The situation that was not much different from the inherent impression made Zhou Changfeng's original interest quickly dissipate, even though the figures of these two women were quite good, but the miserable white makeup was really uncomfortable to look at.

But he quickly figured it out, he didn't plan to do anything anyway, this kind of dress just happened to dispel the interest and better control.

Ahem, look at the performers with appreciation!

One played the strings, the other danced leisurely, and the two of them cooperated just right, and it was obvious that they had indeed practiced hard for many years.

Becoming a qualified geisha is no easy task, and the selected girls are sent to a special course at the age of 10 or so, and thus begin a five-year practice in which they learn everything from poetry and painting, dance, playing, tea ceremony, etc., and even have special rules for walking footwork.

At this time, as the music sounds, the quiet timbre of the shamisen is very Dongying flavor when you hear it, and this scene is completely different from China.

Zhu Lixuan has a lot of research in this area, he used to serve in the military band, he is good at music, in the past in the Ming Dynasty when he entered and exited the relatively elegant Qinglou, he could often talk with the girls very happily.

"The shamisen is similar to our shamisen, and it can be seen that it evolved after it was introduced to the Ryukyus and Japan, but this thing has a short monotone and a narrow vocal range, and its performance is relatively poor. If you listen to it, its tone is always falling down and sinking, so when you play it, it is often connected with a string of notes. ”

"So, this instrument is quite disadvantaged?"

"Not necessarily, different musical instruments have their own unique expressiveness, but in our country, it is generally not played alone, and female performers still mainly play the lute. It can be clear and bright, soft and moist, and the expressiveness is very rich. ”

"Really? How so? ”

Zhu Lixuan, who had a look of disdain on his face, looked at Zhou Changfeng opposite, and said with some hatred: "My brother Zhou, Uncle Zhou, when you went to (Qinglou) in the past, you were purely for fun?" ”

He thought for a while and said: "Bai Letian's "Pipa Xing" is not nonsense, the big strings are noisy like torrential rain, it is difficult to fall under the drifting ice of the Youyu Spring, and the iron horse stands out with swords and guns...... Any sound can pop up. ”

Zhou Changfeng nodded, glanced at the two women who were performing a few steps away, and then muttered, "The characteristics of the instrument are true, but it is precisely the shortcomings of the shamisen that are more suitable for Japan." ”

"That's right, it's quite suitable for playing to express feelings of depression, sadness, and sadness, and it just matches the folk customs of Dongying Island Country......

After Zhu Lixuan finished speaking, he muttered again, "However, I don't think it's good to listen to this thing all the time, it's really too depressing." ”

The end of the song and the end of the dance.

Compared with his chic and calm, Zhou Changfeng is a little uncomfortable - it always feels strange to be approached by others to serve tea and pour water.

Especially the makeup of these two geisha...... It's a bit unappetizing to say it's ugly.

So Zhou Changfeng couldn't help but be a little curious, "What do you kid think?" That's it, can you really do it later? ”

What does it have to do with that? When the lights are turned off, aren't they all the same? Zhu Lishuo replied nonchalantly: "Besides, wouldn't it be nice to let them wash off the makeup on their faces later?" ”

"They?" Zhou Changfeng, who had a puzzled look on his face, said in surprise.

"Who told you not to? Little brother, I naturally can't waste it. Zhu Lishuo stretched his waist and said meaningfully: "This night is still long." ”

"I advise you to take it easy."

"I'm a fierce dragon, Brother Zhou, you look down on people too much."

"Are you serious?" Zhou Changfeng snorted for a moment, then stood up, "Staying outside?" You really don't take the rules seriously, do you? ”

He raised his hand and looked at his watch, "I must go back to the camp before nine o'clock!" ”

It can be said that the 1st Marine Brigade, which was temporarily stationed in Sapporo to prepare for the exercise, was very well paid, and although it was not as big as it was when it was trained in Gyeonggi, it was far beyond the "hard life" that the officers and men had thought of at first.

The Ming garrison stationed on Kuye Island played the role of an imaginary enemy this time, and they placed a considerable number of obstacles on the beachhead and in depth.

Because there are oil fields and coal mines in the north-central part of Kuba Island, the Ming army has long built permanent fortifications and semi-permanent fortifications on the transportation arteries and steep terrain in this area.

