Chapter 512: The New Editorial Association, the four rounds before the war
It's been less than two months, right? While Zu Dashou was shocked, he also had to feel ashamed.
In western Liaoning, he looked like he was dying, but in a short period of time in Dongjiang Town, he became very active. Thanks to himself and the generals in western Liaoning, he still thought that he was a strong army in the border town, so he really didn't want this face.
"Father, Dongjiang Town is divided into fields, and the military pay provided by paper bills is sufficient. Naturally, it can win people's hearts."
Zu Zepu was indifferent to his father's fuss and said in a sour tone: "We all rely on the imperial court, how can we be so generous?"
Zu Dashou put down the telescope, pondered for a moment, sighed helplessly, and said: "There is no need to talk like this, after all, we are still incapable. Dongjiang Town is located overseas, with limited support from the court, but it relied on self-reliance to develop to the present level.
.We have nothing to say except that we feel inferior to others."
Zu Zepu opened his mouth and smiled bitterly, but he really had nothing to say.
Zu Dashou glanced at Zu Zepu, his tone became stern, and said: "You must not say such words again in the future. What's the use of being weird? And those generals in western Liaoning must also impose strict requirements. Don't wait until the end, even one
Even the men and horses of the Association can’t get it.”
The new Sixth Association is already a certainty, but there is no final decision on who will lead it. Zu Dashou guessed that the generals from Liaoxi would be appointed, but it would depend on their performance.
"Don't think that no one will know if you complain." Zu Dashou continued to warn: "Not to mention that most of the people around are from Dongjiang Town, even those from Liao Town, don't they know how to tell the truth?"
Zu Zepu was shocked and hurriedly bowed and said yes, his attitude changed drastically.
There is no need for Dongjiang Town to specially send people to monitor, the former Liao Town officers and soldiers are surrounded by Dongjiang Town personnel. People's hearts are fickle, who can guarantee that the former Liao Town will not change their minds, and will not betray their complaining colleagues in order to be promoted?
"I've been talking for so long, but I'm still stubborn." Zu Dashou hated the fact that iron cannot become steel. He turned his head and looked at the training ground where he was shouting for killings. "It's like a resentful woman, nagging endlessly, but it doesn't help."
Zu Zepu's face felt hot and hot. His father's words were harsh, but how could he and some Liao Town generals be the same?
Still immersed in the dissatisfaction of being annexed by Dongjiang Town, and fantasizing about returning to the life before, it is simply a fantasy, even worse than a resentful woman.
"With the wages of Dongjiang Town, you can eat and drink well and still complain. Such a bastard should go and become a common citizen as soon as possible." Zu Dashou was still angry and cursed: "Don't ruin our reputation in the army, give us
Looking for trouble."
Only then did Zu Zepu suddenly understand his father's original intention.
Although Liao Zhen has been abolished, the label on it will take time to fade away.
If there is something wrong with the generals of Liao Town, it will inevitably have a bad impact and easily create the impression of generalization, as if the officers of Liao Town all have this kind of virtue.
"Don't worry, father, I will inform the generals of Liao Town. If you can do something in the army, do it well. If you can't do it, get out." Zu Zepu gritted his teeth and promised his father, "If anyone makes irresponsible remarks again, I will never forgive you.
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Zu Dashou took a few deep breaths, seemed to have calmed down a little, and responded with a heavy "hmm".
Dongjiang Town has run out of benevolence, and if you don't know what you are doing, you will be kicked out and leave the military world. The same goes for generals, guerrillas, company deputy generals, and generals. Dongjiang Town is not short of those rotten garlics.
If no qualified generals can be selected from the Liao Town generals, the new staff association will not be handed over to them casually. Moreover, officers are also used mixedly, so it is impossible for the former Liao Town officers to control the new staff association.
Zu Dashou could see clearly, but he did not fully understand the righteousness. The road to the Liaoxi military leader had been cut off, and he could only survive in Dongjiang Town.
It's a bit too much to say that there is meat waiting to be slaughtered on the cutting board, but the generals of Liao Town really have no capital. It would be foolish to not be honest and take the initiative to integrate into Dongjiang Town.
"Father." Zu Zepu asked cautiously: "Do you think the new association will not let He Kegang lead it?"
Zu Dashou frowned slightly, thought for a long time, sighed helplessly, and said: "Do your own thing well and work hard, there will always be a chance."
As the big leader of the original Liao Town, Zu Dashou estimated that it would be impossible for him. The commander-in-chief was General Guayin, which also blocked his way to directly command the troops.
As for the deputy general, He Kegang should be very promising. What's more, he was one of the first to defect to Dongjiang Town, and his relationship with Guo Dajing and others seemed to be harmonious.
