New Warlords 1909

"Not yet!" Bai Wenwei shook his head.Frowning thoughtfully. "Our biggest confusion is that we have been unable to figure it out. What kind of thoughts does this Hua Fei have? You said that he is close to Yuan Shikai. But he seems to have kept his distance from Beiyang. You said that he is close to us revolutionaries. But I didn’t see how loyal he is to the revolutionary cause! If it’s just for himself? Why don’t they see him amassing money? He’s even implementing the thankless land reform bill in the Luzhou government?”

"Now it's not a question of whether Hua Fei withdraws from the area along the river. It's this disarmament order. How is he going to carry it out in Anhui! You know. He is the governor of Anhui in name! If we refuse to disarm, Yuan Shikai is behind it Support him. Will you force us to disarm by force!"

Only then did Han Yan understand.It turns out that the most serious problem is no longer the fiscal and taxation issue.It is a question of whether the revolutionary armed forces can be retained!In troubled times, soldiers come first.Once you lose your military power.All revolutionary ideals.It will all go down the drain.

"Captain. Otherwise, let me go to Wuhu again! No matter what. As long as Hua Fei doesn't disarm the army. Our number one army can't be disbanded no matter what!" The situation is very complicated. Nanjing Liushoufu is ready to compromise with Beijing. With our own strength alone, it is impossible to resist the tide. Only now is hope. This Hua Fei is not as simple as it seems on the surface. We can allow us Keep as many troops as possible!"

In Wuhu, various countries responded enthusiastically to Huafei's large-scale construction bidding announcement.Especially for mining and railway construction, he is extremely enthusiastic.Not only big countries such as Britain, France, Russia, the United States, Germany, and Japan responded to the telegrams immediately, but some small western countries such as Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Austria-Hungary also sent telegrams expressing their willingness to participate in the bidding.

After Hua Fei arranged some related matters, he led some major officers and staff to rush to Hefei.All the student trainee staff officers of the Military Staff Office have completed a detailed disarmament plan!

"Hmm! There are five regiments in the New Army of the First Army of the Chinese Revolutionary Army, and two regiments are planned to be abolished! Only three regiments will be retained! The First Army Defense Army has fifteen regiments, nine regiments are planned to be abolished, and only four regiments will be retained. The other youth army, boy scouts, eh? Where are the boy scouts?" Hua Fei suddenly stopped and wondered while reading.

"Report, in recent months, many orphans who were displaced by the war and wandered around gathered in Hefei. Seeing that these children were pitiful, Steward Liu gave some porridge and rice. Unexpectedly, more and more orphans came here after hearing the news, which made Steward Liu didn't dare to make decisions privately, so he continued to help these orphans."

"I wanted to ask the army commander for instructions, but Shanghai was undergoing changes at that time, and I didn't dare to disturb the soldiers. The shopkeeper Hua Er, Liu Steward and others came to discuss with the on-duty intern staff of the staff department. They decided to temporarily register these orphans as boys. Army. Firstly, it is convenient for management, and secondly, it also allows them to do some things, so that they will not get something for nothing!"

"Very good!" Hua Fei praised, looked at the young trainee staff officer and asked, "What's your name? How long have you been an trainee staff officer?"

"Reporting sir, I am Zhang Zhizhong, a cadet in the third class of the first phase of the Jagged Military Academy, student number 304." The trainee staff officer named Zhang Zhizhong squinted his small eyes and spoke in a tone that Hua Fei was more familiar with.

"Hey, your accent is very familiar, where are you from?"

"Report sir, I'm from Chaohu, my hometown!"

"Chaohu? Zhang Zhizhong?" If Hua Fei was familiar with the generals in history, he might understand that this name is definitely not familiar.The strangeness in his heart flashed, Hua Fei continued the topic just now, "The boy scouts have a good idea. The disarmament report says that the boy scouts have 3000 people. Is it watery?"

