1890 King of Southeast Asia

It has been 7 days since the coronation ceremony. Compared with the pressure brought by the new battleship, the performance of the small plane is naturally not very eye-catching.

After all, it is not the first thing to fly into the sky. Liu 1ming assigned the airship and the plane to one place according to the plan to form the South China Air Force, which is also the first country to establish an air force.

Except for the routine government meeting on the second day, Liu 1ming hid away all the time.

Until Lin Anmin came to the door.

"They want to order warships?" Liu 1ming looked at Lin Anmin in surprise.

Lin Anmin brought the intention of inquiry, Brazil asked South China whether it would sell battleships.

"Yes, originally wanted to order armored cruisers, but after seeing the Dahan-class battleships, I wanted to change to order battleships." Lin Anmin nodded, indicating that Liu 1ming did not hear wrong.

Apart from the order from the Qing Empire, this was the first time that South China received inquiries about warships from foreigners.

"How was the talk with them? Have you decided to place an order?" Liu Ming stared at the map. Brazil's size was OK. Most importantly, it was not too far from the United States and could threaten Panama.

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"They are discussing with the country because the price of the Dahan-class battleship has increased significantly and their budget is not enough." Lin Anmin smiled.

"What do foreigners think?" The Brazilian matter will take at least a few months, and it may not be until next year that the plan can be discussed.

"Ambassadors from various countries are about to break down the door of my house. The navy has welcomed waves of spies. According to the plan, we have revealed some parameters." Lin Anmin said.

These parameters are also forged. After all, the turret installation of the Chang'an, which has the fastest progress, was not completed during the fleet review, and the salute shells were placed in the turret in advance.

Now the two warships have returned to the dock and are continuing to be equipped. After all this trouble, the service time of the Chang'an has been extended to early 1902.

"That's good. No matter who wants the technology, it can be sold." Liu Ming nodded.

Because of the delay in the construction period and various subsystem problems, such as the development of artillery, it is definitely a significant overspending. The final total cost of the two Dahan-class battleships is expected to be as high as 18 million.

The high construction cost needs to be shared, and it happens that other countries will not hesitate for so long after getting the parameters given by Liu 1ming, and there will always be some countries that will pay.

"By the way, Your Majesty, Bi Sheng wants to see you, not about the navy, but more about the north and the advancement of the front." Lin Anmin nodded to show that he knew, and then said.

"What changes have occurred on the front line recently?" Liu 1ming has been hiding at home these days, and he doesn't read non-emergency intelligence.

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The Russo-Japanese War was limited in scope, and whoever won didn't mean anything, so it was non-emergency.

"The Japanese army mobilized large-caliber artillery and pulled out some strongholds, but the Tsar's reinforcements are coming soon, and the Vladivostok battle should end within a month." Lin Anmin predicted.

He was not optimistic about the Japanese, and no one was optimistic, especially when the Tsar's reinforcements were about to arrive, the early military advantage would be offset.

Liu Yiming was different. He was very bad at discussing tactics, but he knew something about discussing strategy.

"The Japanese are going to win." Liu Yiming made a direct assertion.

"What?" Lin Anmin thought he had heard it wrong.

"Call Yang Tao over." Liu Yiming turned around and said to Secretary Wang.

"Your Majesty, you called me?" Yang Tao came in a short while. The General Staff of the 6th Army was not far to the left of Zhangtai Palace, and the Navy was on the right.

"Arrange a sand table simulation." Liu Yiming said directly: "About the situation between Japan and Russia."

This was not the first simulation. The sand table was ready and it was ready soon.

"Next, you can pick some to tell Bi Sheng." Liu Yiming took the pointer and joined the sand table simulation.

"The Japanese army has assembled 300,000 heavy troops around Vladivostok. The Russian Empire, including the navy, has a total of about 120,000 people, relying on the fortress group to defend." Liu Ming pointed to the area around Vladivostok.

"Now I will be the commander of the Japanese army. I know the Japanese army's thinking best.

Yang Tao, you will be the commander of the Russian army. You have two support forces, two cavalry divisions, and a field group of 110,000 people." Liu Ming nodded to Yang Tao.

Yang Tao picked up the pointer and pointed to the location of Vladivostok: "I have sufficient supplies and solid fortresses. The Japanese army has assembled large-caliber artillery to break through from the north. There are a large number of artillery in the fortress group to counter."

"I choose to maintain the offensive momentum. Your navy is still sleepwalking in the South Pacific. I dismantled the large-caliber artillery from the seriously injured warship and used it for the 6-land attack." Liu Ming withdrew the ordinary artillery.

"Field artillery is not very useful, so it's better to withdraw it."

"It can achieve a certain breakthrough, but it's not enough. Your large-caliber artillery will be destroyed soon." Yang Tao moved the flag back a little, and then pulled out Liu Ming's large-caliber artillery.

"And my reinforcements have arrived."

"I'm waiting for your reinforcements. During the offensive period, 200,000 troops have been trained on the peninsula and the Japanese archipelago, and they will set up defenses on the road that your reinforcements must pass through." Liu Ming deployed his troops sparsely.

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"With such a thin arrangement, it only takes one artillery charge to break through." Yang Tao said puzzled.

"According to intelligence, this is the real intention of the Japanese." Liu Ming laughed.

"The Japanese have no hope for Vladivostok. At present, most of the 300,000 offensive troops around Vladivostok are resting. The reason for using large-caliber artillery to attack is to create a sense of oppression."

"When the reinforcements break through the first layer, the front is the long-established position, and the rear is the reorganized Japanese army. They are attacked from both sides, and their retreat is cut off. They have just experienced a battle, and they don't know how much supplies they can have left. They will definitely lose." Liu Ming surrounded the flag.

