The occurrence of the "Bombardment of Masuda Incident" forced the Japanese government to a dead end!
Although preparations were made for the decisive battle, it was unexpected that the decisive battle came so quickly.
The war has finally come...
The whole of Japan has been fully mobilized. This is a battle involving all the strength of Japan. If it wins, then Japan's return to glory seems to be foreseeable; if it fails, where will Japan be taken? No one can say clearly.
"Everything is for the future of the empire, please!"
In the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, Hirohito said solemnly.
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty." Navy Minister Mitsumasa Yoneuchi looked solemn: "I swear to defend the empire to the death, to defend the empire. For the future of the empire, even if I die, I will die on the sea!"
Duke Konoe Fumimaro frowned.
Death? It seems unlucky to say this word before the decisive battle...
Hirohito also seemed to feel it, and he frowned: "Your Excellency, Minister of the Navy, don't die, stay alive, and stay alive to win. You are not doing it for one person, but for the entire empire!"
"Hai!" Mitsumasa Mineuchi stood up and said loudly.
This is 1937, the 26th year of the Republic of China and the 12th year of the Japanese puppet "Showa".
A war that the whole world is watching is about to break out...
A large number of warships began to arrive toward the Sea of Japan for reinforcements, and countless new warships gathered here.
At this time, the Chinese Navy had no reservations and exposed most of its wealth.
The first and second aircraft carrier task forces, the 8th and 9th task forces, the submarine group, the flying group... almost everything that can be used is used!
No more reservations, no more reservations!
China's aircraft carrier formation appeared on the sea for the first time!
If the Chinese Navy won the previous Sino-Japanese naval battle by relying on cunning tactics and some luck, then this time the decisive battle will be a real head-on confrontation at sea!
Aircraft carrier versus aircraft carrier, battleship versus battleship!
Failure or death!
This is the oath taken by the officers and soldiers of the Chinese Navy from top to bottom!
Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese Navy, Deputy Chief of the Navy of the Republic of China, Admiral Zhang Xiaoyue. Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese Navy, Admiral Nagano Shushen!
On the "Grand President", the first aircraft carrier owned by the Chinese Navy, Zhang Xiaoyue stared at a ship model in a daze.
This is the ship model of the "Qiang Sheng". Every word Wang Hengyue said when he pointed at the "Qiang Sheng" was clearly printed in Zhang Xiaoyue's mind.
When Wang Hengyue said that sooner or later the Chinese navy would become stronger and sooner or later it would compete with maritime powers for hegemony at sea, not many people would believe it except Wang Hengyue.
But Wang Hengyue did it, really did it!
He brought everything to the Chinese Navy and handed the most powerful navy into the hands of his generals. He did everything he could, and the rest depends on these naval officers.
The deputy commander, Second Class Admiral Lu Yixuan, was beside Zhang Xiaoyue, and his eyes also stayed on the ship model of the "Qiang Sheng".
The decisive battle is coming, and no one's heart is at peace.
"Japanese navy secret telegram." Lu Yixuan said after a while: "The telegram said that the Japanese navy has completed its assembly and will officially launch an attack on our navy on the 26th!"
Zhang Xiaoyue smiled, smiling from the bottom of his heart.
The Japanese navy would never have imagined that their secret codes were completely in the hands of the Chinese, and the Chinese navy knew every move they made.
What could be more absurd and ridiculous than this?
Compared with Japan, China prepared there a long time ago. From logistical supplies to intelligence work, China has done so fully and well prepared.
I remember that before setting off for the expedition, Wang Hengyue said to Zhang Xiaoyue with a smile: "I promise to let you know what the Japanese eat for breakfast as soon as possible."
Zhang Xiaoyue fully believes that the president can do this, and the facts have proved...
The president has done everything he can, now it's his turn...
"Order the First Aircraft Carrier Task Force, the Seventh Task Force, and the 11th Flying Group to prepare!" Zhang Xiaoyue calmly issued his order...
...
"Weiqing".
Qi Chengcheng, the captain of the destroyer "Shanghai", came to the "Weiqing".
As Niu Liancheng's old boss, when Niu Liancheng had "inexplicably" become the captain of the battlecruiser "Wei Qing", Qi Chengcheng was still standing still, which would make most people feel uncomfortable.
But most people definitely do not include Qi Chengcheng.
Qi Chengcheng has always regarded Niu Liancheng as his own son. Almost everyone thinks that Niu Liancheng is a "fool", but only three people are exceptions, President Wang Hengyue, Niu Liancheng's cousin Hei Tie, and one more
Qi Chengcheng.
