Because Liu Songshan was accidentally killed, Liu Jintang only stayed in Yan'an for one night before he rushed to Zuo Zongtang in Yongning Cave of Jinjibao to promote Liu Jintang. He actually handed over all the more than 60,000 troops and horses on the front line of Jinjibao.
He was given command. Even Zhang Yao, Lei Zhengwan and other departing troops were under Liu Jintang's control. The admirals and general soldiers had to salute Liu Jintang, the sixth-rank officer. Zuo Zongtang messed up the officialdom overnight.
Zuo Zongtang has recommended Liu Jintang to the imperial court for the title of admiral to succeed Liu Songshan. A sixth-grade civil servant was directly promoted from a first-grade military attache, which had never happened in the more than 100 years since the founding of the Qing Dynasty.
The main force of the Qing army was preparing to launch an autumn offensive against the returning troops in Jinjibao. The main target of the attack was directly at the Qingtong Gorge mouth of the Yellow River, which is the mouth of the Qin-Han Second Canal. The Qing army was preparing to seize this strategically important area before the onset of winter and build a solid foundation for the Qing Dynasty.
The flooding of Jinji Castle laid the foundation for this.
At a pavilion ten miles away from Yan'an, the officials seeing off each other were here. At this time, Liu Jintang was only twenty-eight years old and in his prime. He felt a lot in his heart, a mixture of joy and sorrow. Looking at the officials seeing him off, he couldn't express his feelings in words.
"Everyone, please stay. I accept your kindness and say goodbye here. I will drink a celebratory wine tomorrow." Liu Jintang raised a bowl of practice wine and drank it all in one gulp.[
"Then please let Mr. Liu go." A smart official would not mention Liu Jintang's official position.
The scene at this time is a bit embarrassing. It cannot express celebration. My uncle has died, which is considered to be my father's death, and he is in mourning period. It cannot express grief. The army is very superstitious when it comes to expeditions. There is a complete set of auspicious times, auspicious omens, and auspicious words.
According to the etiquette system, one cannot even cry. Therefore, silence is golden for officials, big and small, and they bow their hands with serious expressions and say farewell in an atmosphere of silence.
Liu Jintang got on his horse, turned his head and clasped his fists to salute, and expressed his gratitude to the officials who saw him off. According to the national system, he had to return to his hometown to observe filial piety for three years, which is the Dingyou system. However, state affairs were more important, and the emperor could seize the favor and let Liu Jintang observe filial piety at his post.
The Qing system is for important officials of the imperial court, and ordinary officials enjoy it.
Without this system, Liu Jintang's love affair with Emperor Tongzhi also had the special characteristics of military attachés. Military attachés could be exempted from Ding You during the war. However, as a "son", Liu Jintang put filial piety first, and Liu Jintang reported to Ding You. This procedure still required
It is reasonable for Emperor Tongzhi to seize his love.
The officers and soldiers of Jinziying were wearing sackcloth, wearing mourning, and holding flags. The two battalions of Jinziying were full, with more than a thousand soldiers, and the captain disappeared on the horizon. By fighting, you can become stronger and stronger, and the Jinzi flag should be cherished by every soldier.
This honor, as long as we stand under this flag
Under his command, the soldiers of Jinziying swore allegiance to Liu Jintang to the death. Most of the captains of Jinziying were reformed prisoners of war. If they were promoted to another level in the future, they would become glorious Jinziying soldiers. The army relied on the infusion of fresh blood to make the army more powerful.
The organization remains intact.
Li Guolou looked at the flying dust and felt a lot. The so-called misfortune and good fortune are most apt to be placed on Liu Jintang. And he and Liu Jintang have many similarities. They are both officials promoted by rockets and have no background in the officialdom. Liu Jintang also
There is the political legacy left by Liu Songshan to inherit, and there is a large group of Hunan Army generals to support him. Those of his same year and sect,
Tong Ke is still studying in the Hanlin Academy, working as a minor official in the Sixth Department, cultivating his character, and learning how to be an official. If he wants to have a sphere of influence, it will take at least ten years. Those who obey the advice, the official position is too small, and they are not even popular, but they can be used.
