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Saturday, August 19, 1628.

Ships loaded with personnel and supplies from the Eastern Expeditionary Fleet began to sail towards the Atlantic Ocean in early August. According to the plan, these supplies will also be made a turnaround at the twin ports of Guadeloupe, and then transported to the port of Nanshan, which is under the command of the Viceroy of Nanshan.

In the past few years, the country's maritime capacity has become increasingly tight, and the construction rate of new merchant ships has lagged far behind the growth rate of trade import and export and the transportation of commodity raw materials, and the freight rate of marine commercial transportation has been increasing at a rate of 30% per year. This time, more than a third of the sea capacity was taken away to join the Eastern Expeditionary Fleet, and more capacity was also put into preparations, and the consequences of the guide zhì were even more severe. In the past 20 days or so, in addition to the inland waterway transportation business has not changed much, the cost of marine commercial transportation has immediately increased by 30 percent, and the commercial freight rate of 500 nautical miles per ton of dry cargo has directly exceeded 5 US dollars, and there is a continuing upward momentum, and a number of new merchant ships spawned by the "Shipping Incentive Act" are still in the stage of construction one after another, and this situation has suddenly made some small trading companies that rely on renting other commercial shipping companies to live their lives have a pain.

What is even more overwhelming, or even more dry, is that a large number of goods or raw materials have begun to accumulate in various places. However, there is really no solution at present, and the complaints of various enterprises, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, from the Diet to the government cabinet, can only be ostriches and pretend not to hear, and only want to "send away" the "Oriental Homecoming Group" with all their hearts.

Time was so tight that any shipment from Manchester to Nanshan would have to go through at least 25 days at sea. If there is a slight mistake in the middle, the scheduled departure time of September 16 will have to be delayed, so the supplies that can be supplied from Bermuda or Butterfly Island are not transported from the mainland as much as possible.

At this time, Butterfly Island finally demonstrated the power of the Atlantic Checkers program, and the three-year-old Twin Harbor Naval Base had an ample inventory of more than 5,000 tons of naval smokeless carbon. There are also a large number of ship repair parts, which directly saves the Navy a lot of capacity. The long-term uninterrupted war against the Caribbeans on the surrounding islands has also allowed the twin ports to reserve a considerable share of weapons, ammunition, clothing and medicines. The small canning factory built by the Merlin Canned Food Company in Twin Ports at the end of last year has also made a great contribution to the food supply, not only working overtime to process all kinds of canned vegetables, fruits, poultry and meat, but also moving all the canned fish and meat stocks that were originally intended to be exported to Spain or Portugal to the naval base, solving at least 10% of the food supply.

The navy's ships were also deployed early on the way, in order to ensure that the naval forces remaining in the Atlantic would not be chaotic after the expeditionary fleet sailed. Vice Admiral Wang Tiezhu, commander of the Navy, specially set up a command headquarters to coordinate the movement and deployment of troops, and since the beginning of August, almost every weekend, the entire Navy Command has not rested.

After dealing with some of the most difficult personnel changes. Wang Tiezhu still took the time to leave the Navy Headquarters and went to the home of the Supreme Judge Zhong Jinshan, preparing to appease a special second lieutenant in accordance with the opinions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of National Defense.

In the opinion of the government cabinet, Yan Xianping continued to stay in North America as a member of the Hua-US Navy, which would only benefit the Far East agent program of the entire country, and Yan Xianping, who had been influenced by China and the United States for a long time. As Yan Siqi's only daughter, she can have a non-negligible influence on the future successor of the Yan family.

Yan Xianping has already erupted into a natural hot temper after his father's death, in fact, whether it is from the perspective of national hatred and family hatred, or from the perspective of treating his father's funeral. This kind of rush to leave North America is very normal, so the cabinet's consideration is actually very impersonal from this point of view. But Wang Tiehammer had to bite the bullet and take the highest position as the commander of the navy. Go and influence the views of the entire Lumei Yanjia team and Yan Xianping.

