One hundred and nine chapters Yongcheng two or three things (seven)
Zhao Qingshan reluctantly took Han Baihang to inspect the city wall. In name, Han Baihang was inspecting the city defense, but in reality he was here to observe the details of the militia. After this tour, he got to know more about the militia. The firearms of the militia were undoubtedly superior.
Yes, but the combat effectiveness is not necessarily that strong. Among the dozens of members of the entire third squadron of the militia, there is no one with the correct posture to hold a gun, not to mention that everyone looks carefree and energetic.
In other words, when dealing with the same ragtag group of bandits, they can only be beaten when encountering a regular army.
"Captain Zhao, I heard that the militia has a mountain cannon. Where is the cannon?" Han Baihang asked pretending to be casual.
Zhao Qingshan said: "It is on the east gate and is managed by the Second Squadron."
Han Baihang made a note of it, walked around the city wall, then said goodbye, went downstairs, and rushed straight to the east gate. He wanted to see the mountain cannon with his own eyes. He secretly said that even the regular army did not have artillery. A local militia group
It's also equipped. We have to find a way to get this mountain cannon.
As soon as they arrived at the east city gate, they saw a group of men in black uniforms walking towards them. The person at the front was a burly man with the rank of lieutenant colonel on his shoulder straps.
Speaking of the epaulettes of the militia, it is much more interesting. Originally, only the military and police had a military rank system. As a local security guard, the militia did not have military ranks. However, the militia has hundreds of men and guns. Without the military rank system, it cannot command. The militia imitated the military and police.
A set of nondescript military ranks was created. The militia leader was ranked according to the colonel commander of the regular army, the squadron leader was ranked according to the captain company commander, and the squad leader was ranked according to the second lieutenant platoon leader, forming the command system of the militia.
Of course, this military rank system is only limited to the militia group. Even the leader of the militia group can only call him "chief" in front of Han Baihang, the official company commander.
Han Baihang squinted his eyes and looked at the person coming. It was not difficult for him to guess that this person was the deputy leader of the militia, Xue Lin, with the rank of lieutenant colonel. Since Mei Changyuan dismissed Luo Hu, he was the one who had full command of the militia. Look at the way he walked.
He looked very proud, and it seemed that he was determined to win the position of leader of the vigilante group.
"Captain Han!"
"Deputy Captain Xue!"
The two of them came closer and stood still. After looking at each other and smiling, they saluted each other with a military salute, held hands, and secretly looked at each other.
Han Baihang's first impression of Xue Lin was very bad. He looked honest and honest, but there was a hint of evil in his eyes, which made people uncomfortable. Zeng Guofan once said: If you look at the eyes and nose, this person is 80% evil.
If his intentions were evil, he would be extremely vigilant in dealing with them.
"Deputy Captain Xue, I have heard of your name before I came to Yongcheng. Now I can see that you are really extraordinary." With a smile on his face, Han Baihang took Xue Lin's hand and shook it, complimenting him sincerely.
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Xue Lin smiled enthusiastically and said: "I have met many garrison commanders in Yongcheng, and this is the first time I met a young and promising commander like Company Commander Han. I am really lucky to meet him." He actually felt a little unhappy. Others
They all shouted "Captain Xue", but Han Baihang kept saying "deputy", as if he was always reminded that he was just a deputy.
Han Baihang laughed on his back, and after greeting Xue Lin politely, he asked: "Is Deputy Commander Xue specially greeting me?"
Xue Lin said: "Exactly, I heard that Captain Han is going to inspect the city defense. How can I, as the deputy commander, not show up?"
Han Baihang smiled and said: "That's great. Deputy Commander Xue is here, and he just happened to study the joint anti-bandit affairs between our two armies."
Xue Lin's smile faded: "Join to prevent bandits?"
"good!"
Han Baihang walked side by side with him, his face gradually became serious, and he talked eloquently: "Bandits are rampant in Yongcheng, and the people are living in dire straits. We must change the passive posture of preventing bandits and adopt a proactive posture to prevent and suppress bandits."
Xue Lin laughed impatiently: "Well, this matter is important. I'm just the deputy commander, so I can't control so much. It's better to wait until the new commander takes office, and Captain Han will negotiate with him."
Han Baihang said with a half-smile, "I think Deputy Commander Xue has the best chance of removing the word "vice"."
Xue Lin's eyes lit up and he sighed: "If Company Commander Han can say a few nice words for me in front of the county magistrate, my chances of becoming the regiment leader will be much greater."
Han Baihang laughed and said: "What's the problem? As long as Deputy Commander Xue goes up, don't forget me, haha!"
Xue Lin patted his chest and said: "Captain Han, I, Xue Lin, am the most repaying person. As long as you can help me with this, I will be grateful in the future."
"Okay! I've decided to help you with this."
Han Baihang praised Haikou, but he sneered in his heart. You, Xue Lin, are Ding Zuopeng's people. How can I sleep well if you are made the leader of the militia?
The two of them had their own secrets and went up to the city wall talking and laughing. Han Baihang saw the mountain cannon on the top of the city at a glance. He quickly walked forward and took a closer look. He recognized that the cannon was not a mountain cannon but a mountain cannon.
Field gun, judging from the caliber and the English on the barrel, this gun should be the 57mm Gruson field gun from the Sixth Town of Beiyang, which is some years old.
"What a waste!"
Han Baihang touched the rusty Gruson field gun with distress and asked Xue Lin: "Deputy Commander Xue, can this gun still be fired?"
Xue Lin said: "It's possible, but it's not accurate. It's not as effective as a cannon."
Han Baihang rolled his eyes and followed Xue Lin's words: "Since it is useless, just give it to me."
Xue Lin was stunned for a moment: "What use does Captain Han have for this rag?"
"It's of no use. I thought I'd take it back and clean it up so that I could use it to bluff people when I suppress bandits in the future." Han Baihang said easily.
Xue Lin hesitated, and according to his temperament, he gave him a broken cannon. However, he was afraid that Ding Zuopeng would blame him if he found out, so he hesitated and refused to agree.
Han Baihang raised his eyebrows and said mockingly: "Deputy Commander Xue, aren't you just a broken cannon? You can't even take charge of such a small thing, right?"
Xue Lin was excited by Han Baihang. He had already asked Han Baihang for help, so he was naturally happy to use the cannon for personal gain. Besides, he thought that his fix was a sure thing, and it was no big deal to dispose of a used cannon, so he glared and said:
"Who says I can't make the decision? Company Commander Han can just carry this cannon away. I'm just thinking of replacing it with two native cannons here."
Han Baihang gave a thumbs up: "This is the style of a group leader."
Xue Lin laughed, and he and Han Baihang looked at the scenery from the top of the city and pointed out the country.
"Report..."
When the two were chatting in a lively manner, a regiment member ran over breathlessly: "Report to the regimental commander, there is a group of officers and soldiers escorting prisoners outside the North City Gate to enter the city. The leader of the platoon leader is named Zhou Qing, and he calls himself Company Commander Han.
soldiers."
Xue Lin looked at Han Baihang in surprise, and Han Baihang smiled and said: "Yes, they are my people. Open the door and let them in."
Xue Lin waved his hand for the regiment members to open the door and asked: "Captain Han, how many troops did you bring this time? Why didn't they arrive at once?"
