The destroyer "Shiyu" was killed by the battle cruiser "Longhui" with a single shot, which shows the power of the 305-mm main gun. This kind of destroyer, which is only a few hundred tons, in the face of large-caliber main guns, is simply looking for death.

The destroyers "Hurricane" and "Shiyu" were sunk one after another, causing the remaining two destroyers to be frightened. The destroyers "Chaolu" and "Chaser Wind" released their torpedoes at a distance of more than 2,000 meters from the battlecruiser "Longhui" and immediately turned to flee. At this distance, the battlecruiser 'Longhui' could easily avoid the torpedoes released by the Japanese destroyers.

"Send a telegram to the destroyer 'B-2' and ask her to pick up the two destroyers of the Japanese. We went to catch up with the armored cruiser 'Nisshin'. Commodore Liu Ziying, the captain of the battlecruiser 'Longhui', ordered.

Subsequently, the destroyer 'O-2' accelerated towards the Japanese Navy's destroyers 'Aaro' and 'Chasing the Wind'. And the battleship "Longhui" went to catch up with the armored cruiser "Nisshin". Although, the armored cruiser "Nisshin" had escaped before, but not far. When the armored cruiser "Nisshin" was built, the maximum speed was only 20 knots. After a few years, the maximum speed had dropped to eighteen knots. Of course, if you ventilate the boiler under strong pressure and don't care about the life of the boiler, it is not difficult to run at a speed of 20 knots again. However, such a speed was not worth mentioning at all in front of the battlecruiser "Longhui". The maximum speed of the battlecruiser "Longhui" reached 27 knots, which was 7 knots faster than that of the armored cruiser "Nisshin".

Seeing that the battlecruiser 'Longhui' was constantly accelerating towards him, the captain of the armored cruiser 'Nisshin', Yamanaka Shibayoshi Daisa, was also anxious, and hurriedly ordered the battleship to sail at the highest speed. At the same time, telegrams were constantly sent to other formations. Ask them for reinforcements.

On the other hand, the pursuit of the destroyers "Ayuro" and "Chasing the Wind" by the destroyers "O-2" also began. The maximum speed of the destroyer 'B-2' reached 33 knots, which was much faster than the destroyers 'Asaka' and 'Chasing the Wind'. In terms of armament, the 'kamikaze-class' destroyers, which are armed only with two 80-mm guns and two 40-mm guns, are no match for the 'B-class' destroyers with two twin 105-mm guns, four 88-mm rapid-fire guns, and four 37-mm rapid-fire guns.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! ”

The destroyer 'O-2' relied on its speed advantage to catch up with the destroyer 'Asakaro'. Immediately rain cannonballs on it with ferocious fire. At this moment, the distance between the two sides has been shortened to less than three kilometers. The destroyer "Aaro" also launched a counterattack, but with only two 80-mm guns and two 40-mm guns, it was obviously no match for the "O-2."

In less than 10 minutes, the destroyer "Asakaro" was hit and burst into flames, and was severely damaged. The destroyer "Chasing the Wind" attempted to bypass and flank the destroyer "B2". However, it was escaped by the destroyer "B-2" with high speed.

10:28 a.m. The destroyer "Aru" was heavily damaged and completely lost its combat effectiveness. Next, the destroyer 'B-2' turned its guns and dealt with the destroyer 'Chasing the Wind'. Seeing that the situation was not good, the destroyer "Chasing the Wind" tried to escape, but it was too late.

At 11 o'clock, the destroyer O-2 won a complete victory, sending both the destroyers Aaro and the destroyer Chaser to the bottom of the sea. And the destroyer 'B-2' itself. It was only a minor injury, and it did not affect the battle.

The other side. The battle between the battlecruiser Longhui and the armored cruiser Nikjin has also entered a high tide. In the face of the 'Longhui' battlecruiser with absolute speed superiority, the 'Rijin' armored cruiser could not escape at all.

At 10:30 a.m., the battlecruiser Longhui had already caught up with the armored cruiser Nikjin. Four twin 305mm guns began to pour artillery fire on the armored cruiser "Nisshin". As in the previous strike on the armored cruiser "Kasuga", the calibration was carried out first, and then after the straddle fire was formed. Then turn to the concentrated fire.

Although the armored cruiser 'Nisshin' was unwilling to be sunk like this, they had no other choice. Yamanaka Shibayoshi Daisa ordered the two twin 203-mm guns on the battleship to return fire, but to no avail. In order to sink enemy ships and protect itself, the battlecruiser Longhui has always kept the distance of engagement at 8,000 to 7,000 meters.

At 10:48, the battle cruiser "Longhui" formed a straddle fire on the armored cruiser "Nisshin". This means: The armored cruiser "Nisshin" was very close to being sunk.

