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Precarious Chapter 19 The Fall of the Governor's Yamen

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    Soon after Governor Lu Zhongqi entered the room, the vanguard led by Yao Yiji rushed to the street in front of the governor's office and started a fierce exchange of fire with the governor's office guards stationed there.  There were 500 guards in the governor's office, plus more than 200 old patrol battalion troops who had returned from defeat, the total number was more than 700. They were waiting for work, and with strong firepower support, they quickly suppressed the revolutionary troops who rushed to the street.  .

    After several hours of fierce fighting, the revolutionary army was already exhausted. Especially the forward troops led by Yao Yiji, who had been at the forefront from the beginning of the uprising and experienced almost all the battles in the city, were really unable to advance even half a step further without ammunition and wounded soldiers.  became the heaviest burden.

    By the time Yan Xishan led most of the 86-ball team to arrive, Yao Yiqian¡¯s 85-ball forward could only struggle to support the situation and had no strength to launch an attack.

    "Commander Yao, the brothers of 85 Biao have worked hard. Let us leave the battle to attack the governor's Yamen to us, 86 Biao!" After Yan Xishan arrived, he immediately contacted Yao Yiji's 85 Biao forward troops.

    Although Yao Yiji was a little reluctant, the 85 Biao troops were indeed exhausted and unable to launch an attack. In addition, Yan Xishan was the military operations leader appointed by the Tongmenghui, so he had no choice but to agree: "The battle to attack the governor's Yamen is left to the commander-in-chief.  , our 85th standard will withdraw and reorganize first, hoping that the commander-in-chief will conquer the governor's office as soon as possible and end the Manchu rule in Shanxi."

    "Don't worry. Our 86th standard has been recharging its strength for a long time, and we will definitely conquer the governor's office as soon as possible. Brothers of the 85th standard, thank you for your hard work. You are indispensable for the recovery of Taiyuan!" Yan Xishan naturally did not hesitate to express his praise at this time to appease the hard work.  85 standard soldiers in combat.

    When Yao Yiqian heard Yan Xishan's praise, he felt a little embarrassed. He waved his hands repeatedly and said, "This is what we should do. Thank you Commander-in-Chief for the praise."

    Yan Xishan smiled and said: "Commander Yao, I won't say much else. There will be plenty of time to get together at the celebration banquet in the future. Now, I am about to lead the team to attack the governor's Yamen. You must retreat first and clear out the defeated troops in the city."

    "Yes, Commander-in-Chief!" Yao Yijiao readily agreed, and then took the order and left.

    86 Biao has not experienced any fighting since entering the city. In addition, he has just replenished ammunition at the North Street Arsenal. Now his morale is strong. After Yan Xishan took over 85 Biao's position, he immediately commanded the troops to attack the governor's Yamen.

    The soldiers of the 86th New Army were well-trained, and now they had a numerical advantage. They quickly turned the tide of the battle and launched fierce attacks against the governor's Yamen again and again.

    Zhang Yu, a member of the Tongmenghui and leader of the 2nd Battalion of No. 86, took the lead. He missed bullets several times, and twice the soldiers next to him blocked the bullets for him.  Another wave of attacks was contained by the governor's Yamen guards. Looking at Pao Ze who fell to the ground in front of him, Zhang Yu's eyes were already red. He grabbed a gun and was about to take the lead and charge forward again.

    "Sir, the firepower of the enemy's heavy machine guns is too fierce. The brothers have charged several times, but they can't get through. It's impossible to charge hard!" The soldiers next to him held Zhang Yu tightly and prevented him from taking the lead in the charge.

    Zhang Yu broke away from the soldiers' pull and shouted: "Revolutionary comrades must have the spirit of not being afraid of sacrifice. The enemy forces on the opposite side can't hold on for long. We cannot relax and must continue to attack. Which of you is willing to come with me?"  attack?"

    "We are willing!" hundreds of soldiers around shouted in unison.

    Zhang Yu was very moved and was about to launch another attack when a messenger from the rear rushed over.

    "Sir, the commander-in-chief orders you to go see him." The messenger said.

    Zhang Yu was stunned. He was called back from the front line at this time. There must be something important, so he ordered the surrounding soldiers: "Stop the attack and rest where you are."

    "Commander-in-Chief, I am preparing to launch an attack. Why are you calling me back at this time?" Zhang Yu asked Yan Xishan as soon as he entered the headquarters.

