Beijing, the inner palace, because of the recent urgent war situation, I asked someone to install a reporter directly in my small dormitory of the Yangxin Hall. I should know the real-time war report in front of me. In addition, Li Hongzhang and others from the Military Department also installed a machine at the office location not far from Ganqingmen. During the day, I worked in the Military Department and in my small study at night. All government affairs and flag affairs in the country were handed over to Prince Gong Yixin. Zaiying on the other end of the flag affairs can help him, and Li Hongzao on the other end of the General Administration Office was in charge, and Wu Tingfang and others helped to handle explanations and reports on the Western countries, war situations, etc. At this time, the rogue diplomacy like Zaiying was useless.

The work of Li Hongzao and his group of people is still effective. On May 18, the British Foreign Ministry issued a statement to remain neutral on the war between China and Japan in the Far East, and hope that European countries will respect the choices of China and Japan and not make inappropriate actions at inappropriate times. At the same time, the British prince's shuttle visit arrived in Greece, and a statement issued in Greece stated that the next stop for His Royal Highness is Turkey, and the next stop is Bulgaria.

Germany also sent a fleet, claiming to go to the Far East Mawei Volqiang Shipyard for overhaul to test the maintenance capabilities of the Mawei Shipyard. I hope the Chinese government will provide convenience. After asking for permission, Li Hongzao issued a limited welcome statement. For a while, both the Far East and the Balkans heated up quickly, and European observers expressed caution optimism about the world situation and hoped that China and Japan would return to the negotiating table as soon as possible.

At the same time, a Chinese agricultural delegation visited France. French farmers warmly welcomed guests from the East in Bordeaux in the south. Of course, all of these guests were Zhuangzi slaves at the Imperial Village in Chenyang, as well as farming experts selected from various places. Leaded by Hunan Governor Tan Jixun, Far East Co., Ltd. also sent relevant personnel to accompany them, claiming to be preparing to open some French-style agricultural estates in the three provinces of Liaodong, China, hoping that the great French Republic could provide some guidance and assistance to China from afar.

The French, who were famous for swaying, fell into swaying again. In addition, Li Jingfang's diplomatic delegation visited France whirlwind, and France suddenly sparked a fire of Chinese craze. Li Jing showed the French the investment and returns of British companies in China and the huge development space for Chinese agriculture, which made the French who were addicted to wine covetous. Due to the mission, Li Jingfang did not reach any agreement with the French. Instead, Tan Jixun's agricultural delegation signed an agreement with the French government to introduce two French farms to Liaodong in the name of Far East Co., Ltd. and agreed that the French Agricultural Association would enjoy priority in cooperation in China's future agricultural innovation.

Germany's reaction was the most enthusiastic, including airships, legendary airships, legendary Zeppelin, legendary Germans. In addition, the Chinese army all used German equipment, and the navy also had an indissoluble bond with the German industry. These prompted the old Germans to open their welcoming arms. Although the ancient country in the distance was good friends with Germany's inner enemy, the British, the enemy's friends were often not enemies, especially this friend might be able to win over.

German Emperor William II personally met with Li Jingfang's delegation and expressed indignation at the conflict between China and Japan. William II was an easily excited person, conceited and confident. When talking about the Japanese invasion of Ryukyu, His Majesty William II was even more angry than the Chinese: "It is necessary to teach those stupid short monkeys a lesson! When facing German friends, these short monkeys will see the power of our great friends!"

Li Jingfang thanked William II for his righteousness and presented the national gift I personally prepared to His Majesty William II: an oriental ink painting of the German territory. On the fog of the misty German land, among the clouds, German Emperor William II smiled directly, looking down at his subjects cheering him. Next to them were a few big words written in a brush: Long live friendship, long live the great Germany!

After asking the exact meaning of the Chinese word, German Emperor William II was very happy. After being excited for a long time, he hugged the delegation one by one, as if he remembered the bulk orders that Germans had received from China over the years. William II was a little apologized and was embarrassed to ask Li Jingfang to convey his greetings to His Majesty the Chinese Emperor and invited me to visit Germany at a convenient time. Li Jingfang happily accepted the invitation and expressed that he would definitely ask His Majesty the Emperor for his order.

