Beiyang reactionaries

After these two months, the literacy rate of Duan Xun's troops has greatly increased, and basically no matter how illiterate they are, they can write their own names.But even if it is increased, there are still not many people who are truly out of illiteracy.This is very common.Although the number of private schools increased in the late Qing Dynasty and various schools began to develop, those who had actually studied were still rare.

Never underestimate this.

The difference between the illiterate and the educated is not a little bit.You can see it during training.Those who read books when they were young can quickly understand the above commands, but it is very difficult for illiterate people who can't tell the difference between east, west, north, south, front, back, left, and right.

The two months of training really opened Duan Xun's horizons.

The artillerymen are illiterate, how to operate the artillery.You machine gunners are illiterate, they even think bullets are fired in a straight line.There are also some scouts formed, they can't even read the map.Let them investigate. After the investigation is over, they can't even draw a map. What's the use of investigation.

Of course, soldiers in this era also have many advantages.Hard work, these people are from poor families.Let them fight and they will fight.Let them work and they will work.Very obedient.

During this period of time, Duan Xun asked the troops to practice digging trenches, allowing them to dig whatever they wanted without any complaints.Duan Xun really admired them for this hard-working attitude.

Now that Duan Xun's troops are well trained, Duan Xun can guarantee that in terms of digging trenches in the whole of China, no army can compare with Duan Xun's troops.

But illiteracy is illiteracy, and it is restricting the development of an army.Duan Xun has already begun to organize a simple teaching brigade. In addition to teaching them strategies and tactics, he also teaches them to read and write.Literacy was even promoted throughout the army.

"Then this..."

"Find, find some down-and-out scholars, and give them money. I don't ask much for them to teach our soldiers. I don't ask our soldiers to learn the Four Books and Five Classics. I only ask our soldiers to be able to understand the words. At last At least when I give an order, they can understand and understand my order, understand the simplest letters, etc. From now on, the promotion of company and platoon leaders among soldiers must also be literate. As for how much they know Let’s study the words carefully. By the way, our soldiers must learn the simplest addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and learn to read maps.”

"it is good."

Jiang Hongyu nodded.

In fact, after coming to Western Henan, Jiang Hongyu saw a lot, thought a lot, and did a lot, but he talked a lot.Because after coming to the west of Henan, Jiang Hongyu had a better understanding of Duan Xun.

Speaking of which, Duan Xun was not a soldier. He had been in the military academy for more than ten years, so he should be said to be a standard scholar.It can even be said that Duan Xun studied in a military academy since he was a child. This is the first time Duan Xun entered the military camp and started leading troops.

Jiang Hongyu was willing to go out to assist Duan Xun because the two were classmates and had a good personal relationship.Another one is that Jiang Hongyu is optimistic about Duan Xun's future.It's not how strong Duan Xun's ability is, but it mainly depends on Duan Xun's background.

He came from a rich family in Shandong. Although he was not a big family, he was also from a landowner in Yanzhou.Duan Qirui's cadre, Zhao Litai's lover, a graduate of Baoding Military Academy, a graduate of Japanese Non-commissioned Officer Academy, and an instructor of Baoding Military Academy, is the most direct descendant of the Beiyang Army.Adding all these factors together, as long as Duan Xun doesn't make major mistakes, there won't be too much resistance to step up step by step.

As long as Duan Qirui's position is stable, then Duan Xun is guaranteed.

But after coming to the west of Henan, Duan Xun's reform of army tactics and emphasis on army discipline all surprised Jiang Hongyu.In other words, Jiang Hongyu never thought that Duan Xun still had such methods and abilities.

Jiang Hongyu is a student in a military academy and has been in the army.

For Duan Xun's current reform of army tactics, he has done a lot of attention and research.I also discussed it with Li Jishen, Xu Yongchang, Yu Xuezhong and other military students.After these two months of training, Jiang Hongyu and others admired Duan Xun.

Duan Xun's tactical reforms in assault and defense made Jiang Hongyu feel refreshed.

Great.

For the first time, Jiang Hongyu discovered that Duan Xun he knew was only one aspect.Jiang Hongyu could even guarantee that as long as Duan Xun's soldiers fought a few battles, after seeing blood, their combat effectiveness would definitely not be inferior to those of the Beiyang Army's direct line troops in head-to-head duels.It can even be said to be stronger than them.So he is learning more during this time.Keep absorbing knowledge from Duan Xun and learn more abilities.

