The Japanese fleet was also rushing to the scene of the incident. In fact, Japan had been planning this time for a long time. There was no reason to arrive later than the Chinese warships. It was just that things on the sea surface were unpredictable.
A storm broke out when the Hosho left the Okinawa naval port. The Japanese Navy has seen this kind of situation many times. It has nothing to worry about at all and just evaded it appropriately.
But at this moment, a soldier observing the water situation suddenly discovered a dark shadow appearing under the sea not far away. At first he thought it was a whale, but then he understood that it was a submarine.
In addition to Japanese submarines in this sea area, it can only be Chinese submarines. Now China and Japan are in a confrontation. If the Chinese submarine takes the opportunity to attack the Fengxiang, wouldn't it be fatal?
Realizing the urgency of the matter, the Japanese sailors hurriedly reported to their superiors, which immediately alarmed the Japanese commander. Submarines, a powerful weapon, stole the show during World War I. Germany relied on submarine operations to almost strangle Britain.
die.
This is a powerful weapon that was not included in the scope of restrictions at the Washington Conference. The navies of various countries still stubbornly regard battleships as the main force. They have restrictions on aircraft carriers and cruisers, but they ignore submarines, and Japan
No effort is spared in the pursuit of the Navy.
In addition, although Japan's lower-level officers seem to have been brainwashed by Bushido and do everything they can, there are still many staff officers in Japan's upper echelons who regard conspiracy and trickery as a guide to victory. They do not have any moral burden, and even
Not to be ashamed of, but to be proud of.
Therefore, the Japanese are extremely interested in this underwater warfare tool with extremely strong concealment attack capabilities, and have invested a huge amount of energy. However, they have not yet grasped the essence of submarine warfare. In the early days of World War II, the size of Japan's submarines was
Ten times as many as the United States, especially ocean-going submarines, which are a major weapon for Japan.
However, the Japanese did not understand how to use submarines at all. They ignored the US military's sea lines of communication and focused their attacks on warships. During the battle for the islands, they also allocated submarines, which require highly flexible weapons, to defenders.
The island force, precisely because of Japan's stupidity, made their huge submarine force useless, far less brilliant than their German counterparts.
In this historical time and space, China has carried out comprehensive cooperation with Germany, not only gaining German submarine design technology, but also gaining submarine combat experience. Today, China's underwater power is even more important than surface power, and it is China's biggest trump card.
This time, in order to achieve the purpose of deterrence, Chinese submarine forces also gathered in the East China Sea. Since they did not receive an order to start a war, China's sea wolves could not actually launch an attack on Japanese warships and could only wander in the vast sea area.
At this time, a submarine was about to surface to recharge, but it collided with the Japanese fleet. After the Japanese sailors reported the situation to the superiors, they immediately shocked the Japanese. If China was at this juncture,
If a submarine launches an attack on itself, wouldn't that put the entire fleet in danger?
Therefore, Japan hurriedly ordered two destroyers to search, and the battleships Fengxiang and Fuso quickly escaped from this dangerous sea area. However, Japan had just studied submarine warfare, let alone how to conduct anti-submarine warfare. These two destroyers
They were also terrified, fearing that a torpedo would suddenly appear and send them to the bottom of the sea.
At this time, the Chinese submarine also discovered the Japanese fleet, and was immediately frightened. It hurriedly dived and sank directly to the bottom of the sea. However, at this time, the bad weather of the storm caused huge trouble to the Japanese.
, and after more than two hours of tossing, no Chinese submarine was found.
But this time it also frightened the Japanese people. They no longer dare to be careless. The appearance of Chinese submarines in this sea area proves that it is no longer safe. Japan's large warships are extremely valuable. They are absolutely
Unable to suffer any losses, the fleet hurriedly requested the dispatch of more anti-submarine forces.
After such a torment, Japan naturally had no time to rush to the sea area where the incident occurred. The Furutaka could only fight against the Chinese aircraft carrier alone and was sent to the bottom of the sea. When Japan received the distress telegram from the Furutaka, it went at full speed.
When they rushed over, it was too late. They could only see some debris and even some corpses remaining on the sea.
At this time, although the Japanese commander was furious, they still did not dare to take risks. After all, it was already dark now. If a Chinese submarine appeared, they would be even more in danger. China and Japan had already exchanged fire, and the first battle was launched.
After the shooting, the rest of the things are beyond the control of the two governments, and formal war has become inevitable.
Qiao Yu, who was far away in Beijing, received the report immediately during the naval battle. Qiao Yu did not expect that a test operation would turn into a war between China and Japan. Obviously, both sides were not restrained enough. This confrontation was in
It was not uncommon in later generations, but no war occurred.
Of course, this has a lot to do with the technical conditions of the two eras. Later generations can know the frontline situation well, but now it depends more on the judgment of frontline commanders, and later generations are extremely cautious about war. That is because of nuclear weapons.
With sharp swords hanging above their heads, no one dares to mess around. Nowadays, major countries have far fewer worries. The cost of starting a war is lower, so conflicts have become easier.
