Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

The sharp sirens began to reverberate over the fleet, escorting the cabin where the highest officer of the fleet was.Major General Taniguchi, after arranging the security mission at night, had just closed his eyes and hadn't entered a deep sleep when he was awakened by the sudden sound.

Subconsciously sat up from the bed, quickly put on the military uniform, rushed out of the cabin, and was about to rush to the command room.Several consecutive explosions followed, reaching his ears.With a face full of astonishment, before he could fully react, the cruiser he was on trembled violently.

"Here, what's going on...>

Once the escort fleet is attacked, as the commander-in-chief, he will undoubtedly become the biggest victim of the entire incident.Thinking of the military responsibilities he might assume, a trace of fear immediately appeared on his face.Lieutenant General Morita, who also looked nervous, but in the eyes of Major General Taniguchi, seemed to be gloating, replied directly in a bad tone.

"I don't know either...No accident, our fleet must have been attacked by some unknown...>

When two people, escorted by guards, hurried into the command cabin.The entire escort fleet, facing in all directions, can be called almost everywhere. After more than 40 torpedo attacks, it has fallen into a state of chaos.

Of course, it wasn't just the formation formed by several ships under the escort fleet that fell into chaos.Looking around, on the deck of the cruiser where I was, before I took a break, my morale was still high, and my subordinates were full of confidence in this expedition.At this moment, like a frightened duck, it began to scurry around on the huge deck...>

"Boom...>

"Sir beware...>

And until this moment, Major General Taniguchi and Lieutenant General Morita, surrounded by many guards, had the opportunity to raise the binoculars.Through the lookout.Observe the situation of the entire escort fleet.At the same time, he listened to his subordinates' detailed report on the current situation of the fleet.

I don’t know if I don’t see it, I’m shocked when I see it...>

In just a few seconds of the torpedo attack, two destroyers out of the five subordinate ships had unexpectedly ignited raging fire.Two warships.On the pitch-black sea, it was like two huge torches floating on the sea.

Of course, under the reflection of two huge 'torches'.Rear Admiral Taniguchi, the commander-in-chief of the fleet holding up his binoculars, could clearly see the officers and soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Navy who had no time to escape on the deck of the warship, because their bodies were completely enveloped in flames.Rolling back and forth on the deck, while letting out bursts of heart-piercing screams, while trying to extinguish the fire on his body.more than this.With the flames all over his body, he rushed to the edge of the deck and jumped into the sea...>

Needless to say, anyone with a little military common sense knows it well.The two ships that have been turned into torches have only one end waiting for them.That's sinking to the bottom of the ocean... >

Regarding the two destroyers that had no hope at all, Rear Admiral Taniguchi only stopped for less than two seconds before quickly shifting his gaze to the remaining ships and transport ships.

Under the reflection of two huge 'torches'.There are still a few ships left.Also very clearly appeared in the Maj. Taniguchi telescope.On the face of it, several ships did not catch fire.Second, the sailing speed was not slowed down... Rear Admiral Taniguchi, whose nerves had been tense all the time, couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief, and subconsciously said.

"Fortunately... >

However, just less than a second after his tense heart relaxed, the captain of the cruiser behind him gave a slightly panicked report, directly pulling him into the trough again.

"Your Excellency, my cruiser was attacked by at least ten torpedoes from unknown enemy forces. Although we repeatedly evaded, six torpedoes still hit the target accurately. The entire ship below the waterline has been blasted six diameters by the enemy's torpedoes. There is a huge gap of one meter. Because the hole is too big, the damage management personnel cannot repair it in a short time. A large amount of seawater is pouring into the bottom cabin of the warship along the six gaps... >

"In addition, the six holes are evenly distributed on both sides of the warship. As a result, even if we close all the partitions on the bottom of the warship, we cannot stop the seawater from pouring into the cabin. According to the current speed of seawater influx, at the latest 15 minutes, the entire cruiser will It will sink to the bottom of the sea due to the massive influx of sea water."

