Chapter 712 Raise, the flag of the Republic of China!
Piaotian Literature The confrontation at sea continues!
The Japanese ship "Rijin" and the newly refitted battlecruiser "Huigang" arrived as reinforcements.
Three Japanese warships completed the siege of the Chinese naval cruiser "Hai Xi".
"Haixi" is one against three, and given the tonnage and firepower of "Haixi", it is completely impossible to be an opponent of the three Japanese ships.
However, none of the Chinese naval officers and soldiers on the "Haixi" were afraid.
In their opinion, being able to die in their own sea is the glory of Yi He Wu Tu!
"The Japanese ship issued an ultimatum, requiring our ship to withdraw from the sea area within thirty minutes, otherwise our ship will be sunk!"
Fan Erin smiled faintly.
He can't feel any fear, can't feel any fear... The weather is really good today. It would be perfect if he could grab a fishing rod, run to the Diaoyu Island and catch fish for a beautiful day...
Lin Ransen strode over: "Report, the whole ship of 'Hai Xi' is fully prepared and ready for combat at any time!"
"Got it." Fan Erin replied simply, and then suddenly asked: "Brother Lin, you always say that I am an old-fashioned person who refuses to be the captain of a new battleship, but is still obsessed with the old sea analysis.
No., do you know why this is?”
Seeing that the war was imminent and the life of the "Hai Xi" was hanging by a thread, the captain asked such a strange question. Lin Ransen shook his head in confusion:
Fan Elin pondered: "It was still the Manchu era, and in 18qq, Italy asked the Manchu government to lease Sanmen Bay.
The Qing government was shocked. After weighing the strength of both sides, it believed that Italy was only a second-class naval power. It was far away and had no help from other countries. It was still capable of competing with it on its own, so it flatly refused. At the same time, it ordered the governor of Liangjiang, Liu Kun.
First, he ordered him to be prepared. He also appointed former naval generals such as Ye Zujia and Sa Zhenbing to prepare for war. Three warships were dispatched to Italy to cruise along the coast of China. The incident entered a state of imminent war. May 30
On November 2, the Qing government ordered all military ships in Beiyang to go to sea and patrol in Changchuan. The next day, Italy announced that it would give up its claim to Sanmen Bay. However, the Qing government still did not dare to relax and ordered coastal areas to strengthen prevention. On November 20, the Qing government
The government ordered Ye Zujia to lead the Beiyang ships to the south. The matter was finally coming to an end.
Looking at this incident, the Qing government maintained its own fleet strength in the Italian Far East Fleet, so it dared to take a tough attitude. It achieved a rare diplomatic victory. This fact proves the importance of the navy in national defense..."
Lin Ransen nodded silently, and Fan Elin added: "Not only that, our Haixi has another incident that will make the spotlight even more spectacular. You know the incident of protecting overseas Chinese in Mexico."
"I know." Lin Ransen replied loudly.
In 1911, a revolution broke out in Mexico and Díaz stepped down. The domestic political situation in Mexico was in turmoil, and overseas Chinese once again became victims of the turmoil. More than 300 people were killed in total, and property losses amounted to one million yuan, ranking first among the Mexican expatriates in other countries.
At the same time, there was also a wave of anti-China sentiments in Cuba and other places.
Shen Aisun, Charge d'Affaires of the Qing Dynasty in Mexico, made representations to the Mexican government, demanding that the murderer be punished, the families of the victims be compensated, and efforts should be made to protect overseas Chinese and provide financial compensation.
Shen Aisun's claim shocked the Mexican government, 30 million Mexican silver teeth.
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The "Haixi", which was on a visit abroad, then sailed to Havana, the capital of Cuba, and was warmly welcomed by overseas Chinese in Cuba. What moved the officers and soldiers even more was that whenever they disembarked from the ship and landed, they met overseas Chinese, whether men, women, old or young. One after another, they were invited to their homes, treated with dignity, and given various souvenirs before leaving.
The arrival of the fleet changed the attitude of the Cuban government towards overseas Chinese. When the Cuban president met with Cheng Biguang, he stated categorically: "The Cuban military and civilians will never discriminate against overseas Chinese."
The Mexican government, seeing China's "big troops pressing down on the border," basically accepted the punishment, pensions and compensation. The two sides began to negotiate the amount of compensation, and domestic cables ordered the "Hai Xi" not to visit Mexico again.
This is the most glorious and glorious time in the history of the Chinese Navy and the "Hai Xi".
"This is our pride, so I chose to stay on board the Haixi." Fan Elin looked at Lin Ransen with a smile, and said to his subordinates with a smile:
"If I die, I will die on the 'Haixi'!"
"Understood, Captain!" Lin Ransen's answer was loud and firm.
At this moment, he no longer regarded the captain as a rough guy. He was the best naval officer who deserved his respect.
