"Yang Du you little man Wang Zhenyu's ocean you also didn't take less how can you mention this matter in front of the President?" Xiong Xiling secretly scolded Yang Du shameless.

  Yang Du was completely unaware of any impropriety, and simply urged them to quickly complete the conquest of the southwest so that they could deal with those disobedient military leaders internally.

  It seemed that Yuan Shikai also felt Yang Du's loyalty, and he nodded in agreement. Then, quite abruptly, he asked Xu Shichang a question: "Bo Wu, do you have any news about when Cai E will set out from Yunnan?"

  Then he turned his head to Xiong Xiling and said, "I heard that Wang Longzhong, who went abroad for inspection, is the uncle of Wang Zhenyu. Can you adjust it so that Wang Longzhong can take over as the governor of Guangxi? And summon Wang Zhenyu to Beijing to review his resume. He's also very young, in his early twenties. I'll personally guide him and who knows, maybe he'll become a pillar of the country in the future, haha!"

  Xiong Xiling should have known Lao Yuan's abacus, but now Wang Zhenyu and others are all under their own names. If they don't agree to be summoned, it's clear that they can't get along with Lao Yuan, so it's difficult.

  Yuan Shikai also had his own considerations. Recently, due to the problems of political decision-making and contradictions with Xiong Xiling, he has become increasingly dissatisfied. However, at this time, Xiong Xiling was different from the brilliant prime minister of the historical first-rate talent cabinet. He was no longer a simple bureaucrat attached to Yuan Shikai's Beiyang government. In local areas, he had his own supporters and troops. This point made Yuan Shikai extremely wary, so much so that he couldn't take action. Coincidentally, there was also Liang Qichao. Fortunately, Cai E had already agreed to enter Beijing; otherwise, Old Yuan would have really had no way to deal with the Hunan-Guangxi local government.

  Here is the translation:

  "It's a family matter, and only those in the household know. To outsiders, the Beiyang government seems to be at its peak, but in Yuan Shikai's own heart, it has already begun to decline. This time, after suppressing the Second Revolution, the Northern Army marched south and took over several provinces including Hubei, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan, and Fujian. However, this also gave rise to a bunch of unscrupulous division and brigade commanders who, having tasted the sweetness of holding local civil power in their own hands after being freed from the constraints of the Qing dynasty's system, would find it almost impossible to willingly hand over their powers and return to their barracks to lead troops in an orderly manner."

  So if the Hunan-Guangdong region under Premier Xiong Xiling's name were to stir up more trouble, he really couldn't guarantee how many troops he could mobilize to suppress it. Thinking of this, Yuan Shikai involuntarily cursed again, "Bastard!" It was unclear whether he was cursing his own subordinates or Xiong Xiling and the others.

  Xiong Xiling, facing Yuan Shikai's might, could only nod lightly and say: "This question is not a big deal. As far as I know, the troops in western Hunan were originally the old foundation of Wang Longzhong's 4th Division of the Hunan Army. Sending Wang Longzhong to Guangxi as governor should not be a problem. However, I don't know what kind of arrangement you have for Wang Zhenyu after he arrives in Beijing, Mr. President. Also, what are your plans for Cai E after he arrives in the capital?"

  Yuan Shikai thought for a moment and said: "First, let's summon the person and then discuss this position. It would be better to arrange it in the central government, so that we can reduce their treatment. Gong San, you personally follow up on this matter of Wang Zhenyu. Our country must be peaceful and unified, and cannot be troubled again. Otherwise, the powerful countries will really divide us up next, especially that little Japan in the east. Gong San, I'm entrusting you with this."

  "This is the new uniform and flag of the Young Army" Wang Zhenyu asked with a hint of surprise, standing beside his chief of staff Yang Wanguo, who was sweating profusely on his forehead.

  In a large classroom at the Army Officer School, all the chairs were put together and a huge red military flag was spread on the table. In the center of the flag was embroidered a majestic white tiger, surrounded by golden dragon and phoenix patterns. Near the flagpole was a white cloth strip with the words "National Socialist Party Youth Army First Division" written in beautiful calligraphy.

  Yang Wanguo said nervously: "The plan of the General Staff Office is that all units under the First Army use the White Tiger Flag, all units under the Second Army use the Black Tiger Flag, and all units under the Third Army use the Blue Tiger Flag. In the future, if there are new armies, they will use the Yellow Tiger Flag, Green Tiger Flag, and so on. The purpose is to distinguish between different armies."

  Wang Zhenyu heard that this is not a disguised eight banner, but it's also good to have different troops with distinction, otherwise where does the sense of identity come from?

  He looked at Yang Wanguo, who was sweating profusely, and after Wang Zhenbang handed him a paper towel, he said: "We're all old brothers here, there's no outsider. What are you so nervous about in front of me? Relax, I won't eat you."

  Yang Wanguo nodded gratefully and took over the paper towel to wipe away the sweat on his forehead. The atmosphere at the scene suddenly eased a lot.

  Wang Zhenyu asked again: "Has the reward system and honors system been established? This is very crucial, after it's established, we should first grant honors to the troops that participated in the battles of Changde and Guangxi."

  Yang Wanguo immediately took over a file from his staff: "I already have a plan here, everyone's idea is to include two directions, one is personal honor and the other is collective honor."

