Fengxian Jiangshan

At this moment, the Hawkins shook violently, and James turned pale with fright, and hurriedly asked about the situation. It turned out that a shell hit the front deck, but fortunately it did not explode, but this also shocked him cold sweat.

The Hawkins was so lucky, but that may not be the case for the Shannon. Because the stern of the ship was shot and the flames soared into the sky, the Shannon became the best target, and all kinds of shells were aimed at this warship.

Immediately, a metal storm was set off on the deck, and the British sailors cried for their fathers and mothers, causing heavy casualties. What's more, the stern of the ship was hit by a shell, and the warship had lost power.

From the beginning of the war to the present, among the six warships, two small warships have sunk, the Shannon was severely damaged, and one hour later, James didn't want to fight anymore, so he could only order a retreat hastily.

In the twilight of the morning, the British warships with scars retreated from the mouth of the Yangtze River. Every warship was scarred. During the retreat, the Hawkins was hit by two more shells. It also blasted two big holes in the deck.

Just as the British withdrew in embarrassment, another fleet sailed towards them in the distance. It was the Japanese fleet. As the country that most actively encouraged Britain to declare war on China, the Japanese were full of bad water. A fleet with the cruiser Izumo as the core came to the mouth of the Yangtze River. In name, it was to ensure the safety of the expatriates, but in fact it was to wave the flag for the United Kingdom. When necessary, it wanted to catch chestnuts from the fire.

But when the Izumo rushed over, all the torpedo planes of the Seventh Aviation Squadron were also dispatched, and there was another squadron of fighter jets escorting them.

Since the water depth of the Yangtze River Estuary is relatively shallow, it is not suitable for torpedo attacks, so they first made a big circle, and then attacked from the outside.As a result, they did not encounter the British fleet, but hit the Izumo first.

They were also ironclad ships of about [-] tons, and these pilots mistook the Izumo for a British warship, so fighter jets flew over immediately to attract firepower.At the same time, the torpedo plane was close to the sea and rushed towards the Izumo.

"Baga, open fire and shoot down these damned China planes!"

The Japanese commander hurriedly gave orders in a hurry, but when he focused on the fighters, a slow torpedo plane had already entered the attack position, and a 533mm torpedo fell into the sea. Splash a beautiful wave.

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Compared with anyone who is familiar with the history of war, the cruiser Izumo will know this heinous and notorious battleship.The Izumo was originally a main battleship ordered by Japan from the United Kingdom to use the indemnity of the Sino-Japanese War to serve as the main force in the Russo-Japanese War. After World War I, it retreated to the second line.

However, it was such a second-rate warship that served as the flagship of the Japanese Navy during the Songhu War of Resistance, causing heavy losses to the Chinese people.And the Chinese side also mobilized all possible forces, exhausted all means, mines, torpedoes, and even pilots driving fighter jets, like kamikaze special forces, rushed into the chimney, trying to sink the warship.

With the efforts of countless martyrs, the Izumo was severely damaged, but it was not sunk, which became a great pity.

But in this time and space, the Izumo could no longer create this miracle. Feng Jun's torpedo plane easily dropped a torpedo, a gorgeous wave, and rushed towards the Japanese.

The Japanese navy on the Izumo finally saw this scene. Their three souls and seven souls were scared away, and they hurriedly steered the warship to avoid the torpedo attack.

But they were still a bit late. The torpedo just hit the stern of the Izumo, and a burst of flames shot into the sky. The steering gear of the Izumo was instantly blown out of sight, and the huge warship immediately lost control.

Until this time, the Japanese people woke up like a dream. It turned out that the real threat was not those dexterous fighter jets, but these bloated and slow torpedo planes!

The anti-aircraft firepower on the Izumo immediately shifted its target, and frantically fired at the approaching torpedo plane. A ball of sparks flashed, and a Fengjun torpedo plane was hit, and it fell into the sea immediately.

Since fighting with the Chinese Air Force, the Japanese have also enhanced the air defense capabilities of their warships.The firepower was two or three times denser than before, and Feng Jun's torpedo planes were still a little rusty after all, and the pilots hadn't figured out the key to cooperation, so they were shot down two more.

