Crimson Dawn

Chapter 62

Chen Ke doesn't have much experience in riding a horse. Although he doesn't sway on the horse's back like in TV dramas, even Chen Ke himself feels that he has mastered the handling of the horse "to a certain extent", but people with a discerning eye can learn from those subtle details. It can be seen from the handling that Chen Ke is basically a rookie with great potential for cavalry development.

A few days ago, after intense rehearsals, the military parade song "The New Beiyang Army is Advancing" finally achieved a phased success. "Two Tigers" is completely completed.Bu Guanshui commanded the military band to skillfully play the adapted "Two Tigers", which was approved by Shangfeng.Then Bu Guanshui led the team to participate in the "Hejian Autumn Exercise".Chen Ke asked to go with him, Bu Guanshui boldly made his own claim, and brought Chen Ke, Chen Tianhua, Wu Xingchen, Pang Zi and others along.

Now, everyone has finished observing Hejian Qiucao and is on their way back to Beijing.

Everyone walked slowly together, with Chen Ke and Bu Guanshui walking in the front.The other seven fell far behind.Without turning his head, Chen Ke could imagine the faces of Pang Zi and others behind him.According to historical records, it is said that there was a young gangster in Yan State named Qin Wuyang. Tai Shigong's "Assassin Biography" wrote: "There is a warrior Qin Wuyang in Yan State. He is twelve years old and kills people. People dare not disobey him." The warrior whose eyesight can make people dare not "disobey" sees the majestic Qin court, "changes his face and becomes frightened", so that "the ministers blame him".Jing Ke had no choice but to explain quickly, "The barbarians of the northern tribes have never seen the emperor, so they are intimidated."

Judging from Tai Shigong's records, Qin Wuyang must not have been able to get close to King Qin. If Qin Wuyang could help, although it would not change the fate of Yan, the "terrorist act" would definitely change the fate of King Qin Yingzheng.

Everyone stayed in the Hejian exercise site for less than two days, and looking at it now, Pang Zi and most of those Shandong heroes are quite similar to Qin Wuyang.The military band went to the camp first, and Pang Zi, who was indifferent to Bu Guanshui, felt uncomfortable when he saw the stretch of barracks. The joint battalion of more than 2 new troops set up a few miles away.From time to time, patrolling scout cavalry appeared around.It also has a bit of a stern taste.

One of the hosts of this exercise is Wang Shizhen, who is known as the "Three Heroes of Beiyang".Bu Guanshui spoke highly of this man, thinking that he was an officer who could truly understand modern military affairs.Chen Ke feels that at this stage, Wang Shizhen's military level must be higher than his own.But since the rebellion was going to start in 1905, he would definitely deal with this Wang Shizhen in the future.He asked Bu Guanshui to tell him what makes Wang Shizhen so powerful.After all, he was young and energetic, so Bu Guanshui didn't praise this "Dragon of the Northern Ocean" much.It's just that this person has a meticulous mind and can take into account big and small things, which is a bit like Zhuge Wuhou.

After handing over the military band, Chen Ke asked with great interest: "Then what do you think Mr. Wang lacks in terms of building the army?"

"Come with me." Bu Guanshui chatted with Chen Ke these days, and knew that Chen Ke did have real materials.He took Chen Ke into a big tent casually. The light inside the tent was not too bright, but the camp bed was still neat.Inside the tent, there is a memorial tablet at the position equivalent to the grand master's chair in the house.Chen Ke looked carefully, but it was Yuan Shikai's "Changsheng Lubit" card.

"Is there just such a barracks?"

Chen Keming knew why and asked.

"How is it possible, every barracks has them. The Beiyang Army is now Mr. Yuan's private army, and it is not a regular army at all. Everyone is practicing desperately, just to get promoted and get rich. If the Beiyang New Army continues like this, how can it defeat foreign troops? "

"I think the Beiyang Army is alive and well." Chen Ke said with a smile.

"Wen Qing is joking again." Bu Guanshui and Chen Ke have known each other for less than ten days, but he is very clear that Chen Ke's words are not sincere, "My evaluation of the Beiyang Army now is just two words--twilight."

