There are victories and defeats in wars, and the victors cheer and celebrate the victory. The loser, on the other hand, will have to taste the bitter fruit and pay a heavy price. After the victory of the Chinese Navy in the naval battle, the major newspapers of the empire reported the victory in large articles, and the whole country fell into a carnival. Since the First Sino-Japanese War, China and Japan have become old enemies. This time, the Chinese Navy has finally been disgraced.

Although, the war continues. However, the Chinese Navy has already won the game. This means that in the next war, there is no doubt that China will win the final victory.

The victory of foreign wars has allowed ordinary people to be people with their heads held high, and they no longer have to pretend to be grandchildren when facing foreigners. At the same time, it also deepened their recognition of the empire a lot.

What's so bad about an empire that can give the common people a good life, and at the same time be able to defeat strong enemies in foreign wars?

The Chinese Empire became the victor in this naval battle, and the loser was the Japanese. The Japanese Cabinet, like the Chinese Cabinet, has been waiting for the outcome of the naval battle. Japan's Minister of the Navy, Minoru Saito, and the Naval Commander, Heihachiro Togo, had been guarding the Admiralty building, waiting for the final results.

As the person who led the Japanese Navy to win the Battle of Tsushima, Admiral Heihachiro Togo was a spiritual figure in the Japanese Navy. However, he was a little worried about the second naval battle between China and Japan. Although, the strength of the Japanese Navy has an overwhelming advantage over the Chinese Navy. But he always feared that this time the Chinese navy might cost the Japanese navy a lot.

Of course, even Heihachiro Togo himself did not think that the Japanese Navy would really lose this war, he also thought. At most, the Chinese Navy caused some trouble for the Japanese Navy. The final victory will definitely belong to the Japanese Navy.

As Togo Heihachiro expected, as soon as the war began, the Chinese Navy gave the Japanese Navy a resounding slap in the face. The Chinese Navy did not engage them in a direct decisive battle, as the Japanese expected. Instead, they made full use of the performance of the warship and launched a war to break diplomatic relations with Japan. Heihachiro Togo had to admit it. This strategy of the Chinese Navy is extremely correct. Such a tactic undoubtedly pinched Japan's seven inches. As an island nation, if Japan's sea lines were cut off, the effect would be absolutely catastrophic.

Although the Chinese Navy's operation to break diplomatic relations did not last long, it had already caused heavy losses to Japan. Fortunately, the Chinese Navy needs to return to the military port to resupply. Otherwise, Japan would have won the war. The price to pay is definitely unbearable. After the Chinese Navy returned to the Port of Arthur, it was blocked by the Combined Fleet of the Japanese Navy. This made Heihachiro Togo breathe a sigh of relief. Now, it's time for a decisive battle between the two sides.

Heihachiro Togo believes that even the Chinese Navy has caused some problems for the Japanese Navy. However, the final victory must belong to the Japanese Navy. The gap between the two sides in terms of the navy is not so easy to bridge.

"Togo-kun. Perhaps, it won't be long before we get the good news. The valiant Imperial Japanese Navy. It will let those who should be the Shina people know who is the master of the Far Eastern Seas. The Imperial Japanese Navy is definitely not comparable to the horse manure of the army, and we will definitely not let the people defeat it. Admiral Minoru Saito said.

Heihachiro Togo nodded, however, an ominous premonition in his heart. But it's always been there. This made him a little puzzled, why is this happening? The Japanese Navy has clearly gained the absolute upper hand, and there is no possibility that there will be problems.

"Togo-kun, I have to admit that the two battleships and the two battlecruisers of the Shina people are very good. Our people. At great expense, the data on these two types of battleships were obtained from the Germans. The 'Dragon-class' battleships have extremely perverted firepower and protection, which cannot be compared with any of our current and ongoing warships. The 'Longyao-class' battlecruisers are also not to be underestimated. Four twin 305-mm guns, more powerful than any of our battleships. With a speed of more than 25 knots, it can put all our warships to shame. Except for the destroyers, we simply did not have a single battleship that could catch up with them. The people of China are already ahead of us in terms of the development of the Navy. In the future, we will also have to build our own battleships and battlecruisers. Minoru Saito said.

Heihachiro Togo nodded: "Battleships and battlecruisers are indeed the direction of the future development of the empire. However, each of these dreadnoughts is worth a lot of money. Japan's economy has deteriorated to the brink of collapse. It is no longer possible to increase investment in the Navy. Unless we can defeat China again and receive a large amount of war reparations from them, then the Japanese Empire can once again take off. ”

"Dongxiang-kun, we will win, we will definitely win." Minoru Saito said very firmly.

