Chapter 54: Instructing the Third Regiment

  The Dongfang Victory, everything seems to have become a foregone conclusion.

  The 1st and 2nd Regiments of the Party Army's Training Corps began to garrison in Meixian, while the troops of the 3rd Regiment were formally established in Jieyang County.

  Although Chen Jiong's main force troops were largely annihilated, they were not completely eliminated, and the situation in Guangdong was not entirely stable.

  The next target of the expedition was only Chen Jiongming's remaining troops, but unexpectedly, a disaster occurred within the walls, and the rear lost fire, and a split appeared within the Allied Army.

  Just after Sun Yat-sen's death, Tang Jiyao, a warlord in Yunnan Province, began to make his move.

  As early as 1923, when Premier Sun rebuilt the Grand Marshal's Mansion, he invited Tang to serve as Vice Marshal, but unexpectedly Tang was not grateful and refused to cooperate with Sun Yat-sen and the Guangdong Revolutionary Government.

  However, Premier Sun died, and Tang thought he could swallow Guangdong at once. On March 18, he issued a telegram announcing his appointment as Vice Marshal. He attempted to usurp the power of the Southern Government by pretending to be the legitimate successor of Sun Yat-sen. Tang also claimed that he would lead an army of 100,000 to enter Guangdong.

  Regarding Tang Jiyao's actions, the Central Executive Committee of the Kuomintang explicitly refuted and issued a telegram: When the Premier was alive, he openly defied orders and acted arbitrarily; after the Premier passed away, he used false pretenses to act tyrannically. His cunning and contradictory behavior made everyone with blood and breath point at him in anger. It also stated that Tang's crimes were equal to those of Chen Jiongming, leaving no room for compromise or retreat.

  All must follow the order, unite against the enemy, and all political relations with Tang's rebellion should be quickly announced to be severed. If there are those who violate this and are willing to collude with Tang's rebellion, our party will only enforce discipline and will not pardon!

  However, Tang Jiyao instead used this to lure Yang Ximin and Liu Zhenhuan into rebellion, publicly expressing that he would allow Yang Ximin to recruit troops in Yunnan. Yang Ximin reported back by telegram, supporting Tang Jiyao's entry into Guangdong, while Liu Zhenhuan personally went to Yunnan to request that Tang lead his troops into Guangdong. Chen Jiongming and other rebel forces also made contact with Tang secretly.

  For a time, the just subsided war in Guangdong was again filled with the smell of gunpowder.

  It seems that in all things, there is a will of Heaven at work.

  The Right Route Army, composed of the Yuet and Party Armies, was stationed far away in the East River area, leaving Guangzhou almost empty. The Yang-Liu warlord clique believed this was the best opportunity to rise up in arms. In early April, Yang Ximin accused the Central Executive Committee of the Nationalist Party of wrongdoing, and in early May he secretly went to Hong Kong to meet with Tang Jiyao, a representative of Duan Qirui.

  Jieyang County, Headquarters of the 3rd Battalion of the Instruction Corps.

  After nearly two months of formation, the troops of the 3rd Regiment have been officially established, with three infantry battalions under its jurisdiction. The battalion commanders are Hu Wei, Dong Tianyong and Wang Jun respectively. The three party representatives are Song Xilian, Du Yuming and Guo Jun (head of the military school district).

  The artillery company directly under the headquarters, with eight 120mm field guns, was led by Wen Susong (military school instructor) as the company commander. The reconnaissance company was led by Hu Zongnan as the company commander. The machine gun company, with eight Maxim heavy machine guns, was led by Guan Linzheng as the company commander. The supply company was led by Sun Guangping as the company commander.

  The whole team has more than 2,000 people, with over 200 extra personnel. However, everyone is aware of the excess number, and no one reports it upwards.

  "The troops still need to train according to the training outline, with physical exercise in the morning and various military tactical drills and individual combat training in the afternoon." Sun Xinghua sat on a chair at the regimental headquarters, looking at Qian Dajun beside him.

  His body has recovered a lot now, and Shen Nan also rushed to various towns to participate in the work of comforting the people.

  "Captain, I'm afraid something is going to happen in Guangzhou. Can our troops recruit some soldiers? Recently, many civilians are willing to join our army." Chief of Staff Shen Jian said as he walked up to Sun Xinghua's side.

  Qian Dajun has already left, so Shen Jian would say such things.

  Although Qian Dajun is only the deputy commander, he also serves as a party representative. In terms of his position, he can sit on an equal footing with Sun Xinghua, not to mention that in the Party's military forces, the party representative has the power to supervise all actions of the troops.

  "Our troops don't need to expand for the time being, maintaining the current formation is enough. However, regarding the situation in Guangzhou, what you said does make some sense. The Yang Liu warlord, this time they might really rebel." Sun Xinghua said coldly.

  For the expansion of troops, Sun Xinghua also has this intention, but he currently does not have too much ability to support too many troops. A small and elite troop is the current requirement for Sun Xinghua's troops.

  "Big brother, how did you come?" Just as Sun Xinghua was about to continue speaking, Sun Jianhua walked in from outside, still with a smile on his face.

  Shen Jian saw Sun Jianhua coming and didn't say anything, just slightly nodded and walked out towards the outside.

  "Second brother, you're not seriously hurt, are you?" Sun Jianhua said with concern as he looked at Sun Xinghua in front of him.

  "There's nothing else, thank you for your concern, brother." Sun Xinghua invited Sun Jianhua to sit down and personally poured him a cup of tea.

  "Second brother, you don't have to worry anymore. I did as you said and transported all the tea leaves, silk and other things abroad for sale, and this time we made a big profit. This time I came over, one is to see your condition, and the other is to bring some good things for you." Sun Jianhua said with some mystery.

  Looking at his elder brother's expression, Sun Xinghua was somewhat puzzled.

  "Eight 120mm German-made cannons and one hundred German-made MP18 submachine guns." Sun Jianhua's face broke into a smile as he slowly spoke.

  "These things were all transported from France, where they confiscated a large number of German weapons, most of which were stored away, and a small portion was sold to China. These things were obtained in exchange for tea leaves and silk, which is much cheaper than buying them domestically, as long as you're willing, big brother can get them for you." Sun Jianhua took a sip of tea water and continued speaking.

  "Big brother, currently our troops are equipped with US-made weapons. Although German-made weapons are excellent, considering the logistical issues, I plan to temporarily not equip German-made weapons. As for later, if there is a need, of course, we will have to trouble big brother again. I'll take these weapons, on behalf of the Revolutionary Army, thank you big brother for your support of the revolution." Sun Xinghua said with a smile.

  Of course, if it weren't for the smart computer's selection of American weapons, Sun Xinghua would definitely choose German weapons. As long as he has his own territory, the first thing Sun Xinghua wants to eliminate is these American weapons.

  But I don't have a domain and no money, so I can only use these free weapons.

  Looking at the Chinese map hanging on the wall, Sun Xinghua's eyes shone with light. The battle in Guangdong was just a small test of his strength, but the real big war was the Northern Expedition. Apart from Guangdong, there were vast territories waiting for him to conquer, and as long as he had strong military power, he could expand his territory wherever he went.

  "Alright, second brother, from now on if you need anything, just tell big brother. Big brother will definitely try his best to help you. Here's 2,000 yuan, consider it pocket money from big brother to little brother." Sun Jianhua said with a smile and put the money on the table.

  After finishing speaking, it seemed that in order not to give Sun Xinghua a chance to refuse, Sun Jianhua walked out towards the outside and left Sun Xinghua's command post.

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