The Heroic Age of the Late Qing Dynasty

Life. Moreover, Yunnan and Guizhou are both poor provinces and need financial subsidies from Sichuan every year to survive.

However, the terrain of Yunnan and Guizhou is more complex, and the land that occupies one side is

There were countless secret services, and coupled with the harassment from neighboring regimes, the Qing Dynasty had a full presence in Yunnan and Guizhou provinces.

There were nearly 80,000 Green Camp soldiers stationed there, which was two or three times the number of Qing troops stationed in Sichuan.

Moreover, the troops in Yunnan and Guizhou have always been in constant battle, and their combat effectiveness is also

Generally stronger than other armies of the Qing Dynasty, in this era, it is completely possible to use brave and good

War to describe.

As for the Governor of Huguang, Zhang Zhidong, the soldiers under his command can be said to be the most elite

The weapons are also the most sophisticated. They hire foreign instructors to imitate

The German army building model is that the people recruited are all from good families, and the soldiers are selected very carefully.

Strictly, based on height, age, health, history of opium use, family background, and

They also need local guarantors and cultural instructors in the army.

His army was strong in combat and had mastered more advanced new weapons and training methods.

law.

Zhang Zhidong can be said to be one of the people who knows the Sichuan rebels best.

After all, Sichuan and Hubei are adjacent to each other, and Sichuan products must pass through Hubei to cross the Yangtze River.

When he passed through the border, he had already known that there was such a force in Sichuan.

Moreover, Zhang Zhidong also knew that this power in Sichuan was from his steel mill.

But a lot of people were taken away, so he started paying attention to this force very early.

Zhang Zhidong didn't know that all the things in the Hanyang Iron and Steel Plant in Hubei were

Zhang Yinghao coveted Xidu. If Zhang Zhidong knew about it, he would be awakened in the middle of the night.

When he heard that the rebels had occupied Chongqing, the person who was most worried was actually Zhang Zhidong. If these rebel forces broke out of Sichuan and came to his Hubei, then the war would inevitably spread to Hubei, and his precious Hanyang Iron and Steel Works would certainly be destroyed. As for other losses, they would surely be countless.

Fortunately, these rebels did not leave Sichuan, but instead divided their forces to sweep across the eastern Sichuan region. This made him feel relieved, but he immediately frowned, because even if those rebels did not leave Sichuan today or tomorrow, he would have to leave Sichuan one day! The first stop after leaving Sichuan would still be Hubei, which was something he could not avoid.

As a famous official in the late Qing Dynasty, although his military ability may not be good, he is very clear about the principle of knowing oneself and the enemy, and never slacking off in battle. He immediately ordered an investigation into the rebels in Sichuan. This investigation was not a big deal, but the content of the investigation shocked the old bureaucrat, and the contents of the investigation made him even more terrified. In the end, he could only think about it and say one sentence: "Another group of Hong Xiuquan and Yang Xiuquan rebels."

After receiving the order from the Qing Dynasty, he immediately summoned his two generals Zhang Biao and Yue Siyi to discuss the matter of sending troops. In fact, even if he had not received the order from the Qing Dynasty, Zhang Zhidong was ready to send troops to test the quality of the remnants of Hongyang. However, from his investigation, the rebels had a lot of troops, and they were brave and fearless. They were not easy to deal with. Since the three armies would attack Sichuan this time, then

This is the best opportunity.

Zhang Zhidong always advocated for slow, gradual reforms. His saying, "Chinese learning as the basis, Western learning for practical application," is still often mentioned today. He also advocated suppressing the Boxer Rebellion. Therefore, Zhang Zhidong was resolute in suppressing the Hong Xiuquan rebels in Sichuan.

Naturally, some were excited about the Sichuan expedition. In fact, for anyone aiming for promotion and wealth, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. How many people had achieved high office and lavish salaries, how many had become wealthy, by suppressing the Taiping Rebellion decades earlier? Otherwise, it would have been Hunan. Where did all those landlords in Anhui come from? Just looking at the piles of wealth from the Hunan, Huai, and Chu armies, who among the older generation wouldn't sigh, and who among the younger generation wouldn't feel like they were born in the wrong era?

