At the beginning of August, two passenger ships converted from old-fashioned sail warships were moored at the Chaotianmen Wharf at the Pearl River Estuary in Guangzhou. The wharf is not lively, the crowd is like a tide, bustling. The people who were going to leave and those who saw them off gathered on the pier to say goodbye warmly, or to cling to it. Today is the day when the Guangzhou Military Government as a whole moves to the capital and goes on the road, and naturally the grand occasion is unprecedented.

The men take a passenger ship and the women take a passenger ship. The purpose of this is to reduce space and make it easier for the ferry to carry more passengers. With the sound of the whistle, Wan'er wore a white cheongsam and walked in front very eye-catching, Bai Sheng's wife Biying and Leng Yifei's wife Danxia also wore white cheongsam, accompanied Wan'er on the left and right, and took the lead in climbing to the passenger ship. In the back, there are Zhang Zhidong's wife, Shen Baozhen's wife, Sheng Huaixuan's wife, Hu Xueyan's wife, Qin Fan's wife, Pei Gejin's wife and their respective aunts, including their personal maids.

This box is full of flowers, and the warbler sings and swallows. Naturally, it was full of manliness over there, Zhang Zhidong took the lead, and Sheng Huaixuan, Hu Xueyan, Qin Fan and other ministers followed closely to board the passenger ship, because Shen Baozhen was not among them in the Mawei Shipyard to supervise the construction of warships. Going to the capital to form a new government, everyone was very excited, the reason is that the Chinese giant ship began to ride the wind and waves, in this exciting moment, at this new starting point of history, everyone is looking forward to the glorious other side.

A send-off salute sounded on the shore, and 10 all-steel internal combustion engine warships newly produced by the Guangzhou torpedo boat served as escorts throughout the journey, and Liu Buzhan, deputy commander of the Navy, led six cruisers of the South China Sea Fleet to escort the whole process. The passenger ship slowly left the dock, and everyone stood on deck. Wave to those who see you off and say goodbye to this glorious city. The fleet was accompanied by a number of merchants who were going to the capital to capture business opportunities. A shrewd businessman will not let go of this opportunity.

The fleet crossed the Pearl River and entered the Lingding Ocean. The people on deck began to recover from their high spirits, but they remained on deck and were reluctant to enter the cabin. "Madame! I didn't expect to go to the capital so soon, it really feels like a dream! Biying said cheerfully. Yes! It's only been half a year, the Manchu Qing Dynasty has fallen, and the foreigners have also run away, I can't believe it's true. Danxia also clamored

"Let the two of you go out with your husband, you just don't want to. What a beautiful name to accompany me, now I regret it! Wan'er said angrily. I don't regret that, I'm happy to be by your side every day! "That's it, I'm happy to accompany you every day." Biying and Danxia frolicking. "Look. You are all mothers of children, and you are still so willful, Bai Sheng and Leng Yifei are both generals, you have to think about your husband. Don't think that you two are the people next to me and have no scruples. ”

"Ma'am. You can be accommodating, can I settle my home in the capital? I heard that Zhangjiakou is full of sand and soil when it is windy, how to live in that place! "Danxia begged." Madam, I heard that people can freeze to death in the Northeast in winter, and I don't want to go to the Northeast. Biying also took the opportunity to intercede. Wan'er said unhappily: "Zixuan said about the two of you in front of me, and he was very dissatisfied. Don't think that you two are my sisters and just sit back and relax, and you won't be able to find a place to cry when the time comes. You two must go with your husband this time, or I won't be able to help you. ”

"Isn't it my one who has a crush on another woman out there?" Danxia said urgently. "The commander-in-chief asked for monogamy. Bai Sheng didn't have that guts. "What's so hard about this, when the time comes, I'll take a break from you both. Maybe people want that! The two of them suddenly widened their eyes when they heard this, "Madam, you can call the shots for us!" "Okay, don't be crooked, as long as you stay by your husband's side, everything will be solved, I can tell you, don't embarrass me again." Danxia and Biying felt that the situation was serious, and the two of them couldn't wait to fly to the capital immediately.

At this time, Hu Xueyan's fifth aunt led a fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy over and said, "Madam, excuse me, this is my son, hurry up and salute Madame." The fifth aunt deliberately brought her son to Wan'er, the other wives didn't know the mystery, Wan'er knew what was going on, and the child in front of her was Deng Zixuan and Hu Xueyan's designated children's in-laws.

