Chapter 8 Chapter 7 The Second Copper Nail

Li Yuanhong's defection created a big problem for Zhang Zhidong. If Li Yuanhong didn't have any skills, then this matter would be too easy. Just find someone to serve tea and pour water, and fool Li Yuanhong into a bite of food. At that time, Li Yuanhong will definitely be grateful to Dade, and the matter will be resolved. If Li Yuanhong had only a little skill, things would not be difficult. Zhang Zhidong had been training the self-supporting army, and he could fool Li Yuanhong with an official position. However, Li Yuanhong, although he has a gentle and kind personality, works hard like an ox and is slaughtered by others, but his military literacy is not generally high. Li Yuanhong is an excellent student who graduated from Beiyang Academy, and he has actual combat experience in the Sino-Japanese War. Dong Duo made more tests and observations, and he was convinced that Li Yuanhong was a rare general.As the saying goes, a thousand troops are easy to get, but a general is hard to find, but since you have got such a general, you have to give him an army to fiddle with, right?

But the problem is that Zhang Zhidong has another confidant, Zhang Biao.Zhang Biao's ability may be a little bit inferior, but he is politically reliable and loyal to the court——Zhang Biao married the maid of Governor Ruitang as his wife, and the soldiers of the new army gave him a nickname: Mrs. .This is all my son-in-law, but it is impossible for Zhang Biao to have second thoughts about the court—this is beyond Li Yuanhong's ability. One is a rare general, and the other has a strong political quality. Here Zhang Zhidong has fleshy palms and backs. How can he handle this matter? While worrying, Tie Liang came.

Tieliang, General Ninghan, is the most outstanding son of Aixinjueluo royal family.This man is intelligent and eager to learn. He has studied in Japan and is familiar with the situation of the great powers. He supports the reform to strengthen the country—Tie Liang supports the reform to strengthen the country.Because of such a clear understanding, the shrewd and capable Tieliang has become the hope of the Aixinjueluo royal family. In order to strengthen the country, Tie Liang kept running around all day long, inspecting the new armies in various provinces of the country, and found that the self-reliant army trained by Zhang Zhidong in Hubei had the highest performance in all provinces.Tie Liang was overjoyed, and immediately lay down on his desk to write a memorial, asking the court to commend Zhang Zhidong.

While it was being written, Zhang Zhidong opened the door and came in: Tie Zi, how about practicing calligraphy? Lian... Tie Liang blushed and covered the memorial with his hand.His brush calligraphy is considered excellent among the royal family, but it cannot be compared with Zhang Zhidong, a great Confucian of the generation. He was worried that Zhang Zhidong would laugh at his ugly calligraphy, so he instinctively covered it with his hands. But Zhang Zhidong's mind was not on the words: Tiezi, guess why our new army in Hubei can achieve the best results in the whole country? Because... Tie Liang was about to say: It's not because of your loyalty to the country, Mr. Zhang.But I thought again, Zhang Zhidong must have a purpose in asking this question at this time, so he asked: "I also want to ask you about this, Lao Zhang, what can you do, tell me quickly."If it is effective, we will promote it nationwide.

Zhang Zhidong put on a serious face: In the 19th century, what was the most expensive thing?talent! I heard Zhang Zhidong say emotionally: Tiezi, to strengthen the country, you need to train soldiers.To train soldiers, you need military talents, but where can you find military talents?It can only be cultivated with local materials. I have an idea to establish a special army school in Hubei and implement a military education system. Who wants to join the army and serve the country? OK, you must advance to the school to be a soldier. Integral linear algebra, you can only find the root sign, but you have to be able to find derivatives and look up logarithmic tables.In short, when you graduate, you must complete an academic thesis and pass the defense before you can join the army.

calculus?Academic paper?Tie Liang was dumbfounded when he heard that: just to be a soldier, he had to write a dissertation. Papers will always ask for the root number, such a modern army must be invincible in the world! Of course, Zhang Zhidong stroked his beard proudly: So, in order to establish a military education system and to strengthen our Qing army, I mean we must quickly expand the new army of the Eighth Town in Wuchang, um, let’s establish a new army. Let's let Zhang Biao be in charge of the eighth town, let Li Yuanhong be the leader of the 21st mixed association, what do you think?

Wait... Tie Liang felt dizzy: Didn't you just talk about the military school system, calculus derivation, and writing a paper?Now how come the 21st Mixed Association... Also, who is the fat boy Li Yuanhong?Why let him be the coordinator? Zhang Zhidong said seriously: Li Yuanhong is a rare military talent, a general, only a general like him will know the importance of military education system.Therefore, if he is not invited to be the coordinator, the military school system cannot be established. Is there such a thing?Tie Liang was completely confused. Have!Zhang Zhidong said affirmatively: Tiezi, don't blink your eyes, for the sake of the country, for the sake of the Holy Majesty, hurry up and write the memorial.

I wrote... Tie Liang lowered his head and began to write the memorial, and the 21st Mixed Association of the Eighth Town of the New Army led by Li Yuanhong officially announced the establishment. The first shot of the Revolution of 1911 will be fired by this student army.