"Your Excellency, what shall we do now?" The captain of the battleship Katori, Mano Sajiro, asked with a dejected expression. The way the battle is like this, absolutely they never imagined. When they first set out from Sasebo Naval Base, almost all the Japanese naval officers and sailors thought they would be able to win easily.

"Lost, this time we lost." General Ijiin Goro muttered. Despite their reluctance to accept such facts, facts are facts. As the commander of the Combined Fleet of the Japanese Navy, he personally buried the Combined Fleet.

"No, Your Excellency Commander, we haven't lost yet. We also had three battleships, as well as several light cruisers and more than a dozen destroyers. If you fight hard, if you can't defeat the Shina people, you can at least inflict heavy damage on them. A young staff officer stood up and said. Although the current situation is very unfavorable for the Japanese Navy, his face is not only not a little depressed, but still full of confidence.

"Even if we can inflict heavy losses on the Chinese navy, we will pay a huge price. All battleships will be sunk. Mano Sajiro Osa said.

"No, even if they are all sunk, as long as they can inflict heavy damage on the Shina Navy, the final victory will be ours. Let's not forget that our two 'Satsuma-class' battleships are about to enter service, and two more 'Hanoi-class' battleships are under construction. Our shipbuilding industry is much more developed than that of the Chinese people. As long as the Great Japanese Empire is united, it will be easy to catch up with the Shina people again, or even surpass them. The staff officer said excitedly.

General Ijiin Goro did not answer, but pondered, as if considering whether this staff officer's suggestion was feasible or not.

"Your Excellency, we still have the support of the British. The people of China defeated us. The situation in the Far East as a whole will change dramatically. This is definitely not a good thing for the British. We can totally order more new warships from the British. When the time comes, we will certainly be able to surpass the people of China and become the most powerful navy in the Far East. The staff officer continued.

"What's your name, young man?" General Goro Ijiin asked.

The staff officer was stunned for a moment, and then replied, "Report to Your Excellency the Commander." The humble position is called Yongye self-cultivation. ”

"Very good, your suggestion is very good, this is indeed a rare opportunity for the Great Japanese Empire. I can take your suggestion. I also have a request, though. General Goro Ijiin said.

"Your Excellency, Commander, please say, even if you go to the soup and fire, you will not shirk your humble duty!" Nagano said excitedly. The fact that Admiral Goro Ijiin was able to take his advice was undoubtedly a realization of his value.

"You immediately move to a destroyer and return to Sasebo Naval Base." General Goro Ijiin said.

"What? Why? Your Excellency the Commander. Humble duty is to be loyal to the Japanese Empire. Nagano said.

"Yaga!" General Ijiin Goro was furious and slapped Nagano Shu's face, causing him to stumble and the corners of his mouth bleed.

"You idiot, idiot. If all the brilliant men of the Imperial Japanese Navy died, how could the Navy still be revived? Get back to me, live well, with you here. The Imperial Japanese Navy will have a revival day! Admiral Goro Ijiin roared.

Only then did Nagano Shushen understand the painstaking efforts of General Goro Ijiin: "Hi, Your Excellency Commander. The lowly knows it. ”

Soon, under the orders of Admiral Goro Ijiin, a group of young elites of the Combined Fleet such as Nagano Shusu took a transport boat to the destroyer 'Kamikaze', which quickly left the Combined Fleet and headed for the Sasebo Naval Base.

And the goals of the Imperial Navy were all focused on the remaining three battleships of the Combined Fleet. Didn't notice all this.

"Gentlemen, for the sake of the future of the Great Japanese Empire, let's fight to the death!" General Goro Ijiin gave the final order for a bloody battle. He put the remaining few light cruisers and more than a dozen destroyers to good use. Preparing for a final battle with the navy of the Chinese Empire, even if the whole army is annihilated, it must inflict heavy losses on the navy of the Chinese Empire. That's the case. Only then did the Japanese Navy have a chance to re-emerge.

The last three remaining battleships of the Japanese Navy, the battleship 'Katori', the battleship 'Shikishima' and the battleship 'Fuji'. Although the three battleships were already scarred. But they still haven't given up and are going to make a last-ditch effort.

