New Warlords 1909

Those Nanjing citizens who had never seen an airplane, held back their fear, and came out of their homes one after another, looking at the iron monster flying in the sky with trembling calves. *\The soldiers of the Beiyang Army who were captured and held in custody all looked pale.The fear and helplessness in his eyes lingered.This bomber named Airplane is just too hopeless.Picking bombs with a lot of people is called throwing them one at a time, dropping them one after another on top of your head and exploding them. No one can bear it!

A large number of citizens gathered in a certain street, when a group of heavily armed soldiers came over.All the people fled in fright and coaxed.There was only an old woman pulling her famous grandson, and the little grandson ran away in a hurry.He stumbled and fell to the ground, crying and begging for life and death, unwilling to get up.

Seeing the soldiers with guns getting closer and closer, the old man fell to his knees in horror, kowtowed and begged for mercy, "Master, sir, please forgive me. The kid is ignorant, so don't blame me, old man... I'll put this turtle Grandson dragged away!"

"Old man!" A squad leader of the team came over and knelt down to help the old man, and picked up the child who had fallen on the ground, and handed him to the old woman.He smiled and said softly, "Old man, don't be afraid! It's normal for children to cry and cry! The war is over. The future will be stable, and children will not cry casually!"

What a warm smile!If she hadn't been surprised by the neat footsteps of leather boots, the grandma still didn't seem to believe it was real!Those people just now were really rude and fierce soldiers?What a beautiful smile, just like my dead grandson. \*well!

Although not everyone was as kind and friendly as the squad leader just now, the military discipline of the First Division was absolutely strictly observed, and there was not a single incident of harassing the people!Some rebel soldiers from the former Third Division of the Jiangsu Army considered themselves victors and took the opportunity to blackmail some big families.Blackmailed not to shoot and kill people.He was quickly arrested by the gendarmerie who heard the news.

The Air Force flew over the city of Nanjing for more than ten minutes and refused to leave.Hua Fei looked at the bombers flying with bombs and smiled helplessly.These guys don't know how to be afraid at all.This is a bullet discovery!

"Guo Tong. Order the guard regiment to issue a return order. At the same time, order the engineering battalion to choose a good place outside Nanjing to build a temporary airport. Send a telegram to Ma'anshan. All related facilities are ready to be transported to Nanjing, and the Air Force Squadron will transfer to Nanjing as soon as possible. " Sun Tianbo waited for a group of pilots, and quickly saw the RTB slogan pulled out on the ground.Those who have received formal flight training understand that this is an order to return home. \*\ At the moment, they all wagged their tails and left with unfinished thoughts.

Looking at the air force bombers flying away, the relaxed smile on Hua Fei's face gradually faded.There was a wind blowing on the street, and a few fallen leaves drifted and drifted into the dirty gutter on one side.

Hua Fei has a lot of thoughts for no reason. Sometimes, he is like this fallen leaf, blowing with the wind, never knowing where it will fall.The memories of the past are as far away as the previous life, and the years that have traveled through time are like the pages of a book, turning quickly.Soon, sometimes he even forgot the contents of the book.

Some of the guards around were former servants of the Hua family, some were the first batch of recruits, and some joined the first soldiers later.They are the best and loyal fighters.Most of them have meritorious service.Many people could have served as squad leader and platoon leader, but in the selection of guards and platoon leaders, almost all soldiers in the early stage chose guards.

When Hua Fei's eyes swept over them, Hua Fei felt their excitement, and felt their chests straighten even more.Hua Fei believes that many of them have a certain amount of admiration for him.Once the special military and political party organization, the Military Self-improvement Federation, was launched.90.00% of the soldiers in the guard regiment apply to join. *\ The remaining people were unable to apply because they were not qualified.Not to mention whether their trust in Hua Fei is blind, but Hua Fei clearly understands that he needs this kind of trust, he needs loyalty!

As a veteran of the battlefield, Hua Fei possessed a fortitude unique to soldiers.Hua Fei is direct with an iron fist and never stingy with soldiers. Although the training is tough, rewards and punishments are clearly defined, and merits and demerits must be investigated.Hua Fei treats the people kindly.The hometown of many of them is in Luzhou Prefecture.Now that Luzhou Mansion is under the governance of Hua Fei, not only every family can eat rice, but even the soldiers can occasionally eat pork.

They may not understand too many great principles, but their simple feelings understand who gave them their current life.They are no longer poor people with nothing, and they no longer endure other people's eyes and contempt.They have land.With family property.In many cities in the state capital, envious eyes can often be seen.In Anhui Province, not everyone can wear the regular uniform of the First Army.

