Republic of China: I am a great warlord, many children, many blessings

Shen Hao, Tang Jiyao, Duan Zhigui, Cai E and others raised their glasses.

Everyone drank it all.

Tang Jiyao was the first to speak: "Sichuan has been taken. Although we all worked together to take it, the credit still needs to be divided clearly. No one should be wronged."

The meaning of this is very clear, it means dividing the cake.

Hu Jingren said: "Of course, I will never forget your contributions. I will record them one by one and report them to the President."

Everyone sneered, you are registered, who do you think you are?

Duan Zhigui smiled and said, "How can that be possible? I think we should each report to our respective

Cai E said: "I think this is a better way. Just report the territory you have taken truthfully."

Tang Jiyao said: "I think it's okay, let's do it this way, it's fair and just, you can't blame others for your lack of merit"

Hu Jingren looked unhappy. Relatively speaking, he was the master of Sichuan and he should be the one taking the lead.

Another thing is that he might receive another reward this time because he lost the battle, so he wanted everyone to give him some credit to make up for it.

Unexpectedly, everyone is the kind of person who will not do anything without profit. Who will work for you? It's wishful thinking.

But obviously, we are all governors, so who cares about you?

Being beaten by an entire division without any resistance, as soldiers, they looked down on this.

Only someone like Shen Hao, who has fought all the way, can earn everyone's admiration.

Therefore, even though Shen Hao is the youngest, he is the person that everyone wants to make friends with.

Duan Zhigui said: "Since you have no objection, let's drink. If you have any objections, we can discuss it in the wine room."

"Come on, who's afraid of who? Come on, Old Duan, I respect you," Tang Jiyao said;

"Old Tang, don't look for me. If you have the guts, look for my brother Shen. You can't even drink more than his little finger." Duan Zhigui shook his head.

Tang Jiyao was deep in Guizhou, where the local people were famous for their winemaking, and he himself was a famous drunkard, so naturally he would not submit to anyone.

"Since you can't do it, then I'll drink with Brother Shen. I want to see how capable you are, Brother Shen."

Shen Hao asked: "Should we just drink or play games?"

Tang Jiyao was stunned, touched his bald head and looked at Shen Hao in disbelief.

"Sure, Commander Shen, I admire your courage. No one has dared to act arrogantly in front of me for many years. How about we not play tricks and just do it?" Tang Jiyao said confidently;

Shen Hao raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said with a smile: "Isn't this bad?"

"Don't be afraid. When you can't do it anymore, you can choose to surrender. I'm still easy to talk to."

Duan Zhigui was very aware of Shen Hao's alcohol tolerance, and immediately said excitedly: "Brother Shen, fuck him and make him look down on others."

Seeing that Shen Hao and Tang Jiyao were about to have a drinking contest, Cai E, Zhang Fenghui and others also joined in the fun.

Then, Tang Jiyao felt that the small wine glass was not enough and shouted: "Come on, change to a big bowl!"

Duan Zhigui's mouth corners slightly raised, the kind that even a stone couldn't suppress.

He added fuel to the fire: "Old Tang, I respect you as a man, a real man."

Shen Hao didn't waste any time, but clinked glasses with Tang Jiyao, picked up the bowl and drank four or five bowls in a row.

After four or five bowls, everyone looked at Shen Hao with changed eyes, some surprised and some incredible.

Tang Jiyao was dumbfounded and felt a little scared. This kid was really awesome.

"Let's continue"

Then, the two of them drank three bowls in a row, but Tang Jiyao still lost.

His face was flushed, and I couldn't tell if it was because he was drunk or because he was ashamed.

"I...I am convinced. Commander Shen's drinking capacity is amazing...amazing"

After saying that, Tang Jiyao fell to the ground with a thud.

Shen Hao smiled and said, "Who of you still wants to drink with me?"

Everyone shook their heads. If even Tang Jiyao, a drunkard, couldn't do it, then they would be even worse.

The drinking session didn't end until around nine o'clock.

The next day, everyone woke up dizzy.

When Tang Jiyao saw Shen Hao, he looked a little timid.

“Old Tang, you can’t do it either,” Duan Zhigui said with a smile;

"Governor Shen is powerful. I, Old Tang, admit defeat." Tang Jiyao is not someone who cannot afford to lose.

Shen Hao said: "Commander Tang might not have been in good shape yesterday."

Tang Jiyao said: "General Shen, there is no need to be modest. I admit defeat."

At this moment, a guard ran in.

"The Presidential Telegram"

Hearing this, everyone became excited, as this was the commendation order.

Hu Jingren took the telegram and glanced at it with some surprise, then looked at Cai E.

Seeing this, everyone looked at Hu Jingren in confusion. What did this mean?

Cai E had a bad feeling.

"General Hu, please stop keeping us in suspense and just speak directly."

Hu Jingren took a deep breath and said:

Order: Effective immediately, Cai E will be transferred to Beijing and will no longer serve as the governor of Yunnan.

Appointed as Vice President of the Compilation Department of the Ministry of the Army (President is Duan Qirui)

When Tang Jiyao was no longer serving as the governor of Guizhou, he was transferred to Yunnan as the governor and inspector general (chief of civil affairs).

The governor of Guangdong, Shen Hao, performed the best this time and was concurrently appointed governor of Guizhou, supervising Guizhou's military affairs.

Chief of Staff Zhang Yifeng was appointed as the Sichuan garrison commander, and Chu Yunfei was appointed as the Guizhou garrison commander and inspector general.

210. Installation of munitions factory

"The Second Division Commander Peng Guanglie was disbanded because of his secret connection with Xiong Kewu;

Therefore, the 17th Division was renamed the 2nd Division, Zhang Yi was appointed as the division commander, promoted to Army Lieutenant General, and stationed in Chongqing as the Chongqing Garrison Commander!

