Chapter 541 Zhu Chenggui’s transformation

Also on this night, Wu Shaoting was discussing the gains and losses of the battle in Quanzhou with He Fuguang.

Although the emergence of fighter jets did not play the expected effect in the first battle in the urban area, the influence of fighter jets loosened the enemy's defense line. Facts can also prove that fighter jets also played a very excellent role in high-altitude reconnaissance. This made Wu Shaoting see the development space of the air force and made up his mind to order a batch of aircraft from Germany. It happened that the arms orders of the Austro-Hungarian Empire would soon give him a wealth of funds on hand.

"According to Peng Yuanzhen's report, the rear machine guns of fighter jets are difficult to operate, resulting in pitifully few attacking effects that machine gunners can play on the battlefield. Even German consultants emphasized that rear machine guns can only be used to deal with air-to-air. Striking ground targets is not only difficult to operate, but they will hit the wings of the aircraft if they are not careful." In the lounge in the staff hall, He Fuguang said seriously. Although the Air Force is a fresh branch of the military, the more they are, the more they need to master it as soon as possible, so that they can reflect the ability of the Chief of Staff.

Wu Shaoting nodded, thought for a while, and finally sighed and said:

"It seems that we have to ask Zhang Zhicheng more about this. This technology is definitely not simple. Zhang Zhicheng has been studying for several months and has not made any breakthrough yet. But it doesn't matter. This kind of thing cannot be rushed. Anyway, developing the air force does not necessarily have to be limited to fighter jets. When we introduce German airships, we can also start in this regard."

He Fuguang said "Yes" and hurriedly said, "Yes, we can load bombs on the airship and directly bomb the target. Major Bacon told us more than once that there is no air defense capability on the Chinese battlefield at present. Even if the airship moves slowly and the airbags are prone to explosion, the feasibility is still very high."

Wu Shaoting nodded again and said in agreement: "I think so too. Of course, in addition to performing bombing missions, it can also be used as a high-altitude command post, which is more convenient than observing balloons."

Afterwards, the two of them imagined some other military developments. Not long after, Wu Shaoting changed his mind and suddenly asked: "You should have heard of the information sent by Shanghai yesterday?"

He Fuguang asked: "Is it about the new Eighth Division and the Fujian-Shanghai Army?"

Wu Shaoting nodded slightly and said calmly: "It's this news, what do you think?"

He Fuguang said without thinking: "Of course, it was because of the fall of Quanzhou and the situation in Fujian took a sharp turn. Cao Kun and the so-called Beiyang reinforcements have been staying in Shanghai for some time. If they don't take any action, they are afraid that Fujian will really not be able to hold on. However, following the intelligence analysis of the Shanghai Intelligence Department, the newly formed Eighth Division and the Fujian-Shanghai Army are still insufficient in material funds. Whether it is Beijing or Jiangsu, the allocation was suspended half a month ago. This time they started, and it was Shanghai and Songjiang who raised their own military expenses. I believe they would have to stop for a while when they arrived in Wenzhou."

Wu Shaoting's face did not change, and he didn't think that He Fuguang had said something. After all, he had read the information sent by the Shanghai Intelligence Station, and anyone could understand the simple truth.

He Fuguang glanced at Wu Shaoting, and then said: "It is obvious that Cao Kun and Yang Shande will not be able to reach Fujian in the short term. By the way, it is really strange that they suddenly acted on their own military expenses this time. Everyone knows that the Beiyang Army is a common problem. They are each in their own company and are greedy. Every step they take is measured by money. How could Yang Shande take action by himself for no reason? "

Wu Shaoting then pondered and said with deep agreement: "Chongshi, you have to talk about the key points. Putting aside the others, I had concluded that Yuan Shikai was just bluffing and would not really let reinforcements go to Fujian. Once the Beiyang army arrives in Fujian, it will be a big battle. I admit that I don't have the courage yet, but I believe Yuan Shikai has no. 10,000 steps back, starting a battle here in Fujian will have many disadvantages to Beiyang, so they can only endure it."

