On November 1st, the Qingdao City was bustling, especially the hotels. The hotels were almost full of people. Those who didn't have a house had to settle down and rent a house.
Xiao Shengnan, the owner of the mountain, also put down his work and brought many people from the province's political and military circles to support his brother.
The Dingyuan, Zhiyuan, and Jingyuan military ports were covered with colorful flags. Many people had come to see their majestic appearance, especially the flagship Dingyuan. It was definitely the most advanced and largest warship in the world.
Therefore, the military and police who maintained order were the most similar. Some of the major powers who received the news also sent naval officers to pay tribute to this warship, especially the Japanese Navy.
Xiao Shenglin could have chosen any name, but he had chosen Dingyuan. This was a clear message to everyone that he wanted to challenge the Japanese Navy's position as the number one navy in East Asia.
Xiao Shenglin was dressed in a white navy general uniform and a white diplomatic general's cape. He was in stark contrast to his sister, who was dressed in a black second-class general uniform of the National Revolutionary Army and a purple general's cape.
The only thing they had in common was their nouveau riche epaulets, golden braids, some medals, and gold leather buttons. Xiao Shenglin was wearing a red ribbon, while his sister was wearing gold. The siblings were dressed very nouveau riche.
The two men's hats were different. Xiao Shenglin's military uniform was designed by himself. The logo of the hat was an anchor with a blue sun logo on it. It looked majestic and extraordinary.
This military uniform was a blend of modern styles, in line with the aesthetic standards of all Chinese and Western people. It was very flashy.
"Aiyaya, you've stolen all of my limelight today. Look at this dress. Whose house are you going to be a son-in-law?”Xiao Shengnan was very happy. His younger brother was capable and good-looking. Except for being too young, he had almost no shortcomings.
"How can I? Who doesn't know that you're the Mountain Owner Xi, the famous Tiger of the Northwest?”Xiao Shenglin waved his big brimmed hat. Although he said humble words, the smile in the corner of his eyes had already betrayed him.
The three warships docked, and all the sailors gathered on them.
There was a dense crowd on the shore. Countless military police were maintaining order. Some people with status could watch from a close distance. They were not as excited as ordinary people, but they were still pointing at Dingyuan.
The military officials who came to participate were all dressed in military attire. The etiquette here was also for the sake of their country's face.
Since it was not a launching ceremony, there was no need to smash champagne.
Xiao Shenglin had prepared the next procedure. Second, hold a small military parade. Third: He selected a few people to board the ship to watch.
The military band was also ready. Xiao Shenglin spent 100 points to become a composer. He chose two military songs from later generations.
They were the military parade march and our troops to the sun.
Xiao Shenglin stepped onto the podium, his face full of confidence and pride.
"My fellow countrymen and foreign friends, welcome to this event.
Do you see the big guy behind me?
Its name is Dingyuan. Dingyuan used to be the flagship of the Beiyang Fleet. Today, it is the flagship of our Shandong Fleet. We will build new ships, but we will never follow the old path.
Some people might still remember that the eight major powers of Beiyang sank in the Yellow Sea more than forty years ago.
Today, they were about to step onto the stage of history.
Today, we only have Dingyuan, Zhiyuan, and Jingyuan, but I believe that we can definitely gather the other warships.”
Xiao Shenglin's words were simple and clear. He was not a politician and would not say those polite words.
He raised his hand and the military band began to play.
A large group of sailors in sailor uniforms got off the warship and quickly gathered to take attendance. Then, they began to walk in unison, and finally, they walked in a goose-step.
They made the surrounding commoners shout and think that they were mighty masters.
The three captains were all in their thirties to forties. The system had arranged for their identities. They were all Chinese born and bred, and they were top students who had studied at the Royal British Navy Academy.
All the officers were carrying western commanding swords, the backs of which were placed on their shoulders, arranged in a line.
Xiao Shenglin began to inspect the army, while the others watched silently.
"I am Dingyuan Ship Captain Lin Yuanrong, graduated from the Royal British Navy Academy.”Lin Yuanrong took a step forward, raised his saber, and waved it as he spoke.
"I am the vice-captain of the Dingyuan warship, graduated from the Royal British Navy Academy.”
The next to enter the stage were all Dingyuan's officers. They were all officers who had studied abroad, and most of them had graduated from the Royal British Navy Academy.
On the other hand, the British were very smug. In World War II, their position as the number one naval power was snatched away by the Americans. Now, they still had the most warships in the world and the highest total weight.
As a special guest, Sa Zhenbing was a little excited. He was already old, and he didn't expect to see the day when China would have a large warship again.
He was a professional naval soldier. Although he had retired, he could tell at a glance that this warship was at least 40,000 tons, more than six times the weight of Dingyuan.
The person sent by the government of the Republic of China was called Chen Shaokuan. This person was not simple either. In the past, he was also a second-class admiral and the commander-in-chief of the navy. He was still on the USS Mo Li as the representative of China to accept the surrender of Japan.
Seeing this scene, he was especially pained. To him, not being able to lead such a fleet was worse than death.
As soon as he arrived in Qing Dao, Xiao Shenglin found him, hoping that he could lead the fleet to Shandong. Xiao Shenglin guaranteed that the commander of the fleet was him, but Chen Shaokuan had his own scruples.
Xiao Shenglin's sister was only the owner of the mountain. It was impossible for her to be richer than the central government.
For Chen Shaokuan, as long as he could build a powerful naval fleet, it didn't matter even if he worked for the Xiao family. He was just doubting Xiao Shenglin's financial resources. After all, the navy burned the most money.
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