As soon as Sushun spoke, he exposed his ignorance of the Northwest Army, and was sarcastic by Yi Questu, even though he was thick-skinned enough, he felt a little hot and said with a sarcastic smile: "The various ethnic groups in the northwest are mixed in. The army's implementation of equality of all ethnic groups is conducive to stabilizing the morale of the army and appeaseing all ethnic groups in the northwest. It should indeed be implemented as soon as possible..."

As he said that, he looked at Guan Dafu and changed his mind, "How many officers from Huangpu have served in Xinjiang?"

After hearing this, Guan Dafu couldn't help but look at Yi Zhizu. This topic is more sensitive and related to the factions in the Northwest Army. He didn't know whether he should answer truthfully. Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "The allocation of military officers from Huangpu Army School is mainly in three directions, namely Xinjiang, Anxi provinces, southwest Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Siam. The rest are Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Huguang."

After hearing what he said, Guan Dafu said truthfully: "Wangpu's middle- and low-level officers in Xinjiang accounted for about 20%, and Yangpu's life was also roughly the same."

The so-called Yangpu student refers to the graduates of the Yangshupu Military Academy in Shanghai, the three major military officers of the Qing Dynasty. Yuanqi occupied two, and the court occupied one - Baoding Army School. Yuanqi occupied three, namely Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Qingdao. There was only one in the court - Tianjin Naval Academy.

After hearing this, Su Shun couldn't help but feel a little worried. The officers of Huangpusheng and Yangpusheng only accounted for 40% of the Xinjiang Military Region, while Baodingsheng almost went to the northwest without distinction. This means that 60% of the middle and lower-level officers in the northwest belong to the province. This situation can be said to be relatively rare.

Yi Zhizuo is clear about the whole story. This is caused by two reasons. First, the northwest provinces are borderline, and the troops are mobile, so local officers are unwilling to be transferred unexpectedly, while foreign officers try every means to be transferred to the inland. Over time, it naturally becomes the current situation. He also knows that among the 40% of the officers occupied by Huangpusheng and Yangpusheng, there are few intermediate officers and many low-level officers.

Another reason is that although there are no formal schools in Xinjiang, there is an Yili Army Training School. Those who perform well in the army are selected to train in the Yili Army Training School. This was established by the Northwest Army to improve the combat effectiveness of the Northwest Army and strengthen the quality of grassroots officers of the Northwest Army when they advanced to the Northwest Army. It has been followed.

Song Zhihuan is a veteran of the Northwest Army. He was born in the Huadi Camp. He was one of the first members of the Northwest Army to advance into the Northwest Army. He was promoted step by step with his military achievements and qualifications. After hearing Sushun's question, he couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

The Northwest Army has indeed been somewhat xenophobic in recent years. The King of Zhennan's inspection of the northwest this time is probably not just an inspection. If the rectification is required, a large number of officers will be in trouble.

Seeing the words, he hurriedly said: "In order to ensure the absolute safety of the Prince's special train, three regiments have been sent to strengthen the guards and patrols along the way. One of the regiments came directly to Hami to obey the Prince's orders and is expected to arrive tonight."

After hearing this, another regiment was transferred. Yi Zhizu nodded slightly and asked with concern: "There has been no war in the northwest over the years, so how can the troops be slackened in training?"

"Go back to the prince." Song Zhihuan hurriedly said: "The army's training is always carried out. As long as the weather permits, the training will not be interrupted. The department can guarantee that the Northwest Army can truly come when summoned, fight when it comes, and win when it comes! In the South African War, many officers were quite dissatisfied with the failure to draw the Northwest Army."

Yi Shizuo smiled, "The Northwest Army is difficult to adapt to the climate of South Africa. Moreover, the inland military regions also need to conduct practical training, just practice skills. How can I use a knives to kill chickens?"

Instead, he asked: "What is the placement of retired veterans in the Northwest Army? Is the military region concerned about the situation of retired veterans?"

"The conditions for resettlement in the northwest are very superior. Except for a small number of retired veterans returning home, most of them have taken root in Xinjiang and Anxi." Song Zhihuan said slowly: "Now, many officers and soldiers in the Northwest Army are children of veterans. After all, the military family has a policy of priority enlistment. As for the situation of retired veterans, local and military regions conduct visits, investigations and condolences every year..."

Speaking of this, he said sincerely: "Ministry has also read some historical books. There has never been a dynasty that has valued soldiers as much as the prince. In the long run, our country dare not say that the whole nation is a soldier, and at least it can summon hundreds of millions of soldiers at any time."

