Chapter 224 Brother

"The Royal Army University was established!"

Almost after China and Germany signed the alliance treaty, under the direct instructions of His Majesty, the army began to establish the Army University.

Such a system is implemented by all countries in the world. The Army Officers' School trains regular officers. After graduation, they become lieutenants, and then select excellent talents from them to further study in the Army University, where they inculcate them in advanced military science such as tactics and strategy, and train them to become staff officers and generals.

For China, there is no such system. The generals of the Royal Guards are unrified in the world. Those young people have momentum and dedication, but in many cases, the spirit cannot make up for the gap between quality and knowledge. For this reason, as early as a year ago, it was almost the founding of the empire. First of all, the decision to establish the Army University was formally approved, but the key was that there could be no instructor with advanced military skills.

Go abroad to look for it.

The final solution to this problem is very simple. Like other problems encountered, you have to go abroad to find it.

At the beginning, the idea of some officers was introduced from the Japanese army. This is also a matter of course. When learning military affairs at the end of the Qing Dynasty, the Chinese first choice was Japanese, and many staff officers in the Guards had studied in the Japanese Army Non-commissioned Officer School, and their foreign language was also Japanese.

Moreover, the performance of the army in the Northeast battlefield was indeed remarkable, but as soon as this idea was put forward, it was immediately rejected. The Guards Army had defeated me, and it was not realistic to learn from them, and it was not necessarily willing to send excellent instructors.

But the most fundamental reason is His Majesty's strong opposition. Finally, at His Majesty's request, the army chose to make a request to Germany. In any case, the tactics and military organization of the German army are the most advanced in the world.

Finally, it was decided to introduce instructors from the German Army General Staff, and then the German military attache was stationed in Berlin to the then German Army Minister and Prussian War Minister Gottribe? Feng? Count Hezelle made this request, and Gottlib? Feng? Count Hezekler and then Chief of General Staff Alfred? Feng? Schiffen discussed it.

In the German army, Schlieffin was a strategic genius. Although he was 72 years old, the German army did not want him to retire and continued to serve as the chief of staff of the German Imperial Army.

In the face of China's request, after hesitating, Schliefen agreed on the spot with the request to send an instructor to Germany. But in the end, out of caution and other reasons, Schliefen refused China's request for Germany to send senior officers to help organize the Army University, and instead sent Max. More than a dozen officers led by Major Bauer went to teach at the Royal Huangpu Military Academy.

Although the Germans refused to send senior officers, Max. The arrival of Bauer and others has improved the teaching level of the Whampoa Army Officer School, especially in artillery, engineering, civil engineering and other majors. However, the idea of establishing a Army University to "cultivate senior officers" has never disappeared from the plan of the Army Department. A year after the Germans refused to help, although the Guards Excellent performance on the battlefield, but the practical problem of poor strategic and tactical quality of senior commanders made the desire to establish an army university stronger, so that when China and Germany negotiated an alliance, Germany sent the most outstanding senior generals to help China establish an army university, which became a clause for the alliance between the two countries.

It is against this background that Alfred, who refused to send senior generals to China a year ago? Feng? Schliefen became the head of the German Imperial Military Advisory Group in China. On the one hand, this advisory group provided advice on the construction of armaments for China's political axe, and the more important task was to help China establish an army university.

Since his wife's death in 1872, Marshal Schliefen has become indifferent and lonely, often mocking his colleagues, but during his tenure in the German General Staff, he has been committed to solving the two-line combat problems facing Germany as fully as possible. He is an excellent strategist. Despite his indifference to the ethics of war, the method of studying problems conforms to the laws of science. The arrival of the former German Chief of Staff and a group of senior German generals has really made the Chinese Army University a world-class military academy.

On September 7, 4605, Wei Ze was ordered to report to the Royal Army University in Zijin Mountain, Nanjing. He made great achievements in the battle against Japan. Originally, he thought that the officer had nothing to do with him, but at the end of the war, he received a "special promotion in the battlefield" and was directly promoted from sergeant major to major, although It was a temporary rank, but it made him become an officer from then on. After the temporary rank was cancelled, he became a captain. Perhaps the oldest captain in the whole guard, he was not promoted until half a year ago. The most unexpected thing was that he received a notice from the Army University half a month ago.

"Brother Lobby, when did the army start a university!"

Wei Nan asked that he was Wei Ze's cousin and one of Wei Ze's only relatives. He came to Nanjing from his hometown six months ago to join Wei Ze and was in the private imperial dynasty in Nanjing. He studied the preparatory course, but Wei Ze didn't pay attention to him today.

"What kind of university is that?"

And Wei Ze still ignored him. He doesn't know what kind of university it is. Anyway, he wants to learn advanced strategies and tactics. After graduation, he will either become a staff officer or a general. At least that possibility is that since the establishment of the Army University, all the division commanders of the Royal Guards and the staff officers above the school level have been accepted at the Army University for a period of time. Half a year of training, and some officers continue to enter the Army University for two years of study.

