Chapter 7 Preparing for War
Just as the conflicts between European countries became increasingly fierce, Tang Jian expanded his arms in China. In just four years, the total strength of the Chinese Army had reached one million, and the number was still increasing. Among them, the armored troops exceeded 100,000, and the number of tanks had reached 300 on the basis of continuous improvement. On January 1, 11908, Duan Qirui, Feng Guozhang and Cao Kun, who were guarding the three sides, were promoted to the three marshals of the Chinese Army. In order to adapt to the extremely increased number of troops, the General Staff of the Chinese Army promoted more than 20 generals from the outstanding generals of each army.
Time flies, four years have passed in a flash. The 1911 year of the lunar calendar in 1911 came as scheduled. At this time, the Chinese people have slowly emerged from the grief of the deaths of the two founding fathers.
As the Spring Festival approaches, the land of China is decorated with lights and colorful colors. The Chinese people happily took to the streets to celebrate the New Year. Since the founding of China, the living quality of the Chinese people has been increasing continuously, and the per capita annual income is twenty times that of the Qing Dynasty. In recent years, China has been in good weather and people have enough food and clothing. Many people have become workers and joined the tide of China's industrial development.
Some remote mountain villages have also greatly improved their overall living standards due to the continuous extension of railways and highways. Among them, the fastest improvement is the education level. As compulsory education has been implemented by various provincial governments, there are many primary and secondary schools in all parts of the country, and universities in major cities have emerged accordingly, and the quality of the people has been greatly improved.
In a word, China is now desperately catching up with European capitalist powers in all aspects, and the results are significant.
On New Year's Eve, Tang Jian and his family sat around in front of the stove to celebrate the New Year. Among them, three children could already run around on the ground. Xiaolong and Xiaochao were extremely naughty, which often made Deng Yimeng and Li Aiyan exhausted. On the contrary, Gelina was the most relaxed, because Ruier completely inherited Gelina's tough character and often bullied her brother and younger brother.
"Wow..." Xiao Chao's cry came from the yard, and Xiaolong said viciously: "Sister, are you bullying your brother again?"
Rui'er said arrogantly: "I am my sister and his younger brother. If he can't beat me, he will naturally be bullied by me."
"Then you are still my sister, so you will be bullied by me?" Xiaolong and Rui'er argued.
"But you can't beat me!" Rui'er said seriously.
"Who said I can't beat you?" Xiaolong said angrily.
After a while, the crying sounded in the yard of three children.
The three girls ran out and saw that Xiaolong and Rui'er had been tied together, and Xiaolong was actually pressed under Rui'er. However, Xiaolong did not admit defeat at all. His little hands tightly clenched Rui'er's hair. Both of them were in tears, but in the stalemate, no one was willing to give in.
The three girls stepped forward and hurriedly pulled the two of them away, hugging the three children who were already cats into the house. As soon as they entered the house, Rui'er muttered her little mouth and hugged Tang Jian's neck, crying extremely sadly: "Dad, dad, brother and brother bully me."
Tang Jian shaved Rui'er's nose lovingly and said, "You, I'm afraid you are bullying your brother and younger brother!"
"Hehe, who told Xiao Chao not to listen to me? He doesn't even listen to my sister's words, so he should teach him a lesson." Rui'er said, waving her fist, completely ignoring that she was a little girl.
"Dad, dad, I'll give my sister the candy. Will I listen to my sister's words in the future?" At this time, Xiao Chao said, pulling Tang Jian's trousers, and the tears at the corners of his eyes were not dry yet.
Rui'er jumped off Tang Jian's body, reached out and took the candy handed over by Xiao Chao, then stuffed it into her mouth, and said vaguely: "Well, that's right. Xiao Chao looked at her with a smile. Xiaolong, as the eldest brother, also smiled and came over when his sister and brother made up. The three little kids were having fun again while the tears still remained.
The three girls all smiled at each other as they were used to.
While having the New Year’s Eve dinner, Tang Jian said: “Well, I may have to go to Fuzhou to hold a meeting these days, and I will set off tomorrow.”
Mrs. Tang said: "So fast? Don't have a few more days off during the Chinese New Year."
Tang Jian shook his head. The situation in Europe is tense now, and wars may break out at any time. He must go to the major military regions in person to see how the soldiers are mentally present. After all, a war between the two continents is about to break out. China should be prepared as soon as possible to face emergencies.
Lee Aiyan Rou said: "It's still important to be a state matter."
Deng Yimeng picked up a piece of beef for Tang Jian and said, "Yes, Brother Jian, eat more. I don't know when the snow outside will stop. It's not too late to rush when the snow stops."
Terina said: "It snows heavily today, and it will be sunny tomorrow. And Tang didn't drive there. Isn't there a plane now? It's still very fast to go to Fuzhou."
Tang Kuncai said earnestly: "Be careful on the road, there are so many people waiting for you at home!"
Mrs. Tang said angrily: "What are you saying? You are going to a meeting, not to go to a war. Why are you saying so heavily? It's true that the dog can't spit out ivory!"
Tang Jian laughed twice, his heart as warm as the atmosphere inside. Tang Jian looked up at the snowy sky outside the window, but his brows frowned slightly. There was not much time, so he should prepare for the battle.
Chapter completed!