Chapter 67 The Double Dragon Treasure Star (2)

On August 13, after paying more than 1,200 casualties, the Stretiansk Fortress was finally taken down by the Qing army. In order to capture this fortress, the Qing army suffered a total of 2,040 deaths and 1,833 injuries. The Russian army died 1,629 deaths and 951 (captured) of 9,51. Both of them paid a very tragic price.

At this moment, the Russian artillery position was finally found in the back mountain of the fortress. This position was built along the mountain, and most of the artillery was hidden in the abdomen of the mountain, so the Qing army's artillery fire was repeatedly useless. After the Russian artillery disarmed, in view of the difficulty of artillery transfer, Sai Shanga and Sushun discussed it and decided to blow it up on the spot. With all the shells, with artillery of various calibers, after an explosion, they were buried under the collapsed abdomen forever.

Leaving the Stretiansk Fortress, the various troops temporarily rested and waited on August 16th, based on the experience gained by the fortress, they began to fight in groups and marched to the next one, namely the Sahalian Ulahoto Fortress.

This matter was planned before the war, so there is no need to worry at this time. What is urgent is to send the list of meritorious personnel in the first battle, details of the battle situation, and the news of the victory to arrive in Beijing before August 15th. Of course, the difference is too late, but there is a telegram to reach the instant, so just send the document to the General Office of Shengjing.

The first place of meritorious personnel was Hu Damao, but he was strongly opposed by Cheng Xueqi. His reason was that the first place of merit was Tang Zhiqiang, who was his subordinate. However, because Hu Damao acted rashly and intended to seize merit, he even lost his life. Therefore, he should give the first place of merit to the dead Tang Zhiqiang, instead of Hu Damao, who ignored his friendly forces and was trying to make a big splash on the battlefield.

Yishan asked about the incident and thought that the matter was suddenly happening. Hu Damao was in a dangerous place and could not be wrong. As for Tang Zhiqiang's death, it had nothing to do with others. If he had to say responsibility, his own responsibility would be heavier - he was willing to be the first person on the battlefield, and he would be in a dispute with the first attack. If he could survive by chance and the war would be stopped, he would also be punished. Now Cheng Xueqi used this as a basis and instead spoke out threats, he should be severely criticized to serve as a warning to others.

But I thought so in my heart, but I couldn't say that. Zhu Hongzhang violated the rules and invited the emperor's favor. He was the first to be awarded the rank of admiral in the Guangwu New Army that year. The Green Camp New Army valued military discipline first. Cheng Xueqi was from the same background as him. Now he had to salute with his hands when he met. If he had real military achievements, he would be fine, but it was just an official title appreciated by the king and father. He was not so legitimate, which naturally caused dissatisfaction and jealousy from his colleagues. Now he was just taking advantage of the situation.

As the chief official, Yishan was not good at suppressing power in the face of such a thing, so he had to mix it up with both sides. The final solution was to put the dead first, and the first place was to give Tang Zhiqiang the credit. This was not only to calm Cheng Xueqi's resentment, but also to make Tang Zhiqiang the most solemn courtesy and mourning behind him. As for his survivors, he could naturally get the most pension.

This is not a good idea. Hu Damao is honest and does not think there is anything wrong with it. However, in Zhu Hongzhang's view, Cheng Xueqi took advantage of the problem and intended to target him. Such a thing seems very small, but if he cannot argue with reason, his prestige will be completely under Cheng Xueqi in the future. Because of this, Zhu Hongzhang went straight into Aihui City, met with the help of the masters, and wanted to ask for a clear explanation.

Sai Shanga, Yishan, Aikuntai and others were talking, and Sushun attended the audience, which was to deal with the problem of captured Russian soldiers. "I think it is better to follow the previous examples and concentrate on guarding the Russians, treat the injured, and bury the dead, and allocate them to winter clothes to show the nobles' kindness of our heavenly dynasty. What do you think?"

"I'm afraid this is inappropriate?" said Aikuntai. "Heilongjiang does not need to be inland in the Central Plains. All military supplies are available within the pass. Our army does not have much. Now we have to divide half of them to give them to enemy soldiers? Isn't this a way to open the door and invite thieves?"

Yishanshen nodded in agreement, "Well, this is indeed a trouble." He said, "Although there are not many captured Russian soldiers, they are all injured. However, most of the injured medicines stored in the army must be divided into different parts. When Zhu Huanwen saw me yesterday, he said that the medicines administered by the military doctors in his department were not sufficient. He asked me to ask the court for an order and asked someone to quickly transfer them. But now he wants to give them? I also think it is inappropriate."