Zhang Zhizhong finally scratched his head embarrassingly, "Report...report, there is moisture, but there are only a thousand people!"

"Yeah!" Hua Fei nodded, "I'll take some time to meet these boy scouts. They are the future of our country and our wealth, so don't be careless. Inform the logistics support department, don't starve these boys Children, the standard of meals is the same as that of the new army!"

"Yes!" Zhang Zhizhong gave Hua Fei a military salute very solemnly.Until now, he was deeply convinced that coming to the Jagged Military Academy to study was the right choice.

"You guys are going too far. The construction corps, industrial corps, and civilian army are also included in the establishment. Wouldn't it make the president of Beijing go bankrupt! How about this, telegraph the disarmament plan of our First Army to Beijing and wait for instructions .As for the Construction Corps, the Industrial Corps and the Civilian Army, whether they should be abolished or not, I will leave it to President Yuan to worry about it!"

"In addition, no matter what demands Beijing puts forward, there is only one thing, the severance pay must not be less than a penny! Then send a telegram to Huai to Anqing, urging their disarmament plan!"

"Yes!"

Zhang Zhizhong took the order to leave, but Guo Tong seemed to understand Hua Fei's thoughts, and quickly brought up Zhang Zhizhong's simple information.After reading it briefly, Hua Fei gave a curious snort, "I participated in the anti-Qing uprising in Yangzhou. I originally planned to apply for the Second Army Reserve Academy, but finally chose the Iron Blood Academy. Haha, this person's experience is very interesting. I like it." !"

Hua Fei has never cared much about the organization of the situation.Even the title of the First Army of the Chinese Revolutionary Army has not yet been recognized by the Beijing government!Anyway, he doesn't rely on the central government's military expenditures, as long as he has real troops in his hands, even if he is given a regiment, what's the point?

Hua Fei wanted to take advantage of the opportunity of Yuan Shikai's disarmament, to get some severance pay, and at the same time recruit the army of revolutionaries, so that he could deal with Yuan Shikai with all his strength after the second revolution.Just as the revolutionaries didn't trust him, he didn't trust this revolutionary army, which might be an ally.

Second revolution!Hua Fei couldn't help but think of Mr. Song Jiaoren who was running back and forth for the cause of revolution.It can be said that the fuse of the second revolution was the assassination of Song Jiaoren.Hua Fei is no stranger to assassination.He has always paid deep respect to this young man who is full of ideals and is full of republican rule of law to save the country.It's just that if Hua Fei intervenes in this matter, will it lead to the second revolution and change it?And if the second revolution doesn't break out, how can Hua Fei take advantage of the situation to quickly expand his strength before the First World War?

A ring is a ring, and the rings are interlocking.One wrong step and the whole plan will be disrupted!Hua Fei hesitated, should he save Song Jiaoren, or not?

78 Boy Scouts

When Hua Fei's disarmament report was delivered to Yuan Shikai's presidential palace, Yuan Shikai almost jumped up from his chair holding the report.

"What? He's such a fool, he actually has so many troops? More than 20 regiments, nearly 3 people? He also reported the messy youth army, civilian army, and boy scouts. This... What the hell is this all about?"

"President, and the high severance fee that the Hua Dujun wants is indeed suspected of exorbitant price. The 100 million yuan we originally allocated was for the disarmament of the revolutionary army in Anhui. Based on this calculation, even if the 100 million yuan is all It's not enough to give him the Hua Dujun!" A staff member quickly calculated with an abacus, and then raised his head to report to Yuan Shikai.

Yuan Shikai owns several provinces in the north, but the scope of his real direct control is not very wide, let alone the south.The Beijing government's finances have also been very tight, but fortunately, foreigners have deported tariffs and other taxes to Beijing, and they can also get loans from foreigners' banks.In addition, the two major banks of the Beijing government, the Bank of China and the Bank of Communications, can also provide some financial support, so the Beijing government's finances will not be as embarrassing as the Nanjing government was at the beginning.

