After Yuan Kewen left Xu Shichang's residence, he immediately went to the Army Department.
Jiang Baili was currently a member of the Senate of the Army Department. If he wanted to be the deputy commander of the 101st Infantry Division, the Army Department would have to let him go.
However, this was not a problem at all.
The current minister of the army was Wang Shizhen, who was also Yuan Datou's confidant and was known as the leader of the three heroes of Beiyang.
"Uncle Wang, sorry to disturb you!" In front of Wang Shizhen, Yuan Kewen was also very humble.
These people were the big shots of Beiyang!
Once Yuan Datou died, Yuan Kewen would need the support of these Beiyang big shots if he wanted to unify the entire Beiyang.
"Haha! Kewen, you've really made us old fellows look at you in a new light this time! Beiyang, even the youngest division commander of Yan Huang.”Wang Shizhen said with a smile.
"Uncle Wang, I'm just a commander without a commander. The 101st Infantry Division didn't even have a single soldier. He still needed Uncle Wang's support!”Yuan Kewen smiled bitterly.
"No problem. As long as I can help, I won't delay it!”Wang Shizhen immediately expressed her stance.
"Alright then, I won't stand on ceremony.”Yuan Kewen was overjoyed.
"Uncle Wang, I heard that Jiang Baili, one of the three outstanding non-commissioned officers, is a member of the Senate in the Army Department. I want to invite him to be the 101st division's vice division commander. Uncle Wang, please grant my wish!”Yuan Kewen pleaded.
"That's not a problem. As long as Baili is willing to go, the Army Department won't stop him!”Wang Shizhen said.
Yuan Kewen nodded." In addition, I hope that the graduates of Baoding Military Academy can graduate early and join the 101st Infantry Division." In addition, the Army Department would transfer some core personnel to join them. In this way, the 101st Infantry Division's structure could be built very quickly.”
"Kewen, you've finally given me a difficult problem! Which one of us in Beiyang doesn't have our eyes on the graduates of Baoding Military Academy? If I give them all to you, they'll still find trouble with me!”Wang Shizhen smiled bitterly.
"Uncle Wang, the 101st Infantry Division was just created, and we need people now. The other teachers and brigade commanders are my seniors. Presumably, they wouldn't compete with a junior like me.”Yuan Kewen acted as if he was a junior and should be taken care of.
Wang Shizhen shook her head helplessly. This time, even if I have to risk my old face, I will do it for you.”
"Thank you, Uncle Wang!" Yuan Kewen was overjoyed.
Soon, Jiang Baili arrived.
When he learned that Yuan Kewen invited him to be the deputy commander of the 101st Infantry Division, Jiang Baili was also very surprised.
He first went to the Japanese Army Sergeant School to study, and then went to the German Empire to study. After returning to China, wasn't it to show his ambition?
He did not expect the opportunity to come so quickly.
Jiang Baili gladly accepted Yuan Kewen's invitation. He also said that he would assist Yuan Kewen in establishing the 101st Infantry Division.
"Baili, hurry to Baoding as soon as possible and meet up with Xiaozhun. Take in the personnel transferred from the Army Department and the graduates of Baoding Army Officer School first and build the frame of the 101st Infantry Division. Then, he would recruit soldiers around Baoding and the capital. I'll be there soon." Yuan Kewen ordered.
"Yes, teacher!" Jiang Baili replied.
Before Yuan Kewen left the Army Department, he asked Wang Shizhen for a few other people, including Wu Peifu, Jin Yunpeng, Xu Shuzheng, Feng Yuxiang, Sun Chuanqi, and Wang Yongquan.
In Yuan Kewen's memories, these were all famous generals of the Northern Ocean or big shots who oversaw a region.
After Yuan Kewen recruited these people into the 101st Infantry Division, they would definitely be able to greatly increase the strength of the 101st Infantry Division.
At least for the time being, the 101st Infantry Division would not be short of generals.
It would be much easier to expand next.
On January 11, 1812, Yuan Kewen rushed to Baoding, the headquarters of the 101st Infantry Division, to meet with the generals and officers.
With his hard work, these people had already been appointed.
Yuan Kewen was the lieutenant general of the 101st Infantry Division, Jiang Baili was the deputy commander of the major general, and Zhang Xiaozhun was the chief of staff of the major general.
The 101st Infantry Division had two brigades. The 201st Infantry Brigade Commander Wu Peifu was a major general. 202nd Infantry Brigade Commander Jin Yunpeng, Major General.
Each brigade was divided into two regiments, with Xu Shuzheng, Feng Yuxiang, Sun Chuanqi, and Wang Yongquan as the colonels.
At the same time, some of the key officers transferred by the Army Department, as well as the students who graduated early from Baoding Military Academy, were already in place. The entire 101st Infantry Division was ready.
"Everyone, from now on, we will be stirring a ladle in the same pot. In the future, I hope that everyone will help me with all their might. I, Yuan Kewen, guarantee that as long as the 101st Infantry Division can be established as soon as possible, it will be able to form a fighting force as soon as possible. In that case, I will definitely not treat everyone unfairly. Everyone will have a bright future!" Yuan Kewen promised everyone.
Although he had just become a teacher. However, he would never be limited to an infantry division.
Next, they would definitely find an opportunity to expand their army.
These generals and officers were undoubtedly the best candidates for the new army.
"Yes, teacher!"
Everyone answered loudly.
Everyone was young and full of ambition. Naturally, he hoped to be able to stand out and make contributions.
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