The officers of the Chinese Navy did not rest after fighting for a day. After the two fleets met, Lin Yongsheng boarded Ye Zusi's flagship Longtai fast battleship through the Transportation Department. He looked at the almost undamaged Longtai and then

Looking at the Longxu that was riddled with holes, Lin Yongsheng felt uncomfortable. Although he said that because of his position, he had to face the Russian army.

It is impossible to say that there is no dissatisfaction in the bottom of my heart, but it is impossible to say that there is no dissatisfaction.

He believed that it was right to concentrate his forces to destroy the opponent's patrols first, but Lin Yongsheng was still quite unhappy about not being able to provide him with timely support during the battle.

However, if you are unhappy, you must not be unhappy. This kind of emotion must not be brought into the war. After Ye Zusi and Deng Shichang expressed enough apologies, the two sides still had to sit together to discuss the next step. The current situation is

Lin Yongsheng's fleet must return, and Lin Yongsheng's fleet still has some excess fuel and ammunition left. Ye Zusi's opinion is to transfer the ammunition that can be transferred directly to the Longtai battle group, and also transfer the two escorting light cruisers

come over.

Lin Yongsheng has great concerns about this arrangement. Losing ammunition is equivalent to a tiger losing its teeth. Lin Yongsheng knows that the Russian Navy has at least two fast battleships that can continue to fight. What should they do if they encounter one? And it is light.

The cruiser formation has also been transferred, which means that its own reconnaissance force will also be weakened. This is for the already

The two damaged battlecruisers are too dangerous. Because you don't know whether the Russians will continue to pursue this disabled fleet. The reason is very simple. Although the remaining two battleships cannot defeat the Longtai battle group, but

If someone wants to leave, you can't stay. So to a certain extent, although the Russians were defeated, Lin Yongsheng was not safe.

Regarding Lin Yongsheng's concerns, Ye Zusi said that he could understand it. For this reason, he specifically changed his plan, which was to cover Lin Yongsheng's fleet sailing northeast for a period of time, and then mobilize supplies after reuniting with Liu Guanxiong's armored cruiser formation.

By the way, I will also add some coal and ammunition on Liu Guanxiong’s ship.

, in the next stage of the battle, Ye Zusi estimates that he will mainly attack shore facilities. In this case, using 12-inch naval guns is a bit of a killing move, so it is also necessary to add some 6-inch guns and propellants.

Bao. Of course, if the opponent's fast battleship formation still dares to come out, Ye Zusi doesn't mind teaching them a lesson!

Subsequently, Ye Zusi and Deng Shichang selected several port cities such as Belibit, Pekalongan, Semarang and Lassen. The mission of the three Longtai-class fast battleships is to provide supplies for the battleships.

and repaired ports were destroyed. If this plan can be achieved, then the Russian-Dutch

The navy's home field advantage will be greatly weakened. Moreover, these places must be filled with supplies used to support operations in Kalimantan. If they are eliminated, it will undoubtedly be a great help to land operations. Of course, if

It would be good to improve your life if you can intercept a few ships.

At the same time, news of the defeat of the Russian-Dutch fleet had also reached Batavia. When Makanov received the telegram that had been forwarded several times, his face did not change much.

The first time was not to inquire about the situation on the battlefield nor to prepare the port for the

To pick up the returning fleet, they immediately ordered the four Borodino-class dreadnoughts that had completed preparations and were ready to sail to set fire and anchor! At the same time, they ordered two Rurik-type armored cruisers to immediately search for the Chinese naval formation with the Rotterdam armored cruiser.

.And wait for the arrival of the main fleet!

If Xu Jie knew about Makanov's actions, he would definitely admire him. This is a real famous general. When a qualified commander discovers that the situation is not good, it is not enough to deal with it quickly. He must also

Make an analysis of the other party's actions and conduct an analysis of the other party's actions.

Predict the next move and take precautions in advance. And Markanov is the kind of person who takes one step and sees three steps. What is the Chinese Navy going to do next? Markanov knows very well that the next step for the Chinese Fast Fleet must be

Eradicate ports and docks along the coast of Java one by one.

Two battleships of the fleet were also damaged, so it was impossible to cause trouble to the Russian main fleet. As for continuing to search for the damaged Russian battleships, in the vast sea, without enough auxiliary battleships, the Chinese fleet could not

It is very likely to be found. As for breaking the relationship? Experienced talents such as Ye Zusi and Deng Shichang will not try their luck using precious dreadnoughts at sea. Their first goal is

It is to attack the seaport and beat the factories, docks and supplies inside to pieces! Makanov also understands the consequences of losing many peripheral bases, which means that the effective combat radius of the Russian Navy will be shortened, and this is what the Russians

This is absolutely unacceptable, so Makanov decided to immediately send the main fleet to sea. He did not seek to eliminate the opponent, but he must hinder the Chinese fleet from attacking the seaport!