Now the opportunity was at hand. After receiving their departure fees, the conscripted troops, led by their superiors, excitedly set off. For these commanders, promotion and wealth were just around the corner. As for the dangers of war? They might not have the courage to fight against foreign invaders, but what about suppressing bandits in Sichuan? Many of them were actually laughing non-stop along the way. Even Zhang Yinghao had no idea how many laughs and laughter there were along the way.

Zhang Yinghao had long been prepared for the Qing attack. Even before he dispatched his troops to Chengdu, he had a plan in place. Anyone looking at a map of Sichuan and its surroundings knew where their enemies would come from.

However, considering the efficiency of the Qing Dynasty, it took at least half a month from the time the message was sent to the time the troops were assembled and set out. In fact, the Qing Dynasty's army was already rotten. They were not good at fighting, but they were good at looting.

Zhang Yinghao was incredibly excited. When the Qing Dynasty mobilized its troops to attack Sichuan, the intelligence department had already relayed the relevant information to him at top speed. Regarding the attack on Yunnan and Guizhou, the Ouyang Army was stationed in Xu Prefecture, with tens of thousands of new recruits in Luzhou. Furthermore, the Qing forces along the route from Chengdu through Meishan, Leshan, Ziyang, and Neijiang had been largely eliminated, leaving the roads unimpeded. This reassured Zhang Yinghao.

Chapter 183: Thanks for the update!

As for the Qing army's attack from the direction of Hubei, Zhang Feng is stationed in Chongqing. He now has a large number of new recruits, and Chongqing is not far from Guang'an. With Guang'an's support, Zhang Yinghao is also very confident about the direction of Chongqing.

Zhang Yinghao was actually most worried about the enemy in Shaanxi.

The troops were few, and if the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp broke through the defense line, the Sichuan plains would be left to the cavalry to roam freely, and the losses would be huge. Moreover, it would not be easy for the infantry to wipe out the cavalry.

So Zhang Yinghao decided to personally support this direction, so he ordered the team in Chengdu to quickly advance towards Shaanxi.

We arrived in Deyang and camped in the city. Every household in the city had lit a lamp. The lights swayed in the moonlight night, covering the ancient city with a mysterious veil, making it look so quiet and moving.

Zhang Yinghao and Hu Songhui were holding a meeting at the temporary headquarters. Zhang Yinghao conveyed the intelligence he had just received and pointed at the map and said: "The vanguard of the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp has set out and will reach Jianmen Pass in a few days, so the troops must seize the time.

Rest. We will march at night and rest during the day. So we should set out early tonight and rest near Jinyang. We will advance towards Tongzi tomorrow night and must reach Jiange the day after tomorrow night.

The vanguard troops were to enter Jiange secretly at night and must not be exposed after entering. When camping, the village must be sealed off and martial law must be implemented. At the same time, positions must be established and sentries must be posted at least ten kilometers away to prevent any enemy plots and schemes. No accidents must occur to annihilate the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp.

If the enemy appears ahead of time, you must hold your ground and wait for reinforcements. The main force will quickly send troops to support you. You can also ask for help from Comrade Chen Linong or Comrade Zhang Jianping who have already arrived at Jianmen Pass. In short, you must ensure that the mission is completed."

At this time, the troops were completely lightly equipped, with all logistical supplies transported by mule-drawn carts. Zhang Yinghao couldn't mechanize logistics at the moment, but he at least wanted to make it more accessible. This would greatly reduce manpower consumption, alleviate logistical pressure, and increase the army's sustained combat capability.

"Haha, Chairman, don't you know? If the enemy really comes, our new recruits will come in handy. Seeing the main force fighting bandits everywhere, the new recruits' eyes are already red."

"Nonsense! The purpose of bringing in new recruits this time is to broaden their horizons and teach them what war is all about. Comrades, remember, new recruits should not be sent to the battlefield unless absolutely necessary. New recruits must be led by veterans on their first battlefield. How can a team composed entirely of new recruits fight? If the team is overwhelmed by cavalry, do you know what the consequences will be?"

"Chairman, the new recruits are about to leave the camp, so there's no need to be so serious." "Hey, I don't want to be so serious, but we are not raised on a grain of rice. Our parents are waiting for them to come home! We must be

All soldiers are responsible and must take care of them. Of course, this is not our old north. We revolutionaries are tied to our heads and belts. If necessary, we will go to the battlefield, but we cannot let our comrades do meaningless things in vain.

