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    Zhang Zuolin made a lot of money.

    Although he was born a bandit, he also has a good way of doing business, otherwise his millions of net worth (this is Zhang Hanqing's rough calculation) would not have been obtained out of thin air.  Zhang Hanqing revealed the business opportunity to him, and he immediately took action.  Tobacco is plentiful in the Northeast; cigarettes and cut tobacco processing are also the fortes of people in this land. It only takes a few people and does not require strong industrial strength. What the major tobacco-producing provinces Fengtian and Rehe lack is sales volume.  In just one month, a large-scale cigarette factory was built.  When the first round of price negotiations concluded three months later, the first batch of 100,000 cigarettes was ready to leave the factory.  This talent for doing business and his bold grasp of opportunities are very impressive.

    Zhang Hanqing named this batch of cigarettes "Victory" brand, which means victory in the European War and a metaphor for his father's victory in improving his economic ability.  By selling Fengtian's worthless tobacco from cabbage price to ginseng price, Zhang Zuolin was impressed by his level of connections.

    China¡¯s ¡°Shengli¡± brand cigarettes have quickly gained the favor of officers and soldiers in war zones because of their strong strength and low price, and are known as ¡°precious gifts.¡±  Colin Wiedop, a Belgian soldier, left a message on the postcard: "In today's bad weather, tobacco is very popular. In the trenches, you will never find any remnants of cigarettes scattered on the ground, because they burn to  Lips will not be thrown away before.¡±

    Russia, which is also an Allied power, has easier access to such cigarettes. Similarly, their desire for "victory" exceeds the limits that people in peaceful areas can think of.  Army reporter Datyana Arkadyevna Smelyanskaya (female) said in her memories: ¡°I saw how a tobacco box flew into the swamp, causing a lot of yelling The soldiers  I cherish ammunition very much, and I also cherish tobacco" Tobacco, cigarettes, flints or matches are really the only source of comfort for soldiers in the ruthless war.

    Since then, tobacco has become an important part of revitalizing the Northeast economy and has continued to be promoted. Until the post-war period, cheap and high-quality Chinese cigarettes have always been the favorite of European people, and they have also provided a steady stream of help for the financial development of Northeast China. This is a story later.

    Ever since Cai E agreed to provide connections for Zhang Hanqing¡¯s tobacco plan, the relationship between uncle and nephew has entered a new realm.  It is not enough to just be like-minded, but also to cooperate for mutual benefit. Cai E did this very well. He wanted to use his practical actions to strengthen Zhang Zuolin's confidence.  How to contact the ministers of various European countries through various relationships, what are the transportation requirements, and the price, are all a headache.

    But Zhang Hanqing is the one who solves big problems. He won't do those troublesome things. These are all done by Nai's dad. Do he have many business people? The road is paved. If you can't even do this  Well, he will despise the King of Fengtian.

    At this time, Zhang Hanqing had already thought of another thing. He said to General Cai a little awkwardly: "Uncle Shi, my nephew has something that has been hidden in his heart for a long time. I wonder if I can ask?"

    Zhang Hanqing faced Lao Cai's temper, and with the idea of ????promoting the underachievers, Cai E waved his hand generously and said: "Of course."

    "Is General Jiang Fangzhen really as powerful as the legend says?"

    Cai E was stunned: "Uh"

    Zhang Hanqing said: "I want to see Mr. Baili." He then smiled narrowly: "I don't know who is more powerful among the 'Three Masters of the Saber', Uncle Shi or General Jiang Fangzhen?"

    This is a difficult problem, because there is much controversy in later generations about who is more powerful, Jiang Baili or Cai E.

    In terms of military rank, before the war to protect the country against Yuan, Cai E had already been appointed as a general at the level of the Republic of China government; while Jiang Baili only had a lieutenant general until ten years later, and he was only a general after his death.

    In terms of martial arts, Cai E has experienced hundreds of battles and has made numerous achievements. The Sichuan campaign he organized and commanded was methodical and decisive in terms of planning, organization and coordination, and implementation of command. Throughout the entire war to protect the country,  It's a wonderful scene.  Cai E's fame also became a household name after this battle, which was the pinnacle of his military career.  Commander-in-chief Zhu De and Marshal Liu Bocheng in later generations were both junior generals under him at this time: Jiang Baili had never had the opportunity to personally lead troops in combat in his life, and he made great achievements in tactics.

    In terms of strategy, this is Jiang Baili's strength, but this is probably due to his longevity compared to Cai E (although Jiang Baili only lived 56 years old in official history, he has accumulated more years and historical evolution than Cai E, who was 37 years old).  Advantages, refer to Chiang's "On National Defense" ("On National Defense"), which was the founder of the famous "protracted war" of "exchanging space for time" and only roughly completed it in 1936.  His contribution is probably due to his military disciples who are famous all over the world.

    Cai E, on the other hand, learned war from war and summarized it. Regarding combat guidance, Cai E believed: "Strategy and tactics must be adapted to the times and conditions, and assess the situation.In order to achieve the goal, you must not be a little sluggish. If you don't understand the original intention and only try to imitate others, your momentum will be like a lame man walking in a race, rarely without stumbling.  "Starting from this ideological principle, he neither fully affirmed Zeng and Hu's idea of ??"focusing on defense rather than offensive", nor was he influenced by the "extreme attack" ideas of Western military scientists at that time. Instead, he based on the Chinese army and military expenditure.  , traffic and other conditions, he put forward a strategic idea to lure the enemy deeper. He said: "If China encounters other countries with military force within a few years, instead of making a desperate move, it is better to adopt Poya tactics (referring to guerrilla tactics). According to the danger, China  To defend, to defend step by step, with the whole army and the old enemy divisions as the main ones, once they penetrate deeply and can no longer continue, they will be wiped out in one fell swoop.  "From this point of view, Cai E's understanding of China's national conditions is quite sophisticated and unique, no less than that of Jiang Baili, or it is a supplement to Jiang Baili's later theories - after all, Jiang Baili provided China with the necessary guidance in the general direction.  The argument for victory, while Cai E guided China on the difficult problem of how to win. The combination of the two was probably the main idea of ??Mao Zedong's "On Protracted War" and "On Guerrilla Warfare" later.

