"Zhengfang, you have been training for half a month. What do you think of them? Can they become qualified soldiers?" Sun Zaizhi looked at the young man who had just entered the door anxiously.

"Comrade Commander, they can become qualified infantry! But it will take some time and some time to train." Huang Zhengfang saluted Sun Zaizhi.

Sun Zaizhi went to Liu Yiming and asked for a staff department to build a staff system.

The staff system can make the most reasonable and maximized use of limited forces, and can also effectively avoid low-level mistakes caused by the commander's lack of ability.

As an outstanding combat staff officer, Huang Zhengfang was selected to come to Hunan Province and was responsible for the training of the soldiers recruited by Sun Zaizhi.

"That's fine." Sun Zairen breathed out easily.

"The individual combat skills of these soldiers are basically up to standard, but there are some flaws in issues such as coordination of team tactics, coordination of multi-functional arms, and on-site handling of weapon failures."

"The person who was responsible for training them before may have been an excellent soldier, and these contents were already engraved in his bones, so he did not take these issues into consideration."

"After two to three months, these problems can be basically solved." Huang Zhengfang explained.

Over the past half month, more and more weapons have been piled up, and professional soldiers have arrived from time to time. Huang Zhengfang is not stupid, and he can probably guess something.

"Okay, the Chinese New Year is coming soon, and there are more and more officers. I want to take this opportunity to let the soldiers and officers get to know each other. What do you think?" Sun Zairen nodded.

"Okay, after all, they are the future commanders of these soldiers. After the year, the officers will be put in place, so there is nothing wrong with contacting them in advance." Huang Zhengfang agreed without thinking.

This matter was originally in the staff's plan, but it was never revealed.

After all, these officers are equivalent to being airborne, and they are not much different from seizing power.

The staff's idea is that after the short-term training is over, the organization will be reorganized in the later stage, and then officers at all levels will be inserted according to the organization on the grounds of training, and then run-in training will be conducted.

In this way, it's logical, but it doesn't look very good.

It would be best if Sun Zairen could bring it up directly now.

"Okay, then we will hold a party on New Year's Day. Everyone will participate. You should also prepare." Sun Zairen also nodded crisply.

As the lowest level of logic to ensure the operation of society, the military must be the most sensitive place, and Sun Zairen will not hold on to it.

The first is that Nanhua is a constitutional monarchy, not an autocratic monarchy. The water here is very deep, and if there is an outbreak, it will not be able to get through.

The second is that even if he does not let go, he will not be able to compete with Nan Hua after losing Nan Hua's support, or even be unable to complete the set tasks.

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The Chinese New Year passed in the blink of an eye, and time entered the fourth month of 1910.

On this day, Lin Anmin invited Francesco to the coast again for fishing and picnic.

"These days, it's been so peaceful!" Francesco lay comfortably on the lounge chair, basking in the sun and drinking rum with juice.

"Peaceful days are so comfortable... It would be great if such days could last forever." Lin Anmin said sincerely.

"Oh! What a great dream, Lin." Francesco smiled.

"Hmm... But it's wonderful, isn't it?" Lin Anmin shrugged, not caring about Francesco's teasing.

"Yes, but with all due respect, this is impossible, as long as there are differences in the world: Britain and Germany, advanced countries and backward countries, Anglo-Saxons and Germans or other races,"

"As long as these differences still exist, there will be disputes over territory, trade, politics, hegemony, etc., and when there are disputes, there will naturally be competition."

"So, as long as the theory of race and nation does not disappear, peace will never come."

Francesco shrugged again.

"Indeed, and if the world really enters peace, then we diplomats will be unemployed." Lin Anmin smiled, picked up the wine glass, and drank it all.

"Yeah, then I can only go back to my manor, leisurely look at the golden wheat fields and herds of cattle and sheep, and play games with my granddaughter... To be honest, I am heartbroken." Franche

Scoo quickly drank a glass of wine to suppress his eager heart.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. I'm afraid I'll resign tonight." Lin Anmin waved his hands and his expression became serious.

"The machine guns and ammunition have been delivered, and the field cannon has been loaded on the ship. It will arrive in Italy in twenty days.

I heard that the Royal Italian Army is already mobilizing, are you ready to take action?" Lin Anmin's expression was serious and his voice became cold.

"Where did you hear that?" Francesco asked in surprise, but after thinking about it, he nodded again.

"Yes, the Royal Army is mobilizing. We are preparing to dispatch 150,000 people. It will take a lot of time to assemble and transport so many people and equipment."

