Chapter 67: The Pose of Inviting Lightning

  Deng Shichang and Ye Chen immediately summoned their troops to begin intense and orderly high-intensity training, with the temporary goal of surpassing the other two Beiyang Fleet naval fleets.

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  The Donghai Fleet, under the leadership of Deng Shichang and Ye Zhen, went through a series of live-fire drills, military confrontations, and long-distance raids. Zhou Yu taught them modern naval warfare tactics in officer training classes, which quickly gave the Donghai Fleet formidable combat capabilities. In later battles between the Imperial Navy and enemy navies, they performed remarkably well, earning the nickname "the stabilizing needle of the Eastern Sea of China".

  Zhou Yu surprisingly had confidence, handing over the Eastern Sea Fleet to two previously unknown individuals, Deng Sichang and Ye Chen. Everyone initially expressed skepticism and concern, but the two did not disappoint Zhou Yu's expectations, showing everyone how geniuses are made, with most of it relying on persistent effort. While everyone was amazed at their command abilities, they also suddenly admired Zhou Yu's ability to recognize talent.

  Zhou Yu arranged for Laxi De to settle down, and in the villa in North Vietnam, he seriously thought about the next situation in the Far East. Now that his naval power has suddenly become stronger, the Zhongyong Army is also fully exposed to the world. Under the attention of various countries, his future path will be even more difficult to follow.

  At present, France poses no great threat to itself. As long as it is willing, it can defeat or drive away the French army in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) at any time.

  But Zhou Yu did not do so, for without the Far Eastern Fleet, France was like a tiger without teeth, only an empty shell remained, and the French army in the Far East was no longer a concern.

  The only thing to worry about is Britain, the expansion of the loyal and brave army has seriously threatened British interests in the Far East, they will surely take action, how will we face it?

  In order to deal with Britain, I specially telegraphed to inquire about the construction of the pre-dreadnought battleship in Pearl Harbor. Wei Han and others replied that it would be possible to complete the final assembly at least by the end of this year, and if we want to equip the pre-dreadnought battleship to the navy, we will have to wait until the first half of next year.

  In other words, this year you can forget about the pre-dreadnought battleship, but Wei Han and others also brought some good news to Zhou Yu, that is, all the technologies needed for the pre-dreadnought battleship have been invented, and the aero engine provided by Zhou Yu has also been manufactured and is being optimized.

  Also, Tesla's wireless telegraphy technology has made new progress in stability, distance and reliability, with an effective distance of over 2,000 kilometers, and the signal is still relatively stable.

  Zhou Yu was also delighted to receive this good news. With the possession of this secret weapon, the distance between the loyal and brave troops would be infinitely shortened, and the navy could perfectly demonstrate its overall coordinated combat capability.

  Overjoyed Zhou Yu, through a telegram, ordered Wei Han and others to start executing the armored vehicle production task he had arranged long ago. This was one of Zhou Yu's biggest dreams - mechanized troops. Mechanization of ground forces is a powerful guarantee for the long-distance mobility of the army. As for tanks, let's wait a bit longer. The diesel engine is still too big and its performance is not stable. Even if the tank is manufactured, it will be an old-fashioned car that can't withstand heavy use.

  Judging from the progress of the previous fearless battleship, it is impossible to catch up with the British Navy's operations, so Zhou Yu began to consider how to deal with the British Far East Navy.

  But no matter how he thought about it, he couldn't think of a reason, and his heart was extremely depressed. He still wasn't strong enough!

  Although Britain may not be able to fully deal with the Zhongyong Army, in order to be on the safe side, I still have to think of a perfect plan!

  Zhou Yu's brain was aching from thinking too much, but he still felt that calling everyone to discuss it might be a good idea. With more people, there's more power, after all!

  Then Zhou Yu sent someone to invite Rong Yues and others to his home.

  When everyone arrived, Zhou Yu raised his concerns with them.

  "I have invited you here mainly to discuss the strategic aspects of our military campaign. In my estimation, due to our sudden expansion, we have already attracted the attention of countries around the world, among which Britain and Spain, who have significant interests in the Far East, are likely to make some kind of statement."

  "Of course, their statement is not to bring us blessings, but to show hostility towards our existence, and it's highly likely that they will take military action."

  "Spain is slightly better, and the navy isn't too powerful either. After all, today's Spain is no longer the great empire it was a hundred years ago, so their threat to my Brave Army is relatively small."

  "But Britain is different, the British Far Eastern Fleet cruising in Southeast Asia poses the greatest threat to us. Britain's attitude towards our growth and Spain is also different, their reaction will be more intense."

  "Now I hope: the gentlemen present will use their brains, think carefully and come up with a plan that is beneficial to both sides, so that Britain can be silenced without firing a shot."

  Before everyone could sit down, Zhou Yu couldn't wait any longer and raised his concerns to everyone.

