The so-called once bitten by a snake, ten years afraid of the well rope. For the Japanese fleet cruising at sea at the moment, the sneak attack on the previous aircraft carrier fleet really made them extra cautious. When docking at the harbor, corresponding patrol ships will also be dispatched.

To the surprise and helplessness of the Japanese army, even if they tried to use the lure tactic, they might be hiding in the waters of the Beibu Gulf. As a result, it is clear that the mysterious submarine force has never appeared in the future.

This situation made the Japanese even more suspicious that these submarines were likely to come from a certain naval power. Moreover, from the information provided by the surviving navy, the Japanese army basically determined that those submarines were very similar to the active submarines of Menia.

It's a pity that they still don't have conclusive evidence, and they also need to import oil and other strategic materials from Menia. Even though many admirals proposed retaliation, the military cabinet still said that these generals should be patient for the time being.

In fact, Hu Biao didn't plan to let the submarine force be too ostentatious at this time. The performance of submarines in this era was not very good, and using submarines to train qualified submarine officers and men was Hu Biao's intention in forming this submarine commando team.

In the absence of a strong navy, it is extremely important to train a professional and elite submarine coastal defense force. The concealment of submarines can to a large extent pose a lethal threat to enemy fleets invading territorial waters.

Very often, submarines acted as maritime scouts, monitoring the actions of the Japanese fleet. Without Hu Biao's permission, all submarines were not allowed to attack without authorization. More of these submarines purchased now can only be used as training boats.

The submarines purchased at this stage are extremely simple in Hu Biao's opinion in terms of concealment, endurance and underwater depth. Attacking a passing merchant ship may not be a big problem, but if you attack a fleet, the chance of survival is too low.

Even so, Hu Biao hoped to train a group of qualified submarine officers and men first. Later, the intelligence team sent by Hu Biao overseas collected more submarine-related technology and R&D talents, and then produced a new type of submarine independently developed.

Only by taking the road of independent research and development will submarines become more threatening and mysterious. If the other party turns against the other side due to a conflict of interest in the future, these submarines will lose their deterrent effect and become the target of the Menia Navy.

Taking advantage of the fact that it is still in the honeymoon period of cooperation, Hu Biao has purchased the corresponding R&D equipment. The engine plant is also being completed. In addition to the research of aircraft engines, other engines are also research projects of the plant.

Relevant experts and talents at home and abroad were also hired by Hu Biao for a lot of money. In short, when Hu Biao really settles down, he believes that these factories that have spent a lot of money to prepare will also bring him more surprises.

Looking at the Japanese reconnaissance planes flying over the city, the defending troops who had been hiding in the air defense fortifications were also quietly waiting. Although there were some anti-aircraft weapons in the city, Konuvich ordered all troops to stay put.

As a result, it was obvious that the Japanese reconnaissance planes that flew to Haiphong City were extremely shocked when they looked at the silent Haiphong City. If it weren't for the clear visibility of the port outside the city, they would have thought they had flown to the wrong place!

"Yaga! What's going on? In such a big city, how can you not see a single figure? ”

Faced with such a strange situation, the pilot of the reconnaissance plane was indeed very surprised. Even if you reduce the flight altitude, you can't see any humans running around the city. The entire Haiphong City seems to have become quiet, which makes people feel extremely weird.

The returning reconnaissance plane quickly informed the fleet commander of the situation. Knowing that the people of Haiphong City went to the city, the commander would also be surprised: "It doesn't make sense!" Are those Francisnian people really willing to give up Haiphong City? ”

"General, why don't you send two warships over and try to attack their shore defense artillery positions first. If there are troops lurking in the city, they will definitely fight back. If they don't fight back, it means that they really have the possibility of abandoning Haiphong City! ”

Listening to the advice of his subordinates, the fleet commander said with great annoyance: "Eight Geya Road! How exactly does the special high class collect intelligence? Why did they suddenly disappear when we needed it most? A bunch of incompetent guys! ”

If there is information from the special high class as proof, maybe the commander will be sent more information about Haiphong City. It's a pity that these little devils don't know at all, not to mention the hidden spy personnel of the special high school, and even ordinary expatriates have been arrested.

Even these expatriates ordered all these people to be taken to the rear when Lei Hung led a regiment into Haiphong City. As for what these people are used for, Hu Biao feels that if they are raised temporarily, there should be a time when they will be used.

For the little devils, in front of their own expatriate, they still have to show courtesy and love. Not to mention anything else, use these captured expatriates to exchange prisoners of war or foreigners with the little devils, I believe the little devils will be happy to exchange them!