Of course, for the Germans, just a courteous visit was not enough. Li Jingfang also introduced a rubber inner tube production line to the Germans during this trip, preparing to open a rubber processing industrial belt in the Huguang area in China, gathering with the steel industry, arms industry, etc., and first build an industrial gathering place in the Wuhan area.

The German industry, especially the bosses of the Hamburg Shipyard and the Vulcross Shipyard, took good care of the customers of the East, because it is obvious that after the six Chinese battleships arrived at the end of the year, the supporting shipbuilding plan will be launched. If this business is not done at this time, when will it be done?

Of course, the cruisers that matched the six battleships, as well as destroyers, supply ships, etc., are another big order. Of course, the Germans dare not expect to win them all, but one-third of them are satisfied. Germany's focus is that this order should be the same as last time. Britain and Germany eat it separately, and in short, you can't give the French a little soup. Yes, the French have just made a big profit from the Japanese, and now Japan is about to be destroyed. Let's see where those stupid little Gaul roosters go to drink soup in the future.

As Li Hongzhang's nephew, Li Jingfang was adopted early and was deeply influenced by the Westernization Affairs Office. Of course, he was not a playboy in the general sense. In response to the situation, he quickly gave a speech in Berlin, titled the industrialization of the Qing Dynasty and the opportunities of Europe and Germany. It is said that tickets for the speech and dinner party that night were sold for hundreds of marks. The speech was unprecedentedly successful. The German industry and business community was full of interest in a country like China, a country that was always friendly to Germany. Although the British currently enjoyed priority in some cooperation, in the concept of the Germans, it was natural for the British to be right with themselves. One day the British did not cause trouble for the Germans, that the sun came out from the west.

The next stop is Britain. Although Britain is the third stop to visit, the time is right. When Li Jingfang set foot on the land of Psmouth Harbor, he was greeted by British Foreign Minister Lord Kimberly and all Chinese studying abroad officials who were studying in the UK. This day was May 19. Although the results of the East had not yet been heard, all the Chinese people cheered loudly on the dock on the dock in unison, as if they could have a premonition of the navy's victory.

Kimberly didn't say much at the welcome ceremony. He seemed a little restless. The rise of the ally of the East seemed to be a little beyond the limit. Although there was no sign of derailment, as this trend continued, Kimberly could not guarantee what the most populous country in the world would become. Looking at the group of vigorous young people on the dock, he even felt a sense of fear.

Yes, vigor, my country is officially full of vigor. When I read Li Zongren's memoirs in later generations, Li Zongren once asked in confusion when he recalled his youth: During the reform of the late Qing Dynasty, the whole country was full of vigor. But when he arrived in the Republic of China, he felt that the country was in a state of depression. Why? Mr. Li Zongren didn't understand, but I seemed to understand.

Because the people of this country still have faith, when the country changes in a good direction, it is naturally full of vitality. The so-called revolution in the Republic of China smashed all the so-called shackles of the past three or five thousand years, but instead made everyone lose their faith. It seems that those who can believe in are only guns, and those who have guns play with guns. Those who have no guns have to be confused. This is also the reason for the kind of dusk energy that Li Zongren saw.

"The emperor is very happy! He is very happy!", the military headquarters, I was discussing the reform of the military system with Li Hongzhang, and Liu Buchan's troops asked for an order to send the Nanyang Fleet to escort the army to Nagasaki and make a decision today. I prefer to send Shandong New Army. Of course, I have to tip the North Korean game no matter how you play it.

"Great joy! Great joy!" Director Ding of the Telegraph Bureau of the General Administration of Translation, hurriedly ran in from the telegraph room next door, raised the Translation in his hand ecstatically and shouted, "Emperor, the Navy Liu Buchan sent a call, our naval fleet wiped out the main force of the Japanese permanent fleet! Our side only lost the Yangwei cruiser, three torpedo boats, and one coal ship! The enemy ships Yamato, Emperor, Itsujima, Hashiri, Takachiho, Akitsusu, Chiyoda, Matsushima, and more than ten small boats have sunk all for our navy!"

