The bow of the Zhiyuan ploughed a snow-white wave, and the track went straight to the east. The sailors on the deck were carrying out a cannon drill with the front main gun, and with the command of the first mate Chen Jinhua, the sailors nervously adjusted the shooting parameters and repeatedly loaded and fired the training shells.

Deng Shichang and Xu Yifan stood on the bridge of the compass war, observing the movements of their training with great interest. On the aft deck of the ship, there are also sailors who are practicing direction finding and positioning with a sextant under the leadership of the second officer Zhou Zhanjie.

The surface of the Bohai Sea in front of you is undulating and blue, black and blue. The smoke of a single chimney rises in a curling way. The whole ship is sailing at a speed of 10 knots towards the port of Nagasaki. Directly behind the Zhiyuan, the Laiyuan ship followed closely and formed a strict column with the Zhiyuan. On the other hand, on their deck, there was no practice at all. There were only three or two sailors, lying on the bow railing, looking at the view of the sea.

Since going to sea, Du Juan and Xu Yifan have been in the cabin, and the outside of the cabin is Zhang Yuzhang's chief steward. The cadets were crammed into the sailor's cabin. Sleeping in hammocks with them, quite a few people were seasick. Including the cuckoo girl. Lying on the bed and humming. Xu Yifan has a good physiological balance system, and he is moving around with Deng Shichang all day long, carefully examining this very famous dome cruiser.

The steel body with a displacement of 2,300 tons is immaculately maintained everywhere. Three 210-mm guns, flanked by two five-inch Armstrong secondary guns. Every day, the sailors are busy training on it. At the end of the day, according to Xu Yifan's careful inspection, the class time is enough for two hours!

Deng Shichang governed the army strictly, and it really lived up to its reputation.

As for the one that followed behind, the boat with the mound pipe belt that also went ashore to prostitute when the battle between the First and Sino-Japanese Naval Battles was in full swing in history, was much more so-so.

Seeing that another cannon training was completed efficiently, the gun commander blew the copper whistle for dissolution. The complexion on Deng Shichang's face loosened a little. Xiang Xu Yifan nodded slightly.

In front of the arrogant Deng Shichang, Xu Yifan never forgot the words of praise: "The division of tigers and wolves, strictly organize the ironclad ship." I am so diligent in my practice, I hope that my brother can also train a Lu Shi that is comparable to Lord Deng Zhiyuan, and Yongzhen Jingshi Portal! ”

Deng Shichang smiled and quickly straightened his face again. He looked back at Laiyuan, and said lightly: "These are all the training regulations set by the Langwei Lilang Military Gate back then, and we learned this in Mawei." But I can still do it now......"

He patted the bridge baffle and was a little indignant: "...... It's all a thing of the past! Every time the boat is released. The coal water cotton yarn oil is all wrapped by pipe tape. Run less, practice less, these savings are the waist bag of the pipe belt. Once the cannon is used, materials are required for maintenance. Okay, let the boats out, one by one they will run the cruising speed, the boiler will be less maintained, and the cannon will not have to be. In addition to the two major ships of Zhiyuan and Dingzhen, which ship has not changed the cargo hold? Bring people and goods, do everything, this is a sailor? This is China Merchants! ”

Xu Yifan just smiled, Deng Shichang's stinky mouth. He's learned enough along the way. No wonder his position in the Beiyang Naval Division is so embarrassing.

Soldiers are not usable soldiers, but this officer team, even if it is the best Beiyang Naval Division officer corps in the Qing Empire. That's it.

In modern history, the strong and warlike regiments that have appeared have all taken the cohesion of modern national consciousness as their spiritual foundation. Discipline, training, and equipment are all relatively easy problems to solve. But all this, within the Manchu Empire, which suppressed the majority ethnic groups with the control of ethnic minorities, this cohesive consciousness of the Juche nation. But it is those banner people and even some Han important ministers, the most awe-inspiring objects! And most of them are also messing around. I came here alone, and it is really more difficult to complete the usurpation project of the baptism of the national spiritual consciousness than to ascend to the sky.