  Wong Fei-hung smiled and said, "I thought it was something big, Principal. How could you forget your trump card, La Deng? Let him carry out a few terrorist attacks in the UK and they'll be busy dealing with their own domestic terrorism. By then, they won't even think about bothering us!"

  "I've thought of this method too, but it's not feasible for now. I don't want to reveal the trump card of the White Legion prematurely. The timing for their appearance hasn't arrived yet. Fine steel should be used on the blade edge; only when we truly engage in an all-out war with the Western nations will it be time for the White Legion to make a decisive strike."

  Huang Feihong's plan was good, but it was still vetoed by Zhou Yu.

  "We just need to find the weak point of Britain, or a way to intimidate the British Navy. The Far East is far from the UK mainland, they won't have the opportunity to exert their full strength, let alone that Britain's greatest interests globally are in India and Africa, not here!"

  "Hmm, Dr. Rong, what you said is indeed true, but what do we have that can intimidate Britain?" Zhan Tianyou also asked in doubt.

  Because Zhou Yu had a task that was about to be handed over to Zhan Tianyou, so he also asked someone to invite Zhan Tianyou over.

  Zhan Tianyou's words once again plunged everyone into silence.

  Zhou Yu saw that everyone was silent, sitting on one side with a worried face thinking of a strategy. So he took out the military distribution map that had been prepared early and said: "You come to see, the British Royal Navy has a home fleet, a Mediterranean fleet, a Far East fleet and a reserve fleet, with a total strength of nearly 200,000 people."

  "While we are directly facing the British Far Eastern Fleet, other fleets are almost impossible to leave their respective bases."

  "The commander of the British Far Eastern Fleet was Phillimore, who still had a good impression on me Chinese. He usually stationed in Singapore base and occasionally inspected other bases."

  "Ah!" Zhou Yu pointed to the map, where he had drawn a red circle around Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour: "Commander Fairmont is currently on patrol aboard the Archer, and it'll probably take him several more days to return to Singapore."

  "So I'm planning to invite him to Hai Phong in Vietnam to watch our naval exercise, which is also a helpless measure."

  "When the time comes, I'll be in command on the scene, how about it?"

  Huang Feihong and others stared at Zhou Yu like they were looking at a monster, they couldn't understand it. Zhou Yu had never commanded a naval fleet before, but he suddenly came up with such a substantial statement, leaving Huang Feihong and others stunned and speechless.

  What a thunderous blow! Is this still human? You can't be all-powerful no matter how formidable you are! Does this still allow people to live?!

  Even if you've seen Zhou Yu's uniqueness many times, there should be a limit to it!

  Those Ye Fu, Lü Han and others are all naval elites who have been trained for many years! You actually said you want to replace them, go into battle bare-chested, have you made a mistake? Warships aren't machine guns, they require countless years of accumulation and training to master.

  Are you saying that you're going to use the legendary 'true man' magic? Today isn't April Fool's Day in the Western world, so don't try to be funny. If you want to make a joke, fine, but at least give us some advance notice so we can mentally prepare!

  Zhou Yu looked at them and thought, "Fine, you all underestimate me. I'll show you that my eyes have X-ray vision!" Zhou Yu was very hesitant and conflicted!

  Forget it! I won't bother with these country bumpkins anymore. After all, Ben Shuai is a cultured person, and a cultured person should be like a crane standing out from the flock, transcending the ordinary, unparalleled in the past or present, not eating the same food as common people...

  Zhou Yu ignored Huang Feihong and the others, who were stunned with their eyes rolled back and hair standing on end. He was enjoying himself alone in his own little world.

  But still someone rudely interrupted someone's speech.

  "So, Principal, who do you think we should send to invite Commander Feiliman?" Liu Yongfu asked Zhou Yu absent-mindedly, his mind wandering elsewhere.

  He thought to himself: "I may be superstitious about you, but as for your command of the naval fleet..."

  Yes! There is still room for negotiation!

  Wow!

  I'd better get out of here quickly, or I'll be struck dead by your thunder on the spot. I haven't even seen China return to its former glory yet! If I die now without knowing what's going on, that would be a totally unjustified death!

  If Zhou Yu knew what Liu Yongfu was thinking at this moment, he might really strangle him to death on the spot!

  The key is that Zhou Yu can't see other people's inner thoughts!

  Zhou Yu was so excited that he said to Liu Yongfu: "So General Liu understands me! Then please go and invite him yourself, if others go to invite him, it won't show our sincerity!"

  Sarcasm, I was being sarcastic! Can't you tell?!

  Good heavens!

  Thick earth!

  Open your sleepy thunder eye!

  Just kill this narcissist in front of me!

  It's a shame he lives in this world, making our brave army lose face!

  Oh! Are you sure you really want to invite him?

  Principal, are you reconsidering?! Liu Yongfu, who was almost killed by the Thunder God's anger and is now gloomy, asked Zhou Yu with a twitching face.