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    The former Hanyang Gun Factory has been branded as Hubei Industrial Company, and all subsidiary factories including the gun factory, steel and pharmaceutical factory, etc. have also been merged. A large number of civilians and refugees from the battlefield have new jobs, that is, leveling  Factory land and demolish unnecessary buildings according to Yang Qiu's plan to prepare for the arrival of new machines in the future.

    On the pier, two cargo ships arriving from Shanghai slowly docked. Jiang Tai and Cai Demao, who came after receiving the news, looked at the ship with their eyes shining. Behind them, Xiao Anguo and Shen Shukai were not as excited as they were, but they also looked relaxed.

    As the cabin opened, a brand-new Krupp 75mm field gun was pushed off the deck. Cai Demao saw the boatman's sloppiness and immediately rushed up with a few artillerymen to take over the unloading himself. According to Xiao Anguo's later words, he treated him better than  All the girls in my family are interested in it.

    These Krupp field guns are one of the hundred cannon purchase agreements signed by Shen Shukai three months ago.  This is the first batch of 36 guns, and the remaining 74 will be delivered in half a year. In addition to the cannons, there are also 50 tons of yellow guns, 15,000 Mauser 98s and the remaining 15 radios. These were all achieved last time  Purchased after the agreement, Traun had only delivered half of them before, but they finally arrived after emergency transportation.

    Yang Qiu is not satisfied with the Mauser 98, mainly due to the recoil problem, but now his new rifle has just entered the drawing room copying stage, and will be handed over to Mauser Company for continued improvement, so he has to continue to use it.

    Xiao Anguo is very happy. The arrival of these rifles means that all the core equipment of the first and second divisions is basically in place.

    Yesterday, Yang Qiu had decided to draw veterans from the Third Division and the Fourth Division to immediately replenish these two divisions. The Third Division had already suffered serious losses. This time, after a large number of veterans were taken away, they would be drawn from the new recruits and the Fourth Division.  Three thousand were reorganized, but due to the heavy losses on the blocking front, it would take at least half a year to restore combat effectiveness.  Most of the Fourth Division are recruits, so they also need to undergo three months of training in Hanyang, and serve as a reserve team to prevent Beiyang dogs from jumping over the wall.

    In the next six months, the first and second divisions will still be the main force, so they will all be replaced with Mauser 98 or 1888 with improved rulers and front sights that can fire pointed bullets.  Even the 36 guns this time, plus the 54 cannons of the same caliber captured in the Fourth Town, the artillery regiments of the two divisions also completed the equipment replenishment.  The third and fourth divisions are temporarily issued with Hanyang-made guns, and all guns will be modified to fire pointed bullets in the next three months. The second batch of 75mm field guns will also be replenished to them.

    It is not an easy task to feed four divisions, not to mention that once Su Xiaohu captures Chengdu, the Pioneer Brigade will be expanded to a fifth division.  Moreover, according to Yang Qiu's plan, two anti-Japanese brigades will be established with Changsha Hangzhi and Chongqing Makui as their teams.  The complete establishment of the first division and third brigade is about 1 person.  However, due to the lack of war horses in the south, each division had no cavalry regiments and was only assigned a small number of cavalry communication companies, so each division had about one man.  Even so, once the formation is completed, the total number of troops will be close to one hundred thousand!  After the increase in soldiers' military pay, it will cost 1.6 million per month just to support the army.

    Whether it is Hunan or Hubei, tax revenue has not been fully raised yet, let alone Sichuan.  It is initially expected that tax revenue stabilization will take until at least January next year.  After the arrival of this batch of arms, more than one million will be paid immediately. Once the new rifles are finalized, in order to meet the rapid equipment needs, German OEMs will also be required to make up for their own lack of production capacity. According to the army's replacement requirements, at least 100,000 units, plus supporting ammunition  Another astronomical figure.  Coupled with the fact that the industrial company was a gold-devouring behemoth, the money raised in the early stage already had three million left, which made Shen Shukai very worried about the capital chain being broken.

