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On the evening of the 2nd, Tokyo, Japan.

After the declaration of war between China and Japan, the Japanese were also excited, and countless ronins launched an attack on Chinese shops and even consulates. If Japan hadn't sent a large number of police to protect the Chinese embassy, I am afraid that bloodshed would have occurred long ago. This is also the meaning of the emperor, and it can be regarded as leaving a way back for Japan. At night, a curfew was imposed on the streets of Tokyo, which made Tokyo look quite deserted and not at all like a big city.

In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Prime Minister Yama Aritomo, Foreign Minister Aoki Shuzo, Tibetan Minister Matsukata Masayoshi, Riku Prime Minister Katsura Taro and Umi Minister Yamamoto Gonbei were kneeling in the conference room, but everyone's faces were very difficult, as if they had died of their mother.

"That's exactly what happened. With the exception of a light cruiser and a destroyer that escaped, the homecoming fleet and the home fleet were all wiped out. Lieutenant General Heihachiro Togo, Major General Onijima Rengui and Major General Shibayama Yahachi have been shattered! Haixiang Yamamoto Quan Beibei said with a pale face. In one day, Japan's navy, which had been built up with great difficulty, was once again defeated and completely annihilated, which made Gonbei Yamamoto, who had always regarded the revitalization of the Japanese navy and the realization of Japan's rejuvenation as his ideal, very unacceptable.

After Yamamoto Gonbei finished speaking, the entire conference room fell silent, so quiet that you could clearly hear a pin falling to the ground.

After a full five minutes, Prime Minister Yama Prefecture Aritomo said, "The navy is in today's battle. A complete failure. So, what do we do next? Lost the Navy. Japan will face an attack by the Shina people. Four years ago, we lost a naval battle, and industry was completely destroyed. This time, the people of China will definitely not let us go. Yamamoto-kun, does the navy still have the strength to fight again? ”

"Your Excellency, there are only a few light cruisers and destroyers left in the Navy. Hatsuse and Mikasa are under construction. It's just that the people of China will definitely not give us enough time to build these two battleships. They will definitely destroy our battleship on the slipway! Yamamoto said with a lonely face.

Shan County has a friend's face. It's gloomy, as if it can drip water. If the navy fails, then it will be completely impossible for the Japanese army to attack the Asian continent. Next, what Japan faces is no longer to defeat China, but how to keep Japan.

"Your Excellency Katsura Taro, is the army ready? Next. The hope of the whole of Japan has fallen on the army. If the people of China dare to land in Japan, the army must launch a head-on attack on the people of China! Shan County Youpeng said. He was a veteran of the army and had a strong influence on the Japanese army.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, please rest assured that the Japanese Army is fully ready. We are ready to fight for His Majesty the Emperor, even if all the jade is broken, we will not hesitate! Katsura Taro said loudly. The defeat of the navy will lead to the complete decline of the navy in the Japanese political system, and the whole of Japan. will enter the era of army rule.

"Excellent! Although the Navy failed, however. We haven't lost yet! We also have an army that can defend our homeland. We still have a chance, and once the allies defeat China, it will be time for us to attack China in a big way! "Youpeng in Shan County tried to muster courage for everyone at such a time. It's just that anyone with a discerning eye knows that there are friends in Shanxian County, which is obviously holding on. Even if China is finally defeated, Japan, without a navy, should not have much benefit. In the end, it will be crushed by huge foreign debts.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Prime Minister!" Everyone replied in a loud voice. Next, it should be the time for the frantic expansion of the Japanese Army, and Katsura Taro has even thought about expanding the Japanese Army to one million people within half a month, and as long as the Chinese Army lands, the Chinese Army will be bled to death. The Japanese Army is not comparable to those navies.

That evening, Yama Prefecture Aritomo rushed to the Imperial Palace to meet Emperor Meiji. When Yama Prefecture Youpeng told the Emperor of the Naval Battle, Emperor Meiji fainted on the spot, and Emperor Meiji, who was already in very poor health because of the torture of uremia, could withstand such a blow, and suddenly became very sick. The entire Japanese Imperial Palace is also jumping because of this. However, after the emperor woke up, the first thing he said was to let Yama Prefecture Aritomo do his best to preserve Japan and preserve Japan's heritage.

Yamaguchi Aritomo knelt on the ground and assured Emperor Meiji that he would not let Japan perish. It's just that there are two ways to keep Japan, one is to surrender to China in exchange for Japan's continued existence. The second is to frantically expand the army, stubbornly resist to the end, and wait for the results of the Pacific Alliance and the final war between Britain and France against China. There is no doubt that Yama Youpeng chose the second method. His method will make the whole of Japan bleed. Tens of millions of people throughout Japan have suffered heavy casualties.

