Chapter 32: The Sound of Artillery One Hundred and Five Years Ago (Part II)
More than a dozen sailors desperately boarded the wood pulp in their hands, and with the shouting of the small military attache standing in front of the sampan, it rose and fell neatly. Every time there was a fluctuation, there was a snow-white broken wave, and everyone's strength was exerted.
The Qing Dynasty is the only one who can do this!
There was utter reverence in the eyes of every sailor. For these Qiu Ba, who licked blood with knives, lived a monotonous and boring life under strict punishment and strict laws, and it was quite harsh for civilians, it was very simple to look at people.
There is a kind, or there is no seed.
And Xu Yifan took dozens of people and rushed out of the Surabaya mob. The flag of the Chin Cha Festival did not fall, saving thousands of Chinese compatriots. At this time, his face was covered in blood!
The dozens of men under his command were all ragged and scarred. Some fainted on the pier on the spot, and some just lay down and gasped for air. A sturdy man like Zhang Xuzhou vomited blood one bite at a time. Still guarding his side.
What kind of character can bring out such a man......
Even the foreign soldiers on the two ships on the shore who surrounded Zhiyuan and Yuanyuan all looked at Xu Yifan, who was wearing Qing Dynasty clothes and standing awe-inspiringly. Everyone didn't know that Xu Yifan was entangled in his heart at this time.
He took dozens of attachΓ©s, smuggled firearms ashore, and shot and killed all the way, all of which were wanton and reckless. Originally, the situation at the dock had eased, but when Lieutenant Colonel Detann saw Xu Yifan and them coming with guns, his face suddenly became nervous. The guns of the foreign soldiers are raised again! Naturally, the sailors refused to let the cadets suffer, and the two sides confronted each other again.
Zhiyuan came far here, and Xu Yifan's Qincha flag was flying, and De Tanen didn't dare to make any moves on the spot. It's just frozen there, forgetting about the things that control the situation for a while. Just send someone back to deliver the message, and wait for the Governor's Palace's opinion.
But Xu Yifan did not forget the situation in front of him at all!
He is so reckless, it can even be said that he is bold. In order to turn the worst into the most beneficial reality for him! Today, he said that he came and went quickly, and even risked his life, all for this. If the riots can be quelled, he will be in the middle of Chinese prestige for a while. As long as the follow-up operation is successful, Nanyang is the best logistics base for him at the beginning.
But if the riot can't be quelled, then everything is chicken and egg!
Putting these stakes aside, simply let so many Chinese people be overwhelmed by the indigenous mob. No matter how utilitarian he is and how he calculates, it is something that must not be ignored!
In the final analysis, this accident also has some factors in the flapping of his butterfly wings.
Now it's just a last resort! He, the dozens of soldiers, could not quell this riot even if they gave up their lives...... Besides, he didn't want to die yet.
Seeing that the sampan was approaching the Zhiyuan, the rope net had already been lowered. Deng Shichang and Chen Jinping also stepped off the bridge, eagerly waiting for Xu Yifan to come up. The sailors climbed over the railing, hung on the rope net, and reached out to pull Xu Yifan. In the blink of an eye, he was pulled onto the deck.
As soon as his feet touched this floating land, Xu Yifan's whole body almost softened. All kinds of anxiety, excitement, and excitement of seeing blood, calculating everywhere, are still the tragic situations seen along the way. Let him involuntarily be a whirlwind.
Deng Shichang hugged him: "Lord Xu! β
Chen Jinping was also beside Xu Yifan: "Ah, yo emperor! It's good that Lord Xu escapes, let's stay here and see which thug and foreign soldiers dare to come to attack Qincha Huwei! Sir, take a break! The cabin was ready for the adults, and we all picked up the wounded brothers in a boat...... I won't let my brother be wronged! β
Xu Yifan closed his eyes and tried his best to level the breath in his chest. grabbed Deng Shichang's hand: "Lord Deng, Brother Zhengqing!" Quickly fired artillery into the west of Surabaya City, scattering tens of thousands of mobs there. There are also tens of thousands of Chinese people who are being slaughtered! β
As soon as these words came out, Deng Shichang's face froze suddenly. Chen Jinping even sank his face.
"Lord Xu, you are a member of the Nanyang Xuanfu Salary Commission, commanding the ships to open fire, and the Beiyang Naval Division Yamen...... Besides, can this cannon be fired? β
Xu Yifan just looked at Deng Shichang. But Deng Shichang just avoided his gaze. If the Dutch warships provoked, with Deng Shichang's courage, he would not dare to fight back. No matter how bad it is, it's just a hindrance to the future. But artillery bombardment of the Dutch colony of Surabaya, that's really going to lose your head!
