The Japanese Navy studied under the United Kingdom and learned not only the training, army building, system, etc. of the British Navy, but also the British Navy's etiquette and style of the style were 60 to 70 points, and the dance party was one of them.

In the UK, the navy, known as the aristocratic navy, not only created a series of brilliant achievements, but also formed a very particular etiquette style. Dancing is one of the important activities. It can be said that the officers of the British Navy are all good dancers and frequent visitors in the dance field. This style was completely inherited by the Japanese Navy, so dance activities are often held in the Japanese Navy.

Of course, it is also one of the contradictions between the Japanese Navy and the Army. In the Navy's view, the Army is still doing what it is to go shopping in the kilns and drink wine. It is too low-level, too unsavory, and not civilized at all. In the eyes of the Army, dancing men and women hugging each other between the public in the public is really frustrating, corrupting morality, and it is neither native nor foreign, and inequality.

However, no matter how the army looked at dancing, during the visit of the East China fleet, the Japanese Navy carefully prepared a dance party to welcome the arrival of the navy of the two countries. Even the female companions at the dance were specially invited from Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and other places, and of course they were all dancers who could dance Western ballroom dances.

After Meiji's new era, Japan basically became completely westernized, and holding Western dances became a new social fashion and social event. Although Japanese good women were still conservative at this time and could not participate in such dance events, there were no taboos for singing and dancing girls engaged in customs. Therefore, many singing and dancing girls specially learned ballroom dances, so they had the opportunity to attend such social events. Therefore, it was not very difficult to find a group of singing and dancing girls who could dance Western ballroom dances in Japan.

In addition, the Japanese Navy also invited a group of ambassadors, consuls, businessmen from various countries to Japan and their families to attend, which added a group of foreign female guests to participate, so the number of female guests to the dance was basically gathered.

On the East China ** Fleet, there were 16 people participating in the dance. In addition to Xia Ruichen, Yang Lixin and two command members, each warship also sent three people to participate. The US Fleet had nearly 50 people. After all, the US Fleet had many warships, with 16 battleships alone. In addition, various auxiliary warships, there were more than 30, with an average of less than 2 people on one ship. The Japanese side participated in more than 20 people, plus the invited ambassadors, merchants, and female guests, the total number was nearly 200. Fortunately, the dance hall was quite large, with nearly 1,000 square meters, so it was enough to accommodate it.

At the beginning of the dance, everyone first raised their glasses and toast to the peace and friendship of the Three Kingdoms. As the music started, the Japanese leader of the dance party first sent an invitation to an American lady, which kicked off the dance. The American officers there stood up and invited the female guests who had already been determined. However, most of the American officers invited the female guests invited by Japan, and only a few invited foreign female guests. After all, for Americans, they were obviously more interested in Asian women.

In Japan, except for the Japanese Grand Master, there were only two higher-level officers who ended up, and the rest of the people still couldn't sit still, obviously waiting for the officers from East China to come to an end first. Although the Japanese may not be happy, they are the hosts after all, and the etiquette must be fully implemented.

At this time, Xia Ruichen said to the other officers: "Go and choose a dance partner yourself and have fun." As he said that, he ended first, invited a foreign female guest, and Yang Lixin invited a Japanese singer and dancer. When the others saw that both officers had finished, they also stood up and found their own dance partners to end up.

Although the Navy in East China is not as particular as the British Navy, the role of the Navy is not only for combat, but also for many foreign visits. Therefore, the Navy also pays great attention to fashion etiquette, social activities, and dancing is also one of the subjects to be learned. Moreover, there are female soldiers in the army in East China, and they often organize dance activities. Navy officers are not unfamiliar with dancing, but it is indeed the first time to participate in this kind of dance party that is friendly with foreign officers.

So for a moment, the crowds surged in the dance floor, and the clothes were flying, and men and women danced gracefully to the music.

After the song, Xia Ruichen returned to his seat and sat down, but it was not long. He only heard someone say in English: "General, can you please dance!"

Xia Ruichen turned around and saw that he was a young redheaded girl, who looked 22 or 3 years old, tall and beautiful. Because of her eyes with ice blue pupils, her face was red and somewhat restrained.

Although Xia Ruichen did not intend to end up, a lady took the initiative to invite her, so she could not help but stand up, bowed slightly, and said in English: "Miss, this is my honor." As she said that, she reached out and made an invitation.

