Republic of China: My great warlord, many children, many blessings.

This is far more powerful than a field gun, and it is very effective at destroying permanent fortifications and strongholds.

However, this thing is a bit heavier than a field gun, but it has high firepower and is also the latest German-made. Currently, only Shen Hao in China has three of them.

Not bad, Shen Hao is quite satisfied with this equipment.

It would be even more powerful if we added some cannons.

The thought of tanks and airplanes made Shen Hao's mouth water.

Currently, Yuan Shikai has bought more than a dozen airplanes, but they are not very useful. These days, airplanes are mainly used for reconnaissance, not for bombing.

At the start of World War I, airplanes had only been invented for 10 years, had a speed of 100 kilometers per hour, and the cockpit was still open.

The advantages of airplanes have not yet been fully explored and utilized.

It must be said that war is a driving force for technological development.

Thanks to the massive investments made by various countries, aircraft manufacturing technology had made leaps and bounds by the end of World War I.

In 1919, U.S. Navy aircraft were able to complete transatlantic flights, with a total range of 3150 nautical miles.

Overall, Shen Hao felt the reward was acceptable.

Five million bullets are enough.

At noon, Shen Hao had someone take Ye Zhen and Yuan Kewen sightseeing in Guangzhou.

The different local customs and traditions broadened Ye Zhen's horizons.

Ever since she was taken in as Yuan Shikai's sixth concubine, she has been like a caged bird. She is already very happy to be able to come out and play this time.

Being in my early twenties, I naturally enjoy lively scenes.

After spending a few days in Guangzhou, Ye Zhen took a ship back home.

To Shen Hao's surprise, Yuan Kewen did not return.

Moreover, he received an invitation from the newly appointed Governor of Hubei, Duan Zhigui, to take a trip to Hubei.

Sure enough, Duan Zhigui, the top pimp of the Beiyang Army, was quite shrewd; he found a stunningly beautiful woman.

I heard that a grand opera has been prepared for Yuan Kewen, and the famous Kunqu opera singer Wang Keqin has been invited.

Yuan Kewen was immediately intrigued and insisted on taking Shen Hao along.

"I'm too busy with military affairs here, so I'll pass," Shen Hao shook his head and refused.

“That won’t do. Aren’t you bored staying in Guangdong all day? It would be nice to go to Hubei for a visit. Come on, come on, it’s my treat,” Yuan Kewen insisted on pulling Shen Hao along.

Seeing that Shen Hao remained unmoved, Yuan Kewen said:

"I've heard that Wang Keqin is a famous female opera singer from all over the country, and she's incredibly beautiful. Don't you want to see her for yourself?"

"I'm really not interested," Shen Hao said with a smile.

No matter how beautiful a female opera singer is, Shen Hao has no interest in her.

"No, brother, Wang Keqin was one of the first female performers on the theatrical stage."

Specializing in female roles, she is beautiful and elegant in appearance, and is skilled in singing, recitation, and acting.

It has been performed in Tianjin, Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan and other places. Did you know that it has captivated countless royalty, nobles and literati?

He wrote many poems to praise her;

It's like saying, "A single peony is more beautiful than the others, and few chrysanthemums from two dynasties can rival its fame."

"In my dream last night, I bowed my head and followed the seven treasures, and the pomegranate skirt was even more vivid in color."

"If you marry me and become the emperor, it will be worth enduring many more hardships."

How beautiful it was! Moreover, Wang Keqin held a charity performance at the Dongtianxian Theater in Tianjin to raise funds for disaster relief. Although she was an actress, she was truly worthy of admiration.

Despite Yuan Kewen's effusive praise of Wang Keqin, Shen Hao wasn't particularly interested.

Cheng Shuzhen, standing to the side, said excitedly, "Master, I want to go!"

Shen Hao was taken aback and asked in confusion, "You like watching plays? Do you know this Wang Keqin?"

Cheng Shuzhen shook her head, a hint of hatred flashing in her beautiful eyes, and said, "When I was passing through Shitou County in Hunan on my way to Hubei, I happened to kill Luo Laowai to avenge my parents."

Shen Hao laughed and said, "Luo Laowai is nothing, just a security regiment commander. Besides, it would be dangerous for you to go alone in Shitou County, Hunan."

"There's no need for me to go personally; I can just send a whole regiment to wipe him out."

Yuan Kewen hurriedly said, "Brother Shen, don't do anything reckless. Sending troops there privately is against the rules."