"Great wisdom is like stupidity." This is Qi Chengcheng's evaluation of Niu Liancheng: "Others seem to him to be stupid. He often does stupid things that make people feel inexplicable, crazy things, and does not follow the world. His words often offend people. But this is nothing.
It's just that he doesn't want to think about those things. He concentrates on the navy and is obsessed with naval battles. Others are tied up by too many things, but Niu Liancheng doesn't think so much. There is only one thing in his heart: battleships!"
Most people don't understand what the "idiot" is thinking in his heart, but Qi Chengcheng can see that Niu Liancheng's heart is transparent and ethereal. He will not think about anything except his beloved battleship...
...
"Uncle Qi, eat an apple." Seeing Qi Chengcheng coming, Niu Liancheng handed over an apple with a silly smile.
"Good boy, when did you become so generous and share apples with others?" Qi Chengcheng took the apple to his surprise. In his memory, Niu Liancheng was particularly concerned about apples and who wanted to eat his apples?
It almost seemed like it was going to kill him.
Niu Liancheng took a bite of his apple, and his smile was still so naive: "The president sent me several large baskets of apples, and said that if I win this time, he will give me a boatload of apples.
..."
Qi Chengcheng suddenly realized it. He took a bite of the apple and before he spoke, he heard Niu Liancheng say: "You only have worms..."
"What?"
"There is a worm." Niu Liancheng said with a smile: "I can tell at a glance that there is a big worm in this apple and it's broken, otherwise I wouldn't let you eat it."
"Bah, bah!" Qi Chengcheng quickly spat out the apple he had eaten in his mouth. When he looked again, sure enough, there was an apple looking at him happily.
Qi Chengcheng threw the apple at Niu Liancheng angrily: "You little bastard, I am so kind to you in vain, you heartless thing!"
Niu Liancheng ducked away with a smile.
Qi Chengcheng suddenly sighed: "Xiao Niu, I have received the order. The 'Shanghai' will go out with the first aircraft carrier task force tomorrow. We are the first attack wave. I have some bad premonitions...
...Maverick, my eldest son is serving on the 'Glory', you know, right? What if something happens to me... I said just in case, I have made an agreement with my eldest son
, he will be responsible for taking care of you in your future life. You are not young anymore, so you should start a family earlier!"
"Nothing will happen, Uncle Qi." Niu Liancheng said nonchalantly: "I can see that we are so well prepared this time and have so many aircraft carriers. As long as the commander doesn't make any big mistakes, we will definitely win.
That’s it.”
"I know, I know..." Qi Chengcheng murmured, but there was no excitement in his expression: "I know we can win, we have been waiting for such a long time, but I
Something is not right in my heart. Forget it, I can’t explain it to a silly boy like you. Anyway, you remember, no matter I am here or not, my family will always be your family, and my eldest son, second son, and third son will always be yours.
They are your three brothers, do you understand?"
"Well, I understand." Niu Liancheng nodded: "Old man Qi, nothing can happen to you, really..." He said it very seriously. Maybe he had never spoken so seriously before:
"The President is good to me, but even though he is the President, I never see him a few times. My cousin is good to me, but he is never by my side. The only one who really takes care of me is you, Uncle Qi, you, Uncle Qi, you
If something happens, I will definitely help you take revenge!"
Qi Chengcheng laughed "haha". Although Niu Liancheng's words were a bit unfavorable, Qi Chengcheng didn't care at all. If he died, his eldest son would definitely avenge him, and Niu Liancheng would avenge himself.
With two such good sons, what else do you have to be afraid of?
"Find a wife earlier and don't end up with your wife, Lao Niu." Qi Chengcheng patted Niu Liancheng on the shoulder: "If your old man Qi doesn't die this time, he will definitely help you choose a wife. You have no father or mother.
, Aunt Qi and I are your parents."
"Hey, I got it." Niu Liancheng smiled shyly.
After Qi Chengcheng finished speaking, he stood up and called several officers on the "Wei Qing" to his side: "Listen, some of you were transferred from the 'Shanghai', and you are all my old subordinates. Please help me."
Your captain, listen to me, I will definitely make great achievements in the future by following your captain!"
"Yes!" all the officers shouted in unison.
Qi Chengcheng nodded with satisfaction: "Everyone, see you at sea!"
The officers' response was so uniform: "See you at sea!"
The decisive battle has begun at this moment. This will be a battle that determines the fate of China and Japan! This will also be a battle that determines the final direction of Asia!