Chapter 149: Sunk battleship

When the British surrendered to the Southwest United Autonomous Government in Hong Kong, a magnitude 10 earthquake occurred at home and abroad.
In the West, except for the United States and Germany, the other major countries almost unanimously condemned the Southwest China United Autonomous Government for failing to comply with the "Nanjing Treaty" signed by the government of the late Qing Dynasty. The British cattle were furious that the lease terms were torn up. Under the operation of the British Bull, dignitaries from all over the world come and go, international conferences headed by Britain and France are continually held, and a dark tide surrounding Southwest China is surging around the world.
The Southwest Government also held a press conference for the first time. In front of Chinese and foreign reporters, Sun Changqing, the Prime Minister of the Southwest United Government, personally took the stage and gave a speech on the Southwest stance to reporters at home and abroad. While expressing that he would never yield to Britain, Sun Changqing Staff were also asked to show evidence of the Mingxi incident, including testimony from a significant number of British troops.
At the same time, China ’s southwestern diplomatic corps frequently walked around the United States and Germany, and Southwestern Foreign Minister Li Zongren was even met with political star Hitler in Germany. The two sides had a positive exchange of views on the Far East issue. Hitler even supported the Southwest ’s move to reclaim Hong Kong in his own name and expressed great expectations for a meeting with Zhang Shusheng, the supreme leader of the Southwest. Of course, Hitler also gave a gift from Li Zongren in private. Surprised.
Visiting the United States was Wei Sancai, deputy prime minister of the Southwest Autonomous Government. Because of the operation of some of the wealthy behind the scenes, Wei Sancai met with the Democratic candidate, New York Governor Roosevelt, who participated in the new US presidential election, in a very attractive economic cooperation. Under the premise of the plan, the two exchanged views on the Hong Kong issue that has recently shaken the world.
At the meeting, Wei Sancai enumerated the various crimes committed by the British in Hong Kong, and emphasized that the war was provoked by the British. The reason was to protect a criminal who was planning drug smuggling. During the exchange, Roosevelt hoped that Southwest China and the British government could properly handle the dispute. As the other side of the Pacific Ocean, the United States will regard Southwest China as a major Pacific Rim economic partner. Because, according to the latest statistics, the economic aggregate of Southwest China is already comparable to that of Italy and other second-tier powers, and its development speed is very fast. On the basis of the large population and rich natural resources and large-scale capital investment, many American economics Everyone believes that Southwest China will be the second strong economy to rise after Germany and the Soviet Union. Although it is far from comparable to the United States, it can become an important boost for the economic recovery of the United States. The ancient East needs modernization. The overcapacity in the United States and huge investment desires can also find a huge new market full of temptations.
"Successful moves, the ancient East defeated Britain"
"Lost British"
"New forces collide with conservatives again"
"War comes from the East"
Compared with the diplomatic actions of Britain, France and Southwest China, the media's attention is even higher than ever. The German media is the most ebullient. Both large and small newspapers and radio stations are reporting one after another the huge defeat of the British in the Far East. On the front page photos, even the Chinese army entered Hong Kong and the citizens welcomed them, while the Governor of Hong Kong and the garrison chief had unconditional surrenders to the highest leader in the southwest.
Those Chinese troops with a majestic capacity and powerful combat capabilities were even made headlines, proclaiming to the world that there is a powerful army in the far east.
The major newspapers headed by the Rhein newspaper publish a large number of photos about the southwest. These photos are not top-secret photos, but roughly describe the Dongchuan Industrial Zone, Kunming Industrial Center, Guilin Industrial Belt, Panzhihua Iron and Steel Center, which are under construction. Southwestern modern industry represented by Chengdu-Chongqing Industrial Center and Guangzhou Industrial Center. The report commented in a praised and marvelous tone: It is unimaginable that after the Red Soviet Union, another country that was originally poor and backward took 20 years to complete a state-level industry. They were almost as fast as the Soviet Union, which had devoted all its power to industry
Some British and French newspapers condemned the Chinese throughout the year for not complying with the ‘Equality Treaty’ and suggested that the British government send troops to the Far East. American newspapers are more neutral. This country's attention is still on the economic crisis and there is no severe winter in the past, so that the entire United States is not particularly concerned about things elsewhere. Instead, it suggests that several dispute parties sit down and negotiate.
