The Republic of China: A Letter of Appointment Creates the Most Powerful Warlord

Bang bang bang! ! !

The colorful fireworks streaked across the night sky like shooting stars, illuminating the entire earth.

The brilliant colors and dazzling lights make the originally dark night as bright as day.

The snowflakes flying in the sky seemed to be attracted by this sudden beautiful scenery, and they fluttered down to the ground, forming a world covered in silver.

"Today is Chinese New Year, everyone eat and drink well, and wish everyone a safe and healthy new year!"

In front of the dining table that was more than ten meters long, Zhang Ye held a wine glass, looked at the twenty or so generals in front of him, and smiled very happily.

"I also hope that you can have a complete life here. If anyone can settle down here, get married and have children, I would be very happy."

"Marshal, I think you should take the lead on this matter."

He Wei, who had just returned from the East Shandong front, loved to join in the fun. When he heard this, he immediately joined in the fun.

"Just tell us which girl you like, and we brothers will definitely get her back for you."

"Something serious is going on, you bandits, you're even robbing girls!"

Zhang Ye rolled his eyes at him, shook his head in a helpless manner, then raised his wine glass and shouted at the top of his voice.

"A new year, a new beginning. Happy New Year everyone! I'm doing it!"

"Happy New Year, Marshal!"

Everyone followed suit and drank it all in one gulp.

After the first wave of toasts, Zhang Ye turned around and brought over a small wooden box, which he then opened in front of everyone.

Inside the box were piles of pure gold coins, which sparkled under the light and were very eye-catching.

While everyone was paying attention, Zhang Ye grabbed a stack of coins, shook them in his palm, and said with a smile.

"Red envelopes are a must during the Chinese New Year. Ten per person. The gift is small but the sentiment is great. I've been spending a lot lately, so please don't think it's too little."

"Not less, not less. What's missing? Thank you, Marshal. Can I have two?"

Chang Rui quickly surrounded them and stretched out his paws impatiently to take two servings.

Fortunately, Zhang Ye was quick-witted and stopped his action with a smile and scolded him.

"Get lost! When you have a wife and kids, I'll give you ten of them!"

This group of guys occupied an entire province and had been plundering the wealth of the landlords in recent days. Each of them was richer than Zhang Ye.

They say they want red envelopes, but actually they just want to have fun.

"This is the first thing to do today. Grab the red envelope and have a happy New Year."

Zhang Ye personally distributed ten gold coins to everyone. After one round, there were exactly ten left, which fell into Fang Yu's pocket.

"Secondly, our troops are a bit disorganized right now. I plan to reorganize them. The brigade-level organization will remain, but each location will need a corresponding headquarters for its jurisdiction."

"So, I decided to activate the Corps System!"

Sitting at the long table, they were talking about serious matters. Everyone stood up straight and looked at Zhang Ye intently, waiting for his final decision.

For them, whether it is the abolition of the system or the promotion of officials and titles, these things are not important.

As long as I can stay alive and be with my brothers, it doesn’t matter whether I become an official or not.

"He Wei!"

"To!"

He Wei, who was sitting in the first seat on the left, stood up and responded.

As the first serious general under Zhang Ye who led troops to fight, this guy has made a lot of efforts and is also a very honest person. Although he likes to talk nonsense sometimes, that is not a problem.

It's no big deal for grown men to get together in their spare time and make some harmless jokes.

"From today on, the First Corps of the Independence Army is established. You are appointed Commander-in-Chief of the First Corps and awarded the rank of Five-Star General!"

"The number of men under your command remains unchanged, and the garrison position remains unchanged. From today on, the 120,000-man Donglu border defense force is yours."

While announcing the appointment, Zhang Ye casually took out a new set of epaulettes and collar badges from his pocket, threw them to him casually, and gave him instructions.

"Five-star general, huh? Just change into it yourself when you have nothing to do."

"what!?"

He Wei, who was grinning foolishly just a second ago, muttered in surprise when he saw him end the awarding ceremony so casually.

"Other people receive their titles with loud drums and gongs and firecrackers, but why do I feel like a fake? A five-star general doesn't even get to set off firecrackers?"

"Fire, fire, fire! Set him off with a string of firecrackers!"

Zhang Ye laughed out loud and called the servants at the door to light a long whip with 2,000 cracks for the commander-in-chief of the First Corps.

clap clap clap...

Firecrackers crackled in the courtyard, and He Wei looked at everyone with satisfaction and laughed.

"Brothers, thank you for your support. It's a great honor for Old He today!"

"Alright, alright, you even gave an acceptance speech, didn't you?"

Zhang Ye interrupted him and signaled that it was enough, it was just a five-star general, that was nothing, I can even let you be the president in the future.

"Don't just sit there, it's time to eat. Let's eat, drink and be awarded titles."

Zhang Ye asked everyone to pick up their chopsticks, and then began to announce the second appointment.

"Chang Rui will be the commander-in-chief of the Second Corps. Starting tomorrow, your base will be in Huishan. The 140,000 troops there will be yours."

"Yes, Marshal!"

Chang Rui quickly stood up, took his epaulettes and collar badges with both hands, and held them in his palms very solemnly.

Compared with He Wei, Chang Rui is much calmer. In fact, he is more suitable to be a commander who controls the overall situation, but unfortunately, their current territory is too small and there is not enough space for him to display his abilities.

"As for the position of commander of the Third Corps, it is currently undecided. I will be acting as the commander!"

Having said that, Zhang Ye looked at the generals from Wu and Yue and began to cheer them up.

"I have only one request. Whoever takes first place in the battle for Wu and Yue will be the commander-in-chief of the Third Corps!"

"Of course, except for Lu Shan, his contribution doesn't count."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone at the table became excited, especially the generals who had rushed over from Wu and Yue. Their eyes were shining with excitement, and they couldn't wait to rush back to the battlefield and grab the first credit.

If we just award them titles, people might not be so motivated, but it would be interesting if everyone competed for the title together.

We are all brothers who work together, and no one thinks he is worse than others. Since the commander-in-chief said that rewards will be given according to military merit, then everyone should do it based on their own abilities.

As for Lu Shan, let's not talk about him anymore. No one would feel that he was neglected. Everyone knew that the guy was a favorite of the Marshal. Even if he didn't hold any position, his influence was better than that of the Corps Commander.

"Let's stop talking. Now that we've finished our business, let's just go drink!"

Seeing that everyone had relaxed, Zhang Ye raised his glass again and shouted generously.

"Let's work together. I hope that next year we can get better and better, and that the Great Xia Republic can become more and more prosperous!"

"Cheers to the Marshal!"

The generals of the three provinces shouted in unison, their voices like thunder, resounding throughout the villa.

A new year, a new beginning, at this moment, in this world where I have no relatives.

Zhang Ye looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar faces in front of him and felt the warmth of home for the first time.