Just when Emperor Yang was instilling the concept of governing the country according to law to his subjects, the French expeditionary fleet led by Admiral Gervais finally arrived in Singapore. Here they were still welcomed by the British. It can be seen that the British at this time
He sincerely showed his kindness to the French. Even the British fleet stationed in Changi Port came out to welcome them. As for the welcome ceremony on the pier, not to mention, there were many overseas Chinese holding banners to protest against France's invasion of Vietnam.
It added a bit of disharmony to the scene.
Fortunately, there are also Chinese people who hold different views.
Mr. Sun, who had been living in exile in Singapore, stood up bravely at this time. Amidst the din of curses, he stood on a high platform and criticized Emperor Yang for his militarism and harming friends. He called on the righteous people in the country to stand up and use force to overthrow the rule of this tyrant.
Build a true republic.
"Compatriots, wake up! Don't be deceived by the tyrant's hypocrisy anymore. Look at the workers in domestic factories who work hard but earn meager wages. Think about the soldiers who died in the United States. They shed blood and sweat.
What did you get in exchange? It’s just a pseudo-democracy under the guise of a constitution, a true dictatorship. The Congress and the members are all his lackeys. He deceives you with lies and bribes you with money. The real goal is
It’s just to make you become his militaristic slaves, ah, help!”
Mr. Sun, who was holding a paper tube and giving a speech, was hit directly by a stone. He had to cover his forehead and fled in a hurry under the protection of several loyal believers. A group of people were chasing him and beating him.
"Damn, a salary of more than 100 yuan a month is too low? Five years ago, we couldn't even afford to eat. Those workers themselves were doing their jobs happily, and it's your turn to talk nonsense here about soldiers who died in the war.
What’s the matter? Thousands of people have died and hundreds of millions of dollars have been earned. You have the ability. If you have the ability, why don’t you try to bribe me?” One of the pursuers said bitterly after throwing stones.
Of course, Mr. Sun's performance goal was achieved. Less than an hour after this farce, the big bump on his forehead bore fruit. He was invited to the French Consulate by General Gervais to support him in establishing the republic.
In order to realize his great ideal, the French government donated 100,000 francs of activity funds to him and promised that as long as he raised arms, all arms would be supplied by the French government.
"A free and democratic republic is China's future. The French people are very willing to support the Chinese people's great ideal of overthrowing the monarchy and establishing a republic." Admiral Gervais said seriously.
"Your Excellency General, thank you so much. I wonder if you can help me contact you. I hope to borrow 100 million francs from France as a fund for my compatriots to overthrow the monarchy. Although I have nothing to pledge now, I can promise
Once this is accomplished, all reforms in China, including the military, will be carried out under the guidance of French advisors, and at the same time, Hainan Island, Taiwan Island, the Philippines and the colonies of Puerto Rico will be ceded to France." Mr. Sun said righteously.
"Here, I will contact you." Gervais said calmly.
After receiving a satisfactory answer, Mr. Sun immediately left wisely.
"You know? I really want to get that check back and kick him out. Those guys from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have wasted one hundred thousand francs of taxpayers' money." Looking at his back, Admiral Gervais
Said with great emotion.
"He's just a clown. It's just a fantasy to want China to have civil strife now. Giving him money is just to disgust the emperor and bring out the bad temper of the guys in the cabinet. He also knows his position.
, What kind of loan is he just trying to make us understand his importance? He himself never thought that we would actually give them a loan. If you don’t believe it, follow him and take a look. This revolutionary will definitely arrive tonight with a group of believers.
I spent time in a brothel." The French Consul General in Singapore said with a smile.
"Also, at the British dinner tonight, you'd better be careful not to say anything unkind to His Majesty the Emperor." He then added.
"Don't the British want to cause trouble for themselves?" Gervais asked with interest.
"No, I don't want you to get yourself into trouble. Believe me, if you say bad things about that emperor, you will not be welcomed by any lady anymore. On the contrary, if you do it because of the animated movie that Dreamworks just launched,
Snow White, if you praise our enemy's artistic talent, you will definitely win a beauty tonight." The consul said with a smile.
"It's the same in Paris, those women don't care at all that he is our enemy." Gervais shrugged helplessly.
"Your Majesty, the French have arrived in Singapore." Yuan Shikai immediately reported the news to His Majesty the Emperor at Huaqing Pool in Xi'an.
"In addition, Sun Wen made contact with the French. He just received a grant of 100,000 francs from the French. It seems that he also proposed to exchange Hainan Island, Taiwan Island, and colonies for a loan from France." He then added.
"Oh, now I have money to find Japanese women again." Emperor Yang was more interested in this news.
