The Beiyang Fleet in the distance witnessed all this. The officers and soldiers who had just escaped the danger of annihilation were all discussing fiercely, when did the Qing Dynasty have such a large fleet? Lang Weili, who was covered in blood, looked at Deng Shichang suspiciously, but Deng Shichang didn't understand.

The victorious Pacific Fleet, led by four giant ships, lined up and slowly sailed around the Beiyang Fleet. The officers of each ship walked outside, and the deck and corridor were full of Pacific Fleet officers and men in navy blue naval uniforms. The dragon flag hanging from the flagpole flutters in the wind.

The dark blue flag fluttering in the wind is like a wave of the sea, and it is dotted with white waves. A golden dragon leaped from what seemed to be from the depths of the sea, its head high as if it were about to burst into the sky. A front paw slapped on the surface of the sea, and under the claw, a warship-like sword was crumpled in two. The other front paw spread out and five dragon fingers stretched forward, as if to destroy all obstacles.

"Flag language." Wu Deren ordered: "For Beiyang, who is stoic and unyielding in the face of adversity, salute-"

Looking at the rows of people saluting themselves in the distance, the flags that never stopped over and over again. The officers and men of Beiyang did not cheer because of the victory, but left tears of excitement. "Reply to the flag." Lang Weili also ordered with tears in his eyes: "In order to protect the motherland's maritime frontier, we are still fighting. ”

A transport boat from the Ryuyin. Wu Deren, commander of the Pacific Fleet, and Cheng Cheng, chief of staff of the fleet, came to the Dingyuan.

The deck of Dingyuan was already dilapidated, and the large holes left by the explosion could be seen everywhere. Blood was splattered everywhere, and teams of sailors were removing the bodies of the dead officers and soldiers...... The glance in front of him shocked the two Pacific Fleet commanders who had never seen such a bloody battle.

"Wu Deren, commander of the Pacific Fleet of the Great Qing Dynasty (Cheng Cheng, chief of staff of the fleet), has met Commander Lang Weili and Lord Deng." Straight body, standard military salute. stared at Lang Weili and Deng Shichang who were walking away.

Facing the captain of the fleet, who also spoke Chinese, Luang Weili decisively handed over the negotiation matter to Deng Shichang.

"You don't have to be polite. Please go back to the command module to speak. Deng Shichang, who returned to the command cabin, asked suspiciously: "What you just said about your fleet is my Daqing Pacific Fleet?" When did this happen? ”

"Our Pacific Fleet was originally part of the Navy of the Kingdom of Hawaii. At the beginning of last year, the emperor sent a special envoy to sign a secret purchase agreement with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Hawaii, Mr. Lee Eun-bo, asking the Hawaiian government to purchase warships from Chile on his behalf. However, the fleet did not return to Hawaii until mid-September. We set off as soon as we finished resupplying, and we were able to catch up. Cheng Cheng was busy explaining. There is no way, the British will definitely not be happy about Hawaii's sale of warships to the Qing Kingdom. They will certainly ask Luang Weili in detail, and Luang Weili must be an Englishman. We can only speak out in preconceived notions and strive for possible diplomatic initiatives in the future.

Luang Weili was indeed a little unhappy, and said in a hurry: "Impossible, I know that these warships were ordered by the Chilean political axe in March last year, and they were only delivered in February this year. How could the Hawaiian political axe be ...... in advance? Could it be ......?"

"No, after receiving the order from the Qing Dynasty, Mr. Li immediately negotiated with the Chilean political axe, and finally signed a purchase agreement on March 1 to purchase four of the five warships of the Chilean army. After the fleet returned to Hawaii, it was handed over to the Qing Dynasty. Since they are all secret agreements, they have never been made public. Cheng Cheng said.

