The Chinese have always had a sense of superiority as the superior country of the Celestial Kingdom. Even though they suffered a crushing defeat in previous foreign wars and realized the gap with the great powers, this sense of superiority has only subsided. Many Chinese have become slaves and bowed down. However, they have restored the superiority of the Celestial Kingdom in other countries in the Far East. In today's China, most people have not taken the Eastern Islands at all. It was not until two years later that the Beiyang Fleet was defeated and the Qing army was defeated, which made the Chinese people realize the reality. The Eastern Islands that were originally despised had left them far behind.
Wang Yuze definitely does not want this view to be prevalent in western Sichuan, especially in the navy. Japan is surrounded by the sea, so that if they want to develop, they must have a strong navy. This is also the reason why Japan has always attached importance to naval construction. Similarly, if western Sichuan wants to curb Japan's ambitions, it must defeat their navy. Only in this way can Japan be cut off from the ocean to the mainland.
"Everyone, Japan may not be as good as us now. However, the Japanese are a very paranoid nation. They are indomitable and will never give up until they achieve their goals. Even if they are not as good as the Beiyang Fleet now, I believe that under the construction of Japan's whole country, their navy will eventually shorten the gap with the Beiyang Fleet. At that time, if the Japanese Navy and the Beiyang Fleet have a war, I will not be optimistic about the Beiyang Fleet. The Beiyang Fleet will undoubtedly be defeated. What kind of virtue is the Qing army? Everyone
It is clearer. If a war between Japan and the Qing Dynasty broke out, the Qing Dynasty would inevitably fail. The failed Qing Dynasty would inevitably cede land and pay compensation. This is absolutely not allowed in western Sichuan. Because everything in the Qing Dynasty is taken away from our ancestors two hundred years ago, and it is all things that belong to us. We must not let outsiders stand there. Therefore, if the Qing Dynasty was defeated, we must defeat Japan. While overthrowing the Qing Dynasty, we should ensure that our interests are not damaged!" Wang Yuze said seriously.
Although Zhang Cheng and other officials of the Navy Department were a little unbelievable that Japan, the oriental island country, dared to start a war against the Qing Dynasty, it was just touching the tiger's butt! Even though the Qing Dynasty was a sick tiger, it was not something that a small Japan could deal with! However, Wang Yuze attached so much importance to this matter, they had to treat it carefully. Whether he agreed with Wang Yuze's point of view, it was always wrong to seize the time to train the navy and give the navy the strength to defeat the Japanese. Of course, in everyone's opinion, this goal is not difficult to achieve. After the fleet in western Sichuan returns to China, it will have four 10,000-ton warships, which will be the most powerful warships in the entire Far East and even the world. These warships alone are enough to crush the Japanese navy. However, the prerequisite is that the strength of these powerful warships can be fully utilized.
"Don't worry, Young Marshal. If the little Japanese really dares to come, we promise that they will never come back!" Zhang Cheng and others assured Wang Yuze.
Wang Yuze knew that everyone always despises Japan. Even if he emphasized it, it would be very difficult to get everyone to pay attention. He had no choice. Perhaps, only when the Japanese really showed their hideous minions would everyone recognize the reality! However, at that time, the western Sichuan Navy hoped that it would have the strength to defeat the Japanese navy.
"I hope everyone keeps it confidential when I say something today. This will be the focus of our next stage in western Sichuan. If it is leaked, it will be very unfavorable for our future development!" Wang Yuze said solemnly.
"Yes, we promise to keep this secret!" Several officials of the Navy promised that they would overthrow the Qing Dynasty in two years and thus unify China. The Qing Dynasty had already harmed China for so many years and should have overthrew them. However, they were always a little suspicious about Japan's war against the Qing Dynasty two years later. However, this did not affect the overall situation. Even if Japan did not start a war against the Qing Dynasty two years later, with the strength of western Sichuan, it would be enough to easily overthrow the Qing Dynasty.
"In addition, I also need to remind you that our military ports, shipyards and ship design centers all need to strictly protect our lives. We arrange for the military intelligence bureau to enter to improve the counter-espionage arrangements of military ports and shipyards to the greatest extent. In addition, the navy's own garrison troops must be established quickly and initially set up as four regiments. One regiment is placed in Zhanjiang, two regiments in Beihai, and one regiment is placed in Fangchenggang and Qinzhou!" Wang Yuze said. The learning ability of little Japan is quite abnormal. They steal the strength of advanced technology from other countries.
It is also daunting. Therefore, western Sichuan must be prevented in this regard. Even though western Sichuan is far behind Japan in terms of shipbuilding technology and design, it is just around the corner to surpass Japan with the high-intensity investment in western Sichuan. At that time, we have to beware of Japan's shameless tricks. The Military Intelligence Bureau in western Sichuan has become the most comprehensive and complete intelligence agency in western Sichuan. Over the years, it has made great contributions to western Sichuan. With the assistance of the Military Intelligence Bureau and the ability of the Shanghai Army, there should be no problem.
