The dock of the Naval Harbor seems to be very lively, and on the side of the pier, the battleship Northern Expedition of the East China Sea Fleet is docked on the pier with its head held high. The battleship was dressed in festive costumes, and the colorful windward display was dazzling. The battleship is full of flags, which indicates that it is going to sail away. Due to his outstanding military achievements, Dai Hui, the former captain of the First Torpedo Boat Group, was promoted to the captain of the Northern Expedition, the flagship of the East China Sea Fleet.

At this time, Dai Hui and the generals stood on the dock and waited quietly, as if they were greeting the distinguished guests. Soon, the road ahead was dusty, and a team of horses escorted a covered carriage came into view. Dai Hui was in high spirits when he saw this, and immediately straightened his hat, carefully checked his military uniform, and stepped forward. Soon the oncoming people came to the front, a tall horse, and the commander of the navy, Fan Taomin, jumped down quickly.

Today, Dai Hui wore a new admiral's uniform, white shirt, blue pants, and black leather shoes. The big black and white cap shows the mighty and British army. The soldiers on the battleship lined up, their hands behind their backs and their feet spread apart, as if they had the confidence to defy all opponents, showing the unusual demeanor of the young navy.

"Report to the commander, Dai Hui, the captain of the Northern Expedition battleship, is here to greet you and serve as the escort mission!" Dai Hui's military salute was neat. Fan Tao returned the military salute and said with satisfaction: "It's 8 o'clock, start preparing immediately, and set off at 9 o'clock." "Yes! Humble and honorable. Dai Hui ran away.

Half a month ago, Fan Tao led the East China Sea Fleet and personally escorted the military junta's dignitaries to Tianjin. A few days after he returned, he received an order from the headquarters to take his wife to the capital to attend the founding ceremony.

Dai Hui turned around and left to make preparations for sailing, and this kung fu Fan Tao's wife Deng Shuang stepped down from the carriage. Late September. The weather in Shanghai is still very hot, Zheng Shuang wore a purple dress and semi-high-heeled black leather shoes. He wore a sunhat on his head. Zheng Shuang is a typical Suzhou and Hangzhou woman, although her eyes are not big, but they are just right, especially her fair skin, which has the distinctive characteristics of Suzhou and Hangzhou beauties.

This time, he followed his husband to the capital, and when he could see his wife who thought about him day and night, Zheng Shuang was excited and happy. In particular, it is even more joyful to see the grand occasion of the founding ceremony. Last night, Deng Shuang almost didn't close his eyes. She hadn't seen her for 4 years since she left her in Guangzhou.

"This is the captured French battleship. It's huge! Deng Shuang couldn't help but be surprised. Fan Tao said with a smile: "Madam, the commander-in-chief said that in the future, we will build tens of thousands of tons of warships, and that is the giant of the sea!" ”

"Husband, I haven't been able to figure it out. You say it's an iron lump. weishenme does not sink. Deng Shuang asked curiously. Fan Tao explained with a smile: "To put it simply, water is buoyant, and seawater is more buoyant due to its high density??????。 Fan Tao briefly described the truth that the steel container weishenme does not sink in the water. And Deng Shuang didn't seem to understand anything in the scientific category, but he couldn't stop nodding. The husband and wife stepped onto the deck, and the soldiers were already in their places. Soon, there was a clanging sound of machinery, and the chain was seen pulling a huge iron anchor out of the water.

With the whistle of the flagship, the escort of 10 all-steel torpedo boats was the first to leave the dock for escort. The massive body of the Northern Expedition began to move. And slowly open the dock. The battleship made a move out of Wusongkou, and the front became vast. Moreover, the river and the sea form a clear dividing line. Deng Shuang stepped on a battleship for the first time and went to sea for the first time, so everything he saw was novel. "Look, how beautiful the boundary between the river and the sea is! It's just beautiful! ”

Fan Tao smiled: "If you see the sunrise over the sea on the battleship, it is more beautiful, and that beautiful feeling is wonderful." The fiery red sun is like a big ball of fire, showing a happy smile at the end of the sea, and suddenly the sun suddenly jumps out of the sea like a naughty ball, and the scene will make you linger and excited. "Is it really as beautiful as you say? I'm going to have to watch the sunrise tomorrow morning! Deng Shuang reached out and grabbed her husband's arm and played coquettishly.

Fan Tao continued: "If you are lucky enough to see a mirage, you will feel like a fairyland." "What is a mirage?" Deng Shuang was curious. "It's just that mountains, buildings, deserts and other scenery suddenly appear on the sea, and the fog below is filled, like clouds driving through the fog, like a fairyland." "So you can really see fairyland?" Deng Shuang's eyes widened in surprise. Fan Tao said with a smile: "This is a common phenomenon in nature, and the scientific explanation is: the refraction and total reflection of light in nature, also referred to as mirage, is the virtual image of the light reflected by objects on the earth and refracted by the atmosphere. I also know only a little about this principle, and only the commander-in-chief knows it best. ”

"Can I see a mirage?" Deng Shuang's eyes were full of longing. "A mirage is not something you can see if you want to see it, I have only seen it once in so many years at sea." "What did you see?" "A huge temple, very spectacular." The couple was talking, and Dai Hui came over and said sincerely: "Hello sister-in-law, I was busy not greeting you just now, please apologize." "Dai Hui, I remember what you looked like in the military academy, but now you have become strong and mature. It's not easy to become a captain after 5 years out of military school. Deng Shuang teased.