Yi Zhizu glanced at him and said, "It is not only necessary to read history, but also to pay more attention to the wars that broke out in countries around the world. Today is different from the past, and the scale of the war is constantly expanding. It will not be a strange thing after millions of armies fight."

After asking about the situation indirectly, Yi Zhizu sent the two away. Su Shun said with a serious expression: "It is indeed time for the northwest to adjust. If it continues, it will inevitably lead to a big trend."

Yi Zhizu nodded, "This has to be done step by step."

At 8 o'clock in the evening, before dark, a group drawn from Gong Ning arrived in Hami. The regiment commander Lu Junfeng was Yang Pusheng. He came to report as soon as he arrived. This made Yi Zhizu completely relieved. Whether it was Huangpu Sheng or Yang Pusheng, he could be regarded as his disciple, and he was completely worthy of trust.

After waiting for Lu Junfeng to retreat, Su Shun glanced at Yi Zhizu and smiled: "The situation now seems to be foolproof. So many troops are enough to rank from Hami to Gongning."

This is not an exaggeration. Not counting as local garrisons, the military region has deployed up to six regiments, which is enough to 50 meters from Hami to Gongning. It can definitely be said that it is foolproof.

Yi Zhizu stood in front of the large Xinjiang map smoking without saying a word. Gong Ning's sudden assassination organization still made him feel strange. Zhao Liewen pondered for a while before saying, "For safety reasons, the students think that they should implement the previous plan of the shopkeeper."

"That's natural." Su Shun said: "It's about the safety of Brother Guocheng. No matter how cautious it is, it's not an exaggeration."

In the middle section of the Hami-Turpan railway line, brown military tents are arranged in an orderly manner on the endless Gobi Desert. This is a temporary camp for patrol officers and soldiers along the line. Because of the direction of the mountain, the railway turns a big bend here, and the train must slow down after passing through this section, so it has also become a focus of guarding patrols.

Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night, especially in summer, when you are hot during the day, you can wear a vest, but you need to cover it with a quilt at night, especially in the unobstructed Gobi Desert, which makes the temperature drop rapidly.

Alongside a bonfire, the regiment commander Guan Baishan was alone, patiently flipping a wild goat. Occasionally, he looked up and looked west, as if he was waiting for someone. The smell of barbecue spread from afar. Lao Liu, a cook from the regiment headquarters, quickly came over with some salt and spices, and then started to be busy.

Guan Baishan took out a box of cigarettes, lit a cigarette with a lighter, and spit out a long smog. He didn't know what he was thinking, but his expression was a little gloomy. After working for a while, Old Liu looked at him with some fear, "Clutch seat, it's almost done, the guest hasn't come yet?"

"Come on wine." Guan Baishan ordered, and as he pulled out his knife and started to peel the roasted lamb. Lao Liu took out two flat steel wine pots from his trouser bag and handed them over. After thinking about it, he still didn't say much and turned around and left.

After drinking half a pot of wine, Guan Baishan heard a sound of horse hooves. He couldn't help but feel happy. He quickly stood up and looked around. Soon, a tall and burly officer strode over and smiled as soon as he met, "I'm so hungry that my chest is pressed against my back. Brother Guan is really understanding."

Guan Baishan threw a wine pot over, "Why did you come this night? I thought you were retreating at the last minute."

After tilting his head and taking a sip of wine, Zhao Jinwen said, "What are you thinking about? How could you retreat in the last moment?" As he said, he pulled out his knife without hesitation and cut a large piece of mutton neatly, and swallowed it voraciously. Then he said, "The boys didn't eat it either."

"I have already prepared the kitchen team." Guan Baishan said carelessly: "How many people have come?"

Zhao Jinwen ate and said, "A camp will arrive in almost an hour." As he said, he asked again, "Where are you here?"

“It’s also a battalion.”

Zhao Jinwen hesitated and said, "Will there be less manpower?"

"Enough." Zhao Baishan said confidently, took a sip of wine, and then said: "After the train over, the cavalry charged, there was no suspense."

"Don't be careless." Zhao Jinwen lowered his voice and said, "We sent technicians to check the Emperor's special train. The steel plate is very thick and the rifle cannot be penetrated at all, unless it is a heavy machine gun or an infantry cannon."

Guan Baishan said disdainfully: "The steel plate can block the bullets, but the car window glass cannot block it. Once a few grenades are thrown, it will be stewed in a pot."