They are all slaves. He lost to Liu Jintang in the talent battle. He had to rely on the help of friendly forces to fight. If the friendly forces let go, he would only cry.
Li Guolou was entangled in his heart, who should Li Ziying be handed over to? The first choice turned out to be Fan Ye, a Manchu, because Fan Ye was originally an artillery officer and had experienced it through the battles in the Northwest. He could make Li Ziying advance in science and technology.
Qiangbing goes further on this road
, and will not follow the old path of the Chu army. Fighting is unfamiliar, and even he has improved his command ability through battles. But Fan Ye's identity as a Manchu made him have some doubts. Wouldn't it be wrong to hand over Li Ziying to a Manchu?
against his will.
Li Yunquan, Su Yuanchun, and Li Yunkai are still too young. They need to study for a few more years and they will be of great use in the future. Now they are beginning to suppress their official careers. If a jade is not polished, it will not make a tool, and if a person is not sharpened, it will not make a difference. Let them work at the bottom.
After staying there for a while, it will grow into a towering tree.
Cheng Kun is suitable for managing the supervision team. His heart is too dark. He is the type of person who can create chaos and is not suitable for holding military power. He is in a high position and Cheng Kun will not create chaos. If he dies, Cheng Kun will definitely stir up trouble.
It is better to use less of Battelle, otherwise he will die on the battlefield sooner or later. He likes to rush to the front, which is a shortcoming of an officer. The Mongolian cavalry tactics can only be used when victory is in sight, and they are the last blow.
Artillery battles! Volleys! Cavalry charges! Napoleon's magic weapon seems to be perfect, but war situations are diverse, and the tactics that stick to the rules are bound to be cracked. Li Ziying must learn to fight in various environments. If not
Naval battle? The Qing Dynasty was still surrounded by warships of Western powers, but the navy was not good enough
, vulnerable. It will be ten years before the Beiyang Navy will have combat effectiveness. Now it can only rely on the army to fight to the death. The Qing Dynasty has a vast territory, and it is a problem to mobilize troops. Or should we rely on trains to transport troops? I wonder how the small train project in the Old Summer Palace is progressing?
The breakthrough point is still at the Queen Mother of the two palaces, and the beauty plot will always be unfavorable.
Li Guolou lowered his head in thought, thinking about the future blueprint of the Qing Dynasty, and regarded himself as the planner of the Qing Dynasty. The expression on his face was uncertain and constantly changing. At this time, he became a loyal and patriotic man again, and everything was for the sake of the Qing Dynasty.
Emperor Tongzhi considered that he would sacrifice his family for the sake of the country, regardless of past grudges.
, abandon the dispute between Manchu and Han, and join hands in the future. With Liu Jintang alive, Li Guolou did not dare to rebel, and just sent away his nemesis. He did not see Liu Jintang already in front of him, but when he saw Liu Jintang's face, he was shocked. Could it be that he had seen a ghost?
!Why is Suomingchang here again!
"Master Li, let me tell you a few words." Liu Jintang's tone was unmistakable, with the tone of a commander giving an order.
Li Guolou has never been afraid of anyone, but for some reason, he is a little afraid of Liu Jintang. He feels that Liu Jintang is his nemesis. If one day the two of them meet in battle, he will definitely lose to Liu Jintang. The Liu Jintang in front of him is not like a flying general.
A reckless person, but Zhou Lang like a feather fan and silk scarf, who can make people disappear into ashes with his fingers. If he were the reincarnation of Zhao Zilong,
Then Liu Jintang is the reincarnation of Zhou Yu. One has the talent of a general, and the other has the strategy of a commander. The two are not on the same level. Seeing Liu Jintang's serious face, Li Guolou regarded himself as a loyal and patriotic person. Who dares to cause trouble?
The Qing Dynasty will wipe out all traitors. There must be foreign devils behind the rebels. This is an indisputable fact.