Under the orders of Admiral Goro Ijiin, these three battleships dragged their broken bodies and struggled towards the battle line of the Imperial Navy, wanting to close the distance and inflict maximum damage on the Imperial Navy. Of course, this is only superficial. The real killer move came from the light cruisers and destroyers of the Japanese Navy. Admiral Goro Ijiin already understood very well that there was a huge gap between their battleships and the Chinese Navy, and it was impossible to rely on these battered battleships to defeat the Chinese Navy. Therefore, only torpedoes from light cruisers and destroyers can pose a mortal threat to the Chinese Navy. The approach of the battleships of the Chinese Navy was nothing more than an attempt to attract firepower, to attract the attention of the Chinese Navy, to create opportunities for lightning strikes from light cruisers and destroyers.

On the battleship 'Longteng', Admiral Sa Zhenbing, the commander of the Imperial Navy, had a happy face. At this point, the Imperial Navy can be said to have won the battle. The old enemy will be wiped out in this battle. And they can also avenge the robes who died in the First Sino-Japanese Naval Battle. However, the war is not over yet, and the more we need to be cautious at this time. Admiral Sa Zhen has been in the army all his life, and of course he knows this truth.

"Is Little Japan going to make a desperate bet? Concentrate the firepower of the whole ship and sink the flagship of small Japan. The "Ryusho" also tried its best to sink the battleship "Shikishima". The 'Longyao' and 'Longhui' concentrated their firepower to send the 'Fuji' to the bottom of the sea. Ladies and gentlemen, we will completely destroy the Japanese Navy in this naval battle! Admiral Sa Zhen Bing ordered.

"Yes, Commander." All the officers and sailors of the Navy responded. Everyone's face showed an expression of excitement and excitement. Everyone knows that they are not far from the final victory.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! ”

The five twin 305-mm guns on the battleship "Longteng" fired desperately, and the heavy armor-piercing shells smashed at the battleship "Katori". It was a clash between the flagships of the navies of the two countries. However, the battleship 'Katori' was always at a disadvantage.

The main guns in the bow of the current battleship 'Katori' have long been destroyed, and only the main guns in the stern are still firing. However, as the distance continues to close, the side side fire of the 'Katori' can also be used. Although they knew that these secondary guns did not pose any threat to the thick armor of the battleship Longteng. However, even if it can cause damage to the superstructure of the battleship 'Dragon', they are happy to see it.

However, as the battleship 'Katori' took the initiative to close the distance, the hit rate of the Imperial Navy also rose in a straight line. The battleship "Katori" only had one main gun left, and the battleship "Ryuteng" still had five, so there was no reason to be afraid of the Japanese.

Just when the battleship 'Katori' was less than six kilometers away from the 'Dragon', it was once again hit by the battleship 'Dragon'. A 305-mm shell hit the battleship Katori again in the bow, blasting a large hole in the deck and causing a raging fire. However, the battleship 'Katori' ignored it and was still desperately trying to close the distance.

Two 254-mm single-mounted guns, six 152-mm single-mount rapid-fire guns, and eight 76-mm rapid-fire guns on the side of the battleship 'Katori' also began shelling. Dense shells enveloped the battleship "Longteng", causing the battleship "Longteng" to be hit continuously. However, the battleship 'Dragon' was just a little embarrassed. In fact, the battleship "Katori" did not cause much damage to the battleship "Ryuteng".

At the same time, the Japanese Navy's battleships "Shikishima" and "Fuji" were also desperately trying to close the distance to the battle line of the Imperial Navy. However, they were also hit by heavy fire from the battleships of the Imperial Navy, causing the two battleships to be hit one after another. It's hard to say how long you can last in the case of injury on injury.

"Boom!"

A huge explosion sounded, and the battleship 'Katori' trembled violently. A 305-mm shell hit the side of the 'Katori'. The waterline armor, up to 228 mm thick, was easily torn apart. This is undoubtedly a fatal injury to the 'Katori', which was already heavily damaged.

When the damage report was delivered to Mano Sajiro Osa, the expression on his face became very ugly. However, General Goro Ijiin was not angry at all. Wasn't this result expected by them a long time ago?

"Order the light cruisers and destroyers, and attack! For the sake of the Great Japanese Empire, fight to the death! General Goro Ijiin ordered.

Putting the remaining battleships to death in order to create an opportunity for lightning strikes on light cruisers and destroyers. Now, the three battleships have been greatly traumatized, and their plan has finally been realized.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander." Mano Sakujiro Osa nodded.

With the order of Admiral Goro Ijiin, several light cruisers and more than a dozen destroyers of the Japanese Navy, which had already been prepared, rushed towards the Chinese Navy frantically. (To be continued.) )

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