Sacrifice. So, it's not that I don't agree with them going to the battlefield, but I want them to not be anxious. Our China is so big, and there's still no liberation everywhere! Are you afraid there won't be a war to fight?"

"hey-hey."

"Tiger, you don't have to howl. When it's time for you to fight, don't be impatient."

"Yes."

Zhang Yinghao looked at the commander of the Fifth Regiment, Li Lao Hu, who had just turned 21 years old, but there was not a trace of childishness on his young face. His eyes were bright and sharp, just like a tiger.

In the current revolutionary army, Li Lao Hu is famous for his bravery.

He showed his talent in the boot camp. In the boot camp, he actually got the first place in all subjects. What's more miraculous is that

Although he had never studied any cultural subjects before, he actually got the first place in all the cultural subjects, which created a miracle in the history of recruit training. He was really amazing.

With such excellent results, he was naturally sent to the special forces training camp. After the training, he became an instructor in the training camp and received higher-level training.

Afterwards, Li Lao Hu was promoted directly to acting commander of the new recruit battalion, and is now the acting regimental commander. This is why he wanted to fight, and he wanted to remove the word "acting" from his title.

The reason why Zhang Yinghao led a large army on a swaggering march from Chengdu to Deyang was to intimidate the people in these places. Now these places were not truly under Zhang Yinghao's control, he had only swept away the local landlords and some bullies and bandits.

Zhang Yinghao simply didn't have the manpower to deploy and manage the entire Sichuan region. This march was essentially a demonstration. With his base unstable, Zhang Yinghao would never resort to the strategy of fortifying the city and clearing the countryside, allowing the Qing army into Sichuan and then destroying it. He had to keep the enemy out of the province or beyond the passes.

After arriving in Deyang, Zhang Yinghao decided not to expose himself any further; concealment was his top priority. The troops had already set out, and Zhang Yinghao led some soldiers to follow behind. At this point, he saw groups of revolutionary troops marching in separate directions, carrying torches, at night, just like the red arrows on the battlefield map.

As the vast army marched through the night, no one spoke a word. Under the pale moonlight, Zhang Yinghao's heart was filled with pride. Living in the future, Zhang Yinghao, without experience, would have been incredulous that such a large army, under the iron discipline of the revolutionary army, could march so quietly and solemnly. The only sound was the faint clatter of footsteps and the thud of horses' hooves.

At 3:30 AM, the troops arrived near Jinyang. Jinyang was a prime location, a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. With Mianyang under their control, they could attack eastward toward the Jialing River, threaten Chengdu to the south, penetrate the deep mountains and forests of northwest Sichuan to the west, and penetrate Shaanxi and Gansu to the north. It offered both offensive and defensive opportunities—a truly ideal location for both. Unfortunately, the Qing Dynasty never had the chance to seize control of this place. Zhang Yinghao took a distant look, chuckled, and strode away.

The engineers had already built a pontoon bridge across the river, and Zhang Yinghao didn't stop, crossing it and heading straight for Zitong. By noon, Zhang Yinghao had already arrived in Zitong. Hu Songhui approached and said, "Chairman, when the troops attacked Zitong, we surrounded it on three sides. We fired two shots from the front, and the troops inside started fleeing towards the breach. It took them longer to capture prisoners than it did to capture the entire city. It's funny to think about it now."

"Haha, it's conceivable that the Manchu army was originally at this level. They didn't even know who they were fighting for. The current garrison of Qing soldiers, those who can flee upon contact with the enemy are the best, those who flee upon seeing the enemy are the middle, and those who flee upon hearing the enemy are the worst (book friend's comment)! In fact, the Manchu Qing was able to rule the Central Plains because they really seized a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It's true that when there are no heroes, the sons of bastards become famous. They are a feudal army, and those generals always regard leading troops in battle as their own secret. And these garrison troops have such low military quality that they don't even know that they are surrounded and missing one person."

