Zhang Renjun was disheartened and left the ship with Zhang Xun under the escort of Qin soldiers. Tie Liang, who was angry, couldn't stay still, so he got into the dinghy by himself, and took advantage of the captains of the ships to come to the Jingqing ship for a meeting. The heavy artillery group deployed by the Anhui Revolutionary Army on the opposite bank and the armored gunboats on the river did not know whether they did not pay attention or felt that the target was too small to be worth wasting shells, so they did not intervene from beginning to end. Zhang Renjun didn't say a word before leaving, and he completely left the navy to fend for himself. This move completely chilled the hearts of the officers and men on the ship, and also cut off the possibility of the navy zuihou at the party, and completely pushed this detachment into Hu Rui's arms.

"Handsome, smart! One dozen and one pull, the middle is overhead! What a plan, seal all the retreats of the water master, and then knock out the backbone. In this way, the action of the sailor has become inevitable! High! ”

Shaoxing Master Guan Ziqing sighed and complimented. This product turned out to be a staff member of the Governor's Office, and after taking Anqing, it was retained because of the bad water in his stomach and the cooperation.

"Alright, Master Guan. If it's useless, let's not talk about it in the future, how are things going? ”

Hu Rui asked without looking up as he leaned on the map of the headquarters.

"Yes, yes, Hui Dashuai, according to your orders, all the notices have been posted. The propaganda team also began to walk the streets and alleys to publicize our policies and reassure the people. ”

"Report! Sir, may I come in? ”

Hu Rui was just about to ask about the specific results, and the commander of the Second Division, who had just returned from the front line outside the command, the German Hans Lizheng, saluted.

Hu Rui waved his hand, and Master Guan immediately understood, and retreated after owing.

"Tell me, what's wrong."

Hu Rui asked as he put down his work and pulled his gaze back from the map.

"Sir, a quarter of an hour ago, the defenders of Libra Castle came down the mountain carrying a coffin and surrendered, and the defender Wang Youhong committed suicide. At present, our army has occupied the entire city of Nanjing. In this battle, our army suffered a total of one hundred and three casualties, annihilated 7,248 enemy troops, and captured 5,400 people. 8,000 Hanyang-made rifles and 40 artillery pieces of various calibers were seized. In addition, please point out the batch of arms on the Shimonoseki pier, which is a remnant of the Russo-Japanese War. A total of 2,000 Japanese 30-year-old rifles, six Haas 1897 air-cooled machine guns, 600 Russian-made 1891 Mosin Nagant rifles, and four Japanese-made Trinity 75-mm guns, 300,000 bullets of various types, and 300 shells. ”

Hans gave a brief report on the situation of the battle, and during the battle, a reorganized division, a mixed association, and a heavy artillery regiment brought from Wuhu were all put into battle. The highest-ranking officer in the most combat-ready unit was naturally briefed by him.

"The Silver Dollar Bureau has bought a total of more than 3.4 million yuan, not counting the heavy artillery consumption, and the money for this battle has returned. The order was sent down, and all those who died were to be given a pension of 100 oceans per person in accordance with the policy agreed before the war, and those who were injured were to be sent to the hospital in a timely manner, and no one was given a condolence payment of 10 oceans. This money must be sent to the wounded and their families, and it must be kept in check! Whoever dares to pay attention to this money, be careful that I turn my face and don't recognize people! ”

Hu Rui gritted his teeth and replied coldly. There are no immortals in war, but these are all soldiers trained by one-hand, and they will be the backbone of the grassroots when the army is expanded in the future, and he will feel sorry for anyone he loses.

"Understood! Sir, I beg your pardon, I think it is necessary to remind you that this battle has exposed the lack of our troops, and during the siege of the city, in order to search for the remnants of the enemy, we pulled up a reserve force in our hands, and once the situation changes, we will have no reinforcements! ”

After a moment's hesitation, Hans said seriously with a straight face.

"I understand, screen those prisoners, escort all those who can stay to Wuhu for ideological education and training, and let the political work department take charge of it. When Shanghai is conquered, the army will be expanded. ”

"Yes, sir!"

"Forward, forward, forward

Our team to the sun

Treading on the land of the motherland

Carrying the hopes of the nation

We are an invincible Liliang

We are the children of the people

We are the armed forces of the people

Never fearless

Never give in

Fight valiantly

Until the reactionaries are wiped out

The flag of the republic flew high

Listen to the wind whistling

Listen to how loud the revolutionary song is

The comrades marched to the battlefield of liberation in full order

The comrades rushed to the borders of the motherland in full order

Forward forward

Our team to the sun

Victory to zuihou

to the emancipation of the whole country"

"Good words, good songs!"

