The next day, the German minesweeper began to clean the minefield and took ten hours to open a tunnel that was sufficiently large to sail out safely. In the early morning of the third day, taking advantage of the high tide, led by the flagship Bavaria, 16 main battleships of the High Seas Fleet sailed out of the port under the cover of 12 light cruisers and 36 destroyers under the cover of the early morning mist.

Hippel's only three battleship cruisers were left with three light cruisers as the fleet's reconnaissance forces, forming an arc cordon 20 kilometers ahead of the main fleet. The remaining 13 battleships belonged to four battleship teams, forming two columns to follow closely behind. The fleet's speed after leaving the port was not fast, probably at an economic speed of 14 knots. It headed north and headed towards the North Sea blockade line.

"Do we enable alternate lines to contact Colonel Lefsov?" Schell asked.

"No, we don't know their location, and we can't wait for their arrival on the North Sea blockade line for a long time. My attack this time is just a test." The prince thought for a while and said. Of course, this sentence is definitely impossible to tell the officers and soldiers below that this is a detrimental morale. For most middle and high-level officers and soldiers, this mission is to try to smash the North Sea blockade line being rebuilt by the British. This is a low-risk mission. It is definitely not said that he plans to meet the large fleet this time.

To the prince's surprise, not long after the fleet set off, a British submarine discovered the main force of the high seas fleet sailing in the mist and sent a telegram to Jericho!

"The high seas fleet has been dispatched and headed north!" When Jericho received this telegram, he immediately ordered the fleet to gather and prepare to be dispatched! He also notified the British Navy that the fleet was about to launch an attack. He had been waiting for this day for a long time! At this time, Jericho's large fleet had a total of 10 dreadnoughts, 10 super dreadnoughts equipped with 343mm artillery, and 5 Revenge-class battleships, plus 3 battlecruisers, with a total of 28 various battleships, which was more than 50% more than the high seas fleet! This is not the case with the three armored cruisers, 6 light cruisers, and various destroyers that are affiliated to the large fleet.

"Maybe, after today, a North Sea Square will appear in London, the capital of the empire!" Jericho said excitedly. He now feels that he has the hope of breaking the record of senior Nelson at that time and fighting an unprecedented battleship duel.

At this time, Jericho's fleet was stationed in Fors Bay, not far from the Shetland Islands at the exit of the North Sea. In order to ensure the stop of the German fleet, Jericho spent a lot of money this time. First of all, he asked the entire fleet to sail at a high speed of more than 18 knots. This is the maximum speed that old-fashioned dreadnoughts can run at present! Not to mention what kind of battle results can be obtained this time, the fuel consumption of a pure fleet is enough to make Jericho heartbroken!

"Let the aviation troops dispatch all V1500 long-range reconnaissance aircraft to conduct reconnaissance near the Shetland Islands. I need to find the traces of the German fleet as soon as possible."

"Also, let Major General Moore be careful, this time they may have big trouble, let them go north a little further away from the High Seas Fleet." Jericho then added.

After nearly an hour of preparation, the large fleet began to sail out of Forth Bay. The first one was to dispatch Major General Hood's reconnaissance fleet. Then there were 6 battleships, the most powerful five Revenge-class battleships, followed by Jericho's flagship Iron Duke, and the three super fearless ships at the same level. The huge fleet formed a 6-row box formation at the sea. This was the formation that the large fleet had practiced countless times before. If needed, it took less than 15 minutes to unfold a huge battle line of more than 10 kilometers. This would be the most powerful existence on this planet!

On both sides of the large fleet, two light cruiser teams were deployed, and three armored cruiser teams were in front of the main fleet. More destroyers were gathered next to the fleet. A huge fleet of more than 1 million tons of steel appeared on the North Sea! According to Jericho's plan, the entire fleet would first arrive at the North Sea blockade line, and then head south to find the German fleet to fight to the decisive battle.

At this time, 12 V1500 4-engine large reconnaissance aircraft in Forth Bay, Aberdeen, Shetland Islands and other places also took off from their respective bases. This huge air giant showed their hideous teeth on the battlefield for the first time. Although they did not have the ability to sea, their threats should not be underestimated! The giant eagle soaring at a height of more than 3,500 meters is almost not afraid of anything, and it is almost impossible to use two machine guns of J-1 to shoot it down! The radio direction finding equipment and jammers equipped on these aircraft can effectively reduce the opponent's soft power!

"We seem to be in some new trouble, Your Highness." Schell said as he sent a telegram, which was sent in the new frequency band, and at the beginning it was almost absolutely safe.

"Discover the British's super-large plane? Let the No. 12 airship continue to observe." The prince was already aware of it and then ordered.

It is naturally impossible for the full lineup of the High Seas Fleet to attack surface warships. In fact, as many as 24 submarines were deployed around the High Seas Fleet route as cordons. In the air, a total of 16 airships were distributed in areas ranging from 70 to 30 kilometers from the center of the fleet for reconnaissance. Four hours after the fleet sailed, the contact between the two fleets was not surface warships, but air reconnaissance forces!

"Damn, what did I see?! Is this a plane?" A few minutes ago, Lieutenant Pan No. 12, the observer of Navy Airship No. 12, pointed to a huge black figure in the distance and said in surprise. A behemoth with a length of nearly 20 meters and a width of nearly 40 meters flying quickly from the front of the airship. It was estimated that the guy's speed was more than 100 kilometers per hour.

If we only look at the size, the No. 12 airship is far less huge than the other party. However, as an aircraft, especially the aircraft in World War 1, it is truly amazing no matter how its performance is! However, at this time, the No. 12 airship will not forget to immediately generate a power report and tell the main fleet.

"Second Lieutenant, our telegram was interfered with!" The first time the sending was very failed, and there was a terrifying and cluttering sound in the communication frequency band.

"Then enable other frequency bands. In addition, we will raise them a little. If the other party has weapons, we will be in trouble!" The No. 12 airship climbed slowly while sending a report on the new frequency band. This time, the contact was successful.
Chapter completed!