At that time, Fujian person occupied an important position in Beiyang navy which was the maturest and strengthest one, and they gradually formed a huge navy military officer group.

• 在晚清发展最为成熟和力量最为强大的北洋海军中，闽人占据了重要地位，其逐步形成了一个庞大的海军将领群体。