"Didn't you leave?" Li Guolou almost wanted to refuse Liu Jintang's request, with a reluctant expression on his face. He knew in his heart that there must be nothing good going on, and Liu Jintang would not give him any money and treat him as a scapegoat. Military general
The greatest skill is
He cried out for poverty, kept asking for money from the Ministry of War, and then used various excuses to increase military expenditures, which became a burden that the country could not get rid of. He would not support the expansion of the Hunan Army. If the Hunan Army expands its recruitment, Liu Jintang will become Cao Cao. If Liu Jintang does not resist, his subordinates will
People also wear yellow robes.
"Hey! I don't trust you, let's go! Go aside and chat for a few words." Liu Jintang dragged Li Guolou to a secluded corner.
Officials in Yan'an who didn't know the inside story thought they were life-and-death friends. They forged a deep friendship during the battle, and the two had endless things to talk about. The melancholy of parting lingered in my heart, and Liu Jintang actually came back again. How touching.
This scene makes people have endless reveries, but it is a pity that they cannot hear what they said.
"Liu Jintang, don't ask for money! If you have any problems, go to Zeng Guoquan. The Qing Dynasty's money is all in the cellar in Hunan. There is no shortage at home. You don't need anyone for anything." When no one is around, Li Guolou doesn't give Liu Jintang face.
He spoke his mind directly. He would not lend money to Liu Jintang if he suffered a loss and gained wisdom. How rich the old Hunan army was has become a legend in the Qing Dynasty. I heard that all the treasury silver of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom was in the cellars of Hunan people.
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For the old Hunan army who dared to fight and fight, the Ministry of War did not dare to deduct too much and gave them ten months of salary a year. In the Qing army, the armies with this kind of salary could be ranked in the top three. The Hunan army's salary comparison
Fortunately, the Huai Army has first-class weapons and equipment. Only with money can you build a strong army. Zeng Guoquan, the governor of Hunan, relied on the strength of one province to build the Hunan Army and spent all his money. The Hunan Army
The combat effectiveness of the Hunan people not only relied on the "barbaric" spiritual power of the Hunan people, but also on the material wealth. Liu Jintang was not short of money, and did not want to borrow money from Li Guolou. When he heard Li Guolou talking about money, he was extremely dissatisfied and said: "Li Guolou
You're the only one who's rich! I'm not much worse than you, and I don't do anything to take advantage of others. I am serving the country and the people, and I want to do my best to help you. It's up to you whether you want to or not."
Liu Jintang stood up and kept silent, just waiting for the fish to take the bait. The old Hunan Army only had thirteen battalions after fighting, and now Dong Fuxiang's three returning soldiers and horses are added, and the other two battalions belong to the war period.
establishment, a total of eighteen battalions. However, Dong Fuxiang’s three return battalions were
The establishment of the Hunan Army will be transferred later, and Dong Fuxiang's returned army will be stationed in the northwest. In the future, the establishment of the Hunan Army will still be thirteen battalions. The Qing Dynasty was quite afraid of the Hunan Army, fearing that the Hunan Army would rebel, so it would not allow the Hunan Army to rebel.
The army became more powerful, endangering the dominance of the Qing Dynasty.[
Liu Jintang had no ability and could not recruit more troops. The other troops in the siege of Jinjibao just obeyed his control and had nothing to do with the Hunan Army in the future. However, the lack of troops made him stretched, so he used Li Ziying's crooked ideas.
Does Li Ziying have combat effectiveness? Liu Jintang has seen it on the battlefield. An army that dares to fight with a bayonet is nothing to say. There are also artillery tactics, cavalry assault, supervisors standing at the forefront, and battlefield cultural education classes, Li Ziying
The battalion turned out to be a cultured death squad, which was completely different from the practices of other armies.
It is said that people must stand firm, have a correct attitude, rely on ideological and moral education, and accept correct values. The tactics of Li Ziying's Western army are decent and they look very mature. Li Guolou's training methods must be learned secretly.
come over.
