Chapter 121 Signing of the Agreement
Just when the entire army was vigorously carrying out a major blood change, Gao Yang, who had the final decision, was sitting on a chair watching the telegram sent by Gao Feng from the magic capital.
In a telegram, Gao Feng reported on the results of the supplementary meeting of the Washington Naval Conference held in the Magic City. This meeting has officially ended this morning!
Gao Feng sent all the text of the final agreement signed at this meeting. A few pages of telegrams!
Gao Yang lit a cigarette and looked at the telegram, while silently thinking about the various effects of this incident in his heart.
The most important thing is the attitude of the Japanese people! One mountain can't accommodate two tigers! How will Japan, which considers itself the hegemon of East Asia, react to this incident?
Prior to the convening of this naval meeting, the participating countries had already reached an agreement in private, and the meeting process was nothing more than a formality.
In the final signed agreement, the countries unanimously decided to accept the Beiyang government as the sixth party to the Washington Naval Treaty.
After consulting with each other and making various compromises of interests, the tonnage standard given by the countries is 315,000 tons for capital ships, 105,000 tons for aircraft carriers, and the tonnage of the rest of the ships is the same as that of Japan! The restrictions are set forth in the Washington Naval Treaty.
The tonnage of capital ships and aircraft carriers is strongly supported by Britain and the United States, after all, if there is no tonnage, how can the old ships that Gao Yang bought in the United Kingdom and the new ships ordered in the United States be used?
Britain is ready to use the money from Gaoyang to buy ships to build a few more Nelsons! Not only did it increase the strength of the Royal Navy, but it also boosted the economy and lowered unemployment. At the same time, although they had so many warships, these old ships could not pose a threat to the Royal Navy at all, and they could still contain the ambitious Japanese. The English gentlemen continued their masterful diplomatic balancing act.
Americans got a big order, which also boosted the economy and lowered unemployment. At the same time, the U.S. Navy has also acquired a number of important military technologies! It has deepened its cooperative relationship with Gaoyang, and has also created a formidable enemy for its main opponent in the Pacific, the Japanese!
After the representatives of various countries signed one after another. Mr. Foreign Minister, who received the final notice from the country, signed this contract that he declared a disgrace with a black face!
The document, named the Washington Naval Treaty (Supplement to the Magic Capital), has officially entered into force! At this point, the second navy in Asia and the fourth in the world has reappeared!
Envoy Gu, who signed the contract, cried bitterly with excitement. After 30 years of hard work, today, the dream has finally come true!
Gao Feng said in the telegram that the British hoped that the High Governor would send someone to Britain to receive the warship as soon as possible. And said that the Royal Navy is willing to provide door-to-door service, and the Royal Navy can be responsible for driving the warships purchased by Gaoyang directly to the Far East! At the same time, officer and crew training can also be carried out in the Far East, and only a 'little' fee is provided by Gao Yang! At the same time, the British envoy also vaguely asked whether it was possible to pay a deposit now?
Gao Yang gently put down the telegram in his hand, sighed, and said lightly, "Japan! ”
This treaty was imposed on Japan by the great powers, and the British meant to maintain the military balance in the Far East. Avoid a monopoly Japan that threatens British interests in the Far East! In such a way, we will put tremendous pressure on Japan, which is becoming more and more restless! The balance technique of the Empire that the sun never sets for hundreds of years has long been played perfectly!
Although Japan was forced to sign this agreement. But Gao Yang knew very well in his heart that this was not a supplementary agreement, this was a declaration of war!
Although Japan is now a parliamentary politics, pro-Western forces control the lifeblood of the country. However, there is a strong opposition in Japan, and dissatisfaction with their pro-Western policy is about to reach its peak!
And, most importantly, Hirohito, one of the most famous warmongers of the twentieth century, will officially become the emperor of Japan next year! When the time comes, Hirohito will support the fanatics in the army through the meat. The way to regain power from the constitutionalists!
And after that. The first enemy of Japan, which is moving towards militarism, is the Koyo fleet, which poses a great threat to them!
For Japan, the navy is the country! In 1886, the two giant ships of Dingzhen visited Japan and left a huge shock, which is still fresh in the memory of the Japanese!
Japan, which had only established its current position through the bloody battles of the First Sino-Japanese War and Tsushima, could never have watched this behemoth-like neighbor once again possess a powerful navy! They will choose to solve all problems with their fists, just like they did at the first day of the first day!
War against Japan was inevitable. Gao Yang knew that the Japanese loved raids. Undeclared character. Gao Yang's plan is to strike first! Now the thing to do is to bring all the warships back as soon as possible! Intensify training, form combat effectiveness as soon as possible, and attack the Japanese first when the time comes! Give them a taste of being raided, too!
Stretching out his finger and tapping lightly on the table, Gao Yang pondered for a moment, then turned his head and whispered to Yang Dong who was standing beside him, "You go to Ningde." End this fight as soon as possible. ”
"Yes, sir." Yang Dong saluted solemnly and turned to leave.
The brief turmoil of the 6th Division soon ended. In the 6th Division, he has absolute control over Gao Yang. No one dared to object to the order he gave him. The turmoil was resolved in a short period of time.