It is worth mentioning that the cover of the annual Times magazine actually chose Zhang Shusheng's head as the cover of the era. The cover word was: China's new warlord affecting the world.
If the psychology of Westerners is a combination of anger, arrogance, surprise, and gloat, the Chinese in the world feel great encouragement for the resumption of Hong Kong in southwest China. A strong declaration from the motherland has left the country for many years and suffered too much. The multiracially discriminated Chinese saw a glimmer of racial prosperity.
Chinese rallies occurred in many cities in support of the war in the Far East. They unanimously condemned the British and condemned the unequal "Nanjing Treaty." They even once again generously contributed and actively donated money just as they did to Sun Yat-sen. The 'mother country', far away, is only for the dawn of revival.
The declaration of donation is written: for the common ancestor, for the common race, for the rise of the motherland. We need to buy one less piece of clothing, one less car, one more day of work, and one more day of sweating. All is to allow Mr. Zhang Shusheng ’s army to create one more bullet, one more rifle, and one more aircraft. The country is strong and the people are strong. Although we are homeless, we are still concerned about the motherland. We never forget it. Tianya Haijiao, we are all descendants of the dragon, we are all Huaxia Erlang
Compared with the feelings of Chinese people, the feelings of Chinese people are more hard-working.
What is Hong Kong? That was the land that was forcibly leased out after the defeat of the Opium War, after the signing of the shame treaty "Nanjing Treaty" in the late Qing Dynasty.
Since the Opium War, disasters have continued throughout China.
Constantly encountered defeat, defeat, and defeat
Sign inequality treaties one after another
Ceding piece by piece of land
The entire nation seems to be in the dark for decades. Suffering is boundless, and the dawn is hopeless.
However, the strong rise of the Southwestern government not only reformed internally but also externally. First, it defeated the British-French coalition forces in Yunnan, and then strongly countered the massacres of the British and Japanese massacres in Shanghai, and then gave high-profile support to Zhang Xueliang. A large number of arms and huge amounts of warfare helped Zhang Xueliang resist the Japanese army going south to Pingjin.
Nationals may not be able to understand politics, the cutting-edge technology, and the so-called policies and policies. All they can understand is whether this regime works for the people and for the entire nation. What they care about is not who is in charge of the regime, who cares about doing practical things, working on issues related to the people ’s clothes and eating, and working on issues related to the defense of the country and the national security of the country.
The Southwest can even recover the shameless forced lease of Hong Kong by the British. Will China surrender to other Western powers that were once far from rivals? Will China still cede land? Will the Chinese kneel on the ground and let the powers carry on?
"Say No to Imperialism"
"Say no to colonialism"
"Say No to Shame and Inequality"
"Say No to Cowardly and Incompetent"
Driven by the madness of newspapers and public opinion, whether in the north or south of the river, under the rule of the Southwest or the Kuomintang, Zhang Shusheng's prestige reached the summit and reached the height of those national heroes sung through the ages.
A nation without heroes is sad, and once this nation appears, it can bring hope to the people, it can make the nation sunken in the dark see the revival, and it can let the backward ancient country rise again. If you can eat and wear warm clothes, you will be able to make peace in the northern and southern parts of the country, and you will be able to support the old and the young with little education. That person is a hero and a national hero.
"Punish the national thief internally and fight aggression externally. It will be a long-term proposition of the Southwest. Wealth and prosperity of the country will not be a word. Whether we succeed or fail, we have been working hard to make China, all Chinese people, and Chinese children Can have a better living space. For this war, I just want to say one point, not that I am Zhang Shusheng too violent, it is not that I do not know the big picture, but that the powers are too aggressive. When it is unbearable, we should not continue to bear it. But to defeat the enemy in a fearless spirit, and to survive by self-improvement. "
In an interview with the Southwest Daily, Zhang Shusheng reiterated once again that the Southwest United Government has not recognized any unequal treaties between the powers and China since its inception. The reason why it did not take back Hong Kong before was to just take it back through more modest means. However, the British stole Hong Kong by virtue of the Opium War, and now they have engaged in acts of drug trafficking by soldiers to provoke war, making it impossible for the southwest to bear it.
He told reporters that our nation has endured for too long, suffered too much, and the entire nation is already overwhelmed. What the Southwest has to do is to rescue this fallen nation and dare to say no to all Chinese enemies and dare to all China's enemies use force and dare to fulfill the promise of 'offending China's heavenly might, even if far away'.