On the east and north shores of the islands, some beachheads suitable for landing are also equipped with deer bars to delay landing operations, and it is difficult for ships with large tonnage to dock and seize the beach.

The aerial reconnaissance, hydrological survey, and plan formulation in the early stage only took more than four days, which was very fast, but in fact it was a bit hasty.

There is no way to do this, because it will not be long before it will be frozen, so time waits for no one.

Beginning on 8 November, a fleet of dozens of destroyers, minesweepers, landing ships, and barges "approached" the northeastern part of Kuba Island and began a hasty but rather suitable landing exercise for the future.

Compared with the Ming Dynasty, which can calmly carry out all aspects of war preparations, the situation in Europe has completely fallen into chaos.

Or rather, a rapid evolution from day to day.

The situation is changing so quickly that in many cases it is completely beyond expectations, so countries have to react on the fly – and this is precisely the most challenging and easy to go wrong.

November 11, a day that was regarded as a shopping spree in later generations, is now the National Day of the German Society.

After assessing that the civil strife in Tsarist Russia could not be quelled in a short period of time, in just a few days, a large number of German troops gathered west of the boundary of the demilitarized zone.

As if to celebrate their birth, they chose to officially cross the line on such a jubilant day, completely ignoring the limitations of the Treaty of Rotterdam.

In the port of Kiel, the fleet set sail with two infantry divisions on board to Königsberg in East Prussia.

Even though the Treaty of Versailles was not recognized and fulfilled, the Treaty of Rotterdam was the product of having to compromise under difficult circumstances, and the Treaty of Rotterdam also imposed many restrictions on the German Society.

German Poland, or Posen, was still part of the German community, but it was designated as a demilitarized zone, where only police units existed, and no formed armies or heavy weapons were allowed.

The same was true of East Prussia.

This time, the civil strife in Tsarist Russia gave the Germans an excellent reason to trample on and ignore the treaty restrictions that had been in place.

In the morning, on the road to Poznan, motorbikes and trucks full of soldiers sped by, one after the other.

Although they stand tall and look far away, the workers who repair the poles still can't see the end of the long queue, even if they stand on the poles several meters high.

Civilian cars, trucks, and tractors all hurriedly stopped on the side of the road, and people with complicated eyes looked at the passing troops with mixed feelings.

More than ten years, nearly a generation, this land has finally ushered in its own country's army.

The reconnaissance battalion led by the 6th Motorized Rifle Division quickly passed, followed by the 37th Motorized Infantry Regiment, the 18th Motorized Infantry Regiment, and the 7th Motorized Artillery Regiment......

That's a big se. The FH34 150mm howitzer looked extremely powerful, and slowly drove past under the tow of the Hannomag SS-55 diesel tractor.

These kings of war roared past and rolled up clouds of dust, and people only felt that the earth was trembling slightly.

Later, when the baggage unit passed by, the officers and men sitting under the canopy of the truck casually threw chocolates and sweets at the people watching on the side of the road, and then waved their hands.

However, the movement of the motorized rifle division was still relatively slow, and at this moment the two battalions of the 11th Infantry Division, which was transported by the Air Force, were almost at the Poznan airfield.

The sky was clear and cloudy, and dozens of Ju-109 transport aircraft, escorted by Bf-52 fighters, flew to the outskirts of Poznan.

From the ground, the size of such a fleet is actually a cover-up, as citizens have usually only seen one or two passenger planes that have flown by occasionally for more than a decade.

Slightly slower than the troops that flew over were armored units, which were transported by rail to Poznan.

The BR50 steam locomotive has red wheels, its shiny paint shines in the sun, and under its powerful traction, dozens of flatbed cars behind it clatter and speed past.

As a direct embodiment of new-age technology, the BR50 locomotive with its newly designed water pipes and ventilation system is absolutely world-class, with a boiler efficiency of up to 20% more power than the old German locomotive.

On the platform of the Poznan railway station, citizens in black and gray jackets or fur jackets are waiting for the train.

It's already a little cold in Poznan in November, with daytime temperatures only around 8°C, so people who are afraid of the cold come to the fire.