According to international law, neutral countries are not allowed to sell military materiel to belligerents. Therefore, even the two warships ordered by the Qing State were detained in Britain because of the declaration of war. Therefore, all the trading time was scheduled before the declaration of war by the Qing Dynasty, and of course this was arranged after the declaration of war. Anyway, it's all a secret agreement, and if it is not disclosed at the first time, it is not up to you to say it. However, Chile announced the sale of warships after the arrival of the mid-fleet in Chile in August. However, at that time, the eyes of all countries were attracted by the flames of the Qing war, and apart from the strong dissatisfaction expressed by the United States, only the South American countries sighed, and nothing else. Even the British decided that Hawaii and Ben could not afford to feed the fleet. I didn't expect such a hand to come - resale. And the agreement was signed before the war.

"Commander Luang Weili, no matter what the matter is, now they belong to the Qing Navy. You are the commander of the Imperial Beiyang Fleet of the Great Qing Dynasty, and you are my courtier of the Great Qing Dynasty. The emperor is far-sighted, how can it be something that our courtiers should ask. Deng Shichang immediately came forward, although he didn't know what was going on, but he knew very well that he wanted to stop Lang Weili from asking any more questions, and he was afraid that he would really ask questions if he asked too much. So Deng Shichang changed the topic very cleverly: "Commander Wu, you ordered the Yamato to surrender, so should the Yue army on the ship really let go?" Didn't you also play the banner of 'Don't forget the high promotion'? ”

Unexpectedly, Wu Deren showed a harmless and honest smile: "How can it." Trick the devil down first and then start. Isn't that saving money for a few shells? ”

"But they've already surrendered." Luang Weili believed that surrender was capture. In Western thinking, a captive cannot be killed.

"Cut, the Gao Sheng has surrendered." Wu Deren looked disdainful: "Lushun are all civilians, and they all started it." I'm still killing soldiers. ”

"That's how it should be." Deng Shichang said: "I don't know where the Pacific Fleet will live next? ”

"Commander Luang Weili, Lord Deng. Now that the combined fleet has been completely annihilated, there is no longer a threat at sea. Our Pacific Fleet has other tasks to perform, so I will not escort you back to port. Wu Deren said.

"What's your mission?" Luang Weili asked.

"This ...... Military secrets, not to be told. ”

"I am Admiral of the Qing Dynasty. I will not interfere with your mission, but I have the right to know. "What changes will the sudden Qing Pacific Fleet bring to this Sino-Chinese war? Luang Wei didn't know, but he had to figure out the follow-up of the Pacific Fleet and report it to the British Far East Fleet. Because, the strength of this fleet has already challenged the hegemony of the British Far East Fleet. Unfortunately, his thoughts were immediately stopped by someone who had just arrived from the Sea Cruiser.

"I'm sorry, but you don't have the right to ask." A young officer from the Cruiser said, "Commander Luang Weili, you are only the commander of the Beiyang Fleet, and you are ordered by the emperor to control the Beiyang Fleet. The Pacific Fleet and the Beiyang Fleet are on the same level and have no subordinate relationship with each other. You are not the commander-in-chief of the Qing Navy, and you need not be informed of any action of the Pacific Fleet. In terms of rank, Commander Wu Deren is on an equal footing with you. ”

"Who are you? What right is there to say so? Similarly, the navies of a country should exchange information and provide mutual assistance. As I said, I'm not going to interfere. I'm just wondering, let's see if our Beiyang Fleet can do something too. ”

"No need. Fleet operations are drawn up by the General Staff, and if Commander Luang Weili wants to know, he can ask the General Staff. Li Zhenhua, the liaison officer for intelligence affairs in Hawaii in the Lower Qing Dynasty. After speaking, he turned to Wu Deren and said, "Commander Wu, all the information has been transferred to you. Now that the matter is over, you can start the next plan, and I will contact you about the matter here in the Qing Dynasty. ”

"Alright, that's it." Wu Deren and Cheng Cheng saluted and left.

"Commander Wu, Chief of Staff Cheng. What is the name of your flag? Saying that the traffic boat had not yet opened, Deng Shichang asked loudly.

