After the oath was taken, the order was issued to "return to the camp to prepare and prepare meals immediately." Tian Liang returned to the company and was about to ask the cooking team to prepare meals immediately.
Because it was about to leave, the cooking team cooked all the good things left in the company kitchen. The food was comparable to the Chinese New Year. Large plates of grilled sausages, braised chicken nuggets, braised pork slices with cabbage... Serve them over, as long as you have enough.
Eat as much as you want.
Today's rice has also been changed. It's not brown rice, but real white rice. It's steaming hot.
The cook squad leader was an old soldier who stayed in the left-behind team because he was too old. While preparing food for everyone, he said seriously: "Brothers! Eat hard and be full. After we cross the sea, I don't know what to do.
How can I have such a good meal!" As Tian Liang was talking, he saw the circles under his eyes were red, and he felt a little worried.
Seeing that the expressions of the soldiers in the company were not natural, Tian Liang was about to say something when the cooking squad leader took out a bottle of rum and poured some for everyone. The cooking squad leader was from Shandong, and he picked up the rum.
He held the wine bowl and said in Newspeak with a thick accent: "Brothers are about to send out troops to fight. I won't talk about the situation. I will just say a few auspicious words." He raised the bowl and said, "Wish you the best."
May we all win the battle, may we succeed immediately, may we live a hundred years, and may we be princes for generations to come!" After saying this, he finished the drink in one gulp and shined the bowl in the air.
Tian Liang raised his glass: "For the Senate and the people, for the victory! Cheers!"
The officers and soldiers of the whole company raised their glasses together and shouted: "For the Senate and the people, for victory - cheers!"
Finally, when it was time to set off, the gate of Ma Niao Base opened. The flag bearer was the first to come out holding the newly awarded eagle flag of the South China Army. The red eagle flag fluttered in the sun, and a silver double-headed eagle stood on it.
, the flagpole is hung with gorgeous golden cords and black and white ribbons.
Xi Yazhou, under the Eagle Flag, was dressed in military uniform and rode out on a war horse. Behind him was a cavalry guard composed of former Japanese horse warriors. Behind him, accompanied by the sound of drums and flutes, were companies one after another: infantry, artillery, engineers, and baggage.
Soldiers... horseshoes, wheels rolling.
In the fields and ditches next to the base, the farmers who were working straightened up. Looking at the brand-new and well-dressed troops marching out from the base, one after another seemed endless. They had already heard the slogans that echoed through the sky.
Knowing that the troops were about to go on an expedition, they saw the troops marching out, leaving their farm work and swarming onto the roadbed.
The family members of the officers and soldiers whose homes were nearby had long received the news that the troops were about to leave. They were waiting by the roadside, hoping to see their relatives. Now that they saw the troops coming out, they all ran to the roadside.
He anxiously identified the soldiers walking past.
Tian Liang was walking under the banner of his company. He saw the family of Lin Fu, the newly appointed commander of the 1st Battalion: parents, wife and three children. The youngest one was still holding his hand, waiting eagerly by the roadside.
, pulled Lin Fu and didn't know what he was talking about. Although Battalion Commander Lin made an indifferent expression, he kept stroking the children's heads, and Tian Liang suddenly couldn't bear to watch anymore.
Fortunately, I have no worries and am relaxed. He thought so.
"You must come back safely. I will burn incense for you every day when I go back..." An old woman who was often taken care of by the army finally climbed up the roadbed and said loudly.
"Goodbye folks, we are waiting for our return!" a soldier said loudly.
"Army! Let's go!" The old farmer was in tears! The neighbors were in tears! The villagers were in tears! Men, women, old and young all shed tears of reluctance.
I don't know which company sang the "Fubo Army Marching Song"
When you are a soldier, you should be a Fubo Army. When you are a soldier, you should be a Fubo Army. Scholars and peasants will welcome you everywhere. After five years of retirement, you will not worry about poverty.
Officers and soldiers are all the same. Those who know how to work have work to do, and no one comes to oppress others. Those who know how to plow fields have fields to plow.
When you are a soldier, you should be a Fubo army. When you are a soldier, you should be a Fubo army. Cooperate with the elders to defeat the enemy, charge into battle and kill the enemy.
Local tyrants, evil gentry and landlords, as well as Donglu wild boar bandits and eunuchs, kill them all without mercy!
The singing became louder and louder, rising straight into the sky. Under the blue sky, the blue-gray army was like a giant python, extending from Ma Niao to Bo Pu.
Bobu Port is ready for the troops to go on an expedition. There are many sails on the dock. In order to ensure the safety of transportation, all the troops will be transported this time using large T-class sailing ships. The Galen ships captured from the Spanish were also used.
The flat-deck barge Great Whale, which was rarely used due to lack of fuel, was also renovated and used as a ship carrying military horses and artillery.
Supplies and artillery have been loaded onto the ship and tied tightly with ropes. The sailors are waiting on the deck. It is a beautiful day today.
From far away from the town, the streets of Bobu are crowded with family members of soldiers and civilians who come to see off the troops. There is a sea of people. The streets of Bobu are decorated with lights and colorful banners, one after another.
and flags. Groups of students in uniforms held small paper flags of the Morning Star flag, waving and cheering.
