Chapter 63 Taihu Qiu Cao (Part 2)

Exercise regulations: (1) All gun and artillery shells used in the exercise are blank rounds. (That is, bullets with only shells, a small amount of powder, and primers, usually used for training and exercises) (2) Artillery must not be within 30 steps of the "enemy"

It is allowed to fire artillery, but the infantry is not allowed to fire guns within 10 steps of the "enemy"; (3) Therefore, anyone who hurts someone illegally will be punished by the judge.

The Ninth Town uses the first battalion as the vanguard to search and advance. The vanguard battalion also has a platoon of vanguard, and there are a few vanguard soldiers in front of it. The battalion vanguard and vanguard, platoon, and team are each 200-500 meters apart, and the total distance is 2,000 meters. There is a left and a left

There are scouts on the left and right scouts on the right, each about 1,500 meters away from the brigade, and those behind are guarding the rear.

After some arrangements, the Ninth Town's attack process can be said to be well-trained. Guan Cao's Duan Fang praised the Ninth Town's advance and retreat in a controlled manner. This is also the contribution of Gu Qing (Xu Shao frame's courtesy name Gu Qing)! The two armies encountered each other in the hilly areas of Taihu County

, after a brief exchange of fire, the forwards immediately retreated to their respective groups.

The two armies of the North and the South formed their own formations to attack! The fierce battle became a tug-of-war for three days. It was the first time for the Ninth Town to participate in the parade. Its reputation was much worse than that of the Eighth Town. Originally, it was thought that the Eighth Town would be the main attack and the Ninth Town would be the defense.

In such a situation, I never thought that the two fights would be inextricable.

At this time, artillery was the main firepower, and both towns had balloon teams to observe the opponent's situation and correct the situation. When the "battlefield" was intense, the balloon team in the eighth town could not take off, making it difficult to effectively suppress the artillery fire.

Artillery leader Biao Tong was furious when he encountered Jia and rushed to the balloon team.

The balloon team is a new technology introduced from Japan, and all the instructors are Japanese. Wang Yujia ordered the Japanese instructors, and the balloon immediately took off. However, it failed to take off several times. Wang Yujia was so angry that he picked up the horse stick and beat him severely.

Japanese instructor. The Japanese instructor did not resist, and was beaten all over the ground without saying a word. After Wang Yujia was beaten, he got up and continued to operate the balloon into the air. Finally, the balloon belonging to the eighth town gun mark rose, and quickly calibrated the various elements.

The artillery mark came into play again, and the offensive in the Ninth Town slowed down.

This matter quickly reached Duan Fang's ears, and Fang Jianxiong, who was called by Duan Fang during the exercise, naturally heard it clearly. He was secretly horrified in his heart, these Japanese people are really cruel! They are cruel to others, and they are even crueler to themselves! Moreover,

This obedience is deeply rooted in the bones. Just in terms of the quality of individual soldiers, the Japanese army is indeed very strong.

After hearing the report, Duan Fang turned to Fang Jianxiong and asked: "Wang Yujia beat the Japanese with a stick. What does Fuguo think about this? Are there any future troubles?"

Fang Jianxiong raised his head and stood upright and said: "The military order is the most important on the battlefield. If you cannot complete the military order and shoot on the spot, it will be light. Where will the trouble come from? If an army does not have iron-like discipline, how can it win?"

Duan Fang understood something after hearing this. The two armies fought fiercely for several days, and it was difficult to distinguish the superior from the inferior. Duan Fang was very happy. After all, the Ninth Town formed an army later and was not as good as the Eighth Town. I have to talk about the advantages of the Ninth Town.

That is, there are many intellectuals and it is the only organized town in China that implements the conscription system. The performance of the Ninth Town has been praised by the official Guan Cao, who believes that the Ninth Town, which formed an army later, can compete with the Eighth Town.

, it is not easy to think of it. The implication is that the Eighth Town is the only organized town in the south that can compete head-on with the towns in Beiyang. Now that the Ninth Town can also reach this level, it can be seen that the governor's leadership is good.

Duanfang was overjoyed and ordered the Ninth Town to be commended. Xu Shaozhen passed down the order to all the bidders: "Control Xu Ling: guests from all over the world praise it, and all the gentlemen commend it. The officers and men should do their best and not neglect it."

