Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 578 The Supreme Honor of the Navy

"Okay, I suggest everyone come together!" Deng Shichang also raised his glass.

Everyone stopped talking, eating and drinking. They quickly gathered together and raised their glasses of wine: "Long live the empire! Long live the emperor! Do it! Do it! Do it!"

At this moment, the door was pushed open suddenly, and the communication officer Dai Li hurried in from the outside, and said to Lin Jianzhang: "My lord, please turn on the radio immediately, the emperor is speaking to the audience through the radio." The soldier carried a huge radio and walked in, switched on the power, and Guan Xuqing's voice could be heard clearly.

"People of the Empire, I have just received a very happy news. The Beiyang Fleet has achieved remarkable results, wiped out the United Fleet in one fell swoop, and wiped out the power of the navy. In this battle, We have sunk more than 4 battleships, cruisers, destroyers, and supply ships. We have wiped out more than [-] enemies. I will reward the officers and soldiers of the empire who participated in this battle heavily, and give them commemorative medals to commemorate I hereby declare to the [-] million people of the empire that the iron cavalry of the empire will crush all evil and protect the well-being of the [-] million people of the empire!"

"Long live! Long live! Long live!" After listening to the emperor's speech, all the people present couldn't restrain their excitement, and they all raised their arms and shouted.

At this moment, an adjutant came to Lin Jianzhang and presented a confidential telegram, "My lord, the emperor wants to summon you in Pyongyang."

On July 7, Lin Jianzhang, Deng Shichang, Ye Zugui, Liu Guanxiong, Dai Li and other senior officials of the Ministry of the Navy arrived in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, on Air Force 10 sent by the emperor.After getting off the plane, they boarded a luxury Beijing car, and under the guard of the imperial guards, they crossed Mudan Terrace and Zhuque Gate, where the crowds of North Korean people and overseas Chinese warmly welcomed the heroes with flowers and applause. Triumph.The special car arrived in front of the Grand National Square, where the imperial guard of honor played the Chinese Imperial Navy military song and raised an Imperial Navy flag.The atmosphere on the field reached a peak with the raising of the military flag.The voices of praise came and went.After finishing this intermittent small ceremony, the group arrived at Gyeongbokgung Palace.Guan Xuqing was taking Feng Xianghua, the supreme officer of the Imperial Military Command, Liu Buchan, the governor of the Navy, and Lin Taizeng, the commander of the Beiyang Fleet who had just arrived from the sea front, and Fang Boqian, the commander of the Nanyang Fleet, were there to welcome them.

Guan Xuqing looked very happy today. For this reason, he specially changed into a dark blue honorary uniform, which was similar to the color of the navy.

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" Lin Jianzhang and his party immediately knelt down and shouted long live.

"I am satisfied with all your hard work and achievements." Guan Xuqing asked Lin Jianzhang and others to stand up and speak, and standing on the high white marble steps, he said loudly to the people present: "My dear friends, you are the backbone of the imperial navy! "

The audience immediately responded with warm applause.

Guan Xuqing went on to say: "In this naval battle against Japan, the imperial navy responded quickly, deployed in a timely manner, had precise tactics, and fought bravely. Without losing any warships, it completely destroyed the combined fleet and wiped out the navy. The title of hero, with you, I and the entire empire are proud, I am proud of you!"

This time, the audience burst into applause and cheers resounded through the sky, and many people were so excited that they shed tears because they received such a high evaluation from the emperor.

The meeting between monarchs and ministers lasted for 10 minutes and ended, and what followed was the most exciting thing for these officers, the promotion and award ceremony.

As expected, with a wave of the emperor's ink pen, all the officers and soldiers who participated in the battle were promoted to the first rank, and Liu Buchan, who was already an admiral of the navy, was also promoted to the first rank of admiral of the imperial navy. Honor, apart from Feng Xianghua, Liu Buchan now has the highest military rank, Lin Jianzhang has also been promoted to the rank of Admiral of the Imperial Navy, Deng Shichang and Ye Zugui have also been promoted to the rank of Admiral of the Navy, and Lin Taizeng, who played the most important role in this battle, He was directly promoted from vice admiral to the rank of second-rank general, and other officers at all levels also received their own awards.In Guan Xuqing's view, these people have created a new history of world naval warfare and deserve such an award.

