In Pontianak, the capital of the Lanfang Republic, Tie Ning, the commander of the Lanfang Republic's Self-Defense Army, sat in the wide headquarters, his eyes looking at the military map. Since the occupation of Kalimantan Island, Lan Fang's contact with the outside world has been completely cut off, and the coalition forces have blocked it very tightly, and it is more difficult for people on the island and people outside the island to enter and exit than to ascend to the sky. Therefore, there is no information on the situation on the mainland, including on the coalition side.

In the past, you could get an overview of the situation through the newspapers of foreigners, but now there are no newspapers of foreigners. What is the situation on the mainland? How is the progress of the war, as an overseas traveler, Tie Ning is always concerned about the situation on the mainland, but there is no news now, and Tie Ning is very anxious. Perhaps his wish came true, but suddenly a subordinate ran in in a panic and said, "Commander Wang has called, a large number of enemy fleets have been found on the sea surface of Bandar Seri Bega!" Tie Ning was taken aback when he heard this, and hurriedly took the telegram to check it.

Seeing that Bi Tiening's expression changed greatly: "Pass my order, the First Guards Division can be prepared, and in two hours, quickly march to Bandar Seri Begawan, and order Wang Zhi to block the enemy's landing at any cost." After Tie Ning finished speaking, he immediately went to the presidential palace. At the beginning of the year, the Republic of Lanfang formally formed a presidential cabinet, with Duan Peng as president and Cao Xuan as prime minister. In the presidential palace, Duan Peng and Cao Xuan were shocked when they heard that a large number of fleets had appeared in Bandar Seri Begawan, and they all looked at Tie Ning.

Tie Ning said calmly: "You don't have to panic, the soldiers are coming, the water is coming to Tutun, I will personally lead the 1st Guards Division to Bandar Seri Begawan for reinforcements." "With Commander Tie personally in charge, I'm relieved!" Duan Peng's mood was much calmer. "Iron Commander. Lan Fang's fate is entrusted to you, and we will do everything we need to help! Cao Xuan also said sincerely. At this time, a subordinate rushed to him with a telegram in his hand and shouted: "Good news! Good news! It's the Chinese Imperial Fleet, it's the Chinese Imperial Fleet. ”

Tie Ning seemed to be a little unconvinced. Hurriedly took the telegram and checked. Duan Peng and Cao Xuan's brains were a little short-circuited and did not react. Tie Ning handed the telegram to Duan Peng and said, "It was a misunderstanding, the Imperial Fleet defeated the coalition Philippine fleet and opened up the Nanyang sea route. On my order, the 1st Guards Division canceled the operation and I was to immediately go to Bandar Seri Begawan. "Commander Tie, we will go with us to welcome our relatives from the mainland!" President Duan Peng was a little out of control. It seems to have jumped from hell to heaven.

A huge fleet from the mainland visited Lanfang for the first time. This is a groundbreaking event, and it is also an exciting event. That day. Duan Peng, Cao Xuan and other government dignitaries, Tie Ning and other military generals, formed a welcoming army and marched to Bandar Seri Begawan. Pontianak's major newspapers were the first to publish their issues, and people immediately boiled when they heard about it. The population organized spontaneously. Rush to Bandar Seri Begawan to witness the unprecedented pomp.

On the day that Dai Hui led the fleet to arrive, the residents of Bandar Seri Begawan, including the surrounding Han people, heard the news and converged on the port of Bandar Seri Begawan. Latecomers simply stay in the open air in the wilderness. On the sea, the warships stand tall and majestic. The people never get tired of watching it. An old man with tears on his face fell to his knees and cried, this old overseas Chinese has been in Kalimantan for decades. When I saw the mighty warship from the motherland, I couldn't help but have mixed feelings and tears of joy.

The old man's crying and pouring out has aroused the sadness and resonance of many people, and he can be recognized and supported by the mainland of the motherland, and this family affection that blood is thicker than water is the wish and expectation of overseas Chinese for hundreds of years. Dai Hui saw that some people were kneeling on the ground and praying, so he said: "Commander Wang, the people's mainland complex is touching, and I suggest that martial law be lifted and the people can enter the port and feel the strength of the motherland for themselves." Come! An adjutant ran in front of him.

Dai Hui continued: "Inform the deputy captain that the battleship Zhonghua is open to the public, so that they can get on the battleship and experience it for themselves." Wang Zhi said worriedly: "Commander Dai, what if someone plots against you?" "In broad daylight, whoever has the guts, you can rest assured!" Shao Bo said: "Old classmate, Commander Dai's meaning is very clear, this way kills two birds with one stone, one is to be close to the people, which can increase the cohesion of overseas compatriots, and the other is that if the enemy engages in sabotage, he must be prepared in advance. The enemy will not act rashly without preparation. By the time the enemy reacts, we're done. ”

Dai Hui looked at Shao Bo appreciatively, the other party could actually guess his thoughts, and this kid would definitely be able to become a great weapon in the future. The port was opened, the people were hula la, and the gendarmes seemed to be facing a great enemy, working hard to maintain order. When the people heard that the battleship Zhonghua was open to the outside world and casually visited, they immediately lined up enthusiastically. What a proud thing it is to be able to board a warship from the motherland. An officer shouted loudly with an iron horn in his hand, and those who boarded the battleship could only visit the deck, not the inside of the battleship, and the tour lasted for half an hour.

