1890 King of Southeast Asia

On the evening of the 22nd, the dilapidated Akashi cruiser ran aground on a shoal near Kitakyushu and was discovered by passing fishermen.

Bang!

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Saigo angrily threw the cup on the ground: "The combined fleet will be dispatched immediately to crush the despicable attackers! Crush them!"

Saigo's neck was swollen and his face flushed.

"Crush them! The battle took place in the north. The Russians dispatched cruisers. If they used armored cruisers, they could still catch up now."

"The enemy is all protected cruisers. We can send armored cruisers to pursue them!"

"According to the various information we have received, the last time the Russian main force appeared was a week ago in the waters east of Wanwan." Shimamura Hayao said with a stiff face.

"According to the American news, they saw the Russian warships turn south and retreat back to the archipelago." Yamamoto Gonbei glanced at Shimamura Hayao and said in a harmonious voice.

"Were we deceived?" Saigo looked at the two people.

"It seems that it should be." Yamamoto lowered his head.

"Cargo of more than 80 transport ships! More than 80 transport ships! Ah!" Saigo pulled out his samurai sword and smashed the table.

"This matter must be explained to the cabinet, otherwise the navy will not be able to stand." Saigo exhaled and threw the samurai sword on the ground.

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"This is an opportunity. According to the news from the Akashi, after being attacked, the transport fleet was scattered and fled. The Russian fleet spent a night chasing the transport fleet. Now it must not have run far."

"Although a large number of transport ships were lost, this is the main mobile fleet of the Russian Navy. If they are dealt with, the Russian Empire's commerce-breaking war will not be a big deal." Yamamoto Gonbei said.

"Will this be another conspiracy of the Russian Empire to attract our cruiser fleet, disperse our forces, and then take the opportunity to move the main force north for a strategic decisive battle?" Shimamura Hayao said.

"No, we only need to send out four armored cruisers, plus four protected cruiser squadrons, to form a pursuit team of ten warships. In this way, the weakening of our team is not that great compared to the Russian battleship fleet." Yamamoto Gonbei said.

"Enough! Just use Yamamoto-kun's method. No matter what, we must, must produce results! To calm the domestic anger!" Saigo waved his hand.

"In addition, do our best to investigate the movements of the Russian Navy and urge the army to capture Vladivostok as soon as possible..."

...

After a short meeting, Yamamoto Gonbei left the headquarters and wandered on the street.

Passing by a store, Yamamoto thought about it, walked in, came to the shelf selling wine, and picked up a bottle of medium sake.

"How much is this bottle of sake?" Yamamoto Gonbei looked at the sign, which was produced by the old workshop.

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"This sir, the sake in your hand is produced by the Nohara family, 18 yen." The boss looked at Yamamoto in an officer's uniform and smiled.

"18? Are you kidding? Why is it so expensive? Last year, the sake of Nohara family was only 10 yuan! I am a local." Yamamoto was shocked.

"Customer, I am not cheating you. Last year's price was last year's price, and this bottle of wine is also from last year. This year, Nohara family did not make wine, and grain is too expensive..." the boss said hurriedly.

He could look down on the soldier, but the man in front of him was obviously an official, and not a small one.

"Pack it up!" Yamamoto opened his mouth and said.

Walking out of the shop, Yamamoto carefully observed every corner of the street for the first time.

...

"Everyone on the street is so hurried, the corners are full of beggars, and the price of rice has increased by 70% compared to summer." Yamamoto drank wine, his face full of drunkenness.

"You didn't observe those beggars up close?" Togo poured himself a glass of wine and poured another glass for Shimamura Hayao.

Yamamoto bought wine just to see Togo and ask about his opinion on this matter. Unexpectedly, he met Shimamura Hayao.

"What?" Yamamoto squinted his eyes and said uncertainly.

"Thirty percent of those beggars are homeless children. The orphanages are overcrowded, and they can't get food, so they have to beg." Dongxiang drank a glass of wine.

"Another 30% are soldiers disabled in the war. They have spent all their meager pensions and can only beg." Shimamura Hayao slowly tasted the wine.

Ding0Dangdang~

Yamamoto's wine glass fell to the ground, and he didn't notice it.

After a long time, he stared and shook his head, "What about the other 40%?"

"The disabled fathers came out to beg with their young sons, and their daughters were sold to rich people. Their wives either left home or were forced to work in izakayas or Southeast Asia." Dongxiang said indifferently.

"This..." Yamamoto was shocked, and his worldview almost collapsed.

"What do you think of this attack?" Shimamura Hayao glanced at Yamamoto and said to Dongxiang.

"Stupid!" Dongxiang was pouring wine, paused, and said decisively.

"But we have to give an explanation to the cabinet." Shimamura Hayao nodded and said slowly.

"Who is the commander of the operation?" Togo picked up a peanut.

"Ijuin Goro." Yamamoto shook his head.

"Fortunately, it is a technical officer, not a young and vigorous faction. If we are lucky, we can bring the fleet back." Togo smiled.