Compared with the fashionable French, the daily wear of the Germans is complained about, they are often a set of one, short sleeves, shirts, sweaters, coats, men and women, the color is often only black, white, gray and green, the good ones are low-key and calm, and the bad ones are monotonous and boring.

In the German Society, which advocates frugality and simplicity and opposes extravagance and waste, this characteristic is even more distinct.

However, at this time, the radio station broadcast an unexpected announcement:

"All citizens, the decaying Russian Empire is on the brink of collapse and is collapsing, but we must not lose our vigilance while encouraging the local people to rebel against tyranny......

"Today, citizens of Posen, please be surprised that in order to protect your safety and avoid any surprises, the KPA has crossed the boundary of the Demilitarized Zone......

What? The army is coming?

The people on the platform looked at each other.

In line with what was said on the broadcast news, the scheduled train did not arrive, and the citizens waited for a long military train amid the whistle of "woo-woo".

Tanks I and II were fastened to the light flatbed with calipers and steel cables, and as the train stopped, the officers and men on board jumped off one by one and began to prepare to unload the trucks in an orderly manner.

I don't know who took the lead, but when the first applause rang out, the warm applause immediately filled the Poznan railway station.

From 7:08 a.m. when the first three-wheeled motorcycle crossed the line, by 24:00 p.m. of the same day, an infantry regiment and an armored division had already arrived in Poznan, while four more infantry divisions and a motorized rifle division entered the Posen area.

In addition, an infantry battalion arrived in Königsberg by air; The 9th Infantry Division, which was transported by sea, was much slower, a day and a half late.

After stating the facts, the Times commented with the phrase "The Germans have walked into their front yard, and there is nothing we can do".

If the British side is more shocked and worried, then the French side can be said to be furious.

Several of the main telephones of the German Embassy in Paris have not stopped, one after the other.

Soon, the summoned ambassador was also questioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"What do you want to do? This is a disregard for the Treaty of Rotterdam, and you have trampled on honor and integrity! ”

"No, the state of affairs in Russia does not allow us to remain as they are, West Prussia-Posen and East Prussia may be attacked at any moment, and in order to protect the local population from harm, we consider it necessary to suspend the fulfilment of the terms of the treaty. When the situation in Russia stabilizes, we will consider resuming the treaty. The ambassador replied calmly, disapproving.

Isn't that pure? Tsarist Russia looks like this now...... God knows when they will get better.

Besides, will you really evacuate obediently then?

The official of the French Foreign Ministry could not help but be angry: "You ▇▇▇ liars! Do you want war? ”

"Our people, of course, do not want war, but they are not afraid of the war that is imposed on us."

"There is a limit to our patience."

"So do we."

Not surprisingly, the two sides parted unhappily.

It can be said that the current situation is about to reach its peak, and there is no realistic demand for appeasement and connivance in Britain and France today, on the contrary, this can be regarded as trampling on their bottom line.

The pressure on the French increased dramatically, and they tried in every possible way to prevent a recurrence of the stalemate of the Western Front in the European War, and the proposal to start the war mobilization was put forward for the first time.

A few days later, the French side proposed to Britain to send an expeditionary force to Sweden in the name of "protecting Sweden" and "supporting Tsarist Russia at any time to maintain stability".

This gave it the opportunity to take direct control of Sweden's iron ore region, as well as the important ports of Narvik and Luleå.

The French believed that if Germany could be deprived of the supply of iron ore, the most basic source of steel for the war, there was a possibility of a quick victory.

Conversely, if indecision is not taken in time, the war could repeat the stalemate of the European war, which could drag on for years.

On the British side, some hawks are also so excited by the great changes in the situation in the past few days that they can hardly hold back their interest.

They took advantage of this opportunity to submit several memoranda to the Cabinet, vigorously echoing the ideas and plans of the French.

"Cutting off the iron ore shipments from Norway and Sweden to Germany as soon as possible is an important strategic action, and we can believe that if they are unable to obtain Swedish iron ore for six to nine months, the blow to their war potential will be equivalent to a big victory on the ground or at sea......

"Moreover, it is very reasonable and cost-effective to act in a timely manner now, which can significantly reduce the large cost of human life that may be incurred later. Control of Scandinavia's coastline was of paramount importance to the British Empire......

With the fragile balance upset, now, everyone has embarked on a point of no return.

(End of chapter)