Chapter 240 Is he really only 19 years old?
On both sides of the wide cement road around the island, coconut trees form a forest, and passers-by walk side by side, or stop to look into the distance. The gentle sea breeze blows every face, blowing away the fatigue after a week of hard work.
This is the weekend in Hawaii. Although the roar of machines comes from the factory from time to time, most people living in Honolulu can enjoy this pleasure.
On the island facing the sea, the best place to relax and rest is a blue sea beach. The children are running on the beach, and the young people rush into the sea to swim. The elderly have also found a suitable means of relaxation. They come to the sparsely populated seaside in groups and wave the fishing line again and again.
Compared with the undulating beach on the seashore, the long and long Ford Island beach attracts the most tourists because it is in Pearl Harbor and the water waves are gentle.
The afternoon sun, hot, spread on the beach, as if laying a golden carpet for the beach. People rippled barefoot between the beach and the sea. The tide rose and fell, and hit the instep. There was an indescribably comfortable feeling.
Several naughty hermit crabs, carrying thick shells, trotted all the way to the sea. Perhaps it was their dream home, but those children deliberately teased them with small wooden sticks, making their efforts to go home break again and again. Finally, they had to shrink into the thick shell and wait for the dead of night. The moment.
Opposite the beach, there are four docks that have been closed for two years. No one knows what is being built in it. All the relevant workers have been issued a sealing order, and there are many key technical positions. Even the wives and children have been received in temporary factory dormitory and temporarily separated from contact with the outside world.
There is dissatisfaction and firmness. After all, no one wants to be monitored for work like this, but in addition to dissatisfaction and firmness, it is more excited. Because every worker knows that it is with the powerful warships on the naval dock and those smiling sailors that they can get today's hard-won comfortable life.
They enjoy a much higher salary than before. Their children can receive free education until college. More importantly, they don't have to wander around or look at other people's faces. Here, this pearl island country in the Pacific Ocean, the private territory of the Duke, has become the home that all overseas tourists yearn for.
Up to now, there are still Chinese people pouring in here from the United States, from the Southern Ocean, from Japan, and even from far South America. Their wishes are very simple. They only hope to live a stable life, not for high remuneration or ideal pursuit.
Of course, there are also many young people who came here and entered the recruitment office. Without exception, they filled in the application form to join the Pacific Navy. It was the continuous influx of these people that made the navy more and more fresh blood.
The diligence of the Chinese is famous all over the world, but the Chinese are also the most unique group of people, because they will leave a deep mark on the local area everywhere. It is not the cracks of the shells, nor the white bones after the sword is killed, but the culture accumulated over thousands of years.
Just like the fleet of the three treasures at the beginning, he brought countless silk porcelain, and he brought the brilliant Chinese civilization, but did not occupy even an inch of land like today's powers.
Some people say that this is sad, because the Chinese people lack an ambition. The labor voyage of the three treasures created a brand-new era of navigation. At the same time, they forgot to plant the flag of the empire all over the world, so they let the later Portuguese and the Spanish until the British have the opportunity to take advantage of it, and finally use the Chinese invention. Guns and gunpowder smashed the sea gate of the rotten Qing Dynasty, and also brought opium that plunged the Chinese people into pain.
Nowadays, a man was born. He got Hawaii. He defeated the ambitious and tried to challenge the suzerain's Japanese book, so that the low third-class country could taste the bitter fruits of the war. He brought the Ryukyu Kingdom back to the arms of the Chinese family, and he even defeated the Russian big man who cut off the thing that originally belonged to the Chinese!
But the war is not over yet!
Japan is still expanding the army crazily. Even if the ordinary people in their country are now hungry, they still haven't given up. They even sent people to assassinate our young master!
The four capital ships ordered from the United States have just bypassed South America and entered the San Diego military port on the west coast of the United States to replenish coal. They will soon return to China, but this is not enough. They have gathered a huge fleet in Europe with six battleships, four heavy cruisers, four light cruisers and six destroyers, waiting for the final completion. Kill to the Far East!
Far away in St. Petersburg, the Russian emperor, who shouted to erase the Pacific Army from the earth and send our young master to the gallows, was also fierce. He even said that he would build 40 main warships in one go!
The young master and the Pacific Army, who have all their hopes, are facing a life-and-death battle!
In this case, let's build a better warship, so that the Pacific Fleet, which defends the last dignity of the Chinese, can have stronger combat effectiveness! Let our soldiers tell those great powers that we are not only the Beiyang Marine Division, we are not only the "double-gun" soldiers, we also have a Pacific fleet across the seas, and a powerful Pacific army that is invincible!
We will tell everyone that 5,000 years of civilization will never be crushed by opium! We also have strong ships and cannons, and we have countless hot-blooded men who are silently dedicated!
The roar in the shipyard seemed to respond to everyone. When walking on the beach and enjoying the joy of the sun, people saw not far away, on a small beach separated by the guards, the slightly thin young man, with a thick bandage on his left arm, surrounded by three beautiful shadows, everyone showed A heartfelt smile.
