On the afternoon of December 9, after the Pacific Fleet won the Battle of the Great Ocean, the entire fleet arrived at Wusongkou, Shanghai, and went up the river to enter the Shanghai Shipbuilding Industry Terminal in Gaochang Temple, preparing to inspect and repair each ship.

When the fleet arrived at the Gaochang Temple River, they saw crowds of people on the pier, with lights and gongs and drums.

On the Weiyuan Bridge, a group of personnel from the Fleet Command looked at each other.

“Is this what we are greeted?”

"It should be true! We won the first battle, and we should be warmly welcomed."

Everyone said and said something, and they won the battle, and they all looked proud.

Lin Jianzhang asked with a slight majesty, "Since we are welcome, I'm going to ask, how did they know that we won a big victory? Who leaked the news?"

Everyone suddenly fell silent and smiled.

That's right! The news of the Pacific Fleet encircling and annihilation and sinking the Liulik has not been released yet. If the people on the dock know in advance, then who leaked the news? This is not a joke. It is a matter of leaking military secrets during the war, but it is necessary to get a gun.

Lin Jianzhang smiled and said, "It is certainly worthy of happiness to win a battle, but you must continue to work hard and not be arrogant. You must know the ancient saying that arrogant soldiers will be defeated."

Everyone hurriedly said in unison: "Affect the commander's teachings!"

Lin Jianbei nodded and looked at General Lyons, who smiled and gave him a thumbs up.

The Pacific Fleet suddenly entered the Huangpu River, which immediately alarmed the Liangjiang Naval Division and the Wusongkou Fort Guard. Peng Cong, the capable general of the Liangjiang Governor Liu Kunyi, immediately led four gunboats to come. However, when Peng Cong saw the Qing naval flags hanging on the high islands of the Pacific Fleet ships, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"I was shocked and thought it was the Russians who came!"

Peng Cong said a sentence, looking up at the seven giant ships on the river," he couldn't help but smack his lips and exclaimed: "When did our Qing Dynasty have so many giant ships come out? Each warship looks no smaller than the two ships in Dingzhen!"

A manager next to him came forward and replied, "Sir, I heard that Wang Chenhao, some time ago, he paid for a Western fleet in Europe, and it was probably the one in front of me. I heard that this fleet cost tens of millions of taels of silver, and all the people hired were foreigners.

Peng Cong suddenly realized that the three words Wang Chenhao were the most popular in China in addition to wars. As a general under Liu Kun, Peng Cong also heard a lot of news. He looked envious and couldn't help but sigh: "Damn, he is so rich."

But on the Gaozhumiao Wharf, "Shanghai Road officials and Shanghai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry officials and others set up sheds at the dock to prepare for the welcoming ceremony. However, a fleet suddenly came, and the strong ships and sharp guns scared everyone.

"What's going on?"

Li Ming, a Shanghai roadman who was waiting at the pier, looked at Wei Han next to him, who looked puzzled.

Soon, the ships of the Pacific Fleet drifted and threw rice. Lin Jianzhang led the fleet officers to the shore. Soon someone led them straight towards Li Ming and Wei Han.

"I haven't seen each other for many years, sir, are safe."

"Are you Zengrong?"

"It's the student!"

It turned out that Lin Jianzhang and Wei Han knew each other, and soon Du Xigui and others came forward to greet each other.

As the director of the shipbuilding of the Qing Empire, Wei Han basically recognized Wei Han or heard of him.

When he saw his acquaintance, Wei Han was immediately overjoyed and quickly introduced Li Ming to them.

"Is this the fleet that adults hire in Europe?"

“That’s right!”

Lin Jianzhang knew that Wei Han was also one of the people who worked for Wang Chenhao, so he did not hide it from him and gave a brief introduction to the affairs of the Pacific Fleet.

"You have sunk the Lurric? Great! With this powerful fleet," I think we don't have to be afraid of the Russians anymore. At the same time, congratulations to you on becoming the commander of this fleet, which is really something to celebrate."

Wei Han seemed a little moved and hurriedly ordered people to beat drums and drums to celebrate. Li Ming, Shanghai Road, announced to the people on the dock that the Pacific Fleet had eliminated the Russian ship Liulik. The crowd was moved. After more than half a year of worry, I could finally feel relieved, and the warm applause and cheers followed.

"By the way! I haven't asked you sir yet, what are your preparations?"

Wei Han smiled and replied: "We had received a notice that Lord Wang's fleet returned to China today and stationed in Gaochang Temple, so we were prepared."

"Sir, too!"

Lin Jianzhang and others were happy. Everyone was about to ask Wang Chenhao for merit and rewards, and at the same time they were planning to ask Wang Chenhao for instructions on the next action.

