Super Dictator

In Gaiping City, Wei Jichen received the telegram that had just come from Tianjin. After scanning it, he felt a little relieved. The above was the telegram that Li Hongzhang had just sent: It makes sense, but if there is no resistance, it may affect the morale of the front line. After resisting, they went out of the harbor to fight to the death with the Japanese fleet.

This telegram said that they were leaving the harbor for a decisive battle with the Japanese, but the subtext actually meant retreat.

Li Hongzhang was afraid of affecting the morale of the front line, which was even more nonsense. He was probably afraid that if he left without firing a shot, the imperial court would blame him.

In Wei Jichen's opinion, instead of being captured by the Japanese and ultimately used to support the enemy, it is better to break out and fight. Even if the entire army is destroyed, it is still better than falling into the hands of the Japanese.

Thinking that his hard work over the past few days had come to fruition, Wei Jichen couldn't help but feel agitated, and finally changed another big thing.

"Sir, the other military commanders are already waiting for you at the door." Wang Huaiqing couldn't help but remind him when he saw Wei Jichen standing still with a silly smile.

"Oh, they are very positive." Wei Jichen calmed down and said calmly.

Today is the day when the white-haired old general Song Qing, the commander-in-chief of the Yi Army, entered the city. Song Qing had lived up to his reputation as an upright soldier throughout his life. In the Sino-Japanese War of Sino-Japanese War, only his Yi Army was still useful. For example, Liu Shengxiu's Ming army was too corrupt to fight.

Later, Song Qing was stationed in Lushun, and Russia rented Lushun to garrison the navy. The Qing government agreed and ordered Song Qing to move to Shanhaiguan. The Russian official Dubasufu visited him and wanted to buy Song Qing's camp through bribery. Song Qing refused and demolished it. Go to the camp.

When the Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded China, he also led his troops to resist, so he was remarkable as a general. He was much more upright and brave than other generals of this era.

But now that Song Qing is here, Wei Jichen's position is a bit embarrassing. Needless to say, Jiang Guiti is still part of Yijun's establishment. Even Ma Jinxu, Xu Daobang, etc. are also Song Qing's old subordinates.

"Let's go, I'm going to meet this famous veteran." Wei Jichen put a smile on his face and led his troops away slowly.

On the road leading to Gaiping, Song Qing was riding a horse with a worried expression. Next to him were his confidants Ma Yukun, Song Desheng and others.

Seeing the worried look on his face, Song Desheng couldn't help but asked curiously: "Sir, after many days of marching, Gaiping City is already in sight, why are you unhappy?"

Song Qing was indeed not happy. He had just received a secret order from the Military Aircraft Department not long ago, asking him to dismiss Wei Jichen from his position as assistant military affairs officer and stay in camp to see the consequences.

Not to mention that Wei Jichen was the first general to recapture the Liaodong city during the Lianjie campaign, but he couldn't make a move.

Even if he succeeds, he doesn't know if Wei Jichen will overreact. With Wei Jichen's current reputation, Song Qing is really afraid that he will feel unhappy and will obey and disobey his orders from then on, which will cause an internal conflict between the two armies and let the Japanese sit back and guard. The profit of the fisherman.

Is it possible that the great situation that Liaodong has not easily achieved will be ruined by this telegram?

However, Song Qing did not dare to disobey the order. Although Song Qing did not receive the exact information, the telegram was sent in the name of Sun Yuwen, the Minister of Military Aircraft. Sun Yuwen was a popular figure in front of Lafayette. , it seems that this matter is directly related to Lafayette.

Song Qing even scorned the crime charged against Wei Jichen in the telegram - killing his colleagues. He was in Liaodong, so he knew the matter very well. A leader who was greedy for life and fearful of death would flee when encountering the enemy. It is not an exaggeration to kill anyone who violates military orders.

Ma Yukun guessed Song Qing's thoughts and asked tentatively: "Sir, could it be because of the dismissal of Wei Jichen?"

Ma Yukun knew that his brother Ma Yucuo had a close personal relationship with Wei Jichen, and he couldn't help but worry about Wei Jichen.

Song Qing nodded helplessly and said: "I don't know that Wei Jichen offended that minister in the court. The court ignored the situation of the Liaodong war and punished meritoriously. I'm afraid it will arouse the dissatisfaction of the soldiers. Before the Japanese retreated, we ourselves have already started to fight against each other." Criticized, alas, alas, alas!"

Song Qing shook his head and sighed.

"My lord, there must be a road before the car reaches the mountain. It is better to wait until we meet Wei Jichen to discuss it. Besides, my subordinates think this is not a bad thing. As the saying goes, there is no room for two tigers in one mountain. My lord, when we get to Gaiping, this coach cannot be controlled by two people." Come and take charge, otherwise it will not cause chaos. Wei Jichen will be dismissed to see the consequences. Your Excellency can just unite the armies into one, which will be beneficial to the next battle. "

Song Qing was silent for a while, and then he said: "Wei Jichen has achieved great success at a young age. I am afraid that he will be dissatisfied, so my orders go in one ear and out the other."

"My lord, you don't have to worry. I learned from Yucuo's letter that Wei Jichen is humble and courteous, and he always takes the overall situation into consideration." Ma Yukun couldn't help but smile relaxedly when he heard that Song Qing was worried about this matter.

Song Qing said nonchalantly: "Yu Kun, don't you know this? For an outstanding person like Wei Jichen, the more humble he is to others, the more it shows his inner pride. He is humble because he is If he is dismissive of something, if it goes against his nature, it must be the wrath of thunder.”

"Okay, just be aware of this matter, so there's no need to mention it again. Look, the young man in the middle should be Wei Jichen." Unknowingly, Song Qing and others had already rode their horses to the gate of Gaiping City. Already, Song Qing had seen a young man leading a group of generals at the city gate heading out to greet him.

Song Desheng and others stopped talking about the matter, with faint smiles on their faces. As Song Qing patted the horse's back, he speeded up and galloped away.

Song Qing rode his horse not far from the city gate, dismounted, handed his mount to his soldiers, took long strides, and walked quickly with a smile on his face.

Not far away, I took a rough look at the young man in front of me, and saw that the young man's face was like the Mid-Autumn Moon, his color was like spring dawn flowers, his temples were like a knife cut, and his eyebrows were like ink paintings.

When walking, he looks like a tiger, and when he pauses, he looks like an old tree with its roots. He doesn't have the frivolity of ordinary young people, but still retains some youthful vitality.

Before Song Qing could say anything, Wei Jichen had already rushed to salute the younger generation and said with a smile: "Song Shuai has come from afar. If the younger generation fails to welcome you from afar, it will be disrespectful and disrespectful."

Song Qing took a step forward, warmly held up Wei Jichen's arms, and said with a smile: "There, Zijie will welcome you in the city. I am unfortunately honored. Now Zijie's reputation has spread throughout our Qing Dynasty. I am the one who welcomes you." I am also very impressed. There is no false scholar under the great reputation. When I see him today, he is really a wise general."

Everyone chatted at the city gate for a while, and then walked slowly into the city.

Along the way, Song Qing saw that Wei Zijun's troops were in solemn appearance, and all the rubble and rubble from the war on the street had been cleared away. From time to time, he would encounter one or two common people looking out of their rooms curiously, and he couldn't help but feel in his heart. Secretly amazed, he did not expect that in a short period of time, Gaiping City would be restored to its original order.

Looking at Wei Jichen secretly, I saw that he had a smile on his face from beginning to end, without any sign of impatience.

This young man is not simple. It seems that the Military Aircraft Department has really given me a difficult problem.