At 2:17 in the middle of the night, the first train of the three military trains stopped steadily at Haishen Railway Station. This is a large railway station with four platforms and heavy cranes.
As the northernmost naval base of the Ming Dynasty, Sea Cucumber has beautiful scenery and a temperate continental climate.
The water depth of the bay is more than 20 meters, making it a very good natural deep-water port; at the same time, it is surrounded by mountains and hills, and the terrain is steep.
Clearly, this is an excellent naval base address.
If we trace back the history, as early as the fifth year of Yongle, the leader of the Jurchen tribe here went to Shuntian to pay tribute, and the imperial court set up a guard station in its location - Muyang Guard thus became one of the many guards in Nuergandusi. a member of.
Unlike the "wicker edge policy" implemented by the Qing Dynasty to prevent Han people from the Central Plains from immigrating to the Longxing land outside the customs, the Later Ming Dynasty naturally did not hinder the migration of people, but instead strongly supported it.
It's just that the immigration efficiency at that time was not impressive. In fact, most people were unwilling to leave their hometowns because they were afraid of going abroad. It was not until the population in the mainland increased dramatically and the land became less and less that more and more people dared to bring their families and immigrate to remote places outside the customs.
Generally speaking, Shandong, Beizhili, and Shanxi provinces became the main force in the invasion of Guandong. As for sea cucumbers, in the dialect of the people who migrated here, "Vladivostok" refers to a bay surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing water on one side. And because the local specialty produces a large amount of sea cucumbers, this place has long been called "Vladivostok".
When the imperial court officially decided to build a port city here, the more vulgar "崴子" was removed, and Zhili Prefecture was established separately. A large amount of money and food were invested, and labor was recruited, making this place an important port in the Far East within a few years. city.
In fact, the Ming Navy briefly established the Beiyang Navy, but it only existed for a few years before it was merged into the Eastern Fleet and became a subordinate fleet.
"...There is a leading submarine base here. One-third of the submarines of the country are deployed here. Look, there are all docks and caves over there."
"You didn't see any big ships here."
"That's for sure."
In the morning, the cold wind howled, and it was extremely cold in Vladivostok, which was affected by both the Siberian Cold Current and the Sakhalin Cold Current. During the day, the temperature was only slightly above freezing.
A naval lieutenant colonel took Zhou Changfeng around the dock of the naval base. Compared with the exquisite decoration and layout of Haizhou and Hangzhou naval bases, Sea Cucumber was much drab and simple, and seemed a bit rough.
For example, houses are rarely seen on the top of a hanging mountain or with a hard top. The most common houses are square brick-concrete structures or reinforced concrete frame structures.
Dull, boring, but really practical and cheap.
"It's going to be frozen next month, and it's almost the same on Bitterleaf Island. If you want to conduct drills, you have to hurry up." the lieutenant colonel reminded.
"Sure, let's rest here for two days, and then go directly to Sapporo..." Zhou Changfeng made a rough calculation, and then said: "Try to finish it in ten days and a half, and then come back as soon as possible."
Staying here for two days was completely out of necessity, because taking a train from south to north covered such a long distance at once, and many officers and soldiers could not adapt to it.
From the 32nd degree north latitude of Nanjing to the 43rd degree north latitude of Sea Cucumber, a temperature difference of eleven degrees and ten degrees, the mere transfer of deployment resulted in the non-combat attrition of hundreds of people.
At this time, we can more intuitively feel that the army is not made of steel. Officers and soldiers are all mortals, but they are just strong and have received professional training.
Zhou Changfeng came to a highland with a lighthouse. In the distance was the vast sea, behind him was a prosperous city, and on the right was a dock filled with large and small ships.
The cold north wind howled by, and he couldn't help but shiver.
The red sun rises from the left, that is, from the east. At this moment, it has crossed the sea level, dyeing half of the sky pale red, and its shadow is also reflected on the sea.
Standing in this port city that was known as "Ruling the East" in another dimension, Zhou Changfeng, who was quite sad, felt more and more overwhelmed.
The world remains the same world - imperialism still strives for hegemony.
only……
He took out an expensive camera borrowed from the Sea Cucumber Naval Base Department, loaded it with special color film, and took a few photos.
Unlike black and white film, which is relatively easy to develop, today's color film is much more troublesome - after all, it is a new thing that was only born a few years ago.
Zhou Changfeng planned to send them home. After he got to the high ground, he handed them over to the professionals at the Garrison Command and Envoy Department. He was too embarrassed to let people work for nothing, so he also gave them two packs of high-quality Qilian cards. cigarette.