    In fact, both Hubei and Sichuan are provinces with an annual tax revenue of tens of millions. Hunan also has at least five million, and many of the taxes are misappropriated by local bureaucrats. If they were collected in full, it would reach at least four thousand.  Wan¡¤ is more than enough to support this small number of the National Defense Forces.  What everyone is really worried about is that Yang Qiu has not been able to obtain civil rights for a long time, so even if taxes are raised, it still depends on the expressions of the local governors and civil affairs officials.

    "Cultivation." Xiao Anguo glanced at Shen Shukai, who had a worried face, and said that except for the first time, he, the Financial Secretary, did a really good job, especially the procurement matters assigned by Yang Qiu after the First Rebellion.  Well, it not only brought a large amount of urgently needed materials to industrial companies, but also solved the needs of the army. Even ordering mild steel from Sweden and finding enough steel equipment from the United States were all safe and sound. It was thought that such a person might be taken advantage of by Yang.  Qiu Abandon also felt sympathy in his heart: "Have you been having a bad time recently?"

    After what happened last time, Shen Shukai had put away all his thoughts and worked honestly for Yang Qiu. When he heard the inquiry, he quickly replied: "Thank you, Commander Xiao, for your concern. Everything is fine with Shukai. I am just afraid that I will not be able to complete the commander's mission."

    Looking at his face, Xiao Anguo knew that he was scared. He knew that there was no way to change the situation for a while, so he simply shifted to the current predicament: "I heard from Wen Jing that you haven't had enough money recently?"

    "There is some trouble." When talking about business, Shen Shukai returned to normal and said: "SirThe quantity of mild steel required is large and the price is expensive.  The American minister also got a reply, but he needed to pay half of the payment first, which would probably cost him one.  .  "

    "It's hard for you too." The two of them walked side by side. Xiao Anguo couldn't tell him about the money in Germany because it was still confidential. He could only comfort him: "Don't be too anxious. Maybe it will be over."  It¡¯ll be fine in a few days.¡±

    Shen Shukai was still very worried. Just as he was about to speak, he saw the staff officer running towards him and quickly took a few steps away.  But before he could go too far, he saw Xiao Anguo suddenly burst into laughter and ran over to pull him: "Pui Zhu! Look, you don't have to worry this time."

    Shen Shukai was dumbfounded after receiving the telegram and reading it: "Chengdu was recovered? Pay back. Got eight million in cash!"

    "Haha! Let's go back quickly, maybe what will happen over there." After Xiao Anguo finished speaking, he took him and walked towards Hankou.  Shen Shukai was also very happy in his heart. Eight million was enough to do a lot of things. Even the bank could open it immediately. But this kind of money was always dead money and it would be spent once it was spent. So after thinking about it, he gritted his teeth and suggested  Said: "Commander Xiao, this money can indeed solve the urgent need, but after all, it can't last long. You still have to advise the commander to take back the power as soon as possible, and don't let others lead you.

    Hearing his words, Xiao Anguo nodded secretly. Being able to say it shows that he indeed regards the National Defense Force as his own home. He smiled and said: "Don't worry, Pei Zhi, the commander will have his own arrangements."

    When the two of them hurried back to the headquarters, Wuchang had also received the news of Chengdu's recovery. Li Yuanhong, Huang Keqiang and others who were in preliminary negotiations with Liu Chengen were very excited. They took the nationwide power transmission from Chengdu and laughed, then handed it to Liu Chengen and Cai Tingqian.  : "Haochun and Yaotang should also take a look."

    Liu Chengen¡¯s expression changed slightly after he took the telegram and read it. He quickly handed it to Cai Tingqian, who didn¡¯t look very good either. Unexpectedly, Yang Qiu actually took the lead again!  After Chongqing and Chengdu were recovered one after another, Sichuan has basically been included in his arms. Wouldn't it be more difficult to control it?

    Cai Tingqian was aggressive when he was young and was recommended by Rong Hong to study in the United States. After returning to China, he joined the Beiyang Navy and served as the commander of the Fulong. After he was captured in the Sino-Japanese War and returned to China, he was accepted as a staff member by Yuan Shikai because he was once a former member of Li Yuanhong's torpedo battalion.  He was sent mainly to test the tone of the negotiations first, and at the same time, he also wanted to contact Yang Jingxiu and others who were still stationed in Yangluo to see if they could bring back a few warships.  So after seeing the telegram, I knew that it would be difficult to restrain Yang Qiu this time, so I winked at Liu Chengen, who immediately said: "Director Li, the two of us came here today and didn't want to go around in circles. Gongbao also regretted the battle in Hubei.  Abnormal, I hope the governor will understand his thoughts. After all, he has been favored for three generations and cannot bear to push it to the Qing court with his own hands, so I have been specially sent to negotiate a peace between the two armies."

    Liu Cheng'en continued: "Now that the imperial court has issued an edict to punish oneself and swear that the Ancestral Temple will implement the constitution, the goal of Li Gong and Huang Gong's revolution to promote national progress has been achieved, why not call off the war? To tell the truth that I don't like to hear, although Wang Yujia is reckless,  But we in Beiyang still have soldiers and horses of the Four Associations in Liujiamiao, and the second and third towns can also go south at any time. Commander Yang is brave and good at fighting, but after a long war, there will not be many available troops, right? Why not take the overall situation into consideration?  To prevent lives from being ruined? The imperial court has agreed to have the palace guards establish the palace. If you two agree, I will reply to the palace guards immediately and invite knowledgeable people from all over the world to jointly form the Han chamber. With such power in our hands, the Han people, why bother to fight for life and death?  Woolen cloth?"

    Li Yuanhong might have been persuaded by these words before the army pressed on the border, but now he didn't want to answer so easily, not to mention that his current governor was completely empty-handed, so he waved his hand and said: "The two Gongbao people came here to negotiate peace, not to dismiss me."  Is the National Defense Force's will to make the provinces conflict with each other? Now that Hubei and Hunan are united, Sichuan will also succumb sooner or later. In my opinion, it is better to pacify the four sides, hold the power, and then drive out the Manchus and despise themselves as emperors. What's more, Chen Hua has already sworn an oath,  As long as Gongbao rebels against the Manchus, he will definitely hand over all military power! Why don't Gongbao just follow the trend? The Manchus have treated us as meritorious Han ministers since ancient times. They rely on them as Mount Tai, and treat them as if they have achieved great achievements. Nian Gengyao's military exploits  , so great, what is the result, have Gongbao forgotten? I think it is better for you two to persuade Gongbao to overthrow the Manchu Qing Dynasty with me and build a republic together."

    Liu Chengen knew that this matter would be repeated, not to mention that the one who really held the power now was Yang Qiu. If he didn't come today, there would be no agreement on the matter at all, so he simply looked at Huang Keqiang and Song Jiaoren and asked: "Chief Ri Ke Gong  He said that as long as Gongbao persuades the Manchus to abdicate, he will be supported as president. I wonder if this is still valid now?"

    Huang Keqiang¡¯s expression changed. He didn¡¯t expect that Liu Chengen would choke him with words at this time.  Everyone's eyes immediately turned to him, especially Cai Jimin and several other military officers who came to watch. Their expressions were unkind.  But when he said what he said, it was also published in the newspaper. Now it is difficult to take it back, so he gritted his teeth and nodded: "Keqiang always speaks truthfully. Please tell Mr. Yuan that although there are still people who object to this matter, as long as he is sincere  Persuading the Qing DynastyIf I abdicate, I would like to be a lobbyist again.  "

    "Okay." After Liu Cheng'en and Cai Tingqian learned what they were thinking, they smiled and said, "That's it for today. The two of us will tell the palace guard about the matter immediately. He will decide whether to fight or to make peace."

    After Li Yuanhong sent someone to send the two people across the river, he suddenly glanced at Huang Keqiang: "Ke Qiang, do you really want to support Yuan Shikai as president?"