Duan Zhigui's position as Governor of Hubei remains unchanged.

Hu Jingren's position as Sichuan governor will remain unchanged for the time being, pending further results.

Zhang Fenghui was able to take the initiative to encircle and suppress the Tongmenghui, reform himself, and perform well, and he continued to serve as the governor of Shaanxi. "

Hearing this, Zhang Fenghui breathed a sigh of relief. He was a member of the Tongmenghui, and because he had fought against Yuan Shikai before, he took the initiative to encircle and suppress the Tongmenghui this time to show his loyalty.

Fortunately, Yuan Datou did not remove him.

Among the crowd, only Cai E was somewhat surprising.

He was transferred directly from the governor of Yunnan to the deputy director of the compilation and translation department of the Ministry of the Army.

The military power in his hands was directly revoked, and he became a civilian cadre. These days, high positions carry a lot of power, and only those who hold a gun have power.

Clerical work sounds good, but it's really worthless.

Everyone was a little confused at once, because Cai E was against the Second Revolutionary Party and supported Yuan Shikai.

When Song Jiaoren was killed, the Tongmenghui unanimously said that Yuan Datou was the murderer. However, Cai E opposed this and insisted on a legal investigation and not the use of force.

Hu Jingren smiled gloatingly and said, "Congratulations, Governor Cai. President Yuan has transferred you to Beijing. He must want to make use of you. Don't forget your brothers when you become successful in the future."

Cai E nodded expressionlessly, ignoring his sarcasm.

Everyone present here is not a fool. Yuan Shikai's move is definitely not to reuse Cai E, but more of a precaution.

However, Shen Hao gained the most from this trip to Sichuan.

Not only did Chu Yunfei serve as the governor of the two provinces, he also became the commander of the garrison and the inspector (governor) of Guizhou.

Zhang Yi also became a lieutenant general and a division commander, and was stationed in Chongqing. In other words, Zhang Yi had the final say in Chongqing.

Although Tang Jiyao changed the governor, his position remained.

He is also one of the powerful ministers.

Cai E clasped his fists and said, "Goodbye everyone, I have something else to do so I will leave first."

After saying that, he turned around and left.

Tang Jiyao said at the same time: "Then I'll take my leave too. Brother Shen, let's continue drinking next time when you have time."

Yunnan and Guizhou are connected, and people on both sides are of the same blood and both support the constitutionalists.

"No problem," Shen Hao said;

Soon several governors left, leaving only Duan Zhigui and Shen Hao.

"Brother Shen, you should sort out your military affairs first, and we will return to Hubei together tomorrow."

"it is good"

After they separated, Shen Hao called Zhang Yi.

Shen Hao said: "Chongqing will be handed over to you from now on. You must guard it well and don't let others take advantage of it."

Zhang Yi saluted and said: "Don't worry, Governor. As long as I am still alive, Chongqing will always be your territory."

Shen Hao smiled with satisfaction and said, "Don't worry, follow me and you will have meat to eat. If you need anything, just tell me. I support you."

"I need the support of the intelligence department, and I also need my junior brother Ma Feng to stay and help me train a special forces team."

Ma Feng said hurriedly: "Brother, this won't work. Only by following the governor can we fight. It's boring to follow you. I won't do it."

Shen Hao said: "How about this, I will appoint Ma Feng as the chief special instructor, and his rank will be Major General Brigade Commander.

From now on, the headquarters will be in Qing City, Guangdong. Each division will send 20 people to train here. You will be in charge."

The wasp was immediately delighted, his mouth crooked with laughter, and said: "Yes, Governor."

After two days of rest, Shen Hao and Duan Zhigui left.

On the way, Duan Zhigui smiled and said, "Brother Shen, why do you think the President transferred Cai E to Beijing? Is he really planning to train him?"

Shen Hao said: "I guess it's to monitor him."

Duan Zhigui laughed and said, "I knew that Brother Shen was very smart and he guessed it right at once.

Cai E opposed the "Second Revolution" and suggested to the President and Li Yuanhong that "on the one hand, we should send more troops to the battlefield, on the other hand, we should intercept and suppress the rebellion separately and put it out as soon as possible to prevent it from spreading like wildfire."

Cai E even publicly accused the Kuomintang of "being a violent faction that seeks destruction and will not hesitate to sacrifice the entire country if it can achieve its goal."

However, if their advance is rapid, their retreat will be fast.

Now it has fallen from grace, and it is extremely easy to destroy it."

Cai E's attitude was very supportive of the President, and all his actions made the President very satisfied.

But he is different from us. He supported the suppression of the Second Revolution for the sake of the overall situation. He was not like us who were only loyal to the President.

Another thing is that the President would never trust him.

Cai E was a constitutionalist and was politically opposed to the President. He posed a serious threat to the President's position and of course he had to be eliminated.

At present, almost all provinces in the country, except Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi, are defense areas of the Beiyang Army.

The garrison commander of Guangxi was Long Jiguang, who had long been bribed by the President and was used to contain the Guangxi governor Lu Rongting.

Of course, with you, the Governor of Guangdong, guarding the area, Lu Rongting would not dare to move.

At present, only Yunnan and Guizhou provinces have been controlled by constitutionalists such as Cai E, and can be said to be their territory of activity.

Cai E had a huge influence in the two places and had a crucial impact on the two provinces, so the President was extra wary of him.

Let me tell you a secret. The President once told me that "Songpo (Cai E's pen name is Songpo) is a talented person, but he is also scheming. We must find an opportunity to trap him and guard against him."

Moreover, sending Tang Jiyao to Yunnan will make it easier for you to control Guizhou.