"Brother Jing'an (Jiang Hongyu), after this period of time, what do you think of these people's current ability to lead troops?"

Jiang Hongyu didn't speak immediately.

Because it looks like a casual chat, but it's not a casual chat.After all, what I want to evaluate are the officers under Duan Xun.Now Duan Xun only has one regiment in his hands, but once Duan Xun starts to rise in the future, these people will be the go-getters under Duan Xun's hands, and no one can say where he will go in the future.

It is not easy to evaluate them.

"Xu Yongchang has solid homework and is smart and capable. Compared with leading troops on the front line, he is more suitable to be the chief of staff, or he can help train officers. Li Jishen is calm and talented as a general. Yu Xuezhong is brave and resourceful, and he is very strict in running the army. Wang Tianpei He is young, but he has a lot of hills and valleys in his chest, and the future can be expected. Tang Shengzhi is determined to forge ahead and can be a pioneer."

Duan Xun nodded.

Although Jiang Hongyu only briefly commented on a few people, he did speak out their characteristics.Except for Li Jishen, the generals under Duan Xun are still relatively young. Even Li Jishen himself has always been in the military academy, and this is the first time he has come out to lead the army.

So they also belong to rookie officers.

Among them, Li Jishen has the most calm personality and solid knowledge.At present, apart from Jiang Hongyu, the only person in Duan Xun's place who can stand alone is Li Jishen.And the following Yu Xuezhong is very good at running the army, and his subordinates are also very powerful. This is also related to the fact that Yu Xuezhong has begun to lead troops in the Yi Army in his early years.And Xu Yongchang was born in a major, with strong theory and excellent drawing work.As the most typical class students, he has a deep foundation in making combat plans and assisting in command.

As for Wang Tianpei and Tang Shengzhi, who are both young officers, they are more aggressive at present.

That's true for both of them.

Their style of leading troops is the type that is not afraid of death.At this stage, they are relatively qualified grassroots officers.

These people are all college students who have attended military academies.Even Yu Xuezhong graduated from Yijun Suiying School.There is one advantage of major students, that is, their military skills are solid.

After Duan Xun carried out the tactical reform of the troops, the troops led by these major students were the first to enter the state.Because they understand the fastest.

"Zhang Shichen lacks basic military knowledge, and his studies are not very good now, but he is open-minded and capable, and his commanding ability is good. Wan Xuancai and Song Tiancai's learning ability is very good."

It's not that I look down on bandits.

But let’s be honest, a bandit is a bandit.In terms of military quality, bandits will always be inferior to regular troops.This is the case with Zhang Shichen's men.They fought in chaos and did not have the most basic military qualities.

When there are cheap times, they will rush to go, and once they lose the battle, they will rush to disperse.

This time when Duan Xun carried out the tactical reform of the troops, Zhang Shichen's troops were relatively backward.Because Zhang Shichen's troops lack the most basic military literacy, including Zhang Shichen, they don't know much about tactics.

It was the first time they learned about army tactics from Duan Xun.Although it is very hard, it is still very strenuous.

But they also have their advantages.

Such as Zhang Shichen.

As Jiang Hongyu commented, Zhang Shichen is open-minded and capable.Although there are some problems as a front-line commander, his ability to deal with problems is still very strong.As for Wan Xuancai and Song Tiancai under him, Jiang Hongyu spoke very highly of them.

Although it is just a word, their learning ability is very strong.But this is already a very high evaluation.Both of them were literate, and they both actively studied military knowledge. In just two months, they became more and more like regular army officers.

What Jiang Hongyu said was just his opinion, and Duan Xun also kept it in his heart.

Because these people are Duan Xun's current team, and will even be his future core team.Duan Xun must clearly know their abilities.This is how to arrange them for suitable positions.

"Report."

When Duan Xun was thinking in silence, Xu Yongchang interrupted Duan Xun's thinking.

"Is something wrong?"

"Urgent telegram from the Governor's Mansion."

Duan Xun reached out and took the telegram.Duan Xun served as the commander of the bandit suppression in western Henan, but he did not accept the command of Liu Zhenhua, the observation envoy of Western Henan and the commander-in-chief of the bandit suppression in western Henan, but directly accepted the command of Zhang Zhenfang, the governor of Henan.

After Duan Xun read the telegram, he immediately said: "Bai Lang's troops have entered Henan again. Cichen (Xu Yongchang), call a meeting. Even the officers above must be notified."

"Yes."

"Brother Jing'an, let's go."

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