In addition, after the meeting of the five ministers of the Cabinet, the head of the sea, Gonbei Yamamoto, did not return to his residence, but went to the Admiralty, his own office. However, when his lieutenant opened the door the next day, he found that Yamamoto Gonbei had already made a seppuku in his office.

The death of Gonbei Yamamoto did not cause a shock. The Japanese government, blocking the news of the defeat of the navy. Countless Japanese people naively thought that the Japanese Navy still existed. It wasn't until the Chinese navy shelled the Japanese mainland again that they came to their senses. It's just that by that time, it was already late.

Western Pacific, sea north of Gagir Island. The main force of the Chinese Navy's home fleet, after rescuing the Japanese sailors who had fallen into the water and were willing to be rescued, converged the supply ships that had been prepared long ago and began to replenish. After a day of fierce naval battles, the consumption of coal and ammunition on the ships was very large. Although he was victorious, Deng Shichang was still very vigilant and sent warships to drive away the 'Pegasus' light cruiser of the British Far East Fleet, which was observing from afar.

After the resupply was completed, it was already evening. Deng Shichang ordered the fleet to return to Zhanjiang Port.

At this time, about two hundred kilometers west of the Chinese fleet, the main force of the British home fleet was staying again. The commander of the Far Eastern Fleet, Vice Admiral Philmantle, was waiting for orders from London. Fight, or return to Singapore. In the end, it was not until late at night that the order to withdraw them from Singapore was obtained.

Vice Admiral Filimantle then gave the order and the fleet returned. It's just that the British Far East Fleet has a speed of 0 knots, while the main force of the Chinese Home Fleet has a speed of 5 knots. The two sides are heading on the same page, which means that the two fleets will meet tomorrow morning.

On the morning of the moon, fog rose on the sea, and although it was not very thick, it disappeared more than ten kilometers away. It's still there, the sun is already out, and in a little more than an hour at most, the fog will clear. At the current speed of the main force of the Chinese Navy's home fleet, it will probably not be able to return to Zhanjiang Port until the evening of the 5th or the early morning of the 6th.

Along the way, for the sake of vigilance, a number of cruisers and destroyers, scattered around the main fleet. Some even went more than 20 kilometers away. As for the captured Japanese battleships, they were additionally escorted by battleships. The Japanese on those ships had already been taken care of and piloted by Chinese soldiers. Although it takes several hundred people to operate a battleship, a few dozen are enough just to sail.

The light cruiser 'Wuwei', as the battleship that fired the first shot against the Japanese Navy, was undoubtedly the hero of this naval battle. On the afternoon of the month, the "Wuwei" was besieged by the destroyers of the Japanese fleet and suffered a lot of shells. However, it did not hurt the vital point, but the superstructure was destroyed, and the actual combat power was not greatly affected. Now, the 'Wuwei' still took the initiative to ask for orders, rushing to the front of the fleet to find out the situation ahead for the fleet.

Lieutenant Commander Gao Hui, the captain of the 'Wuwei', was giggling early in the morning. This time, his 'Wuwei' can be regarded as a great achievement. Maybe this time he will be able to rise to the rank of colonel. Then, become the captain of a certain heavy cruiser. A heavy cruiser is much more powerful than a light cruiser. Yesterday's naval battle, he was drooling. In the Chinese Navy, lieutenant commanders and lieutenant commanders are captains of light cruisers, while heavy cruisers are captains or commodore generals. The captain of a battleship, in general, a brigadier general.

When Gao Hui was dreaming, suddenly, a cruiser flying the St. George flag appeared in front of the left side of the 'Wuwei', because of the fog, so it approached more than 2,000 meters away before discovering. This scared Gao Hui away. You know, when the Japanese Navy and the Chinese Navy fought yesterday, it was the St. George flag of the British Navy that was hoisted.

"Could it be that this is the battleship from which the Japanese escaped? Get ready to fight. Immediately report to the commander that we have encountered the Japanese battleship! Gao Hui ordered excitedly. Being able to sink one more battleship is also a result!

The soldiers on the 'Wuwei' immediately took action. The naval guns, which had withdrawn their armor, began to spin and aim at the battleship in front.

"Captain, we were caught up by the Chinese warships, and they seem to be preparing for the fire!" On the Pegasus, the lookout reported to the captain, Major George.

"Send them a flag to identify us!" Major George said with a frown. The British Navy, but the world's maritime hegemon, the Chinese Navy dared to target his warships with naval guns, which made him very angry.

"Captain, the battleships on the opposite side are British ** ships!" The signal corps reported to Gao Hui.

"Fuck the British battleship, it's clearly a little Japan pretending! Fire on Lao Tzu! Gao Hui ordered.

"Boom!" The two twin 55-mm guns of the 'Wuwei' immediately opened fire.

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