Respectfully

The seventh year of the Republic of China, May 1916, 5 in the Gregorian calendar

Before dawn, crowds began to gather in front of the Tiananmen Gate Tower. Soldiers wearing new military uniforms had bayonets on their shoulders, and tall and straight guards stood on both sides of Chang'an Street where the reviewing team was about to pass.

In the capital city in May, it was still a bit chilly in the morning. More and more people gathered together, but they didn't feel the cold at all. Many people had a thin layer of sweat on their heads.Some hawkers shuttled through the crowd, yelling and selling sesame seed cakes, twisted steamed buns and steamed buns, as well as carrying soy milk and tofu flower loads, passed by, and then there was another selling sesame paste.

Soon, the aroma of food came from the crowd.

Many of the reporters who got up early to occupy their seats hadn’t had breakfast, and some of them were already screaming from hunger, and smelling the aroma of food made their screaming even louder.

Many foreign journalists tried the Chinese breakfast for the first time, hot meat buns, fist-sized steamed buns, crispy biscuits, warm soy milk and tofu flowers, sweet and thick sesame paste. All comfortable.

"good to eat!"

A foreign reporter gave a thumbs-up to the steamed bun vendor while being inhaled by the steamed bun soup.

The people around saw it, and no one laughed at him. They were all busy filling their stomachs, and no one had time to laugh at others.

It was the first time for the coalition government to hold such a large-scale military parade, and it was also the biggest event since the North-South coalition came to power. Some people in the government proposed that Chang'an Avenue be closed before the military parade, and no one except the spectators was allowed to enter.

"This military parade has attracted the attention of all countries. It is a good opportunity to enhance the country's prestige and power!"

Chinese people have always paid attention to face. To hold such an important event, the eyes of all countries are gathered. It is natural to be solemn and solemn, and it is messy and unseemly.

The first person to stand up against it was Zhou Bingxun, the head of the Propaganda Department. In the coalition government, he has always been "heard" of speaking out.This military parade was planned and arranged by the Proclamation Department. It took more than a year, and every detail was considered. Naturally, this part will not be overlooked.

"There is a country when there are people, and there is no country without people. How can there be prestige without a country? The face is just for outsiders to see? Don't you have guests at home, and you have to check in advance whether the family will make you lose face ? If not, drive out of the house?"

The words made the other party bow their heads.

President Lou Da touched his bald head. Zhou Bingxun's mouth is really powerful, and the words he speaks are like a knife that cuts flesh.It is indeed a pleasure to watch him cut flesh with a knife, provided that the knife does not cut himself.

As he said, only the people can have a country, and the foundation of a country is the people.Isn't it for the citizens of this country to raise the prestige of the country and strengthen the power of the country?Putting the cart before the horse, what is it to put on a superior face?

Sir?The Qing Dynasty is long gone!

As the sun rises, the light from the sky dispels the darkness and illuminates people's faces.

The troops participating in the military parade began to assemble, and there were bursts of discussion among the crowd. Only the soldiers guarding both sides of the street remained motionless, leaving behind terrifying silhouettes in the first ray of sunlight in the morning.

A Huaxia reporter took pictures of this scene, and he knew that the Huaxia army was different from the past just from these soldiers.He can't express exactly what this feeling is. If Li Jinyan was here, he would tell the reporter that this word means spirit!

At [-]:[-], all the reviewing teams had assembled. President of the coalition government Lou Shengfeng, Vice President Song Zhou, Premier of the State Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs Zhan Changqing, provincial governors, and government ministers appeared on the Tiananmen Tower , The viewing stands on both sides of the front of the city tower were full of invited cultural celebrities, business gentry, farmer representatives, student representatives, etc.

Boss Song from Tianjin was also among them, such as Bai Lao, Gu Lao and other famous elders, who had already been invited to the tower to watch the ceremony.

As a member of the Lou family, Li Jinyan had originally reserved a seat on the tower, but he politely declined and ran to stand with Boss Song and the others.Li Jinyan didn't think much about it, he just felt that he was really not used to standing with many "elders" without Young Marshal Lou by his side.Although this is a good time to "strengthen relations" with the real power factions in various provinces, if the occasion is not right, we can only give up.

