The imperial crown prince Wu Haoxuan's visit to Europe was undoubtedly a major event for the empire. In particular, some people with bad intentions thought that their opportunity had come, and they jumped out of the shadows. But who knows, this is clearly Wu Haoxuan's plan to lure the snake out of the hole. Wu Haoxuan's influence in the empire is too great, if he is there. Those who oppose it are not afraid to jump out at all.

Although, Wu Haoxuan left the empire. However, through wireless telegraphy, he was still able to communicate with the country in a timely manner. In addition, the cabinet and the general staff, the army and navy, and the intelligence department are all his people. Those who want to oppose his rule are simply delusional. Jumping out now will only make them die faster.

Wu Haoxuan took the 'Long Yao' battle cruiser and went all the way south. The light cruiser "Rehe", playing the role of the avant-garde, sailed twenty kilometers in front of the formation. The two 'B-class' destroyers, one on the left and one on the right, were on either side of the 'Longteng' battlecruiser. Finally, there was the supply ship. Because of the speed of the supply ship, the entire formation has been sailing at a speed of 12 knots. At this rate, if nothing else, when Wu Haoxuan arrived in the UK, it would probably be June 212th. In this case, you don't have to wait too long for George V's coronation.

The fleet moved quickly south, and it was not until Singapore that it docked for supplies. Because the imperial crown prince Wu Haoxuan was on the warship, the British Governor of the Straits Settlements, Sir Anderson, personally rushed to the dock and had a brief meeting with Wu Haoxuan on the ship. Of course, such a meeting is not nutritious, but only out of courtesy. The imperial crown prince Wu Haoxuan was invited to visit the United Kingdom, which was tantamount to giving Britain a face. As the governor of the British overseas colonies, Sir Anderson naturally had to go to the courtesy.

Sir Anderson was on the battlecruiser 'Longyao' for less than an hour before he took his leave. Subsequently, Wu Haoxuan met with Chinese leaders in Singapore. Chinese in Singapore. I am very pleased that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived in Singapore. After the establishment of the Nanyang Fleet of the Imperial Navy, it was not difficult to see the warships of the Imperial Navy in the Nanyang. This made the Western colonizers change their attitude towards the Nanyang Chinese, and the Chinese in Nanyang felt tangible benefits. Everyone knows very well that the reason for such a change is entirely because the empire has become stronger. Otherwise. The Western colonizers would still exploit them.

Wu Haoxuan told the Chinese that the empire would be their strong backing. From now on, all Chinese in Nanyang will no longer be treated unfairly. If that happens, the Empire will do everything in its power to protect them.

Wu Haoxuan's statement was naturally loved by the Chinese, and they loved the empire even more.

Wu Haoxuan also had his considerations in doing this. Though. Now the South Seas are almost entirely in the hands of Western colonizers. However, one day, the influence of the empire will extend to the South Seas. And the Chinese in Nanyang will become the basis for the empire to rule Nanyang. Meantime. The empire also urgently needed these Nanyang Chinese to return to China to invest and build factories to speed up the empire's economic and industrialization construction.

Wu Haoxuan only stayed in Singapore for one day, and left after the fleet had finished replenishing oil and water. The fleet will enter the Indian Ocean through the Strait of Malacca. After crossing the entire Indian Ocean, it enters the Red Sea and finally passes through the Suez Canal. Access to the Mediterranean.

The Indian Ocean was not the sphere of activity of the Imperial Navy. As a matter of fact. The scope of activity of the Imperial Navy was limited to the western Pacific and the South Seas. The world's most important oceans are still in the hands of the Western powers. If the navy of the Chinese Empire wants to become a global navy, it will undoubtedly have a long way to go.

However, the meal must be eaten one bite at a time, and the road must be walked step by step. The Imperial Navy was in a phase of rapid development. Perhaps in a few years, the Imperial Navy will be able to achieve this goal. In particular, the collective suicide of the Western world. It will greatly reduce the strength of the Western powers, thus saving more time for the Chinese Empire to surpass the Western world.

The scenery of the Indian Ocean is completely different from that of the Pacific Ocean. Although, the Indian Ocean is more windy and rough. But. On the 'Longyao' battlecruiser with a displacement of more than 25,000 tons, Wu Haoxuan didn't feel any shaking. The battleship sailed very smoothly all the way. When Wu Haoxuan had just boarded the ship, the captain had already given up the captain's room. On a battleship, the captain's room was originally the cabin with the best conditions.

It's just that Wu Haoxuan is a person who is not used to it. Except for resting, he mostly wandered around the battleship. On the deck, in the cabins of the battleship, he was left behind. This makes Wu Haoxuan have a more intuitive understanding of the lives of sailors.