Looking at the street outside the car window, there are a lot more police officers than usual. The country's momentum is obviously not just to find a reason to send troops, but more like preparing to find a sense of existence in the East once and for all. Thinking of the Oriental agent plan that has been circulating in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of National Defense for a long time, Wang Tiehammer is slightly dissatisfied in his heart.

Such a group of troops traveled thousands of miles across the continent on an expedition, how could it be impossible to go home with just one thing, but waited until Yan Siqi hung up and the Yan family collapsed at a critical juncture, before considering the long-term stability of the immigration channel and the life and death of the Yan family, isn't this a typical afterthought?

After thinking about it, Wang Tiezhu felt more and more that this was a "big conspiracy" from the beginning! Could that Yan Xiaosong really set up a seven-year bureau, kidnapped the entire country to the coast of the Ming Dynasty, and prepared to interfere in the Ming Dynasty for a long time? Thinking of the "bad deeds" of Yan Xiaosong and Su Zining, two famous Chinese and American-stirring sticks, Wang Tiezhu smiled bitterly.

……

In the middle of summer, in the elegant and cool environment of Zhong Jinshan's villa manor, the atmosphere was extremely tense, and even Zhong Jinshan, the supreme judge who had cultivated himself and had a kind and calm personality for many years, was tired by the strict atmosphere at home, sitting on the sofa and constantly shaking the fan to drive away the inexplicable boredom, and the old man Huang Nian sat in a wheelchair without saying a word, but his face was full of worry.

"Nonsense! Do you think this navy is a place for children to play home?! ”

The commander of the Navy, who was usually strict but kind, slapped the table and raised his eyebrows in anger, much to the surprise of Captain Katarina, the female secretary of the Navy Command, who was standing on the side of the living room.

Even if it was such a big thing as the explosion of the boiler on the Constitution and the sacrifice of Captain Zhou Kemin, Wang Tiehammer couldn't help it, and now a vice admiral is so angry at a little female ensign officer, which is quite surprising.

But looking at the second lieutenant Yan Xianping kneeling in the center of the living room, Wang Tiehammer's temper attack has an explanation.

"me off! Is the country allowed for you to kneel? ”

Wang Tie's hammer hand was slapping on the table, but Yan Xianping in front of him was still kneeling on the floor not far in front of him with his head down, just gritting his silver teeth and crying violently, followed by the kneeling little girl Xiaoyu, which made people collapse more and more when they looked at it.

"If you don't agree, I won't be able to get up to death!" Yan Xianping also let go, crying and uncovering his military hat, his hair scattered in all directions, and his stubborn face was full of tears.

"The country has cultivated you for so many years, just to let you learn to be an upright person and do things clearly! You're rolling around in front of me today. Still a naval officer? Your father is also a maritime general, and as a child of a naval family, you should also know that military law is like a mountain, and there is no child's play in the army! Your father is a big hero, why did he give birth to such an ignorant daughter as you?! You've let me down so much! If you have this attitude today, take off this military uniform for me and get out of the navy! ”

Wang Tiezhu got up and walked around the living room, and every time he said a word, he had to use his finger to touch the kneeling Yan Xianping. There was a look of anger on his face that hated iron but not steel.

The naval commander in front of him is the supreme head of the Chinese and American Navy, and he often goes to the Navy Long Island College to teach in person before graduation, Yan Xianping actually treats the other party as a father-like role in his heart, and now he is scolded and scolded by the other party who has no military manners and is like a private parent, Yan Xianping's whole body trembled. The initial hot-headedness gradually calmed down.

"Miss...... Let's get up first......" Xiaoyu, the little maid on the side, pulled the corner of Yan Xianping's clothes with a weak voice, and was so frightened that she didn't dare to come out of one.

"Xiaoping, get up." Zhong Jinshan finally put down the teacup and fan, his tone was softened, and he sat on the sofa without being angry.