After Wang Chenhao's fleet left San Francisco, it took him a month to cross the Pacific Ocean. During this period, he was unable to contact the Pacific Fleet, so he did not know the plan and result of the Pacific Fleet ambushing the Lurik.

Soon, waves of whistle sounded by, and several large ships flying star-striped flags appeared on the river.

"Sir!"

Wei Han shouted softly and went straight to the dock. Li Ming, Lin Jianzhang and others hurriedly followed.

Several ships were docked and moored one after another. "A group of soldiers carrying live ammunition came down from a luxury ship in the front, and cordons were set up along the way.

"Finally back!"

The moment when Wang Chenhao stepped onto the ground with his feet, he felt an indescribable feeling of joy. Since he left the national highway in January, it has been nearly a year since he stepped onto the land of his motherland, Wang Chenhao felt unprecedented peace of mind.

"Is this the busiest city in your country?"

Luo Xier held Wang Chenhao's arm, and since she entered the Huangpu River, she kept observing the city of Shanghai. Obviously, the prosperity in Wang Chenhao's mouth was very different from the prosperity in her impression.

Wang Chenhao smiled faintly and said, "It's not as prosperous as New York, nor even as third-rate cities in the United States. It's disappointing you. However, I love this land extremely much, and I call her motherland affectionately."

Wang Chenhao emphasized the word "Motherland" and his expression was extremely solemn.

Luo Xier quickly kissed Wang Chenhao on the face and said angrily: "Okay, I know you're patriotic!"

Wang Chenhao was proud and then coughed, "You should pay attention to the influence. The people here are very conservative! If they see us intimate, they will not welcome you!"

Luo Xier quickly looked around and said with great sincerity: "I understand!"

After saying that, Luo Xier quickly kissed Wang Chenhao again, and showed a naughty expression on his face. Wang Chenhao rolled his eyes immediately, secretly calling for the women who fell in love all the same, and Li Youyi looked like this at the beginning.

While speaking, Li Ming, Wei Han, Lin Jianzhang and others were already stepping forward and bowing.

"See Lord" I have worked hard all the way."

"It's free! I won't see you all some days, but today I still have the same style!"

"Thank you!"

Everyone was polite and had a happy atmosphere.

At this time, the wind blew on the river, and it was cold. Shi Guard Chief Li Bing hurriedly took the cloak for Wang Chenhao to put it on. But Wang Chenhao took it down and put it on Luo Xier beside him. Luo Xier looked at Wang Chenhao with gentle eyes, obediently allowing him to put the cloak on her, and his heart suddenly felt warm.

Qiao Yuying, who was on the other side of Wang Chenhao, had never left Wang Chenhao. Seeing Wang Chenhao's considerate appearance towards Luo Xier, he immediately snorted dissatisfiedly.

Wei Han, Li Ming, Lin Jianzhang and others were stunned at first when they saw this scene, and then they all expressed their expressions that only men could understand, and they all smiled and greeted Luo Xier.

It was windy outside." At Wei Han's suggestion, everyone surrounded Wang Chenhao and entered the main building of Ship Heavy Industry.

In the conference room, after dismissing Shanghai Daoist Li Ming, Wang Chenhao discussed the matter with Wei Han, Lin Jianzhang, Du Xigui and others.

"You guys snatched my limelight today."

"Yaruto is so serious, how dare you be a humble position?"

Wang Chenhao smiled slightly and said, "Just just jokes! In fact, I am very happy that destroying the Liurik is equivalent to losing the Russian Far East Fleet's rapid maneuver firepower." It is extremely important for future sea battles."

Lin Jianzhang, Du Xigui and others were immediately overjoyed, and the latter asked quickly: "Sir, must have a clever plan again?"

Wang Chenhao smiled. Now his subordinates basically treat him as an omnipotent god, which makes him feel very stressed, but he likes this feeling.

"At present, the Russian army's land offensive has been declared unsuccessful, and the Russian army in southern Liaoning will not last long. I have already ordered the third and fourth towns of the Beiyang Army to launch a counterattack against the Russian army in southern Liaoning as soon as possible. I believe that the Russian army can be driven out before the end of the year. The main task of our fleet is to prepare to lift the siege of Lushun and Weihaiwei. Once successful, the strength of our fleet and the Beiyang Navy is enough to drive away the Russian Far East Fleet."