This action fell into the eyes of the old man Bai, but it really made the old man's eyes shine, "Be neither arrogant nor impetuous, and he can still maintain his original heart to this day, and he should be a word of cleanliness!"

After climbing up the tower, Bai Lao said to Bai Baoqi, who was supporting him behind him: "Baoqi, the Lou family is really in luck. When I chose this husband-in-law for your sister, I really have a unique vision!"

Bai Baoqi: "..."

What should I say?have no idea.

Just say nothing.

Loudspeakers have been installed on the city tower. Although they don't look very good, the microphones haven't appeared yet, so they can only make do with it.

Lou Shengfeng took a step forward. Song Zhou, Sima Jun, Zhan Changqing and others lined up on both sides. Beside Song Zhou stood a face who had long since withdrawn from the eyes of the Chinese people, Zheng Huai'en, the former president of the southern government.

Although he has stepped down to ignore political affairs and still has the stain of collusion with the Japanese, as the leader of the Anqing Uprising and the pioneer who overthrew the Qing Dynasty, Zheng Huai'en was still invited to Beijing.He now lives in the French Concession in Shanghai, and except for a few old friends, he doesn't see anyone else, and he rarely cares about political affairs.Zhenri was obsessed with calligraphy and painting, and also translated many French books.Hearing about the coalition government's military parade, he didn't care at all, but he didn't expect that he was invited to Beijing.

Looking at the citizens beside Chang'an Street, and at the high-spirited Lou Shengfeng, Song Zhou, Sima Jun and others, Zheng Huai'en felt regretful, but also relieved.

He also had ideals for the country and the people, but he was blinded by power when he didn't want to, and made a wrong step. He suddenly woke up and regretted it too late.

It's fine now.It is also his luck to be able to see China today.

At [-]:[-], twenty gun salutes roared at the same time. Four young soldiers wearing dark brown military uniforms, wide-brimmed hats, and carrying the rank of major general, carrying a five-color national flag representing the Chinese Democratic Republic, appeared in front of the crowd. within the field of vision.

Snow-white gloves, black military boots, a handsome face, and a handsome figure.

They marched forward with the sound of gun salutes, with solemn expressions and firm eyes. The general stars on the collars and shoulders of the military uniforms shone in the sun, which was particularly eye-catching, and the resolute military spirit was clearly visible.

Li Jinyan on the viewing platform was stunned for a moment. He only knew that Marshal Lou would participate in the military parade, but he didn't expect that he would be so "out of position"...

The two who walked in the front were Lou Xiao, the young commander of the six northern provinces, and Song Wu, the young commander of the six southern provinces. Behind them were the eldest son of Ma Qingxiang, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, and the heir of Long Yiting, the governor of Yunnan.

The four young marshals were equally young, handsome, and full of vigor.

In fact, although there are many heirs to the governors of the provinces, most of them have made quite a lot of achievements.The cavalry team led by Marshal Ma followed Ma Qingxiang all the way through Outer Mongolia and rushed into Siberia. Marshal Long also led the troops to fight against the pineapple heads a few times. Many of the arms that Li Jinyan smuggled to Southeast Asia passed through him. hand.

Just because Young Marshal Lou is too powerful, plus a "stealing" Song Wu, no matter how domineering other young marshals are, they can't be mighty.

Four tall and long-legged young soldiers, four high-ranking major general officers, carried the five-color national flag, walked past the viewing platform, stood in front of the tower, and raised their arms to salute at the same time.

The four "laozi" on the tower were all so happy from ear to ear.

"That's my son!" Ma Qingxiang laughed loudly and patted his belt, "TNNND, this little bastard finally gave me a face!"

The brothers Ma Qingrui and Ma Qingfang who had never fought against him at the side clenched their fists and gritted their teeth hard. The sons of their two families are not bad, so why did this old boy take the lead? !

The sons of the three horses, from the oldest to the youngest, can form a platoon. Many of them grew up on horseback with the army. Others played with toys, and they played with daggers and carbines.It is indeed not easy for Young Marshal Ma to stand out among them.

