The Iron and Steel Frenzy of the Republic of China

Three days later, after a brief rest, the task force lifted anchor from Guzhenkou and headed north, entering Weihaiwei Military Port.

Japan's Third Fleet mistakenly thought it was about to be attacked, and launched a red police report in a hurry. There were many turrets inside and outside the Lushun Military Port, and they all aimed at the foreign side. The flying team simply put all of them on 24-hour alert, and the strength of the ten divisions was mobilized urgently to deal with possible wars at any time.

It's a pity that their busy work was all for nothing. The task force did not show the slightest intention to attack, but just stationed on the waters inside and outside Weihai Weijun Port, and then launched a momentum in the newly completed Sino-Japanese War Memorial Hall on Liugong Island Huge memorial activities.

Minister of the Navy Chen Shaokuan presided over it personally, Deputy Chief Chen Jiliang and others were all present at the Chapter 504 Sino-Japanese War Memorial, including Shen Honglie, Chen Ce, Chen Xunyong, Zeng Yiding, and the older generation Sa Zhenbing, almost the entire main force of the Chinese Navy All gathered together, under the witness of dozens of battleships that had been baptized by gunpowder smoke, they all saluted the tall and majestic monument!

The brilliant painting circles are dotted with the figures of heroes who have fought against aggression several times since the Qing Dynasty. Guan Tianpei, Deng Shichang, Beiyang Navy, Nanyang Navy, among the stormy waves, amidst the smoke and gunfire, those stalwart and unyielding figures have witnessed A period of vicissitudes and heavy history.

Standing under the high white marble steps, overlooking the vast Weihaiwei Bay, the masts are like forests, the giant ships are like mountains, and the flying military flags are flying against the wind. Tens of thousands of young soldiers in white military uniforms stand straight on both sides, towering The muzzle of the gun pointed at the sky obliquely, and a heroic agitation that had not been seen for a long time boiled between the sea and the sky.

It was exactly ten o'clock in the morning.The sacrificial ceremony officially began. A group of middle-aged and elderly people with their shoulders on their shoulders walked up to the front row and poured wine under the monument in person. Chen Shaokuan walked up to the front desk, and his eyes slowly passed over the thousands of soldiers who formed a square formation on the square. The sound came through the speakers, through the radio system.It spread throughout Liugong Island and Weihaiwei, and was broadcast live to radio listeners across the country.

Chapter 504 Jiawu Memorial "44 years ago. Here, on the Yellow Sea behind us, the ancestors of the Chinese Navy. There was a bloody battle with Japan. After five hours of fighting, we lost Five ships and more than [-] soldiers will sleep in the embrace of the ocean forever, while their opponent, the Japanese United Fleet, has not lost a single ship, and even pulled the Zhenyuan ship back to the mainland, as a proof of its outstanding military exploits, a generation Inspiring generations to join the Navy!"

"As a junior, I don't intend to comment on those predecessors. Why did they lose to a slave country that has been crawling behind us for thousands of years, and even lost a war? , also lost the national destiny of the entire Qing Empire, and even lost the courage to fight, and the wisdom and hope of the survival of Chinese civilization for thousands of generations! Then it caused so far. Half a century of humiliation and bullying , cowardly, and trapped in the inner and outer suburbs!"

"Zheng Fu's **, the officialdom has accumulated bad habits, and some people lack the determination to dare to fight. Li Hongzhang was reluctant to part with the Beiyang family, and the Empress Dowager Cixi appropriated the navy to manage the expenses of repairing the garden, so that she had no money to buy artillery shells. The arsenal was at the expense of the public and private. The caliber of the shells is wrong, and sand is mixed with the gunpowder... It seems that there are always countless excuses and reasons to criticize, condemn, and scold their failures. However, I stand here today, and I just want to say one thing, those who fought In the end, the marines, they did their best!"

"No matter what happened at the time, they fought until there were no shells and the battleship was damaged, but they were able to drive towards the enemy resolutely, and they demanded that everything be destroyed, and they died together. In exchange for the safety of the entire country and the victory of the war, they gave everything. As descendants, what qualifications do we have, what reason do we have to criticize, abuse, and laugh at?!"

"No! As long as people are still alive in this world, they are not qualified to judge their merits and demerits. Only those who, like them, sacrificed blood and sacrificed for this country, this nation, and this land, fought hard. Only those who have struggled and worked hard can stand shoulder to shoulder with them!"

"In the past 40 years, we have never had such qualifications. We dare not boast that we can serve with them, because we have not done it! No matter which dynasty we are in, the mission of our navy has not changed. Our ideals and important responsibilities, We have always been on our shoulders. Guarding the gates of the country, patrolling the sea and borders, supporting the self-respect and self-confidence of the compatriots all over the world, and expanding the territory for the survival and well-being of the nation! We have never done it in those years, even when Japanese pirates came to the door, When rampaging across the country, ravaging the people, burning, killing and plundering, it is shameful to retreat, this is a disgrace to the navy, and a betrayal of the ancestors!"

