Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Every time footsteps were heard in front of the window, the five people always stood up at the same time, but they all came to deliver reports waiting for instructions from various places, but there was no news of the news they wanted to know.

There was another sound of "thump, thump, thump" footsteps, and the tea bowls in the hands of all present trembled, and they glanced at each other, but no one stood up this time.

However, Xiao Dezi who ran all the way was not as reserved as they were, and shouted loudly: "Great victory, General Zhang Yu defeated the British!"

Feng Xianghua walked to the door in three steps at a time, snatched the telegram from Xiao Dezi's hand, and laughed out loud at the end: "Okay, okay, okay, Zhang Yu is going to be promoted this time! Haha..."

At this time, other people in the warm pavilion had gathered around, and after reading the contents of the telegram, the expressions on the faces of the several central government ministers who were originally full of sorrow were as if they were seeing the sun after the clouds.

"We defeated the British!" Li Hongzhang trembled as he held the telegram, thinking back then that China was still trampled by the British and French allied forces. In 30 years, with a flick of a finger, the Chinese army can defeat the mighty Brits, this is incredible.His eyes were blurred, and he couldn't help feeling as if he was in another world.

At the Dagu Wharf in Tianjin, it is already full of heads.After several years of construction, Dagu Wharf already has dozens of berthing berths, making it very spacious.On both sides of the port, there are towering forts, which have been replaced with the latest German Krupp fortress guns, which can sink any warship within 5000 meters. Dagu has truly become an indispensable weapon to protect the capital. Iron gates to pass.

As early as a few days ago, the people in the Beijing-Tianjin area knew the news of the triumphant return of the Imperial Navy from the "China Daily". Businessmen from all over the world, workers from various factories, patriotic students from Tsinghua University and Peking University, and other citizens flocked to encircle the huge city of Tianjin.From Dagu Wharf to Weihai Harbor, and even outside Guang'an Gate in the capital, there were crowds of onlookers everywhere. The Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households were almost crazy about this matter. , to maintain order. .

As for the Chinese people, they only know that the country where they have been bullied by foreigners for decades has finally washed away the shame of the Opium War, especially the people in Beijing and Tianjin. Many of them still remember that more than 30 years ago, the British After Gu landed, they burned, killed and looted all the way into Beijing. The team they are going to meet today has fought against the world's largest British Far East Fleet, which has greatly increased the prestige of the Chinese.

Guan Xuqing secretly came to Dagukou four days ago under the escort of the Luo Ming Guard Group, and he insisted on temporarily staying in the Dagu camp despite the dissuasion of the ministers.At this time, he heard the siren finally sounding on the sea, so he took Li Hongzhang, Feng Xianghua, Yuan Shikai, Deng Shichang and other central ministers out of the residence and came to the trestle bridge on the north bank of the Baihe River to greet the returning soldiers in person.

Seeing a huge fleet approaching the wind from a distance, divided into four neat strategic formations, is truly spectacular.Dang first is the fastest armored cruiser Haitian, with a displacement of 5700 tons, it looks like a hill. In contrast, the ships behind him, such as Yingrui, Zhaohe, Tongan, Triumph, and Victory, all weigh more than 4600 tons. The flat-armored cruiser did not show any brilliance at all, and only the Super Brave among the escorts of the ships could compete with it.These captured French warships were all painted black at this time, looking mighty and hideous.After the cruiser formation came the 11 military transport ships of the United Fleet, escorted by two small-scale ironclad ships, Nanchen and Nanrui, one on the left and one on the right.

As soon as the third fleet of ships appeared, it attracted cheers and applause from the onlookers.Six Dingyuan-class battleships and two Huangquan-class battleships lined up. The displacement of more than 7000 tons made these eight warships even more imposing*. The dragon flags on the ships fluttered in the wind, and the sailors were neatly dressed. Standing straight on the deck in military uniform, he salutes the navy in the direction of Dagukou.

The strategic formation that appeared at the end made everyone exclaim. On the calm sea, among the escort of many gunboats and torpedo ships, two super giant ships came quickly. These are the Zhonghua 1 and the Megatron Far East Fleet Zhonghua 2, with its huge hull and mighty cannon, makes people who see them think they are two drifting islands. Compared with them, the gunboats and torpedo boats around them are simply a group of naughty fish and shrimp.

Seeing the warships tens of meters high, the people on the pier all showed amazement, and some even opened their mouths.

"Can such a big iron guy float on water?"

"You know what, this is a warship built by our country. It is said that when the foreign devils first saw them, they were as surprised as you!"

"You know a ball! Let me ask you what are those balloons parked on your warship?"

"..."

