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86_86661 The signal corps of the "Zhennan Ship", the flagship of the Hainan Fleet, ran to Chen Fangzheng and reported:

Two cruisers, HMS Goddess and HMS Georgia, of the British and Indian fleet, appeared on the sea at 112 degrees east longitude and 21 degrees north latitude, and they were approaching the vicinity of Hong Kong Island. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

The Japanese West Sea Fleet on the right flank also moved in the direction of our Hainan Fleet at full speed.

After listening to the military situation of the British ships and the Japanese fleet, Chen Fangzheng came to Chen Zhong and said: "Lord Wang, the current situation in the South China Sea is changing rapidly, and the British Far East Fleet has now sent two more large-tonnage cruisers to move closer to our fleet. In this way, if the British and Chinese fleets in the Hong Kong military port also join the ranks of the battle, then our fleet will be encircled from all sides. ”

Zhang Tong was also a little anxious, and said: "Lord Wang, the current situation in the South China Sea is indeed unfavorable to me, I think the Hainan fleet should stop attacking Hong Kong and immediately retreat to Hainan, we can rely on the advantages of Hainan land to fight against them, and there may be a chance of victory." If we delay any longer, it will be too late for the Japanese West Sea Fleet and the Goddess and Georgia to approach us! ”

Zhou Zhiguang and Chen Fangzheng also nodded, they thought it was safest to do so. Even the Russian advisers on the ship strongly demanded that they retreat to Hainan Island.

However, Captain Xu Chunsheng was unwilling, and said excitedly: "Now that we are ready to fly, we finally have the opportunity to have a life-and-death contest with the Japanese fleet. What's more, our fleet is now in high spirits, and the British are just bluffing.

Also, didn't you Russians say that your emperor had warned the British? Why is the British fleet still so arrogant? I think that the prince is right, all retreats will only boost their morale, and sometimes, the more dangerous it is, whoever bravely persists will be the winner, even if it is worth paying a big price!

If our Hainan fleet retreats in this battle, everyone will bully you in the future. However, if we persist in this battle without fear, even if more blood is shed, then, in the future, if anyone wants to fight Hainan's attention, he must weigh himself first, and he is qualified! So, I think, not only must we not back down, but we must also fight harder and harder until we beat them hard! Let these people always remember that the army in Hainan cannot be provoked!! ”

Russia's special envoy Ivan Ivanovich Ivanov looked at the excited Xu Chunsheng and said, "Dear Captain Xu, I think you are gambling!" Your Hainan leaders, as well as our Russian mission, are all here, and you may have made too big a bet on this big gamble! ”

"That's it! Don't argue! Chen Zhong solemnly stopped their dispute and continued: "Captain Xu is right, the Hainan fleet cannot retreat!" ”

"Lord Wang, you are all crazy! If you insist on going your own way, then send our Russian mission to the shore, and we Russians will not go to death with you madmen! Ivan Ivanovich Ivanov shouted loudly.

"Someone! Tie up the Russian and throw him into the sea, and then, tell their emperor that their envoy died unexpectedly while playing in the sea! Chen Zhong shouted sharply.

The poor Russian envoy was tied up with five flowers, and two guards carried the guy to the edge of the deck, when the Russian screamed: "Don't throw, don't throw!" Listen to me! ”

Chen Zhong said expressionlessly: "Wait! It's not too late to listen to him and throw it away. ”

The two guards threw the Russian guy on the deck, and the guy panted and said, "Let go of me, I won't interfere with your decisions, let me go, I won't talk nonsense anymore!" I agree with the prince! ”

Chen Zhong and Zhang Tong laughed and said, "Let him go for the time being, and if you disturb the morale of the army here, you will throw it directly into the sea!" ”

Ivan Ivanovich Ivanov shook his tall and fat body, struggled to get up, touched his wrist that was strangled by the rope, shook his head, walked to Chen Zhong's side and muttered in a low voice: "Lord Wang, you are really a tyrant, fortunately I am not by your side every day, otherwise, I don't know how many times I have died!" ”

Chen Zhong smiled and said: "So, Mr. Special Envoy, don't violate the three chapters of our previous covenant, and you are absolutely not allowed to interfere with the command of me and my generals, otherwise, your life will be in danger at any time!" Hahaha! Everyone laughed. Also, get used to being in our kingdom where you are a guest and we are all hosts! We're not the minions of the Qing court, remember! Let me tell you a truth, this is the truth, for the sake of you as a guest, I will not charge you money! Remember, you have to die to live! ”

Ivan Ivanovich Ivanov fluttered with a pair of big dull eyes, and kept muttering thoughtfully in his mouth: "Dead and alive, dead and alive......"

After Chen Zhong finished speaking, he turned to Chen Fangzheng and said, "Captain Xu is right, this is the critical moment of the war, and it seems safe to retreat, but in fact, it is more dangerous than attacking!" Just like sailing on this sea, when the storm comes, it is safer to go forward against the wind and waves than to run away! Therefore, now, our Hainan Fleet and the ground forces in Hainan must unify their thinking and attack on all fronts in order to win this most crucial battle, and this naval battle is not only a regional naval battle, but its impact will be extremely far-reaching! As Captain Xu said, this battle will be a battle for my Hainan to establish its prestige in the world! There must be no retreat from this campaign! This battle must move forward! This battle must be won!! ”

Chen Zhong looked around at the soldiers around him and said, "General Zhou ordered Qi Gang to start attacking Hong Kong immediately!"

General Chen ordered the 'Iron Lion' (cruiser), 'Blue Star' and 'Red Devil' (battleships) of our Hainan Fleet to bombard the Hong Kong Military Port and block the attack of the Chinese Fleet in Hong Kong (the branch of the British Far East Fleet)!

The second battle group of our Hainan Fleet, the "Hainan Ship" (7,567-ton armored ship), the "Purple Front", the "Lingyun Ship" and the "Cheetah Ship" (a 3,240-ton cruiser) lined up to block the British Far East Fleet!

Our Hainan mobile attack battle group "Shichang Ship", "Hurricane" (7,800-ton armored ship), "Qingyun Ship", "Five-Star Ship" and "Black Mountain Ship" meet the second battle group of the Japanese West Sea Fleet!

The 1st Battle Group's 'Zhennan Ship' (flagship 7,800-ton armored ship), 'Goshawk Ship', and 'Taishan Ship' (3,240-ton cruiser) meet the 1st Battle Group of the Japanese West Sea Fleet! ”

Zhou Zhiguang and Chen Fangzheng immediately stood up and said, "Yes!" China's Hainan land forces and Hainan fleet will immediately attack on all fronts!! ”。

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