Wang Zhenyu didn't bother her, but she was good at it. In the camp, she would rummage through whatever she saw, provoking Wang Zhenyu to retort with a few sarcastic remarks. How could this young lady from a respectable family be so reckless and fond of meddling in other people's affairs? Ye Ziyuan seemed oblivious to Wang Zhenyu's sarcasm. After arriving at the military camp, arguing with Wang Zhenyu had become a compulsory course for her. She would often respond seriously: "I'm just very curious, you're such a stinky rascal, what kind of books do you usually read? Ah, it turns out there are no good books, just a bunch of rotten and useless papers! Oh my, this character is so hard to recognize!"

  Wang Zhenyu's face suddenly turned bright red, and this character was indeed a problem. Wang Zhenyu from the future rarely practiced calligraphy, and after having a computer, he didn't even touch a pen anymore. His handwriting was big and small, completely stuck at an elementary school level. This was still pencil writing, let alone brush calligraphy. Now it's good, letting Ye Ziyuan catch the handle, how could she not mock him mercilessly? Even though Wang Zhenyu had been paying attention to his temper recently, he couldn't withstand Ye Ziyuan's provocation. His blood pressure rose, and his heart rate accelerated, but in the end, he gritted his teeth and endured it. How could he stoop to the same level as a little loli?

  Occasionally, Wang Zhenyu couldn't help but say, "Are you done yet? You little brat, hurry up and go out to play, don't mess around here with me."

  Wang Zhenyu's attitude is essentially no different from indulgence, and Ye Ziyun's courage has become bolder. However, in this process, she herself did not realize that her dislike for Wang Zhenyu had gradually dissipated, although when they met, she still didn't forget to call him a stinky rascal.

  "Immature? I wonder who you're referring to?" Ye Zhiwen smiled lightly and sat down in the chair beside Wang Zhenyu's desk, then looked at him with a strange smile.

  "Who's talking about who? Why are you looking at me like that? What bad thoughts are you having?"

  Ye Zhiwen pouted: "I heard that Brother Wang has become a general, so I came to congratulate you!"

  Wang Zhenyu laughed: "Hehe, I really didn't see it coming, our Ye Meimei is actually so kind-hearted. The nickname 'Pig Head' for me recently should be given by you, right? Don't try to get close to me with this trick, brother, I'm not buying it."

  "Look at you, still so petty, not fun at all." Ye Zhiwen stretched her neck towards Wang Zhenyu, narrowing her eyes and revealing a sweet yet lethal smile.

  Wang Zhenyu, you're so shameless. I won't differentiate between occasions and call you a stinky rascal and a pig head just for fun. You can try to scold me back once, last time in the training arrangement meeting, everyone was laughing when I called you that, but you could only pretend not to hear it and roll your eyes.

  It's possible that Wang Zhenyu has recently come into contact with Ye Ziyun too many times and has become familiar with her tactics. Every time she flashes this extremely lethal smile, you'd better watch out for your belongings, as she must have set her sights on something. The last time she smiled like that, she swiped his binoculars, forcing him to send Ma Xicheng to apply for another pair.

  Wang Zhenyu covered his wallet with one hand and said hastily, "Little girl, you also know that I'm now a complete pauper. In this camp, apart from these messy papers, there's nothing else left?"

  Ye Zhiwen laughed and shook her head: "Who wants your little things, I said Brother Wang you've also become a general, can't you get me an official position too? I know Brother Wang is the best and most generous."

  Ye Ziyun's coquettish skills are very powerful, estimated to be honed in front of her old man, and now they have reached the level of perfection.

  This period of time, Wang Zhenyu, who has been tortured by this group of ancestors, is not eating this set at all. However, it's a rare opportunity to tease this young lady, why not?

  "Do you really want to join the army and become an officer?" Wang Zhenyu asked seriously.

  This look made Ye Zhiwen produce an acceptable illusion that this requirement was also acceptable, and she happily nodded her little head.

  Wang Zhenyu narrowed his eyes and put on a smiling face as he stood up, then turned to Ye Ziyun who was full of expectation and fiercely spat out two words: "Dream on."

  After finishing, Wang Zhenyu pulled his leg and rushed out of the door. A military canteen that was originally placed on the desk flew out with him, almost hitting the back of Wang Zhenyu's head. In addition, a soft scolding sound followed: "Stinky hooligan."

  Three days later, the Hunan Military Government's Political Department sent a special commissioner to confer a title on Wang Zhenyu. The commissioner was a lieutenant general named Cheng Qian, who was said to be the chief of staff of the Military Government's General Staff Headquarters.

  Another historical celebrity, but Wang Zhenyu is already calm as a still lake, having even met Huang Xing, I guess this must be Chiang Kai-shek coming, he doesn't care either.

  Cheng Qian was not very old, and his words and deeds were very proper. Originally, the granting of titles was not something that would fall to him, a chief of staff in the Ministry of Military Affairs, to sign off on; it would have been enough to just send a telegram asking the Hubei military government to dispatch someone to take care of it. However, out of curiosity towards the heroic troops who had been given the title "Fierce Tiger Brigade" by Huang Xing, he still came in person.

  But Wang Zhenyu was still struggling to find a sustainable development path, so he was very enthusiastic about the arrival of Changsha. However, from Cheng Qian's words, only compliments and courtesy could be heard, nothing useful, and obviously had great vigilance against his nephew Wang Longzhong. Seeing this, Wang Zhenyu also gave up the idea of further getting along with him.

