Chapter 8, Magnetic Timed Mine

I am the one in charge in my family! Sun Gang patted his chest, hesitated for a moment, and then deflated, saying, "Forget it, it's better not to let her know."

"Either you are crazy, or I am crazy," Su Xin sighed and said

He is now somewhat aware of the hateful nature of those ignorant pedants (both ancient and modern) with their beak-like mouths

"This is a military restricted area; they must certainly be cautious," Sun Gang said with a smile. "So how did you get in?"

History will continue to progress according to its own laws, but what it can do now is to make some adjustments at certain key points above

"Have you run into your wife?" He found a chair to sit down, panting heavily, "This is a military secret! Do you think this is the 'White Tiger Hall'? You are not Gao Qiu, and I am not Lin Chong. My son did not steal your wife, so what is there to be serious about? I once went to the fort in Qingdao, and the guard was easily dealt with with a pack of cigarettes. I waved my hand when I saw no one around, saying 'Go on, go on.' Unlike these people who are so stubborn."

From the current situation, the tensions on the North Korean side are increasingly escalating. The military movements cannot have a significant impact on Ding Ruchang, especially since Ding Ruchang still has to heed Li Hongzhang's directives

Sun Gang looked at his honest expression, feeling a warmth in his heart, and impulsively said: "No! We will be the first to charge in the first wave!"

This thing is quite heavy. Sun Gang weighed the black iron disc in his hand, which was the size of a rice bowl, and nodded as he asked him: How much silver is there in total

"That's great, do you believe it? Su Xin, it is you who has changed history." Sun Gang looked at Su Xin with infinite "affection," making him feel a chill run down his spine

"Fortunately, it is peacetime; otherwise, we would all be executed during wartime," Sun Gang nodded and said

Su Xin finally managed to stop laughing, his gaze falling on Ma Yue in the water in the distance, "Will your wife agree?"

My family used to live by the river as well. If you don't want all of this to happen, you must help me, " Sun Gang said with a smile as he put away his phone.

Haha, you will know then, my brother. Sun Gang patted his shoulder and said with a smile: Thank you, brother

The sound of splashing water was heard as Su Xin emerged from the surface, climbed onto the boat, removed his helmet, and looked at Sun Gang, who appeared somewhat lost in thought. It seemed he knew what Sun was thinking. He patted Sun's shoulder, smiled, and said, "Since it's already decided, stop overthinking. Am I not capable of leading the charge? Let those two women assist when the time comes." He continued, "We are China, no, at this moment we should refer to it as the Great Qing Empire, right?"

Both! exclaimed Sun Gang with a hearty laugh

Is what you said true or false? Sun Gang felt a wave of frustration.

Su Xin picked up the paper on Sun Gang's desk and glanced at it, "Map of possible routes for the Japanese army... Andong? Jiuliancheng? Kuandian? No way. My home is right by the Yalu River! My wife is from Kuandian! This won't do! I need to quickly send a message home to warn them to take cover..." He began to panic. Sun Gang, amused, handed him his Nokia phone, perhaps noticing that it resembled a manual telephone. Su Xin took it and started pressing buttons frantically, only to suddenly realize there were no wires connected. He awkwardly glanced at Sun Gang and reluctantly returned the phone to him.

What happened next?" Su Xin laughed heartily

It is also known that if their plan succeeds, it will save the lives of hundreds of men, and even affect the entire situation of the war, indirectly preserving countless lives

Li Hongzhang was still constrained by that bird-like court in many aspects

He glanced at him mockingly and said, "With your small build?" He laughed and asked, "Tell me, what is the farthest you have ever swum?"

He glanced again at the black iron discs on the ground, which changed the outcome of the Battle of Tsushima, starting with these small mines

"Such a small thunder, it didn't cost much silver. When we encountered the military officer on the road, he said that since it was requested by the esteemed official, it would be charged to the account of the governor's office, so the official need not worry. I just don't understand what the official intends to use it for." Yang Jinhui looked at Sun Gang and asked curiously.

