Zeng Guofan left, and only stayed in Tanggu for three hours. He left here before dawn. There were still 20,000 troops waiting for him in Cangzhou. It is estimated that the imperial court's decree was also sent out of the capital at this time. Zeng Guofan left. The commander must go and greet him.
In the morning light, Xiao Letian sat blankly on his chair, with three bottles of wine in front of him that he had finished. His thoughts had been completely brought to a subtle state by Zeng Guofan.
In this state, he was able to understand what the entire late Qing Han elite was doing and thinking. When Zuo Zongtang entered Xinjiang in the first year of Guangxu's reign and put down the Agubai rebels, was he really serving the Manchus? Did Li Hongzhang really come to Beiyang to defend the country for the Manchus? If it was for the benefit of the Manchus, why did Cixi and Weng Tonghe desperately deduct military expenditures?
During the Sino-French-Vietnam War, were Liu Mingchuan, Liu Yongfu and others really loyal ministers of the Qing Dynasty? As well as Li Hongzhang, Zhang Zhidong and others who were coordinating at the rear, were they subconsciously working for the Qing Dynasty or for the entire Han nation?
During the Sino-Japanese War of Sino-Japanese War, the newly rising Japan not only wanted money but also land. At that time, the Japanese had actually annexed Liaodong and Shandong, and of course Taiwan. In the end, the Beiyang forces spent money to redeem Liaodong and Shandong from the Japanese, but it was a pity that Taiwan did not Buy it back.
When the country is strong, it will use military means to protect its territory. When the country is weak, even if it is submissive and like a grandson buying it with money, it must try its best to protect every inch of China's hard-won land. The Han people have been working hard, even if they are stigmatized.
Even in 1919, Xu Shuzheng of the Beiyang government sent troops northward and still saved the entire Outer Mongolia when the nation was at its weakest. Whose ideas did the commanders represented by Xu Shuzheng inherit? What values do they believe in?
Looking at the entire late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China for more than a hundred years, the power of the Hunan Army founded by Zeng Guofan was finally passed to the Huai Army of Li Hongzhang. Most of the talents used by the Beiyang Army established by Li Hongzhang were promoted by Zeng Guofan. .
As for Yuan Shikai's training of the new army, he was actually relying on the legacy of Zeng Guofan and Beiyang. Most of the Beiyang officers in the early years of the Republic of China were generals left over from Baoding Army Academy and Beiyang.
Historians have always regarded Zhang Zuolin's assassination as a symbol of the complete demise of the Beiyang power. Why did Zhang Zuolin let the Japanese assassinate him? After all, he, a Han Chinese, would rather fight a civil war than betray his country. This was the fundamental reason why he was killed. And Zhang Zuolin is the last successor of the Beiyang system.
"Hey..." Xiao Letian let out a long sigh and put his thoughts back from the memories of his previous life. "Finally, it makes sense. China's complicated modern history finally has a convincing answer. Countless people with lofty ideals are willing to sacrifice their own ideals. and lives, all we have to protect is the living space of the Han people."
"Was Yuan Shikai really a traitor to the country back then? Without the negotiations between Yuan Shikai and the Qing court, how could the Manchu Qing issue an abdication edict? What did Yuan Shikai get in exchange for the preferential treatment policy he gave to the Qing court?"
"Finally, the truth came out. It was precisely because the Qing court and the Republic of China had a peaceful transfer of power and did not exterminate the Manchus that the Republic of China had the legal qualification to inherit the four huge territories of Xinjiang, Mongolia and even outside the Pass. "
"This is the real history. This is the result that the backbones of China have worked hard to endure humiliation and bear the burden. No matter who or what political party is in power, at least the survival territory of the Han nation has been preserved. This is what will last for thousands of years." Great benefits..."
In the quiet morning, Xiao Letian stood blankly in front of the window, looking at the rising sun in the east. He didn't even know that shopkeeper Fan Lian had entered the room.
"You haven't slept a wink all night, go to the back house and have some rest!" My father-in-law still felt sorry for my uncle. However, Xiao Letian's reply made the old shopkeeper turn pale with fright.
"What is a dragon? Today I finally understand that the real dragon emperor does not represent supreme power and endless enjoyment. The dragon represents protection. Because hundreds of millions of people need protection, the dragon will exist. Hahaha, I I finally understand that even if he is an emperor, if he cannot protect this country, then he is not a dragon, but a worm..."
Fan Lian's legs gave way and he collapsed on the Grand Master's chair. "You...what are you going to do? We can't rebel. Don't harm the big guys. You can't..."
Xiao Letian looked at his pale-faced father-in-law and quickly poured a bowl of tea and brought it over, "What's wrong with you? Stop thinking about it. Who said I want to rebel? The emperor is the most miserable profession in the world. I just You're not that stupid... If you have time to spare, just arrange the wedding for me, Huniu and Fuhui, they are equals, I want to marry them both in one day!"
Xiao Letian finally uncovered a big knot in his heart, knowing that now he has integrated into this era, and it can be said that this era has accepted him. Zeng Guofan's recognition of him was equivalent to opening a door for Xiao Letian, and the Western devils were finally accepted by the Han landlord class.
After Zeng Guofan left, it represented the final end of the turmoil in the four years of Tongzhi. The Manchu, Qingliu, and Hunan armies finally let Xiao Letian go, and this small force ushered in the best opportunity for development.
