Chapter 207: This is an era when queens are multiplied
After the dinner was officially seated, Hu Yunzan, Steward Fang and Shopkeeper Fu were not arranged to sit together, so there was not much communication afterwards. The three of them were able to get together in Qingyuan, which was also an unexpected coincidence, and the three of them were a little surprised to meet each other in Qingyuan. But it also made them wary, and they didn't get together to talk anymore, and they didn't even make eye contact.
Of course, although they were a little cautious, the other guests had a good time, because at the banquet, Wang Yi announced the development plan of the five provinces of Southeast Asia and North Vietnam for the next five years. Anyone can tell that there is a booming business opportunity, and as local businessmen, they will naturally benefit greatly from it.
Speaking of which, the means of surveillance in this era are not developed, even in the Northeast. If it were a later generation, let alone these three people who appeared in Qingyuan so blatantly, I am afraid that they would have been arrested on the streets as soon as they showed up in Hanoi.
The day after the dinner, Wang Yiyi and his entourage left Hanoi and began to march towards South Vietnam. Because after a long flight, the airship needed to be overhauled, which was originally scheduled to take a week, but because the itinerary was very busy, the overhaul had just begun and had not yet been completed, so Wang Yi chose to take the sea route this time. From Hanoi to Haiphong City, follow a detachment of the Nam Seas Fleet, first to Da Nang and then to Saigon.
In fact, the construction of the railway between North and South Vietnam has been completed, but because of the rebellion between South Vietnam and Cambodia in the first half of the year, Chu Yuan, the chief of the guard, was worried about the safety of South Vietnam, so he persuaded Wang Yi to take the sea route.
Da Nang is one of the four major military ports in the five provinces of Southeast Asia, and together with the Sanya Naval and Air Base on Hainan Island, it guards the main transportation route of the Beibu Gulf. The other three military ports are Nha Trang and Saigon in Nam Viet Province to protect shipping routes around Cam Ranh Bay. Kampong Son in Cambodia Province, later known as Sihanoukville, was used to control the Gulf of Siam. At present, because of the existence of Kampong Son, Siam's navy has always been in a state of suppression.
Although the Northeast has entered the winter season, but Da Nang is still very warm, the natural landscape here is very beautiful, Wang Yi did not expect that there is such a place in South Vietnam, its long beach of natural water is not inferior to the Maldives, there is an invincible blue sky and blue sea, there is also an ancient city that makes people think about the ancient feelings, and the tranquility that the urban people have not seen for a long time!
"Oh my God, it's so beautiful too!" Lin Taixi held Wang Yi's arm with one hand, covered his mouth with the other, and said in surprise.
Han Xiujing was holding the fence of the hull with both hands at this time, although she didn't speak, but there were happy little stars in her eyes.
Da Nang's nearby area is now busy, and the construction of the port is only preliminary. Although it has been washed away by the rain, traces of the recent war can still be seen in the city.
"That's the Tra Peninsula over there." The person who introduced Wang Yi and the others was Sima Feng, the commander of this fleet. "Captain, it was a wise decision for you to set up the Nanyang Naval Base here."
Located in the northeast of Da Nang City, the Son Tra Peninsula is located in the middle of Da Nang Port, with an average altitude of more than 600 meters, forming a natural screen seal to stop typhoons in Da Nang. This place is 13 kilometers away from the center of Da Nang, 15 kilometers long, 5 kilometers at the widest point, 1 km at the narrowest point, the highest peak is 696 meters, there are 4,370 hectares of virgin forest, rare animals such as Javan monkeys, long-tailed monkeys, red-faced chickens and so on. The peninsula is undulating, wooded, and infested with birds and animals.
"There is also the Marble Mountains in the southeast near Da Nang, which is located about ten kilometers southeast of Da Nang city. There are five peaks there, which rise from the ground along the coast, called the Wood Peak, the Golden Peak, the Fire Peak, the Water Peak, and the Earth Peak. In my personal opinion, the water peak is the largest and most beautiful in the Five Elements Mountains. Sima Feng was obviously very familiar with the geography of the vicinity.
Wang Yi's visit to Da Nang this time was just a temporary stop, and he stopped by to inspect it, and after the ship's supply was completed, he would continue to sail south. Lim Tae-hee and Han so-jung obviously knew the arrangement, so they were somewhat disappointed.
"Don't be disappointed, wait to pick up your sister Shen, and we'll come back."
Hearing Wang Yi's promise, Lin Taixi and Han Xiujing were both happy.
"Really?" Lin Taixi was afraid that he would hear about it, so he asked rhetorically. The expression on the little face was very excited, and the hands were clapped together because of joy.
"Why, did the gentleman lie to you?" Wang Yi hugged Lim Tae-hee in his arms.
Seeing that everyone around him was looking at him, Lin Taixi blushed and buried his head in Wang Yi's arms. Han Xiujing naturally wouldn't let her go lightly, tickling Lin Tae-hee's itch.
The ships were heading towards the military port, and at this moment, in the direction of the Mingang not far to the south, two warships suddenly sailed up, and the flags were two Spanish ironclad warships. Wang Yi didn't care, but Sima Feng had already signaled to let his flag bearer play the flag and let the Spanish warship avoid it.