Hua Fei gave them hope and honor.They may not understand what civic responsibility is, but they know that none of them can betray the army commander.No one can hurt the commander, this is their responsibility.

"Report!" Guo Tong's report broke through Hua Fei's contemplation, "Report to the commander, the preliminary calculation of the battle statistics report has been completed, please review it!"

Hua Fei took the report, thought for a while, and said, "Order all the armies to strengthen the patrols in Nanjing, and ask Staff Officer Bai to quickly form a patrol team in Nanjing. At seven o'clock in the evening, the chief officers of the division headquarters will come over for a meeting!"

"Yes!" Guo Tong opened the next report and continued. "The gendarmerie has arrested more than 100 former soldiers of the Jiangsu Army who violated the law, and they are now in custody. Many of them participated in the siege of Nanjing and made military exploits. Some chief officers of the Third Division of the Jiangsu Army are negotiating. Cao Yuan, battalion commander Ask the commander for orders!"

Hua Fei frowned, "Tell Cao Yuan, judge and deal with them strictly in accordance with the military law! Although he has military exploits, minor offenses can be punished with warnings, and major crimes can be severely punished! Let him immediately have a public trial in the downtown area, and soldiers who committed capital crimes will be punished on the spot. Execution by shooting! Inform Bai Kaijun, Staff Officer Bai, and ask him to hand over the matter of the patrol battalion to other people, and order him to mobilize the third regiment and fourth regiment, and immediately attack the former revolutionary army's first division, third division, eighth division, etc. Reorganization of the remnants! Reorganization into a temporary independent first division, for those who do not obey the reorganization order, forcibly arrest and detain them!"

"Commander!" Although Guo Tong had been with Hua Fei for a long time, he was a lot more courageous, but he was still taken aback when he heard the words, and said in a low voice, "What if we do this and cause a mutiny?"

Hua Fei glanced at Guo Tong and said with a smile, "I am now the commander-in-chief of the Yuan Army in wartime, and my orders are military orders. Anyone who disobeys is a disobedience to military orders. Those who disobey military orders will strictly follow our first army orders." Military law disposal!"

"Yes!" Guo Tong stood at attention and shouted loudly.The blood surged up in his heart, almost making him forget the third report, "Commander, also, the second division sent a telegram requesting an order to attack Yangzhou!"

Hua Fei frowned, and said in silence for a while, "Call back, don't change a single word. Order the Second Division to garrison Zhenjiang on the spot, and don't act without authorization. Those who violate the order will be dealt with by military law!"

"Yes!" Guo Tong was startled, and immediately responded and turned to leave.He also understood that since the telegram from the Second Division came, whenever the Second Division was mentioned, the young master seemed to be in a bad mood!Alas, Master Huada, you are so brave in battle, but you are confused about how to become a division commander. It seems that the young master is going to reorganize the division headquarters of the Second Division!

Looking at Guo Tong's leaving back, Hua Fei sighed softly in his heart.As the leadership team of the division, it's okay to disagree, but even when they couldn't resolve the dispute, they called Hua Fei for orders.They are the strength of a division. If there is any intention, the consequences will be unimaginable!As the commander-in-chief of an army, Huada must be blamed for not being able to lead his subordinates well!

Rubbing his temples, he hadn't slept for two days and one night, Hua Fei was a little sleepy, he needed some time to sleep.

132 Expansion of Victory

Although the battle in Nanjing was unexpectedly smooth and captured, it was also quite rich.There are tens of thousands of guns of various types.There are hundreds of light and heavy machine guns.There are hundreds of artillery pieces of various calibers.The quantity of other types of supplies is average.But what bothers Hua Fei is.A serious problem has been placed before him.That is, the ammunition reserve base is seriously insufficient.

虽然华飞的新型枪械火炮。子弹弹药等工厂已经陆续投入生产。但限于原材料的储备不足和技术工人数量的制约。现在加上合肥原先的小型枪械修理及弹药厂。虽然工人们已经加班加点。但最新每月的产量也不过一千来只斯普林菲尔德103式步枪。75mm的火炮十来门左右。标准7。62mm子弹50万发。标准炮弹一万发左右。

50 rounds of ammunition and 4 rounds of shells seem like a lot.But that's monthly output.In terms of the strength of Hua Fei's first division alone, there are about [-] combat soldiers.In other words, each person can only have fifty rounds of ammunition per month.What is the concept of fifty bullets?Similar to a large battle like Nanjing.A fierce firefight lasted for [-] hours a day.No matter how accurate the first division soldiers shoot.Can't support five

The First Division Artillery Regiment had a hundred or so 75mm guns.300 rounds of ammunition.That is to say, the monthly distribution of ammunition for each artillery is one hundred rounds.The latest Krupp rapid-fire gun purchased by Huafei.Theoretical rate of fire is six rounds per minute with a high density of uninterrupted shelling.More than [-] shells are needed every hour.A month's production of shells.None of them can maintain the high-density artillery battle of the Huafei Artillery Regiment for an hour.This calculation.The second division, which is also standard equipment, has not been counted.

