Part 5 Chapter 13 Submarine

"The flowing light easily throws people away, making cherries red and bananas green." This word is sung from Xue Wanqing's mouth, and there is an indescribable resentment. Coupled with the seductive gaze, the candle shadow sways red and is intoxicated from the clouds.

If you don’t drink, you will be drunk! In a high position, you can’t indulge in a rare moment. The desire to indulge in the red and green is so strong. No wonder most of the ancient emperors were foolish.

While drunk, Chen Congyun hugged Xue Yuqing's slender waist with one hand, raised the wine glass with the other, and sang at the top of his voice: "Life is only a few short autumns, and I will not stop until I am drunk. My beauty in the east, the Yellow River in the west, come and have a drink, don't stop until I am drunk, don't worry about worries and troubles."

The wind was cold outside the room, and the charcoal fire inside was burning warmly, and the wine was coming, and sweat beads on the forehead began to fall. When he felt the heat, Xue Yuqing beside him had already taken off only a dress, and sat on Shen Congyun's thigh with her legs wide open, her face facing her face, and her little mouth was kissing her face without hesitation.

Xue Wanqing was quite sober. Seeing this, she stepped forward and pulled the two people who were entangled in the same place and said, "It's getting late, it's cold in winter, don't get cold, go to bed."

The three of them shook and supported each other into the inner room. The maid had already sorted out the bedding, and Chen Congyun fell onto the bed. The fatigue of the past few days was overwhelmed with irresistible, and his eyelids were fighting. The two women were serving the feet washing, and their snoring was quietly remembered.

"Sister, I've been waiting for the night, but I've come here, but it's a pity..." Xue Yuqing turned around and came back a little, with a strong sorrow on her face, and she said in a low voice.

"Girl, be content. There are so many people in this deep courtyard. If you can stay in front of him, you will have hope. Now there are only six or seven women around the master. If you really become the emperor, you will be in the three palaces and six courtyards, it will be difficult to meet him." Xue Wanqing was very open-minded, so she took water to wash, took off her clothes and went to bed, waved to the girl, "What are you still standing there? Come up."

In fact, Chen Congyun didn't drink much, but he just worked a little hard these days. A few hours passed, and when he woke up, he snuggled up to sleep one by one, and couldn't help but feel a little guilty in his heart.

The lights in the room were still on. I quietly got out of bed and looked for the toilet behind me to go.

Xue Wanqing didn't sleep very well. Chen Congyun got off the bed and then hugged her hands empty, she naturally woke up in a daze. When she opened her eyes, she disappeared. She naturally was shocked and woke up even more thoroughly. Seeing that the door was locked, she felt relieved.

When the sound of footsteps came from behind the screen, Xue Wanqing quickly lay down, squinted her eyes and peeked at Chen Congyun's return, watching him take out a teapot from the stove and drink it happily, and then hesitated in front of the bed.

It turned out that Xue Yuqing, the little girl, was very domineering in sleep, and her body occupied two-thirds of the bed. Chen Congyun smiled and straightened the girl, slipped back to the middle and just sat down. The hot body behind her had already been pressed up. When a pair of soft hands were just holding her chest, her hot lips were whispering to her ears.

"A cruel person, you can kill people these days."

Chen Congyun naturally knew that Xue Wanqing had woken up. He stretched out his hand and pulled his slender waist forward and tried hard. His soft body lay on his thighs, and his beautiful face as beautiful as a flower moaned in front of him.

When the train stopped at Tianjin Station, it was like a great enemy on the station. Fully armed soldiers protected the station from wind and rain. Sheng Xuanhuai, wearing a long gown, led a group of civil and military officials to look forward to the platform.

Shandong Governor Liu Yongfu also wore a long gown and waited among the crowd. Since leaving the military, Liu Yongfu looked more calm. New China implemented a system of military and political division. It was somewhat inappropriate for Liu Yongfu to be the governor. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell at a glance that the mystery contained in it was hidden.

