Chapter 575: Impact (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
"Marshal, give orders. As long as you give the order, we will tear those sons of bitches to shreds. Lieutenant General Li Dingxin said angrily.
The Americans rushed directly at them, obviously because they were sure that they would not dare to open fire, which is why they were so unscrupulous. However, this is too much of a nobody's eyes.
Marshal Cheng Biguang had a calm face, didn't say a word, and didn't know what he was thinking. In fact, Marshal Cheng Biguang was also very angry in his heart, and he was eager to launch an attack and eat all the ten battleships of the US Navy. However, the consequences of this will inevitably lead to a war between China and the United States. With the current strength of the Imperial Navy, it will undoubtedly be able to occupy an advantage in the early stage of the war. However, once the powerful industrial power of the United States explodes, it is unlikely that China will want to suppress the United States again. I have to admit that the gap between the industrial strength of China and the United States is too great. At this stage, China cannot catch up with the United States.
In addition, Marshal Cheng Biguang was also well aware of the current strategy of the empire. The current empire still regards development as the first priority, and only when the national strength is improved and industrialization is fully realized can the empire become a real power. If a major war breaks out now, the building of the empire will be seriously affected.
On the other side, on the battleship 'New York', the flagship of the U.S. fleet, Vice Admiral Evans, although his face was calm, he actually had no bottom in his heart, and he did not know how the Chinese Empire would react. The hands he held in front of his chest were already clenched into fists. If he spread out his hands at this moment, he could see that his palms were already slightly sweating.
"Your Excellency, the yellow-skinned monkeys certainly don't have the guts to open fire. If they dare to open fire, they will be held accountable for provoking the war. In addition, at this distance, if we shoot at each other, the Chinese will definitely not take advantage of anything. Major General Thomas smiled. It seemed that everything was as he expected.
Vice Admiral Evans did not answer, but stared at the Chinese Navy intently. If the Chinese Navy reacted aggressively, he would immediately order the fleet to slow down and turn. He also did not want to provoke a war. Once war breaks out, it will not only be bad for China, but also bad for the United States.
"Will the Chinese open fire? No, they shouldn't have the guts to do that. If the Chinese retreat. Then we will take advantage of the situation and enter Tokyo Bay. Lieutenant General Evans thought secretly.
In fact, this is the order sent to him by the White House to test the determination of the Chinese and see if the Chinese government is determined to tear the face with the United States. Of course, if the situation changes and there is a possibility of detonating a war, then he must immediately stop the temptation.
Marshal Cheng Biguang's eyes moved as the American fleet approached. Although, the actions of the American fleet were somewhat unexpected by him. But. He would also not believe that the United States would dare to provoke a war. China has all kinds of concerns, and the United States also has concerns.
"The Americans don't dare to go to war with us, so what are they doing it for?" Marshal Cheng Biguang's brows furrowed.
Then, a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and he seemed to understand something. Suddenly, a smile appeared on his face.
"Are the Americans trying to test the empire? In that case, let them see the determination of the Empire. Marshal Cheng Biguang immediately thought of how to counter the Americans. Now that you have guessed the hole cards of the Americans. Naturally, there is nothing to worry about.
"Prepare to pressurize the boiler!" Marshal Cheng Biguang ordered.
"Marshal, are we going to retreat?" A trace of unwillingness flashed in Lieutenant General Li Dingxin's eyes. Though. If Marshal Cheng Biguang gives the order to retreat, he will follow it, but it does not mean that he will agree with this order.
"Retreat? Who said we were going to retreat? Didn't the Americans want to ram us and force us to get out of the way? Then we'll really hit them. Marshal Cheng Biguang said.
"Ramming the battleship of the Americans? Will this lead to further escalation? Lieutenant General Li Dingxin was a little worried now.
"It's going to escalate. However, there will be absolutely no war. We don't want to go to war. The Americans also do not want to go to war. Marshal Cheng Biguang said very firmly.
Vice Admiral Li Dingxin nodded: "Then marshal, which American warship are we going to ram?" ”
"Of course, it's the flagship of the Americans, the New York. Look at the current situation, the flagship of the Americans will pass in front of us. As the battleship 'New York' passed, we immediately accelerated. I'd rather take a look at the sharp bow of the battleship 'Zhonghua'. Can it break through the side armor of the battleship 'New York' in one fell swoop. Marshal Cheng Biguang said with a sneer.
Since the U.S. Navy dares to flaunt its might in front of the Imperial Navy, it will cost them. Let them know that the Americans are not qualified enough to be enemies of the empire.
