Chapter 293: Rebellion (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
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Yunnan Green Battalion, stationed in Wuzhou, Guangxi, to attack the Xinhua Army in Guangdong. However, the situation of Yunnan Green Camp is slightly better than that of Guizhou Green Camp. Without Guangxi Admiral Ma Dianjia by his side to supervise, Yunnan Admiral Zhang Guoxiang's attack was more often just perfunctory. At the beginning, he also hoped to defeat the Xinhua army, so he fought two big battles. But after the heavy losses, Zhang Guoxiang relented in time to avoid Yunnan Green Camp paying a greater price.
From Hezhou to Wuzhou, it is two hundred miles. Wang Yongxing, the son of Wang Daocheng, the governor of Guizhou, and Major Huang Weihai of the Xinhuaguo Military Intelligence Bureau hurried overnight and arrived in Wuzhou on the evening of 26 February. After being briefed, they were received by Zhang Guoxiang, the governor of Yunnan. Yunnan and Guizhou are closely linked. Zhang Guoxiang and Wang Daocheng also have a personal relationship, but Zhang Guoxiang is still a little confused about Wang Yongxing's sudden visit. He is very clear about the current situation of Guizhou Green Camp.
"The little nephew has seen Uncle Zhang." After seeing Zhang Guoxiang, Wang Yongxing hurriedly saluted.
"Virtuous nephews are exempt." Zhang Guoxiang said, but he looked at Major Huang Weihai. Although Major Huang Weihai was wearing a military uniform with a Qing military belt, he was still dragging fake braids. But Zhang Guoxiang always felt that this person was a little suspicious, nothing else, and the generals who led the troops would have some intuition.
"I've seen General Zhang." Major Huang Weihai also greeted Zhang Guoxiang.
"Well, Yongxing Xian, who is this?" Zhang Guoxiang asked.
Wang Yongxing did not answer immediately, but looked left and right. Zhang Guoxiang immediately understood what he meant. He waved his hand and retreated.
"Uncle Zhang, let me introduce you to this is Lord Huang Weihai of the Xinhua Army." Wang Yongxing said.
"What? People of the Xinhua Army. Yongxing. You are so bold that you dare to collude with the people of the Xinhua Army, does your father know? Aren't you afraid that General Ben will arrest you and send you to the capital to receive your reward? Zhang Guoxiang said angrily. However, he did not call the guards in the first place.
"General Zhang, you don't have to pretend to be pretentious. If you were going to arrest Huang, your guards would have come in a long time ago. Major Huang Weihai said with a smile. Jang Kook-sang's reaction. He is very satisfied, although it may not be successful, but at least there is a door. If you can rebel against the governor of Guizhou and the governor of Yunnan at the same time. That's a great achievement! Maybe he could move up the ranks and be sent to a more important position.
"Humph! Yongxing, tell me clearly what the hell is going on. Otherwise. Don't even think about leaving General Ben's barracks today. Zhang Guoxiang said coldly. Wang Yongxing and the envoy of the Xinhua Army appeared at the same time. It made him have a little guess in his heart. However, it is not yet certain.
"Uncle Zhang, this is a handwritten letter from my father to you, you will know it after reading it." Wang Yongxing took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Zhang Guoxiang.
Zhang Guoxiang took the letter and read it. The letter was indeed Wang Daocheng's notes, and he could be sure of that. However, the contents of the letter. But he was shocked. He didn't expect that Wang Daocheng would have the courage to do so. actually dared to betray the Qing Dynasty and take refuge in Xinhuaguo, and also persuaded him to join Xinhuaguo. It's bold! However, Zhang Guoxiang had to admit that Wang Daocheng's choice was not wrong. The current situation of the Guizhou Green Battalion is not good, if the Xinhua Army really launches a large-scale counterattack, the Guizhou Green Battalion will bear the brunt and become the target of the Xinhua Army's defeat, and his Yunnan Green Battalion will not be much better. However, to let him betray the Qing Dynasty, which has been loyal for decades, he is still a little difficult to accept psychologically. After all, decades of deep-rooted thinking are not so easy to change.
Wang Yongxing looked at Zhang Guoxiang's changing face, and his heart also rose, worried that Zhang Guoxiang would not accept their proposal. If that's the case, then they're in danger. On the contrary, it was Major Huang Weihai, who was very calm.
"Lord Huang, is the Xinhua Army really going to prepare for a counterattack? You've gathered 30,000 elite troops? Zhang Guoxiang asked.
"General Zhang, this is natural. Our Xinhua Army has been preparing for nearly two months, and we have been mobilizing troops. Not only Guangxi, but also Hunan, Jiangxi and Fujian in the north, the Xinhua army will begin to counterattack. This time, we will commit 200,000 troops. It can be said that the Qing army is definitely not our opponent this time. Therefore, please also ask the general to think carefully for his own future. Major Huang Weihai said calmly.
