中英海战是中国历史上光辉的一页|Why Chinese must know the battle of Kowloon? China won this battle in the opium war

中英海战（九龙海战）是中国历史上光辉的一页|Why Chinese must know the battle of Kowloon? Because China won this battle in the first opium war (2/3)
Back in July 1839, five British sailors were drinking and making trouble in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, and killed a local villager Lin Weixi. This is the Lin Weixi Incident. The local government attaches great importance to this incident and will investigate and deal with it according to law. The consul of British Charles Elliot refused to hand over the murderer, causing the incident to escalate. Lin Zexu, the imperial commissioner, in order to put pressure on Charles Elliott, ordered the British businessmen not allow to stay in Macau and cut off their daily supplies.
On September 4, Elliot led five ships and approached Kowloon, Hong Kong, under the pretext of "buying for food". At that time, Lai Enjue, the commanding general in charge of the defense of Hongkong who from of Dapeng Fortress, was leading three naval ships on patrol. And hung a red naval patrol flag on the top of the ship. According to international practice, flying a red flag on the top of a ship is a signal to attack. Seeing the majestic navy fleet, Elliot's fleet didn't dare to hesitate, and bombarding LaiEnjue's navy ships at once. There were a few loud bangs, followed by a few bangs, and the shells fell around the navy ship. Then came the deafening sound of shell explosions. A water column as high as two or three story building height. The water column fell again immediately, drifting with the wind, and the seawater splashed on General LaiEnjue and other soldiers body. After receiving the sudden attack, LaiEnjue wiped off the bitter and salty sea water splashed on his face, drew out the three-foot long sword he was wearing, pointed at the British ships, and ordered: "We are under attack, let us fight back!!" At this time, due to the huge waves caused by the explosion, the hull shook violently. The soldiers also showed the quality and brave that Chinese soldiers should have, and quickly put themselves in their positions. Aim, load and fire! In an instant, the firepower was fully fired back to British warship. The officers and soldiers who were on high alert at the Kowloon Fort saw their naval ships being attacked by the British warships, and they were join the battle at once, and open fired to the British warships. In an instant, gunpowder smoke billowed and flames of war raged. The villagers along the coast also rushed to the shore to cheer for the Chinese navy.
Elliot saw the Chinese people and the navy against the enemy so strongly, he dare not to keep on fighting, and retreated hastily. So far the first shot against British aggression was fired.
The Battle of Kowloon ended with a great victory for the Qing dynasty’s army. According to historical records, "I saw barbarian body floating with the tide one after another, and there were too many injured " This battle is of great significance. It is the starting point of the Opium War. The first Opium War between China and Britain started from this battle. It was also the first battle in a series of anti-aggression wars in modern Chinese history, fully embodying the heroic spirit of the Chinese nation who is not afraid of violence. From then on, the prelude to the Opium War began!

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