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Chapter 732 A Great Person in a Great Era (Fourth Update, Please Subscribe)
History always undergoes some drastic changes when people expect it.

For the reform government in Tokyo, they just started to open their eyes to see the world, and they simply don't understand it.What is international politics, let alone understand that in international politics, many countries cannot stay out of the world, and only rely on their own will.

In many cases, the fate of a small country is determined by a big country. Unknowingly, the fate of a small country will be tied to the big country.But now Japan has inevitably been involved in the world frenzy, and they, who are only pursuing the so-called dream of prosperity, do not even understand what kind of position Japan is in in this frenzy.

But I just took it for granted and made some choices, some choices that seem to be extremely beneficial to Japan on the surface.

But they don't know that this choice can sometimes be fatal.

Just like now, when they are self-righteously looking for Daming as an asylum, they don't know that this is what European and American countries are afraid of.

It was also in this kind of unknowing that they sent Japan to the meat board and became the meat on the board. As for the cloud on Sakagami, they just lay on the meat table and watched...

In fact, this is just the fate of small and weak countries in this world where the jungle preys on the weak. It is important for people to be self-aware and want to use the big powers for their own benefit?
When the strength is not enough, all the strategies are just jokes.In the face of absolute strength, strategy is not worth mentioning at all.

Just when the wheel of history is driving in another direction with irresistible force.

Osaka.

After the boilers of the British Chinese Fleet were fired and anchored, they slowly headed in the other direction. According to the secret telegram they received, they would meet with the American Far East Fleet in Yokohama and jointly put pressure on the reform government.

What pressure?

Of course, it is asking the Japanese government to effectively protect the safety of overseas Chinese from Britain, the United States and other European countries.

War always needs an excuse, and armed intervention is the same.

When the Chinese fleet of the Royal Navy slowly sailed out of Osaka, a Japanese sailboat sailed out of the port in Osaka port and headed straight to the west.

"Oh, I finally escaped, but it's not easy!"

Gentaro Kodama, who was sitting on the boat, heaved a sigh of relief until Osaka disappeared from sight.

As an army officer, he is really depressed!

When Tokugawa Shigeru rebelled last year, he went out to quell the rebellion as the lieutenant of the Osaka township, and was wounded on the battlefield. When he returned to Osaka to recuperate, nearly [-] officers and soldiers in the Osaka township surrendered directly!
Kumamoto Township has persisted for more than a year, and is still stubbornly resisting Saigo Takamori's attack. It was they who restrained Saigo Takamori's footsteps, but Osaka Township was not good, and surrendered directly!
Facing the reality of the surrender of the army, even if Kodama wanted to resist at the time, he was powerless to recover!In the past few months, Captain Kodama Gentaro, who was unwilling to escape from the thief and could not escape, transformed himself into a scrubber in the bathhouse. After several months of scrubbing, he saved enough for the boat fee.

The reason why he fell to such a point was that when he escaped from the military camp hospital, he fled too hastily. He didn't bring any money with him at all, otherwise, he would have fled long ago.

It took several months of hard work before I earned enough money to leave Osaka.

"It's really a group of unreliable profiteers in Osaka!"

In the past few months, he has been thinking about why those people surrendered so cleanly. Could it be that they colluded with the Tokugawa family?

Of course not.

In the final analysis, there is still one reason. Those people in Osaka are basically a group of profit-seeking businessmen.

It is absolutely impossible for them to sacrifice their lives for the sake of the country. When faced with the danger of their lives, the first thing they think of is to surrender, and save their lives first.

"It's really a group of guys who can't do anything!"

While sighing in his heart, Kodama Gentaro turned his eyes to the west.

"Hiroshima, since the Ming army has intervened, the government will definitely rebuild Hiroshima town there. I will go there now, it's the right time!"

Kodama Gentaro, whose face was full of anticipation, looked in the direction of Hiroshima, his eyes were full of anticipation. In his opinion, this was the critical moment for him to display his personal abilities...

In this way, the wheel of history is driving in an unknown direction without knowing it, and no one knows where its wheels will go. The only thing that is certain is that now, in this world, in February 1875 The world has been completely changed by the sudden birth of Ming Dynasty. Not only has the destiny of countries been changed, but the destiny of many people has also been profoundly changed.

The Pacific Ocean is the widest ocean in the world.

The sea water here is as blue as a sapphire, with the slowly undulating waves, under the sunlight, the eyes are full of light flashing, and the extreme eyes look around, as if the sight can be exhausted to the infinite distance.

As far as the eye can see, there are no land or islands, and the vastness of the sea is undoubtedly evident in the Pacific Ocean.At this time, the fleet composed of seven warships, troop carriers, and coal carriers was sailing at full speed, and the big bright sun and moon flag on the top of the mast was fluttering with the sea breeze.

This is the expeditionary force led by Emperor Zhu himself. The first armored cruiser "Taiyuan" hit the bow and cut the blue sea, leaving a scissor-shaped white wave behind, and the "Linhai" followed closely. "Cut the sea again like scissors.

This fleet has already set off for ten days. In the past ten days, the fleet has been heading west. According to the plan, the fleet will sail directly to Japan, and the fuel replenishment on the way will be powered by a coal carrier.