Everyone was also red-eyed. At this time, a bomber suddenly braved the intensive firepower of the Japanese, lowered its altitude, and dropped a bomb.Coincidentally, the bomb fell into the chimney of the Izumo, which was equivalent to directly detonating the warship from the inside.

A group of dazzling flames rose into the sky.All the Japanese soldiers felt doomsday, the fire spread rapidly, and more and more soldiers were engulfed by the fire.

Taking advantage of this chaotic time, Feng Jun's pilots finally seized the opportunity, and the two torpedo planes quickly approached.At 300 meters away, two deadly torpedoes were dropped.These two torpedoes are like long swords.One hit the bow and one hit the middle.

The torpedo that hit the bow did not explode, it was just a false alarm, but the torpedo that hit the middle let out an incomparable roar, and the British warship, which continued the tradition of thin skin and stuffing, was finally destroyed.

A huge flame surged from the middle.A large black hole with a diameter of two or three meters appeared on the warship, and the seawater poured in frantically. Under the huge pressure, the steel completely broke apart.The [-]-ton monster quickly broke apart, turned into two pieces, and sank into the sea.

It wasn't until the Izumo sank that Feng Jun's soldiers noticed the plaster flag on it, and hurriedly looked at the several warships accompanying the Izumo, all of which were plaster flags of one water.

Wrong type!

The pilots, who were immersed in joy a second ago, were all dumbfounded now. They were going to attack the British warship, but they sunk the Japanese warship. Didn't this cause big trouble!

They hurriedly asked the headquarters for instructions, but there was no scolding as expected. The headquarters just told them lightly that the fighter planes that had dropped their bombs returned, and the others continued to search for the British fleet.

"Mountain Eagle" has the ability to fly for 6 hours. It is not difficult to search for warships. They continued to go south, and finally found the British warship in the waters close to the Zhoushan Islands.

The Hawkins, covered in scars, was heading south immediately under the escort of a group of friends.But they have been targeted by hunters. Although they successfully killed the Izumo, after all, it was only a mistaken attack, not something glorious. Therefore, Feng Jun tried his best to show his skills against the British.

After the attack just now, the pilots have quickly found the feeling of combat, and the bomber still acts as a lure mission, first appearing in the sky above the British fleet.

The anti-aircraft firepower of the British warships is far inferior to that of the Japanese who have skin pains, so the attack becomes much easier. The torpedo planes in twos and threes attack together. In the midst of James' desperate cry, Hawkins The HMS was hit by two torpedoes, severely damaged and sank. Another [-]-ton iron-clad frigate, the Minotaur, also sank to the bottom of the sea, and three other British warships sank.

The Chinese warplanes exhausted of torpedoes reluctantly left the waters of Zhoushan, leaving only three small British warships on the sea. Seeing that a huge fleet was almost wiped out, these British people were also dumbfounded.

Once upon a time, the Yangtze River Basin and the coastal waters of China were their back garden, and they could enter and exit at will, but now they have become their graves. The powerful British Empire and the Royal Navy were defeated by a group of Chinese who were despised by them. It's too big, so big that they don't want to accept it at all, but whether they want it or not, the Royal Navy has once again suffered a disastrous defeat in the hands of China.

After the news came out, the world was shocked again. If the first time may be a fluke, then the second time is definitely not a fluke. There is no doubt that China does not have large warships yet, but relying on sea and air forces, in China's near shore, A solid line of defense has been set up, and any opponent will be crushed.

In the turbulent Yangtze River, the Yarmouth ran aground, and the even bigger Shannon floated on the river like an iron coffin, with scars everywhere, burnt black, and even burnt steel. It was startling.

Many ordinary people and reporters were pointing and pointing, exclaiming in disbelief, winning, finally winning!The mighty Britain was defeated by China, and the opium war, the shame of nearly a hundred years was finally washed away.

