At eight o'clock in the morning on July 3, Empress Zhu Yourong of the Ming Empire gave a radio speech, expressing her acceptance of the Soviet Union's declaration of war and declaring war on the Soviet Union. The Ming Dynasty would use all means of warfare permitted by the Geneva Convention to launch a full-scale war against the Soviet Union.
Next, there was a speech by Shen Rongxuan, the First Assistant Minister. Shen Rongxuan announced that from now on, all Soviet property in Ming Dynasty would be frozen, including movable and immovable properties. The Soviet embassy, consulates and other diplomatic institutions in Ming Dynasty would be closed, and relevant diplomacy The personnel will be deported within 48 hours. At the same time, all diplomatic missions in the Soviet Union will be closed and all diplomatic personnel will be recalled.
In addition, the two squadrons that have been dispatched will be given a new mission: to block the Soviet Union's maritime traffic in the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea (Mediterranean Sea), and the Sea of Japan. From now on, the Ming Dynasty will begin a naval blockade of the Soviet Union. Anyone traveling on the sea All Soviet ships on board may be captured or sunk by Ming warships. Any third-country cargo ship traveling to the Soviet Union will be stopped by Ming warships and ordered to return, otherwise it will be detained.
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After listening to the declaration of war, Xiang Xiaoqiang sat in a small conference room, looking at the large map on the shelf and holding his chin. He pressed the bell and asked his secretary to call Qiu Qiu.
In his impression, Qiu Qiu seemed to be better than Xiu Xiu in terms of pure military aspects of the navy. So he called Qiu Qiu to ask.
"Qiu Qiu," Xiang Xiaoqiang looked at the map and asked with some concern, "Now that war has been declared, we will blockade the Soviet Union at sea. You said that blockading a country like the Soviet Union does not require the use of too much naval power, right?"
Qiu Qiu didn't look at the map and said directly:
"It's hard to say. The Soviet Union's seaports are divided into three parts, one in the Baltic Sea, one in the Black Sea, and one in the Sea of Japan in the Far East. The first two seaports are very narrow and theoretically easier to block. What about the last one, Vladivostok, because the Japanese Ocean The area is wide, so it seems more difficult to block..."
Xiang Xiaoqiang nodded repeatedly:
"Yes, that's what I'm worried about. The Yongle squadron has taken care of the first two places. One Yongle and one Zhurong just guard the Baltic Sea and Black Sea outlets respectively. The latter one, Vladivostok, may not be that simple. Our battleships It is impossible to block other people's ports as it was in the era of sailing ships. Today's torpedo boats and aircraft are so powerful that the blockade fleet has to stay in the open ocean, and Vladivostok is directly connected to the wide Sea of Japan. Anyone who cannot see it will be slipped by Soviet ships. Come out. I'm worried that the cabinet will send more ships to the Sea of Japan. Then our navy will be too scattered. Our sea gateways, Zhejiang and Zhoushan Islands, will be too dangerous."
Qiu Qiu nodded seriously and said:
"Yes. Xiaoqiang, you are right. Once the Japanese navy launches a surprise attack on us, we will probably lose miserably."
Xiang Xiaoqiang was stunned and overjoyed. He didn't expect Qiu Qiu to agree with him. Unexpectedly, at this time, the only person standing with him was Qiu Qiu. The one who everyone usually thought was from her headquarters. Qiu Qiu of "Transparent Man".
He smiled and held Qiu Qiu in his arms, kissed her, and said with a smile:
"Okay, okay, yes, yes, Qiu Qiu, you better understand the truth. Oh, it would be great if they were all like you."
Xiuxiu also smiled and said:
"It's not just me, the few of us in the navy in the headquarters, even those on the Grasshopper, are all on guard against Japan!"
Xiang Xiaoqiang remembered that this is true. For many years, the Ming Navy has regarded Japan as an imaginary enemy. Because there are only two great sea powers in Asia, the Ming Dynasty and Japan, and they are so close to each other. People in the navy are wary of Japan. That is
It's okay to be normal.
