"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! "In the face of the destroyers of the Chinese Navy rushing at high speed, the ships of the Japanese Navy's Combined Fleet opened fire one after another, trying to intercept these high-speed killers. It's just that, in the panic, and at the same time there is a reason that the distance is too close, most of these shells hit the sea, and they did not cause any effect, but just exploded in vain on the sea surface one after another.

The destroyers of the Imperial Navy, like petrels shuttling through a storm, pressed towards the capital ships of the Japanese Navy at high speed. Their targets were battleships or armored cruisers of the Combined Fleet of the Japanese Navy. As for other light cruisers and destroyers, they are no longer considered at all.

"Ready, launch!" On the destroyer 'Jia-1', Rear Admiral Li He personally directed the launch of the torpedo. Their target was a battleship in the combined fleet of the Japanese Navy. With the high speed of the 'A-class' destroyers, they rushed to the left and right, avoiding the interception of the light cruisers and destroyers of the Japanese Navy, and approached a kilometer from the battleship before firing torpedoes.

The four 500 mm torpedo tubes in the bow of the ship fired four torpedoes at once, and quickly attacked the battleship. The heavy torpedo tubes of the German Navy, all of which were 500 mm, were slightly less powerful than the 533 mm heavy torpedoes of the Imperial Navy. The Imperial Navy also planned to replace the torpedo tubes of all Class-A destroyers with 533mm heavy torpedoes after this naval battle. In this way, it will not only improve the attack power of the 'A-class' destroyer, but also simplify the supply and reduce the ability of logistics support.

After firing the torpedo, the destroyer "Jia-1" immediately turned around and drew a large arc on the sea surface. This is the time when the destroyer is most vulnerable. After all, at the time of turning. The fragile flanks are exposed to the enemy's dense artillery muzzles. However, at this moment, the attention of the Japanese Navy has shifted to the torpedoes that are attacking at high speed, so that the destroyer 'Ko-1' can calmly leave without being sunk. Of course, in the face of the intensive firepower of the Japanese Navy, the destroyer 'Ko-1' was inevitably hit. But the displacement of the 'A-class' destroyers is up to 1,450 tons. It was more than three times the size of the destroyers of the Japanese Navy. Although the armor is not thick, it still has some defensive power. As long as it is not hit by a large-caliber shell, there is still no danger of sinking.

"Yaga, the torpedo of the Chinese people, quickly evade it." The captain of the Japanese Navy's battleship "Asahi" Ushida Saburo Osaku yelled in horror. At such a close distance, it is not very difficult to dodge four torpedoes!

The guns on the side of the battleship Asahi were all switched to firing at the surface of the sea, in an attempt to hit the torpedoes. Protect the battleship. Although, the cannon on the side of the battleship 'Asahi' had 7 40x caliber 152-mm single guns, 10 40x caliber 76-mm single guns and 6 47-mm single guns. If these cannons were fired together, it would be enough to form a terrifying barrage. However, if you want to hit a torpedo that is sprinting at high speed under water, it is undoubtedly impossible.

The battleship Asahi, with a displacement of up to 15,000 tons, could only turn desperately in an attempt to avoid torpedoes. But. The end result was in vain. Of the four torpedoes, all but one missed. The remaining three torpedoes, all hit the target. Even though the defense of the battleship "Asahi" was not weak, it was hit by three torpedoes at the same time, and the battleship was directly sentenced to death.

Several huge holes appeared below the waterline of the battleship Asahi, and a large amount of icy sea water frantically poured into the battleship. Subsequently, it directly led to the tilt of the battleship. Eventually, it capsized on the surface of the sea. However, before the battleship sank, the captain of the ship, Ushida Tsuzaburo Osa, had already ordered the ship to be abandoned, so that most of the 836 officers and men on the battleship had escaped from the battleship. Ushida Saburo Osaku refused to leave the ship. chose to sink into the icy sea with the battleship.

At the same time that the battleship Asahi was sunk, other battleships of the Japanese Navy were also attacked. For a time, torpedoes were crisscrossing the sea and artillery rumbled. A large number of shells flew towards the destroyers of the Imperial Navy, trying to destroy them before they could torpedo. The destroyers of the Imperial Navy braved the fire of the Japanese Navy and shuttled through the rain of bullets.

The battle was very fierce, although the total tonnage of these destroyers of the Chinese Navy was probably not much more than that of a battleship of the Japanese Navy. However, the torpedoes fired by these destroyers were very deadly. The sinking of the battleship "Asahi" is already a good example. In order to protect the precious battleships, these Japanese navies were also desperate.

