Li Zhen's idea is to let Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang get in touch with the outside world as soon as possible. When the two see the outside world, learn more things, and see more weird things, their thoughts will gradually change. In this way Come, it is possible to fundamentally change the two people's thoughts on loyalty to the emperor.
The most important thing is that both of them have not yet risen, their status is not high, and they can accept new things with an open mind.
Zeng Guofan said: "I will adopt Hongyi's opinion."
Li Hongzhang also said: "Listening to your words is worth ten years of reading. Hongyi's words were enlightening and opened my eyes. It seems that I have really underestimated the foreigners."
Li Zhenxiao said: "In fact, if you want to get more new information, there are sources in China. I opened the 'Jiuzhou Daily' in Guangzhou. The newspaper specializes in publishing foreign politics, economy, culture and other related content, and also involves foreign weapons. The person who sponsors the newspaper is the famous celebrity Wei Yuan. He and Lin Zexu are good friends. He has been exposed to many foreign affairs and has experience in this area. Therefore, you can read more "Jiuzhou Daily" and learn more about foreign systems, weapons, etc. , learn how to strengthen a country, and learn how to strengthen yourself.”
Li Hongzhang nodded and said: "I will do what Hongyi Xiandi suggested and I will definitely put it into practice. However, I also want to visit the drill of Hongyi Xiandi's army soldiers. Can you do that?"
When these words came out, Zeng Guofan, Zeng Guohuang and others all looked at Li Zhen.
Obviously, this was the highlight of Zeng Guofan's visit.
Li Zhen didn't hesitate and said directly: "Okay, let's go see the soldiers' training."
Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang and others showed joy on their faces. They stood up immediately and followed Li Zhen out of the Chinese army tent in high spirits. Ye Chengzhong followed Li Zhen and said: "Commander, where should we go to see first?"
Zeng Guobao interjected: "Since I'm going to watch the drill, I naturally go as I please without any arrangements."
Ye Chengzhong was young, but he had been following Li Zhen for a while. When he saw Zeng Guobao suddenly interjecting without following any rules, he felt a little unhappy. He glanced at Zeng Guobao, then withdrew his gaze and waited for Li Zhen to speak.
Li Zhenxiao said: "Okay, take a look at it."
Zeng Guofan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Li Zhen was not angry. Then he glared at Zeng Guobao and said, "Hongyi, fifth brother speaks without restraint, please don't take it to heart."
Li Zhen shook his head and said: "Brother Bohan is serious. I think Brother Guobao is right. Since you are going to watch the drill, you cannot prepare it in advance. Otherwise, you will just go to see the performance, not the real drill. At this time, The soldiers in the army are still practicing martial arts, let’s go see the soldiers practicing martial arts first.”
Li Zhen led a group of people and went straight to the military campus.
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"Hey,."
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In the school grounds, loud shouts came one after another, the sound was like a loud bell, resounding through the sky.
Two thousand four hundred soldiers are practicing martial arts in the school grounds.
The two thousand four hundred people were divided into two groups. One group followed Yang Luchan to practice martial arts. There were a total of one thousand two hundred people. They were made up of soldiers from each battalion under Yang Banhou, Qi Zhenhai, Lu Shaochuan and Smith. The other group Bo's 1,200 people practiced martial arts with Dong Haichuan. The composition of these soldiers was the same as that of the soldiers who practiced martial arts under Yang Luchan. A battalion of soldiers was selected from four regiments.
When Li Zhen brought his people here, it was the time when Yang Luchan and Dong Haichuan were personally leading troops to practice martial arts.
Two people lead the team, and the two groups of soldiers communicate with each other in different ways.
One group of soldiers practiced Tai Chi, and another group of soldiers practiced Bagua Quan. The boxing method Yang Luchan gave to the soldiers was not a complete training, because the complete Tai Chi practice took too long and was not easy to learn, so Yang Luchan What he teaches are Tai Chi moves that are easy to learn and have lethality. They are simple, quick and easy to perform.