The boy has clear eyebrows and beautiful eyes, and is very well-behaved and likable. "This is Zhiyuan, he has become a young man in a blink of an eye!" "Madam, my son is in the second grade of junior high school in Guangzhou Yuhua School, and his homework is very haode," the fifth aunt said too carefully. "Your son is good, the first time we met, my aunt didn't know what to give you, so be it! I will give you a jade pendant to express my heart. After speaking, Wan'er took off the jade pendant around her neck and put it on the child's neck. Aunt Xiexie! "The kid was very polite.

The fifth aunt saw that Wan'er liked her son, and her happy face lit up. When the other ladies on the boat saw this scene, they all showed envious eyes. There were a lot of children on board, and they played to their heart's content, adding a lot of fun to the trip. Wan'er's eyes were a little hot, and she secretly regretted that Weishenme didn't make fun of herself, how good it would be if she had a son. For this reason, I secretly saw a doctor, and the doctor diagnosed that there was no problem with her, and the problem may be with the man. Zixuan was not enthusiastic about having another child, so Wan'er had no choice but to dispel the idea.

On another masculine ship, several prominent figures gathered to discuss the formation of a new government. "Lord Zhang, the commander-in-chief should refer to the political system of the United States of America, and implement the presidential system, I think even if the presidential system is implemented, the commander-in-chief will be the president for life?" Preaching with great propriety. "The commander-in-chief has said more than once that he will never be an emperor, but he can consider serving as president for life, for fear that he himself will not agree," Zhang Zhidong shook his head.

"That's right, the commander-in-chief asks for universal suffrage every four years, you say that the commander-in-chief is in the prime of life, who dares to be president?" Hu Xueyan Road. Qin Fan said with a smile: "Ladies and gentlemen, what's so difficult about this, isn't it just a universal election every 4 years, just continue to elect him, the commander-in-chief didn't say that he is not allowed to be elected again." Zhang Zhidong's eyes lit up and said: "Good idea, as long as we have one heart, the commander-in-chief has no choice." The future new government will not work without him at the helm! Chongran nodded.

The fleet entered the Taiwan Strait, and Fan Tao led the East China Sea Fleet to escort it, and with the withdrawal of the coalition forces from Chinese mainland, the offshore waters were already under the control of the Chinese Navy. On the female ship, everyone couldn't help but cheer when they saw the mighty fleet. Everyone waved to the sailors, and the officers and men stood upright on the deck meticulously, maintaining a solemn military appearance. Zhang Zhidong and others raised their hands in salute. Although the etiquette is not standard, the pride ripples on the face.

Sheng Huai said: "The commander-in-chief said that we want to build a strong blue navy. Let the warships of the Chinese Empire gallop across the 4 oceans, and let Shijie cheer for us. What a glorious time you have been, and what a glory it will be for us to see that scene in our lifetime. Everyone was sensationalized by Sheng Huaixuan's words, and couldn't help but express their feelings.

Naturally, the ideas of the ladies on the ship were different, and they discussed how big the battleship was, how beautifully armed the sailors were, and how spirited the young sailors were. The ladies were discussing enthusiastically. The unscrupulous publisher's own opinion. "Look, that's the island of Taiwan, which is still occupied by foreigners." Wan'er pointed to the hazy island and said emotionally. Danxia said: "Madam, I heard. The island of Taiwan is so big, I really want to see it when I have time. Danxia also said: "I heard Mrs. Shen say that there are many delicious fruits on Taiwan Island, and the taste is good." "It's a pity that the island of Taiwan is now occupied by foreigners. Where the common people have suffered. Wan'er sighed.

