African Nationhood

Chapter 434 Eastern Russia War

On February 1905, 2, a special guest came to Port Beira.

This guest is Rozhdestvinsky, the commander of the Russian Pacific Fleet.

After he fell ill, he could not see clearly. The Russian consul asked Nanhua to provide him with medical treatment.

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Tsarist Russia formed a Pacific Fleet to support the war in the Far East. It was supposed to set off around the Arctic Ocean route in July 1904. However, Tsarist Russia was not well prepared and delayed its departure from July until October.

Naturally, we can no longer take the Arctic Ocean route at this time. We have no choice but to detour through the North Sea, then pass through the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, and take the Strait of Malacca.

The Tsarist Russian Navy was very afraid of the Japanese because of a series of Japanese victories.

There are even rumors among the Tsarist Russian army that Japan has sent a fleet to the North Sea to intercept the Pacific Fleet. As a result, the Tsarist Russian navy was completely overwhelmed and attacked foreign ships when it encountered them.

Therefore, after the Pacific Fleet in the North Sea accidentally attacked a British fishing boat, the British Empire was "furious" and issued a ban: neutral countries were strictly prohibited from docking supplies to the Tsarist Russian fleet.

Nicholas II was furious and could not do anything to the British.

Moreover, Japan obtained the patent for Nanhua's new weapons from the United Kingdom and copied a large number of new weapons.

The main force of the Pacific Fleet reached the Mozambique Channel at the end of December 1904 and occupied a desert island to anchor.

The panic in the Tsarist Russian fleet was very serious, and news of soldiers committing suicide, escaping, or mutinying often appeared.

Because this Tsarist Russian naval admiral had foreseen the defeat of Tsarist Russia's Far East war, he, like the lower-level navy, did not want to fight this war, but the military order had been issued, and he had no choice at all.

As a result, Tsarist Russia suffered successive defeats in its land wars in the Far East.

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The main force of the Pacific Fleet continued to go to the Cape of Good Hope in Africa. The two sides met in the waters of Madagascar, and then went to Northeast Asia for a decisive battle with Japan.

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After the South African War, Tsarist Russia did not dare to underestimate South China. He knew that South China's military potential was very strong, and he was still receiving medical care from South China.

"Hello, Commander Xue."

Because the temperature in the Mozambique Strait is relatively high, most soldiers of the Russian Navy are not accustomed to the climate here.

Knowing that Xue Youfu was the commander of the South China Navy, Rozhdestvinsky did not show any arrogance.

Seeing that the other party was the first to take off his hat in greeting, Xue Youfu also took off his own military cap.

"Hello, General Rozhdestvinsky, are our medical staff still committed to your treatment?"

So there is nothing wrong with being a little humble towards the South Chinese.

In addition, the arms sold by Nanhua helped Tsarist Russian soldiers gain a great advantage in the war, but the Japanese soldiers were more fearless and fearless.

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After the doctors in Nanhua treated the deputy commander of the navy, Xue Youfu personally visited the senior Tsarist Russian navy official.

In desperation, some ships of the Black Sea Fleet were ordered to pass through the Suez Canal.

As a result, the South China Navy saw a lot of jokes about the Tsarist Russian Navy.

Rozhdestvinsky's illness is not serious, but he is acclimatized and needs to rest and recuperate.

Rozhdestvinsky smiled and nodded, "Your country's medical technology is very advanced. I'm much better now."

Xue Youfu nodded, "That's good. In addition to visiting you, I also want to discuss naval tactics with you. I wonder if you would like to communicate with me?"

A look of surprise appeared on Rozhdestvinsky's face, "That's a good thing. I'm very bored now, so I just want to communicate with you to pass the time." Xue Youfu also had a smile on his face: "That's good. Well, since your country is currently in a national war with Japan, our naval staff conducted a simulation of the offense and defense between your army and Japan."

Rozhdestvinsky was even more surprised when he heard this, and said in surprise: "That's right. I'm also curious about how your military staff deduced it. Please give me some advice."

Xue Youfu took out a sea map from the pocket of his military uniform, unfolded it and spread it on Rozhdestvinski's hospital bed.

"Our staff is using Japan to fight against the fleet led by you. We judge that your fleet is most likely to pass through the Korean Strait and take the shortest route to Vladivostok (Vladivostok).

Therefore, we will gather the main force of the fleet near the Tsushima Strait and the coast of Japan and wait.

At the same time, mines were laid and surveillance was organized on some sea passages that your fleet may pass through, forming a huge forecast network with a depth of hundreds of kilometers. "

Hearing the South China Navy's deduction, Rozhdestvinsky couldn't help but frown.

After a long silence, he nodded helplessly: "Well, your deduction is very accurate. I do plan to pass through the Korean Strait and quickly support the Far East war situation."

Xue Youfu nodded: "I know that His Majesty the Emperor of your country is pressing you very hard, but in this case, your army will only fall into the encirclement of the Japanese Navy. How can you be the opponent of the Japanese Navy when you come all the way?

And as far as I know, the speed of the Japanese navy is generally higher than that of your warships. Why fight such a losing war? "

Rozhdestvinsky nodded, with bitterness on his face, "Because His Majesty the Emperor gave an order, I must complete the mission of a soldier."

Xue Youfu looked at the helpless Russian general, "We Chinese military strategists have a saying that is very good, 'The general will not accept the orders of the foreign emperor.' You are the leading general and have the right to make judgments based on the battlefield situation.

The land war in the Far East is a foregone conclusion. It will not help if you lead your troops to die.

Knowing that it is not wise to go to death, it is better to change the tactics, even if you die in battle, it will severely damage Japan's war potential.

At this time, Japan was in a state of decline. In order to fight this country-breaking war, their war potential was almost exhausted.

If I were you, I would directly lead the fleet to attack the Japanese mainland or occupy the Japanese Okinawa Islands (Ryukyu Kingdom).

After capturing Okinawa, they supported the local Ryukyu people to resist the Japanese, thereby consuming Japan's national power.

As long as your fleet holds Japan back and exhausts their remaining war potential, they will inevitably sit down and negotiate with your country.

And you have been maintaining maneuverability at sea, constantly harassing the Japanese mainland, and making the Japanese navy exhausted.

By then, not only will you have no fault, but you will also be able to help the Russian Empire preserve its naval strength. This is a great achievement. "

Xue Youfu's suggestions are very pertinent and practical. After all, Japan is so big, and how big their war potential is, a discerning person only needs to think carefully to draw the correct conclusion.

Rozhdestvinsky had never thought about this problem before, but after Xue Youfu reminded him, he immediately woke up.

Yes, if I lead the fleet to not contact the main force of the Japanese Navy, then our safety can be guaranteed.

When soldiers win one or two battles, their self-confidence will be built up, and then we will be able to fight the enemy better.

"Commander Xue, your suggestion is very pertinent. I will consider it carefully."

Xue Youfu smiled and nodded. As long as the Russian general could listen to his words, then Nanhua's intention would be successful.

Tsarist Russia's warships are old and will not be a match for the Japanese navy.

However, if they use harassment tactics to attack and harass the Japanese mainland, the war losses suffered by Japan will increase sharply.

Once the Tsarist Russian fleet attacks the Japanese mainland, the Japanese people will inevitably annihilate the Tsarist Russian fleet to express their hatred.

In the end, both Tsarist Russia and Japan suffered heavy losses.

(End of this chapter)