The Qing Dynasty

Chapter 120: Destroying growth and encouraging growth
"Oh, not bad, it's still quite impressive!"

Looking at the high-spirited Wu Peifu, Teng Yuzhao joked.

"It is all thanks to your cultivation, sir. I am grateful forever!" Wu Peifu said after saluting Teng Yuzhao politely.

Teng Yuzao nodded, "It's not just my cultivation. Your performance yesterday was very good. Not only are you brave, but you are also resourceful. You are worthy of being a scholar! In particular, you have a good sense of the overall situation. Your suggestion to set up an officer training class is very timely and constructive. So, these are also the results of your own efforts."

Teng Yuzao promoted Wu Peifu out of turn. He was not worried about forcing things to happen. He decided that once Wu Peifu had finished teaching the infantry textbooks on his own, Teng Yuzao would put him in the army.

Moreover, being with him now will also broaden Wu Peifu's horizons.

Teng Yuzhao thought about it and decided to give this historical Marshal Wu a push. It would be great if he could bring out his strong desire for progress.

"Zi Yu, compared to other generals, you are a scholar-general who is familiar with classics and may consider issues more comprehensively. Therefore, you not only have the qualifications to become a Confucian general, but you may also become a Confucian commander. Don't be proud and complacent. You must know that there is always a way to go further."

Teng Yuzhao's words stirred up huge waves in Wu Peifu's heart.

Before coming to the Vanguard Army, Wu Peifu had never thought of becoming a general, let alone a marshal. He just thought that being a platoon leader or a sentry would be enough. But since he was named by his teacher from the Wuwei Vanguard Army, everything about him has changed drastically.

With his current military rank, he is already equivalent to a battalion commander of the vanguard army. He has no doubt that as long as he finishes reading the infantry textbooks and satisfies his teacher, he will soon be able to become a battalion commander. In time, it would not be surprising for him to become a beloved general in the vanguard army like his teacher's confidants Liu Yuzhi and Li Xianze, commanding a large number of troops.

But now, his teacher actually said that he had the potential to become a Confucian general or commander. This obviously showed that he was more optimistic about himself. As long as his teacher was there, his future would never stop at the position of a regiment leader.

Without waiting for Wu Peifu to say anything, Teng Yuzao asked again, "Zi Yu, have you finished the things I arranged for you last night?"

"It's ready. I'll get it right away." Wu Peifu answered loudly with excitement.

After Teng Yuzhao hurriedly washed up, Wu Peifu had already brought a cavalry officer's uniform and a German cavalry saber.

Teng Yuzao nodded with satisfaction and began to change his clothes with the help of Wu Peifu.

Teng Yuzhao was very satisfied when he saw the cavalry uniform without any rank insignia. He changed into the uniform and put on the cavalry saber. He then picked up the two Browning pistols and bullet boxes that Wei Jinghai had prepared for him and hung them on the belt around his waist. Then he threw two heavy cowhide bullet boxes to Wu Peifu, who had been staring at Teng Yuzhao's new pistols and bullet boxes.

"Zi Yu, you can also hang the pistol your uncle gave you on your waist. You can use it without worry. Kang Nian got some of this new type of pistol in the concession. You won't be short of bullets anymore."

Teng Yuzhao had two pistols, one on his outer belt and the other on his belt inside his clothes at the back of his waist. His two Mauser pistols had to be temporarily handed over to the guards for use.

There was a reason why Teng Yuzhao changed into the vanguard cavalry uniform and wore a cavalry saber.

Because, historically, when the Allied reinforcements attacked Dongjuzi, the Japanese cavalry that rushed out of the Japanese concession harassed and contained the defenders in Dongjuzi from the periphery. When the defenders broke through, the Japanese army desperately chased and killed them, causing heavy losses to the defenders. Today, Teng Yuzao wanted to see if there was a chance to meet these Japanese cavalrymen who fought on "donkeys".

Although Teng Yuzhao did not need to worry about the reorganization, Liu Shijiu's disbanding of the Qianzi Group was a big deal after all. Teng Yuzhao was somewhat worried whether he could successfully convince the members of the Qianzi Group.

So, after getting dressed, Teng Yuzao hurried out of his yard with Wu Peifu and three guards.

Wu Peifu, who was following behind Teng Yuzao, not only had the Browning given by Liu Shijiu and the bullet box given by Teng Yuzao hung on his belt, but he also had a cowhide briefcase slung across his shoulder and a shiny fountain pen stuck in the pocket of his military uniform.

He had learned last night that he would be appointed as Teng Yuzao's liaison officer and secretary. He was well aware that this was a platform provided by his teacher to broaden his horizons, gain experience and establish his prestige. With the identity of liaison officer and secretary to the Vanguard Army President, he could participate in high-level meetings of the Vanguard Army and come into contact with almost all military affairs, which was not something he could participate in as a student.

Although this status is not as high as that of Liu Yuzhi, Li Xianze and others, it is already higher than that of ordinary captains. This makes Wu Peifu extremely grateful to his teacher, and he has already developed the idea of ​​repaying him with his own life.

The three guards following Teng Yuzao were all carrying German-made Mauser pistols, their belts were filled with cowhide bullet boxes, and each of them also carried a G98.
One of the rifles was prepared for Teng Yuzhao. The three of them were all good marksmen, but they were far inferior to Teng Yuzhao. When necessary, these three rifles would be Teng Yuzhao's spare rifles.

The courtyard where Teng Yuzhao lived was a two-courtyard compound. Teng Yuzhao lived in the second courtyard. When he came to the first courtyard with Wu Peifu and three guards, he was shocked.

Because Hu Daqiu, with a bandage on his head, was already waiting in the yard with the remaining forty or so people from the former Second Regiment's guard platoon and reconnaissance platoon, fully armed and lined up.

Hu Daqiu was also injured last night and his scalp was scratched by a stray bullet.

Teng Yuzao asked curiously, "Hua Zhang, didn't you receive the order from the head of the guard department? You don't have to do drill today. We will soon reorganize you all into guard posts at the headquarters."

Hu Daqiu saluted and replied, "Your Excellency, we have received the order, but Director Wei specifically instructed us to follow your Excellency throughout the morning."

After a brief thought, Teng Yuzhao understood what Wei Ningbo meant. He was worried that there would be trouble in the reorganization this morning. He couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart, thinking that this was a bit of an overreaction.

However, Teng Yuzao still smiled and waved his hand, saying, "No need, you and your people should stay in the yard. If anything happens, you will still have time to get out."

Teng Yuzao looked at the soldiers lined up and asked softly, "Have you all received your rewards?"

"Got."

More than forty people hurriedly responded to Teng Yuzao's words.

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