The sun never sets in America

Chapter 67 No. 60 Reform of the Seventh Military System

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"What are you doing, so early in the morning?"

At dawn, on Longcheng South Street, a group of soldiers carrying muskets were marching along the street towards the suburbs. The sound of dense footsteps woke up the people who were still sleeping on South Street.

"James, what's going on outside? It's so noisy just after dawn?" In a Spanish-style building on South Street, Janice was leaning on the bed in her pajamas. She sleepily asked her husband James who was standing by the window the reason for what happened just now. After all, I was sleeping well, but suddenly there was a burst of dense noise like thunder. Everyone was a little unhappy, "Is it a festival? I remember that the Chinese like to set off firecrackers when they celebrate the festival. They also have something called the Spring Festival. Festival people, for seven or eight days in a row, oh, my God... these guys are really crazy, celebrating such a long festival..." Janice thought of the things she learned about festivals, especially the Spring Festival, after communicating with the Chinese. News, he shouted in surprise.For her, three days of Christmas are already a long holiday, but she did not expect that those Chinese people would have to spend seven or eight days of holiday. This is unimaginable for Westerners like Janice...

"It's a group of soldiers..." James looked at the leaving figures of those soldiers and replied to his wife Janice, "It looks like they should be new recruits, otherwise they wouldn't be still in the city." James continued to tell his wife Janice He replied that James still knew something about Liujiabao's military system and training methods. According to Liujiabao's regulations, only qualified soldiers could be stationed outside. After all, in the still barbaric California area, relying on It is impossible to defend a group of recruits who have not even touched a gun for several days. Therefore, regarding the arrangement of recruits, Liujiabao has always stationed the recruits in cities or suburbs of towns to ensure their safety and at the same time ensure the local people's safety. Reserve soldiers, this is also another way to organize reserves.

The reason why I trained in the city just now was mainly to feel the atmosphere of the city, the structure of the city's roads, and even the way of fighting in the city. After all, urban warfare is the largest form of combat besides field warfare, and has the highest probability of casualties. .

Especially for Liujiabao, who will need to engage in large-scale or even continuous street fighting and urban warfare in the future, it is natural to include urban warfare training subjects during recruit training.

"Still training new recruits?" Janice said in surprise after hearing the news about training new recruits. "Don't these pagans have a lot of soldiers? Why are they still training soldiers?" In Janice's impression, just dragons She could not count the number of soldiers in the city, and now she had to train new recruits. How much would it cost? In fact, there was another thing that Janice did not say, which was that the soldiers’ salaries and training funds were all paid by them in taxes. , white people like Janice are actually afraid, annoyed and in love with Liujiabao.

I'm afraid it's because of the lessons the Liujiabao Chinese learned from their cruelty in the war [mainly during the First Los Angeles War, Liu Peng had people throw their heads into the city. 】

I am annoyed because the other party collects taxes very harshly. You must know that during the Mexican Republic, the tax that white people like them had to pay was less than 15.00%, which was almost nothing. But in Liujiapu, After the Chinese rule, the minimum tax reached 40.00% and the maximum tax reached [-]%. This is simply unacceptable to these Mexicans who enjoy low tax rates. After all, they were used to being domineering during the Mexican Republic. Taxation The pressure is almost entirely transferred to the Indians and those Indo-European mixed-bloods who are not their own people. In this way, once they have to pay taxes, and they have to pay so much, white people, including Janice James and her wife, will definitely be dissatisfied. .

And I love it because the security in Liujiabao is indeed much better than in the Mexican period, and the work is more efficient, and corruption is also serious, which officials of the Mexican Republic cannot compare with.

These also constitute the complex psychology of local white people towards the Chinese in Liujiabao! !

"Who knows, it's not their money that's being spent anyway..." James replied sarcastically. In his opinion, the money was the taxes contributed by their white people and the confiscated white gold mines. "Of course, maybe it will happen again." There's going to be a war!" James then said to his wife Janice in a complicated tone.

"There's still going to be a war?" When she heard that there might be another war, the memories of the two Los Angeles wars came to Janice's mind. "Who are we going to fight this time? It won't be us...the Republic of Mexico, right?" Janice asked. We Mexicans swallowed the sentence in it, after all, she is no longer Mexican.

"Maybe..." James responded with a complicated expression.

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Outside the newly built Army Building, a large number of Liujiabao officers in crisp military uniforms continued to walk into the building.

Outside this building, there are more soldiers than ever before, and soldiers with live ammunition are standing guard with guns, their eyes constantly scanning the surroundings. Once they find someone acting strangely, they will immediately go forward to investigate, and if they find that something is wrong, they will He was taken directly to the interrogation room for interrogation. It can be seen that the intensity of the security today was several orders of magnitude higher than usual.