On the morning of the second day, the welcoming army from the capital city of Pontianak arrived at Bandar Seri Begawan. "Report to Commander Tie, Dai Hui, Commander of the Pacific Fleet of the Chinese Empire, to lead the support fleet to Lanfang smoothly, please instruct the commander." Tie Ning returned the military salute and stepped forward to hold Dai Hui's hand and said, "But I can look forward to you, just like the seedlings of a long-drought drought with nectar." Tonight, I will host a banquet for you, and I would like to ask you to give a detailed account of the situation on the mainland of the motherland. At this time, Shao Bo stepped forward and reported: "Report to Commander Tie, Lieutenant General Shao Bo, commander of the 1st Division of the 1st Army of the Imperial Taiwan Front, lead his troops to report and ask Commander Tie for instructions." The troops have been assembled, and the Iron Commander is invited to review them.

Tie Ning then introduced Dai Hui and Shao Bo to Duan Peng and Cao Xuan. Duan Peng sighed: "The fact that the generals of the empire are so young indicates that the great cause of the empire is thriving. The two sides exchanged pleasantries, and then began to review all the officers and men of the 1st Division. The officers and men of the 1st Division were almost all northerners, and they were tall, and they looked more majestic than Lan Fang's soldiers. With such a tiger and wolf teacher, Duan Peng and Cao Xuan couldn't close their mouths, and they appreciated it vigorously.

Later, Dai Hui personally accompanied Tie Ning, Duan Peng, and Cao Xuan to visit the battleship Zhonghua. Dai Hui personally explained, such as a number of treasures. Especially Duan Peng and Cao Xuan. It can be described as an eye-opener, and it took a whole morning to visit before reluctantly leaving the battleship. At the noon reception, Dai Hui explained the process of destroying the main warships of the Philippine detachment, and in this way, the South Sea route was dredged. Dai Hui's explanation was an understatement, but it shocked the audience.

In the afternoon, Dai Hui led everyone to the side of the dock and said, "Your Excellency President, Commander Tie, this is the new type of torpedo boats that the empire has aided Lanfang, a total of 30 of them." The torpedo boats are neatly lined up on the shore, and it is a pleasant sight to watch. Duan Peng and Cao Xuan excitedly boarded the torpedo boat to check. Dai Hui said to Tie Ning: "The headquarters will soon establish the Nanyang Fleet, and the main task is to support Lan Fang's operations. As for how you fight, you can look for opportunities. Tie Ning was overjoyed when he heard this: "Lao Tzu's hands have long been itchy, please tell the president that his humble position will definitely live up to his hopes." ”

Military supplies are piled up on the dock, and civilian supplies are still being unloaded on one side of the dock. Duan Peng and Cao Xuan couldn't help but touch the bright and dark cannon when they saw it, and their expressions of joy became even more excited. "Look, the cannons made in the mainland are not allowed to be foreigners at all, it's unimaginable." Duan Peng was amazed. Cao Xuan said: "The mainland can even manufacture warships, and cannons are pediatrics." But think about the Manchu Dynasty, it's a change of world, we, as overseas outcasts, can finally raise our eyebrows and show our ambitions, if our predecessors know underground, we will definitely thank God. ”

"Thank you to the true gods of the mainland! One day, we will definitely go to the mainland to meet the president and bathe in the rain and dew of the Celestial Empire. "I believe that day is not far off." The two of them chattered and were reluctant to leave. The two dignitaries were reluctant to leave, and the others naturally had to accompany them. Dai Hui said enviously: "Commander Tie, the fast hot land of Nanyang will soon usher in a big expansion, you can display your talents to your heart's content, brother, I bless you in advance!" ”

Tie Ning smiled: "I long for that day to come as soon as possible, but I need the strong support of the Imperial Navy, otherwise I will not be able to scream alone!" Dai Hui said: "With the gradual rise of the Imperial Navy, the distance between us and the Western Navy is constantly narrowing, when we are on an equal footing with the coalition fleet, the Imperial Navy will sound the horn of marching into the ocean, I think the South Sea strategy does not have to wait so long." "With your good words, I can designate a war jihua in the South Seas, and I will not disappoint the president's high hopes!"

The next day, Dai Hui led the fleet to set off, and the two sides were inseparable. Dai Hui and Tie Ning, Wang Zhi, and hugged each other to express their hearts. Zuihou Dai Hui held Tie Ning's hand and said, "Originally, I was going to visit my sister-in-law, but I didn't have time." Seeing that Tie Ning was confused, Dai Hui muttered in his ear. It's true! "Tie Ning is overjoyed." There is no wedding yet, but we are already engaged! "So you're going to be my ??????。" "This matter is kept secret for the time being, don't make a noise!" Tie Ning would like to hug Dai Hui again.

The send-off procession was even more spectacular, and the crowd gathered at the port was reluctant to see off their relatives from the mainland. People waved their arms and shouted loudly, wishing their loved ones a safe journey. The exciting scene made Dai Hui and even the officers and men on the ship feel the deep friendship of overseas travelers, and at the same time felt that the burden on their shoulders was heavier. Dai Hui raised his hands and saluted solemnly, and all the sailors raised their hands to salute and bid farewell to their compatriots.

The fleet was drifting away, and the people were reluctant to leave for a long time. The arrival of the fleet deeply boosted Lan Fang's morale, and the wanderer's affection for the motherland and the mainland became even stronger. At the same time, they also felt the growing strength of the motherland, and strengthened their confidence in the rise of the hot land of Nanyang. A temporary new shijie appeared in front of Lan Fang, and they wanted to open up a new history with the help of the mainland. (To be continued......)

PS: The support from the mainland will give Lan Fang wings to take off.