Beiyang reactionaries

But it is hard to say whether it is an arsenal or not.However, Germany produced a large number of aircraft in 1934, which cannot be concealed.Entering 1935, Hitler expanded his army again.

Hitler's move put a lot of pressure on Britain.

Britain really doesn't want to go to war.

Although Britain and France won the First World War, the casualties were too heavy, and too many people died.It makes Britain and France shudder to think of it now.The Germans actually suffered more casualties, but after World War I, Britain and France suppressed Germany too hard, so that the Germans were already fighting against each other.Germany now just wants to wash away its shame and forget the tragedy of the war.

The heavy casualties made Britain and France not want to fight, hoping to maintain peace.So although he was very angry, he didn't actually want to anger Hitler.It was really because Hitler was too elusive, and I was worried that he would be too irritating.Therefore, the United Kingdom is already cautious in Europe, and it is also constantly negotiating with Hitler's people in private.

Hope Hitler can stop it.

But I didn't expect the same in the Far East, and the situation gradually became tense.

Japan was the "dog" that Britain raised in the Far East.In order to support Japan, Britain transferred a lot of its funds and technology to Japan, allowing Japan to rise rapidly in the Far East.Japan also lived up to the support of the United Kingdom, and completed the tasks assigned to them by the United Kingdom.It curbed China's development, defeated Tsarist Russia's strength in the Far East, and prevented American forces from inserting into the Far East.The temporary stability of the Far East was maintained, and Britain's interests in the Far East were guaranteed.

It's a pity that the "dog" raised is getting stronger and more ambitious, and finally ignores the UK.From the outbreak of World War I, Japan broke free from British control.

Not only did they not pay much attention to Britain, but slowly became Britain's enemy in the Far East.The United Kingdom is already trying to force Japan not to move.

And China.

A China that was still respectful and servile to the UK back then is now showing less and less face to the UK.I have personally come to see Duan Xun and personally persuaded Duan Xun, which can be said to have given China enough face.In order to eliminate the current conflict between China and the Netherlands, the United Kingdom is willing to allow the Netherlands to terminate the new "land policy" and recognize the land now owned by overseas Chinese.To accomplish this, I still don't know how to persuade the Netherlands.

Unexpectedly, Duan Xun turned out to refuse outright, without saving himself the slightest bit of face.

"Ambassador Cadogan, first of all, I am very grateful to your country for your kindness to this incident, and thank you for your busy work on this incident. But you are already too late, because when the incident just happened, our country was very restrained and hoped to find a Good way. So when the East Indies incident came out, we did not immediately adopt a counterattack strategy, but chose to resolve the issue peacefully. First, we approached the Dutch minister in China, and our ambassador to the Netherlands also immediately approached the high-level Dutch government. We hope that the big things can be reduced. But the Dutch government ignored us. After that, we asked three times to sit down and negotiate with the Dutch government to solve the problems and find the best solution. But the Dutch government rejected our proposal several times. , closed the door to peace by myself. Faced with such a situation, if our country does not fight back, then how can we explain to the people at home, how to explain to overseas Chinese and overseas Chinese. Now the people of the whole country are paying attention to this matter, and the global All Chinese and overseas Chinese are paying attention to the reaction of our government. At this time, I am already on the verge of riding a tiger, and the current situation has forced me to be tough. Ambassador Cadogan, I want to consider the current domestic public opinion, our government and the military. The voice of the Dutch government, not our choice."

Duan Xun told Alexander Cadogan again that the current situation is beyond Duan Xun's control.Duan Xun also has to consider public opinion and the thoughts of powerful factions in his own government and military.So it is impossible for Duan Xun to retreat.

And there is no turning back when you open the bow.

China and Japan have already made preparations. This is something that Duan Xun and Tanaka Yoshihiko had decided upon in private exchanges.The naval forces of China and Japan have assembled at the Qiongya (Hainan) military port. As long as the Chinese and Japanese governments give orders, they will attack the Dutch Far East Fleet, so there will be no real negotiations.China and the Netherlands put forward a lot of conditions, many of which are impossible for the Netherlands to accept, and they are waiting for the Netherlands to refuse.

This is a good opportunity.

Both China and Japan want to intervene in Nanyang, but now they don't want to offend Britain, France, and the United States, or they dare not offend Britain, France, and the United States.Because at present, the strength of Britain, France and the United States is still strong, and they are still the strongest countries in the world.Even if Japan is arrogant, Japan is not really crazy, and it will never offend the three countries at the same time.Therefore, although Japan is eyeing Nanyang, it has always been very restrained.Waiting for changes in the world situation, hoping that there will be an opportunity for Japan to take part in the foreign territory.

Now that such a thing has finally happened, China also invited Japan to intervene in this matter.It is completely possible to intervene in Nanyang in a legitimate way. How could Japan give up such a good opportunity.

What China and Japan are waiting for is this opportunity. How could the UK end with a single sentence.

"Prime Minister Duan, I know there is a saying in China that peace is the most important thing. You can sit down and talk about anything, or let the League of Nations coordinate the matter this time. I believe that the two sides can definitely negotiate a deal that both sides can agree on." accepted plan."

Alexander Cadogan is to persuade Duan Xun again.

Europe is already unstable, and it is the home of Britain, so there must be no problems.So now Britain is focusing more on Hitler, the "lunatic", and is not willing to make the Far East mess up.

Therefore, the United Kingdom must try its best to avoid conflicts in the Far East.

Duan Xun smiled.

Looking at Alexander Cadogan, he said slowly: "Ambassador Cadogan, our request has been put forward. If the Dutch government agrees, then we can sit down and talk. If the Dutch government does not agree, then there is nothing to say Yes. Our country will definitely take other means to fight back."

