"General, the main force of the combined fleet of the Japanese Navy is less than twelve nautical miles away from us." On the heavy cruiser 'Chenlong', the flagship of the Imperial Navy's heavy cruiser formation, a staff officer reported to Brigadier General Lin Xiangjin.

Brigadier General Lin nodded to Commodore Jin, and then said, "Order the fleet to retreat!" This time, the results of our trip were already quite good. ”

During the battle with the heavy cruiser formation of the Japanese Navy, one heavy cruiser was heavily damaged, another destroyer was heavily damaged, and one destroyer was sunk. However, the results they achieved were not small. Three heavy cruisers of the Japanese Navy were sunk and two were heavily damaged. Only three heavy cruisers remained that allowed the Japanese Navy to continue operations. On the other hand, the heavy patrol formation of the Imperial Navy still has seven ships left. The Imperial Navy's heavy patrol formation, which was originally at a disadvantage, has now reversed itself and has an overwhelming advantage.

With the main fleet of the Japanese Navy already present, the heavy patrol formation of the Imperial Navy naturally could not stay any longer. After all, in front of the battleships of the main fleet of the Japanese Navy, heavy cruisers simply could not confront them. One 410-mm shell was enough to inflict heavy damage on the heavy cruisers of the Reichs. The enemy's capital ship should be handed over to your own capital ship to deal with. Heavy cruisers, don't get involved.

Therefore, the heavy formations of the Imperial Navy, which retreated cleanly, did not mean at all to pursue the heavy patrol formations of the Japanese Navy. Of course, if it weren't for the Japanese Navy's capital ship formation coming so quickly, the Imperial Navy's heavy patrol formation would have been able to eat the Japanese Navy's heavy patrol formation in one fell swoop. After all, the heavy patrol formations of the Imperial Navy were now completely superior.

On the battleship Kii, the flagship of the Japanese Navy's Combined Fleet, Admiral Isamu Takeshita's face was already gloomy, as if he could drip water. His hands were clasped tightly together, and his knuckles were a little white. It can be seen that he is completely desperately suppressing the anger in his heart. Otherwise. His anger was bound to explode.

The combined fleet of the Japanese Navy was severely repaired by the Chinese Navy in the battle of the light ship formation and the heavy cruiser formation. By now, they have lost ten destroyers, six light cruisers and five heavy cruisers. Such a loss is already very terrifying for the current combined fleet of the Japanese Navy. If the capital ships are not counted, the combined fleet of the Japanese Navy has already lost almost half of its combat effectiveness. And the losses they inflicted on the Chinese Navy. It's very slight. In this battle, the Chinese Navy lost only two destroyers and one heavy cruiser. Moreover, only one destroyer was really sunk.

"Yaga! How so? Are the people of China already so powerful? Has the Imperial Japanese Navy been thrown so far by the Shina Navy? Admiral Takeshita kept asking himself in his heart. You must know that since the First Sino-Japanese Naval War, the Japanese Navy has had an overwhelming advantage in the face of the Chinese Navy. Especially after the Russo-Japanese War, Japan became a regional power. The Japanese Navy is one of the most popular navies in the world. The Chinese Navy, on the other hand, is completely synonymous with garbage. But. In just over a dozen years, the Chinese Navy has completed a counterattack and once again surpassed the Japanese Navy.

"Your Excellency, Commander, we have indeed lost the battle between the cruiser and the destroyer. However, we still have four 'Kii-class' battleships. This is our workhorse. In the main duel with the Chinese people, our four 'Kii-class' battleships will definitely not lose. Lieutenant General Keisuke Okada said.

In the capital ship duel. Defeating the Chinese Navy in one fell swoop has become the only hope of the Japanese Navy. After all. Previous battles have proven that the Japanese Navy does not have the strength to confront the Chinese Navy in terms of heavy cruisers, light cruisers, and even destroyers.

Admiral Isamu Takeshita nodded: "Yes, we also have four powerful 'Kii-class' battleships. Our 'Kii-class' battleships will definitely be able to defeat the Chinese Navy in the next capital ship duel. ”

Though. Compared with the Chinese Navy's 'Three Emperor-class' battleships, the 'Kii-class' battleships do not have an advantage in performance. However, there were only three 'Three Emperor-class' battleships, while the 'Kii-class' battleships had four. As for the other battleship of the Chinese Navy, the 'Jinghai', the Japanese Navy considered it to be vulnerable at all. The Japanese Navy could have destroyed the Chinese Navy's battleship 'Jinghai' first. Then, with a numerical advantage, they besieged the 'Three Emperor-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy. In this case, their chances of victory will undoubtedly be much greater.