The same is true for the Bagua Quan taught by Dong Haichuan. The moves given to soldiers for training are all moves modified by him. They are fierce and fast and can kill the enemy in a short time.
Li Zhen stopped, and so did Zeng Guofan and others.
Everyone stopped to watch, and Yang Luchan and Dong Haichuan also saw Li Zhen.
Yang Luchan asked the soldiers to continue practicing martial arts, quickly ran past, raised his hands and stood at attention, and said loudly: "Commander." Although the old gentleman was old, he was full of energy and had a loud voice. Then Dong Haichuan also ordered the soldiers to continue practicing martial arts, and then He quickly ran over, stood at attention, saluted, and said loudly: "Commander."
Li Zhen nodded slightly, waved his hand and said: "Mr. Yang, Mr. Dong, you continue to train, I will bring someone to take a look."
"yes."
After the two saluted, they turned around and prepared to return to the school grounds to continue training soldiers.
Zeng Guofan saw Li Zhenjun's way of saluting when superiors and subordinates met, and understood that Li Zhen had indeed made reforms, especially the soldiers under Li Zhen's command were dressed differently, and he was deeply touched.
"Two old gentlemen, please wait."
Just when Zeng Guofan was thinking a lot, a young man behind him suddenly spoke. This young man was tall and strong, with a fierce look on his face, and was quite brave. Li Zhen and Zeng Guofan were talking in the Chinese army tent. At that time, he had been standing behind Zeng Guofan, because Zeng Guofan did not introduce him, and Li Zhen did not know who this person was.
Zeng Guofan frowned and asked, "Qing Shou, why did you stop the two coaches?"
After asking, Zeng Guofan immediately introduced: "Hongyi, this boy's name is Liu Songshan. He is a talented general under my command. He is young and can fight well, but his spirit is a bit high and needs to be polished."
When Liu Songshan heard this, he immediately fainted.
Immediately, he looked at Yang Luchan and Dong Haichuan with high spirits.
Li Zhen asked: "Liu Songshan, do you have anything to say to the two elders?"
Liu Songshan said: "Reporting to Mr. Li, I stopped the two old gentlemen because I wanted to ask Mr. Li a question. Can such a gray-haired old man be used as a coach to train an invincible army? Could it be that this is Mr. Li? Prepared on purpose.”
"Hahaha……"
Li Zhen laughed loudly and said: "Mr. Yang, Mr. Dong, someone is dissatisfied."
Yang Luchan and Dong Haichuan stared at Liu Songshan with fierce eyes.
Yang Luchan took a step forward, lifted his robe, put his left hand behind his back, raised his right hand, and said loudly: "Boy, I will give you one hand to see what you are capable of."
Although Liu Songshan also felt the pressure from Yang Luchan, the newborn calf was not afraid of tigers and said loudly: "Master Li, the old gentleman took the initiative to challenge me. What if I miss?"
"Asshole."
Zeng Guofan's expression changed greatly and he said: "Hongyi, I have neglected my discipline. Please forgive me, Hongyi."
Liu Songshan said stubbornly: "Sir, the army you have trained is not inferior to anyone else, why do you need to bow to Lord Li? In my opinion, the army trained by these two old men is not as good as ours."
Zeng Guofan was even more furious, and his anger was already raging.
He brought Liu Songshan with him because he wanted to open Liu Songshan's horizons and polish Liu Songshan's arrogance. However, Zeng Guofan didn't expect that this kid had a short temper and was arrogant. Zeng Guofan had no choice but to stop. I apologized to Li Zhen and hoped that Li Zhen would not care about this matter.
Li Zhenxiao said: "Brother Bohan, I never stop contests. If Liu Songshan defeats Mr. Yang, I will give a big gift to Brother Bohan and help Brother Bohan's Hunan Army. If Liu Songshan loses , then there is nothing. I hope he will be brighter in the future and not make such low-level mistakes again."