When Chen Congyun, dressed in military uniform, got off the train, the military band immediately rang, and Sheng Xuanhuai and others immediately came up. After a false ceremony, Chen Congyun got on the carriage.

"Brother Yuanting, come up and go together." Chen Congyun poked his head out of the car window and shouted. Liu Yongfu didn't expect that in front of so many people, Chen Congyun did not invite Sheng Xuan to get in the car, but asked himself to get in. He couldn't help but feel excited deep in his heart.

"Oh, okay." Liu Yongfu agreed a little bit rude, but Chen Congyun didn't take it to heart, and watched Liu Yongfu get into the car with a smile.

"How is it? Are you doing it freely in Shandong?" Chen Congyun had a little idea of ​​asking. Liu Yongfu was a reckless man and put it as the governor. It was strange that he was comfortable.

"It's just that, I feel uncomfortable when I hear it if I have something." Liu Yongfu said, there was a hint of resentment. This reaction was exactly what Chen Congyun wanted to see. If Liu Yongfu showed respectful acceptance of Chen Congyun's arrangement, it would be abnormal.

"I know what others think of you. After leaving the army, someone must have said that I am suspicious of you and let you go to retire, right? Haha, don't refuse to admit it." Chen Congyun said with a smile, and Liu Yongfu's face turned red in an instant, and he didn't know what to say.

"This time I went to Weihai for inspection, you don't need to accompany you. Go back to explain the government affairs and go back to the General Staff to report. Spring will begin in a few months, and the Russians will definitely continue to make trouble. Aftershocks, I'm not relieved. After thinking about it, only if you are in front of me can I feel at ease." Chen Congyun's words were slow, and his tone was so sincere that Liu Yongfu felt a hot heart in his eyes and he lowered his head slightly.

"I understand!" As he said that, Liu Yongfu suddenly raised his head and said, "Sir, I would like to ask you something."

Chen Congyun said, "Say!"

Liu Yongfu said: "Can you not let your subordinates engage in politics in the future? I will really make people feel frustrated. I would rather fight bayonets with the enemy on the battlefield than be a governor."

"Okay, no problem, I promise you."

Chen Congyun was not suspicious of Liu Yongfu, but a reality was placed in front of him, forcing Liu Yongfu to leave the army temporarily. With the continuous growth of the new army, the subordinates who followed Liu Yongfu in the Black Flag Army gradually formed an interest group. As long as Liu Yongfu continued to stay in the military, it would be very difficult for Chen Congyun to break up this interest group. Therefore, after briefly transferred Liu Yongfu from the military, Chen Congyun adjusted the chaos by cutting the knot, and 80% of the officers above the First Legion were transferred and dispersed. Chen Congyun never dared to forget the words of power coming out of the gun, and would not relax the absolute control of the army at all.

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In Weihai, the battle flags fluttered on the warships, the sailors holding rifles stood straight and looked at Chen Congyun who were slowly walking towards him, and behind him were a group of naval generals.

After the Battle of Tsuma Outer Sea, the First Fleet also sent a rapid formation to the Japanese waters several times, waiting for an opportunity to find the Japanese Navy to carry out a continued attack, but the Japanese Combined Fleet just refused to fight without leaving the hole.

China has officially declared war on Japan. Song Qing and other departments entrenched in the Jiuliancheng area have accepted the adaptation of the new government and quickly moved south to North Korea. As planned, they will occupy Busan and Gwangju within half a month to prevent the Japanese army from landing.

In fact, without the support of the navy, Japan could not talk about landing operations. The General Staff made such arrangements just to reassure Song Qing and other departments, indicating that Chen Congyun did not mean to swallow them. Not only that, Chen Congyun also personally sent a telegram to supplement Song Qing and other departments with certain guns and ammunition.

The situation between China and Japan became suddenly tense before the Spring Festival in 1899. After the news of the declaration of war spread, various domestic voices gradually subsided, and major newspapers turned their attention to the direct war between China and Japan. At the beginning of the founding of New China, they dared to proactively declare war on Japan and put on a stance of fighting, which shocked the public opinion across the country. This new atmosphere was in the Front Qing Dynasty, but I could not even think about it.