"In this way, at least 450,000 people are used as bait, and it is very likely that all of them will be lost." Yang Tao looked at Liu Ming.

"The Japanese will do this. Think about what they did in Borneo. If it weren't for them, how could the public security there be so good?" Liu Ming shook his head.

"This is the intelligence we got from the Japanese 3rd Army. 200,000 people have been transported to the peninsula. So far in the war, the Japanese 6th Army has recruited more than 700,000 people. If they win, they can accept the blame, but if they lose, they will have nothing."

Liu Ming firmly believes that cruel war is better than gentle slavery. The former at least acts as a human being.

"We don't need to inform Bi Sheng of the specific information. Just say that we are not optimistic about the Tsar's chances of winning. Without the field troops, Vladivostok will not last long." Liu Ming turned around and said to Lin Anmin.

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"Master Zhongtang, is everything okay?" Zhang Peilun looked at his father-in-law worriedly.

"No problem, what's the matter?" Li Zhongtang waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to care.

"The rebels have become powerful, and they look like King Chuang. Hundreds of thousands of people rushed into the West Mountain and headed west. Chu Yong went to pursue them, but the enemy was so powerful that they were beaten back." Zhang Peilun said.

"Where is the Wuwei Army?" Li Hongzhang looked at Zhang Peilun in surprise.

"The Queen Mother restricted the Wuwei Army to the South River and did not allow the Wuwei Army to pursue westward." Zhang Peilun lowered his head.

"Help me submit a memorial and say that my cold has worsened and I will not live long..." Li Zhongtang said angrily.

"Sir, don't say anything angry. The generals in the Northeast have gathered their troops and are heading south. They are going to enter the pass on a certain day. They are going to fight a war between Japan and Russia. If there is no military force to deter both sides..." Zhang Peilun didn't dare to say anything.

Li Hongzhang was scared now. The Beiyang, who had fought against the Japanese, knew the level of the Japanese.

The Wuwei Army was strong, but it was limited, and the number of people was too small. There were more than 30,000 Wuwei Army in total, and there was a central army composed of 8 flags.

"No one stopped it? Once there is a change, the country will no longer be a country!" Li Zhongtang said anxiously.

"The governors and governors of various places wrote to the emperor, and then the emperor issued an edict to reprimand them, and even dismissed a governor. The empress dowager wanted to quell the civil unrest, and let them go back after it was quelled." Zhang Peilun sighed, he was also confused.

After winning Japan, the Qing Empire had no tendency to expand, and even intermittently added armaments, 5 cruisers, two battleships, and 1 ironclad ship, and the combat effectiveness was not bad.

However, when the Russo-Japanese War began, the Japanese were unstoppable, which gave the old witch an illusion.

Japan is stronger than Tsarist Russia - Qing Empire is stronger than Japan - Qing Empire is stronger than Tsarist Russia.

So, she didn't think anyone dared to "risk the world's disapproval" and invade Qing Empire. As for the border, it was just the work of soldiers and ruffians, and there was nothing to be afraid of.

"What else, say it all! I, an old man, can hold on!" Li Zhongtang coughed twice in a hurry.

"The Nanhua coronation ceremony ended, and Liu Yiming officially offered sacrifices to the heaven and proclaimed himself emperor." Zhang Peilun thought about it and said it out.

"Alas~" Li Zhongtang was not too excited, but a little depressed.

"You say, do we count as the Northern and Southern Dynasties? Han people all over the world..." At this point, Li Zhongtang suddenly stopped talking and shook his head.

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"Help me draft a memorial to oppose the transfer of troops into the pass. In addition, telegraph Lushun, the navy autumn exercise, and go south to Yangcheng." Li Zhongtang was silent for a long time.

"Yes..." Zhang Peilun looked at Li Zhongtang with concern.

"I'm fine. I'll ask Beiyang, the Navy, Qing Army and other government offices to gather the scattered Huai Army and send them to Shanhaiguan. I'll explain the pros and cons to Zhang Nanpi and ask him to transfer Chu Yong to Shanhaiguan.

My name is still there. With the name of the Navy, the Queen Mother will give me some face. Go ahead." After Li Zhongtang finished a long paragraph, his complexion recovered a little.

"Call Jingfang over." After seeing Zhang Peilun go out, Li Zhongtang said to the housekeeper.

"Jingfang, pack up and take your family to Nanhua." Li Zhongtang said in an unquestionable tone as soon as Li Jingfang entered the door.

"Ah? But I'm in the government office..." Li Jingfang hadn't reacted yet.

"I will resign for you. You have a good relationship with the son of the foreign minister of Nanhua. You can take this money and become a rich man in Nanhua, or do some business.

I will write a letter to the emperor of Nanhua. I have some friendship with him. Remember, don't do anything you are not sure of!"

Li Zhongtang's words finally made Li Jingfang react.

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"The Queen Mother? Otherwise, we will rebel! The Wuwei Left Army is our people, and the Huai Army can also be recalled..." Before he finished speaking, he was scolded.

"Okay, take the people and go to Nanhua. By the way, there are still millions of taels in the accounts of several government offices. You can take them all and buy arms and send them back. Remember to exchange them for gold. Nanhua recognizes this." After scolding for a while, Li Zhongtang shook his head.

"Father, the child is gone!" Li Jingfang knelt on the ground, banged his head three times, and turned away.

Watching his son leave, Li Zhongtang wiped his eyes and straightened his clothes. He could not be weak. If anything changed, he would be the backbone of this empire.