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Volume 1: The First Ming of the Young Phoenix Chapter 140: The Action Begins

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    Liu Mingchuan's energetic appearance at this moment did not attract much attention from Liu Zhenhua.  He just thought it was because the boss was happy that the safety of the treasure island and the safety of the people were guaranteed.  For a moment, he didn't see the worried look on Liu Shengyun's face.  After chatting with Mr. Liu Mingchuan for a few more words, Liu Zhenhua also respectfully said goodbye and left.  On the second day, the news that the Manchus and the Qing Dynasty wanted to cede the treasure island and other places to seek peace was announced to the public by Mr. Liu Mingchuan, and sad clouds suddenly enveloped the sky over the treasure island.  If thunder is heard in the middle of the night, people will be shocked and shocked. Everyone will run to tell each other and gather in the city. Night and day, the cry will reach all directions, and the wind and clouds will change color, as if there is no heaven and earth.  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????After being betrayed to the Japanese country by the corrupt Manchu government, the grief, anger, helplessness, and despair of the people of Baodao cannot be understood by outsiders.  Men, women, old and young, farmers, merchants, traders, and foot soldiers went on strike and poured into government offices across the country to angrily protest against the imperial court's land ceding.  Protest marches have also been held in major cities, and everyone is determined to defend the island to the death.  The famous poet Qiu Fengjia wrote a blood letter "Resist the Japanese and Defend the Land" for this purpose, and took the lead in jointly calling the Qing court, saying that "the land of Sangzi is a place of righteousness and memory." All Qing soldiers stationed on the island also stated that they would defend it to the death.  Beforehand, Mr. Liu Mingchuan issued a statement that he refused to listen to the Qing court's restraints and vowed to coexist and die with the treasure island.  However, because Mr. Liu stepped forward, the people, who were full of grief and indignation at being abandoned by their motherland, did not feel depressed. Instead, they became passionate and vowed to fight side by side with Mr. Liu and defend him to the last man.  In the past few days, news about Pyongyang¡¯s negotiations has continued to come.  The Manchu and Qing Dynasty's peace advocates, headed by Cixi Yixin, ignored the actual war situation and did not hesitate to give up national interests. They were determined to promote an armistice. The conclusion of the indemnity and land ceding treaty was unstoppable.  At this moment, the Beiyang Navy stationed at Keelung Military Port was suddenly in an embarrassing situation.  Liu Buchan and all the leaders knew clearly that if they left the treasure island at this moment, they would definitely be infamed throughout the ages. Not to mention being accused by thousands of people, their own consciences would be blamed.  Not leaving, but learning from Wu Ming.  In recent times, large numbers of people have gathered outside the gate of Keelung Military Port Camp every day, demanding that the officers and soldiers of the Beiyang Navy stay to help protect the island.  Liu Buchan was in a dilemma whether to stay or go. In desperation, he once again ordered the leaders to gather in the meeting hall of the Baodao Navy Barracks to discuss the final decision.  "Everyone, today Zixiang invites everyone to gather together for discussion. Everyone here knows what the matter is, and there is no need to elaborate on it. You can speak freely if you have any opinions on the current situation. But today we must  We have to reach a resolution and decide whether we should leave or stay!" Seeing that everyone was present, Liu Buchan did not hesitate and got straight to the point.  "Old Huang, I really don't understand that this kind of thing still needs to be discussed? Grandma, everyone here, don't forget your identity, don't forget that we are soldiers, and it is our bounden duty to protect the country and the territory. Are you afraid of the Japanese pirates?  "Don't you dare to fight?" The honest-minded Huang Jianxun fired first.  "Master Huang, it is our duty as soldiers to protect the country and defend the territory, but it is our duty as ministers to be loyal to the emperor and obey the orders of the court. The cession of the treasure island is the decision of the imperial court. Could it be that Mr. Huang wants to challenge the imperial court?  Opposite?" The person who made these words was Jiyuan Ship Commander Fang Boqian.  Liu Buchan, who was drinking tea with his head down, felt angry when he heard the strange voice and frowned secretly.  This guy is so ignorant that he can't see clearly the situation in front of him.  The factional fighting within the Qing army is no secret.  It is also an open secret that the commander-in-chief Liu Buchan, who was born in the navy, was at odds with the admiral Ding Ruchang, who was born in the army.  Most of the generals who studied abroad and attended naval schools were headed by Liu Buchan.  But Fang Boqian was an exception. He was also one of the generals who studied abroad, but he turned to the side of Admiral Ding Ruchang.  Deng Shichang had already made up his mind and said firmly: "No matter what you decide, I still say the same thing, we are sworn in with the Japanese pirates, we will fight to the death with them, and we will avenge the blood revenge of the brothers who died for our country on the Zhiyuan Ship!" The Battle of the Yellow Sea!  , except for Lin Yongsheng, who was heroically shot and led the Zhiyuan ship, the officers and soldiers of the Zhiyuan ship suffered the greatest casualties.  After the ship sank, although the Tengjiao of the Yazhen fleet worked hard to rescue it, most of the officers and soldiers on the ship still died for their country.  