In the twenties of the twentieth century, after the May Fourth Movement, after eight years of blood and fire Nirvana. It is only then that the cohesive spirit of the true Juche nation that can only be possessed by a modern country has been laid.

Thinking of this, Xu Yifan couldn't help but feel a little distracted. I didn't even care much about what Deng Shichang said. Later, even Deng Shichang was silent. On the bridge, the two looked at each other.

Just when I was embarrassed, with the sound of footsteps. The official on the Zhiyuan trotted over and handed over a copy of the newspaper. Deng Shichang took a look at it, and couldn't help but sneer: "Joke!" ”

Xu Yifan gave him a shock: "Lord Deng, what's wrong?" ”

Deng Shichang crumpled the newspaper into a ball, and his face turned red: "A telegram from our Qing consul in Nagasaki asks us about the time of our arrival in Hong Kong. He also earnestly advised that we sailors would be prepared, and it was best not to get off the ship, so as not to cause trouble...... Let's go to China, when are we going to be afraid of the little book! ”

Xu Yifan was also stunned, and immediately remembered that seven years ago, the two ships of Dingzhen visited Nagasaki. The sailors and the ronin fought chaotically, and dozens of dead and wounded on both sides came.

I remember that at that time, the Qing Dynasty consul in Nagasaki handled the situation very toughly. The two ships in Dingzhen were simply fully armed, and the guns were on guard. Seven years have passed in the blink of an eye, and now the consul of Nagasaki in the Qing Dynasty has become so jealous. The country's growth and decline have been reflected in this little thing.

He asked Deng Shichang tentatively: "Lord Deng, what do you think?" ”

Deng Shichang gritted his teeth, his face was still red. His right hand pointed vigorously at the surface of the Dongfang Sea: "I'm afraid that we will cause trouble, so build a few more docks!" Don't let us have to go to Nagasaki for maintenance, the warship is real and real, and everyone knows it. I have to pretend to be a grandson when I go! Didn't he make it clear and tell the Japanese that we were afraid of him? ”

He looked back at the sea to the west, and his face turned from red to iron: "The Japanese people are saying that they are building ships and adding cannons. Every time I go, you can see that they are tough. The Beiyang Navy Division is forced at the door, and the warships can control and strangle the vital points of the Japanese people. The two ships in Dingzhen are a thorn in the eyes of the Japanese people. Sooner or later, there will be a battle! However, our warships are said to be old, and our artillery power is said to be declining. Not to mention that they can't even get all the ammunition, and I really don't know what they think! ”

With his own style, he is already known as a mad two hundred and five. Look at Deng Shichang's taboo-free appearance. I'm really restrained......

Xu Yifan was not without grievances. But there was one thing that still moved his heart. It seems that the top and bottom of the Beiyang Naval Division, at least the backbone class, have clearly realized that because of geopolitical factors, this fleet will be the first imaginary enemy of the Beiyang Naval Division.

It seems that there is much to be done on this point......

He looked away lightly from the railing, looking like he didn't care about Deng Shichang's fierce words. After his anger subsided for a while. Only then did he suddenly turn his head and ask casually: "Lord Deng, how much money can you raise when your brother goes to Nanyang this time?" ”

Deng Shichang was full of righteous indignation, but when he heard this irrelevant remark, he was stunned at the moment. After a while, he said: "Lord Xu, you still call me Zhengqing." You are a member of the Chincha Commission, and I can't afford to be called that. My lord is going to Nanyang...... I heard that many committee members went to donate in the past, but the news came that it was only about 100,000. This ......"

Sure enough, it is worthy of Deng Shichang, and his heart is almost reckless. This Fujian man is the surname of a man from the North. I can't even talk about the scene. It seems that he was too obsessed with his warship and forgot about the human accident. Ding Ruchang can protect him to this point, it is really not easy.

