Hannagan felt a little guilty when he received Li Guolou's telegram. He used to be just a military adviser. This was his first time taking power in the Beiyang Navy. He wanted to do as the Romans did, but he could see dissatisfaction in Li Guolou's reply and didn't dare. Let’s talk about the troops marching in seven days again
Li Guolou only sent him a brief message: "The military order is like a mountain and we will meet at midnight to make a decision."
As soon as he saw Li Guolou boarding the ship, Hannagan quickly stretched out his hands to hold Li Guolou's hand tightly and said: "Li Zhentai worked so hard that you came all night."
"Hannagan, it's nothing for me to come all night. As long as you don't mention Mr. White Snake's valuable advice in your telegrams from now on, I want to know your opinion. God only cares about the clouds in the sky. A light rain can stop the gunboats of the Beiyang Navy." "Li Guolou scolded Hannagan loudly. He was always ready to slap Hannagan twice. This is the iron-clad military discipline of the Prussian army. Hannagan could only be scolded in front of him.
"I must learn a lesson and obey Li Zhentai's military orders." Hannagan was so frightened that Li Guolou didn't give him a good look as soon as he came up. Although he brought ten mosquito ships, in name he He is the commander of ten gunboats, but the real command power falls in the hands of Li Guolou. He does not want to be stripped of his wartime command rights by Li Guolou and thrown out of the cabin [
The young and energetic Hannagan didn't know much about the navy, but he was highly talented, intelligent and eager to learn. He learned everything quickly and learned how to fight on the battlefield. He would soon be qualified for the position of commander of the Beiyang Navy. However, he still had to have a chance, so he stumbled into trouble next time. Be good and don't offend Li Guolou's negative scales
Li Guolou met with ten captains and inquired about the situation of the troops. The troops of the Beiyang Navy were mentally stable and eager to fight. They were very satisfied that the troops could overcome difficulties and arrive at Weishan Lake at the designated time.
Li Guolou was most concerned about the speed of the coal ship. After seeing that the speed of the coal ship had been improved after modification, the maximum speed could reach ten knots. He couldn't help but praise Hannagan. With the transport and supply ship, all the rivers and seas would be dominated by mosquito ships.
The speed of a warship was expressed in knots. As early as the 16th century, maritime navigation was quite developed. However, at that time, there were one clock and two voyage recorders, so it was difficult to accurately determine the ship's sailing speed. A clever sailor came up with a clever idea. He threw a ball into the sea while the ship was sailing. The floating body with the rope towed was used to measure the speed of the ship based on the length of the rope pulled out within a certain period of time. At that time, the quicksand timer was used for timing. In order to calculate the ship speed more accurately, sometimes the rope released was very long, so many ropes were tied at equal distances. In this way, the entire speedometer rope is divided into several knots. As long as the number of knots pulled by the rope in the same unit time is measured, the corresponding speed will naturally be measured. Therefore, "knot" has become the unit of measurement for the speed of seagoing ships.
1 knot is equal to 1 nautical mile per hour, which means it travels 1,852 kilometers per hour. The two supply ships of the Beiyang Navy have ocean-going capabilities.
In front of ten captains, Li Guolou criticized Hannagan for learning a set of superstitious nonsense and asked everyone to take a warning and not to engage in divination and divination in the navy. Even if God cuts him, he will still do it. The capture of Weishan Island within seven days is certainly a morale-boosting myth worth carrying forward. The sky favored the Beiyang Navy and only then did the White Snake come.
Li Guolou's words made people listen to the clouds. He said that there was no actual content in the official language. Now is not the time to get rid of superstition. Instead, he should use Bai Shelangjun's influence on the Beiyang Navy to make the soldiers regard death as if they were home. We will wait until the battle is over to establish the victory. The winner is king. As long as the Battle of Weishan Lake ends successfully, he will be worthy of being revered by the officers and soldiers of the Beiyang Navy. The officers will also be proud of the students of Li Guolou.
