Years of the Republic of China 1913

Battleships are far from being comparable to small cruisers. Battleship Zhou Fang is not only the flagship of the Second Fleet, but also the capital ship with the largest tonnage and the most powerful firepower in the Second Fleet. ◎Smart children remember the super fast hand update. ◎Perhaps because of the cruel baptism of Kanto Maru, Fujita Ichiro quickly adapted to this huge battleship after boarding the ship, and gradually recovered his vitality.

As the liaison officer sent by the army, Fujita Ichiro will of course first meet with Lieutenant General Yatsushiro Rokuro, the commander of the Second Fleet. According to the new plan of the navy and the army, the army will transfer the No. Kamio Mitsuomi's No.15 Division cooperates with the Navy's operations. Its purpose is self-evident, and it is the Qingdao Island-Jiaozhou Bay area that the Navy covets.

On the front line of the Kanto Prefecture, the Army originally hoarded the strength of five divisions, including the No.17 and No.20 divisions in addition to the Yamaguchi Katsushi 15th Division, plus the No.18 and No. 15 divisions.It stands to reason that the 18th Division, as a first-class Class A division, should be the first choice of the navy, but a rebellious army general like Yamaguchi Katsuki is simply not looked down upon by the proud navy. Look down on the low-level army, even if the opponent is a first-class division.What's more, the Army is only such an ace unit in Kanto Prefecture. Even if the Navy wants Uehara to act bravely, it will never let go. The demand is too high, with No.[-] Division and No.[-] Division in hand, it is enough to cope with it.

When the No.18 division boarded the ship, Yashiro Rokuro, who couldn't wait, ordered the second fleet to assemble and set off.Except for some transport ships and destroyers, most of the Second Fleet, consisting of nearly 20 battleships, cruisers, destroyers, frigates, and sea-sweepers, sailed southward.

"Your Excellency, the main force of the Second Fleet left the port an hour ago."

Lushun, the Governor's Mansion of Kanto Prefecture, the Acting Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Chief of Staff Yusaku Uehara, who just arrived in Kanto Prefecture two days ago, was sitting behind his desk, and his adjutant, Major Sasaki, stood in front of him respectfully.

"Is it finally gone..." Uehara Yusaku said softly to himself, frowned slightly and thought for a while, then asked: "When will the No.15 division board the ship?"

"Tomorrow is according to the plan." Sasaki replied.

"Tomorrow...it only takes two days from Lujima Navy?" Yusaku Uehara asked half-questioningly.

"Hi! Coupled with the build-up and preparations, the naval attack can be as early as three days later."

"Has the liaison officer sent by the navy set a time for the re-transportation division from the mainland to arrive in Kanto Prefecture?"

"It's settled. The navy reported that it will assist our army to transport soldiers from the mainland to Kanto Prefecture after the No. 15 division is transported." Although Yusaku Uehara spoke in an unusually flat tone, as an adjutant, Sasaki already knew The fire in the chest of his own officer has been burning very hot.Hearing that he suddenly asked about the mobilization of the army, he hurriedly answered cautiously.

"Humph, this coming and going. I'm afraid half a month will pass." Uehara Yuzuo sneered, folded his hands on his chest and meditated quietly, and the room was so quiet that even a needle fell on the ground. As it turned out, the adjutant Sasaki stood aside without saying a word, not daring to speak out.

Yusaku Uehara is very clear that although he has tried his best to re-enact the plan, the navy and the army will be divided into half, but in reality, the navy still occupies the dominant position.After all, fighting far from home.Whether it is the subsequent arrival of soldiers or the guarantee of supplies, the Army needs the help of the Navy. Without the Navy's ships, it is impossible for the Army to implement the entire plan alone.But now, instead of drawing the army from the mainland, the Navy has to draw two divisions from the Kanto State.It is also necessary to help the army transport new divisions from the mainland after the transfer is completed, which means that the navy will launch an attack one step ahead of the army.

"Damn the navy! It's too much of a bully!"

On the surface, Yusaku Uehara, who was calm on the surface, had long scolded the navy in his heart. This plan was originally their army. If it weren't for the sudden death of Da Shanyan, how could it be the navy's turn?But now, the Navy took advantage of the fire and robbed most of the credit of their army.They also used transportation and logistics as a means to plan to launch an attack first.If the navy is allowed to succeed, where will the face of their army go?

Thinking of this, Yusaku Uehara took a deep breath and his face was a little distorted, his knuckles were pinching and rattling, which made Sasaki beside him sweat profusely and his face was pale.

Not long after, Yusaku Uehara, who was so angry that his old face turned black, finally made up his mind and asked Sasaki to deliver his order to call all division and brigade heads, and he wanted to hold an emergency military meeting immediately.

On November 11th, Yang Du arrived in Fengtian by train with Fang Zida and Xu Shichang's autograph letters. After several consecutive days of heavy snow, the Northeast became a vast expanse of whiteness earlier than the pass.After stepping out of the carriage, a gust of cold wind blew into the man's neck with goose-feather-like snowflakes. Yang Du quickly pulled the collar of his coat, lowered his head slightly and got out of the car.

"Are you Mr. Yang Du?" As soon as he stepped on the platform, a lieutenant colonel officer came up with two soldiers and asked in a hesitant tone.

