Because the torpedo attack launched by Japan, the flagship of the First Sino-Japanese War, into Weihaiwei Harbor against the Beiyang Fleet was very successful, the Japanese were also prepared to repeat the old trick this time.

This plan was formulated by Mayuki Akiyama, staff officer of the Combined Fleet, because he believed that Russia was a land power country, and its navy's operational thinking would certainly follow the army's operational thinking, so no matter whether the Russian fleet in Port Arthur had the strength to compete with the Japanese Combined Fleet, they would huddle in the harbor and wait for domestic reinforcements to arrive, and then talk about the combined fleet being annihilated in one fell swoop after forming an absolute superiority.

If the Russians don't come out, then we'll go in and either wipe them out in the harbor or block them in the harbor as well.

So Akiyama Shinyuki prepared two sets of plans, one was to let the torpedo boats break into the harbor to carry out lightning strikes, and severely damage the Russian fleet, if it didn't work, then the only way to block Port Arthur with sunken ships would make it impossible for the Russians to get out.

The plan was well planned, and the Russians cooperated. This is the Russian festival of the name of Mary, the festival of every woman named Mary, and coincidentally, the wife of Governor Alekseev is also called Mary. So His Excellency the Governor gave a grand ball for his wife, and who would not go to the ball that the Governor had given to his wife? Who wouldn't dare not go?

&nb――sp; So in the Lushun Fortress, all the nobles and officers who were qualified to participate participated, and the women and vodka at the ball made them linger. The state of the Russians' security work in this situation can be imagined.

And even more puzzling is the strange order that His Excellency Alekseev gave to his fleet: do not open fire when you find the enemy, and first of all report it to yourself. This meant that Russian ships could not fight back after discovering the enemy, and had to wait for orders from the Governor-General.

Under so many favorable conditions, the Japanese were not angry, and as soon as they entered the port, they were discovered by two Russian patrol mine-strike ships, and the Japanese were already thieves. As soon as he was nervous, the leading boat quickly slowed down, and as a result, the boat behind almost collided. Seeing that you can't go back, you can only move on.

At this time, the Russian patrol ships faithfully carried out Alekseev's orders and were desperately rushing back to report that it was a good opportunity for the Japanese to attack. However, due to the uproar ahead, the Japanese formation was confused, so they had to fight separately, find a black shadow to launch a torpedo and then quickly run back.

At this time, Alekseev's ball was reaching its climax, the sound of the ball was intoxicating, the women and alcohol made the men swoon, and many dignitaries or socialites hoped that something inappropriate for children would happen after the ball.

However, two loud noises interrupted the atmosphere of the ball, and Alekseyev, dressed in a navy uniform, was very dissatisfied and asked what had happened. Soon, it was reported that the flagship Retvizan was conducting night shooting training.

I don't sleep in the middle of the night. What kind of shooting training are you doing, and your gunner can see the target in the darkness all around? And this is in the port, what is the target of your shooting training? His Excellency the Governor's Prom Venue? Is it okay to lie with your brain?

But it was just such a lie that made Alekseev say happily: "Cheers to the warriors of His Majesty the Emperor!" Those Japanese can't keep the rudder of the warship straight even in broad daylight, and I tell you why, because they're still monkeys, hahaha......"

Several louder explosions were heard, and the entire Doge's Palace shook. Then there were heart-rending sirens, and Alekseev couldn't stop laughing. Now everyone knows that this is not shooting training, it is the monkeys holding on to the crooked rudder.

The dignitaries and dignitaries in the hall were scattered in an instant, and the officers, who still retained a little bit of military glory, still knew that they were going back to their posts, and the whole ball hall was left only with trembling women and His Excellency Admiral Alekseev, who did not understand how the monkeys had straightened the rudder.

It can be said that the plan of the Japanese sneak attack was perfect, but the results achieved are not flattering. The Japanese fired a total of 18 torpedoes, but none of the Russians sank a single warship, only 2 battleships and 1 cruiser were damaged, and at the rate of the Russians, it could have been completely repaired in 2 months.

Arguably. The Japanese sneak attack was a complete failure.

If the sneak attack fails, then it will be hard, and Togo Heihachiro, who is weak when he speaks and only looks at his toes when he walks, is rarely angry this time, and takes the flagship Mikasa and the six battleships of Asahi and Fuji, Yashima, Shikishima and Idese behind them to tighten their belts and prepare to storm them. And then...... Then it was beaten back by the Russians.

After the Russians took over Arthur, they further strengthened this military stronghold, known as the first fortress in the Far East, and thanks to the efforts of the commander of the fortress, Lieutenant General Stessel, the fortress became a fortress completely, and fortifications were everywhere.

