It was learned that when the two cruisers were berthed in the harbor, they accidentally touched the mines laid in the harbor. The commander of the Japanese fleet, who was in the rear, undoubtedly looked very angry. Thankfully, there still doesn't seem to be much movement on the shore.

Just when the commander of the fleet sent minesweepers in the hope of clearing the mines laid in the harbor as soon as possible. Lei Xiong, who was located in the land command room, explained a few words to the officers around him. After a phone call, there was finally movement on the shore.

After taking over the defense and combat rights of Haiphong City, Lei Xiong also cleared out all the weapons and equipment left in the city by the colonial army. While cleaning up these weapons and equipment, Lei Xiong also found that there was also a batch of 155 caliber heavy guns in the port weapons warehouse.

Considering that these heavy artillery pieces needed to be towed by cars, Hu Biao, who acted as a staff officer, suggested that these heavy artillery pieces be left behind. Of course, Hu Biao, who has a portable space, did not forget to pick a few doors to put into the space. Wait until you get to the rear, and then take it out.

Knowing that the power and range of these heavy artillery pieces were good, Hu Biao ordered some artillery from the Second Division to deploy these heavy artillery pieces in advance at a place located a few kilometers away from the port. Long-range artillery support can also be provided if there is a need on the port side.

Now seeing the two little devils' cruisers lying in the nest, Hu Biao naturally will not miss the opportunity to sink the other party. Besides, it was already evening, and it would be dark soon, and even if the little devil wanted to send fighter planes for reinforcements, it would be too late.

It's just that Hu Biao did not immediately give the order to act, but asked the artillery unit to prepare. When the little devil's reinforcement ships began to pass through the sea area defended by the shore defense artillery, the shore defense artillery units that had been prepared finally opened fire.

"Put!"

Several loud roars rang out, and the Japanese ships, which were entering the harbor through the channel one after another, quickly realized that they had been fooled. The colonial army responsible for guarding Haiphong City did not leave, but entered a state of combat readiness in advance.

"Yaga! Quick, get ready to fight back! Kill those damn coastal defense guns for me! ”

The worst fears finally happened, and it really made the fleet commander very angry. The heavy cruisers of the fleet were immediately instructed to begin to lock on to the shore defense guns and carry out artillery strikes in a fixed-point manner. But all of this takes time.

I thought that the shore defense artillery position, even if there were people, was almost destroyed by the previous two light cruisers. In fact, although the Japanese army marked the location of the shore defense artillery position, it was difficult to achieve accurate strikes.

The destroyed coastal defense artillery is naturally unusable. Shore defense guns, which had survived previous naval artillery strikes, began to dump shells on Japanese ships on the sea. As long as it was hit by a shell, the warship would be severely damaged if it was unsinkable.

The artillery commander, who was always staring at his watch, desperately urged: "Hurry! Take out the strength of the milk and beat these damn dwarf gongs hard. We must let them know that if we want to occupy our territory, we will pay a heavy price! ”

Although the fire speed of the coastal defense artillery is relatively slow, every round of shells fired, as long as one shot hits the target, the little devil warship on the sea will rise into thick smoke. A warship with a smaller displacement was directly sunk by one shot!

Looking at the menacing Japanese heavy cruisers, the artillery commander was also nervous. As soon as the five minutes were up, he blew the whistle hanging on his chest and shouted, "Withdraw from the battle!" Everyone, get out of the fight at once! Fast! ”

The shrill whistle sounded, and the Franco-Lance artillerymen, whose ears were almost deafened, also left the position with great speed. Jump into the nearby anti-artillery pothole, then quickly withdraw from the position.

Not long after entering the tunnel, the Japanese naval guns roared again. A powerful large-caliber naval artillery shell exploded in an instant at the shore defense artillery position. On the hill where the shore defense cannon was erected, you could also feel the ground constantly shaking.

"God! We finally survived! If it's a minute later, we're going to see God! ”

"Haha! Did you see that? We sank a Fuso warship earlier, and that was a great feeling! ”

The artillerymen hiding in the anti-artillery pits at the bottom of the mountain will look extremely excited. For them, choosing to stay is also for the honor of the military. But in fact, when the war came, many officers and soldiers were trembling with their hands and feet.

Fortunately, when operating the shore defense artillery before, they all showed the proper artillery quality. Coupled with the commander's emphasis, he retreated when he heard the whistle. As a result, fortunately, all the officers and men who participated in the shelling managed to escape before the Japanese counterattack.

After receiving a call from the shore defense artillery position, Major Peake also said excitedly: "Captain Alain, you have done a great job!" Wait a minute, I'll telegraph to Your Excellency the Governor and give you a promotion!" When the shelling is over, you can pull back! ”

"Yes, sir! Thank you for your wise command! If it's a minute longer, we won't be able to get down! ”

"That's as it should be! When you are safely out of the battle, I invite you all to drink! ”

"Yes, sir!"

Major Peak did not explain the thanks of the artillery captain, which was not at all his credit. In fact, Lei Xiong didn't think there was anything wrong with this. At present, the Franco-Ransi troops in the city need to be under the command of Major Peake.

Although before leaving, Governor Louis promoted Pique by one rank. But most of the officers who chose to stay at this moment were officers below the rank of major. Most of the officers who were of the same rank as Major Peake chose to run away with the Governor.

Perhaps, in the eyes of these senior officers, they are reluctant to accept Peake's command, preferring to go to the rear and continue to enjoy the treatment that their senior officers deserve. As for their departure, Major Peake also felt that it was actually not bad.

There were no officers of higher rank than him, and it was easier for him to control the troops left behind. As long as he can lead these troops to continue to win battles, then he may also be promoted to a senior officer and become a hero of Francis.

Waiting for the artillery fire of the Japanese fleet to cover the entire shore defense artillery position, the Japanese fleet, which finally stopped the shelling, also realized that the colonial troops stationed in the city did not leave, but prepared for battle in advance.

"Pass my order, the fleet continues to advance, and destroy all the buildings on the shore for me!"

"Hey!"

Looking at the several small ships that sank into the sea, as well as the ships that were damaged and had to withdraw from the battle, the fleet commander was also extremely angry. Thankfully, the troop carriers, which followed the rear of the fleet, were not hit.

In order to ensure the safety of the landing force, the fleet commander immediately decided to bomb all the coastal areas where the infantry had landed. If there are really defensive forces in the city, then the other side will definitely set up defensive positions on the shore, and they must be completely destroyed.

Having eliminated the shore defense artillery, which posed the greatest threat to the fleet, the Japanese fleet finally stopped hiding anything. In the opinion of the fleet commander, it was getting late at the moment, and he had to bring the landing force he had brought with him to land safely.

In this case, perhaps by daybreak, they will be able to announce the successful capture of Haiphong City. With such a forward position, the reinforcements transferred by the Japanese army can also be put into the war of fully occupying Indochina one after another.

The defensive forces hidden in the city did not build fortifications on the shore at all. From beginning to end, Hu Biao never thought that he could defend Haiphong City. This time, Lei Xiong brought his troops over, more to transfer the materials left behind.

In addition, even if the troops abandon Haiphong City, he will leave an empty city and a ruined city for the little devils. The Japanese army wants to use Haiphong City as a place for supply landing, so find a way to mobilize more supplies and repair Haiphong City first!

Hiding in the defensive position outside the range of the naval guns, looking at the open area of the port, the ground was washed by the naval guns of the little devils in turn. Even if the distance was a little far, the officers and soldiers in the defensive position couldn't help but exclaim: "This cannonball is powerful enough!" ”

"Yes! Fortunately, we didn't build fortifications there, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to carry the little devil's guns. With such a naval shell coming down, it is estimated that no living thing can be seen at the center of the explosion. Damn, the little devil is fierce enough! ”

"No matter how powerful it is, there is a ball to use! Don't you give us artillery in the same way? Such a naval shell is estimated to be quite valuable. The little devil smashes it all like this, and all he smashes is money! As soon as the so-called cannon sounds, there are ten thousand taels of gold! ”

"Yes! Rich, little devils are too rich! ”

If the little devils on the warship heard these words, they would probably vomit blood in anger. Seeing that the port landing site had been bombed into potholes, the fleet commander also breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that there should be no stopping them from landing now!

When the Japanese minesweepers finally entered the dock of the military port where the Franco-French fleet had docked, these minesweepers did not come into contact with mines. Just when the little devil on the minesweeper was curious, there was an explosion under the minesweeper.

Looking at the bombed minesweeper, the rest of the onlookers were also extremely puzzled. In their opinion, if there were mines, the minesweepers should have triggered them in advance. Why was the mine detonated under the minesweeper?

If someone asks at this moment, they will know that Hu Biaobu's mine in the port is also the latest magnetic mine developed by the Xillong Arsenal. The way in which this unconventional mine is triggered and detonated is very different from that of previous mines.

This also means that if the little devil uses conventional minesweeping methods to sweep away these mines, it is definitely impossible. As a result, it was clear that the minesweeper, which was responsible for clearing the mines, not only failed to sweep the mines out, but instead put itself in them.

The fleet commander, who heard the news, was extremely shocked and said, "What about it? How is this possible that minesweepers cannot clear mines? ”

In the opinion of the fleet commander, a minesweeper is a specialized ship that specializes in clearing mines. Why hasn't the mines buried in the harbor been cleared here? Even, many minesweepers triggered mines and paralyzed themselves!

On the contrary, Lei Xiong and the others, who were hiding in the command room, looked happy and said: "Haha, beautiful!" This little devil is estimated to have a headache, how to clean up the mines in the port! ”

"Tonight, I guess it's impossible! Inform the artillery detachment and get ready for shelling! ”

"Yes, wolfhead!"

Because there was no one else around, Hu Biao didn't have to hide his identity, took over the command of the operation, and prepared to give the little devil another landing force an unexpected surprise. I believe that when the time comes, the little devils will definitely know how tragic the consequences of the landing operation will be!