Jeju Island, an island that originally belonged to the Kingdom of Korea. But now, it has been leased by the Empire. It became a submarine base and destroyer base for the Imperial Navy. The submarines and destroyers of the Imperial Navy used this base as a center to conduct reconnaissance of the movements of the Japanese Navy in the surrounding area. As a result, the Japanese Navy often had to avoid Jeju Island when it was operating.

On the morning of August 22, 4612 (14) of the Yellow Emperor Era, the weather was clear and the sky was cloudless. On the sea, the wind and waves are very small. In the sea area of two hundred kilometers south of Jeju Island, a fleet is sailing in a southeasterly direction. In the fleet, there are more than a dozen transport ships. In addition to these transports, there are two huge warships that look like hills floating on the sea. These two battleships are the 'Longteng-class' battleships of the Imperial Navy.

As the first-class capital ship of the Imperial Navy, even now, the 'Longteng-class' battleship is still not outdated, and it can still be regarded as the main battleship of the Imperial Navy. With a displacement of nearly 30,000 tons, this class of battleships has extremely strong defenses. Even the 'Longxing-class' battleships are not much stronger than the 'Longteng-class' in terms of defense. In addition, the 'Longteng-class' battleships are equipped with five twin 50-caliber 305 mm guns, which are extremely strong in armor-piercing, even in the face of the latest battleships of the Japanese Navy, they also have a very strong threat.

Whether it is the Japanese Navy's 'Fuso-class' battleship or the 'Ise-class' battleship, once it is hit by the Imperial Navy's 'Longteng-class' battleship in the middle of the battle, it will not end well. After all, the 'Fuso-class' battleships and waterline armor were only 305 mm, the main turret armor was only 280 mm, and the conning tower armor was only 305 mm. The defensive power of the Ise-class battleships is similar to that of the Fuso-class.

Of course, the 45 times caliber 356 mm guns of the 'Fuso-class' and 'Ise-class' battleships. It is also a strong threat to the 'Dragon-class' battleships. Once hit, the 'Dragon-class' battleship will not be able to withstand it.

In the fleet, in addition to the 'Longteng-class' battleships, there are also several 'D-class' destroyers, cruising on the periphery of the fleet. These transport ships were used to transport supplies for the Naha Naval Base. Once the empire and Japan went to war. In the event of a more intense conflict, Naha Naval Base will become the forward base for the Imperial Navy.

Of course, this fleet also had a mission, which was to act as a decoy to lure out the main forces of the Japanese Navy, so that the Imperial Navy could concentrate all its efforts on encircling them. However, except for Commodore Lin Jianzhang, the captain of the battleship Longteng, and Commodore Huang Zhongying, the captain of the battleship Longxiang, the rest of the people did not know.

On the bridge of the battleship Longteng, Brigadier General Lin Jianzhang held a telescope. Look at the sea. In particular, the possible direction of the Japanese Navy has become the direction of his focus.

"Order the destroyer formation, increase the vigilance around it, and immediately warn the Japanese fleet as soon as it is discovered." Brigadier General Lin Jianzhang ordered.

If they encountered the main force of the Japanese Navy, they had to hold out until the main force of the Imperial Navy arrived. Of course, those transport ships that act as bait must also be evacuated as soon as possible. Battlefield threats. These transports could not withstand the attack of the Japanese Navy at all.

"Yes, General." The communications officer nodded. Immediately went to deliver the order.

After receiving the order, several destroyers escorting the escort immediately dispersed and began to increase the radius of the search, looking for traces of the Japanese Navy.

At this moment, less than fifty nautical miles from the battleship "Longteng". A huge Japanese fleet is sailing, and this fleet has assembled the last hole card of the Japanese Navy. It includes two 'Ise-class' battleships, two 'Fuso-class' battleships, and two 'Hanoi-class' battleships. In addition to these capital ships. There are also the 'Furutaka-class' heavy cruisers, the 'Aoba-class' heavy cruisers, and the 'Myo-Advanced' heavy cruisers of the Japanese Navy. Of these classes, there were only two heavy cruisers in each class in the first two stages, and four in the last class. These heavy cruisers were built by the Japanese Navy after learning about the large-scale construction of heavy cruisers by the Chinese Navy.

In addition to this, there were more than a dozen light cruisers, including five 'Kuma-class' light cruisers, five 'Nagara-class' light cruisers, and four 'Kawauchi-class' light cruisers. and more than a dozen destroyers, including two 'Sea Breeze-class' destroyers, two 'Pufeng-class' destroyers, four 'Isokaze-class' destroyers and two 'Jiangfeng-class' destroyers.

It can be said that the main forces of the Japanese Navy have already been dispatched. If the Japanese navy fails miserably again, then the belongings that they have built up after all these years of hard work, frugality, and huge foreign debts will be completely lost. Not only that, but Japan's national fortunes will also be lost again. If you want to rise again, there is no possibility at all.