The governor of Yunnan, Long Yiting, smiled until his eyes were narrowed. Song Zhou and Lou Shengfeng were not far behind, so everyone didn't know what to say.

If Zhan Changqing hadn't pulled Lou Shengfeng back, maybe President Lou would rush to the loudspeaker and yell twice, that would be too embarrassing...

The military band began to play music, and the five-color national flag was slowly raised along with the music. In front of the city tower and beside Chang'an Street, all the people puffed up their chests, widened their eyes, and raised their heads with the rising national flag.

The national flag was raised to the highest level, the music became louder and louder, and the first foot formation to be inspected appeared in front of everyone.

The neat team, the mighty soldiers, the sonorous pace.

With steel guns on the shoulders and sharp bayonets like a forest, every step of the team of 300 people is like a sound.Before walking to the city tower, the officer walking in the front drew out his command saber and raised it suddenly. The chest of the tall Hebei man shook, "Kill the enemy!"

Three hundred voices sounded at the same time, "Serve the country!"

Sima Jun on the tower suddenly clenched his fists, looking at Lou Shengfeng with a touch of complexity and gratitude at the same time.

After the army in Hebei, there was the Cantonese army led by Xue Dingzhou, the governor of Guangdong. As the first republican government established after the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty, and also as a pioneer in the pursuit of democracy and freedom, the Cantonese army did its part.

They were equally high-spirited and murderous. Although most people in the capital couldn't understand what they yelled, the momentum displayed by the team was enough to prove everything.

In the crowd, cheers rang out.

The northern and southern governments, the forerunners who overthrew the old dynasty and sought the way to save the country, no matter what kind of stains they have borne, history will never forget their original intentions and what they have done for this country.

The historian's pen may have errors, but the memory of the years remains unchanged.

The infantry phalanx passing through the tower continued, and the cheers began to continue.

Army of Lu, Army of Gansu, Army of Yunnan, Army of Sichuan, Army of Guizhou, Army of Guangxi, infantry of six southern provinces, cavalry of three horses...

The soldiers from the northwest, the soldiers from the southwest, the soldiers from the north, and the soldiers from the south all clenched the steel guns in their hands, took majestic steps, and uttered the same voice.

At this moment, they are no longer divided into north and south, east and west, they all have only one name and one identity, Huaxia soldiers!

Li Jiacai, the governor of Xinjiang, also appeared on the tower. Unlike the governors of other provinces, Li Jiacai was neither a member of the former southern government nor affiliated with the former northern government. He was the minister of the Qing Dynasty in Xinjiang. With the strength in his hands and the power in the local area, he directly became the "King of Xinjiang".

Li Jiacai is a shrewd man, experienced in doing things, and has a fierce gaze. No one will buy it. Neither Zheng Huaien nor Sima Jun can do anything about him.

It was not until the two peace talks between the North and the South and the establishment of the coalition government that he took over the olive branch offered by President Lou Da.This time personally leading the troops to Beijing is also a kind of statement.

However, Dushuai Li was a bit regretful. If he brought his son along, maybe the Li family would be among the four people carrying the national flag.Li Dushuai is very accurate. Once such a position is established, the benefits to the whole family are self-evident.

It's a pity that money is hard to buy. If I knew it earlier, I can only wait for the next opportunity. After all, this kind of military parade must be more than this one time.

On the city tower, there are definitely not one or two people who have the same idea as Li Dushuai. By the time of the next military parade, not only the old commanders will gather together, but the young commanders will also be able to gather more than a dozen tables of mahjong.

After the troops from various provinces, excitement spread among the crowd. Many people were hoarse, and several old men were so excited that their eyes were wet with tears. regret!"

A burst of louder and more orderly footsteps suddenly sounded at this moment.

The five infantry phalanxes formed by the six northern provinces made their final appearance.

A pitch-black helmet, a pitch-black muzzle, and a sharp bayonet.

During the march, there were no slogans, and the sound of footsteps was extraordinarily powerful.Like the drumbeat of a war drum, it beats on everyone's heart.

From their bodies, it seemed as if they could smell the smoke of the battlefield, and the bayonet with the blood groove was shining with blood.

Murderous, murderous all over the sky.