"Alas, no matter how much it is a child, such a big thing happens at home. Understandable. Xiao Wang, just talk about it, don't scold so much......"

The old man Huang Nian also pushed the wheelchair over at this time, leaning down with difficulty and stretching out his hand. Go to pull the arm of the display.

"Grandma Huang......" Yan Xianping quickly stood up, supported the back of the old man Huang Nian's wheelchair, and lowered his head and didn't dare to look at Wang Tiezhu's face.

The little maid on the side also hurriedly ran to the corner and picked up the military hat again. and then secretly stuffed into the hands of his own young lady.

"Well, the naval command mainly takes into account that this expeditionary fleet must be all experienced officers. That's why you are allowed to stay, once the fleet departs, the burden of the officers who stay in the country will be heavier. Moreover, it is also for your safety, Mr. Luo Da also agrees with the arrangement of the Navy Command, so I rejected your application. Not only you, but all the children of the Yan family who are in the United States this time, the country will settle them well, and when the situation is over, we will talk about the Ming Dynasty. ”

A group of people played in the round, Wang Tiehammer's anger also disappeared a lot, sat back on the sofa, and then looked at the second lieutenant in front of him who was once scolded stupidly by himself with a trace of concern.

"General, the time is up." Captain Caterina on Wang Tiehammer's side had already looked at the wall clock several times in a row, and when she saw that a farce was gradually subsiding, she finally couldn't help but start reminding the naval commander.

"Well, go back, there's a meeting. Take care! Wang Tiezhu stood up and put on his military hat, gave a military salute to the highest elder of the family, the old man Zhong Jinshan, and then strode out without looking back.

Wang Tiehammer left, and Luo Da and Qigu and others, who were waiting for news outside the door, also left with half sorrow and half joy, and calm returned to the Zhong family's villa.

"As a son of man, filial piety is my Chinese tradition. Protecting the country and defending the people is the mission of you soldiers, but in the barracks, the natural military discipline and military regulations are the highest, and there is a dilemma of loyalty and filial piety since ancient times......" Zhong Jinshan slowly walked in front of Yan Xianping with a kind face, and held the shoulders of this granddaughter who is not a granddaughter, "Luo Da, if they want to go back, no one will stop them." Xiaoping, this is the state responsible for you children......"

"Yes......"

Yan Xianping lowered his head, his face was like ashes, but he was completely deflated.

"Well, actually, I would like to go." At this time, Tang Hannah, who didn't know when she appeared in the living room, quietly walked to Zhong Jinshan's side in a summer miniskirt outfit and deliberately made a sound.

Looking sideways at Tang Hannah, the first mate and navigator of the Gray Whale, who was also on vacation, the old man Huang Nian deliberately made a straight face: "Blind coaxing!" You think it's a trip?! Your brother is about to take the Ivy League entrance exam, and you still want to help him study? ”

"Hey, hey!" Tang Hannah was very happy, and hurriedly ran to Yan Xianping's side, directly pulled up the other party and ran upstairs.

……

The carriage drove slowly down the street, and the admiral commander in the carriage frowned tightly. In my mind, I have always had the image of Yan Xianping kneeling on the floor, and his stubborn and innocent appearance makes people feel secretly heartbroken.

"Record." Wang Tiehammer's mouth suddenly moved, and the female secretary on the opposite side, Captain Katarina, hurriedly took out a pen and paper from her purse.

"Lieutenant Tang Hannah was transferred to the first officer and chief logistics dispatch officer of the Blue Whale transport ship, and second lieutenant Yan Xianping was transferred to the transportation management officer of the Blue Whale transport ship, and the formal order was issued after returning to the Ministry of Defense."

"Ah...... Yes, General. Caterina was slightly surprised. But seeing the calm expression of the chief, he could only record it silently.