    Zhang Yu, Yan Xishan, and Huang Guoliang once had a sworn relationship with Jinlan, and he was the eldest of the three. Although Huang Guoliang and Yan Xishan now have higher official positions than him, they still respect him in private, so Zhang Yu talked to them  He has always been straightforward and not polite to them at all.

    "Cousin Yu, why are you still so impatient? I saw from the telescope that you have led the charge several times in person. You are now the camp leader. Leading troops in battles relies on your brains. Don't do these charges anymore.  It¡¯s about that.¡± Yan Xishan said earnestly.

    Zhang Yu waved his hand nonchalantly and said: "Baichuan, don't worry, the bullet that can kill me hasn't been made yet. I won't die so easily."

    Seeing that Yan Xishan wanted to persuade him again, Zhang Yu took the lead and asked: "What else did you say you wanted me to come for?"

      Yan Xishan laughed helplessly, pointed at Zhang Yu and said: "Brother Yu, I have convinced you. Our artillery team has already arrived. There are five mountain cannons, all taken from the North Street Arsenal.  New goods have come out. The artillery team will provide fire cover later, and then your second battalion will be responsible for the main attack."

    "The artillery team is here? Great! The three heavy machine guns of the governor's office have caused too much damage to us. We must teach them a lesson this time." Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu slammed the table and said.

    Yan Xishan went up to Zhang Yu and told Zhang Yu: "Brother Yu, when we attack the governor's office later, if we encounter Lu Zhongqi, don't kill him first. If we can surrender him, it will be of great help to the recovery of Shanxi.  "

    "Okay, I understand. I will help you capture Lu Zhongqi alive. Baichuan, I'll go down first to reorganize the troops and prepare for the attack." Zhang Yu responded.

    Soon, the artillery team set up mountain artillery in the open space of the forward position, but Yan Xishan did not immediately order an attack.  He sent people forward to persuade them to surrender for the last time, but there was no response from the opposite position, and the governor's Yamen guards did not take the opportunity to attack with black guns.

    After waiting for a few minutes, Yan Xishan decisively ordered the attack.  The artillery team took the lead in firing. Five mountain cannons aimed at the opposite position and fired ten rounds. Fifty shells immediately tore apart the opposite position. Zhang Yu led the soldiers of the second battalion to take the opportunity to launch an attack.  The artillery team extended its fire in time and began to bombard the gate of the governor's office to allow the New Army soldiers to break into the mansion.

    Facts have proved that although the combat effectiveness of the governor's Yamen Guards is slightly higher than that of the patrol battalions, they cannot withstand the absolute firepower.  The soldiers of the second battalion led by Zhang Yu quickly passed through the street in front of the governor's Yamen and came to the courtyard wall of the Governor's Yamen.

    The soldiers of the Revolutionary Army attacked from the main entrance and the back entrance at the same time. The main entrance was blasted open by artillery, and the soldiers rushed in without any hindrance.  Later, at the back door, the soldiers used the method of stacking Arhats to build a ladder to cross the courtyard wall and open the back door.

    In an instant, the originally peaceful governor's office began to boil. Gunshots, shouts of death, cries, and broken sounds all rang out together.  The Fubiao Guards were still resisting, but as the Revolutionary Army broke through each level of the courtyard, a group of guards surrendered. Gradually, the gunfire weakened, but the shouts became more intense.

    "Don't move, everyone raise their hands!"

    ¡°If you hand over your gun, don¡¯t kill, if you resist, shoot and kill!¡±

    About twenty minutes later, the gunfire disappeared, and a messenger rushed over from the governor's office.  He came to Yan Xishan and reported: "Commander-in-Chief, the governor's Yamen has been captured."

    Yan Xishan nodded slightly and asked, "Where is Lu Zhongqi? Is he dead?"

    Lu Zhongqi will play a very important role in what happens next, and Yan Xishan naturally hopes to capture him alive.

    The messenger replied: "In his study, but he closed the door. Lord Zhang didn't let us rush in, he just sent someone to guard the place."

    Yan Xishan was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately walked out of the command post and walked into the governor's Yamen with a group of retinue officers.  He was no stranger to this place. As an important officer of the New Army, he often came to the governor's Yamen to report on his work.  Unexpectedly, now that time has passed, my attitude when I walked here again has undergone earth-shaking changes.

    Yan Xishan was excited. From now on, he will become the master of this place, and the whole of Shanxi will soon fall into his hands.
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