Republic of China: I am a great warlord, many children, many blessings

Bao Shuang fled to the capital from another place, so he would not have any worries.

Leng Qingqiu's mother also came to Guangdong to take care of the pregnant Leng Qingqiu.

So I won’t go back.

Yuan Shuzhen and Yuan Fuzhen also shook their heads. Yuan Fuzhen was also pregnant and didn't want to leave.

Looking at the reactions of the girls, Shen Hao smiled and said, "If that's the case, then forget it. I'll take Xiuzhu and Ruizhi back to Beijing and bring you gifts."

"Thank you, sir."

The girls laughed.

"Okay, we have some free time today, let's sit down and have a meal together."

"Yes, Master."

At the dinner table, all the girls looked at Shen Hao, which made Shen Hao look confused.

He scratched his face subconsciously and asked, "Is there something on my face?"

The girls shook their heads and said nothing.

"So what are you looking at?"

The women opened their mouths, some of them hesitated to speak.

Hu Xueli smiled and said, "Master, it's like this, they all know about the Dingyan Pill, and they all want it eagerly."

The girls nodded one after another and looked at Shen Hao with burning eyes.

Dingyan Dan is so magical, how could they not want it?

It’s just that they were embarrassed to accept such a valuable item.

Shen Hao said: "I'm sure everyone has Dingyan Dan, but you are still young, it would be a waste to eat it now. After you turn 18, everyone will have it."

"Thank you, sir."

The girls were all delighted and extremely happy.

Although I knew about the Dingyan Pill and that Shen Hao would give it to me, I could only feel relieved after Shen Hao personally guaranteed it.

Shen Hao said: "However, this elixir is very magical and very rare. Don't tell anyone about it, understand?"

"Understand, sir"

The two sisters Duanmu Qingyue and Duanmu Qingrou looked at each other and understood each other's meaning.

They really wanted to ask for one now so that they could give it to their mother Duanmu Mingyue.

Their mother has worked hard for them most of her life, and they want their mother to be with them forever.

Today, Duanmu Mingyue is 32 years old and has passed the peak of her beauty. She needs this kind of elixir.

However, they did not dare to ask Shen Hao for such an expensive Dingyan Pill privately.

The two of them (Hao Wang's) are only over 15 years old now, so doesn't that mean they can only get this elixir after they are 18?

For a moment, there was helplessness in the eyes of the Duanmu sisters.

It was a very joyful meal.

Although Shen Hao has many women, there is really no intrigue among them.

The main thing is that Shen Hao is quite capable and can treat everyone equally.

The treatment for all the women was the same, five hundred dollars per person per month.

No one has more, and no one has less.

In addition to money, each of them also has their share of jewelry, clothes, etc.

In China, perhaps only Shen Hao can be so arrogant and dare to keep such a woman.

After all, other warlords would not give so many wallets to their concubines.

After spending a few days at home with the girls, Shen Hao set off for the capital to attend the governor's meeting.

At the same time, Taoist Qianhe, Taoist Simu and hundreds of Shen Hao's death warriors finally arrived at the tomb of King Xian of Yunnan.

224. Shen Hao, the target of public criticism (modified, content updated)

On the way to Tianjin, Shen Hao did not choose to take a cruise ship this time, but a warship.

However, the cost of warship travel is very high.

But Shen Hao is not short of money. With Shen Hao's strength, anthracite is more than enough for him to spend.

In that era, the technology of internal combustion engines was still immature, and naval warships of various countries basically still used coal-driven gas turbines.

It can be said that before and after World War I, the main battleships of the navies of various countries were generally powered by coal. Once the naval fleet set out, the thick black smoke almost marked its position to the other side.

Therefore, high-quality anthracite became the favorite of navies of various countries. During the Russo-Japanese War, the Japanese Navy Combined Fleet chose British-produced anthracite, which was expensive but produced less soot.

On the contrary, due to internal corruption, the Russian Navy expeditionary fleet did use inferior Japanese coal. During the Battle of Tsushima, the Japanese Navy promptly observed the appearance of the Russian fleet based on the smoke column, seized the initiative, and played an important role in winning this naval battle.

Standing on the deck, the warship was emitting thick black smoke.

Looking at the waves, Shen Hao was still in a very good mood.

At present, there are less than ten warships stationed in Guangdong, which are under the control of Shen Hao.

There is only one cruiser, and the rest are gunboats and destroyers, four of which are gunboats and training ships. In short, they are there, but their strength is not good.

At present, Yuan Datou’s entire navy has only one battleship, which is from the Qing Dynasty. It is damaged and cannot be used.

In other words, there is not a single battleship capable of actual combat.

First Fleet: Four cruisers 360:

Haiqi, Hairong, Haichen, Haichou

Four destroyers: Feiying, Jiankang, Yuzhang, and Tongan

Two gunboats: Yongfeng and Yongxiang

The commander's two ships: Wufeng and Lianjing

One transport ship: Fu'an

Yuan Shikai's other fleets were of similar strength, and most of them were gunboats.

