Chapter 456 Do a big vote

  It was already around 10:00 am on May 21st that the transoceanic relay telegram from London was received. The expeditionary force headquarters stationed in Africa finally breathed a sigh of relief and immediately issued an order to prepare to board the ship for a long voyage.

  On the sea near the port of Xi’an Town, six ocean-going freighters of about 5,000 tons are ready to go. Two Seagull II modified warships are moored on the trestle bridge, ready to perform the task of escorting the group.

  The ocean liner responsible for transporting the horses of the cavalry battalion docked at the pier and began to lift the horses, artillery, ammunition, tents and other materials. The entire operation will last for a full sixteen hours until the early hours of tomorrow.

  All the officers and men of the advance team of the African Expeditionary Force bathed and changed their clothes, checked weapons, ammunition, and personal equipment on the eve of the Sworn Expedition.

  From the town of Xi’an on the Gulf of Aden, follow the sea route of the Horn of Africa to the Mozambique region in central East Africa. The sea route is about 4,600 kilometers. According to the slowest freighter speed of the convoy, it will take about nine to ten days and nights to reach it.

  January 22, 1886

  Birthday of the Silkworm Flower Empress

  It is suitable to move, move the grave, accept the color, buy a house, travel, travel, expedition, spend the longevity, move, move the beam, sail the boat, worship, build a house, take office, make money.

   Avoiding, recruiting, starting a stove, accepting livestock, selling land, pawning.

  This day is an auspicious day for the Red Fort to ask Taoists to calculate it. It is suitable for the army to go out. The advance team of the African Expeditionary Force will set off on this day in accordance with the traditional Chinese oath.

   Around 6:00 in the morning

  The azure blue ocean skyline just revealed the white fish, and a red sun under the sea loomed, and a new day had arrived.

The brigade of heavily armed soldiers entered the pier in a neat line, with guns like forests and knives like the sea, rushing towards their faces with a strong killing atmosphere, and quickly split into a neat square queue after being reviewed by the chief, and vowed to go on the march. .

  As the sun rises, it symbolizes a brighter and brighter future.

The chiefs of the African Expeditionary Division stepped on the wooden high platform that had been erected long ago, preparing to pray to the sky, praying for the blessings of the gods and Buddhas and the Lord Earl. There are 10 monks and Taoists around around who are reciting the scriptures. The terrace has already been warmed up. .

After that, the teacher Mo Rufeng came to the stage to recite the sacrificial text, led the crowd to pray for the world, and then burned the sacrificial text in a copper basin. With a plume of blue smoke rising into the air, the monks and Taoists worked hard to recite the scriptures, and each showed their magic power to invite the gods in the sky to pay attention. , To protect the army along the way, the trip went smoothly, and everything came to pass, probably what Qi meant.

Then a few prisoners were slaughtered to sacrifice the battle flag, the military band rang with drums, the commander Mo Rufeng personally handed the flag, and the African Expeditionary Force advance team's battle flag was awarded to the deputy commander Huo Xiaohu. In front of the flying battle flag, Huo Xiaohu led the expedition. The officer's pledge is not to break Loulan and vow not to return...

  People are in the flag, people die and the flag burns.

Tens of thousands of people in Xi'an town rushed to the pier early in the morning. The black and crushed crowd could not see the end at a glance. They witnessed all of the oaths’ expeditions. The majestic army, mighty soldiers, and the mighty military power made the hearts of overseas Chinese immigrants feel in love. Pride reached its climax at this moment.

  After the commander Mo Rufeng gave the order to embark on the expedition, firecrackers and gongs and drums were blasted at the scene, and the cheers of the crowd were deafening and resounded across the sky.

The confidence and confidence of every overseas Chinese immigrant comes from a strong backing. Apart from the Chinese civilization and thousands of miles of waves, the moving emotions at this moment are sublimated into a strong cohesion and centripetal force. They identify with the powerful Queensland authorities from the heart and identify with the gods. The Lord Earl of Queensland, sublimated into a monument of worship in his heart.

  The soldiers sang war hymns in high spirits and lined up to board the ship.

  The crowds onlookers sang in unison, blending this blood-linked Chinese sentiment, and fusing them into a whole body. They eagerly watched the soldiers embarking on the journey, looking forward to their triumphant return.

  The high status of the Queensland military is that they have laid down a large territory with fearless sacrifices. This will have a good life for all overseas Chinese immigrants, so they are admired by thousands of people, and joining the army is also an extremely glorious thing.

  Soldiers can hold a stable military salary, about the level of ordinary low-paid workers, but this does not represent the full income of the soldiers.

  According to the Red Fort policy;

Soldiers who have performed well during their service have excellent service allowances, remote areas allowances for service in harsh and remote areas, combat allowances for combat, overdue allowances for soldiers who have served overdue periods, heatstroke prevention expenses for hot weather, and cold weather expenses for cold weather. The award will also be awarded to the meritorious field. Even if it is injured and retired, it will be properly placed, and it will be safe to be a small landlord, which makes the soldiers worry-free.

  It wasn't until about 9:00 in the morning that the four passenger ships responsible for immigration had all boarded. They slowly left the pier amidst the sound of drumming and sailed towards the deep blue ocean.