I have to admit that the Japanese are very crazy and not afraid of death. In the face of lightning strikes from the destroyers of the Imperial Navy, the light cruisers or destroyers of the Japanese Navy even stood in front of the battleships at the expense of themselves. Such behavior is indeed admirable.

However, even so, the lightning strikes of the Imperial Navy did not relent. Now it is a war, a life-and-death war between the two sides, and the fate of the two countries is at stake. No matter what means are used, you must desperately defeat the enemy. Only in this way can we win more benefits for the country. Although the Japanese are not afraid of death, the Chinese navy is not much weaker than them. If necessary, they will definitely be like these Japanese, desperately trying to protect their warships.

The lightning strike formation of the Imperial Navy achieved good results in the first wave of attacks. After the battleship "Asahi" was sunk, the battleship "Zhoufang" was also heavily damaged and had to withdraw from the battlefield. The battleship Iwami also suffered a torpedo, but the battleship was lucky enough to suffer minor damage. Aside from a slight impact on speed, there was no other impact.

In addition to these capital ships, the armored cruiser Asama was also sunk, leaving only one of the eight armored cruisers of the Japanese Navy at the beginning of the war.

As for the other light cruisers and destroyers, several were sunk, many of which were willingly sacrificed to protect the capital ships. Otherwise, they talk about paying a greater price.

The lightning strike formation of the Imperial Navy also paid the price of several warships being damaged as a result. Most importantly, though, the opportunity has been missed. When the lightning strike formation was preparing for the second round of lightning strikes, the combined fleet of the Japanese Navy had already reacted. Their remaining light cruisers and destroyers have already protected the capital ship at the core. If the Imperial Navy's lightning strike formation wanted to strike again, it would probably have to brave the ferocious artillery fire of the main fleet of the Japanese Navy. In such a situation, it is basically impossible to hit the enemy ship with lightning strikes again.

Therefore, Rear Admiral Li He had to abandon the lightning strike and order the formation to evacuate, hanging the Japanese Combined Fleet from a distance. It's already past five o'clock in the morning, and even though it's winter, there is already a hint of fish belly white on the horizon. Soon, it will be dawn. At that time, the main fleet of the Imperial Navy will have a final decisive battle with the remaining forces of the combined fleet of the Japanese Navy.

Originally, the combined fleet of the Japanese Navy had an overwhelming advantage over the Imperial Navy. But now, the number of warships on both sides is almost equal. In terms of strength comparison, the Imperial Navy has completed the counterattack and achieved an advantage.

At the beginning of the war, the capital ships of the Japanese Navy consisted of 12 battleships and 8 armored cruisers, and now, in addition to those that were sunk and heavily damaged, there were only five battleships left in the Japanese Navy, one of which ate a torpedo. Armored cruisers, even more so only one remains. On light cruisers, the Imperial Navy also had quantitative and qualitative superiority. In terms of destroyers, the Imperial Navy was no weaker than the Japanese Navy in terms of quantity, and in terms of quality, the Imperial Navy had an overall advantage.

It can be said that the Imperial Navy has completely gained the upper hand. Winning this naval battle is already a high probability event.

Lushun Military Port is brightly lit. Although, it's not yet five o'clock in the morning. However, after the departure of the lightning strike formation, the main fleet of the Imperial Navy had already completed preparations for the outgoing operation. Every battleship has been prepared. Every officer and sailor of the Navy was excited. The war has been going on for so long, and finally it's their turn to strike.

"General Sa, General Cheng, it's up to you next. The full revival of the Imperial Navy lies in this war. We have to win this battle. Wu Haoxuan said excitedly.

The attack of the submarine group has already begun, and the attack of the lightning strike formation is about to begin. Although it is uncertain how much success they will be able to achieve, it is clear that the Japanese will not be able to avoid this round of attack by the Imperial Navy. It is foreseeable that the Japanese Navy will inevitably pay a heavy price. The Imperial Navy could have taken the opportunity to defeat the water dogs and annihilate the remaining main forces of the Japanese Navy's Combined Fleet in one fell swoop.

"Your Highness, rest assured, we will win this battle." Admiral Sa Zhen said confidently.

"Well, let's go. I am here, waiting for your triumphant return. Wu Haoxuan said.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Admiral Sa Zhenbing and Admiral Cheng Biguang immediately boarded their respective ships.

At half past four in the morning of February 4, 4608 (10), the main force of the imperial navy set off from the port of Arthur and rushed to the battlefield. (To be continued.) )

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