He said in a low voice, "Lord Xu...... It's a long-term ......"
Xu Yifan looked at him, and then looked at Surabaya. I don't know how long those houses can last? To go far and far, is it really extravagant to stay out of the matter?
He grabbed Deng Shichang's hand: "Lord Deng, if you don't fire at this time, it will really be erosive in Surabaya." That's the real you and me! β
Deng Shichang's eyes widened and he looked at Xu Yifan deadly.
Xu Yifan just smiled bitterly: "Let's proclaim comfort, but it turned out to be such a trend." The guns were brought ashore, and the entourage opened fire on the confrontation. The ships set fire to confront the Dutch. Isn't that reckless? If you go back like this, you can't escape the involvement! β
This is a bit of a scoundrel, Deng Shichang was excited by his enthusiasm, and carried a gun like a sea of blood to defend him, and Zhiyuan came far to support him. Now in Xu Yifan's mouth, it has become that everyone is a grasshopper on a rope!
If it weren't for Xu Yifan's injuries, thinking that he really risked his life for the Chinese community, Deng Shichang really wanted to shave his ears and smoke him.
Xu Yifan's face sank, and he shook at Deng Shichang solemnly: "Does Lord Deng remember Xu's words?" Truth and justice are only within the range of cannons. Now that Zhiyuan is far away, the boiler is almost full. Maneuvered, two Dutch ironclad ships, old batteries on the hilltop...... To be honest, it's not our opponent on the sea! Gun town Surabaya, no longer suffer a big loss. As long as it is a fait accompli, we are not only not sinners, but also heroes who are proud of the Qing Dynasty's prestige overseas! Do you really expect the middle and middle of the court, and you don't want to be angry after eating the deflated foreigners for so many years? The Netherlands can still afford to offend. I can protect Lord Deng for this! β
This sentence moved Deng Shichang again, what they are doing now is indeed wanton. But it is true that the court is like this, if you take advantage of the facts and the opponent is not strong, then you will be tough to the end. The parties are innocent and meritorious. If weakness retreats, then it will be a real disaster.
In Deng Shichang's memory, he is now in North Korea, in the middle of Beiyang's backwards. That is quite ostentatious, and the North Korean acquaintance surnamed Yuan has a lot of prospects...... Is it called Yuan Shikai? During the Imjin Incident in Joseon a few years ago, when the imperial court ordered a retreat and was not allowed to interfere in the internal affairs of Korea. Braving the condemnation of the world, he broke into the Korean palace ban, shot and killed the Korean minister, killed the minister attachΓ©, and "mistakenly wounded" British and Russian diplomats. He kidnapped the Korean minister into his own military camp and went on a killing spree in North Korea. Just because he calmed down the situation, he was not strong. The court not only did not punish Yuan Shikai for his audacity, but also negotiated with Yuan'er.
And what about Yuan Shikai? A Henan kid who hasn't fought a war or studied once. In fact, when he was young and prime, he received the command of the 6th Battalion Qing Army in Korea, and was responsible for the negotiation of the entire Korean vassal state!
In this way, firing the cannon means toughness, calming the situation, and protecting overseas Chinese successfully. Or is it the only way?
Deng Shichang and Chen Jinping's faces changed and changed.
And Xu Yifan just looked at them anxiously.
At this time, he can only hope that he can talk to them!
The air tightened closer and closer in the restless silence, and a steward rushed over and reported loudly: "Junmen, far away, far away, the boiler air pressure has risen enough!" β
Deng Shichang remained silent.
Xu Yifan suddenly pushed away the two sailors who were supporting him, and pointed to the pillar of smoke rising from the whole city of Surabaya: "Deng Junmen, pity and pity the 100,000 Chinese fathers and elders in Surabaya!" If the court asks questions, I deserve it! β
He reached out to draw the foreign gun pinned to Deng Shichang's waist, and Deng Shichang grabbed his hand. And Xu Yifan firmly pushed it away. Deng Shichang just looked at Xu Yifan deeply and stopped his hand.
Xu Yifan pulled out a foreign gun and pointed at Deng Shichang's head: "Brother Zhengqing, I'm sorry...... I'm forcing you, and the responsibility is all mine! β
A bang came from afar, but it was in Surabaya City that I didn't know which Chinese building was burned through and collapsed, splashing the sky full of smoke and dust, and some of them were far away and floated straight to the dock.
Everyone looked at Xu Yifan and Deng Shichang, who were standing there stiffly, and with a move just now, the wound on Xu Yifan's head cracked open again, and the blood slowly flowed down.