"Your Majesty, I think it's better to kill him, so as not to leave him there and look disgusting." Yuan Shikai said, he had raised this question more than once.
"Keep it, it's good to pull him out occasionally for fun. It's also an entertainment project. Besides, killing him will not be good for our image. We must be more generous, be open to all rivers, and have the courage to accept someone.
Dissidents, only in this way can we reflect our spirit of freedom and democracy." Yang Feng said with a smile. Of course, to put it bluntly, he just treated himself as a clown, but he was curious, wasn't he injured in an important position last time?
Why does Brother Pao seem to be more inseparable from Japanese brothels than before?
"Kang Liang wants to come back." Yuan Shikai added that this pair of dissidents had been wandering in the United States. After the fall of San Francisco, they had to go to the east. They used to be funded by the US government, but now the US government's finances have gone bankrupt.
The British can only survive by borrowing money. How can they have spare money to invest in projects that are destined to have no returns? No one among the overseas Chinese pays attention to them. During this period, eating is almost becoming a problem. Anyway, they still have a lot of old money in the country.
I knew him well, so I conveyed my wish to come back to Yuan Shikai.
"Just come back. No one is stopping them. Besides, their wanted order was issued by the previous dynasty and has long since expired. Why are they still acting like this?" Emperor Yang said casually, even if the wanted order was no longer wanted.
Ling, without his nod, the Chinese Embassy in the United States would definitely not dare to issue visas to them. This is something that many ambassadors in the United States do.
After learning that the French army had arrived in Singapore, the Chinese navy that was originally blocked off the coast of Saigon immediately separated and formed a second squadron with Lin Taizeng as the commander, the Missouri as the flagship, Haining, Haihe, and the entire Cheng Biguang fleet.
The French Far East Fleet, which was blocking Cam Ranh Bay, was left behind, and the remaining main fleet led by Liu Buchan set off south to intercept Gervais' expedition fleet.
Although separated, Liu Buchan's fleet still has nearly fifty battleships. The huge fleet is headed by two perfect battleships on the sea. It looks majestic and majestic. The towering chimneys are spitting out thick smoke, and the gray
The battleship rides the wind and waves, its huge gun muzzle pointing majestically forward, and yellow dragon flags flying in the wind on the mast.
Emperor Yang did not change the national flag. The Yellow Dragon Flag was still the imperial flag. As for the national anthem, which was simpler and directly designated by him, it was the later song "Ode to the Dragon Flag", but the lyrics changed the Yadong Empire to the Chinese Empire.
In his opinion, this song is more suitable than Gong Jinou, who seriously lacks enterprising spirit.
"Commander, the Navy Ministry telegram once again emphasized that the interception line is not allowed to exceed the line connecting Phu Quoc Island and Matak Island. If the French fleet is west of this line, let them move." On the battleship Kunlun, Chief of Staff Zheng Donghan took the telegram.
Said to fleet commander Liu Buchan.
"What on earth does the Emperor want to do? Do you want to allow the French to land in Khmer?" Liu Buchan said with a frown. These pure generals are not like Yuan Shichang. They can understand His Majesty the Emperor's foresight at once and give them a military advantage.
It is undoubtedly extremely unwise to draw a line in your own actions.
"Perhaps His Majesty wants to put the French army into Vietnam, and then eat it in one fell swoop, teaching the French an unforgettable lesson!" Zheng Donghan said with a smile. In fact, he didn't quite understand that cutting off all French landings might be the best way to end the war.
A quick method, once the French army lands, it will definitely prolong the war.
"No matter, since there is an order, let's just follow it. Hasn't the French fleet in Cam Ranh Bay come out yet?" Liu Buchan said.
"No, they should be self-aware. Although there are two first-class battleships, it will be in vain if they really want to fight." Zheng Donghan said, he was very confident in what he said. As for the two old steam engine battleships Harvey
In terms of armor, let alone the USS Missouri, which was equipped with the Kunlun-class 280 main gun and domestic armor, it was very difficult to fight with the Haining twin ships. Wasn't the Alabama killed by them in the first place? Those two French battleships
The performance is not even as good as the Alabama. Although the armor is the same, the armor of the French battleship is much thinner.
"Ignore them, let's fight our own and kill the French expeditionary fleet. We can do whatever we want on land. It doesn't matter the landing. It means that all 100,000 French troops will land. If there is no ammunition supply, it's not ours to do whatever we want." Liu Buchan said with a grim smile.
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Just when they reached the interception line, the Gervais fleet, which had been replenished in Singapore, also sailed out of the port in a mighty manner. Led by the Charles Martel, thirty-four warships escorted more than thirty troop transport ships behind.
Killing fiercely towards Saigon. (To be continued...)