"What's going on?"
The Spaniards seemed to ignore the standard-bearer's request, and Sima Feng's brows furrowed.
The two Spanish warships, both with a tonnage of about four or five thousand tons, are not real steel ships, but at such a close distance, their power should not be underestimated. In contrast, although the Northeast Fleet has three warships, the tonnage is about 2,000 tons, and the caliber of the artillery is only 12 inches. The two sides really clashed, and in the terrain of Da Nang, the outcome was unpredictable.
Besides, Wang Yi is on the ship now, once something goes wrong, Sima Feng feels that he can hardly hold the blame.
The two Spanish warships opposite came from Manila, and the captain was named Raul San Cassi. As the fleet commander of the empire on which the sun never sets, Raul naturally has his own pride. Although the Northeast Autonomous Region is already recognized as an emerging power, in Raul's eyes, the Northeast is nothing more than an upstart.
Spain arrived in the Philippine Islands in 1521 when Magellan's expedition made its first circumnavigation voyage during the Great Discoveries. In 1565, Cebu Island was occupied by Spanish people from Mexico, which was the beginning of Spanish rule in the Philippines. After that, Spain gradually invaded the Philippines and ruled it for more than 300 years. There was a hiatus, and in 1761 and 1764, the Philippines was colonized by the British, but soon Spain regained its rule.
Wang Yi knew that if he did not make a move, the Philippines would declare independence in 1898 during the Spanish-American War, and later signed the Paris Peace Treaty, and the Philippines would become the territory of the Americans.
"Captain, the Northeast warship has once again called the flag, asking us to avoid." First mate Ramos said at this time.
Raul snorted, not careless. For the Northeast Navy, he was dismissive. Although the northeast defeated the Franco-Japanese coalition and completely annihilated the French Far East Fleet. But Raul, who knew the inside story, did not attribute these exploits to the navy in the northeast at all. The defeat of the Franco-Japanese coalition was the credit of the Northeast Air Force, although the navy later also participated in the war, but in the face of the coalition fleet that had been bombed beyond recognition and had no intention of fighting again.
As for the total annihilation of the French Far East Fleet, although this was a naval achievement, at that time the French warships were attacking Keelung and Tamsui, Taiwan, which had lost the ability to fight back. The Northeast Navy just took the opportunity to sneak attack successfully, even if the results were brilliant, but in the eyes of Raul, who emphasized chivalry, the Northeast Navy used some unsightly tricks, and it was really head-to-head, and the Northeast Navy was not at all the opponent of the European naval powers. Of course, this opponent also includes them Spain.
Although the first mate Ramos agrees with his captain, this is Da Nang, the sphere of influence of the Northeast Navy. Moreover, there is an air base in the northeast not far away, and provoking the Northeast Navy here is tantamount to seeking a dead end.
"Captain, have you forgotten the Governor's advice?"
The current Spanish governor in the Philippines was named Emilio Pirenet, who took office in 1885, and before the departure of this training, Emilio specially told Raul that he knew the character of the captain, so he asked him not to provoke the Northeast Autonomous Region.
When Raul heard this, he finally hesitated, but he quickly became tough again. He was a soldier who cared only about the dignity and glory of the empire, even for Spain at this time, which was a pride that had long been lost.
Raul said: "Resolutely do not back down, send flags to the Northeast Navy, and let them make way." ”
"This ...... Captain, Da Nang is, after all, a sphere of influence in the Northeast. ”
"Don't worry so much, pass my orders, and the battleship will go straight."
Seeing the two Spanish warships heading straight towards their own fleet, although a collision was unlikely, the other party's provocative attitude made Sima Feng's brows furrowed. Wang Yi also noticed something strange at this time, but he didn't speak, watching Sima Feng's treatment. The others also discovered the abnormality at this time, and Chu Yuan, who reacted, escorted Wang Yi into the bridge.
"Send a message to the base and the air force, send them an alert, and send airships to support them as much as possible." Sima Feng began to issue orders. "Order the Jing Ke and the Zhuan Zhu to be on guard, and our ship will speed up to enter the port! If the opponent makes any move, attack immediately. ”
Although Lin Tae-hee and Han Xiujing were a little worried, Wang Yi knew that although the situation in front of him seemed urgent, it was actually not much danger. However, on the territory of the Northeast, the Spaniards still dared to go on such a rampage, obviously not taking the Northeast Autonomous Region into account.
"The current ruler of Spain is Isabel II?" Wang Yi didn't know much about the history of Spain, but he only had some understanding from the later materials he brought.
Isabel II was the eldest daughter of King Fernand VII of Spain and was born in Madrid. Her mother was Maria Cristina de Bourbon, the fourth wife of Ferdinand VII. Belonged to the Bourbon dynasty of Naples and was the niece of Queen Marie Antoinette (a member of the Habsburgs) who was executed in the French Revolution. After the death of Fernand VII, who had no male heirs, his daughter Isabella (then only 3 years old) was proclaimed queen of Spain, and Maria Cristina became regent.