The Qing Dynasty

Chapter 116: The Qian Group is disbanding
But the question is, when will this huge amount of money see the light of day?

How long will this battle last?
Are we going to starve while guarding this "mountain of gold"?
Li Yulin and Wei Jinghai looked at each other, and both showed a bitter smile of regret and helplessness on their faces.

Teng Yuzao looked at the two men with regretful and unwilling expressions, understood their feelings, waved his hand and said with a smile.

"Don't worry, I will find a place to use this money, and it will be very useful. Let's not talk about this now. I know you feel distressed about the sudden reduction in military expenditure, but believe me, this money is not something we cannot use, but it is of great use. It can even be said that it is related to the future survival of our Vanguard Army."

"As for military expenditure, with the current three million, even if we recruit another ten or twenty thousand people, it can barely last for half a year. And I still have some ways to deal with military expenditure. I hope you two, especially Qionglin, the chief steward of our vanguard army, will keep this in mind."

When they heard what Teng Yuzhao meant, it seemed that he could get some more military funds, they both immediately looked impatient and opened their mouths to ask questions almost at the same time.

Teng Yuzao saw the expressions of the two and said hurriedly, "There are a few more very important things that I need to discuss with you now."

Teng Yuzao put away his smile and said, "Just now, Liu Shijiu found me and told me clearly that he was willing to bring his Qianzi Battalion to join our vanguard army."

"Liu Shijiu is willing to join the Vanguard Army!"

This news surprised and delighted Li Yulin and Wei Jinghai, and indeed temporarily diverted their attention.

Although they had long seen that Teng Yuzao wanted to win over Liu Shijiu, and it was only a matter of time before Liu Shijiu joined the vanguard army, they did not expect it to happen so soon.

Wei Jinghai immediately said, "Sir, this is great news! With these two thousand people from the Qian Regiment, we can immediately organize two battalions. If we hand it over to Captain Liu of the First Regiment, his regiment will be almost full except for the lack of an artillery battalion."

Teng Yuzao nodded and said, "It is indeed a good thing. This is what I have been looking forward to. However, I do not agree with the Qian Group joining the Vanguard Army."

"What? You didn't agree!"

Teng Yuzao's drastic reversal made Wei Jinghai jump up in surprise. Although Li Yulin was still able to sit on the chair, he looked at Teng Yuzao in astonishment, as if to say, "I didn't hear it wrong."

Li Yulin asked in confusion, "Xingfu, why...?"

Teng Yuzao smiled bitterly and said, "Ningbo, please sit down first. You all should listen to what I have to say."

Teng Yuzao took out a cigarette and took one for himself, then handed the cigarette box to Li Yulin and Wei Jinghai. They were both surprised and happy, and they were also very tired after working hard all day without rest. Seeing Teng Yuzao handing them cigarettes, they took one each without hesitation.

After Teng Yuzao and Li Yulin lit their cigarettes with the help of the matches struck by Wei Jinghai, Wei Jinghai seemed to remember something and hurriedly reached into his pocket. When he took his hands out of his pockets, he had two shiny silver cigarette cases in his hands.

"Sir, without asking General Manager Li for permission, I privately took out these two cigarette boxes from the seized supplies. You can each take one. This thing is not only convenient to use, but also very stylish and convenient."

All the weapons, ammunition and supplies seized must not be retained or hidden by anyone. All items must be recorded in Li Yulin's account and distributed uniformly. So, strictly speaking, Wei Jinghai violated discipline, but Teng Yuzao was not going to criticize Wei Jinghai for this little thing. As the chief of staff, Wei Jinghai was still very qualified.

Even after seeing a hint of subtle displeasure on Li Yulin's face, Teng Yuzao immediately took the silver cigarette case with a smile, carefully put it into his pocket, and said with a smile.

"Yes, I have seen such a cigarette case before. The German instructor Renelle has one. Very good, Ningbo is thoughtful. Whenever you find something good, you should let me have a look."

Seeing that Teng Yuzao liked this cigarette box very much, Li Yulin didn't know what to say. He smiled and put away the other cigarette box.

Teng Yuzao took a puff of his cigarette and then continued his topic.

"If we absorb the Qianzi Group into the Vanguard Army, we will definitely be accused and slandered by other Boxers. I'm afraid they will say that we are annexing and disintegrating the Boxers. This is likely to cause panic among the Boxers, which is not conducive to the development of the current situation. It will even make Yu Lu unhappy. Even Nie Shicheng, Ma Yukun, He Yongsheng, who have always hated the Boxers, will look down on us."

Teng Yuzao sighed and said, "In their eyes, the Boxers are rioters after all. You must know that more than half a month ago, Yu Lu was still commanding the Wuwei Army, the Lian Army, and the Green Camp to encircle and suppress the Boxers in Zhili. In my opinion, the court's attitude towards the Boxers is also very clear. It is to use the Boxers temporarily. In the long run, the court will never allow the Boxers to grow bigger and stronger, otherwise it is possible that another Hong Xiuquan will appear."

"Although my ally has not received much education, he is still very smart. He told me clearly that he has thought of all these things, so he wants to join our vanguard army and find a career for his subordinates."

Teng Yuzao's words calmed Li Yulin and Wei Jinghai down.

What Teng Yuzhao said is very right. In the long run, the imperial court will not allow the Boxers to grow stronger. Not only the current imperial court, but also the imperial courts of all dynasties will not do that. Sooner or later, the account with the Boxers will be settled.

Wei Jinghai said somewhat unwillingly, "Your Excellency is right, but it's a pity that the Qianzi Group is different from other Boxers. Most of their soldiers are strong and healthy around 20 years old. They are all good soldiers!"

Teng Yuzao smiled and shook his head, saying, "Ningbo, don't feel sorry. Although I don't agree with the Qianzi Group joining the Vanguard Army, I didn't say that I don't want these people!"

Teng Yuzao's words made Li Yulin and Wei Jinghai confused, and they stared at Teng Yuzao in surprise.

Teng Yuzhao disagreed with the Qian Corps joining the vanguard army, but wanted members of the Qian Corps. Li Yulin and Wei Jinghai were really confused by Teng Yuzhao's confusing words.

Teng Yuzao took a puff of his cigarette and said, "In order to avoid criticism and slander, and even to prevent someone from using this matter as an excuse in the future, I cannot agree to the Qianzi Group joining the Vanguard Army."

Seeing that Wei Jinghai was still anxious to ask, Teng Yuzao waved his hand and said, "I have already agreed with Liu Shijiu that he will spread his heroic invitation in Tianjin early this morning, stating that from today on, he voluntarily disbands his Qianzi Group and will join our Vanguard Army in his personal capacity."

"What about the more than 2,000 people from the Qian Group?" Wei Jinghai couldn't wait to know where those people had gone.

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