Chapter 57 The Battle of the Pacific Ocean (5)
The originally tall and majestic huge hull of the "Son" actually began to tilt after the explosion. On the deck of the "Son", the tragedy of the officers and soldiers of the "Glasgow" scrambled and jumped into the sea to escape.
It turned out that although one of the two torpedoes launched by the Red Navy "Hanoi" against the "Glasgow" was not enjoyed by the "Glasgow" due to deviation, this torpedo that had entered a state of free wandering did not completely disappoint the owner's eager expectations for it.
Driven by inertia, it not only swam alone for six or seven nautical miles, but also successfully avoided George Satrus' carefully arranged peripheral defense line. Finally, it was quite responsible to penetrate the waist of the "Son of the Monarch", which had a displacement of more than 8,400 tons, and completed its masterpiece with an angry blast.
Before this, General George Satrus was full of thought that the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom people who had been pestering him were just the two groups of people located in the south and west of his fleet, and behind his fleet and the east wing should be extremely safe.
But the sudden attack of the "Sonor" made George Satrus stunned for a moment.
You should know that this ship has a displacement of more than 8,400 tons and a large ocean turret ship with four heavy artillery pieces of 305 mm caliber. It is the sister ship of his flagship "Dignity" that was just launched at the beginning of last year. It is the absolute main force of his Far East fleet.
Who would have thought that such a giant main warship that consumed the huge financial and material resources of the British government, and was also entrusted to countless British soldiers and people's expectations, not only did not even have time to yell in a serious situation, but also messed up the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom's black hand. Even if he was reluctant or unwilling to give up, he could only get closer to the Sea Dragon King step by step.
Of course, General George Satrus was stunned at this moment, not just feeling heartbroken by the tragic situation of the "Sonor". More importantly, he was really unable to figure out how many warships of the Taiping Red Navy were hidden in the darkness around him, and how many terrifying thunders of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom people who were unable to defend themselves, slipped into his fleet again.
What exactly do these damn Taiping Heavenly Kingdom people want to do?
Could it be that these lowly Chinese who once had a big braid like a pigtail, which was so shameless that they dared to take the world's worst battle against his Far East fleet and even their British Empire government?
The pathetic George Satrus will, the pathetic Sir George Satrus.
Luo Dagang was quite dissatisfied with the reckless and unauthorized actions of the "Hanoi".
Luo Dagang's dissatisfaction was certainly not because the Hanoi, which was originally a mission of communicating, dared to fight with his opponent rashly without any level of instructions.
The British warships opened fire without hesitation. If the Red Navy warships were still deaf and dumb, they would not deserve the supreme title of the Red Navy.
Obviously, the "Hanoi"'s immediate fightback was absolutely impeccable. However, the "Hanoi"'s behavior of taking risks alone in order to vent its anger was that Luo Dagang, the commander of the Red Sea Fleet, could not tolerate it.
Because this General Luo, who had been the director of the Red Navy, knew clearly that the Red Navy's current family background is not that strong.
Until now, the number of ocean-going combat ships that can truly swim among the oceans and fight with their enemies will not exceed sixty or seventy in the Red Sea Army. If everyone is happy to bet with their opponents at any time, it would be great.
Fortunately, the Hanoi was finally returned to Zhao.
So, although Commander Luo Dagang was angry at the beginning of this battle, he stomped his flagship "Yue Fei" and scolded the Hanoi ship "Hanoi" very much, even claiming, "Little bastard, see how I will deal with you later!"
But after the "Hanoi" returned to the team, although Commander Luo still looked as if he was ashen, the words he said had become "Immediately call to reward all the officers and soldiers of the "Hanoi" to congratulate them on their excellent results in the first battle and adding glory to our Red Navy's battle flag!"
Of course, after this commander Luo, who is known for his distinctive rewards and punishments, did not forget to chase after him and add, "I want to make a special statement that the captain Gu Long's merits and demerits are not awarded here. Gu Long, what Gu Long, I think he is simply a fool."
In fact, he followed Luo Dagang to join the Tiandihui Society in his early years and joined Luo Dagang in Yong'an City, becoming one of the first members of the Taiping Navy Army. He then received more than four years of formal professional education in the Naval Department and Naval Academy of the Red Army University. At this time, Lieutenant Colonel Gu Long, the captain of the "Hanoi" destroyer, was not affected by the "care words" that he specially added to Commander Luo.
As soon as the Battle of the Pacific Ocean ended, Gu Long not only won the first-class August 1st medal, but also received the honor of being promoted to the Red Navy Military Academy in advance. Of course, for this "exhausted" move, he did not stop five or six times in the verbal and face-to-face inspection.
If he wanted to be a "gentleman", but the other party was unhappy to cooperate, Luo Dagang could only follow the flow and carry out the "villain's actions" to the end.
Luo Dagang will be very clear that this unauthorized operation of the Hanoi, especially the self-decision of the torpedo that had run away from the Hanoi, will definitely bring endless troubles to his opponent George Satrus and his entire fleet.
In order to prevent the Red Sea's elusive torpedo attacks at any time, no matter whether he is George, General Satrus, Sir George, Sir Satrus, or any British officers and soldiers, they must open their eyes all the time, and use terrified eyes to scan the vast sea covered by the night little by little. Any churning wave will scare them to sweat.
Luo Dagang could even imagine that when George Satrus and his officers and soldiers carried out this necessary scan to a certain extent, they would want to pick out all their eyes, and would want to take off the looming moon in the sky as a lamp.
That’s right, you just scan it slowly. When you scan it, you’ll be dizzy and can no longer hold on. Hehe, then it’s really time for me to do it!
Chapter completed!