Wang Chenhao's words were very excited. In the eyes of Lin Jianzhang, Du Xigui and others, the Pacific Fleet undoubtedly belongs to Wang Chenhao's personal "Wang Chenhao is no longer the Army's training minister, but he can directly order the Beiyang Army to conduct military operations, which is enough to show that the Beiyang Army has become Wang Chenhao's si army. For them, since they have decided to follow Wang Chenhao to do something, they naturally hope that their leaders will have ambitions. Obviously, they have already smelled this breath.

"My dear plan and everything is under the control of the adults. This time, the adults return to China to control the overall situation. I believe that the Russian war will be properly resolved soon."

Wang Chenhao smiled slightly, neither admitting nor denying. He just asked: "The fleet will rest as soon as possible. I believe that the Russian Far East Fleet will learn about the sinking of the Liurik in a few days.

If they are tactful and leave, otherwise it will be a big battle waiting for you!”

Lin Jianzhang, Du Xigui and others hurriedly stood up, stood attentively and said: "Don't worry, all the officers and soldiers of the Pacific Fleet must obey the orders of the lord and attack the enemy!"

Wang Chenhao smiled and nodded, waved his hand to signal them to sit down.

Everyone sat down again, and Wei Han said, "Don't worry, sir, I have arranged for workers to inspect the fleet ships, and it will be completed within three days."

Wang Chenhao nodded and asked, "What's the situation in the shipyard recently?"

Wei Han replied: "Each project of the shipyard is progressing well and will be completed according to the scheduled plan.

The Haiqi-class armored cruiser under construction at the Docks 1 and 2 is currently progressing smoothly. The British are very trustworthy. The Haiqi-class has taught our engineers and technicians from the design of drawings to related construction technologies. I believe that by the completion of these two Haiqi-class warships, we will have the ability to design and build 5,000-ton armored warships by ourselves.

Docks 3, 4, 5, and 6 have been completed, and Dengyun-class battleships can provide repairs and maintenance on their own after returning to China."

Wang Chenhao was very happy that all projects in the shipyard were progressing smoothly.

"We must seize the time to understand the British shipbuilding technology, because the mi-month period between us and the British will not be long, so Mr. Wei's shoulders are not light."

Wei Han hurriedly said, "My lord is so serious. This is the responsibility and obligation to fulfill in a humble position. Just listen to the meaning of the adult, it looks like a British?"

Wang Chenhao sighed and said, "Remember, we are not meat-eating people, but fish. The British now help us, we need people, technology, and equipment. This is just because the biggest enemy of the British is Russia now. Once we decide on the male and female with Russia and the Russians stop expanding the Far East, the British will come back to bully us and will not give us such a completely open help. Even the British will not allow us to become stronger in order to maintain the hegemony of the Asia-Pacific region. In order to prevent us from being strong, wars may even break out with us. Therefore, we must take advantage of the mi-month period in the next few years to strengthen our own strength as much as possible."

Everyone felt that what Wang Chenhao said made sense and nodded in agreement.

Lin Jianzhang asked: "Sir, if we defeat Russia this time, wouldn't we become Britain's biggest enemy? Then will our cooperation with the British end soon?"

Lin Jianzhang's views represent the views of Pacific Fleet officers such as Du Xigui, Zhao Sheng, Gao Erqian. Of course, there was no Lyons in the conference room, otherwise Wang Chenhao would not have said so.

Wang Chenhao smiled mysteriously, and saw that everyone wanted to know, so he said, "So, our purpose this time is to force the Russians to retreat. Excessively weakening the Russians is not good for us now."

Zhao Sheng asked, "What do you mean by agreeing to the court's decision?"

Since the Battle of Shahe, the Russian army has been unable to launch a large-scale offensive, and the Qing government has had a greater bargaining chip, regardless of the opposition of the people, and it is willing to compensate 10 million taels of silver as its sincerity to end the war. The Russian government also found that the more it could not let go, the more it would lose. The calls within the Tsarist government also made the Russian representatives quickly agree to the requests put forward by the Qing government. At present, the two sides are negotiating on the specific implementation details. If nothing unexpected happens, I believe that the contract will be issued within a week.

Wang Chenhao snorted coldly and said, "Although I support not to weaken Russia for the time being, it does not mean that I agree to the court paying money to the Russians. It is absolutely not possible! Never give in!"

After getting Wang Chenhao's affirmative attitude, Zhao Sheng suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It is obvious that we have the advantage now. It is really unreasonable to lose money to the Russians. I believe that the court's move will definitely arouse strong dissatisfaction among many people in the court and the public. If you can make good use of it, this is a good opportunity to get ahead."

Zhao Sheng had something in his words, and everyone present knew it. It was obvious that Zhao Sheng's words were testing Wang Chenhao's ambitions. So everyone turned to Wang Chenhao and waited to see his attitude.
Chapter completed!