Beiyang reactionaries

Therefore, although they are all battalion commanders and their ranks look the same, they are actually completely different.

Everyone knew that as long as the army started to set up a regiment leader, Li Jishen would definitely occupy the position of regiment leader.The battalions of Yu Xuezhong and Wan Xuancai are the main battalion, and they have the strength to fight for the position of deputy head, and even becoming a head is not impossible.Even if it doesn't happen this time, it will definitely be them next time.

In comparison, the gold content of Wang Tianpei's new battalion commander is very low.If he wants to surpass the position of battalion commander, he still needs to transition from the new battalion to the battalion commander of the main battalion before he is eligible to become a regiment-level cadre.

Moreover, Duan Xun also incorporated the militia groups near Song County into the first battalion this time.Because there are many bandits in the Song County area, there are many militia groups from the county seat to the townships below, and the number of people is also quite large.If they are all organized into the first battalion, then although the first battalion is said to be a battalion, but the number of people exceeds a thousand, it is said to be a battalion, but it is actually no different from a regiment.

And even if these militia groups are added, Duan Xun is not worried about the combat effectiveness of the first battalion.Because the first battalion has enough officers, it is not a problem to stuff hundreds of people into it.As long as you practice a little, you can quickly form combat effectiveness.

"You Yong (You Min)."

"arrive."

"You serve as the Chief Inspector of the Military Law Department of the South Detachment. No matter what the situation is in my troops, military discipline always comes first."

"Yes."

From the moment he came to Western Henan, Duan Xun attached the most importance to military discipline.

Duan Xun hopes to create a new type of army that is completely in the category of the army of this era, the most important point of which is military discipline.So Duan Xun emphasizes military discipline every once in a while.

"I personally serve as the leader of the Northern Detachment of Bandit Suppression in Western Henan. The Northern Detachment includes the Second Battalion (Battle Commander Song Tiancai), the Guard Battalion (Battle Commander Duan Yong), the Artillery Battalion (Battle Commander Fang Dingying), and the Machine Gun Brigade (Brigade Commander Tang Shengzhi) ), teaching brigade, and officer brigade.”

"Yes."

"Shang Zhen."

"arrive."

"Appoint you as the commander of the Luoning garrison. The second battalion of recruits and all the militias around Luoning are under your command."

"Yes."

"Okay, go back to your respective troops to prepare. You will be given four days to prepare. After four days, the three-month spring offensive to suppress bandits in western Henan will officially begin."

"Yes."

26 Bie Tingfang

"You are Bie Tingfang."

"Yes."

Duan Xun was planning to lead his troops northward, but he did not expect to meet the person Jiang Hongyu introduced to Duan Xun the day before he left.There is nothing special in appearance, ordinary, not tall, and looks like he is in his thirties.However, in the face of a high-ranking official like Duan Xun, being able to be so calm and composed makes Duan Xun take a look.

"I heard that you made a five major prohibitions in Laohuzhai, Neixiang."

"Yes."

"Tell me."

He was interested in Bie Tingfang because he was completely different from those ordinary village owners who formed villages to protect themselves.His method of governing the local area is also very characteristic.Even Duan Xun was very surprised.Although some of his things seem naive, it can be seen that Bie Tingfang still has some political ideals.It is really not easy to have political ambitions and ideals in a small place.

Especially his top five bans.

"Smoking opium, cigarettes, foreign indigo, foreign goods, and gambling are prohibited."

"Do you think you're right?"

Duan Xun stared at Bie Tingfang with interest.

Although in terms of age, Bie Tingfang is 30 years old and Duan Xuncai is 25 years old.But the duties of the two are completely different.Duan Xun has already entered the ranks of senior officers of the Beiyang Army, and he is a powerful prince in Henan.

As for Bie Tingfang, to put it harshly, he was just the boss of a small local militia united by several villages.It can be said that there is a difference of one hundred and eight thousand miles from Duan Xun.

"I think I'm doing the right thing."

Although it was in front of Duan Xun, Bie Tingfang answered calmly.Regarding her actions, Bie Tingfang thought it was correct.

"Then tell me why you issued such a ban."

"Big smoking and gambling harm people, not only for themselves, but also for their families. I have seen how many people have lost their homes and families because of smoking and gambling. I can't let our people continue to be hurt by smoking and gambling. Still There are foreigners who invade our country and bully us, how can we use their things.”

"Haha."

Very plain.

It can even be said to be a very emotional point of view.But because of such a simple point of view, Duan Xun has a better impression of Bie Tingfang.Although there are some problems with his ideas, and his vision is a bit narrow.But it is this simplest point of view that is his deepest point of view, and it also expresses some of his disgust.

Not bad.

"I also heard that you are very strict. Anyone who violates the prohibition you set will be severely punished. There is no human kindness to speak of."

"Yes."

Bie Tingfang understood that Duan Xun had a deep investigation on himself.But Bie Tingfang wasn't angry either, because Bie Tingfang understood that the more carefully Duan Xun investigated him, the more important he was to him.

The same is true for myself.

If you want to promote a person, then you will have a deeper understanding of him.

Rest assured to use.

"Governance in troubled times should be focused on."

"kindness."

Duan Xun nodded, and then said with a smile: "Then do you know that some of my prohibitions are different from yours, and there are even contradictions. How do you choose?"

"If it is correct, I will obey the order. If it is wrong, I am willing to give my opinion to the commander. Before the commander changes, I will obey."

Looking at Bie Tingfang, Duan Xun liked it more and more.

Temper is very tough, but also know how to advance and retreat.If you don't know how to advance and retreat at all, and only know how to be tough, then this kind of person is not suitable for doing specific things.Because such a person can easily affect the overall situation.

But it seems that Bie Tingfang is different, knowing how to advance and retreat.

Not bad.

So Duan Xun said softly: "Sit."

"Yes."

"I only agree with two of your five major prohibitions. One is against opium, and the other is against gambling. As you said, gambling and opium are harmful to people and must be stopped. But I cannot agree with the other three , and this is unrealistic.”

"why?"

"Let me talk about paper cigarettes first. There is no clear record of when cigarettes were introduced to China and when Chinese people started smoking. But it is certain that Chinese people began to smoke in the middle and late Ming Dynasty. Because China The word "tobacco" appeared for the first time in the book "Little Knowledge of Physics" written by Fang Yizhi in the Ming Dynasty, which means that Chinese people have already started smoking at this time. However, whether it is the Ming Dynasty or the Qing Dynasty, There are voices of banning smoking. Because growing tobacco will affect the farmland. But no matter how they ban smoking, it has no effect. Should Chinese people smoke or smoke.”