C3443 Tongzhi had returned to his country (2/2)
”Gather the civil and military officials of the province, gather the local elders and gentry …” Welcome to His Majesty! ”
Ma Ming and San Bao were anxious as well. ”What are you still standing there for? All of you, change into new uniforms and clean the living quarters with your weapons … Waiting for the His Majesty's parade! ”
”We are finally leaving. Brothers, we are heading north to return home … The later half of your generation are also under the watch of the Son of Heaven! ”
”When I, Old Ma, return to the capital, I will smash the door of the Ministry of Revenue. Let's see who dares to owe us military expenditures!”
Along with the fast horse messenger and the newly laid telegraph line delivering the news, all the thirty thousand New Imperial Army in the ten camps around Fuzhou knew of the good news.
Ma Ming, Duncheng, Bai Min, those three treasures, Duo Luo … These guards and disciples of the White Flag from Beijing began to gather at the horse tail with their soldiers.
The thirty-thousand-strong army set off across the land of Fuzhou had caused a sensation. Squadrons of soldiers in European uniforms had begun to gather around the horse tail with brand-new weapons.
People crowded along the roadside to watch the steady stream of troops. These soldiers, whose rules were strict and did not disturb the people, were welcomed from the bottom of their hearts by the people.
”I heard that you guys are leaving with the His Majesty … Child, did you come back? ”
”What did you all say when you saw the His Majesty … Do you speak official language? ”
”Do what the His Majesty does, don't ruin the prestige of us Min clansmen! ”Don't be afraid of being bullied when you're outside, fight your way back!”
Everyone in Fujian knew that the thirty thousand soldiers of the army could not stay in the Fuzhou City. They were waiting for the return of the emperor.
Normally, they didn't show it, but after knowing that these hometown soldiers were about to leave, everyone's hearts were filled with pity!
Many old women and women shed tears. These were all soldiers from their hometown. Who knew how many would come back alive after leaving?
Even if they came back alive, they were all young and away from home. The country tone had not changed!
These youngsters were destined to see this for the rest of their lives. When they left the army and returned to their hometowns, who knew how many of these people would be able to survive.
Those Class Queue length s in the New Army were all native-born villagers. Looking at the increasing number of commoners who were sending them off, their eyes suddenly filled with tears.
”All have... For the old and the old... Salute! ”
With a boom, the advancing troops gave a military salute to all of the citizens.
The three thousand players moved out in a group. Sure enough, it was a spectacular sight. They had pushed out every piece of equipment they could get their hands on.
The four of them shouldered their heavy machine guns as they ran forward. Their heads were covered in white smoke, and it was all thanks to their leader's connections that they managed to buy all these Mauser's rifle from Prussia.
The limited number of horses were given to the messenger soldiers, the cavalry soldiers were rushing back and forth on the official road of Fuzhou City, passing down the latest orders one by one.
”At four-thirty in the afternoon, the entire army must assemble in a phalanx at the end of the horse... No matter when His Majesty arrives, you must stand still and wait … ”
”Order the logistics department to immediately open up some cash to recruit civilians to make military rations. Distribute all canned food in the warehouse …”
”A fisherman informed me in advance that His Majesty's British Fleet had already seen his shadow … ”We'll be there in two hours …”
”Treadmill of the whole army... Forward! Cheer up, let's move forward! ”