In the depths of winter, the sky was filled with snow, dyeing the huge northern country with a layer of silver. However, outside the pass and in Yingkou, this winter was so hot. Many lonely old people had even received financial assistance from the county town. A quilt, a cotton coat, or a bag of flour. These subtle changes were quietly changing the hearts of the people.
"Young Marshal, the marshal called again and asked when you're going back to Fengtian.”
In the afternoon, Zhang Han had just inspected the armory in the west of the city. In January 1917, the production of the Type 1916 rifles in the northeast exceeded 500 for the first time. These rifles would all be secretly sent to his father's 20th division.
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Chu Shixin was wearing a thick military coat. In the past half a year, he had completely submitted to the young man who was a few years younger than him. He had begun to worship him crazily. He knew better than anyone what the changes in Ying Kou meant.
The changes in the patrol camp were also huge. All of them were equipped with standard rifles and military uniforms. At the same time, they had two hours of systematic learning every day. The patrol camp had now wiped out all the illiterates from the lowest ranks of the soldiers. Zhang Han's method was very simple. As long as he learned the 500 Chinese characters that were commonly used, his salary would increase and he would have a better chance of being promoted.
The two patrol battalions were like crouching cheetahs, ready to take the first bite in the quiet northeast at any time!
"Let's go, we can have the New Year's Eve dinner at the residence. I remember that every year, the New Year's Eve dinner at our Zhang residence is always very late.”
At this moment, the empty space in the southern industrial area was steaming hot. The miserable cries of the fat pig filled the air. The skilled butcher quickly stabbed the knife in his hand into the fat pig's throat. With a twist, a stream of hot blood quickly flowed down.
"County Head Li, do you think Battalion Commander Zhang is the savior of Yingkou? These fat pigs are said to be used as year-end bonuses to reward those workers.”
Country bumpkins were honest and did not like to take advantage of others. They could only think of helping Battalion Commander Zhang do more work next year. In fact, these workers did indeed do so. Working overtime was already the norm. It was not to get more salary, but to help Battalion Commander Zhang more.
It would be a lie to say that he was not touched. Even Li Guangxing had to admire Zhang Hanze. That kid was walking a path that no one had ever walked before. If Yingkou really developed for a few years, how could Beiyang be compared to him?？
"I've never seen you before. Battalion Commander Zhang is such a good person. This old man has lived for sixty-five years, but he hasn't eaten pork for many years.。”
A white-haired old man was also wearing a thick military coat. He had just received a pound of pork because he had helped the construction team a few times. It was originally a piece of cake for him. He did not expect such a good thing to happen during the new year.
Unknowingly, the hearts of the people were slowly accumulating. These people were all grateful to the same person, Zhang Hanze. Next year, there might be more people in Yingkou who would invest in Zhang Hanze's factories, schools, or the army.
What Zhang Han wanted was for more people to believe in him and believe that he could lead them to walk their own path in the northeast. In this era, what the people lacked was faith!!
On the other side, in Fengtian City, there were also firecrackers. Waves of flames shot into the sky and soared into the clouds. The festive atmosphere was getting more and more intense.
The marshal's manor of the Zhang family in the south of the city was also a little different this year. Zhang Yuting, the military governor of Fengtian Province, would hold a banquet tonight and invite many important figures of Fengtian.
"Old Master, Old Master, Han Ze hasn't returned yet?”
"Yeah, the people outside are all rushing us.”
The few concubines were also anxious. Hanze had not returned home for the past half a year. As mothers, how could they not be worried? That child did not like to talk since he was young and was weak and sickly.
"If you ask me, Master, you are the only one who is bold. If something really happens to Hanze, how can we face Boss? Yingkou is a poor and remote place.”
The few concubines of the Zhang family were really good to the children. They were all very broad-minded and would not engage in any palace fights. However, they could not say anything about men's matters.
Zhang Yuting smiled. Women don't know anything.
Hanze that kid was no longer the same as before.
His Zhang family was truly the successor. Even Yu Wendou, who was a shrewd person, couldn't help but be satisfied with Zhang Hanze. He couldn't wait to get married immediately and become in-laws. Otherwise, would it really be so easy to borrow five million yuan?
"Forget it, let's not wait for him. I'll go first. That kid is probably busy with something.”
"I think we'll have to wait for another half an hour. The snow is heavy, so the journey will naturally be a little slow.”
Zhang Yuting was naturally satisfied, especially with the construction of Yingkou. That kid probably even hid it from him.
Just as Zhang Yuting was about to leave, a girl at the door, who was wearing a white velvet coat, said in embarrassment.
"Uncle Zhang, I wonder if Han Ze is back yet?”
The fourth aunt was also smart. She immediately went up and held the girl's small hand, not giving the girl time to refuse.
"So it's Feng Zhi. Come in quickly, it's cold outside.”
This girl was Yu Wendou's daughter, Zhang Hanze's daughter-in-law, Yu Fengzhi. After all, she was from a rich family. The girl greeted them one by one without any restraint.
"That brat is probably still rushing back. Come, Fengzhi, let's eat together. When that brat comes back, I'll settle the score with him!!”
"Then I'll wait for him at the door, Uncle Zhang.”
Zhang Yuting was about to say something when his fourth aunt stopped him. Was this old man trying to ruin his son's good fortune?。
The straight-line distance from Yingkou to Fengtian City was about 150 kilometers. Zhang Han finally saw the east gate of Fengtian City at 9:10 p. m. Compared to Yingkou, this largest city outside the pass seemed to be the most dazzling pearl in the northeast.
As it was New Year's Eve, there were fewer people on the streets than usual. However, there was still a team of city guards patrolling. Unfortunately, these soldiers were really a little undisciplined. There were even a few patrolling soldiers smoking and bragging in the corner.
A hint of gloom flashed across Zhang Han's eyes. It seemed that the reform of the Feng army still needed a lot of effort. Otherwise, with this kind of army, there was no chance of winning against Fusang.
" Major, I heard that Tang Yulin is in charge of two mixed regiments now. They have more than 10,000 soldiers. What if Tang Yulin joins forces with Feng Delin's 28th Division…"
Chu Shixin followed behind Zhang Hanze and was diligent in his studies. Thus, he had more or less learned a lot of things and naturally thought more than the average person.
Zhang Han didn't say anything. His father had his reasons for making such an arrangement. Just like how Zhang Zuoxiang was the commander of the 27th Division, he still had to find out who the new 1st and 2nd Mixed Brigade belonged to.
Soon, Zhang Han saw the brightly lit marshal's manor. However, there seemed to be a girl waiting at the door.
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