.Beijing, base camp.

This is destined to be a sleepless night.

The army's good news and the navy's good news came one after another, and the entire base camp finally fell into an unstoppable carnival. Because of the emperor's sudden death, sudden mutiny, cruel street fighting, and even the fate of the empire, it seemed that it became extremely bright under these series of good news. Because the civil and military officials who had been extremely tired after several days and nights of sleeplessness came, all their fatigue seemed to disappear without a trace after the victory of the lightning formation ambush formation. With Zheng Yu's permission, they almost cheered and held a wine party for Zhujie.

The national treasure-level collector's version of Maotai and the precious French red wine were all carried out from the wine cellar. The officers and civilians exchanged cups, each of them was full of red faces, smiling and talking.

The officers of the National Defense Forces were particularly proud of the great victory of the Cossacks due to the Northern Front Army.

"What is the strongest European army, the strongest cavalry, is not a slaughtered product in front of the National Defense Army?"

"Push it with the flow and send it to Ulan Ude and cut off the Siberian Railway."

"During the Han Dynasty of Baikal, was it called Beihai? I heard it was the place where Su Wu shepherded herding sheep..."

"What is Beihai? As I said, I will drink Mapanling this time."

"When the navy is doing it, the Japanese will be in danger... I'd better land directly in Busan, seize the Japanese's retreat, and take back North Korea first."

In the circle next to him, the naval officers wearing white naval dresses still looked at the army officers with disdain.

"By the way, the Army finally didn't feel embarrassed this time... I was worried about these people."

"After all, I am an imperial soldier, and the seven virtues of loyalty, courage, benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness are still there."

"It's still not to be careless... the tail was raised after just a small victory."

"Let's understand, after all, it has won the reputation of the rebels..."

"Speaking of this, when will we be able to fight a battle with the main force of the Japanese-Russian joint fleet?"

"That depends on the decision of the Marshal and His Majesty..."

The civil servants sipped wine reservedly, and Liu Ding looked at the proud army and naval officers with a calm expression.

"This time, the soldiers' reputation has become higher." Minister of Industry and Commerce Liang Dunyan sighed, "I finally came... I thought these Qiu Ba could finally save money. Now it seems that these people..."

"At least it's better than defeating." Tan Sitong, deputy director of the Propaganda Department, sipped a sip of Maotai and smacked his lips with satisfaction. "Now, major newspapers are working overtime... The Imperial Navy is now limelight that will overwhelm the army. But this is not a bad thing. Shaochuan, why don't you drink some? What's the worries?"

"I'm worried about money now." Finance Minister Tang Shaoyi smiled bitterly, "I've only been fighting for a few days, and the army's materials are consumed... Just now, the people from the Ministry of National Defense were still exploring my words, wanting to see if it is possible to pay the second phase of the war fee in advance."

"Don't the Army want to take the initiative, right?" Li Dengyun, deputy director of the Ministry of Finance, said with a frown, "These people... don't know what they are thinking."

Liu Ding frowned slightly: "Everyone, these things are not something we should worry about... By the way, we have to report to Your Majesty later on in the wartime economic transition. You can talk about it first, and you have not prepared for it after saving it."

In the corner, a team of white-clothed guards isolated this small world from the noise outside.

Zheng Yu and Xu Fan clinked a glass, sipped a sip of red wine, and said in some intoxication: "I haven't had a good sleep for several days... This time Sa Zhenbing and the others have a pretty job..."

He looked at Xu Fan eagerly: "Do you see if you are pursuing the victory... The combat power of the Cheetah and the Snow Leopard can definitely overwhelm the Russians' master ships. This time, we will win all the money..."

Xu Fan smiled and looked at the young emperor who was somewhat complacent, took the white handkerchief and wiped the corner of his mouth, and said calmly: "Your Majesty, the Navy has successfully completed the combat goal this time. In my opinion, this is already a very perfect result."