After all, rescuing soldiers is like putting out a fire, so naturally it is impossible to walk slowly on the road.

On the fast-moving "Linhai" armored cruiser, Cheng Daqi, a naval officer trainee, stared at the sea again. His seemingly calm eyes were somewhat excited. This was his first ocean voyage. According to the tradition, naval cadets need to sail around the world, but because of the expedition of the fleet, he and his classmates got the opportunity to go out with the fleet.

Such opportunities are also rare. After all, for naval soldiers, war is the best classroom.

"After this battle, I will almost graduate!"

Already 19 years old, he is eager to show his skills on the battlefield. Of course, like all soldiers, he is also eager to get medals, even the most common loyalty medals are fine.

Medals are what every soldier of the Ming Dynasty longs for. The most common and most common one on the Loyalty Medal is also a symbol of honor.

honor!

Only those who are in the army of Ming Dynasty know what honor is!If it was in the Qing Dynasty, it is estimated that all the thoughts in my mind are nothing more than prosperity and wealth, that is, high-ranking officials and generous salary.

But here he learned what honor is.Got it, what is the responsibility of a soldier!
Honor and responsibility are the pursuit of soldiers!

At this moment, he heard footsteps behind him, and before he turned his head, he heard someone say something.

"Cheng Daqi, dare to tidy up."

Looking back at the first officer, Cheng Daqi, who was just about to salute, felt his heart in his throat when he heard his next sentence.

"Your Majesty wants to see you!"

what?
Majesty, Your Majesty wants to see me...

Why?Although Cheng Daqi had many doubts in his mind, in fact Emperor Zhu wanted to see him, but it was only on a temporary basis.

Earlier, he was chatting with Li Fengzhi on the bridge, and when he heard that among the soldiers standing by the side were foreign students sent by Governor Li, he immediately became interested. When he learned that his name was Cheng Daqi, Emperor Zhu moved. See what he thinks.

Cheng Daqi is not well-known in history. He was one of the first group of young children to study in the United States. He participated in the Sino-French War, and later participated in the Sino-Japanese War. In the end, the same ship sank and the entire army was wiped out.

But now his fate has changed a bit, he did not go to America to study in another world like in another world, but came to Daming, he studied the navy in Daming, and there will be no Sino-French naval battles and Sino-Japanese naval battles in the future up.

Soon, Cheng Daqi, who was very excited, arrived on the bridge. When he saw His Majesty wearing a navy uniform, he immediately stood at attention and saluted.

"Student Cheng Daqi met the principal!"

Emperor Zhu is not only the principal of the army school, but also the principal of the naval school. There is nothing wrong with it. The army and navy officers are all disciples of the Son of Heaven!

This level is high enough!

Of course, this is also the tradition of all countries in this era. At least the emperors and kings of all countries are the supreme commanders of the army, and Emperor Zhu is not only the commander, but also the principal. After all, there is a tradition in China of "a teacher for a day, a father for life".

After briefly inquiring about Cheng Daqi's homework and learning that he had been among the top three in the whole grade for several years in a row, Emperor Zhu thought for a while, then looked at the young man in front of him and asked.

"Would you like to stay in the Royal Navy if given the chance?"

what?
Faced with the emperor's sudden question, Cheng Daqi was a little dazed.Ding Yunheng, the school instructor standing aside, laughed.

"Da Qi, Your Majesty is asking if you would like to become a naturalized member of the Ming Dynasty and become a member of the Royal Navy!"

This is an invitation from the emperor!

Anyone else would be flattered and happy to accept it. After all, having the emperor's invitation means that their military career in the future will be easier than others.

But faced with such an opportunity, Cheng Daqi was a little hesitant, he pursed his lower lip and replied respectfully.

"Principal, the students were appointed by the Governor-General to come to Daming to study the navy. The reason is that strong ships and guns from the West are rampant in our waters, taking away our rights and insulting our dignity. Thousands of miles of seas, there is no defense in the sea, so the students and others need to study in Daming. Ming Dynasty has a strong and modern navy, but China has no iron-clad giant ships, let alone a modern navy! As a soldier of the China Navy, how can the students abandon their military duties? Therefore, the students hope to return to China and defend China's waters. This is also the responsibility of the students as soldiers."

When he said these words, Cheng Daqi felt a little nervous. After all, what he is rejecting now is from the emperor... This is an imperial decree!

According to the tradition of the Qing Dynasty, can the emperor's will be violated?If you don't obey the edict, you will lose your head.

Although he understood this truth, he couldn't give up the responsibility in his heart.Well, all said and done.so be it.

Facing his answer, he carefully looked at the young man in front of him. At this moment, he seemed to understand why in another world, in that era full of humiliation and constant war, the reason why those international students were willing to return to their motherland The reason why they went back is actually very simple-responsibility.

After looking seriously at the young man in front of him, Emperor Zhu laughed loudly.

"Okay, you are indeed my student! The duty of a soldier is to defend the country! Come on, Lieutenant Li."

Emperor Zhu said to the attendant at the side.

"Take a photo with us! Since we can't stay in Daming, we can take a photo together, which can be regarded as a memory, master, I believe, you will become a master one day!"

(End of this chapter)