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Chapter 066 The Tiger Roars in Changsha ([-])

The entire east of the city was already in a mess at this moment, and the officers and soldiers of the Ninth Brigade seemed to have an almost fanatical obsession with attacking, and they couldn't hold back once they fought.And the combat power of Mei Xin's fifth division is really not good enough, coupled with their carelessness, they didn't take any effective precautions.As a result, Song Xianfu and Hao Bing's respective offensive operations lasted only a few minutes, and the two regiments of the Fifth Division nestled in their respective garrisons were completely defeated.The heads of the two regiments looked at each other's posture, and then looked at the panicked subordinates around them. What a shame, they directly chose to surrender. Wan Yaohuang, who was following Wang Zhenyu's order to supervise the battle, was taken aback for a moment. For a moment, in his opinion, it was too amazing.

magic?This is nothing, because at a place less than 400 meters away from Wan Yaohuang, Lu Diping's attack was even more miraculous than that of the Ninth Brigade, and it was even a bit of a joke.

It should be said that Lu Diping, who has already served Tan Yankai, is still very righteous. Wang Zhenyu's military rebellion is not a fun thing, and if it is not done well, his head will be lost.But although Lu Diping is a well-known scumbag, he has a good time, but as long as he comes to Wang Zhenyu, this guy will be upright.Before Wang Zhenyu could say hello, Lu Diping tied up some disobedient officers and pulled out his team.Then he rushed to Wang Zhenyu's place in a bluff, and put on a posture of pointing and hitting, which made Wang Zhenyu's heart warm for a while.But Lu Diping is Lu Diping, he won't do things like gnawing bones.His attack direction is different from others, he requested it on his own initiative, Wang Zhenyu couldn't refute this friend's face, so he naturally agreed.

Lu Diping's initiative was actually tricky, because he asked that the head of the regiment responsible for the attack be not only his fellow countryman but also his alumni.So as soon as the siege was completed, he sent someone to invite the boy out.The two drank a few drinks at the gate of the camp, and Lu Diping persuaded him a few more words, but the other party actually ordered the troops to surrender.It turned out that most of the officers of the fifth division knew that Mei Xin had become a stinky rat in Changsha, and even the military government he supported didn't want to see him anymore. The arrears of payment in the past three months is a clear proof .The officers were naturally unwilling to risk their lives for the notorious Mei Xin.As a result, Lu Diping was a wealthy man, and he insisted on not firing a single shot, so he finished the job. Afterwards, when Wan Yaohuang talked about this matter, Wang Zhenyu, who couldn't laugh or cry, admired Lu Diping.A few days later, when he talked about this matter with Yang Wangui and others, he couldn't help sighing: Our head Lu didn't do business. It's the luck of the businessmen and the misfortune of us soldiers.For such a huge Hunan army, Lu Diping can indeed be regarded as a wonderful flower.

For the entire fifth division, Mei Xin's division headquarters was really supported. More than 400 of Mei Xin's cronies and guards were ordered to guard here.Whether it is equipment, training or treatment, these people are the best in the Fifth Division. Even if the military government defaulted on their salaries, Mei Xin did not forget to feed these people with money from her own pocket.So when the matter came to an end, the entire fifth division, that is, the department, could still fight to the death for Mei Xin with one heart.

As for Mei Xin herself, no matter how stupid she was, she knew what the situation was like now, so she summoned the officers around her to give a confident lecture.He told everyone very clearly that as long as the big guys show their strength and persist until tomorrow morning, the Dudu Mansion will send troops to support them. At that time, he will not be stingy and will definitely reward everyone.

The morale of the guards was mobilized, and everyone screamed to arrange defense.

Mei Xin, who was full of bitterness, knew best in her heart that she could not count on such bullshit reinforcements.That bastard Tan Yankai wished he could die.If the Governor's Mansion really sent troops out, it would definitely not be some kind of reinforcements, but the black and white impermanence who came to give him his last leg.I am afraid that I will not be able to survive today's calamity, Mei Xin is extremely depressed in her heart.

But when people are in despair, they always have to struggle to the death. If a dog is in a hurry, it will jump off the wall, right?

Moreover, the morale shown by the guard steel seemed to give him a little confidence, but this poor confidence was mercilessly destroyed by Wang Zhenyu.

He actually ordered the troops to use mortars and grenades at the headquarters of the Fifth Division, please, this is in the urban area.As a result, the whole of Changsha was awakened by the explosion of grenades and mortar shells. The citizens hugged their wives and children and shivered on the bed, praying secretly that no one would break into the house.