Zheng Yu was slightly dissatisfied, but looking at Xu Fan's expression, he had to say reluctantly: "Yes, the teacher is saying..."

Xu Fan said softly: "This war has only started one start. The Japanese and Russians are still very powerful... The fleet has completed its mission and its situation is not as good as it seems on the surface. After the rest, this fleet can do a lot, far from being comparable to a few old battleships. This fast formation will be the killer weapon of the Imperial Navy in the future. With this formation, they must set up defenses everywhere and flaws everywhere..."

Zheng Yu gradually calmed down when he looked at the Marshal whom he was looking for.

"These new warships represent a navy." A strange spirit gradually emerged on Xu Fan's face. "The new era of the history of world naval warfare has begun, and this battle will surely be recorded in history... The officers and soldiers and warships who have personally experienced this naval warfare in the new era are the seeds of our future and our most precious wealth."

"Xiaoyu, don't worry too much about the country." Xu Fan looked at Zheng Yu with some fun, "Don't be too anxious. No one in this country can challenge you now."

Something inexplicable flashed in Zheng Yu's eyes and he nodded slowly.

During this period, the citizens of the Chinese Empire were undoubtedly the happiest group of people.

After the Army won the first battle (actually just defending the position) and made the whole country feel uneasy, the Navy won a complete victory in a naval battle. At the same time, the Army also severely damaged the elite Russian Cossack cavalry. Two consecutive victories of great success finally ignited the passion that had been dormant in people's hearts.

Although this is no longer the victory of the Zhenguo Army and the Empire's first foreign war, this time's significance is particularly important.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, long-term nationalist education and propaganda and agitation greatly strengthened people of all walks of life's sense of identity with the country and nation, and the empire's consistent tough attitude towards the outside world stimulated the national pride of the people in China.

The Hailan Bamboo incident five years ago triggered the hatred of the people for European colonists. Zheng Ying and others were interested in taking this opportunity to further stimulate nationalism. Russia's history of aggression since the Qing Dynasty, various inhumane atrocities, and all kinds of shameless lies and deceptions were bombed round by newspapers. Various books that record Russian atrocities in China and barbaric plunder and aggression history of various countries were like mushrooms after a rain. Since then, Russia has become accused of China, especially in the hearts of the people, which is even more hatred than the Japanese. After all, although Japan provoked the Sino-Japanese War of 1894 and committed atrocities against China, it was defeated in the war, and countless soldiers died, and even vomited out Ryukyu. Although the Chinese people who have always looked down on Japan also had teeth with the Japanese, they did not take these short men seriously from the heart.

Since the Three Kingdoms interfered with the North Korea and Vladivostok incidents, the Russians have become the number one evil enemy in the hearts of the Chinese people and also a strong enemy. Many citizens have accepted the view that as long as they dare to fight against foreign devils, especially Russians, they are patriotic and good governments.

This time, the imperial civil unrest, and the god-like emperor died suddenly. The country immediately fell into a short-term power vacuum. The National Defense Forces Mutiny, the capital was marching into a group, and all kinds of people had their own arms and actions. Then there was a great purge from the central government to the local government, a large number of troops were arrested and locked up. Many of them even jumped down or took advantage of the situation that night. After being judged, they were punished on the spot.

Although the new emperor quickly stabilized the situation with the help of violent institutions such as the Imperial Guard, the reality of internal and external troubles still made many people worry about the prospects of the country.

Especially at this time of national war, it might be a disaster for the destruction of the country and the extermination of the race. What kind of Russians are and how cruel the Japanese are, everyone still remembers them freshly.

But the Empire won. It was not once, not just one side, but also a great victory in the sea and land at the same time. Even the details of the Japanese being sunk in the ships, the list of senior officers who died in battle were released, and the photos of the captive Cossack cavalry walking towards the prisoner-of-war camp in the wilderness were also published in the newspaper.

Under this ironclad evidence, the people's concerns about the future of the empire almost disappeared without a trace like ice melting and snow.

As soon as the news of the great victory in the naval battle was announced, major cities fell into a carnival.