Countryside people have never seen several leaders of the warship militia visiting another mosquito boat. As soon as they got on the boat, they looked at the fort and touched the gun barrel with a look of surprise. It turned out that the legendary mosquito boat looked like this.
In the morning light, Zhu Hongdeng stood bravely on the deck, looked in the direction of Weishan Island and murmured to himself: "Sun Guilu is a clown who jumps from the beam, an earthworm shakes a tree, and is vulnerable to a blow. Weishan Island is mine, and I have to think clearly about where to go from now on."
"Holy aunt doesn't have to think about being young and beautiful to impress Li Guolou and Li Guolou, they will form a couple of gods and live a happy life." This is not the first time that He Xiangu has bewitched Zhu Hongdeng. She has been pouring **** soup to destroy Zhu Hongdeng. A magic spell
He Xiangu calculated that as long as Zhu Hongdeng left Shandong, Xiao Jiujiu might not necessarily sit on the top of the helm, but she would have the final say in the red light. At least the throne of the second child would be re-veiled. She could also dress up as Zhu Hongdeng. Anyway, Zhu Hongdeng is immortal. After the myth, the disciples were asked to play the role of Zhu Hongdeng and it was passed down from generation to generation. The layman watched the fun and the expert looked at the magic of Zhu Honglan. She knew the trick at a glance. The master knew it. As long as Zhu Honglan taught her the secret book, she could also make people feel ecstasy.
"I'm not willing to accept that he has too many women and won't take me to heart." Zhu Hongdeng resolutely prepared to put aside the love between his children and take root in Weishan Lake to develop the power of Boxing Boxing.
"Well, the club is more important. Don't sit next to Li Guolou when we have a meeting later. Don't let him misunderstand me. I think he can't hold it anymore." He Xiangu made preparations to keep a low profile and follow Zhu Hongdeng loyally. She attached herself to Zhu Hongdeng. Only under his wings can she develop and expand her own power
"Why should I make him lose his mind? Who told him to bully me all the time?" Zhu Hongdeng's thoughts could not be seen through. She suddenly untied the scarf on her head, pulled out the hairpin on her crown and lowered it two feet. Even with such long hair, I didn’t forget to shake my hair a few times.
"Aunt Saint is twenty years old, right? It's time to think about the future." He Xiangu smiled, revealing her white teeth. Her teeth were also made by Vermilion Deng. She used her own medicinal powder to polish them white for her. I have learned 50% and hope that the little nun will give up her identity as Zhu Hongdeng safely so that she can show her talents in Shandong.
The craft passed down by Aunt He Xian is to take female apprentices to perform in the martial arts world. He specially selects girls with outstanding looks to practice martial arts, which is similar to human traffickers. After taking out the apprentices, he then sells the apprentices to wealthy families at a high price. This is also a common trick used by the gangs who run the martial arts circles. They think they have found an apprentice. A good home and a small fortune by the way. But after following Zhu Hongdeng, He Xiangu had a greater ideal and dream of having her own territory. Now there is only one woman standing in the way of realizing her ideal. As long as Zhu Hongdeng leaves, the fruits of victory will be hers.
"It's not here yet. Next year will be the 20th anniversary of the golden age." Zhu Hongdeng proudly held out her chest. Although she is tall and slim, she has gradually grown up with the materials that a daughter should have. Whether she wants to live with Li Guolou or not depends on this. How brave is a man? She is still a virgin. She can't automatically take her to bed.
He Xiangu followed Zhu Hongdeng and snickered secretly. The vicious Zhu Hongdeng actually wanted to withdraw from the world and was not afraid of everyone's ridicule. She blatantly seduced Li Guolou.