    Song Jiaoren said: "Why do you need to ask more questions, Governor Li? Do you have no idea about this matter? If you really want to attack us again, what can we do to stop Beiyang?"

    "That's not necessarily the case. Since we can defeat the first time, why can't there be a second time?" After Cai Jimin finished speaking, he looked at Li Yuanhong, who narrowed his eyes and looked at Huang and Song, thinking that they were fighting against each other.  Hubei is getting further and further away.  No matter how much he and Yang Qiu earn, after all, everyone agrees that Hubei is in power, so he smiled and took out a telegram that had not yet been sent, and said with a smile: "Teacher Chenhua the day before yesterday, I discussed with him to prepare a telegram  It sent a telegram to the whole country and invited Mr. Sun Wen to come to Hubei to serve as our president. Now you two are watching. Should this telegram be sent or not? "

    "Send it.

    Before the two of them could get out of their stiff expressions, a familiar voice suddenly came to mind at the door. When they raised their heads, they saw Yang Qiu walking in, wearing a military uniform. He said with a serious expression: "There is absolutely no discussion on this matter. We are waiting for the Republic of China."  Following Mr. Sun¡¯s will, if he doesn¡¯t serve as president, who can?¡±

    Yang Qiu's words greatly encouraged Cai Jimin and others, but Huang Keqiang was mute and could not explain the hardships of eating coptis. If he opposed Sun Wen's appointment as president, he would definitely be labeled as undermining Sun Zili, but  If you agree.  Hubei is not afraid of Beiyang, but what about Lianghuai?  If Beiyang moves southward from Shandong, who can stop Anhui and Jiangsu?

    Song Jiaoren also had a bad look on his face. He didn't expect Yang Qiu to be so aggressive and said: "Chen Hua, don't be impulsive. This matter is really of great importance. It is not a matter for Hubei alone. Now most of the Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai armies are trapped in Nanjing."  , just in case Beiyang takes advantage of the void and goes southward¡§¡§¡§."

    Yang Qiu had been waiting for his words for a long time, and said firmly: "Mr. Dunchu, don't worry, I just called Chengdu back. The Pioneer Brigade will be reorganized into the Fifth Division of the National Defense Force, and the Changsha Hangzhi Division will also be expanded on the spot.  Brigade, I am also planning to set up another brigade in Chongqing. Our national defense force can gather 100,000 troops in at most half a month! If Yuan Gongbao really wants to help Zhou continue to fight, I will definitely send his troops to the Northern Expedition and force him to  We cannot cope with the front-line battle. At the same time, we send two brigades down the river to support the Huaihe River attack on Nanjing. Let¡¯s see how he responds!¡±

    Huang Keqiang and Song Jiaoren really feel like they have swallowed flies. Hubei has been in trouble by him. It is a foregone conclusion that the party members will withdraw from the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Now they are starting to pay attention to the lower reaches of the Yangtze River!  How is this possible?  In addition, the two of them originally wanted to return to Jiangsu before making any plans, so they looked at each other and immediately said: "Chen Hua is very ambitious, but this matter is of great importance. We are planning to return to Jiangsu temporarily to discuss with He Qing and others.  You can make a decision later.¡±

    "Since the two of you have important matters, Yang Qiu doesn't want to stay. However, the supplies and ships that Lianghuai and Jiangxi have seized from our army are expected to be released as soon as possible!" Yang Qiu was still eager for the two of them to leave, so he held his hands and said: "In addition, please take me with you.  Tell them, if Beiyang really takes the Jinpu Line to go south, I will personally send my troops south to support!"

    Li Yuanhong narrowed his eyes.  He understood what Yang Qiu was thinking. It was obvious that Beiyang couldn't go on anymore, so the two of them seemed to be in great trouble here. He was forcing them to leave early!  Seeing them marching south one by one, the two people's expressions became worse and worse, and for some reason they suddenly felt the urge to laugh

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