So before Liu Jintang left, he came back, ready to pull out his teeth and turn all Li Guolou's abilities into his own. Watching Guo Baochang and Li Guolou's pretentiousness, Anhui Army and Li Ziying were as good as wearing a pair of trousers, how could they let them
Guo Baochang's Anhui army gained. He wanted to strip Li Guolou completely, so that Li Guolou would still work for him even before he died.
Li Guolou still understands the rules of the officialdom. Liu Jintang is about to succeed the Admiral of Hunan and has a higher official position than him. He has no choice but to ask, so he can only take advantage of the situation and ask: "Since you have good intentions and raise the banner of serving the country and the people,
Please tell the ignorant people that I am listening with my ears."
Liu Jintang's handsome face looked like a gentleman's, and he said solemnly: "I know you are going back to Beijing, but the actual combat training of Li Ziying will not change. From now on, you and Weng Tong plan to build a new military army, and Li Ziying will be the new military army."
The predecessor of , troop training and recruitment expansion
Let me carry this burden for you. Whether you train one battalion or ten battalions, actual combat on the front line is the best test of combat effectiveness. I don’t think you will believe it, otherwise you wouldn’t stay here.
It’s been so long in the Northwest.”
Li Guolou's eyes widened and he couldn't believe such a thing. The Hunan Army is the most powerful army in the world. There is a saying in the army that "Hunan cannot form an army!" That is to say, without the Hunan Army by its side, other armies will not be able to form an army.
Dare to move places and refuse to fight. Only when I see Hunan
The other armies were not willing to leave their garrison until the army was on the move. Are there such good people in the world? Jihuohao: "You won't let Li Ziying climb the city wall, will you? Let me first state that this is a thankless battle, and Li Ziying will not participate in it.
, I only have such a small amount of money, I can’t afford it.”
Seeing Li Guolou's flattering look, Liu Jintang was sure of victory and said without hesitation: "Li Guolou, I am doing this for this country, not for you personally. I want to see the Qing Dynasty rise again. But the strength of the Hunan Army makes it difficult
The imperial court criticized me. Thirteen is my limit. The Hunan Army cannot become twenty-three. You know this truth. I can only support you and Weng Tong’s idea of starting a new military army. I am optimistic about your future."
If Liu Jintang finally smiled and showed a hint of a smile, Li Guolou would see through Liu Jintang's uneasy intentions and sternly reject the idea. But Liu Jintang remained motionless and his expression remained serious. Li Guolou, who had caught the eye with his sharp eyes, fell on Liu Jintang.
In his hand, he squeezed Liu Jintang's hand with gratitude and said: "Okay! This is a good idea! I'll let you do the work."
Heart, Li Ziying will be left to you. In less than two years, the New Armed Forces will have at least ten battalions. I hope you will shoulder this heavy responsibility and train an iron army in battle. Liberate the northwest, liberate Xinjiang, and transform the empire.
The communist warships drove out the Qing Dynasty and went to Annan to drive out the French. They went to Burma and defeated the British navy. They defeated the Russians and took back Vladivostok."
Liu Jintang was still laughing at Li Guolou in his heart. He made Li Guolou suffer with his superior move and played with Li Guolou for a while. But when he heard what Li Guolou said, he couldn't help but be moved. It was a soldier's dream to gallop on the battlefield and regain the lost vassal.
He won the victory and comforted his ancestors. Why didn't he want to see this scene? His eyes suddenly became wet. With Li Guolou as a confidant in his life, what more could he ask for?
"Take care!" Liu Jintang broke free from Li Guolou's big hand and hugged Li Guolou. The two hugged each other, with tears moistening their clothes.
Seeing this scene, Fan Dahui, who was standing on the edge of the official road, muttered: "I can vomit!"
"Hey! Master Fan, this is the Qing Dynasty, and the prince also likes this kind of activity. You can't say it, you can't say it!" Xu Lan shook her head and sighed, how could a man change his sexual orientation? Two handsome men hugged each other, inseparable.
It doesn't look a little disgusting, but it looks too disgusting.
All the officials in Yan'an, big and small, lowered their heads, with clear expressions on their faces, twitching the corners of their mouths, and secretly smiling.