Rebirth of The Deer and the Cauldron, Wei Xiaobao Becomes a God

Everyone was very excited when they heard the news, because they were about to be equipped with the same huge ship parked at the dock - the giant battleship. This undoubtedly made them feel extremely excited and expectant.

The captains were even more restless, especially Chen Si and the other six captains who had visited the 101 Yangtze River. To them, being able to personally command an ironclad ship was definitely an incomparable honor. This opportunity was rare, and they certainly would not miss it.

Wei Xiaobao looked around, seeing everyone's excited expressions, and continued, "You will all be equipped with brand new weapons and equipment. I will also leave most of the Marines and Guards, about 5,000 Tiandi Army soldiers, in Jinxia. On the one hand, they will be responsible for guarding here, and on the other hand, they can train you on the use of new weapons.

At the same time, two ironclad ships - 201 Julong and 202 Qinglong - will also stay. This will not only strengthen Jinxia's defense capabilities, but also allow you to better familiarize yourself with the operation and combat methods of ironclad ships.

Finally, I will arrange for ships to go to Ryukyu and continuously transport new equipment, new warships, and supplies to Jinxia."

At this point, Wei Xiaobao paused, his eyes swept across everyone's face, and saw the light of excitement and expectation in their eyes. He knew that these people were ready to meet new challenges, and they were eager to set sail on this sea and fight for their ideals.

Xiao Bao paused, then continued: "Those of you who are older or unsuited to fighting in the navy can retreat to the second line and do some auxiliary work, but we will never abandon any Chinese with good character."

His voice was firm and powerful, as if to instill confidence in everyone.

Then, Xiaobao raised his voice and continued, "Your military pay is five taels of silver per month for soldiers, and it will be paid on time every month. There will be no deductions or delays. You will have meat, white flour buns, and rice every day, and there will be no violations of your promises."

His commitment reassured people and also inspired them.

Finally, Xiaobao shouted loudly: "Welcome home, brothers! I have finished speaking."

Thunderous applause broke out in the parade ground, and slogans and cheers continued one after another and did not subside for a long time.

As night fell, the moon was high in the sky, and fishing lights flickered on the sea. Three huge ships were moored at the dock, brightly lit. Soldiers were busy carrying food and drinks, and laughter and cheers were heard one after another.

A large amount of pickled meat and fine wine were taken from the giant ship and distributed to each barracks. The soldiers sat together, tasting the delicious food and feeling the joy of joining the Tiandi Army. That night, the barracks of the Eastern Fleet were filled with laughter and joy. While enjoying the food and happy time, the soldiers strengthened their sense of belonging to the Tiandi Army.

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the thin clouds and fell on the vast sea, the sparkling river water and the golden clouds in the sky complemented each other, as if covered with a layer of golden veil. Against this magnificent background, the atmosphere in the operations room of the Yangtze River was solemn and warm. The former captains and commanders of the navy, as well as the captains of the ships of the Tiandi Army and officers above the battalion and regiment level, dressed in neat military uniforms, gathered together to witness a historic moment - the convening of the first Eastern Fleet Preparatory Conference.

The meeting was chaired by the experienced Captain Chen Si. Standing in front of the rostrum, he looked dignified but gentle, and first paid high respect to the officers present, and then introduced the captains and commanders of the former navy in detail. Wei Xiaobao was also sitting on the rostrum at this moment, with a firm light in his eyes, and expressed a warm welcome to the former navy officers, and looked forward to opening a new chapter for the Eastern Fleet with them.

Then, General Wei Xiaobao solemnly announced the personnel appointments of the Eastern Fleet. His voice was loud and powerful, and every word seemed to contain a great force: "After careful consideration and comprehensive consideration, we have decided to appoint General Zhang Xiaolong as the acting commander of the Eastern Fleet, General Chen Si as the deputy commander, and General Zhu Youli as the chief of staff." As soon as he finished speaking, the audience burst into warm applause and cheers, which was not only a recognition and trust in the three generals, but also an expectation and wish for the future development of the Eastern Fleet.

General Zhang Xiaolong stood up and saluted everyone. He knew that he had a great responsibility, but at the same time he was full of confidence and determination. He delivered a short and powerful speech, expressing his expectations and commitment to the future development of the fleet: "I am deeply honored to serve as the acting commander of the Eastern Fleet. I know how heavy the burden is, but I firmly believe that with everyone's joint efforts, we will be able to build a strong fleet and make greater contributions to the Tiandi Lianbang and China's maritime cause."

General Chen Si expressed his willingness to fully assist General Zhang Xiaolong in his work. He emphasized the importance of teamwork and said that he would do his best to contribute to the development of the fleet. General Zhu Youli also said that he would go all out to provide staff work and provide strong support for the fleet's decision-making.

The atmosphere at the meeting was very lively, and officers spoke one after another, sharing their views and suggestions on the future development of the fleet. Their words were full of love and loyalty to the Chinese nation, and also reflected their sense of responsibility and mission as a soldier.

At the exciting military meeting, Wei Xiaobao, the majestic and shrewd commander, loudly announced the new list of captains of the Eastern Fleet. This is not only an important step in the reorganization of the fleet, but also a precise layout of future combat effectiveness.

First of all, the highly anticipated position of captain of the 102 cruiser is concurrently held by the experienced commander Zhang Xiaolong. His appointment undoubtedly injected stability into the fleet and also demonstrated his outstanding leadership.

Then, Wei Xiaobao listed in detail the captains of the six ironclad ships numbered 6 to 251: Chen Si, Xu Hu, Zhang Xu, Lin Sheng, Pan Zhi, and Dong Yin. These captains were the captains of the warships that were defeated yesterday. They already had a full understanding of ironclad ships, and they were brave enough to learn from their shame. I believe that they can lead an excellent warship with their many years of experience in naval battles.

In addition, the selection of captains for the four treasure transport ships and auxiliary ships was equally rigorous, and they underwent strict assessments within the fleet to ensure that they had sufficient leadership and the ability to deal with complex situations.

Wei Xiaobao also spared no effort in the formation of the Marine Brigade. The brigade commander was Zhu Youli, the former head of the Tiandi Army Guard Regiment and the current chief of staff of the Eastern Fleet. The brigade he led had a total of 8,000 soldiers, including an artillery regiment and three infantry regiments.