Is Master Li so noble?
At least not now!
Wearing a pair of trousers, Master Li, who was comfortably enjoying the light, did not forget his eyesight and slipped through the three water-playing girl over and over again. When he saw the two upright cranberries under the thin clothes wet by the sea, the young master was shamelessly hard!
Wow, what a pity! Since he was injured, he has been deprived of the right to make out with the three maids. If it hadn't been for the doctor today that he could properly participate in outdoor sports, he would not have even had the opportunity to take a sun bath.
It's so exciting that I can't stand it! Seeing a hot flash of nose, Master Li had to choose to close his eyes temporarily, but after squinting for a while, he suddenly felt that the sun was blocked by something and quickly opened his eyes.
"Well, big pervert, don't sleep. The doctor said you should walk more, but you hide here and sleep!" Miss Duan Yueer crossed her waist and angrily blocked Master Li, who was basking in the sun.
Master Li had no choice but to curl the corners of his mouth and was just about to obey the order to sit up, but with the touch of his eyes, his movements soon stiffened!
The long wet hair slid down the white and beautiful neck, and the sea dripped down the hair on the chest. The high and convex breasts were wrapped in a thin gauze skirt, which could not stop anything at all. The eyes slid down the water drop, and the smooth lower abdomen suddenly narrowed the thin waist, until it suddenly zoomed in. The overflowing curve until...
"Sister Yueer, what are you doing?" Seeing the young master open his mouth and look dull, he took a few steps with Fang Xianqi in his arm: "Oh, young master, why do you have a nosebleed!"
"Nosebleeds? Is that so?"
"Big pervert!" Duan Yueer didn't care that she was seen by Master Li. Instead, she looked at Li Mo provocatively, and the corners of her eyes swept the raised flagpole fiercely!
But Fang Xianqi on the side couldn't stand it. The towering height in the thin silk trousers suddenly made her at a loss. Her pretty face was even more red as if she were hanging a big red cloth. She quickly pulled a small one and ran away.
When she was pulled by Fang Xianqi, Xiaoxiao finally reacted, blushed, and the young master chased after him.
Looking at the two gentle and fragrant buttocks that twisted when running, Master Li's anger was even stronger. He almost wanted to hold Duan Yueer on the beach, but her dream was broken by a series of footsteps. Miss Duan, who just looked up at her expression, quickly grabbed a towel and turned to Li Mo. Cover.
"The disciple." Duan Yueer threw a bundle of autumn spinach: "When you are ready..., it's up to you." After whispering, she hurriedly ran to Fang Xianqi, who was hiding in the distance and laughing, and rushed up and scratched their thin waists.
"Oh, wow..." At this glance, Master Li's white mouth was dry, and he sobbed and almost turned into a wolf. Fortunately, Chen Ping's voice suppressed his impulse in time: "Young master, are you better today?"
Damn Chen Ping, just bother the young master if you have nothing to do and ignore you! Master Li turned his head and deliberately didn't look at Chen Ping, who was full of smiles.
Seeing Master Li's towel sandwiched in his crotch, Chen Ping didn't know what was going on. He bit his lips to make himself not laugh. Young master, the telegram from Guam.
Telegram from Guam?!
Li Moke waited for this telegram for a few days. After hearing it, he suddenly sat up and forgot that the towel had fallen, and the desire that had just been ignited suddenly dissipated.
"Well done!"
After reading the telegram, Master Li wanted to wave his fist, but the wound involved forced him to kick the gravel with his foot!
Davao City was captured, and 4,000 Spanish garrisons and more than 2,000 "loyal" Luzon puppet troops were completely annihaled. Although a submarine had a mechanical failure when returning, it was finally towed back to Guam for repair by the arrived support ship, but this did not damage their achievements!
What's more gratifying is that Wenxiu has completed the task, and more than three tons of gold are being secretly shipped to Ryukyu under the protection of the escort team, which is a lot of wealth for the State Council, which is preparing to prepare the central bank and issue banknotes.
In the era of gold standard, the more gold means that the more paper money can be issued, which can provide sufficient financial security for the market. This is why Li Mo is still unwilling to sell hundreds of tons of gold under his name when the government is on the verge of bankruptcy. Instead, through Thomas and Sloe, Reasons for acquiring gold.
Otherwise, with Master Li's financial means, how can he be oppressed by funds to the verge of bankruptcy, but this day will soon pass!
"It's more than that."
Chen Ping did not know that the young master's mind jumped to the financial system. He sat next to Li Mo with a smile and cigarette before continuing: "Liu Hengqi also sent a telegram. After solving the bloody slaughter of Davao City and killing nearly 10,000 people, he took the opportunity to sneak up on Sanbaoyan and eliminate the hundreds of West left there. After Banya stationed the army, he has returned to Luzon with the winning division.
"And after he returned to Luzon, he immediately began to publicize the Davao victory under his leadership. Intelligence showed that the internal confrontation within Katipnam has been very serious in the past few days. Aquinado has established enough authority. Now a large number of people have begun to support him, especially those landlords with funds and The gentry, Bonifa Show, Hasinto and others are under a lot of pressure.
