Another group of officers who he felt were unreliable stayed in the Chinese army to "support military affairs," which actually meant surveillance and control. He sent his cronies to take over the troops. After doing all this, he sent someone to call Liu Zhipei over, thinking that
After finding out how he did it, the officers and soldiers rushed out of the barracks and caused such a big disturbance.
Unexpectedly, it was not Liu Zhipei who arrived, but one of his soldiers. After asking, I found out that his nephew had been killed last night.
"Liu gathered the general care brothers together, but he didn't come after waiting for more than an hour. The younger ones went to see him and found that he had been killed!" said the soldier, "We all have no idea.
Later, someone sent a message saying that the officers and soldiers of the Chinese army had rebelled and were besieging the general, so everyone hurried over."
"Good on you, Ma Chengzu! It turns out you had a conspiracy a long time ago!" Liu Fengsheng deplored the tragic death of his nephew. He also thought that when Ma Chengzu greeted him, dozens of people came outside, indicating that he had been prepared for it. What happened today was really dangerous!
On the river, more than a dozen large boats were emitting black smoke, suddenly surpassing the sloop in front, and heading towards Humen, Shanghengdang Island and other places. On board were soldiers from the First Marine Expeditionary Team.
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Although blue flags symbolizing surrender have been hoisted in various fort camps in Humen, the soldiers are still very nervous. According to their usual training appearance, they crouched and carried their rifles with flash caps and bayonets attached.
They were ready to jump out and join the fight at any time. The artillery on the sloop on the river was also set to a scale, with the muzzle pointed directly at the target, ready to fire at any time.
There was no fighting during the landing. There were only a few Taiwanese soldiers guarding the fort. Most of them were old and weak. These people did not even have the key to the gunpowder magazine of the fort. They usually guarded the fort. If they found anything suspicious on the river, they reported it immediately. The fleet was approaching.
After that, no general order was issued in Humen Village, and no one came out to direct the resistance. They watched the Kunthief Brigade approaching. Before Liu Fengsheng's general order of "Stand where you are, no resistance" was passed, they had already dispersed.
The sailors boarded the forts everywhere. There was no one there.
Liu Fengsheng was fully clothed and led all the officers to stand outside Humen Village. There were more than a dozen "elders" from Taiping Ruins beside him. It was the end of winter and early spring, and the wind blowing from the river was very chilly. Several "elders" were wearing thin clothes.
I was already stomping my feet and waving my hands a little impatiently.
In comparison, Liu Fengsheng's one-sidedness seems neat. It's just that compared to the completely numb "fathers", the surrendered generals are more uneasy. No matter what a person's view of honor and disgrace is, it is always a dishonorable thing to ask for honor behind one's back.
What's more, what will the Australians do to them after they surrender? No matter how many guarantees He Xin gave, the surrendering generals still murmured in their hearts.
Seeing Australians wearing blue and gray clothes on the fort constantly landing from the river, they became increasingly worried.
I was beating the drum in my heart when suddenly an Australian soldier rushed over quickly and asked: "Who is Liu Fengsheng, the guard of Humen Village?"
Liu Fengsheng quickly responded: "It's a humble job."
"Senior Shi Zhiqi has told you that you, the generals and the gentry of Humen Village have met in the past."
Liu Fengsheng said quickly: "Yes, I will go to my humble position right away."
The person who landed in Humen was Shi Zhiqi, the commander of the First Marine Expeditionary Team. At this moment, he was arranging the deployment and takeover of the Marine Team in the government office behind Ya Niang Xie Fort. Xi Yazhou asked him to deploy the navy as soon as possible after occupying Humen and firmly control it.
Live this Guangzhou key.
He originally wanted to go directly to Humen Village to open a headquarters - there are many houses in the camp and it is a ready-made garrison camp. However, the staff of the Ministry of Urban Affairs who came to respond just now said that a fierce battle took place in Humen Village, and now there is blood flowing in the Yamen.
Chenghe has not been cleaned up yet. Shi Zhiqi had no choice but to give up the idea and settle here now.
He already had a general understanding of the situation of the generals and garrison troops in Humen Village from the Ministry of Urban Industry. He was not interested in these old officers, but at the moment there was a shortage of manpower and there was a shortage of people everywhere. This kind of people who killed the old robes without mercy, immediately
Ex-servicemen who have issued a "voting certificate" can still use it temporarily.
Liu Fengsheng and others walked into the courtyard of the fort government office under the leadership of the guards. They walked to a place about a foot away from the dripping eaves and quickly knelt down. A woman's voice came from inside: "The chief has an order, everyone does not need to kneel down."
, General Liu please come in!"
Liu Fengsheng was stunned, wondering why the thieves brought women with them to fight? He suddenly realized that his idea was "disrespectful". They were not "thieves" or even "Australians". They were serious "chiefs".
Thinking of this, he quickly stood up and walked a few steps. He signed up and said, "I will see you, the humble general Liu Fengsheng."
"No need to be polite, just come in."
Liu Fengsheng hurriedly walked into the house. He saw that the house had been tidied up. There was only a big table in the middle, and something unknown was hung on the wall, which was covered with a curtain. Two Australian soldiers stood on the left and right of the door.