"Do you think we will lose this battle? Will the Tsarist Russia have an ambush?" Yamamoto asked.

"Even if there is no ambush this time, there will be one next time." Togo nodded.

"Then bring the combined fleet..." Yamamoto was stuck halfway.

"Haha, there is no evidence. We know the approximate location of the Russian Empire, but the Luzon Sea is semi-blocked. We can't get in and find out." Dongxiang shook his head and smiled.

"How can we prove that the Russian Empire must have an ambush? I'm not sure if there will be an ambush this time. It's just a feeling."

"If the Russian Empire concentrates its main force, the pursuit fleet will suffer heavy losses, right?" Shimamura Hayao picked up a piece of beef.

"Then why didn't you stop it?" Yamamoto was a little angry.

"Stop? Stop who? Stop the navy? Stop the emperor?" Shimamura Hayao picked up another piece of pork head.

"This is not okay, that is not okay, are we going to let the precious warships take their chances?" Yamamoto patted the table.

"Such a huge loss must be explained. Similarly, we must defend the Tsushima Strait, otherwise we will lose and the main force of the fleet cannot move." Dongxiang explained.

"Our advantage has always been in defense. We can set up positions and wait for the enemy to arrive. Around Japan, we have the right time, place and people. But now we have to abandon our advantages and fight Nanhua." Dongxiang looked uncomfortable.

"Is there no way to stop it?" Yamamoto's tone was a little trembling.

"Sorry, this is politics, unless the prime minister declares responsibility and then commits seppuku." Dongxiang picked up the wine glass and drank it all.

………

On the 23rd, Japan received news that the Russian fleet, a total of 10 warships, in addition to 8 protected cruisers, there were two armored cruisers joining the queue.

"Asama, Tokiwa, Azuma, Yakumo, Kasuga, Nissin, and 6 protected cruisers, form a special attack fleet to destroy all the enemy's mobile fleets!" Upon hearing this news, Ijuin Goro received reinforcements.

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"I suggest that Izumo and Iwatate be sent out together, mobile fleet against mobile fleet, and achieve results as quickly as possible." Yamamoto suggested.

"No, the main fleet must maintain a certain amount of mobility!"

"You can use a protected cruiser instead, anyway, it's to cooperate with the attack." Yamamoto argued.

"No!" Saigo objected. The country is not stable now, and the cabinet will not agree to all the powerful mobile forces leaving.

Yamamoto sighed and stopped fighting.

...

On the 23rd, the Japanese Navy's special attack fleet set sail and sailed southeast, and it is expected to intercept the Tsarist Russian fleet 300 nautical miles east of the southernmost tip of Japan.

On the same day, warships from Britain, the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Austria and other countries received the news and rushed to the scene (to watch the battle).

Nanhua also sent two cruisers, Lanling and Wuling, because they happened to be cruising in the waters of the Mariana Islands and were the first third-country warships to arrive after the battle began.

...

"General, Captain Lukashenko invites you to board the Russian ship, which is safer." The captain of the Goddess of Wisdom said.

"If a battle breaks out, each ship will be under the same firepower. Maybe the Russian ship will be trusted. I'm here." Grom shook his head.

"Did the radio receive any news?" Grom stared at the sea chart in a daze.

"No, but I have a radio that receives some channels, mainly Chinese opera and Chinese talk shows (crosstalk), which are quite interesting."

"Radio? Where did it come from? I think Lukashenko has one." Grom was a little curious.

"We bought it in Nanhua. The radio has a special broadcasting station. I have seen the broadcasting tower. It is very high and big, so that the signal can be received here."

"Move it out, let's relieve the boredom." Grom needs something to divert his attention.

Duwu Wududududu...

The radio made a series of noises.

"Maybe the antenna is a little crooked, Ivanov, go and check the antenna to see if there are seagulls pooping on it again!" The captain spread his hands.

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Soon, the fault was repaired, and the first turning point of this battle came.

The radio gradually began to carry a conversation, not a play or a talk show, but an interview.

"Director Wang, I heard that Japan and Russia have started a new round of naval battles?"

"According to the news we received on the evening of the 22nd, the Russian cruiser squadron attacked an escort fleet, and Japan lost three 3,000-ton new ships. We generally believe that the second battle has officially begun."

"So, I heard that many Japanese battleships left Sasebo today. Are they preparing to retaliate against Russia? Or has Japan discovered Russia..."

Grom didn't listen any more, and jumped up excitedly, almost hitting his head.

"We succeeded! The Japanese took the bait, haha!" Grom danced with excitement.

"Okay, don't worry, we are not here to die. The fleet will turn right three compass points, head due south, and go around to avoid being caught by the Japanese." Grom looked at the officers who were barely smiling and said loudly.

"What if we miss it and the Japanese go back?" asked the captain.

"The merchant ships passing by will send our message. Now, we just need to run southward. Increase the speed to 18 knots. Let's get going!" Grom walked out of the command room excitedly.

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"Even the empty sea is so refreshing."

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