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On March 12, major newspapers such as the "Empire Daily News" published on their front pages the news that the Japanese fleet attacked the Imperial Navy's "Wuwei" and that the Chinese Empire officially declared war on Japan. Emperor Wang Yuze called on the people of the country to unite.
, the imperial decree to bravely kill the enemy. Suddenly, the whole country was excited, and major cities organized
Organized anti-Japanese demonstrations. Cities with Japanese consulates in Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan and other cities were surrounded by protesting Chinese people. The Japanese Embassy in China in Dongjiaomin Lane was surrounded by angry Chinese people and was abandoned.
How many stones? If it weren't for the protection of the police, I'm afraid these angry Chinese would have already stormed the embassy.
In addition to organizing demonstrations, students from major universities also gathered at the army and navy recruitment offices, demanding to join the imperial army. As a result, the officers in charge persuaded them to go back after persuading them. Currently, both the General Staff and the Ministry of National Defense are still
There is no conscription plan, and besides, even if it is necessary
If we want to expand the army, there is no need for these students! Their most important task now is to study. Only after they have learned knowledge can they make greater contributions to the empire. Cabinet officials and even Wang Yuze had to come forward to explain, and then the students
They gave up their plans to join the army.
That morning, Imperial Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang received declarations of war from the American Minister to China Sherlock and the Russian Minister to China Cassini. The United States and Russia formally declared war on China in accordance with the "Pacific Alliance Treaty". Wu Tingfang also
Declaring war on the United States and Russia on behalf of the Chinese Empire. After the news spread, it aroused even more anger among the people.
Many Chinese people are worried that the empire can defeat three powerful countries at once. Countless workers, students, farmers and retired soldiers have said that once the country is in need, they will immediately respond to the country's call and fight for the country.
battlefield, to gain victory.
The great changes after the establishment of the empire, as well as the empire's victory in economic construction and foreign wars, deeply stimulated the people of the country. Under the deliberate cultivation of the empire, the national self-esteem and self-confidence of the people of the country have improved a lot. Also
Everyone knows how the good old days came about. If the empire were defeated, they would probably have to go back to the life of the Qing Dynasty where they were oppressed by foreigners. This made everyone willing to work hard to preserve the fruits of today's labor, even if
He sacrificed his life for this.
Major newspapers in other countries around the world have also reported on the war between China and the Pacific Alliance. Almost the world's attention has been focused on the Far East. Of course, analysts or politicians in many countries insist that this time China is in trouble
.Although Japan is slightly weaker, Russia and the United States are both among the great powers, and China has just begun to rise. It may be very difficult to face three powerful countries at once. Not to mention that behind these three powerful countries, there are
Britain and France are two great powers
support. Under this situation, almost all countries are not very optimistic about China. This is especially true for the United States, which has just won a victory over Spain. Many Americans have also started marches to demand
The government avenged its shame and snatched Hawaii back from China. At the same time, the Chinese living in the United States also suffered unreasonable disasters. Many Chinese Americans were beaten and shops were burned, and the American police had no control over the Chinese.
Called the police and ignored it.
While the whole world is clamoring, Wang Yuze's eyes are fixed on the Western Pacific. From yesterday afternoon to now, the battle between the cruisers and destroyers of the Chinese Navy's home fleet against the Japanese fleet has been going on. At the beginning,
The 'Wuwei' was besieged by a Japanese destroyer formation. Fortunately, the 'Wuwei' not only survived, but also achieved considerable results. Then
Later, more and more cruisers and destroyers of the Chinese Navy arrived, which immediately dealt a huge blow to the destroyer formation of the US fleet. By nightfall, five of the 15 destroyers of the Japanese fleet were sunk, and the remaining
Most of them were injured and had to hide under the protection of battleships and armored cruisers. Otherwise, they would only have the fate of being completely sunk.
After nightfall, the cruisers and destroyers of the Chinese fleet have been following the Japanese fleet. This time they cannot escape no matter what. The main force of the Chinese navy's home fleet is four 'Zhonghua-class' battleships and eight 'Beijing-class' battleships.
The heavy cruiser is in the process of arriving and is expected to arrive on the morning of the 12th. By then, it will be a decisive battle between the Chinese and Japanese navies. The Chinese Navy's home fleet seems to have a guaranteed victory.
On the morning of the 12th, when the morning sunlight filled the sea, the Japanese fleet was sailing northeast. All night, cruisers or destroyers of the Chinese Navy followed them around, making it impossible for the Japanese fleet to escape under the cover of night.
On the bridge of the 'Shikishima', Togo Heihachiro was looking at the sea in the distance with red eyes. At dawn, the main force of the Chinese navy must be nearby. The decisive battle will come soon, leaving nothing to the Japanese fleet.
Time is running out.