"It's a good thing to be under great pressure." Li Mo smiled cunningly. Chen Ping also cracked the corners of his mouth. The status of Bonifau and Jacinto in Katipunan is already precarious. If they want to keep their rights, they can't do it through conventional means. The only way is to show meritorious deeds comparable to or even surpassing Aquinado, or they will step down to support sooner or later.
"Give the last batch to Liu Hengyu and tell him that he must use the period before the end of the March rainy season to encourage Bonifaxiu to launch a big offensive and consume Katy Punan's last vitality."
Li Mo returned the telegram to Chen Ping. The situation in Luzon has reached the most critical moment. In history, Aquinado's seizure of power took place in the past few months, so we must take advantage of the fission in Kati Punan. Boniface is in urgent need of a great victory to stabilize the power and completely consume the revolutionary power of the Luzon people. Finally, the Pacific army stationed to clear the obstacles.
"Sect someone to give the photo to Slo immediately and ask him to transfer it to Polavisia." Master Li sneered: "I don't believe that Peravisia can sit safely after losing gold and Medan, as long as he comes once, hum! If you don't fight this battle, you have to fight!"
After Li Mo finished his words, after a moment of meditation, he suddenly said, "Tell Liu Hengyu again that whether Katipunan will hold a big offensive or not, I will declare war on Spain on time on April 20th!"
"April 20th?!"
Chen Ping suddenly opened his mouth wide and looked at Li Mo's unbelievable face. At this moment, everyone knew that the Pacific Army would declare war on April 30. Why didn't the young master delay until he solved the problem and deal with Luzon?
Chen Ping's surprised expression did not hide it from Li Mo's eyes. He smiled and waved to Du Dazhuang in the distance, who immediately ran over and handed over the briefcase that the young master had always carried with him.
Li Mo took out a thick document from his bag and handed it to Chen Ping. He smiled and said, "Don't stare. I don't know your little thought. Look at this and you will understand."
Chen Ping couldn't help reply and couldn't wait to open the file and look at it. But as a line of small words came into his eyes, his shock became stronger and stronger until the last page was stunned and suddenly stood up.
This is a detailed combat plan, which is everywhere in the combat research room of the General Staff, but nothing can make him, the Chief of General Staff, so stunned and shocked.
According to this plan, Master Li did not want to completely destroy the Japanese navy in a dignified naval battle with the original dignified sea battle. Because he knew the truth of killing the enemy a thousand and losing eight hundred, he adopted another method and cleverly used a time difference to attract the attention of the world first. Go to the Far East, and then take advantage of the typnam to merge with Spain, and before the great powers reacted, they ate the Spanish Far East Fleet with lightning speed and landed in Luzon.
As long as the army lands on Luzon, it is equivalent to swallowing up the rich land and being caught off guard by the great powers. At the same time, it is also equivalent to completely blocking the fleet assembled in Britain at this moment outside the Strait of Malacca. At that time, the returning fleet wanted to return to China, and there were only two roads left. The first one was forced face. The artillery fire against the Pacific Fleet broke through the narrow Strait of Malacca.
The narrow Strait of Malacca is a belligerent waters that no sea decisive party is willing to choose. Even if the return fleet is strong, if it is trapped in a strait that cannot carry out tactical maneuvers, the Pacific Fleet only needs to block it at the mouth of the waterway, and then make a torpedo attack in front of the destroyer, and then add gun blockade, it will be enough. Let the returning fleet hate the Southern Ocean.
Even if they finally break out, I'm afraid there won't be a few warships left. If there is no main force returning from Europe, there will be no chance of winning.
With more and more conservative, the Japanese navy, which is almost as stubborn as Li Hongzhang at the beginning, is unlikely to be willing to consume large-scale losses before the start of the decisive battle, so Yamamoto Quan Bingwei can almost certainly take another road, which is what Li Mo wants to see most and the most important one of his whole plan. Ring!
Chen Ping pinched the plan, as if he saw a vicious hunter setting up layers of lassos when catching a cunning fox! The young master not only took advantage of the conservative mentality of Japan, but also gave the European and American powers a bowl of [***] soup. Finally, he also made use of new equipment such as submarines and airships, which can be said to be impossible!
And he was not prepared to win at the cost of sacrificing a few warships. Instead, he tried his best to consume and torture, and finally had to drag other people's warships back as toys!
He has long been focusing on the 200 tons of gold reserves in Tokyo!
More importantly, this plan has gone beyond the traditional war and geographical boundaries, but takes into account the layout design of the entire southwest Pacific in the next decade or even a hundred years!
"Gunnie, is he really only 19 years old?!" At this moment, Chen Ping was praised and admired. He was really impulsive. He really wanted to open the young master's head to see what was inside.
"Let the staff deduce it immediately." Li Mo got up with a smile and walked to the three women who were playing in the water. At the same time, she raised the corners of her mouth to the closed dock in the distance: "How long will it take?"
"Three days!" ......
(to be continued)