Sai Shanga hesitated and could not make up, so he had to ask Sushun for advice, "Brother Yuting, what are the high opinions about here?"

"There is nothing unsightly. Russia was also one of the contracted countries that signed the "Regulations on the Resettlement of Prisoners of War in Various Countries" with our Celestial Empire. When doing things, it should be treated as a contract. "The wounded must be treated"." Sushun said, "It is not necessary to think that our Celestial Empire will treat soldiers from other countries by means of abuse, regardless of the terms of international public law. If it is spread, it will be defiled by the emperor's holy virtue."

Hearing his words, several people were not good to say much, "But, Lord Zhongtang, what will happen if our army is injured and the military rations are insufficient?"

"Zhu Xiu, you are really stupid." Su Shun joked with Yishan in a presumptuous manner, "I just said to treat the injury and take care of the food. He didn't say that he must be treated intact and fed it to a fat and strong body. Why do you have to worry about the tight amount?"

Yishan and others were stunned. They did not expect Sushun to be so ruthless. After thinking about it carefully, they felt that there was no way to get it. After mid-August, the weather outside the pass was already very cold, and there was no food in his stomach, and the whole body was cold. The military rations needed would increase by 40% or 50% compared to June and July before the battle. Even so, some soldiers shouted that they would not be full. In fact, Sushun, who was in charge of Aihui and specialized in logistics equipment and supplies, also felt a headache. Now the captured Russian soldiers, just look at their appearance, know that they are all big-bellied men. If they are full, they can't handle it at all, and it is easy to cause trouble. This would be better. Eat less every day so that they don't have that much energy to cause trouble. It is a solution to bother with oneself and others.

This matter was agreed, and several people laughed and said, Sushun was the most delicious. The salmon produced in Heilongjiang was famous all over the world and he could also eat it in Beijing, but compared with the fresh water, it was far behind in the taste. Sai Shanga knew that it was delicious, so he sent people to the river to fish it out and make a huge cage to keep it in the river water under Aihui City, and it was extremely convenient to eat and pick it up.

The chefs in the army serve braised salmon to several adults. In mid-August every year, it is the time when salmon returns to their birthplace from the deep sea and lays eggs. The salmon roe is very expensive and is the ingredient for making the best caviar. Although the Chinese in this era have not mastered this technique, braised caviar is still a top-notch food and drink.

Su Shun took a few breaths and smiled, "My first preference in life is to fill my mouth and tongue. This time the emperor sent me to Aihui City. Speaking of which, it is really a matter of being a king and a father, and he is a minister."

"What?"

"Such food cannot be tasted in Aihui City. The emperor knew my little thoughts, so he sent me here!"

Sai Shanga burst into laughter and was about to speak. Someone at the door signed up. "I am humble and rewarded with the rank of Admiral Dai. Zhu Hongzhang, Guizhou, please see the Admiral!"

"Is it Huanwen? Come in, come in."

Zhu Hongzhang stepped in and Sai Shanga got up and invited him, "Have you used lunch? Come, sit down and eat together, eat together." He said, "The emperor ordered people to send Maotai from Guizhou. It just so happened that you have a good time today."

Zhu Hongzhang thanked the Advisor, bowed to Sushun and sat by the table. The first fortress was conquered, and the next few places would not become a big problem, so the table was lively. However, because no one in the audience had read any books, it was inevitable that the words were boring, but the atmosphere was pleasant after all. Zhu Hongzhang had something to say in his heart, so he had to chat with him without hesitation.

Yishan saw that he was not in a state of mind, so he found a gap and turned his head and asked, "Huanwen, are you doing something wrong here?"

"Sir, I dare not hide it from you. But this is really unfair to Hu Damao's robbery." He said, "Sir, when you were training in Tianjin, you also knew that Hu Damao and Hu Xiaomao are loyal and will never do such a person who betrays a friendly army and only cares about their own interests."

Yishan naturally knew about the process of this incident, but he had already explained it to the generals in the army. Unexpectedly, Zhu Hongzhang refused to let go? Yishan's face gradually became colder. He looked at Zhu Hongzhang and asked, "Brother Huanwen, even Hu Damao has no objection to this matter, why do you have to force yourself to stand up?"