The sun sets, the moon rises, the sun rises and the moon sets.
November 1st, Sapporo.
In fact, in addition to the Wa tribe, there are Ainu people in the Japanese archipelago - also called Ezo tribe. They are the "barbarians" referred to by the shogunate's barbarian generals.
But they were defeated in the end and were expelled to the far north. The name Sapporo actually comes from the "big river" in the Ezo language.
Because it has been within the sphere of influence of Tsarist Russia for more than thirty years since it was partitioned, Tsarist Russia's influence on Hokkaido is very obvious. There are some landmark buildings in Sapporo that are full of strong Russian flavor.
For example, the train station located in the south of the city is an Empire-style building, grand and symmetrical; in addition, there is a typical Orthodox cathedral.
"...Almost, that's it. Prepare for battle slowly and fully, but land on the beach quickly, stabilize the position quickly, and break through in depth quickly."
"...The situation we will face by then will be similar. The British and Dutch will definitely do everything possible to destroy the oil fields, so we have to be as fast as we can."
In an official building that was temporarily requisitioned as the headquarters of the 1st Marine Brigade, Zhou Changfeng reiterated the essentials of the exercise to the main officers.
"Once they succeed, it will be difficult to deal with. Theoretically, it will take about one or two years to repair everything. You can imagine the harm." Yao Liangchuan also added a few words.
"Is it really possible to make it in time?" Zhu Lizhuo, who was holding his arms on the side, muttered: "They can plant some explosives and blow up the oil field with just a few fingers. No matter how fast we move, it will still take a few days."
"If you keep making sarcastic remarks, you will stand outside shirtless all night tonight." Zhou Changfeng said calmly.
Grass! The temperature is several degrees below zero at night. If you stand there all night, you will freeze to death, or if you stand there, you will rise directly to the sky.
Since Mr. Zhou usually would not break his promise, Zhu Lizhuo, who was very sensible, immediately stopped talking, put down his hands and stood up straighter.
Zhou Changfeng glanced at him, knocked on the table, and coughed dryly: "The paratroopers, some hidden agents, and internal agents will do their best to delay time and hinder the other party's sabotage operations, so there is hope, but we have to be quick."
"It's hard to say how effective paratroopers are, right? So far, no country in the world has ever put them into actual combat." Zhao Hanfeng, who looked thoughtful, mused: "The Germans have explored this the most deeply and are the most proficient. Things often go wrong, and our paratroopers have made a few jokes."
"It has nothing to do with us, mind yourselves. It's their fault that they can't achieve what they expected, but we have to strive to do our best."
"yes!"
The officers present all responded with clasped fists, and then left one after another to perform their duties.
The complexity of the landing operation is extraordinary, and the 1st Marine Brigade as the landing force is actually just one part of it.
Before that, the aviation unit needs to reconnoiter the landing area and depth, the meteorological unit needs to predict the weather, and the hydrological unit needs to understand the hydrological information and on-the-ground conditions near the landing site.
Therefore, it is not just the 1st Marine Brigade that needs exercises. In fact, in the next few days, the soldiers can take a good rest and recharge their batteries; while the officers and soldiers of other units will be very busy.
Most of the officers dispersed, but Zhu Lizhuo stayed, pacing back and forth in the temporary headquarters, chatting here and there, but refused to leave.
This guy must have something on his mind, and he is probably thinking about how to speak.
Zhou Changfeng threw a few colored pencils on the table, picked up a half-cooled pie, and said while eating: "Tell me, what do you want to do?"
"Hey, Brother Zhou still understands me." Zhu Lizhuo came over with a smile.
"Haha, stop trying to argue with me, brothers. If you have anything to say, just say it."
"Ahem! I experienced the Japanese style a few times last time. I feel a little nostalgic now. I think it's pointless to go with those guys all the time... Zhou Kexing, Brother Zhou, Brother Zhou, let's go together this time .”
He said three titles in a row, and Zhou Changfeng couldn't help but said in disgust: "You went to play in Fireworks Willow Lane and you called me???"
"I think there's something wrong with you." Zhu Lizhuo poked his nose, touched his chin, and said seriously: "Before my sister-in-law showed up, Brother Zhou, you were a philanderer... tsk tsk, no less than me, you know me. After the death of my sister-in-law, you are like a different person in this regard, how can your sister-in-law have such magical power?"
She doesn't have magical powers, she just does look like a different person.
