Young people are always full of yearnings for the world. For these young people who have received education from primary school to middle school in Ming Dynasty, they have seen the vastness and variety of the world from geography classes, and of course they want to see the world.
I went to various places to have a look.
Of course Li Pingan is no exception.
Compared to becoming an engineer and earning hundreds of dollars a month, he is more eager to see the world.
But the reality is cruel. He comes from an ordinary family and must first consider finding a job.
"How about applying for the Naval Academy?"
Once again, the idea of applying for the Naval Academy came to his mind.
Students at the Naval Academy will be trained to sail around the world before graduation.
After joining the fleet, he will also travel with the ship to visit various parts of the world. After closing his eyes, Li Ping'an thought of the various benefits of joining the navy.
Not only can I see the world, but I can also earn a lot of money.
The most important thing is that the navy uniforms are also very handsome!
"Hey, peace!"
At this moment, with the sound of footsteps, Li Mu, who was sweating profusely, ran over. Panting, he sat against the viewing platform, turned to look at Li Ping'an and asked.
"What are you thinking about? Is it still a school problem? Apply to mining school."
As a friend, Li Mu directly gave him a suggestion, the Mining School... It was a school founded by the company specifically to train mining professionals. After graduation, he would definitely go to a mining company, and Li Mu's father was the deputy manager of Northern Mining. In the future,
When you are employed, there is definitely room for favoritism.
"Otherwise, you can go to a metallurgical school. The income from steel companies is very good..."
Just when Li Mu kept mentioning his suggestions, Li Ping'an suddenly said.
"I've thought about it, I'm going to apply for the Naval Academy."
"What? Naval school?"
"Yes, it's the only place where I can go and see all over the world!"
As he spoke, Li Ping'an turned his attention to the principal in the distance. His son was a navy man. In the principal's office, there were several photos he had taken around the world.
I don’t know where Senior Brother Song is now. He may be in an exotic port.
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As usual, after Song Mingjie got off the tram, he walked straight towards the Hongsi River. In addition to the Binhe Park, there are many residential areas in the Hongsi River area. Unlike the apartment buildings in other places, those residences are
It is a two- to three-story townhouse or building, and there is a large lawn in front of each house. This is the most common high-end residence in Nanhua, and the people who live here are often corporate executives or senior civil servants.
After arriving home, as soon as Song Mingjie took out the key and opened the door, the door suddenly opened, and then his three-year-old son threw himself into his arms.
"Dad is back. I just saw you upstairs. As soon as I saw the white military uniform, I knew it was you back!"
Song Chaodong, who was looking down at the newspaper, heard the noise outside and got up and took a look. When he saw his son carrying his grandson into the house, he said.
"I'm back, and your mother just made your favorite sweet and sour pork ribs."
His son, since graduating from the military academy five years ago, has spent almost half of his time at sea. He never knew whether he was a navy or a sailor.
"Where's Shuyun?"
Before Song Mingjie could finish speaking, the son in his arms shouted loudly.
"Mom, Mom, dad is back, dad is back, dad, I'm going to call mom..."
After his son jumped out of his arms, Song Mingjie sat on the sofa.
"How many days can you stay when you come back this time?"
"I can stay for about a week."
"Why are you in such a hurry?"
Song Chaodong frowned at his son's answer.
"no way,"
The general's hat was hanging on the hanger next to the sofa, Song Mingjie said.
"The Japanese side has invited the fleet to visit. His Majesty has agreed to send the fleet. We will move to Linhai this week."
"Move the defense to Linhai?"
Song Chaodong asked in confusion:
"Isn't it just to send a fleet to visit Japan? I remember that last year, I sent a fleet to Ryukyu, and now I have transferred you to Linhai. Is this necessary?"
Facing his father's inquiry, Song Mingjie pondered for a while, looked up at his father and said:
"Father, do you know why Japan invited our fleet to visit them?"
"There must be some purpose."
Nodding, Song Mingjie said:
"I can't tell you what the purpose is. The main reason is to use us to intimidate the British. Didn't this newspaper all publish it? The British fleet went to Osaka, and where is it? It is also an area occupied by the Tokugawa family. The British
It is tantamount to supporting the rebels. Japan invited Ming Dynasty’s fleet to visit because it wanted to use our power to warn the British not to interfere in Japan’s internal affairs.”
"But you don't have to move at all?"
Song Chaodong frowned and said.
"Shouldn't you..."
"Don't fight an unprepared war, that is, take precautions. Besides, with the "Four-Nation Alliance" here, Britain will not break up with us. Anyway..."
After thinking for a while, Song Mingjie said.
"We moved here to strengthen our strength in the Pacific. Only in this way can the British avoid taking risks in Japan."
As a naval officer, Song Mingjie had access to a lot of confidential information. Although on the surface, the Ming Dynasty seemed to have no intention of conflict with the British, the actual situation was far from that. At least in the navy, the Ming Dynasty had been preparing for a war with the British.
Moreover, there are many potential irreconcilable conflicts between the two countries.
Of course, these words cannot be said in front of father.
"Oh, I hope so..."
The worry in the corner of Song Chaodong's eyes became more intense, and he nodded and said:
"I have read some of the things you mentioned in the newspapers... However, if we are to go head-to-head in Japan and the UK, the relationship will probably become even more tense in the future. By then..."
He took out a cigarette from the cigarette case on the coffee table. Song Chaodong held the cigarette in one hand and a lighter in the other. Before lighting it, he stood up from the sofa and walked slowly in the living room with his hands behind his back. Song Mingjie
His eyes moved slowly along with his father. After walking a few steps, Song Chaodong stopped, turned back and said to his son:
"This visit, according to what you said, seems simple, but in fact it is not simple... Don't be surprised, some things can be guessed. What is His Majesty's strategy in the past few years? It is to unite with France to control Britain, but now it is not
In Japan, they chose to support Japan. Why would the British support the Tokugawa family? Isn't it because the Japanese government is on our side? We are sending the fleet to that side now. I'm worried..."
After a pause, Song Chaodong lit a cigarette. After taking a puff, he looked at his son's worried face, thought about it, and suddenly laughed.
"Maybe I'm overthinking it. I don't want to think about this anymore. Let your mother cook two more dishes, and we will have two drinks tonight."
It seemed that at this moment, as a father, all the worries disappeared, but in fact all the worries were buried in his heart.
But he is also very clear. If a war really breaks out, his son will definitely bear the brunt of going to the front line. After all, it is his responsibility as a soldier. As the principal of the school over the years, he has constantly told the children what responsibility is? Now
What could he say?
"Hey, okay, I will have a couple of drinks with you, dad."
Seeing his father, Song Mingjie certainly knew what his father was thinking. But at this moment, father and son were relatively speechless.
This chapter has been completed!