"So, my humble lord, please abandon the ship immediately and transfer it...>

"Baga, how is it possible...>

"Ha Yi, Your Excellency General, everything that the humble official said is true...>

A powerful cruiser, without even seeing the shadow of the enemy, was about to sink under the attack of a torpedo from nowhere.As an escort fleet with only one cruiser, it is tantamount to a very heavy blow.When staring at a pair of eyes, still not believing the fact in front of him. [

Seeing the heavy losses of the escort fleet behind him, Lieutenant Admiral Moriguchi, who also looked nervous, had already put his mind on the three transport ships protected by many ships.Facing the cruiser captain in front of him, he roared loudly.

"Tell me immediately, have the other ships, especially the three transport ships transporting the army officers and soldiers, been torpedoed and what is the situation now?"

"Report sir, we haven't got the damage of several other ships." Facing Morita, who carried the rank of lieutenant general on his shoulders, the warship he was in command of was about to sink.However, with the arrogance that a naval officer should have.The captain still answered unashamedly.

Major General Taniguchi spoke rudely to himself, but Morita Admiral could bear it.After all, for the [-] soldiers under him, Lieutenant General Taniguchi needed to cooperate in many things.And now, a small lieutenant captain.He dared to speak disrespectfully to himself.Be disrespectful to yourself.Lieutenant General Morita, who was anxious about the safety and danger of the troops, suddenly felt a nameless anger in his heart.

"Crack...>

"Baga. If that's the case, why are you still standing there? Immediately contact other warships and ask about the specific damage of each ship...>

"Romper...>

Because of this slap, although my heart is full of anger.However, for the sake of his own life, he had to answer with an aggrieved face.

And at this moment, Rear Admiral Taniguchi, who was eager to know the damage to the entire fleet, also reacted from shock.Although he is very dissatisfied with Morita Zhongjiang's behavior of overstepping his authority to deal with his subordinates.However, when life and death were at stake, Major General Taniguchi could not care about any disputes between the navy and the army, or the conflict between the two.Seeing Captain Zhongzuo looking at him with aggrieved eyes.The anger in my heart suddenly disappeared.Facing Captain Zhongzuo, with anger, he cursed with a look of hatred.

"Baga, what are you doing here? Don't go right away...Adjutant, immediately issue combat orders to all ships, and the escort fleet will immediately enter a combat readiness state, quickly search for enemy ships. And launch an attack...>

"Hai, Your Excellency Commander...>

The first round of torpedo attacks was completed in just five seconds. In order to avoid exposing the target, the 12 submarines quickly dived and retreated according to the order.The escort fleet under attack, except for the two destroyers that were burning raging fire.Nuo Da's battlefield unexpectedly fell into a short period of tranquility.

When Rear Admiral Taniguchi ordered his subordinates to contact other ships, the other ships had already reported their intelligence to the flagship.

"Report to the two officers, the four destroyers under the escort fleet, two of which were directly detonated in the ammunition depot, and have been shrouded in flames. Even if they do not sink into the sea in the end, they will lose their combat effectiveness and ship power...>

"The cruiser was attacked by a total of six torpedoes, and it will sink to the bottom of the sea within 15 minutes at most... >

"A destroyer was attacked by two torpedoes, hitting the power compartment and the fuel compartment respectively...>

"The last destroyer was attacked by three torpedoes, and as a large amount of sea water continued to pour into the ship's sinking cabin. The entire ship will sink to the bottom of the sea in 10 minutes at the latest...>

"As for the three transport ships, except one was attacked by a torpedo, the remaining two ships were all intact...>

"In other words, the entire escort fleet has been completely lost up to now...>

"Yes, Your Excellency Commander...>

Seeing the cruiser whose hull had begun to tilt slightly due to the large amount of sea water pouring into the cabin, the adjutant immediately suggested: "Bosses, the warship is about to sink. I implore the two officers to abandon the ship immediately and lead The remaining ships, leave this sea area quickly."