He Fuguang nodded deeply and sighed, "Yes, the north is not afraid to act rashly now. We in Guangdong are also careful everywhere. If we really get friction, no one can get it. However, what is Cao Kun and Yang Shande meant to go to Wenzhou? We would never be bluffing."

Wu Shaoting was also thinking about this issue, but there was still something to be puzzled.

At this moment, a servant quickly walked in from outside the staff hall, came to Wu Shaoting and stood attentively and said, "General, Chief of Staff, and the Secret Service received a secret telegram from Fuzhou."

Wu Shaoting and He Fuguang looked at each other, and both of them looked surprised. They would never have thought that someone would send a secret telegram from Fuzhou at this time. Wu Shaoting quickly took the telegram from his servant and opened it and read it quickly. Then he breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "So something happened in Fuzhou!"

After he finished speaking, he handed the telegram to He Fuguang.

He Fuguang finished reading the telegram soon, not knowing whether to be happy or worried. He turned to Wu Shaoting and asked, "Shishou, what do you think? This matter is strange. I'm afraid you have to be more cautious."

Wu Shaoting said calmly: "It's this time, what else can he play? Arrange it and let Wang Changling go to Fuzhou and meet Zhu Chenggui in person. If the negotiations can be made, Fujian will not be able to continue to fight. No matter what the plans of Cao Kun, Yang Shande and others are, it will be enough to disappoint them."

He Fuguang nodded without comment and said, "Okay, I'll make arrangements as soon as possible."

On September 29, a British Swire Company steamer from Hong Kong to Shanghai temporarily moored while passing through Fuzhou and put down the few passengers. Since the war in Fujian has become more and more intense, there have been fewer and fewer passengers passing by, and the ships that can be moored here are becoming increasingly sparse. Except for the steamer of a few foreign companies who relies on diplomatic privileges to enter and exit unscrupulously, other ships have tried their best to choose to detour.

Wang Changling and two subordinates got off the boat and mixed with a small number of passengers to walk out of the dock. He was from Fujian and knew Minnan. He had been to Fuzhou many times when he was a teenager. He still had a lot of impression of this area and was not too worried that he would be suspected. After leaving the dock, it was evening. Although the setting sun had not completely sunk, the streets of Fuzhou were already in a cold state.

Since the war in Fujian and Guangdong started, although Fuzhou has not been affected by the war, the bad news coming from the front line every day is enough to make people feel worried. Many people have a premonition that the Guangdong army will soon attack Fuzhou, so they take their families to their country relatives early, or migrate directly to northern Fujian, which deviates from the center of the war.

This bustling port city in southern Fujian is still unavoidable to be lonely and desolate today.

Wang Changling met again in his hometown and happened to encounter such a situation, and felt extremely melancholy. However, he knew that the task he was taking on this time, if this task was successfully completed, he could also get Fujian out of the dilemma of dire war as soon as possible.

On the street outside the dock, he called two rickshaws very hard, then set off to Changting Road, Jiang'an, near the Fuzhou Guardian Envoy Office, and found a hotel to settle down first. This hotel is located on the north bank of the Minjiang River. Walking through a street, you can see the small square of the front gate of the Guardian Envoy Office.

Wang Changling was not in a hurry to meet Zhu Chenggui. After all, it was the first time that the two sides had contacted each other and did not know each other before. This time, Zhu Chenggui proposed to meet, so he had to leave more thoughts. There was nothing more dangerous than dealing with the enemy. He planned to stay in the hotel for a day or two first, collect all the backgrounds of Zhu Chenggui and make all preparations in advance.

When he arrived at the hotel to handle the matter, Wang Changling called his subordinates over and assigned tasks to start executing immediately.

In the evening, Wang Changling himself also went out. He used his identity as a Fujianese and quickly opened up the relationship between small vendors near the Guardian Office and obtained some available information.
Chapter completed!