The anti-Qing movement began with the looting of the Eight-Nation Alliance.

Chapter 275 Military Academy Cadet

Although there are many of these people, their official positions are relatively low, and they are not yet capable of making a significant impact. This is the main reason why Shen Lian vigorously promotes these people.

Although there are no signs of factional strife yet, Shen Lian is already on high alert. He doesn't want things to escalate into a father-son conflict or brothers turning against each other.

"Your subject, Shen Zimeng, greets Your Highness, the Noble Consort!" Upon arriving at the inner hall, Shen Zimeng hurriedly knelt before Xiao Yue'er.

"Xiao, Zimeng, no need to be so polite, please rise! I should thank you for your gift!" Xiao Yue'er was so excited that she almost called him Brother Tiger.

This was the first time she had received so many valuable gifts, and she was overjoyed.

"Xiaoman, Xian'er, hurry up and come over to greet your Uncle Zimeng." Shen Lian waved his hand.

"Greetings, Princess and Third Prince!" Shen Zimeng dared not wait for the princess and prince to come and pay their respects.

"We're all family here, don't be so polite, please take a seat!" Shen Lian said as he sat down.

"Yes, yes!" Shen Zimeng quickly sat down at the table.

"Zimeng, you've worked hard in the Northeast, and you're about to set off again. I'd like to offer you a toast, wishing you a resounding victory and a swift return." Xiao Yue'er raised her glass after all the dishes were served.

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Shen Zimeng quickly stood up, raised his cup, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Don't just drink, eat more vegetables. You rarely get to eat these dishes in the army," Shen Lian urged everyone to start eating. Because it was still during the national mourning period, all the dishes served were vegetarian. But in the dead of winter, vegetables were definitely in short supply in the army.

The meal was enjoyed by all the officials, and after it was over, Shen Zimeng immediately prepared to take his leave. He could not stay in the palace any longer.

"Your Majesty, I wish to return to Shandong. I was not by the side of the Emperor Emeritus when he passed away, and now I am about to embark on another expedition. Before I leave, I want to pay my respects to him!" Shen Zimeng said, his eyes reddening.

He grew up in the general's mansion and his bond with Shen Hu was even deeper than with Shen Lian. The thought of his old master's passing filled Shen Zimeng with immense grief.

"Go! Go early and come back early, don't delay the army's departure!" Shen Lian nodded solemnly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Shen Zimeng kowtowed earnestly, then turned and left.

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"Instructor, when I go to Guangxi this time, can I bring some of my own men with me? The court can't let me go there empty-handed, can it?" Zhang Tieniu followed Jiao Long into the office at the General Staff Headquarters.

"You can think of that, but the imperial court doesn't?" Jiao Long glared at him.

"You can take a regiment with you. The imperial court has also prepared a batch of weapons, ammunition, and supplies for you. You can take them with you then."

"That's good! Instructor, transfer Qiu Xiaojun to me! I'm comfortable using this kid." Zhang Tieniu said with a smug look on his face.

Of course, he would bring his trusted confidants with him when he went to Guangxi, and he would certainly bring his brother-in-law along, otherwise he wouldn't feel at ease.

"No problem, go back and prepare! You only have five days, so make sure your family is settled. Also, before you leave, go to the army academy and take the officer assigned to you with you." Jiao Long could handle this small matter.

Zhang Tieniu returned to Shandong that same day. He had only a few days to prepare, so he naturally needed to go home first.

"Wife, that's how it is. You and the child should stay in Quancheng for now. Once I've settled down in Guangxi, you can come over." Zhang Tieniu also wanted to bring his wife and child, but it was clearly not a safe place right now. He didn't know what would happen there!

"Yes! Don't worry, my husband, I will raise the children well," the young woman whispered, nestled against her husband's chest.

“However, you are not allowed to take a concubine. Otherwise, otherwise I…” The young woman suddenly propped herself up and said.

That guy Stone even took a concubine, and she had two children before he brought her back. Young Lady also felt a sense of crisis.