Rebirth of the Qing Empire

Disbanding the Boxers and stopping the Boxer Movement in the Beijing-Tianjin area was not as easy as Kang Fan imagined. Although Gangyi and other ministers superficially carried out the will of the Empress Dowager Cixi, in fact they had no intention of disbanding the Boxers. They had regarded the Boxers as

Being an absolute force to achieve one's own political goals cannot be given up easily.

Therefore, after the Boxer Rebellion in the Beijing-Tianjin area subsided for a period of time, it resurfaced and swept the entire Zhili region with intensification. For a time, massacres of foreigners and Chinese believers continued to occur in various places, especially in the areas around the capital.

Later, Gansu Admiral Dong Fuxiang's Gan Army was incorporated into the Wuwei Rear Army under Ronglu's jurisdiction and was transferred to defend the capital. Instead of following Empress Dowager Cixi's order to disband the Boxer Rebellion, they instead encouraged officers and soldiers to join the Boxer Rebellion and participate in the rebellion.

The Empress Dowager Cixi originally wanted to punish Dong Fuxiang, but Dong Fuxiang threatened to cause the Gan army to mutiny, leaving the Empress Dowager Cixi with nothing to do. At this time, the Empress Dowager Cixi could only seek help from the Jin army closest to the capital.

On May 20, 1900, after receiving a telegram from the Empress Dowager Cixi, Kang Fan led the mechanized regiment led by Commander Zhou into Beijing, and first stationed in the embassy area of ​​​​Dongjiaominxiang. More than a dozen fire trucks from the internal fire brigade were urgently transferred from Shanxi.

, tow trucks and transport vehicles, under the protection of the mechanized regiment, immediately began clearing roadblocks and putting out fires.

Wearing eye-catching orange fire-proof and waterproof military uniforms and grass-green helmets, officers and soldiers of the fire brigade of the Internal Guards wielded the thick high-pressure water hose on the roof of the "Iron Horse" fire truck, and the bright white water jets accurately rushed towards the burning building.

The fire was quickly controlled; the tow truck swung the steel shovel in front of the truck and shoveled piles of rubble and garbage into the open compartment of the "Iron Horse" transport truck, and immediately transported it away...

After two Jin army infantry regiments arrived from Shanxi by train, Kang Fan ordered the two Jin army regiments to block major intersections outside the capital. He and Captain Zhou led the mechanized regiment to begin forcibly disarming the Boxers operating in the capital.

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After Judy saw Kang Fan's troops upstairs in the embassy, ​​her hanging heart was finally relieved.

Since the embassy area was besieged by the Boxers, churches were burned down and priests were massacred collectively. News of the parishioners continued to come in, and there were also several photos of murder scenes taken by people who risked their lives and circulated in the embassy area, which made Judy

I was so frightened that I had been waiting eagerly for Kang Fan to come soon. Now I finally saw him, I was so excited that I couldn't speak, I just hugged Kang Fan tightly and cried.

"It's okay, Judy." Kang Fan patted Judy in his arms and comforted her.

Other staff members in the embassy came over one after another, all looking panicked, holding the hands of the Jin officers and soldiers and asking questions.

"Everyone, please go back to the embassy to take shelter first. We will come to inform you when the situation calms down." Captain Zhou stood on the roof of the car and shouted loudly through a hand-held loudspeaker in pure English, "Please don't panic, there is a big threat."

Qing officers and soldiers will protect the embassy area, so you can rest assured."

Hearing that he spoke English fluently, everyone gathered around him and asked questions, unwilling to leave for a long time.

Kang Fan held up Judy's pretty face and wiped her tears, "If I stay at the Nankou base for a few more days, this matter will be over. I have to leave. As a result, I haven't had roast steak for a long time."

"Then I have to work. I can't stick to you all the time, right?" Judy said awkwardly.

Kang Fan smiled, "You are now a senior adviser to our Shanxi government, so you have to always stick to me."

"Principal, military affairs are urgent!" Captain Zhou was dissatisfied and reminded Kang Fan loudly.

Kang Fan was a little embarrassed and let go of Judy, "Don't run around, just wait for me here."

Judy smiled happily and nodded vigorously.