But no matter what is said, since China and Japan fired the first shot, China has no possibility of retreating and can only use its existing power to severely hurt Japan.
All senior political officials from China and Japan gathered in Huairen Hall and sat together. Wu Tong first informed everyone of the situation, and then Qiao Yu said: "Everyone, the war between China and Japan has broken out. We have no way out. Everyone's mission
Just do your best to defeat Japan, no matter what the cost!"
Qiao Yu had long said that he would be prepared for war, but no one thought that war would come so quickly. However, there are some things that they cannot reverse. As Qiao Yu said, since the war has begun, then
We can only go all out to win the war.
"President, this time I suggest that the Supreme Command be established immediately and the country enters a wartime system. We immediately declare war on Japan, expel Japan's diplomats, and confiscate Japan's property in China!"
Jiang Baili suggested: "In addition, our coastal areas must enter the highest state of combat readiness to prevent the Japanese from attacking the coastal areas. In addition, the outer Xing'an Mountains and North Korea must enter the battle as soon as possible to contain the Japanese power!"
A war between two countries is not just something to talk about casually. Each country has complicated plans on how to deal with it once a war breaks out. The same is true for China. All military and political circles have specific plans. After an order is given, China
The powerful state machinery began to operate.
Qiao Yu first convened a plenary meeting of the central yang of the United Communist Party, attended by all dignitaries in Beijing. All central yang committee members of the United Communist Party unanimously approved the decision to declare war on Japan and fully agreed to the decision to establish the Supreme Command.
Qiao Yu undoubtedly became the president's handsome man.
After the decision was made within the party, Qiao Yu came to the parliament in person, surrounded by many central yang executive members. The Chinese parliament was modeled on the United States, divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Senate was divided according to provinces, and the House of Representatives was divided according to entrances.
Among them, the Senate must be held by members of the United Democratic Party, while the House of Representatives has no restrictions on identity. It is mainly selected from talents from all walks of life across the country. Among them are a large number of well-known scholars and the old and young in Beiyang. It can also be regarded as giving them a place to speak. However,
The status of the House of Representatives is far lower than that of the Senate.
There are more than 1,300 members of the two houses of Congress. They have gathered in the Great Hall at this time. They have also received news about the exchange of fire between China and Japan in the East China Sea. Everyone knows that something big has happened. They know Qiao Yu very well.
China will never back down in its foreign affairs, and China has no chance of backing down now.
This time, Qiao Yu was uncharacteristically not wearing his usual gray robe, but instead put on the uniform of the Grand Marshal of the Navy, Army and Air Force. From his clothes, it was immediately clear to everyone that this war was inevitable.
Qiao Yu glanced majestically at the crowd present, and then said loudly: "The Japanese government has seized our ships without reason and attacked the Chinese navy, which has constituted a great provocation to China's dignity. Faced with this act of aggression,
There is no room for compromise in China's government. The Chinese people are peace-loving, but the Chinese people are not afraid of war. Throughout history, Japan has always been obsessed with destroying itself. From the moment of Japan's Meiji Restoration,
The small country of Zuoer regarded the invasion of China as a basic national policy and tried to make Japan a world-class power by invading China. The Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1894, the Japanese-Russian War, and the Qingdao War, every step of Japan was aimed at destroying China, until today.
Japan invaded China's Taiwan Island and Sakhalin Island on the 1st day. Now Japan has raised its bayonet towards us again. We can only respond with war. I officially declare that China and Japan are in a state of war from today on!"
The brief speech shocked everyone. China officially declared war on a great power. For the Chinese people, this was a war of revenge and an action to regain sovereignty. Especially the issue of Taiwan Island was a matter of concern for all Chinese people.
A piece of heartache, which was taken away by the Japanese during the Sino-Japanese War of 1898-1894, is like a piece of flesh being cut out of everyone's heart. As China becomes stronger and stronger, its desire to regain its homeland becomes more and more urgent.
For the world, every war between two powerful countries is a reshuffle of the world situation. The war between Japan and Manchuria pushed Japan to the throne of the great powers. The war between Japan and Russia made the polar bear weak.
It was fully exposed. World War I completely changed the world's power structure, and this war between China and Japan is bound to change the structure of the Far East and even the entire Pacific region. All countries are extremely concerned about it.
China has no interest in paying attention to these things at this time. After the official declaration of war, there are still countless things to deal with. All three armies of the sea, land and air force need to be fully mobilized. On land, the Northeast region has to face enemy intrusions from two directions. Therefore,
There must be sufficient troops. In addition, the Chinese Air Force has also begun to carry out reconnaissance and search work, and armored forces are also rapidly gathering. China's steel torrent will crush Japan in one fell swoop.
China has issued a declaration of war, and Japan cannot lag behind. If China dares to declare war on the Japanese Empire, then Japan will never be intimidated and will naturally respond tit for tat. Moreover, China sank the heavy cruiser Furutaka, which made Japan
The navy was disgraced, and they urgently needed war to wash away their shame. The newly enthroned Emperor Hirohito quickly announced a declaration of war. The two fateful enemies of China and Japan finally had to rely on war to decide life and death!