In Beijing, major colleges and universities temporarily suspended classes, and students took to the streets in an organized manner to carry out a parade of victory with citizens. Under the alert of the military and police, the ecstatic citizens waved the national flag, shed tears, laughed, and shouted, and everyone's face was filled with joy.

In front of Tiananmen Gate and in front of the Capitol, there were all crowds of people. The excited citizens shouted long live the empire, as if the victory of the war was undoubtedly beyond doubt.

In Shanghai, the Chinese community and the people in the rented areas held a big party, with the national anthem and army singing one after another. The Sikh police, French agents, and European and American employees at the rented areas looked at all this with complex expressions, watching the Chinese people who were not respectful or flattering to them in the past, but were polite and shy, and began to look at themselves openly with equal or even provocative eyes, filled with the indescribable complexity in their hearts.

In Hong Kong, people were carnival all night, and the British Hong Kong authorities had to dispatch a large number of police officers to maintain order. These Chinese, who were actually quite regular in the past, even the lowest-level coachman and dock coolies, began to dare to roar at the colonial police and soldiers.

Every person who devotes himself to it, every Chinese who witnesses all this, truly feels that the country is so close to itself and is so connected with blood.

In Lushun, Qingdao, for Weihaiwei, Keelung, and the naval base, excited citizens came to the city to give their feelings. Many gentry and even farmers from wealthy families drove their carriages for hundreds of miles just to send some local mountain goods to the navy. Many fishermen delivered aquatic products to the navy on board, putting down their things and floating away.

The naval officers and soldiers looked at these dark, purple, or sallow faces, and looked at them unable to speak too many passionate words. They just put down their things, bowed to thank them, and then smiled quietly and turned around and left in the carriage. A fire ignited in everyone's heart.

Japan. Xiaguan. Chunfan Tower. The Japanese Empire's Wartime Base Camp.

Navy Minister Baron Mutanti Yamamoto lay down on the ground, looking frightened and terrified.

After the imperial case, Emperor Meiji sat upright, and there was no expression on his face. The minister and attendant of the palace who was sitting beside him actually looked at Yamamoto below, and his face could not be hidden. He nodded respectfully to the emperor and turned back and shouted angrily: "Yamamoto Hirosaki, you are your loyal and brave imperial army. The empire has been raised for decades, and all the people are diligent in office. Do you often claim to be a strong Asian army? Today, he was defeated by China again, which has shattered the spirit of the imperial army and shakes the majesty of the empire... You still don't know how to blame me."

Yamamoto's Hon Bingwei cried bitterly, and his forehead knocked loudly, and his forehead blew loudly: "My crime is not as deep as the sea, and the mountain is too high to reach everything. It is Yamamoto's crime. I hope you can protect the dragon body well. Don't be sad and trouble the gods even if they die, you dare not worry your majesty."

"I am willing to worry about you and others, but the Emperor of the God Kingdom is shaken, and I can't help but worry." Emperor Meiji's voice sounded faintly, but it sounded like lightning and thunder in Yamamoto's ears, which made him tremble slightly. "The second fleet was completely wiped out, the third fleet was in name only, and the gate of the imperial country was opened to the Chinese people. What the First Fleet was doing was not done with the Second Fleet. Why didn't the Chinese people go north with the Second Fleet to go north to the Chinese people, so fierce, why did the Navy know nothing? Even a week after the war began in the north, you have lost your troops and humiliated the country, and aren't you still awakened?"

Yamamoto Honbuki was limp on the ground, sweating all over.

In his impression, this Meiji Emperor had never been as cold and ruthless as today. This undoubtedly means that the Emperor was already extremely dissatisfied with the navy.

After learning that the navy was defeated, Emperor Meiji ended his original prayer schedule in advance and hurriedly felt the base camp. This action had already made the defeated navy panic. At this moment, seeing the sudden outbreak of the supreme again, Yamamoto Honbukie only felt cold from the inside to the outside, and his body couldn't help but tremble slightly.