The battle came to an end, but the actions of both sides did not end. After sending Lin Yongsheng's fleet and Liu Guanxiong's fleet to a safe area, the fleets exchanged supplies and ammunition, and replenished the ammunition. The Longtai battle group with food and fuel once again turned towards

Java Island is coming. The first target of the Chinese Navy this time is Semarang! Hundreds of years ago, Zheng He once landed on Java Island when he sailed to the West. It is also one of the gathering places for Chinese people now. Of course, this is

turn out to be,

As the war approaches, a large number of Chinese have moved out of the city. However, there are still some Chinese intelligence personnel here. They provided detailed intelligence to the Chinese Navy through various means before the war, including the location of the berths.

The distribution, location of shipyards and factories, as well as coastal defense artillery positions, and even the possible locations of mine arrays are marked. It can be said that the Chinese Navy knows the situation of the base best, so it sets the attack target here first.

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"Commander, we are being followed." On the third day after the First Java War, when the Longtai battle group was sailing at sea, the news from the watchtower shocked Ye Zusi and others.

In the field of view of the telescope, three slender figures appeared in the water and sky. Three

All battleships have two turrets at the front and at the tail. They are arranged on the back of the central axis. I carefully compared the battleship identification chart. Judging from the appearance and estimated length, these three battleships can only be the remaining three armored cruisers of the Russian-Dutch fleet.

, a Rotterdam-class armored cruiser and two Rurik-class armored cruisers.

If there is a fight, Ye Zusi guarantees that he can send all three warships to the bottom of the sea within an hour at most, but if the other party decides not to fight, Ye Zusi has no choice. After all, the current fuel and host conditions do not allow the fleet captain to

Time is traveling rapidly. Compared to these cruisers, the Longtai-class fast battleship has no speed advantage at this time.

"Makanov's main fleet may arrive soon." After looking at it for a moment, Ye Zusi said to Deng Shichang. The opponent's three warships have always kept a close distance. If they are simply following, the Russians only need to

Just send out a few light cruisers or destroyers. There is no need to send out a few light cruisers or destroyers.

The precious secondary battleships are responsible for this task. Since the other party does not intend to retreat, there is only one possibility. These three cruisers are the vanguard of the Russian main fleet. Once Makanov's main fleet is in place, then these three cruisers will

They will come up to entangle the Longtai-class battle group to buy time for the main fleet.

"It is recommended to continue attacking Semarang. In addition to the Rotterdam, the two Rurik-class armored cruisers have the same protection as the Bayan class. If they dare to come up, they are seeking death." Deng Shichang said with confidence. Since the Longfei dropped Bayan in one shot,

After the Yang armored cruiser, Deng Shichang was very confident in the striking power of the Longtai class, and even believed that he would not be inferior even if he faced the Russian Borodino class battleship. Even deep down, he really wanted to collide with his opponent.

Try it!

"Hurry up then, we are pressed for time." Looking at Semarang that had already appeared on the sea level, Ye Zusi thought for a while and said. "The fast fleet should never collide with the opponent's main force." This is what Xu Jie said before leaving.

I have repeatedly warned that any vanguard, no matter how strong it is, is not enough to face the main fleet. The main fleet not only represents more capital ships and denser artillery formations,

It also means that there are so many escort warships that it is very difficult to escape after being entangled by these high-speed lightning strike ships. In the Battle of Jutland, even when the Germans even ran away, Lützov still drank in hatred.

In the North Sea, if Sai had not struggled to run aground many times, he would have followed in the footsteps of the Lütsov. In the end, the four remaining battle cruisers of the German Navy could not even muster the firepower of a single battleship!

And when Ye Zusi's fleet finally brought Semarang within the range of its naval guns, the sound of gunfire from the fort made Ye Zusi's heart move. This was at least the sound of a 10-inch artillery fire.

There was a muffled sound. The artillery shells streaked across the sky and were fired towards their own fleet. Although at this distance

From above, the accuracy of the opponent's artillery was tragic, but looking at the splash of the artillery shells that landed a few hundred meters away, Ye Zusi couldn't help but have a trace of solemnity in his eyes. "According to the intelligence, the Russians should not be in these secondary bases.

The record of deploying 10-inch guns." Ye Zusi said rather depressed.

Ye Zusi is right. The Russians do not have any plans to deploy 10-inch guns at secondary bases. However, the Russians do not have such intentions. It does not mean that the Dutch do not have them! You must know that the Dutch have the most prosperous land in their hands.

But it is quite thoughtful. In addition, the Dutch Navy is equipped with a large number of 10-inch 50L naval guns, so it is necessary to reserve some artillery in stock as backup. It is better to put these things in the warehouse than to put them away.

It was more cost-effective to go to the fort made of reinforced concrete, so the Dutch threw these artillery pieces on the fort. In addition to their own, they also tricked the Russians into handing over some of their stockpile artillery to the Dutch for safekeeping, and some of these artillery pieces
Chapter completed!