The people in the Ninth Town were very excited after hearing the news, and they all worked hard. Just when they were about to continue to perform, an urgent message came from the herald. Duan Fang's expression suddenly changed after reading it, and he exclaimed: "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager Yan Jia."

This day was November 15, 1908. Duan Fang announced that the military exercises were suspended, and the two armies stopped fighting. The military band played mournful music, and all the infantry lined up, holding their guns upside down, with the muzzles down and the butts up. Xu Shaoji, the commander of the Ninth Town

He fell down on the ground, knelt down facing north, and cried loudly! The soldiers lined up, but they were not so sad, and there were many whispering.

Duan Fang also knelt down and cried loudly. Fang Jianxiong found an opportunity. His excuse suddenly changed and he was afraid that there would be chaos in the camp and he wanted to lead troops to guard the camp. In order to avoid following him on his knees and crying and feeling aggrieved. Neither Duan Fang nor Zhu Jiabao were suspicious.

Let Fang Jianxiong go.

At this time, Fang Jianxiong pretended to order his men to patrol everywhere, but he was indescribably happy in his heart. Cixi and Guangxu were both dead, which was good news. Without these two, the Qing Dynasty would not have much left.

The year has been strong, and it seems that the situation in Wuhu needs to be tightened up even more. Time waits for no one!

The next night, Fang Jianxiong made an inspection tour and returned to the camp. Qi Erzhu came to report that someone had come to see him in Anqing City. Fang Jianxiong was puzzled and quickly let someone in. Qi Erzhu searched him first and then let him in. The man was wearing new clothes.

He was wearing a military uniform, but he was an unfamiliar face.

"Young Erdan, I have met you sir!" The visitor bowed before meeting, and Fang Jianxiong returned the greeting: "What are you doing here?"

"I have been ordered by Platoon Leader Li to inform you that the new army in Anqing City wants to do something evil and raise troops to cause chaos. The leader is called Xiong Chengji!" Wang Erdan quickly reported, and it seemed that he was Li Qianyu's soldier.

Fang Jianxiong was not good at history, so he didn't know about the Anhui New Army rebellion this time. However, Fang Jianxiong knew that the Qing Dynasty could not be overthrown now, but would have to wait a few years. After hearing the news, Fang Jianxiong couldn't help but feel anxious secretly, worried about the training team leaving.

Will those people in Anqing be affected by this? The New Army is suppressed, and many people will definitely die. These revolutionary parties are really brainless. How many people and guns are there in Anqing? There are two towns here, the eighth and the ninth.

The army is here, why are you not seeking death for your uprising now? What a bunch of pig brains, wasting the ocean of my sponsorship.

"Wang Erdan, you go back and tell Platoon Leader Li to contact the brothers in the training team in Anqing City and restrain his soldiers. You must not rebel with Ze Xiong Chengji and his like." After the explanation, Fang Jianxiong asked Qi Erzhu to prepare his horse.

Let Wang Erdan rush back to report the news.

After seeing off the bastard Erdan and waiting for about an hour, Fang Jianxiong went out with a cruel smile on his face. In order to achieve success in the future, this time he had to act as a murderer to suppress the Revolutionary Party!

With rapid strides, Fang Jianxiong went to see Zhu Jiabao. Unexpectedly, Zhu Jiabao was not in the room, so he went to Duanfang's place. Fang Jianxiong came out and rushed to Duanfang's place, saying: "I have urgent military affairs and I need to see you two adults."

Not long after, Duan Fang allowed entry. Fang Jianxiong entered the main hall, but saw the lights brightly lit. Duan Fang and Zhu Jiabao were discussing in the main hall. When he saw Fang Jianxiong, Duan Fang asked, "Why are you so anxious to see Fuguo?"

Fang Jianxiong took a step forward and said: "I have just been sent by the students from the New Army Training Team to report that the Anqing New Army is going to rebel. Please send troops to suppress it as soon as possible!"

Duan Fang's face lit up after hearing this. After looking at Zhu Jiabao, he said happily: "Fu Guo is indeed a loyal and filial man. The Anqing rebellious party is about to start an uprising. This news has been urgently reported to the governor. He is discussing countermeasures with Brother Jingtian.

Fuguo came just in time, let me know your opinion!"