Shen Hao’s cruiser is not without its advantages. At least it is faster than a battleship.

Unlike battleships, which are huge, powerful, and heavy capital ships.

It can launch a fierce attack on the enemy fleet. Cruisers are relatively small and have weaker firepower, and their main means are fast maneuvering and long-range attack.

The cost of each cruise is also outrageous.

Warships are a must. Isn't it because of the strength of the navy that Britain is known as the "sun never sets"?

Shen Hao also wanted a powerful navy, but this thing cost much more money than the army.

We don’t have the ability to do that now and can’t afford it.

In the late Qing Dynasty, the Qing army's Beiyang Navy was known as the best in Asia.

The first reason is that the Qing Dynasty was quite wealthy at the time and could purchase a large number of advanced foreign warships;

Second, the enemy's Japanese navy was just starting out, being built from scratch, and was not very strong.

Therefore, for a long time, the Beiyang Fleet was not significantly weaker than the Japanese, and even had two ironclad ships (the predecessors of battleships).

Japan didn't have any of that, and in the end we couldn't defeat Japan, which is just a shame.

Since the Republic of China, Yuan Shikai also wanted to develop the navy, but where would he get the money?

The main problem is the shortage of naval funds.

Burdened with heavy foreign debts, including the Boxer Indemnity, Yuan Shikai's Beiyang government is currently struggling to cover basic government expenditures and military maintenance costs.

Yuan Shikai's Beiyang Navy, all added together, was less than one-tenth of Japan's.

Not to mention Yuan Datou, even before the bald man escaped to Taiwan, the country did not have a decent navy, it was just a decoration.

At present, it can even be said that as long as Japan produces one battleship and three heavy cruisers, it can definitely destroy the entire Beiyang Navy.

What Shen Hao wants now is some battleships of his own.

However, in Shen Hao's opinion, battleships are not as practical as submarines at the moment.

Everything is possible. It was Yuan Datou who helped Shen Hao, but it was also Yuan Datou who hindered Shen Hao's development.

We can't fall out yet.

It's not good for anyone.

For a moment, countless images flashed through Shen Hao's mind.

At this time, Jin Ruizhi and Bai Xiuzhu came over.

Jin Ruizhi on the side gave him a look, and Bai Xiuzhu took out a military coat and put it on Shen Hao.

Feeling the heaviness on his shoulders, Shen Hao looked back and saw Bai Xiuzhu and Jin Ruizhi standing behind him with smiles on their faces.

Facing the sea breeze, the two women's beautiful hair was blown wildly.

Shen Hao smiled, opened his arms and embraced the two women.

It is almost October now and the weather has become cooler.

"The sea breeze is strong outside, why did you come out?"

"It's so boring inside, you're not here, so I came out to get some fresh air," Bai Xiuzhu said with a smile;

"We are almost in Tianjin. Once we get there, it will be quick."

It’s like if the Wuhan Bridge had not been built, it would be impossible to take a train directly north.

Only by boat.

First I went to Tianjin and then took the train to Beijing.

"Husband, when we get to the capital, can you come with me to my home?" Jin Ruizhi said with a smile;

"Of course, after all, I am the son-in-law of the Jin family, and I have to meet my father-in-law no matter what.

Besides, my father-in-law is currently the head of the country, and he holds a high position of power. How can I not go and visit him? (cdcd)"

"Well, if my father gives you a hard time, you must not get angry," Jin Ruizhi said cautiously;

She kept her marriage to Shen Hao a secret from her family.

On weekdays, Jin Quan was very tolerant towards their children and mostly supported their own ideas on marriage.

However, Jin Quan had never encountered such a situation as letting his daughter marry someone else as a concubine.

Jin Ruizhi is the first person in the Jin family to do this.

When Jin Ruizhi thought about going back and the pressure she would face, a trace of worry appeared on her face.

Shen Hao lowered his head and kissed her forehead, comforting her, "Don't worry, everything will be fine with me here.

No matter how big the problem is, I will take care of it."

"Hmm." Jin Ruizhi nodded slightly, buried her head in Shen Hao's arms, greedily absorbing the fragrance from Shen Hao's body.

Bai Xiuzhu pouted and said, "What about me? I can't follow you without knowing what's going on. I can't have no status, right?"

Shen Hao smiled and rubbed Bai Xiuzhu's nose, jokingly saying: "Then I'll give you the title of my personal maid, do you want it?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Hao was beaten severely by Bai Xiuzhu's fists.

"Hate it, I don't want it, I must be your wife too, I don't want to be a maid"

"Haha, that depends on your performance. If you perform well, I will formally propose to your brother, Chief Bai, after we arrive in the capital," Shen Hao said.

“What if the performance is not good?”

Bai Xiuzhu's fair cheeks were covered with red clouds as she looked at Shen Hao shyly.

During this period, Bai Xiuzhu also accepted her fate.

Shen Hao is that kind of playboy who falls in love with every girl he meets.