Deng Shichang slowly stretched out his hand and slowly took down the foreign gun from Xu Yifan's hand: "You underestimated me Deng Zhengqing...... also underestimated our Beiyang blood men! β
The sailors' chests were rising and falling violently, and Chen Jinping turned around and didn't look at them. With his eyes closed, he slammed his head against the deck railing, and sighed fiercely. Suddenly, he got up and stood up straight: "Junmen, give the order!" β
Deng Shichang strode towards the bridge: "Summons the order to go far and far, start the machine, take the north direction, and the speed of ten knots!" Each cannon ranged, to the west of the smoke column of the densest place, ready to fire! β
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The Li family in Surabaya has a wooden hall, and it is also the most tense time.
Everyone stood up, from the young masters of the Li family to the miscellaneous workers. Strong against the door. Others were armed with all sorts of weapons, standing on ladders, tables and chairs, guarding the walls.
The door was violently slammed, and the people of the Li family were shaken open and pounced again. Many rioters shouted and tried to climb over the walls, but they were beaten down with wooden sticks. Stones and tiles rained in, and the people who were smashed did not care about the blood flowing all over their faces, and as long as they could still move, they picked it up and threw it out.
As soon as the gate opened, it was time for the jade to burn. Thousands of thugs outside, already red-eyed!
The courtyard of the Li family was full of wounded. The women and children of the Li family were muttering Buddha while taking care of them.
On the top of the watchtower, Old Man Li was still standing there, and Li Daxiong and Li Xing, father and son, also holding sticks in their hands, stood behind the old man. In addition to them, there was a cuckoo holding a six-wheeled pistol with three bullets in it. She looked at the wheels of the gun, and then at the black head outside, and her little face was also pale.
Li Yuanfu suddenly turned around and said to the cuckoo: "Mrs. Xian, our Li family still has a secret cellar, can I let the dog accompany you down to the cellar?" β
Du Juan carried Li Xuan down to the cellar, where the ladies of the Li family were hidden. They all shook into a ball. She tilted her head and thought about it, after all, she followed Xu Yifan and knew what Mrs. Xian was that the officialdom called her boss, and according to her identity, she should be called Mrs. Xian. In the end, the cuckoo still shook his head: "Master told me to stay here and wait for him, I can't go down, I have to wait for him." β
Li Yuanfu smiled bitterly: "It's too late...... Lord Xu's kindness, we also remember it underground. Nobita and Ah Xing, you remember, as long as there is a descendant of the Li family, what does Lord Xu want, he will do it desperately! β
Without waiting for Li Daxiong and Li Xing to agree, the old man sighed: "The Chinese in Surabaya will also remember Lord Xu's desperate rescue today...... That's what we wanderers want...... If Mrs. Xian is hurt again, how can we be worthy of Lord Xu? β
The cuckoo still shook his head stubbornly.
The sound of smashing outside became more and more violent, and more and more indigenous thugs appeared at the top of the wall. Sporadicly, someone had already flipped it over, and they were beaten down by several strong men of the Li family. But more and more people have been injured, and it is almost time to see it!
Looking around, the already existing houses were breached, and louder cries were heard. The Chinese fled further west, and the indigenous mob roamed around, screaming strangely. Some of the grand mansions that had been accumulated for hundreds of years had been ignited, and columns of smoke that were denser than those in the city had risen, and the sparks exploded, reflecting the faces of beasts!
Here, it's hell.
The cuckoo gritted his teeth: "Master, I can't wait for you!" β
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The sea swirled, and the two warships turned sideways. Zhiyuan pointed the five-inch Armstrong cannon on the ear platform at the Dutch warship, and the main gun was simply aimed at another warship before coming away. The situation had just slowed down, and the Dutch warships were old again. The boiler air pressure is also not fully rising. Zhiyuan Laiyuan has already maneuvered, and they are the target that stops!
The foreigners and sailors on the ship changed from leisurely to squeaking and scurrying around. The officers were also so anxious that they were sweating profusely. Zhiyuan has already raised the signal flag: "Our ship will open artillery to quell the chaos and protect overseas Chinese, if your ship does not fire, our ship will never add up with a bullet!" β
There was even more chaos on the shore, and Lieutenant Colonel De Tann's eyes widened in surprise, and the three 210-millimeter Krupp cannons in front and behind Zhiyuan seemed to be pointing at them. Are the Qing people really going to open fire? How did this situation end up like this?
But by this time, he also understood that at this point, it was no longer something that he could control as a colonial lieutenant colonel and adjutant. Thinking of this, the white man couldn't help but feel a little relieved to himself. Standing there with his feet crossed, there was some composure that became unfazed.