The Haitian arrived at the pier first, and the crowd immediately surrounded it. Soldiers from the [-]th Battalion of the Capital quickly stepped forward to maintain order.Then one by one the warships approached the pier and put down the gangplank.Soldiers stepped out of the warship one by one, strode down the gangplank, and then lined up neatly in front of the open space at the pier.All movements appeared to be quick and disciplined, the soldiers seemed to have not noticed the crowd around them at all, and the noise had no effect on them.

Both Chinese and foreign reporters pointed their cameras at them, showing their serious and resolute expressions on their faces. The big-brimmed hats were straightly worn on their heads, and the braids dragging behind their heads had disappeared.The body is a brand new cotton military uniform, with a unique small lapel, and the buttons have become metal buttons instead of the previous knot buttons.Under his feet are long riding boots, which look shiny.They represent the grandeur of the new age imperial navy.This well-trained army gives people the feeling that they should not belong to this era.

Students from Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Imperial Naval University saw those capable soldiers with fanatical expressions in their eyes. It was such an honor to kill the enemy for the country. Many students even secretly revised their life ideals in their hearts.

Zhang Yu, Liu Yongfu, Liu Buchan and other high-ranking generals trotted to the emperor as soon as they got off the boat, and knelt down on the ground in unison: "I will see my emperor, long live, long live, long live!"

"Let's all be flat." Guan Xuqing said with a smile on his face, "You have made great military exploits for the country, and the people and I have come here specially to welcome your triumphant return."

"Thank you, Majesty Ron."

Guan Xuqing looked up at the mighty warships and the resolute expressions of the officers and soldiers, and sighed sincerely: "You are the pride of the empire!"

ps: With the support of friends, this book has soared all the way on the flower list. I hope we will work harder to make this book top 15!

Soaring Heads: World War I Chapter 231 Governor of the Navy

In Zhengda Guangming Hall, Guan Xuqing put down the "China Daily" in his hand, and said with a smile: "Zheng Guanying, you have praised me to the sky!"

"You are the proud son of heaven, and you deserve such praise." Zheng Guanying, the newly appointed Minister of Culture, came out of the class and played back.

"Without such excellent commanders as Zhang Yu and the bloody soldiers, would I have won this war with my own strength?" Guan Xuqing looked at the crowd with a half-smile, and said as if nothing had happened.

Zheng Guanying, who is good at speaking, was at a loss for words for a while.

"Thanks to the emperor's wise decision-making, we have repeatedly saved ourselves from danger on the battlefield." Zhang Yu, Liu Yongfu, and Liu Buchan said sincerely.

"Haha..." Guan Xuqing laughed loudly: "Zhang Yu, this time you, as the commander-in-chief of the former enemy, have made great achievements for me. I used to say that if you defeat the British, I will give you the Imperial Medal. Now I will give you an imperial medal." Don't break your word."

Wang Shang handed over a tray, and Guan Xuqing took out a golden medal from it, and personally put it on Zhang Yu's chest.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." Zhang Yu knelt down to thank him.

"Don't be in a hurry to thank me, the reward is not over yet. Zhang Yu listens to the order..." Guan Xuqing immediately recovered his serious expression.Zhang Yu hurriedly lowered his head, looking extremely respectful.

"Old General Nie Shicheng has resigned from his seal and returned to his hometown not long ago. I will give you the rank of general to control all military affairs in the northwest region. Take over the mantle of Old General Nie and guard the western gate of the country for me."

"I accept the decree, thank you for your grace." Zhang Yu was very moved. He was so appreciated by the emperor because he was a mid-level military officer in his thirties. The gratitude is beyond words.

"Liu Yongfu..." Guan Xuqing looked at this veteran minister, whose beard had turned white after serving the country, and felt admiration and admiration in his heart.

"The minister is here." Liu Yongfu knelt down after leaving the class.

"I have named you the governor of Vietnam and Myanmar, to manage the military and political affairs of Vietnam and Myanmar provinces." Liu Yongfu is one of Guan Xuqing's most trusted ministers, and he knows the geography and customs of the Vietnam and Myanmar region like the back of his hand. It is perfect for him to guard the southern part of China .

In the end, Guan Xuqing set his sights on Liu Buchan. Liu Buchan was in his prime. He was a naval officer who started as a grassroots sailor. He had experienced dozens of wars, and he went overseas for professional training. This time, the combined fleet was able to win It can be said that Liu Buchan has contributed the most to the British Navy.The most valuable thing is that this person never takes credit for himself, and has always been loyal to the emperor, so he is absolutely worthy of a great responsibility.

"Liu Buchan stepped forward to accept the seal."

"The minister is here." Liu Buchan came out of the shift and knelt down under Dan Xi.