Beginning with the news last night that a large number of officers were besieging the chief of staff of the Sixth Division, Major Marshal Zhang, who had been staying in the Sixth Division, immediately withdrew all his men to the courtyard. The door was closed tightly until the turmoil outside was over, and Gao Yang sent someone to invite Zhang Shaoshuai to have lunch together. Zhang Shaoshuai opened the door and went to the headquarters to meet Gao Yang.
In the city of Ningde, Commander Sun's chief of staff received Yang Dong and his party.
After a brief greeting, Yang Dong asked one of his attendants to step forward and chuckle and said, "Chief of Staff Zhao, you should know this." ”
"Huh?" Chief of Staff Zhao pushed his glasses, looked at the person in front of him and said with some surprise, "You are"
"Chief of Staff Zhao, you read that right, I'm Li Debiao!" Li Debiao, who was wearing a military uniform of the Sixth Division, straightened up and said loudly.
"How are you" Chief of Staff Zhao vaguely understood in his heart.
"Chief of Staff Zhao! I'm a rough man, and I'm telling the truth. Last night, we met Commander Sun halfway through. It was Commander Sun who personally ordered us to shoot all the shells into Ningde City! Li Debiao said loudly.
"What !!" Everyone in the room stood up in anger!
"You bitch of a bitch inside and out! Lao Tzu killed you! The impulsive officer yelled and reached for his gun.
Chief of Staff Zhao immediately stopped them. Chief of Staff Zhao is a smart person, and he knows that things will definitely not be so simple! The Sixth Division, which has an absolute advantage, has no need to use a discord strategy at all!
Yang Dong chuckled, sat on the chair, picked up the teacup and took a sip before saying slowly, "Chief of Staff Zhao, everyone! The shells in the morning were all coming from the south! Our artillery is all in the north! How strong is the artillery of our 6th division. I think you all knew it yesterday. If you want to destroy you, you can't use such 'weak' firepower! ”
Yang Dong's words made the faces of the Fujian army officers present look ugly. The devastating artillery bombardment of the Sixth Division left an extremely deep impression on them! In contrast, the artillery firepower of its own family is still not mentioned!
Putting down the teacup, Yang Dong squinted his eyes slightly, and then said, "Commander Sun has already given up on you as cannon fodder!" This is true, and you all know it well! I'm here just to tell you that the High Overseer now gives you both a choice. ”
Yang Dong stood up, his gaze swept over the faces of the Min Army officers in the room. His face sank and he said, "Either you and the people of the whole city will be razed by artillery fire!" Either leave a way for the people of the city, for the soldiers, for yourselves! ”
After tidying up the military uniform on his body, Yang Dong slowed down and continued, "An hour." The High Overseer gives you an hour to think about it. An hour later, the shelling began! It's up to you to decide how to go! After saying that, he put on his military hat and turned to leave.
A room full of Fujian army officers looked at each other, all silent. They know very well how things are! But what to do?
Suddenly, a young officer slammed his hat to the ground. Holding his head and crying bitterly, he choked in a low voice, "Brother! You died so unjustly! This cry broke the last trace of strength in the hearts of the officers!
Half an hour later, the defenders of Ningde City announced their surrender! At this point, Commander Sun no longer has the strength to resist!
Gao Yang and Zhang Shaoshuai had lunch at the only dining table in the headquarters. Luncheon meat, rice, pickles. When Gao Yang was in the army, he never opened a small stove for dinner. Eat whatever is served in the command. It can be clearly seen that Zhang Shaoshuai ate a little reluctantly.
The corners of Gao Yang's mouth curled slightly, gently put down the dishes and chopsticks in his hand, picked up the napkin and wiped his mouth, and said softly, "Han Qing." It's almost over. I'm going to go back to the magic capital first, what are your plans? ”
Zhang Shaoshuai also put down the dishes and chopsticks, looked up at Gao Yang and said with a smile, "Brother Zihou, thank you for your care." Brother, I've learned a lot this time. ”
Stretched out his hand to take the cigarette handed by Gao Yang, lit it, and then said, "Since the war is over here, then brother, I will return to the magic capital with Brother Zihou." ”
"Hmm." Gao Yang nodded slightly.
It was in Hong Kong that Commander Sun received the news that all his troops had surrendered. After rushing back to Fuzhou, he hurriedly changed his clothes and quietly took his henchmen and his henchmen to take the British cargo ship all the way south to Hong Kong. His wife had already quietly arrived in Hong Kong with a large amount of money before the war.
As soon as Commander Sun disembarked, he heard from his men that his troops had all surrendered. The site was also all received by Gaoyang.
Although he had expected this ending before leaving, when he really got the news, Commander Sun was still angry and couldn't control himself! raised his hand and slapped the report's subordinate in the face more than a dozen times!
After so many years of hard work, this is only a few days of hard work? In the blink of an eye, there was nothing left!
When he came to the house rented by his wife, Commander Sun, who had calmed down, sat on the sofa and began to think about how to take revenge and make a comeback! (To be continued......)
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