Chapter 56 First meeting of the Admiral

"I once defeated a powerful country. When the enemy finally surrendered, and the original thought that it had not ridiculed the original, the original, as the victor, carefully avoided insulting the defeated enemy. When the Russian army surrendered at Lushunkou in 1905, there was a famous photo known to all women and children. In the photo, the difference between the winner and the loser is that the military uniform is different. The Russian [***] people were not disarmed and still wore a saber. According to the famous story, when General Steiser, the commander of the Russian army, agreed to the terms of surrender proposed by the Japanese side, a captain and a translator came to the headquarters of the Russian army with food:

Except for General Stessel's mount, all the military horses have been slaughtered and eaten. Therefore, the 50 chickens and 100 raw eggs I brought were sincerely welcomed.

Next time, General Stessel and General Naimu met on a date.

The two generals shook hands. General Stiser praised the bravery of the Japanese army... General Naimu praised the long-term tenacious defense of the Russian army. General Stessel expressed his sympathy for General Nogi's loss of two sons in this war... General Stessel gave his beloved Arab white horse to General Nogi. General Nogi said that although he extremely hoped to get this horse from your Excellency, he must first be dedicated to His Majesty the Emperor. He believed that the horse would be given to him. He promised that if so, he would love it as much as he loved his horse.

I know that General Naim made a special trip to build a stable in the front yard of the house for General Steiser.

Oriental battlefield civilization was reflected in 1905.

It's just that I never thought that soon I was forced to surrender to another weak and bullied neighbor, and this time I lost more, and it is worthy of praise that we have seen an oriental battlefield civilization in Asia, which has forced us to promise ourselves to be civilized. Europeans reflect on it!

"In view of the general trend of the world and the current situation of the empire, I want to take extraordinary measures to clean up the current situation and tell my subjects. I have ordered the imperial political axe to hold peace talks with the Chinese empire, and I am willing to accept the final conditions proposed by it..."

On July 7, 1906, with the introduction of the Edict of the Final War, it was undoubtedly an unforgettable day for the Japanese book. On this day, I, who had just enjoyed the "national of a powerful country" for a year, had to face the failure of the whole country, and then the "National Security of the Chinese Empire and the Japanese Empire" The treaty firmly binds China and Japan, two close neighbors of East Asia.

When the "Edict of the End of War" was published in the form of newspapers and notices, the first people who received such edicts were shocked, which meant that their previous lifestyle was over, and fear and awe enveloped the whole country. Men, women and children could not help crying. However, except for the inscription In addition to the heartfelt humiliation and sadness, there are also comforting things, that is, the war is finally over.

Although the "Security Treaty between the Chinese Empire and the Japanese Empire" was not mentioned in the short edict, the news that the Chinese [***] team will soon land on Honshu and Kyushu was confirmed, and the newspaper called these invading legions entering the Japanese islands from the occupied Shikoku Islands a "advanced army". A phrase used to refer to the victorious Japanese army, but unlike in the past, the mission of these "advance troops" is to establish a "safe Asian defense system".

Although the [***] team entered the Japanese version, which brought a lot of panic to the Japanese version, most of the citizens soon returned to normal order. From the appearance, the whole atmosphere was calm. People restrained their behavior and accepted it without reservation. The emperor's decree, however, is just a kind of calmness in tension. Just like a storm is coming, the advance troops will pour into their country like a tide.

Those "Yuan Kou" who once only existed in historical novels will set foot on the Japanese book. For these "ad-emptive troops" who came to their own foreign countries, people can only be submissive. In my opinion, they will not sympathize with the disaster and hunger they have suffered. Like any conqueror, they will also rob Robbery, search, and take all the women you like away.

However, when the [***] team did not appear in his sight, the soldiers and the people had already obtained the "national letter" through the airdrop of the plane.

"We are not arrogant conquerors. Since the Tang Dynasty, China and Japan have been friendly neighbors of Asia. Although there have been some misunderstandings about the meaning of China and Japan in recent years, now, all the misunderstandings have been transformed with the signing of the Treaty on the Security Treaty between the Chinese Empire and Japan. Interpretation.

In our opinion, the surrender of the imperial army is not because they are afraid of fighting. In fact, in the eyes of any of the royal guards of the Chinese Empire, the bravery of the soldiers of the imperial army is commendable and worthy of our learning. Those arrogant Westerners will never understand that they would rather die than give in. After fighting to the last person, obedience to the emperor greatly reflected the selfless dedication of the Japanese imperial army and the Japanese people!

If we have any hope, it is that we will never fight again! China and the two countries will work together to maintain permanent peace in East Asia!"

After

, the advance troops finally landed on the land of Japan. Although there were only two cities, these middlemen of the guard army and the guard navy who had experienced bloody battles did not make me feel threatened and afraid. They smiled on their faces and waved to the people along the way. They threw candy. For the children.

