Yuki Ito discovered that the damage of the mine explosion was even more terrifying than being fired in turn by a group of warships with rapid-fire cannons! With just two impacts, the two closest warships were seriously injured!

Although it was not completely impossible to navigate, it was enough to make them unable to enter the battle for a while... Especially the damage of "Yidao" made the "Three Scenery Ship" specially used to deal with ironclad ships suddenly become a lame.

Now, not only do they have no way to guarantee that they can effectively attack unknown enemies, but they even have to use more power to protect them. This result is simply terrible.

One blown up and three injured, such efficient destruction is simply incredible.

This confirms Shimamura Suo's previous judgment that the enemy lurking in the Japanese Empire's Navy was the hateful "ghost ship"! The existence of this power is annoying in an extremely uncomfortable way that they are standing on the side of the Qing Dynasty and are not polite if they start.

Yuki Ito stared at the dark sea outside the window for a long time until the "Tenlong" in front of him discovered a mine again, and suddenly turned around and solemnly ordered Shimamura Soo: "After returning to this mission, you put down all your affairs, concentrate the required strength, and in the shortest time, take out a report on the "Ghost Ship" as much as possible. Don't worry about how ridiculous the conclusions you draw are, as long as you can think of them, write them in!"

Shimamura Suo's eyes lit up and he asked, "So, what if the information from the Army Department is needed?"

Yuki Ito said firmly: "I will personally ask the Minister of the Navy to come forward to coordinate and will definitely get all the information!"

"Hay! Please rest assured that Shimamura will surely live up to expectations!"

A hot stream surged in Shimamura's chest. He felt his heartbeat accelerated vigorously. This task was so interesting. It just happened to suit his previous research and summary in his spare time.

Compared to the Qing Navy, which was already regarded as a fat meat on the chopping board, he was more willing to conduct further investigation and research on such a secret force that emerged out of thin air. He had a premonition that if the other party's secret was successfully discovered, it might add huge weight to the future of the empire!

Yuyuki Ito nodded lightly and issued an order: "Order the fleet to turn left and bypass this sea area. Ensuring safety is the top priority."

This means that they will give up the possibility of rushing to the target sea area quickly. Not only will it be impossible to block the unloaded fleet, but they may also face more trouble.

The staff knew how much pressure the commander made such a decision was. Japan was too poor. Every time he attacked, he had to carefully calculate the dye needed, manpower and supplies he used. If he returned this time, he would take so much loss to the warships. The pressure from the cabinet alone would be enough for them to drink a pot.

Yuki Ito thought more profound than others. Even with the current mission, he was no longer optimistic about the final result. This is not as simple as being unfavorable as starting a military career. With his half-life experience and intuition, he has a sense of being plotted.

"Some people seek benefits between the empire and the Qing Dynasty, and the fisherman gained profits. They did make a good plan. So is this force British? Russian? Or... an American who has always claimed to be transcendent? Or, a German who has an ambitious emperor?"

In his heart, he thought about every possibility and could not make a decision.

If it were British, it would not take such a big effort. Just expressing support for the Qing Dynasty, Japan would not dare to provoke this war. And with the treaty just signed with Britain, it is enough to assert that it actually supports the empire. This one can be crossed out of the list.

Russians? They want to make a profit the most, but they don’t want to work hard. They are most willing to see that the Qing and Japan suffer losses, reduce their pressure, and take advantage of the situation.

It seems that they are the most like the murderer. But because of the scene in Seoul, Russia is eliminated. A group of rough and barbaric guys cannot formulate such a delicate plan, let alone implement it.

Americans? They don't have enough resources and people to do such things.

So, are they Germans? It seems that in recent years, they have been very active in China's affairs!

Thinking of the German churches everywhere in Shandong, countless foreign priests who were running around collecting intelligence and summoning believers, the German emperor's undisguised ambitions and enterprising will. Ito Yuyuki suddenly felt that it seemed that they were the objects that best match the guess.

After taking the exam for a long time, my head hurts so much.

Yuki Ito rubbed his temples hard, trying to make himself look more energetic, and sighed quietly when no one paid attention.

On the distant sea, Yang Hao and the x201 boat followed quietly. After confirming that the Japanese army avoided the channel, they regretfully detonated two other mines.

The fire that soared into the sky and the loud noise like a muffled thunder, which was the most magnificent fireworks of the present. He sighed in distress: "It's too wasteful. I would have made it more advanced if I had known it, at least it would have to sink a few meters deep at the bottom of the water, so that they could not find it."

Jiao Hai's eyes lit up: "This is a good idea. If you add a fixed anchor and specifically target large warships with deep drafts, you can build them for a long time! After you go back, you have to study them."