Tan Yankai was waiting for Zhao Hengti's return at the Governor's Mansion. Although Zhao Hengti's departure time was not long, Tan Dudu felt as if a century had passed, and his heart was very tormented. He could only walk back and forth in the flower hall with his hands behind his back. Only one step can ease it a little.Suddenly hearing a violent explosion, Tan Yankai, who was shocked all over, asked the adjutant standing beside him in surprise: "What is this sound? Cannons? Why did the mutiny even use cannons? What do they want to do? Hurry up!" Go, send someone to check it out, and report back quickly."

Looking at the adjutant who was stunned and did not immediately carry out the order, Tan Yankai suddenly felt a very powerless feeling in his heart, the situation was completely out of control, and he no longer blamed the adjutant for his gaffe, just sighed, slumped on the chair and did not move.

There are always too many injustices in the world, such as the military riot in Changsha.As the biggest victim of this military chaos, the officers and soldiers of the Fifth Division had not participated in any actual combat before.When they were in the new army, they didn't have the opportunity to participate in the autumn exercises in Zhangde, and they didn't go to the front line in Hubei during the revolution.Although he had received a certain degree of military training, it was training after all, and the intensity was not even as intense as a street fight.To be precise, bluffing is okay, but fighting is not enough. Going to Baoqing Mansion to arrest the revolutionary party was done with mental calculations and unintentional calculations. The bayonet versus bare hands was simply for showmanship, and there was no decent resistance at all.

The combat effectiveness of an army that has not experienced war is extremely watery. If it is a comparison of military posture, the Fifth Division is definitely no worse than the tiger brigade, but the actual combat experience, the gap is the distance between heaven and earth.

So the moment the grenades and mortars flew into the barracks, these brave guards didn't know what these dark things were, and they didn't even know what they were lying down on. The morale that rose immediately dissipated.

The biggest injustice came out. The officers and soldiers of the Fifth Division encountered the Ninth Tiger Brigade, the strongest of the Hunan Army, before they even had a chance to make a transition.This army first became famous in the battle of Yudaimen, and then went to Nanjing to recruit thousands of elite militiamen who had gnawed hard bones. In addition, they were paid well, trained strictly, and the morale of officers and soldiers was high. In particular, they also experienced military operations such as suppressing the military chaos in Nanjing .Such an army may not have the time to fight the Beiyang Army, but fighting a group of stragglers like the Fifth Division is easy and effortless.

After the first round of fire attack, the elite of the brigade, the ace of trumps, the coaching team came in first.The combat characteristic of the teaching team is that their attacks are swift and violent. Once a breakthrough is achieved, they will fight to the end without hesitation, leaving no chance for the enemy.This has been proved in the battle against the rebels in Nanjing.Soldiers use squads as units to carry out alternate attacks. The speed of advancement is fast, and they can quickly form support firepower to effectively suppress resistance.The soldiers of the Fifth Division had never seen such a ruthless style of attack, and they were defeated after only holding on for more than a minute.

Due to his outstanding performance in suppressing the Nanjing military chaos, Li Zongren was awarded the rank of lieutenant, but he did not go down to the grassroots level. Instead, he stayed in any branch of the teaching team as the acting captain. The former captain Song Haomin was transferred to Wang Zhenyu's security secretary. .And Bai Chongxi was transferred to Yang Wangui's command as a lieutenant combat staff officer, Yu Zuobai, Liao Lei, and Li Pinxian went down to the army as platoon leaders, and almost half of the teaching team changed.

In this attack, Wang Zhenyu still decided to let the teaching team take the lead in the attack. As a result, Li Zongren, who served as the acting team leader, was the first to lead the team into the Fifth Division headquarters.Taking the lead, he fired continuously with the newly issued shell gun, pointing out several blind enemy soldiers.

At this time, the headquarters of the Fifth Division was in chaos. Some wooden buildings had already started to catch fire, and the smoke was getting thicker and thicker.There were swaying figures everywhere, and some of Mei Xin's confidants were still working hard to organize the scattered soldiers, hoping to resist for a while longer.But this is obviously futile, because the repeated explosions just now have wiped out the last courage of these soldiers.

Li Zongren has no interest in these stragglers who are fleeing around. From the initial desire to leave to fully agreeing with the team, Li Zongren now has only one ideal, to work hard in the Ninth Brigade, strive to get ahead as soon as possible, and realize greater ideals and ambitions.So his goal now is to catch Mei Xin, dead or alive.

