1890 King of Southeast Asia

"Master Deng, after a long time, did not expect to meet again, it turned out to be in this case." Xu Sun Ming was so emotional.

At the beginning, the South China Navy established the first time that the main officers were just trained in the UK.

When Beiyang came to receive the fleet, there were only a few thousand people in Nanhua's naval students, and it was incredible to bring nearly a thousand outstanding naval officers and soldiers brought by Beiyang.

Through various means, the South China Navy absorbed more than two hundred Beiyang sailors and absorbed officers. Xu Sunming was Deng Zhengqing who had received it at first. Obviously, he failed.

"Commander Xu, alas ~" Deng Zhengqing was ashamed.

"You go to check the situation of each position first." Xu Sun Ming knew at a glance that Deng Zhengqing's words were not suitable to say it under the public.

Soon, a small talk room was sorted out. In addition to Deng Zhengqing and Xu Sunming, there was also a secretary officer -this is the rules and cannot be broken.

"Master Deng, just say anything, the secretary will not say it out, and will not go out. This is also a rule." Xu Sunming said sorry.

"Commander Xu, things are like this ..." Deng Zhengqing nodded and said Beiyang's attitude, hoping that the two sides would not have contradictions.

After speaking, Deng Zhengqing felt ashamed, which was completely contrary to his belief he had always adhered to.

"This matter ... I have to ask the superiors. Master Deng can look at it on the deck first. As for ..." Xu Sun Ming touched his chin.

"No need, I just stay here." Deng Zhengqing started to fight and waved his hand.

Nympho

One hour later, Xu Sunming received Gu Fan's reply, and Deng Zhengqing saw Xu Sunming again.

This time, Xu Sun Ming's face was full of smiles, and his words were springing and gentle, making Deng Zhengqing a little doubtful. South China was here to be a guest?

But when he went out, the Gao Gao's cannon, the South China Fleet, who was in a fighting formation, made him return to reality.

"Lord Deng, the chief of the general chief of the navy in my country agrees that the two sides will not have a battle, but the premise is that your army can only stay in Hong Kong.

If your army agrees, the Chief of Staff will report the opinions of the staff to the commander -in -chief and the emperor of our country.

Generally speaking, the work of the staff is decided, but this involves exchanges between the two countries, and the staff department cannot be arbitrarily. "Xu Sunming still said by the spring breeze.

In addition to this, Gu Fan asked him to deal with the relationship between the South China Navy and the Beiyang Navy as much as possible. It is best to make the hostility of both parties to the lowest.

Gu Fan didn't understand why, but Liu Yiming expressed the idea of ​​hoping to control the scale of the war as much as possible before the war, and pushed the boat smoothly.

Yes, war.

This is a war, but it has not yet officially fired and declared war.

In South China, military preparations and diplomatic work have not been completed. The materials required to log in are processed. The Navy needs to prevent Britain, America and Japan, and is in exercise.

In terms of the Qing Empire, Zaiyu did not realize how big it was from beginning to end, and he had been dragging, thinking that it would be a big deal to lose some money. Anyway, South China has not showed the requirements of the central rights, the requirements for land.

In Zaiyu's view, as long as Nanhua is not going to change the dynasty, it is not a big deal. At most, it will lose money. The problem is not big.

Besides, although the United Kingdom is a bit uncertain, it is clear that they do not want South China to occupy the Qing Empire.

Britain has always guarded the South Hua's ideas for the Youth Empire. After South China guarantees that it does not change the current situation of the Qing Empire, the two are not allowed to fight. The worse the relationship between the two, the better.

"Beiyang has patrol mission, from Lushunkou to Dalian Bay, and ..."

Deng Zhengqing's words were interrupted again.

"We considered this problem. A cruiser, no more than 3,000 tons, three destroyers, no more than 600 tons, these warships should be enough to patrol and respond to ordinary conditions." Xu Sunming said.

"That ..." Deng Zhengqing thought about it, thinking about the officers and soldiers of Beiyang, the old and weak women and children who were worried about the family members, and the fat head was full of oil.

"I agree with this solution, but I still need to discuss with the Governor. Has the telegram connected?" Deng Zhengqing said firmly.

"Already connected, take Master Deng to the telegram room.

