Chapter 1217: Coming to England
Finally ready to stop, Zhang Yi led a group of members of the delegation from Tianjin to England.
In order to ensure safety, Zhang Yi gave up the cruise ship and took the flagship Zheng He of the Chinese Navy Fleet, accompanied by Zhang Yihu and Zhang Xiaohuai, and Zhang Shengqi led a blue wolf detachment, in addition, there were also entourages from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with more than 100 people, and the team was not unstable.
Along the way, Zhang Yi asked Zhang Xiaohuai about the negotiation strategy, what Zhang Yi didn't expect was that Zhang Xiaohuai's tone was the same as Li Hongzhang, that is, Taoguang Yanghui, we are avoiding, there is no need to make some petty profits, lost the opportunity to improve relations with Britain and France, always next to a big tree in Germany, we have lost the room to turn around, once we lose peace with Germany, then the future days will be sad, look at the United States' continental neutrality policy, transcendence, no one wants to offend the United States to deathThis is the genius of the United States, and in the future, our national policy must also be as neutral as possible, so as to achieve rapid development!
Zhang Yi's heart is dark, this Zhang Xiaohuai is worthy of being a figure that Li Hongzhang likes, and he is really splendid.
Along the way, Zhang Xiaohuai repeatedly discussed the future negotiations, and it took nearly a month before arriving at the port of London in England.
The battle cruiser Zheng He slowly approached the military port, and the dignitaries from all over the world who heard the news came to greet Zhang Yi's arrival.
Among several countries, China is the farthest away, and before Zhang Yi arrived, dignitaries from various countries had already arrived in England.
Today's Zhang Yi has already been famous all over the world, and his reputation is absolutely inferior to that of the political leaders of the world powers, especially, in the past ten years, China has been under the leadership of Zhang Yi, fighting in the south and the north, not only repelling strong enemies several times, but also building China all day, and now China's national strength has long been different from what it used to be, just financial revenue. It has far exceeded the Qing government several times, reaching 300 million taels of silver, which is not the income of South China, and such a person is definitely not something that ordinary politicians or commanders can do. What character wouldn't want to see the honor of the Chinese tiger?
Balfour, Lubet, McKinley, and even Nicholas II, who had a deep enmity with Zhang Yi, had already arrived on the dock, waiting for Zhang Yi's arrival.
Zheng He came from a distance. The figure became clearer and clearer.
What a majestic battleship! The total length is no less than 300 meters, and the widest point is as high as 80 meters. Four German-made Krupp heavy guns were lined up behind the battleship, and four light domestic guns were distributed at both ends of the heavy guns.
Everyone gasped, when Zheng He was launched, a grand press conference was held. The photos of the battleship have been seen by everyone over and over again, but there are really few who have witnessed the lineup, even if everyone is used to seeing the world, such an advanced battleship, I'm afraid that few people have seen it!
Belfort and Lubé glanced at each other, barely suppressing the horror in their hearts. This is the warship of the Chinese Navy that almost wiped out the Japanese Combined Fleet, and it is shocking!
Not only the two of them, but Nicholas II in the back is now even more excited, in the previous battles, Nicholas II always thought that his generals were incompetent, and he was on other people's territory. It was a big defeat and a loss, and now it seems that this is definitely not the case! Just by looking at this battleship, you already know the gap between Tsarist Russia and the Republic of China, such a battleship will definitely not be able to find a single one in the Tsarist Russian Navy now, let alone the aircraft that stays on it!
Belfort straightened his mind slightly. Touching Wilhelm II on the side, he said in a low voice: "Dear His Majesty William, no matter what this time, you have to move General Zhang Jianzhi and let me wait to board the battleship Zheng He, let's also open our eyes, no, carrier-based aircraft, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
Wilhelm II snorted coldly, a sour sour surge in his heart, once upon a time, Zhang Yi was just an inconspicuous little brother beside him, back then, the Republic of China couldn't even build a cannon, let alone a battleship, only the most backward wooden battleship, at least twenty or thirty years behind Germany! All of their guns had to be purchased from Germany!
It's only been a few years, and now it's already faintly above itself, just look at this battleship carrying fighters, now the battleships of the German Navy are already lagging behind the Republic of China, as for artillery? The so-called tank in the Republic of China is definitely the first trump card weapon of the army, even if it is its most advanced Krupp artillery, it is far from others, and what is even more terrifying is that its own country has no relevant technology for tanks! This is the top top-secret document of the Republic of China!
Wilhelm II sneered: "Mr. Belfort, if you want to board it, then say it yourself, I can't afford to lose that person!" ”
McKinley interjected at this time and said with a smile: "Your Majesty William, as we all know, you have the closest relationship with General Zhang Jianzhi, at this time, it's up to you, none of us here will underestimate you because of this matter!" You know, the opportunity is rare, once you miss it, you don't know what year and month to wait! ”
Wilhelm II's face was gloomy, he didn't want to board the Zheng He ship to see it in person, but this cheek was a little unbearable.
Seeing that the people around him were looking at him expectantly, Wilhelm II had a slight balance in his heart, after all, if you bigwigs want to board the battleship, you have to look at my face!
Wilhelm II replied lightly: "Since you all have this idea, then I will give it a try!" ”
By this time, the battleship was already firmly on the pier, and the long sampan was thrown down!
Zhang Yi stepped off the sampan under Zhang Shengqi's personal protection, and Zhang Yihu, Zhang Xiaohuai and others only followed and walked off the Zheng He.
Far EasTone Gulfer opened his arms from afar and laughed: "Dear General Zhang Jianzhi, I, the Prime Minister of the British Empire, Belfort, on behalf of His Majesty the King of the United Kingdom, warmly welcome your arrival!" ”
Zhang Yi also opened his arms, hugged Balfort, and said with a smile: "Thank you, very happy to see you, dear Mr. Balfour!" ”
After separating from Zhang Yi, Balfour introduced the dignitaries around him one by one, which is the due meaning of the host, Zhang Yi shook hands with everyone one by one, and when he arrived at William II, William II snorted coldly, shook hands with Zhang Yi, and did not speak.
Zhang Yi was stunned for a moment, and then smiled, it seems that the unhappiness in His Majesty's heart has not gone down, but this time it has swept his face.
However, this small accident can't stop the enthusiasm here, the whole UK now has thousands of students, and the real military port has been surrounded by Chinese students and overseas Chinese, and a burst of crazy greetings has turned the port of London into China's home field! (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. )