"Yes, fighting this battle is really boring. The command is poor, the soldiers are of poor quality, and the weapons are in terrible shape. Even when we were capturing prisoners, our soldiers slowly chased these people. They had lost everything and couldn't run fast. Once they fell to the ground, we just tied them up like dead pigs. In fact, picking up these people's lost weapons, clothes and other things took longer than taking down the city walls."

"So, it makes no sense for the Qing Dynasty not to fall. But we still need to think more about the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp. If the cavalry entered our Sichuan, I can only imagine the trouble."

After resting, Zhang Yinghao looked at the map. The Shu Road from Guangyuan to Jianmen Pass was approximately 110 kilometers, and the distance from Jianmen Pass to Hanyang Town was also about the same. Zhang Yinghao didn't want to wait any longer. Communication was poor in this era. If he could ambush the enemy once he reached his designated location, he would have the greatest advantage. So Zhang Yinghao immediately ordered a halt to rest and regrouping. The entire army changed into Green Camp uniforms, and with the cavalry battalion in the vanguard, they quickly marched towards Hanyang Town at Jiange.

After giving the order, Zhang Yinghao pointed to the map and said, "Regardless of when the Qing army arrives in Sichuan, the battle is imminent. Whoever reaches Hanyang Town first will seize the initiative. Therefore, we must march as quickly as possible. All cadres and party members must go to the troops. Help each other and rest for ten minutes every hour."

Zhang Yinghao continued: "If we only stop the enemy at Jianmen Pass, we will face endless reinforcements from the Qing Dynasty. So this

"In this battle, we must completely annihilate the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp. If we can't kill them, we must cripple them, so that they will feel heartbroken every time they think of us. This time, we have given up defending the enemy at Jianmen Pass. The first move the enemy will make upon entering Sichuan is definitely to attack Jinyang. Therefore, we will engage the enemy in a decisive battle at Hanyang Town."

Zhang Yinghao turned around and ordered: "Order, Comrade Zhang Jianping will lead the Jianmen Pass.

"Comrades, after making contact with the enemy, feign defeat and abandon Jianmen Pass, leading the enemy to Hanyang Town. Beware of enemy cavalry pursuit. At the same time, some soldiers hide on both sides, ready to close the gate and fight the dog."

Meanwhile, the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Army, the very force Zhang Yinghao was eyeing, was trudging along the Jiange Road. At that point, the Sichuan-Shaanxi Highway had barely reached the horizon. Traveling from Hanzhong to Guangyuan, and then from Guangyuan to Jianmen Pass, the Qing troops had to navigate through the mountains, the trails winding and winding through the terrain. Sometimes they plunged deep into valleys, sometimes darting up mountaintops, sometimes climbing steep slopes and over cliffs, leaving the Qing troops with a grueling journey.

Jilongduo had never been here before, though he had heard of its treacherous terrain. He was terrified the entire way, fearing a sniper's blast from the mountains on either side, or a tumbling boulder, burying him and his troops in these harsh, mountainous terrain. However, Jilongduo's mood was completely different from that of the soldiers below him. They had already fought the rebels in Ningqiang, and the situation was exactly as advertised: completely vulnerable.

These Green Camp soldiers had ravaged many villages along the way. According to the original plan, the revolutionary army had not occupied Guangyuan and other places, but instead defended Jianmen Pass and sent some soldiers to Guangyuan to defend against the enemy. The Gansu-Shaanxi army had already won eight battles in a row, and it was no exaggeration to say that morale was high.

These Green Camp soldiers, especially, had come from the harsh environment of Gansu and Shaanxi, and their looting was unrestrained. If it weren't for their commanders keeping them in check and knowing they were coming to fight, they would have long since abandoned their positions. So, now all they could think about was quickly eliminating these rebels and making a killing in Sichuan. After all, the reputation of the Land of Abundance was no joke. Even amidst a severe drought, the prosperity of the region was unmatched by places like Shaanxi.

Jilongduo was thankful that although the journey was difficult, he encountered no harassment from the rebels. In the evening, he received a report from the vanguard that the cavalry had entered Jianmen Pass, which made Jilongduo breathe a sigh of relief.

Jilongduo felt very lucky, because the march took an excruciatingly long time, despite the short distance and the shabby road. And those rebels, ignorant of military tactics, had abandoned those dangerous passes and fortresses. Jilongduo wanted to burst out laughing, but to maintain his dignity, he suppressed it, only quickening his pace.

