Deng Shichang was a naval general in the late Qing Dynasty and a national hero. Even when the ship was damaged and all its ammunition was exhausted, he still commanded decisively. He ordered the ship to rush towards the Japanese ship "Yoshino", determined to die with the enemy. Let us understand together His deeds. The following is the life story of Deng Shichang that I brought to you_A brief introduction to Deng Shichang's life for your reference!
A brief introduction to Deng Shichang's life
Born into a wealthy family. When he was young, he moved to Shanghai with his father and learned arithmetic and English from Westerners.
As a boy, I witnessed the corruption of the Qing government and allowed imperialism to carve up and plunder China's land and wealth, and gradually developed the patriotic idea of ??resisting aggression. During the days when he was living in Shanghai with his father, he saw with his own eyes the rampage and misbehavior of foreign warships on the Huangpu River, which made him feel that the country must have a strong navy in order to not be bullied by outsiders.
In June 1867, Shen Baozhen (son-in-law of Lin Zexu) went to Fuzhou Mawei Shipbuilding School to work. In order to manufacture ships, it is necessary to train shipbuilding talents and open manufacturing schools (former schools); because France is good at manufacturing, French teaching is used. In order to drive a ship, it is necessary to cultivate driving talents and open a driving school (back school); because the British are good at driving, English teaching is used. These two schools were established at the same time as the shipyard, and the students recruited were all natives of Fujian Province Luo Fenglu, He Xinchuan, Jiang Chaoying, Liu Buchan, Ye Boxun, Fang Boqian, Lin Tongshu, Zheng Wencheng, Lin Taiceng, Li Dazhang, Yan Fu, Shen Youheng, Qiu Baoren, and Chen Yusong , Lin Yongsheng, Ye Zugui, Chen Jinrong, Huang Xuan, Xu Shoushan, Lin Chengmo, Chai Zhuoqun, Zheng Puquan, Huang Jianxun. After the shipping administration recruited students for the first time, it also recruited students from Guangdong who had learned English and had good basic skills: Deng Shichang, Ye Fu, Lu Han, Li He, Zhang Cheng, Li Tian, ??Li Jiaben, Lin Guoxiang, Liang Zifang, Zhuo Guan Lue and more than ten people. When he was young, he was smart, eager to learn, and "smart". In 1868, with the ambition to save the country, he was admitted to the Fuzhou Shipping School to study navigation with excellent results in all courses, and became the first student in the driving class of the school. After graduating from Fuzhou Shipping School, he was sent to "Jianwei" to practice driving in 1871, and traveled with the ship to various islands in Southeast Asia. In 1874, he was appointed as the first mate of the "Chen Hai" warship, and later served as the commander of the "Haidong Yun Ship", "Zhenwei Ship", "Feiting Ship" and other warships. In 1879, Li Hongzhang organized the Beiyang Navy. He was transferred to the Beiyang Navy and served as the commander of the "Zhennan" gunboat. In 1867, he entered the first driving class of Mawei Shipbuilding School. In 1871, he was sent to the "Jianwei" ship to practice navigation. He graduated with honors in 1874 and was awarded the Fifth Grade Military Merit Award by the Minister of Shipping Shen Baozhen and was appointed as the commander of the "Chen Hang" ship. The following year, he was appointed as the commander of the "Haidong Yun" gunboat. When the Japanese invaded Taiwan, Deng Shichang was ordered to guard the ship. Fortresses such as Penghu and Keelung must be supplemented by Qian Zong. He was also transferred to the command of the Zhenwei gunboat, acting as the commander of the "Yangwu" clipper, promoted to garrison, and given the title of Chief of Staff.
In 1880, he was transferred to the Beiyang Navy and served successively as the commander of the "Feiting" and "Zhennan" mosquito gun ships and the commander of the "Yangwei" and "Zhiyuan" ships. On September 17, 1894, he died heroically in the Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese War in the Yellow Sea.
In 1880, Li Hongzhang recruited talents for the construction of the Beiyang Navy. Because Deng Shichang was "familiar with management matters and a hard-to-find talent in the Navy", he transferred him to the Beiyang subordinates and successively served as "Feiting" ", "Zhennan" mosquito cannon ship pipe belt. In the winter of the same year, the two cruisers "Yangwei" and "Chaoyong" ordered by Beiyang in the UK were completed. More than 200 officers and soldiers of Ding Ruchang Navy went to the UK to pick up the ships, and Deng Shichang accompanied them. It arrived safely at Dagukou in November 1881. This was the first time that the Chinese navy completed the North Atlantic-Mediterranean Sea-Suez Canal-Indian Ocean-Western Pacific route, which greatly enhanced China's international influence. Deng Shichang was imprisoned by the Qing government for his meritorious service in piloting a ship. He was awarded the title of "Boyong Batulu" and appointed as the "Yangwei" ship commander.
In the spring of 1887, Deng Shichang led a team to the UK to receive the four cruisers "Zhiyuan", "Jingyuan", "Jingyuan" and "Laiyuan" ordered by the Qing government from Britain and Germany. He returned to China at the end of the year . On the way back, Deng Shichang arranged fleet drills along the way. Due to his meritorious service in taking over the ship, he was promoted to deputy general, received an additional military rank, and was appointed as the commander of the "Zhiyuan" ship.
In 1888, Deng Shichang was released as a general soldier and given the title of admiral. In October of that year, the Beiyang Navy was officially established as an army, and Deng Shichang was promoted to the rank of deputy general of the Chinese Army's Central Battalion. In 1891, Li Hongzhang inspected the Beiyang Navy. Deng Shichang was awarded the title of "Gersabatulu" for his meritorious service in training.
In the Battle of Dadonggou on September 17, 1894, Deng Shichang commanded the "Zhiyuan" ship to fight bravely. Later, under the siege of Japanese ships, the "Zhiyuan" was injured in many places and the whole ship burst into flames. Deng Shichang decided to give it a try and commanded the warship to ram the starboard side of the Japanese ship "Yoshino" with all its strength (according to Japanese records, it was the Naniwa that it collided with). The officers and soldiers of the Japanese warship were shocked when they saw this, and concentrated their artillery fire on the "Zhiyuan". Unfortunately, a shell hit the torpedo tube of the "Zhiyuan" ship. The torpedo in the tube exploded, causing the "Zhiyuan" ship to sink. After Deng Shichang fell into the sea, his entourage offered him a lifebuoy to save him, but he refused and said: "I am determined to kill the enemy and serve the country. Now I die in the sea. It is righteous. Why should I survive!" His pet dog "Taiyang" also swam there. Next to him, holding his arm in his mouth to save him, Deng Shichang vowed to fight for life or death with the warship and resolutely put his dog's head into the water. He also sank in the waves. Only 7 officers and soldiers on the ship were rescued.
Shichang Training Ship
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy "Shichang Ship", this ship is specially named in memory of the Chinese naval general Deng Shichang who died heroically in the Sino-Japanese War of 1895. The Shichang training ship was commissioned in 1996, with hull number 82. It can carry 200 trainees and 40 instructors. Its cargo hold has a total capacity of 6,000 cubic meters and can load 300 standard containers. The ship can be quickly converted into a hospital ship, a helicopter carrier, transport ship.
Salvaging the Zhiyuan Ship
The Sino-Japanese War of 1898-1894 left the Chinese nation with unforgettable pain, because it was a dividing line in modern Chinese history, a line that made the hearts of the descendants of Yan and Huang bleed and feel pain. of whip marks. Because of this, even though more than a hundred years have passed, we still cannot forget that four battleships of the Beiyang Fleet and more than 600 soldiers were left behind in the waters of Dalu Island, and we miss the heroism that accompanied the rise and fall of the tide and the waves.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, in order to educate future generations and comfort the heroic spirits, relevant state departments tried to salvage the "Zhiyuan Ship" three times (Note: Click on "Zhiyuan Ship" to learn about salvaging the Zhiyuan Ship ship details), but they were not realized due to various constraints.
On December 18, 1996, people from all walks of life held a symposium. After the meeting, relevant departments of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, state agencies, various democratic parties, and social groups sent letters to "Zhiyuan" regarding the Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese War of Sino-Japanese War on the Yellow Sea. "The Ship Salvage Preparation Office supports the salvage of the "Zhiyuan" ship and the construction of the "China's Sino-Japanese War of 1891 Yellow Sea Battle Memorial Hall."
The leading group is led by Lieutenant General Zhang Xusan, the National People’s Congress, former deputy commander of the Navy, and political commissar of the Academy of Military Sciences. The leader is Zhang Bai, deputy director of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, and the deputy leader is the curator of the Chinese History Museum. Yu Weichao, Deputy Director of the Maritime Rescue and Salvage Bureau of the Ministry of Transport, Yin Qianhong, and others, Chai Yongjun serves as Secretary-General and Office Director. Deng Shichang’s patriotic story
Since ancient times, sacrificing oneself on the battlefield has always been a proud ambition of patriotic soldiers. Especially those who bravely bravely face death despite knowing that they are about to die in front of them are even more admirable. Deng Shichang, who died in the Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese War of Sino-Japanese War, was such a person.
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 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, intending to perish with it. This fearless ship The Japanese were petrified by the spirit.
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, and his entourage threw him a lifebuoy, but he refused to take it. His pet dog "Sun" 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. Chronology of Deng Shichang's major events
1849 (the 29th year of Daoguang's reign in the Qing Dynasty)
He was born on October 4 (the 18th day of the eighth lunar month) in Longdaowei Township, Panyu County, Guangdong ( Today's Haizhu District, Guangzhou) (Longdaowei Street). His father, Deng Huanzhuang, specialized in the tea business. He opened Xiangfayuan teahouses in Guangzhou, Tianjin, Shanghai, Han Dynasty, Hong Kong, Qinhuangdao and other places, and started to build the Deng family ancestral hall. Because Deng Huanzhuang and his wife Guo suffered from the darkness of the world and the war, they sincerely hoped that the Deng family would prosper, so they named their only son Deng Yongchang. However, prosperity of the family is not easy, and it cannot be separated from the general environment of the current situation and the fate of the country. Therefore, Deng Huanzhuang, who was knowledgeable and reasonable, changed his son's name to Deng Shichang, with the courtesy name Zhengqing.
11 years old in 1860 (the tenth year of Xianfeng in the Qing Dynasty)
Deng Shichang was intelligent, diligent and studious since he was a child. He completed primary school with excellent results in his hometown. Deng Huanzhuang felt that whether his son would inherit his career or engage in other careers in the future, he must learn foreign languages ??and then learn advanced foreign scientific knowledge. This was shocking at a time when English was regarded as the "language of barbarians." When he brought Shichang to Shanghai, he first entered a missionary school and learned English and arithmetic from Europeans. Shichang has a strong ability to absorb new knowledge and has made rapid academic progress. In a short period of time, he was able to talk to foreign teachers and read original British and American books. The foreign teacher praised him very much and liked this smart student very much.
In 1867 (the sixth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty) at the age of 18
Shen Baozhen served as the Shipping Minister of Mawei, Fuzhou, and at the same time opened the manufacturing class of the front school and the pilot shift of the rear school. The school began to recruit students, mainly from Fujian local students who were intelligent and proficient in writing and under the age of 16. Later, due to insufficient students, the enrollment expanded to Guangdong and Hong Kong, and the age requirement was relaxed to over 20 years old. After Deng Shichang learned the news, he immediately reported it to his father and asked to apply for the exam. The enlightened father agreed to his request without hesitation. Deng Shichang returned to Guangzhou, took the exam, got excellent results, and successfully passed the driving major. At that time, most of the students who applied for the exam were from poor families, followed by children of families and businessmen who were influenced by foreign countries, and students from foreign schools. Applicants must fill in the guarantee form with their names, occupations, and recommender’s achievements and experience, and must take the name of their father, brother, and themselves.
22 years old in 1871 (the tenth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty)
In addition to learning English and mathematics, driving students also learned nautical astronomy, navigation theory and geography. After five years of class study After graduation. Deng Shichang returned to his hometown in Guangzhou to visit relatives for the "first time" after joining the army.
24 years old in 1873 (the twelfth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty)
Classroom education is only the first step in naval education. To become a qualified naval officer, one needs to undergo an internship on a training ship. Soon, Deng Shichang and other classmates boarded the "Jianwei" training ship and began their long-awaited sea voyage. This voyage lasted four months, reaching Xiamen, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Penang. The sea and sky are rippling, and sometimes the distant mountains cannot be seen for several days, and sometimes the islands are lingering and the yarns are intertwined. The practice ship has withstood various tests. During the trip, the instructor supervised the driving. Each student paid attention to the navigation diary section by section, measured the position of the sun and constellations, and practiced operating various instruments. When returning to the voyage, the students took turns driving, and the teacher carefully checked the voyage diary. Graduated after two years of shipboard internship.
In 1874 (the 13th year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty), he was 25 years old.
Deng Shichang studied at the Shipping School for five years. From beginning to end, he studied hard and strived for self-improvement. He ranked first in all subjects. "I have studied and mastered all the methods of wind and waves, yarns, astronomy, geography, surveying, calculations, and formations, as well as examples of Chinese and foreign negotiations." Especially during the internship with "Jianwei" in Nanyang, he showed that His high quality and skills in actual driving and management of ships have been highly praised by foreign teachers. In addition, he is older than his classmates and is relatively stable and experienced. Because of this, Shen Baozhen valued him very much and praised him as one of the "smartest young people" in the shipping school. In February, he was awarded the fifth-grade military merit by Shen Baozhen, the Minister of Shipping, and was appointed as the chief mate of the "Chenhang" transport ship. Officers trained in the Shipbuilding School began to command warships. This was a major event in the history of Chinese military education. It pioneered academic education.
In 1875 (the first year of Guangxu), he was 26 years old.
When the Japanese invading army was peeking at the passes of Taiwan, Penghu, and Keelung, he served as the leader of the "Haidongyun" gunboat and patrolled it. Haikou, was promoted to Qianzong.
In 1877 (the third year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu), he was 28 years old.
In February, he became the first mate of the cruiser "Yangwu". In March, the Fuzhou Shipbuilding Bureau sent students to study abroad in the United Kingdom and France for the first time. Based on Deng Shichang's overall quality and performance, he could definitely be selected to study abroad. It was only because of the shortage of ship captains that he was allowed to practice in the rough waves at home. It all depends on people. Although Deng Shichang did not officially go abroad to study, as a good naval general, his qualities were outstanding, so Li Hongzhang and others sent him abroad several times to receive new ships. When Deng Shichang went abroad to pick up a ship, he seized the opportunity and was open-minded and studious, making up for the shortcomings of not furthering his studies abroad.
In 1878 (the fourth year of Guangxu), he was 29 years old
Due to the small tonnage and weak firepower of "Haidongyun", in February, Shen Baozhen assigned Deng Shichang to equip five front and rear cannons. He was in charge of the "Zhenwei" gunboats and acted as the "Yangwu" clipper commander, and was ordered to guard Penghu, Keelung and other fortresses. Later, he was recommended to be a conservative guard and given the title of Jidu Division. He was resolute and decisive when performing garrison tasks and used troops well, restraining the arrogance of the Japanese invading army.
In 1880 (the sixth year of Guangxu), he was 31 years old.
At the beginning of the year, he was appointed as the commander of the "Feiting" mosquito gun ship. In order to establish the Beiyang Navy, Li Hongzhang sent Ma Jianzhong to inspect and recruit naval talents. Ma Jianzhong was ordered to go to Fujian. He heard praises from all parties for Deng Shichang, and inspected the "Feiting" mosquito cannon ship brought by Deng Shichang. He saw with his own eyes the orderly management of the warship, the well-trained soldiers, strict discipline, and more. I had a conversation with Deng Shichang for the first time, and Ma Jianzhong spoke highly of it. After the inspection, Ma Jianzhong reported to Li Hongzhang and recommended Deng Shichang, saying that he was "familiar with management matters and is a hard-to-find talent in the navy." Li Hongzhang was also a talented person. In the summer of the same year, he transferred Deng Shichang to the Beiyang Navy and served as the management leader of the "Zhennan" mosquito cannon ship. At the end of the same year, the two cruisers "Chaoyong" and "Yangwei" ordered by the Beiyang Navy in the UK were completed. More than 200 officers and soldiers of the Ding Ruchang Navy went to the UK to pick up the ships, and Deng Shichang accompanied them.
In 1881 (the seventh year of Guangxu), he was 32 years old
Deng Shichang cherished the opportunity to go to Britain to pick up a ship, because after graduating from Fuzhou Shipbuilding School, he served as a subordinate of the Navy when it was first built. Lacking the need for management, I started to lead a ship and was unable to study abroad in Europe. This time when he went to the UK to pick up a ship, he studied hard to make up for it. He took advantage of various opportunities to travel to famous industrial cities in the UK and saw the majestic scenes of large-scale machine production; he visited the main bases and ports of the British Navy, saw various giant warships, and experienced the world's most powerful What the navy looks like; he studied the rules, regulations and training methods of the British Royal Navy, and saw the huge gap in the training and management of the Beiyang Fleet; he studied the development history of the British Navy, especially the careful search for domination of the oceans A secret for over a century. He went to Greenwich and visited the Royal Naval College. This old palace is now the temple of the world's navy. The ship history exhibition room displays model iron ships, three-masted sailing ships, and even ancient single-deck wooden ships, which condense the history of human conquest of the oceans and fierce battles on the oceans.
On the wall of the cloister, he saw oil portraits of British naval admirals of all generations, the most famous of which was Nelson, who defeated Napoleon's fleet several times, annihilated the French Combined Fleet in one fell swoop, and won the Battle of Trafalgar Cape. He also made a special trip to London's Trafalgar Square (commonly known as Pigeon Square) to pay homage to the tall and realistic statue of Admiral Nelson. He carefully inspected the situation of Western navies, carefully studied foreign advanced military technology and experience, carefully studied these military equipment and training methods, and took advantage of them for his own use. On August 17, "Chaoyong" and "Yangwei" set sail from the Port of Newcastle, England, and began their long voyage from the United Kingdom to China. This was the first time that the Chinese navy sailed a warship across the North Atlantic - the Mediterranean - the Suez Canal - the Indian Ocean - the Western Pacific. When passing by, countries along the way learned that China also had a navy, and they all fired salutes, which greatly expanded China's international influence. . This is the first time that the Qing Navy went abroad to pick up a ship, and the ship handling officers dispatched were undoubtedly the most outstanding in the entire navy. Lin Tai once piloted the "Chaoyong" ship, and Deng Shichang piloted the "Yangwei" ship. The two ships "Chaoyong" and "Yangwei" experienced thrilling twists and turns on their way back to China. First, the two ships were separated in the Mediterranean. "Yangwei" drifted at sea for two days and nights due to lack of coal. "Chaoyong" learned the news and went to find help. While crossing the Suez Canal, the propeller of the "Super Brave" struck a rock and was damaged. It was repaired before it continued sailing. By October 15, the two ships finally arrived in Hong Kong, which took 61 days. After that, it drove into Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration for docking repairs. After being renovated in Shanghai, "Chaoyong" and "Yangwei" arrived at Dagukou, Tianjin on November 22. Deng Shichang was awarded the title of "Boyong Batulu" by the Qing government for his meritorious service in the ship. He was rewarded with a plume, supplemented by the Dusi, and appointed as the "Yangwei" ship commander. During this trip abroad, he not only broadened his horizons, increased his knowledge due to his intensive study, and "practiced naval tactics in more detail", but the biggest gain was a major change in his ideological understanding.
In the summer of 1882 (the eighth year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu), he was 33 years old.
In the summer of North Korea, when Li Hongzhang's mother died of illness, he returned to Fei to attend the funeral. The commander-in-chief of Zhejiang Province, Wu Changqing, was ordered to lead his troops to the east and ordered Shichang to transport them by warships. Deng Shichang drove the drum of the "Yangwei" ship at an extremely fast speed to the entrance of Incheon, North Korea, arriving one day before the Japanese warships. Recently, the Japanese ship came carrying troops. Our army has formed a team from Incheon and entered the capital of North Korea to complete the handling. The Japanese soldiers arrived later and fought for the door but could not get in. They stopped. Deng Shichang led ships to aid Korea, foiled Japan's plan to invade Korea, promoted guerrilla warfare, and rewarded the "Boyong Batulu" Yong.
At the age of 38 in 1887 (the thirteenth year of Guangxu)
In the spring of 1887, Li Hongzhang sent Deng Shichang to lead a team to Britain and Germany to receive the "tribute" ordered by the Qing government to Britain and Germany. There are four cruisers: "Yuan Ship", "Jingyuan Ship", "Jingyuan Ship" and "Laiyuan Ship". Deng Shichang, who was going abroad to pick up and lead a ship for the second time, was now recognized as a naval expert with "profound Western knowledge" and "proficient in training". Ship voyage training is a compulsory course for naval officers and soldiers, especially going to the deep sea to fight. Deng Shichang believes that picking up a ship is actually the best long-distance training, so he actively organizes naval officers to conduct serious sea training on the way back to China. Deng Shichang developed chills and fever due to overexertion on his way back. But he has very strict requirements on himself. As a leader, he must take full responsibility for the safety of the entire ship and stick to his position no matter what the circumstances. So, holding on to his weak body, he walked up to the bridge step by step with difficulty to "help the sick and monitor the ship." Not only that, he also led all the officers and soldiers on the ship to conduct various non-stop drills along the way, "changing formations several times throughout the day." The content and subjects of the drills are completely possible in actual combat, meet the needs of combat, and require regularization: "Sometimes you are practicing fire danger, sometimes you are practicing water danger, sometimes you are preparing for an attack, sometimes you are making plans to attack the enemy, all of them are Fly the flag and pass the order." Inspired by Deng Shichang's example, the officers and men on the ship "all worked hard and made no mistakes." Returned to China at the end of the same year. Due to his meritorious service in taking over the ship, he was promoted to deputy general, received an additional military rank, and concurrently served as the commander of the "Zhiyuan" ship. Deng Shichang ended up with this ship.
