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Guangxu's expression suddenly became serious, he stared at Wei Jichen and said, "A Cantonese Juren Kang Youwei put forward the policy of 'enriching the country, gathering the people, priests, and training soldiers'. Aiqing was a famous general at the time, so she must have her own way of training the army?"

Wei Jichen knew that Guangxu was testing himself. www

Immediately, he said calmly: "Soldiers, the important affairs of the country, the place of life and death, the way of survival, Your Majesty wants to train a strong army with Western-style military methods, and introduce new weapons. These are all far-sighted things, but other than that, I feel that military training is a "person" after all. In the past, the Huai army in Zhongtang was also an elite army, but it became corrupted in just a few decades. This is not the fault of one person in Zhongtang. Seniors, soldiers are usually lazy in training."

Guangxu was fascinated by what he heard, and nodded slightly from time to time.

Wei Jichen continued: "To solve this problem, the first thing to do is to solve the problem of generals. Most of the martial arts talents in the old system don't know the new style of war, and they don't know the new style of weapons. Most of them are illiterate, so I feel that the establishment of a military training school is a very good job, and it should be vigorously promoted throughout the country. Not only can the generals in the army study in it, learn new art of war, but also continuously train subordinates. Officers. Rewards and punishments can also be compared with each other through military exercises. It is clear at a glance who is stronger and who is weaker. Naturally, the best can be promoted."

Guangxu was naturally a layman when it came to military training, and Wei Jichen described how to train sergeants, as well as the practical training methods practiced by Western countries, and Guangxu listened with gusto for a while.

Wei Jichen is not talking nonsense, if Guangxu listens to it, it will be a good thing, just like what Kang Youwei said, now that China is at the point of life and death, it would be a good thing if China can have a few more strong soldiers, but Wei Jichen deliberately omitted it One point, that is thought control.

Looking at the officers and soldiers of the Qing Dynasty, they did not know why they fought, and the soldiers were all motivated by profit. This is the way to go.

Wei Jichen saw that Guangxu was listening carefully, and he suddenly realized that from time to time, he didn't even say a word that was interrupted, so he had to pull himself together, racked his brains, and explained the establishment of the army again, and proposed the division of arms Question, I talked about some coordinated operations with artillery steps.

Seeing that an hour was almost over, and Guangxu wasn't tired of listening to it, Wei Jichen had no choice but to conclude: "Your Majesty, these are some of the minister's experience, and it is not enough. Fortunately, the minister learned that His Majesty will use Western-style military training. I have sent people to visit Western-style talents, gather the strength of everyone, and compile a detailed diagram of training exercises suitable for China, so as to do my best."

Guangxu was a little bit unsatisfied, stood up with a smile and said: "Aiqing is indeed a great talent. What you said made me suddenly understand. Not only do I want to train new soldiers, but I also want to reform the bureaucracy and reform. What does the general think?"

Wei Jichen quickly answered, "Your majesty is so talented and capable of doing what the emperors of all dynasties could not do. I really admire it in my heart. The rise of Japan also came from the Meiji Restoration, and the rise of Russia also began with the restructuring of Emperor Peter the Great. If you can Slowly figure it out, and there will be some great achievements."

Now that Guangxu is determined to prepare for reform, Wei Jichen will naturally not touch his brow.

Hearing Wei Jichen's words, Guangxu sighed and said, "If all the ministers in the court thought like you, I wouldn't be so upset. Unfortunately, some people in the court just want to fight against me and stop me from doing so. The reformation that disturbs me, general, what do you think should be done."

What to do should be considered by you, the emperor, and it is useless to ask me.

Wei Jichen prepared words and said: "Everyone must have something to ask for. If Your Majesty understands why they object, and then splits up and wins over, you won't have to worry about them not standing by Your Majesty's side."

Guangxu shook his head and said: "These people are stubborn and unruly people. Instead of relying on these people for our reform and reform, it is better to seek advisors from the great powers."

Wei Jichen sighed secretly in his heart. It seems that Guangxu has begun to be dissatisfied with the ministers in the court. He feels that they can't keep up with his pace. There is nothing wrong with thinking so. The key is that you have no soldiers, no generals. , just thinking about how to get rid of others without arousing fierce resistance from the courtiers, that would be strange.

Wei Jichen persuaded: "It is good to learn from the barbarians in order to control the barbarians. It is good to use a strong enemy as a teacher, but after all, these foreigners have evil intentions and put their own national interests first. If your majesty wants to learn from the great powers, you can send ministers to go abroad for postgraduate entrance examinations. After seeing the gap between China and other countries abroad, I will definitely realize it, and the obstacles will not be so great."

What people are most afraid of is that they do not have self-knowledge. Those stubborn and old-fashioned ministers have not realized that the world is changing with each passing day. If they can open their eyes, it might not be able to change their thinking. Therefore, Wei Jichen suggested that Guangxu let them travel at public expense. .

Guangxu was thoughtful, and said with a smile: "Aiqing's opinion is much gentler than that of Kang Youwei. Mr. Kang said to kill one or two stubborn ministers who obstructed him, and the reform must be done."

Wei Jichen was sweating coldly. Kang Youwei was too arrogant. To do so was to completely push Guangxu to the opposite of the ministers. Fortunately, Guangxu didn't look like a bloodthirsty person.

In fact, it is really rare for Guangxu, a young man who strives to change the law, a puppet emperor, to have such courage. Wei Jichen still admires it, but it is only admiration. After all, everyone is not in the same way. Han and Manchu For his own interests, he can't let go of his hands and feet to do it, and he will fail in the end.

Seeing that Wei Jichen didn't answer, Guangxu continued: "I called you into the palace this time, firstly to reward you greatly, and secondly because I want to train soldiers, so I thought of you, a famous general in the world, Song Qing, Nie Shicheng and others. She is getting old, and Yuan Shikai doesn't have much experience, so I value Aiqing the most."

"Thank you for your majesty's appreciation. I will repay the emperor's kindness with all my heart and soul." Wei Jichen said vowedly.

"Aiqing listened to the decree, and asked Aiqing to select 30 battalions of cavalry troops from the Huai Army and organize them into the Dingliao Army. According to the Western-style military training method, we will train an elite army for the Qing Dynasty." Guangxu stood up with an expression on his face. Said solemnly.

The little eunuch next to him immediately handed the imperial decree on the desk to Wei Jichen slowly.

Ding Liao Army?It seems that Guangxu still has the heart of revenge.

"I must live up to the emperor's grace, take it as my duty to regain Liaodong, practice day and night, and train a strong army for your Majesty as soon as possible, so as to avenge the Sino-Japanese War." Wei Jichen thanked him.

Guangxu was a little relieved, but also a little excited, and said: "Liaodong does not need Aiqing to recover. The Japanese have been pressured by the Three Kingdoms and promised to return the occupied territory, but they want my Qing Dynasty to use 2000 million taels of silver as a ransom. Go, just prevent the Japanese from invading Liaodong again."

With 2000 million taels of silver, this Japanese is really plucking his hair. Wei Jichen suggested: "Your Majesty, since the Japanese are under the pressure of the Three Kingdoms, they must dare not return the land of Liaodong to me. In this case, why should we pay the ransom? The amount of silver and wealth looted from Liaodong is untold."

Guangxu sighed, and said helplessly: "The ministers of the central government are still discussing this matter. The Japanese people have a tough attitude and the situation is stronger than others. It is difficult not to pay the ransom. We just need to see if we can reduce it by one or two."

Wei Jichen no longer expressed his opinion on this matter, anyway, it was temporarily stored in the hands of the Japanese, and he was relieved that the major event was settled.