Chen Congyun's new government seems to have taken advantage of external contradictions and successfully diverted the internal vision. At this moment, he was still clinging to the internal Qing Dynasty and was completely unwilling to let go of things. Someone immediately put the traitor's hat on you.

"The Great Wall and the Yellow River ships have basically recovered their combat effectiveness under the guidance of German engineers. They can fight again in 24 hours at most." Standing on the high ground on the shore, Liu Buchan pointed to the ships in the harbor to introduce the recent situation of the navy.

"German engineer? Where did you come from? The aid agreement between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Germany has just been signed. Why did you come from the German engineer?" Chen Congyun asked somewhat surprised.

Liu Buchan quickly explained: "That's right. Last month, a German economic and trade friendly delegation came to China for inspection. Among them, there were two engineers sent by the German Volkeng Shipyard. The purpose of their visit to China was to test the use of the sold to us. The purpose was to improve the warships in combination with actual combat. As soon as we overhauled the warships, we stayed to help, saying that we wanted to obtain first-hand information. A few days ago, I invited them to dinner. After drinking too much, they revealed a news that according to the German intelligence department, the British Navy proposed a new concept of warships and planned to improve the design in the next five to eight years. The two engineers said that once this new warship model is formed, it will become a mobile fortress that will dominate the sea in the future."

Chen Congyun smiled disdainfully and said, "Battleship! Old bottles contain new wine." This reaction surprised Liu Buchan a little, but thinking about such important information, Chen Congyun may not have learned it from other channels. After all, since the new army was established, it has paid great attention and investment in intelligence work.

Liu Buchan said in a deep voice: "Sir, wise!"

Thinking of the battleship, what emerged from Chen Congyun's mind was the history of World War II, and the giant cannon ship groaned and struggled under the carrier-based aircraft of the aircraft carrier. Although Chen Congyun knew the development trend of history, he could not surpass it from a technical perspective. China's current situation and industrial foundation were basically a poor and deserted situation. From Vietnam to Liangjiang to the establishment of the new China, Chen Congyun made a lot of efforts, and the changes brought about were only the tip of the iceberg.

"After stabilizing the Northeast, we should formulate a huge industrial plan, with the development of heavy industry as the core, and the power to catch up with the West." Chen Congyun said in his heart, his eyes turned to the vast sea, and he sneered in the direction of Japan. Without the compensation from the Sino-Japanese War of 1894, you are a scumbag. China can offset the income of two wealthy provinces.

"The country's determination to develop the navy is firm, but it is not possible to buy it alone. It is necessary to treat the symptoms and root causes. In the next five years, we will continue to buy warships from Britain and Germany to enrich the naval power. Five years later, we must form the ability to independently produce warships. In the future, the country will increase its investment in the civil shipbuilding industry. As the leader of the navy, don't be dissatisfied." Chen Congyun's words seemed to be for Liu Buchan to listen, but behind him were the naval generals such as Lin Taizeng, and he also heard clearly.

Liu Buchan showed a longing smile and raised his chest slightly and said, "The scene described by the adults is really longing for. When he thought of one day he could stand on a large warship produced by his country and cut through the waves on the seashore of the motherland, his subordinates couldn't help but feel excited."

Flattery is definitely a flattery! And it is also a very clever flattery! Chinese soldiers not only have to know how to fight, but also be a human being. Liu Buchan is a classic figure. This is why Chen Congyun valued him so much, rather than let Deng Shichang, who is more outstanding in military affairs, command the navy. Of course, this is not purely flattery. As a soldier, who doesn’t want his motherland to be stronger?

Having said that, the official words were over. Chen Congyun turned around and glanced at the generals behind him, walked towards the Navy Command and the former Navy Office.

Liu Buchan immediately remembered that Chen Congyun was about to celebrate the New Year and was also coming to Weihai in person. He immediately gave a wink to the generals. Everyone immediately showed excitement and walked into the combat hall of the Navy Command.

