ps: Sorry! There was a mistake at the end of the last chapter. It should be Li Shixian who joined the expeditionary force. Yes, it was the servant king who was said to have taken people to South America. Li Xiucheng had already arranged for him to join the Sixth Division.
No one knows why Dong Shuheng is spending so much energy to build the Marine Corps.
Some people speculated whether the president was going to use troops overseas.
The Marine Corps is now a completely mobile force. They do not have their own fixed defense area and are always on standby.
Marine Corps officers sometimes discuss this issue together, but Li Shixian rarely participates in such discussions. He understands that as a soldier, he should avoid such meaningless discussions.
They stayed abroad for a year. After returning to China, each of them only went home to visit relatives for half a month before they were called back.
Such a move does seem a bit anxious. Many people think that they need to go back and rest for at least a month or two.
After all, this is a war abroad. There are dozens of families in a village, and it will take many days for each family to brag.
This time when we went abroad, the expeditionary force actually did not suffer too much losses. The losses in combat were limited. Most of the troops were attrited due to acclimatization or disease.
These soldiers of the Renaissance Army who have set foot abroad for the first time are the first time they have crossed the ocean, the first time they have stood on a foreign land, the first time they have seen the customs of a foreign race, and the first time they have penetrated into the enemy's rear...
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Those veiled Arab women with big eyes still appear in soldiers' dreams.
How many soldiers have imagined that that is their bride countless times in their dreams.
After returning this time, each soldier of the expeditionary force received a large allowance. Many even received several hundred Chinese dollars, which was more than ten times what they received as soldiers in China.
Of course, a large part of these subsidies are the share of what they captured from fighting in Ukraine.
According to the rules of the Renaissance Army, troops captured on the battlefield and participating in the battle can receive a share.
This time in Tsarist Russia and Ukraine, the expeditionary force made very rich seizures. After all, they were doing a five-book deal.
The first thing these people do after returning home is to get a wife.
However, many people's wives are called back for training as soon as they get married.
As a surrendered general of the Taiping Army, Li Shixian never thought that one day he would be able to go abroad to fight against foreigners.
At that time, he had just completed training at the military academy, and Li Shixian, who had excellent grades, was selected into the expeditionary force.
Although he left the military academy later than his elder brother Li Xiucheng, he was still very proud to join the Yuanzheng Army.
When he returned to China this time, Li Shixian also went back. He also met Li Xiucheng, who also went home to visit relatives.
Li Xiucheng now serves as the regimental commander of the Sixth Division.
Although it is the main force, it has not fought a few truly tough battles.
The last battle in the Philippines might have allowed them to go, but they were snatched away by the Eighth Division.
Li Xiucheng has only just been promoted to a league cadre.
Now I see that my younger brother Li Shixian has become a regiment leader after returning from a trip abroad.
To be honest, Li Xiucheng felt a little jealous in his heart.
The Li family now has Li Xiucheng and Li Shixian serving as soldiers, so their family members naturally do not need labor reform. Not only that, the Li family also has a house in Jiangning City. But now the house has been moved to the outer city, and academies have been built outside.
Families who originally had houses in the inner city were moved to the outer city. However, the houses they replaced were much larger than the original ones.
Most of the people living in the inner city were originally Taiping Army generals anyway. So when the government asked them to change their houses, no one complained.
Li Shixian told Liu Xiucheng what he had seen overseas.
When talking about seeing the great battle between Britain, France and Tsarist Russia involving hundreds of thousands of people.
Speaking of the exchange of fire between thousands of artillery pieces.
Even Li Xiucheng, who has seen the world, was filled with sadness.
I remember that when they left Gaoyou, they actually had no idea where they were going.
Only after they gathered at Haimen did they know that they had been incorporated into the expeditionary force.
But at that time, my superiors told me that I was going to fight the Russians.
As for the Crimean Peninsula we are going to, no one knows where that place is.
Many soldiers were a little uneasy. They didn't know what was waiting for them.
Some people are also worried that they will never come back.
The conditions for expeditions in this era were harsh. Even if there was no fighting, many people might die.
But before leaving, Dong Shuheng gave them a speech.