    It¡¯s really hard to answer the question of who is better between myself and Jiang Baili, and I have never made this comparison.  He was in charge of the military of a province at a young age and was well versed in military theory, while Jiang Baili mostly made achievements in military theory and the cultivation of military talents. Strictly speaking, they are two major branches of military science.  Cai E can be regarded as a military strategist, while Jiang Baili can only be said to be a military scientist.

    Cai E is a gentleman. He would never say that he is stronger than Jiang Baili. After all, a person must be kind; but he is unwilling to say that he is weak, and he is afraid that Zhang Hanqing, who has little experience, will really think that he is slightly inferior.  Wen Wu is the first, Wu Wu is the second, we still have to fight for this face.

    After thinking about it, Cai E said: "You and I, Uncle Jiang Shi, both graduated from the same department in Japan. We are from the same department. However, we later developed different professional fields and had different opportunities. How can we compare?" He smiled slightly.  After calming down, he pointed at Zhang Hanqing's nose and said with a smile: "Hanqing, why did you think of asking such a strange question?"

    Zhang Hanqing Surong replied: "The Fengtian army has always had problems such as low combat effectiveness and backward command capabilities. When Xueliang came, he discussed with his father about reopening the Fengtian Martial Arts School - now I think about it, it may have been done with great fanfare.  The ground has just begun. However, Xueliang still has a doubt: in view of military training time and financial constraints, Xueliang is still debating whether to give priority to combat and command capabilities or political work. Training an elite soldier who has fought in hundreds of battles must be expensive; and political work  Priority is given, then Fengtian can use the funds invested in education to meet the investment in political work, and the cost is relatively small. It is only unclear whether there are shortcomings in improving the combat effectiveness of the army. Needless to say, Jiang Shishu's attainments in strategic directions, at Baoding Army School  There are also great achievements in teaching. Xueliang wants to ask this question personally."

    Cai E nodded, smiled and said, "What does political work mean?"

    Zhang Hanqing said embarrassedly: "This is a new word that my nephew came up with. Political education is to use political education methods to make officers and soldiers know why they are fighting. Xueliang also believes privately that the combat effectiveness of the army does not only lie in well-equipped, well-equipped,  Well-trained, and the most important thing is morale. In addition, the political workers of the army must also change their strategies, integrate officers and soldiers, and integrate with the common people. Xueliang once had some experience of Uncle Shi's Poya tactics, and he used another word to describe it.  In summary, it is a people's war. As long as it gains the support of the people, advancing can obtain a steady stream of logistical, material, and manpower support from the people, while retreating can integrate into the people and find protection. Xueliang believes that modern armies need a large number of such full-time personnel.  Such personnel should be educated and thoughtful intellectuals, and the soldiers trained by such people will have spirit, energy and spirit."

    Cai E stopped smiling.  He stared at Zhang Hanqing for a long time and said slowly: "Is this question your father's idea or your own understanding?"

    Zhang Hanqing Hao Ran said: "It's just Xueliang's own speculation."

    Cai E said quietly: "Han Qing is 15 years old this year?"

    Zhang Hanqing said: "I am already 15 years old."

    Cai E suddenly took Zhang Hanqing's hand and said, "I am not alone. I will take you to meet Jiang Fangzhen now."

    There is a reason why these words resonate with our General Cai.  In addition to some new terms, Zhang Hanqing's insights combined the research results of Cai E and Jiang Baili for many years, and solved his doubts for many years. How could he not lose his temper?  (Zhang Hanqing: Nonsense. The road to building and strengthening the army that is in line with Chinese characteristics has been proven by practice. How could it be wrong?)

    At that time, there was an upsurge in the country to train a new army and reform the military system, and military training was regarded as the "first priority" to save the country.  However, patriotic youths such as Cai E believe that martial arts requires not only swords but also spirit, and that resisting aggression requires not only guns and cannons, but also the soul of the country.  It is proposed to carry out military education and military training for all people to improve the quality of the people.  Zhang Hanqing's idea of ??political workers cultivating spirituality was exactly what he wanted.

    And Zhang Hanqing¡¯s idea of ??¡°officers and soldiers becoming one¡± was very popular with him.  Cai E has also always advocated "harmony" between officers and soldiers, so that soldiers regard the military camp as a "second family."  He especially admired Zeng Guofan's saying that "leading an army is like a father and a brother leading his children" and believed that if the leader "can have this intention, then all the ancient and modern maxims of leading troops can be burned into flames."  Zhang Hanqing could have this kind of understanding at such a young age, and he couldn't help but be impressed.  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com)nbsp; Moreover, Zhang Hanqing's idea of ??"officers and soldiers becoming one" was very popular with him.  Cai E has also always advocated "harmony" between officers and soldiers, so that soldiers regard the military camp as a "second family."  He especially admired Zeng Guofan's saying that "leading an army is like a father and a brother leading his children" and believed that if the leader "can have this intention, then all the ancient and modern maxims of leading troops can be burned into flames."  Zhang Hanqing could have this kind of understanding at such a young age, and he couldn't help but be impressed.  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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