Zhu Hongdeng was coy and pretentious, but after entering the conference room, he raised his eyebrows and glared at Yanzhou Commander He Fengyu. He Fengyu laughed and gave up his seat to Zhu Hongdeng. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Zhu Hongdeng was stuck to Li Guolou like a dog-skin plaster. [
Li Guolou stared at the map on the rectangular table without looking at anyone's face. He had no affection for his children. Planning for the Weishan Lake battle had already made him think a lot. He regarded Zhu Hongdeng as the leader of the militia and was like a close comrade-in-arms.
After the meeting began, Li Guolou stood up and spoke: "The team rested for three days. In the next battle of Weishan Lake, ten mosquito boats served as the main attack, and the Yugui column rushed in to destroy the enemy warships and clear the enemy's outer defense line. The Yihe Fist was the first echelon to attack Weishan. The ever-victorious Shandao Army acted as a flank and landed from the west. After the battle to seize the island begins, the enemy will definitely flee out of the lake and intercept the enemy ships. The important task of intercepting the enemy ships is the responsibility of the Yanzhou Navy. Surrender and not kill as many of these bandits as possible are captured alive. The battle to seize the island will be used. It’s best not to blow up the house if you want to persuade the Lord to surrender.”
Zheng Hengdan was quite surprised and said anxiously: "Li Zhentai, didn't you promise the governor of Shandong to capture Weishan Island within three days? How could you just keep your word and the consequences would be serious?"
Li Guolou smiled and said: "Adjutant Zheng will not be subject to military orders abroad. Now it is up to me to have the final say. Gain victory at the minimum cost. This is the fundamental principle of the Weishan Lake battle. How can I be bound by an oath if I change?" I just want a few more ships to coax Zhang Renjun to win. How can I be demanding of the winner? The enemy's ships are all made of people's fat and people's anointing. I also think it is a pity to crash one of them. I can get the enemy's supplies. The basis for an army to become stronger the more it fights."
"Haha, I knew that my dear brother likes to cheat money and sex. He is really a two-faced hypocrite." He Fengyu, an ally, did not forget to tease Li Guolou.
Li Guolou paid attention to He Fengyu. The Yanzhou Army is an army that has withstood the test of war. How can such an army rush to the front line? A group of arrogant soldiers and generals will only pick up ready-made soft persimmons. He Fengyu only has the last bit of capital and is willing to use it. Isn't he looking down on it? If He Fengyu lets the Yanzhou Army seize the island, the Yanzhou Army will disobey military orders if they encounter setbacks and suffer heavy casualties.
Therefore, Li Guolou placed the Yanzhou Army's eighteen warships on the periphery to chase fleeing enemies and clean up the battlefield.
He Fengyu, who was originally boastful, became silent when he arrived at the military meeting. The officer of the Yanzhou Army, who boasted that he was fearless and dared to shed blood and sacrifice, also lamented that he was afraid that Shandong Governor Zhang Renjun would settle accounts later. The tactical plan formulated by Li Guolou won a Yanzhou Army officer. The unanimous approval of the five battalion officers of the Wing Commander
The people who made Li Guolou look up to him were actually the victorious army. The mercenaries of the Qing Dynasty were eager to win, but they wanted to participate in the battle to seize the island. The bastards who stayed in the concession were more patriotic and willing to make sacrifices for the people of Shandong. This was Li Guolou's biggest gain. Fighting side by side with the victorious army and forging a deep friendship will definitely repay the people of the concession.
Zhu Hongdeng raised his head and said: "What about the enemy chief?"
"Kill him if he commits the most serious crime." Li Guolou glanced at Zhu Hongdeng. The vicious woman was scheming to take advantage of him. Now it was unbearable. He killed the virgin Zhu Hongdeng at the right opportunity.
Everyone agreed in a loud voice and gathered around the long table to discuss tactical arrangements and try to lure more enemy ships into battle. Ten mosquito boats cleared the enemy ships in Weishan Lake to prevent the island seizing battle from turning into a war of attrition.