Sun Gang was there lost in thought, sketching a beautiful blueprint, when a figure barged in carelessly, "Hey! You brat came here to enjoy the comforts, and the gatekeeper actually wouldn't let me in, how ridiculous." Su Xin said in a carefree manner

Ma Yue's fair and delicate body glided through the water, resembling a mermaid. Her swimming skills were quite impressive, but compared to the two girls beside her with slightly darker skin, she fell short by quite a margin

Having sat on the cold bench in the North Korean detention center for a day, our principal came to take me back, where I was scolded mercilessly by the head of the education department, Old Liu, and had to write a 20,000-word self-criticism..." Sun Gang let out a bitter laugh, "The swimming path of a generation's sports champion has thus been cut off"

Su Xin stared at him in disbelief, "Is it true or not?"

These are all modified from old mines in stock, but they are all new components, as per your request. One side has a magnet, and this part is the timer. By turning the knob to the marked position, it can be set to time, with a maximum duration of half an hour. Yang Jinhua, the military supply officer from the ordnance department, was explaining the operation of the small magnetic adhesive timed underwater mine to Sun Gang. "The explosive materials have been replaced with new yellow gunpowder as per your request, totaling twenty pieces. The underwater mine battalion tested two pieces the day before yesterday, and the results were quite good and very safe; it will not explode if the timer is not activated. The rest have all been delivered to you, and I have drafted an operation manual, which I have also brought for you."

The two of them were like two clever little fish, swimming freely in the water. The girl named Ling'er was also a slender and athletic young woman, slightly taller than Xiaoyu, but her personality was much more cheerful. She would occasionally leap out of the water playfully like a dolphin, then crash back into the sea. Sun Gang watched them from a distance, feeling a slight hesitation in his heart. It seemed somewhat cruel to have these girls accompany him to complete a military task of considerable difficulty, yet he truly could not think of a better solution.

Sun Gang removed his diving helmet and fins, sat down on the edge of the boat, breathed in the fresh air, and watched three women playing around the underwater propeller in the distance

"Ha! I have crossed the Yalu River myself," Sun Gang said proudly, puffing out his chest

On July 25, 1894, the Japanese Navy, disregarding international conventions, attacked the Qing army's transport fleet in the waters off Dongdao without a declaration of war, resulting in significant casualties for the Qing forces. On August 1, both countries declared war simultaneously, marking the official outbreak of the First Sino-Japanese War

Of course it is true. However, I later heard that the General learned about this matter and personally disguised himself, bringing a large bag of cigarettes to conduct a covert investigation. As a result, wherever there was someone on guard, upon receiving a pack of cigarettes, they all said, 'Go on, go on.' The gestures were all different. The General was nearly infuriated, and after returning, he fell seriously ill and severely punished a large group of people. Things improved significantly afterward.

On that day, he was already aware of Sun Gang's plan

"All the underwater thrusters are functioning well. Find a time, and let's give it a try," Su Xin said decisively.

The Japanese have already begun to transport troops to North Korea in large numbers, persuading Li Hongzhang to allow the Beiyang Fleet to set sail and intercept the Japanese army? Impossible! On what basis do they believe in their own foresight? Furthermore, where exactly will the Japanese army appear? How many escort ships are there?

After sending Yang Jinhui away, Sun Gang lay back in the chair, repeatedly going over his plans in his mind

Criticizing Li Hongzhang for his passive defense? This was the first large-scale confrontation in human naval warfare history between fully steam-powered ironclad fleets! There were no precedents to follow! Moreover, naval battles differ from land battles; a slight misstep can lead to total defeat! I remember that on the eve of the Battle of Jutland, Churchill commented on Admiral Jellicoe of the Royal Navy, stating that he was the only person in Britain who could lose the entire war in one afternoon. As descendants, it is easy for us to speak out; why don't you try commanding yourself!

How many years has it been? Whenever he thinks of this matter, he becomes extremely angry

If Li Hongzhang and Ding Ruchang had truly entrusted the fleet to his command, he might have been as cautious as Li Hongzhang, exercising utmost prudence and never allowing the fleet to take reckless risks.

The azure sea, where the sky and ocean blend seamlessly, stretches endlessly into the horizon

The preliminary battle of the First Sino-Japanese War was the Battle of Fengdao

Of course it is true. Back in high school, a few friends and I went to the river for some fun. When we reached the middle of the river, those scoundrels pulled down my shorts and threw them towards North Korea, then they ran away, leaving me to swim to North Korea in the nude, and I never got my shorts back. Sun Gang unconsciously experienced a temporal dislocation and couldn't help but say resentfully.