Just a few simple words dispelled all the worries in the soldier's mind.
The ordinary soldiers in the long-range army are basically selected from the militia of various farms.
It was Dong Shuheng who gave them and their families a stable life.
So they were grateful to Dong Shuheng and trusted Dong Shuheng from the bottom of their hearts.
Now Dong Shuheng tells them that going abroad to fight is a gilded journey for them. The Renaissance Army will surely win.
Anyway, what Dong Shuheng said, those below all believed it, and no one raised any doubts.
Because everything Dong Shuheng said came true.
Li Shixian has always observed Dong Shuheng as an outsider.
He was also deeply impressed by Dong Shuheng's charm.
The Fuxing Army has never promoted Dong Shuheng as a god or a messenger of god.
But Dong Shuheng's status in the Fuxing Army seems to be higher than that of the original King of Heaven.
Although the King of Heaven claims to be the Son of God, in fact everyone does not follow the King of Heaven to rebel in order to go to heaven.
They just can't live anymore or life is too hard.
So what they really hope is to improve their lives by following the King of Heaven.
However, not to mention most of the people following the King of Heaven were killed in the battle.
Even among those who did not die in the war, how many of them improved their lives?
But the Renaissance Army is different. These soldiers who went out with him.
They went out for a year, although it was very hard, especially the long sea journey by boat.
Li Shixian has a deep understanding of this.
But they really didn't encounter much danger.
After returning, each of these people received a large sum of money.
This amount of money is quite far from the original several hundred taels of silver.
If I had this kind of money in the past, I could buy more than ten acres of land and become a prosperous farmer.
However, this militia does not need to buy land, they cultivate the land provided by the Baath Army.
Many people use the money to build houses and marry wives. What they pursue is no longer simple food and clothing.
But a better, higher quality of life.
This is the difference between the Renaissance Army and the Taiping Army.
What the Taiping Army gave us was just a thought and a hope, while the Fuxing Army did give us real benefits.
Who among ordinary people can have such a long-term vision to think about the future?
What they care more about is the current daily necessities and making their daily lives better and better.
Li Shixian felt sad when he recalled the war in Crimea.
As an officer of the expeditionary force, Li Shixian could often go to the front line to observe battles.
That kind of war-torn scene is something he will never forget.
Ships in the port unload supplies day and night.
It took Britain and France a few days to build a railway track of dozens of kilometers.
Combat supplies were transported directly to the front line via rails.
This isn't a war, it's just using money to kill the enemy.
Thanks to the supply capabilities of Britain and France, the expeditionary force's logistical support is also very complete.
Everyone did not suffer much in life. The military camp was filled with flour.
Soldiers can eat steamed buns made of white flour.
Meat such as beef and mutton can also be eaten every few days. This is better than what they eat in China.
Li Shixian discovered for the first time that war could be fought in this way.
Before charging, the coalition forces would always drop countless artillery shells on the enemy's positions.
The Russians' will to fight was also very strong.
Often a space as big as a palm has to be fought for repeatedly.
Only then did Li Shixian understand why military schools taught them how to dig different trenches.
Why do artillery-proof trenches need to be supported by wooden planks?
Rarely has there been such intense shelling in domestic fighting.
But during the Crimean War, Li Shixian saw it.
If there were various types of trenches like those of the Baath Army, the casualties of the Tsarist Russian army would have been much smaller.
The British and French armies waited until the enemy's positions had been bombed into a mess before attacking with rifles drawn.
These European armies attach great importance to artillery during battles.
They always find ways to maximize the power of artillery.
This was a great inspiration to Li Shixian.
The Renaissance Army also emphasized the use of artillery, and the artillery of the Renaissance Army was better than that of Britain and France.
However, scenes like this where hundreds or thousands of artillery pieces are used intensively rarely occur.
Maybe it's because the Renaissance Army didn't have the opportunity to use it like this in previous wars.
Another point is that the largest artillery establishment of the Renaissance Army is at the regiment level.
It is also very difficult to gather so many artillery pieces.
During this reorganization, many people in the expeditionary force were promoted.
