Volume 1 Wuchang Vortex Chapter 30 The third way?
Early in the morning, standing in the training ground next to the Yangtze River, Yang Qiu felt a hint of chill.
He was indeed a little disappointed after visiting the gun factory yesterday, so he had such a feeling before leaving. Seeing that the Yangxia battle was imminent, even if the advanced equipment in the data machine was taken out at this moment, with the current technology and equipment in Hanyang, even the guns were made with pure manual craftsmanship, I am afraid that even if they were made, the quality and output would not be able to meet the needs.
Without these things, how could we face the Beiyang led by Yuan Shikai and Feng Guozhang? Were we really going to watch the Battle of Yangxia destroy this place, and then Yuan Shikai would come and take away most of the skilled workers and machines? If this is the result in the end, why did we go through so many troubles? It would be better to go to the United States now and be a Yugong.
The more Yang Qiu thought about it, the more confused he became. He didn't know what to do. He subconsciously pulled out his pistol, wondering if he should just go and kill Yuan Shikai alone.
"Browning M1911. Judging from the name, this gun should have been produced this year. Your Excellency is so lucky." Just as he pulled out the gun, a faint sound of footsteps was heard behind him.
Yang Qiu's heart was shocked and he turned around to see Yue Peng, who had already put on training clothes and was standing next to him: "Yes, this was given to my uncle by an American businessman for self-defense. My uncle heard that I was going to join the army, so he gave it to me." While saying this, he looked at this guy. Could he be a time traveler too?
"What the lord said at the gun factory yesterday was indeed mind-blowing. I heard from Xiaohu that Su Hongsheng didn't sleep all night after he went home. It's ridiculous that nowadays many people must praise Hanyang whenever they see it, as if it is so great, but the lord is the first to sing a different tune." Yue Peng laughed. Yesterday, Zhang Wenjing came back and told him about Yang Qiu borrowing guns to make trouble at the gun factory, which made him feel very novel. You know, in recent years, everyone in the country has been drooling over Hanyang after seeing it, but this commander-in-chief, who is younger than himself, seems to be very disdainful in his words.
"Fortunately, I'm not a time traveler." Yang Qiu put his gun back into the holster and said with a smile, "Hanyang should be praised. No matter what, he pioneered the industry. What I feel sad about is that the successors after Li Hongzhang and Zhang Zhidong have forgotten the essence of the Westernization Movement and started to intrigue in the name of Westernization, completely forgetting the original intention."
"well said!"
"What? You've figured it out and are ready to compliment me, but I won't fall for it."
First, the soldiers fought, and then used a gun to pierce the halo of Hanyang. Yue Peng had long been impressed by this new commander, and said with a serious face: "Thank you, sir, Yue Peng."
The previous thoughts had not yet passed, so when he saw Yue Peng become serious, Yang Qiu thought of the disappointed Han Yang again, and waved his hand somewhat uninterestedly: "Why thank me, I am just talking, it can't change anything."
Seeing that Yang Qiu seemed to be in a bad mood, Yue Peng said: "Soldiers should fight. As long as they fight, they will have a clear conscience regardless of success or failure."
"Yes, soldiers should fight, they should fight!"
Yang Qiu's shoulders trembled slightly, and after silently reciting a few words, the corners of his mouth gradually softened. He was right. If he failed after fighting, he would have no regrets. Moreover, he still had the army in front of him, and Shen Shukai was waiting for him on the other side. He might not be defeated miserably!
Seeing Yang Qiu's face regain his amiable look, Yue Peng suddenly thought of something and took a step forward: "Sir, there is something I want to ask you, but I don't know if I should ask you this or not?"
"What?"
"Are you a member of the Party?"
"Me? A member of the Communist Party?" Yang Qiu pointed at his nose and saw that Yue Peng was a little nervous. He immediately understood that Lei Meng's words to the factory yesterday might have made them think of something. So he laughed and said, "If I am a member of the Communist Party, I am probably a traitor."
Yue Peng thought about it and it made sense. Yang Qiu was a recognized hero of the court. He also killed the leader of the party in Chengdu and was assassinated himself. Judging from his training methods during this period, if they were party members, they would have become powerful long ago. But... why did Yang Qiu protect Lei Meng?
Seeing Yue Peng silent, Yang Qiu patted him on the shoulder and said, "No one likes the current situation, but not liking it doesn't necessarily mean you are a party member. Maybe... there is a third way?"
"The third way? Is it constitutionalism? But constitutionalists are even more unreliable?"
"Return to the team!" Yue Penggang looked at Yang Qiu in astonishment. Before he could figure out what was going on, he heard a loud shout in his ear. He turned around and ran back reflexively, only to find that Zhang Wenjing and others had also arrived, and the parade ground was already full of soldiers.
"stand at attention!"
The unanimous voices of "Stand at Attention" were much more orderly than yesterday, but most of the eyes were still defiant. Yang Qiu pretended not to see it, because he found that among the three battalion commanders, only He Xi was present, and the other two were absent.
