C246 To enlist troops in the Singapore.

The Singapore was close to the Equator, and there were no seasons that could last through the whole year. The scorching sunlight brought about a plentiful amount of resources, not to mention three cooked rice a year ago, even the fruits grown in the wild were inexhaustible.

No matter where the Chinese went, they would never lose their habit of celebrating the Spring Festival. On the 30th day of the new year, they would set off firecrackers, eat a reunion dinner, and dance lions; these were all common scenes in Singapore, and the habit of paying respects to each other on the first day of the new year was also preserved. Before the sky had completely brightened, countless Chinese people had already walked out onto the streets, cupping their fists and bowing to each other.

But this year's Spring Festival is destined to be unforgettable. The Dutch merchant ship that docked at the docks last night brought with it an unexpected guest from a distance.

The bridge was filled with the sound of large leather boots. Soldiers who changed into thin military uniforms ran off the merchant ship one by one like vigorous dragons. One by one, squadron after another began to gather at the dock, shouting out commands that shook the skies, causing all the natives and foreigners to be dumbfounded.

"Who is this person?" Why are Asian faces in American uniforms? How did they get into the British colonies? "

"Are these Chinese? "It doesn't look like it, since when were Chinese so rebellious?"

The people on the dock were talking amongst themselves. Before Xiao Hexin could order them to enter the city, the British captain who was guarding the port ran over with a few army and aboriginal guards.

"Everyone stop, no one is allowed to enter the city, who are you? "Where are you from?" The captain of the British Army had his right hand on the pistol at his waist, as if he were going to fight the next second.

The corner of Xiao Hexin's mouth rose as she started to refute his nonsense with English, "You're not allowed to enter the city? Why, isn't this a free port open to all nations? Sailors all over the world can land and rest. Why can't we Chinese? "

"Oh God! Are you really Chinese? "My apologies, but you must not enter the city. Return to the ship immediately and have your captain speak to me …"

"On what basis? The law of the Universal Public Law forbids sailors and crew to rest in the Free Harbour? What right do you have to stop us? "

"You are not sailors or sailors, you are soldiers. You are the army, I will never let any dangerous people into the city, this is my duty!" The captain was furious, and the stubbornness characteristic of the English cattle rose up.

"Army!" We are unarmed and unarmed, who do you care about our status? "Brothers, let's queue up in the city. If they dare to stop us, we'll call them …"

Just as both sides were making a ruckus, the Prussian secret envoy, Jonas, ran down from the deck and took out a document to negotiate with the captain.

The two of them talked for a long time before the captain finally waved his hand reluctantly, telling the soldiers to get out of the way. As Xiao Hexin led the team away, he could faintly hear the captain muttering in English.

"What the hell, when did those weak sheep of the Qing Dynasty become so energetic? I will only give you one day, after dark, if they still remain, then I will be expelled … "

Xiao Hexin clenched his fists tightly, his fingernails digging into the flesh of his palms until it was unknown if it was sweat or blood.

"Everyone cheer up! Let's show our might to the overseas villagers!" Xiao Hexin straightened the paint on his head, and led the group towards the city.

Three companies, three streams of troops, and three hundred people. All of them were dressed in the same way, with the same steps, and the same spirit. The moment they stepped into the main city area, the entire Singapore was stirred.

Even the most leisurely Master Yang on the street subconsciously leaned to the side. Those Western women who held up small flower umbrellas and wore large skirts, upon seeing this group of manly and robust men, all cried out in alarm, and quickly used their fan to block their own bloody mouths.

The Chinese people had already lost their composure to such a degree, not to mention the natives of the Big Horse, this group of black and thin jungle monkeys actually lost their ability to speak in an instant.

Contrary to the expressions of the foreigners and aboriginals, it was the overseas Chinese. They looked at the familiar faces in front of them and did not dare to believe their eyes.

"Is this Chinese? How could that be? Since when did China have such an army? What about their braids? Is it not the army of the Great Qing? "

Countless Chinese people began to pour out from the shops and houses along the street. They rushed up to touch them but did not dare to do so. They wanted to open their mouths to greet them, but they did not know what to say.

As the three squads moved forward, more and more people gathered on the street. There were even thousands of onlookers. Thanks to Bismark's policies on the mainland, Prussia and the British had a good relationship. That was why Jonas's guarantee was put into effect.

When the procession reached a market with many Chinese people, Xiao Hexin raised his hand and shouted, "Everyone has... Stand at attention! " With a bang, the sound of three hundred pairs of leather shoes hitting the ground shook the entire crowd.

"Ancestor, it really is our Chinese army. They are speaking in Chinese!" From the crowd, an old man suddenly burst into tears. With trembling hands, he pointed at the new army and shouted, "It's our army, our Chinese army!"

His shout seemed to have touched an emotional button in the hearts of all the Chinese present. Tears welled up in their eyes.