"President Duan..."

"Ambassador Cadogan, I have already understood the kindness of your country and the ambassador's kindness. But if the Netherlands does not give us a satisfactory answer to this matter, we will never let it go."

Alexander Cadogan frowned tightly.

Duan Xun really doesn't want to get in, he must settle accounts with Holland.Alexander Cadogan couldn't help but said, "Prime Minister Duan, what do you mean, is your country going to war with the Netherlands?"

This was what worried Alexander Cadogan the most.

If there is a war, it is not good.Once there is a war, the situation in the Far East cannot be controlled by Britain.China, a country that has been bullied by foreign powers for a long time, is really going to show its claws.

This is not a good thing.

Of course, if it is only on the Chinese side, then Britain, like the Netherlands, doesn't care much about China's strength.But the problem now is that Japan is also getting involved.

Japan is not China.

And with Japan's growing ambitions, Britain really feels tricky.

"It depends on the choice of the Dutch government. If they agree to our conditions, then of course nothing will happen. But if they don't agree to our conditions, then we must fight back. Ambassador Cardogen, why don't your country try to persuade the Dutch government , accept our terms."

Alexander Cadogan came in with good luck and returned with bad luck.

Duan Xun didn't listen to his consolation at all.

The UK is really busy. After persuading Duan Xun but failed, they started looking for Japan and the Netherlands, hoping to resolve this matter as soon as possible.But Britain has just begun to take action. On April 1935, 4, China and Japan issued a final notice to the Dutch government.

Not only is the Netherlands required to accept China's previous request, but one has been added.In order to supervise the Dutch government, the Dutch government is required to agree with China and Japan to establish a joint inspection agency stationed in the East Indies.

Seven days were given.

The Dutch government is required to give an answer by May 1935, 5.If no answer is given before this, China and Japan have the right to take any action to safeguard the interests of the various ethnic groups in the East Indies.

For a while, the situation in the Far East was tense and swords were on the verge of breaking out.

"General, telegram from headquarters."

"Let me see."

Qiongya (Hainan) Sanya Military Port, a military port built by China in one year.Chen Shaobandu led his troops to station at the port of Sanya.Chen Shaokuan took the telegram from the headquarters, that is, the telegram from the Navy Command.

After reading it, he immediately said, "Let everyone come over and have a meeting."

"Yes."

Soon the naval generals stationed in the Sanya Naval Port came in one after another.Chen Jiliang, Chen Hongtai, Ouyang Ge, Sa Shijun, Zeng Yiding, Li Zhilong, Deng Zhaoxiang, were either the captains of the warships or the persons in charge of coastal defense.

Chen Jiliang is the captain of the aircraft carrier currently stationed in Sanya Port.

China has built three aircraft carriers so far, all of which are of the same batch, purchased British technology and built under the guidance of British experts.Even the power system of the aircraft carrier is directly imported from the British technology.These three aircraft carriers were named "Take Off" class aircraft carriers, and their warships were named Liaoning, Tianjin, and Shandong. They were all named after provinces in the Bohai Sea area, because the three aircraft carriers were stationed in Qingdao before. train there.

Recently, China has been building the "Take Off 2" class aircraft carrier.Because the aircraft carrier under construction is after China has carried out aircraft carrier training in recent years, some modifications have been made to the "take off" class aircraft carrier.The second batch of "Take Off 2" class aircraft carriers, the Navy ordered four.In fact, in terms of performance, even if some modifications have been made, it is not as good as the technology of the British, American and Japanese aircraft carriers.

The aircraft carrier currently stationed in Sanya Port is the recently transferred Tianjin aircraft carrier, and the captain is Chen Jiliang.Chen Jiliang, 50 years old, is from Fuzhou, Fujian Province. He graduated from the Jiangnan Naval Academy, which is now the Nanjing Naval Officer University.

Although Duan Xun felt that there were too many Fujianese officers in the navy, he consciously suppressed the Fujianese officers and disintegrated the regional factions within the navy.But it is also impossible to completely abandon them.Because when Duan Xun took over the Chinese Navy, 90% of the young officers of the Chinese Navy were from Fujian.Although there are many naval academies in China, most of the teachers in these academies are Fujianese teachers, so most of the students who become talents in these schools are also Fujian students.This is formed by history, and Duan Xun cannot change it in a short time.

Although Duan Xun later vigorously trained naval officers from other provinces, among the middle-aged naval generals around 40 years old, the Fujianese officers were the most.The young officers Duan Xun later trained were only in their thirties, and it was too late to take over.Therefore, among the officers of Fujian nationality, a group of outstanding officers who were not completely stained with the brand of the faction were selected to continue to use.

Moreover, Fujianese naval officers are definitely passable in terms of ability.

Because the Fujianese officers studied in the British Navy in their early years, they are trustworthy in terms of professional skills.As for Chen Jiliang, he was personally recommended by Shen Honglie, the current deputy commander of the navy.When the Soviet Union was established, the two served as part of the Communist Party of China in the Beiyang fleet dispatched to the Russian Far East.Shen Honglie spoke highly of Chen Jiliang, thinking that he has strong professional ability, courage, resourcefulness, courage and insight.

So when Chen Shaokuan formed an aircraft carrier fleet, Shen Honglie recommended Chen Jiliang.And Chen Shaokuan and Chen Jiliang are not only from the same hometown, but also from the Jiangnan Naval Academy, so it can be said that they are fellow villagers plus classmates.Therefore, Chen Jiliang was appointed as the captain of the aircraft carrier Tianjin.Participated in the formation and training of China's first aircraft carrier fleet.