No one needed to remind him that Luo Longyun and the officers of the task force had already raised their arms and shouted: "We are willing to serve the Zhejiang Army and the general."

Seeing someone taking the lead in responding, Ma Desan and other salt leaders hesitated a little, then they also bowed and said, "We are willing to serve General Chen."

After all, they were all salt workers who abided by their duties, and they were forced to resist that day. They killed people in a blind and passionate way, and embarked on the road of rebellion.

But every time in the dead of night, when people are quiet, I think about it deeply, and I always feel uneasy. Is it possible that I will be a bandit for the rest of my life?

They also knew that the imperial court would never let it go and would definitely send a powerful army to suppress them. They were rogue bandits without a base and would not end well in the end. It would be fine if they themselves were cut to pieces, but they would also have to annihilate the nine tribes.

I'm sorry to my ancestors, you are so treasonous.

Now that we have a chance to get better, this is the best ending.

Seeing this, Xu Yunyuan smiled with satisfaction. She pulled out the first sheet from the file and read loudly: "Luo Longyun!"

"Arrived!" Luo Longyun stood at attention, stepped forward, and gave Xu Yunyuan a new standard military salute.

The last time Xu Yunyuan summoned him alone was to tell him of her decision to leave him and the members of the task force he brought with him to serve in the independent regiment, taking the opportunity to control the entire regiment and prevent accidents from happening in the future.

"Appoint Luo Longyun as Chief of Staff of the Independent Regiment and Commander of the First Battalion." Xu Yunyuan announced loudly. Luo Longyun took the letter of appointment with both hands, and there was thunderous applause from below.

This time he made outstanding achievements and was promoted three levels in a row, from a company officer to a deputy regimental officer. This was an absolutely exceptional promotion that made people envious and hateful.

"Ma Desan!"

Ma De was stunned in the audience, and the salt leaders behind him quickly pushed him forward.

"Ma Desan, I appoint you as the commander of the Second Battalion of the Independent Regiment. This is your appointment certificate. From today on, you will be a school-level officer of our Zhejiang Army."

Ma Desan stared blankly at the appointment certificate with a bright red seal in his hand, his mind went blank, as if he was in a dream and couldn't turn around for a while.

Damn it, it was such a simple blessing in disguise. From a criminal who destroyed nine tribes, he directly became a school-level officer in the Qing Dynasty Army.

Although he didn't know much about this new military system, the battalion commander was the former battalion officer. He was a sixth-grade military attaché, bigger than a county magistrate.

From a humble salt foreman to an officer of the New Army of the Qing Dynasty, and a member of the world-famous Zhejiang New Army, this huge contrast made him nervous.

"Congratulations, Mr. Ma Yingchang!" All the governors in the hall came forward to express their congratulations, and Ma Desan giggled.

Hong Asi came up and congratulated him, "Brother De San, from today on, you will officially become my general, do your best!"

Ma Desan finally believed that everything that happened in front of him was true. He couldn't help but feel excited. He bent down deeply and said loudly: "I am willing to die for the general!"

Hong Asi and others laughed, this is the ultimate wisdom of Chen Tianhua. Although he is far away in Meiguang New City, he can control everything in front of him.

Ma Desan has long-standing prestige among the saltmen. Promoting him directly to the camp management leader can reassure tens of thousands of saltmen and allow the Zhejiang Army to control this force more effectively. After a period of training, it will

This force was completely digested, and in this way, it also set a good example for the Zhejiang Army's subsequent actions in Chongming.

Xu Yunyuan took the dossier and issued the certificate of appointment one by one in a formal roll call. Everyone was very happy and cheered.

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Hailing Town, after months of panic and anxiety, finally returned to calm with the arrival of nearly two thousand officers and soldiers from the Zhejiang New Army Task Force.

The streets where no one could be seen before are now coming back to life and regaining their former bustle. All walks of life have reopened for business, and finally there is a new atmosphere.

Most of the task force had just landed and did not enter the town area. Instead, they set up camp outside the city. The well-trained soldiers quickly set up camp outside the city, erected fences, blocked horses, and dug up deer antlers.

Trench, erect watchtowers, etc.

In less than two hours, a stern military camp stood outside Hailing City. Its speed made the idlers in Hailing who came to watch the scene stunned and shocked.

They were used to the laziness of the Chongming Navy. They had seen such a well-disciplined team there. The soldiers who had dug the trenches, even though they were covered in mud, still lined up in a neat queue at the command of the leading officer.

Shouting songs all the way into the camp.

"It is indeed an army that can fight against bandits for a long time! Hong Bantian will suffer disaster this time!" After seeing the performance of the task force, the people began to talk privately.

In Gu Zhunian's large tent at the regiment headquarters, he was pointing at a plan drawing with a group of battalion and company officers.

"Everyone, please record it. The places marked in red here are all places that we must control. After you lead your troops into Hailing, you must take these places into your own hands, especially the Hailing port, docks and other military areas.

Important places must be heavily guarded for me." Gu Zhunian pointed at these places with his finger.

"Master, if the Chongming Navy is still guarding these places, what should we do?" asked a commando battalion officer.

"What should you do? Do you still want me to teach you? First disperse them verbally, then say that we are ordered to take over Hailing. All naval officers and soldiers will board the ship. If they are not convinced, they will be driven away by force!" Gu Zhunian said sternly:

"This regiment leader will only assign tasks to you. How to complete them is your business. Remember, you must occupy the fortress quickly and be careful about getting hit with military sticks!"

"Your Majesty!" The lieutenant-level officers in the tent immediately stood up straight, held their heads high and performed a military salute. This is the new system of the new army.

"Get started!"

All the battalion and company officers filed out.

Soon, groups of officers and soldiers with loaded guns and ammunition rode out of the barracks on horses and ran straight towards Hailing City.

When the lights were on, Hailing City's naval base, gun towers, defensive positions, port terminals, etc. all fell into the hands of the task force.

Ever since Hailing City was garrisoned by Navy Vice Admiral Yu Dapeng with 3,000 naval troops, Hong Bantian has never visited Hailing once. However, he has beaten several neighboring towns into chaos, which many people cannot understand.

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A mere three thousand naval officers and soldiers lacked artillery, guns and ammunition, and the troops were not good at land warfare. Did Hong Bantian, who was sweeping thousands of armies, really fear him?

Or is it Yu Dapeng's reputation that Hong Bantian is a little afraid of?

People with a discerning eye also feel that there is something strange in this. They think that Hong Bantian has not come to fight Hailing, and there may be a bigger conspiracy. Is it true that if he doesn't make a sound, it will be shocking?

Anyway, all kinds of rumors were flying all over the sky, and many people were frightened and finally looked forward to the arrival of the Zhejiang Army task force.

After seeing the well-equipped and well-disciplined new army stationed, everyone finally felt relieved. The lives of Amitabh, the young and old, were finally protected.
Chapter completed!