At this moment, no matter how many thoughts and opinions he had on Zhang Tinglan in the past, no one can deny that it was the Fengjun who defended China's sacred territory, and it was Zhang Tinglan who supported China's shield through hard work. Wanting to continue to run amok on Chinese soil has become a dream!

All of a sudden, the north and south of the river, the inside and outside of the Great Wall, all boiled up, especially in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas, where the provinces were self-governed and set up on separate hills, which had become a joke.

Just after the Fengjun defeated the British Navy again, the old fox Zhang Jian issued a telegram to the outside world, saying that he was seriously ill and could not be cured at home, so he had to travel east to Japan to seek medical advice. served.

Seeing things were not good, the old fox completely slipped away, and another old fox, Tan Yankai, finally took action. In the name of the Huguang posthumous officer, he convened a meeting of celebrities from the two provinces, and announced the dismissal of Xiao Yaonan and Zhao Hengti. At the same time, the Hunan Provincial Assembly also passed a bill, abandoning the idea of ​​inter-provincial self-government.

The armies from the two lakes moved down the Yangtze River and approached Nanchang.Cai Chengxun could only leave Nanjing in a hurry, and took his cronies in an attempt to keep Jiangxi's lair.

But before he entered Jiangxi, he got the news that his subordinates were defecting. Cai Chengxun also knew that the big thing was over, so he fled to Shanghai overnight, and then immediately went south to Hong Kong. Perhaps he could save his life by going further away.

In addition to these, Su Lao Sa Zhenbing of the Navy also delivered a telegram. This old man was a senior member of the Navy during the Qing Dynasty. He had a great reputation and was very popular in Fujian.And very emotionally said that building a strong coastal defense is the long-cherished wish of all soldiers, whoever can bring dignity to the Chinese people, who can defend thousands of miles of territory, whoever is the well-deserved leader of this country!

The electrification of Sa Zhenbing also means that Fujian has completely fallen to Zhang Tinglan, and then Zhejiang governor Lu Yongxiang also issued a similar electrification. Lu Yongxiang was originally a warlord of the Anhui faction, and he was not on the same side as the Zhili. good chance.

He not only electrified, but also took action, and the army in Zhejiang immediately attacked Shanghai.Zhang Tinglan's army is still in Jiangbei, and the southern province is completely in chaos. Fujian, Zhejiang, two lakes, and Guangdong and Guangxi have all taken action.

Cao Kun in Nanjing is also sitting on pins and needles. Seeing that there are fewer and fewer people around him, Cao Kun also feels extremely desolate. It seems that the time has come to realize his dream of becoming a president. He must leave, otherwise he will not be able to leave. up.

"Send me a telegram, I want to announce my resignation, and immediately go to Japan to avoid it!"

"President, don't do it!" While speaking, Qi Xieyuan hurried over to stop Cao Kun.

"President, there is still a glimmer of life, you must not give up."

Cao Kun frowned, and couldn't help asking, "What's the chance? The British have been beaten to the ground, so how can we fight Fengjun? Could it be that Ziyu agreed to go south?"

Cao Kun suddenly asked in surprise: "If there is his 10,000+ army, maybe there is still a possibility of a fight!"

Qi Xieyuan shook his head with difficulty: "President, Wu Peifu still hasn't moved. How many telegrams we have sent, all of which have been lost. It seems that he is looking for another job. However, Britain and Japan have put forward suggestions. In the name of the President, go into exile in Japan, and at the same time establish a temporary regime in Japan, recruit talents, accumulate strength, and prepare for the counterattack against the country, I think this is a good idea!"

"Bah!" Before Qi Xieyuan finished speaking, Cao Kun suddenly stood up and said with a sneer, "Shit, that's going to be an emperor, a running dog, and a traitor. I, Cao, are not so low."

Qi Xieyuan was still a little unconvinced: "President, it's just cooperation, so how can you count as a traitor?"

"There is always a bottom line in life. It is fine to rely on the powers of the great powers, but when you go abroad and serve as their pawn in attacking China, what is it not a traitor? Cao can't even pass this level himself, so don't say any more!"

Chapter 731

"How is Yushuai?" Wang Chengbin asked in a low voice.