Chapter 424: No Longer Abandoned People of the Celestial Dynasty
Singapore is a city developed by sea transportation. The Strait of Malacca has been an important channel for sea transportation between the East and the West since ancient times. It provides supply and docking for passing ships, etc., which has led to Singapore's rapid development. Especially after being occupied by the UK, It has become an important stronghold for Britain's invasion to the Far East.
At the same time, Singapore is also one of the settlements of Chinese people in Southeast Asia. Now Singapore has a population of more than 200,000. Except for a small number of Westerners, the rest are Malayans and Chinese. Of course, Malayans are like this. The majority of the South China Sea natives still account for, and only tens of thousands of Chinese people. However, these tens of millions of people have mastered important industries such as Singapore's shipping and docks. Almost all Singapore's economy is in the hands of Chinese people. . At the beginning, Chinese people were bullied by Westerners and even Malayan natives, who usually used despicable means to seize the wealth of Chinese people. However, with the rise of China, China's influence in Asia and even the world Their strength has been significantly improved, which has greatly increased the treatment in the Nanyang region. Whether it is Westerners or Malayan natives, they no longer dare to easily oppress the Chinese.
The Lin family is one of the big Chinese families in the Nanyang region. With Singapore as its main foundation, its industries radiate to the entire Nanyang region. Many industries in Singapore are under the control of the Lin family. The Lin family also has a good relationship with the imperial government. Even After China and Britain declared war, although the Governor's Office in the Straits Colony strengthened surveillance of the Lin family, it did not dare to take any action.
The Lin family's residence is located in the northeast of Singapore, close to the Johor Strait. It covers an area of hundreds of acres. It is even wider than the Governor's Office in the British Straits Colony. Decoration and other things are even more incomparable to the Governor's Office in the British Straits Colony.
The current control of the Lin family is Lin Guanghong. Although he is over 60 years old, he is still energetic and controls this huge family. Lin Guanghong has three sons, respectively, who are in charge of the family's industries. However, after China and Britain declare war, the Lin family. The business was greatly affected. The main members of the Lin family were even under strict surveillance. Lin Guanghong's three sons had to return to the Lin family and hand over the business to others for handling.
"Father, the British are so hateful. They sent troops to occupy our docks on the excuse of war, causing great losses to our business!" A middle-aged man in his forties was full of anger. He was Lin Guanghong's eldest son Lin Yi was responsible for the family's shipping business. After China and Britain declared war, the Lin family's wharf was occupied by the British team.
"Hmph! If they want to take possession, let them take possession. When the Emperor* team comes, they will have to pay back the principal and interest!" said Mr. Lin Guanghong.
"By the way, Lord Lin, when will the imperial army arrive? We abandoned people in the heavenly dynasty have been waiting for hundreds of years to bathe in the emperor's grace!" Lin Guanghong asked a young man in the living room.
The young man, named Lam Zixiang, was an agent of the Military Intelligence Bureau. He was originally from the Dutch Indonesia, but after discovering the Japanese return fleet, he was promoted from the rank of major to the rank of lieutenant colonel and was stationed in Singapore to be responsible for the Military Intelligence Bureau in Singapore. All actions.
"Mr. Lin, you should call me Zixiang. Call me Master. I really can't afford it! The imperial army will soon attack Singapore. The information we received last night was already in the imperial team yesterday.
The northern border of Myanmar and northern Vietnam defeated the British and French. In addition, the 8th Marine Brigade also landed in Brunei and was destroying the British on Kalimantan Island. If you attack Singapore, it was the Marine Corps'
The 5th Brigade, today or tomorrow, will launch an attack. When the Emperor* team defeats the British, the good days for the Chinese in the South China Sea will come, and you will no longer have to worry about being bullied by the Westerners and the dirty natives!" Lin Zixiang
The lieutenant colonel said.
The so-called abandoned people of the Celestial Empire is a name for overseas Chinese. Since ancient times, many Chinese people in the southern coastal areas have gone to Southeast Asia and even made a living in the Americas. These Chinese people have had a very difficult life, and although they have earned a lot with their hard-working hands.
The wealth of the Chinese had to be bullied by Westerners and local natives at all times. These Chinese had thought of asking for help from China, but the Qing government at that time ignored these Chinese people and called them abandoned people of the Celestial Empire
, let them die themselves. Now that China has risen, it is obvious that such a thing will not happen again.
"That's good! The Nanyang region is originally our territory of China. Westerners have stolen Nanyang for hundreds of years, and it's time to return it to China!" Lin Guanghong couldn't help but burst into tears.
