Rebirth of the Northern Giants

Just when he was watching with great interest, the military attache Xiao Mao Qi walked over anxiously.

"Your Majesty" little Mao Qi gave a military salute, interrupting William II's viewing.

"My attendant, what happened?" William II asked a little displeased.

"Your Majesty, the chief of the general staff, Schlieffen, asks for an audience." Little Mao Qi said softly. He behaved dignifiedly and was kind to others. Therefore, every time the ministers were inappropriate to ask for an audience with William II, they would think of him first and ask him to report.

The song and dance drama was over, William II clapped his hands and stood up, frowning and asked Xiao Maoqi next to him, "Do you know what it is?"

Little Mao Qi said seriously: "Your Majesty, it seems that it has something to do with the situation in the Far East. The Americans and the Spaniards are officially at war."

Now William II's face changed a little, and he said in a hurry: "Let's go!"

The main battlefield in the West of the United States is in the North Atlantic. For the Philippines, Germany has been peeping for a long time. If the Yankees are not interested in this land, William II does not mind accepting it.

Therefore, as soon as he heard the news that the United States and the West were at war in the Far East, he became anxious.

Even the Germans received news of the exchange of fire between the West and the United States in Manila Bay, let alone the Chinese government, which was close at hand. The first-hand and most detailed information was transmitted to the capital at the fastest speed.

The General Staff Room in the Summer Palace was busy.

Wang Shizhen first explained the results of the US-West naval battle.

Everyone was silent. Yes, it was indeed silent. Spain was too disappointing, too weak. Not only did they dislike themselves, but the Chinese also disliked it.

In the naval battle on February 2, the battle took less than 1 hours. The Spanish ships either emitted thick smoke, were buried in the bottom of the sea, or were abandoned. The casualties reached more than 7 people, and Montorjon had to order surrender.

As for the US Far East Detachment, only one cruiser was lost, with 50 casualties. Strictly speaking, this cruiser was not sunk by the Spanish fleet, but by the airship force.

In fact, the Spanish fleet suffered no Yankees casualties and only 7 wounded.

However, Ye Zhikui was not surprised. You must know that in the original history, the Americans did not even get hurt. Now they have lost a cruiser, and the five ships purchased by Spain from China have been equipped in the Caribbean Sea. Join the Far East Fleet.

Well, an old empire has come to an end, and a new era is coming.

Cough, Wang Shizhen coughed lightly, interrupted the reverie of the staff officers with different faces, and then said: "Everyone, whether you like it or not, the situation is like this. The Americans didn't lose much. As for whether to follow the original plan or not?" , depends on your opinions."

Wang Shizhen looked at Ye Zhikui, and only he could make this decision.

Of course, Ye Zhikui would not give up the fat he was about to get, but said with a smile: "We are very clear about the situation in Spain. It would be a miracle if a few broken ships defeated the Americans. Our Chinese navy is not Spain, not only the soldiers We have rich combat experience and the strength of the navy has also been greatly improved. Last year, the two warships built by ourselves have been armed to the North Sea Fleet. I believe that even in a head-to-head confrontation, we will have the upper hand. Therefore, I think the plan not only does not need to be changed, but must be accelerated. speed to prevent the Americans from reacting and occupying Hawaii."

In the original history, the United States sent troops to occupy Hawaii one month after the Manila naval battle.

"Since the President has made up his mind to occupy Hawaii at the expense of the Americans, we can only do our best to fulfill the President's vision." Yang Shiqi said with an expression of always supporting Ye Zhikui.

Wang Shizhen glanced at him lightly, and said indifferently: "I have no objection to being a teacher in Hawaii, but it is better for us to support the former Hawaiian queen to ascend the throne, instead of explicitly making it a territory of China. The subordinates prefer Take it easy."

Ye Zhikui thought for a while and said with a smile: "Pin Qing is right. Chen Afang has already contacted the queen. If there is an incident, she will stand by our side."

Just as he was talking, Yang Du sent the latest information with a happy face.

"President, Germany dispatched eight warships from Africa to Southeast Asia via the Cape of Good Hope."

William II couldn't sit still anymore, and wanted to come to Asia to pick up a bargain. It seemed that it was time to have a good heart-to-heart with him, and Ye Zhikui fell into deep thought.

The German fleet did not hide its movements. Instead, it made great fanfare, fearing that the world would not know it.

In the original history, although Germany also dispatched warships, unfortunately due to the uselessness of matadors, the Americans quickly landed in the Philippines and occupied the archipelago, and finally went back sadly. Not impossible.

Thinking of this, Ye Zhikui said seriously: "Send a telegram to William II and ask him if he wants to play a big one."

"Yes, President." Yang Du took the order.

Soon after, Ye Zhikui ordered the North Sea Fleet to start operations.

On Hawaii Island, in Chen Afang's manor, night had already fallen, but the people here were destined to stay up all night. More than 1000 soldiers stood neatly in front of Song Pinglan, and beside him stood veteran Liu Yongfu.