Xu Yifan's mind turned, but there was a confident smile on his face: "Brother Zhengqing also asked me to pass on the clear...... This time to Nanyang, my brother dares to boast to Brother Zhengqing, there are no millions, I will not return to Jinmen! In the future, we will continue to receive a steady stream of money and become a reliable source of money for our training of the new army! ”

As soon as these words came out, what was exchanged for Deng Shichang's disapproving look. But this time he was an improvement, and he finally didn't say anything bad about the scenery. Just smiled, and threw the crumpled copy of the newspaper in his hand into the distance.

As soon as the sea breeze blew, the copy of the newspaper was swept away without knowing where it was taken.

"Brother Zhengqing, but don't you believe it? Let's wait and see...... I made a covenant with Brother Zhengqing, if I can really raise such a fund, I will add ships and cannons to the sailors, and I will not be in order! ”

Xu Yifan proudly let out his words, and stood there with a really awe-inspiring look.

"Dingzhen is old, and the gun positions of Krupp and Armstrong on the ships of the Beiyang Naval Division have long been yellow flowers. The rate of fire is slow, the ammunition is old. Most of the boilers on each ship cannot raise the full air pressure. The waterline iron armor is rusted and weak...... And the imperial court has issued a clear document, from the seventeenth year of Guangxu to stop the purchase of ship guns...... Xu has a great article on strengthening the country and reorganizing the army. The Beiyang Naval Division is the backbone of our naval force, and what will happen in the future, please watch it! ”

For a person who is proud and confident, what can impress him is nothing more than being more proud and confident than him. Plant a seed, and one day it will blossom and bear fruit.

Of course, Deng Shichang still didn't believe Xu Yifan's words, and with Li Zhongtang's ability, he was just barely able to maintain the Beiyang Naval Division. To be honest, he has long been a little bit of a dedicator and listens to the destiny of heaven. That's why it's doubly unsociable.

Regarding Xu Yifan, a Taoist platform with a bad reputation, Deng Shichang looked at it differently. The first is that he has indeed read Xu Yifan's books, and he admires his extensive knowledge and excellent insight. His new style has also made many people who are desperate for the lifeless current situation feel refreshing.

Another thing that makes him look down on Xu Yifan is that this guy will never get seasick like an old sailor!

But that's too big, isn't it? Under the general situation of Beiyang, his current strength position is no stronger than his own small pipe belt.

The two of them just smiled. Deng Shichang arched his hand: "If there is really that, Deng will naturally wave the flag and shout for Brother Chuanqing." ”

Xu Yifan just smiled and arched his hand: "Thank you." ”

Deng Shichang turned his face away: "In two days, we will be in this book." ”

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Outside the port of Nagasaki.

This port city is located at the westernmost point of the archipelago facing China. It has always been the core of exchanges between Benjamin and the East Asian continent.

Hundreds of small islands dot the Nagasaki Port, forming excellent sheltered anchorages in the middle of each island. According to the hilly area, the traditional buildings are densely arranged. In the port area, it is a mixture of old and new in the newly industrialized country. Western-style buildings are dotted among them. The old and new cranes of the port are densely arranged. With a white cloth belt on his head and shorts in winter, the short dock worker is shuttling back and forth carrying small goods.

The port wharf is full of cargo stacks, and ships from various countries are moored everywhere on the sea. There are all kinds of styles. The warships of the British Far East Fleet with towering masts, the old transoceanic fast sailing ships from the United States, and their own high-rise fishing boats, whistled and whined.

The dockyard where the warships were built stood in a corner of the harbor area, with black smoke on the tall chimneys and soot dust everywhere. The slipway was busy, but what was being built was tightly blocked by a net made of brown ropes. Only the clanging sound of rivets could be heard, and the characteristic half-long-pitched trumpet sound of the workers.

Sailors of all colors and colors were crowded on the deck, looking curiously at this not long before the country was opened. It is already showing the momentum of catching up. Not far away, Mt. Unzen on the Shimabara Peninsula looks down on the bustling port.

The whole of Nagasaki showed a dynamism that was not found in the ports of the vast empire on the other side.

