On 25 September, with the mediation of Britain, France, Germany, and Russia, the Qing Dynasty and the two countries began negotiations in Yanjing.

When the news broke, the whole country was in an uproar.

The result of the undefeated defeat of the Sino-French war was remembered by the Chinese people as if it were yesterday, and the Qing Empire was understandably afraid of France, after all, the strength of France was not something that the Qing Empire could compete with. However, a small empire is also worthy of such a groveling of the Qing political axe, which suddenly made the forty thousand comrades can't help but feel cold.

Li Hongzhang was also one of the negotiators, and he was busy negotiating peace with the deputies, so he could not go to Lushun to personally reward the meritorious soldiers of the Beiyang Naval Division.

Everyone in the Beiyang Naval Division has a share, the officers are added to the ranks, the soldiers are rewarded and pensioned, in short, it is easy to say that the battle is won.

However, the army was miserable, and after losing the battle, Ye Zhichao and a large group of officers did not say anything, and they did not have their share in the reward.

Deng Shichang because of the merit of sinking Yoshino, so the total rank, but the Beiyang Naval Division only has two general soldiers on the left and right wings, Liu Buyun and Lin Tai once commanded the only Dingzhen two iron battleships, there are no other battleships for Deng Shichang to manage, so it is only an empty title, so he has to continue to manage the Zhiyuan ship with the rank of general.

Because Wang Chenhao was the indirect first contributor to the sinking of Yoshino and Naniwa, his official position and rank rose the fastest, like a rocket. In addition to the position of Jiaolong pipe belt that Ding Ruchang promised him, the rank given to him by the imperial court was that of a general of the Chinese army, becoming a senior official second only to the deputy general of the Chinese army.

This pipe band is the captain of the ship, and he is a naval duty. And the general is rank, which is about the same rank as a modern military rank. A staff officer is the equivalent of a commodore in a modern navy.

Wang Chenhao became a big official when he first arrived, and he responded to the saying "the times create heroes". It can be said that it is difficult for a soldier to be promoted in peacetime, but in wartime, it is not surprising that he advances in a rocket.

However, the generals of the Beiyang Navy Division were not jealous of the so-called "big official" in Wang Chenhao's eyes, because the Qing Dynasty sold officials and lords seriously, a title of general could be bought with money, which was simply a big deal.

After Yang Shixiang finished talking with Ding Ruchang and others, he deliberately left Wang Chenhao.

Although Yang Shixiang had already obtained the identity of Wang Chenhao from Ding Ruchang and others, he still had to ask as usual, because this time he came to find out on behalf of Li Hongzhang.

Wang Chenhao said everything he could say, and he didn't say a word about what he couldn't mention. Due to the extremely backward communications of this era, it was difficult for Yang Shixiang to obtain information from other places, and there was no way to verify what Wang Chenhao said.

"Chen Hao is young and promising, well versed in maritime affairs, if my Beiyang Naval Division can have more talents like Chen Hao in the future, Beiyang is very fortunate!"

Yang Shixiang didn't mention the great Qing Dynasty, only the Beiyang was very lucky, it can be seen that this Beiyang is Li Hongzhang's family, and they only have Beiyang in their hearts.

"I don't know much about maritime affairs, but I just know a little about the skin, the Beiyang Navy Master has the strategy of Lord Ding and others, and the courage of Lord Deng and others is enough!"

Wang Chenhao's modest words made everyone very satisfied.

Ding Ruchang touched his beard and nodded with a smile, secretly saying that he did not ask Wang Chenhao for nothing.

Yang Shixiang looked at Wang Chenhao with interest and said with a smile: "Chenhao, you said that the army guarding the Yalu River couldn't hold out for three days, isn't it too contemptuous of the army?" How to say that it is also tens of thousands of soldiers and horses! ”

Wang Chenhao glanced at Deng Shichang in surprise, and the latter smiled embarrassedly, indicating that he didn't mean to say anything.

Wang Chenhao smiled bitterly, and secretly said that Deng Shichang also persuaded himself not to talk nonsense, but he didn't know that he couldn't control his own mouth.

