Chapter 1909 Difference in Situation
From Andoshi's point of view, he naturally hopes to seize this rare opportunity to study abroad and learn as many true skills as possible from Haihan. How high you can climb in the future will probably depend on your hard work and luck while studying abroad. But how long he can study abroad in Sanya is not something he can decide. Ultimately, it depends on the country's arrangements. After all, their study abroad fees are quite expensive. One more day in Haihan will cost one more day. The country certainly hopes that they will The sooner you complete your studies and return home, the better.
North Korea indeed knew very little about the professional classification of the military training provided by Haihan, let alone any targeted preparations. An Daoshi had previously speculated that the Haihan people might arrange different training contents according to different arms, but he did not expect that the professional division of the training courses was not based on arms, but on the different functions of officers in the army.
According to Andoshi's understanding, as a qualified officer, of course he can't just command and fight. He must know a little bit about military-related matters, but he never thought that these things need to be learned through special courses. Studying, if you only study one of the majors, the results will definitely be greatly reduced.
However, An Daoshi immediately thought that the Fujian Ming Army had sent many batches of students to Haihan to learn military skills over the years. There should have been proper arrangements for this. It would be better to ask Dong Shangyi what the most reasonable choice would be.
After hearing his question, Dong Shangyi smiled and said: "Brother An means that he wants to study all majors, but he doesn't want to greatly extend the time of studying abroad. Is this correct?"
Andao Shi said: "That's it. I'd like Brother Dong to give me some pointers."
Dong Shangyi said: "In the past, the personnel sent from our Fujian Army to study abroad in Sanya also had similar problems, and it is not that there is no solution. In fact, it is very simple. If you can't finish studying abroad in one time, then come back several times in the future. That’s it.”
"How many more times?" An Daoshi didn't realize what Dong Shangyi meant at the first time. He thought about it for a while and then said: "Brother Dong said, how many more times do you want to come to Sanya to study abroad?"
Dong Shangyi nodded and said: "Yes, just look for opportunities to further study in the future. There are many people in the Fujian Army who have studied abroad three or four times. Each time you learn a part of the course, you can finish it in a few times."
Dong Shangyi is not bragging. Generals such as Xu Jiaqi and Xu Yuzhuo in the Fujian Army have visited Sanya many times for further training and received short-term military training. Such a more flexible arrangement of study abroad time can also minimize the impact of these senior officers' absence from duty. They don't have to stay in Sanya for a year and a half. As long as they have two or three months, they can contact the Haihan Military and come here to learn some individual courses on their own. Of course, the cost of running a small stove alone is definitely much higher than that of training in a big pot.
However, this operation, which seems normal to Dong Shangyi, is an impossible problem for North Korean students. It is already very difficult for them to come here. As for whether there will be an opportunity to study abroad again in the future, it is basically impossible at the moment. I don’t even dare to think about it. They would certainly not be able to imitate the Fujian Ming Army by arranging multiple training sessions if they could not finish learning at once.
An Daoshi smiled bitterly and said: "Brother Dong is right, but I'm afraid I don't have the conditions to come whenever I want. It's already very difficult to come this time."
Dong Shangyi suddenly said: "Yes, your country is too far away from Sanya, and the round trip will take a long time...The only way to solve Brother An's problem is to apply to Haihan to extend his study abroad in Sanya. It’s time.”
Of course, it is not convenient for Andoshi to explain to outsiders the specific difficulties in his country. It is possible to apply for an extension of study abroad time, but the corresponding funding problem cannot be solved. The Fujian Ming Army was notoriously wealthy, so it was natural that they would not include funding for studying abroad as a major factor to consider. The same was true for Dong Shangyi, who did not expect that North Korea's difficulties were not a matter of time, but somewhere else.
Seeing that he could not get any valuable answers from Dong Shangyi, and not wanting to expose his own problems by talking too much, Andao Shi took the initiative to change the topic: "I don't know what major Brother Dong has chosen this time. Can you tell me something?"
Dong Shangyi said: "As a Qianhu, I naturally put the combat command major first. As for other majors, I'll study them again if I have the opportunity in the future... By the way, I heard that the war in Korea is quite fierce this year, and Brother An can be selected to come here. Studying in Sanya, you must have obtained this qualification based on your military exploits?”
