1908 Far East Maniac Chapter 133 is not accepted

Xiao's rooster crow just passed. The cannon rang out again. It's black inside and outside the city.

A lens through a telescope. Sa Zhenbing saw a dragon flag raised at the Fort of Shogunate Mountain. But he couldn't tell which side it was. Until a black flag was also raised. He's sure. The Fifth Town of the Beiyang Army had already occupied the Shogunate Hill Fort. The last strong stronghold outside the city of Jiangning (Nanjing) was uprooted.

Put down the binoculars. Sa Zhen said to Tang Xiang, who was standing behind him: "Cast new." Herald. Stop shelling. The whole team gathered on the south bank of Bagua Island. Ships damaged in the artillery battle were anchored on the shore for repairs. Other ships continued to cruise back and forth. Wipe the barrel. There is no command. No, act without permission. ”

Several long whistles sounded on the Yangtze River. More than a dozen large and small ships lined up. Drive slowly downward. Ignoring the repeated slogans of the flag on the signal station on the shore.

The signal station was erected by the Beiyang Army. Specifically for liaison with the naval fleet. There were not only officers of the Beiyang Army on the signal platform. There were also several signal officers and signal corps of the river defense fleet.

"Military Gate. The Beiyang Army called for the bombardment of the city gates. Tang Xiangming looked at the group of flags. whispered a reminder to Sa Zhenbing.

"Tell them. I'm running out of ammunition. Support can no longer be provided. Sa Zhen replied coldly.

Yesterday the Oolong Fort and the fortified city were conquered. Today, the Yuhuatai and the Shogunate Hill Fort were also conquered. The important strongholds around Jiangning have now all fallen into the hands of the Beiyang Army. A breakthrough in the city's defenses is imminent. It seems that naval artillery is not needed. Sa Zhenbing no longer mixed up with this matter, the last time the navy shelled Anqing. Caused a fire in the city. It burns for two days and nights before it is extinguished. The soldiers and civilians in the city suffered heavy casualties, although Xiong Chengji was forced to lead the army to withdraw, but Anqing City was already in ruins by artillery fire. Governor Sati was also nicknamed "Sa Tu" by the Chinese newspapers in the concession. If it weren't for the sparks of the Southern Revolution. I'm afraid that Yushi's impeachment of him is already full of sweat.

Now the revolution in the South is in full swing. Yuan Shikai in the north was also rebelling against the Qing court, and in fact, he was already a zombie, or he was buried by the Qing court. or follow Yuan Shikai. In the dilemma, Sa Zhenbing hesitated to choose the latter. The Qing court was a dou who couldn't be helped. Can Yuan Shikai become the savior of China? on this. Sathido had no faith. Now what he does. It's just a matter of trying to do the job of a naval commander. He was a little tired of the civil war, no matter who won. Anyway, the account of "burning Anqing" is counted on the head.

Sa Zhenbing only led his team to the lower reaches of the Yangtze River five days ago, and before that, he had been staying in the Qiligou area in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River. Rely on the Beiyang Army in Jiujiang for supplies. The reason for this. Just to wait for the return of the "Sea". But left and right. The officers and men of the "Sea" seemed to be determined to join the revolutionary camp. just refused to return to the team. Sa Zhenbing sent people to come ashore in disguise. Secret reconnaissance to Hankow, etc. The spies quickly sent back the news, but the news surprised Zhen Bing. Until then. He just figured it out. It turned out that the uprising on the "" was fundamentally a few cooks. According to his reasoning. "Sea" is not at all the past of the uprising. Rather, they were coerced into going to the side of the revolutionaries. I can't help but regret it. If it was only a few Hunan cooks and the Hunan Hui Party who knew that the warship was being driven at that time. Sa Zhenbing may have ordered the interception of the Hai. But he didn't know it at the time. So. The "Sea" became a trophy of the Republican Army. Now it is placed on the surface of the Wuchang River. Deter those small warships of the Great Powers.