With the equipment of the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp, if it were not for the ultimate goal of completely destroying this army, these Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp soldiers would never have been able to break through the revolutionary army's blockade. The strength of the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp was not in their weapons and equipment, but in their strong close combat capabilities and strong mobility.

At this time, the Northwest region was located deep inland and had not been influenced much by Western modern ideas. It was still under complete feudal rule. Otherwise, there would not have been a completely feudal family army like the Ma Family Army in the past, and the Ma family would not have been able to implement such a harsh reactionary rule.

Since the Taiping Rebellion, the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp had ceased to be a reliance of the Qing central government and was no longer valued by the Qing court. The reason why the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp still had fighting power was because Zuo Zongtang insisted on suppressing the rebellion in Xinjiang, and the Qing Dynasty also realized the importance of the Shaanxi-Gansu region. Otherwise, the fate of this Green Camp soldier would have been different.

However, the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp certainly did not have any new weapons at this time. They had quite a few muzzle-loading rifles and handguns, and their artillery did not use shrapnel shells, but rather very old-fashioned artillery that fired solid bullets. The cavalry also had no special carbines, and almost all they used were sabers.

The revolutionary army put a lot of thought into luring the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp. If they had fought a little harder, the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp might have become alert, and their plan would have failed.

Chapter 184:

Just when Jilongduo's cavalry occupied Jianmen Pass, Zhang Yinghao's cavalry battalion had already arrived at Hanyang Town. An hour and a half later, the guard battalion, communications company, intelligence department and other agencies also arrived one after another.

Hanyang Town is an ancient town on the Jiange Road. Just over ten kilometers north of Hanyang Town is Jianmenguan Town, and not far south is Jiange County. Zhang Yinghao had figured out the looting mentality of these people and thus chose this place as the ambush location.

Since ancient times, Jianmen Pass has been a natural barrier. No matter whether it is the army or merchants, travelers, poets or tourists, when they trek all the way and climb the difficult Jiange Road and reach Jianmen Pass, they will feel a sense of satisfaction after conquest and feel happy.

Compared to the formidable monkey-like terrain and bird-free terrain facing Jianmen Pass, the southern slopes offered a much more gentle climb. Standing on this elevated vantage point, one could overlook the entire Sichuan Plain, a feeling of possessing the land of abundance at their fingertips, ready to take whatever they desired.

Continuing south, through the beautiful Cuiyun Corridor, whether you're a peerless hero or a bandit, your mood will lighten, and your desire to plunder and conquer will linger in the beauty. At this moment, the human heart is extremely fragile, and a thundering blow at this moment could mean death or even crippling. Looking at the fertile land, the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp practically drooled. These years have been hard for the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp. With severe drought and widespread famine in the north, their lives have been anything but easy.

Jianmen Pass is the only way to Jiange County and a key point on the Shu Road. Travelers heading north would stop here to replenish their energy, while those heading south would also stop here after crossing the pass to reflect on the hardships and gains of their journey. Therefore, Hanyang Town has been a bustling place since ancient times.

When Zhang Yinghao arrived, the shops on the street were still open, and the cries of soliciting customers were endless. Zhang Yinghao was determined to eliminate the enemy's cavalry vanguard here, so he ordered martial law throughout the city, disguised himself as the Qing army, and captured the vanguard cavalry of the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp.

Zhang Yinghao said to the cavalry battalion commander, Xiao Hao, "Have the soldiers sharpen their swords and polish their rifles. These cavalrymen and Marco are from the northwest and are quite wild. If you can take care of them, your battalion will be promoted to a regiment."

When Xiao Hao heard this, his eyes lit up immediately. He stepped to attention and saluted, saying, "Please rest assured, Chairman. I will complete the task."

Arriving at Hanyang Town, Zhang Yinghao wasted no time and immediately rode his horse, accompanied by a scout, along the Shu Road for several miles to gain a general understanding of the terrain. At this time, Zhang Jianping sent a soldier to report that the enemy's vanguard had crossed Jianmen Pass and was following the designated route.

