Chapter seven hundred and fourteen, preparations for a decisive battle at sea
Piaotian Literature "Continue to create friction!"
Regarding the confrontation over the Diaoyu Islands, Wang Hengyue seemed dissatisfied: "The captain of the Kasuga is very smart. What is his name?"
"Bachihara is the most beautiful. Press ctrl + d to quickly collect """" Zhang Xiaoyue replied from the side.
"Oh, Bashakuhara Zaiwang." Wang Hengyue read the name again: "I have said before that the Japanese Navy is much calmer than the Japanese Army. If there was such a confrontation with the Japanese on land,
I'm afraid a war has broken out now..."
Chen Shaokuan and Zhang Xiaoyue looked at each other and smiled.
The President is really impatient and eager to give it a try.
He had been holding back before, and when negotiating with the great powers on the concession issue, the president deliberately ignored Japan; instead of rejecting the tentative moves of Japanese businessmen in China, the president even expressed some form of "
Welcome." He seemed to be giving in little by little.
However, he has just been waiting for the opportunity he needs to appear...
What Chen Shaokuan and Zhang Xiaoyue can confirm is that the "Haiqi" did not appear in the waters of the Diaoyu Islands for no reason, and Fan Elin definitely received a secret order from the president.
However, don't expect to get anything out of the president's mouth, he will not admit anything.
However, when the president said "continue to create friction", Chen Shaokuan and Zhang Xiaoyue, the two chief and deputy commanders of the Chinese Navy, knew that the time for a decisive battle was coming...
"Do you think I'm too impatient?" Wang Hengyue suddenly asked.
Chen Shaokuan and Zhang Xiaoyue smiled and did not answer this question.
"Yeah, maybe I'm a little impatient..." Wang Hengyue didn't know if he was mocking himself or something: "But time really waits for no one. Diaoyu Islands, Taiwan, North Korea, Northeast, by the way, there are still
Ryukyu has been occupied by the Japanese for too long. Those places were originally ours, but the Japanese are like a plaster, sticking to it. For example, Northeast. Northeast is our land. Our army and
Administrative officials are also there to exercise our sovereignty, but the Japanese are there and stationed troops there, which seems to be a slap in the face to us..."
Chen Shaokuan and Zhang Xiaoyue stopped smiling.
"In the last war in Russia, I sent our Chief of Defense Zhang Xiaohuai to personally take charge. This time our Chief of Staff Jiang Baili has been sent to the Northeast..."
Wang Hengyue's words immediately cheered up Chen Shaokuan and Zhang Xiaoyue.
There is a war, there is really a war!
The President even sent out his most beloved general, Jiang Baili!
At the beginning, various civil and political means were used to regain Qingdao's sovereignty, plus a little threat of force, but it is obvious that the most direct and decisive method was adopted to regain the sovereignty of all Northeast China this time:
Recover by force!
"Not only is Jiang Baili going, I will also personally go and take charge..." Wang Hengyue said slowly: "Next month I will secretly fly to the Northeast. All operations of the government will be handled by Wang Qinglu, Zhang Xiaohuai and others, and yours
The navy's responsibility is to look for opportunities to engage in combat with the Japanese navy at the most appropriate time..."
He slowly glanced at his two naval admirals: "I think the scale of this naval battle will not be too big. It will only be a limited naval battle in the Diaoyu Islands and Taiwan waters. But I have a question for you.
It is required that this naval battle must be won. Since the Sino-Japanese War of Sino-Japanese War, our navy has never experienced a real naval battle. If we win, our navy's confidence and morale will be restored. If we lose...
I don’t want to lose, but if I really lose, I’m afraid it will cause serious harm to our navy..."
Chen Shaokuan and Zhang Xiaoyue nodded silently.
Since the Sino-Japanese War of 1898-1894, there has always been a heavy mountain weighing on the hearts of all Chinese navy, making it impossible for these Chinese navy to raise their heads!
And when Wang Hengyue took charge of China, he attached great importance to the navy as never before!
He invested heavily in the development of the Chinese Navy and spared no effort to purchase and build new warships for the Chinese Navy. The amount he spent on the navy reached a shocking figure.
And all of this is for one purpose only:
Avenge!
Wash away the shame shouldered by the Chinese Navy!
The upcoming naval battle is the best opportunity for the Chinese Navy. Everyone has been preparing for too long. They silently endured, silently prepared, and silently waited, and then this opportunity finally arrived...
...
At this moment, Chen Shaokuan and Zhang Xiaoyue were both filled with excitement.
Wang Hengyue actually knew very well what the scale of this naval battle would be, and he had no doubt that his navy could win, although the process might be more difficult.
This is the best opportunity to test the Chinese navy's construction over the years, and it is the best opportunity to test whether the Chinese navy can fight.