But then again, Zhou Changfeng has always felt that "Zhou Changfeng" is quite similar to himself except for his playfulness.
He thought for a while and replied casually: "It's just that I'm tired of it and want to change my mind and clean myself up."
However, Zhu Lizhuo still refused to give up and insisted: "That won't work. How happy were we before? This time we will go to a good place to experience it and find the feeling of the past."
"I'm confused, you are still so carefree, your wife really doesn't care about you?" Zhou Changfeng asked noncommittally.
"She, just turn a blind eye." Zhu Lizhuo shrugged as if nothing had happened, "She has enjoyed good food, drink and useful things all these years since she was married to me. I have not given her enough money to spend. I am just having fun outside. , she can naturally carry it clearly."
After finishing the piece of pie, Zhou Changfeng stood up and wiped his mouth, "The one in my family is different. He has a good temper, but he is a bit arrogant at heart. Besides, since you are married, you should calm down."
"Okay. So...Brother Zhou, are you going?"
"Just watch and eat."
Hearing this, Zhu Lizhuo was overjoyed, clapped his hands immediately, then grabbed his hand and walked out without hesitation.
Zhou Changfeng now feels helpless and slightly expectant. It would be a lie to say that he is not curious.
However, even if the current culture in Ming Dynasty is more tolerant to men, as a human being, how can we always go with the crowd? It’s still necessary to tailor some basic bottom lines for yourself.
The Ming army has been stationed in Hokkaido for several months, and the citizens of Sapporo have become accustomed to their presence.
Because they had been harassed by the Tsarist Russian garrison for a long time, they were still worried and afraid when the Ming army arrived.
However, the conduct of the Russian army was so worrying that although the Ming army could not be called good, it made the citizens feel as if they had come from hell to heaven.
Moreover, the 38th Infantry Division of the Army stationed here was organized in Hangzhou Prefecture, and most of its soldiers were vendors and farmers from Hangzhou, Shaoxing, and Ningbo Prefectures. The soldiers themselves were relatively wealthier and smarter.
So even if you do bad things, you won’t be prostituted in vain - you paid for it willingly, brother military police, how can this be considered nothing?
The relatively harmonious situation made the resistance here the weakest and the resistance the weakest. The 38th Division has become the unit with the fewest casualties by the resistance so far.
Two sidecar motorcycles and a truck escorted the front and rear, with Zhou Changfeng and Zhu Lizhuo riding on an off-road vehicle in the middle.
This will not draw too much attention to itself while ensuring basic safety.
The small motorcade stopped at the entrance of Piaoji Restaurant - a high-end and secret place.
Ryotei began in the Edo period, when it referred to high-end restaurants opened by daimyo. However, as it evolved, it became a Japanese habit to discuss important matters in secret in ryotei. Officials and samurai in the Meiji era liked to talk about state affairs in taverns or brothels. .
As for the rumored geishas with various skills, there are certainly some here.
The jimmicks in suits standing at the door were ruthlessly driven away and replaced by soldiers from the 1st Marine Brigade garrison.
Wearing winter uniform, a thick cotton hat, and leather boots, with a submachine gun or automatic gun slung in front of his body, he is absolutely majestic in terms of appearance.
Expensive restaurants are not open to ordinary people, and even wealthy businessmen need someone to recommend them.
But as a conqueror, or a general of the king's army, how could he not even have this small privilege?
The heated room is very comfortable, the temperature is just right, as warm as mid-spring, and there is a small pond and small rock mountain in the hall, so people will not feel dry.
"Two adults, please come here."
"This place is specially prepared for you two. Please take off your shoes and come in and wait for a moment."
"If you are dissatisfied with anything, please speak up and we will do our best to resolve it."
In this way, Zhou Changfeng and Zhu Lizhuo came to a large and bright room.
In the middle was a low square table, on which they sat on a tatami. In front of them were several screens with light landscape paintings.
"Look, Brother Zhou, at least the hospitality in this place is thoughtful, respectful and comfortable." The proud Zhu Lizhuo drank the tea in one gulp and said with a smile.
Comfort is comfortable, but do you really come here just to be comfortable?
At this time, Zhou Changfeng inexplicably thought of the image of Japanese geisha in his impression, and then he couldn't help but subconsciously bared his teeth.
They didn't wait long, and after a while, two figures holding shamisen floated in.
Looking from the bottom up, the steps are light, and he is wearing a light-colored kimono full of patterns...
hiss! Sure enough, this face is too white. How much powder is applied on it?
(End of chapter)