The two had arrived here secretly by boat for a long time, and they will direct the battle for the palace.

"Soldiers, it's time for us to make contributions." Song Pinglan said a little excitedly. The Japanese war was nothing to do with him. He was extremely depressed. He finally got this opportunity, so he was naturally a little overjoyed.

The little soldier Feng Yuxiang standing below was also very excited. This kid is only 15 years old this year, but don't underestimate him. Feng Yuxiang has been a soldier since he was 11 years old.

When he was last year, he finally participated in a battle in a serious manner, that is, he entered Nanjing with He Zonglian, and put down some generals who supported their troops. Since that time, he knew that he belonged to the battlefield. Therefore, when the Republic of China After the government wanted to select soldiers disguised as laborers to enter Hawaii, he did not hesitate to sign up.

"Soldiers, you have lived in Hawaii for more than half a year, some even longer, and you have a deep understanding that we Chinese have no place on this island. Why are Chinese who account for one third of the population here? There is no status on this island because the white people set the rules on the island. Today, we will create history, together with the native Hawaiians, seek benefits for the Chinese in Hawaii and for the Chinese, and let those white people go to hell." Song Pinglan raised his arms With a call, he shouted loudly.

Liu Yongfu next to him couldn't help but look at Song Pinglan approvingly. If the new generals following Ye Zhikui would not only have certain military talents, but also have extraordinary eloquence, they would often be able to create miracles and incite people's hearts. Ah, insisting on packaging the invasion of other countries as a just thing.

Sure enough, Song Pinglan continued: "The native Hawaiians who lived on this island for generations are crying bitterly under the cruel rule of the white people. Their dignity has been insulted and their human rights have been trampled on. They can only ask us for help. Teachers, can we continue to let these tragedies happen?"

"No," the soldiers roared vigorously.

Feng Yuxiang also screamed with all his strength. After hearing Song Pinglan's words, he suddenly felt that his image was much taller. The teacher of the king saves the people from danger. We are the great saviors of the natives. We are sympathizers. The benevolent teacher of the weak.

Song Pinglan continued plausibly: "The Queen of Hawaii is imprisoned by the white people, and she is waiting for us to rescue her. Soldiers, have you forgotten your combat skills?"

"no"

"Very well, I order that the soldiers of the First Hawaiian Regiment hold the sword of justice, overthrow the tyranny of the white race, uphold justice for the Queen of Hawaii, and march towards the Queen's residence." Song Ping raised his blue hands, and more than 1000 armed soldiers The soldiers rushed out of the manor in high spirits.

"General Song, is the navy arriving tomorrow?" Liu Yongfu confirmed to Song Pinglan again.

Only 1000 troops, of course, cannot overthrow the white rule. They just protect the Queen of Hawaii before the naval action, lest the white people regain control of her, and then call on the natives to rebel through the queen. They only need to defend for one day.

Queen Liliuokalani's residence is in the north of Honolulu, not far from Chen Afang's manor. Of course, if it was far away, Song Pinglan and others would not choose to meet here.

She is more than 50 years old, her body is slightly fat, and she is walking back and forth in her bedroom. Can the Chinese succeed?

Looking at the white soldiers who put her under house arrest outside her apartment, she couldn't help gnashing her teeth, secretly hating her.

In fact, Queen Liliuokalani's requirements are not high. She just hopes that her people, the natives, can have the same rights as the white people, but even this, the white people refuse to give them.

In Hawaii, the natives are the most inferior existence. Not only do they live in poverty, but they are also deprived of political power. In the Hawaiian Constitution, it is clearly stipulated that the natives have no right to vote. What an irony this is. , and raised himself and others as cattle and sheep.

What are cattle and sheep? They eat grass, they have to work hard, and what they squeeze out is milk, and they have to be exploited by white people at any time.

Through Chen Afang, the Queen has already negotiated terms with the Chinese. Once the uprising is successful, the Chinese will support her re-ascendance and restoration of the Kingdom of Hawaii. She will not interfere in Hawaii’s internal affairs. She only needs to choose a few places to garrison troops. Chinese and natives will have equal rights.

For the Chinese, the Queen still has a certain affection. They are not as greedy as the whites, and they know how to get what they want.

At that time, the power of the Chinese people increased greatly. When Chen Afang became the Minister of the Privy Council of the Kingdom of Hawaii, she did not think about how to enslave the aborigines, but lived with us on an equal footing. However, it was different when the white people came. The lower races are enslaved as well.

The queen was restless, but there was a clear gunshot outside the gate. Have the Chinese finally arrived?The queen bowed to the ground and began to pray for the Chinese people.

Feng Yuxiang lay on the ground, crawled forward, raised his gun to shoot from time to time, guarding here, there are not many soldiers under house arrest for the queen, there are about a hundred people.

They were completely bewildered by the Chinese raid and stared at each other in bewilderment.