For the Japanese Navy, if the main fleet can defeat the main fleet of the Pacific Fleet of the Chinese Navy, then they will be able to win this naval battle. As for the losses of previous heavy cruisers, light cruisers and destroyers, this is only a minor matter. What really determines the victory or defeat of the sea is still the capital ship.

"Send a telegram to the captains of the capital ships, telling them that whether we can defeat the Shina people depends on the next performance of the capital ships." Admiral Isamu Takeshita ordered. He decided that the next duel between the capital ships would be the most critical for the Japanese Navy.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander." Lieutenant General Keisuke Okada nodded.

The four 'Kii-class' battleships of the Japanese Navy lined up in a battle line and headed south. Now there is no longer any need to guess the traces of the main fleet of the Chinese Navy. Because, their lookouts, could almost see the huge column of smoke rising from the southern sea.

While Admiral Isamu Takeshita was furious at the heavy losses of the Japanese Navy's heavy cruisers, light cruisers, and destroyers, Admiral Liu Guanxiong, commander of the Imperial Navy's Pacific Fleet, was very happy on the battleship Fuxi, the flagship of the Imperial Navy's Pacific Fleet.

"Chief of Staff, our heavy patrol formation, light patrol formation, and destroyer formation have all fought very well, and have successfully inflicted huge losses on the Japanese. Next, it's up to the battleship formation. However, the Japanese could no longer defeat us in a duel of light ships. Then, they will definitely not be able to defeat us in the duel of the main fleet! Admiral Liu Guanxiong said confidently.

"Yes, Commander. Our capital ship will still be able to defeat the Japanese Navy. In this duel, we will completely defeat the Japanese Navy and gain sea supremacy over the entire coastal waters of Japan. On the side of the army, it has long been impossible to sit still. If we don't gain sea supremacy and cover their landing in Japan, Marshal Shi Deshan will really be angry. Lieutenant General Li Dingxin said with a smile.

"Yes! Marshal Shi Deshan was the commander-in-chief of the war against Japan. After so many years of preparation, this time it is finally time to land on the Japanese mainland to fight. If it were me, I wouldn't have been able to wait that long. Admiral Liu Guanxiong said.

Japan has always been the old enemy of the empire. For the destruction of the convoy, the old enemy, the Empire has been preparing for a long, long time. In the past, for various reasons, the empire defeated Japan many times, but there was no way to destroy Japan as a country. However, this time is different. The empire had completed all preparations for the destruction of Japan. Even the Western world could not stop the empire. Although they can jump out and blame the Empire, they absolutely do not have the strength to interfere with the Empire. This time, as long as the empire completely defeats Japan on the battlefield, it will be able to truly destroy this old enemy. In this way, the Reich would henceforth remove the threat of Japan from the Reich. In the struggle for world hegemony with the Western powers, Japan will no longer be able to hold back most of its strength.

If the previous empire was like a dragon locked by island chains. Well, this time the empire will soar into the sky, and no one will be able to stop the empire anymore.

"This battle is very important for us. As long as the Japanese navy was defeated, the Imperial Army would be able to land in Japan. The Japanese have invested almost all their military spending in the development of the navy over the years. Their army is just beginning to be formed. All, the Imperial Army was completely overwhelmingly superior. As long as our troops land in Japan, then, Japan is finished. Admiral Liu Guanxiong said with great certainty.

Vice Admiral Li Dingxin also nodded, the showdown between the Imperial Navy and the Japanese Navy this time is a matter of great importance, and there is no room for sloppiness. However, he also believed that the Imperial Navy had a good chance of winning this battle. At least judging by the current performance, the Imperial Navy is completely victorious.

"Commander, our 'Three Emperor-class' battleships, one-on-one, will definitely be able to defeat the Japanese 'Kii-class' battleships. The only drawback is probably the battleship 'Jinghai'. The battleship "Jinghai" was built from the hull of the Japanese battleship "Mutsu", and there is no way to change many parameters. As a result, the performance of the battleship Jinghai has not been able to improve. In the duel with the British Navy, the sinking of the 'Pinghai' is the best example. Lieutenant General Li Dingxin said.

Admiral Liu Guanxiong nodded: "So, this battle is also an opportunity for the Japanese." If they can sink the battleship 'Jinghai' first, it will be very difficult for us to defeat them. Conversely, if our 'Three Emperor-class' battleships can sink or damage them first. Then, we will be able to firmly occupy the advantage. (To be continued.) )

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