"Half a month ago, the Navy fought a beautiful battle to avenge the previous shame. Now the Japanese Joint Fleet is huddled in the turtle cave and cannot come out. Everyone said, what should I do? Let me tell you first. This year's New Year's Eve is here in two days. I plan to celebrate the New Year in Weihai. I won't give you New Year's Eve dinner, right?" Chen Congyun took the lead in making a talk, and the lower part immediately started to make a fuss. After a burst of laughter, discussions started. Everyone knows that Chen Congyun doesn't plan to celebrate the New Year well.

"Sir, now my navy is strong and strong. As long as you give me an order, I am willing to take the lead and attack Tokyo directly. I don't believe that the Japanese Combined Fleet can calm down." Deng Shichang, who had just returned from Fujian, suddenly stood up and said loudly.

Lin Taizeng also stood up at this time, and stood at attention and said, "Sir, my subordinates suggest that we go out on the first day of the Lunar New Year, head straight to Nagasaki, Japan, and attack his shipyard."

"Sir Lin, what are you going to fight? Nagasaki Port is full of forts, so you can't take any advantage of the warships." A young general stood up and asked loudly.

Chen Congyun glanced at the young man. He was only twenty-five or twenty-six years old. He actually dared to talk to deputy commander Lin Taizeng like this. He was very brave.

It’s true that Lin Taizeng was choked by these words for a moment, with a blushing face and thick neck. Seeing this, Liu Buchan immediately stood up and said, “Xu Yifan, why are you not big or small? Why are you talking to Lord Lin? Look, you can’t just come with your ears when you first attend such an important meeting?”

Xu Yifan, the name is a bit familiar. Chen Congyun seemed to have heard of it somewhere. After thinking about it carefully, he immediately remembered it. This is a young man from South China who went to Germany to study in the Navy six years ago.

"Xu Yifan, how should you fight according to your wishes?" Chen Congyun smiled and pointed at Xu Yifan and asked. Liu Buchan was anxious when he saw this, for fear that this boy would speak irrelevantly, which would anger Chen Congyun. He repeatedly winked at Xu Yifan, but Xu Yifan seemed to have not seen it.

"Report to Master! I am the head of the submarine force established half a year ago. Currently, my submarine force is equipped with six submarines, all of which are Holland-6 types purchased by the United States. At present, our submarine force is highly morale and is ready to go to war at all times. I suggest that a large formation can be used to block the Japanese sea surface and submarines can penetrate the port at night to fight. As long as the Japanese's main warship is destroyed, our army can land and fight at any time on Japan's long coastline."

Chen Congyun then remembered that there was such a submarine project in the cooperation agreement signed by the United States. The internal use of the contract was that the United States provided a loan of 50 million US dollars to China, mainly for purchasing various mechanical equipment. Later, Tian Bei sold the latest submarines to the Chinese Navy, and was full of sensation. After the Navy reported this situation, Chen Congyun immediately understood this rare opportunity when he saw the submarine. He immediately signed and agreed to introduce twenty submarines from the United States, and proposed to use loans to purchase submarine technology and a shipbuilding dock. The designer of the submarine Holland was not successful in the United States and was not adopted by the U.S. Navy. He was even ruthlessly ridiculed and viciously abused. In history, this genius submarine designer ended up in depression.

The introduction of submarines into China was entirely because Chen Congyun and Tian Bei had occasionally talked about submarines during a meeting and expressed their strong interest. Tian Bei had put some thoughts on this. Seeing that the submarine invented by Holland was not used in the United States, he brought it into China to attract some business for the United States, and also put some agency fees in his pocket. Of course, Chen Congyun didn't know about Holland's situation in the United States, otherwise he would have started to poach the enemy.

Xu Yifan's tactical thinking is bold and precedent. During World War I and World War II, German submarines boldly sneaked into British military ports and achieved brilliant results.