On the battleship Ise, the flagship of the Japanese Navy's Combined Fleet, Admiral Gentaro Yamashita, commander of the Combined Fleet, will personally command the battle. This is the most exciting time for every Combined Fleet commander. If he can win, then he will be a hero of the whole of Japan, and he will receive great honor and prestige. If he fails, then he will also pay with his own life. Just like the previous United Fleet Ijiin Goro, he was buried at the bottom of the sea and took responsibility for his own failures.

Looking at the majestic and heroic posture of his own fleet, Admiral Gentaro Yamashita was also full of spirit.

"The Great Japanese Empire has such a powerful fleet, and the final victory must be ours! Damn the Shina people, it was just a fluke that won the victory. General Gentaro Yamashita thought secretly.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this battle is already a battle related to the life and death of the Great Japanese Empire. In this battle, you must do your best to teach the people of China a hard lesson for the future of the empire and defeat them completely! Please! General Gentaro Yamashita said solemnly. After saying that, he bowed to the generals.

"Hey! The Great Japanese Empire has a long military fortune! We will definitely be able to defeat the Chinese people. All the Japanese naval officers and officers shouted one after another, and everyone's eyes were full of fanaticism, as if they were wild beasts.

"Your Excellency, the most important thing now is to find the traces of the two 'Longteng-class' battleships of the China Navy, and then destroy them before the main force of the China Navy arrives. The main forces of the Imperial Navy are gathered here, and the destruction of the two 'Longteng-class' battleships of the China Navy must be handy. "said the Chief of Staff of the Combined Fleet, Rear Admiral Sojiro Sakauchi.

"Well, is there any news from the destroyer formation?" Senior General Gentaro Yamashita asked.

"There's no news yet. However, counting the time, the fleet of the Chinese should be about to pass through the nearby seas. We're going to catch up with them soon. Major General Sojiro Sakauchi said.

Admiral Gentaro Yamashita nodded: "Then, from now on, the fleet will enter the highest state of combat readiness. The rise and fall of the Great Japanese Empire, in this war! In this battle, we must fight to the end and completely defeat the people of China! ”

"Fight to the end and completely defeat the people of China!" The officers and generals of the Japanese Navy shouted one after another.

In order to eat the two 'Longteng-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy, and then fight a decisive battle with the Chinese Navy, and defeat the Chinese Navy in one fell swoop. The Japanese Navy poured out of the nest and invested all its capital in the battlefield. And the same is true of the Chinese Navy, the main force of the Pacific Fleet of the Imperial Navy, which is not far from the battlefield.

Among them, the battleship formation included four 'Zhonghua-class' battleships and two 'Longxing-class' battleships, while the battlecruiser formation included two 'Longfei-class' battlecruisers and two 'Longyao-class' battlecruisers. Among them, the battlecruiser "Longhui" entered the battle with wounds. Of the two main guns on the aft deck, only one was operational. But even so, the combat effectiveness is very strong. Not to mention that the Imperial Navy had no fewer battleships than the Japanese Navy. In this battle, the battle cruisers of the Imperial Navy would not join the battle line, but led a group of heavy cruisers to besiege the heavy cruisers of the Japanese Navy.

In addition to the capital ships, the Imperial Navy also battled four 'Zodiac-class' heavy cruisers, seven 'Suzaku-class' light cruisers, seven 'White Tiger-class' light cruisers, and 12 'E-class' destroyers.

It can be said that the Imperial Navy is also the main force in and out this time. In addition to the South Sea Fleet, as well as heavy cruisers, light cruisers, and destroyers sent to the middle of the Pacific Ocean, warships capable of going into battle were dispatched.

For the Japanese Navy, this battle was a matter of life and death. For the Imperial Navy, in fact, the same. Although the Imperial Navy had gained superiority over the Japanese Navy, if it wanted to completely defeat the Japanese Navy, it would have to fight another battle. And this battle is the most critical battle.

On the battleship 'Zhonghua', the flagship of the Pacific Fleet of the Imperial Navy, the commander of the fleet, Marshal Cheng Biguang, had a serious face. In this battle, the Imperial Navy had a good start and had basically disabled the Japanese Navy's battle patrol formation. As long as the Imperial Navy maintained its performance and made the battleship formation of the Japanese Navy pay a heavy price, then the Imperial Navy would have won.

"Did the main force of the Japanese Navy appear?" Marshal Cheng Biguang asked.

"Lord Marshal, the main force of the Japanese Navy has not yet appeared." Vice Admiral Li Dingxin, Chief of Staff of the Fleet, replied.

"This is a battle that the Empire must win. The Japanese Navy cannot be given any more chances! Marshal Cheng Biguang said solemnly.

"Marshal, we have already laid a net, and the Japanese will definitely not be able to escape this time." Lieutenant General Li Dingxin said confidently. (To be continued.) )

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