On the way to the headquarters of the warship, a group of naval representatives headed by Zhang Wu Zhennan, captain of the Chuguan warship, and Huan Huaiwen, captain of the Jianwei, could not help but praise when they heard the soldiers marching along the way singing military songs energetically.

"We are the hope of the nation...... Rush to the borders of the motherland...... Rush to the battlefield of liberation...... What a word! Isn't what our generation of soldiers want is to serve the country and fight on the battlefield! It's a pity, after all these years of housework, who still remembers the first day of the war, and who still remembers the gunsmoke on the Yellow Sea? ! Eh~"

An old officer couldn't help but burst into tears.

"Little brother, please ask if this is your military song? Who composed the lyrics? ”

Chen Fu, the instructor on the Jingqing ship, was more direct, and pulled a non-commissioned officer beside him and asked. Nanjing had just been recovered, and just in case, the commander of the 1st Division, Hansterdi, sent a platoon to escort these naval representatives to the headquarters.

"It's our military song, and the lyrics and composers are all our handsome!"

The non-commissioned officer replied with his head held high, full of pride.

"Little brother, weishenme, you want to withdraw part of the troops? Jiang Ning is not small, enough for a large army to camp. Isn't it hard to set up camp in this wilderness? ”

The captain of the Jianwei ship, Huan Huaiwen, pointed to the point with a horsewhip, and the troops who had withdrawn from Nanjing City were puzzled.

"The marshal said that our Anhui Revolutionary Army is the people's soldiers, and we can't take a stitch from the people. Before the start of the war, the commander had ordered that people should not be occupied. Those who remained in the city were the brothers of the 1st Division, who were responsible for law and order and the aftermath, and slept on the main road at night. We're kind of haode, and we still have tents to live in. The wild is the wild, and the handsome man is also with us, and the food and accommodation are the same. What else to say! ”

The non-commissioned officer squinted his eyes and despised this captain who was full of "old ideas" and "exploitative ideas".

"Adults, it's getting dark, let's hurry up. Otherwise, it would be bad if you missed the meal, we have a rule here, sometimes eat, after the meal, except for those brothers on duty, other people don't want to eat a bite of food! It's better to ask these questions to the chief instructor in person, who is already waiting for you at the headquarters. ”

The platoon commander who led the troops was also from the teaching battalion, so he immediately grabbed the horse's head and turned around, patiently persuading. After asking so bits and pieces, they don't want to finish their meal.

The representatives of the navy looked at each other, and the military discipline of the Anhui army was really too strict. I want to think about it, but what can I do when it comes to this? At that moment, with a stomach full of questions and surprises, he followed the guards and rode away with them, galloping all the way towards the headquarters.

In the distance, I saw a large tent in front of a group of men with guns and a tall and mighty young man, waiting at the door.

"Report to the Chief Instructor! Representatives of the Navy arrived safely, please instruct the chief instructor! ”

The platoon commander who led the troops, without waiting for the guards to take the reins, hurriedly turned over and dismounted.

"It's hard work, hurry down and eat something to rest, everyone has worked hard."

Hu Rui returned the salute and greeted with a smile.

"Chen Fu, the training officer of the Jingqing ship and the representative of the navy, has seen the big handsome!"

"Jianwei ship pipe belt, navy representatives around Huaiwen, have seen the handsome!"

"Wu Zhennan, the pipe band of the Chuguan ship and the representative of the navy, has seen the big handsome!" ……

After seeing the legendary Marshal Hu Ruihu, who single-handedly created the Anhui Revolutionary Army, several members of the navy did not dare to slack off and saluted and greeted. After all, in the future, they will have to eat under the hands of others, even if the people in front of them are younger, they will not dare to be presumptuous. Imagine how old and spicy Zhu Jiabao is? The young man who can hold Zhu Jiabao in his hand and single-handedly create a team to capture the Nanjing Tiger and Wolf Division in two hours is enough for them to take a look at it.

"Haha, you have worked hard all the way, and Xiaolian has been waiting here for a long time! Prepare a little wine, and discuss everything after dinner. ”

Hu Rui suppressed the excitement in his heart and beckoned according to the interests of the old army.

It was difficult to be grandiose, and the representatives of the navy humbly followed Hu Rui into the tent behind him. Hu Rui personally responded, which undoubtedly expressed an attitude, and the representative was very satisfied, at least the face was enough.

"Marshal, isn't this Tumo a Jiangyuan-class gunboat? Just seems to have changed? ”

Chen Fu, who studied in Japan, had sharp eyes, and immediately noticed the drawings hanging on the frame in the tent, and asked.

"Haha, you're smiling. This is a random drawing in my spare time, about the improvement plan of the Jiangyuan-class gunboats. The class has an axe, come and come, eat first and eat first. ”

Seeing that the other party was hooked, Hu Rui became more and more enthusiastic, and smiled and beckoned everyone to eat first.