In the end, Zhang Shusheng announced that Southwest is formulating a "replenishment of the fourth five-year plan." Due to rapid development, the fourth five-year plan has signs of completion ahead of time. The government of the southwestern United Nations will start in the remaining two years. A large number of factories, mines, and oil fields outside the fourth five-year plan are key national industrial constructions related to national rejuvenation.
Through the Southwest Daily, he once again called on the vast number of Chinese people with lofty ideals to go to the Southwest, where China has the best education, the most advanced technology, the most job opportunities, and a more equal and wealthy life. The Southwest needs more Chinese people to build together.
Storms at home and abroad surged, but Zhang Shusheng returned to Kunming early.
"Chairman, I really envy you."
As soon as Zhang Shusheng returned to Kunming, Jiang Baili came to the office and asked him to discuss some recent strategic development issues.
It was raining lightly, and the two came to the garden behind the office area, allowing the staff to stand far away. The chief general and chief of staff walked along the lake while discussing the recent ups and downs at home and abroad.
After a long walk on a rainy day, Zhang Shusheng held an umbrella in one hand, looked at the hazy sky, and looked up to the southeast direction. "This weather is somewhat the same as the situation in the southwest. Oh, it's really embarrassing."
"Withdrawing this matter from Hong Kong, Fang Zhen believes that the Chief Executive will not regret it."
Jiang Baili is responsible for the operation of the Supreme Staff of the Southwest Army. He is usually overwhelmed by the heavy workload. He is just fifty years old this year, and his hair has become quite white. However, although he did not participate in specific army command missions, his responsible work has achieved great results. In addition to the Navy Staff and Air Force Staff, which have only been established in recent years, the Army staff system has changed from the most basic regiment to the Army. The staff headquarters, the establishment of the entire staff system has been perfected. The General Staff of the Southwest People's Army is set up under the Staff of the Three Armed Forces, which represents the improvement of the entire army staff system. Of course, this is also closely related to the large number of outstanding graduates trained by several military schools represented by the Huaxia Military Academy over the years.
Zhang Shusheng: "The recovery of Hong Kong is an arrow that has to be fired, and the recovery of Macao is to follow the trend. The Southwest is at the most critical period. If this last stage of power accumulation is affected, it may have a great negative effect in the future. In the past, only through the most difficult years can we develop with peace of mind, instead of letting the nails of Hong Kong stand in the south of China and putting us under the all-weather surveillance of the British. Therefore, my decision is as firm as ever, just The drug trafficking incident has become the fuse. "
Unlike Jiang Baili, Zhang Shusheng knew exactly that World War II would come sooner or later. Even if he changed part of his history, he could not completely change the general trend of the world. Especially the outbreak of World War II. By 1932, it was already on the string. Contradictions had already been highlighted. And there is an increasingly complex trend. The war is only a matter of time, and countries are still accumulating strength.
For the Japanese, he is also paying close attention.
In some so-called "Expert Summary Anti-Japanese War" articles I have seen in previous lives, he found that many people think that Japan and Japan are divided on whether to launch a further war of aggression against China. However, in this era, Japan's hesitation is insignificant. This is because the economic crisis suffered by Japan is more severe than in its original history, and some key main faction military personnel have also become faster. Most importantly, somehow, some senior Japanese military officers and emperors, for obtaining The interests in China north of Pingjin attaches great importance to them, and they are almost crazy about establishing a 'Manmeng Lifeline', which makes it easier for them to obtain resources and other benefits from the Northeast.
In fact, Zhang Shusheng knew that, no matter what, the Japanese had always had the ambition to invade China, and hesitated only time sooner or later. Originally, in time and space, the Japanese army successfully arrived in Pingjin after launching the Northeast War. However, even if they achieved a great victory in the Northeast, they also attacked Shanghai in the second year and the 218 Incident happened. It can be said that they were not in Hesitation, but has been testing, both the Chinese resistance and the Japanese offensive capabilities.
But now the changed history is like this.