"That's right, I'm Yang Du, and you are...?" Raising his hand to cover his glasses, Yang Du looked at the officer in front of him and asked back.

"Mr. Yang, hello, I'm Commander Zhang's adjutant, and I'm here to pick you up by Commander's order." The other party stood at attention and saluted.

Yang Du, who had already guessed the origin of the other party, smiled slightly, but felt a little dissatisfied in his heart.Although his position in the government is not high, everyone knows that Yang Du is not only the confidant of President Yuan Shikai, but also Fang Zida's chief think tank.When Yang Du came to Fengtian, he had already sent a telegram to Zhang Zuolin. Even if Zhang Zuolin was busy with military affairs and couldn't come, no matter what, he would have to send a senior officer like Zhang Zuoxiang to pick him up?That's good, only a small adjutant was sent here, did Zhang Zuolin think that he would put on airs if he became the commander of the group army?Did you ignore Yang Du?

These unhappiness just turned around in Yang Du's heart, and did not show on his face.Yang Du is very clear about his purpose of coming, and he and Zhang Zuolin have known each other for a long time, and he is also very clear about Zhang Zuolin's character. It's not good for Zhang Zuolin to turn his face and get down to business when the time comes, so don't even think about talking about it.It's better to pretend that you don't know, and talk about it later when you have the opportunity to find the venue again.

Nodding, he handed over the luggage to the lieutenant colonel officer to be carried by two soldiers, said "Thank you", Yang Du got into the car accompanied by the other party, and arrived in Fengtian City from the station not long after.

When they arrived at the Marshal's Mansion, the Lieutenant Colonel took Yang Du into the backyard, and soon came to a wing.

"Mr. Yang, this is the residence that the commander specially prepared for you. I wonder if you are satisfied."

"Yes, this place looks okay." Looking around, this place is considered one of the best in the Marshal's Mansion, and in order to take care of Yang Du, a literati, Zhang Zuolin specially arranged this relatively secluded small courtyard, so that The arrangement is very appetizing to Yang Du.

"Mr. Yang, the commander is busy with military affairs today, but the commander specifically told me before you came that you can rest for a while when you arrive, and when the commander returns from the barracks in the evening, he will personally clean up the dust for you."

"Hehe, I understand." Yang Du nodded with a smile, and entered the room under the guidance of the lieutenant colonel officer. The room was burning with earth dragons, and it was very warm. Yang Du took off his coat and sat cross-legged on the pit, drinking specially. For the tea he just made, he picked up a book and flipped through it, feeling warm and unknowingly gradually becoming a little sleepy.

Arriving in Fengtian was at noon, and Yang Du had eaten his lunch on the train, and took a nap before he got there, when Yang Du woke up and looked out the window, the sky outside had already darkened.Raising his hand to check the time, it was already five o'clock in the evening. He took a basin of hot water in the room and washed his face first. There were bursts of hearty laughter.

"Hahaha! Brother Xizi! Yang Xizi! My old Zhang is late today! Haha! Hahaha!"

As soon as the laughter fell, the curtain at the door was lifted, and Zhang Zuolin, who was full of smiles, strode into the room with a gust of wind and snow.

"Brother Xizi, it's been a long time. We met four years ago?" Zhang Zuolin was very affectionate when he saw Yang Du, holding his hands and shaking them back and forth.

"Yeah, yeah, time flies so fast, four years have passed in a flash, brother Yuting, see you in four years, you are still as handsome as ever!" Yang Du also said with a smile, the two grew up like bare buttocks The hair is generally affectionate.

"Look, you look, you are a literati who can speak, and you still have the same demeanor... I, Lao Zhang, love to hear these words, haha!" joking.

After chatting for a while, Yang Du was about to take out the letter from Fang Zida and Xu Shichang to Zhang Zuolin, and directly explain his purpose.But before he could open his mouth, Zhang Zuolin dragged Yang Du to dinner with great enthusiasm, saying that it was really negligent not to pick Yang Du up in person today, and this dinner was for Yang Du, and he was also accomplices.

The hospitality is hard to come by, so Yang Du could only hold back his temper and followed Zhang Zuolin to the front yard. He went to the place to see the good guy, and the banquet had already been set up, and Zhang Zuolin even invited Zhang Zuolin to accompany him. I felt much more comfortable.

Zhang Zuolin was very enthusiastic at the banquet, and his subordinates were also extremely enthusiastic towards Yang Du, toasting and flattering, Yang Du couldn't stop Yang Du after a few drinks.

After finally biting the bullet and drank two more glasses, Yang Du pressed the cup and said that he would never drink again.Zhang Zuolin didn't force it, and he didn't care about it with a smile. He talked and laughed with Yang Du about the past, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

"Brother Yuting, the main reason for Yang to come to Fengtian this time is..." Seeing that the wine was almost drunk, Yang Du did not forget his mission, and interjected while Zhang Zuolin was eating.

"No rush, let's eat first, we'll talk after eating." Zhang Zuolin waved his hand, put a piece of fish in front of Yang Du, and said with a smile: "This is a big fish in the lake. It's not easy for you to eat in the pass. Come and taste how it tastes.” (To be continued..)

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