Two days later, Zhou Daoying and the weak Ermao arrived in Tanggu, and the two sides started a heated argument. Zhou Daoying was the personal eunuch of Emperor Tongzhi and a confidant of Empress Dowager Ci'an. His status in the Forbidden City was no lower than Ande Hai's. This was a loyal dog-legger of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. It could be said that he would not give in an inch during negotiations.
The compensation that Xiao Letian wanted was vetoed by him, and the proposal of Huayang businessmen to jointly fund the establishment of a security team was also vetoed. In the end, he only promised that the court would not pursue Xiao Letian's crimes, and then not restrict the construction of industrial zones, and even continued There is no commitment whether to support the spread of Western learning or not.
Xiao Letian's nose was almost crooked with anger. He knew it was because Mailer had been rescued and now he had no hostages in his hands. But was this eunuch too brainless? What did I rely on to defeat the Qing court? I really thought I was a kidnapping bandit.
"Zhou Daoying, Eunuch Zhou, right? I have heard for a long time that you are a famous eunuch in the Forbidden City. But I think you have stayed in the imperial city for too long and seem to have lost touch with the outside world. In this case, Let me open your eyes... Come on, show some distinguished guests around and see what we are capable of..."
Zhou Daoying and Er Mao's eyes were opened when more than fifty ink printing machines were opened for printing in the secret warehouse. Zhou Daoying could stuff eggs in his mouth. He never thought that there would be such a simple printing technology. With such a slight rotation of the roller, a leaflet and newspaper would be completed.
When he learned that the cost of printing ten copies of this newspaper was only two copper coins, the stubborn eunuch's forehead was covered with sweat. "How can it be so cheap? How is this possible?" The big eunuch kept mumbling to himself.
It was not only the efficiency and cost of printing that frightened him. When he saw the contents of the latest issue of the People's Daily, the eunuch almost collapsed.
"On the diplomatic relations of the Qing Dynasty with the West? Mr. Xiao, how could you write an article with such a big topic... And here, how could you write down all the top-secret diplomatic treaties of the imperial court? The Rakshasa Kingdom cut off Heilongjiang for one million Square kilometers of land? Compensation of one million taels of silver from Britain and France?"
"Are you trying to shake the foundation of the country? What grudge or hatred does the Emperor and the Queen Mother have against you? How can you shake the foundation of the imperial court and confuse the hearts of the people?"
Xiao Letian laughed when he heard this, "Oh! You are really good at attacking people. I'm shaking the foundation of the country? Did I send assassins to kill people in the court? Did I go to the homes of princes and ministers to poison? I was the one who was bullied. It’s not the imperial court…”
Zhou Daoying was speechless and couldn't say a word. Then a new army exercise in the afternoon completely made the eunuch bow his head. What kind of vision could a eunuch who guarded the Forbidden City all day long have? When he saw the majestic and mighty new army, he was completely frightened to the core.
"All the soldiers of the first company report to your Excellency... All the officers and soldiers of the second company report to Your Excellency... The remains of the war dead have been laid to rest. Please preside over the funeral..."
Xiao Hexin and Sima Yun were filled with tears. In front of them were eighteen red-painted coffins. These were brothers who had died in several combat missions after returning to China.
Xiao Letian was really distressed. These brothers were all trained according to officer training. The eighteen martyrs might become eighteen squads or even eighteen companies in the future, but they died at the starting point of their career. , life is really unreasonable.
The first coffin in front of him was that of the squad leader who was killed while protecting Xiao Letian. His body had been carefully sewn together, but his face was still incomplete.
Xiao Letian shed tears at that time, "Good go, brother! Your family will be taken care of by all of us, and your children will be educated by me personally. You can go with peace of mind. Although you will not enjoy your future career, your Future generations will not be left behind. We living people must shape a paradise on earth with our own hands. Our descendants will never have to suffer such insults again..."
Having said this, Xiao Letian stretched out his hand and pointed to all the new troops present and shouted loudly, "Brothers of Xiao Letian, I swear to God here that everyone can enjoy the career we will shape in the future. Even if you die, your Souls can also be worthy of temple blessings, and your descendants can live in peace and joy in this world..."
"Here, I announce that... the eighteen brothers who died in the war will be buried in the industrial zone, and their tablets will be enshrined in the newly built temple, so that they can be worshiped by incense for generations to come. This is what I, Xiao Letian, will give me. Everyone’s commitment…”
Xiao Letian was close to madness at this time. He waved his hands violently, and his shrill roar made Zhou Daoying pale and sweaty.
"Brothers! When our comrades-in-arms leave us, what do they want to hear and see most? It's the sound of our gunshots and the majestic power of our troops... Listen to my order and conduct live-fire exercises with the entire army. Say goodbye to our comrades..."
"Die for your Excellency! Die for your Excellency! Die for your Excellency..." Two hundred tigers roared like thunder, and the light blue American military uniforms in the wilderness were charging, off-roading, shooting, and fighting... There was only one thought in everyone's mind, I am content to follow such an adult in this life.
If you live with dignity, die with incense, and your descendants will have a bright future, what more do you want? What else do you want? Who among all the people present does not owe you a life?
"Follow me, sir. Even if it is the end of the world, we must go on and move forward indomitably..." Among the roars of the soldiers were the sounds of grenades exploding, the sound of Molotov cocktails breaking and burning, and the sound of Sri Lanka. Spencer's shooting sound was like a rainstorm.
Only then did Zhou Daoying realize how ruthless Xiao Letian was. He was demonstrating to the court. If he didn't agree to his conditions, there might be some trouble.
"Mr. Xiao, I am convinced, I will listen to you and do everything according to your wishes!"
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