Chapter 65: Surprise Attack on Gangkou

  Rong Yu's excited response to Zhou Yu: "For the sake of Hua Xia's rapid growth, I'll let this old bone experience a resurgence like a withered tree in spring!" The usually serious Rong Yu actually showed a rare glimpse of humor!

  Then Zhou Yu and they discussed some specific details again, and then dismissed everyone.

  Zhou Yu wants everyone to wait for the opportunity, what kind of opportunity is it? That is when they are waiting, waiting for Zhou Yu to say: The Qing Dynasty and France are about to sign the humiliating Treaty of Paris.

  This news will be the clarion call for the Zhongyiwu to launch a surprise attack on Tianjin, and it is also a loud slap in the face that the Zhouyu collective gives back to the Qing and French authorities.

  March 4, 1884, Li Hongzhang and French Foreign Ministry's Director of Political Affairs, Paten?tre, hastily signed the ceasefire agreement "Treaty of Paris" in Paris.

  The French government demanded that the Qing authorities pay an indemnity of 150 million francs, open ports in eastern coastal provinces to trade, and recognize all treaties signed by France with Vietnam.

  It also required the disbandment of the Black Flag Army and demanded that the Qing dynasty execute, including Liu Yongfu and Zhou Yu, all high-ranking officers of the Black Flag Army. Return and release French soldiers and warships, all property of the Black Flag Army belongs to France, etc.

  The Qing government finally agreed to all the harsh terms of France, but modified the indemnity clause from 150 million francs in war reparations to 50 million francs.

  Afterwards, the Qing government explicitly approved Li Hongzhang's Tianjin Treaty, ordering Liu Yongfu's Black Flag Army to disband and executing Zhou Yu and other high-ranking generals of the Black Flag Army. At the same time, Empress Dowager Cixi issued a ceasefire edict.

  Zhou Yu spread the treaty content of "Paris Agreement" through newspapers and leaflets, spreading all over China and the world. People of Chinese descent and people with knowledge from all over the world ran to call for the encounter of the loyal and brave army, they were even more indignant at the shameless behavior of the Qing Dynasty, and at the same time, they were excited about the defeat of the French expeditionary force.

  The Zhongyong Army questions the legitimacy of Empress Dowager Cixi's order to cease fire and refuses to carry out the orders of the Qing government, also representing all Chinese people around the world, severely condemning the treasonous behavior of the Manchu Qing dynasty.

  The original Fujian naval officers and soldiers who had just joined the Zhongyong Army were also furious, and they too made a firm decision to wholeheartedly integrate into the Zhongyong Army, no longer harboring any illusions about the Qing dynasty. From then on, these elite former Fujian naval personnel all joined Zhang Long's newly established "Tongren Party" and became staunch supporters of Zhou Yu.

  On the evening of March 6, 1884, in a French military base in Haiphong, Vietnam, there was a lively atmosphere. The commander of the French Second Squadron, Courbeil, used his own money to treat all officers and soldiers to celebratory drinks for their victory over the Qing Dynasty.

  The officers and soldiers were all very excited, feeling that this young commander was top-notch. Some people also expressed doubts, why did they withdraw the officers and soldiers on duty at the port, leaving only those who had just arrived, such as the lamp-pullers?

  Rashil sneered with a smile: "Does the Qing Empire have the strength to fight back? Besides, our naval minefield is not that easy to get in."

  Everyone thought so too! So everyone was at ease and enjoyed the delicious food, but they didn't know that danger was quietly approaching, and the long-awaited day of the Zhongyong Army finally arrived!

  Through the previous content, everyone knows: Actually Rashid, he is the screw that Zhou Yu secretly contacted in France. Rashid is a French naval officer who loves dynamic science and wants to manufacture airplanes and fly into the blue sky.

  The previous intelligence of the French expeditionary army was all provided by Rashid, so the Zhongyong Army could win several times with ease and at a relatively small cost.

  If it were a real face-to-face battle, even if the Zhongyong Army won, it would be a miserable victory and would have to pay a considerable price! The French Navy at that time was still quite formidable, and the world's second-largest navy is not just talk!

  Zhou Yu was able to buy off the French spy, Rashid, for a reason. The reason is that Rashid's mother and the French Prime Minister, Joffre, were once lovers who had sworn an oath of eternal love, but later Joffre abandoned her and married a noblewoman for career advancement.

  This matter was a great blow to Rashid's mother, and several years later his mother married an ordinary worker and gave birth to him. At the age of 12, his mother left the world with a melancholy mood, only then did she tell him about this matter.

  Facing his mother who died with an unfulfilled wish, he was furious after hearing the news and once thought of killing Rufford, but at that time Rufford had already become a cabinet member, so he couldn't get close to him.

  So Rashid devoted himself to his studies and, with the help of his father, graduated from the Department of Power Engineering at the University of Paris with excellent grades. At the same time, his overworked father also left this world.