Li Hongzhang and I were both stunned. Although I was more than 80% sure of defeating Japan, the results of the battle were so brilliant that I didn’t expect. I was overjoyed and was speechless for a moment. Li Hongzhang relieved me of the siege and pretended to scold Master Ding and said, “What kind of pride is it?”

I suddenly realized and could speak. I quickly shook my hand and stopped and said, "Reward! Your name is Ding Yixin, right? I reward you with the title of Minister of the Military Affairs Department and go to the military department to communicate!"

Without waiting for the man to thank me, I was so happy that I was walking around the room and said, "What should I do next? What should I do? Li Zhongtang, tell me?"

Li Hongzhang smiled. The navy was his hard work. He promoted this group of people. Of course he had reason to be happy. But after all, he had seen all kinds of storms. He bowed to me and said, "Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that the most urgent task at the moment is to let the navy return to Hong Kong to rest. Those are young people. With the arrogant hearts of great victory, I am afraid that there will be a great defeat after a great victory. The emperor can give me a favor and reward. At the same time, he ordered the Nanyang fleet that rushed to Weihai to fill the naval sequence. Three days later, he will attack Nagasaki according to the request of Liu Buchan's troops!"

"That's it!" I nodded, remembering that there was a French person blocking the war in the naval battle. My heart sank and waved my hand and said, "No! Three days later, it will be too long, and I will change later. I ordered Liu Buchan's troops to quickly join the Nanyang Fleet on Juwen Island for two days, and then go straight to Nagasaki in the second day! Two towns of Shandong Xinjun, one army of the Dragon Flag Army, Nie Shicheng, to defeat Japan and go to Weihai, and prepare to cross the sea and land in two days! I sent an order to Yuan Shikai's troops to immediately recruit Dongxue Party and follow the progress of the war in Seoul. I sent an order to follow the previous order! I sent an order to Zuo Baogui's troops to wait for the naval fleet in Vladivostok to cross the sea and help the Tianhai State establish a vassal! I sent an order to Ding Ruchang, Liu Jintang, Chang Geng, all troops in Xinjiang and Mongolia will cancel their leave. If there is a problem in preparing for the war, only the three governors and generals will ask for it! I sent an order to Song Qing, if the people of Nanfa are in a state of turmoil, they will not need to ask for an order to fight back!"

Li Hongzhang recorded one by one and ordered people to send it out. Only then did I take the detailed battle report and start reading it.

However, the white flag was fired on the Yamato, and the Royal Navy also stopped shooting. After a while, the enemy's temporary commander, Kawahara, wanted to fire a signal flag and demand that a witness from Britain and France be sent to participate in the surrender ceremony.

However, both the British and French sides said they could just witness it. Kawahara was silent for a while, and finally fired a signal flag, asking Liu Buchan to bring people to the Yamato to receive surrender.

Liu Buchan was furious and shouted to the copper tube: "Fuck Dong Haitong, I'll shoot him, it's so verbose and fucking dishonest!"

A firebomb fell on the fore deck of the Yamato, and the cables and some wooden boards began to burn. The Dingyuan ship called out a flag saying: Take a small boat to surrender, and those carrying weapons will kill the entire boat!

Silence, the Yamato was lively, and from time to time, there was a hoarse wail coming from afar. The shattered Japanese naval soldiers began to go crazy, some jumped into the sea, some jumped into the sea, and some jumped into the cannon position. Of course, some ran to the cannon position.

The Qing Navy had already begun to recycle torpedo boats and sorted out the formation. He silently watched the Japanese go crazy. Someone ran to the cannon position and fired with machine guns. Liu Buchan looked coldly at the crazy short monkeys not far away. The people below had already counted the battle data of both sides and reported it. The fires of both sides were nearly four to one, and the hit rate was almost the same. In this battle, the victory was due to the three times the number of fires.

The sound on the Yamato suddenly dropped a lot. In the bottom cabin, Kawahara Yaoyi looked at the body of Shiki Kawayama in front of him. In front of him were dozens of the most loyal and calm Japanese naval soldiers. Under the dim light, Kawahara Yaoyi had a command knife with a shiny stirrup in front of him, and the edge of the knife was flashing with a cold light.