Dong Shangyi's words were quite probing, and An Daoshi nodded and admitted his guess: "I was fortunate to have fought with the Haihan Army, and my performance was recognized by General Haihan, so I was selected by the imperial court to study in Sanya. ”
When Dong Shangyi heard that An Daoshi participated in this year's war, he immediately became interested and quickly asked: "Brother An, can you tell me which Haihan general you are fighting alongside?"
"Fighting side by side is not worthy of being called. I just happened to meet General Takahashi Nan in pursuit of the defeated and fleeing Qing army on Ping'an Road in northern my country. It lasted about ten days." An Daoshi deliberately made his tone calmer. , don’t look too showy, but in fact he is quite proud of this rare experience. It's just that there are many military secrets involved in combat operations, and it is inconvenient for him to show off the details to outsiders to avoid causing complications.
Dong Shangyi's eyes lit up when he heard this: "It turns out that Brother An once fought with General Gao Qiaonan! This is really an enviable life. I heard that the coalition forces wiped out thousands of enemies in the pursuit of Ping'an Road. Brother An can be recognized by General Gao Qiao. , he must have performed quite well and won many Qing soldiers’ heads!”
Andao Shi said: "At that time, the Qing army was as panic-stricken as a bereaved dog. They only wanted to escape back to Liaodong and had no intention of fighting with the coalition forces. It was true that thousands of soldiers and horses were wiped out. However, the main force at that time was still the Haihan Army, and we were the only ones among them. It’s just a little effort.”
Andao Shi spoke modestly, but he did not deny Dong Shangyi's statement. In order to ensure that the main force could withdraw to Liaodong during the pursuit battle, the Qing army constantly resorted to tail-cutting survival tactics on the way, allowing small groups of troops to stay to intercept and pursue the pursuit. soldiers. However, this tactic did not have a very good effect on the Haihan Independent Regiment, which had a strong ability to fight in the mountains and forests. On the contrary, because they separated from the large army in batches, the number of troops was too small to form a joint force, and it turned out to be a fueling tactic. , every group of Qing troops who stayed to intercept the pursuing troops could not hold on for long before being wiped out. Andao Shi also participated in combat operations during this period. He used bows, arrows, short spears and short blunderbuss temporarily issued to him by the Haihan Army. He indeed killed at least a dozen Qing troops. It was precisely because of his bravery in combat and good personal combat skills that he was appreciated by Takahashi Minami. His name was mentioned in the post-war coalition military exploits report, which gave him future opportunities. This experience also made Andoshi truly feel the gap in military strength between his country and Haihan, and strengthened his determination to learn from Haihan.
Although Dong Shangyi is a member of the fifth rank Qianhu, and has been known for his military talent since he was a boy, it has only been in the past two years that he actually started leading troops to carry out combat missions, and he has no experience in overseas campaigns. For the officers of the Fujian Ming Army, going out to fight with the Haihan Army can be regarded as completing a special certification. This is what Dong Shangyi currently lacks - he needs such an opportunity to prove himself. ability.
It is a well-known fact that the Korean military is weak. Dong Shangyi also heard his father mention that they asked Haihan for help before the Korean War began. However, in such a weak army, someone could win the title of famous general Haihan based on their combat performance. Appreciated and promoted, Dong Shangyi couldn't help but become more curious about Andao Stone.
Seeing that it was already dinner time, Dong Shangyi took the initiative to suggest that he take Andao Shi and others to the canteen in the camp to eat. These overseas students paid expensive fees to the Haihan military, and their food and accommodation in the base were also included.
Haihan has always clearly marked its prices when doing business, and the treatment enjoyed by these overseas students is also implemented in accordance with unified standards. Since you are spending money to study abroad, the basic treatment will not be too bad, and meals will be provided in the officer canteen on the base.
There were also quite a few Haihan officers dining here at this time, which inevitably made Ando Shi and others a little nervous. But they soon discovered that this tension was actually unnecessary. Officer Haihan was accustomed to the existence of foreign military students like them and would not treat them as a curiosity.
The North Korean students did not have much problem adapting to the food here. Except for the differences in the ingredients used due to regional reasons, the taste of these dishes was not much different from the Haihan Colony where they stayed at the Datong River Base and on their way south. Big difference - the so-called Haihan flavor.