One, two, three... dozens, hundreds of military flags were flying.
These flags have different styles and patterns. There are blue morning star flags, gears, wheat ears, iron fists and Fubo army flags, army camp flags embroidered with various patterns, ribbons marked with military achievements and medals, and veteran personal flags.
... all kinds of things are dancing in the clear sky.
Under the banner, marching to the accompaniment of military songs were soldiers marching in three columns. They were wearing brand new military uniforms, carrying backpacks and weapons. Under the leadership of officers, they marched neatly along the street to the dock.
The Army's four infantry battalions: the 1st, 9th, and 1st Battalions, the South China Army Headquarters, the logistics and direct-affiliated troops of the Army and Brigade, marched on foot from Majiao Fort. They will board the ship here.
, heading north to the first destination: Hong Kong.
Flags, ribbons, cheers, in this hustle and bustle, Tian Liang walked with his head held high and followed the rhythm of the singing, enjoying the warm looks and cheers from both sides of the street. He felt a little dizzy,
When had he ever received such an honor? He felt that his whole body was full of strength.
At this time, he saw an officer in the front group striding forward. Judging from his military rank, he should be a company commander or something like that. Next to him, there was a beautifully dressed naturalized woman who was also walking desperately to keep up with him. She
She must be an officer's wife, coming to see her husband off. Looking at her figure that has been marching with the troops without leaving, I can't help but feel excited about how much she misses her husband.
You must come back alive, otherwise you will let your wife down! He said silently.
In Dongmen City, one hour after the troops left the barracks, the newly appointed Senate Chairman Wang Luobin, wearing a fifth-form army uniform without military rank, rode an open carriage to the Dongmen City Gymnasium for a meeting. This was used as a temporary meeting venue, and not only did most of the people gather there
The elders in Lingao and members of the advisory bureaus of various counties in Hainan were also summoned to attend.
The carriage was surrounded by thirty-six cavalrymen in gorgeous clothes. The leading flag bearers were holding the morning star flag, the flag of the Senate President and Wang Luobin's personal flag of the senator. The queue came trotting along the avenue. Along the way, every house hung the national flag. The streets and alleys were full of people.
The excited crowd was filled with laughter and shouts, and bursts of cheers came towards the queue.
Wang Luobin's carriage arrived at a cargo yard near the dock, which had been cleared as a venue for the expedition ceremony. A huge colorful gate was erected in the center of the venue. A temporary podium was set up next to the gate. When the carriage stopped under the podium, Wang Luobin
When I got off the car and waved to the crowd, a burst of slogans of "Long live the Senate" suddenly broke out from the crowd, and then everyone shouted "Long live", and countless small flags were waved desperately like a sea wave.
He stepped onto the rostrum. The main officials in the Senate had already arrived. Wang Luobin exchanged a few words with everyone and waited for the arrival of the troops led by Xi Yazhou.
The flags of the South China Army moved from far to near, and the queue came to the stage and stopped. Xi Yazhou rode a horse to the foot of the rostrum. He turned over and dismounted. He pulled down the hem of his military uniform and strode onto the stage holding the command knife. He came to Wang Luobin.
, with a "pop" sound, he stood at attention and saluted, and loudly reported word for word:
"Fubo Army! Commander of the South China Army! Major General of the Army! Xi Yazhou! Report to you: Request permission to set off!"
Wang Luobin shouted: "Permission to set off!"
Xi Yazhou turned around and stepped off the stage, got on his horse, and picked up the reins. At this time, Wang Luobin took a big horn and blew the marching horn.
Woo--
The low sound of the trumpet echoed in the sky above the shop.
"The chairman and chief himself are taking charge!"
This news, like a wave rolling across the sea, spread throughout the crowd in an instant.
"We want to take over the world!"
This sentence passed through everyone's mind.
"Let's go!" Xi Yazhou raised the whip in his hand.
The troops began to pass the rostrum for review. At this time, the "Fubo Army Soldiers' Expedition Song" came from the loudspeaker.
The whole country mobilizes its troops to fight together,
Look how majestic that big flag is flying.
Where do these people come from?
Qiongzhou is as numerous as the ends of the earth.
The army and the people must work together,
Be a pioneer in saving the country.
This proposition was echoed throughout the country.
Now that we have crossed the strait,
To wipe out all enemies,
Now that we have crossed the strait,
The enemy must be wiped out.
Able to lead elite troops,
Mighty and unparalleled,
Under the red flag is our Senate of Leaders.
Recover Bianliang City,
Then go down to Youyan.
Suppress the bandits and enjoy peace,
Suppress the bandits and enjoy peace.
They all went out to fight against the Eastern captives.
Give me back the good rivers and mountains of China.
Kill the Tatar soldiers and march to Guandong together
The people cheered for our soldiers
Workers and peasants must be liberated
The Chinese revolution must succeed
Workers and peasants must be liberated
The Chinese revolution must succeed
It started with the choir singing from the loudspeaker, and then all the troops and the farewell crowd began to sing too. The singing became louder and louder, like thunder, echoing in the southeastern sky. (