The Republic of Heroes

The Japanese cruiser drew an arc in front of the Wusong Fortress, and was about to sail into the foggy Huangpu River Estuary, when a deep voice came from behind the captain.

"The Wusong Fortress began in the 17th year of Shunzhi, and now there are nine cannons. If the imperial kingdom attacks it, where does Matsuno-kun think we should start?"

Shozo Matsuno immediately put down his binoculars, turned around and saluted, and replied: "The Chinese people are as cowardly as mice. They only need to be deterred by naval guns, and then send a team of marine soldiers. The fortress can be taken down." Then he realized that Commander Nomura You won't ask about Wusong Fortress for no reason, does the Empire intend to take this fortress?In fact, he didn't pay attention to the defenders of this fortress. The cowardice and humility of the Chinese commander is still fresh in his memory. I'm afraid the fortress will take a lot of effort, but in the current situation, he even thinks that the seemingly fortified fortress can be taken down without bloodshed.

Obviously Yoshisaburo Nomura was much more worried than the young captain in front of him. As the commander of the Third Fleet, he had to be cautious about this matter. This task will eventually fall on his fleet.That's why he arranged this seemingly routine voyage. In fact, he was observing the situation near the fortress in order to make a foolproof attack plan.

"Matsuno-kun, please move the warship closer to the fortress." Today's heavy fog greatly affected Nomura Yoshizaburo's vision, and he prepared to get closer and observe carefully.Matsuno immediately ordered the chief mate to turn, and the armored cruiser Izumo drew a big "s" on the Wusongkou River and headed towards Wusong Fortress, and the heavy cruiser Myoko also turned.

Nomura Yoshizaburo and Matsuno Shozo didn't realize that while they were observing each other, there was also a person in the fortress who was watching the Izumo on the sea with a telescope.The large maneuver of the Izumo caught the attention of this person. Although he was an army officer, he still intuitively felt that this was a diversion to a very threatening purpose for the fortress.

He asked left and right: "The Japanese ships are coming to the fortress, what are they going to do?"

A captain immediately replied: "Go back to the group seat, the Japanese ship is observing our fortress, and they will turn to the sea after turning this corner." Of course, there is one more thing he didn't say, the reason why he did so Familiar with Japanese tactics, it was when Deng Zhenquan was in power, he often took the initiative to supply fresh water and food to Japanese ships in order to prevent Japanese troops from attacking fortresses, and this continuous "S" maneuver was the most common tactical action, even the names of Japanese ships It can be called clearly.

The captain then pointed to the surface of the sea and introduced, "Please look at the group, the flagship of the Japanese Third Fleet is the Izumo, and the one behind is the Myoko."

This person is Yu Sanhe, Colonel of the Ninth Regiment of the Seventh Division who successfully took over the Wusong Fortress. He watched the Japanese warship showing off its power at Wusongkou, as if entering a no-man's land, and his heart moved.

"Are the North and South Forts ready?"

The captain officer was stunned by Yu Sanhe's sudden question. Could it be that the newcomer Yu Tuan Zhang is going to open fire on the Japanese ship?He replied with difficulty: "It was ready early this morning, and the artillery can be fired at any time." Although he understood that the central government sent people to take over the fortress, there would inevitably be conflicts with the Japanese, but the conflict came so quickly that it was far beyond his expectations. , At least not psychologically ready to go to war with the Japanese army.

After all, Yu Sanhe had only a short time to lead the army. Unexpectedly, the fear of the Japanese army had been deeply rooted in the newly conquered former fortress officers, and they still explained his plan.

"The Japanese ship dared to approach the fort blatantly. It must have been expected that we would not dare to fire. Now is a great time to launch an attack unexpectedly. Order the fort to reload in order to sink the Japanese flagship and boost the morale of our army. The time has come for you to make meritorious deeds and be famous in history." He imitated the appearance of the chief, speaking words of encouragement to the soldiers.

The captain persuaded: "Think twice, regiment. Although the Wusong Fort is dangerous, if we go deep into the range of the Japanese garrison, it will definitely be a situation where we will never die and fight to the end." Attached to Sanhe, but it is more important to be familiar with the operation of the fort, so he has the courage to say this.

In fact, he also said what many officers wanted to say but did not dare to say. No one had confidence in fighting the Japanese to the death.

Yu Sanhe couldn't hold back the anger in his heart anymore, and it burst out suddenly. If he didn't take the overall situation into consideration, he really wanted to kill all these surrendering officers with one shot.

"Fart! As a soldier, we don't want to fight for the country. We only care about our own comfort. How can we still be called the National Revolutionary Army? Those who don't want to fight Yu Mou and the Japanese invaders, get out as soon as possible, don't wait until you become deserters and eat my bullets .”

Some officers who wanted to agree with the artillery captain just now shivered in fright. They never believed that Yu Sanhe would let him retreat, so they had no choice but to bite the bullet and declare: "Swear allegiance to the party and country, and die for benevolence!"

The fortress soldiers from the Central Army are obviously different from the local warlords' armies. The Central Army has always attached great importance to the political and ideological work of the army, and the slogans they shout are also very distinctive.

The forts quickly hung up the phone and were ready to fire at any time.

Yu Sanhe was overjoyed. He raised his binoculars and saw that the Japanese ship was close at hand. How long would it be if he didn't start running at this time?

"Order all the forts, all the motherfuckers, aim at the Izumo and fire!"

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The fog on the river gradually dissipated. Yoshisaburo Nomura, the commander of the Third Fleet, suddenly noticed through the binoculars that the Wusong Fort seemed to be moving. It suddenly became extremely ugly.The captain of the Izumo, Shozo Matsuno, also noticed this extremely suspicious situation. Could it be that the Chinese were going to fire at the Imperial Navy?When this idea popped up in his mind, he was unbelievable at first, and then felt very funny. That cowardly and cowardly commander of China is a complete idiot, and he would never dare to shoot anyway.

Yoshisaburo Nomura said worriedly: "The China Fortress seems to be prepared. The fleet is too close to their guns. Let's avoid it!"

"Your Excellency, Commander, worry too much, the Chinese don't have the guts!"

Yoshisaburo Nomura was responsible for the entire fleet, and he strongly disapproved of taking risks with the imperial weapon. He was still somewhat dissatisfied with these young fanatics.Nomura has been keenly aware that the Imperial Kingdom's war attitude towards China has changed with the change of the cabinet, which makes the fanatics even more fanatical.A month ago, when he returned to China, he found out that there were inexplicably rumors about the quick victory of China in the entire army.

This Matsuno Shozo is the absolute radical in the navy.

The armored cruiser Izumo broke through the river and headed for the Wusong Fort at full speed through the waves.