Tens of thousands of people have witnessed all this. Many of them couldn't help but shed tears. Their hearts were surrounded by excitement and pride. The strength of Queensland is the pride of everyone, which awakens the iron and blood genes in the hearts of Chinese children.

  Li Yong stood in a position with wide eyesight and witnessed it with his own eyes, carrying the heat flow in his heart like an electric shock. It was a flow of emotions that could not be calm for a long time.

  He pointed at the ship group on the sea and said sternly; "Well, a man should be like this when he is born. If a husband is born without food, he will die by five!"

  As soon as this remark came out, everyone looked sideways.

   "Brother Yong, why did you say this?" Mo Zhenxiong asked astonishedly as he stood beside him.

  Li Yong turned his head and looked at everyone around him with a strange light in his eyes. He could see the eagerness and unwilling ambition in the eyes of these brothers. At this moment, he was determined, and said with a smile;

"Brothers, look at the majestic team that went on the expedition. We were originally one of them. When we joined the army, we yearned for the passionate life of the golden horse and iron horse. It is a pity that we can’t stand the temptation of money. Don’t mention it. NS.

  Money will not be brought with you when you are born, or when you die,

  Our brothers are all large and small shareholders of smuggling groups. Today, the worth is less than tens of thousands of pounds. No matter how much money is made, it is a number.

  Thinking that in the future, I can only become a smuggler and spend my life in the eyes of money. I am not reconciled!

  Think of me, Li Yong learned a military skill, and once dreamed of doing a vigorous career with Lord Piaget, but the day failed.

  I’m still young now, my blood is still boiling, I’m not reconciled! "

   "Brother Yong, haven't we discussed the recruitment of 300 people to form a mercenary group?" Mo Zhenxiong was a little confused.

"Cut, what is that little trouble?" Li Yong curled his lips in disdain, pointing at the mighty fleet of ships on the sea; , You guys have a look...

10 years ago

  Master Earl set foot on the land of Brisbane. He was nothing but a gold rush boy with no longs. Now he has developed a huge scene spanning thousands of miles. It is really an exciting talent, and he swallows the mountains and rivers!

  Our current human and financial resources are far better than those of the Lord Piaget in the early stages of development. As long as we are united, there is no reason to do a good job.

The town of Xi’an in the Horn of Africa is our natural home. Based here, we can spread our influence throughout West Asia and North Africa. , With well-trained combat power, it is enough to stir up a party.

  Now I will ask you, would you like to do it with me? "

   "What else is there to say, do... of course I do."

   "Let's also pull up a team, use a knife and gun to hit a sphere of influence, and pass the lord's addiction."

   "Hahaha, grab the woman, grab the land, grab his food..."

   "Hey, brothers, don't forget that we are all officers born in the regular army. Don't be like those tribal chiefs who have never seen the world. Besides, do you lack women?"

   "That's not lacking, just have a mouthful!"

   "Hahaha...good!"

  These old young officers still have a passion for blood. Hearing Li Yong's provocative declaration, he immediately clamored, and joined them without hesitation.

  The blood of the ancestors is contained in the bones of the Chinese man, who is eager to conquer, eager for adventure, eager for a life of iron and blood, eager to prove his strength with knives and guns, and stimulated by the scene of the swearing master's expedition, all his blood boils at this moment.

   The noise made here alarmed the senior officials of the African Expeditionary Army not far away. At this time, a staff officer quietly stepped forward and whispered a few words.

Aroused chuckles from several people, Deputy Commander Koch frowned and said; "It seems that it is much quieter to drive these black sheep out of the army, so as not to damage the morale of our expeditionary army. For the soldiers of the United States, loyalty, dedication and sacrifice are the most noble qualities, and these people do not possess it."

   "Deputy commander, you can't overturn a boat with a stick. I think they are still quite energetic, at least this blood is not cold." Commander Mo Rufeng helped Wen Yan to explain.

"Please forgive the Master, I can't agree with this." Koch stubbornly turned back, glanced at the group of smugglers not far away, and said coldly; "The mercenaries are war vultures, even though It is also notorious in the Greater Germany region. They have no loyalty in their eyes, only money. They are a group of war speculators who have no faith, and they will only make things worse."

   "This is indeed an interesting phenomenon, let's watch it coldly!"

  Mo Rufeng had no intention of arguing with the deputy commander, Colonel Koch, on this matter. Now the sun was shining in the sky, and the fleet of ships sailing all the way to the depths of the Gulf of Aden had turned into a few small black spots, and soon disappeared.

  The rest of the army soldiers on the dock were under the commander’s group, leaving in an orderly line, singing war songs and returning to the barracks.

  A senior officer of the Expeditionary Force Command needs to return to the station to study the next action plan, but there is no time to be distracted by some irrelevant trivial matters.

Mo Rufeng led a group of officers to leave. Only Lei Xiaopeng, the garrison chief, looked hesitantly and looked into the distance. The old men who took off their uniforms were still discussing enthusiastically, all of them looked excited, indulging in the fantasy of the future. .

   "Oh... these guys... there is no time to stop."

  Lei Xiaopeng sighed lightly, tidied up the military uniform on his body and walked away quickly. He had to follow the drumbeat of the African Expeditionary Army, instead of following the old men to continue the silly mischief.

  Which is the more important, he still can distinguish clearly.

  (End of this chapter)