But it was too confusing. This is when Li Zongren suddenly saw a few people who looked like officers running towards the small three-story small building tens of meters away in a regular manner, and told him directly that it should be the division of the Fifth Division. department.

"First squad leader, second squad leader, bring your people and follow me!" Li Zongren shouted decisively without missing the opportunity.

Immediately, more than a dozen students rushed out with Li Zongren, aiming at Xiaoyanglou.

Mei Xin was in this small mansion right now, and his chief of staff was making the final persuasion: "Master, let's change into plain clothes and hurry up, leave the green hills here, and don't worry about running out of firewood!"

Mei Xin stood by the window, looking at the world outside the window through the glass. Instead of looking at his subordinates who were fleeing in all directions, he stared at the dark night sky, as if to find some answer from it.

After a while, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Chief of Staff, where else can we escape? Everything is over, and everything should be over. I was fooled by those bastards from the Advisory Bureau. After killing the two governors, I was doomed to end like this today, you go, Mei is incompetent, I am sorry to the brothers of the whole division."

The chief of staff wanted to persuade him again. At this time, several officers from his confidantes ran in and were about to persuade the division commander to leave with the chief of staff.Mei Xin shouted suddenly, "I'm still your teacher, right?"

Those confidant officers froze for a moment, stood at attention and replied loudly: "Yes."

Mei Xin nodded: "Then carry out my last order, take the chief of staff out, go quickly."

After the several officers looked at each other, they immediately chose to execute the order, set up the chief of staff and walked out.

The chief of staff couldn't help but shouted for the teacher, but Mei Xin didn't pay any attention to it. It's time to end. This prosperity is like a gust of wind.

One minute later, Li Zongren kicked open the door of Mei Xin's living room. He saw a scene that he would remember clearly in his later years. A man in a lieutenant general's uniform stood by the window with his back to the door and turned around. He smiled and said, "I am Mei Xin, the commander of the Fifth Division. I want to see your commander."

The Tiger Brigade captured the Fifth Division headquarters with almost no casualties.

Mei Xin knew that the situation was over, and he did not choose to commit suicide, because he really couldn't understand how he, an imposing lieutenant general and commander with nearly ten thousand soldiers, ended up in such a situation overnight.He couldn't figure it out, and sat in the division headquarters in a daze until Li Zongren rushed in with the teaching team. . .

Chapter 067

Mei Xin was brought in front of Wang Zhenyu by Li Zongren and others, she didn't curse, but said in a compassionate tone: "A good fighter must die under the sword. Brigadier Wang is indeed courageous and insightful. I, Mei Xin, first Take a step and go underground, let me see what will happen to you Brigadier Wang."

Mei Xin's attitude angered Wang Zhenyu's guards, they slapped Mei Xin in the face several times, and one of them even stepped on Mei Xin's mouth.Mei Xin was kicked and broke two front teeth immediately, blood overflowed from her mouth, and Mei Xin couldn't speak anymore in pain.The guards kicked each of his calves, and Mei Xin knelt down on her knees. At this moment, physical pain and mental insult were intertwined. For the first time, Mei Xin felt that life would be worse than death.

Wang Zhenyu did not stop the atrocities of the guards. He looked at Mei Xin, the murderer who killed the governor of Hunan, as if he were looking at a dead person.From Wang Zhenyu's point of view, this person must die, not just to avenge the governor, but because this person's death is not enough to deter the whole Changsha.But it is too cheap for such a criminal person to be shot. If he is not given enough abuse, more ambitious people will jump out in the future regardless of life or death.

He chuckled, knelt down and looked at Mei Xin's almost distorted face, and said softly: "Investigate the police officer Mei Xin, who colluded with the remnants of the Qing Dynasty and conspired to overthrow our Hunan military government. Unexpectedly, this person harbored evil intentions, and the soldiers resisted, and shot to death for my heroic soldiers, and took the head of them to deter the rest of the evil."

After hearing this, Mei Xin was furious, but she couldn't move, so she spit out a mouthful of blood at Wang Zhenyu, Wang Zhenyu seemed to have expected it, and walked away one step ahead of time.

He was not angry, but still looked at Mei Xin with a smile and said: "Actually, although you killed the two governors, although you committed a heinous crime, it was just what you needed to get promoted, so it still makes sense; in the same way, I am now It would make sense for you to get the head, but if you want to blame it, you can blame yourself for not being good enough."