In addition to the promotion, Guan Xuqing also awarded the Imperial Medal, especially Lin Tai once won the Imperial First Class Medal, which symbolizes the highest honor of a soldier.A total of 78 people have won the Imperial Second Class Medal this time. In addition to the senior commander, there are also captains of various ships, captains of flight teams, and captains of submarines.There are also 153 people who have won the Imperial Order of the Third Class, and more than 1500 people have received the Navy's Second Class Medal.

Then, Guan Xuqing announced another news that excited everyone present, which was to commemorate a series of classic battles of the empire, increase the sense of honor of the imperial army, and give spiritual rewards to the officers and soldiers who participated in the arduous battles.The Empire will commemorate these battles with a series of medals and coins.The Jeju Island naval battle will be the first.Because this battle is a classic battle that changed the history of the empire.

The first blue badge will be awarded to all officers and soldiers participating in the war.Guan Xuqing personally showed the sketch of the badge at the venue.The central position on the badge is the pattern of Jeju Island, surrounded by blue sea water, and at the front is the Imperial Navy's flagship Tornado.

In addition, there are two versions of the blue badge this time, silver and gold. Silver is generally awarded to the air force and army that are in coordination, and gold is awarded to the naval forces and the planners of this battle.

Then, there was a grand banquet held in the Sizheng Hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Almost all the imperial military and political dignitaries who came to Pyongyang participated in this banquet, in addition to North Korea Emperor Gaozong Li Xi and some new North Korean officials. Only one The item is that the candidate for the governor of North Korea has not yet been selected.

After the banquet, Guan Xuqing happily met with Lin Jianzhang and others in the Jingxuan of the Ideological and Political Palace. He once said to Lin Tai, "Kaishi, you are really not simple. The United Fleet, which is known as the number one in Asia, actually let you go in a short period of time." It was completely defeated in just a few days, and the strategic space of the empire has expanded a lot due to the victory in this battle. You have really contributed a lot to this battle." Guan Xuqing seemed very happy, and he admired Lin Taizeng very much in his words , This made Lin Tai once feel flattered, because he knew that the emperor usually would not say such admirable words to ministers.In front of Lin Jianzhang and other bosses, where did the emperor put them so highly in praise of him?He took a sneak peek at Lin Jianzhang, only to see that the other party was looking at him with a smile, and he seemed to be happy for him. Lin Jianzhang and Deng Shichang are such great people, it seems that he is supercilious, and he is really ashamed.

"This is the duty of a courtier. I am ashamed to be praised by the emperor." Lin Taizeng said, cupping his hands.

Guan Xuqing waved his hand and said with a smile: "What I'm telling you is the truth, why should Kaishi be polite? In the army, especially the navy, there should be clear rewards and punishments, but, Kaishi, I have to tell you something, the ancients said : Full of losses, modest benefits, you have to keep in mind."

Lin Tai Zeng said respectfully: "I must keep in mind the emperor's instructions and work hard for the empire."

Guan Xuqing nodded with a smile, and said to Lin Jianzhang: "Zengrong, this battle was fought beautifully, and everyone should be commended, but this is not the end. I want you to always remember that the Second World War has already unfolded in full swing. It's a small problem, but don't forget that there is still a powerful opponent in the West, Germany. Now the German army is all-powerful and invincible. It has wiped out half of Europe in just a few months, and Italy has also stretched its claws. As far as the African region, they are united to invade the world. According to my opinion, if things go on like this, there will be a war between China and Germany sooner or later. The German government is not comparable. You must prepare early .”

"Cha. After returning to Beijing, I immediately ordered the officers and soldiers of the fleet to step up training, and at the same time ordered the shipyards to speed up the construction of giant ships and second-generation aircraft carriers to make full preparations for the next big battle." Lin Jianzhang said confidently.

"There is another important section, which is to cooperate with the Imperial Academy of Sciences to speed up the development and application of ship-borne weapons. Let me remind you that we must strive to develop ship-borne rocket launchers before going to war with the German **, understand?"

"I obey the order." Lin Jianzhang and others kowtowed together.

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