  Wang Zhenyu took over the file folder and took a look:

  Personal honors include two levels of merit and awards. Merit is divided into basic merit and honorary titles; Awards are also divided into military and civilian systems:

  First of all, there is the level of remembering and recording merits:

  Basic skills: third-class skill, second-class skill, first-class skill;

  Honorary titles: "Loyal Guardian", "Labor Model", "Construction Model", "National Guardian", "Ethnic Guardian", "Era Builder", "Hero" and "Chinese Hero". Except for the titles of "Hero" and "Chinese Hero", the rest are awarded according to different positions and systems.

  Honorary titles are nominated and awarded by provincial-level or higher legislatures and top leaders

  Secondly, confer honors:

  Military system:

  (1) xx Combat/Military Campaign/War Participation Medal (awarded to all participants)

  (2) Medal of Devotion (for those who have served the country faithfully for twenty years or more without any disciplinary action or criminal record)

  (3) The Medal of Freedom Fighters of the Chinese Nation (awarded to outstanding frontline combat personnel who have made outstanding contributions in the war) is divided into first-class, second-class and honorary classes.

  (4) The Order of Loyalty and Bravery is divided into two classes: the Order of Loyalty and Bravery and the Second Class Order of Loyalty and Bravery.

  The above-mentioned medals are nominated and awarded by provincial or higher-level council troops at the division level or above, with first-class being breast medals, second-class being collar medals, and honorary ones being sashes.

  (1) Medal of Devotion (for serving the motherland faithfully for twenty years without any disciplinary or criminal record)

  (2) Medal of the People's Heroic Democrat and Freedom Defender of the Chinese Nation (awarded to military, political and social workers who have made significant contributions to the state), divided into first-class, second-class and honorary classes.

  (3) Order of Chungcheol Medal is divided into two levels: First Class and Second Class

  (4) The Grand Order of Mugunghwa is divided into two types: Grand Order of Mugunghwa and Order of Mugunghwa.

  The above-mentioned medals are nominated and awarded by provincial-level or higher people's congresses.

  In terms of collective honors, it is divided into two systems: military and non-military.

  First of all, on this point of military system, Yang Wangu and others set up two titles:

  The first is an honorary title set up according to the political needs of daily assessment, such as "Excellent Health Battalion", "Civilized Good X Battalion" and so on.

  The second is the title of hero based on the performance of the combat unit in the team, such as "XX Hero Company", "Iron XX Company" and so on.

  The highest honors are the Order of Brilliant Light and the Order of Great Brilliant Light, with the latter only being awarded to the national leader or by nomination and approval of the entire parliament. Alongside this honor is also the title of National Hero. Those who receive the highest honors in both the military and political systems, namely the Grand Medal of Honor and the Grand Medal of Loyalty and Courage, enjoy lifetime free medical care and exemption from daily living expenses. All recipients of the Order of Brilliant Light will be included in the book "Chinese Heroes" for future generations to study.

  Wang Zhenyu carefully read every word and then signed his name with great satisfaction on the document.

  "Who proposed this plan? Old Yang, you can't even do it. Say something and let's see which talented person is behind this."

  Yang Wangui hastily turned his head and looked at the one standing behind him: "He Jingzhi, why haven't you come to pay respects to the general?"

  Only two young men, about the same age as Wang Zhenyu, walked up with a dignified air. One of them, wearing glasses, took a step forward and saluted: "Your subordinate He Yingqin has seen the commander-in-chief."

  "Where is this unfamiliar person from?" Wang Zhenyu asked in a very gentle tone, but his heart was as turbulent as the Yangtze River. The second most important figure of the Whampoa clique in history had actually run to his own staff department and become a small staff officer.

  "I am from Xingyi, Guizhou. I used to be a regimental commander in the Guizhou Army, but later because the Guizhou Army refused to participate in the Second Revolution, I read the Hunan-Western Daily and felt that only Generalissimo's path is the future of our country, so I came over to join you. Currently, I am serving as a staff officer in the General Staff Headquarters' Institutional Building Department." He Yingqin was neither arrogant nor condescending, and at the same time, he didn't forget to give a free flattery, which sounded very pleasant to Wang Zhenyu's ears.

  "Alright, alright, there's always a way out." Wang Zhenyu patted He Yingqin, who was one year older than himself, on the shoulder and then turned to Old Yang: "This is someone who can be sent down to lead troops. Send him to the Military Academy later."

  Yang Wangui hastily nodded, and then heard Wang Zhenyu laugh and say: "Ah, no need to introduce familiar people, Deputy Officer Gu. I met you at the Nanjing Army Department. How did you also come to this small place? Commander Huang's body is well?"

  "After the failure of the Second Revolution, I originally planned to go to Japan for further studies. However, Huang Gong asked me to come here and serve under you instead, and even wrote a letter of recommendation on my behalf, so I came."

  "Why didn't you look for me?" Wang Zhenyu exclaimed in surprise

  "I thought I could climb up by my own efforts, so the letter was burned when I threw it into the Yuanjiang River." Gu Zhenglun replied loudly.

  What kind of people are these, burning the letter I gave you? Does this letter even exist? Wang Zhenyu listened to Gu Zhenglun's words with mixed emotions. As his own power grew, all sorts of talented individuals began to gather around him. But these talents were a bit too cunning. He Yingqin and Gu Zhenglun were both famous historical figures. No matter what he thought in his heart, Wang Zhenyu still pretended to be very appreciative: "Hmm, good, you have backbone. This is the true spirit of a good man. Go for it!"

  Then Wang Zhenyu pointed to the youth military uniform on the table and said, "Let He Canmou and Gu Canmou try on this beautiful new uniform for us. What do you all think?"