"It's an exaggeration, but it's not without purpose!" However, seeing Yang Shixiang asking, Wang Chenhao hoped to give him a wake-up call, hoping not to let history repeat itself.

"The young man doesn't know how to speak, you can't make a small report in Lianfu!" Ding Ruchang saw that Wang Chenhao ignored the rules of officialdom, and hurriedly greeted Yang Shixiang first, meaning that his subordinates were merciful.

Yang Shixiang smiled and said: "Brother Yu Ting, don't be nervous, I just want Brother Chenhao to grow up overseas, when there are some opinions, it is purely a private chat!" ”

Ding Ruchang smiled and stopped making a sound. just smiled and nodded at Wang Chenhao, signaling him to say that he had already helped him vaccinate Yang Shixiang in advance anyway.

Wang Chenhao said at this time: "Although the imperial army is tens of thousands, but as the defender, the Yalu River front is too long, and the strength of the Yalu River is not less than ours. If the imperial court did not negotiate peace with Yueben, it is estimated that the defense line of the Yalu River can still be supported until the end of October, and now that peace is negotiated, I am afraid that it will really not be able to hold it for three days! ”

As soon as Wang Chenhao's words fell, the audience was stunned.

"I didn't expect our sailor to have one more Zhao Kuo Ma Yanha! But that's all for today, Lianfu is also tired, so it's better to go and rest first! Ding Ruchang was born in the army, so he naturally got a glimpse of the mystery in Wang Chenhao's words, but the country is not only aimed at the common people, but also at officers like Xiang Wang Chenhao.

Yang Shixiang knew that Ding Ruchang was deliberately diverting his thinking, but he was different from others, as Li Hongzhang's staff, his status was the same as that of the chief of staff, and he was not a person who could not listen to alarmists.

I only heard Yang Shixiang laugh a few times, nodded admiringly, and said, "What Chen Hao said is true!" The first half of the sentence is well versed in the art of war, and there is a ninety percent chance that the army will use the tactics of striking east and west, and re-clicking to break the tactics! The second half of the sentence shows the fundamental reason for the successive defeats of our Huai army, if the Yue army really takes advantage of the negotiation period to suddenly attack our Yalu River defenders, the consequences will be unimaginable! ”

Deng Shichang said at this time: "There are already negotiations, how can the Yue army go back on its word and make unrighteous moves?" ”

Liu Buyun snorted coldly and said, "It's not the first time that the army has attacked our army, what shame do they have when they fight without declaring a war?" ”

Lin Tai once said: "Besides, the army is negotiating and using force at the same time, if it breaks through the defense line of the Yalu River, it can win enough chips for the negotiation table, and it has to be guarded against!" ”

Yang Shixiang got up immediately, patted Wang Chenhao on the shoulder, nodded with satisfaction, and then called his subordinates to write a telegram ordering him to send it to Li Hongzhang immediately.

Looking at Yang Shixiang's actions, Wang Chenhao felt relieved in his heart, no matter what, he had already given a warning, and it could be regarded as benevolent and righteous.

Ding Ruchang was relatively calm, and then asked: "Lotus Mansion, this is just speculation!" ”

Yang Shixiang sighed: "To say a big disrespectful word, Zhongtang is old, and the Huai army is no longer as brave as before, after the two wars of Cheng Huan and Pyongyang, Lord Zhongtang has no hope for the Huai army!" Otherwise, how could they easily agree to peace talks? ”

Liu Buyun said at this time: "It's always good to take precautions!" ”

Deng Shichang stepped forward and patted Wang Chenhao on the shoulder, and said in appreciation: "Give us a good navy face!" If it really comes true, where will they put their army's face? ”

Ding Ruchang coughed lightly, Deng Shichang suddenly knew that he had said the wrong thing, and hurriedly smiled at Yang Shixiang, who just smiled helplessly.

The navy and army have not dealt with each other since ancient times, and it is not uncommon for each other to compete with each other and tear each other down in various [***] team systems, and Yang Shixiang is too lazy to pursue it.

After the telegram was sent, Yang Shixiang decided to stay at the University for a few days, because he wanted to get to know Wang Chenhao more about this young man, and he seemed to have a lot of mysteries that made it worth staying for a few more days to observe.

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