"Xu Yifan, your idea is very advanced. From a tactical perspective, this idea is very constructive. What I am worried about is whether the current submarine can meet your tactical requirements." Chen Congyun criticized implicitly, at least Chen Congyun believes that the current submarine does not have such combat capabilities.

Xu Yifan couldn't help but blushed slightly when Chen Congyun said this. He stood there unwillingly, and refused to sit down with his neck tampered. He suddenly looked up and said to Chen Congyun: "Sir, you may not believe it when it comes to the performance of the submarine. It's better. Although there are not many submarines equipped by the troops at present, his designer, Mr. Holland, followed the first submarines to China to inspect the use of submarines and collect data to facilitate future improvements. If you can see him, I think you will change your contempt for the submarines."

"What do you mean? When did I, Chen Congyun, despise the submarine? Let me tell you, the Chinese Navy is the first navy in the world to be equipped with a large number of submarines. You gangster,..." Speaking of this, Chen Congyun suddenly felt that he had missed something, and glared at Xu Yifan and said, "Wait a minute, what did you say just now? Mr. Holland came to China? Still in your submarine force? Do you still want me to see him?"

"Yes, that's what I said just now. Mr. Holland is indeed in my army and goes into the water with his brothers every day. He always nags me, saying that the US Navy doesn't know anything, but some important personnel even attack him viciously, saying that he is a liar." Xu Yifan didn't react and answered casually.

Chen Congyun suddenly raised his head, reached out to touch his forehead, and said, "God, I heard it right? How could such a thing happen?" Chen Congyun only realized at this time that although he knew that the submarine had played a huge role in future wars, he did not know the history of the submarine development. And this inventor named Holland seemed to be unable to survive in the United States, so he ran to China and to the territory of Chen Congyun, a dictator who admired submarines very much.

"Sir, what's wrong with you?" Xu Yifan thought he was saying the wrong thing. The people who were dissatisfied with the house stared at him. It was because of his personality that Xu Yifan was young and energetic and did not know how to be a human being. After returning to China, he worked for three years. The top students who studied in Germany were still just majors. It was rare in the army. Now he was sent to the submarine force, a useless army.

"What are you still standing stupidly? Why don't you go and invite Mr. Holland here quickly?" Chen Congyun was really anxious, almost shouting. Why are you polite if such an inventor who specializes in submarines comes to his door? It would be stupid if he doesn't take it down.

"But, sir, this is a naval combat meeting. Mr. Holland is here, isn't it appropriate?" Xu Yifan defended in a low voice, and Chen Congyun calmed down.

"Sit down!" Chen Congyun signaled Xu Yifan to sit down, stood up and said to everyone: "I'll ask everyone to wipe out the hope of the Japanese Navy. Now I announce that Liu Buchan will lead the way and draw up a combat plan. Today's meeting is over, and the meeting will be dispersed."

Chen Congyun announced the announcement. When everyone was stunned, he rushed to Xu Yifan, and pulled Xu Yifan out with some disobedience and walked out: "Go and take me to see Mr. Huolan."

The dock of the submarine force is in a corner of the military port, and there is currently less than one hundred people. Such organization is led by a major in the navy, and it is a bit waste of resources. Holland, 57, is silently watching the submarines anchored in the harbor in the sunset.

The Holland-6 submarine was successfully designed and launched in 1898. The boat was 15 meters long and equipped with a 33.1 kilowatt (45 horsepower) gasoline engine and battery-powered electric motor. This is a new type of submarine that uses a double-propulsion powered by a gasoline engine during surface navigation, with a speed of up to 7 nautical miles per hour and a range of 1,000 nautical miles. When submarine, it is powered by a battery, with a speed of 5 nautical miles per hour and a range of 50 nautical miles. The boat has 5 crew members, and the weapons are a torpedo tube (with 3 torpedoes) and 2 artillery (one in front and one in back). The gun aims to control the submarine body to aim at the target. The boat can launch torpedoes underwater, sail on the water balance, dive quickly and maneuverably.