  The departure of his parents made Rachilde more diligent, he chose to leave his beloved career and join the army in order to get closer to Zou Fei.

  After much effort, he finally became a general, but he still had no chance to avenge Rufi, until Zhou Yu came to him and promised to help him achieve his wish. (A year later, Zhou Yu indeed sent someone to assassinate his enemy)

  With the presence of traitors like Lai Deng and others, Tian Ergou's ghost fleet safely escorted Liu Chengliang and his team to the waters near Jianggang Base without any incidents, then immediately turned their submarines around to patrol and be on high alert in the outer seas.

  Liu Chengliang and his special forces, using the speedboat climbed up to the shore of Haiphong, all the way Liu Chengliang saw dozens of French warships parked in the harbor, drooling with envy, thinking that these warships would soon be theirs.

  In Da Nang, Vietnam, Commander Yang Zhen hurriedly urged the officers and men to land quickly, and the night hid them in darkness. In order to support this raid, Zhou Yu specially prepared 10 non-motorized troop ships, which finally came in handy.

  When the non-motorized troop ship arrived safely at the dock along the safe route provided by Rashid, more than 15,000 fully armed loyal and brave soldiers quickly jumped onto the dock. A small part of them quickly took over the military facilities on the dock, except for Liu Chengliang and his men, which were empty.

  There are a few extremely important places, they are managed together with the white team members of La Deng's big brother, and with the leadership of La Deng's big brother, the actions have become very smooth.

  Yang Zhen and others, under the leadership of the Intelligence Department personnel, diverted a part of the people. They had control over warships, control over ammunition depots, and most of the main forces of the army, like ghosts, rushed into the French military base in Haiphong.

  When the Zhongyong army arrived at the vast French military base, they found that the gate of the base was actually ajar. Commander Yang Zhenen smiled slightly, and this Rashid was indeed a clever person, even thinking of this detail.

  Commander Yang Zhen ordered: "The troops, in units of companies, will follow the pre-arranged plan A to take control of each military camp. Two minutes later, launch a surprise attack. Anyone who resists will be killed without exception."

  "Commander Liu Chengliang's unit is in charge of the gate, arsenal and patrol missions around it. Ensure readiness for sudden events, depart!"

  Everyone quickly dispersed and surrounded according to the pre-arranged target!

  When the main force arrived at the base command, a drunken officer came out to relieve himself and found many shadowy soldiers. He asked curiously: "What are you doing? Why didn't you drink and ran to the command camp?"

  His response was a blow to the head, and he immediately fainted. The special forces rushed forward to hold him up, just in time to prevent him from falling down.

  This little episode gave everyone a fright.

  When the Zhongyong Army suddenly broke into the headquarters camp, the French officers were stunned and felt unbelievable about the heavenly soldiers of the Zhongyong Army. They couldn't react in time, thinking they had drunk too much wine and were having hallucinations.

  Until everyone was shot down and controlled, they realized it, but it was already too late.

  Rashid asked: "What kind of people are you? Do you know the consequences of treating French soldiers like this?"

  Yang Zhe'en took a step forward, with a smile on his face. "We are the Zhongyong Army of Huaxia. This time we have come under the order of General Liu Yongfu to invite you all to visit our base as guests."

  One of the French officers struggled and shouted loudly: "We won't go, if you're smart, let us go quickly, otherwise wait for the thunderous revenge of the French Empire!"

  A single shot... The ace shooter of the loyal and brave army fired, and the black star high-explosive bullet instantly blasted this somewhat arrogant French military officer's head. The French military officer who was just shouting loudly fell to the ground with a thud.

  His surroundings were splattered with brain and blood, even several French military officers who were close to him and couldn't dodge, and the loyal and brave soldiers were all covered in a mixture of red and white, making people feel sick at the sight.

  This bloody scene stunned all the French military officers, and the French soldiers who had always cherished their lives would not sacrifice themselves in vain for the war.

  This is also the main reason why French troops have always been prone to surrendering easily.

  This French military base in Haiphong was taken over by the Viet Minh without any technical difficulties, and not a single soldier was lost. However, an unexpected incident occurred when the French prisoners were being escorted onto the ships.

  Rachild, the commander of the Franco-Chinese mixed fleet, shouted "Long live France" in front of many people and jumped into the sea to commit suicide. The Zhongyong Army immediately salvaged, but no body was found. The soldiers who escorted Rachild were scolded by Commander Yang Zhen'en, and Yang also threatened to send him to a military court when he returned.

  Rahil D died in front of everyone and was secretly transferred to Liujiacun base to engage in his favorite aviation business.

  This time, the surprise attack, the Zhongyong Army captured 31 French naval warships intact, nearly 30 troop carriers and cargo ships, and captured more than 24,000 French naval officers and soldiers, as well as countless military supplies, money, grain, and machinery.