"Sir, that's not what you said." Zhu Hongzhang said immediately, "The discipline in the military is based on justice for rewards and punishments..."

"Bastard! Are you saying that this official rewards and punishments are unfair? Zhu Hongzhang, you are so brave!"

Yishan has been a general in command since Zhu Hongzhang joined the army. After years of gaining power, Zhu Hongzhang did not dare to be negligent at all. He sat on one knee and knelt down, "I dare not be humble at work. However, sir, soldiers have many complaints about Hu Damao's grievances. If this continues, humble at work may be unstable!"

"Fuck! Why are the morale of the army unstable? Just relying on such a small matter, the morale of the army unstable? Do you underestimate me, the soldiers of the Qing Qing Green Camp? Or are you unstable in your own mind?"

Zhu Hongzhang had nothing to say, and Su Shun waved his hand in time, "What the hell is going on?"

So Zhu Hongzhang told him how smart Sushun was. As soon as he guessed, he knew the small plan that everyone was planning. He thought about it. If he followed Yishan's words, he could temporarily suppress this matter, but if he fought together for the two armies in the future and advanced together, he would eventually have another dispute over other matters. It can only be regarded as a treatment method, and no matter which side, he would not be satisfied. Therefore, he wandered for a moment and said slowly, "Although this matter is small, it has a huge obstacle. Even if I am not good at deciding, I will go down first, and I will immediately draft a memorial to report to the emperor and ask the emperor for his sage--I think there will be something to say with the resources of the emperor's heaven and heaven."

Zhu Hongzhang thought to himself that with the emperor's will, he thought that he could calm the resentment of soldiers or Cheng Xueqi's dissatisfaction. He stopped talking more and met with respect.

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The emperor was so angry when he received Sushun's memorial. What happened to Cheng Xueqi? He didn't take it as a reason. He just won the first victory and actually started to compete with his colleagues for credit? It's really hateful!

But no matter how much he scolded, it would not solve the increasingly growing trend of the army's gangs and independence. With this in mind, the emperor was shocked: Is there such a hidden worry if the people who had made contributions in the Guangwu army were stationed in various provinces and trained the new army? Didn't you expect it at the beginning?

He stood up from the imperial case and wandered around the room for a long time. Suddenly, he thought of a solution. He turned around and returned to the table, took the paper and pen, and wrote at the desk. After a while, a strange pattern was depicted for him. At the same time, he ordered, "Liu Fu? The Minister of Works, Kuang Yuan, and the Doctor of the Department of Industry, Cheng Xiang, was the head of Lei Tingchang."

Several people were quickly summoned to the imperial front, and the emperor handed over the drawings to the next, "Do you know that the country uses troops to the northeast, and countless soldiers use their lives on the battlefield?"

"Yes, I know."

"This is a sketch I made by accident. It was caused by the imperial court to use this to commend the soldiers in the army and fight for the country. It is called the Double Dragon Treasure Star." He said, "After you wait, you will immediately follow the map. The texture is made by red gold and silver, with a mixture of four or six. I have written down all these. If you don't understand, please hand in the sign. I will give you two days, and two days later, I will see the sample."

"Yes." Kuang Yuan agreed, and Lei Tingchang met with Chengxiang and knelt out.

The emperor was sent out to send Kuang Yuan and the others out, the more he thought about it, the more angry he became. Sai Shanga and Sushun were all idiots and cowards! He had to make his own decisions about everything, and he asked them to be the Minister of War, who was given the title of Minister of the Ministry of War, and the Minister of Military Affairs, and what was the Minister of Military Affairs doing in Heilongjiang? If he had known this was the case, he would not have been to go in person!

This thought flashed through his mind like lightning, and the emperor was stunned: What would happen if he really went? But he immediately knew that this was just his own dream - he just didn't mention the opposition of the court officials in the capital, but only said that the emperor left Beijing and went to a place where the soldiers were in a dangerous place of war. He could not return for a few days. Who would handle the affairs of the country? Thinking of this way, he felt that the emperor's throne was not very pleasant.

"What if I go there secretly?" He murmured in his heart, and it would be even more impossible. If the emperor was lost in the Forbidden City, it would immediately cause an uproar. When the soldiers on the front line heard the news, the morale of the army would be in chaos!

After thinking for a long time, there was no plan to achieve both sides. The emperor picked up his pen and wrote on the telegram of Sushun's memorial, "Let's go, and there will be an order in the future."
Chapter completed!