Volume 2 King of the Northwest Chapter 25 Small Groups
Huang Xing died, Cai E also died, did they also travel through time and space? One generation of heroes died one by one, how many of the remaining people could survive the bleak wind and rain in China in the early 20th century? Dai Jiliang looked at the news reprinted in the newspaper and couldn't help sighing, life is short.
"Someone, call Chief Song over to me."
Finally, Dai Jiliang woke up from his little world of sorrow and resentment. He opened the door and asked his new adjutant, Wang Lujie, a native of Qinyang, Henan, who was a member of the Baoding second term, to go and call for help.
It is now November 1916, and it has been almost half a year since Dai Jiliang took control of Xi'an. It can be said that except for Governor Li Genyuan and the militia in northern Shaanxi, Dai Jiliang has no other rivals in Shaanxi. Therefore, in Dai Jiliang's mind, getting rid of these two opponents who are like thorns in his throat has become a top priority.
"Ze Gang, I've thought about the suggestion you made last time."
Soon, Song Cheng appeared in front of Dai Jiliang. Looking at the energetic young man, Dai Jiliang smiled from the bottom of his heart.
"You are right. Guo Jian is not a strict military leader. His subordinates often rob people and commit atrocities. We can take advantage of this. Just go ahead and do it. If you can divide the militia, you will be the first to achieve this."
"Don't worry, Marshal! Ze Gang will succeed within a certain period of time!"
Song Cheng straightened his back. This was the first big move of the Intelligence Department. If he didn't do it well, he would be unworthy of Dai Jiliang's attention.
"Very good. When you leave, ask Adjutant Wang to invite Captain Li of the Cavalry Regiment to come over."
The Shaanxi Army originally did not have a regimental-level cavalry unit. It was not until Li Songnian and Li Zhiyong, both from Chang'an who graduated from the first cavalry class in Baoding, returned to their hometown to serve that Dai Jiliang organized one.
"Reporting to the commander-in-chief, Li Songnian, the deputy commander and acting commander of the Shaanxi Cavalry Regiment, has been ordered to report for duty."
The entire cavalry regiment was stationed outside the city. When Li Songnian walked in with a dusty face, the time had already pointed to eleven o'clock.
"Jiyong, the cavalry regiment has just been set up, so you have to work harder."
Dai Jiliang personally poured a cup of hot water for Li Songnian, and Acting Captain Li took it somewhat flattered.
"Have all the members of the regiment arrived?"
Seeing Li Songnian nod, Dai Jiliang continued to ask.
"So what are you going to do next?"
In fact, Dai Jiliang was not willing to establish cavalry, a type of military force that was being eliminated. However, in view of the fact that the automobile production capacity in Shaanxi and the country was almost zero, and that he had to use troops in northern Shaanxi, he also needed a mobile force to deal with swordsmen who were familiar with the terrain, so he reluctantly established such a regiment. However, the Shaanxi Army's cavalry regiment only had 5 cavalry companies and 1 mixed company of artillery and machine guns, which could be said to be extremely small.
"According to the organization plan jointly issued by the Military and Political Affairs Department and the General Staff Department, each cavalry company under the cavalry regiment should directly command 10 seven-man cavalry squads, plus the company headquarters personnel, which should total 82 people. In addition, the firepower company should also be equipped with three two-pound cannons and three machine guns."
With the help of the previous narration, Li Songnian slowly organized his thoughts.
"We in the Shaanxi Army have no shortage of horses or riders. We also have no worries about horse gear, firearms, or fodder. The only thing we are worried about is that we don't have enough training grounds and enough veterinarians. The Mongolian horses we ride are not as good as the Japanese Oriental horses. Although they have good endurance, they are weak in sprinting and assaulting. They are even worse than the Russian Don horses. So the first step I plan to use the cavalry regiment as dragoons, and the second step is to use it as an assault force."
"That makes sense. Use them as dragoons first, and don't use them as assault forces unless necessary. That makes sense."
Dai Jiliang pondered, first it was a rapid deployment, then an encirclement and breakthrough, and finally a tracking and sweep. He was indeed a top student in the cavalry department, and he had not misjudged him.
"Very good. If you have any questions, you can come directly to me or the Chief of Staff."
"Yes! Marshal, no problem, I'll be out first."
Li Songnian thought that Dai Jiliang was only concerned about the progress of the cavalry regiment's formation, so he hurried back after answering these questions.
"Wait a minute, Zhiyong, I heard that your classmates in Baoding held a social gathering and nominated you as the president of the alumni association."
Dai Jiliang would never allow factionalism within his team.
"It's a good thing for classmates to support each other, but there should be a limit and we should not be clique-based and clash with those who are different."
This time, Dai Jiliang was giving a warning. If he found out that the Baoding faction was really united against foreign enemies, he would probably execute Ma Su with tears.
“The Shaanxi Army is a collective. Of course, there are all kinds of contradictions within the collective, but different opinions on official matters cannot and should not become the beginning of internal struggles. You must understand this.
The slogan of our Shaanxi Army is, when brothers are in trouble, all sides will come to their aid, we prosper together and suffer together.
Everyone in the Shaanxi Army must put the collective first and never sacrifice the public interest for personal gain!"
Dai Jiliang looked at Li Songnian, who was a little restless, and smiled.