The naval officers and militia leaders in the conference room have all fought water battles on paper, but they are confident of victory. Because the mosquito ship is the enemy's wooden ship, how can it fight against the ironclad ship? So the most discussed topic is how to avoid the seriousness of the battle to seize the island. Casualties are what Zhu Hongdeng is most worried about. She cannot let all the five hundred boxers she brought with her fight. This will prevent her from being able to explain to the people of Zaozhuang.
Zhu Hongdeng asked: "It is easy for Li Zhentai and our Yihe Quan to seize the island from the eastern port and land on it. How should we advance our troops next time?"
Li Guolou said with a smile: "You don't have to worry about Zhu Hongdeng. The New Armed Forces have already built the latest tanks to seize the island. Using advanced tanks can avoid heavy casualties. The enemy can't do anything to our army."
"Why have I seen a chariot? Li Zhentai, where are you hiding?" Zhu Hongdeng didn't believe what Li Guolou said. She had been to the Xinwu Army station every day these days. She had never seen a chariot before. The deceiving Li Guolou actually wanted to fool her.
Li Guolou squinted at Zhu Hongdeng with reproachful eyes, as if blaming Zhu Hongdeng for not believing him.
"Don't worry, Zhu Hongdeng. I will conjure up several chariots and let your soldiers learn how to use them." Zheng Hengdan was adamant this time and stepped forward for Li Guolou to show that the Xinwu Army still had powerful weapons hidden in it.
"I have to ask clearly when it comes to brother's life and death." Zhu Hongdeng quickly expressed his thoughts and couldn't help but get closer. Li Guolou secretly decided not to eat garlic these days. He was so bold that Li Guolou touched her buttocks. It was too shameful for her.
He is not someone to be trifled with. He used tooth for tooth and pinched Li Guolou's waist hard.
Li Guolou asked people from all walks of life to see ten mosquito ships, which ignited these people's confidence in victory. It had a very good effect. The most outstanding thing was that the Yanzhou Army Commander He Fengyu became extremely active and said that the Yanzhou Army was capable of attacking.
I went down to Dushan Island, Nanyang Island, and Liuyi Island and asked Li Guolou to give the Yanzhou Army a chance. Of course, Li Guolou would not dampen the Yanzhou Army's spirit and promised to let the Yanzhou Army show their bravery after capturing Weishan Island.
The military meeting was successfully concluded and the long table with the map removed was the dining table. After the saddle and horse were tired, they drank sweet preserved egg and lean meat porridge and ate Gaozhuang steamed buns. Even Li Guolou sighed at the first-class living conditions of the Beiyang Navy. He looked up at the Hannagan in front of him.
What's on the plate is actually different. I'm eating bread with cheese on it. There's ham on the plate and I'm drinking oatmeal.
Li Guolou and Browning looked at each other, their expressions were unkind. Li Guolou had just scolded Hannagan once and winked. Browning understood.
"Guest Hannagan, don't be stingy. We also want to eat cheese, ham, and take out the good things from the pantry. I'll treat you to grilled fish." Browning understood the selfishness of the Prussians and didn't say anything.
western friendship
When Hannagan saw everyone looking at him, he said shamelessly: "Don't misunderstand me. I use my meager salary to treat you to Western food. These foods were bought with my own money and are not included in the public account." As he spoke, Hannagan accelerated his eating speed.
All the food on the plate was swept away, leaving only the lingering aroma of ham sausage
Li Guolou looked at the old-fashioned Hannagan method and explained in words why the Prussian brains were different. After a breakfast, Hannagan left a deep impression on him. This kind of person can only live in Prussia and has no understanding of the Qing Dynasty.
survival
After breakfast, everyone went to the deck. The fog cleared. Ten mosquito boats patrolled majestically on the wide lake. The navy officers and soldiers were neatly dressed and lined up on the deck to be inspected by Li Guolou. This time, the red lantern stayed away knowingly, showing off her and Li Guolou.