The Beiyang Army, which Bu Guanshui rated as "twilight", has frightened Pang Zi and other heroes.Bu Guanshui took Chen Ke and others to watch the drill in private.On a small high ground, one can faintly see galloping war horses in the distance, as well as a long army formation.Chen Ke didn't feel much. He used Bu Guanshui's binoculars to look at it, and it was much better than "queuing up and shooting" in modern times.But I saw a few trenches that stretched almost to the horizon.Chen Ke was speechless, and he didn't know whether it was because the Beiyang Army was too troublesome during the exercise and refused to dig according to the modern trench model, or whether the Beiyang Army was simply at such a level.

After handing the binoculars to Pang Zi, Chen Ke asked Bu Guanshui, "If the trench is dug so straight, isn't it afraid that a real war will break out and the shells will fall in and blow up many people immediately?"

"Does Wenqing think so too?" Bu Guanshui asked excitedly.

"Europe has always attached great importance to artillery. Looking at it now, the density of artillery will inevitably reach an unprecedented density in the near future. During the Franco-Prussian War, the army still relied on mobility. At that time, the artillery coverage density was not high. Now military equipment is changing with each passing day. , the soldiers’ charge will inevitably be covered by artillery fire several times, dozens of times, or even hundreds of times denser than before. Digging trenches like this is simply child’s play.”

"It's not just artillery, there are many changes." Hearing that Chen Ke was in the military all night, Bu Guanshui immediately felt that he had found a confidant.

"You mean the Maxim heavy machine gun?" Chen Ke laughed.

"As expected, I have studied in both Europe and the United States." Bu Guanshui praised, "I told Wen Qing that I would not be used in the Beiyang Army, but I was only responsible for translating foreign military works. So , I have nothing to do, and I also design some tactics. There are long-range artillery in the rear, and artillery units in the positions. In addition, the trenches are equipped with a large number of firepower points of Maxim heavy machine guns. As far as the current infantry charges, as many as they come, they will die as many as they come. It is the cavalry A group charge can't take advantage of it."

"The cavalry group charged?" Chen Ke couldn't help laughing when he heard this statement.

"What? What did I say wrong?" Bu Guanshui asked.

Chen Ke knew that during the First World War, Russia once played a cavalry group charge against the German and Austrian allied forces.Then it became a big joke.He smiled and said, "I just think Brother Bu is right. I don't even need infantry to defend. I just need to set up a large deep formation with heavy machine gun fire points arranged in layers. Let the cavalry rush in and use artillery to block the infantry." The follow-up. Heavy machine guns against cavalry, that is a massacre."

"Brother Wen Qing, have you really never been to a military academy?"

"I have friends who are in the military and they talk about this stuff when they're drinking. It makes sense to hear them tell me about it."

"Are they Chinese?" Bu Guanshui asked excitedly.

"Foreigners."

After hearing Chen Ke's words, Bu Guanshui sighed in disappointment.

Hearing Chen Ke and the others talk about military affairs, Pang Zi looked at the Beiyang Army exercise with a livid face. At this time, the telescope had been snatched away by Wu Xingchen.He muttered in a low voice, "The enemy advances and we retreat..." After muttering a few words, he felt a sharp pain in his lower back, and when he turned his head, he saw Wu Xingchen glaring at him, it was Wu Xingchen who punched him just now.Before watching the exercise, Chen Ke talked about the essence of guerrilla warfare - "Sixteen Characters".

Pang Zi had fought with the Beiyang Army, and he was well aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the Beiyang Army. He thought of how thousands or tens of thousands of troops were killed by the Beiyang Army, and then looked at the heavily armed and densely lined troops in the binoculars.There was also a shadowy artillery position in the distance, and Pang Zi felt his whole body go stiff.There were so many people back then, they couldn't beat the Beiyang Army, but now Pang Zi didn't pull up a team at all, and he was no match for the Beiyang Army at all.Just seeing these scenes, he felt cold in his heart, and it was difficult to breathe.

But Pang Zi is like this, knowing that he can't beat him, but he refuses to admit defeat.Hearing Bu Guanshui talking about military affairs, he couldn't help telling the lessons Chen Ke taught to embolden himself.Fortunately, under Chen Ke's instructions, Wu Xingchen has been paying attention to Pang Zi and the others.Seeing that Pang Zi started talking nonsense, Wu Xingchen immediately stopped him.

Perhaps after seeing so many people, Pang Zi didn't feel so scary when he looked at Wu Xingchen again.He stared, and wanted to argue when he curled his mouth.Wu Xingchen didn't say much, just raised the binoculars and continued to watch the Beiyang Army.Pang Zi finally had basic reason, but he didn't continue talking.

