c_t; Zhang Peilun was bloodless and dumbfounded by Zhang Yi and Xu Huaijin's intelligence.

After a long time, Zhang Peilun asked: "Jianzhi, Ziyu, is the news true?" Was Yuan Xiangcheng really defeated? ”

Zhang Yi smiled bitterly and nodded.

Zhang Peilun hurriedly said: "Then, how can that be good?" Weihaiwei can't be lost, the main force of the Beiyang Naval Division is still stationed here, once Weihaiwei falls, isn't the Beiyang Naval Division not far from its demise? Jianzhi, you are resourceful, but what is the best solution? ”

Zhang Yi looked solemn and replied: "Mr. Youqiao, I have already discussed with Ziyu just now, if you want to turn defeat into victory, or reverse the current unfavorable situation, there is only one way: please enter the urn, close the door and beat the dog!" ”

"Please enter the urn, close the door and beat the dog? What does this mean? Zhang Peilun asked suspiciously.

Zhang Yi replied: "It is to destroy all the forts in the inner perimeter of Weihaiwei, give Weihaiwei to the Japanese army, and after leading the main force of the Japanese army into Weihaiwei, block all the retreats of the Japanese army, concentrate all the forces in Shandong, and fight a life-and-death battle with the Japanese army. ”

Zhang Peilun was shocked and asked, "Give up Weihaiwei?" What about the Beiyang Naval Division? The Beiyang Naval Division will face the sea and land attack of the Japanese army on both sides of Weihai and the sea, and the defeat of the Beiyang Naval Division is not far away! And if you give up such a key military fortress as Weihaiwei, the imperial court will definitely investigate the guilt, what will you do when the time comes? ”

Zhang Yi said firmly: "Lord Youqiao, I can't care so much, if we fight hard with the Japanese army now, we only have less than 10,000 troops under our hands, and 4,000 are Li Bingheng's newly defeated army, I took over the defense of Shandong too late, the situation has not yet been figured out, in the case of hard fighting, I am afraid that if we can't hold out for a few days, we will lose Weihaiwei, and we will still face the same armies, it is better for us to take the initiative to give up and save our troops." When the Japanese army enters the set, we are carrying out a counterattack, so that I still have a chance of winning by seven or eight points, otherwise, even if the Daluo Immortals, it will be difficult to recover the defeat in Shandong! ”

Zhang Peilun hesitated: "That Jianzhi, do you see if you should ask Lord Zhongtang for instructions first." Make up your mind again? Such a big thing, even if it's Nakado-sama. I don't dare to act arbitrarily. ”

Zhang Yi replied: "Mr. Youqiao, please come over, I just want to ask you to call Lord Zhongtang about this matter, and I also need to inform Lord Yu Ting as soon as possible that he will be ready for war this morning, after all, once Weihai falls, the pressure he faces is too great." ”

Zhang Peilun nodded and replied, "Okay, I'll call Lord Zhongtang." ”

Zhang Yi replied: "Mr. Youqiao, slow down. When I fix a book, please call Lord Zhongtang on my behalf. As for Lord Yuting, I will also go over in person and arrange countermeasures with Lord Yuting. ”

Zhang Yi wrote the letter, handed it to Zhang Peilun, and said to Xu Huaijin: "Huaijin, you are in charge of this place for the time being." I will rush to Liugong Island, meet with Admiral Ding, and discuss this matter with him! ”

After that, he ordered someone to prepare a small boat and rush to Liugong Island.

On Liugong Island, Zhang Yi effortlessly met Ding Ruchang, who was resting on Liugong Island.

Zhang Yi didn't have time to greet Ding Ruchang. Ding Ruchang was shocked, he did not expect that the situation had deteriorated to this point, the Qing army was defeated by the Japanese army on two routes, and now only Zhang Yi was left to support in Weihaiwei.

Ding Ruchang looked shocked. Hurriedly asked: "Jianzhi, according to your opinion, how should we deal with it, now that we are cold, we still hope to give advice!" ”

Zhang Yi took a deep breath and said, "Lord Ding, my opinion may be a little risky, I don't know if you dare to give it a try?" ”

Ding Ruchang smiled and replied: "Jianzhi, you and I are both soldiers, since I broke away from the red hairs and followed Wen Zhenggong and Lord Zhongtang, I must go forward in every battle, and never descend, when have you been cowardly, what good plan do you have, just come!" ”

Zhang Yi elaborated his opinion to Ding Ruchang, Ding Ruchang looked at Zhang Yi in shock, and said, "Why do you want to give up Weihaiwei?" This is a great disaster, once the court investigates the guilt, you can't afford to be guilty. ”

Zhang Yi smiled faintly and replied: "In order to drive the Japanese army out of China this time, even if the imperial court wants to punish crimes in the future, why not?" If we don't, I really can't think of any better way to save the mountain. ”

Ding Ruchang asked: "Then if this is the case, what about my Beiyang Naval Division, in the future, I will face the double attack of Weihaiwei and the Japanese Navy, if one is not good, it will be the end of the annihilation of the whole army. ”

Zhang Yi smiled bitterly: "Lord Yu Ting, if you don't do this, will Lord Yu Ting be able to protect the Beiyang Navy Division and others in Weihaiwei?" ”

Ding Ruchang hurriedly said: "Is there no other good plan for Jianzhi?" ”

Zhang Yi replied: "If there are other good plans, why should I go to great lengths to come and discuss with Lord Yuting?" Now the situation is sinister, it is indeed difficult to maneuver, and the time for me to return to China is too short, and in just a few days, it is really difficult to dispatch the Qing troops in Shandong as if the Korean ministries were mobilized. ”

Ding Ruchang replied helplessly: "In this case, I can only do my best to obey the destiny of heaven, and only ask for the protection of the heavens, and don't let the hard work of Lord Zhongtang for more than ten years be ruined." ”

Zhang Yi's eyes flickered, and he said to Ding Ruchang: "Lord Yuting, now if you want to protect the Beiyang Sailor as much as possible. There are only two ways. First, all the mines in Weihaiwei Port were taken out and all the mines were arranged outside Weihai Weijun Port to block the attack of the Japanese Navy as much as possible; second, the main ships from Nanyang, Fujian and Guangdong were all arranged on the periphery to resist the attack of the Japanese Navy; Third, gather all the warships of the Beiyang Naval Division, and when we attack the Japanese army in Weihaiwei, we will bombard Weihaiwei and help defeat the Japanese army as soon as possible. ”

Ding Ruchang nodded, and said helplessly: "Now it seems that it can only be like this, the Beiyang Navy Division has operated Weihai Weijun Port for more than ten years, if it is lost in the hands of the Beiyang Navy, then I can only cut myself to thank the imperial court." ”

Ding Ruchang shouted down: "Did you all hear clearly? Now that the situation is urgent, Weihaiwei is in danger of subversion at any time, I order all the ship's pipe belts to be on standby on the warship at any time, and they must not leave their posts without reason! Order the logistics department to launch all the mines in the military port, arrange torpedoes along the perimeter of Weihaiwei, delay the attack of the Japanese navy, order all the warships to prepare ammunition, conduct the final inspection, and be ready for a decisive battle with the Japanese army at any time. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. )

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