Mei Xin opened her mouth and cursed vaguely: "You and I have no grudges in the past, and we have no grudges today. If you harm me like this, if I become a ghost in the future, I will definitely not let you go..."

Wang Zhenyu laughed even happier when he heard this, you have to ask Brother Niutou and Brother Ma Mian for their opinions on this.He took out the scented handkerchief Ye Ziwen gave him, covered his nose, and waved his hand, Zhao Dongsheng and others immediately dragged Mei Xin down.After a while, there was a gunshot, and Mei Xin, who had been in Hunan for a while during the Revolution of [-], died just like that. . .

On the street in the east of Changsha City, crowds of officers and soldiers of the Fifth Division lined up and walked past the street under the supervision of the Tiger Brigade with their heads in their hands.

Zhao Hengti and his party were very surprised. Although they didn't have any hope for the combat effectiveness of the Fifth Division, they didn't expect their defeat to come so quickly. You must know that the Fifth Division has a full 1 guns!

Zhao Hengti showed his military officer certificate to the troops in charge of martial law. Seeing that they were not members of the Fifth Division, the other party didn't feel too much trouble, but just asked them to wait and let the prisoners pass first.

After a lot of effort, under the guidance of the Tiger Brigade officers and soldiers, Zhao Hengti finally found Wang Zhenyu, who was somewhat complacent, at the headquarters of the Fifth Division. This kid was wandering around looking around.

Zhao Hengti saw him from a distance and the first thing he yelled was: "Brother Wang, be merciful, be merciful, don't hurt Mr. Mei!"

Wang Zhenyu looked at this somewhat simple brother Zhao, with an exaggerated expression of surprise on his face, and his eyes were full of confusion: "Mr. Mei, which Mr. Mei are you talking about?"

"Mei Xin, which Mei Xin?" Wang Zhenyu replied lightly, as if there had never been such a person in this world. Zhao Hengti was a fool. Seeing Wang Zhenyu's appearance, he immediately knew that Mei Xin was definitely dead.People who engage in politics are the most practical. Now that Mei Xin is dead, the value of this person will automatically return to zero.Zhao Hengti immediately put the subject aside, but looked at Wang Zhenyu and asked in a low voice, "How does my brother plan to end up with such a big commotion?"

Wang Zhenyu smiled appreciatively: "My brother suppressed the rebel army of the Fifth Division under the order of Dudu Tan and executed the rebel Mei Xin. It can be regarded as revenge for Dudu Jiao and Dudu Chen. The things in Changsha are naturally Forget it! But the brothers have put in such a lot of effort, can't Governor Tan show nothing at all?"

Zhao Hengti naturally understood that this was asking Governor Tan to ratify the legitimacy of the mutiny.It's easy to say, Tan Yankai's character, Zhao Hengti, has come to understand after following him for a while, he is a master who doesn't suffer from immediate losses, and he doesn't care about his status at all.Since there is no matter about Dudu Tan, the biggest stone in Zhao Hengti's heart has fallen. As long as he does not do anything to Dudu Tan, everything else is negotiable.

"Brothers, this is a mission for Governor Tan. Naturally, this will be rewarded separately. The brothers of the Fourth Division must not let their busy work be wasted," Zhao Hengti continued, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

Naturally, Wang Zhenyu also chuckled, and put one hand on Zhao Hengti's shoulder: "Okay, brother Zhao, let's stop being so alien, it was just a business matter, now let's talk about some private matters."

Seeing that Wang Zhenyu was still so polite in front of him, Zhao Hengti felt much relieved, and nodded to Wang Zhenyu to speak directly.

"This time the matter is too big. If I still stay in Changsha, my brother, I guess Tan Dudu will have to sleep with a pistol on his pillow at night. So I thought about it for a long time, and I have to find an opportunity to take the team out of the provincial capital Stay in a remote place. From now on, my brother is in the provincial capital, and my brother is in the local area. You and I are one body, connected with each other, and help each other. Brother Zhao, what do you think?"

There is no reason for Zhao Hengti not to agree, not to mention that this is precisely the situation he has been plotting all along. In politics, if he relies entirely on Shangguan, how can he gain a firm foothold? In many cases, he still has to rely on his own strength to speak.So when Wang Zhenyu brought it up, he naturally agreed and promised to talk to Dudu Tan when he went back.