"Don't get me wrong, not only we should know about this, Britain and France should also know about it. I heard the news from the French ambassador." Lin Anmin nodded.

"What?! Damn it!" Francesco punched the air.

"Don't worry, at least for now, the French don't understand the reason for your transfer. They may have some guesses, but they are just guesses at best," Lin Anmin comforted.

Italy is located in Europe, with an important geographical location and close to France. Large-scale military mobilization cannot be hidden from the French.

The Kingdom of Italy not only has territorial disputes with France, but also competes with France for hegemony in the Mediterranean.

Originally, the British were competing with the French for this hegemony, so the French had to develop a green-water navy.

However, later the British had to deal with the pressure from the Germans, and Britain and France signed a sincere agreement, so they gave up the Mediterranean.

Theoretically, after Britain cedes the Mediterranean, it should transfer its interests to its ally the French, but considering that this is the British who are known as the stir-flies, nothing they do will be surprising.

Therefore, the development momentum of the Italian Navy is unprecedentedly good!

"We can't wait any longer. The recent rampant piracy in the Mediterranean has seriously affected the international order. As a big country, South China should shoulder its responsibilities." Francesco looked at Lin Anmin.

Lin Anmin nodded understandingly.

"In the near future, the South China Navy will conduct a long voyage. The purpose is to destroy pirates. The battleship Chang'an will be sent to accompany it. It will take about twenty-eight days to get from South China to the Mediterranean."

Francesco just nodded.

Later, it depends on which day the Kingdom of Italy plans to take action.

…

"Your Majesty the King, have you read the telegram sent back by Francesco?" Luigi Russati, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy, walked into the Italian Palace holding a piece of paper.

"Luigi, have the French really noticed?" Emanuele III's answer showed that he did not want to believe it.

After all, this matter should be carried out secretly, there is a point.

If the French did not notice Italy's move, then after Italy sent troops, the French would definitely not be able to react immediately and there would be a time lag.

After the Italian King's Army rushed into Libya and took over the places Italy wanted, even if France intervened again, it would be of no avail.

Unless war breaks out, France can only negotiate to get Italy to give up some of its interests and then recognize Italy's special interests.

With the support of Nanhua and the German-Austrian Alliance, no matter what, we will not suffer.

But if it is stopped before the soldiers reach the shore, Italy can't do anything, even with the support of others.

"The French warships that were wandering around have withdrawn a lot." Luigi did not answer directly because he didn't know if it was true.

"Then let's treat him as real." Emanuele III said with a stinky face, thinking of a solution.

"Claim it to the outside world as a defense change!" Luigi thought for a moment.

"Can this fool the French?" Emanuele III didn't think anyone would believe it.

"Mobilizing some of the troops deployed at the border and those in the interior can confuse them. We just need to buy some time."

"When Nanhua's warships arrive, their attention will be on Nanhua, and our pressure will be much less."

"In this range, launch an all-out raid. If everything goes well, we can get the established benefits. Even if the British and French react violently, we can at least get Tripoli."

After Luigi finished speaking, he looked at Emanuele III.

Emanuele III is 41 years old this year. He is inclined to explore in his prime. Italy has completed its domestic accumulation and cannot wait to become an imperialist country.

"Then get ready! When the Nanhua warship enters the high seas, the army launches a full-scale attack." Emanuele III pondered for a while, raised his head and said firmly.

"Then I'm going to inform the army to get ready, and the Nanhua Empire. Their warships should be setting off." Luigi nodded and said solemnly.

…

On April 20, the battleship Chang'an, surrounded by two supply ships, two cruisers, and six destroyers, passed the Strait of Malacca and headed west.

Qing Empire, southern Hunan.

"Zhengfang, how's the training going?" Sun Zaizhi walked to the training ground carrying his suitcase.

"Very good. The officers and soldiers have been initially getting along. After training, the soldiers have basically mastered the ability to cooperate in combat. Their enthusiasm is average, but their obedience is very good." Huang Zhengfang saluted.

The motivation is compared with that of Nanhua soldiers. The soldiers recruited in the Qing Empire basically do what they say and do, while Nanhua soldiers are more subjective and proactive.

There is no way, after hundreds of years of enslavement and education, people have become numb and need time, blood, and honor to reawaken something.

"If we want them to enter actual combat, is it feasible now?" Sun Zairen asked.

"Well...if the opponent is a Qing Empire soldier, we can fight." Huang Zhengfang thought about it and said.

"Huh~ Get ready, one month at the earliest, two months at the latest." Sun Zairen patted Huang Zhengfang's shoulder, turned and left.
Chapter completed!