"Marshal, the waterline armor of the battleship 'New York' is no more than 254 mm to 305 mm. With the bow of the battleship 'Zhonghua', it was completely capable of breaking through the waterline armor of the battleship 'New York' in one fell swoop. However, it is difficult to say whether it will be able to be smashed in two. Lieutenant General Li Dingxin said excitedly, and there was a look of eagerness in his eyes.
"No, if it sinks, then the matter is a bit big, and the injury is fine, even if it is a heavy injury, the matter will not be out of control. If it sinks, then we and the Americans will probably have to prepare for the outbreak of war. Marshal Cheng Biguang said.
"Yes, Marshal." Lieutenant General Li Dingxin nodded, but his expression was a little regretful.
"In addition, order the other warships to be ready, and if the Americans want to tear their faces if we damage the battleship 'New York', we must not be afraid of them. You have to be ready for battle. Marshal Cheng Biguang commanded.
"Don't worry, marshal, the brothers have already prepared." Lieutenant General Li Dingxin said.
The distance between the U.S. fleet and the Chinese navy is constantly narrowing, and on almost every warship, all sailors have entered the highest state of combat readiness, for fear that the Chinese navy will suddenly open fire. You know, if you fire at this distance, it's almost impossible to dodge.
Lieutenant General Evans's palms were constantly sweating, and it was obvious that he was also in a high state of tension.
The same was true of Major General Thomas, although his mouth was hard. But at this time, his body couldn't help but tremble slightly.
"God bless us, those yellow-skinned monkeys will not dare to open fire." Major General Thomas muttered. Now, it seems, only God can give him some comfort.
The distance was getting closer and closer, and soon it was three thousand meters. However, the Chinese Navy still did not move.
2,000 ......
1,000 ......
At this distance, you can see each other almost without a telescope.
"It seems that the Chinese really do not want to go to war. We forced a breakthrough so that the Chinese did not know what to do. Lieutenant General Evans thought secretly. He thought he had lifted the crisis. After all, if the Chinese Navy were going to open fire, it would have opened fire long ago.
Still, Vice Admiral Evans ordered the ships to be combat-ready. The current formation is that the American fleet rushes directly to the Chinese Navy, and the Chinese Navy is in a favorable position, which can almost be regarded as being in a T-shape. If the Chinese navy attacks, the U.S. fleet will be doomed.
800 meters......
500 meters......
"Your Excellency, Commander, the Chinese are frightened by us. It seems that we have won. Let the Chinese no-sail zone, go eat ****. Major General Thomas burst out laughing.
A smile also appeared on Lieutenant General Evans' face. He seems to have sensed that the Chinese side has not made up its mind.
Soon, the battleship 'New York' rushed into the ranks of the Chinese Navy. According to the current track, they will pass less than a hundred meters in front of the battleship 'Zhonghua', the flagship of the Chinese Navy.
"Your Excellency, Commander, I'm going to go to the deck, I'm going to see how those Chinese will react when we break the Chinese queue to pieces." Major General Thomas yelled excitedly.
Lieutenant General Evans smiled and did not stop. He also believes that this time the incident can be settled. The no-navigation zone set up by the Chinese Navy off the coast of Japan will be completely shattered and become a joke because of the actions of the US Navy.
When the flagship of the U.S. fleet, the New York, was about to pass in front of the battleship Zhonghua, the flagship of the Chinese Navy, the battleship Zhonghua suddenly accelerated.
The high-temperature and high-pressure steam drives the steam turbine to work rapidly and drives the propeller to rotate rapidly. The speed of the battleship also began to increase steadily.
"Huh? The Chinese have accelerated, what are they trying to do? Lieutenant General Evans couldn't help but frown.
"Damn, we're too close to each other to collide." Lieutenant General Evans yelled.
He only now realized that the fragile amidships of the battleship 'New York' had been exposed to the bow of the battleship 'Zhonghua' of the Chinese Navy. If the battleship 'Zhonghua' rushed up quickly, it was entirely possible to crash the battleship 'New York' in two.
"Oh God! The Chinese are trying to hit us. Turn, turn now! Lieutenant General Evans ordered.
The chief navigator is already desperately turning, but it is not so easy to turn a powerful warship with a displacement of more than 28,000 tons, and it often takes two or three minutes. And now, it's too late. The two sides were too close to each other, and the impact was already inevitable.
Under the terrified gaze of the US Navy, the battleship "Zhonghua" of the Chinese Navy crashed headlong into the apostle of the battleship "New York," the flagship of the US fleet. (To be continued.) )
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