Under the blade, there was a lead. Seeing that the lead trembled, Kawahara was about to say in a deep voice: "Secretary Ohara, are you ready?"

A response came from the next cabin: "Hey——————Colonel, you are fully prepared. We will live and die with Yamato!"

"Saving and dying together!", dozens of people started to roar together, Kawahara was about to ignite the fuse, slowly closed his eyes. The lead burned forward with a snarl of death, and accompanied by the breathing of the god of death, dozens of people sang in a low voice: "My emperor has been prosperous for thousands of years; sand and gravel have become rocks... moss is everywhere..."

Boom! On the sea, the Yamato suddenly trembled and waved out. All the Qing army's ships began to shake violently. Liu Buchan grabbed the railing of the bridge and looked at the strange things in front of him. He saw that the Yamato's hull had cracked in half and was about to sink!

"Retreat! Retreat at full speed!" Liu Buchan roared, Lin Taizhang roared, Deng Shichang's throat...

These officers who graduated from the British Regular Naval Officer School naturally knew what would be the ones that would bring to the surroundings when the more than 10,000 tons of behemoths sank into the sea.

Fortunately, it would take at least twenty minutes and a half hours to completely sink such a giant ship. During this period, all ships retreated far away and were not caught in the terrible vortex.

After staying quietly on the sea for half an hour, witnessing the last struggle of the Yamato, the behemoth, on the sea, Liu Buchan suddenly felt exhausted. He greeted the personal soldiers around him and said powerlessly: "Please command Admiral Lin. There are enemy ships in Hakodate Port, so we can eliminate all evil."

The excited soldier looked at his commander in surprise. He could not understand why a naval officer had such an expression when he witnessed the sinking of the largest enemy warship.

Yes, of course he could not understand Liu Buchan, a goal that he had fought for for nearly ten years - completely defeating the Japanese Navy, and it was achieved in this way. Liu Buchan's feeling was called loss, loss without a goal. Of course, he would find a new goal in the future, but he did have reason to be lost in front of him.

The fleet headed towards Hakodate Port under the command of Lin Taizen. Half an hour later, the Hakodate Port was full of sight. The lonely Matsushima ship and the Matsushima ship with the main gun on the stern were no longer able to fight back.

"Will fight or not, Lin Junmen?"

"Will the Japanese surrender?" Lin Tai was also tired of killing. As a good friend and fellow villager for decades, he could certainly understand why Liu Buchan gave the final strangle battle that had accomplished his contribution to his command.

"Military... I don't know, fight!" The commanders felt that it was tiring to kill. There were many people below who wanted to make contributions and win their wives and children. As Lin Taizeng closed his eyes, he nodded silently, and the signal soldiers excitedly sent a signal to the ships: Kill!

Amid the rumbling cannons, a big hand was placed on Lin Taizeng's shoulder. Lang Weili looked ahead with a smile and said intriguingly: "War, only war can make men truly mature."

Lin Taizeng opened his eyes and smiled bitterly: "Old wolf, I am forty years old. My grandson is almost holding it..."

Lang Weili smiled in a cramped manner: "Do you think you are mature?"

Lin Taizeng nodded suspiciously. Lang Weili pointed to the front and said, "Okay, show me the evidence. You are not allowed to turn your head or close your eyes in twenty minutes."

Lin Tai once turned his head. In the noon sun, there were flames in Hakodate Port, and broken arms and legs were splashed from time to time on the Matsushima. In the distance, in the suburbs, the wooden house hit by a fire was on fire. The sticky burning liquid in the incendiary bomb was attached to the running soldiers, howling and running. The woman hugged the child and ran, a fireball suddenly appeared on her body. Occasionally, she could see a person as dark as coke, and suddenly twitched. Occasionally, she could see a ball of fire, and suddenly a rifle was extended, and a futile shot...

Lin Tai once couldn't bear to look at Lang Weili with guilt, but saw that the old man had someone to bring a table and chair at some point, leaning on the chair, enjoying the red wine comfortably.
Chapter completed!