The Japanese not only did not attack Shanghai, but they did not even hit the Pingjin area. They were blocked by Zhang Xueliang to the north of the Ningjin defense line. According to Chief of Staff Jiang Baili, unless the Japanese army breaks through the Ning Jin defense line, it is likely to choose another location to attack China. But Zhang Shusheng did not know whether the Japanese army would still choose to attack Shanghai. You must know that Shanghai at this time is no worse than the original history. After the Kuomintang contracted its sphere of influence, the Shanghai-Nanjing-Hangzhou area has long been a Kuomintang's important place. The army is heavily hoarded. The armed forces have received great assistance from the three countries. Is the Japanese army dare to launch an attack? Question.
Jiang Baili nodded, and he fully supported the recapture of Hong Kong. "In this dispute, the shortcomings of Britain and France were that they were too far away from the East. The Far East Army's three company divisions in Myanmar The defense is very difficult. India has a lot of British and colonial forces, but it has provoked some things in Tibet. If we want to deal with us, we have to go from Myanmar. This brings us back to the original place. Does the British dare to break the boat and us? Wage a full-scale war. "
"There is also a battle at sea. The far-east naval strength of the British and French coalition is far more than ours in terms of tonnage. Once our navy is defeated, the consequences will be unthinkable. As for the possible maritime blockade, it will have little effect, and sooner or later it will be in vain. "Zhang Shusheng also discovered the problem." From the perspective of intelligence, they may unite many countries to impose international sanctions on us. "
"The key is to look at the rear moves deployed by the navy and us." Jiang Baili smiled. "Although the navy is weak, it is better suited to the theory of asymmetric operations. The special carrier fleet composed of two aircraft carriers and more than twenty offshore submarines, Ten new submarines of the South China Sea class are enough to fight in the entire southeast China waters. This will be our most important weapon against the British and French navy. They lack aircraft carriers throughout the Far East and even East India. They rely on battleships to let them shell coastal cities, It ’s okay to block the sea. We really have to face the special mixed fleet. The scale of victory is still biased towards us. "
Zhang Shusheng nodded. "Information shows that Hitler has taken office. I specifically asked Li Zongren to bring him a gift, a weaker version of a new South China Sea submarine, provided that he encouraged Germany to announce a formal naval expansion plan. "I think he will use this to reach a further relationship with the German military. Once the German naval shipbuilding plan is announced, the British will not be able to mobilize a large number of navies to come to Asia."
The comprehensive combat capability of the South China Sea-class submarine is comparable to that of the German pre-WWII submarine in history, but some of the design concepts are more advanced, and the submarine's navigation capability and dive level are relatively higher. He sent this modified version to Hitler with drawings such as sonar and batteries removed, which is equivalent to advancing German submarine technology for several years, about the level before the outbreak of World War II. The German military receiving this gift will, of course, be happy to announce a false large-scale shipbuilding plan, bluffing to stir up the nerves of the British. This kind of thing has happened many times in the history of the British-German arms race. .
Jiang Baili: "The Southwest can be sanctioned internationally, but this battle must be won, and the British must be scared. Only by letting them be really scared can we end this dispute early. Perhaps it will be the same when we return to the negotiation table. A good way. "
"Hong Kong does not mean much to the British. There is only one place in the entire East, and even in Asia, that can provoke the nerves of the British. That is India. Once India, the most important British colony, is threatened, the British must Will reconsider the war with us "
Zhang Shusheng put away the umbrella and let the light rain drip on him. Jiang Baili wanted to parachute him, but he refused. "Their Hong Kong fleet is still hovering near Hong Kong. When I returned, the attack plan had begun. This At that time, I did n’t know what was going on.

"Report, military intelligence sent back from Hong Kong"
At this moment, the voice of the military secretary interrupted the conversation between the two.
"Look at the results of the southeast, if it goes well, you can order the army to build up on the China-Myanmar border." Zhang Shusheng turned back and motioned to the military secretary to come and see what happened in Hong Kong.
In the afternoon of March 21 ... two reconnaissance aircraft with five-star and dragon logos were conducting high-altitude reconnaissance over a certain area of ​​the South China Sea, more than 200 kilometers from Hong Kong. The reconnaissance aircraft modified by the H-2 bomber is much slower than fighter aircraft, but the reconnaissance radius is much larger than the reconnaissance aircraft modified by fighter aircraft. It is extremely convenient for maritime reconnaissance.
"Report, no target was found for Minami One."
"Report, no target was found for Minami Bird 2."
