.

"I made you all laugh!" After Zhu Jiabao finished dealing with it, he held up his hands and laughed at himself. Duanfang laughed and said: "Brother Jingtian is strict in running the family, how can you laugh at it? Fang Fuguo is strong-blooded and does not lose his military demeanor. I have heard for a long time.

His name, I can't wait to see him. Brother Jingtian, can you move to the camp gate?"

Duanfang was one of the few bannermen leaders in the late Qing Dynasty. He was a young dandy. When he was a capital official, he was humiliated by the Han official Wang Yirong because he did not understand the inscriptions on inscriptions. Duanfang became brave after realizing his shame and immersed himself in the study of epigraphy. Three years later, he became a

When Duanfang Jiangning, a master of epigraphy and stone, took office, he changed the habit of paying homage to foreign consuls before governors arrived, and forced foreigners to take the initiative to visit them. This was the first of its kind. Duanfang was resolute in implementing the New Deal and had an open-minded style. It was the earliest modern kindergarten in history.

He was the first to initiate it when he was in Hubei. When he was the governor of Liangjiang, he initiated the telephone, radio, library, and sports games. This person was notorious among the Democratic Party, probably because he was too capable. Compared with many officials at that time, he was relatively clean. This

For the Democratic Party, having one more person will make it more difficult for the revolution to succeed.

Liu Shipei, a great scholar of the generation, was willing to be a lackey under the Duanfang sect. Among the many governors in the late Qing Dynasty, who could do this?

When Yu Dahong saw Zhu Zhong leaving in anger, he couldn't help but feel panicked and looked anxious. Fang Jianxiong was so impressed that he even looked at his watch and said loudly: "Wait for half an hour, and then break in if no one comes out."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone inside the door laughed loudly and said: "I have heard for a long time that Sun Muhan has accepted a good student. He can lead elite soldiers when he mounts his horse, and he can start an industry when he dismounts. I thought he was an old man, but now I see that he has lost the spirit of a young man.

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When the voice came, people also arrived, but Fang Jianxiong, who was dressed in official uniform, did not recognize him. Yu Dahong immediately called Qian Qianqian: "I have seen the master of Taiwan." Fang Jianxiong's reaction was to frown slightly, snap to attention, and raise his hand to salute: "I have seen you.

Mr. Taiwan! I have met Mr. Futai!"

Comparing the two, Duan Fang made a decision in his mind. One was sullen, the other was full of vigor, one was an old-fashioned military salute, and the other met with standard military salutes. Duan Fang liked Fang Jianxiong's aggressiveness very much, especially him.

Seeing Yu Dahong's frowning reaction when he was beaten, I realized that this is the demeanor that a soldier should have.

However, this is just because Fang Jianxiong's luck was at fault with Duan Fang. If he had been replaced by another banner official, he would probably be able to order and punish him.

"What a rising star in the army! Fang Fuguo, I'm asking you, why don't you go to Jiangning to see me?" Duan Fang asked with a smile, while Zhu Jiabao secretly complained on the side, Master Taiwan is poaching!

"Back to Mr. Tai, Jianxiong doesn't want to leave Wuhu, nor does he want to leave Jiaci! Although loyalty and filial piety have always been inseparable from ancient times, Mr. Tai is the governor of Liangjiang, and his rule is generally stable, so he plans to fulfill his filial piety in front of Jiaci for a few years first." Fang Jianxiong.

This statement sounds quite true. It does not mean that the country is peaceful and the people are peaceful under the rule of Liangjiang, but that the country is generally stable. In the late Qing Dynasty, uprisings continued in various places, which has always been a headache. It is really remarkable that a high-ranking official on one side can keep the place stable.

"Hahaha!" Duanfang laughed, turned around and smiled at a group of officials: "The rule is generally stable, but Fang Fuguo is a man who can tell the truth."

A group of officials laughed with him, and Zhu Jiabao was secretly satisfied that Fang Fuguo had lived up to his trust in him.