Sa Zhenbing really wanted to send someone to recapture the "Sea". But now the "Sea" has been covered by deck cannons of the artillery units of the Republican Army. These landlubbers don't know how to sail a boat. But firing a cannon is not a layman. And "" is fastened to the fairway with anchor chains. Motionless. It's about the same as an artillery formation. The army opened fire on it. The accuracy is no worse than that of the Navy. The cruiser's cannon was sharper than the gunboat's in any case. Confronted the "Sea" head-on. Sa Zhenbing hasn't been arrogant enough to that step. In addition, "" is one of the only four major ships in China today. It can't be damaged anymore. Either the Republican Army is in control. It is also in charge of the Beiyang side. It is always the Chinese who are in charge. Civil war. Sa Bing has had enough.

So. After receiving a telegram from Yuan Shi urging him to march east to support the "Jiang Expeditionary Army". Sa Zhenbing only hesitated slightly. Then he led all the warships to |. Joined the crusade against Chang Gung, the governor of Liangjiang in the Qing court. With the support of naval guns. The Fifth Town of Beiyang under Jiancheng, Jiang Gui's subordinate subordinate to Jiang Gui's subordinate subordinate and Anhui Governor Zhu Bao's subordinate finally took control of all the strategic points. Jiangning City is already in the pocket of the Beiyang forces. It's easy to take. There is no need for the navy to rush ahead.

After the end of the artillery battle. The fleet cruised slowly around Baguazhou in the lower reaches of Jiangning. Although the dragon flag was still flying in the stern of the ship. In reality, however, it ceased to serve the Manchu court.

Sa Zhenbing and his fleet were unable to actively choose who they would be loyal to. The Navy belongs to the sea. But the sea is so far away. The country's navy may only be able to rely on. Or. Are they just vassals of the army?

Standing on the bridge. Hold on to the cold fence. Sa Zhenbing sighed heavily. Look forward - Look back. None of the warships in the smoke-belching fleet were built by the Chinese themselves. The Fuzhou Shipbuilding Bureau, which was painstakingly run by the Westernists, is now in dilapidation. Not even merchant ships were built. And how is it possible to build a qualified warship? Stroll in

The bleak Harbour Authority. Who would have thought. This ruin-like party built the first domestically built armored ship "Pingyuan"? And how many people know. The first torpedo clipper in the districts of China and the Far East was also born there? Torpedo clippers. That kind of ship was called "destroyers" by the Western powers. It has become the first choice for the equipment of weak naval countries. Arguably. At the time. China's shipbuilders have been following the world's cháo stream. They also have the same dreams as their foreign counterparts. Such as giving them a chance. Who would dare to say that the descendants of the descendants of the dragon who had gone to the West would not be able to build their own warships? If the imperial court allocated more silver back then. If the Sino-Japanese War had not been lost. As. If...

But there are no ifs. With the annihilation of the entire army of the Beiyang Naval Division, along with the payment of the 20,000 taels of silver. Chinese shipbuilders will not fail to say goodbye to their dreams with tears. The dockyard of the Fuzhou Shipbuilding Bureau fell silent. And it has been silent for more than ten years, only those moldy rotten wood, and stained pieces of broken iron are still silently telling people about the glory of the past, although that kind of glory is not worth mentioning in the eyes of the great powers, but it is indeed a big step forward in the modernization of an ancient country. It's history. Imprinted in the depths of the soul of this nation.

Sa Zhenbing graduated from Fuzhou Political Bureau. It was also the first batch of naval students in the country and more than 30 people at the same time in the First Sino-Japanese War. Yes, yes, yes. There are not many people who are still alive and remain in the navy, and the older generation of the army will wither. But the new generation has not yet grown up. The so-called "green and yellow do not connect". Could it be that the future of the Chinese Navy is so bleak?