Led by the pilot ship, Zhiyuan and Laiyuan slowly crossed the channel and sailed to the anchorage. Xu Yifan stood in front of the bridge window and stared blankly at all this in front of him.

This is the book from more than 100 years ago? This will become the most vicious enemy of the Chinese people in the coming decades. The country of the biggest nightmare?

Looking at the lively scene in front of him, and then thinking about the almost frozen air of Yanjing, the son of Yanjing. His hand gripping the railing tightened tighter and tighter.

The sense of urgency in my heart is getting stronger and stronger.

The pilot ship sounded the whistle of the incoming port. Deng Shichang stood beside Xu Yifan, pinching the binoculars. Calmly gave various action orders. The sailors also carried out his orders accurately. The 2,300-ton Zhiyuan slowed down, followed the pilot ship straight to the shipyard water area, and passed through the narrow waterway nimbly. The ship followed behind, Qiu Baoren guarded the general, but the level of the ship was not bad, and the action was accurate and in place. whining and pulling the whistle, it was louder than Zhiyuan's.

As the speed of the boat slowed down, the small wooden boats gathered around the pier surrounded them. Most of these boats are tanned women paddling. The man wore shabby robes, had bare legs, and wore a cloth band twisted from rope on his head. Holding baskets of fruits and eggs, those who were far away shouted and sold to the warships. Many people actually have stiff Chinese, and the voice of the language is loud.

In addition to these water vendors, there are also surprising. Some boats were a little bigger, and the two men held the oars and the rudder. There are also pink lanterns hanging at the stern of the boat during the daytime. On the bow of the ship were some women in colorful kimonos, with their shoulders exposed, their faces painted like dead people, and they raised their handkerchiefs to the bow with a smile and trembling flowers.

But looking at their lap legs, there are black and yellow teeth that come out. Xu Yifan had no intention of taking a look, and he felt that he had lost his appetite.

The AV of the future generations is really a deceptive thing......

The sailors of the Laiyuan had already crowded to the side of the ship, flirting with the women. It seems that many of them are acquaintances and customers. The sailors of the Zhiyuan were all peeking at the bridge, and those who could see Deng Shichang's iron face were obediently afraid to move, guarding their posts. His eyes are glancing around.

Looking at those boat owners in order to do business, they gave a thumbs up and shouted: "Daqing Kingdom, half here!" "Li Yunzong, who was standing behind Xu Yifan, as Xu Yifan's captain Goshha, was allowed to enter the bridge by Deng Shichang. He couldn't help but said coldly: "These Dongyi! In such a way, you still dare to provoke us in North Korea? ”

Xu Yifan and Deng Shichang glanced back at him at the same time, but Deng Shichang did not speak. Xu Yifan smiled and said: "Yunzong, the domestic tax rate is four times that of China." These ordinary people are much poorer than us. Country girls, when they reach a certain age, they will inevitably be resold. Either as a girl, or as a wrapper worker...... It is these people who grit their teeth and support the country's desperate efforts to build factories and ships. Don't look at them like this, this is a small and violent country, tough and strict, we are big and rich, but we really bump into it...... Now they're shouting hooray at us. When it's time to fight face-to-face, it's these guys who can bite off a big piece of our meat! As a general, you must not have such arrogance......"

Li Yunlongitudin's eyes moved, and he nodded silently. Xu Yifan said lightly: "I really want to take you around and take a good look at the reality of this country." I'll put a sentence here, this is our mortal enemy for decades to come! ”

While there was a lot of noise around the two ships, a small steamer came by. The boats were all dressed in black, with high-crowned Western-style hats, and uniformed policemen with stand-up collars to the throat. Everyone was armed with a Western-style sword. Loud wah-w-wah drove the boatmen away. The people on each boat hurriedly stood up straight and bowed, and rowed away one after another.

At the stern of the small steamer, there was a flag fluttering!

Looking at this flag, Xu Yifan really realized what kind of country he had been in!

His eyes moved, and he quietly turned his head away.

No one on this bridge knows as well as he does. The beast beneath this banner. What the hell has been brought.

This is really a natural antipathy.

