Shi Kefa always complained to Li Xiao that the Ministry of Railways was always short of people.

It would also be a good idea to trick some children into building railways. After all, railways are the main artery of the country.

Even with the advent of automobiles, it will be difficult to change this situation in a short period of time.

There is nothing we can do about it. The roads in the Ming Dynasty were only eight or nine meters wide, and some provincial roads were only ten meters wide.

This road can be traveled by horse-drawn carriage, ox-cart, tricycle or tractor.

But it’s difficult to drive a big truck!

The width of the big truck is three meters and two, and many road sections only have two lanes. This is because cars occupy the bicycle lanes!

In fact, neither the officials nor the people of Ming Dynasty were ready to make the leap from the agricultural era to the industrial era.

Even though they tricked the children away, they still couldn't extinguish the burning emotions of the people. Every day, a large number of people took to the streets and asked the court to send troops to destroy the little Chechnya who dared to twist the beard of the Ming Dynasty tiger.

No matter how much the Shuntian Prefecture officials said that the road was too far and preparations were needed, it was useless. Most of them had heard of Chechnya for the first time.

As for where? I asked ten times and shook my head.

Many people actually just vent their emotions, no matter what, make a fuss first.

This kind of thing cannot be forced, after all, it is a spontaneous behavior of the people. In fact, Li Xiao feels that this kind of patriotism needs to be protected.

Regardless of the public's demands, newspapers had no choice but to report it with headlines.

The Fourth Division stationed in the northwest is making full preparations for war. Soon it will rush to Central Asia to wipe out the Chechens who dare to provoke the Ming Dynasty.

As soon as the report came out, the people in the capital immediately burst into joy.

Letters like snowflakes flew to the northwest, expressing condolences to the officers and soldiers of the Fourth Division. Many people actively donated money and materials, and the Ministry of War received more than a dozen waves of representatives from factories and residents every day.

"Commander, do you really want the fourth division to be mobilized?" Shi Dewei was shocked when he saw the report. He is the chief of general staff.

He had not received such an order, and he thought he had been ignored because he did not know what was going on. He hurriedly came to the Marshal's Mansion to ask Li Xiao!

"Mobilization is always necessary, but there is no need to rush. The Fourth Division has not fought in battles in recent years, so it would be good to let them go abroad for some experience.

Generally speaking, it is your suggestion to let the Russians, Azerbaijanis and Armenians go first."

"But Marshal, when you give an order, you have to let me know." Stilway felt a little useless. If this continued, what would be the point of being the chief of general staff?

"There is no order! According to the system, military orders must be issued through the General Staff." Li Xiao looked at Shi Dewei in surprise.

"In the newspaper...!" Shi Dewei was a little dumbfounded. He didn't expect Li Xiao to answer like this.

"That was written for the outside world. The people's patriotic enthusiasm is very good, so we need to give them an explanation.

Now that you're here, it's up to you to give the order. Order the Fourth Division to fully prepare for war and prepare to go abroad to join the Allies in wiping out the Chechens.

Nie Dahu is also a veteran, he knows how to prepare.

In addition, Nie Dahu will be allocated 100 trucks. Each truck will be equipped with two drivers!"

"Each car has two drivers. This is too luxurious." Stewie was surprised. Drivers are now more expensive than cars.

"When he goes abroad to fight, it is not easy to transport supplies. Giving more trucks will make it easier for them to supply supplies.

When fighting in mountainous areas, supplies and materials are the first priority. Especially when fighting abroad, it is even more top priority."

"No!" Stewie immediately stood at attention and saluted.

"You just think too much. The most taboo thing in the army is to give orders to many people. If you do not give orders through the General Staff, this kind of thing will affect the prestige of the General Staff.

It will also make the troops below at a loss! I, Li Xiao, come from a military background and will not make such a mistake."

"No!" Stewie blushed a little.

"You guys! You value the power in your hands more than anything else, and you always disrespect the regulations of the court. You and I are made of iron and can twist a few nails. If we want to control people and troops, we still have to rely on the regulations of the court.

Just fine.

No matter what decree the imperial court issues, what troops need to be mobilized, we must respect the regulations. Everything must be done according to the rules, do you understand?"
Chapter completed!