"Military Gate. It's windy outside. Cabin-breath. Tang Xiangming beat Sa Zhenbing's thoughts.

"Are the soldiers clamoring again?" Sa Zhenbing asked. He is not a flag. But it was not the special status of the Han that made him reused in the Qing court, but at the same time, it also made him stand outside most of the officers and soldiers of the navy. There were few officers in the entire fleet who could be worthy of his trust. So since knowing Yuan Shikai's actions in the north. The officers and men were in a state of turmoil. Not only drove away those flagman captains. And he was shouting to get rid of Sa Zhenbing. It is also considered to nominate a Han official as the commander on his own. If it weren't for the fact that the ice was pressed hard. Yuan Shikai sent his cronies to make peace. I'm afraid the fleet has already been torn apart. But. Although Yuan Shikai did not say it explicitly. But it was still hinted at in the telegram. He was advised to retire automatically. Yuan Shikai can give him an idle position. to the north to take office.

Tang Xiang hesitated: "Really." The military gate does not have to worry. There are officers who are pressed. The soldiers couldn't make a fuss. Warships are no better than land ones. Mutiny is not just a matter of making trouble. Ammunition feed machine. These wests must be supplied on the shore. Even if someone dares to mutiny. It won't last long. After all. Yuan did not want to see the fleet fall apart. ”

Sa Zhenbing glanced at the township. said lightly: "The heart of the people." Trend. If it's not you, I can stop it. I've decided. Leave the ship before noon. This is the position of Governor of the Navy. You act for the time being. ”

"Military Gate. You want? ”

"To the north, of course. The city promised me a free job. Yan Jidao (Yan Fu) is also the general office of Beijing Normal University. I'm going to do a lesson. In the year of Gengzi. The Beiyang Naval Academy was destroyed in the war. Yan Jidao and I are both Navy students. The friendship is not bad. The two joined hands. It's good to take care of the affairs of the navy. If the Beiyang Sailor School can be rebuilt. It was not in vain to go to the UK that year. ”

Tang Xiang said: "Military Gate." I will act as Governor. Something seems wrong. A few days after returning home. A poor man's tale cannot be heard. and without prestige. I'm afraid to convince the public. Why don't you let Cheng Junmen act as an agent? "It's not modesty. He had just returned from England last year. was directly transferred to Sa Zhenbing's side as a staff officer. I haven't even memorized the names of my officers and captains. More importantly, it is. Tang Xiangming is only in his twenties. He went to command the fleet. This seems to be a bit lacking in prestige.

"Cheng Wenbing? He is now bent on the idea of fighting the "sea". I won't watch him sink the "sea". There are few ships left in China. If you keep more, you will keep more. It's in the hands of the Chinese. I'll be back sooner or later. Cast new. From now on. You are the Admiral of this fleet. Though you have no means. But in England and France studied the Navy for many years. Much better than the gang of the Yangtze River Water Division. As for prestige. You don't have to worry. Brother Ling Tang Jiwu is now presiding over the North-South peace talks in Shanghai. He was the representative of the commander-in-chief of the Republican Army, Zhao Zhenhua. That is, the representatives of the revolution. Now the sailors are clamoring for revolution. You might as well take the fleet to Shanghai. Get in touch with Brother Ling. You're a revolutionary officer. In the future, the supply of the fleet will not have to rely on the Beiyang family. Cheng Wen is an old man. I will never agree with the proposition of fate. The sailors did not support him either. He couldn't make trouble if he wanted to. ”

Sa Zhenbing sighed. Stuff the German-made binoculars into Tang Xiang's hands. Walk off the bridge with your hands behind your back. Return to the captain's quarters. The door closes. Ignore fleet affairs again.

Tang Xiangming stood on the bridge. Look at the telescope in your hand. Look at the surprised staff officers and adjutants around you. There was some inexplicable emotion in my heart.

"Perhaps. This era is meant to be. ”