The meal was eaten in the tent of the headquarters. The meal is also very simple, mainly some canned meat heated and put some vegetables, which tastes good, and the group eats very slowly with white rice. During the meal, Chen Fu's eyes never left the improvement drawings of the Jiangyuan-class gunboat, and everything tasted like chewing wax in his mouth.

"Marshal, I'm here this time to ask Marshal how he plans to settle our navy."

After the meal, Jianwei Ship Pipe Belt Huan Huaiwen couldn't help it at first and asked.

"If you have anything in your heart, please let me know, I can only be regarded as half-aware of the navy. However, for the decision of the naval brothers, I and all the brothers of the Anhui Revolutionary Army are welcome from the bottom of our hearts! But it doesn't hurt to talk about it~"

"This ...... The lowly man was emboldened, and discussed with the other brothers on the ship before coming. First, in the future, the navy will have to worry a lot about the navy's salary, ship maintenance, and sailing fees, second, it is hoped that there will be a naval department independent of the army, and third, it will be ...... I hope I don't shoot with the old robes! ”

Huan Huaiwen said in a puff, staring at Hu Rui's expression as he spoke.

"Is that all? Okay, I'll say yes! After taking Shanghai, I began to arrange for the ships to enter the dock of the Jiangnan Shipyard for maintenance and refurbishment, and then I wanted to order relevant shipbuilding machinery from Germany to expand the shipyard. As for the Navy Department, it will be listed when Shanghai is taken! Now you can take it with you first, the deep-water wharf over there in Wuhu is ready-made, and the barracks and office space are also ready-made! ”

Hu Rui didn't have a moment of reason, and immediately responded.

"Dashuai is right?!"

Huan Huaiwen and the other people behind him widened their eyes and asked in disbelief.

"A spit, a nail, there is no lie! You can wait and see! ”

Hu Rui replied with confidence. He didn't have to think about the navy for a day or two, but the navy didn't have to train with the army, and the recruits could shoot and throw grenades. Jishu is too strong, even if you have money, it is difficult to accumulate the most sufficient talents in a short period of time.

"Marshal, humble and courageous, may I ask what changes have been made to the improvement drawings of this Jiangyuan-class gunboat?"

Chen Fu couldn't help but ask. This question won the attention of everyone else, and they waited with bated breath.

"The Jiang Yuan-class gunboat division was ordered from Japan, and the Japanese had sinister intentions when they designed it! You must have seen the Yangtze River Fleet of the Japanese Navy (I can't really find the actual name, this will be built to a movie called "Yangtze River Fleet" made by Toei in the thirties. Seeing the appearance of its own gunboats showing off their might in China's inland waterways, there were cheers in Japan, and the Yangtze River Fleet became the name of the Japanese people's mouth for this Japanese inland river fleet in China. The Saga and Emoto-class ships are similar in tonnage, but because they were designed with both inland and offshore navigation in mind, the aft compartment was added. The Japanese deprived the Jiangyuan-class gunboats of their ability to sail near the sea when they designed them, and wanted to block us in the inland rivers! ”

Speaking of this, Hu Rui looked at everyone's expressions, looked at everyone's expressions of anger or anger, smiled and continued.

"The modification plan is divided into three parts, the first is to install the tail cabin and stabilizer fins, and at the same time improve the freeboard, with a certain offshore navigation ability; Second, the first 120-mm main gun was replaced with a 50-fold diameter 102-mm gun, with a larger barrel diameter and better armor-piercing ability under the same conditions. This can also alleviate the phenomenon of burying the head in high sea conditions, and roughly estimate that the amount of artillery can be increased by about 25 percent; The third is to install armor protection at key positions such as engines, bridges, and ammunition depots, and the Jiangyuan-class hull is made of mild steel, which has almost no protective capacity. That's about it. ”

Chen Fu was trembling, and the connoisseur knew if there was one as soon as he made a move. Main guns, protection, ship types...... All of them hit the nail on the head, the Yongfeng-class seafaring gunboats (the famous Zhongshan ship is this class) have taken the lead in trying the British 45 times 102 mm guns, the bomb load is indeed a lot larger, and the armor penetration depth is also the same as the original, 50 times the diameter of the 102 mm guns......

Everyone present was in an uproar, if this plan was really implemented, the combat effectiveness of the small Jiangyuan-class gunboats would be raised to a higher level. It is hard to imagine that such a detailed modification scheme was the work of an army general.

"Do you all remember Jiawu? Battle of the Yellow Sea! The massacre at the mouth of Arthur! The Beiyang Naval Division that was wiped out by the whole army! Do you remember?! ”

Hu Rui asked in a loud voice.