In 1888 (the 14th year of Guangxu), he was 39 years old.
There was a rebellion in the back mountains of Taiwan, which caused disturbances from time to time. The officers and soldiers failed to suppress them, and the fierce flames became more fierce. Fujian Admiral Sun Kaihua led the army to investigate and deal with the matter. Li Hongzhang sent a message to Shichang (xi/) and accompanied Beiyang Admiral Ding Ruchang to Taiwan to help suppress the attack. Shichang drove the "Zhiyuan" ship to the Pinan area of ??Taiwan. However, the army had been fighting hard for months. Although there were repeated captures and beheadings, the mountain was so deep and the camp (gou-) dense that it was difficult to penetrate deep. When Shichang sailed his ship to the area close to the sea and launched artillery bombardments, he advanced by land and water, carried out heavy raids, destroyed the fortresses, and conquered the old nests of Fan societies such as Lujiawang and Dazhuang, thus giving birth to Fan Xiping. According to the order, he was recorded as the commander-in-chief and released briefly, and he was given the title of admiral. Deng Shichang returned to his hometown in Guangzhou to visit relatives for the "second time" 17 years later. This time he was unable to see his father because the old man had passed away a few years ago. At that time, he received news of the funeral, but he was busy with military duties and could not go home to attend the funeral. When he returned home this time, he cried unconsciously before his death. When he woke up, he wrote a memorial with tears in his eyes, treating his failure to see his father as "a lifelong relative."
In 1889 (the fifteenth year of Guangxu), he was 40 years old.
On February 20, Li Hongzhang reported to the Beiyang Navy that he would appoint a new deputy general of the Chinese Army's Central Battalion, and asked Deng Shichang to serve as his replacement and serve as "Zhiyuan" Ship tube belt.
In 1891 (the seventeenth year of Guangxu), at the age of 42
Li Hongzhang came to Weihai to review the Beiyang Navy. This was the first major review after the formulation of the "Beiyang Navy Charter". Deng Shichang usually trains troops and is absolutely not allowed to show off. The distance of the enemy ship must be measured on the fly, and both the enemy and ourselves are moving at high speed. Due to his effective training by Deng Shichang, he was awarded the title of "Gersa Batulu".
In 1892 (the eighteenth year of Guangxu), 43 years old
Deng Shichang returned to his hometown in Guangzhou to visit relatives for the "third" and last time.
In 1894 (the 20th year of Guangxu), he was 45 years old.
Deng Shichang once said: "No one will die, but he hopes to die well." In the Battle of Dadonggou on September 17, Deng Shichang commanded the "Zhiyuan" ship to fight bravely. Later, under the siege of Japanese ships, the "Zhiyuan" was injured in many places, the whole ship ignited a fire, and the hull tilted. Deng Shichang encouraged all the officers and soldiers on the ship: "We served in the army to defend the country, and we have long ignored life and death. The only thing that matters is death!" "The Japanese ship relies exclusively on Yoshino, and if it can sink this ship, it will be enough to take away its energy." He resolutely sailed The ship rammed into the starboard side of the Japanese battleship "Yoshino" at full speed, determined to perish with the enemy. The officers and soldiers of the Japanese warship were shocked when they saw this, and concentrated their artillery fire on the "Zhiyuan". Unfortunately, a shell hit the torpedo tube of the "Zhiyuan" ship. The torpedo in the tube exploded, causing the "Zhiyuan" ship to sink. After Deng Shichang fell into the sea, his entourage offered him a lifebuoy to save him, but he refused and said: "I am determined to kill the enemy and serve the country. Now I die in the sea. It is righteous. Why should I survive!" His pet dog "Taiyang" also swam there. Next to him, holding his arm in his mouth to save him, Deng Shichang vowed to fight for life or death with the warship, and resolutely put his dog's head into the water. He also sank in the waves, and died heroically for his country along with more than 250 officers and soldiers on the ship.
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