The Russians' shore artillery immediately made the Japanese suffer, the Fuji was hit twice, and the gunnery chief went to the Yasukuni Shrine; The Idese was hit by a bullet, and the chief navigator and the Fuji's gunnery chief turned; The Shikishima was hit, and the navigator was almost able to go with the first two; The top section of the Mikasa's main mast was missing, and many staff officers were injured, so Togo had to immediately withdraw with the fleet out of the range of shore guns.

The Germans did not know exactly how much the Japanese had achieved, but with all indications that the Russian fleet in Port Arthur had not suffered heavy losses, it was no wonder that Koster did not think highly of the Japanese.

As a German, Koster's idea was one word "Dry!" It's not that this battle can't be fought, why are you hiding in the port?

So Koster continued: "The main force of the Russian navy in Port Arthur is still alive, and with shore artillery as cover, it is completely possible to put on a fight with the Japanese.

The Russians were now bound to send ships from other fleets to the Far East to support, and the Japanese had the obvious intention of disposing of the Pacific Fleet before the Russian naval support arrived, so as to prevent the Russians from developing numerical superiority.

Under the cover of shore artillery, the Russians could not win the battle and could withdraw to the harbor for repairs, while the Japanese warships could only return home once they were damaged, so that the Russians would have fewer enemies to face when their support fleet arrived.

Now the Japanese are trying to block Port Arthur, and it is a waste of fighters for the Russians to avoid fighting like this. ”

"You're right, but that's the Russians. It has nothing to do with us. As a striker, who also believes in "don't be cowardly, just do it", Jochen agrees with Koster's view, but the Russians can't hear it after saying all this, so let's be pragmatic.

So Jochen asked Koster and Mashal for advice: "Whatever the situation in the Far East, it is clear that my cousin Nicky is going to send reinforcements to the Far East. I think it is very likely that Nicky will draw forces from the most powerful Baltic Fleet. ”

Among the three fleets of the Russians, the Baltic Fleet is the strongest, because the Baltic Fleet has to defend the powerful German Navy, and the capital St. Petersburg is also a Baltic port.

Everyone knew this, and because they all nodded in agreement with Jochen's judgment, Jochen continued: "It is definitely not a simple matter for the Baltic Fleet to go to the Far East, and such a long voyage alone can cost half the life of the Russian fleet. Even if such a fleet reaches the Far East, it will be difficult for it to exert its combat effectiveness without a long period of rest.

Therefore, I am not very optimistic about the outcome of the Russians sending support. But no matter what the outcome, the Russians will have a lot of trouble along the way, so I wondered, should we help the Russians a little? ”

"Your Highness, do you want to help the Russians so that they will remember our kindness?" Mashal asked.

"No, I just hope that Nicky can stop making trouble for us after getting our help, and quickly transfer all his fleet in the Baltic Sea." Joechen replied half-truthfully.

The Baltic Fleet of the Russians was on guard against the German Navy. The German Navy was also on guard against the Russian Navy, and the Baltic fleet could all go to the Far East. The pressure on the Germans in the Baltic direction disappeared all at once, so Jochen said that he hoped that the Baltic Fleet would get out of the way quickly.

On the other hand, however, it was hoped that the mentally stressed Russians would not make any more trouble at their own doorstep, and the accidental attack on a British fishing boat by the Russian Second Pacific Fleet at the Dogger Sandbank was a tragedy for both Russia and Germany, and in order to avoid such a bad incident, Jochen decided to provide more convenience to the Russians. Send these plague gods away as soon as possible. Of course, this purpose cannot be declared to the public.

Mashal, who accepted Jochen's explanation, asked: "Your Highness, what do you think we can offer to the Russians?" ”

"The Russians are going to sea, and they may have some trouble with coal supplies, go and talk to the Russians, we can provide them with good quality coal.

And as long as warships do not enter our ports. We allowed the Russian fleet to dock in the open sea at the ports of the colonies along the way, and the logistics ships could enter the ports to replenish supplies.

If the Russians need it, we can also send coal ships and supply ships to meet them, ending in Manila, to ensure the smooth sailing of the Russian fleet. "Yohenti yì to.

In this way, the Russian fleet would no longer have to use coal of poor quality, nor would it have to carry coal strictly overloaded. In this way, we may be able to increase our combat effectiveness a little bit, so that we can fight to the death with the Japanese.

"As long as the Russians can offer a reasonable price, it will not be difficult for us to provide these conveniences." Machar nodded, these are small things, and selling a favor to the Russians is not a big problem.

However, this was not Jochen's ultimate goal, and Jochen proposed: "If the Russian naval fleet is willing to accept the full escort of the German Navy in German territorial waters, then we can allow them to use the Kiel Canal." ”

As soon as the words fell, Kerst immediately jumped up: "Your Highness, this is absolutely not good!" (To be continued......)

ps:Yesterday's scheduled release was set at the wrong time.,Delayed for one more day.,Early in the morning.,And then the day was very busy.,Only to go home and find that there was no update.,I was shocked.,Hurry up and release it.,That's why it's so late.。

Excuse me