After falling into the sea, Deng Shichang, who was determined to die, refused to be rescued, but was eventually restrained by his own soldiers who fell into the water at the same time and put him on board the Tengjiao.  After Deng Shichang¡¯s words fell, the leaders present expressed their opinions and divided into two groups and began to argue endlessly, which made Liu Buchan feel a headache when he heard it.  But it is really difficult to distinguish right from wrong in this kind of thing. Go ahead and bear the infamy.  If you stay, even though you have great righteousness, you will definitely abandon your family and career, and may even become a sinner of the court. It is really difficult to make a decision.  After a while, Liu Buchan stopped the discussion and said: "Brother Zhengqing, please don't be excited. Vengeance must be avenged, and hatred should be repaid as snow! If we don't die, we always have a chance. But now, the treasure island has been decided by the imperial court to be ceded to the Japanese country. What will we do?  Stay, I'm afraidHe became a traitor.  But if you leave, you will be reviled by all the people!  Alas, if this happened earlier, I shouldn't have been tempted by Liu Zhenhua!  Lin Tai once saw that this discussion was the same as in the past. He stood up impatiently and said loudly: "Everyone has his own ideas. After several days of deliberation, no agreement has been reached."  But there is no point in procrastinating on whether to stay or go.  Today is the time to make a decision.  " "Brother Kaishi, you and Brother Zixiang are divided into the left and right wing commanders of the Navy. It is better for you two to decide directly whether to go or stay.  We must obey your orders!  Lin Lvzhong, the taciturn commander of the Yangwei ship, was fed up with the arguments among the people, so he suggested that the two commanders of the Navy should discuss it and issue the order directly. Lin Tai was silent, taciturn, and kind-hearted.  He can endure what others cannot endure, manage warships, trust others with professionalism, and be kind and forgiving, so he can always rely on others in times of trouble. Shen Baozhen, the founder of the Nanyang Navy and the son-in-law of Lin Zexu, the governor of Liangjiang, once praised him for his profound knowledge of Western learning.  Since entering Beiyang, he has been traveling across the oceans for many years, and he has been extremely diligent in driving and training. He has contributed a lot to the establishment of the Beiyang Navy. Li Hongzhang called him a "senior scholar" and visited the Japanese country twice with the Beiyang Navy.  He left a very deep impression on the Japanese navy and called him the "treasure sword" of the Chinese navy. Because he didn't like the intrigues in official circles, even though he and Liu Buchan were both commanders, Lin Tai was too lazy to fight for power with him.  He gave up the power of being in charge. Although he did not take the power, everyone in the navy respected him very much, and no one dared to look down upon him.  But it is not a good idea to delay the matter until it is decided.  I have a suggestion, whether you want to stay or leave is up to everyone.  I'll give you one more day to think about it.  Tomorrow, write down your personal wishes in writing and give them to Mr. Liu Zixiang for statistics.  Here, I first express my attitude.  I plan to stay and defend the treasure island with the three provincial elders.  " Liu Buchan also felt that this was the best way to deal with Lin Tai's opinions. Everyone has his own ambitions, and he can decide on his own whether to stay or go, which also avoids the conflict of forcing others to make things difficult. The leaders met with the two generals and reached a consensus, then took the order to disperse.  The next day, among the remaining eight ships of the Beiyang Navy in the South China Sea Battle, Jiyuan Ship Commander Fang Boqian and Guangjia Ship Commander Wu Jingrong each led their officers and men and sailed away from Keelung Port.  The dispute over whether to stay or leave has come to an end. The specific terms and content of the negotiations between the two countries in Pyongyang have been gradually disclosed to the world through various channels. The Baodao Post, Telecommunications and Telegraph Bureau proposed by Mr. Liu Mingchuan has become the most concerned place in recent days.  Because the latest news on negotiations from Pyongyang is received here every day. The people of Baodao do not know that this is done by the Yaju intelligence officers in Pyongyang under the orders of Master Liu Zhenhua, and the purpose of this is to get more people.  People came to pay attention to this matter, which aroused everyone's hatred and resentment. There was also a voice of opposition and resistance in China. However, under the powerful Manchu Qing court's relentless suppression, the patriots who came forward to protest were arrested one after another.  Prison. The people were forced to suppress the opposition, so that the people dared not speak out. The negotiations between Pyongyang took nearly two months, and it was almost the end of the year when the two sides signed the treaty.  Countless people from the island gathered in Beishi. They wrote to Lord Liu Mingchuan and proposed the establishment of the Treasure Island Min Zhu Kingdom. They vowed that "I hope everyone will die in the battle and lose the island, and I will never give up the island." The negotiation agreement reached a cessation of the war, and the dignitaries and officials returned.  The world is at peace. At this time, the Manchu capital is decorated with lights and decorations. At this moment, Liu Zhenhua, who received the message from Tang Yaozu about the start of the operation, immediately returned to the Tengfei, anxiously waiting for the news from the capital.  Fast update¡Ë¡ËPure text¡Ë
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