According to Zu Dashou's original intention, he hoped that the Zu clan could take over the military power of the Yixie. However, judging from his qualifications and military exploits, it seemed that he was a little behind.
There is no way, except for the so-called "Ningyuan Victory", Guan Ning's army has no outstanding record. Similarly, there are basically no Zu clan members who can stand out.
Of course, this is the gap that is only revealed when compared with the generals in Dongjiang Town.
"I hope Mao Wenlong and Guo Dajing can take care of the face of the Zu family and the former officers and soldiers of Liao Town." Zu Dashou sighed secretly.
It's impossible to save face! If Guo Dajing heard Zu Dashou's helpless sigh, he would definitely give a clear reply.
To maintain vigorous vitality in Dongjiang Town, strict rewards and punishments are a must. Look at the commanders of the Five Associations, as well as the generals of the special operations battalion and the flying cavalry battalion, which one is not based on their military exploits?
You must know that the new staff association was drawn from the various units into organic structures after training and integration was completed, rather than removing the original officers and soldiers from Liao Town.
In this way, the integration of me in you and you in me is the most thorough and reassuring.
To put it bluntly, each team in the new infantry association is the same team. Although they come from different infantry associations, they are almost the same in terms of combat power.
In other words, the new association will undertake the same combat tasks as other associations, and will not be taken care of just because the word "new association" is in its name.
The combat effectiveness of the army can be guaranteed, so the generals cannot be careless. One general is incompetent and the three armies will be exhausted. Guo Dajing's understanding of this sentence is also quite profound.
Even if he appoints a general in Western Liaoning, he will always have Dongjiang Army officers by his side. If he wants to command randomly or even violate orders, he will definitely not be able to do so.
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In July in Liaodong, there is already the heat of early summer. Everything you see is lush green, whether it is mountains, forests or farmland, it is full of the color of life.
The army's training is still continuing, but it is no longer as tense as it was at the beginning. Training, farming, vacation, and fighting. Relying on the superiority of troops, the army began four rounds of operations.
When it comes to combining work and rest, people can't be tense all the time. There should also be times of relaxation after being tense for a long time.
But this is also the last vacation of the year, and not many soldiers can enjoy it. If it affects the operation, the vacation will not be restarted.
Han Zhong was working in the fields wearing only thin clothes, but he was still sweating under the warm sunshine.
The fields at home are already full of green, and crops such as potatoes, rye, and corn are growing well. This is due to the good foundation left by the army and the continuous construction and improvement of water conservancy facilities by the villagers.
As a participating force in the Liaodong War, the holiday was postponed until after the spring plowing. As an officer, Han Zhong delayed his return home for another month.
The weeds were hoeed up by the roots and exposed to the sun. Han Zhong worked very carefully. He came home very late, and the busy work of spring plowing had already passed, which made him feel guilty.
Repairing the house, renovating the courtyard, weeding and watering, pulling vegetables and collecting firewood, Han Zhong did all these tasks to make up for the hard work of his wife and children.
"Dad, it's time to go home for dinner!" Han Shantong shouted loudly on the edge of the field, holding the little girl in one hand and carrying a basket of freshly picked green vegetables in the other.
Han Zhong responded loudly, and then hoeed away a weed in front of him, then picked up the hoe and walked along the ridge to the end of the field.
"Daddy, you drink water." The little girl grinned and held the water hyacinth over.
Han Zhong chuckled, took two sips, touched the little girl's hair with a doting look on his face, took her little hand, and walked home.
He will return to the army in a few days. Han Zhong is both looking forward to it and reluctant to give up. But when he sees his son beside him and the little girl holding his hand, he strengthens his belief.
Ping Liao will soon be wiped out, and the boy and the girl will no longer suffer from the war. Even if he sacrifices himself, he will have a peaceful life for them.
After the entire Liaodong was restored, he could apply for as much land as he could cultivate, and the money saved was enough to buy an ox, and he no longer had to worry about the family's life.
Yes, that's right, the bloodshed and sacrifice now are all worth it. Not only for myself, but also for future generations to enjoy peace.
Looking at his son, Han Zhong smiled. This kid still wants to buy a horse and practice riding skills. Doesn't he know that Jianlu will soon be destroyed and there will be no place for him to use it?
"When Liaodong is conquered, it's not impossible for the family to buy horses. It's good to be able to ride a horse, and he will look more like a man." Han Zhong changed his mind again and felt that it would be very convenient to have a carriage to pull a cart to the market.