"He called, mad-dragon-out-sea-"

The Beiyang Fleet watched the Pacific Fleet go north. What are they going to do? Luang Wei doesn't know. Li Zhenhua, who was on the side, said: "Although most of the Sixth Division of the Yue Army was annihilated, the Second Division of the Yue Army landed completely. It may be difficult to hold Weihai with the strength of the existing Huai army alone, and you don't have to go back to Weihai. Return directly to Lushun for renovation. Li Zhenhua smiled slightly: "Lushun has been recovered." ”

The 1st Division of the Qing Army completely annihilated the 9th Brigade of the Chinese Army in Beiweizi Village, and the Pacific Fleet completely annihilated the Combined Fleet in Rongcheng Bay. The two things that were originally earth-shattering and joyful were pressed into the hands of Tang Shaoyi, who was sitting in Jinzhou, and were not allowed to be announced. In case it is announced, what should people in the court do about it? This matter can only wait for the emperor to announce it in person, so that it can appear that our emperor is holy. didn't think that the second division broke through last night but didn't bring the emperor out, but was trapped again. In this way, no matter how big the victory is on the outside, it will become useless because the emperor is captured. Therefore, as soon as he received the telegram, he took the telegraph operator who received the telegram with him and hurried to the front line in Dawa County. It wasn't until nightfall that Wang Shizhen finally retreated.

Wang Shizhen, who learned from the emperor after the whole army was broken, was covered with pain and was reluctantly walked back by someone who was supported. Seeing Tang Shaoyi walking quickly with an angry face from a distance, he could only bow his head and wait to be scolded. But Tang Shaoyi didn't say a word, and gave him a heavy punch.

"Bang" Tang Shaoyi smashed a fist on Wang Shizhen's face, and blood immediately flowed out of the corner of Wang Shizhen's mouth. I didn't bring the emperor out, but did you use it to beat people? Wang Shizhen didn't have time to speak. On this position, in front of everyone, Tang Shaoyi smashed one punch after another into Wang Shizhen's face. The soldiers who supported Wang Shizhen stopped the angry Tang Shaoyi and dragged Tang Shaoyi away from afar. As a result, Tang Shaoyi still kicked Wang Shizhen, who was barely standing, to the ground. Tang Shaoyi's kick angered the Qing officers and soldiers, and there was a sound of guns being loaded, and hundreds of guns immediately pointed at Tang Shaoyi.

Tang Shaoyi didn't see it, although he couldn't reach it, Tang Shaoyi kept kicking at Wang Shizhen. kept scolding: "You bastard......"

With the support of the soldiers, Wang Shizhen, who sat up, gasped: "I didn't bring the emperor out, but the emperor threatened to commit suicide, what can I do." Wang Shizhen wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and glanced at it: "Is it so ruthless?" ”

"Ruthless-" Tang Shaoyi was shocked and got rid of the soldiers holding him: "I have repeatedly emphasized that you want to bring the emperor out, what did you do?" The emperor threatened to commit suicide, didn't he have a chance all night? And where is Qi Yide's bastard? How did he become the chief of the guard? How do you guard the emperor? ran out but lost the emperor, pulled him out and shot him on the spot. After speaking, he took out two pieces of paper and put them on Wang Shizhen's face: "Look at yourself." ”

First, the Pacific Fleet, together with the Beiyang Fleet, was in Rongcheng Bay, completely annihilating the Combined Fleet and most of the Sixth Division of the Chinese Army that was landing, and was carrying out the next plan. Wang Shizhen knew about the secret existence of the Pacific Fleet. He drew up the direction of the Pacific Fleet's next action plan.

In the second, the 1st Division of the Qing Army completely annihilated the 9th Brigade of the Yue Army in Beiweizi Village. The whole division is returning lightly and at full speed.

It's all today!

"Holy." Wang Shizhen got up suddenly, and now he couldn't feel the pain in his body anymore: "All the gatherings that can still move, no tactics, no queues, all counterattack immediately." If you don't see the emperor, you can't stop even if the whole army is wiped out. Immediately. ”

If it weren't for breaking through, with the remaining 4,000 officers and men of the Second Division, it would definitely be possible to defend until the First Division came back to help. If you find an opportunity to tie up the emperor, then this Qing war will end in a complete victory for the Qing country. However, there are no ifs here. The battle in front of us was extremely chaotic, and the situation changed so quickly that it was really unexpected. Now Wang Shizhen knew that he was in trouble. If these two pieces of news are known to Liaohe, the emperor will be really in danger.