Like Wei Ze, this time, he received short-term training, but he also understands that short-term training only improves the strategic and tactical literacy of officers. I'm afraid that the school officials who are really likely to be promoted are still "students" of Lu University. As for "short-term trainees"... "How many students are there"

"In this issue, there are 1,200 people!"

Wei Ze replied that this was 1,200 people selected from the captains and major officers who did not receive short-term training in the Guards. This is the third phase of the Lu University short-term training class for officers of the Royal Guards.

"Brother Lobby, you are amazing!"

Wei Nan sighed that he really thought so in his heart. Among the generations of the Wei family, the lobby brother was the most promising, but he knew that his lobby brother was a little strange, and he usually didn't like to listen to this kind of nonsense.

"You are not very old, but you are really talkative. If you want to be like a man, how can you be a big man..."

Put down the chopsticks and scolded Wei Ze.

"His father!"

Qiu Niang, who was beside her, quickly said that she was obviously a little dissatisfied with Wei Ze's words. She had to consider her brother-in-law's face. But Wei Nan just pouted and said.

"It's amazing! In our hometown, there are a few people who don't know that there is a big officer in the dangerous family. I'm afraid the president of the Army University is still Your Majesty. You will be a student of the emperor at that time. What does it matter if you talk about it now?

"I'm just a soldier, nothing great!"

That's what Wei Ze thought from the bottom of his heart. In his opinion, he was born "improperly". After working in the Guards for the past few years, he clearly knew that in this place of the Guards, he paid attention to his origin. Although he was an old man from the Alcat Island, he was not born in Huangpu, and Huangpu was the real son of heaven.

"Anan, you are a college student now. This is a really great thing. Study hard, you know? In the future, you will be more promising than my eldest brother!"

Wei Ze said solemnly.

In his opinion, compared with himself, his "stupid" cousin is more promising.

"In the future, it may be possible to stay abroad at official fees. At that time, our dangerous family can also produce a student to go abroad. Listen to my brother's words, it is not easy to be an official in the empire, and it is also not easy to be a soldier in the empire."

Officials are not easy to do. For this sentence, it can be seen by all in society now. In the eyes of many people, except that there is no "skinning and filling grass", I'm afraid that there is not much difference between Your Majesty and Master Hong Wu. Even to some extent, many people think that Your Majesty is Master Hong Wu in those years.

"So, in the future, you will still go to those companies with high salaries and good risks. Well, it's better to study engineering. You are honest and have no surname. It's more suitable for you to study engineering..."

"Well, I see. Thank you, brother in the lobby!"

Although the Army University in Zijin Mountain was just founded last year, after one year and nine months of construction, the Army University under Zijin Mountain is not used as a classroom in the military camp at the beginning. Every building in the Army University is designed by a German designer. Like the planning of the university, the Army University Every corner has a strong German style.

After Wei Ze entered the university with a notice, a faculty member of the army university said this to the freshmen.

"You guys are too bad at math. Let's learn math for a few months first"

Mathematics refers to algebra. This group of trained officers mostly graduated from Huangpu Officers' School. They all attended accelerated classes and omitted the math class. Although the "crapid class" provided enough officers for the restoration army during the Guangfu campaign, the innate lack of the accelerated class was obtained during the subsequent period of the Guards. It is fully demonstrated that the lack of mathematics makes them rely on professional staff officers in many subjects, which undoubtedly leads to the bloatedness and inefficiency of the officer corps.

The officers who had been aware of these problems during the army took mathematics classes seriously. These officers who entered the Army University studied algebra and geography all day long like middle school students, and the cultural level itself was far greater than the danger of others. What's more, they even asked their teachers to catch up with the progress of learning. For themselves He knows very well, and because of this, he, who had been disciplined his cousin, has basically ignored his brother since he entered the Army University.

Wenan always looks frightened and respectful in front of his cousin, but when he is with his classmates and friends, he looks fearless.

"Your Majesty is the majesty of each of us who voted. Indeed, Your Majesty, we can respect him, but we must not think of ourselves as slaves because of this. What is the kingdom of the Chinese Empire today?"

Wei Nan, who couldn't be idle, sat at Nanjing Imperial University and said to his classmates after class.

"It is the country of the people, and the country of people for people rather than slaves!"

Wei Nan directly quoted His Majesty's words.

"Therefore, as a young man in China, we should support the establishment of a constitution as soon as the country, the country is not constitutional, and the national body is unstable!"

"Brother Nan was surprised by this. His Majesty promised the people to establish a constitution for nine years. However, it has only three years, and there is still a six-year preparatory period. Moreover, the first parliament of the empire has not been elected so far. Who will make the constitution? Last year, Yang Gong and others held a constitutional preparatory meeting and were commended by His Majesty, but His Majesty said that the Congress is still pending, how can the fundamental law of the country be handed over to non-constitutional advisers?

Wang Haoze immediately retorted that unlike the constitutional students in the school, Wang Haoze was a hardcore royalist.