The carriage drove into the government office area, and Wang Tiezhu next had to attend an important meeting of the Ministry of National Defense, the agenda of which was to determine the core personnel arrangements of the Eastern Expeditionary Force, which would be far more difficult than how to place a tsundere naval ensign.

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In the evening, Supreme Judge Zhong Jinshan's house, Captain Katarina of the Navy Command, went and returned, but this time, she brought with her a copy of the latest personnel transfer order signed by the Navy Commander.

"Miss. We can go back to Daming! ”

Captain Caterina was gone, but the maid Xiaoyu was so excited that she shook her young lady's arm vigorously. At this time, Yan Xianping's face flushed with embarrassment, and he continued to lower his head without saying a word.

"Alas...... This time. I don't know how long it will take to get back. ”

The old man Huang Nian, who was accustomed to the excitement at home, showed a trace of reluctance. Slowly holding Yan Xianping's hand, the old man Huang Nian showed a loving smile: "It's been a few years since I got here, and I haven't had a few days to have a birthday, so I'm tossing in the navy all day long...... Xiaoping, you're going to leave tomorrow? After packing up tonight, just get a good rest. Remember that this is your home too. If you're not used to it, come back, grandma is waiting for you at home. ”

Looking at the old man Huang Nian, who has always regarded himself as his own granddaughter, Yan Xianping's eyes turned red. threw himself into the other's arms.

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At night, the entire government office area of the country is still brightly lit, and basically every office is as crowded as if it were daylight, especially the conference room of the Ministry of Defense. A closed-door meeting has been going on for hours.

The personnel and equipment arrangements of the entire Eastern Expedition Program adhered to the principle of "maturity and appropriateness." According to the scale of this sortie. The real establishment is the "expeditionary brigade," so in the Ministry of National Defense, Zheng Quan and the two commanders of the services have been discussing these issues for many days, and the final candidate must be determined today.

Leaving aside the arrangement of the Army's strength for the time being, and in the case of the Navy alone, all the selection process was well thought out. Because there is no substitution, the two Chaoyang-class large ocean-going sailing merchant ships that were only put into service this spring have to join the fleet, and the Gray Whale, which has been in service for one year, can only be replaced by the Blue Whale, a new ship that only entered service this summer, because it is in the overhaul and maintenance period. Other than that, the other ships selected were all in the best condition of the "bathtub curve".

(Note: The bathtub curve refers to the whole process of a new equipment from the time it is put into production to the strict wear and tear of the whole process is divided into three stages, namely the initial failure period, the occasional failure period and the wear and tear failure period, and its failure curve is similar to a bathtub.) Only the equipment in the occasional failure period is the most stable in daily use, and the failure rate will be much higher in the initial failure period and wear failure period. ）

The ships and equipment of the ships on the expedition were so carefully calculated, and naturally the captains of the ships and the commanders of the fleets had to be carefully considered. Homecoming group, such a trendy team, which of the crossing people in the navy has sharpened his head to join, but unfortunately the number of people is limited, and it can't make the entire North American Atlantic naval command system become a blank slate at once, so naturally a few families are happy and a few are worried.

Lieutenant Commander Sun Yang, commander of the Caribbean Fleet, and Lieutenant Colonel Bo Jun, acting president of the Long Island Naval Academy, are the most suitable candidates for the commander of the expeditionary fleet.

After Vice Admiral Wang's careful consideration, Lieutenant Colonel Bo Jun, who had been waiting for the post of commander of the expeditionary fleet, was disappointed again, and Lieutenant Colonel Sun Yang took over the command of the commander of the expeditionary fleet. The position of commander of the Caribbean Fleet was transferred to Major Wen Tuo, commander of the Nanshan Port Naval Base, and his military rank was also promoted to lieutenant colonel. Wen Tuo, who thought he could command the light cruiser Opal to join the expeditionary fleet, became depressed after learning that he had been promoted to lieutenant colonel and acting commander of the Caribbean Fleet.