"Don't worry, Young Marshal, we will pay more attention to this aspect!" Zhang Cheng nodded. The Navy Department has no dedicated person to be responsible for this aspect. In fact, the Navy Department is also in the early stages of initiation, and there are still a large number of institutions and personnel that have not been in place. These all require them to be sound and perfected in the past or two years.
"In addition, the Marine Corps can also start recruiting. It can be recruited from the soldiers in western Sichuan. Two years later, combat effectiveness must be formed!" Wang Yuze did not forget this and specifically reminded.
"Yes, Young Marshal!" Zhang Cheng agreed. Seeing that Wang Yuze was inseparable for two years, this made them nervous. Two years passed in a flash. If western Sichuan really needed the navy to be dispatched, but the navy did not form combat effectiveness, then they would have nothing to say. Therefore, everyone secretly made up their minds to work harder in the future to ensure that they would not lose their chains in two years.
In the next few days, Wang Yuze inspected the construction of Zhanjiang Port, Fangcheng Port and Qinzhou Port. Compared with Beihai Port, the construction progress of several other ports was much later. Especially Zhanjiang Port, as a military port, after the Beihai Port was put into use, it could almost meet the current needs of the western Sichuan Navy. Therefore, the Navy Department gave priority to ensuring the construction of Beihai Port. After the other ports were completed, Zhanjiang Port, Fangcheng Port and Qinzhou Port were built as civil ports. The American Xihua Group will invest a lot of funds and equipment to focus on the development of these two ports. This does not require Wang Yuze to be very concerned about this.
After turning around these ports, Wang Yuze felt much better. Seeing that the navy in western Sichuan is growing from scratch and is growing vigorously, this made him very excited. With a strong army, a strong navy, and with the advancement of technology, a strong air force will be established. Only in this way can China join the ranks of the great powers and compete with the great powers for the control of the world. However, the most important thing in front of western Sichuan is to unify and eliminate the ambition of Japan. This will be an important preparation direction for western Sichuan in the next two years. China's rise and rejuvenation will truly begin. As for how far it can go in the future, it depends on Wang Yuze's ability and China's development. At least, Wang Yuze, who is confident in the future, believes that he has a great chance of success.
After inspecting the port, Wang Yuze also went deep into the people of Guangxi to understand the situation. With the rapid arrangement of the cabinet, a large number of officials trained by western Sichuan were in place, and with the help of the army, they had taken over the Guangxi regime in full. The handover process was basically smooth. The only shortcoming was that when the Qing officials left, they threw all the treasury into western Sichuan. Fortunately, western Sichuan prepared enough funds, otherwise it would be difficult to operate.
In addition, Guangxi's western Sichuan model reform is also going smoothly. The entire Guangxi has many mountains and few lands. There are many ethnic minorities, and the situation is relatively complicated. However, the vast number of farmers without land and with little land still support the policy of redeeming land in western Sichuan and distributing land to the vast majority of farmers. This has enabled Guangxi's reform to gain the support of the general public and can be carried out smoothly. Only some areas with relatively large clan forces still need to be implemented step by step. However, overall, Guangxi has quickly been included in the ruling scope of western Sichuan.
The three brigades of the Western Sichuan Army entering Guangxi were also fully adjusted. Among them, the Second Brigade deployed Guilin in the north of Guangxi and the Qing army in Hunan. The Sixth Brigade deployed Wuzhou and the Qing army in Guangdong. The Fifth Brigade deployed Chongzuo area, while the French in Indochina in the south were defended.
After these inspections, it was August 20th. It was already half a month since Wang Yuze left Chengdu. It was time to return. It was also very close to the birth time of his eldest wife Xiong Menghan. If he rushed back quickly, he should be able to catch up.
When Wang Yuze was about to return to Beihai and encourage the officials of the Navy, Zhang Cheng, the Minister of the Navy, rushed to the countryside and found Wang Yuze with a serious look on his face.
After finding Wang Yuze, Zhang Cheng took out a telegram from his pocket and handed it to Wang Yuze.
After taking it, I saw that the telegram was sent from the Marshal's Mansion, with only six words on it: Marshal's critically ill, return quickly.
"Wang Wei, prepare to set off, we will return to Chengdu immediately!" Wang Yuze left and ordered.
"Yes, Young Marshal!" Wang Wei left and prepared to go.
"Minister Zhang, I'll leave the Navy to you!" Wang Yuze said to Zhang Cheng before leaving.
"Don't worry, Young Marshal! Two years later, I will definitely give you a powerful navy!" Zhang Cheng promised.
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