At 10:54, the No. 3 turret of the battlecruiser Longhui hit a shell of the armored cruiser Nisshin, blowing a large hole in its foredeck. The Japanese sailors on the foredeck were slaughtered.

At 10:57, the No. 1 turret of the battleship 'Longhui' hit the stern of the armored cruiser 'Rijin', directly throwing off the main gun in the stern.

Three minutes later, the battleship "Longhui" hit the armored cruiser "Nisshin" again. Inflicted heavy losses on this armored cruiser.

In less than five minutes of the ensuing period, the armored cruiser "Nisshin" ate three shells again. Such a trauma was already fatal for this armored cruiser with a displacement of only more than eight thousand tons. The keel of the battleship was broken because it was too badly damaged, which directly caused the battleship to break in two.

In less than two minutes, the armored cruiser "Nisshin" sank into the sea after being cut in two.

"Send a telegram to General Cheng and the command that we have sunk two armored cruisers and four destroyers by the Japanese." Seeing the armored cruiser "Rijin" sinking into the sea, Commodore Liu Ziying, the captain of the "Longhui" battlecruiser, had a smile on his face. This is undoubtedly a victory!

"Yes, General." All the officers and men on the battleship were already cheering.

After destroying this formation of the Japanese Navy, the battlecruiser "Ryuhui" and the destroyer "Oji" began to turn around and leave the sea. The Japanese Navy has just suffered a heavy blow, and the rest of the Japanese warships must be frantically massing here. Although the battlecruiser 'Longhui' was very fierce, it would be very dangerous if it was besieged by enemy ships. Therefore, it is undoubtedly the best choice to accept it when you see it and evacuate immediately.

Not only did the formation of the battlecruiser "Longhui" and the destroyer "O-2" encounter the Japanese Navy, but the rest of the formation also fought. It's just that the results of the battle are not as big as the 'Longhui' battlecruiser.

When the news of the sinking of the armored cruisers Kasuga and Nisshin reached the commander of the Combined Fleet, Vice Admiral Goro Ijiin, he was struck by lightning and did not know what to say.

"Damn, the dreadnoughts of the Chinese people, are they really that powerful? Two armored cruisers, neither of which is an opponent of each other. Ijiin Goro scolded viciously.

"Your Excellency, it seems that we have underestimated the dreadnoughts of the China. It's a pity that the other generals of the mountain house died. "said Vice Admiral Shigetaro Yoshimatsu, commander of the 2nd Battleship Detachment of the Combined Fleet.

Admiral Goro Ijiin nodded, he also felt that the situation seemed to be becoming more and more unfavorable for the Japanese Navy.

"Send a telegram to the 'Izumo' and let Yudasa Takeshita act as commander of the armored cruiser detachment. In addition, let all the battleships of the armored cruiser detachment be concentrated so that they could no longer be dispersed, so as not to be broken by the Chinese people. Ijiin Goro ordered.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander." The communications officer immediately went to deliver the order.

"Your Excellency, I am afraid that this alone is not enough, the gap between our armored cruisers and the battle cruisers of the China people is too great." Lieutenant General Shigetaro Yoshimatsu said.

Admiral Ijiin Goro hesitated for a moment, and then said, "In this way, you will lead the second battleship detachment to join the encirclement and suppression of the Chinese people's broken fleet. In any case, our sea lines must be protected. Otherwise, it will be difficult to explain to the cabinet. ”

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander." Lieutenant General Shigetaro Yoshimatsu nodded.

On the afternoon of 27 January, Shigetaro Yoshimatsu led six battleships of the Second Battleship Detachment of the Combined Fleet to join up with the armored cruiser detachment and prepare to encircle and suppress the Chinese Navy's broken fleet.

At the same time, the Japanese Cabinet was also informed of the sinking of two armored cruisers, the Kasuga and Nisshin, as well as four Kamikaze-class destroyers. This made the Japanese cabinet very nervous, the armored cruiser is Japan's capital ship after the battleship! The loss of two ships at once made them very painful.

Even greater losses came from the attacks of the Chinese Navy's Broken Fleet on Japanese merchant ships and transports, which had already cost Japan hundreds of thousands of tons of merchant ships. If this continues, Japan's maritime industry will be hit hard. In addition, Japan's economy has also been greatly affected. If this continues for a long time, Japan will probably be directly dragged down without having to continue the war.

In such a situation, the Japanese could only turn to their allies, the British, and beg the British to find a way. On the one hand, the British Far East Fleet also joined the search for the Chinese Navy's Broken Diplomatic Fleet, providing intelligence support to the Japanese Navy. On the other hand, the British put pressure on the Chinese Empire through diplomatic channels to stop attacking Japanese merchant ships and other civilian vessels. (To be continued.) )

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