"Ma'am. Our warships are so powerful now, why don't we take back the island of Taiwan? "That's it, drive those foreigners back to their hometown!" Danxia and Biying were indignant. Wan'er sighed again and said, "Zixuan said that the current foreigners' warships are still strong, and they can't be rushed. Zixuan said. In the future, we will definitely be able to defeat the foreigners' warships, I believe Zixuan's words. ”

The topic was a bit heavy, and Danxia changed the topic and said, "Madam, this time you are passing through Shanghai. Do you want to take your daughter to the capital? Wan'er said: "Zixuan passed by Shanghai and deliberately took a telegram to report. This time, I want to take Xiaohong and her daughters to the capital. Bi Ying whispered: "Madam, there is one thing I didn't tell you, Xiaohong can't go to the capital!" ”“weishenme？” Wan'er was surprised. "I once heard Xiaohong talk in private, he said that he was content with Zixuan having a daughter in this life, and he didn't want to fight for any name. He also said that you are a match made in heaven, and she is not worthy. She also said that being able to become Zixuan's woman was a gift from God, and she had nothing else to ask for.

Wan'er said emotionally: "Xiaohong is a good woman and very understanding. If she doesn't go to the capital, let her daughters accompany him! Wan'er looked at the vast blue sea and couldn't help but miss her daughter. He knew that Deng Zixuan had always been sorry for Xiaohong, so he would respect Xiaohong's choice. Wan'er secretly made up her mind. In the future, we should wholeheartedly assist the husband and let him realize his sacred ideals.

The relocation of the Guangzhou military government to the capital meant that a new Chinese empire was to be built. The huge fleet of ships sailed on the surface of the sea, like a surging tide, rolling towards the north, and its shocking effect was incomparable. As prominent figures in the junta, after a few years of experience, they have become a new type of official and have laid the foundation for the future new country to quickly enter the development stage. Deng Zixuan used the platform of the war to create a lean, efficient, and honest official system, and played a pivotal role in their respective fields.

On the deck, under a huge parasol, Zhang Zhidong, Sheng Huaixuan, Hu Xueyan, Qin Fan and others were drinking. Dozens of days of long-distance travel have given them plenty of time to communicate together, and their feelings for each other are also deepening. When they were in Guangzhou, they rarely got together, and even when they met, they were all courtesy. Communication means understanding, but also means the integration of feelings, both complementing each other.

Zhang Zhidong's face turned a little red, and he said with great interest: "Everyone, I didn't expect the war to go so fast, and the commander-in-chief is in the middle of the strategy and decisive victory thousands of miles away. It's a big deal. The formation of a new government in the future heralds the beginning of a more glorious era. At this moment, I can't wait to fly to the capital immediately, I am now full of information and full of liliang. Especially in the northern region, in recent years, the people have been exploited by the Qing court, and the people are hungry and starving. A scene of waste waiting to be revived, it can be said that it is not time to wait for me and wait for when! ”

Sheng Huaixuan stood up and said, "Master Zhang said it well, I can't wait now." The next step is to build a large-scale railway in the north in the midst of the war. Haha, hundreds of thousands of prisoners of war are cheap labor, and the speed at which we build roads will be unprecedented. Let me tell you a good news, originally I was worried about steel, such a large-scale construction of railways, our steel production capacity, can not meet the needs. Now we know that the big boss of the United States has built a very large steel plant in Anshan, Northeast China, which has now been taken over by us, and all the problems have been solved! ”

Hu Xueyan said: "After I arrive in Beijing, I will prepare to build the Bank of China and build another mint in the capital. The Guangzhou Mint was no longer able to meet the needs of the whole country. I am now anxious to know how many taels of silver are still in the treasury of the Qing Dynasty, and I am interested in silver. The crowd burst into laughter. You are a money fan, and you only have money in your head," Sheng Huaixuan teased. "Nonsense, can you do it without money? Don't talk cool things, and don't ask me for silver dollars if you have the ability! Hu Xueyan counterattacked.

"Don't, don't! Isn't it okay if you are our God of Wealth? The crowd got up again. Qin Fan interjected: "I heard Commander-in-Chief Deng say that in the future, there will be large-scale construction of highways, and the original post roads will be widened and straightened into roads, and the roads will be paved with ash, which is really luxurious." Zhang Zhidong said: "I am now deeply aware of the convenience of transportation. Now some people say that when the train rings, there are ten thousand taels of gold. If the highway extends in all directions, our logistics will be smoother??????。 "It's a hot scene, and it's hot to watch.

The fleet bypassed the eastern tip of the Shandong Peninsula and entered the Yellow Sea, and soon entered the Bohai Sea, with the port of Tanggu in Tianjin in sight. (To be continued......)

PS: This chapter describes the relocation of the Guangzhou military government as a whole and the journey to the capital by sea.