Yamamoto Kobee was from Kagoshima, a Satsuma vassal, and was also the helmsman of the Navy's Satsuma faction. For the sake of the interests of the Satsuma vassal, he has promoted his confidants in the navy and suppressed dissidents. For the sake of the interests of the Satsuma vassal, and fought for power with the Choshu army. At this moment, he was still overwhelmed by unprecedented fear. He intuitively felt a huge danger approaching himself, approaching the Satsuma vassal, and approaching the entire imperial navy. He glanced at the expressionless Minister of the Army Kaitaro on the seat next to him, and Hirobuki Ito, whose face was gloomy, his heart sank little by little.

These two people are both from Fanshankou County, Changzhou, so how could they not take this opportunity to get into trouble?

After Emperor Meiji's words of lightning and thunder, he closed his mouth again. Tokudaji actually nodded to the emperor, turned back and said coldly to the Honbuki Yamamoto, "The navy is already so embarrassed, and you should repent... Today, no matter what, the navy must have an explanation."

Yamamoto's head was buried deep on the ground. Everyone couldn't see his expression clearly. They only saw the person's shoulders shook and made a dull crying sound.

After a while, Yamamoto Honbuki raised his head, and even Emperor Meiji's usual zombie face was shocked.

I saw this naval general, one of the veterans of the dynasty, his forehead was covered with blood stains and tears flowing on his face, which was really moving to the audience.

"Your Majesty, the navy has been hard-working day and night since the Sino-Japanese War of 1895, but seeking loyalty to serve the country," Yamamoto said with hissing, "The second fleet heading north alone is really a thorough consideration of the navy, and has been recognized by the Russian side. Our second fleet has eight armored cruisers, four light cruisers, and eight destroyers. The enemy's attack detachment only has four patrols, six light cruisers, and eight destroyers. Our fleet has the support of the Russian Second Fleet. In any case, it is a sure victory. As for the battleships of the First Fleet, the speed is slow. If you walk with the Second Fleet, it will inevitably drag down the speed. In addition, the floating troops of the Chinese army are closely monitored by our fleet. Once the first fleet is accompanied, the Chinese army will definitely escape from the navy's strategy, that is, the Second Fleet or the Russian Second Fleet will use the Second Fleet to restrain the Chinese attack detachment, and the remaining forces gather to attack its flanks, so as to hope to recover the full annihilation."

Tokuji was actually expressionless and indifferent: "Since the master of the Sea Prime Minister's clever tricks, why did he end up being wiped out?"

"The victory of the Chinese army depends entirely on its two new giant ships, the Cheetah and the Snow Leopard." Yamamoto Hoshiguchi swallowed his saliva and looked sad. "These two giant ships claim to be patrols, but in fact they are equipped with eight twelve-inch giant cannons, and can shoot at the same side. Their armored cannons are sharp and can be used to strike from a long distance. In addition, the speed is more than four knots than our new armored cruiser. It is actually the strongest battleship in the world today. It is a super battleship, and the Chinese wolf ambition is the name of armored cruisers, which is actually intended to mislead the judgment of our imperial navy."

"The Chinese army is very strict in keeping these two ships secret. Although the second division of our Navy Command conducted various investigations, we could not get a glimpse of the whole picture. Therefore, this misjudgment of the enemy situation was actually a crime of the navy. Yamamoto could not defend himself, but please ask Your Majesty to deal with it." Yamamoto said, "However, the navy also reported the information."

Tokudaji was actually slightly stunned. He looked at Meiji and his tone slowed down: "Please speak with your priest."

"In this battle, in addition to the cunning Chinese people, the Russian Second Fleet retreated without fighting, which was really a treason. Despite this, although our empire navy lost its Second Fleet, the reality of the Chinese army was clear." Yamamoto's expression gradually returned to calm, and his eyes showed strong confidence. "The rapid formation of the Chinese army was also severely damaged by the Second Fleet. I am afraid that in the next few months, we will also be stationed in Hong Kong for maintenance and restoring combat power."