The captain of the light cruiser USS Republic is still Major Wang Zhihua. Although Wang Zhihua is very frivolous on the surface, he is Sun Yang's most hardcore friend, and I believe that with him, he can fully cooperate with Sun Yang's command.

The captain of the light cruiser West Point, the honest Major Liu Chang continued to stay in office, did not do anything out of line, always behaved, and was one of the most reassuring captains of Wang Tiehammer.

The captain of the light cruiser USS Sapphire, Captain Andrew's "acting captain" identity has been removed from the first two words, and as the first batch of captains to command hybrid warships, Captain Andrew's combat ability and experience at sea began to be beyond doubt.

The captain of the light cruiser USS Dark Crystal was represented by Captain Kent, the first mate of the former West Point. Captain Kent, who is of Scottish descent, was a veteran who joined the Chinese Navy in the same batch as Andrew, both in terms of sailing experience and loyalty. All tried and tested.

The captain of the light cruiser Bloodstone, who chose Captain Li Fan as his agent, was an ordinary merchant seaman during the catastrophe, and did not join the navy until after the founding of the People's Republic of China, which started late. This 31-year-old naval captain, who has been clamoring for the doctrine of big ships and giant artillery, almost thought that something was wrong with his ears when he heard his name. Li Fan has been unknown among the more than 20 officers of the Chinese and American Navy, and the reason why Wang Tiehammer chose him is because he has a very good relationship with Major Liu Chang. He belongs to an upright man who does what the other party does, so there is no need to worry about any prickly behavior.

There seems to be no omission in the arrangement of the navy, and the army is relatively simpler.

The commander-in-chief of the ground forces of the Eastern Expeditionary Fleet, Vice Admiral Chen Liwen, chose Major You Nanzhe. After several years of actual combat and unit management, You Nanzhe later became the most beloved commander in the army, so no one would object to him as the commander-in-chief of the army.

The first battalion of the expeditionary brigade is the establishment of the National Defense Force, and the battalion commander is Major Deng Jian. As a congressional Medal of Honor recipient of the original Northern Campaign. Deng Jian's will to fight or teamwork spirit is recognized by everyone.

The second battalion of the expeditionary brigade is the formation of the Foreign Legion, the battalion commander. Held by Captain Scott. Scott, who is also one of only two congressional medal of honor recipients in China, is obviously a few points more famous in China than the chief of staff of the army, Colonel He Yu, and no one will object to him leading the Foreign Legion combat battalion.

It seems that the arrangements of the army and navy are relatively in place. But the real focus comes from the final choice of commander-in-chief of the expeditionary fleet. Because this is a joint army and navy expedition. The contradictions between the army and navy that seem to be true and false have long been superficial, and even though middle and high-ranking officers do not think of it in private, ordinary officers and men believe it to be true.

On the football field within the army, all kinds of invective without limits and disciplines have long become the scenery of the small football field in the outer islands, and the "ruthless artillery fire" of the navy in the history of the Butterfly Island purge operation has left a lingering shadow in the hearts of some grassroots noncommissioned officers of the army.

Therefore, it is very important to have an expeditionary commander who can be accepted by both the army and the navy. Therefore, judging from the military rank alone, it must be higher than the rank of commander of the expeditionary fleet and commander-in-chief of the ground forces.

Looking at it, there are only two officers who are qualified to serve as the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary brigade in the entire Huamei side: Colonel He Yu, chief of staff of the army, and Colonel Zhang Chunrui, director of naval training.

Moreover, this sensitive position will produce a third general for the entire Chinese and US military. Although it is only a brigadier general, that is also a "will", isn't it? Regardless of the navy or army, whoever sees it, they must also salute and shout "general". Whether this quota falls on the Army or the Navy is also something that the Department of Defense and even Congress must seriously consider.

He Yu is a typical Continental Armyist, as the chief of staff of the army and the navy is well known throughout the country on the issue of competing for military spending, although everyone knows that He Yu is just Chen Liwen's "mouthpiece", but the image is already like this, so choosing He Yu as the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary brigade is afraid that the navy will have a series of yin and yang weirdness.

