Rebirth of the Northern Giants

Ye Zhikui couldn't help but think of the encounter with Nie Shicheng in North Korea, of his selflessness, of his care and support for him, of his unreserved handing over of the army to him, and of the imminent parting, tears overflowed from the corners of his eyes, men have tears It's not flicking, it's just not the time to be sad!He choked up and said: "My little nephew has been taken care of by my uncle in many ways and loves me very much. Now I have to say goodbye. I really can't repay him. I can only kowtow three times to thank him."

Ye Zhikui earnestly kowtowed a few times to the most respected person so far to show his gratitude. Nie Shicheng also showed his true feelings and did not stop him. "If you and my uncle and nephew are destined, are you afraid that we won't have a chance to meet each other in the future?"

Then he said with a joke: "Congyun, you are now an admiral, and you are still crying here, aren't you afraid that your soldiers will see the joke?"

Ye Zhikui wiped away his tears, suppressed the faint sadness in his heart, and said with a smile: "Uncle is right, my nephew will drink with you tonight, uncle."

The two talked at night by candlelight, and Nie Shicheng taught all his experience in training and leading troops, and even gave him several books on military affairs. The next morning, Ye Zhikui watched Nie Shicheng lead a few soldiers, riding on military horses, and disappearing into the horizon above.

Chapter 49 Ye Shao's New Army Team

After Nie Shicheng left, Ye Zhikui returned to the Lutai barracks shortly after. Looking at the simple barracks, he thought that it was here that Nie Shicheng achieved the world-famous Wuyi army.The Wuyi Army was later changed to the Front Army of the Wuwei Army. During the invasion of China by the Eight-Power Allied Forces, it was the only main force that the Manchu Qing could rely on.Wu Yi's army, which was gathered entirely by Nie Shicheng's personality charm, also collapsed, and ended up being demobilized and sub-organized. Politics is dirty.

On the contrary, it was not that Ye Zhikui looked down on Yuan Shikai's new army trained at Xiaozhan, but that the new army he trained was really not up to par with Wu Yi's army. It was inferior to Wu Yi's army in terms of weapons and equipment, military strength, combat power, and inheritance. Therefore, the Wuyi Army was changed to the Wuwei Front Army, and Yuan Shikai's new army was changed to the Wuwei Right Army. It is a pity that the four armies of the Wuwei Front, Back, Left, and Central Army trained after the Qing Dynasty were defeated when they resisted the troops of the eight countries, and only Yuan Shikai Hiding in Shandong and refusing or daring to enter Beijing to resist foreigners, this is why there are no tigers in the mountains after the "Xin Chou Treaty", and monkeys dominate. How many times did the new Beiyang army trained by Yuan Shikai in later generations resist the invasion of foreigners, just blindly in He went on a rampage at home and was eventually consumed by the civil war.Compared with Nie Shicheng, who bravely resisted and died heroically, Yuan Shikai is not even a hair in Ye Zhikui's heart.

Ye Zhikui couldn't help being excited when he thought that he was about to become the commander of this army, and secretly vowed that he would not let Wu Yi's army follow the path of future generations.

After returning to the camp, Ye Zhikui ordered his soldiers to summon the generals to discuss the training of troops.

After receiving the news, the generals arrived one after another. Ye Zhikui sat at the top and looked down. He saw that there were a lot of talents at the bottom, old and new. , Hu Dianjia, Yang Moshi, Yao Liangcai, Feng Yihe, Xing Changchun and others, according to the original history, a considerable number of these people will die when the Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded China.

There are old men under Ye Zhikui of the former Huyong Army: Bao Budong, Song Pinglan, Wu Dashan, Jiang Zikang, Feng Guozhang, Wang Shizhen, Wen Baishan, Jianren Shiwu, Butcher, etc.

There are newly recruited graduates of the Armed Forces Academy: Duan Qirui, Li Chun, Wang Yingkai, Chen Guangyuan, Bao Guiqing, He Zonglian, etc.These people are the most.

There are talents recommended by Li Hongzhang and others: such as Ruan Zhongshu, Wang Huaiqing, Yan Dunyuan and so on.

There are also Cook and other German foreign instructors.