Moreover, the newly appointed governor of Hunan is also one of my father's men; we absolutely must not use force against our own people.”

"Who is the Governor of Hunan?" Shen Hao

Cheng Shuzhen said, "It's Tang Xiangming, who attacked Li Liejun in Jiangxi with Chu Yunfei and Duan Zhigui last time."

Upon hearing this, Shen Hao suddenly realized that he had remembered this guy.

Tang Xiangming, under the orders of Yuan Shikai, led the "Flying Eagle" warship to Jiujiang to suppress the rebellion. Together with Duan Zhigui, the Jiangxi Pacification Commissioner, and Chu Yunfei of the 18th Division, they captured Hukou.

He then led the Second Fleet to fight in Jiangxi and Anhui, attacking the anti-Yuan forces in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, before returning to Yuezhou.

He was awarded the rank of Second Class and Vice Admiral of the Navy for his meritorious service in suppressing the anti-Yuan army under Yuan Shikai's command.

Subsequently, he was appointed as the Governor-General of Hunan and concurrently the Investigating Commissioner, and temporarily concurrently the Chief of Civil Affairs.

Shen Hao said, "..." Then I'll send a telegram to Tang Xiangming and ask him to bring Luo Laowai to me. I think he'll give me that favor.

Cheng Shuzhen nodded and said, "Alright then."

Yuan Kewen, who was standing to the side, immediately became dissatisfied.

"Shen Hao, what are you waiting for? Why aren't you getting revenge for your woman? Just listen to me, go straight to Hubei and take care of that foreigner Luo when you pass through Hunan."

Shen Hao completely ignored him.

This drove Yuan Kewen a little crazy; he lost interest in going without Shen Hao.

In the afternoon, Shen Hao received bad news.

Tang Xiangming said that Luo Laowai joined his ranks as soon as he became the governor of Hunan, and is now the commander of a mixed brigade under his command.

It wouldn't be good to explain to the subordinates if we just killed Luo Laowai like that.

This means I can't give you that kind of face.

Tang Xiangming was only 28 years old when he became the governor of a province. He held a high position and enjoyed great prestige. Only Shen Hao overshadowed him, so he was naturally unhappy with Shen Hao.

Furthermore, Tang Xiangming's brother, Tang Hualong, was also recently elected Speaker of the House of Representatives and supports Yuan Shikai's dictatorship.

According to inside sources, it has been confirmed that he will take over as Minister of Education after the end of this revolutionary rebellion.

(Qian Zhao) The two brothers are no less powerful than Shen Hao, so Tang Xiangming will not give a damn about you, Shen Hao.

You, the Governor of Guangdong, have too much to do with? You dare to come to Hunan and act all high and mighty?

At this time, Luo Laowai also received news that the newly appointed Guangdong Governor Shen Hao was going to deal with him, which left him bewildered and somewhat frightened.

Shen Hao's name was widely known; how could he not know him?

Tang Xiangming wasn't afraid of Shen Hao, but Luo Laowai was.

Thinking of this, Luo Laowai gritted his teeth and said:

"Damn it, I'm short of money right now."

With money and equipment, who's afraid of anything?

Let's go find Chen Yulou, the leader of the Unloading Ridge Sect, and rob a few large tombs.

Last time, this guy said he discovered a large Yuan Dynasty tomb.

As long as I get the money and the equipment, and with Governor Tang backing me up, I'm not afraid of Shen Hao at all.

"Damn it, he's insane. I didn't even offend him, yet he's causing me trouble."

Since becoming a brigade commander, Luo Laowai has been expanding his army at a frenzy, and now he has 10,000 men under his command.

However, only three thousand men had guns, and they were all Hanyang rifles; there wasn't a single heavy machine gun.

The only thing they have to offer is a 75mm field gun.

They were dirt poor.

184. Is Uncle Nine's junior brother, Master Four Eyes?

The lack of respect shown by Tang Xiangming, the governor of western Hunan, greatly displeased Shen Hao.

If it were Shen Hao himself, he probably wouldn't give him that face either.

They're your own subordinates, and you arrest them without any reason. Don't you have any dignity?

That makes sense, but Shen Hao still felt uncomfortable.

Hunan is bordered by Hubei to the north and Guangdong to the south.

It is sandwiched between two provinces.

Shen Hao felt he should put some pressure on Tang Xiangming.