After leaving some troops to protect the embassy area, Kang Fan and Commander Zhou divided their troops into two groups and moved along the road. Dozens of "Iron Horse" military vehicles rumbled ahead to clear the way, and the Type 96 general-purpose machine guns on the roofs flashed a formidable

Wuguang. Fire trucks and tow trucks followed closely behind, fighting fires and clearing roadblocks along the road.

When the Gan army and the Boxers heard that the Jin army had entered the capital, they fled. Rifles, swords, spears and other weapons were thrown everywhere. They completely lost their original arrogance of bullying the unarmed ordinary people. But they

How could they escape the wheels of the Jin army's cars? In less than half a day, they were all divided and surrounded throughout the capital. Those who managed to escape were also intercepted by other Jin troops guarding the periphery of the capital.

Troops of the Jin Army shouted through the loudspeakers installed on the roof of the car: "Fellow Boxer Rebellion members, don't panic. The Jin Army has been ordered to disarm you and will not kill people easily. However, if you don't listen to dissuasion and resist stubbornly, you will end up with bandits on the spot."

Take action!"

Although most of the Boxer people knew the strength and intentions of the Jin army and surrendered cooperatively, there were still some die-hard elements of the Gan army who incited the people to fight with force, causing chaos among the crowd.

The high-pressure water hose on the Jin army's fire truck was fully opened, and the huge impact of the water column spurted the crowds running east and west, driving the crowds together. The snipers of the mechanized regiment waiting on the roof of the car were condescending and accurately targeted the dense crowd.

The die-hard elements of the Gan Army were clearly distinguished. The crisp shots of the Type 96 sniper rifles rang out one after another. The die-hard elements were killed one by one, and the splattered blood was scattered among the crowd. The precise shooting made those Gan soldiers with rich practical experience

The soldiers were also frightened to death, and the chaos was quickly stopped.

After concentrating the Boxer Rebellion members and part of the Gansu Army who participated in the riots and taking custody, Kang Fan led his army to attack the main force of the Gansu Army stationed near the Temple of Heaven and Xiannong Altar. The 24 82 field guns of the mechanized regiment were densely arrayed outside the Gansu Army barracks.

The well-trained artillerymen quickly set up the artillery and fired at Zhu Yuan. The yellow-orange shells "clang, clatter" were sent into the barrel, waiting for Kang Fan's order.

Captain Zhou used a loudspeaker to shout: "Brothers of the Gan Army, put your weapons at your feet, line up out of the barracks, and accept the Jin army's disposal. I will give you a quarter of an hour. When the time is up, the cannon will be at your service!"

There was a commotion in the military camp, but it quickly subsided and there was no movement.

When the quarter of an hour came, Captain Zhou looked at Kang Fan. Kang Fan nodded.

"Fire!" Commander Zhou roared.

After the first salvo of 82 field artillery, a Gansu soldier who escaped from the barracks despite artillery fire sent a message to Kang Fan: Dong Fuxiang, Master Dong, begged the Jin army to stop the bombardment, and the Gansu army obeyed the order to disarm.

Kang Fan waved his hand and the bombardment stopped immediately.

The large troops of the Gan Army lined up from the military camp filled with fireworks, and everyone was dejected. An intelligence officer from the Security Bureau identified Dong Fuxiang, the leader of the Gan Army, who was hiding in the ranks to Kang Fan.

"Master Dong, stay here." Kang Fan shouted.

Dong Fuxiang had never seen Kang Fan before, but he could still see how extraordinary this man was. After standing still, he raised his head and looked at Kang Fan.

Kang Fan smiled, "Master Dong, the junior governor of Shanxi, Kang Fan."

Dong Fuxiang was stunned, cupped his fists and said, "Governor Kang's name is as loud as thunder. It's extraordinary to see him today."

Kang Fan sneered: "Master Dong became famous for resisting the imperial court and leading the uprising of the Hui people in Shaanxi and Gansu. This is even more extraordinary!"

During the reign of Emperor Tongzhi, Dong Fuxiang participated in the Shaanxi-Gansu Hui uprising and led the people to fight against the Qing Dynasty. He was active in eastern Longxi, northern Shaanxi and other places with considerable momentum. He was later defeated by the famous general Zuo Zongtang and surrendered to the imperial court, which in turn helped the Qing army.

He suppressed the uprising of the Hui people in Shaanxi, Gansu, Xining and other places, and made great achievements in battle, and his official career was smooth sailing. He was a complete speculator. After nearly 40 years, the old scandal was suddenly brought up by Kang Fan, who seemed to be in his 20s.