"Don't worry, as soon as I received these two news, I notified Zhou Qin's side as soon as possible. I can't reach him now. Tang Shaoyi's words finally calmed Wang Shizhen's heart, but Tang Shaoyi still released threatening words: "If something happens to the emperor, Lao Tzu will be the first to kill you." Don't hurry up and transfer troops! ”

"Lord Tang, there is no tactic at all in this battle, only an all-out counterattack. Dawa County, then leave it to Lord Tang. I immediately went to Song Qing on the northern front and personally urged my troops to counterattack with all their might. After speaking, Wang Shizhen gathered all the remnants of the guard company of the staff and galloped all the way west.

In fact, the message sent to Zhou Qin was only five words: "Silent night." It means not to see or hear. This is a standby plan, and as soon as the necessary situation arises, this order will be issued by the front-line staff headquarters or the Jinzhou Garrison Office, and the various operational groups of the Central Intelligence Bureau that have received the order will simultaneously cut off all external communication lines on the main island and the Shandong Peninsula. At this moment, Li Hongzhang, who didn't know about it, panicked. In Tianjin, he could not contact the departments of the Weihai front. The last telegram received only said that the Qing Emperor was once again surrounded in a few small villages, and that the Second Division of the Third Army of the Qing Dynasty, which was far away on the Shandong Peninsula, was struggling to make progress, and the Sixth Division was landing.

The sound of "boom, boom" is the artillery of the Qing army, and the sound of "knock knock" is the sound of the Qing army's Makqin heavy machine gun. The sound of "popping" is the sound of the rifles of the two armies of the Qing Dynasty. There was no way, the Qing Emperor rushed to the front line, in order to avoid accidental injury, the army no longer used machine guns and artillery in Da Luanfang Village, where the Qing Emperor was located, which also happened to allow the already few ammunition to be used intensively. This is the surname that can ensure the safety of the Qing emperor, but it also makes the corpses of imperial warriors full of the Qing army's position. This made the main attack of Nozu Dao like a knife.

"Damn barbed wire, how did the Qing people know about this defensive weapon?" Dashan Yan, who was staring at the battlefield, was also dripping blood in his heart.

"Report." A communications staff officer stepped forward: "From six o'clock in the afternoon, all the communications between our army and the base camp and the Third Army were cut off. I checked that it was not a telegraph problem, it may be that the Qing army cut off the communication lines of our army. ”

Da Shanyan just frowned: "It doesn't matter, as long as you can capture the Qing Emperor, everything is not a problem." Nozu-kun, let the troops continue to attack, all night long. ”

The first line of defense was fought for a whole afternoon, and at least 500 troops fell in front of the two barbed wires. But the barbed wire fence was also cut by the army several large openings. The corpses of the Yue army at the opening were almost piled up into a wall, but they couldn't stop the desperate charge of the Yue army.

"Let's take it down. None of us are going to fight with me. After speaking, Guangxu turned to the second position and asked the telegraph operator: "Can't the telegraph line be long?" ”

"No way, we didn't come out with wires."

"Forget it, in my name, I will send a report in plain code: except for the dirty and smelly spots, there is still no wound on my body."

The sound of tick-tock telegrams came and went. Guangxu patted the telegraph operator on the shoulder and asked with a smile, "What's your name?" Where did it turn out to work? ”

"The slave's name is Deng Ping, and he is the little eunuch in the palace. Gonggong Kou let the slave learn the telegraph, and he was sent here. ”

Guangxu nodded: "No wonder you are a little familiar, but why haven't I heard of you in the palace?" ”

"The status of a slave is humble, how can he enter the emperor Longwen. The slave is so delicious that everyone in the palace calls me noodles. ”

"Noodles? It turned out to be you. I know you. Guangxu laughed: "Do you know what a reporter is?" ”

Guangxu shook his head and said: "The reporter just writes down what he sees on paper so that everyone knows about it." Now you are a war correspondent here, and you can send out what you see as a practical telegram. Everyone in the world remembers that here, there is still a group of unyielding soldiers. (To be continued.) )