The time for the Japanese's "ultimatum" is getting closer and closer.
"Raise the flag of the Republic of China and the navy flag!" Fan Elin said solemnly.
"Raise the flag of the Republic of China and the navy flag!"
All the officers and soldiers on the "Haixi" gathered on the deck.
Two flags slowly rose.
The officers and soldiers raised their hands and performed their dignified military salute in front of the flag.
When the flag was raised, all the officers and soldiers had tears in their eyes...
In the waters occupied by Japan, although the "Haiqi" is small and backward, it resolutely maintains the power of the navy among its proud exercisers!
Fearless, fearless! "Captain!" Lin Ransen said loudly: "I am lucky to be your subordinate, and I am happy to be a member of Haixi!"
"Thank you!" Fan Elin's voice was low. He slowly looked at Lin Ransen and all the officers and soldiers: "It's easy for me to be with you. I'm very proud to be with the 'Hai Xi'! The sea will be ours." Home! Long live the Republic of China! Long live the Chinese Navy!"
"Long live the Republic of China! Long live the Chinese Navy!"
The sea will be their destination...
"Chun Zi, Hao.
Looking at the five-color national flag of the Republic of China and the naval flag of the Republic of China rising across the street, Bashihara Saiwang murmured: "It's troublesome..."
"Your Excellency, Captain, there is no trouble." Asano Tadanobu completely understood what his captain meant: "The opposite side is just a backward cruiser, and we are fully capable of sinking it:"
Hachihara Saiwang said slowly, "Asano-kun, the trouble I'm talking about is not whether we can sink the 'Hai Xi', but that they are already determined to die."
Asano Tadanobu didn't quite understand.
Hachihara Zaiwang sighed: "We are mobilizing warships only to threaten the Kaisi from here, but not to actually sink it. Once the Kaisi is sunk, it will inevitably cause trouble for the Chinese Navy. violent retaliation, triggering a terrible all-out Sino-Japanese war.”
Asano Tadanobu said arrogantly: "Even if that is the case, we have nothing to worry about."
"Haka!" Hachihara Saiwang finally couldn't help but cursed: "Are we the same as those crazy and stupid armies? The empire has lost too many interests in China and the Far East. Now we are the only one we can rely on
It is our own country, Taiwan, and North Korea. Once a full-scale war breaks out, it will find an excuse for the Chinese government. Do you think the empire can win such a war? No, the empire’s resources are too few. Before the empire completes preparations,
We must avoid war!"
However, even though Hachihara Saiwang said so, even he himself did not know how to make the empire complete the "preparation"...
The Chinese government is becoming more and more powerful, but the Japanese government is trapped in endless difficulties. One is declining and the other is rising. What else can Japan do?
The "Haiyi" is waiting, and so are Hachishahara Saimo and his battleships.
"Hai Xi" is waiting for the last moment!
The cannon has opened its huge mouth. Once the Japanese shells explode near the "Haixi", the shells on the "Haixi" will fly towards the Japanese warships without hesitation!
There is no way to beat it, but doing it knowing that it cannot be done is the last and most glorious choice for a soldier!
Fan Elin was also waiting calmly, his mind constantly ringing with every word of the president's instructions when he personally assigned him this top-secret mission.
He will not tell anyone. Only he and the president know what the purpose of the "Hai Xi" is.
Time is passing by minute by second.
Lin Ransen hurried over with a telegram, with excitement on his face: "Captain, our three ships, the 'President' and the 'Haichou,' are approaching me at full speed and are expected to arrive in an hour. At the same time,
I, Northern Expedition, and other ships are also approaching the waters of the Diaoyu Islands at full speed!"
Fan Erin took the telegram and breathed a long sigh of relief.
After waiting, I finally let myself wait...
"Your Excellency, Captain, a large number of Chinese warships are approaching our waters at full speed!"
This sound immediately stunned all the Japanese on board the "Kasuga".
Have the Chinese really decided to fight at all costs here?
Bachihara remained silent there for a long time. After a long time, he suddenly said: "Evacuate!"
"What, retreat?"
Asano Tadanobu immediately called out!
"Che retreat!" Hatachihara said very firmly: "We must not go to an all-out war with the Chinese people, absolutely not! I would rather let the Japanese call me cowardly and cowardly, but also avoid the terrible all-out war.
Things are coming! I will never let Japan fall into the quagmire of war!"
Asano Tadanobu shouted unwillingly: "But, once the responsibility is investigated from above?"
"Then let me bear it alone!" Hachihara sighed: "At least the war cannot break out in my hands. In that case, I will be the real Japanese sinner. We will never be able to bear a large-scale war..."
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At this moment, Hachihara Mozuki acted very calmly and rationally. He anticipated the consequences that would break out if a war broke out. Then, he almost gritted his teeth and said: