Deng Shichang, Ding Ruchang, Liu Buchan, Lin Yongsheng, Huang Jianxun, etc.

1. Deng Shichang

Deng Shichang (October 4, 1849 - September 17, 1894), Han nationality, formerly known as Yongchang, with the courtesy name Zhengqing, was born in Guangfu, Guangdong, and was originally from Guangdong. Longdaowei Township, Panyu County (Haizhu District, Guangzhou City), an outstanding patriotic naval general and national hero in the late Qing Dynasty.

Served as the commander of the cruiser Zhiyuan during the Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese War of 1894. On September 17, 1894, he died heroically in the Battle of the Yellow Sea. He was given the posthumous title of Zhuang Jie Gong and the posthumous title of Prince Shaobao.

There are many literary, film and opera works such as "The Biography of Deng Shichang" and "The Hero of Deng Shichang" praising his great achievements and heroic feats. There are tombs, memorial halls and many other places to commemorate, pay respects and pay tribute to him.

Deng Shichang was one of the earliest naval officers in my country and the captain of the "Zhiyuan" in the Beiyang Fleet of the Qing Dynasty. He had a strong sense of patriotism and often said to the soldiers: "Who will die? I hope we die well and be worthy!"

In 1894, the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1894 broke out between China and Japan. Deng Shichang said many times: If I encounter a Japanese warship at sea and encounter danger, I will sink into the sea with it!

On September 17, 1894, the Japanese fleet suddenly attacked the Chinese fleet, and a naval battle began. Well, this is the Battle of the Yellow Sea. During the battle, the commanding flagship was damaged and the flag was shot down. Deng Shichang immediately ordered the flag to be raised on his ship to attract the enemy ships.

The Zhiyuan under his command was the most heroic in the battle. The front and rear artillery fired at the same time, hitting the Japanese ships one after another. The Japanese ships surrounded her, and the Zhiyuan was seriously injured, began to tilt, and ran out of shells.

Deng Shichang felt that the last moment had come, and said to his subordinates: "Even if we die, we must die with the majesty of the Chinese Navy. The time to serve the country has come!" He ordered to rush towards the Japanese ship Yoshino at full speed to attack the Japanese ship Yoshino. Die together with it, this fearless spirit frightened the Japanese.

At this time, a shell unfortunately hit the torpedo tube of the "Zhiyuan" ship, causing the torpedo in the tube to explode and causing the "Zhiyuan" ship to sink. Most of the more than 200 officers and soldiers died.

Deng Shichang fell into the sea. His entourage threw him a lifebuoy, but he refused to take it. His pet dog "Taiyang" swam quickly and grabbed his clothes, preventing him from sinking.

But when he saw that none of his subordinates survived, he became cruel, pushed his pet dog into the water, and sank into the blue waves together, giving up his precious life. He died at the age of 45.

2. Ding Ruchang

Ding Ruchang (1836-1895), whose original name was Ding Xianda, also named Yuting, and named Cizhang, was born in Shitou Town, Hefei, Anhui Province. A general in the late Qing Dynasty, he rose to the rank of admiral of the Beiyang Navy.

In the early years of the Ming Dynasty, our ancestors moved from Fengyang to Lujiang. In the fourth year of Tongzhi (1865), he moved to Wanglangzhong Village in Chao County. In his early years, he joined the Taiping Army and joined the Hunan Army. Soon, he joined Li Hongzhang's Huai Army and participated in suppressing the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and the Nian Army uprising, and became a named admiral. In the fifth year of Guangxu (1879), Li Hongzhang was transferred to the Beiyang Navy.

In the seventh year of Guangxu's reign (1881), he led 200 officers and soldiers of the Beiyang Navy to the United Kingdom, and took the "Chaoyong" and "Yangwei" cruisers back to China. In the 21st year of Guangxu (1895), during the Battle of Weihaiwei, he commanded the Beiyang Fleet to resist the Japanese siege.

Unable to get the order to go up to the peak, he had no choice but to wait for help in the harbor, which put the Beiyang Navy in a desperate situation. With no ammunition and food supplies, and no reinforcements arriving, he refused Japanese general Ito Yuhiro's persuasion to surrender, and committed suicide by taking opium to express gratitude to his countrymen. In the second year of Xuantong (1910), Zhaoxue was rehabilitated.

3. Liu Buchan

Liu Buchan (1852 (the second year of Xianfeng in the Qing Dynasty) - 1895), named Zixiang, Han nationality, was born in Houguan, Fujian (now Fuzhou City). A naval general in the late Qing Dynasty and the right wing commander of the Beiyang Navy. Graduated from Fujian Shipping School.

In 1875, he was sent to England to learn skills such as guns and mines. After returning to China, he was recommended by Li Hongzhang and promoted to guerrilla. He was able to build a Beiyang thatched cottage and help formulate naval military systems and camp regulations. In 1882, he went to Germany to purchase ships and served as the right wing commander of the Beiyang Navy.

In 1894, when the Sino-Japanese War began, Ding Ruchang was injured in the Battle of the Yellow Sea. He took over the battle command and fought fiercely for three hours, hitting enemy ships many times. The following year, he fought bravely against the enemy in the Battle of Weihai and died for his country.

4. Lin Yongsheng

Lin Yongsheng (1853-1894), courtesy name Zhongqing, Han nationality, was born in Houguan, Fujian (now Fuzhou). He graduated from the first batch of Fuzhou Shipping School and participated in the first voyage internship of China's modern naval school, traveling throughout the North and South Oceans. Later, he was appointed as the teacher of Fuzhou Shipbuilding School by President Qian.

In 1877, as one of the first batch of overseas students from the Chinese Navy, he went to the Royal Naval School for further studies and interned on the British Navy armored battleship "Manado". After returning to China, he was transferred to Beiyang and promoted to the garrison and command department. He served as the commander of the "Zhenzhong" ship. In 1887, he went to the United Kingdom to receive the "Jingyuan" ship and was promoted to the "Jingyuan" ship of the guerrilla command belt.

After Beiyang formed the army, he was promoted to deputy general of Zuoying, Zuoying, and later moved to the general army. He died for his country in the Sino-Japanese War of 1888-1894. The Qing government considered him as "the one who advanced fiercely and died the most violently" in the naval battle. According to the admiral's regulations, he was given preferential treatment and was given posthumously to the prince Shaobao.

5. Huang Jianxun

Huang Jianxun (1852 (Year of Renzi)-1894), courtesy name Ju, was born in Yongfu, Fujian (now Yongtai County, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province).

In 1867, he took the ship officer examination as a literary boy and entered Fuzhou Shipping School to study.

In 1871, after completing the course, he boarded the "Jianwei" for ship training practice, and visited the ports of Singapore and Penang in the south, and the ports of Zhili Bay and Liaodong Bay in the north.

In 1874, he served as the chief instructor of the "Yangwu" clipper and was transferred to the "Fuxing" gunboat as the chief instructor. The next year, he was transferred back to "Yangwu" and went to Japan and various ports in China to increase his experience and recommend him to President Qian.

On September 17, 1894, the Beiyang Navy and the Japanese Combined Fleet launched a battle in the Yellow Sea. The Japanese Navy used four guerrilla warships to attack the two ships "Yangwei" and "Chaoyong" in the Beiyang Navy's position. Weak Ship, Huang Jianxun was "generous, chivalrous, resolute, honest, straightforward, and not worldly. He worked hard in the army and often stood out."

Under his command, all the officers and soldiers on the ship fought to the death, but the "Super Yong" was after all an old ship with more than ten years of age. After all, it was no match for the four battleships of the Japanese guerrillas. During the fierce battle, " The "Chaoyong" ship was hit by many bullets. One enemy bomb in particular penetrated the cabin, causing a fire. In an instant, the entire "Chaoyong" ship was enveloped in black smoke.

Because the "Super Brave" ship has a wooden hull, it was impossible to rescue the fire in the cabin. Soon it tilted to the starboard side, making it difficult to sail, and was eventually burned by the fire. After Huang Jianxun fell into the water, the "Left One" torpedo boat approached to rescue him and threw a long rope to help him, but he disappeared. He was 43 years old at the time.

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