"Defeated? How can it be! Major General Tsuboi's command ability can be fully trusted. The guerrillas composed of the four most powerful warships of the empire, even if they encounter those two ironclad ships, they will still have the strength to fight! How long has it been since the start to the present...... ”

In the command room, all the generals shook their heads in disbelief.

Located in Shimamura Suo's face was full of sternness, his eyes were fixed on the ground for a long time, and after the buzzing discussion subsided, he said categorically: "I'm afraid that the first guerrilla force has failed to intercept, and may even suffer a big loss!" ”

"Impossible! With Major General Tsuboi and Togo Daisa, the First Guerrilla Force will never lose! At most, they didn't encounter it, otherwise they would have at least sent a message back. ”

Another staff officer, Masato Weitaro, immediately refuted because this judgment was ridiculous. The four capital ships all have a speed of more than 18 knots, and the Qing warships encountered it, and they only ate ashes.

Shimamura Suo sneered: "It's not that they didn't send the letter, but they couldn't send it back at all!" Have you forgotten how Yaeyama was lost? We have another enemy in the dark! He may not dare to challenge the Imperial Navy head-on, but it is too easy to sneak up on a few communication ships! ”

This reminder doesn't matter, most people's faces change immediately!

That's right, they all forgot about the existence of the "ghost ship". The guy who at least had a terrible main gun, was able to hide in the fog and sink the only communication ship "Yaeyama" in a few minutes, and his combat effectiveness was self-evident.

Since it is judged to be on the side of the Qing State, and often operates in the Yellow Sea. Well, who can guarantee it. This time it won't shoot? And according to Shimamura Suo's opinion. It's clear that the guy secretly played a big role. If not. With today's naval equipment, it is extremely difficult to intercept at night.

Ito Yuheng has the air of a general, and he has been calm until now: "In this way, there must have been fierce battles before, and time has to be pushed forward even longer." Well, we can tentatively assume that there was an accident with the 1st partisans. Ladies and gentlemen, since the enemy army has such a strong combat strength, can you still think of it? Are the main forces of their ironclad ships dispatched? ”

Chief of Staff Sakajima looked at Shimamura with encouraging eyes. Staff Officer Shimamura straightened his back and nodded deeply: "Hi! I think His Excellency Lieutenant General's judgment is very accurate! Only a force as strong as the ironclad will make the Yoshino ships have to adopt evasive tactics. But we didn't receive a notification from Incheon, which means that they didn't come near at all! ”

What does this mean? Everyone felt heavy in their hearts when they thought about it. The blow to the first guerrilla force is probably even harsher than imagined! Otherwise, why didn't they even dare to go to Incheon? Didn't send a letter to the past?

Ito nodded slightly: "Oh, in that case, we'll have to be careful." It's night, and if you leave right away, you might be able to do it at dawn. Just plugged them up in the bay. ”

"But...... Your Excellency, Commander! Shimamura raised his voice, "That 'ghost ship' may be lurking nearby." We're going to be attacked! ”

Ito waved his hand lightly: "It's just an attack." An enemy who does not dare to stand up for us head-on is not capable of stopping the advance of a large fleet! Order the ships, act now! ”

"Hay!"

Although Shimamura Suo was anxious and worried, he was still overwhelmed by Ito's calmness, looked at his back, and sincerely admired: "Your Excellency Commander's courage is really powerful and awe-inspiring!" ”

The chief of staff of Shark Island gently patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Then you have to show yourself well." As long as you can satisfy His Excellency the Lieutenant General, then your future will be bright! Do a good job! ”

"Hey! I will definitely try my best! Shimamura stood upright, his head down a little harder.

None of the ships moored in the harbor were completely extinguished. Their stokers had been on duty in the boiler room, and as soon as the order was given, everyone immediately got busy and soon blasted the coal-fired boilers one after another.

But even so, it would take as little as ten minutes to reach the amount of steam needed to propel the battleship forward. It has been a long time since the crankshaft connecting rod of the steam engine began to rotate, transmitting the surging power to the main shaft and making the propeller outside rumble and turn.

Yang Hao was waiting on the torpedo boat and was about to fall asleep. Although the summer sea is not too hot and humid, and there is a cool breeze blowing constantly, there is a dark silence on all sides. Looking up at the sky, there is very little pollution in these years, and the starry sky is extremely close, as if you can pick a few with your hand.

It's a pity that he doesn't have the elegance of a poet, and when he lies on the deck and looks at it for a while, he feels very bored.

The sound of the monotonous waves crashing against the hull of the ship was like a lullaby that made his eyelids sink and make him drowsy. Coldly, Jiao Hai shouted, making him shiver.

