Marshal Zhang, whose full name is Zhang Yi, is known as Nan Batian. He has served as the governor of Zhennan for twelve years. He has three provinces under his control and is also one of the three most economically developed provinces in the Daqian Empire. He has 300,000 soldiers. Among the governors and governors in the country, he is ranked number one, and his strength is extraordinary.
Unlike other governors and governors, those people did not dare to come to the capital for fear of being beheaded by the emperor. After all, with the support of foreigners, they had already alienated themselves from the imperial court.
It’s no secret that there are people from the Gallic Empire standing behind Dashuai Zhang, but Dashuai Zhang went to Beijing when he should, without any scruples at all, all because without him, the southern part of the Daqian Empire would be in chaos. , if the court dares to touch him, no one can clean up the mess.
In addition, the 300,000 people under Zhang Dashuai have strong combat effectiveness. After Zhang Dashuai has trained them for more than ten years, they are already Zhang Jiajun. Even if they are still flying the flag of the imperial court, if something happens to Zhang Dashuai, these three One hundred thousand troops will definitely march north to avenge Marshal Zhang.
It happened to be the time when Marshal Zhang returned to Beijing to report on his duties. If it were other governors, they would at most send their own sons back, and some would even send back random subordinates. From this, one can imagine how weak the imperial court's control is now.
But Marshal Zhang is different. When he returns to Beijing every two years to report on his work, he always comes back in person.
At this moment, Marshal Zhang was on his way back to the capital, taking the railway line in the central part of the Daqian Empire. If he had taken the eastern railway line, he might have met Gao Shaoyi in Haicheng.
The two of them can be regarded as two overlords, one new and one old. Who knows what kind of sparks will arise when they meet.
"Commander?"
At this moment, Marshal Zhang was staying in his box, staring at the scenery of the North Country outside.
These scenery are not common. Marshal Zhang can only go to the north for one month in two years. As a feudal official of the imperial court, he cannot leave his fiefdom without the imperial decree. Although he has communicated with the imperial court The appearance seems to be in harmony, but I still don't want to break this clear rule, so as not to leave any confusion to others.
"What happened again?"
Marshal Zhang seemed very dissatisfied with the interruption from his subordinate Master Liu, but he also adjusted his posture. He also knew that Master Liu had been with him for many years and would not bother him with trivial matters. He also knew that he His favorite thing is to watch the scenery on the train, which can be said to be one of the few hobbies of the elderly Zhang Dashuai.
"Commander, fifteen minutes ago, the Zhili Governor's Office held a press conference. The First Brigade of the Second Division of the Suppression Army will go south in two weeks and stationed in the Dongdi Concession in our Southeast Province."
Master Liu said cautiously that they had been living a good life during this period, but the only thing they were dissatisfied with was the army that suppressed the captives.
Sure enough, as Master Liu thought, Marshal Zhang frowned after hearing the news. Marshal Zhang had already made all the plans for the south. Although there were many imperialist forces in the province, they were all coordinated by Marshal Zhang. , which can be considered well-behaved.
Now, if the suppressing army goes south, it is very likely that it will stir up trouble in the world and disrupt the deployment it has arranged. At that time, the life of the common people will not be easy.
Although people today live in poverty, at least the society is stable and every household can still eat. It cannot guarantee that you will eat well, but it can definitely guarantee that you will not starve to death. This has always been the pride of Zhang Dashuai. After all, Compared with other parts of the Daqian Empire, Nandong Province is considered good.
He got the news half a month ago that Dongdi Kingdom and Gao Shaoyi, the commander of the Suppression Army, had reached an agreement. The two parties had made some new regulations on the domestic concessions. Including the Nandong Province concession, there were three concession areas. Returned to the suppressing army.
At that time, Marshal Zhang felt something was wrong. It was not that he did not agree with the garrison of the Suppression Army. In his heart, Marshal Zhang had always believed that these foreigners had the heart of tigers and wolves. But now he had planned the problem. The Suppression Army was The arrival of China is likely to break this balance. Once this balance is broken, will there still be peace in the south?
"Does Li Zhongtang have anything to say?"
Zhang Dashuai and Li Zhongtang are not friends, but they greet each other during the New Year, so they can be regarded as acquaintances. After all, other people in the capital have a worse relationship with him.
"Li Zhongtang has already sent someone to deliver the message. On the 16th of this month, General Gao Shaoyi, the commander-in-chief of the Suppression Army, will entertain you at a banquet at Hongbin Tower in the capital."
Master Liu thought there was nothing wrong with the news, but after hearing this, Dashuai Zhang's expression changed drastically.
"Commander, what's going on here?"
Dashuai Zhang usually doesn't show his emotions or anger on his face, but today's change was so big that even Master Liu, who often followed him, felt a little strange. Master Liu's father had been following Dashuai Zhang, but he had been suffering from the disease before. He died of illness, and Master Liu took over as his replacement.
To be honest, Master Liu's brain is quite good among young people, which is one of the reasons why Zhang Dashuai took him with him, but in terms of overall analysis ability, he is still far from his father.
"Li Zhongtang is actually able to post for this kid. Doesn't this explain the problem? Among the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, except for the two princes, who else can command Li Zhongtang?"
Zhang Dashuai felt a bit bitter in his throat. He originally thought that Gao Shaoyi was a warrior. Although he had won foreign wars, he was not considered a powerful person in the world.
Now that even Li Zhongtang has been subdued by him, it means that many things here are not that simple. Maybe his plan to stop Gao Shaoyi from going south may not be realized.
"Then shall we go or not?"
Master Liu has been following Marshal Zhang for a long time. Naturally, he knows that Marshal Zhang regards the three southern provinces as his own private territory. How could he allow an infantry brigade of the Suppression Army to enter?
How powerful is an infantry brigade of the Suppression Army? It is said that on the Xiongnu grassland, one of their infantry divisions was able to defeat the 400,000-strong coalition of the Rakshasa Empire and the Xiongnu Kingdom.
Although Marshal Zhang is very confident in his army, he will not blindly believe that his army has surpassed the army of the Rakshasa Empire, not to mention that the Xiongnu grassland is the home of the Huns cavalry, and they still occupy absolute power there. Advantages, in this case have been defeated, the combat effectiveness of the suppressing army... This chapter has been completed!