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"The new Admiral of the Guangdong Navy, Mr. Chen Baxian, has taken office. Why don't you give way quickly, otherwise the warlords will take over?"
As Feng Yong expected, things didn't go well at all in the naval camp, and he was stopped at the camp gate. After Feng Yong loudly announced Chen Hao's identity, the guard had no intention of letting him go, and just said coldly.
: "The Governor has an order that no one is allowed to enter the naval camp."
Chen Hao took out the imperial edict from his arms and sneered: "This is the imperial edict. I came to take over the naval camp on the order of the imperial court. If you dare to stop me, are you trying to rebel?"
The guard said formulaically: "We don't recognize the imperial edict, and we can't go in unless there is an order from the Governor."
Chen Hao sneered and accepted the imperial edict, took out a deluxe version of the shell gun from his bag, and knocked down two guards of the navy camp with two shots. The first-level officer crushed a person to death, and was humiliated in the Governor's Mansion. He could only
Be patient, but the naval camp is his own territory. If he can't control the situation in his own territory, then there is no need for him to be an official.
After the gunfire rang out, the naval camp quickly rushed out a group of people, aiming their guns at Chen Hao and his guards. Seeing that some of the people who came out were wearing official uniforms, Chen Hao felt relieved.
It can be said that the guards do not understand the imperial edict. These supervisors are court officials. If they blatantly disobey the imperial edict, they can be purged without mercy.
"Who dares to break into the naval camp and kill the soldiers of the naval camp? Is it because he wants to rebel?"
Chen Hao held up the imperial edict and said: "I am the new Admiral of Guangdong. It's just that no one greeted me when I took office today. The guards dared to obstruct me. I suspected that these two guards were spies with the intention of doing harm to me, so I killed them."
What do you have to say?"
"It's not up to you to decide whether you are the new admiral or not." One of the supervisors said loudly.
Chen Hao shook the imperial edict in his hand and said: "The imperial decree is here, as well as my official seal. Do you want to take a look?"
The commander stopped talking. Of course they knew that Chen Hao was the new admiral, but the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi had greeted him in advance. In addition, they had secretly received many benefits from Yiren Yingyu, so they deliberately let the guards stop them. But they didn't
Unexpectedly, Mr. Chen had such a hot temper that he actually drew his gun and shot two guards dead.
The imperial edict and the official seal must be genuine. If they are really checked, it will mean that the identity of the admiral is confirmed, and he will be charged with disrespecting the superior. The commander who just spoke changed the subject and said: "Even if it is the new admiral,
, and you cannot shoot the brothers in the Navy camp without permission. Now that the bodies of the two brothers are here, we are not convinced."
Chen Hao said coldly: "What's your name?"
The commander bowed his hands and said: "I, He Chengdong, have not yet been identified. I cannot see you. These two brothers were shot dead for no reason. Your Excellency, you must give an explanation to the brothers in the naval camp, otherwise I am afraid that a mutiny will occur."
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Chen Hao said calmly: "I know what to do, and I don't need you to teach me. I can't take office even with the imperial edict and official seal. This is an eternal legend! This naval camp seems to be in need of rectification.
Once things have been sorted out and settled, I will report the matter to the court. I believe the court will make a decision."
After listening to Chen Hao's words, all the leaders looked at each other. This strange boss was said to be deeply trusted by Lafayette. If he really brought this matter to court, many people would lose their jobs. This was indeed a bit too much.
, a superior official takes office with an imperial edict and official seal, but the subordinates do not recognize it. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that there is something fishy.
After whispering a few words to several aides nearby, Commander He Chengdong stood up and took the initiative to see Chen Hao's imperial edict and official seal, confirming Chen Hao's identity. In his opinion, he had the support of the Governor. With the concerted efforts of the officers and soldiers of the Naval Battalion
, it is easy to deal with this admiral, there is no need to focus on the opponent's identity.
After reading the imperial edict and the official seal, He Chengdong took the lead in saluting Chen Hao and said: "I didn't know that the Admiral had arrived, so I was quite negligent. I hope that the Admiral will forgive me."
Other naval battalion officials also saluted Chen Hao. Chen Hao watched these people's performance with cold eyes. After a long time, he waved his hand and said: "That's it! It was an unintentional mistake on your part. Let this matter be over! All the officials below are in charge.
Gather at the Yamen and let me get acquainted with my colleagues."
He Chengdong said respectfully: "It's not our fault. It's just that the admiral just shot two guards. There are many dissatisfied officers and soldiers in the naval camp. We must return to the ship immediately to convince the officers and soldiers, otherwise it may cause a mutiny."
He Chengdong seemed to be respectful, but in fact he was threatening Chen Hao and found an excuse to disobey orders. If Chen Hao successfully summoned the naval battalion generals, then he could observe which officials were targeting him and which officials could be drawn over, and gradually
Control the Guangdong Navy. But if he fails to summon the generals on the first day, his prestige cannot be established, and even some officials who have surrendered will have to consider it.
The excuse of suppressing the mutiny can be used many times. As long as Chen Hao wants to summon the naval battalion generals, they can use it as an excuse. If he is still unable to perform his duties as an admiral, over time Chen Hao, the admiral, will become a decoration and can only appeal to Guangdong and Guangxi.