Zhang Chunrui is good, has a calm and peaceful personality, and although he has never appeared on the front line of actual combat, he is the only senior naval officer who has been praised by both officers and men of the army and navy. Not to mention the organization and training of sailors for the navy, including the navy, the artillery training subjects and equipment manuals of the entire Chinese and US military units were all formulated by Zhang Chunrui. In order to train the army's artillery, Zhang Chunrui often went down to the frontline of the grassroots level as an adviser, and his skillful artillery skills made every army officer and soldier who saw Zhang Chunrui preside over the training with his own eyes have to admire.

But Zhang Chunrui is not necessarily suitable for going out, because Zhang Chunrui at this time is facing the schedule of his wife at home giving birth. While the "calculation" was in full swing in the conference room of the Ministry of National Defense, Zhang Chunrui was anxious outside the maternity ward of the obstetrics and gynecology department of the Capital State Hospital. After the death of Zhou Kemin, a naval training director who was about to become a father, to abandon his wife and children to the Far East without stopping, this decision was indeed inappropriate in the context of the entire military re-examining the human touch of the army.

The meeting finally got stuck on the selection of this person, and it was already late at night, and Zheng Quan had to announce the suspension of the meeting. He was going to meet Zhang Chunrui in person, and if the other party agreed to take office, it would be easy to say. The army and navy will not have an opinion. It's really not good, and I can only let He Yu go out.

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After midnight, the obstetrics and gynaecology department of the Capital National Hospital in the south of Manchester City.

The operating room was closed, and there were painful moans from time to time in the door, Zhang Chunrui's military uniform had been crumpled and thrown on the bench, and he was grabbing the window frame by the corridor with white fingers, and his eyes were staring out the window at the distant street lights without focus.

In the obstetrics and gynecology operating room, Zhang Chunrui's new wife after the catastrophe is struggling. The life before the crossing has long been turned into a vague and solid stone in the reminiscence, difficult to explore but real. Today, after the catastrophe of the wife's separation. Zhang Chunrui, who is over 40 years old, did not show too many gains and losses, but silently continued to continue his military identity in this historical time and space, and worked hard for the army construction of this new country.

There was a noise from the green belt outside the window, and raindrops the size of beans appeared again, hitting the window edge. It splashed on Zhang Chunrui's face again. The sound of the rain became more and more falling, and in an instant it formed a rain curtain, washing over the city that had not slept after a busy day.

Suddenly, the whole world seemed to fall silent, and a crisp cry was heard from the delivery room.

Zhang Chunrui loosened the window frame, took three steps and one step, and rushed to the door of the operating room. He pushed his hands towards the door, but stopped the moment he touched the door. After turning around several times, he rubbed his hands and looked through the crack in the door.

The door opened quietly, and Zhang Chunrui took several steps back. A nurse sticks her head out. With a smile on his face: "Brother Zhang, my sister-in-law has given birth, a dragon and phoenix fetus!" Mother and child are safe, congratulations! Wait until it's cleaned before you take it out! ”

"Huh? Two? Thank you. Thank you! ”

Zhang Chunrui thanked him and looked into the crack in the door. Xia Qiuyu, the head nurse of the obstetrics and gynecology department, smiled mischievously. Shrunk back through the crack in the door. The door closed again, and Zhang Chunrui couldn't wait to pull a cannon directly.

After a while, Xia Qiuyu finally walked out with two small dots.

"My brother is 6 catties, my sister is 5 and a half catties, one qiē is normal." Xia Qiuyu looked at the two little guys on the left and right with a smile, and couldn't put it down, "Hehe, Brother Zhang, you and your sister-in-law are amazing, just a dragon and phoenix fetus." ”

Zhang Chunrui was overjoyed, and hurriedly hugged one left and one right in his arms with great skill, the two little ones seemed to feel their father's excited and heavy breathing, and the four little hands were tightly fisted in their chests, moving around uneasily.