It was at this moment that the office door was pushed open. A staff officer from the Admiralty approached.

"Is it time for lunch? We don't go to the cafeteria, just send someone to bring it to us. Minoru Saito said casually. Look at the time, it's time for dinner. He thought it was the one who told them to eat.

"No, Your Excellency, I'm not here to tell you to go to dinner." The staff officer's face was a little ugly.

Heihachiro Togo's heart suddenly sank. It suddenly dawned on him that something bad was about to happen.

"What's going on?" Minoru Saito also realized that something didn't seem right.

"Your Excellency, I have received a telegram from the Combined Fleet." said the staff officer.

"Oh? Was it a telegram from General Ijiin? We must have won. Minoru Saito said.

"It's not a telegram from General Ijiin, it's a telegram from Mitsumasasa Sakurano from the captain of the cruiser 'Shindaka'." The staff officer said stiffly.

"Mitsumasa Sakurano? What does Telegram say? "Minoru Saito is getting a little impatient.

"Mitsumasa Sakurano claimed in a telegram that we had suffered a crushing defeat. All the capital ships, except for the battleship 'Zhoufang', which had been evacuated in advance, were sunk. Of the eight armored cruisers, all but the Azuma were evacuated early due to heavy damage, and the rest were sunk. Light cruisers and destroyers were equally lost. The staff officer said.

Minoru Saito and Heihachiro Togo were already dumbfounded, and this result was completely beyond their expectations.

"Impossible, how is this possible? How could the great Imperial Japanese Navy fail? Still losing a lot? It's absolutely impossible. Mitsumasa Sakurano, that guy, he actually dared to lie about the military situation, I must deal with him by military law. Minoru Saito shook his head repeatedly, not believing the result at all.

Heihachiro Togo, on the other hand, has a gloomy face, and he is not as difficult to accept reality as Minoru Saito. Although this fact was somewhat unexpected to him, he had a vague feeling that it might be true.

"Your Excellency, we have asked the captain of the battleship 'Shubo' Tanaka Morihide-Osa and the captain of the armored cruiser 'Azuma', itachi Ujiro Osa, and they have all claimed that we were attacked by the Shina people and that the main fleet suffered heavy losses. In addition, the cruiser 'Shintaka' should be the last battleship to be sunk. Therefore, Mitsumasa Sakurano's words are credible. The staff officer continued.

"How is this possible? How so? How could the Imperial Japanese Navy lose to the Shina people? Minoru Saito suddenly sat down in his chair, and his whole body had become depressed. The Combined Fleet took away more than ninety-five percent of the combat power of the Japanese Navy. Now, the Combined Fleet has been completely lost, which is tantamount to the complete destruction of the Japanese Navy.

"Find out right away how we lost. Could it be that the two battleships and two battle cruisers of the China people really have the combat power against the sky? Heihachiro Togo said with a gloomy face.

Although, the result of the fiasco of the Combined Fleet was difficult for him to accept. But if that's the case, there's no other way than to accept it. Now the most important thing is how to end. The fact that the navy lost completely shows that there is no longer any possibility for Japan to continue the war. If it continues to fight, it will only make Japan pay a greater price.

"Yes, Your Excellency!" The staff officer nodded, and then, as if fleeing, walked briskly out of the office. He was afraid that if he continued to stay here, he would lead to unwarranted disaster.

"Dongxiang-kun, what should we do now? We actually lost, we actually lost to the Chinese people, and we lost so badly. "Minoru Saito's whole body is about to collapse. The United Fleet was defeated, and he, the Minister of the Navy, must have come to an end. Perhaps, they will also be jointly and severally liable. His career can be said to have come to an end.

"What else can I do? Report to Your Excellency the Prime Minister. As for what will happen next, it will be up to the Prime Minister to interrupt and decide. Heihachiro Togo said expressionlessly.

Minoru Saito nodded, "Okay, I'll go to the Prime Minister." ”

Minoru Saito also knew that it would be impossible to hide the news. Paper can't contain the fire, not to mention that the combined fleet was completely annihilated, it is not a trivial matter, and it cannot be concealed at all, so you can only honestly report to the prime minister, and then everyone is discussing countermeasures. (To be continued.) )

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