On January 13, 1875, ten days after the British Royal Navy's "China Fleet" arrived in Osaka, the Ming Dynasty fleet headed by the battleship "Nanhua" slowly sailed into the Shimonoseki Strait, the narrowest place in the Shimonoseki Strait
Only about 700 meters wide, after sailing into the Shimonoseki Strait, the fleet entered the Seto Inland Sea. Their arrival shocked the whole of Japan.
When the fleet passed through the narrow strait, the banks on both sides were full of people, including soldiers and civilians, with different expressions. The government troops at the Shimonoseki Fort were all smiling. As for the soldiers on Honshu Island, the rebels were released.
It is like mourning an heir.
Although their expressions were different, their faces were full of envy and longing.
"It truly is the most powerful steel battleship in the world!"
This gunboat equipped with 12-inch cannons was not only the most powerful warship of the Ming Dynasty, but also the most powerful warship on the East Asian seas in this era.
"After passing the Shimonoseki Strait, you will reach the Seto Inland Sea!"
As the commander of the dispatch fleet, Zhao Yaozu looked at the Seto Inland Sea and said to the staff officers around him with a smile.
"The Shimonoseki Strait is the western gateway to the Seto Inland Sea. It has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. Looking at the entire map of Japan, you can find that it is really a wonderful place. On one side of it is Honshu Island and on the other side is Kyushu Island.
Appearing to be close, the Japanese have forts on both sides of the strait, which can prevent any fleet from entering the Seto Inland Sea from Shimonoseki during wartime."
Zhao Yaozu, holding a telescope, looked at the people on the shore with different expressions, with a proud smile on his face. After a moment, he said proudly.
"Today, with the arrival of the Ming Dynasty fleet, Westerners can conquer a country in Asia with just a few cannons, and the history of a nation is coming to an end."
Yes, this is a glorious moment!
In the past, Western countries only needed to send a fleet and a few cannons to conquer a country.
But now everything has changed, and the emergence of Ming Dynasty has fundamentally changed everything.
They can no longer conquer Asian countries as unscrupulously as they did in the past. Even if they want to conquer those countries, they should replace them with Ming Dynasty.
"If Westerners want to conquer this country, they also have to look at who their master is!"
Who is the master of Japan?
Of course it is the Ming Dynasty.
This time, the reason why Ming Dynasty sent its fleet over was of course to "support" Japan.
The next morning, the Ming Dynasty fleet arrived at Hiroshima. Amidst the rumbling salute, the fleet docked at the port.
"It truly deserves to be the world's first-class battleship!"
When staring at the battleship "Nanhua", the eyes of Kawamura Junyi, the naval officer, were full of envy. Two years ago, he was sent to Europe to participate in the 1873 Vienna World Exposition in Austria. During his stay in Europe, he
France had a chance encounter with this battleship. From then on, in his eyes, the "Nanhua" battleship was definitely the most powerful battleship.
All-steel hull, 12-inch naval gun...
Although it was just a glance, he has been a die-hard fan of this giant ship since then!
Now, I finally have the opportunity to board this warship in person.
What an honor this is!
Kawamura Junyi seemed a little excited, and he even envied his luck, knowing that he might be the first Japanese to board such a huge battleship.
Of course, he is definitely not the first.
After all, there are some naturalized Japanese people in the Navy who were captured by the Navy during the "Battle of Okinawa".
But they are no longer Japanese. They are naturalized citizens of the Ming Dynasty. Although there are not many in number, there are still one or two on the Nanhua.
According to the practice of visits from various countries, after the warship docks, the first person to disembark is the honor guard composed of Marines and sailors. The honor guard composed of more than a hundred Marines all looks proud. These soldiers are wearing beautiful navy blue uniforms.
The tall and burly Marines in military uniforms attracted everyone's attention as soon as they stepped onto the port. The Marines, who were generally over 1.8 meters tall, stood next to the Japanese military band and immediately formed a contrast. After all,
, the average height of Japanese people is only... one and a half meters.
"You are truly worthy of being a soldier of the Ming Dynasty!"
The sharp contrast made the Japanese naval officers and soldiers who came to greet them have this thought in their hearts. As for the generals and wives wearing gorgeous Western dresses, when they saw these handsome and tall Ming Dynasty officers and soldiers, they all just felt
Shortness of breath, heart pounding.
There is no way, who made them so tall and powerful?
Of course, in the past, they had also seen naval officers and soldiers from Britain, America and other countries. They were equally tall, but those people were just... Western ghosts. The ones with red hair and blue eyes looked like Yakshas.
In terms of appearance, the officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty are still handsome!
Well, Japan in this era has not yet experienced the bombing and occupation by the US military, and has not yet reached the point of blindly kneeling down and licking Europeans. Even the appearance of Europeans is like evil spirits in the eyes of the Japanese.
However, this did not prevent these Japanese women from having their hearts flutter when they saw the handsome sailors of the Ming Dynasty. They could not even hold their bow-legs tightly. With their faces flushed, they could not help but cheer for the handsome sailors of the Ming Dynasty.
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The Japanese navy band, which looked like children in comparison, played the "Naval March" of the Ming Dynasty Navy.
In the midst of the exciting military music, the Marine officer holding a saber in his hand stepped forward, walked up to Zhao Yaozu and Kawamura Junyoshi with an arrogant expression, and shouted.
"Your Excellency Daisuke! The Ming Empire's Pacific dispatch fleet and marines have completed their formation! Please review!"
It is truly worthy of the Ming Dynasty’s army!
No wonder they were able to conquer Europe, even the Prussians were under their control!
While Kawamura Junyi was reviewing, another thought suddenly came to his mind - what about inviting them into the city?
The reason why Kawamura Junyoshi had such an idea couldn't be simpler. Just last night, the Hiroshima Town Station left Hiroshima on 13 naval and civilian ships to implement the "Back Attack Plan."
The departure of Hiroshima Zhentai left the defense of this area extremely empty. Those nobles and rogues originally had thoughts of rebellion. Now that the Ming Dynasty fleet is coming, why not use the Ming Dynasty fleet to deter the cowards?
When this thought flashed in his mind, Kawamura Junyi admired his own intelligence. Since he wanted to take advantage of the military power of the Ming Dynasty, why not just borrow it to the end? How could he deter Xiaochi with just a fleet visit?
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Invite the Ming Dynasty sailors to hold a marching ceremony!
After this thought emerged in his mind, Kawamura Junyi could no longer control his inner thoughts. As soon as his eyes rolled, he had an idea.
"Your Excellency, Commander, in order to express our welcome to the visit of the Royal Navy of the Ming Dynasty, we have a reception ball in the city, and we also ask you to show your respect. Well, in order to better let the people of Hiroshima feel the majesty of the Royal Navy of the Ming Dynasty, the ceremonial soldiers
The team enters the city with us!"
The ceremonial troops entered the city with them!
Feel the majesty of the Ming Dynasty Royal Navy!
I have to say that these few words of Kawamura Junyi spoke to the bottom of Zhao Yaozu's heart.
This... is a good thing!
This is the power of Bu Guo thousands of miles away!
Not bad……
After this thought came to his mind, Zhao Yaozu nodded and said.
"Since His Excellency Daifu is so kind, how can Zhao refuse?"