Looking at the wrinkled faces of a pair of children and their closed eyes, Zhang Chunrui shook and hummed an unknown song and walked outside, wanting to see more clearly through the corridor light outside.

Pacing all the way to the corridor outside the hospital, leaning on the heavy rain of the summer night outside the corridor, Zhang Chunrui sat down on the chair, and then looked blankly at the newborn child in his arms. Suddenly, a big teardrop fell onto the shirt of the military uniform, and Zhang Chunrui couldn't help but bury his face in the swaddling clothes, shaking back and forth and muttering.

"Wife, are you okay over there? Thank you for your hard work...... Are you okay with your two children? Look, you've got another brother and sister......"

A faint, low whimper crept through a corridor outside the hospital, and then quietly disappeared in the pouring night rain.

A figure came from afar, with a steady pace. Zhang Chunrui quickly wiped the corners of his eyes and looked up.

"Congratulations, I heard in the department just now that you brought the child out, but I didn't expect it to be hanging here in the wind and rain, you can't be like this as a father!"

The person who came was Zheng Quan, the Minister of National Defense, whose bloodshot eyes flashed with sincere blessings, and not far behind Zheng Quan, followed by Xia Qiuyu, the head nurse of the obstetrics and gynecology department.

"Hehe, I'll go back right away, right away!" Zhang Chunrui hurriedly hugged the child tightly, showing an embarrassed smile, "Why, you have a long meeting today, don't come so late, you should have a good rest." ”

"Hehe, let's put it this way, Lao Zhang, in fact, I'm coming now, firstly, to see the happy event that we have added Ding Jiakou, and secondly, there is something I want to discuss with you......"

Zheng Quan glanced at Xia Qiuyu behind him, who hurriedly walked over and carefully took the twins. Watching his children go away, after a few seconds, Zhang Chunrui's face became calm, and he took out a cigarette while beckoning Zheng Quan to sit down......

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The meeting lasted only half an hour before Zheng Quan left, and the "dereliction of duty" Zhang Chunrui hurriedly returned to the ward, at which time his wife, who was a Chinese immigrant, was already lying on a soft hospital bed, watching her husband come in a hurry from outside.

"Thank you for your hard work, Xiaomei." Looking at his wife's pale face after giving birth, Zhang Chunrui said gratefully.

"Master, I gave birth to a son for you!" The honest Chinese wife's eyes flashed with excitement, but her voice was weak.

"Good, good, a man and a woman, both beautiful! We're going to have a few more in the future! Zhang Chunrui nodded incoherently and covered his wife's hand again. As soon as these words came out, several Chinese nurses in the room laughed.

"Uh-huh......" The woman's pale face suddenly showed a flush.

After the good-natured laughter, the nurses all withdrew, leaving room for the couple to talk to each other, and the room was quiet again.

"Xiaomei, I have already arranged your confinement, the diaper bottles are ready, and the family has hired a nanny, and I will take care of you and the child in the future." Zhang Chunrui touched his wife's forehead and whispered softly.

"Men are doing big things outside, so you don't have to worry about this, I know ......" The wife showed a trace of shame, but when she saw her husband's warm eyes, she felt that she was so lucky in this life, so she nodded obediently.

"Xiaomei, I may have to leave for a while." Zhang Chunrui touched his wife's hand and shook it tighter and tighter.

"Sir!" The wife responded in a hurry, with a hint of trepidation in her weak voice.

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A few hours later, a new morning arrived. Before the heavy rain that began in the early hours of the morning stopped, Zhang Chunrui appeared at the Navy Headquarters wearing a semi-wet military uniform.

On the morning of the same day, the National Assembly approved the promotion of the Ministry of National Defense to the rank of commodore and became the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Expeditionary Fleet.

(To be continued)