Master Deng is busy first, I still have something to be accompanied. "Xu Sunming called individuals casually and took Deng Zhengqing to the No. 1 telegram room, and he went to No. 2 himself.

If Zaiyu can order mobilization and start war with Nanhua, then Deng Zhengqing will not agree, even if the whole army is overwhelmed.

However, Zai did not, so even if the Beiyang Navy went out of Hong Kong, the whole army was fighting with enemy blood. Nor can it be counted as death. They will not have the honor of raising their families, no glory, or even a pension that should be obtained by war death.

In the exit of Lushun, there are still a large number of sailors' family members. The war end must be affected together. On the 356mm cannon of Changan, the artillery shells fall into the residential area. One artillery will not hurt him at all.

Is it worth it for Zhan?

Deng Zhengqing went to the report. Lin Kaishi, who was next to the radio, quickly got the news. He reposted the telegram to the Governor's House of Zhili. Zhili Governor's House agreed to this method.

At the same time, the two cruisers between the Luling and Guangling were separated from the team, drove south, and landed on the road. They had to land on the land to support cover.

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Lean County, Wuding Prefecture has a long history of Lean County. The highest can be traced back to the Xia Dynasty, and the Yellow River enters Haikou here.

This place has a superior geographical location, located at the junction of Zhili Province and Shandong Province, and close to the sea. It should have been thriving, but the Yellow River has been flooded for many years, causing famine for a long time.

In modern times, due to various reasons, this place has not been favored by industrial civilization. The geographical advantage made Nanhua choose this place as a landing point.

On July 27, Lin Pingzhi, the plenipotentiary representative of Nanhua, arrived in the capital, and the Qing Empire Central Committee sent Tang Shaochuan as a representative to receive him.

Lin Pingzhi did not give Tang Shaochuan face, waited at the station for half an hour, and took a car to the embassy alone.

Tang Shaochuan was only a left assistant minister of the Ministry of Posts and Communications, and his identity did not match that of a plenipotentiary representative. He could talk privately, but not formally.

On July 28, Lin Pingzhi went to Yuan's house "privately" and left Yuan's house after two hours of secret talks. The specific situation is unknown.

On July 29, Tang Shaochuan was transferred to the post of left assistant minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Qing Empire, and was given the title of Shangshu.

But that was all, because Nanhua did not continue to speak, and Zaifeng wanted to delay it a little longer.

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July 30th, Borneo, Chang'an Ziwei Palace.

"The Japanese are really... these idiots of the Qing Empire, are all the troops in place?" Liu Yiming looked at the intelligence summary and didn't know what to say.

The Japanese ambassador to Nanhua found Lin Anmin and denounced the Qing Empire for its inconsistency and unwillingness to take responsibility, hoping to "punish" the Qing Empire together with Nanhua.

And Jiang Wang's intelligence department heard that the two brothers Zaifeng and Zaixun were having a good chat with that Matsubara Kenji, discussing the two countries' joint defense against Nanhua...

"The fleet carrying a brigade of the Marine Corps will arrive in Le'an County in three hours, and the fleet carrying a brigade of the Army is behind the Marine Corps, about an hour away." Zhao Jiaxing looked at the time.

"Send a telegram to Lin Pingzhi, asking him to give Zaifeng an ultimatum, put forward conditions, and ask them to respond within three hours. If they refuse or exceed the time limit, all losses caused will be borne by them." Liu Yiming put the document away.

"The navy must be prepared for Japanese intervention, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will have to work harder during this period."

"Yes!"

"This is the responsibility of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."

Nodding to Zhao Jiaxing and Lin Anmin, Liu Yiming stood up. He had a new idea about the planning of the Qing Empire and wanted to talk to Jiang Wang.

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July 30th, noon, Beijing.

Lin Pingzhi put forward Nanhua's requirements to Lu Renyi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Compensate Nanhua for all losses in this incident, pay liquidated damages according to the contract, Nanhua has the right to establish a defense team in the Nanhua asset area, and has independent management rights, etc.

And ask for a reply before 3 pm on the 3rd, whether to agree or not.

Zaifeng hesitated and looked for people everywhere. The British and French ambassadors avoided him, and time passed quietly.

Zaifeng let the time pass until three o'clock in the afternoon.

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Off the coast of Le'an County, at three o'clock, the Nanhua Marine Corps began to take action, and the landing craft were dispatched...

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