First defeat the Japanese navy, and then challenge the maritime hegemons of Britain and the United States. From Wang Hengyue's vigorous development of naval construction to now, starting from the "gunboat" in Sichuan, Wang Hengyue has been waiting for too long...
"Heng Shuai..." Zhang Xiaoyue pondered for a moment: "Once China and Japan go to war, we have to consider the attitudes of Britain, the United States and other countries..."
Wang Hengyue nodded: "Yes, we do need to consider the attitudes of Britain and the United States and other countries, but this is not what you need to care about. I have secretly summoned the British and American ministers in China and informed them that there may be a dispute between China and Japan.
At the same time, I also informed US President Harding and Vice President Coolidge of the situation, and reached a consensus with them that the war would remain within a certain scope and would not involve the Japanese mainland...
.”
Wang Hengyue knew that the time to launch a direct attack on the Japanese mainland had not yet come. Even if China had the strength, the great powers would not agree.
Recovering territory and launching attacks on other countries are two completely different concepts.
Especially for the British side...
Wang Hengyue calculated the time and found that President Harding of the United States was about to die and Coolidge was about to take over as President of the United States. He had already put a lot of effort into Coolidge and gave Coolidge the greatest support. When the war between China and Japan started, Coolidge had officially
Take over as President of the United States.
And he also prepared to place large orders and contracts for Coolidge as a gift to the American consortium in order to obtain the largest capital for the campaign.
Wang Hengyue has invested too much effort and capital in the United States.
That is to say, it's time for him to repay himself...
Thinking of this, Wang Hengyue walked to the chart: "Tell me about your arrangements."
"Yes." Chen Shaokuan also came to the map: "In the waters around the Diaoyu Islands, we have gathered four ships: the 'Haiqi', the destroyer 'Haichou', the battlecruiser 'President' and the destroyer 'Shanghai'
.At the same time, I have ordered the First Squadron and the Second Squadron to be on standby and assemble, ready to go into battle at any time and start a decisive battle with the Japanese naval battle!"
"Who will be responsible specifically?" Wang Hengyue asked the question he was most concerned about.
"Brother Zhang Xiaoyue." Chen Shaokuan nodded at Zhang Xiaoyue beside him: "The First Squadron and the Second Squadron will be merged into the 'Fujian Fleet', with the flagship battleship 'Northern Expedition'. Brother Zhang will personally go to the battle waters to command the battle with the Japanese."
Fight."
"Secretary Zhang, Commander Zhang, please!" Wang Hengyue stood up, looked at his subordinates, and then bowed deeply.
Zhang Xiaoyue was completely stunned.
The President actually bowed to himself! The President's anticipation for this naval battle was so intense!
Zhang Xiaoyue hurriedly stood at attention and said loudly: "Don't worry, Commander Heng, I, Mr. Zhang, will not fight unless I fight. If I fight, I will do my best. If I die, I will die on my flagship!"
"Don't talk about death, don't talk about death!" Wang Hengyue, who has never been superstitious, actually said this at this time: "This is unlucky. You have to win, and you have to win beautifully, and you have to win with glory!"
Zhang Xiaoyue nodded vigorously: "Yes, we must win beautifully, we must win with glory!"
After saying that, he was silent for a moment, and then suddenly said: "Please ask the Grand Marshal of the Republic of China to remove me from all positions such as Deputy Chief of the Navy and Commander-in-Chief of the Fujian Fleet!"
Neither Wang Hengyue nor Chen Shaokuan understood what he meant.
Zhang Xiaoyue said resoundingly: "Please Hengshuai remove me from all positions, and remain the commander-in-chief of the Fujian Fleet. I will temporarily act as the commander-in-chief of the Sino-Japanese naval war. If I win, I will be reinstated. If I lose, Zhang will permanently quit."
Chinese navy!"
"Okay!" Wang Hengyue and Chen Shaokuan cheered together.
This is the performance of burning the boat and fighting to the death!
This is the statement that Wang Hengyue most wants to hear and is most willing to hear!
"I am supervising the battle in the Northeast, and you are fighting the decisive battle at sea!" Wang Hengyue cupped his hands and said: "You two, I am confident of victory on land, but at sea, it depends entirely on you two! I don't care when to fight or when to fight decisively.
, I don’t care, it’s all up to you. I’m only responsible for setting out the celebration wine for you!”
"yes!"
Wang Hengyue looked at the time. It was July 1923, the twelfth year of the Republic of China.
The overall plan I made is being implemented step by step, and no one can stop it. If I am serious, I don't particularly like war, but at this time I am infinitely eager for war.
Only fight the wars that deserve to be fought, and only fight the countries that deserve to be fought!
But now, everything I have planned is for the arrival of another war more than ten years later. Only by winning that war can China truly step into the position of the world's top power. Before that, any
Everything is for the future.
No one can stop your determination, no one!
Sooner or later, the country on the other side of the sea will be wiped off the map by myself! Novel Knight