He was born with a hobby for steel and machinery. Before studying abroad in the UK, he spent a while in his uncle's iron factory all day. In his spare time, he also learned about machine tools and steam engines and other knowledge and applications. His hands-on ability was quite good.

Yang Hao expressed strong support for this: "You can try it, some of us are guys. When it is done, I will remember you a merit!"

There are all kinds of advanced things in this world, and it is easy to get some information. But if you want to cultivate your own technical strength in Plane B, you cannot pull out the seedlings to grow. If you don’t really find enough personnel, the Yang family would not even want the locals to see this torpedo boat.

Jiao Hai is very talented and has received relevant education. If he can concentrate on research on ships and naval related weapons, he may become a rare technical talent among the Chinese in this world.

For most of the next half night, until dawn, the Japanese fleet was cautious and tempted forward step by step, not daring to step beyond the line. Everyone was trembling, afraid of giving them any strange weapons to kill them.

Yang Hao did not do anything more. After confirming that the "Dongming" driven by Yang Haiwei had completed unloading and returned immediately, he immediately drove to Rizhao base at full speed.

A few hours later, three warships with French, German and British flags appeared in the sea area. They each placed their boats and searched for various debris on the sea surface to check the traces.

At 9 a.m. on July 16, the Japanese fleet finally arrived at the sea near the Deji Islands slowly.

Yuki Ito set up his formation and found no enemy, but found that the British warship "Cardinal" was also wandering around. They helped rescue some Japanese troops who fell into the water, and did not forget to carefully clean up the fragments of wooden poles floating on the sea.

As soon as they were asked, Yuki Ito almost had a heart attack! The Yoshino escaped seriously injured; Akizushi was beaten and fled with it! "Langsu" and "Takachiho" were actually sunk! However, the opponent Beiyang Navy did not sink a warship, and successfully sent three thousand soldiers and equipment to the shore!

There is nothing more than losing than losing!

The fleet set out in a mighty manner, but the enemy did not stay, but paid a heavy price of three sinkings and five injured! This battle was defeated so miserably!

Yuki Ito looked west helplessly, sighing in his heart, the luck of the empire is so bad!

But he didn't know that just this morning, in major cities such as Tianjin and Beijing, the whole world knew about the red title of "Guowenbao" that had been promoted!

"Extra! Extra! The Japanese slave warships raided our navy's troops transport ships, but were hit hard, and the two ships sank!"

"The 'Dingyuan Ship' shows its power and sinks the Japanese ship 'Takachiho'!"

"The Japanese ship 'Rangsu' sank, and Captain Colonel Hirahachiro Togo died on the spot!"

Riding a bicycle and stepping on the iron pulley board, countless children were sweating profusely, and their throats were hoarse!

The streets and alleys, every alley, every teahouse and restaurant, and wherever there are people, are enthusiastically discussing this sudden victory!

The bannerman who drank Gao Mo'er was spitting out the stars, his eyes shining, and shouting in a whisper: "We have to talk about the advantages of our Qing Dynasty's cannons! Look, just a single iron armored ship, and the Japanese were killed and injured! How about your Japanese emperor tightened his belt and refused to eat? Free! As long as there are two big ships in it, the Qing Dynasty will be safe and worry-free!"

"Hey, everyone says that Liu Zixiang is not popular and domineering. But he can win a battle! Look, as soon as he goes out, a big ship sank! This level is nothing to say! I see, the pool of water in Beiyang is probably not able to maintain this big dragon!"

"I heard that Li Hefei had already thought about him. But now it's time to use people, so I'm afraid I have to use them more. The navy really can't do without him!"

"I think so. Hey, don't say that this little Japanese is so brave. He dares to attack our troop ship. This method is unauthoritable."

“That’s it….”

"Oh, some people are well developed and some are unlucky. Tell me, why can't I see the situation of the wind and fire clearly? I hang a white flag during the battle, and I go up to grab the credit, but end up snatching someone a rabbit kicks his legs and gets blood... What's the matter!"

Two full pages of headlines, and the photos of the "Jiyuan Ship" hanging on the white flag are clearly visible! Although there is no testimony from the officers and soldiers on the ship for the time being, the ship's repeated actions and the analysis results of the newspaper made countless people unable to help guessing. Fang Boqian, how did he offend people!

In the report, the performance of the "Dongming" was not mentioned from beginning to end, so it was naturally deliberately hidden.

Li Hongzhang from Tianjin Yamen was in pain and joy, and was very pleased with this timely victory. On the other hand, he was worried about how to deal with the situation that would be more complicated. (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!
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