Zhang Guoxiang nodded, if the Xinhua Army really invested 200,000 people to counterattack, the Qing Army was indeed not the opponent of the Xinhua Army. Although the Qing army still has the advantage in strength, in terms of combat effectiveness, the Qing army is not the opponent of the Xinhua army at all. The gap between the two sides is too great to be made up for by such a slight advantage in troops. It's not good, just like Wang Daocheng said in his letter, this time the Qing Dynasty is in danger, and Xinhua is very likely to replace the Manchu Qing Dynasty and become the new master of China. In that case, it is undoubtedly very wise to take refuge in Xinhua now.
Zhang Guoxiang pondered, as if he was calculating his gains and losses. Wang Yongxing and Major Huang Weihai didn't say a word, they were all waiting for Zhang Guoxiang to make the final choice. Anyway, they have already said what they should have said, and any more words will backfire.
After a long while, Zhang Guoxiang asked, "If General Ben returns to Xinhuaguo, how does Xinhuaguo plan to settle us?" ”
Hearing Zhang Guoxiang say this, Wang Yongxing and Major Huang Weihai were relieved. They all know that when Zhang Guoxiang said this, it means that he has made a choice. If the conditions given by Xinhuaguo are suitable, then Zhang Guoxiang will be like Wang Daocheng and submit to Xinhuaguo. This is a great credit to Major Huang Weihai.
"General Zhang, if the general returns to Xinhuaguo, the general will become the brigadier commander of the 42nd Infantry Brigade of the Xinhua Army. The 42nd Infantry Brigade will be formed from the elite of the Yunnan Green Battalion. The entire infantry brigade will be redressed and trained according to the standards of the Xinhua Army. Of course, in order to ensure the control of this force, the Xinhua Army will send some middle and low-ranking officers to serve in the 42nd Infantry Brigade. In addition, General Zhang will also go to the Army University for half a year of advanced study. Major Huang Weihai said.
Zhang Guoxiang couldn't help frowning, a brigade commander was barely suitable for him. The Xinhua Army would mix sand into the troops, and he also admitted this. After all, Xinhua would not have believed these surrendered troops in the first place. As for going to the Minister of War for further study, he thought that these Xinhua troops were deliberately transferring him away and then receiving his troops.
"Lord Huang, do you have to go to the Army University for further study? General Ben has fought all his life, so he shouldn't need to learn anymore. Zhang Guoxiang said.
"General Zhang, this is inevitable. Although the general had rich experience in leading troops to fight, the tactics and equipment used by the Xinhua army were completely different from those of the Qing army. If you do not receive systematic training, you will simply not be able to bring into play the advantages of those advanced weapons. In this case, it will be wasted. As for what General Zhang is worried about, there is no need to do it. Since Xinhuaguo has accepted the general's surrender, he will definitely not engage in other small actions. In the future, Xinhuaguo's goal will be the whole of China, and it is obvious that it will not break the hearts of others because it neglects people like generals. Major Huang Weihai explained.
Zhang Guoxiang nodded, but there was still a pimple in his heart.
"Uncle, the little nephew will also go to the Army University for further study at that time, and we can go together when the time comes." Wang Yongxing said.
"Well, I accepted the conditions of the Xinhua Army. What do you want me to do? Zhang Guoxiang asked.
"Great, General Zhang. Specific combat missions, we will soon deliver them to you. When the time comes, you just have to cooperate. I assure you that General Zhang's choice today is extremely correct, and you will soon be glad for it. Major Huang Weihai said excitedly.
"I hope so!" Zhang Guoxiang sighed. Before, the two sides were still enemies, but in the blink of an eye, everyone was a family. In addition, he also became a traitor to the Manchus, which made him a little difficult to accept.
Seeing this, Major Huang Weihai didn't say much. He knew Zhang Guoxiang's concerns and worries. However, he believes that when the Xinhua Army advances in great strides, Zhang Guoxiang's worries and worries will disappear cleanly.
The next day, Major Huang Weihai left Wuzhou, and he returned directly to Guangdong, rushed to the headquarters of the Xinhua Army, and reported to Brigadier General Du Lide, the commander of the 2nd Brigade in charge of operations on the Western Front. At the same time, he rebelled against Wang Daocheng, the governor of Guizhou, and Zhang Guoxiang, the governor of Yunnan, which was undoubtedly a heavy victory. It is also a dazzling bright spot of the Military Intelligence Directorate in this war.
On February 28, Major Huang Weihai arrived at the headquarters of the Xinhua Army. According to Brigadier General Doolittle's plan, tomorrow the Xinhua army will carry out a large-scale offensive. However, the news brought by Major Huang Weihai disrupted his plans.
"What did you say, Major? Guizhou Admiral Wang Daocheng and Yunnan Admiral Zhang Guoxiang have both agreed to join us? Brigadier General Doolittle asked in surprise.
"Yes, General, thanks to the efforts of the Military Intelligence Agency, they finally agreed to abandon the darkness and turn to the light. This is a handwritten letter from the two Admirals. Major Huang Weihai handed the two letters to Brigadier General Doolittle.
Brigadier General Doolittle immediately flipped through it, and after reading the letter, his face was already full of smiles.
"Haha, major, your military intelligence bureau has made a great contribution this time, and I will definitely report to the General Staff." Brigadier General Doolittle laughed. The successful rebellion of the Military Intelligence Bureau has undoubtedly saved a lot of effort for the Xinhua Army. (To be continued......)