As the admiral of Zhili, Ye Zhikui not only trained the new army, but also trained all the troops in Zhili and Huaihe. On the one hand, he had already ordered to select elite soldiers from all the troops trained in Huaihe to come to Lutai; A group of new recruits were recruited, and finally merged with the Huyong Army. It is estimated that a total of 30 battalions will be assembled, making about 7000 officers and soldiers, and about 4000 long husbands.

Ye Zhikui stood in front, looked at the crowds of people below, couldn't help but feel complacent, and said impassionedly: "Everyone, we all come from all corners of the country. Among you are Ye Zhikui's old subordinates, and some are new to our army. But now we stand here, There is only one name, that is the Wu Yi Army; only one purpose: that is to use our blood to cast the elite of the Qing Dynasty, to set a precedent in history, and to create a new army comparable to the foreign army. Everyone! We all I am a forerunner with no previous experience to learn from. Foreigners ridiculed me, saying that it is impossible for me to develop a new type of army in China. However, I, Ye Zhikui, do not believe in evil. It is incumbent to overcome difficulties, go forward bravely, and never give up, to train an elite army for today's China! Train a new army that can compete with the great powers!"

All the generals were infected by Ye Zhikui's words. No matter what their purpose of coming here was, they felt the same as the sons and daughters of China at this moment. Thinking that China has been invaded and oppressed by foreign powers since the Opium War, they all felt excited. I am full of energy, full of expectations for myself to be able to join this army.

Ye Zhikui paused, took out the official document, and continued: "This time, our Wuyi Army is completely organized according to the latest German infantry division. The organization includes headquarters, infantry, artillery, cavalry, and engineering teams. The headquarters has a battalion office and a teaching office. (attached with battalion infantry, artillery, and horse school), Food and Pay Bureau, Ordnance Bureau, Military Medical Bureau, Transit Bureau, and Detective Bureau”

Everyone held their breath, knowing that the next appointment was related to themselves, so they should not be careless.

Ye Zhikui continued to read: "The team is divided into four wings (brigades), front, rear, left, and right. Zhou Dingchen, Hu Dianjia, Yang Mushi, and Jiang Zikang are the wing leaders." The four old guys nodded with smiles when they heard this, and continued to listen.

"And each wing has two divisions (regiments), each division governs two battalions (the battalions here are different from the previous ones, each battalion is divided into four teams (companies), each team has three whistles (platoons), and each whistle has six sheds ( Squad), about one thousand and 100 people); the artillery team, cavalry team, and engineering team all have a division, the artillery team is all led by Feng Guozhang, the cavalry team is all led by Xing Changchun, and the engineering team is all led by Wang Shizhen. Others I will send the list to everyone later, and I hope that you will work hard with me and disband at this moment."

When Ye Zhikui finished speaking, I went with him when Ye Zhikui said his opinion. After Ye Zhikui left, everyone began to discuss, guessing what position he would take. After a while, everyone got an appointment. Duan Qirui was appointed as the left wing of the infantry team. With one point in charge, many other military graduates have served as team officers, sentry officers or instructors.The talents recommended by Li Hongzhang were all civil servants, and most of them worked in the headquarters.However, most of Ye Zhikui's original descendants held positions such as battalion officials and commanders, which can be regarded as high-ranking and powerful.All of a sudden, everyone was smiling and congratulating each other cheerfully.

Ye Zhikui led Jianren Shiwu to his tent and asked, "Is there any news about Cao Kun?" Ye Zhikui also valued Cao Kun. From a historical point of view, this man was a bit greedy for money, but he was loyal, and in the end he also paid more attention to Cao Kun. It's a big festival, and I would rather drink gruel than be a traitor.Employing people can be inclusive and use other people's strengths, so Ye Zhikui ordered me to put him on the key search list when I see people.

When I saw Ren, I said with a bitter face: "Young Master Ye, this villain Cao Kun only found out that he was a sentry officer of the Yi Army and went to Korea to participate in the war. After the Yi Army returned to China, part of the army was demobilized, and Cao Kun was also on the list. Then he disappeared."

Ye Zhikui could only sigh when he heard the words.