When he returned to the bridge, he found that the light spots on the radar screen began to move, and the alert ship on the periphery clearly accelerated to the periphery. Yang Hao frowned and grinned: "The little devil is about to come out of the hole." Very good, prepare the mines immediately, let them taste the power of the bomb first! ”

Such ugly words made Jiao Hai, who was well-educated, couldn't help frowning. It's obviously a very advanced magnetic, collision, and remote-controlled three-in-one mine, how did it become that thing in your mouth? It's vulgar!

No matter if it's uncomfortable, the work that should be done can't be delayed at all. Jiao Hai immediately beckoned the sailors, prepared the huge steel "durians" from behind the X201, and spread them while moving forward slowly.

This torpedo boat is a generation of fine products designed and manufactured by the Germans. Limited by conditions and funds, Yang Hao could not afford and could not buy those expensive advanced torpedoes in the world for the time being. I had to settle for the next best thing and use the modified function of spreading mines and depth charges to act as an all-rounder.

The ship was loaded with six multi-purpose mines, and it was also found in this world that the drawings were produced, the modules were produced, and then they were taken to the armory of the second plane to assemble and weld them by themselves. Finally, more than 100 kilograms of high-explosive charges were loaded into it.

The structure of the mine is very classic, and the upper half of the body is covered with synaptic structures. Before launching into the water, the bump fuse and remote control signal tube are installed, and the small crane arm is carefully fed into the water. The torpedo boat sailed forward for a full mile before the last line of safety was completely opened by the guò towing rope. In this way, we can ensure that the tragedy of accidentally bombing yourself will never happen.

Six mines, not much. However, if the enemy's route is determined in advance and staggered, it will play a great role.

When the ships of the Combined Fleet left the port one after another, turned to the north and accelerated their advance, Yang Hao finally finished laying mines on the water about 20 kilometers away from them.

The last one pulled the safety bolt, the small winch dragged the wire back, Yang Hao patted his chest, took a deep breath and said, "Okay!" Next, it depends on which battleship of Little Japan is more lucky and will run into our mine array. However, according to their speed, it will take at least half an hour ....... It's fucking slow! ”

Jiao Hai could only be speechless. Whoever has driven the X201 and experienced the speed of up to 42 knots, and then looks at the other boats, how can it feel as slow as an ox.

The X201 quietly and slowly retreated, until it was ten kilometers away. On the fire control screen, the wireless signals emitted by the antennas on the top of the six mines flashed and flashed to indicate that they were temporarily still in storage. and with other beacons scattered around, it accurately shows the speed and distance of its displacement under the impetus of ocean currents.

There's no way, the things you make yourself can't get advanced, and it's hard to control them completely freely and stay in a certain position.

After informing Yang Haiwei of the enemy situation again, Yang Hao and the others quietly waited for the arrival of the Japanese ship.

Half an hour later, through the night-vision binoculars, you can clearly spot the battleship that is opening the way ahead. The Japanese army probably learned to be obedient, for fear of being attacked inexplicably again, and directly opened a two-row staggered vertical formation on the sea. Once the enemy is found, it can be merged into a long snake formation in just a few minutes.

Matsushima and Chiyoda of the first squad are on the left; The second squad is Hashidate, Tsukushi, and Itsukushima on the right; The second guerrilla detachments of Katsuragi, Tenryu, Kaohsiung, and Yamato were separated from each other and corresponded separately. The torpedo flotilla and torpedo boats and frigate formations followed last and were in a position of partial inward channel.

It stretched out an array several kilometers away and ran forward at a speed of 12 knots. The wooden-hulled cruiser "Katsuragi", which opened the way, spread its sails and stumbled to open the way. In the era when steam ironclad ships began to fall behind, the survival of steel-boned and wood-hulled ships was more like a symbol.

Captain Oda Heng's expression was nervous, and beads of sweat were rolling down his forehead, and he didn't know that he thought it was hot. Only he knows that he is afraid!

The fame of the "ghost ship" had spread, and he had also heard about the discussion that took place in the flagship command room. I didn't expect to meet such a strange opponent in this battle, which was more painful than going face-to-face to fight the ironclad ship. At least the latter is knowing that he is dead, and he can only make a heart.

If you die at the hands of the "ghost ship", who knows what will happen? What if the soul can't return to its hometown?

…… I have to say that the Japanese are also quite superstitious. They died on the battlefield and were still very heroic and heroic, but they were inexplicably killed, but the boss was reluctant.

Yang Hao's eyes straightened, and he muttered: "Even the sailboat was sent out, what do you think in your hearts, little Japan!" Will this thing stand up to a single shot? Don't waste Lao Tzu's mines, your price is not worth it! ”

It seems that his chatter worked, and the "Katsuragi" swayed and avoided four mines in a row. But when it came to the fifth, it was too much, and it hit its head squarely.

"Boom!"

A large ball of fire with a diameter of more than 100 meters boiled the sea and sky, piercing the night sky! (To be continued......)