Taking this chance, Xiao Hexin rubbed his reddened eyes, forcefully suppressing his tears, he ordered all the soldiers, "There are all of them, use your class as your unit, you are not allowed to drink, gamble, find women … … Gather on the docks by four in the afternoon... Let's celebrate New Year as well! "

"Oh …" "Oh..." "Oh …" The youngsters were so excited that they forgot to salute their superiors. The group of people separated with their classes, wanting to enjoy the exotic scenery.

Xiao Hexin, Sima Yun and Luo Huo all looked as if they wanted to scold him, but when they looked at the scene, they could not say the word out loud.

The youngsters were free to move. They were instantly surrounded by the passionate Chinese. Countless hands touched them, and fervent questions surrounded them. All the Chinese were in a crazed state of mind.

"You are from the Home Country? Where are your braids? You belong to the general? Where is your hometown? "

"What?" You are all from Ryukyu, you are all Chinese … Are you even from the mainland? "

"Xiao Letian? Who is Xiao Letian … Oh, I remember now. In July, a foreign businessman once said that a Chinese scholar brought a Chinese to fight with the Japanese, did you guys … "

"Journey to the West! I got it, Xiao Letian is the scholar from Home Country who wrote the Journey to the West, a Grandmaster in Western Studies in the Qing Dynasty … Our Singapore also has this book! "

Now that all the mysteries had been solved, people finally knew that this army did not belong to the Qing Dynasty with a pig's tail. This army that was nominally owned by the Ryukyu, the real control was in the hands of the Chinese people.

Looking at the gazes of admiration from the surrounding foreigners, and then looking at the gazes of reverence from the native monkeys, everyone's back stiffened. All the grievances the Chinese had suffered overseas were vented at this moment.

"Come, come, let's go to my shop. I have the best rice wine …" Come to our Chamber of Commerce, we'll hold a banquet to invite you to come together … "This is the fruit from my family's orchard. I'll give it to you for eating, and tell us more about your matters …"

The crowd rushed up to tug and ask. Flowers, fruits and other local specialties were all stuffed up. In just a short while, all three hundred new soldiers were exhausted and sweating all over.

Xiao Hexin and a few other high-ranking officers had already become the focus of the Chinese Merchant Guild's' siege 'and all the influential Chinese Shang wanted to get close to them. Merchants were shrewd, they had long known that a new God of Wealth had appeared in the north of Qing Dynasty, and his influence had even surpassed Hu Xueyan's.

These troops were formed by Xiao Letian himself, so they would definitely be able to establish a relationship with the great figures of Home Country through these soldiers.

Although Xiao Hexin and the others were swaying back and forth in the middle of the crowd, their sharp eyes kept observing their surroundings. They clearly saw that a large number of white police officers, local police officers and even Jonas's figure gradually appeared around the market.

They knew that Jonas would definitely break her legs and mouth today. A veteran powerhouse like the English and French would definitely not allow the Chinese to become strong, nor would they allow the Chinese to show off their might in their colony. If it had not been for the help of the German envoy, today's matter would definitely have been blown up.

Sima Yun glared at those white police officers and said while clenching his teeth, "Let our brothers calm down, the event area is inside the market today, we absolutely cannot split up, we cannot give the foreigners any excuse to expel us … "Fuck, when we Chinese have ships, I will be the first to come here …"

Today was the first day of the new year. The Chinese in Singapore never thought that a new army that belonged to the Chinese would come all the way here to offer their greetings.

The army was really the army. The usually arrogant and arrogant colonial police force had become a lackey of the New Army. The market was surrounded by white police officers and the smell of food wafted into the air.

Today, the Chinese had finally let go. They had occupied an entire street, and even the banquet tables were blocked by many shops. Those foreign merchants had to smile and say that it didn't matter, that it didn't matter.

The Chinese people were getting more and more angered. In the past, these high-nose merchant guilds had always been looking at the Chinese people? Whoever blocked his way would be expelled by the police without a second word. They would even take out their stick and beat him up, but no one would argue with them.

But today, only three hundred new troops had changed their appearances, each of them smiling incomparably flatteringly. Upon hearing that this new troop was created by Master of Western Studies, they even brought a few bottles of wine to drink with the officers.

There were more than a hundred tables on the street, and it was impossible to tell what dishes were served. Almost all the Chinese hotels were closed, and all the manpower and material resources were gathered at the banquet on the street. All the foreigners and aboriginals in Singapore stared at the stream of dishes, and they were flabbergasted as they inhaled the fragrance in the air.

Everyone would get drunk if they did not. The new army had iron-like rules and said no one was allowed to drink alcohol more than three cups per person. However, the enthusiasm of the Chinese people of Singapore made them drunk. It was only now that the young soldiers finally understood the reason why Xiao Letian told them to explore Europe.

China was too weak, the Chinese people in this world had already become a low class race, those Westerners were truly looking down on them. Just the appearance of three hundred new troops without any weapons was enough to cause such a sensation among the Chinese. It could be seen how much the imperial government owed the Chinese people of the world.

Strong army. China needs a strong army. It needs a modern army that can fight foreign wars, not just civil wars. In the jungle of beasts, if you want to gain respect, you must show your claws.

"This trip to Europe must be successful, no failures are allowed!"