On the bridge of Zhiyuan, Deng Shichang's face was as pale as iron, listening to a series of reports of data from the first mate of the guns.
"Five and five hundred yards away, the angle is ...... Azimuth...... Number of packets......"
Xu Yifan was also so nervous that he was sweating, but he still forced himself to remain silent.
All eyes were on the two of them.
At this moment, the two glanced at each other, but they smiled at each other.
"Put!"
The Zhiyuan ship shook suddenly, and the warship with a displacement of 2,300 tons moved horizontally on the surface of the sea. The blast swept across the deck, tearing open the canopy on the aft deck. Everything that wasn't fixed was crackling. The surface of the sea also stirred up huge ripples in the blast.
Yellow flames, rising black smoke completely enveloped the fore and rear decks.
Zhiyuan has fired!
Xu Yifan's brain was already buzzing, but his eyes widened and he looked at everything in front of him. I have forgotten all the calculations and plans in my heart, and I don't know why, but there is only one voice ringing in my ears.
"This is the sound of artillery from a hundred and five years ago!"
In 1965 AD, according to official figures, 300,000 Chinese were slaughtered by indigenous Indonesians. In 1998 AD, in front of the unprecedentedly developed world media, countless Chinese were tortured and killed in this land.
At that time, there were only weak voices of protest.
But when he came to this era, he was one hundred and five years ahead of schedule, and the cannon sound that should have erupted in one hundred and five years later sounded!
I really changed history.
The sound of cannons is proof!
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The door of the Li family was slammed open with a bang.
The crying voice suddenly rang out, and the young man of the Li family, who was blocking the front, gritted his teeth and desperately made the last resistance. Some of the wounded cadets lying on the courtyard had already gritted their teeth and got up. You can't lie down and die here!
On the watchtower, as soon as the cuckoo pulled out his pistol, he was about to rush down. Li Xing rushed in front of him. Li Yuanfu had already closed his eyes, and he was in tears.
And those natives rushed open the door of the Li family, the largest Chinese in the family, and suddenly burst into a burst of cheers with extreme excitement!
At this time, there was a rumbling sound of a train passing through the air.
A few of the natives stopped to look up, wondering what it was.
At this moment, three loud bangs rang out, and it was as if three volcanoes were erupting at the same time in the midst of the natives!
Three huge bullets with a caliber of 210 millimeters landed in the paddy field, and after a slight pause, the stagnant water in the field, the rice that had been trampled down, and the soil at a depth of more than 10 meters were turned out at the same time. Soar to the sky! The shrapnel scattered in all directions, and the natives in the heart of the explosion suddenly evaporated into air, and the shrapnel that flew around, I don't know how many indigenous thugs who were still menacing just now!
Three huge bullets fell, and flesh and blood flew everywhere. The loud bang shook everyone and froze there. Those who were closer to the explosion point had already been shocked. Everyone's ears are buzzing, and they lose the ability to understand the reaction for a while.
I don't know how long he paused, but an injured student suddenly jumped up: "The cannon transferred by Lord Xu!" Blow up these bastards! β
The cuckoo raised his arms, so happy that he didn't know what to do. It was his master who transferred these Lei Gong to kill these disgusting bastards!
Li Daxiong hugged his father on the top of the watchtower and laughed: "Blow it up!" Fried! Blow everything up! As long as we don't have these guys, we can still build it! β
As if in response to their call, another row of cannonballs flew like mountains and seas, and landed accurately among the already frightened natives. Everywhere the shrapnel passed, it was grinding out flesh alleys again. These flowering ammunition exploded into thousands of pieces of shrapnel, and I don't know how many limbs of indigenous thugs were cut off!
Only then did they know that they were screaming, whether they were committing violence or rushing towards the scene of the violence. The camp was chaotic at once, crying fathers and shouting mothers were running around, and the Chinese were guarding their houses, and they seemed to have increased their strength tenfold, and they beat them out with their heads and faces. These indigenous thugs were so frightened that they lost their normal judgment, and they ran around in the empty rice fields to the west, and the shells were like eyes, only to explode in their piles of people, and in an instant, three or four rows of shells had fallen, and the fields and rubber forests were full of piles of indigenous mob corpses!
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Xu Yifan stood on the bridge of Zhiyuan, and at this moment, he collapsed.
The most difficult level has been passed for Lao Tzu.
The Dutch, did not dare to fire at the Zhiyuan, which was spitting tongues of fire!
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Change the style of the dividing line......
After completing two shifts, I didn't sleep all night.
The foundation of the protagonist will be laid, and the following is the start of Xiongfei...... Oscar does his best to reward the reader with wonderful chapters.
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(To be continued)