On his side, there was a cross with a short musket hanging on his body. The Australian leader was a man in his thirties. At first glance, he was dressed the same as a soldier. There was a female soldier next to him. He did not dare to look more and quickly lowered his head.
Come and wait with bated breath for questions.
"Are you Liu Fengsheng?" Shi Zhiqi looked at the respectful middle-aged man in front of him. He had seen Liu Fengsheng's information: he was born in the army, joined the army at the age of sixteen, accumulated military service to the rank of Qianzong, and won another military exploit during the She'an Rebellion.
, obtained the title of "guerrilla", spent money on sports for several years, and then took up the position of garrison at Humen Village.
"Yes, I am the humble general."
It was not easy for Shi Zhiqi when he thought about it. After more than 20 years of military career, he not only worked hard in battle but also gave money and made connections. It was not easy for him to climb up to this position. According to the information, he only married a wife when he was in his thirties and became a thousand generals.
, the purchase of a house in Guangzhou was also a matter of recent years. According to the materials, he was greedy for money and stingy. No wonder the Ministry of Urban Construction persuaded him to surrender without much effort.
"I heard that there was a fierce battle in your office today?"
"Yes." Liu Fengsheng immediately recounted what happened early this morning, how he prepared to summon the generals to discuss surrendering to the Senate, how Gao Xidian and Ma Chengzu launched an attack, and a fierce battle broke out between the two sides in the Chinese military office.
"...Gao Xidian and Ma Chengzu were arrogant and rebellious, trying to block the chariot with their arms to resist the heavenly soldiers. Now they have wiped out all these ugly creatures! The leader ordered the camp gate to show the power of the Song Dynasty and the Senate..."
Shi Zhiqi nodded slightly. Ma Chengzu knew this person, and it was expected that he would resist so fiercely. But he had no impression of who Gao Xidian was. These people could still stand up and fight in a completely hopeless state. Ming Dynasty still had the courage to fight.
Of loyal ministers and righteous men.
But he doesn't hate Liu Fengsheng in front of him. If the whole place is full of loyal ministers and righteous men, the Senate will not mess around. After all, people are animals that adapt to the trend. As long as the Senate leads the trend well, the majority will be those who understand current affairs.
, the whole world can be put into the bag.
He nodded slightly and said: "Although they do not understand the current affairs, do not obey the king's will, and fight to the end, they are still Zhu Ming's loyal ministers. There is no need to give orders for the head, and the body should be buried as soon as possible. Make a mark so that it can be passed on to the family in the future.
Come and collect the bodies."
Liu Fengsheng hurriedly said: "The chief is kind and kind..."
"I now appoint you as the temporary captain of the 1st Battalion of the Guangdong Corps of the National Army. You should go back to the camp now and go through the handover procedures with the people I sent - you can rest assured that our promises are valid, and yours
All personal property can be taken away; for those who cannot be taken away temporarily, I have informed the receiving personnel to arrange a house as a temporary warehouse for you to store your private property."
Liu Fengsheng quickly knelt down to thank him. Shi Zhiqi frowned and said: "Our Senate does not allow the etiquette of kneeling and worshiping. You can avoid this in the future. After the handover, you will lead your troops to Hong Kong Island for training. You will have your own arrangements on how to go about it. You just need to restrain yourself.
Just wait patiently!" He glanced at Liu Fengsheng again, "I know that there are many bad habits and old rules among the officers and soldiers. Now that you have newly submitted, I will not care about you. But you must remember that you are absolutely not allowed to disturb the people. If you disturb the people,
This move will never be lenient!"
Liu Fengsheng hurriedly said: "The people in charge of this humble position are all local indigenous people, and they will never disturb the people."
Shi Zhiqi nodded: "I can trust you. You must restrain your subordinates and obey orders. You will have a great future in the future. Go ahead."
He said something, and Liu Fengsheng responded that he didn't know how big the position of captain was, but he understood that he would go to Huangpu Island for training. Logically speaking, as long as people move places, there must be a departure fee. He also expected the Australians to pay
The next generous "reward" was not mentioned until Shi Zhiqi said: "Go ahead". I couldn't help but feel disappointed: they say Australian life is generous, but it is so stingy.
However, he did not dare to mention it, nor did he dare to show his disappointment, so he bowed out respectfully. Then Shi Zhiqi met in batches with officers at all levels above the Humenzhai Foreign Commission and said some words of comfort.
The last people to meet were the liaison officers and gentry from Taiping Ruins. For them, the Australians were already old acquaintances. Taiping Ruins had to pay a "reasonable burden" to the Australians every year, so the arrival of the Australians did not cause any problems this time.
Panicked, Shi Zhiqi said a few words and then sent the gentry away, leaving the liaison officer to ask about the food problem of the garrison.
According to the plan, the Marine Corps will leave a company here to guard Humen Village.
"Don't worry, chief, the town has made preparations," the liaison officer said respectfully, "There are thirty shi of grain in the warehouse at any time."
"Your place is the main pass of the Pearl River. The Joint Logistics Headquarters is going to open a supply station here. Please do your best." Shi Zhiqi saw the liaison officer's frown and smiled, "What? Are you afraid that you will be poor?"
"I don't dare, I don't dare." The liaison officer was so frightened that he immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly. (To be continued.)