Chapter 7: The General Summons ()

Although Secretary Chen of the Office of the Military Office did hand over Wu Shaoting's files and resume to the Governor's Office the next day, it was not until four days later that Wu Shaoting received a message from the Governor of the Guangzhou Army and General Fuqi.

The day before yesterday, Wu Shaoting took care of his hair, and had to shave his forehead and wash the braids on the back of his head again. The appointment was noon, and early in the morning, he put on his clean German non-commissioned uniform, and his whole body was immediately refreshed and he became much more energetic.

When he came to the Army Yamen, when he saw the minor officials in the front yard again, these people nodded and bowed to please him, expressing the idiom "judging people by their appearance" in full swing.

The Army Yamen Admiral Office is just a false idea, because the Army Yamen is inconvenient in the suburbs, and Fuqi usually works in the general's office in the urban area. This is also the reason why the officers waited for several days to get the result after sending Wu Shaoting's files.

After waiting in the corridor outside the office for a while, Fuqi asked the secretary to invite Wu Shaoting in.

Fuqi's full name is Xilin Jueluo Fuqi, a Manchu Zhenglan Banner. He is now in his forties. Because he is a Manchu, in an era when the Han people are increasingly resentful of the Manchus, it is naturally criticized. However, historical records show that he is not a pedantic person. Since he was named General Guangzhou, he has been committed to education reform, rectifying primary and secondary schools in his jurisdiction, and often advises Manchu compatriots to learn in a pragmatic manner.

After Wu Shaoting walked into the office, he gritted his teeth and prepared to kneel down.

Fuqi saw Wu Shaoting wearing a foreign military uniform, and it would be inconvenient for the top to kneel down, so he smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Don't give me a gift."

"Sir Xie." Wu Shaoting finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had never knelt down to anyone in his previous life. If he really knelt down, he was afraid that his psychology would leave a shadow in the future.

"Why, aren't you wearing decent clothes? It's so fashionable. Is my own things in the Qing Dynasty not good?" Fu Qi sat behind the big book case, his previous smile disappeared, and there was no turbulence on his face.

"Sir, I have never washed my clothes during my next trip to China. I washed all my clothes a few days ago and have not been dried yet, so I can only meet with me in this outfit." Wu Shaoting replied.

"Oh? I thought you were trying to show off on purpose that you have been abroad!" Fu Qi said with a few teasing smiles.

"I don't have this intention. With the wisdom of an adult, you can identify capable people and mediocre people at a glance. Just a piece of clothing is not a fool in front of an adult." Wu Shaoting said without saying a word.

Fu Qi raised his eyebrows and said happily: "You are really good at talking."

Wu Shaoting maintained a military-like tough look without showing any flattery.

Fuqi picked up a document on the table in front of him and looked at it, then said, "Master Chen from the Office added a few notes after your resume. It seems that you have no complaints about the yamen assigning you to serve in the old army?"

Wu Shaoting felt a little depressed. What does Lord Chen mean? He did not express his opinion at that time, but he did not express his complaints. He asked an officer who was studying modern military science to bring soldiers holding cold weapons. Isn’t this a waste of human resources? However, Fu Qi said everything and he had to admit defeat.

"The country has trained the people to work hard to serve the country rather than bargaining. Therefore, I absolutely obey the arrangements of the yamen. Wherever I need it, I will go." He said strongly, and made a solemn attitude, trying to leave a good impression in Fuqi's eyes.

After hearing this, Fuqi couldn't help but nodded, showed an admiration, and nodded and said, "Very good. What the court needs is a top foreign student like you who never forgets his roots."

He paused, and changed into a regretful look, "A military officer named Xu from Japan who came back from Japan two months ago actually went to Fujian because the position appointed by the yamen was too small. Such a person would not be able to do so, and he didn't think about who paid for his spending for years to stay abroad."

Wu Shaoting knew that Fu Qi was talking about Xu Chongzhi, and he didn't care about other people's affairs now.

"Sir, when can I take up my post?" he asked.

"Well, you have a good attitude. In fact, there is not only a firefighting battalion left in Guangzhou. The 24th New Army Town recently established a new camp, and there is no one to take the management of this camp." Fuqi said mysteriously.

Wu Shaoting was stunned. The position of the steward is equivalent to the battalion commander, and this is not a small official. In the 21st century, the average age of the battalion commander must reach about 40 years old. It is conceivable how long it takes to stay in the army to become the battalion commander. He knew that it was impossible for him to reach the top in one step, so he did not have too many fantasies.

"Sir, you are..."

"I have a good impression of you. But I don't know your true talents at a glance as you said. The reason why I told you that there is still a shortage in the Twenty-Four Towns is that I hope you will perform well and convince me with your actions. Don't worry, I am not a mediocre person. The army is the secret of national defense, and the officer is the backbone of the army. I will naturally pay attention to it." Fuqi said seriously.

"I understand, I will definitely live up to my expectations." Wu Shaoting raised his chest and said solemnly.

Fu Qi looked at Wu Shaoting's momentum and was very satisfied. He said, "It's very good. Next month, you will take office in Shanzi Camp. The Officer Office's Office will make arrangements for other matters."

Wu Shaoting replied: "I will understand it in the end."

Fuqi nodded and said, "Okay, you can step down first."

Wu Shaoting bowed and then retreated.

Fu Qi looked at Wu Shaoting's back and his expression gradually became a little solemn. Now the situation in the whole country is becoming more and more uneasy. He doesn't know how long the Manchu regime can last! He is very clear about the situation in the Guangzhou New Army. Revolutionary ideas have already penetrated many grassroots soldiers. If sufficient response measures are not taken, they will be out of control sooner or later.

At present, in the new army, those capable people are suspected of being the sect. In addition, there are only those donated officers and mediocre people who are mediocre and live in vain and wait for death. Once something goes wrong, he really doesn't know who else he can call!

Although students studying abroad are more suspected of being polluted by the "revolution", it is said that Japan and the Southeast Asian region are high-risk areas for such rebellion. After all, Wu Shaoting is far away in Germany. Germany is currently an imperial power country (actually a dual monarchy system), and will never allow evil thoughts such as "republicism" and "democracy".
Chapter completed!