"Your Excellency, Commander, all the battleships are ready. We will fight to the death to safeguard the honor of the warriors of the Japanese Empire!" Major General Samejima Aki replied. Although the battle has not yet begun, he seems to have already achieved the final result.
Expected it.
"Very good! Last night, His Excellency Yamamoto and His Royal Highness Prince Arisugawa Ehito sent telegrams. His Majesty the Emperor asked us to fight to the death! Now, it is time for us to be loyal to His Majesty the Emperor!" Lieutenant General Togo Heihachiro said solemnly.
road.
"Hi, Commander!" Major General Samejima Kai nodded.
Togo Heihachiro looked at the four battleships and six armored cruisers of the Japanese fleet. There is no doubt that this is definitely the most powerful fleet in Japan's history. However, they were born at the wrong time. Their enemies had more powerful weapons than them.
It is a powerful battleship. Only one powerful country is allowed to appear in the Far East. Therefore, China and Japan must decide the outcome. And now it seems that Japan is destined to be the loser.
Fifty kilometers northwest of the Japanese fleet, a huge fleet is sailing rapidly eastward. This is the main force of the Chinese Navy's home fleet. At the beginning, it is the battle line of four 'Zhonghua-class' battleships.
Line. Behind the 'Zhonghua-class' battleship, 8 'Beijing-class' heavy cruisers were divided into two queues. On the outside, there were several cruisers and destroyers. Most of the cruisers and destroyers joined the battle against Japan yesterday.
During the attack of the fleet.
In the distance, almost 20 kilometers away from the main force of the Chinese mainland fleet, there is a British Navy cruiser following from a distance. This is a warship belonging to the British Far East Fleet. The main force of the British Far East Fleet is still very far away.
.'monarchy level'
Battleships, early models, had a maximum speed of only about 17 knots, so when the Chinese mainland fleet sailed at a high speed of 18 knots, they simply could not keep up. They could only send a fast cruiser to explore the two countries first.
country’s naval battles.
At 8 o'clock in the morning, in the waters two hundred kilometers northwest of Guam, the main forces of the Chinese and Japanese navies met. Although the warships of the Japanese fleet all flew the St. George flag of the British Navy, China, which knew their identities very well,
The fleet will definitely not let them go.
"Order all ships to prepare for battle! Victory or defeat will be decided in one fell swoop today!" Deng Shichang, Commander of the Chinese Navy's Home Fleet, issued the battle order on the bridge of the battleship 'Zhonghua'. The main guns had already retreated.
gun coat, thick barrel, slanted
Pointing to the sky. The displacement of more than 20,000 tons looks like a hill on the sea, which puts a lot of pressure on people. The soldiers of the home fleet have already had breakfast and have gathered their strength.
, waiting for the upcoming war.
"The Chinese's 'Zhonghua-class' battleship is big enough for Chinese people, much bigger than in the photo!" Togo Heihachiro put down the telescope in his hand and murmured. Compared with the Japanese Navy's 'Shikishima-class' battleship,
The 'China Class' battleship is 7,000 tons larger.
The "Ryujo-class" battleships of our navy have a displacement of only more than 10,000 tons, which is less than half that of the "Zhonghua-class" battleships. Before the battle even started, the soldiers of the Japanese Navy were already overwhelmed by the "Zhonghua-class" battleships.
I was shocked by the tall and mighty figure of the battleship.
"Turn left 30 degrees, reduce the speed to 16 knots, and close the gap with the Japanese fleet. Each ship is ready to fire!" At 8:30 in the morning, Deng Shichang issued the order. At this moment, the distance between the two warships was only about 15,000.
It's a thousand meters. The Chinese and Japanese warships are already ready to fire. However, although this distance is within the range, firing now is simply a waste of shells.
The four "Zhonghua-class" battleships of the Chinese Navy, starting with the "Zhonghua", followed closely by the "Yanhuang", "Huaxia" and "Shenzhou", adopted a one-on-one approach with the Japanese fleet's "Shikishima"
"Asahi", "Ryujo" and "Hizen" battle.
The eight 'Beijing-class' heavy cruisers faced off against the Japanese Navy's 'Iwami-class' armored cruisers. The battle lines were 'Beijing', 'Tianjin', 'Shanghai', and 'Nanjing'.
Guangzhou' number, 'Changsha' number, 'Kulun' number and 'Dihua' number
, fighting against the Japanese Navy's 'Iwami', 'Tango', 'Shubo', 'Somo', 'Owari' and 'Suruga'. Eight ships fought against six ships, with the 'Beijing' in front
', 'Tianjin', 'Shanghai', and 'Nanjing' adopt a two-on-one approach.
As the Chinese fleet turned, the distance between the two sides quickly narrowed. By 8:50, the distance between the two sides had been reduced to about 10,000 meters. At this time, the battleship 'Zhonghua', under the order of the gunnery officer,
, fired the first salvo, which was also the first test firing.
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