"I named you the Governor of the Imperial Navy and conferred the rank of Admiral." Guan Xuqing watched Liu Buchan's reaction with a smile.

Liu Buchan was stunned, and his mind was buzzing. He was just a middle-level officer in the navy. He never thought that the emperor would promote him to be the governor of the navy in one fell swoop, commanding the entire imperial navy. Such a reward did not even occur to him. .

"Your Majesty... Your minister, He De and He Neng, once received such a great honor, please take it back." Liu Buchan kowtowed again and again, and painstakingly asked the emperor to resign.

"Zixiang, your Majesty always speaks eloquently. How can you take back the decree after it has been made. Besides, the imperial navy is in the period of adjustment and development, and it needs someone like you to lead it. You don't have to be too modest." Deng Shichang, Yuan Shikai and other senior naval officers agreed unanimously. The emperor's decision.

"Liu Buchan hasn't received the order yet, so should I beg you?" Guan Xuqing deliberately emphasized his tone.

"I don't dare, I accept the decree to thank you." Liu Buchan's face was covered with sweat, and he knelt down tremblingly to receive the decree.

"From now on, I will hand over the imperial navy to you. The imperial navy is now in a period of strategic adjustment. As the governor of the navy, you can't just study specific combat plans like before, but also take a long-term view and stand on the side of the entire country. We need to consider the problem from the perspective of development. Although we defeated the British navy, it was only a partial victory. Don’t forget that the British navy is distributed all over the world, and their overall strength is still stronger than ours. Besides, there are Australia and China in the south. There are New Zealand, Canada and the United States to the west, the United Kingdom and France fleet to the east, and Tsarist Russia’s Far East Fleet and Black Sea Fleet to the north. These countries are coveting our territorial waters all the time. The empire is still surrounded by others. You guys The task is still very difficult!" Guan Xuqing sat back on the throne, looked at the civil and military ministers present, and his words were not just for Liu Buchan.

"The imperial navy is responsible for guarding the sea, and I will do my best to never allow the enemy to invade an inch of our sea area!" Liu Buchan said firmly.

"It's right to guard the country well now, but in the future, you still need to broaden your horizons. Compared with Li Hongzhang and Deng Shichang, you are still young. I hope you can bring me a few more decades of navy. Think about the future, don't I Can't Qing's fleet go overseas as far away as the foreigners, to declare the prestige of China in foreign lands, and to protect China's interests? Zixiang, I tell you, the reason why I am determined to win the Strait of Malacca this time is for the future. Your own sea lion. To achieve this, it is not enough to rely on the presence of these people. In the future, there will always be young talents, and more and more talents will be gathered under your account. Zixiang, work hard Come on, give me a truly invincible navy!" Guan Xuqing said with some emotion.

Liu Buchan was short of breath, and said a little excitedly: "Your majesty sees thousands of miles, but I think too little. When I first came back from overseas, I thought that I could comfort the king's heart and the people's hearts with my own talents, but later I felt useless. .It wasn't until the emperor was in charge that the subject was really like a fish in water. Since the emperor loves the subject so much, even if he gave up his body, he would shed the last drop of blood for the emperor and the navy!"

"It's serious, Zixiang." Guan Xuqing laughed: "Just do your job well. Why do I want you to bleed? In ancient times, it was said that Wen died to remonstrate, and Wu died in war. I don't want either. I want you, Liu Buchan, to devote your heart and soul, But don’t want you to really die from exhaustion in the end. You will serve me as the governor of the navy for decades of peace. How wonderful!"

"Follow the emperor's instructions." Liu Buchan was moved and admired by the emperor's words.

"Xianghua, Shaoquan, Xiangcheng, you all listen, as a soldier, you must first have the spirit of sacrifice, but I don't want the imperial soldiers to defeat the enemy by bloodshed and sacrifice on the battlefield, the price is too high, otherwise, I Why invest so much money in building an arsenal. In future wars, whoever has the most advanced weapons will be able to defeat the opponent. Everyone knows that in the war between the British army and the local Sulu people, the world-famous Maxim heavy machine gun, A British army of more than 50 people repelled dozens of charges by more than 4 Metabilis with only 5000 Maxim heavy machine guns, and killed more than 3000 people. Therefore, my next plan is not to expand the army, but to We must vigorously develop military technology and recruit all the most famous scientists in the world to the Chinese Empire."

"Your majesty is holy!" The civil and military ministers knelt down together and shouted long live.

Here we mourn for the compatriots who died in the torrent and mudslide in Zhouqu, Gansu, and express our condolences.

Soaring Front: World War I Chapter 232 Top Secret