This sentence is so attractive to Li Hongtang. Ever since the signing of the Xiaguan Treaty with Dongdi Kingdom, Li Hongtang has always had the title of a traitor on his head.
For the senior officials of the Daqian Dynasty, they certainly knew that Li Hongtang was not a traitor, but on the contrary, he had made certain contributions to the entire country.
But ordinary people don't think so.
They think why was Li Hongtang so weak when the treaty was signed? Why couldn't he stand up straight and talk to the people of Dongdi?
It can only be said that these ordinary people did not understand the situation at that time. So what if Li Hongtang straightened up? What if he rejected the other party righteously?
At that time, we had already lost the war, and the whole country was in a mood of defeat. The treasury was empty, and there was a shortage of troops. We simply did not have the strength to continue the fight.
After Li Hongtang got this notoriety, he thought about avenging his shame every day and thinking about training the new army of the imperial court. However, after that war, the entire Daqian Empire collapsed, and the major powers also stepped up their efforts. Their search is to strengthen the country and the army. How easy is it?
Now that Gao Shaoyi has said such words, does Gao Shaoyi want to help him realize what Li Hongtang thinks about day and night?
"You haven't answered my question just now. Can you kill three of their divisions and still ensure the existence of Haicheng?"
Gao Shaoyi admired Li Hongtang's ability to remain rational despite being ecstatic. If he were an ordinary person, he would have gone to heaven by now. How could he still remember what question he just asked?
"The existence of Haicheng is certain. Even if we don't want it anymore, the major powers will not allow Dongdi to mess around. As for their three divisions, I really don't pay attention."
Concern leads to chaos. Li Hongtang just thought about being proud and proud. Now after listening to Gao Shaoyi's words, his face also felt slightly warm. Such a problem that a junior can understand, why can't he understand it? It was purely just now He also lost his mind, all because he was provoked by Gao Shaoyi.
"If you think about it clearly, those are three divisions, and unlike this kind of embassy guard, they are the most powerful army in Dongdi Kingdom. Together with their troops around Haicheng, they make up ten Wan Dajun is no big deal."
Because of the defeat of Yu Dongdi, Li Hongtang also felt a little guilty. Even though he saw the fighting power of the suppressing army, he still had no confidence.
"Don't worry, sir. I will never overestimate my own combat effectiveness, let alone the combat effectiveness of others. As long as they can get out of the cover of the naval guns, let alone three divisions or even five divisions." The regiment is not our opponent."
Gao Shaoyi said this with a sense of sadness. If these three divisions had been within the cover of the naval guns, Gao Shaoyi would really have nothing to do with them.
"Then directly attack their fleet so that they cannot be protected by the fleet."
Li Hongtang's eyes flashed with a hint of ruthlessness, and he was looking in the direction of the seaside.
"Do you agree with me doing this?"
Gao Shaoyi immediately jumped up from his stool. Parked in the military port was one-third of Dongdi Kingdom's naval strength. If it were the Windsor Empire or the Morgan Empire, Gao Shaoyi would never attack them by surprise, because even a sneak attack would be useless. They were able to dispatch another fleet within a short period of time, but Dongdi Kingdom did not have this strength.
Don't look at what Dongdi Kingdom is saying everywhere, they are already at the forefront of the world, but do a few warships mean you can be at the forefront of the world?
Don't be kidding, real world powers look at comprehensive national strength. Take the Windsor Empire as an example. Losing more than a dozen ironclads means nothing to them. They can mobilize two or more fleets from other colonies at any time.
But does Dongdi have this ability? Unless they dare not leave a fleet in their homeland.
If this is the case, it is not a bad thing for Gao Shaoyi. Anyway, our land is very big. You can fight as you like. I will gather a dozen destroyers to attack the coast of your Dongdi Kingdom. Look at us. Who can bear it.
"I want to take a gamble with you. I don't want to carry the label of a traitor into my ancestors' graves, and I have no face to face my ancestors."
Li Hongtang said sonorously and forcefully, unlike many officials in the Daqian Empire now, who are afraid of taking responsibility, but Gao Shaoyi saw a sense of responsibility from Li Hongtang's eyes.
"Then I need the command of two forts near the mouth of Haicheng River."
Gao Shaoyi finally stated his purpose. Even if these warships are parked in the harbor, without the command of the two forts, there is probably no way to threaten these warships. At that time, he will only need to sink two cargo ships in the port. The warships could not get out, and the forts on both sides threatened them with surrender or death!!
"Is it possible to capture this fleet?"
Li Hongtang's eyes also shone brightly. During the last naval battle, several of our warships were captured by the Dongdi people. It is said that the anchors were removed and installed in their naval park for display. This is the greatest shame.
"You old man, don't have such big illusions. Some people may rather sink themselves than leave warships to us, but if it is run properly, there is still no problem with a few warships."
Gao Shaoyi didn't dare to give a guarantee, after all, these people in Dongdi were all lunatics, and things like killing themselves often happened to them.
"Just go ahead and do it. I have been suffering from their arrogance for a long time. If the court really blames me, I will bear all the blame. I am already old and half of my body is buried in the ground. Who knows whether I will wake up tomorrow. I will go crazy with you just once."
As he spoke, Li Hongtang took out the seal of his Minister of Military Aircraft and asked Gao Shaoyi's men to take over the two forts on both sides of the river mouth, all of which were equipped with 280mm coastal defense guns.
It cost a lot of money to build these two forts back then. If we could keep the Dongdi fleet, we would really make a lot of money.
The navy of Dongdi Kingdom has just been built. These fleets have been purchased in the past ten years. The purchase money alone is not a small amount. If they can all be captured, the Beiyang Navy will be formed immediately.
This time is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In the past, when fleets from various countries came, there would always be some ships wandering in the open sea. But this time, Prince Beigongbai was very helpful. He wanted to let the Dagan people see the powerful Dongdi Kingdom. The fleet, simply brought all the fleet in, not even a doorman...?? This chapter has been completed!