"Then, after Brother Bu arrives in Anhui, how do you plan to train the Anhui New Army? There is nothing like this. The Beiyang Army uses new equipment, and the Anhui New Army may not even have Hanyang, let alone artillery." Chen Ke asked.Bu Guanshui told Chen Ke that he was about to be transferred to the Anhui New Army.The paperwork has already been issued, and this errand for the military parade is his last mission in the Beiyang Army.

"It depends on the tactics of the infantry. I have been thinking about how the infantry should attack flexibly in the face of such firepower. If it is a frontal battle, there must be no future." Bu Guanshui sighed.

"Therefore Qi's martial arts should not meet the soldiers of the Wei family; the soldiers of the Wei family should not meet the sharp fighters of Qin; the sharp fighters of Qin cannot be compared with the temperance of Huan Wen; the temperance of Huan Wen cannot be compared with the benevolence and righteousness of Tang and Wu. "Chen Ke responded.These are not pretty words from Chen Ke. When he was very young, Chen Ke also fantasized that he would possess superb martial arts skills and use the equipment of special forces to kill the invaders.At that time, Chen Ke had carefully calculated how long it would take him alone to kill an enemy of an infantry division.Later, he fantasized that as a top sniper, he would show his might on the battlefield.Killing is like picking something out of a pocket.

But with the growth of age and knowledge, Chen Ke knew that it was just his beautiful fantasy.The power of a person is nothing compared to the power of an organization.In the final analysis, the political system is what matters.

This is the content of Xunzi's "Yi Bing Pian", which Bu Guanshui has read.Seeing Chen Ke's serious expression, he also smiled. "Wen Qing, I'm not someone who uses Western learning."

"Now the so-called Western learning is used in the middle, and this is the middle, but it is allegiance to the existing system of the imperial court. Of course it is not allowed. But I am a dignified Chinese civilization, but I am not as rudimentary as the Manchu Qing Dynasty. Brother Bu, don't make a mistake."

Although Bu Guanshui was born as an official, he had seen so many things about the loss of power and humiliation in the Manchu Qing Dynasty when he was growing up, and he had studied in a military academy overseas. After returning to China, he thought he was unambiguous and refused to be loyal to Yuan Shikai himself. It's a mess inside.He doesn't have any personal hostility towards the Manchu Qing, but he basically doesn't have any loyalty.After hearing what Chen Ke said, Bu Guanshui nodded. "I don't know if the ancient sages can save China if they can rise from the ground."

Chen Tianhua listened to the two discussing military affairs, but he couldn't get in the way.He didn't really want to compete with the other good guys for the telescope.At this time, I remembered Chen Ke's suggestion to build a glass factory in the school.If the glass factory is built, it is possible to produce telescopes.Marching and fighting without binoculars is too inconvenient.Regarding the military, although Chen Tianhua has his own ideas, but Bu Guanshui, as an international student at a German military academy, and Chen Ke, as a communicator in the 21st century, have much higher military knowledge than him.Their conversations are concise and to the point because each other can understand them.From Chen Tianhua's ears, it was like clouds and mist, and he didn't understand it at all.When the two talked about politics, Chen Tianhua couldn't help interjecting, "Brother Bu, since today's world is not the prosperous world that the sages hoped for, then we can build one ourselves. You are also capable of both civil and military skills, so why be so depressed."

Hearing this, Bu Guanshui turned his head.Although his relationship with Chen Ke was getting better and better, he didn't have much dealings with Chen Tianhua and the others.At any rate, everyone had informed each other of their names. He smiled and said, "Brother Xingtai is right. I have only stayed overseas and know the gap between Europe and China. Seeing that the court is not thinking about making progress, I sigh."

"I wonder if Brother Bu has read Wen Qing's book?" Chen Tianhua asked.

"Wen Qing still has books?" Bu Guanshui was very interested.

"It's my humble opinion. When we go back to Beijing, I'll give Brother Bu a set." Chen Ke replied.

"Then wait and see when we return to Beijing."

While talking, he saw two horses galloping down the mountain, but they were two scouts.The two quickly arrived in front of the crowd, and after seeing Bu Guanshui's military uniform clearly, the scout didn't dare to speak.

Bu Guanshui knew that his group of people were watching here, so they must have been noticed.He shouted to the two scouts: "We will go down immediately, you go back first."

"I don't know what the commander's name is? We can go back and report." The scout asked a little timidly, but since he came up, he went back without asking clearly, so there is no way to explain.

