On the evening of August 13, 4612 (14) of the Yellow Emperor Era, Marshal Sa Zhenbing, Minister of the Imperial Navy, and Marshal Shi Tianhan, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, jointly met with Emperor Wu Haoxuan and reported to him the urgent military situation.

"Your Majesty, as expected, the Japanese really sent four 'Kongo-class' battle cruisers to the Pacific Ocean, intending to launch an attack on our battle cruisers. However, after two days of fierce fighting, three of the four 'Kongo-class' battlecruisers of the Japanese painter were sunk and one escaped with heavy damage. In addition, the Japanese Navy lost 7 light cruisers and several destroyers. In this battle, the Imperial Navy won a great victory! Marshal Sa Zhenbing had a smile on his face.

Originally, there was not much difference in the strength of the Imperial Navy and the Japanese Navy. In particular, the four 'Kongo-class' battlecruisers of the Japanese Navy posed a great threat to the empire. Now, the four Japanese 'Kongo-class' battlecruisers were killed and one wounded, so naturally there was no threat to the empire. With the current strength of the Imperial Navy, it can completely crush the Japanese Navy.

"I knew that the Japanese would not let go of this opportunity. Being able to eliminate the Japanese 'Kongo-class' battlecruisers in one fell swoop can be regarded as relieving the empire of a major trouble. Wu Haoxuan said with a smile.

After the loss of four 'Kongo-class' battlecruisers, the Japanese navy suffered a significant loss of strength. The remaining six battleships, although still strong. But compared to the Imperial Navy, it is much worse.

"What about the losses of the Imperial Navy?" Wu Haoxuan asked. If the losses of the Imperial Navy were too great, the battle could only be considered a crushing victory.

"Your Majesty, the Imperial Navy's battlecruiser 'Longhui' suffered a hit and lost one of its main turrets. The rest of the ships were only slightly wounded, which did not affect the battle. Other than that. The heavy cruiser "Heart Moon Fox" was hit by a 356-mm shell and suffered heavy damage. In terms of personnel, one hundred and four were killed and three hundred and twenty-seven wounded. Marshal Sa Zhenbing said.

Wu Haoxuan nodded, such casualties are indeed not big. Especially compared to the losses of the Japanese Navy. Not even a fraction of the Japanese, it can be said that the Imperial Navy achieved a great victory this time. So, Wu Haoxuan said: "That's good, let the 'Longhui' battle cruiser and the 'Xinyue Fox' heavy cruiser return to China for repair." The remaining three battle cruisers rushed to the waters of the Ryukyus to join the main fleet of the Imperial Navy. Leave the remaining heavy cruisers, light cruisers, and destroyers to defend the Pacific region. ”

After the Japanese Navy's Kongo-class battlecruisers were eliminated, the threat they could pose to the Imperial Navy was already small. The Imperial Navy then deployed battle cruisers to the central Pacific Ocean. There is no point in it anymore. It's better to come back and prevent the Japanese from jumping off the wall.

"Yes, Your Majesty. The Japanese are paranoid, and they will definitely not give up after suffering such a big loss this time. The Empire does need to be prepared for their all-or-nothing gambles. Marshal Sa Zhenbing nodded.

The character of the Japanese is inherently paranoid, and it can even be described as crazy. In this battle, the Japanese Navy suffered considerable losses. However, although it hurts the muscles and bones. But the Japanese Navy is still very strong. In particular, the two 'Ise-class' battleships and the two 'Fuso-class' battleships were powerful ships armed with six twin 356-mm guns. If the Japanese Navy relied on these warships. In the event of a desperate attack, or even a sneak attack, there is still a high chance that the Imperial Navy will capsize in the gutter.

"From now on, order the main fleet of the Imperial Navy, to the highest state of combat readiness. At the same time, the movements of the Japanese Navy were closely monitored. As soon as it was discovered that the main forces of the Japanese Navy left the military port. The Imperial Navy will have to be combat-ready. Wu Haoxuan ordered.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Marshal Sa Zhenbing nodded solemnly. He also knew that the Imperial Navy's sinking of the Japanese Navy's three 'Kongo-class' battle cruisers and heavy damage to one was just a small victory. It was necessary to dispose of all the remaining six battleships of the Japanese Navy. That's the big win. The Japanese are good at sneak attacks, and if they launch a sneak attack frantically, and the Imperial Navy is unprepared, the consequences will probably be very serious.

The victory of the Imperial Navy Battle Patrol Formation laid the foundation for the victory of the Imperial Navy. However, in the conflict between China and Japan, the empire still wants to continue to expand the results of the war. If the remaining battleships of the Japanese Navy can be eliminated, it will be a real victory.

At a time when the Chinese emperor was overjoyed by the victory of the Imperial Navy, the Japanese could not believe such a defeat. After the battlecruiser Hiei escaped the pursuit of the Chinese Navy, the telegram was sent back to the Japanese Admiralty.