Such a leading era design is undoubtedly a genius design. Unfortunately, Holland's invention was not popular in the US Navy, but it was hated. The great inventor was also given the titles of "liar" and "idiot" and was attacked viciously.

Just when Holland was desperate and angry, a news came that the Chinese Navy not only purchased 20 submarines designed by Holland from the United States, but also proposed to introduce submarine technology and equipment at high prices. It was precisely because of Shen Congyun's foresight that Holland's invention was not buried, and soon a shipyard proposed to cooperate in production. Of course, the US Navy still adopted a bad attitude towards Holland, the object of giving up cooperation. This directly led to the bankruptcy of the military's patent negotiations to purchase Holland, and the American manufacturer who was unable to deal with Shen Congyun was suffering from the pain of the large amount of dollars, Holland took the initiative to propose the idea of ​​following the delivered submarine to China.

Holland had the idea of ​​coming to China for a love for his invention and his appreciation for China, a seller who knew the goods. The abominable US military immediately seized this opportunity and used the condition of restricting Holland from leaving the country to force Holland to sign a contract for the transfer of invention patents and sold it to China at a high price.

Of course, these are not things that Holland cares about. Within six months of coming to China, Holland devoted more energy to improving the performance of submarines. In fact, only through actual combat inspections can we determine whether a submarine is excellent. After coming to China, Holland spent almost every day on submarines. He asked to board the boat as an expert. The submarine force was a clean yamen, and Liu Buchan and others ignored it. Xu Yifan naturally applauded the appearance of an expert. After all, submarines are a brand new topic. Having an expert in the army is absolutely beneficial to quickly forming combat effectiveness.

When Chen Congyun hurriedly appeared outside the dock of the submarine force, the soldier standing guard stared at Chen Congyun with his gun in his eyes and shouted, "Who is doing what? Stop it for me."

Those who can enter the submarine force are all thorns that are not good at doing on various ships. Since Xu Yifan is the leader here, everyone will simply find various interfaces to gather the thorns together, and they will not be upset if they see each other.

Chen Congyun was very satisfied with the sentinel's vigilance, and turned around and said to Xu Yifan: "Take him."

Xu Yifan immediately stepped forward and said, "You are blind. It's me. Come and find Mr. Holan."

When the sentry saw that it was Xu Yifan, he put away his gun and smiled indifferently: "Head, I think you are confused, right? You don't have to find it, it's on the dock." In front of Chen Congyun, his subordinates were so disrespectful, Xu Yifan was a little angry and glared at the sentry fiercely and said: "It's big or small, look back and see how I'll clean up you."

After Xu Yifan said that, he turned around and smiled at Chen Congyun and said, "Mr. Holland should be on the dock, I will take you there now."

Chen Congyun smiled faintly and said, "Xu Yifan, your soldiers are not very aggressive."

"It's all the subordinates who are not disciplined." Xu Yifan quickly admitted his mistake. Chen Congyun really had no intention of blaming him, but actually admired him very much. The submarine force is a very special force. In the small space underwater, officers and soldiers often face the test of life and death together. The separation between each other is too clear, which makes people worry.

Chen Congyun was too lazy to explain to Xu Yifan. He smiled and walked along the road to the dock. He saw an old man with gray hair squatting beside the dock, and was playing with soldiers on a submarine while talking. Seeing the old man's anxious look, he probably was in a state of talking to the chicken and duck.

"Young man, Mr. Holland is asking you, do you feel severe breathing difficulties while snorkeling?" Chen Congyun appeared in time and became an interpreter.

"Yes, this little submarine is really stuffy when it is long. It would be better if the place is bigger." The soldier answered casually. When he saw Xu Yifan, he couldn't help but smile: "Boss, you really keep your word. Have you really hired an interpreter?"

Xu Yifan's face suddenly showed an awkward and uneasy smile. Li Xiaosan, who was following Shen Congyun, had two black lines on his face. Translation, is there any precedent for the president of the country to be a translator?
Chapter completed!