It was that simple. The opponent must have heavy machine guns and mortars, and the combat power of the guard regiment was absolutely impossible. Zhao Jinwen did not compete with him and asked instead: "Are you ready?"

Guan Baishan nodded, "It's all buried, divided into three sections and a range of 500 meters. As long as you enter this range, there is absolutely no problem." Speaking of this, he hesitated for a while, "Hami has sent another group. I'm worried that if two trains are one in front and one behind, it's impossible to determine which train to target it."

"It must be on the special train." Zhao Jinwen said: "After all, the special train has an amazing defense."

Guan Baishan said, "I'm not afraid of ten thousand, but I'm afraid of anything." As he said, he said with complaints: "What's going on with Gong Ning? How could he alert the snake?"

"I don't know." Zhao Jinwen smiled bitterly, "I heard that it was An Jiyan. It seems that Anxi's one is also ready to move. What's wrong with them? Not only did I not have the chance to come, but you also don't have enough time to prepare."

"It's not enough to succeed, but it's enough to fail." Guan Baishan cursed angrily. After pondering for a while, he said: "There can't be any accident in this matter..."

Zhao Jinwen said: "What does it mean?"

Guan Baishan said: "If the other party takes an ordinary train in front, what will happen if an explosion occurs in the back?"

"Run, you must leave the train behind and run directly." Zhao Jinwen said: "After all, protecting the prince's safety is important." Speaking of this, he reacted, "Are you asking me to go to the small station in front to deploy the second line of defense?"

"It must be guaranteed to be foolproof." Guan Baishan Road.

After thinking about it, Zhao Jinwen said, "What if the special train is in front?"

"This may be very small." Guan Baishan shook his head, "The car in front is open."

After thinking for a while, Zhao Jinwen said, "Okay, I'll leave you the most important thing here."

Hami, Post and Telecommunications Bureau.

At 2 a.m., the entire post office was quiet, with dim lights showing in the duty room. The post office was not usually on night shifts and closed after 6 p.m. However, a big man came to Hami to inspect these two days, so he was on duty for 24 hours and ensured normal communication at any time.

"Ku tuk tuk" sounded a light knock on the door. The staff on duty woke up and hurriedly opened the door. As soon as the door opened, they saw a team of officers and soldiers carrying live ammunition outside, and they couldn't even say anything nervous.

"Don't be afraid, perform military affairs and temporarily take over the Post and Telecommunications Bureau." The officer who came in said nice Northern Mandarin, waved his hand, and a team of soldiers entered in one after another.

Not only the Post and Telecommunications Bureau, but also the dispatching room of the railway station was also taken over at the same time. At the same time, the officers and soldiers of the two battalions outside the city quietly left the camp and advanced westward, blocking all channels to Turpan, and cutting off Hami's external wired telegraph lines.

Military sub-district commander Song Zhihuan was awakened by the guard's knock on the door in a daze. He turned over and sat up and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Report to the commander." The guard said loudly: "The King of Zhennan summoned him overnight and said that there was an emergency military situation."

Emergency military situation? Song Zhihuan was shocked and quickly got up to put on his clothes. At the same time, he ordered: "Prepare the horse, get together urgently!"

The sound of the emergency assembly was particularly harsh on the quiet night. Not only the military sub-district, but also several nearby military camps were awakened. The sound of the emergency assembly continued to sound, and the entire Hami was in a tense atmosphere. However, without receiving the order, the various troops did not dare to act rashly and stood on standby in the camp.

Even the Huiwang Palace in the south of the city was awakened by the continuous clamor and left and entered a state of emergency alert.

Song Zhihuan didn't know what happened, so he rode his horse to the state office. He saw it all the way and felt quiet. He felt a little uneasy in his heart. Looking at the brightly lit state office from afar, he hesitated and pulled off the reins and slowed down. This situation seemed to be trying to seize his military power?

After a little hesitation, he felt relieved. If the King of Zhennan really wanted to seize his military power, he could only give in. Could it be that he would dare to disobey his orders and disrespect him?

The gate of the state office was opened, and Song Zhihuan jumped out of the door, and as the guards quickly walked into the living room in the backyard, seeing Yi Shizu, Su Shun and the others sat upright and hurriedly stepped forward to salute.

Before he could speak, Su said by the way: "Summoning Commander Song overnight is necessary to draw a regiment of the Hami Military Sub-district. Take two trains to Gongning early tomorrow morning and set off at dawn."
Chapter completed!