At this moment, Cao Kun, whom Ye Zhikui had wished for, returned to his hometown of Dagu, Tianjin, and took out the radish he bought from Jianren Shiwu as Korean ginseng and sold it everywhere, but was recognized by the drug dealer. Cao Kun found himself fooled and wanted to cry No tears, but luckily my daughter-in-law was gentle and considerate after he finished explaining the matter, and also heard that he knew Ye Zhikui when he was in North Korea, so she persuaded: "The head of the family is not suitable for business, if you want me to tell you, you should go to Mr. Ye, Mr. Ye Now that you are training new troops in Lutai, it is the time when you are in urgent need of manpower, anyway, when you were in North Korea, others appreciated you very much."

Cao Kun faltered and said nothing, and just now he exaggerated a little bit, and said in his heart: I know Ye Shao, but I don't know if Ye Shao still recognizes me.After thinking about it, leaving him alone is still a way out, so I will go tomorrow.

After discussing with the daughter-in-law, the daughter-in-law readily agreed, thought for a while and said: "There are two old hens at home. Tomorrow, you will catch them and send them to Mrs. Ye. You have to give gifts when you ask for help." Cao Kun thought that he would go out after returning home. , couldn't help hugging his daughter-in-law, and the couple hummed and haha ​​all night.The next day Cao Kun headed straight to Lutai with two old hens in his eyes.

Here Ye Zhikui was talking with Jianren Shiwu, when a soldier came to report that at the gate of Daying, Ye Shao, an old acquaintance in the Korean army, had come to seek refuge.Ye Zhikui thought to himself: Old acquaintances in the North Korean army, then I will see him, so he ordered the sergeant to lead him in.

Before entering the door, he heard the clucking of hens from a long distance away, and soon saw a man in his thirties walking in with two old hens, Shi Shiran, Ye Zhikui could only hold back his smile.

When I saw Renren, I looked familiar, and suddenly remembered this person, and quickly looked around, pretending not to know him, but Ye Zhikui didn't have the slightest impression. How could I see clearly by the light of the fire that day? Cao Kun threw the old hen on the ground, and said with a salute : "Young Master Ye, do you still know your subordinates?"

Ye Zhikui stood up and asked, "You are?"

Cao Kun replied: "Ye Shao praised his subordinates in North Korea that day, and he dare not forget each other. Today, he came here to agree with him."

Ye Zhikui let out a cry, and replied pleasantly: "So it's you, what's your name!" Ye Zhikui had long forgotten about this, but he was afraid of embarrassing everyone, so he had to pretend to remember.

Cao Kun replied: "My subordinate Cao Kun's name is Zhongshan. On the eve of the battle of Bailonggu, my subordinate was a sentry officer of the Yi Army, so I got to see Ye Shao."

When Cao Kun said this, Ye Zhikui really remembered, wait, what is his name, Ye Zhikui asked a little excitedly: "You are Cao Kun?"

Cao Kun replied solemnly: "This subordinate is right, and I will replace it as if it is fake!"

Ye Zhikui cried out inwardly, it really didn't take much effort.

The Second Volume of Jingshi Fengyun Chapter 50 God's Gift Hot Sale

In December, the weather in Tokyo, Japan is cold. Pedestrians on the street are wrapped in coats, and they are rushing. This winter, life in Japan is really difficult. The uprising has not been extinguished until now. I don't know why the rebel army has become a lot smarter a few days ago.

However, in such a deserted day, the entrance of a pharmacy called "Chinese and Western Combination" is very lively, and people come and go, just because this store sells a drug called "God's Gift". After months of actual use, the magical effect of this medicine has been infinitely magnified and praised.

Yokohama Fugui Building is a tea house opened by Ito Hirobumi for his favorite prostitute Akura, and it is also Ito's secret pleasure-seeking place. Ito, who "wakes up the power of the world and lies drunk on the knees of beauties", originally made no secret of his lust, but now he is in power In the grip, in order to avoid people's eyes and ears, I had to cover up a little.

A Cang is petite, exquisite, gentle and considerate, so he is deeply loved by Ito.At this moment, in this cold winter, the two of them were entangled and rolling on the tatami without any clothes on. Not long after, Ito let out a roar and then softened. Ah Cang was on the top of his head, rolling his eyes and screaming, and suddenly screamed It came to a screeching halt.