The girl looked a little surprised and hurriedly put her hand on Xia Ruichen's hand, turned her head and looked at her. She saw 3 or 4 young girls sitting around each making various exaggerated expressions outside the tables.

Xia Ruichen understood 7 or 8 points at a glance. The redhead girl took the initiative to invite her, probably because she had a bet with her female companion, but she didn't mind. She pulled her into the dance floor and smiled and said, "Is it your friend!"

The girl put another hand on Xia Ruichen's shoulder, nodded, and said, "Yes."

Xia Ruichen put his hand around her waist, took a dance step, and said with a smile: "Is he defeated them now?"

The girl also moved with his dance steps and said, "Yes...ah, I'm sorry..."

Xia Ruichen did a spinning dance step and said, "It's okay, it's my honor to be able to help a beautiful lady like you win her companion."

The girl's dance steps were light and rotated with Xia Ruichen, and the coordination was quite smooth and perfect. She said gratefully: "Thank you, but you speak English so well. I rarely meet people in Japan who speak English so well."

Xia Ruichen smiled and said, "Thank you for your praise, how long have you lived in Japan?"

The girl said: "It's been more than a year since my father is doing business in Japan, so I'll come to Japan after graduating from college. But next year we may have to go to China because my father wants to transfer all his business to China. I heard it's Shanghai."

Xia Ruichen laughed and said, "Oh! That's our territory. Welcome you and your father to China."

The girl said: "What kind of country is China? Is it similar to Japan? What kind of Chinese people are? Are they all people like you?"

Xia Ruichen said: "Miss, I can only tell you that China is a beautiful country. As for other situations, it is best for you to observe and experience it with your own eyes."

The girl couldn't help but smile and said, "You are such an interesting person. It would be great if Chinese people are like you!"

Xia Ruichen smiled and said, "Then you may be disappointed, because there are many Chinese people, and it is impossible that they are all like me."

The two danced and talked, and before they could see another dance, they separated. The girl held the hem of her skirt in both hands and performed a curtsy, saying, "My name is Catherine, Catherine Phillips, can you tell me your name!"

Xia Ruichen owed her body and said, "Xia Ruichen."

Catherine nodded and said, "General Xia, I hope I will see you again when I arrive in China." After that, she turned around and left, returned to her female companion's table, and immediately laughed with her companions.

Xia Ruichen walked out of the dance floor and ordered a glass of red wine. He was returning to his seat. At this time, someone said, "Major General Xia, it seems that you are very popular with girls!"

When Xia Ruichen saw that it was on the seat on the side, Major General Charles Spare, the commander of the US fleet, was holding a glass of red wine and raising his glass to signal. So Xia Ruichen came to his seat and sat down, raised his glass, and said, "Major General Spare."

The two of them took a sip, and Spare smiled and said, "Major General Xia became a major general at such a young age. This is rare in other countries!"

Xia Ruichen smiled and said, "I'm lucky. We just fought a war. You know that the promotion during the war is faster than during the peace. But don't let our Japanese friends hear this."

Spare also smiled slightly, looked around and said, "Don't worry, there are no Japanese friends here, but I have heard a saying in Japan that Japan believes that the victory of the Far East War originally belonged to Japan, but it was stolen by you. I wonder what you have to say about this statement!"

Xia Ruichen said: "I have no comment on this statement, and we don't care what Japan thinks, because no matter how Japan thinks, the end of the Far East War is impossible to change. Therefore, even if we steal Japan's victory, it will be a crime in front of the four countries of Britain, France, Russia and Japan. After that, we blatantly show off the stolen results to the whole world and get recognition from the whole world, right?"

Spare also laughed and said, "It's true that the winner should not be criticized. I think the Japanese say this is just to make excuses for their own failure."

Xia Ruichen said: "This is understandable! I lost so badly, ** always came to give the people an explanation. So they can tell them what they want to say."

Spare smiled and said, "It's really interesting to talk to you. To be honest, now I'm starting to look forward to my visit to China."

Xia Ruichen said: "This is not too far."

While the two were talking, the grandmaster of the day also came over and said, "I don't know what you two will talk about anymore, it seems like they are very speculative."
Chapter completed!