Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 142 Raid on Tokyo
Although Guan Xuqing continued to increase troops to Nagasaki, the army of 5000 people from three divisions was transported to Nagasaki five times.But people didn't take any action at all, and Guan Xuqing didn't send a fleet to intercept him as expected.A preparation for a decisive battle in the East China Sea was ruined, but the cost of the 15 troops was huge.This consumption will not be of any benefit to Qing Dynasty!

In the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Guan Xuqing sat on the dragon chair and watched the telegram sent by him.Lu Yiwei had also led reinforcements to Japan, and what Guan Xuqing read was the letter of invitation sent by Lu Yiwei.

Guan Xuqing put down the telegram, and glanced at Feng Xianghua, the Minister of the Military Aircraft Department and the Minister of the Ministry of War, who stood upright below.Asked: "Now I don't want to have a decisive battle with the Qing Dynasty at sea, and continue to increase troops. The Japanese pirates have no response. What should I do?"

"My Qingshui division is invincible in Asia, and the army is even more dominant in the world. I thought that General Lu Yiwei should be sent to Nagoya as soon as possible, and to attack Tokyo." Peng Yulin said with a high air.

Guan Xuqing pursed his lips and thought for a while.He murmured: "Well, it's a way. Uncle Six, what do you think?"

In recent years, Prince Gong's health has obviously not been as good as before, and he has long lost the mentality of the past, but his mind is very clear, "I know that going to the East China Sea to fight my Qingshui division will definitely lose, so I am willing to fight my Qing Dynasty on land. I thought it would be great if we could wipe it out in one fell swoop, but I was afraid of being dragged into a stalemate, when the 10,000+ army's terrifying logistical support would drag down the Qing Dynasty's finances."

"Well, Sixth Uncle, an old minister, is very thoughtful in planning for the country. Then what do you think should be done?" Guan Xuqing stood up slowly, and walked towards Prince Gong.

"The old minister thought that since he was afraid of a decisive battle with our Great Qing Navy, we would fight with their navy. As long as we control the command of the sea, we will never recover." Prince Gong said calmly.

"Prince Gong said that, since North Korea has been abandoned and the soldiers have withdrawn, the defense of the mainland should be impenetrable. It is impossible to break through its defenses on land easily. If you want to win quickly, you have to find a breakthrough in naval battles. Once you lose control of the sea, no matter where you go Both morale and economy will be greatly weakened, and Danwan relies on the fishing industry to survive. Once it loses control of the sea, fishing boats dare not go to sea, soldiers lose fighting spirit, and our Qing Dynasty will be swept away." Feng Xianghua said excitedly.

Guan Xuqing smiled, and continued to ask: "Sixth Uncle, how do you think you should find the decisive fleet battle?"

Prince Gong walked to the wall where the map was hung, pointed to the map and said: "Now my Qing Dynasty has occupied a large area of ​​land in the south, and formed a heavy army group from Kanazawa to Yokohama for tight defense. If soldiers are transported from North Korea Landing, the defense line will fall apart. The minister concluded that the navy will definitely intercept my Korean reinforcements from the Qing Dynasty here."

"Sixth Uncle wants to fight the navy at sea? I'm afraid this is not good for our Qing Dynasty. Although North Korea has just been incorporated into our Qing territory, there are five advanced warship repair bases in the coastal ports. Once there is a firefight, it will be very disadvantageous." Guan Xuqing wrinkled Said with a frown.

"Of course not. Our reinforcements from the Qing Dynasty continued to increase troops to Nagasaki, with obvious intentions. People have already seen through it, so they did not come. The increase of troops from North Korea to Jinze is intolerable, and it is in the sea area. The minister is sure to send warships to intercept it. Then the defense here will be empty!" Prince Gong pointed his index finger at the heart of Tokyo.

Guan Xuqing digested what Prince Gong said with some excitement, and looked at the map carefully.

"Well, isn't my Qing fleet at sea very dangerous?" Although Guan Xuqing was very satisfied with the plan, he was still reluctant to use such a big bait.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, according to Zhao Bingjun's report, except for the four battleships of Kyushu, Yamato, Musashi, and Katsuragi, and several cruisers and iron-clad ships such as Takachiho, Akitsuzhou, Naniwa, Matsushima, Hiei, and Fuso, the rest of the navy is not worth a fortune." Mention. In addition, among the ten capital ships, two cruisers were injured in the last sea battle in the East China Sea, and they have not been repaired yet. I believe that even if the Beiyang Fleet can't wipe them out, it shouldn't be a big problem to resist them for a few hours. " Prince Gong said slowly.

Guan Xuqing walked up to Prince Gong and said, "Hehe, then who do you think will be sent to attack Tokyo?"

"I am willing to be the pioneer." Feng Xianghua stood up at this time.

Frankly speaking, Guan Xuqing has been waiting for an opportunity for Feng Xianghua to make great contributions and promote him in the future. I believe no one will be unconvinced.

"Okay, I order you to go forward and pass on my orders to lead two divisions to land from Yokohama under the cover of warships, and directly attack Tokyo. Let Lu Yiwei attack from Nagoya to the front of Yokohama at the same time, and attract some troops for you." Guan Xuqing said without thinking. ordered.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, I will fulfill my mission to take down Tokyo. Capture the Emperor alive."

Since the start of the Sino-Japanese War, Feng Xianghua has been in charge of sending battle reports in the capital and helping the Military Aircraft Department analyze the battle situation.This general who was born for war has long been aroused by gluttons, and now he can finally go to the front line, how can he not make him happy.For a while, he didn't realize that the emperor had given him such a great contribution.

The others, such as Prince Gong, Li Hongzhang, Peng Yulin, etc., all see it very clearly, and the little emperor has fostered another of his cronies.He has always firmly controlled the military power in his own hands. Although he is still the Minister of the Military Aircraft Department, the emperor has not given them any real power, and he still does not trust them.

"Li Hongzhang, draw up an order for me. Ask Yan Fu and Deng Shichang to divide the fleet into two teams. One team will escort the army to attack Yokohama, and the other team will pretend to send more troops to Kanazawa." Guan Xuqing said to Li Hongzhang.

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"Tell Yan Fu that if the feint attack fleet loses the enemy, just return to the East China Sea and defend the correct supply line. Don't fight recklessly," Guan Xuqing urged.

"According to the order."

"Sixth uncle, please go to the telegraph room and send a telegram to Zhao Bingjun so that he can publicize that the Qing army will dispatch troops from North Korea to attack Jinze, a heavy army group that breaks through from the front." Guan Xuqing continued to arrange.

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"Yu Lin, what else do you need to do?" Guan Xuqing asked the veteran in the battlefield seriously.

"Your Majesty is wise, so there are no omissions. I have nothing to add!" Peng Yulin bowed his head and said.

"Okay, let's split up the errands, Xianghua, go back and prepare to leave immediately. How long has it been since you saw your father?" Guan Xuqing asked.

"Since I returned home, I have never had the opportunity to meet my lord father."

"Well, your father and son can be reunited here, but on the battlefield, the commander and the general are divided first, and then the father and the son. Do you understand?" Guan Xuqing didn't have any doubts about Feng Xianghua's command ability, but he thought of his fiery old man. Father was really afraid that Feng Xianghua would not be able to suppress him.

"I understand that if my father disobeys the military order, I will definitely kill him!" Feng Xianghua said firmly.

"Okay, let's go."

(End of this chapter)