No wonder during World War I.Commander-in-Chief of the French Army Joffre shouted.If we can't produce [-] rounds of shells every day.The war cannot continue.yes.If it wasn't for Hua Fei's winning streak.A lot of available ammunition was seized.I am afraid that he is really unable to enter Jiangsu.

Ordnance industry and munitions production reserves.There is a long way to go!

into the night.The Temporary Headquarters of the First Division is brightly lit.Hua Fei, who had slept for a few hours, sat in front of the officers again with red eyes.Handle some military affairs and discuss the next steps of military action.

"Commander, our artillery regiment is seriously short of ammunition. The average number of shells per gun is less than two rounds. We searched Nanjing all over and only captured more than 1000 shells. There is a serious shortage of shells. There are no shells.. We The artillery regiment is worthless!" Xia Song, the commander of the artillery regiment, said loudly.It's a fight with Guo Tong.It is more than ten meters away from the division headquarters.You can hear him yelling!

"There's not enough shells. There's nothing I can do!" Hua Fei's face was calm.said slowly. "Don't say that our military expenditure is already in deficit. Even if it is a purchase, it is too late! The next military operation. The artillery regiment should not participate. In addition, all the pharmaceutical factories in Nanjing that used to work in the Machinery Bureau were recruited to operate. The redundant workers were dispatched. To Wuhu."

"Electrically order the military department's weapons and munitions office. Let them do their best. Prioritize the purchase and delivery of ammunition materials! All ammunition production. Can't stop for a moment!"

Hua Fei said at the same time.Adjutant Guo Tong quickly wrote down the order.

"Commander. After we occupied Nanjing, many nearby revolutionaries came to Nanjing one after another. They wanted to take over the government affairs of Nanjing. They also asked to see the commander. They were very dissatisfied with us forcibly taking over and reorganizing the remnants of the former Jiangsu Army!" Chief of Staff Bai Kai Jun went on to say this important task.

"If you are dissatisfied, be dissatisfied!" Hua Fei said indifferently. "As for government affairs. It's okay to let them take over for the time being. We are all soldiers. In terms of experience in government affairs, we are indeed inferior to them! Inform the School of Administration in Hefei. Let them send representatives. Join the new civil affairs leadership organization. To the revolutionaries Supervise governance. As long as they are not against us. Concentrate on building for the people. How can we not tolerate their existence! Regarding this point, you should go and discuss with them. We need cooperation. Military and political division. !"

"How about the reorganization of the remnants of the revolutionary army?" Hua Fei asked concerned.

"Report to the Army Commander. Although the reorganization of the remnant of the Revolutionary Army encountered many obstacles, it went smoothly overall! Except for a few officers who resolutely refused to obey the reorganization. They have been temporarily detained by the gendarmerie. Most of the soldiers! Some people even asked about the reorganization. Finally, their treatment. Can it be the same as the new army of the first division!" Speaking of this.Bai Kaijun couldn't help showing a smile on his face.Think of those soldiers who survived the war.After mentioning the reorganization, each one was eager and unconcealable secret joy.Bai Kaijun felt bursts of glory and excitement.

"No!" Hua Fei immediately vetoed it. "After the reorganization, the Independent Third Division will be paid according to the salary of the original Defense Corps. As for the army's current treatment mode, it will be fully reorganized after the war is over. Don't move it for the time being!"

"Yes!" Bai Kaijun agreed happily.Even the salary of the original defense army.That is not low.What's more, these people have just been reorganized.Not much combat success.Give them such high treatment hastily.I'm afraid it will cause dissatisfaction among veterans.Even the first division.There are still many veterans who are still leading the military level of the Defense Army.

"After we occupied Nanjing, what's the reaction from all walks of life?" Hua Fei was most concerned about this issue.Because this is directly related to his next battle plan!

Guo Tong, who was recording the main points of Hua Fei's order, saluted immediately. "Report to the army commander. It may be that our speed has greatly exceeded everyone's expectations. Within more than three hours of our occupation of Nanjing, no telegrams have been received from any party!"

