"Raise the battle flag! Hasten! Meet the enemy! Xu Jie ordered with confidence, although it was only 7 words, but for these 7 words, Xu Jie had been preparing for more than 5 years!

"The fleet is ready to engage. Boys, your long-awaited moment has come, and use your blood and weapons to tell the Japanese who is the overlord of the East Taiping. Later, Luang Weili shouted this positive and sensational sentence through a loudspeaker.

"Never give up, never give in, fight to the end, never die!" Then a loud trumpet sound came out of the fleet, spreading farther and farther, as if the whole world heard the unyielding oath of the Huaxia Navy!

On the battlefield, the Qing and Japanese sides had completed the formation and change of fleet formations, and the two sides were gradually approaching.

The Beiyang Fleet became two groups, one was Dingyuan, Zhenyuan and Jiyuan, and the three warships with the bow facing the enemy formed an inverted triangle and rushed towards the Japanese fleet, while the Zhenhai, Suiyuan, Kaiyuan and other warships behind were facing the enemy on the side of the standard, preparing to follow up with the shelling after the 3 ships of Dingyuan cut into the opponent's formation.

The Japanese fleet was also divided into two groups, and the Japanese fleet began to turn, still flanking the enemy, but this time the Japanese navy turned earlier, and the guerrilla fleet came against the Zhenhai ship. The intent of this set of tactics is very clear: the Japanese fleet will be responsible for besieging the three ships of Dingzhenji in order to achieve results in a short time, while the fleet will take advantage of the high speed to risk passing through the side of the follow-up warships of the Beiyang Fleet, and then go around to the stern of the fleet to attack the weak ships behind. In order to entangle the other party and prevent the follow-up fleet from converging with the three ships of Dingzhenji.

Although this tactic seems to have a certain risk, but it is actually very safe, Suiyuan and Kaiyuan do not break away from the formation, the advantage of high speed can not be played, the two sides did not fight at first, but only slowed down the shelling after the Japanese army went around the rear. And if the Zhenhai ship turns around, it is equivalent to giving up the support for the three ships of Dingzhenji. without steering. Just wait for the battleships in the rear to be eaten. No matter how you look at this deal, you will not lose money.

However, just as the two sides were gradually approaching about 5 km, a fleet appeared from the south and surprised the Japanese. Three huge warships swept through the yellowish sea water against the background of the morning sun and headed towards the battlefield, flying scissors like knives, and twin giant cannons. There are also dense artillery with side chords, and a speed of nearly 20 knots, all of which show their strength.

Three battleships rushed to the battlefield like three arrows! In front of three unknown warships. Whether it's Fuji Hachishima Kurama, which the Japanese are proud of. It is still regarded as the treasure of the town by the Qing State, and the Dingyuan Zhenhai Town. They were dwarfed before him. Compared with the other warships on both sides of the war, they are the real gods of war, the real existence that can determine the outcome of the battle!

"It's like the Italian PISA class. The two battleships in the back were supposed to be its predecessor, the Garibaldi class. "After taking a closer look. Sanshan said in a trembling voice.

"Aren't they ordered to sail around the world? How did you get here? And it's also hanging the dragon flag of the Qing Navy! After seeing the dragon flags on the three warships and the admiral flags that marked the identity of the admiral, Kayama Shiki was shocked.

"They shouldn't be here to help Qingguo, right?" Thinking of the unusual relationship between Beiyang and the Italians, Sanshan couldn't help but fight a cold war.

"This is impossible, Italy is a neutral country, and they dare not help Beiyang so blatantly." Shiki Kayama stubbornly shook his head, and roared to comfort his heart, which had already reached his throat.

"If I guessed wrong. The Admiral Banner on it is supposed to represent Luang Wai Li. At the same time, the commander of the Japanese guerrilla fleet, Kozo Tsuboi, had already seen some clues.

"If my inference is correct, these three battleships were built by the Italians for the North Sea from the very beginning. In order to prevent the empire from expanding further into a navy. In order to be able to kill the Imperial Navy at the last moment, these three battleships have not appeared in the naval sequence of the Beiyang Fleet. Inoue Liangxin, who was standing next to Kenzo Tsuboi, said coldly. …,

In an instant, Inoue Liangxin suddenly figured out some things, why did he not see Lang Weili in the intelligence, Deng Shichang Yang Yonglin these names, why did the three Italian warships sail out of the Mediterranean Sea Since the major newspapers have not seen relevant reports, why did the Beiyang Fleet dare to come so swaggering to fight a decisive battle with the United Fleet!

The appearance of these three warships made everything that seemed strange clear in an instant! It's a conspiracy, a big conspiracy. A conspiracy that has been brewing since years ago! (Because Kozo Tsuboi held the positions of captain of the Kurama and commander of the guerrilla fleet at the same time, in order to prevent the entire fleet from getting injured in battle or losing control after being killed in battle, Inoue Yoshixin was specially transferred to the Kurama.) ）

"So what now? The enemy's naval guns have reached our heads! Pingjing Hangsantie said with a blue face. At this moment, the commander of the guerrilla detachment of the Japanese Combined Fleet was also completely uncalm!

"To paraphrase a phrase from the Qing people, lose the car and protect the handsome!" Inoue Yoshika said coldly.