"In this battle, the Imperial Navy has reflected deeply. The defeat of our army is due to the following reasons: "Yamamoto Honami said firmly, "First, the enemy's ships are strong and cannons are good, and the enemy has a reconnaissance weapon like airships. Previously, our country and Russia did not pay enough attention to the Chinese airships, and they only felt that their use was limited. However, in this battle, the movements of the Second Fleet and even our joint fleet were always under the surveillance of its airships. We doubted that our side was suspected

, The Chinese are likely to have installed radio stations on the airship, and their airship has an amazing endurance and can accompany them at extremely high altitudes. This means that the headquarters of the Chinese army is always in control of the movements of our fleets, but our army knows nothing about the enemy. Third, the inferiority of our armor-piercing bullets is outrageous, while the Chinese army has a worthy weapon. Fourth, the Chinese army ignores my actions on Amami Oshima and has attacked my traffic line in advance, which is unexpected."

Tokudaji actually looked at Meiji, looked a little slower, and nodded at Yamamoto Honbuki: "Since the navy has such reflection, what good plans can I solve this dilemma?"

"The Navy's plan is as follows," Yamamoto said in a deep voice, "First, the Navy will strengthen intelligence cooperation with Russia and further increase its efforts in China; Second, the world's most advanced airship technology is the only country (Germany). The Zeppelin, the Zeppelin clan, had already tested the hard airship five years ago. Because the airships in China are famous, the Emperor William II of the Independent Kingdom did not want to fall behind and vigorously develop airships. Its strength is not inferior to China. Our empire can purchase the airships from the fastest time. Even if it cannot buy the active boats of its military, it must be ordered from Zeppelin as soon as possible. And equipped with weapons to deal with battleships, the best weapon to deal with battleships is the airship, and the best weapon to deal with airships is the airship;"

"Third, our army should produce rapid-fire guns and heavy machine guns that can be fired at air as soon as possible, and equipped the navy and army as soon as possible to carry out anti-aircraft operations, and at least drive them away a little further; Fourth, after Makarov was invented ten years ago, Germany and France attached the most importance to armor-piercing bombs. Britain is superstitious about high-explosion incendiary bombs, while Russia's industrial foundation is backward, so the most advanced technology should be Germany and France. The Navy recommends ordering armor-piercing bombs from Germany and France immediately, and offer high prices. In any case, the empire can no longer use inferior armor-piercing bombs. As for the empire's high-explosion bombs, the effect this time is still satisfactory and can still be used;"

"Fifth, the Navy recommends that the Jet-Barry combat plan be launched immediately and attack Okinawa's main island with all its strength to attract the main force of the Chinese mobile fleet to come to aid, gather and annihilate it on the battlefield we preset, and completely eliminate the threat of the Chinese Navy to the imperial maritime transportation line and offshore. Then the main force of the joint fleet can go north and start the northward battle with all its might."

Tokudaji actually looked at the Emperor and said coldly to Yamamoto Honbukie: "Since the Chinese have ignored the fall of Amami, can't we sit still and watch the fall of Okinawa?"

Yamamoto Honbuya said firmly: "Okinawa is the cornerstone of the so-called kingly order of China. The last vassal will be lost. The Chinese emperor is young and vigorous, and he will be purged after his new power. It is the time to establish his authority. The sea commander Xu Fan is always proud of his prestige. Although he uses Xu Fan's power to rise to power, Xu Fan's great achievements will shock the master, and he is probably the thorn in the eyes of the Chinese emperor. In this way, Xu Fan avoids war, the empire can spread rumors, provoke the suspicion of the Chinese emperor, and stir up the trend of public opinion in China. At that time, Xu Fan will only be defeated regardless of whether he fights or not."

Prime Minister Hirobuki Ito suddenly spoke: "What is the latest enemy situation in Okinawa? How many troops are the Navy preparing to mobilize?"...

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