"Mr. Lin, I don't know what will happen to the Nanyang after the empire conquered Nanyang? How do we treat us Chinese in Nanyang?" Lin Yi asked.
"This is what His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire and the adults of the government have considered it, and it is not something I can know. However, I heard that there are different opinions within the empire. Some people suggest that some Chinese countries be established in the Nanyang region and become vassal states of the empire.
Some people also suggested that the empire directly annexed the Southeast Asian countries. Both methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. In the end, it will be decided by His Majesty the Emperor!" Lin Zixiang said.
Lin Yi's face changed. The Lin family, in Singapore and the entire Nanyang, were like local tyrants. If the Westerners were driven away with the help of the empire, their Lin family might be able to establish their own country. But if the empire wanted
If they annexed the entire Nanyang, they would have no choice but to be a businessman honestly.
Lin Guanghong was very happy. He had long been looking forward to this day as soon as possible. In his opinion, if he could become a citizen of the empire, it would undoubtedly be the best. These overseas wanderers all looked forward to such a day!
"Master, the empire's army is here! What a big warship, like a hill!" Suddenly, a servant from the Lin family ran in and said with excitement. Since learning that the empire was going to launch an attack on Singapore, the Lin family has
A lot of servants were sent to the port to wait, so that they could report the news to them in time.
"Come? Really?" Mr. Lin Guanghong took it all at once, and his three sons were full of joy. The Chinese team came. After defeating the British, they were all from Nanyang.
Chinese people can be proud.
"Old man, I'll contact the fleet immediately to see if they will have instructions!" Lin Zixiang also said with a smile. After the Chinese team defeated Singapore, the entire Nanyang area should be the next one! At that time, he was born
Sishui may also become a territory under the rule of the empire. At that time, the fellow villagers of Sishui will be able to live a good life.
"Okay, Lord Lin, go and do your business!" Mr. Lin Guanghong said with a smile.
The Singapore Strait is only more than ten kilometers wide, but it is one of the busiest waterways in the world. However, this morning, when the Chinese Navy fleet entered the strait, all the merchant ships in the strait immediately turned around, ignoring the
The merchant ships of any country are the same, for fear of being affected.
The fortress built by Britain in Singapore also entered the state of combat readiness as soon as possible. The huge fortress cannons had already rotated, and the ferocious muzzles were aimed at the huge warships on the sea. All British soldiers entered the fortress.
, ready to resist the attack of the CSU team. Although most of them were filled with fear, at this time, they could only obey the command of the superior.
In the battleship "China", Captain Brigadier General Hai Zhengsheng is using a telescope to observe the Singapore Fortress. The Singapore Fortress is built next to the Singapore port and has hundreds of cannons of all sizes. The most powerful one is six 305mm caliber sea defense cannons.
This is the cannon that the UK urgently added after China and Britain declared war. In addition, Singapore Fortress also has 18 280mm caliber coastal defense cannons, 24 240mm caliber coastal defense cannons, and dozens of other 105mm caliber
The above sea defense cannons.
However, in terms of defense of the fortress, Singapore's fortress is far inferior to Russia's Vladivostok Fortress. Facing the powerful strike firepower composed of two "Chinese-class" battleships and two "Beijing-class" battleships, this fortress is basically
It can't resist it.
"General Hai, the time is almost over, you can start attacking!" A young general urged him that he was Brigadier General Wu Haibin, the commander of the 5th Marine Brigade. In the midst of the resistance to suppressing the natives of the Philippines, his Fifth Brigade
It played a very important role, of course, and his hands were covered with blood from the native Filipinos. Just before setting off for Singapore, his men had just wiped out a native Filipino tribe and killed tens of thousands of people. Now, the fifth
The brigade and the 8th Brigade were transferred away, and the Philippines' mission to wipe out the resistance forces in the indigenous people fell on the 9th Brigade. Of course, the security team of tens of thousands of people recruited from the Chinese children in the Philippines could also be put into the battle.
And, the Philippines Governor also plans to recruit another 10,000 people to ensure complete takeover of the protection of the Philippines by the Imperial Team.
"Well! Later, the navy's fleet will focus on firing on the British fortress. However, it will definitely not be able to destroy the British fortress in a while. Your people can choose to land from other places, such as the Johor Strait.
There, I will line up a few warships to escort your people over!" said Brigadier General Hai Zhengsheng, the captain of the battleship "China" battleship. On the Singapore Strait, the British have very strict defenses and choose to log in here.
, it's totally seeking death.
"Okay!" Wu Haibin, the brigade commander of the 5th Marine Brigade, replied. He also saw the danger and knew that he could not attack this side. He had to choose a weak place to start a landing battle. (To be continued.)
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