"Daddy." The little girl suddenly tilted her head and looked over, and said with a smile: "There is a big show the day after tomorrow, where should we go?"
Han Shantong chuckled twice, knowing that his little sister didn't know what she was craving for.
Han Zhong nodded with a smile and said, "Okay, let's go with the whole family. We are still short of some household items, so we just need to buy them back."
The little girl giggled happily and jumped when she walked, looking very happy.
When the village was first built, there were not many goods in the supply and marketing station, but it is gradually improving. The same is true for the large market in the town, and the government shops must have replenished a lot of goods.
Han Zhong basically gave all of his military pay to Shuzhen, but he also knew that women were careful and usually very frugal, so he kept some as pocket money.
Moreover, in addition to rations, the army will also receive silver rewards for winning battles.
Although the heads won are not distributed according to the level of individual heads captured, most of them will be retained as pensions. But for the soldiers, they don't care much.
For example, Han Zhong, according to his officer rank, received forty taels of Liao banknotes after the great victory in Liaodong. The lowest-ranking soldier also received twenty taels.
Compared with those Paoze who died on the battlefield, they already feel very lucky. Most of the family rolls of reward money and pensions for Paoze, they have no objection at all.
When he went home for vacation, Han Zhong spent money generously, not only for his children, but also for Shuzhen. Although Shuzhen complained a few words, Han Zhong could see the joy in her heart from her behavior.
A virtuous woman, Han Zhong felt that she was lucky to be able to escape the suffering with her son, start a new family, and enjoy warmth again.
Shuzhen also felt that she was happy. She prepared the meal, set up the table and chairs, and then waited for her husband and children to come back.
The warm sunshine shone on her body, which was a bit dazzling. She hid under the eaves, her eyes still staring at the village road outside the courtyard.
The courtyard wall has been repaired and reinforced, and it looks much neater. Beans, loofah and other vegetables are planted in the courtyard, and the green color makes people feel happy.
A few chickens were wandering around in the courtyard, sometimes running into the small vegetable patch to look for insects to eat, clucking and clucking. A few rabbits were quietly eating vegetable leaves in a cage next to the courtyard wall, and one of them was still staring outside.
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Everything seemed so quiet and comfortable. What made Shuzhen unhappy was that her husband could not be at home for a long time to make her feel at ease.
After escaping from the Jianlu area, he and his daughter were starving to death, but they finally arrived on the island and no longer had to worry about the danger to their lives.
Then things got better and better, especially after she and Han Zhong reunited as a family. Although there was no banquet or sedan chair, she had someone to rely on and a sense of stability.
"It is said that we can finish the war and pacify Liaodong this year." Shuzhen was looking forward to it, but she was also worried.
Of course she hopes that Jianlu will be completely defeated, the war will be completely gone, and she will live a peaceful and happy life from now on. But in war, there will be casualties, and her husband will risk his life.
Three figures appeared in the distance, walking leisurely along the village road. Shuzhen rubbed her eyes and showed a happy smile.
The three of them were talking while walking, and cheerful laughter sounded from time to time. Hearing her daughter's crisp voice, Shuzhen's heart felt warmer and sweeter. She walked quickly over, opened the courtyard door, and greeted her family with a warm smile.
Han Zhong smiled and nodded to his wife, then entered the courtyard with his two children.
"The water is ready." Shuzhen pointed with a smile and said, "You guys wash up first, and I'll serve the food."
By the time the three of them finished washing their hands and faces and entered the house, they found hot and fragrant meals on the table, which whetted their appetites.
It was rare that her husband was at home, so Shuzhen took out the best things at home and cooked them in various ways. Although it was not as luxurious as later generations, it was still a rare delicacy at that time.
In this season, there is no shortage of vegetables, and they are all freshly picked and cooked. However, it is rare to see the rare meaty food on the dinner table.
The most common meat eaten by the soldiers and civilians in Dongjiang Town is fish, and the amount caught in the ocean is increasing year by year. During this season, it is salted fish and dried fish, and after winter, it is frozen sea fish.
In addition to fishery products, there are poultry eggs raised by various households, and occasionally hunted wild animals.
Although they raise a lot of sheep, they are almost reluctant to eat them in normal times. As for pork, there are even fewer. They are only raised by the army, and they don't eat much.
There are three dishes and one soup on the table, fried chili and potato shreds, steamed salted fish, a plate of scrambled eggs with chopped green onions, and spinach soup.
Multigrain rice made from white rice and corn is fragrant and steaming.
Han Zhong stretched out his hand quickly and brought a large piece of scrambled eggs to the little girl, while Shuzhen served Han Shantong with dishes. The two adults looked at each other and smiled, showing their affection.