"Brother Wenqing, you go down the mountain and wait for me first. I'll go with them and I'll be back." After speaking, Bu Guanshui got on his horse and ran down the mountain.Two scouts followed Bu Guanshui.

Pang Zi and the others also wanted to get on the horse, and Chen Ke shouted, "Lead the horse down the mountain." After speaking, he took the lead in carrying out the order himself.

"Wen Qing, are you going to recruit this brother Bu to join the party?" Chen Tianhua followed and asked.

"I have this intention. But this kind of thing, don't be too anxious."

While talking, Wu Xingchen also leaned over and asked, "Wen Qing, since we are going to Anhui, this brother Bu will also go to Anhui. Is it God's will?"

"No matter how good God's will is, it depends on human effort. Listen to the fate and do your best." After Chen Ke finished speaking, he glanced at Pang Zi and the others behind him, who were still far away, and said in a low voice: "Brother Wu, take care of Brother Pang and the others. They came to learn more. If they were just scared and didn't learn anything in the end, then it would be a pity to come here."

"Wen Qing, are you worried about me?" Wu Xingchen asked bluntly.

"You are questioning that I don't believe in comrades anymore."

"That's right. Wen Qing, I also know that my performance is not so reliable. But after getting along with Pang Zi and the others for a while, I am convinced now, Wen Qing. I want to hold a party meeting."

According to the discipline of the People's Party, whenever there are three party members in a locality, a party meeting must be held.Wu Xingchen made such a request, and Chen Ke was very happy. "Then take some time today and find a safe place."

Everyone went down the mountain and waited for a long time before Bu Guanshui rushed back.He looked a little excited, "Brother Wen Qing, we are going to play the military parade in public tonight. Hurry back and rehearse."

At night, it is naturally inconvenient for Chen Ke and the others to join the Beiyang Army as outsiders.Bu Guanshui arranged them in a tent in a corner of the barracks.It seems that this party will not be held.Unexpectedly, Wu Xingchen first went to see if there was anyone around, and when he came back, he said to Pang Zi with a serious expression: "Third brother, are you convinced now?"

Pang Zi didn't speak.Wu Xingchen did not let Pang Zi go, "Third son, I said at the time that Wen Qing is not an ordinary person. Now you have seen Beiyang's army formation. Are you convinced?"

Before coming here, Chen Ke told everyone the basic concept of People's War and some basic tactics.Faced with the situation that the strength, equipment, and training far exceed those of the rebel army.The insurgents must transform themselves into the people's army, and must grow strong where the enemy is weakest.At that time, Pang Zi was very unconvinced, thinking that he was a local snake, and he was not afraid of any strong northern dragon.It's not that Wu Xingchen didn't reprimand him before, and Pang Zi was still stubborn at that time.But today, after such a short wait and see, his arrogance completely disappeared.

"You old man, talk." Wu Xingchen asked forcefully.

Pang Zi gritted her teeth, and said with a gloomy face: "Mr. Chen, I, Pang Zi, was wrong. What I've done wrong to you before, I can't do it here."

"Bastard!" Wu Xingchen's seven orifices were full of smoke, "Wen Qing said you, are you still not convinced? Do you think Wen Qing has other intentions? Yes! He has other intentions, just like Man Qing used to lie to us Same, just to praise how capable and useful you are. If it wasn't for your own good, why did Wen Qing say so much that you don't like to hear? You scolded Wen Qing a few times, did Wen Qing care about it?"

Pang Zi's face was turned red and pale by Wu Xingchen's scolding, but he just stiffened his neck and kept silent, putting on an appearance that a dead pig is not afraid of boiling water.Wu Xingchen was so angry that he wanted to hit him with a punch.The Shandong brothers next to him immediately grabbed Wu Xingchen.The Shandong hero named Chai Qingguo complained: "Third brother, you are talking. Brother Wu is also doing it for your own good. If you have something to say, just say it. Is there anything you can't talk about between brothers?"

Pang Zi held back for a while, and in the eyes of everyone, he finally said: "Mr. Chen is not one of us. Although what he said is correct, I just can't take him as the master."

After hearing this, Wu Xingchen was stunned, and Chen Tianhua looked slightly disappointed.Several other Shandong heroes somewhat agree.But Chen Ke said with a smile: "Brother Pang is right. It is true that I should not be the master."

Chapter 62

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