"You mean? This is absolutely not possible. Tsuboi Hangsan instantly understood what Inoue Yoshishin meant.

"Please give the order, Your Excellency, and let the three ships of Asahi intercept the Beiyang PISA and Garibaldi. Kurama and Yoshino prepared to break out after joining up with the Fuji and Yashima. Inoue Yoshishin finished speaking, quietly waiting for Tsuboi Kozo's response.

"Do you leave your comrades to fend for themselves, or stay and die together?" This is definitely an easy choice in the eyes of the Japanese, who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. Or, in any army, there are always people who are cannon fodder, and it is not a fault in the eyes of the generals to throw away cannon fodder for the greatest victory or a chance of survival.

"Tell Commander Kayama that Kurama and Yoshino will converge in this team and then cover His Excellency the Commander to break out of the encirclement!" Before Ping Ping Hangsan could finish speaking, he felt that his mouth was already filled with some kind of fishy liquid.

At the same time, Shikinori Kayama had recovered from the initial shock, and the top priority was how to save this fleet that was on the verge of destruction, save the accumulation of more than 20 years of the Japanese Empire, and save a hope that could make a comeback.

"Your Excellency Commander, command the fleet to retreat, any later and we won't be able to leave." Sanshan Katsumi on the side looked at the three killing gods who were gradually approaching and said anxiously.

"The other party is faster than us, if you want to leave, there is only one way." Staff officer Mayuki Akiyama, who had been silent on the sidelines, whispered.

"Abandon weak ships and torpedo boats to cover the retreat of the capital ship?" This tactic, which seemed to be the most suitable for the situation at the time, actually carried too many political risks, and a single escape and abandonment of friendly ships was enough to drive Shikinori Kayama into the abyss!

"Your Excellency Commander, Tsuboi-kun has sent a signal that he will lead the Kurama and Yoshino to cover the retreat of the fleet!" At this moment, Tsuboi's request had already been delivered.

"The herald, Kurama and Yoshino joined the team to help the team break through. The three ships of Asahi, Naniwa, Takachiho and the torpedo unit went up to drag the new ship in the North Sea! In just a few tens of seconds, it seems like a century to Shiki Kayama.

Kurama and Yoshino then quickly turned. Join the Japanese fleet at the tail end. The other 3 battleships and 5 torpedo boats of the guerrilla fleet broke away from the battle sequence and headed for the god of war in the distance.

And just when the two sides were about to pick up the station, suddenly, 3 large warships appeared from the sea level in the south! Among them, the battleship at the forefront is actually almost the same as Xu Jie's flagship Tianjin! And the two battleships in the back were also recognized at a glance by the Beiyang and Japanese Navy, the Edgar-class cruisers!

"Holy! The British are coming? Xu Jie scolded in his heart, and then looked over. …,

"It's a neutral flag, and Lord Felimante just wants to watch the battle. They will not affect our operations. Looking at the somewhat unkind eyes of the officers of the Beiyang Fleet in the cabin, Lang Weili explained.

"The British are here to watch the war." Soon the Japanese also quickly recognized this, and since this is the case, let's ignore their existence.

"Your Excellency, Commander, in fact, we still have a chance." Suddenly, Akiyama Shinyuki said suddenly. "Don't forget that the Qing people can get 3 10,000-ton warships with the help of the Italians, and the empire also has an ally, and the fleet of this ally is rushing over." Speaking of which, hope reignited in Akiyama's eyes!

"Yes, the Russian fleet is on its way to the Far East, a large fleet of 4 armored cruisers and 2 protective cruisers. One of them is even more powerful than the PISA class. As long as the combined fleet can maintain a certain combat strength, if it joins forces with the Russians at that time, there is still a chance to defeat the Beiyang Naval Division. Shiki Kayama said excitedly. Pass the order and let the samurai clench their swords in their hands and break out of this trap for the future of the empire! ”

That being said, the veteran Shikiki Kayama doesn't think that the actual situation is as good as Akiyama Shinyuki imagined, what kind of people are the Russians? I'm afraid that there is no clearer than that, not to mention that for the sake of that little army equipment and two warships that are already old ships, Japan paid the price of sovereignty and a lot of money to obtain, just from the recent small actions of the Russians in Muroran Harbor made Kayama Shikiri tremble. Expect them to help Japan win the naval war? I'm afraid that the price to pay is more than Japan can get!!

However, Shikinori Kayama can't say these words, this is politics. For the sake of the future of the Japanese Empire, even if the object of the transaction is the devil, then the transaction must be completed. Because since the beginning of the Qing-Japanese War, Japan has had no choice but to win, receive a large amount of reparations and land cedes. Become the new overlord of the Far East! Or sink completely and be crushed by the high price!

"Hey, back then, maybe Ito-kun was right, we shouldn't have accepted help from the Russians." At this moment, he suddenly remembered how Ito behaved a few years ago, when he heard that the top brass had decided to move closer to Russia.

March 9, 1895, 8:34 a.m. The Battle of Datong Jiangkou, which decided the fate of the Qing and Japanese countries, officially kicked off, and history will be rewritten on this day. The national fortunes of the two countries will be rewritten!

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