"Hey, Lao Tao!!"

Tao Wang was wearing a military uniform and was walking into the building with his briefcase when a familiar voice suddenly stopped him.

Looking back, it turned out to be Zhang Lin, the artillery captain who had served with him in the Wuwei camp in the early days.

"Why, you don't recognize me anymore?" Zhang Lin looked at Tao Wang's confused expression and said playfully, "Or does our Battalion Commander Tao look down on those of us who are still captains?" Zhang Lin took out Tao Wang as a powerful weapon. I’m joking about the battalion commander thing. After all, for an officer who comes from the main battalion, he would rather be the captain or squad leader in the main battalion than go to the Weiwu Camp to be the battalion commander. Tao Wang is the first to take the initiative to go to the Weiwu Camp to be the battalion commander. It is difficult for Zhang Lin to forget the officer who gave up the captain of the main battalion.

"No matter what Brother Zhang said, who am I to forget? I can't forget you, Brother Zhang..." Looking at Zhang Lin's playful expression, Tao Wang was not unhappy at all. Instead, he praised Zhang Lin, "It is said that this time we are going to With the military and political reform, the army will also need to be expanded. With Brother Zhang's ability and military exploits, I think he is more than enough to be a battalion commander. He might also be the commander of the main battalion. My little brother, I am a miscellaneous battalion commander. What does it matter?" Tao Wangman He continued to compliment Zhang Lin with a smile on his face.

The so-called military and political reforms and army expansion mentioned by Tao Wang are actually the senior officials of the Liujiabao Army who feel that the current strength of the army, and even the number of officers, are still based on the original battalion-level army construction standards, which is completely inconsistent with reality, and also It is not in line with the command of a large-scale war--so it is imperative to expand the army and even reorganize the army! !

The reason why there are so many officers today is, firstly, to hold a meeting to discuss the army expansion plan, and secondly, because of worries and expectations about their future after the army is restructured.

"Then let me borrow Brother Tao's good words!!" After hearing this, Zhang Lin replied to Tao Wang with a rosy face, "Given Brother Tao's contribution to capturing the Nadun regiment and killing Governor Hua Ke. Covia, Gao Sheng must be sure of it. ...Don't look down on me, Zhang Lin!" Zhang Lin smiled and teased Tao Wang, after all, what Tao Wang did last time, you are the one who knows it, everyone knows it, even if Zhang Lin is stationed in Hongshan , all heard about in the Baja California Peninsula.

"It has nothing to do with me. Hua Ke Covia was killed by Kus, the former leader of the Nadun Regiment, and has nothing to do with me." Tao Wang replied to Zhang Lin in a mocking tone, and there was something in his tone. He regretted not being able to capture Governor Huaco Covia alive, and also ridiculed Captain Cus and all the white Mexicans. These guys were not good at fighting, but they were first-rate at fighting among themselves, and each one of them was more ruthless than the other.

"No matter how you put it, Hua Ke Covia died because of you, Brother Tao. The credit must be attributed to Brother Tao!!" Zhang Lin said to Tao Wang while showing an expression of approval.

As the two continued to chat, as more and more officers arrived, Tao Wang and Zhang Lin looked at each other, and then walked into the newly built Ministry of War building with a mix of Chinese and Western styles.

Entering the Army Building, what you see is a huge map of the Americas, or more precisely, a map of the situation in North America.

On top of this, the largest area is the Canadian colony owned by the British, and the Oregon region. There is also the United States, which is second only to the United Kingdom and is covered in blue. Below the United States is the Republic of Mexico, which is shaped like a chicken leg. On the picture The color is marked in gray. From the color, we can see Liu Jiabao's attitude towards various countries. The United Kingdom is the best, the United States is the second, and the Republic of Mexico is the worst-——
Under the chicken leg of the Republic of Mexico is a piece similar to the shape of a boot, but not that similar, covered in black and red, marked with a black dragon flag, with a large Liu character written on it, indicating who is the ruling power of this land. .

As you walk past the map, there is a huge oil painting posted on the front of the lobby. Above the oil painting is a scene of Liu Peng beating drums and cheering at the top of the city during the Second Los Angeles War. Below the city tower are densely packed soldiers and thunderous sky. artillery fire and thick smoke.

In the oil painting, the soldiers in front looked up at the direction of Liu Peng on the tower, with perseverance and bravery on their faces, and their eyes revealed their loyalty to the commander. They formed a strong contrast with the fierce Mexican army on the opposite side, which was preparing to attack. This shows how skilled the person who painted this painting is.