"President, if the disarmament of all parts of the country is like that of other warlords, then nothing can go on!" Another staff member suggested.

"President!" Yang Shiqi, who had been silent all this time, said slowly, "This Huadu army may become the president's big worry!"

"Oh? How do you say it?" Yuan Shikai was amazed and asked immediately.

"I think this Governor Hua has no intention of disarming at all!" Yang Shiqi stroked his beard and narrowed his eyes slightly, "His disarmament plan seems to be rough and crazy, and it is to defraud us of disarmament fees, but it is not. I have seen that Hua Fei If you want to talk about lack of money, I am afraid he is the least short of money warlord I have ever seen!"

"You have to know that the Pacific Bank in Shanghai is his property. And the Pacific Bank loaned us 500 million silver dollars not long ago. Since Hua Fei formed the army, most of the military expenditures have been raised by him! So you think , this Hua Fei will be greedy for the disarmament and severance pay, then it is a big mistake!"

Yang Shiqi paused for a while, took a sip of tea and continued. "If we approve this Hua Fei's disarmament plan, then the revolutionaries in other provinces will follow suit after hearing about it, so that the disarmament will face difficulties! If we do not approve, then it can be said that Hua Fei's purpose is, in a sense, , has been achieved."

Yuan Shikai immediately understood what Yang Shiqi meant, that is to say.After approving Hua Fei's disarmament plan, the revolutionary armies in other provinces also demanded a lot of money.If it is not approved, then Hua Fei can continue to maintain his armed forces.A situation of delaying or even silently expanding the armed forces has been formed.

"Xingcheng. What's the best strategy?" Since the think tank beside him has analyzed Hua Fei's every move.Yuan Shikai looked.Not too worried.

Yang Shiqi closed his eyes.Silence for about 5 minutes or so.Hajime opened his eyes and said. "It is absolutely impossible for this Hua Fei to disarm completely! You know. He started his business with only two hundred soldiers at the beginning. Now that he has developed to the current situation, he will certainly understand the importance of strength to him. He can compete with those revolutionary parties. People are different. Otherwise, he would not have done those seemingly stupid things. In fact, it is very beneficial to him to act impulsively!"

"To deal with this Hua Fei. The best way is to win him over. Take it for his own use. But no one is sure. Whether he will be loyal to the president. If this method fails, then temporarily abandon him. Disarmament in Anhui. But Cut down on the north and less on the south. In addition, the other provinces have vigorously accelerated the speed of disarmament. The issue of Anhui will be dealt with at the end."

"It's really...it can't be solved. I think. In the end, it will inevitably be resolved by force. What we can do now is to strictly prevent that Hua Fei from expanding his army privately. But I think. In the sound of disarmament across the country, he will not be here. Move against the tide at all times. Expand the army in private. In addition, we can send people to contact the revolutionaries. Secretly infiltrate into Huafei's troops. Especially the iron-blooded military academy. You can target the students inside. Secretly win over. If it fails, then Let the revolutionaries develop. I think. The revolutionaries will eventually be with Hua Fei. It will not be of the same heart. We want Hua Fei. Bamboo baskets to fetch water. Nothing!"

"Good! Xingcheng's method. Good strategy. Good strategy!" Yuan Shikai praised.This may also be present.The best way to deal with it.Disarmament takes time.Hua Fei tried to delay time.Why doesn't Yuan Shikai need time?

Several other staff members sighed in their hearts.Poison!Even other people's military schools are eyeing.But this plan is poisonous.But absolutely can't let that stupid Hua find out.Otherwise, it is not a bamboo basket to fetch water.Instead, he lost his wife and lost his army.

As soon as the telegram from Beijing was sent, Hua Fei read it immediately.Then sit in a chair and meditate for half an hour.It is best to order the disarmament plan approved by Beijing to be distributed to Huaishang and Anqing.