  Cheng Qian brought not only the general's uniform and appointment certificate, but also a quarter of military salary worth 200,000 yuan paid by the military government. Hmm, it was misunderstood, not cash in silver. Due to financial difficulties, what was actually sent were IOUs. It was said that Wang Zhenyu would use them for local expansion, and the number of personnel provided by the Military Affairs Department was a full division of two regiments and six battalions, with a total of 4,300 people when fully manned. The selection of military officers was entrusted to Wang Zhenyu to report as soon as possible.

  Wang Zhenyu cursed in his heart: Wow, the history of IOUs is so long. You really think I'm a young and inexperienced guy, wanting weapons but having none, wanting military pay but getting only blank paper, what can I use to expand my army? It's dark, really TMD dark.

  However, when facing Wang Zhenyu, Cheng Qian was also very polite, and didn't even mention the matter of military supplies. Instead, he prepared a large pile of excuses, emphasizing the many difficulties in supplying military equipment, which left Cheng Qian at a loss for words.

  Wang Zhenyu is now considering more problems, expansion is certain, but firmly grasping this branch of the army is the most important. Therefore, he did not immediately promote his subordinate officers, and he has not thought about how to expand yet. As for military supplies, Wang Zhenyu is clear that the arms embargo will end soon, and he can get better and cheaper ones through Ye Zuwen. As for the rotten military supplies in the hands of the Hunan Army, it's not that they wouldn't give them away as treasures, but even if they would, Wang Zhenyu wouldn't look at them with favor.

  In addition, there is the problem of expanding the source of troops. Wang Zhenyu had already figured this out in three days. Wasn't Huang Xing's order to go to Nanjing to participate in the Northern Expedition? The militia from all over the country were also gathering in that direction. This Northern Expedition ultimately did not start, and the outcome for the militia who participated was very tragic, with most being forcibly disbanded. Therefore, Wang Zhenyu, who knew the course of history, decided not to recruit locally in Hubei. He had made up his mind to go directly to Nanjing and recruit from among those disbanded troops. Especially the Guangxi soldiers - it's worth noting that throughout the Republic of China, the Guangxi soldiers were the best fighters, with the Hunan army coming in second.

  With these considerations, Wang Zhenyu's general direction for building the Hu Lao Hu Brigade was basically set.

  After seeing off Cheng Qian, Wang Zhenyu changed into his major general's uniform and took a look in the mirror. It was pretty good, much better-looking than ordinary military uniforms. The material alone was exceptional, with a soft and thick texture to the touch!

  In the following days, Ma Xi Cheng became the most popular person in the whole camp. The team leaders are now eagerly waiting for promotion. However, no one dares to ask Wang Zhenyu, who often calls himself "Laozi", about it. Now that Wang Zhenyu has become a Major General and Brigade Commander, his official power has naturally increased as well. If people used to look at Wang Zhenyu with just a slight raise of their eyebrows before, now they need to lift their chins and stretch their necks.

  So everyone unanimously chose to come to Ma Xi Cheng's place to gather information, especially Yang Wan Guo, who had made great efforts for Wang Zhen Yu and couldn't be left behind at this critical moment.

  "Older brother Ma, just give me a clear message, when will the travel plan be finalized and what is my role? I'm really uncertain about this."

  Ma Xi just smiled foolishly, eating and drinking as usual, but didn't say a word.

  It's not that he's tight-lipped, but rather this matter was completely planned and executed by Wang Zhenyu alone, and after completion, it was handed over to Cheng Qian to take away, without revealing a single word to anyone in between.

  On the morning of January 20, Wang Zhenyu assembled all officers and soldiers in the camp to hold a founding conference for the 9th Brigade of the 4th Division of the Xiang Army. He gave a speech: "Brothers! Today is a day worth our pride and memory. The entire officer and soldier of the first battalion of the second regiment of the Xiang Army, through their own efforts, have been recognized by the Central Military Commission and the Hunan Provincial Government. At the same time, based on my department's outstanding performance in the counterattack battle in Hankou, the Ministry of War specially awarded our "Tiger Brigade" the glorious title. From today on, this battalion will be expanded to the 9th Brigade of the 4th Division of the Xiang Army; from today on, we are members of the glorious Tiger Brigade; from today on, a more glorious history awaits us to write."

  The "pa pa pa" team led the way, and everyone applauded warmly.

  As the applause gradually subsided, Wang Zhenyu continued to say: "As the first commander of the Tiger Regiment, I hope that no matter how our regiment's number changes, how our organization changes, and how our personnel change, we can all live up to this glorious title. I also hope that every officer and soldier in our regiment will always maintain loyalty, bravery, fearlessness of hardship, and sacrifice, and carry our revolutionary cause to the end, drive out the Tartars, and revive China!

  Yang Wanguo stepped forward again. As soon as Wang Zhenyu's voice fell, he stood out of the ranks and raised his fist: "Expel the Tartars, restore China."

  The officers and soldiers also got used to it and naturally followed suit in shouting revolutionary slogans.

  Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Wang Zhenyu was also very satisfied. He sat down and nodded at Ma Xicheng.

  Ma Xicheng opened the appointment list issued by the Hunan Military Government (which was actually a blank form for Wang Zhenyu to fill in), and then read it out loud: "By order of Huang Xing, Minister of War of the Provisional Government of the Republic of China, and Tan Yankai, Governor of Hunan, a new army corps is established, namely the 9th Brigade of the 4th Division of the Hunan Army, with the nickname 'Fierce Tiger'. The brigade will have two regiments and six battalions, with a total strength of 4,800 men. Considering that this unit was originally the 2nd Battalion of the 1st Regiment of the Hunan Army supporting Hubei, it is permitted to establish three infantry battalions first, and temporarily not set up a regiment. The order takes effect immediately, on the 15th day of the 1st month of the 1st year of the Republic of China."