The Japanese Admiralty building, the Japanese Minister of the Navy Yashiro Rokuro, the Navy Commander Shimamura Suo, and the Commander of the Combined Fleet, Gentaro Yamashita, are all gathered here. They hadn't closed their eyes for two days. Since the implementation of the plan began, they have been waiting for news of victory from the front.

"It's been two days, it's been two whole days, why is there no news at all?" Gentaro Yamashita paced back and forth anxiously.

"Yamashita-kun, please rest assured. With the strength of the Imperial Navy's four 'Kongo-class' battle cruisers, they will definitely be able to eliminate the battle cruisers of the Chinese people in one fell swoop. No matter how bad it is, there is no problem with retreating. Shimamura said. He was full of confidence in the 'King Kong-class' battlecruisers. The "Kongo-class" battlecruisers had 27. With a speed of more than 5 knots, combined with four twin 45-caliber 356mm guns, it was definitely one of the most powerful warships in the world.

Yashiro Rokuro also nodded: "There is no doubt about the strength of the 'King Kong level'. The rise and fall of the Great Japanese Empire will be fought here. If the plan can succeed, then we will be able to reverse the difference in strength and defeat the people of China in one fell swoop. The Great Japanese Empire will rise again because of this, and we are all heroes of the Great Japanese Empire. ”

"The Great Japanese Empire is bound to rise again. The people of China are just clowns jumping off the beam. If you want to defeat the Great Japanese Empire, it is impossible. Gentaro Yamashita said firmly.

At this moment, a staff officer anxiously pushed open the door and walked in.

"Yaga, don't you even understand basic etiquette? Get the hell out of here. Yashiro Rokuro scolded angrily.

"Hey." The staff officer was stunned for a moment, and then withdrew. After knocking on the door twice, he pushed through the new door and walked in.

"Report to Your Excellency, Your Excellency, received a telegram from the captain of the battlecruiser 'Hiei', Shichitaro Takagi." The staff officer replied.

"Nanataro Takagi? What telegram did he send? What about Major General Naoe Nakano? Yashiro Rokuro couldn't help frowning. Shimamura Suo and Gentaro Yamashita also suddenly had a bad feeling.

"Takagi Daisa reported that the Kongo, Haruna, and Kirishima had sunk, and the Hiei had also been severely damaged. In addition, the light cruisers and destroyers that followed the battle cruisers were all sunk. The staff officer said.

"Nani? How is this possible? Yashiro Rokuro suddenly grabbed from behind his desk, his face full of disbelief.

"Yaga! You bastard, if you dare to spread rumors, Lao Tzu will kill you. Yamashita Gentaro rushed in front of the staff officer with an arrow, grabbed the staff officer's collar with both hands, and asked viciously.

"General, there are no rumors under your subordinates, the telegram is here." The staff officer said aggrievedly.

Gentaro Yamashita snatched the telegram and read it. However, after reading the telegram, his face had turned pale.

"Get out! Why did it take so much to send such important information? Shimamura shouted angrily.

The staff officer left with a look of grievance, he knew that he had just suffered an unwarranted disaster. The fiasco of the battle patrol formation made the three commanders of the navy unable to calm down and could not bear the consequences.

"Yaga, how can this be? How could the mighty 'Kongo-class' battlecruisers be defeated by the China, and pay such great losses? Could it be that they were ambushed by the Shina people? Shimamura asked.

"No, Nanataro Takagi has already stated it in the telegram. The battle cruisers of the 'Kongo-class' were engaged by the battle patrol formation of the Shina Navy. It's just that during the battle, our 'Kongo-class' battle cruisers were completely suppressed by the opponent's battle cruisers, and the losses were extremely heavy. Gentaro Yamashita said. Although he was very reluctant to believe it, it was the truth!

"The 'King Kong-class' is actually no match for the battle cruisers of the Shina people? How is this possible? Yashiro Rokuro muttered.

The Japanese Navy's 'Kongo-class' battlecruisers were sunk three times and one was damaged, which was undoubtedly a heavy blow to them, not to mention that seven light cruisers and several destroyers were sunk. Although it did not hurt the vitality of the Japanese Navy, it was definitely a nerve-wracking.

Originally, the Japanese Navy was expecting a victory for their battle patrol group to reverse the naval gap between China and Japan. However, I didn't expect that not only did it not reverse the gap, but it made the gap bigger and bigger.

The Japanese Navy sank so many warships in the war, and if you want to hide it, it is simply impossible. In particular, both the Entente and the Central Powers were concerned. The Entente did not want a major war between China and Japan, but the Allies wished that China and Japan would fight, and it was better to draw China into the camp of the Allies.

On August 14, 4612 (14) of the Yellow Emperor Era, the Japanese government accused the Chinese navy of wantonly attacking the Japanese fleet in normal navigation, and demanded that China compensate Japan for its losses.

China, on the other hand, refuted it, claiming that the Chinese Navy was defending itself, but that it was the Japanese Navy's shelling of Pohnpei Island that caused huge casualties, and that the Japanese Government must compensate for it. (To be continued.) )

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