The pilot in front of the reconnaissance aircraft looked at the fuel gauge and was about to reach the aircraft's maximum reconnaissance radius, so he had to return.
A few dozen kilometers away from Hong Kong, a huge special mixed formation consisting of two aircraft carriers, two Chongqing-class air defense and anti-submarine cruisers and three Guilin-class destroyers is cruising. The two aircraft carriers are particularly spectacular, with air defense early warning fighters taking off and landing on the flight deck. On the carrier island of the aircraft carrier, several large antenna nets are constantly spinning, while the two Chongqing-class cruisers are dragging a long object back and forth in the nearby waters. The air defense fire unit of the Guilin-class destroyer is always on duty and meticulously ready to fight.
After the war in Hong Kong began, the Royal Navy ’s Hong Kong Squadron was blown down by the Southwest Air Force due to two destroyers, and was so frightened that it fled directly from the sea in fear of being bombed again by the Southwest Air Force.
However, according to the information that fishermen have continuously feedback these days, it is said that these British fleets were seen less than 300 nautical miles away from Hong Kong. Even if it is far away, it still looks like a hill.
"Strange, how could it not be found?"
On the aircraft carrier Chengdu, the commander of the navy, Deng Haogan, received some replies from the last reconnaissance aircraft formation and was a little confused. He picked up a magnifying glass and rushed to the chart to study the several areas reported by fishermen in the past two days.
"Commander, it's strange. The British did not stay away from the South China Sea, but how could they not find it?"
The captain of the aircraft carrier Chengdu was Gao Xiaochuan, the earliest destroyer in the southwest. The British's Hong Kong fleet ran too fast, which surprised him. At this time, it was too late. If you ca n’t find the British ’s Small fleet, tomorrow, the British are likely to flee to Singapore or completely disappear in the sea.
The special fleet was originally going to chase it all the way, but since receiving the information of the British small fleet found in several areas of the South China Sea, the fleet stopped around Hong Kong and did not pursue it.
Deng Haogan lay on the chart, comparing the relationship between Hong Kong and several sea areas. The reconnaissance planes have repeatedly failed to gain in the past few days, making him anxious. The original order issued by the military to resolve the British small fleet as early as possible could not be completed. This makes him stressed. Gradually, by comparing the relationship between these points and Hong Kong, he discovered a wonderful problem. Although these points are far away from Hong Kong, they have become a strange curve. Zooming into the space of hundreds of nautical miles, The distance between each point and Hong Kong was actually near and far, which made him have the illusion, "Don't the British want to escape or delay waiting for the reinforcements of the Far East Fleet, the real goal is Hong Kong?"
At this time, less than one hundred kilometers southwest of Hong Kong waters, three warships were sailing on the sea, and the one headed by it was huge. It was actually the British Hong Kong fleet that ran away. The warship headed by it was the British Warrior, the Elizabeth-class battleship. This ship started construction at the Philfield Shipyard on January 31, 1913, was launched on November 4, 1914, and was built in February 1916. It had participated in the Battle of Jutland on May 31, 1916 ~ www.mtlnovel .com ~ can be said to be an old battleship that witnessed the First World War. The normal displacement: 29,150 tons, the full-load displacement: 33,020 tons. The displacement of the big guy is undoubtedly far beyond the southwest warship. The ocean-going flat-top ship built by the Philadelphia Shipyard in the United States has a displacement of only 20,500 tons, which is worse than the old guy before the war.
On the battleship, Captain Sim, the British captain, put down his telescope and watched the setting sun sink below the horizon. He waved his hand and finally ordered, "Target Hong Kong and start immediately."
As the fleet accelerated, Colonel Sim's eyes were full of perseverance. Over the past few days, under his orders, the fleet has neither escaped to Singapore nor entered the Pacific and Chinese small fleets. Instead, it has a zigzag track in the southwest of Hong Kong. Detour, time and distance, and relying on the deliberate release of fishing boats, the small fleet under the command of Colonel Sim, fortunately escaped the Chinese reconnaissance aircraft and confused the Chinese.
"How could the great British Royal Navy be a coward who fled without a fight. We will hit the Chinese back and forth with shelling that shocks the world, and let Hong Kong suffer our anger."
Colonel Sim's anticipation was unprecedented. He seemed to have seen the city of Hong Kong flaming under the bombardment of battleships and cruisers. ()