"betray!"

The word brittle like thunder resounded through the sky, lingering for a long time.Chen Shaokuan tightly pursed his lips, his eyes swept across the audience like a knife.

All the generals standing in the front row lowered their heads, and no one was shameless, especially Chen Jiliang, who was involved, was so ashamed beyond description.The scene in Shanghai six years ago was too ugly, too helpless, and it was useless to give any excuses. No matter what others say, as a navy, it has seriously violated their original spirit. .

The navy is born for war and survives for war. In the face of battle, there must be no fear, no retreat, no evasion. Come out, shoot out the last shell, then drive the battleship over, and die with the enemy!

The mission of the navy is to die on the ocean, just like the general of the army, it is best to die with the last bullet of the war, or the air knights, burning in the boundless sky with their beloved fighters. <God, he just took over the post of Minister of the Navy not long ago, no matter what, he didn't show any performance, inaction is a shame, if he is wrong, he must admit it!

After a long time, he continued to shout: "We must always remember the shame of the past, know the shame and be almost brave, because the country is still there, the navy is still there, we are still there, we still have a chance to avenge our shame!"

"Today, the reason why we dare to come here to comfort the spirits of our ancestors with such a brilliant crowd is because we have finally made some meritorious deeds. After 40 years, we finally dare to show our swords to our ancestors. Enemy, strike the first blow of vengeance!"

"Regardless of the results of the battle, at least it can be proved that the navy of our generation has not lost its courage and has not completely decayed. It still has the qualifications and ability to shed blood and sacrifice for this country, this nation, and this land. The Zhao compatriots have seen with their own eyes that we have fought, worked hard, and dedicated to it. We have lived up to the behest of our ancestors, the expectations of the people, the word navy, and the sacred spirit bestowed on us by the nation. mission!"

"Today, I don't want to boast of any feats, that is our responsibility. What I want to say is that the Chinese Navy, from now on, will embark on a real journey of fighting for the country and the nation without regrets. Road! We will not be afraid of any challenges and threats, bravely face all difficulties, and with heroic and fearless determination, smash all attempts to destroy the interests of this country and nation, and hinder our pursuit of peace and free sovereignty! No matter what Who is he, which country, and how powerful he is, if he wants to invade our country and bully our compatriots, he must first step over the corpses of thousands of Chinese navy soldiers and the wreckage of warships! We will be the ones to stop all these atrocities The first line, the Great Wall at Sea! Steel! Iron! Defense! Line!"

"The Great Wall at Sea! The Steel Line of Defense!"

Thousands of people in the square screamed wildly, and thousands of soldiers on the warship responded in unison. The deafening roar spread through radio waves to every major city in the north and south of the river. In countless loudspeakers, they The shouts were like thunder, pushing away the boundless clouds.

In an instant, the little spark that was frozen in the deep fog of history rose brilliantly, and revived from the bottom of people's hearts!

Sa Zhenbing, who has gone through several generations and personally experienced the pinnacle of the Beiyang Navy, the bloody battle that determined the world repeatedly in 1894, the ups and downs since the Qing Dynasty, the success or failure of the Chinese Navy, and several times burning hope The old man who was frustrated and disappointed several times, burst into tears and cried bitterly!

Heaven can learn from it!He once thought that it would be impossible to see the glorious moment of the Chinese navy again in this life. Even if it is weak and vulnerable, even the navies of small countries such as Argentina and Brazil are not comparable to the navies, which can release a little bit in the war for the country. The brilliance of hope can also be closed with a smile on your face.He has worked hard all his life, sending countless descendants and students into the navy, and he has high hopes, but he just hopes that one day, he can see them proud!

Fortunately, he didn't wait too long, just today, when he was an octogenarian, he arrived unexpectedly!

Invited to come on stage to make a judgment on behalf of the ancestors of the old Beiyang Navy, Sa Zhenbing choked up for a long time, finally wiped away his old tears, and said loudly: "You guys are doing well! Very good! The Chinese Navy has you, and I will die in peace !"

Afterwards, he shouted to the sky: "Everyone, there is a spirit in the sky, please look down, we will finally live up to our expectations and avenge you!"

The old and strong navy veteran, the fire in his heart has never been extinguished!What has been on his mind for 40 years is revenge!Take revenge on Japan!

After speaking a few short words, the old gentleman stepped down from the stage, grabbed Zhu Bin's hand, and held it tightly: "You are doing well! Our navy has hope again. I only have one wish in my life, and that is to see it with my own eyes. As for the Zhenyuan ship that was captured and went to Japan, you can drive it back in a dignified way, and put it here to comfort the predecessors! Are you satisfied with the old man?"

Zhu Bin replied solemnly full of confidence: "Please rest assured, senior! It won't take long, you will personally carry him and drive back!"

Sazhen shook his big hand like an ice eagle claw: "Okay! I'm waiting for that day!" (to be continued) rq