In my eyes, these [***] people look exactly the same as them. These [***] people, who look exactly the same as them, do not enjoy the privileges of "winners", but show their friendliness. They are free to stand upright on the streets and paths, and the soldiers are always Walking through the street with great dignity, the saber at the waist made a collision sound, and the heavy sound of the war boots under his feet was different. The middle [***] people always seemed to be very relaxed, just like walking in their own home.

Compared with the Japanese soldiers, there is no doubt that the Chinese [***] people are more close, and the expected robbery and annihilaration are rare... A few months later, the Japanese soldier who entered the city quickly accepted these Chinese [***] teams, and even thank you letters poured into the Chinese headquarters like a tide, because that The personal virtue of some [***] people and the generosity of the [***] team.

I have to admit that even if you are in an enemy country, it is sometimes more important to show civilization than to show force!"

The Times Mo Lixun was in Tokyo Shikoku in 1907. In the past 8 years, as many as 320,000 [***] teams were stationed in Japan, of which 70% of the troops were stationed on Shikoku Island. A large number of troops were stationed, which brought financial prosperity to Shikoku Island. Eight years ago, the economy of Shikoku Island was only excellent. In Hokkaido, but now Shikoku Island is the most prosperous place in Japan. A large number of Chinese-invested factories are scattered on the island, and the many hotels and courtyards in the city also seem to remind the difference of the city. In the center of the city, a six-house tall building in the east stands in a courtyard, and in the courtyard. Outside the entrance, there are several [***] people wearing white helmets, according to the Treaty of Security and Security of the Chinese Empire, and this is the headquarters of the Chinese Guards in Japan, the heart of the Chinese army.

When the car drove into the headquarters of the Guards, Cheng Qian looked at the building. It was beyond his expectation that he would be transferred to the headquarters. Originally, he thought that after he left the staff, he would enter the newly built infantry division, but unexpectedly, he The transfer order he received came to take office, which always made him a little disappointed.

The building of the headquarters is Chinese style, but the garden design of this courtyard is Japanese-style garden. It is said that this can reflect the uniqueness of the Guards stationed in Japan. To some extent, this compound symbolizes the Japanese version, and the building symbolizes the Chinese army stationed in Japan. As the staff officer of the staff, Cheng Qian is very clear. The garrison is "deeply loved by me" is only a superficial phenomenon, or a surface carefully arranged by the garrison. Behind it, I still resists the garrison to a certain extent. Especially in recent years, the garrison has tried to expand the scope of the garrison many times.

In that conflict, Japan was not a defeated country, at least not a disarmed defeated country. Now Japan still retains six army divisions and a naval force that does not pose a threat. Perhaps, there is no arsenal in China, but now is far more than 8 years ago. With a developed industrial foundation, the arsenal is just a noun.

The political struggle between the Japanese "Western faction" and the "Asian faction" is linked in the heart, especially after the death of the Meiji Emperor and the reign of the mentally retarded Taisho Emperor, the struggle between the "Western faction" and the "Asian faction" is becoming more and more fierce. Among those appointed elders, there are also "Western factions" and " The Asian faction.

Under this undercurrent, the staff has never considered the transfer of an infantry regiment or a warship from the Guards stationed in Japan. It is necessary to maintain troops with sufficient deterrence in Japan, and these troops, without exception, are the most elite troops in China, even the horizontal whiskers rented by the Royal Guards Navy. In Hejun Port, the Marine Corps also has an armored brigade. The tanks owned by the armored brigade are the most offensive weapons on land. If the large China has only three armored divisions, why equip the Marine Corps with an armored brigade may be the additional chip of the staff to ensure the deterrent to Japan.

On the sixth floor, outside the commander's waiting room, Cheng Qian recalled the information about Commander Lin in his mind. Lin Yanzhi, the commander of the Northeast Anti-Russian Volunteer Army, was the commander of the Second Army at the time of the conflict, and then later transferred to the General Staff Department as the deputy chief of Staff, the commander who was awarded the count's honor at the time of the award. There is no doubt that he is an alternative in the Guards. To some extent, he is His Majesty's cronies, but on the other hand, because of the Volunteers, he has his own faction in the Guards. Although ten years have passed, the Guards are still divided into non-commissioned officers and Huangpu, and the two factions are mixed with "Guanwai" This faction is dominated by the volunteer army, and in this faction, Lin Yanzhi, who used to be the commander of the volunteer army, is naturally their core.

The volunteer army system is different from the non-commissioned officer system or the Huangpu system. The volunteer army system is formed on the battlefield, and most of them are from the first regiment of the volunteer army. Their cohesion naturally exceeds that of the first two. Although their strength is very weak compared with the first two, no one will despise them. Perhaps because of this, In the past eight years, Lin Yanzhi served in the staff for as long as seven years. It was not until last year that he was appointed as the supreme commander of the Guards.