At this time, the Qing Dynasty was in the capital, and there was also consular jurisdiction. Much richer than Yuben, the situation of the boss empire supported by a few last Xiantong important ministers is still far more than Yuben in the eyes of the great powers. In the eyes of most of the people, the Qing Dynasty was still a kingdom.

Until the first day. The aftermath of this war, which had a far-reaching impact on the political map of East Asia, has not subsided until the era in which Xu Yifan once lived.

Can your own butterfly wings fan such a heavy history?

The small steamer of the marine police brushed past the Zhiyuan ship. The gazes cast by those water police officers were cold one by one.

Just as his thoughts were surging, two warships flying with dragon flags had slowly approached the dock. There were already some people waiting on the pier. Those who wore their heads, dragged big braids, and wore patchy uniforms, needless to say, were all characters from the Nagasaki Consulate. Laughing and groaning, he waited for the warship to come to help. Standing with them, there are also many guys dressed in kimonos and dresses. At this time, it was already clear from the deck, and looking at their appearance, I knew that they were all themselves. There were also some soldiers in military uniforms who stood up straight, led by a petty officer. They are all on guard as if they were facing a great enemy.

Looking at the soldiers, the sailors who came from far and wide at this time all let out loud boos and laughter. The ships of the Beiyang Naval Division travel back and forth to China, and the stories between these guys are really not old and young! The arrival of these hundreds of elite sailors and men, coupled with the glorious deeds of the past few years. No wonder I was heavily guarded this time.

The warship stopped, and several sailors skillfully dropped anchor and lowered the cable, and the gangplank was quickly lowered. Xu Yifan and Deng Shichang have already changed into official uniforms. One of them is the commander of the formation, and the other is the commissioner. The consul greeted the two of them. Immediately walk off the boat one after the other. The consul general of Nagasaki on the shore, Xu Jingyang, the alternate Taoist, had already smiled and rounded the horseshoe sleeves. hugged his fists from afar: "Lord Xu, Deng Junmen, hard work from afar!" ”

Xu Yifan and Deng Shichang also returned the salute with fists. In person, it was another flat courtesy. Xu Jingyang said with a smile: "The journey has been hard, and my brother took care of Lord Xu when he received the telegram from the Beiyang Yamen. Now it's finally here. This boat is not as comfortable as it is on the shore. Lord Xu and Deng Junmen still have Qiu Guan belt, how about taking their entourage to the consulate to settle down? Wait for the ship to be inspected and inspected, and water and coal will be added. In a few days, Lord Xu and Deng Junmen will be able to leave. ”

Xu Yifan smiled and didn't answer. Deng Shichang had already said with a straight face: "Lord Xu, we have settled, what about me, the sailors?" All the way, they also need to take a break. ”

Before Xu Jingyang could speak, an officer beside him, wearing a high-ranking military uniform and a Shaozuo epaulettes, had already said loudly in stiff Chinese: "You guys, you can go ashore." Guarantee from the Nagasaki Consulate. They, not ashore! After the inspection, add coal and water, and set off immediately! ”

Xu Jingyang smiled awkwardly and reluctantly introduced: "This is Mr. Shaozuo, the master of the division who is guarding in Nagasaki in the town of Kumamoto......"

He wasn't done yet. Deng Shichang had already attacked: "You say that the laws of the local realm can't control our Beiyang sailors!" If something happens, it will also be our consulate and the Beiyang Yamen to negotiate. Why don't you let us go ashore? ”

Shi Gang just smiled coldly. Xu Jingyang was already embarrassed to take out a telegram from his sleeve: "Deng Junmen, this is a telegram from Ding Junmen." I also told you not to ......."