This is an iron-blooded army that can make the enemy tremble and change the color of the sun and the moon!

Shock, expressed on everyone's face, engraved into everyone's heart.

After the soldiers formed the phalanx, there was the roar of motorcycles and the sound of motors, four motorcycles opened the way, and several modified armored vehicles appeared in front of everyone. The reporters were so excited that they almost forgot to take pictures, and the Chinese opened their mouths wide. Only then did he say a word: "God, what is this?"

The black armored vehicles lined up in two rows and moved forward slowly. The machine guns protruding from the firing ports showed off the powerful firepower of these steel monsters.After it, there are several self-propelled artillery and large-caliber artillery pulled by trucks.

Before everyone recovered from the shock, there was another roar in the sky, and more than [-] planes, arranged in three echelons, whizzed past the heads of everyone.

Among them are not only the planes from the six northern provinces, but also the wooden biplanes brought by the Guangzhou military government. Although the shape and performance are not as good as the planes from the six northern provinces, they are also self-produced by the Chinese, enough to make all Chinese feel proud!

Fighter planes flew across the sky, and at exactly eleven o'clock, the four warships docked at sea also roared with cannons.

Four cruisers, sixteen gunboats, four torpedo boats.A Queen Elizabeth-class battleship is enough to completely destroy this force.

Even so, China's navy still speaks out to the whole world. They are indeed weak, but for the sake of the country and the people, they are not afraid of any enemies!Even if they are buried in the sea, they will say no to anyone!

For the country and the people, the only thing to do is die!

With this iron-blooded teacher, China can no longer be bullied!

On the city tower, amidst the cheers, President Lou Da took a step forward and raised his arms. The cheers gradually died down, and his voice spread in all directions.

"I, Lou Shengfeng, swear here to abide by the Constitution of China, accept the supervision of the people, strive for the freedom of the people, the democracy of the country, for the sake of China, for the sake of the people, drive out foreign aggression, restore China, strengthen the country and enrich the people! Return our great country and the glory of the prosperous age Long live China! Long live the nation!"

"Long live!" With tears in his eyes, a young student raised his arms and shouted, "Long live the President! Long live China!"

From a few people, to tens of people, to hundreds of people... On the city tower, on the viewing platform, on both sides of the street, everyone is shouting, long live!Long live China!

People were shouting and screaming, as if they wanted to release all the resentment and sadness that had accumulated in their hearts for a hundred years.

After Lou Shengfeng, Song Zhou, Sima Jun, Zhan Changqing, the governors of all provinces raised their arms and swore to serve the country and the people!

The road ahead is still not smooth, and there will eventually be various obstacles ahead, but at this moment, all Chinese people believe that the road to prosperity of the country and the road to national rejuvenation will eventually become wider and wider!

Li Jinyan stood on the viewing platform, cheering, his vision gradually became blurred, and before he knew it, he was like most people, his cheeks were wet with tears.

Sadness, joy, excitement, all kinds of emotions are surging, colliding, and bursting in the chest.

He raised his head, looked up at the sky, the blue was as clear as washing, his vision gradually became clear, he took a deep breath, and with a hoarse voice, he once again shouted the four words "Long live Huaxia!"

In the sky, planes flew over again and again, and among the crowd, the cheers were louder and louder.

The reporters kept recording all this, but the ministers from various countries who were invited to watch the ceremony had their own considerations.

The faces of the Russians were ugly, the faces of the Japanese were ashen, and the expressions of the ministers from Germany, France and other countries changed carelessly. The British Minister Zhu Erdian sighed deeply, stood up on crutches, and did not say a word for a long time.

Huaxia, the lion that has been sleeping for a hundred years has woken up. No one can stop it from taking a majestic stride and making a mighty roar that resounds across the universe. No...

China is rising, but Great Britain is deeply involved in the European war, and countless British people have spilled their blood on the land of Europe.

Looking at the scene in front of him, hearing the cheers in his ears, and thinking of the army that just passed by, Zhu Erdian's heart sank more and more.

Just when the military parade in China reached its climax, the decoy fleet sent by the British Royal Navy and the German High Seas Fleet finally met, and the avant-garde battle of the Battle of Jutland was about to begin.