With the help of previously detected intelligence, two cruisers of the Japanese fleet soon appeared in port. Looking at the cruiser that appeared in the harbor, Major Peake quickly said: "General Lei, did you order the troops to open fire?" ”

"Can you guarantee that the artillery units under your command can directly hit the ships of the little devils? If you can't, just keep waiting. This is a ship sent by the little devils to test it, and the real big fleet is still to come! ”

"But they have already begun to prepare for shelling, and if they don't fight back, our coastal defense artillery is very likely to be destroyed!"

"It doesn't matter! If two warships can destroy your shore defense artillery positions, it is useless to keep those guns. Let the troops on the position continue to stay in the anti-artillery fortifications and let the Japanese warships shell them! ”

Just when Major Peake was still trying to argue, Nuvic smiled and said, "Peake, I think you should listen to General Ray." You should know that if you want to rely on the shore defense guns built in the port to resist the invasion of the Japanese fleet, there is not much hope of success.

If you start counterattacking now, the enemy will soon be able to determine the exact location of each of your shore defense guns. Let's not talk about whether you can hit these two warships that are used as decoys, and even if they can hit, what will be the next consequences? ”

After Nuvic persuaded him, Lei Xiong also said: "Major Peake, I appreciate your courage to ask for battle. But you should know that the remaining French soldiers in the city, they all trust you very much.

Someone once said to me, 'As a commander, don't let your subordinates make meaningless sacrifices.'" Our task was to delay the landing of the Japanese as long as possible, and the later they landed, the easier it would be for us.

Imagine if you were the commander of a Japanese fleet and sent a reconnaissance plane to find no one in sight in the city, shelling a position with shore defense guns, and not seeing the defenders counterattack. What will they think? ”

"Will they feel that we have given up Haiphong City?"

"That's right! As long as they believe this, then the subsequent warships will enter the port one after another. The range of shore defense artillery is very long, and the area of the sea area in front is not large. When the ships follow, you will take a surprise attack.

In order to avoid causing too many casualties, you stressed to your men that I would only give you five minutes from the time you fired the first shell to the end of the shelling. Because after five minutes, the Japanese naval guns will carry out a counterattack, even faster.

If your subordinates don't want to live and die with the position, it's best to shoot as many shells as possible within five minutes. As soon as the Japanese naval guns began to counterattack, everyone had to quickly withdraw from their positions, regardless of the outcome of the battle! ”

"Yes, Your Excellency! On behalf of my subordinates, thank you for your kindness! ”

"Wrong! As commanders, it's hard for us to be merciful. In war, either we destroy the enemy, or the enemy destroys us. What we have to do is to minimize unnecessary casualties, understand? ”

"Got it!"

Earlier, he was worried that Lei Xiong would use them as cannon fodder, but after this argument, he finally knew that Lei Xiong had not thought about it that way. In this case, maybe by the time they withdraw from the battle, many people will survive!

With two Japanese cruisers, they began to fire at the shore defense artillery positions. The Japanese commander, who was staying in the rear to watch the battle, found that the position of the shore defense artillery position was located, and never saw any movement of a counterattack, and everything still seemed quiet.

"Na? Could it be that the troops in the city have really abandoned the city? ”

The lack of intelligence really made it impossible for the Japanese army to know more information about Haiphong City for a while. With the evacuation of the night, the remaining civilians who refused to evacuate were also driven out of the city by Major Peake.

However, this has led to dissatisfaction among many indigenous peoples. But in the face of the guns of the colonial army, they still chose to obey. In this case, even if there are spies bribed by the Japanese army, it is difficult to pass on the news in time.

The surrounding traffic arteries and highways were blocked by Lei Xiong's troops. If you want to transmit information about Haiphong City in a short period of time, you must have a radio station. Everything came too suddenly, and the Japanese spy personnel were also caught off guard.

After several rounds of shelling, the two cruisers began to tentatively continue their voyage. It turned out that everything still seemed safe. In view of this situation, the naval commander immediately said: "Send some more ships over!" ”

"Hey!"

In order to ensure safety, the fleet commander still adopted the method of entering the port in batches, and sent his ships out one after another. On the other hand, Major Peake and others, who had been staring at the Japanese fleet, also felt that these little devils were very cunning and cautious.

But Lei Xiong still smiled and said, "It's okay! Anyway, the little devils will have to land on the shore sooner or later, it's just a matter of time. Don't forget, the mines we laid on the pier earlier. When their warship comes closer, they will know that it is amazing! ”

Sure enough, with the two cruisers at the beginning, began to sail into the port that could be moored. A huge explosion suddenly sounded from the bow of the ship, and the little devils on the ship were instantly shaken.

Hearing the sound of explosions coming from under the bow, the Japanese captain immediately said: "Stop advancing, there are mines in the harbor!" Quick, back off! ”

It's easy to get in and out, but if you want to exit backwards, it's a lot more troublesome. Just as they were preparing to retreat, another cruiser also triggered an underwater mine, and the two cruisers were in a dilemma in an instant!