Fang Jianxiong still habitually stood at attention first, and then said: "The humble post has sent someone back and asked him to inform the brothers from the teaching team that everyone should contact each other and control their subordinates and not be deceived by the chaos. For the current plan, please help me."

The people of Taiwan got up at starry night, sneaked back to Anqing, and mobilized various ministries to prepare for the rebels to enter the city. The new army outside the city has brothers from the teaching team as internal countermeasures, so the rebels can be defeated in one strike! If we wait for the army to mobilize slowly, we will definitely miss the best opportunity."

Duan Fang slapped the table and said loudly: "Well said, you can make a prompt decision. You are really talented in supporting the country."

Fang Jianxiong said sternly: "Your Excellency, it is too much to praise, but this is not the time to praise a humble position. Please make a quick decision!"

Duan Fang laughed loudly and said: "With the help of the country here, why worry about the chaos and chaos?" He said, cupping his hands towards Zhu Jiabao and saying, "Brother Jingtian, please!" Zhu Jiabao stood up, cupped his hands and said solemnly: "

Don't worry, Mr. Tai, we will be escorted back to the city by Fu Guo, so nothing will happen."

It turned out that the two of them had already discussed and decided that Zhu Jiabao would return to Anqing at night and were about to send someone to invite Fang Jianxiong to come over and ask him to lead the teaching team to escort him. Unexpectedly, Fang Jianxiong came over first. How could this not make the two of them happy?

Duan Fang said sternly to Fang Jianxiong: "Fuguo, you lead the teaching team to escort Brother Jingtian back to Anqing, there will be no mistakes!"

Fang Jianxiong stood at attention and said: "Please rest assured, sir, but there is one thing to say about my humble position."

"Say!" Duan Fang waved his hand and Fang Jianxiong said: "After Mr. Futai leaves, Mr. Tai can make the Ninth Town move slowly. If unfortunately the city is destroyed, my humble duty will be to protect Mr. Futai. As long as the army is not in chaos,

The situation in Anqing will not get out of control!"

Duan Fang was shocked when he heard this. He looked at Fang Jianxiong and said, "Are you worried about the Ninth Town?"

Fang Jianxiong did not speak any more, but stood solemnly. Duan Fang muttered, "I understand."

It was already the middle of the night, and the teaching team gathered urgently. It only took five minutes. Zhu Jiabao watched from the side and admired. Fang Jianxiong brought the war horse and asked Zhu Jiabao to get on his horse. Then he got on his own horse and sent a special agent squad to clear the way.

The group returned to Anqing City at starry night.

At about three o'clock in the afternoon the next day, Zhu Jiabao and his party arrived outside Anqing City without stopping. From a distance, they saw an orderly entry at the city gate. Fang Jianxiong breathed a sigh of relief, and Zhu Jiabao also said: "Fortunately, I came back in time."

Fang Jianxiong said: "Your Excellency, please do not show your face." Zhu Jiabao was convinced and immediately sent someone to prepare the sedan chair. Before dusk, the group quietly entered the city and went straight to Futai Yamen.

After entering the Futai Yamen, Zhu Jiabao immediately ordered the chief officials of various ministries to come and see him. He also ordered the four doors to be closed tightly. Fang Jianxiong led the teaching team to take charge of their own mission to protect the safety of the Futai Yamen to prevent sudden changes. Zhu Jiabao was deeply gratified and held his hand.

He solemnly said: "Please help the country!"

Fang Zhainan had goosebumps all over his body. He thought to himself, if Wuhu hadn't exhausted all its energy and the foundation of Wuhu was still in its infancy, labor and capital would have killed you, an old fox, with one shot, and then occupied the city of Anqing.

The Anhui New Army's Mixed Thirty-One Association has a total of more than 4,400 people, divided into sixty-one and sixty-two groups, with attached artillery battalions, horse battalions, engineering battalions, baggage corps and military bands.

On the night of November 19th (October 26th according to the lunar calendar), Xiong Chengji led an artillery battalion to revolt, but his commander Chen Changyong blocked him and was hacked to death with a saber. Li Yuchun, the commander of the horse camp, was wounded by an uprising officer's saber. After the two battalions turned around, they went straight to Ling.

Huzui ammunition depot, Fan Chuanjia's younger brother Fan Chuanguo opens the door of the ammunition depot.

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Chapter completed!