"That's why we should urge Your Majesty to issue the first parliamentary election as soon as possible!"

"I'm surprised. I don't know what kind of Congress is elected, the House of Representatives or the Senate? Is it the House of Lords or the House of Commons? The state of our country is decided by all the people. Four trillion people are elected as emperors today, and the state system is the imperial system. If we use the Senate and the House of Representatives, won't it be contrary to the state system? Who will judge this parliamentary body? ......"

Compared with the calmness of the outside world, in the university, where people are free of thought, the students of the constitutionalists and royalists have disputes almost every day. Unlike the royalists in the outside world, the constitutionalists have always dominated the mainstream in any university in China. The royalists even belong to the "minity" like the republicanists. .

As an active member of the royalists among the students in this world, Wang Haoze's words almost immediately aroused the refutation and controversy of others.

"Master Wang, your father is the division commander of the Guangfu Army. Although he was seriously injured and retired, when His Majesty was awarded the honor, he would enjoy the honor of the Marquis. I'm afraid that you are the body of the upper and lower houses, so I'd better think about your status as a noble member!"

A sarcasm came from not far away. It was Cao Shijing. He was the most active republican in his class. The republican idea was very radical, that is, to abolish the imperial system to republic, but even if it was radical, there was still a market among these students in their youth.

"Classmates, the so-called House of Lords is the House of Lords. Taking the British House of Lords as an example, they are all appointed by hereditary nobles. In fact, it is the reason for the emperor to divide civil rights. If the proposal passed by the House of Commons is in the House of Lords..."

But no one echoed him at this time. Everyone knows that just as the people chose the imperial system in those years, it is impossible for China to choose the republic at all now. Moreover, in the Shanghai rebellion, the republican faction really disappointed them. To some extent, as long as the republic is mentioned, they will be associated with treason.

"Hmm, whether it's nobles or commoners, we are all nationals. We all take responsibility for this country. Besides, what's wrong with the current imperial system? Is it true that the current empire is not strong enough?"

Wang Haoze raised his eyebrows and looked at Cao Renjing and said.

"I don't know the benefits of the republic. All I know is that since the founding of the empire, your majesty has been saved from bullying by the great powers and regained to the ranks of powerful countries. I don't see the benefits of the republic, but I only see that China's steel production will reach 4 million tons this year, far exceeding the traditional powers such as Russia and Italy. Industry is far more than ten times stronger than in the past. How can you ignore the trend of such a powerful country!"

As Wang Haoze spoke, he picked up the book and then said.

"As for what I want to be a hereditary nobleman, but I also have to have that opportunity. No, I have a big brother above me!"

Before leaving, he shook his head.

"This person must have a conscience and a conscience. Without your majesty, will we have today?"

"Is the current situation of China the work of Your Majesty alone?"

Jianan immediately retorted that because of Wei Ze, the eldest brother, he knew the army better than others and knew the sacrifice of the army. In his opinion, it was the sacrifice and dedication of the army that made today, not your majesty alone.

"Isn't your majesty alone?"

Go to Wei Nan, stared at his eyes, and stared at him motionless. Wang Haoze asked.

"Are you sure?"

"Today is the success of China, and the result of the joint efforts of the people, is by no means the work of Your Majesty!"

Jianan still insists on his own opinion. In fact, compared with His Majesty, he believes more in the power of the people. He is a constitutionalist and also a nationalist.

"If there is no national effort, how can it be done by your majesty alone..."

At this time, Wang Haoze's face showed a trace of mockery, and then sneered.

"A lion leads a flock of sheep, which can defeat a group of lions led by a sheep. When was Manqing enslaved, when did the Qing Dynasty defeat a foreign enemy?"

After a rhetorical question, Wang Haoze looked at his classmates and said two words.

"A bunch of idiots!"

He said this, and then turned away directly, regardless of the anger on the faces of the students around him when they heard this sentence, and Wei Nan's face was even more white and red.

"Come on, don't be like that young master. He is an aristocrat!"

I don't know if it was perjury, but then Wei Nan smiled bitterly and looked at Wang Haoze's back. Although he knew that he was telling the truth, but... "If it weren't for that flock of sheep, how could your majesty be a lion..."

He said so softly.

"Anan, you say so..."

"But it's disrespectful!"

"Yes, that's right, it's disrespectful for you to say that about the emperor!"

"When do you think China can be constitutional?"

At this time, Cao Shijing suddenly asked.

"In another six years!"

Wei Nan replied bluntly that this is the time of His Majesty's promise, and he believes that His Majesty will fulfill his promise. Just as His Majesty has been fulfilling his promise, Jinkou Yuyan may not have this power, but as long as he promised, he will definitely do it.

Jingnan has never doubted this.

" Yes, if,"

Cao Shijing suddenly opened his mouth and said.

"What should we do if Your Majesty refuses to establish a constitution at that time?"

"Then we should fight for the power of the people!"

(to be continued)