It can be said that in the whole of California, it is almost impossible to find another painter who can paint at such a level! !

The painter's name was Ramsey, who turned out to be a famous local realist painter in Los Angeles. But after a town near Los Angeles was captured by Liujiabao's army, this guy not only did not escape, he actually stayed in the local area and served as a security guard. The president of the association was scolded by local white people as a disgusting bedbug and a soulless traitor.

But Ramsay said:
"If I was born to be loyal to such a corrupt and incompetent country, then surrendering is also a kind of mercy, a kind of kindness to everyone!!"

These were Ramsey's exact words at the time.

After Liu Peng learned about it, he specially appointed Ramsey as a special artist for the California Daily published by Liujiapu. Ramsey often drew some funny cartoons that satirized the Mexican Republic. Most of the characters in them were divided into three types. The first is the corrupt and ugly Mexican bureaucrats, the second is the oppressed Mexican civilians, both white and Indo-European, and the third and most important one is to defeat the Mexican aristocratic bureaucrats Chinese soldiers, or Chinese officers, and the Mexican flag are painted in dark colors, which makes people think it is not a good thing at first glance-——
Liujiabao's black dragon flag often plays a more important role in comics. Whether it is planting the flag in the Mexican Congress after victory or the evil secret base, it makes those white Mexican children who don't know what is going on, after reading it, I had a vague fondness for Liu Jiabao and the Chinese, but I also had a feeling of disgust for the Republic of Mexico. Even in some white families, when children played with each other, they played games where the Chinese captain defeated the Mexicans. The Evil General, the story of Mexico’s evil scientist.There are many more comics like this, as Liu Peng said privately:

"The influence Ramsey alone has in California, especially among white people, is no less than the fact that we won another Los Angeles War and wiped out tens of thousands of Mexican soldiers!!"

These are the exact words Liu Peng said to the officials and officers around him.

In order to show Liu Jiabao's fancy for Ramsay, the production of this giant war oil painting, which was almost flattering to Liu Peng, was handed over to Ramsay. After receiving it, Ramsay was very happy. , spent more than ten days, painting day and night, and finally produced this famous painting that was called "Soldiers Under War Drums" by later generations. This painting is collected in the National Museum of the country established by Liujiabao in later generations. In the military museum, it can be said that in later generations, it is almost a textbook-level existence. In later generations of America, no one knows it and everyone knows it——
Even in the whole world, it has a very high reputation! !

Of course, today, this huge war painting still stays in the lobby of the War Department until it leaves decades later.

Army Staff...

"Old Tang, I invited you to dinner last time, why didn't you go?" Li Zhaowu, the commander of the Iron Guard Battalion, greeted Tang Wuwei, the commander of the Dragon Cavalry Battalion.

"I don't have time, I'm so busy every day..." Tang Wuwei looked back at Li Zhaowu, who was smiling at him, and replied helplessly, "You also know that we are training new recruits during this period. These guys alone, It worries me to death!!" Tang Wuwei complained to Li Zhaowu. In his opinion, these new recruits are really difficult to serve. Just a charge training gave him a headache. You must know that cavalry and infantry are different. They are not just learned. Just ride a horse. Just the most basic formation of cavalry requires a long time of training, and it does not include the subsequent charge. A charge is divided into several steps, including preparation before the charge, jogging, drawing the sword, and drawing the gun. And the final charge, even the speed during the charge is very particular-——
Not to mention anything else, just keeping a formation tight and compact is enough to eliminate many people. What's more, there is also the final chop and the angle of the knife, which are all particular, so cavalry, especially modern cavalry , even if the cost is cheaper due to industrial reasons, the training cost is actually the same, and even more expensive because of the need for supporting firearms. This is also the reason why the number of Liujiabao cavalry troops is not growing as fast as the infantry. After all, the infantry only needs to learn to shoot, form a formation, and obey military orders...

"Haha..." Upon hearing this, Li Zhaowu immediately laughed.

Tang Wuwei on the side was very helpless. Is it possible to say that infantry is not as valuable as cavalry? Then Li Zhaowu and the surrounding infantry officers would fall out with him.

In the Army Staff Headquarters, which had been temporarily transformed into a conference room, dozens of officers at all levels were greeting each other and discussing recent events.

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At this moment, Liu Peng and Zhao Wei walked in one after another. As soon as they entered, there were intensive greetings and fist-holding military salutes.

"Lord in power..."

"Deputy Commander Zhao..."

"Lord in power..."

"Everyone, please take a seat..." Liu Peng stood at the main table with a smile and said to the officers who stood up and greeted the two of them. After speaking, he pressed his hands down and motioned them to sit down.

wow... wow...