"But half an hour ago. The Shanghai side sent a telegram to confirm whether we occupied Nanjing. After receiving our exact reply, Huang Xing sent a telegram. Li Liejun, who wanted to return to Nanjing to assist us in seeking another Anqing, heard that we occupied Nanjing. Finally, the telegram asked us to give him the support of troops and weapons. He wanted to counterattack Jiangxi! At the same time, revolutionaries from Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, etc. also sent telegrams. I hope that our First Army can send reinforcements. Or support them with some weapons Ammunition! As for North and South. So far nothing has happened!"

Hua Fei smiled mockingly.At the beginning, he was generally resisted as a counter-revolutionary traitor.it's good now.Fight down several times.Everyone seemed to regard him as the vanguard of the revolution.There seems to be a lot of support.But the essence is not ambiguous.VIPs want guns and money!

"Let's call back to the General Staff. The revolutionaries want to come to Nanjing. Let them come! Li Liejun wants to counterattack Jiangxi. We support it. We can support him with thousands of people. But ammunition and guns. We don't have enough. Use. Let him know this. Avoid misunderstanding! As for the requests from the revolutionaries in Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, etc., you can also call back with Yan. Make good friends. If you want guns or bullets, you can send someone to get them yourself. Our troops are tight. We can’t help transport them! Anyway, we seized many old-fashioned guns and ammunition. It’s okay to give them some!” Military affairs are almost the same.Deputy division commander Heber spoke his somewhat proficient Chinese. "A large number of soldiers have entered the city. But many barracks have been blown up by our planes. At present, half of the soldiers can't find a place to rest! I mean temporarily borrowing people to live in. But Battalion Commander Cao strongly opposes it!" Eye Cao Yuan.Haven't spoken yet.Cao Yuan said lightly. "Borrowing the civilian army. It is also an act of disturbing the people. It violates our military regulations and laws!"

"Yes!" Hua Fei nodded in praise. "Free up all the vacant rooms in our division headquarters. Let some soldiers live in them. In addition, let everyone crowd. As many people can sleep in the barracks. There is really nothing to sleep in the rest. Let the logistics team find a way to do more Get some quilts and blankets. Tell everyone that you have worked hard. Just sleep in the open air on the street for a night!"

Except Cao Yuan did not respond.Everyone, including the heads of the regiments, was stunned.Immediately, he responded loudly and neatly.

Military discipline is fighting power!Supporting the people is life force!This sentence is a warning that Hua Fei often hangs on his lips.Many people did not understand this before.But with the victory of one battle after another.With the admiration and envy of those revolutionary party troops.Following the fearful eyes of those prisoners.As more and more people looked at the smiles on their faces.Everyone is more and more able to understand the profound meaning of this sentence.

See everyone no longer mention military affairs.Hua Fei stood up.Pick up the command stick and aim it at the big map. "Now. The form of our battle against Yuan has become clear! Through the most difficult blocking battle at the beginning. After the Northern Army's defeat in Nanjing, the battle in Jiangsu has become beyond their control! Now our task is to take advantage of the victory and continue Expand the results of the battle. Try as much as possible before the northern army comes back to their senses. Annihilate their vital forces in large numbers!"

"I ordered. The Eighth Capital of the First Division and various strongholds outside the city. The Seventh Regiment is stationed in Pukou. **. The Artillery Regiment is stationed in Nanjing. It is divided into forts such as Shogunate Mountain and Lion Mountain! Staff Officer Bai stays in Nanjing temporarily. In addition to arranging the organization Apart from military production, we must quickly build up the patrol force in Nanjing. The patrol team cannot be handed over to the revolutionaries. You can grasp this point!"

"Yes!" Staff Officer Bai and other ministries stood up and saluted to receive the order!

"Order. Tomorrow at five o'clock in the morning. The rest of the first division and the temporary independent third division immediately march to Zhenjiang by train! Order the logistics team to repair and mobilize enough trains tonight!"

"Send an ultimatum to Xu Baozhen of the Fourth Division stationed in Yangzhou. Ask him to lay down his weapons as soon as possible. Accept our reorganization! Otherwise, we will send the army northward. Severe punishment!"

Wait for most of the officers to receive the order to leave the division meeting room.Hua Fei pondered for a long time.Shicai whispered to Wang Meng, the head of the guard regiment. "Send a secret telegram to Du Yuesheng and Xiang Xian in Shanghai. Tell them. We may come to Shanghai in the near future. Let them make some preparations!" (

133 The source of vitality of the army

It's not that Yuan Shikai forgot to respond.But he really didn't know how to react.Those who talk about it on weekdays.The aides and cronies who never put Hua Lengzi in their eyes.After Hua Fei captured Nanjing.All fell silent.