He couldn't help but be surprised.

"Governor Kang is still young. Don't listen to evil people's rumors and damage my reputation." Dong Fuxiang retorted.

Kang Fan slapped Dong Fuxiang to the ground with his backhand, and cursed through gritted teeth: "Inciting the Gan army to disobey the Queen Mother's will has cost so many innocent lives! Old man, why didn't I blow you up just now!"

Dong Fuxiang lay on the ground and did not dare to get up. Several of his soldiers knelt down and kowtowed to Kang Fan.

"Lord Kang, spare your life, Lord Kang, spare your life!"

Kang Fan could not deal with Dong Fuxiang privately. He had to wait for Cixi's order and he could not do it. At this time, facing the Ganjun soldiers who were kneeling on the ground, he just went with the flow and waved to let him go.

After resolving the riots in the capital, officers and soldiers of the Jin army immediately started cleaning up. More fire trucks, forklifts, bulldozers, transport vehicles, etc. were brought by train from Shanxi and rumbled in the streets and alleys of the capital.

In just one day, the rubble, garbage, thick smoke, and fire-filled capital were tidied up in an orderly manner! In the huge capital, neither Chinese nor foreigners had ever seen such a spectacular sight? Everyone was shocked by what they saw.

Stunned and at a loss!

After that, thousands of Jin army cavalry troops quickly entered the Beijing-Tianjin area and launched a large-scale arrest operation against the Boxers who were scattered throughout the country and continued to cause trouble. Within a month, the situation around Beijing and Tianjin quickly improved.

The Jin Army Internal Guard Cavalry units stationed in the Beijing-Tianjin area are officers and soldiers affiliated with the security and border defense forces, and are very good at performing this kind of tasks. Each of them is equipped with a Type 96 rifle, a Type 96 automatic pistol and a Type 96 saber.

Combining medium and close range, the individual firepower is quite strong, coupled with the powerful horses, often a 12-man squad can control hundreds of rebels, and the efficiency is very high. And whether they are Boxer people, Qing soldiers or Westerners

Missionaries will be uniformed as long as they cause trouble, and some of them who dare to resist will be killed mercilessly on the spot! And their bright and crisp olive green military uniforms with eye-catching red collar badges, yellow logos and shiny black long tubes

Wearing riding boots and riding handsome, tall, well-bred, tall horses, they all looked heroic, leaving a deep impression of might and justice on the local people.

Subsequently, a large number of officers and soldiers of the Jin Army's standing army and internal guard troops arrived in the capital one after another by train, and quickly launched a larger and more thorough suppression operation throughout the Zhili area, quickly suppressing the Boxer Rebellion that had risen again!

The Western powers originally wanted to send troops to the Qing Empire under the pretext of protecting their embassies and overseas residents, but the rapidly stabilizing situation in the capital and the Jin army's rapid and efficient suppression operations made it impossible for them to persist. In addition, they were frightened by the Jin army's powerful combat effectiveness.

, therefore, the proposal that Japan, Russia, Germany and other three countries strongly advocated to send troops to the Qing Empire was rejected by Britain, the United States, France, Italy, Austria and other countries, and the plan of the great powers to jointly send troops to the Qing Empire was aborted.

The cavalry troops of the Jin Army's Internal Guards who entered Beijing were stationed at the Nankou Base. While participating in the construction of the base, they patrolled around the periphery of the capital. Under the unified command of the Security Bureau, they carried out daily actions of Gang Yi and other restless ministers in the DPRK.

They carried out strict surveillance and greatly restricted the activities of these people, making them extremely angry but helpless and complaining endlessly. Subsequently, the Jin army's standing army withdrew from the capital and returned to defend the Nankou base.

The embassy area returned to its usual order. Kang Fan, dressed in military uniform, drove to find Judy. As soon as he entered the American embassy, ​​he was warmly welcomed by all the staff. He was so proud.

"You have become the savior!" Judy said proudly.

Kang Fan smiled and said: "I came because I wanted to eat steak."

Judy snorted dissatisfiedly, "You mean you didn't come because you were greedy, right?"

Kang Fan hurriedly changed his words: "To be precise, it's you, the beauty, who is calling my legs instead of the fragrant steak."

Only then did Judy smile with satisfaction.