When Ito saw that something was wrong, Ah Cang's face turned red and he couldn't breathe. Ito, who knew every detail of her body well, was shocked, and Ah Cang's asthma broke out again.

"Xiao Cang, where is the medicine?" Ito asked repeatedly without slow response.

Ah Cang was already speechless, so he pointed to a drawer not far away. Ito hurried over to open it without even any clothes on, and saw a medicine box inside. There were many small medicine bottles in the medicine box. Each bottle of medicine is about a few milligrams. The medicine is in the form of brown-white powder. I hurriedly took it back for Ah Cang to take. Ah Cang opened his mouth and poured a small bottle of medicine into his mouth. After a while, Ah Cang calmed down. , and began to speak smoothly.

Seeing that the medicine Ah Cang used was not the same as before, and the medicine seemed to be very effective, Ito couldn't help asking curiously: "Xiao Cang, what kind of medicine is this that is so powerful?"

Xiao Cang had recovered completely, and replied: "I bought this from a special entrusted person from the clinic in Tokyo. It is said that it is a new medicine from the West, and it is very effective for my asthma. It is said that this drug has many other miraculous effects, and it is called a gift from God."

Ito Hirobumi didn't believe it, "Can it be so powerful? Let me try it!" Ito thought that the speed just now was a bit too fast, and seeing what Akura said was miraculous, he couldn't help but want to try it himself.

Xiao Cang quickly got tired of it, and said softly: "Yi Jun, if you don't believe me, I will let you try it." Xiao Cang took out another small bottle of medicine and asked Ito to pour it into his mouth according to the method. Sexuality increased greatly, and there were signs of getting up, so he praised the good medicine.

"God's gift" spread quickly in Japan. Doctors prescribe this drug to patients as if they are addicted, because the effect of this drug is so good that it can cure all diseases. The hot sales of this drug also attracted the attention of the Japanese government, but after they verified it with Germany and other Western countries, they learned that it was indeed a "recognized excellent" drug, so they let go of their guard.

The two incidents reported by "Jiji Shimbun" in Tokyo, Japan fueled the hot sales of this medicine, which directly led to the shortage of "Chinese and Western" pharmacies.

One of the incidents goes something like this: A doctor at a Tokyo psychiatric hospital testified that he had cured a patient with schizophrenia with the drug.Since then, the hospital has used "God's gift" to alleviate the condition of many mental patients.

The credibility of another matter is relatively low. What is surprising is that it caused even greater repercussions. It is reported that after an old lady in Shizuoka Prefecture took this medicine, her legs were no longer sore and her waist was not sore. It hurts, and I climbed Mount Fuji in one breath. The old lady said that there are no gifts for this year's holidays, but only gifts from God.Although this anecdote has not been confirmed, it is true that many climbers can breathe more smoothly after taking this medicine before climbing, and they can climb higher after climbing.

The Japanese are crazy, crazy about this drug, so why hasn't it been exposed to be addicted to taking "God's gift"?One is that the patient only takes a few milligrams orally each time, and no one will whimsically think of sucking it through the nose or injecting it with a syringe.

And in the original history, it has been selling well for nearly 20 years, and finally the Pandora's box was opened by the Yankees. In this matter, you have to admire the pioneering spirit of the Yankees. They really dare to be the first in the world. At that time, the United States was a paradise for drug addicts. About 10 people injected themselves with morphine. Finally, these people were bored and thought why they didn’t inject heroin. After nearly 20 years of using heroin with a "clean" record in terms of addiction, it was finally cracked by the Yankees.

The Japanese went crazy, and Ye Zhikui cried.

Boxes of opium were shipped from the Beiyang Naval Base in Lushun to North Korea, while North Korean pharmaceutical factories worked overtime to make boxes of opium into boxes of "God's gift" and shipped them to Japan by merchant ships. The silver dollars in boxes were brought back from North Korea by the Beiyang Navy, forming a veritable "Golden Triangle".

No doubt, you read it right, yes, the Beiyang navy in this era will take on some "private work" in order to survive, and Ye Zhikui will not pretend to be too high-minded. This is how things are in the world. If you can't control it, just make good use of it .So he followed Deng Shichang's path directly, and hired the Beiyang navy to go to North Korea every month on the condition of a one percent profit each time.