The establishment has been expanded by nearly three times, which will naturally create a large number of jobs.
Li Shixian performed very well in the battle in the Ukrainian lowlands this time.
Especially in his contact with the local serf army, Li Shixian made great contributions.
Maybe it was his experience in the Taiping Army.
It was easier for Li Shixian to gain the trust of the local serf rebels during his contacts with them.
Li Shixian also imparted to these rebels many of the effective tactics of roving warfare summarized by the Taiping Army without any secret.
Li Shixian also performed very well during the robbery.
In this way, Li Shixian was directly appointed as a regimental commander during the reorganization. The 22-year-old regimental commander was not the youngest among the Fuxing Army.
However, the expansion of the Renaissance Army is obviously much slower now, and the promotion of officers is not as rapid as before.
I don’t know how many people would envy someone like Lee Se-hyun who was promoted to the head of a group at the age of 22.
During his time in Tsarist Russia, what Li Shixian felt most deeply was that the serfs in Tsarist Russia lived in even greater hardship than the common people during the Manchu and Qing Dynasties.
Tenant farmers during the Manchu Qing Dynasty at least had personal freedom, while those serfs in Tsarist Russia were not much different from slaves.
Landlords could actually trade their serfs to pay off their debts.
These serfs not only had to work on their own land, but also spent a lot of time working for the landlords.
The Manchu landlords in the Qing Dynasty only oppressed their tenant farmers by raising land rents. The peasants' labor service was only labor service for the government.
It is really hard to imagine that the tenant farmers in Tsarist Russia have always lived like this. They did not dare to resist until they could no longer survive.
Moreover, there has not been a relatively large resistance in so many years, or the kind of resistance that is close to success.
When communicating with these rebels in Tsarist Russia, Li Shixian was a little anxious for them.
A country without historical accumulation cannot even handle things like serf uprising well.
With a history as long as that of China, we can find wisdom from history for reference in any matter.
Li Shixian originally did not have a deep understanding of the Marine Corps.
When he was in the military academy, he knew that the Renaissance Army had several marine regiments.
These marine regiments will cooperate with the navy in operations.
During the war, they followed the navy in transport ships. When landing operations were needed, they would be sent aboard.
In Li Shixian's concept, the Marine Corps should be an arm that cooperates with the navy in combat operations.
The first thing they have to do is adapt to the long journey on the ship.
Also, you need to master some tactics during landing. After landing, you won’t be able to do much with the army’s combat methods.
What Li Shixian didn't expect was that Dong Shuheng personally presided over their reorganization work. He also personally served as the commander-in-chief of the Army.
Originally he thought the president was just here to make a name for himself.
After all, as the president, Dong Shuheng is usually very busy and has no time to accompany them every day.
However, Dong Shuheng stayed in the military camp and refused to leave.
He gives classes to Marine Corps officers every day, explaining the Marine Corps' army-building ideas.
Dong Shuheng told them that each military branch has its own soul.
And the soul of their Marine Corps is - aggression. The "aggression" in "aggression is like fire". This "aggression" is a neutral word.
After studying for a while, Li Shixian finally gradually understood that the Marine Corps is an army born for offense.
They must attack regardless of distance with the cooperation of the fleet.
When the Marines need to attack, they are the protagonists. The fleet is just their supporting role.
When China's interests require them to attack somewhere, they must be able to get there.
This period of time was the longest time that Li Shixian and Dong Shuheng got along.
He listened to lectures by Dong Shuheng and several senior Marines every day.
During the day, he also organizes training for his subordinates.
Most Marine Corps soldiers come from coastal areas, perhaps because these people can better adapt to life at sea.
Sometimes Dong Shuheng would talk to Li Shixian alone.
This kind of special care was regarded by Li Shixian as Dong Shuheng's respect for him.
Dong Shuheng also gave him a book called "Peruvian Experience", which tells about the geographical environment and humanistic history of Peru.
This is the first time Li Shixian has heard of Peru, a country in South America.
In this era, the small countries in Peru were not well-known. At most, ordinary Chinese people knew about big countries such as Britain and France.
Li Shixian didn't understand why Dong Shuheng gave him this book.
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