() When the Russians wanted to level the battle line, Beiyang did not want to do so! Just after the Russians turned to expose the dense rapid fire cannons on the side of the ship, Deng Shichang decisively ordered the fleet to continue turning left to increase the distance. At the same time, he increased the speed to 10 knots.

Above! Just like that, facing the high-speed maneuvering Beiyang Fleet, the Russian artillery shells once again failed!

Now there is a question before the Russians. Should you continue to turn to close the distance, or should you maintain the course and fire? For the former, you have to turn at high speed and follow the opponent's pace. This seems to be no problem, but you

You know, the Russian fleet has been sailing at sea for nearly 0 days. Even if it increases its coal storage, it is impossible to race with the Beiyang Fleet! If it continues for a long time, I am afraid that the Russians themselves will not be able to attack without the Beiyang Fleet.

The fuel is back!“,

What if we continue to maintain the course and bombard? This is obviously not a good idea. After a few minutes, the fighting situation between the two sides became what it was before. Beiyang threw artillery shells from a long distance, and then slowly consumed the Russian fleet's combat power until the Russian fleet

The battleship was slowly destroyed! This time, Essen was completely

I feel the power of long-distance bombardment. Although it is not as violent as a close-range attack, it is still deadly enough after a long battle! More importantly, the party attacking from a far distance can easily determine the distance of the battle if the speed is equivalent.

, avoid the other party's harm ""

"This battle can't be fought anymore." Essen said in a depressed mood as the enemy ship kept moving away from him and spraying deadly flames. At this time, the two sides had been fighting for more than an hour!

During this period of time, the Vostok had already fought with two Asian ships under Colonel Foxhill.

The fast sea-type armored cruisers merged and ran away. After destroying a transport ship, the Tatar also maneuvered towards the planned assembly area. In this way, Essen's rearguard mission has been basically completed. There is no need to stay any longer.

So the Prince and Russia released smoke to cover their evacuation.

In the last naval battle, the Russian main fleet led by Makanov almost sank a battleship in the Beiyang using this method. The good effect made Essen also put its hope of safe retreat on the smoke canister. But it had to be

It is said that Essen's luck is a bit tragic. The Essen fleet's evacuation direction was downwind, and the billowing smoke was so ineffective under the power of nature! Under the blow of the sea breeze, two huge armored cruisers were exposed in the smoke.

Figure!

"The efficiency of the smoke canister is still a bit low." Looking at the two Beiyang armored cruisers that were firing continuously in the distance, Essen wiped a cold sweat in frustration. However, the smoke also somewhat interfered with the Beiyang Fleet's sighting.

At least the water column that hit the back of the hull is gone! In order to save ammunition, the two Pisa-class armored cruisers reduced their speed while following the Russians to maintain contact! Deng Shichang's meaning is very clear, I can't sink you, but absolutely

Gotta keep up with you!

The two sides were like wolves and sheep on the grassland. After a battle, the Russian fleet chose to evacuate, but no matter how it evacuated, it could not get rid of the two Beiyang warships behind it! Deng Shichang waited again. Waiting for the arrival of friendly forces, waiting

The Russians couldn't hold back their anger and came up to fight with them! Deng Shichang was not afraid of Essen jumping over the wall in a hurry. Deng Shichang didn't care much about his own safety. As long as his sacrifice could bring enough results, Deng Shichang didn't care at all!

As the two sides ran and chased, time passed by minute by second. The sky gradually darkened, the sun slowly set, the moon slowly rose, and as the visibility decreased, in order not to lose the target Deng Shichang

The fleet had to be ordered to approach, and the positions of both sides were reported via telegram every half hour. When the sky finally darkened, Deng Shichang had to order the searchlight on the bow to be turned on to search for the two figures hidden in the darkness!

Several thick beams of light swept back and forth on the sea gate. From time to time, the figures of two Russian warships were illuminated. Although it was already past 9 o'clock in the evening, Essen still did not get rid of the tracking! "Fire. Knock out the other party's searchlight. Everyone."

The ship is on blackout," Essen ordered.

A few seconds later, the roar of naval guns and the spitting fireballs broke the tranquility of the night. The first night battle in this war finally broke out. The purpose of the Russians was just to attack the searchlights. And the distance between the two sides was not very far.

So Essen just ordered the secondary artillery and light artillery to fire. Of course, Deng Shichang was not one to just take a beating without fighting back, so the two sides greeted each other with rapid fire cannons at a distance of less than kilometers.

The shooting accuracy under low light conditions can be imagined, but under the pile of large amounts of ammunition, Beiyang's light bulbs were still broken one by one! There was no way this thing was too fragile, and it caught the Russian warship that gradually disappeared into the night. Deng Shichang

He shook his head helplessly. "If there are a few third-class destroyers or lightning strike ships, maybe we can keep these Russian warships!" Deng Shichang said in his heart.

Besides, Essen, who has escaped from pursuit, is not at all relaxed now. Although he is temporarily out of contact, it is obviously not safe yet. Where can he evacuate now? Going north is definitely not possible, and he might just collide with other Beiyang fleets.

, it’s not possible to go directly to the base. Maybe, the most likely direction for Beiyang to rent is the northeast. Going south is also not possible.

It's a good idea. The further south you go, the more merchant ships from various countries. Essen can be sure that British merchant ships don't mind reporting their whereabouts to the Northern Fleet at all, but Essen can't attack the British! And we fought for a long time today.

The entire fleet formation was dispersed, and the locations of the remaining four battleships were unclear. We only knew that they had headed to the scheduled assembly area.

After daybreak, Essen needs to continue to search for other Russian warships, and only after rendezvous can he choose his next plan. Otherwise, these warships that have been damaged or have very limited self-defense capabilities will sooner or later become the prey of the Beiyang Fleet. Essen can be sure.

, in a very short period of time, the main force of Beiyang can form an encirclement situation around itself in this sea area.

The potential! Coupled with a large number of camouflaged sentinel ships and merchant ships flying the British flag, they are not only merchant ships, but also part-time spies in Beiyang! As long as the opponent's fleet is in place, they can give full play to their home field advantages and use a large number of

If the sentry ship monitors the surrounding waters and then tries to contain it, not many of the Russian fleet will be able to escape.

"If the Beiyang Fleet brings more torpedo boats, I am afraid that the Prince and Russia may also be annihilated." Looking at today's battle, Essen shuddered! The Beiyang Fleet has become more and more skilled in long-distance bombardment, and both sides have become more and more skilled in long-distance bombardment.

poor strength

The distance will be further widened! Faced with this situation, the Prince and Russia will be suppressed. Therefore, auxiliary battleships such as the lightning strike ship will have a considerable chance! No matter how skilled you are, you are still afraid of torpedoes! Even the battleships of the Beiyang Fleet

I'm afraid of them all, let alone the Prince and Russia!

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