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Volume 3: The Wind Rises in the South Chapter 69 Chapter 69: Changes

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    The atmosphere in the arsenal became dangerous, and other officers also heard the flavor of the conversation between the two.  Qu Duan and Liu Zhixing came to the army a few days ago, and they immediately adjusted the personnel in the army, placed their confidants in important positions, and tried every means to seize power in their own hands.  These new officers did not understand the local situation and did not even speak Burmese. However, they were arrogant in front of the original officers. Naturally, the old officers had conflicts with them.  Bai Doubin also contacted many people before the incident. At this time, other officers naturally stood aside and said nothing.  "Bai Doubin, you are committing the following crime!" Qu Duan shouted sternly: "Come here, shoot this guy down and lock him up. When he gets out, I will report it to your lord tomorrow morning so that he can be dealt with harshly!"  At the sound of shouting, two of his confidants pounced on him. As soon as he took two steps, a few arms stretched out from the side, grabbed him, unloaded his gun, and kicked him back.  The person on the other side immediately yelled and cursed, and the two sides faced off with guns raised, and a fight was about to begin.  Bai Doubin stretched out his hand to signal his companions to put down their guns, and said with a smile: "Master Qu, now we are grasshoppers on the same line. If there is a fight inside and the rebels outside rush in, we will all be finished together. Look, everyone  Why don't we put down our guns together first?" Qu Duan looked at the smiling face of Bai Doubin opposite him, then looked at the cold faces of the officers around him, compared the strength of both sides, snorted coldly, and signaled to his confidants on both sides to do the same.  Putting down the gun, he said in a cold voice: "Bai Doubin, what do you think we should do now?" "Master Qu!" Bai Doubin replied very respectfully: "How can I know what to do, but this place is not far from Mandalay.  The sound of gunfire can also be heard in the city. Lord Liu Zhixing, Lord Zao, and the two His Majesties should all know the situation now. Those of us who are subordinates only need to guard the arsenal and prevent the situation from happening.  Just expand it, so why do we need to do so much?" As soon as Bai Doubin said this, everyone couldn't help but nod secretly, no matter which side they were from.  As the saying goes, "Do more and make fewer mistakes, do less and make fewer mistakes, and do not do better!" This is true in officialdom at all times and at home and abroad. They are just small and medium-sized officers who obey orders. Even if there is a problem in the future, they will only make mistakes.  Why should I step forward when it comes to Bao Doubin who made suggestions?  Thinking of this, the atmosphere in the venue also relaxed.  Qu Duan looked around and felt that things were beyond his control. Even if he forced himself to do so, his confidants might not obey his orders, let alone those other people. He couldn't help but feel resentful in his heart.  He is different from those small and medium-sized officers. This incident happened in his own hands. Just as Bai Doubin said just now: "Those Burmese soldiers never got into trouble sooner or later. Why did something happen to you as soon as you took office? Could it be that something happened to you as soon as you took office?"  Isn't it the reason why you were incompetent in doing things?" This accusation of "poor handling and triggering a mutiny" cannot be escaped no matter what. Even if Mr. Zao Guoquan protects him, it will be a big stain on his resume.  .  "Bo Duizheng, I haven't seen you as a person these days in the army! Qu really has those eyes in vain, he deserves to be picked up by an owl!" "Don't dare! I'm just an ordinary military officer.  , Don't do it!" Bai Doubin quickly bowed his head and thanked him. Even so, he still felt Qu Duan's eyes staring at him fiercely, like a knife, and he couldn't help but feel frightened, knowing that the other party already hated him.  If I fall into his hands in the future, even ten lives will go with him.  Qu Duan snorted coldly, and just as he was looking for an opportunity, he managed to dispose of the team in front of him piecemeal.  An officer ran in from outside and shouted with surprise and joy: "It's good now, Her Majesty the Princess and Master Chen are here, the rebels have calmed down!" "Master Chen?" Qu Duan's figure swayed slightly,  He asked in a low voice: "Who is Mr. Chen?" The officer did not sense Qu Duan's mood and replied loudly: "It's Mr. Chen Zaixing. He just came back from Bagan and went to the palace to meet with the two majesties. He happened to encounter this incident.  I came here with Her Majesty the Princess!" When Qu Duan heard that Chen Zaixing was back, he was shocked and angry: "Damn it! Chen Zaixing must have been responsible for this mutiny, and maybe it was him who was responsible for this mutiny.  The informant who stayed in the army, it's a pity that my time was too short, otherwise I should have driven all these remnants out of the army!" He is indeed a talent in internal fighting. He found out the truth with just a few facts and intuition, and gained the arsenal with his own eyes!  Everyone inside had a look of surprise and joy on their faces. Knowing that now was not the time to break up with each other, they said with a livid face: "Everyone, quickly go out with a certain family to meet Her Majesty the Eldest Princess!" Outside the arsenal,  Luo Lin sat on the back of a richly decorated white elephant. In front of him were dozens of solemn noble young men leading the way. The musicians in the honor guard used copper horns to play solemn music, announcing the arrival of the king.  When the rebels saw the white elephant representing the Wang family, they stopped sieging the arsenal. Many soldiers put down the stones and sticks in their hands and bent down to worship the white elephant.  On the white elephant, Luo Lin saw waves coming towards him like waves all around.The people who were worshiping were about to stand up when Chen Zaixing, who was standing behind the elephant, whispered: "Your Majesty, as a king, you must have the dignity of a king! The person these people are kneeling to is not you, but an idol in their hearts.  , and your task is to try your best to play this idol, this is the king. If you act too close to them, then they will find that you are no different from yourself. Maybe people will feel close to you temporarily, but in the long run  , but it will produce resentment!¡± ¡°I understand, sir!  "Luo Lin nodded and sat firmly on the elephant's back again. He just raised his right hand to give a slight greeting to the people who were kneeling. When the soldiers saw it, they burst into even louder cheers. "Very good!  Chen Zaixing said in a low voice: "That's it. Treat the people like wild beasts, with whips and food, so that you can firmly maintain your position as king!"  " At this time, the white elephant had already entered the military camp. The soldiers spontaneously made way for a road, and people were kneeling beside the road. The soldiers kissed the footprints where the white elephant walked to show their respect and obedience to the royal family. Chen Zaixing walked in  In the procession, I carefully observed the fanatical people on both sides, and couldn't help but think to myself: "How should I implement my plan in this country that worships the king so much?  ¡± Soon, the white elephant had arrived at the door of the arsenal and stopped. The musicians in the honor guard played exciting notes, which meant that the king on the white elephant was about to speak. The crowd quickly calmed down, prostrate on the ground, and waited.  The king's speech: "Soldiers!  I am your master, the eldest princess Du Luolin (Burmese people have no surnames, and they often add "Du" before the names of women with status or old age to show respect)!  I am here today on behalf of my brother, the King, to listen to your requests and bring them back to the ears of the King.  Now, you can state your demands!  " Luo Lin's clear voice spread, and there was silence in the open space at the entrance of the arsenal. The soldiers knelt on the ground in fear, not even daring to breathe. After about five or six minutes, a soldier boldly replied: "  Your Majesty, your Majesty the Princess, we have only one request today. We are soldiers of the King of Myanmar, and we serve the King of Myanmar who is protected by gods and Buddhas, not the Emperor of Shun in the north. Therefore, we ask that we no longer be oppressed by the officials of Shun.  , drive them out of the military camp!  "The soldier's cry immediately aroused a response. This is not surprising. Just like most armies at the end of the 19th century, the methods used by Shun Army officers to train Burmese soldiers were very rough and simple. Sticks, fists and kicks were the  Punitive running and being forced to stand with bricks under the scorching sun were extremely common. What was even worse was that the cultural differences between the two sides and the different social stages they were in deepened the conflicts between the two sides.  Before becoming soldiers, they were the middle class in the city or the children of the bourgeois rich peasants in the countryside. Even those who were from poor backgrounds were left. Since China's domestic commodity economy was much more developed than Myanmar at that time, the people of the Middle Ages  That kind of rural commune has long been disintegrated. Although they are also farmers, China's individual farmers who operate as family units are far more civilized than the farmers in Myanmar who are still in the state of village communes, and it is easier to adapt to the new environment.  It is conceivable that these Burmese soldiers who were farmers not long ago were torn out of their familiar closed environment and suddenly thrown into a new and unfamiliar environment. They were treated roughly and the resentment and fear in their hearts can be imagined.  Knowing. Luo Lin glanced at Chen Zaixing, who was dressed as an entourage, with the corner of his eye. When he saw the other party nodding slightly, he replied loudly: "I can agree to your request, but first you must return to your barracks.  , restore order!  " When the soldiers heard that Her Majesty the Princess agreed to their request, they gave a burst of cheers. The crowd began to move slowly. Chen Zaixing, who was standing in the crowd, couldn't help but nodded secretly. It seemed that everything was moving in the direction he originally planned: First of all  He instigated the Burmese soldiers to rebel, and then took this opportunity to take back the military power from Zao Guoquan's confidant on the grounds that the army was ineffective. Finally, he indirectly controlled the army through the princess so that he could arm-wrestle with that Zao master. This series of schemes  Link after link, he hid behind his back. Even if the elder had a high position, he would still suffer a loss in this unfamiliar place of Myanmar. Just when Chen Zaixing was secretly proud, someone in the crowd suddenly shouted: "  Everyone, stay here. The officers who injured our brothers are in the weapons depot. We can't let them go so easily. We must drag them out and kill a few of them to vent our hatred!  " As soon as the man finished speaking, there was a chorus of agreement from the crowd. Chen Zaixing's expression changed drastically. He originally just wanted to drive that Qu Duan away. If the trouble really broke out, even those who stayed in the Burmese army would be killed.  All the officers were driven away. How could he control this new army? Just when Chen Zaixing was racking his brains and considering how to control the situation, he heard a roar in his ears. The sound was deep and loud, soaring into the sky.  The noise?They were all suppressed.  "Soldiers! As the regent princess, I cannot allow you to taint yourself with rough behavior. You are soldiers, not thugs. Now I order you to return to your barracks immediately. Order must be restored in the barracks." Luo Lin  The crisp voice echoed over the military camp. Chen Zaixing looked at the beautiful figure on the elephant's back in surprise. It was the first time he saw such rare qualities in this foreign girl - noble yet strong, gentle yet brave.  For a moment, he was not only a little absent-minded.  The soldiers were quiet for a while, and then began to act according to the eldest princess's order. At first, there were two or three, and then more and more people began to walk towards their barracks. It took less than half an hour.  , the originally crowded open space in front of the arsenal became empty again, leaving only abandoned sticks and stones scattered everywhere.  "Foreign Minister Qu Duan pays homage to Her Majesty the Princess!" Qu Duan knelt in front of the white elephant and sang loudly. He was sweating profusely just now in the arsenal. The Burmese Princess finally dispersed the rebels and saved her life.  He lost his life, and now he recited these eulogies with sincerity.  "Lord Qu!" Luo Lin came under Bai Xiang, with a frosty face. She was already fluent in Chinese, and her level improved greatly during her escape. She didn't need an interpreter at this time, and said loudly: "You've done a good job!" "Wai  Minister, foreign minister!" Qu Duan was suffocated by Luo Lin's momentum and was speechless, stammering only a few words in his mouth.  Luo Lin glanced at him with disdain, turned his head, and loudly ordered in Burmese: "Come here, drive this guy out of the military camp. I will go and talk to you sir." After saying this, he flicked his sleeves.  Two Burmese servants stepped forward and twisted Qu Duan's arms and dragged him up. Qu Duan, who still didn't know what was going on, shouted for help, but the original officers had already separated from him, so naturally they would not step forward to help him. There were several  A sharp-eyed person also saw Chen Zaixing standing behind the princess, and understood what was fishy, ??and even pretended not to see it; his dozen or so confidants had just escaped from the rebels, and were still in shock, and they did not dare to step forward to cause trouble.  Duan was dragged aside like this.  After Qu Duan was dragged away, Luo Lin said to the remaining officers of the Shun army: "Dear instructors, you have made great contributions to the reorganization of the new army these days. But you have also seen what happened just now. There is a language barrier between Shun and Myanmar.  , have different cultures, and if you are not careful, big troubles will occur. If I come later today, it will cause a catastrophe. In my opinion, the new army must send someone who is familiar with Myanmar's internal situation to take charge.  What do you think, chief assistants and adjutants who are familiar with military affairs? "What else can the officers say at this time? They can only salute in unison: "Your Majesty, the princess is right!" Luo Lin nodded!  He nodded and said with a smile: "Since you all agree, that's good! I will leave a few capable servants to temporarily maintain the situation in the military camp. You also stay here. After I discuss with the morning captain, I will take the  Come up with a complete solution!" After that, Luo Lin waved his hand, and a dozen servants came out behind him, saluted Luo Lin, and stood aside.
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