Sitting on the ship returning to Nanyang, Li Xun's heart kept rising and falling like the waves. Just half a year ago, he was an ordinary Chinese young man in Nanyang, doing menial jobs and enduring all kinds of hardships.
Such a threat. Now after rigorous training, he has become an excellent recruit and is familiar with a large number of killing techniques. The changes before and after are really great.
"What are you thinking about?" Zhang Honggang appeared next to Li Xun with a smile.
Li Xun subconsciously wanted to stand at attention and salute, but Zhang Honggang held his shoulders and stopped his movement.
"I just scattered the quilt, don't fold the tofu pieces again, lest others find out."
Li Xun blushed and nodded: "I'm used to it, I can't change it for a while."
"If you can't change it, you have to change it. The superiors have repeatedly explained that this time we are more terrifying than the dragon's pond and the tiger's den. We must be careful in everything. Preserving ourselves is more important than destroying the enemy."
Zhang Honggang suddenly laughed and said: "Are you afraid?"
Li Xun shook his head violently: "Some things are more terrifying than death. I remember when I was only five years old, a group of indigenous people rushed into our home with machetes. They robbed things and killed people they saw. My grandmother was hacked to death by them.
Then grandpa hugged me and ran away lifelessly. I only remember that a lot of blood flowed from his neck, and it flowed to my face, body, and everything in front of my eyes was red. I was so scared that I cried!"
Having said this, Li Xun's face also showed a look of great pain, and Zhang Honggang patted him on the shoulder with great understanding: "What Chinese doesn't have bitter tears these days? I had a difficult time in my family a few years ago.
On the way, my mother contracted an illness and was so hungry that she ate Guanyin soil. Her stomach became very bloated. She died on the way before we even left the border. If the Feng army had not arranged for special personnel to recruit refugees and distribute food to us, I would have been afraid.
Our whole family had starved to death a long time ago. After joining the army, I figured out why we lived so cowardly. It was because the military was not strong and the soldiers were not up to par, so the great powers could plunder China wantonly. They took all the good things.
If we leave, how can the people not go hungry?"
"Well, after all, those Western powers are our enemies. They were the ones who instigated all the anti-Chinese campaigns in Nanyang. This time we go to Nanyang and we will make them pay with blood."
"Haha, it's good to have this determination, but your training is not enough, and you need to learn more about killing people. But there is one thing that depends on you. I heard that Nanyang is a tropical rain forest with lush vegetation and many animals and plants.
, and there are poisons everywhere, plus smog everywhere, this is a big trouble!"
Li Xun nodded without hesitation: "Don't worry. From the time I can remember, the first few times my family escaped the massacre, they all ran into the mountains and hid for ten days and a half. Or even for a month or two, basically anything could be done
I know everything that is poisonous to eat."
The ship rides the wind and waves and sends this group of well-trained young people to Nanyang, and they will also open a new era in Nanyang.
Just after Zhang Tinglan dropped a chess piece into Nanyang, he was not idle at home. He worked hard to rectify the order in Beijing and Tianjin. He controlled all kinds of forces in his own hands, and then exerted full pressure on the British.
They boycotted British goods, banned British capital investment, and blocked British concessions and colonies. At the same time, they launched massive demonstrations, and the atmosphere between China and Britain became unprecedentedly tense.
"I would like to say that the British Yangtze River Fleet went north two days ago. In addition, I got news from Hong Kong that the British transferred two ironclad ships and a dozen auxiliary ships from the Far East Fleet and also went north. I guess their
The purpose is probably to block the sea off Tianjin." Yang Yuting said with a sullen face as he introduced the situation to Zhang Tinglan.
"Hmph, you are not overestimating your capabilities! Tell the navy and air force immediately to mobilize all forces to block the Bohai Sea. You must not let a British ship enter. If necessary, you can open fire!"
After the order was issued, Zhang Tinglan also felt a little lonely. In addition to maritime operations, the navy also has a powerful deterrent effect. Placing a powerful fleet there is a complete deterrent. Although Zhang Tinglan has aircraft and submarines,
There are also a large number of torpedo boats and gunboats near the coast. With these forces, there is no need to fear the British fleet, but the deterrent effect is not enough.
If there could be an aircraft carrier formation at this time, it would not be that the British brought the fleet under their noses, but that the Fengjun fleet would go south in a mighty manner to blockade Hong Kong, causing the British a headache.
Think about how majestic that would be. Compared to the current quarrels with the British at the negotiation table, what effect would be achieved if an aircraft carrier battle group went out? The British must have surrendered long ago.
"Ling Ge, after passing this hurdle, immediately increase your investment and build up the navy as quickly as possible. The next time there is a war, I ask the Chinese navy to defend the enemy from outside the country.