"Zhiyong, don't misunderstand what I mean. I'm not saying that you Baoding classmates can't get together or form a class reunion. What I'm saying is that you should not isolate yourself in your own small circle, but get along with other soldiers. It's good for everyone to be good ."
"I understand. Please rest assured, Marshal, I will convey your painstaking efforts to all my classmates."
Li Songnian understood that any person in a high position would not allow small groups that he could not control to exist below him. He also understood the coldness behind Dai Jiliang's words, so he responded very cooperatively.
"I'm glad you understand. So go back and do your work. Work hard! I won't treat you unfairly."
Dai Jiliang nodded. In that case, the matter could be put aside for the time being.
"Marshal, Guangye sent a telegram."
Dai Jiliang did not tell anyone about the Japanese businessman, so the contact person became E Tao and E Zhichang, who introduced him to Shaanxi.
"The telegram said that he would come to Shaanxi again before the end of the year to sign a formal contract with Li Genyuan. What do you think?"
"Brother Zhi, this telegram is in duplicate. It seems that he has already prepared our goods. It's not easy!"
Dai Jiliang seemed to be thinking about something. It was obvious that the Type 38 105mm heavy field gun was also an important piece of equipment in the Japanese Army. It was not easy for a navy man like him to get it.
"Brother Zhi, send a telegram to Secretary Xu in Beijing and ask him to help. Even if you have to pay another 100,000 yuan, you must get this license for our Shaanxi Army."
This thing cannot be bought with money, and Dai Jiliang will never allow any mistakes.
"Goods? License? And 100,000 yuan. Marshal, what else are you hiding from us?"
E Tao looked at Dai Jiliang in surprise, obviously confused.
"Look at my poor memory. I'm sorry. Brother Zhi, it's my fault!"
Dai Jiliang pretended to be annoyed.
"Oh, Brother Zhi, I will tell you everything right away. However, you are the only one in our Shaanxi Army who knows that there is a problem."
"No, I don't want to know."
E Tao glared at Dai Jiliang. The distrust in Dai Jiliang's words just now deeply hurt him.
"You can ask anyone to take care of this matter. I don't want to be suspected of this, and I can't do it."
"Brother Zhi, look at my stinky mouth. I will definitely bring my sister-in-law and nephew to my house tonight. We can have a good chat and I will apologize to you. Okay, don't be angry. Tonight, I will tell you everything about our relationship. Is there anything we can't say?"
Dai Jiliang reacted quickly. As soon as he saw E Tao's expression, he immediately understood what the problem was. So he nodded and bowed, disregarding the face of a provincial governor, and finally appeased E Tao in a humble manner.
While Dai Jiliang was comforting E Tao, Li Genyuan was also comforting Han Wangchen.
"Forget it, Brother Wangchen. Northern Shaanxi is indeed in trouble. Didn't my senior allocate a penny to Northern Shaanxi? They have to pay salaries to the militia and feed the people in Northern Shaanxi. They really can't afford to hand over the money to the Provincial Finance Department."
"Brother Yinquan, this is not a question of which came first, the chicken or the egg. Now Dai Jiliang's people are clinging to the issue of the non-payment of autumn taxes in northern Shaanxi, attacking us for attempting to establish a separatist regime and split Shaanxi. The central government is also urging Shaanxi to make up for the loss, but Dai Jiliang said that the responsibility is all ours. We are unjustly shouldering the blame."
It is no wonder that Han Wangchen is sulking. There are many rumors attacking the Kuomintang in the market now, and the actions in northern Shaanxi have just given the enemy the most powerful weapon.
"Forget it, forget it. Since I've already taken the blame, I'll just keep doing it."
Li Genyuan shook his head. Although the situation in Shaanxi was calm at present, everyone knew that the day of falling out was getting closer. Dai Jiliang kept increasing the establishment, and the money from overdue payments to the army was used to train new soldiers. There were more and more Baoding students in the city. Obviously, all this was directed at him and northern Shaanxi.
"By the way, Hirono sent a telegram that will arrive before the end of the year. I guess our guns should have arrived as well. Do you think I should immediately announce the establishment of a provincial security headquarters?"
"Okay, I visited more than a dozen counties this time, and I found many enlightened gentry willing to come out and do something to protect the country and the people. As long as there is a name for a security group, three to two thousand people can be easily gathered."
Han Jun became more spirited when he heard this.
"We can first train our troops in various counties, and when the time is right, we can transfer them to Xi'an City in the name of inspection. By then we change our equipment, we will have the strength to compete with Dai Jiliang."
"I think so too."
Li Genyuan nodded.
"What a pity. We are also short of capable cadres. I wonder if northern Shaanxi can provide some support. Brother Wangchen, do you think you can make another trip?"
"I dont go!"
Han Wangchen turned his head and slapped Li Genyuan on the back of his head.
"Brother Yinquan, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but you're training troops for northern Shaanxi, asking them to send cadres, and then you'll just swallow them whole."
"Brother Wangchen, you can't say that. Everything is for the people and to defeat the Beiyang warlords!"
Li Genyuan was more open-minded. He was not from Shaanxi, so even if he won, it might not be his turn to be the governor. It would be better for him to establish good relations with the powerful people in northern Shaanxi.
"I dont go!"
Han Wangchen stood up.
"I advise you not to send anyone. You don't have enough cadres. If you send a few of your team members, I don't believe that they will be no match for the swordsmen in northern Shaanxi."
"this?"
Li Genyuan hesitated again.