Zhang Yinghao did not waste any time and immediately ordered his troops to set up an ambush on the mountain road between Hanyang Town and Jianmenguan Town to completely eliminate the Qing army from Shaanxi.

Hu Songhui was summoned to work with Xiao Hao to carefully deploy their forces and jointly resolve the issue of the Qing cavalry. Meanwhile, Chen Linong and Zhang Jianping had been lurking on the hillsides on either side of Jianmen Pass for a long time, ready to strike at any moment. The situation of the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp was now almost completely understood. The next battle depended on the coordination of his comrades and the will of heaven.

According to the previous deployment, after all the Qing troops passed Jianmen Pass, Chen Linong and Zhang Jianping secretly seized Jianmen Pass to prevent any accidents from happening in the encirclement and annihilation plan, and thus implemented the tactic of closing the gate and beating the dog to prevent the Qing troops from escaping.

The Qing army's vanguard had already been fully mobilized. Jilongduo had initially told these impoverished northwestern men that the Chengdu Plain offered abundant silver, beautiful women, abundant rice and flour, and delicious wine. The young women's faces were so tender they could make you wet at the touch. The promise was that if they captured Chengdu, they would have three days of fun. This made these rough northwestern men itch with eagerness, eager to fly to Chengdu immediately.

At Jianmen Pass, the vanguard officer Manzhen mobilized again. As long as we rushed into Jinyang City and eliminated the rebels, the Chengdu Plain would be ours. When the time comes, we will have money, food, and women, and we will not stop fighting for a day or a night.

The slogans of "money, food and women" once again ignited these rough men, and they screamed with excitement, wishing they could get rich and work with women right away.

I feel anxious.

In the morning, after breakfast, the vanguard searched Jianmen Pass from top to bottom, inside and out. After confirming that there was no problem, they led the troops down Jianmen Pass and headed towards Jiange County.

Because there were many precedents of these rebels fleeing into the woods when they were defeated, the vanguard marched all the way to Hanyang Town.

It was really strange that there were soldiers wearing Qing Dynasty clothes patrolling on the city wall.

They took out their various firearms and pointed them outside.

A junior boss immediately shouted, "Where did you come from, you bastards? Don't come any closer, or I'll shoot you."

Although Manzhen was a little bit unbelievable that this place was not occupied by the rebels, he changed his mind and thought that with the rebels' fighting power, they could not capture this town.

He was also very tired now, and it would be great if he could find a town to rest in. However, no matter what the Qing soldiers said, they would not let anyone in from the city wall, saying that this was a trick of the rebels and they had seen through it long ago.

After hearing these words, he no longer had any doubts in his heart. This made perfect sense, otherwise how could a town remain unconquered until now! After all, traces of rebels had already appeared in Guangyuan.

Manzhuang was also impatient and went forward to explain his purpose. He showed the identification of the Shaanxi-Gansu Green Camp to the people on the wall, and only then did they open the door. After all, no matter how capable the rebels were, they could not get the things of the Shaanxi Green Camp.

Sure enough, when the Qing soldiers on the city wall saw these things, they immediately shouted loudly: "Haha, we are saved, open the door quickly, open the door quickly. It's really a flood.

The Dragon King Temple was destroyed, and the imperial army came to quell the rebellion."

After shouting, a Qing soldier who looked like a manager immediately ran down the city wall and led Manzhen's horse, saying: "You don't know, sir, these rebels are actually not very powerful and are hiding here and there. They tried to trick us into opening the city gate several times, but I saw through them every time. So, please forgive me, sir."

"Forget it, how much do you know about those traitors?"

"Sir, how much do you know? At first, the news came that Chengdu had been occupied. Later, the prefect sent down the news, so we closed the doors and windows early in the morning. Given the rebels' fighting power, which is to flee if they can't win, they don't think they can capture the city walls. However, I heard that these bandits have caused great trouble in the countryside, and many people have taken refuge in the city."

"You mean there aren't many rebels?"

"Sir, this is definitely not a large number. Think about it, if there were more rebels, wouldn't they have heard the news long ago? But until Chengdu was captured, I didn't hear any news about this rebel group. They just took advantage of the unpreparedness of the people in Chengdu and succeeded by chance. So I think the large number of people are just those who were coerced to increase their momentum."

"Well, you're pretty good."