"Is this the soldier you are training for?" Duan Fang suddenly changed the subject and raised his hand to point to the soldiers who were still lined up neatly ten steps in front of him. "Back to Master Taiwan! This is the training team of the Anhui New Army. For the time being, I will send you a humble post.

Take it with you." Fang Jianxiong replied, standing at attention before speaking.

"Let's go and have a look!" Duan Fang said nothing and walked away casually. His steps were very fast. When Fang Jianxiong reacted, Duan Fang had already reached the front of the queue.

"Everyone stand at attention!" behind Duan Fang, Fang Jianxiong gave the order. Brush! Stand at attention uniformly, and a chilling air instantly overflowed!

"Why two guns for one person?" Duan Fang suddenly turned around and asked.

Fang Jianxiong still stood at attention and answered: "Master Futai has previously explained that the mission of the training team is to guard the governor's camp. I believe that the security mission is of course better to use continuous-fire short guns. One person has two guns and can stop several times the enemy in close combat."

"So many guns, don't they cost a lot of money?" Duan Fang asked again, and the smile on his face faded, and his eyes became difficult to understand. Fang Jianxiong was prepared before he came, and said calmly: "These short guns

I bought it at a low price through my connections in Germany, and it was planned to be equipped with the escort team in the industrial area and temporarily loaned to the training team for use."

Duan Fang was dumbfounded for a while, and then he smiled and said: "You are sincere, it's good if you can tell the truth. Nowadays, the place is not peaceful. You are running a big business, so you really need some precautions. Come, take the brothers from the teaching team down.

rest."

After saying that, he turned around and left, followed by other officials. Fang Jianxiong didn't know what he meant and stood still. Duanfang walked a few steps, turned around and said with a smile: "Hey, what are you doing standing there stupidly?" Seeing that Fang Jianxiong hadn't moved yet.

In response, another sentence came: "What about you, Fuguo!" After saying that, he couldn't help laughing, shaking his head and walking inside.

Fang Jianxiong did not follow in a hurry, but first waited for someone to lead the brothers down, gave a few words to Jensen, and then turned and entered the gate.

Duan Fang returned to the main hall. Chief Secretary Jichang, who was also a bannerman, followed Duan Fang and said: "Master Tai, Fang Fuguo is unruly and unruly. I'm afraid it will be difficult to control him."

After hearing this, Duan Fang glanced at Zhu Jiabao first. The cunning Zhu Futai had no expression on his face. Duan Fang then smiled and said: "Fang Jianxiong told the truth when he met the governor. A soldier needs so much care.

What?"

Zhu Jiabao smiled imperceptibly, thinking that Jichang was not indifferent, but resented Fang Jianxiong for setting up a branch of the manufacturing bureau in Wuhu. At present, the Anqing Manufacturing Bureau was in name only. Jichang had been allocating funds when he was acting as governor, and Zhu Jiabao came

Jichang didn't dare to deal with Zhu Jiabao, so he naturally wanted to blame Fang Jianxiong. The manufacturing bureau invested 200,000 taels a year, and Jichang felt sick just thinking about it!

After being criticized, Jichang became honest. When Fang Jianxiong came in to greet him, Duanfang asked some questions in a kind manner, all related to Wuhu. He couldn't help laughing when he learned that Fang Jianxiong was also the commander of the Wuhu Patrol Battalion and had four patrol battalions under his command.

Question: "You are not delaying, but why don't you join the new army?"

Fang Jianxiong thought for a while and said: "Nowadays, there are many people in the new army who have returned from studying in Japan and studied in Germany with low-level jobs. It is difficult to get along with these people. The patrol camp is also the army of the imperial court, and it is not serving the imperial court. Furthermore, I still

Being able to stay with Jia Ci is the best of both worlds. And..." As he spoke, Fang Jianxiong suddenly stopped talking, his face a little unnatural.