"The escort fleet is completely lost. Without the protection of the escort fleet ships, once the three troop carriers are attacked, they will not have the slightest ability to fight back. Mr. Taniguchi, for the sake of the tens of thousands of Imperial Army warriors on the three transport ships, I also suggest that the navy give up immediately. All ships that have lost power quickly left this sea area with the help of three transport ships...>

Without even seeing the shadow of the enemy, you voluntarily gave up the attack and brought out all your combat ships by yourself.Major General Taniguchi immediately fell into a difficult decision.And at this moment, Lieutenant General Mori's voice sounded again.

"Taniguchi-kun, I hope you can understand the ultimate purpose of this attack...>

"Baga, cunning enemy, sooner or later, I will tear you to pieces...>

Boarding the transport ship, for the safety of the remaining three transport ships, Taniguchi will not forget to search for the enemies hidden in the night.As a good naval officer.He knew very well that if he wanted to send the three transport ships to Lushun Port safely, he had to find the enemy.Only then can we know ourselves and the enemy and make the most appropriate deployment.

In the command room of the transport ship, holding up the binoculars, he quickly searched around the fleet and found nothing.The solemn expression on Major General Taniguchi's face was immediately covered by gloom.Facing Lieutenant General Morita beside him, he said in a deep voice, "Your Excellency Lieutenant General, it seems that we are in trouble...>

"Mr. Taniguchi. According to the report of the officers and soldiers on duty at night, there are more than forty torpedoes attacking us. With so many torpedoes attacking us suddenly, if it wasn't launched by the enemy's large-scale fleet, could it be that the enemy launched it from the bottom of the sea?" It came out..." With a solemn expression, he said to himself.Morita, who was also starting to feel worried, asked back.

"A large-scale fleet is absolutely impossible...>

Then, he suddenly thought of something, twitched his brows, as if he had been frightened, and said with a frightened face: "Yes, it is an underwater attack... After searching for so long, I have not found any traces of the enemy. There is only one possibility. The enemy used The submarine attacked us silently from below the surface of the sea...>

After finishing speaking, Major General Taniguchi raised his binoculars again with a solemn face, and began to observe the surrounding sea which had become calm again.

I don’t know if I don’t see it, I’m shocked when I see it...>

The Japanese Navy abandoned all combat ships, boarded the transport ship, and prepared to start again for 10 minutes.Enough officers and soldiers of 12 submarines reinstalled torpedoes on all torpedo tubes, and secretly lurked to the best launch position again.

Major General Taniguchi just realized that the attack he was under came from a submarine. The 12 submarines, under the order of Qi Yong, fired a total of 48 torpedoes in the second round.

Just after raising the binoculars, on the calm sea 500 meters away, a wave of water splashed by the tail of the torpedo suddenly appeared in the eyes of Major General Taniguchi, getting closer...

"No, it's a torpedo launched by a submarine, quickly evade it...>

The distance of 500 meters is only a few seconds for the torpedo passing by quickly.However, it is almost impossible for a [-]-ton transport ship to turn and evade within a few seconds while driving fast.

Under Major General Taniguchi's stunned gaze, this torpedo made very close contact with the starboard side of the warship.

"Boom...>

The sound of the torpedo explosion and the terrified screams of the officers and soldiers began to sound one after another at the same time.Before the expedition, Major General Taniguchi was still in high spirits and full of confidence in this attack.In a blink of an eye, because of the continuous loss, it seemed that he had aged several years.Closing his eyes in pain, his legs standing on the deck also knelt down on the ground with a plop because of the sudden loss of strength, muttering to himself.

"It's over, the whole fleet is over...>

"It's over, my troops, how could this happen, how could the Chinese army have submarines, how could they be equipped with submarines, why did this happen... >

The Japanese army had an escort fleet of five ships, plus three transport ships with a field division.Under the ambush of the submarine brigade under the naval formation, no one slipped through the net, and all of them were buried in the seabed.As for the more than 2 little devil officers and soldiers, they were all fed to sharks before seeing land... >

The submarine brigade under the naval formation, like a ghost under the sea, wiped out the Japanese reinforcement fleet invisibly, ensuring that the Ninth Army Zhou Xingguo's troops had no worries on the Liaodong battlefield.