"This is completely the cultivation of the commander!" Dai Hui said modestly. "So you've known each other for a long time?" Fan Tao was confused. Deng Shuang said with a smile, they had just entered the military academy that year, and on the first New Year's Day, Mrs. led the sisters to the military academy for a condolence performance. When I finished singing, he ran up to me and gave me flowers. I knew him before we were husband and wife. "Yes, Commander, at that time we all called my sister-in-law a lark, and her beautiful singing voice was like a heavenly sound."

Fan Tao smiled: "I see, this shijie is simply too small." Dai Hui took the opportunity to say: "Sister-in-law, you can sing a song, your voice has not been forgotten for so many years, and it still lingers in my ears." "Good! I'll just sing a sailor's song! After Deng Shuang finished speaking, he pulled his hands together and stood in a T-shape with his feet, which was completely the shape of a stage performance. The sweet singing voice sounded: "The night of the military port is quiet, the waves gently shake the battleship, and the sailors who sail away have their heads resting on the waves, and they show a sweet smile in their sleep??????。 After singing a song, the two big men fell into the atmosphere.

"I said, why didn't you react, could it be that I didn't sing well?" Deng Shuang said urgently. Dai Hui reacted quickly and said, "Sister-in-law." The singing is so good, this song was written for us sailors, it is simply refreshing. Fan Tao seemed to have some understanding and said, "Madam." You sing very well, very beautifully. Beautiful singing can boost morale, I want to set up a naval singing team, I wonder if my wife is interested? "Great, husband," Deng Shuang leaned his head on his shoulder affectionately, revealing a flattering look. Seeing this, Dai Hui hurriedly turned his head to the side to hide his embarrassment.

Fan Tao gently pushed his wife away to change the topic and asked, "Dai Hui." How's your affair with your cousin going? "I've released my suspicions, and my cousin wants to open it too." Dai Hui answered truthfully. "Madame, you see that our young captain is handsome and dashing. It's still Wang Lao Wu, do you want to introduce one of your sisters? "Thank you, Commander!" Dai Hui hurriedly expressed his stance when he heard Daxi, he knew in his heart that the Deng family's women's army were all beauties.

Deng Shuang hesitated for a moment and said, "After I get married." I had no contact with my sisters. The sisters are all on different sides. I don't know about them right now. In this way, I will go to the capital to beg Madame, and leave your marriage to me. Please give me a picture for Madame to see. "Sister-in-law, please!" Everyone didn't expect that Wan'er saw Dai Hui's photo, which led to an even more bizarre and popular marriage. This is a later story, and I will explain it slowly.

The sunset has collected a touch of sunset, and night falls. The sea was shrouded in haze. Deng Shuang was tired and went to bed early after dinner. Fan Tao was not sleepy. invited Dai Hui for a drink. After a few glasses of wine, Dai Hui broke the silence and asked, "Commander, when will the new warships produced by the Mawei Shipyard be launched?" "One will be launched in the middle of next year, and one will be launched at the end of the year. One of the battleships has been named the Zhonghua, which will serve as the flagship of the East China Sea Fleet, and you will have to be ready to receive the warships at that time. ”

Dai Hui was overjoyed when he heard this: "Only by piloting our own warships can we truly demonstrate the majesty of the Chinese Navy, which is exciting to think about." "I have good news for you, the Shanghai Shipyard and the Lushun Shipyard will launch 4 warships at the same time, with a displacement of 5,000 tons and a main ship gun of 300 mm." Obediently, with a displacement of 5,000 tons and 300 mm naval guns, I can't imagine that it is a real giant at sea. "What is this, the commander-in-chief said, in the future, warships of more than 10,000 tons will be built, and the days when we gallop across the ocean will not be too long!"

"Commander-in-chief, this time I went to the capital to participate in the founding ceremony, take a few more photos, let us be happy and happy!" Dai Hui thought of the grand occasion in the capital, and couldn't help but feel excited and enthusiastic. Fan Tao was infected by it and said: "Yes! What an honor it is to be able to participate in the founding ceremony, rest assured, I will not disappoint you, and share this glory with me when the time comes. The more they talked, the more excited they became, and before they knew it, the sound of the propeller seemed to be melodious.

The battleship passed by Qingdao, and from a distance, the Qingdao city was clearly visible. Deng Shuang watched with interest and suddenly remembered something: "Husband, when will I go back to my hometown to see, how good it would be if the two Gao Tang were alive, you and I are hard-working people and need family affection?" Are there any relatives in the family? "There was an uncle and uncle who were sent to Ningguta back then, and I don't know if they were alive, and I don't know where my cousins were?" "Maybe I can get back to my hometown and hear from them?" Deng Shuang suggested.

"I will take you back to your hometown when I have time, even if you can't see your relatives, take a look at the customs of your hometown, and you can do it." Probably Fan Tao remembered the bitter past and the suffering boy, and his expression fell silent. Deng Shuang saw that his words caused his husband's sadness, so he changed the topic and said: "Husband, do I want to stay with my wife after I arrive in the capital?" Fan Tao came back to his senses and said: "The commander-in-chief's home is your maiden home, I have no reason to stop you!" Don't worry, you will stay with Madame during your stay in Beijing. ”

Deng Shuang affectionately grabbed her husband's arm and leaned her head on her husband affectionately. Happiness is nothing but that, and having an understanding husband is happiness. Deng Shuang closed his eyes and let the sea breeze gently blow on his cheeks, and he couldn't let go for a long time. Under the escort of the torpedo boats, the battleship cleaved the waves and bypassed the Shandong Peninsula, and the traces of the waves crossed by the battleship rolled and jumped happily, and it was difficult to calm down for a long time. (To be continued......)

PS: Navy Commander Fan Tao and his wife Deng Shuang and the young trusted captain Dai Hui had a lyrical scene on the way to the capital.