"Human nature is greedy and changeable. There is no absolute gap between friends and foes. Before last night, the Green Camp was our enemy, but now that the general situation in Tanggu has changed, can't these officers in the Green Camp become ours? Can you help? You should think about this issue carefully when you go back..."
This was Xiao Letian's speech at the post-war summary meeting, and this kind of summary meeting has become an indispensable part of the daily life of the New Army.
Ordinary soldiers hold such meetings in squad units every day or even after every operation. Everyone has to speak, and every shortcoming in training and operations must be recorded and discussed in detail.
Everyone can speak freely about whether the military boots fit or not, or what mistakes the officers made in their command on the battlefield last night. Xiao Letian once personally told all the soldiers that it is a serious crime for an officer to block the flow of speech, and the New Army will never do it. It's like a traditional army.
Of course, Xiao Letian had the confidence to do this, because the literacy rate of the New Army he led was the highest in the world at that time. He built the New Army as the future officer reserve group, which has high-quality soldiers. Only then can there be a miracle of two hundred beating one thousand and five.
Ordinary soldiers have to hold meetings, as do Xiao Letian and senior officers. Criticism and self-criticism are necessary, and no one is exempt.
"I won't go into the highlights of this battle here. Now I mainly criticize one person. His stubbornness and blind self-confidence almost destroyed our must-win battle. This person is Xiao Letian..."
Wang Huaiyuan was so rude. As soon as Xiao Letian's speech at the post-war summary meeting ended, his artillery fired.
"We conducted many deductions before the war, and basically every time we discovered the biggest flaw and shortcoming in the plan, it was the officials in Tongzhi Yamen. How could these ordinary people without military training be able to play such a role? The role of protecting the Lord? If something happens to you, then even if the new army wins, it will be a disastrous defeat..."
"You don't have to look at me and giggle. You have to take full responsibility for this matter. Sir, you must remember that you don't have a son yet, and your heir hasn't been born yet. Living is your most important task. If there is no career The flag cannot succeed..."
Xiao Letian's face was slightly red, and he thought to himself that Wang Huaiyuan was not talking about what he was talking about. How could he have such a good meeting when it came to whether he had a son or not. But looking at the serious faces of the people around him, he knew this was no joke.
"Huaiyuan, we are having a post-war summary meeting, so let's not talk about my son's birth...hehe, hehehe!"
"Sir, don't be silly. You set the rules for speaking freely at the summary meeting. Do you want to regret it? Every word I say now has been discussed countless times before and has been carefully considered..."
Xiao Letian was a little dumbfounded when he heard it. How come you have all had a secret meeting about my inner house? The control is too broad! But what Wang Huaiyuan said later made Xiao Letian stop laughing.
"Your Excellency, after collective deliberation by our Tanggu military officer corps, we have a common proposal... Please make the descendants of Hu Niu your heirs and deprive Fu Hui's descendants of their right to inherit their careers. Of course, we are not talking about money. , Your Excellency’s descendants must all be rich and noble, we are talking about military power..."
Xiao Letian was stunned. This, this, this... this is too weird. Why did you think of this? There is a problem behind this. Xiao Letian suddenly discovered that the group he had built with his own hands had begun to slowly evolve. He already had the need for self-selection, and he began to have a reverse influence on his founder.
Yes, all the forces in the world will have a strange self-awareness once they take shape and start to expand. For example, in the history of the Hunan Army, there were even signs of rebellion. The Beiyang formed by the Huai army overthrew the Manchu Qing Dynasty and even formed an extremely large Beiyang warlord system.
This is true not only in China, but also in the whole world. Japanese militarism is based on Bushido and the Emperor, and eventually developed into a force that is not controlled by the civil service system at all. This force can override the entire Japan with its own ideas and will. above the nation.
There are too many examples of this kind. Xiao Letian originally thought that it would take a few years for him to encounter this problem, but he didn't expect that in just over a year, the children he raised would already start to think about it.
"You...are you trying to force me? I haven't even held a wedding yet. I'm still a bachelor. Isn't it too early for you to say that?"
"No, it's not too early at all. It's best to be prepared for future hidden dangers at the first sign. We are not forcing you today, but this sudden conflict has allowed us to see the greatness of the Huniu girl. Brave, Perseverance and decisiveness can hold your ground even in the face of death.”
"Have you not noticed, sir? After this night of fighting, Huniu girl has dominated the hearts of everyone in the house. Are there any of those girls who are not convinced? Not only that, the brothers are also convinced by Huniu. Everyone thinks that only such a woman can A career worthy of your lord... As for Fuhui, it's just a political marriage..."
The whole meeting ended with Xiao Letian's "failure". At the meeting, Xiao Letian criticized himself, especially sincerely apologizing for taking risks alone.
In addition, Xiao Letian also promised that everyone would carefully consider the issue of the successor. Although there was no clear nod, this was already a huge concession made by Xiao Letian.
The meeting ended, and Xiao Letian sat in the study on the second floor of the foreign bank without saying a word. Of course, Xiao Letian hopes that his subordinates are all thoughtful and intelligent elites. They should not be slaves who listen blindly and believe blindly. But when the forces he had brought up began to refute him, Xiao Letian felt a little unhappy.