Beijing made changes to Huafei's disarmament plan. The Huaishang Army was completely abolished, and the local defense was handed over to Ni Sichong's department in northern Anhui.Anqing allowed the retention of nine regiments and land forces to be responsible for the military defense in southern Anhui.The required severance pay will be deducted from the 100 million yuan previously allocated to Hua Dujun.

As for Hua Fei's disarmament plan for the First Army of the Chinese Revolutionary Army, they were all approved.As for the civilian army, construction corps, and industrial corps, they are not part of the military establishment and must be abolished.In addition, regarding the severance payment, the Beijing Presidential Palace cannot afford it. I hope that the Anhui Governor will understand the difficulties of the country and revise the report again.

Hua Fei didn't have the time to argue with Yuan Shikai. They kept the army size of a division in Anqing not to restrain themselves.This shows that Yuan Shikai has seen the purpose of his disarmament plan and has given him a warning

Hua Fei is not afraid of this!At this time, everyone knew each other well that small actions were no longer effective, and they were still relying on military strength.You, Yuan Shikai, have nothing to do with me now, so even if I don't care about you, you can only roll your eyes and watch.

August is the hottest summer of the year.In this month, the Tongmenghui, the United Republican Party, the Nationalist Party and other parties merged into the Nationalist Party.Advocate political unity, develop local self-government and other program slogans.

At this time, Hua Fei was having fun with a group of children in military uniforms in a temporary military camp on the outskirts of Hefei.Guo Tong and other guards who followed looked at each other in blank dismay.They have been by the young master's side for a long time, but they have never seen such a childlike side of the young master.Seeing the young master having so much fun with the children, Guo Tong and the others couldn't help grinning.

In this group of children, the oldest is twelve or thirteen years old, and the youngest is only five or six years old.Some of them have dull eyes.Some are full of agility and innocence.The originally pale face, because of the recent improvement in food, also showed a moving flush.Even those children with dull eyes kept their eyes fixed on Hua Feidi and never moved away for a moment.

"Brother, are you a military officer?" A seven or eight-year-old boy asked Hua Fei, pulling Hua Fei indiscriminately.

Hua Fei was full of smiles.He knelt down and said, "Oh, little guy, I'm not wearing a military uniform, how do you know I'm an officer?"

"Because you have guards, and they seem to be afraid of you!" The little boy pointed at Guo Tong and the others, making the old face of Guo Tong, a big man, flush red.Little boy, don't talk nonsense.Our young master is Lord Overseer! "Guo Tong put on a vicious face. However, the effect really frustrated him.

Hua Fei wanted to stop Guo Tong's words, but he heard the little boy ask immediately. "Brother, are you the Lord Overseer? Is the official position of the Lord Overseer important?"

Hua Fei snorted, picked up the little boy, pinched his mouth lightly and said, "I don't know how old I am, but as long as you work hard, when you grow up, you can also be a military governor!"

"Okay. That's great. When I grow up, I want to be like my big brother, bring guards, and come here to see many, many children like us!" The little boy smiled happily, and returned Hua Fei's hand. Respected a fairly standard military salute.

"Governor Hua? Are you the commander Hua Feihua who took us in, fed us, and clothed us?" A twelve or thirteen-year-old boy suddenly rushed over a few steps from a distance, grabbed Hua Fei's arm and excitedly typical.

Such a move made Guo Tong and the others nervous.They quickly surrounded them.If this is an assassin, then the young master will be in danger.However, Hua Fei didn't seem to feel anything, but still hugged the little boy, bowed his head and said, "Yes, I am Hua Fei!"

As soon as this sentence fell, the boy's tears fell majesticly, and he burst into tears and fell to his knees suddenly.Weeping and weeping. "Commander Hua, I... I... my grandfather is dead. Grandpa is my last relative. Grandpa said that if Commander Hua hadn't taken him in, I would have starved to death. Grandpa told me that when I meet you, I will Kowtow three times for you."