Governor Cen Chunxuan relented.
Chen Hao really couldn't find fault with the excuse of mutiny, because a mutiny is very likely to happen. The key depends on the attitude of these navy officials. The officials of the Guangdong Navy are deeply entrenched and have the support of the governor behind them. They can incite soldiers to cause riots
.If Chen Hao was serious about this matter and the court really investigated him, the cause of the mutiny would be that he shot the guard without any reason, and the responsibility would become his.
Chen Hao quickly sorted out the situation and said calmly: "Then I'll leave it to my colleagues to convince the soldiers and let them know the truth as soon as possible to avoid causing unnecessary commotion."
He Chengdong and other officials showed elation on their faces, thinking that they had finally won the game, so they couldn't wait to leave one by one. After everyone left, Feng Yong said worriedly: "Sir, these people are using mutiny as an excuse to threaten you. You have to control the water."
The division camp is in trouble."
Chen Hao said slowly and calmly: "Let them go! They are unwilling to obey orders. I just have some time to relax and rest in the naval camp for some time."
Chen Hao stayed in the naval camp for more than ten days. He tried to gather the officials three times, but they used mutiny as an excuse. Faced with this situation, he had no choice. If he used thunderous means to suppress it, it would definitely cause chaos.
Mutiny. However, Chen Hao didn't seem to care. He would always give orders to assemble, and he would let these officials find excuses. After being pushed around many times, he became the object of ridicule by the officers and soldiers of the naval battalion, and his prestige was gone.
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Feng Yong kept talking about it in front of Chen Hao every day, but Chen Hao was too lazy to pay attention to it. He took Lin Heier and Cuiyun Niang to wander around every day. After another three days, Chen Hao stood up and said, "I have taken office."
I haven’t been able to tidy up properly for many days, so let’s go to the pier to take a look today!”
When Chen Hao arrived at the pier with Feng Yong and others, a large number of naval officials had gathered at Huangpu Pier. They gathered to discuss something. It turned out that a destroyer was moored at the pier. This destroyer came from Cam Ranh Bay.
Come and take the Admiral back to Cam Ranh Bay.
Since it was just a destroyer and could not pose a threat to the Guangdong Navy, and it was reasonable for them to come to pick up the admiral, the warship was anchored at the pier. Although the navy officials wished that the admiral would be gone, it had only been a few days since the admiral took office.
He was forced to leave, and word spread to the court that it might have an impact on the Navy, and there were different opinions among them.
"This is where our navy in Guangdong is stationed. The Admiral has been busy with official duties recently. How can we let him return to Cam Ranh Bay?"
"The Admiral is a strange person. Of course, he cannot be judged by ordinary people. Besides, his family in Cam Ranh Bay has great achievements. Even if he goes back, it will be nothing. We will jointly explain it to the court."
Chen Haoshi walked over and said with a smile on his face: "Colleagues, you have the right to decide whether to leave me or not! Are you waiting to discuss here, are you trying to stop me?"
He Chengdong said neither humble nor arrogantly: "Admiral, the navy is busy with affairs, and it is really not appropriate to leave at this time."
Chen Hao said with displeasure: "Since I took office, I have been unable to get out of the admiral's office, and I don't even know the subordinate officials. It's too boring for me to be the admiral. I have decided to return to Cam Ranh Bay. Whoever wants to be the admiral in the future
You should go, I will not suffer this crime."
He Chengdong was secretly happy and said quickly: "Your Excellency, do you mean to voluntarily give up being the Admiral of Guangdong?"
Chen Hao said coldly: "I will tell the court of your own accord, are you happy now?"
He Chengdong said with a look of fear: "Where do you start from talking about this, sir? We will naturally follow your command, but the soldiers are angry recently, and if we are not careful, it will trigger a mutiny. We have to be careful to suppress it..."
Chen Hao waved his hand lazily and said, "Stop pretending here. I am too lazy to listen to your nonsense. I will go back to Cam Ranh Bay today."
After Chen Hao finished speaking, he strode towards the destroyer that came to pick him up. After all the guards followed him on board, the destroyer sailed out of the dock. Feng Yong, who was standing next to him, said with a look of dismay on his face: "Your Excellency, I am the Guangdong Navy captain appointed by the imperial court.
Master Admiral, could it be that he was just squeezed out?"
Chen Hao laughed and said: "We are left alone in the naval camp, so we might as well come out and think of a way! I am a legitimate admiral, and I have a powerful fleet in my hands. If I still can't control the Guangdong Navy, I will
It's better to just buy a piece of tofu and kill him."
Feng Yong's eyes lit up and he said: "Your Majesty, do you mean to send a fleet from Cam Ranh Bay to support?"
Chen Hao nodded and said: "I have sent Yun Niang to send a telegram to Jinlan Bay. Chen Shaokuan has led the main force of the fleet to come over. This destroyer is just to pick me up."
Feng Yong pondered for a moment and said: "Sir, although our fleet is much stronger than the navy, if we rashly rely on force to start a war, even if we win, it will be difficult for the court to explain it!" (To be continued...)
