The anti-Qing movement began with the looting of the Eight-Nation Alliance.

Chapter 313 Iron Ox's Ambition

"Silly boy!" Feng Mingyue rolled her eyes at Shen Weiguo.

During her time working in the capital, Feng Mingyue had gained a lot of experience. How could she, an orphan, dare to compare herself to the Princess?

Along the way, Gao Da also gave her a lot of guidance, and she gradually let go of her obsession with Shi Jian. She herself knew how good Shen Weiguo had been to her over the years.

Such a good man, and someone I know well. What more could I ask for!

"I'll go back and submit a report right away, applying for our marriage!" Shen Weiguo stepped forward, grabbed Feng Mingyue's hand, and said excitedly.

"Why are you in such a hurry? She hasn't even agreed to marry you yet!" Feng Mingyue blushed.

"I don't care, once you've taken my bracelet, you're mine, and you can't run away now! Hehe!"

"You're away on campaign now, so don't think about anything else. Let's talk about it when you return to the capital in triumph! Didn't the Emperor say that people only come of age at eighteen, and that's the best time to get married? We're not old enough yet, so let's wait a year or two!"

"Fine! Then you'd better wait for me. You're not allowed to marry anyone else, or I'll definitely kill him!" Shen Weiguo said viciously.

"Only you would care! Who would like an orphan like me!" Feng Mingyue felt incredibly sweet inside; she could feel Shen Weiguo's genuine affection for her.

"Shi Jian, why did you refuse to be transferred to the headquarters as a staff officer this time?" Zhang Tieniu asked the young man in front of him with a stern face.

"Reporting to the Commander! I request to lead troops on the front line!" Shi Jian stood ramrod straight and replied loudly.

"Why?" Zhang Touniu lit a cigarette and asked casually. He admired the young man quite a bit; he was excellent in every way.

Moreover, he happened to run into him when he was paying respects to the retired emperor. This kid must have some kind of background.

Zhang Tieniu didn't bother to investigate; he just let things take their course. However, this didn't stop him from transferring him to the headquarters, where it would definitely be more relaxed and safer.

"For no other reason than that I prefer the battlefield to staying in the office. Please grant my request, Commander!"

"Alright! Then go report to the artillery regiment!" Zhang Touniu nodded.

Such an outstanding talent should naturally be placed on the front line for training. The reason for arranging him to go to the General Staff Department was merely to curry favor with the people behind him and to test this kid.

"Thank you, Commander!" Shi Jian was overjoyed.

"First, become a deputy company commander and learn how to lead troops! Do a good job, I have high hopes for you!" Zhang Tieniu nodded with a smile.

"Yes!" Shi Jian saluted, turned and walked out.

Zhang Touniu exhaled a puff of smoke, his eyes gazing out the window. His headquarters was near the edge of the city, and from the window, he could see the clear waters of the Li River. What a wonderful place!

He has been leading his troops in Guangxi for almost two months, and has finally managed to establish a basic framework. He has also been appointed by the Ministry of National Defense as the commander of the Guangxi Military Region.

During this period, he took over the army and laid off the old and weak, which kept him extremely busy. Fortunately, with the strong support of the imperial court and local authorities, coupled with his own military deterrence, he managed to avoid any major disasters.

Now it's time for a massive conscription drive! He plans to recruit 20,000 men in the first phase, all from respectable farming families in the countryside. Especially those from ethnic minority groups, such as hunters and mountain dwellers. These people already possess certain survival skills, and many can shoot guns and shoot arrows.

This kind of person, with just a little training, could become a good soldier. His report has already been approved. A large quantity of weapons and ammunition is about to arrive in Guilin.

Having been entrusted with such an important task by the Emperor, Zhang Tieniu dared not be negligent for even a moment. He knew he would be staying in Guangxi for several years; perhaps he should bring his mother and child over as soon as possible!

A man was far away from home, and he missed his wife and children!

The knocking on the door interrupted Zhang Tieniu's thoughts.