This also brought a new idea to Xiang Xiaoqiang: You can try to find people who share the same goals with you in the navy.
Qiu Qiu looked at the map and said:
"But Xiaoqiang, you don't have to worry about them adding more troops to the Sea of Japan. The current naval force in the Sea of Japan is enough."
"That's enough? Why?"
Qiu Qiu said:
"You see, although the Sea of Japan is wide, the Soviet Union's main trade lines are in the west, that is, the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea. On the Far East Pacific side, it does not have much maritime trade volume. Except for Japan, to the south are the Ming Dynasty and Britain and France.
In America’s sphere of influence, no one wants to do business with it. On the other hand, Europe’s current strength may not be enough, and it is possible that more ships will be sent there.”
"Why?" Xiang Xiaoqiang asked in surprise, "Aren't the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea just two small gaps as big as the eye of a needle? Two battleships can handle it."
Qiu Qiu looked at him and asked:
"Xiaoqiang, do you think we have a base there?"
Xiang Xiaoqiang thought for a moment and said with a smile:
"As you know, there is no nominal base at the moment. However, the actual base has been negotiated, which is Rostock, Germany. We can stay there for a long time in the name of 'visit'. It is far from the only outlet of the Soviet Union in the Baltic Sea.
Haikou - St. Petersburg is only 700 nautical miles away and can be reached in 48 hours at a cruising speed. Moreover, the waters of the Baltic Sea are narrow, so it is difficult for Soviet ships to avoid us."
Qiu Qiu frowned and said:
"The problem is that we only have one base in Rostock, and we can only blockade one point in the Baltic Sea. We have no base there at the Black Sea outlet of the Balkan Peninsula in the south. No matter in Turkey, Romania or Greece, we have no base. We can only send troops from the base in Rostock.
In the past. But there are thousands of nautical miles from Rostock to the Black Sea. How much time do we have to spend on the road? How much fuel do we have to spend on the road? Even if we enter along the way
The efficiency of accepting ports and supplies from friendly countries is too low. We need to send at least three battleships to have the blockade effect of one battleship. You see, one is resting at the base, and the other is on the road.
One is cruising in the Black Sea. The Soviet Black Sea Fleet has a battleship. We still have to send battleships. Then tell us how much naval force we have to send to block the Black Sea outlet?"
Xiang Xiaoqiang frowned and murmured:
"Really or not... According to this, even half of our navy might not be enough..."
"yes."
Xiang Xiaoqiang leaned on the backrest, held his chin, and said in deep thought:
"No. I have to talk to the people in the navy. We can't let the cabinet put all its cards in a naval blockade of the Soviet Union. Since the Soviet Union is a country with a vast land and abundant resources, strong industry and agriculture, and everything from petroleum and coal, it is not afraid of a blockade at all.
, Secondly, we spent all our money to blockade the Soviet Union, which is exactly what Japan wants to see. If Japan launches an offensive against Liaodong or Shandong from the sea, we don’t even have the capital for a naval battle."
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At the same time, the Ming Dynasty Navy's Zhengde squadron was cutting through the waves and advancing north. At this time, the two sides had declared war on each other, and there were no worries. From the fleet commander to every sailor, they were eager to get out of their arms and fight.
All Soviet ships seen were sunk.
11:00 am, Sea of Japan, about 150 nautical miles east of the Korean Peninsula.
Although it is summer, the sea conditions in the Sea of Japan in the north are always bad, gloomy, rainy and foggy. Today is not bad, just a little gloomy and there are some moderate fluctuations in the sea surface.
Immediately afterwards, the eight lookout posts in front unanimously turned their telescopes to the 015 position.
At the end of the line of sight, on the gray horizon, there is a faint gray dot. It can be seen that a black and gray smoke ribbon is floating above it.
A few minutes later, observation data was continuously sent to the bridge control room. Soon, the opponent's course and speed also came out.