The communication ship sent by Deputy Commander Vinya came from the south. This small flying scissor boat caught up with the main fleet with the fastest speed, and told the latest battle situation to the commander-in-chief.

"Report to the Commander! We have left the battle with enemy ships in the northern waters of Taiwan Island. This is the battle report sent by the Commander of Vinia..." The tired soldier saluted and held the filament wax-sealed file bag on his hands.

Stefansky used a paper cutter to pry open the wax seal, and when he opened the letter, he was immediately overjoyed. He glanced at Molière, "You guessed it right. Although this warship is powerful, it's a pity that it's just an experimental ship!"

The letter paper was handed to Molière, which briefly reported the battle situation after separation and focused on describing the sudden boiler failure of the Zhiyuan.

"In the evening, the enemy ship suddenly slowed down, and then black smoke rolled in the chimney, and panicked sailors were running on the deck... Then our ship continued to suppress the enemy until the sky was completely dark. The black smoke of the Zhiyuan continued to exist and its speed did not recover..."

"I'm sure that Zhiyuan encountered a boiler failure. Although it would not lose power, it would definitely lose power! The speed of Zhiyuan has been hovering between 9 knots and 10 knots... Our ship has now left the battle and is looking north for your rendezvous. Our side is safe..."

Molière let out a long sigh and passed the letter to the other officers. After reading it, everyone felt relieved. "Vinia's judgment will not go wrong. He knows much more profoundly about the steam power system than we do. His analysis is credible..."

Everyone turned their attention to the commander-in-chief. Stefansky could see everyone's eyes. He also knew that the Expeditionary Force needed a small victory to recover, and the Empire also needed the gold to survive the financial crisis.

"Okay, pass my orders, the fleet is moving forward at full speed, ready to fight...I'll take you to grab gold!"

"Ula!" There was a cheer in the command cabin, and the decline of the daytime battle was wiped out. From now on, the Russian fleet divided into two parts, one after another, and finally rushed towards Xiao Letian's trap without hesitation.

...

Beijing City in spring is not a very likable season. Although it is pleasing to the eye when spring is warm and flowers bloom, the imperial capital at the foot of Yanshan Mountain is affected by sandstorms every year, especially in spring.

Early in the morning, the sky in Sijiu City was dim as if it was wrapped in yellow paper. The sun hung on the horizon and emitted a yellowish ray of shit, looking so weak.

There is more and more dust in the air, and the breeze blowing from the northwest is full of earthy smell.

The guards and soldiers in the Forbidden City were covered with yellow sand, and they looked like clay statues from a distance. All the people walking in the Forbidden City shrank their necks and tightened their cuffs to prevent the loess from falling into the cuffs.

At around 8 o'clock in the morning, Li Tuo, the military machine, carried his basket and entered the imperial city from the left-wing gate of Wufeng Tower. He outlined his waist and walked towards the military machine as fast as a big prawn. He had to hand over the shift with others on time. If he had eaten, he would probably scold him again.

Just as he had just walked past the Plaza of the Palace of Supreme Harmony, a dense sound of footsteps suddenly came from behind him. When he turned around, he still saw that he was his old acquaintance, which was Lao Jiang who had drunk wine in Quanjude with Yang Zhi.

"What are you doing? Are you trying to make a living?" Li Tuo asked while winking, but he didn't expect that Lao Jiang would be abnormal today and ignored him at all, running past him like a gust of wind.

"The Military Affairs Office has expedited the telegram, everyone should get out of the way...extend and expedite!"

Behind him, a little eunuch was so tired that he stuck out his tongue like a dog, "Oh...Oh...Oh my mother! Lord Jiang, wait for me... I have to accompany you to the palace!"

"I can't run away from being mean, I'm not going to run, can you still be a guard? Come catch up with Lord Jiang..."

Amid the scolding, two guards rushed forward, protecting Lao Jiang, the secretary of the Zongli Yamen, one on the left and the other on the right.

According to the rules of the Qing Dynasty, officials of poor grades must be led by eunuchs and guards throughout the journey because of official business, especially those who are not in the right position like Lao Jiang, who must be taken care of by guards.

Only high-ranking officials who have reached the third rank or above are eligible to move around in some areas of the Forbidden City freely, but if they go to see the Empress Dowager or the Emperor, the eunuch must lead the way.

According to the rules, even if Lao Jiang had to report a huge emergency, he had to let the guards and eunuchs accompany him. He had never seen such a scene before. The official who sent the letter ran as fast as a donkey. The guards and eunuchs behind him were almost dead and they did not catch up.

Countless people secretly watched the diorama in front of them, and secretly stuttered in their hearts, "What's wrong? It's not that the British are going to attack Beijing again, right? It's impossible. Now the British have a good relationship with the Qing Dynasty..."

Only Li Tuoru was struck by lightning. He just saw the running old Jiang secretly raised his thumbs with his hands and raised towards the sky. What does this mean? His thumbs with his hands are facing the sky. In the slander of these people, there is only one meaning, that is, the Lord of Nine Five.

"Damn, is something wrong with Your Majesty? No, I have to go to the Military Affairs Office quickly..."

When Li Tuo quickly walked to the Military Affairs Office, he found that all the officials on duty stood up and looked at the side door in a daze. Some people stuffed the fried dough sticks in their mouths and forgot to chew them.

"It's a turbulent autumn! What urgent things should I do in the Zongli Yamen? If you don't take a good rest in the morning, why are you going to have to worry about it?"

Just as everyone was talking, a group of small eunuchs suddenly ran out of the side door. The eunuch who was leading the lead was Li Lianying. The favored eunuch had a red slap on his face and his eyes were red.

He ran and shouted, "Who is on duty today at the Military Affairs Office? Go to Yangxin Palace to wait for the Empress Dowager to summon him... Immediately send someone to summon Prince Gong, Prince Chun into the palace... Go and invite Lord Weng... Hurry!"

At this moment, suddenly, yellow sand rolled in the west, and a strong wind swept through the Forbidden City. The world was suddenly covered by yellow sand, and there were eunuchs and guards who were dizzy and tilted east and west.

"It's a sin! This is a sin! God is going to take on people again. Why has our Qing Dynasty been so unhappy in the past few years? Why hasn't we lived a good life!"

Li Lianying was as ferocious as a ghost in the yellow sand. He turned his head and cursed, "Where is the mess that just now who wanted the door bag? Drag it up for me... Damn, I'm slapped me, you're the only one today..."

"Phone, beat me! Beat me to death! If you can't beat him to death, I will beat you to death!"
Chapter completed!