Although, the treatment of naval sailors, much better than the defeat of the army. But their work is also very hard. For the sake of the strength of the empire, these soldiers are trying to stick to their posts.

Wu Haoxuan's favorite place to stay is still the deck. With the sea breeze blowing on the deck, his thoughts seemed to be able to diverge far, far away. I have been in this world for more than 20 years. Wu Haoxuan is still very satisfied with the results achieved so far. Although, now the Chinese Empire is not the most powerful country in the world. However, it is definitely the country with the most potential for development. The empire is already on the right track, and Wu Haoxuan believes that according to his plan, if he goes on step by step, one day, the empire will become the new hegemon of the world.

On May 28, this day, Wu Haoxuan took a nap and went to the deck to blow the wind. However, he found that when he came to the deck, there was already an officer on the deck looking out to sea. As can be seen from his dark green military uniform, this is the accompanying army officer.

The chief of the guard, Huzi, wanted to step forward to drive the officer away, but Wu Haoxuan waved his hand. He's not overbearing to this point. This is the deck of the battleship, and it's not just him who can't come.

seemed to feel that someone was coming up, and after the army officer saw Wu Haoxuan, he was stunned at first, and then wanted Wu Haoxuan to salute: "Jiang Baili, the staff officer of the Operations Department of the General Staff, has seen His Highness!" ”

"Jiang Baili? Are you Jiang Baili? After hearing the other party's self-introduction, Wu Haoxuan asked in surprise.

"It's a lowly position!" Jiang Baili nodded.

"Haha, I've heard the name of the three heroes of the non-commissioned officer for a long time, but I didn't expect to meet it here." Wu Haoxuan laughed.

Jiang Baili was one of China's most famous military strategists in the early 20th century, and he, along with Cai Songpo and Zhang Yunnong, was known as the Three Masters of Non-commissioned Officers. Because all three of them studied at the Japanese Army Non-commissioned Officer School, when they graduated in that class, the top three were the three of them. They defeated the Japanese students, succeeded in obtaining the command sword given by the Japanese emperor, and greatly boosted the morale of the young people studying in Japan.

Jiang Baili, Cai Songpo and Zhang Yunnong are all rare military talents. Among the three, except for Zhang Yunnong's bumpy career, the other two have left a strong mark in Chinese history. Wu Haoxuan didn't think about taking these three people under his banner, but because he had too many affairs, he forgot about them when he got busy. Unexpectedly, now I actually ran into one, which is an unexpected joy! Although, the Imperial Army is now very strong. However, there is still a long way to go to become the world's top powerhouse. In addition to the upgrading of weapons and equipment, it is also necessary for army generals to continuously improve. Only in this way will the Imperial Army be able to continue to develop. It's just that most of the current high-level leaders of the army are halfway monks, or simply old-fashioned warlords. It's not so easy to improve their abilities.

Jiang Baili didn't expect that Wu Haoxuan had actually heard of their names, and he was a little excited for a while.

Jiang Baili is only 29 years old this year, and he is eager to make a contribution. After graduating from the Japanese Army Non-commissioned Officer School, he did not return to China immediately, but chose to study in Germany, and only returned to China last year. The General Staff urgently needs these returned talents. Therefore, Jiang Baili was directly appointed to the rank of army major and entered the operational department under the General Staff.

"Staff Officer Jiang, what about your two classmates? Are the other two of the three non-commissioned officers? Wu Haoxuan asked. The three non-commissioned officers are all talents, and it would be great if they could catch them all.

"Your Highness, Cai Songpo served in the Imperial Army, and he has now become a major battalion commander. Zhang Yunnong works for the Hunan Provincial Police Department. Jiang Baili replied.

"Well, all three of you are talents! I didn't want to, but I almost buried it. When this trip to Europe is over, I will definitely use the measure. Wu Haoxuan said.

Jiang Baili worked in the General Staff, although he was not reused, but he was also used to the fullest. Cai Songpo is actually only a battalion commander, so it's a bit bad. With Cai Songpo's ability, even if he is a division commander or even a group army commander, he is completely fine. Of course, one of the most important reasons is that the qualifications are relatively shallow. As for Zhang Yunnong, his career is even more bumpy. Zhang Yunnong in history is also the most aggrieved one. One of the three dignified non-commissioned officers, but in the end, he died of a sudden cerebral hemorrhage due to excessive drinking, which is really a dead bag.

In this era, Wu Haoxuan will never let these talents be buried like this no matter what. For the empire to be strong, if you want to become the most powerful country in the world, it is not enough for Wu Haoxuan to work his own, but also for other like-minded people to work together. (To be continued.) )

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