Next to him, Qiu Baoren was excitedly wiping the sweat on his face and rushing all the way. A few soldiers had already stepped forward to seal the exit of the springboard that came from afar. Some of the sailors crowded there and immediately shouted and cursed. Not to be outdone, this soldier is not to be outdone. Although they were not equipped with guns, they all had Western-style swords, and they collided with the Beiyang sailors when they pressed the hilt. The scolding on both sides is getting louder and louder. More soldiers poured over there. Qiu Baoren looked back, and hurriedly ran towards Xu Jingyang: "Deng Junmen, Lord Xu, what are you talking about?" ”

Deng Shichang just looked at the telegram, and finally handed it over with a blue face: "Lose power and humiliate the country!" "I turned around and got on the springboard.

Xu Yifan watched all this coldly, watching Deng Shichang go back, Qiu Baoren stood there in a dilemma, and hurriedly turned around to play his sailor. Xu Jingyang's face was so red that he looked like he was about to drip blood.

He took a long breath in his chest. Turning his head to look at it, he didn't look at the arrogant look on his face. just said to Xu Jingyang: "My attaché is not a Beiyang Naval Division. Ding Junmen can't manage it here, right? ”

Xu Jingyang was stunned for a moment, and reluctantly smiled: "That's nature, Lord Xu's attaché ......"

Xu Yifan didn't wait for him to finish, turned around and said loudly at Li Yun: "Gather the people and line up to get off the boat!" Whoever dares to stand in the way, let's beat him, anyway, Consul Xu is here, and we can't make us suffer, right? ”

Li Yunzong was already as pale as iron, and he suddenly turned around. But he whistled to the distance first. I heard Chu Wanli laughing lazily there: "I heard it earlier!" ”

This kid had already squatted on the bow of the distant boat, watching all this quietly!

Thirty-nine attachés, student soldiers, immediately gathered on the decks of the two ships in neat costumes. Many people have not passed the seasickness yet. But this time they all stood up straight. The sailors cheered on the sidelines, and some even went up and slapped them on the shoulder. Xu Yifan stood with his legs crossed. looked coldly at the appearance of his subordinates.

The armed belts on Li Yunzong and Chu Wanli Dulele were neatly organized. Looking at each other from a distance, a password was issued at the same time. Thirty-nine student soldiers immediately lined up and rushed down. Even Zhang Yu on Zhiyuan and Du Juan in men's clothes followed neatly at the back of the line, carrying Xu Yifan's luggage down.

Looking at all this in front of him, the Shigang Shaozuo's face turned pale, and he slowly raised his right hand, and all the soldiers were watching his gestures, ready to rush up.

In the crowd, a short and fat middle-aged man with a beard and a neat and delicate kimono was called. But in the middle of the team, he shook his head slightly.

Thirty-nine student soldiers, dressed in neat military uniforms, with straight backs. The boots slammed against the gangplank. Viciously trampled on the land of Yuben. The crowd above Zhiyuan was silent for a moment, and suddenly burst into cheers.

Look at the cuckoo, the girl's little face is also serious.

Even if it's just a Q-like victory, then Lao Tzu is also happy.

Xu Yifan stood there, thinking equally viciously. The morale of the army and the people can not be discouraged. Especially in front of these student soldiers who have just followed themselves and will be regarded as confidants in the future!

The student soldiers lined up in a neat horizontal line in front of Xu Yifan, waiting for his order without saying a word. Xu Yifan's eyes slowly glanced from left to right, and smiled with satisfaction. Dozens of soldiers and guards looked at this small team. Unexpectedly, Xu Yifan expressed his satisfaction, and these students, who had already been excited, cheered in unison: "Long live!" ”

The roar is majestic, like the first cry of a milk tiger.

The Beiyang sailors, along with the consul of Nagasaki, were solemn.

Xu Yifan turned around with satisfaction, and his chin was almost raised to the sky. He looked at Xu Jingyang, and the consul could only wipe his sweat and smile: "This, brother try to arrange it." ”

Before his words fell, the middle-aged man who had given Shigang a secret message had already walked up to Xu Yifan, and bowed ninety degrees as if he was smiling: "Is this Lord Xu who has written a video of Ou Youxin and advocated that North Korea is the absolute interest line of the Qing State at this stage?" In the lower head of the mountain, I am very happy to see Your Excellency in the Instinct. ”

Genyosha, the head mountain is full?

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