It's like a father who sees his somewhat rebellious son and has extremely complicated emotions. He is happy about his maturity but angry about his rebelliousness. But no matter what, Xiao Letian's power is really growing, and it is growing healthily.
"Master Long, why did you and the others mention this irrelevant matter? We are very weak now. Isn't it too early to say this?"
Following Xiao Letian's question, a figure flew in lightly from outside the window, it was the vigilant Lord Long.
"Sir, you are good at understanding people's hearts. Don't ask me this question. Don't you already have the answer in your mind? If you really want me to say it, it is that your career has been so smooth. There has been no failure or victory from the beginning to the end. The more people there are, the more they have on their minds..."
Xiao Letian looked at Mr. Long and suddenly smiled, "You were asked to attend the meeting just now. If you don't come, you have to go to the roof to direct the warning, but I think you have heard everything. Let me ask you now, do you have any ideals? When our power becomes too powerful in the future, what do you want to do?"
Xiao Letian's question surprised Master Long, "Huh? Sir, what do you mean, make a wish in advance? Don't you already know my ideal? You also promised to give me a high salary, land, and a future for my nephew." , Aren’t people only interested in fame, wealth, honor and splendor when they live?”
Xiao Letian laughed, "No, that's not what I'm talking about. As long as you follow me and work hard faithfully, you will have a rich future. But you should have another ideal in your heart, which is not too deeply connected with money and power." Wish, it is purely what you want to do in the spiritual world in your heart, you are willing to do it even if you lose money..."
"Think about it, think about it again, it would be nice to do something that will leave a name in history!"
Mr. Long's face became strange, and after a long time he said coyly, "Let's talk about ideals, there really is one. Following my husband for more than a year has opened my eyes to the power of technology and industry you mentioned. I also know the power of flesh and blood." It will be difficult for my body to resist this power in the future..."
"However, I just want our Chinese martial arts to be passed down. Even if the whole world has replaced foreign guns, there will still be people learning and practicing martial arts, so that the things left by our ancestors can be passed down from generation to generation..."
There was a snap, and it was Xiao Letian slapping the table. "Okay, very good, this is the ideal that a person should have. We want money and power, but we also need to have a career that will leave a name in history. This ideal of yours, I Let’s help you finish it!”
"When the day comes when our power is so great that even the Qing Dynasty will not dare to offend us, I will build a 'Guoshu Museum' and make you the first director. The Guoshu Museum will bring together martial arts heroes from all over the world, and we will let our ancestors pass on the The stuff that came down has been passed down from generation to generation..."
"Master Long, your idea is great. There has been a turmoil in the south for more than ten years. Many martial arts families have been wiped out, and many unique skills have been lost. These are all treasures! If we don't do something, we can come back a few times in the future. During the great war, more and more people will be ruined. With the protection of the National Martial Arts Museum, these unique skills will not be lost. Sooner or later, they will shine..."
Master Long's eyes suddenly became moist, and he suddenly felt that his heart was extremely bright, as if a ray of sunshine was shining in. Sir, this is for me to leave my name in history. When the Chinese Martial Arts Hall is built, I, Xiang Shaolong, will be the world’s greatest martial arts magnate, and my name will also be left in the history books.
"Please remember this, Sir Enyi. I'm going to watch the night. Sir, please take a rest early..." After saying that, he turned over and jumped out of the window and flew quietly to the roof.
No one knew that Lord Long, the mighty Northland tycoon, would already have tears in his eyes at that moment.
The various tasks after the war were extremely complicated. Cleaning the battlefield, calming the people's hearts, and building houses for the people who had lost their homes were all unavoidable tasks. But what is more important is how to deal with the aftermath of the political situation. The intelligence war has become the most important battlefield. The first direct confrontation between Xiao Letian and the Qing Dynasty has finally begun.
There is no airtight wall in the world. During the two hundred years of rule of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, they still won over many people, especially the landlord class. It was difficult for them to be bribed by Xiao Letian. These people did not dare to confront Xiao Letian face to face, but there was no problem in secretly passing on information.
In two days, Tianjin Guards had obtained the information, and on the fourth day, the secret report had entered the Forbidden City. When the top management of the Manchu and Qing dynasties saw this shattering intelligence, the roof of the entire Yangxin Hall almost came off.
"What a wolfish ambition, this is really wolfish ambition! He actually owns an army, and he actually fights with the Green Camp soldiers in the open. Is there any royal law in his eyes? Rebellion, it is simply rebellion..."
Prince Gong Yi? Now he has completely lost his temper. He is circling around the room like a tiger. And the little emperor Tongzhi was also anxious.
"What happened? Who is the commander-in-chief of the Eight Banners in Tianjin? Is it Mailer? Is he living for free? Why doesn't he send troops to suppress it? It's been four days, why doesn't he send troops..."
Just when the little emperor was angry, another young eunuch ran in from outside, holding Maile's secret report in his hand. "Long live your Lord, Commander Mailer has sent a secret report. Please preview..."
Before he could finish his words, Yi? He snatched it over. When he read it at a glance, he was dumbfounded. "What? How could this happen? Why has the situation become such a mess... This time is not going well, this time is so bad. …”