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Yang Yuting also laughed loudly: "A powerful navy is a symbol of national power. Although the Beiyang Navy is a paper tiger, with the Beiyang Fleet at its command, it is true that other countries do not dare to underestimate the Manchu Qing. Of course, we are not trying to create a paper tiger.
But a powerful navy is a deterrent. In the past, it was okay to guard the land outside the customs. But once we control the whole country and the southeastern coast, there is such a long coastline, and it is the essence of the country. Without naval protection, it will be unjustifiable."
While Zhang Tinglan and Yang Yuting were discussing, the British fleet had already bypassed the Shandong Peninsula and sailed towards the Bohai Sea. Sino-British relations continued to be tense, and the safety of diplomats and British expatriates was affected, so the UK had to launch an evacuation operation.
In addition, the British are also preparing to use maritime power to block the sea off Tianjin and put pressure on China.
You must know that Tianjin was the second largest city in China at this time, with prosperous commerce and being the gateway to Beijing. Its importance cannot be overemphasized. Just when the British army had just bypassed the Shandong Peninsula, several reconnaissance aircraft suddenly appeared in the sky.
The fleet passed over the sky.
The commander of this northbound fleet was Major General James. When he saw the planes circling overhead, he immediately cursed: "These incompetent bureaucrats should be held responsible for their own stupidity!"
Although the British Navy is still a firm believer in big guns and big ships, it has paid considerable attention to the threat of air power. Just like this Washington Conference, several major powers have imposed restrictions on the tonnage of aircraft carriers.
It's just that Britain's post-war economy was weak and its financial resources were in straits. The Far East Fleet was a stepmother and had no time to strengthen its air defense capabilities. Therefore, after encountering the Chinese aircraft, James naturally felt that something was wrong.
Sure enough, about half an hour after the reconnaissance plane left, a formation of more than twenty aircraft flew over the British. These aircraft were all equipped with bombs and flew over the British fleet.
"Commander, what should we do?"
The British soldiers also felt scared and asked in a panic.
James' face was also extremely gloomy: "Don't be afraid, those yellow-skinned monkeys don't dare to drop bombs. Do they have the courage to fight against the British Empire? For the glory of the Royal Navy, leave them alone and charge forward!"
These British troops gathered their courage a little. At this moment, a larger aircraft formation appeared from the northwest and flew towards them quickly. These aircraft were all assigned to them stationed in Lushun and Dalian.
It is to protect this port, which is extremely precious to Fengjun.
Most of these pilots had participated in the battle with Japan and knew very well how to use aircraft to attack those clumsy warships. After their arrival, the balance of forces began to tilt towards the Feng army.
"Commander, the Chinese have sent an ultimatum, requiring us to turn around and exit the Bohai Sea within ten minutes, otherwise they will launch an attack!"
Compared with warships, aircraft have a fatal problem, that is, there is insufficient time to stay in the air. In order to find the British fleet, Fengjun has consumed a lot of fuel. If it takes more time, it will definitely not be able to survive.
At this time, James was also faced with the most difficult decision in his life, whether to rush over regardless of the situation or to comply with China's requirements and withdraw from the Bohai Sea honestly. This was really nerve-wracking.
At this time, a soldier suddenly shouted: "Submarine, submarine!"
On the sea not far away, a black periscope was revealed, and there was no doubt that the Fengjun submarine also appeared. On the battlefield in the Atlantic, the German submarine created the most terrifying nightmare for the British. At this time, the Chinese submarine suddenly appeared
, so that the British were also shocked.
James really wanted to give the order directly and sink the submarine at all costs, but he knew that this was just a deliberate display by the Chinese to deter themselves. There might be many submarines under the water that were ready to go.
Once a war breaks out, their fleet will be in danger.
At this time, several more black smoke appeared in the distance, and Fengjun's surface ships finally arrived. Led by two newly launched frigates, more than a dozen torpedo boats sailed over from Lushun, blocking the way of the British fleet.
It was blocked. Although this fleet is much smaller than the British, it is also a manifestation of China's will. No one can do whatever they want at China's doorstep.
Facing all-round threats from land, sea and air, James finally wavered. He could only painfully order the fleet to stop sailing and immediately report the situation to his superiors.
Chen Jiliang stood on the deck of the frigate Hushan, watching the British fleet stop, and a smile appeared on his face. China is no longer the sick man of East Asia with no defenses at sea. It wants to establish a few positions in the port.
The era of door cannons bringing a country to its knees has passed.
"Just wait, China's fleet will appear at sea soon. By then, we will take the initiative to threaten you and blockade you!"
The threat of force cannot scare Fengjun, and ordinary economic sanctions are useless. If the most severe measures are used, there is no guarantee that Zhang Tinglan will not be defeated.
What faced the British was a dead end. The sounds of protest outside were getting clearer and louder, and the roars of the Chinese were in his ears. Aston could no longer sit still and said to the Indian servant: "Give it to me."
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