When Duan Fang saw this, he became curious. He sat upright and smiled and asked, "Why don't you continue?"

"No more!" Fang Jianxiong said simply that he had finished. Duan Fang gave him a meaningful look and said calmly: "Tomorrow the governor will go to Taihu County to observe the exercises, and Fuguo will lead his troops to accompany him."

"Yes! Sir!" Fang Jianxiong saluted again!

Duanfang led the guards himself, and the teaching team could only be responsible for peripheral security. Fang Jianxiong placed the special agent team next to Zhu Jiabao, which was a small flattery. Zhu Jiabao was very satisfied with this arrangement, and it was the night messenger who called Fang Jianxiong

Go talk.

"Today, I have not finished my words of support for the country. Master Tai asked me to ask for you. What was unspeakable at that time?" Zhu Jiabao asked with a smile when he saw him. Fang Jianxiong looked around, and Zhu Jiabao waved his hand to leave.

Fang Jianxiong then said solemnly: "Sir, it's a long story, I'll tell you slowly."

Zhu Jiabao also looked upright when he heard this and said, "Please speak!"

"Things start after the Russo-Japanese War. Japan's victory over Russia was due to preparation but not preparation. It made people in the country think that the Japanese army was strong, but in fact it was not the case. After the Russo-Japanese War, Japan was the first choice for domestic military students to study abroad.

I think this is a major mistake. First of all, Japan's plan to plot our country is not something that can only be done in a day or two. If you go to Japan to study military affairs, you will probably only learn a few superficial things. Secondly, Japan is a small country while our country is big. If a small country wants to plan for a big country, it must first use

Great civil strife is an opportunity to take advantage of. Nowadays, most of the officers at all levels in the new army are students who studied in Japan. These people have stayed in Japan for a few years, and they may not be interested in the court after they come back. Finally, the base camp of the rebellious party is in Japan

, if it weren’t for Japan’s support, the rebellious parties would have been wiped out long ago. I believe that Japan’s intention to use the rebellious parties to disrupt our country is obvious!”

Zhu Jiabao was dumbfounded when he heard this, and remained silent for a long time. Finally, he put his hands on his hands and sighed: "What Fuguo said is exactly what Fuguo said, which is exactly what Fuguo said!"

Fang Jianxiong stood at attention and said nothing, and Zhu Jiabao continued to sigh: "The New Army in the South has always been unstable, and it is all due to the infiltration of the rebellious party. For the current plan, we must prevent and use it if we have it! The Anhui New Army has supervisors at all levels.

This move is indeed the best policy."

Fang Jianxiong smiled and did not take advantage of the situation to put gold on his face. He understood what Zhu Jiabao meant.

"You can go and rest. We will leave for Taihu Lake tomorrow."

The next day, the governor's army set out on the road, headed by Duan Fang and assisted by Zhu Jiabao. Emperor Guangxu and Army Minister Yinchang were originally scheduled to observe the exercises, but the trip was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Now Duan Fang, the governor of Liangjiang, can only observe the exercises on behalf of the emperor!

The imperial court attached great importance to this military exercise. In advance, a military road was built from Anqing, Anhui Province, through Qianshan, Taihu Lake, and Hubei Province. Roads were built across mountains and rivers to build bridges to facilitate the march of the exercise troops and the transportation of artillery carts and baggage.

The road was good, and it was only a day's journey from Anqing to Taihu. When we arrived at the place where we were watching the exercises, Xu Shaojie, the commander of the ninth town who played the role of the Northern Army, led a group of his men and was already waiting outside the camp gate. They met and exchanged greetings without mentioning anything. Fang Jianxiong acted as a peripheral guard.

The officers naturally had to watch the team and were busy in front and back.

The Eighth Town of the Hubei New Army came from Wuhan via Huangshi, and the Ninth Town was ordered to attack. When the two armies encountered each other, "the battle began."
Chapter completed!