"Very good, you know how to fight back coldly." Yang Qiu snorted coldly, turned his head and said, "Captain He, Captain Chen and Captain Guo..."
"My Lord, the two captains felt unwell after being caught in the rain yesterday, so they were unable to make it to the exercise in time. I hope you will forgive me." He Xi still had a smile on his face, as if he had completely forgotten what happened yesterday. Even the officers and soldiers pricked up their ears, as if they wanted to see how angry the commander would be.
"It's okay. Everyone who eats whole grains has headaches and fevers." Yang Qiu unexpectedly waved his hand, not angry or annoyed, as if he had known it before. He grinned and lowered his eyebrows and eyes and said with concern: "I didn't expect it... Hey! Brother, I just took office yesterday, and I was a little anxious, so I made several captains suffer."
What the hell! How could this guy be so shameless? We are the ones who are unlucky! Qiu Wenbin was standing in the front row, and he heard everything clearly. He wanted to go up and slap him twice. He abused the soldiers yesterday, and now he is trying to be nice again. This running dog is really... extremely hateful!
Before the soldiers finished complaining, and even He Xi felt that Yang Qiu's tone was sincere and he should flatter him, he heard a shout in his ear: "Zhang Wenjing."
"arrive."
Seeing Zhang Wenjing running over in a hurry, He Xi immediately felt something was wrong, but Yang Qiu deliberately raised his voice: "Captains Chen and Guo worked hard for the people and trained the new troops but accidentally got sick. As the commander, this matter was caused by me. I am really sad. Unfortunately, I am under the orders of the admiral and assistant commander Li to train the soldiers and have no time to spare. So after you finish the exercise, go buy some good supplements and visit the two adults on behalf of me and the soldiers."
"correct."
At this point, Yang Qiu turned around and looked at He Xi deliberately: "Tell the two captains that although I really hope they can come back to lead the troops as soon as possible, for their health, I will grant them a month's leave! Rest well and don't make any mistakes! Also, tell the two adults that their health concerns all the soldiers of the 42nd Battalion and is a major military matter! If they can't take good care of themselves... they will be subject to military law!"
"In addition, since the two adults need to rest and the daily affairs of the two battalions also need someone to take care of them, you will temporarily take over the second battalion, Yue Peng will temporarily take over the third battalion, Lei Meng and Bingwen will be promoted to battalion commanders, Hu Laosan will take over as the captain of the law enforcement team, and He Xi, the commander of the first battalion, will temporarily take over the position of the chief of the entire battalion!" After Yang Qiu finished speaking, he deliberately walked in front of He Xi and asked, "Master He, do you think this arrangement is appropriate?"
He Xi was speechless with his mouth wide open. He didn't expect that Yang Qiu was not angry or annoyed, but instead took advantage of the situation and let the two of them take a month off. Before he could say anything, he was promoted to a major general, which put him in opposition to the other two battalion commanders!
"This is just shooting oneself in the foot!"
Yue Peng and the others didn't expect that Yang Qiu had just said yesterday that he would give him a chance, and today he took the opportunity to promote him to battalion commander. Although it was only temporary, but... could Guo Erxing compete with him? ! When he comes back, the Third Battalion will probably not be the same as before!
"By the way, there is one more thing I need to trouble you with, Lord He. Yesterday, when I went to the gun factory, I saw that Ma Dabiao's security team had no discipline at all. How could such a team take on the responsibility of protection? So please tell him later that starting tomorrow, the security team will do morning exercises with us before going to work."
He Xi's face turned black. Wasn't this guy too powerful? He hadn't even dealt with the 42nd Battalion yet, but he had already brought over Ma Dabiao's security team. Although he wanted to refute, he couldn't find any excuse. Guo and Chen were "sick", and according to the military order, the battalion commander could indeed arrange temporary personnel to take over. As for the security team, it was originally under the control of the 42nd Battalion. He pulled them over for training because of lax discipline. Even the admiral couldn't find any reason to refute.
Just as He Xi was thinking about how to deal with it, a burst of hurried horse hoof sounds suddenly came from behind: "Commander Yang Qiu of the 42nd Battalion has received the order."
"arrive."
"Commander Yang Biao, the Admiral has ordered you to go to the Admiral's Mansion for a meeting immediately."
Yang Qiu took the warrant and was a little surprised. He quietly took out a dollar and stuffed it into the soldier who came to deliver the letter, and asked, "Brother, what happened?"
"To be honest with you, Commander Yang, the telegraph office just reported that there is a riot in Sichuan." The messenger tucked the money into his sleeves and whispered in his ear, "Governor Zhao Erfeng caused a riot when he arrested the rebels of the Railway Protection Society the day before yesterday. He ordered dozens of rioters to be killed on the spot. Now the whole of Sichuan is on strike. Those people have gathered together and are besieging Chengdu day and night. The court has ordered us to send troops to Sichuan immediately."
Yang Qiu's head was about to explode. He had previously believed that the Railway Protection Movement would not collapse so easily because of Wang Tianjie's exposure, but it should be delayed to give himself more time to prepare. But now it seems that history may not be so easy to change.
