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In a small village outside of Guangxi's Qinzhou City, Feng Zicai, an old general in his sixties, was sighing in his courtyard.
Although Huang Guilan had a reputation for bravery, she was born in the Huai Army. She was brave but not resourceful. In addition, Xu Yanxu was afraid of death. Even Huang Guilan's bravery could not be displayed.“
He had been the commander of Guangxi for more than twenty years, and his prestige in the Gui Army was unparalleled. Although he had retired to his hometown, he still had a clear grasp of the current situation.
"Father! Now that the Imperial Court is corrupt, we have the intention to kill the enemy, but the Imperial Court doesn't need us. This is no longer something we can control!“
His third son, Feng Xianghua, tried to persuade him. Once his father left, he was ostracized. He might as well resign and return to his hometown, but he was still indignant.
"I say, you two should stop too! He's back! He had to enjoy his life. The French couldn't break in anyway.“
Feng Zicai's wife, Madam Huang, came out with a plate of fruit and said.
"Go! What does a woman like you know! The rise and fall of the country was everyone's responsibility, not to mention that the French were in Annan. It was not a matter of time before they invaded Guangxi!“
Feng Zicai waved his hand impatiently and said.
"Alright, alright! I don't understand! The Imperial Court uses you!“
Madam Huang angrily placed the fruits on the stone table, turned around, and went back.
"May I ask if Old General Feng is home?“
There was a strange sound outside the door, and then a few young men in new military uniforms walked in. The person in the lead was Nie Shicheng, who had been sent to Annan. As soon as he got off the boat, he rushed here without rest.
"I am! I wonder if you guys…"
Feng Zicai quickly stood up to welcome him.
"Father and the others are dressed like this, and their braids are gone! It can't be the reverse…"
When Feng Xianghua saw the appearance of the person, his expression changed and he could not help but remind him.
"Shut up! This is the new army ordered by the Emperor! Don't be rude!“
Feng Zicai glared fiercely at his son. He usually asked him to pay more attention to the situation, but now he made such a big mistake and actually treated the new army as a revolutionary party.
"It's fine! I am Nie Shicheng! Old General, please accept the edict!“
Nie Shicheng said with a smile.
When Feng Zicai heard this, he quickly asked someone to prepare an incense table and let Nie Shicheng enter the room to serve tea.
"No need! There was an urgent military matter in Xiaguan that required him to rush to the front line! I'll pass on these things!“
Nie Shicheng waved his hand and said.
Feng Zicai was stunned. When did people from the capital become so efficient? However, he did not think too much about it and quickly knelt down.
"The Emperor has decreed that Feng Zicai will be reinstated as the commander and awarded the rank of major general. He will be awarded the rank of second rank and will be in charge of Guangxi's military affairs.”
"Old General, congratulations! I brought 5,000 Mauser rifles, 100 Gatling guns, and 200,000 rounds of ammunition for you.“
Nie Shicheng quickly finished reading the imperial edict and said.
The Gatling gun was still the old Gatling gun produced by the Machine Bureau. It was not very powerful and was easy to break. It was not the light machine gun that Wang Guangxu wanted to exchange for.
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty, but hasn't the Guang Xi admiral already…"
Feng Zicai hurriedly thanked him, but then asked in puzzlement.
"Old General, there is a decree from the Emperor! You'll understand when you see it! On the Internet, as long as you defend the Southern Mountain's City, you have your own plans.“
"I'll take my leave!“
Nie Shicheng smiled and handed him another imperial edict before turning to leave.
Hearing this, Feng Zicai was completely relieved. After sending Nie Shicheng away, he opened another imperial edict and his expression changed.
"Your Majesty! Sigh! Great talent and bold vision, I admire you!”
He looked to the north and muttered.
In fact, Wang Guangxu could have directly replaced Xu Yanxu and the other two from the beginning, but this involved complicated factional relationships. The three of them were strongly recommended by the various sects. If they were to be replaced without making a mistake, it would definitely cause the opposition of the courtiers.
The first reason he didn't make a move for the time being was because he wanted to give those officials a show of strength so that they could control the power in the court. The next time he made a move, they wouldn't listen to him.
The Second Annan was far away, and no one could arrive in time. Changing generals at the battlefield was a taboo for military strategists, so he could only strictly order a few people not to be afraid of fighting.
Third, if they failed, it would be best for Feng Zicai to deal with them. Feng Zicai had been an admiral in Guangxi for twenty years, and his prestige in the Guangxi army was unmatched. With the imperial edict in hand, it would be easy to take down a governor.
Fourthly, it was also to make the Black Flag Army suffer a certain setback, which would strike down their rebellious character and make it easier for them to be under his command.
It could be said to be killing four birds with one stone. The only losses were some useless people and a group of old soldiers who only knew how to smoke cigarettes.
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