But for Andao Shi, the food here is still much better than the standard in the North Korean army. I remember when he was on duty at Pingan Road, in addition to the rations, he also had to have one meal of meat and fish every three days. Ordinary soldiers were deducted. Military ration quotas were even more commonplace. Only those big shots who travel in and out by sedan can enjoy this kind of meat-and-meat treatment.
Of course, this is also related to the Haihan Army’s relatively abundant military budget. If we follow last year’s standards, the Haihan Army’s per capita military expenditure is at least fifty times more than that of the North Korean Army, excluding weapons and equipment, training consumption and combat operations. Expenditures, including only personal treatment expenses, are at least ten times different between the two armies. The difference in economic investment will also be intuitively reflected by the combat effectiveness of the army.
It is obviously impossible to completely rebuild the North Korean army according to Haihan's standards. The pressure on military expenditures is enough to make the North Korean official bankrupt soon. At least in terms of military treatment, Ando Shi believes that the country is unlikely to follow Haihan's approach unless it is significantly reduced. The size of the army follows the Hai-Han style of elite troops.
"Brother An, can you tell me how it feels to pursue the Qing army with General Takahashi?"
Dong Shangyi was still obsessed with the experience mentioned by Andao Shi before, so he sat across from Andao Shi and wanted to hear him tell this story. Of course, the real focus of his interest was Gao Qiaonan. After all, he was the commander of the Haihan Ace Army, and all the generals of the Fujian Ming Army were proud of their experience of fighting alongside him. Dong Shangyi had heard a lot about the glorious achievements of this Haihan warrior from several generals named Xu several years ago.
Andao Shi was not sure what could be said and what could not be said, so he had to put down his chopsticks and said vaguely: "General Takahashi is decisive in command, and he is extremely accurate in judging the movements of the Qing army. He can often anticipate the enemy's opportunities. The Qing Dynasty. Although the army resisted stubbornly, it was always punished by General Takahashi's advance deployment. I think it is not an exaggeration to say that the troops used it like a god."
Dong Shangyi was fascinated by what he heard and couldn't help but sigh: "It's a pity that I was born a few years late, otherwise I would have had the opportunity to fight with the Haihan army to attack the Qing army in your country's war!"
In this year's Korean War, although Fujian sent troops to fight, they were actually mainly naval forces led by Xu Yuzhuo, and the army was not the main force participating in the war. But there is no doubt that no matter what type of military service they fight, as long as they go to the Korean battlefield, it is equivalent to getting an opportunity to improve their performance. Because Dong Shangyi is still junior, this kind of task cannot be assigned to him yet, so he can only learn about the progress of the Korean War from the side through various news channels, and envy his colleagues who are leading troops there.
An Dao Shi Xindao said that this person is a bit afraid of tigers, and his desire to fight is so strong, but the Qing army is not an easy target. If it were not for the Haihan Army as the backbone on the Korean battlefield, the coalition forces formed by other countries might not be able to complete the blocking battle against the Qing army, let alone a later counterattack. However, he then thought about it. The Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty had been at war for many years, and they had long been in a state of conflict. It was normal for a young officer like Dong Shangyi to want to compete with the Qing army.
Andao Shi said: "The war in Liaodong has not stopped. The Haihan army and the Qing army are still facing off in Jinzhou. Sooner or later there will be a war. Now that the Ming Dynasty and Haihan have established a brotherly alliance, your country's court will definitely not If we miss the good opportunity to attack the Qing Dynasty, the Fujian Ming army will also send troops northward, and the Dong brothers will have a chance to fight. "
When Andao Shi was at the Datong River base, he heard that there were more than just Haihan's troops stationed in Liaodong, and Fujian had always been involved. If Jinzhou starts fighting again, the Fujian Ming Army will probably not just sit back and watch, but will directly participate in the war.
However, there is one thing that Andao Shi is not very clear about, and that is the awkward relationship between Fujian and the Ming court. With the support of Haihan, Xu Xinsu had become a powerful local warlord. In order to save face and avoid the outbreak of civil war, the Ming court could only turn a blind eye to the situation in Fujian. Whether the Fujian Ming Army participates in the war in Liaodong will not depend on the attitude of the Ming court, but will depend on the outcome of the negotiations between Xu Xinsu and Haihan. Of course, if the rulers of the Ming Dynasty were smart enough, they would be able to issue an order to the Fujian Ming army so that they could legitimately send troops to participate in the war.
(End of chapter)