Faction opinion... Thinking of this, Cheng Qian couldn't help sighing in his heart, what kind of faction is he? Born in Hunan Wubei School, during the Changsha Uprising, he joined the uprising army. He was not a non-commissioned officer, Huangpu, nor a volunteer army. In the guard, he was a typical "miscellaneous card". Perhaps that's why he stopped at the rank of lieutenant colonel.

When he was thinking so in his heart, he heard a voice coming.

"Chief, Commander, please go in!"

Under the guidance of the captain, he passed through a small reception room and entered a spacious room, but there was no dazzling walnut board on the wall of this room. At this time, Lin Yanzhi sat behind a large desk, which was covered with a thick green tweed cloth and there was no telephone on the table. It was said that it was because of the commander. The official specifically ordered that he didn't want the phone to interrupt his thoughts, so his phone was in the reception room, not in this office, and there were no piles of documents on the table, only a note and a few pencils.

At this time, Admiral Lin Yanzhi had a cigar in his hand, but it was not lit. According to some legends, it is said that Admiral Lin Yanzhi only smokes when there is a war. If you see him smoking, it must be on the battlefield.

Is this the battlefield?

"Commander!"

When the boot was tapped, Cheng Qian carried out a standard military salute. At this time, General Lin Yanzhi stood up. He walked towards Cheng Qian. He was taller and more harmonious than Cheng Qian thought. His hair was the kind of bald head that a typical soldier shaved in wartime. In news clips or photos, he always wore a military hat, compared with For many officers, he does have a unique temperament, and he is very handsome, with a strong military style all over his body.

Originally, Cheng Qian thought that he would see a conceited face. Although his expression was cold, Lin Yanzhi was full of self-confidence and there was no trace of conceit. However, at this time, he looked a little tired. After he walked to Cheng Qian, he just casually returned a military salute.

"Sitting!"

He pointed to a brown leather sofa in the office. After the captain left, Lin Yanzhi sat on his big back chair.

"I think you are no stranger to me. Many people know about me!"

Lin Yanzhi's eyes flashed slightly, and his eyes were full of the unique perseverance of soldiers. At this time, Cheng Qian was surprised to see the general lighting the cigar.

"I only smoke on the battlefield!"

When spitting out a mouthful of cigar smoke, Lin Yanzhi looked directly at Cheng Qian and said in a slightly low voice.

"This country, in my opinion, is still our battlefield now. In fact, for us, at least before the country is completely destroyed, we are here, which is no different from being on the battlefield!"

While Lin Yanzhi was talking, the cigar smoke between his fingers rose with a ball of green smoke, but Cheng Qian was stunned by his words.

"In fact, Your Majesty also deeply agrees with this!"

Lin Yanzhi stared at Cheng Qian, as if he wanted to see through the lieutenant colonel in front of him.

"And when I came here, I shouldered a great mission. My great mission is to turn him into a huge testing ground, testing, and trying to turn this country into a country that is beneficial to China. Both nationals and political axes are inclined to China. "Home!"

Lin Yanzhi leaned his head on the back of the chair, and then his face showed some helplessness.

"However, the reality tells me how unrealistic this idea is, because this country is not a defeated country. We are far from indulging the country and playing with the country according to our own ideas. Even, they also refused our request. Originally, I hoped that they would send it to Europe. Five divisions, and finally the staff was cut to three divisions, but they still refused!"

Cheng Qian saw that Admiral Lin Yanzhi suddenly stood up and took two big steps to the desk. At this time, the cigar in his hand was like a soldier's saber, constantly waving between his hands.

"In our point of view, this is undoubtedly betrayal, at least to some extent. Your Majesty is very dissatisfied with this, and there are some other political events that force us to express our dissatisfaction to some extent through some appropriate means. Of course, before some time, we Some work needs to be done!"

With the cigar in his mouth, Lin Yanzhi took a sip, and then looked directly at Cheng Qian and said.

"You have just come to Japan, and you are still very strange to everything about Japan, and I am also very strange to you, but they know that you are working in the staff department and have the experience of serving in the European War Affairs Department, so I hope you can go to Tokyo to be my liaison officer, and communicate with me more!"

The general's words stunned Cheng Qian. He didn't expect that he would accept such an appointment.

"You must tell them a message that China wants not only to send three divisions to Europe, but also five divisions, ten divisions, or even twenty divisions, and even the staff intends to provide them with weapons!" When Cheng Qian was puzzled and wanted to ask, he only heard Admiral Lin Yanzhi say.

"I hope you, remember this, remember, the people here are still our enemies!"

(to be continued)