Chapter 140 Tiger Fight

Xu Jing saluted and said, "Commander, I have officially joined the National Salvation Army.

Editor-in-Chief Shao encouraged me to join the army and work as a war correspondent at the same time, which would not only help me realize my ambition to join the army, but also help me better promote our army.”

Luo Jiu nodded. She had an impression of Xu Jing and recognized her at a glance as the female reporter who had fallen and been injured while traveling last night.

Zhang Shoucheng said: "Comrade Xu Jing's calligraphy is beautiful, Commander, Army Commander, please take a look."

Luo Jiu nodded in appreciation and patted Xu Jing on the shoulder, "Welcome to join us."

Luo Jiu and Feng Qi took a round of inspection and found that all the new recruits were in high spirits. They all came to fight in the war. Many of them were students. The young people were full of passion and patriotism.

On the way back, Feng Qi said happily: "Yesterday I was worried that I couldn't recruit soldiers and I couldn't sleep because of worry. Today I recruited so many people at once, I think I will be so happy that I can't sleep."

Before he finished speaking, two guards came running over and said, "Commander, Commander, please go to the city gate and take a look."

Feng Qi glared at them and said, "Why are you so flustered? Are the Japanese attacking us?"

"No... no, but there are people outside the city gates, saying they are coming from other provinces to join the army."

The two men quickly climbed up the city wall, adjusted the camping searchlight to the brightest level, and hung it on the city wall.

I saw thousands of men and women outside the city. They had no idea how far they had walked. Their faces were weather-beaten, their complexions were gray, their lips were chapped, their cloth shoes were worn out, their toes were bleeding, but they were still moving forward firmly step by step.

Luo Jiu's eyes were filled with tears, and he immediately ordered: "Ask the conscription office to arrange for someone to work the night shift and register them overnight.

Ask Captain Zhu of the Thorn Team to arrange a small team to guard the city gate, and ask the quartermaster to prepare food immediately. It's cold at night, even if it's just porridge, we have to warm these people's stomachs first."

The guard hurriedly notified them, and Feng Qi said, "I'm here, you go and rest first. I can't sleep anyway."

Luo Jiu held her hand and said, "Let's go together."

From the day the newspaper announced the conscription, countless patriotic people rushed to Hongdao from all directions.

Public opinion continued to expand, and the Republic Daily opened a special column, publishing an article about the National Salvation Army every day.

Multiple reporters introduced this team from multiple angles and in a comprehensive manner, including military strength, military discipline, combat heroes, troop meals, death pensions, battlefield medical care, etc.

A huge wave of enlistment swept across the country, and many soldiers from other warlords even brought their own weapons and joined the national salvation army.

On the first day, more than 30,000 new recruits entered the camp.

The next day, more than 70,000 new recruits entered the camp.

On the third day, more than 90,000 new recruits entered the camp.

In just three days, the National Salvation Army grew rapidly from 60,000 to 250,000.

When the news came, Yuan Datou was so angry that he yelled in the Presidential Palace, "Useless! Idiot! On the first day of the newspaper, none of you could see the risks involved and let them become bigger."

The president's staff all hung their heads and were scolded. Someone whispered a suggestion: "President, the National Salvation Army declared war on the troops stationed in various countries. Since it is not us, why don't you make peace with them first and then find a way to recruit them?"

Yuan Datou said angrily: "What the hell! You have 250,000 troops, are you willing to surrender? Her surname is Luo, not Song!"

Someone else said, "Why don't we take advantage of their infancy and mobilize several armies to encircle and suppress them at the same time."

Yuan Datou sighed helplessly, "It's too late! Two hundred and fifty thousand people are already difficult to deal with.

It is said that their guns are all made in the United States and Germany, and many of them are from the arsenal of the British Empire. Our equipment is inferior to theirs, our treatment is inferior to theirs, and even our military morale has been shaken by the news that they are paying us twenty dollars a month. How can we fight?"

Yuan Datou pondered for a moment, "It's time to mend the fence before the sheep are lost. Issue a nationwide order to have the commanders of each military region strictly control the population in their jurisdiction. They are not allowed to leave the city without permission, especially those heading to Hongdao. They must be carefully checked and anyone who goes to join the army will be detained. We must not allow them to increase their troops.

In addition, those who have recently defected from the army to join the National Salvation Army will be severely punished. Their families will be arrested and put in jail. I don’t know who dares to run away!

When the Beiyang government's order reached the Fengtian Marshal's Mansion, Marshal Zhang looked confused after hearing it.

The young commander observed and said, "Father, you seem unhappy."

Old Zhang smiled and shook his head. "I'm not unhappy. I just feel sad that the situation in this chaotic world is unpredictable and changes too quickly. In just a few days, the National Salvation Army has emerged as a new force with such a strong momentum that even the President can't sit still."

The young marshal asked curiously, "There's something I can't figure out. You said it's been three or four days since the National Salvation Army openly declared war on the garrisons of various countries, and they're busy recruiting soldiers. Why don't the other countries attack them? What are they waiting for?"

Old Zhang smiled, "This is something I didn't expect at first. I thought the National Salvation Army's declaration of war on various countries and the Beiyang government was a stupid move made by that dead girl in a panic. Now it seems to be extremely clever.

You think, if she didn't declare war, the Japanese army would definitely react the fastest. But I'm afraid that the Japanese army had just gathered its troops and had already received the news that she had declared war on various countries.

Now, everyone started to wait and see. Her national salvation army was able to take over Hongdao City overnight, so one can imagine how powerful it was.

Who would be willing to go out first and be the cannon fodder? This would give them time to recruit soldiers.

Tsk, why do I feel like these people didn't come suddenly? It seems like they have been preparing for a long time, like they can predict the future, and they came with something mysterious. "

The young marshal thought for a moment and said, "Since they are so powerful, we should quickly show our friendship to them. If our Fengtian Army and the National Salvation Army unite, won't we be invincible?"

"Oh, childish!" Old Zhang glared at him. "Her national salvation army has enemies everywhere. If you join forces with her, are you waiting to be beaten together?"

The young marshal curled his lips and said, "Then should we really listen to Yuan Datou and help him stop all those who want to join the army?"

Lao Zhang hooked his finger, and the young marshal came over. Lao Zhang slapped him hard on the head, "You are so fierce, you deserve to be beaten! How could I give birth to a son like you? Is that your brain stuck between your two ears?

Just now I said that the National Salvation Army was strong, and you let your father offend her? Stupid!

"Can't you see what Yuan Datou is up to? He just wants us warlords to help him offend people, and then he can drag us warlords into the trap. How can I fulfill his wish?"

Lao Zhang gave the order, "Set up a checkpoint at the exit of our territory, but only ask questions, don't stop them. No matter if they say they are going to Red Island or Green Island, to join the army or to celebrate a birthday, just register them and let them pass.

I then reported back to the Presidential Office and told them that they had asked everything and they found out that he was not going to join the army.

Hehe, we in the Fengtian Army won’t offend either side and can just sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight.

Yuan Datou has cut off the source of the problem. Let's see how this little girl will respond.

Just wait and see, if she can't break this situation, Yuan Datou will dare to besiege the city next.

The location of Hongdao is embedded in the middle of Yuan Datou's territory. Whether it lives or dies depends on her ability. "