As soon as Liu Peng finished speaking, he made a series of sitting down sounds. From this, it can be seen that Liu Peng's status in the army is high enough for these officers with great military achievements to obey him like this. You know, even if It's Liu Peng's father Liu Yan, and his prestige in the Liu Family Fort Army is probably not that high...

"Everyone, since the establishment of our Liujiabao Army, it can be said that we have been invincible and invincible. We have successively taken over Los Angeles and all the land in California... We have also defeated the Mexican army twice, and the last time we were defeated. The entire California area, the effective force of white people, has made the entire California, nearly 60 square kilometers of land, surrender to our feet. You all have made indispensable contributions..." Liu Peng enumerated the glorious achievements of the army, which impressed all the officers present. There were smiles on their faces. After all, this was not only the glorious history of the entire Liujiabao Army, but also their personal glory.

"If it weren't for your bravery and hard work, Liujiabao would not be where we are today..." Liu Peng continued to praise the soldiers in front of him, "Please accept my bow!!" Liu Peng then stood up and said to everyone The officer bowed, bending at ninety degrees with a grateful expression on his face.

"It was only under the command of the ruling lord that we achieved such great achievements. The ruling lord has oversold us." Li Zhaowu stood up and persuaded, not only showing his support for Liu Peng, but also counting their military exploits. Liu Peng can be said to be very smart.

"Lord Consul, get up quickly..."

"Lord in power..."

There was a sound of advice all around. Some officers looked at Liu Peng with respect in their eyes. After all, with Liu Peng’s noble status, it was such an honor to be able to bow to warriors like them. When he gets old, he can even bow to his grandson. The ruling lord once bowed to himself.

Only then did Liu Peng sit back in his seat.

"Gentlemen, our army has experienced many expansions. The current military system has seriously affected the command of our army..." After Liu Peng sat down, he was silent for a while, and then said, "For the health of our army Development, after many plans by the staff department, the plan to rebuild our army has been completed." Liu Peng continued to say to the surrounding officers.

Everyone was sitting upright in the face of danger, with serious expressions on their faces, and no emotional fluctuations could be seen. This is also the biggest difference between military attaches and civilian officials, which is the reaction when facing major events. Military attaches are used to seeing death due to war. , is relatively stable and not so excited about many things.

Of course, even if there is, it is hidden in my heart and will never be shown.

"Now, please let Marshal Zhao introduce the current military reform plan to everyone..." Liu Peng greeted Zhao Wei to report the situation, "Everyone applauds..." Liu Peng waited for Zhao Wei to stand up with the plan, and immediately told the officers around him He ordered that after all, Zhao Wei was the deputy commander of the Liujiabao Army in name only, and he should be respected no matter what.

clap... clap...

As soon as Liu Peng finished speaking, the warm applause sounded like a well-rehearsed sound, just like a machine, it sounded at the same time and disappeared at the same time.

The heat is controlled extremely accurately! !
"Colleagues, friends in the military..." Zhao Wei said a lot of polite words first, "According to the staff plan, it is expected that our army's current forty mighty battalions and four main battalions will be reorganized into regiments and brigades. Control..." Zhao Wei took the plan and said to everyone present. Except for the main battalion commanders, all the officers were a little nervous. After all, the reform of the military system also involves their interests, and the brigade commander certainly does not have theirs. They have their share, but the group leader should have their share, right?

This is the question that most of the officers present are thinking about! !
"According to the current plan, the entire army will be divided into four main brigades, two mixed regiments, and several local battalions." Zhao Wei looked at the plan in his hand and continued, "Three of the infantry brigades will be divided into Four regiments, each regiment will have four battalions - there are a total of sixteen battalions in the whole brigade." As soon as Zhao Wei finished speaking, everyone took a breath. What is the concept of sixteen battalions? Assuming that there are They are all infantry battalions with the original size of 600, so this brigade will reach a terrifying number of 600. Of course, it is impossible in reality, but even if some are abolished, this is still a number that surprises everyone.

Of course, in addition to these ordinary officers, even the commanders of the main battalions destined to become the main brigades were surprised that the scale of this military expansion would be so large. Even they only knew before this meeting that this time There will be major adjustments to the military structure, but I didn't expect it to be so big, and the size of a brigade would be so big...

But the more they think about it, the happier they become. After all, the bigger the organization will be in the future, the more they will command. This is good for them no matter what! !
"Of course, considering practical reasons, the real scale is not as huge as everyone thinks." Zhao Wei explained, also pouring cold water on those who were excited about the big organization.

(End of this chapter)