Rebirth of the Republic of China: The Rise of China

A violent shell explosion sounded from Lushun City, and a ball of orange-red fire rose directly from the city.

"First artillery hit...>

And at this moment, the shell that was being tested hit the target accurately.The remaining 100 cannons followed closely behind and began to roar towards Lushun City...>

Pieces of fireballs and gunpowder smoke began to rise slowly in the city.In just the blink of an eye, the Japanese army positions located at the outermost edge of Lushun were shrouded in a thick sea of ​​flames, connecting with each other and quickly forming a whole.

Under the stunned gaze of Sun Lianzhong and others, the guns of dozens of naval surface ships moored at the port of Lushun also joined the ranks of unprecedented artillery strikes in due course. [

"Boom...>

Two balls of orange fire rose into the air from the point of impact, and two huge craters with a depth of five meters suddenly appeared at the foot of the city wall.The gunpowder smoke surrounding the explosion point dissipated, and with the bomb crater as the center, all buildings within a radius of 50 meters were razed to the ground without exception.Even the two reinforced concrete bunkers built by the Japanese army at the foot of the city wall to defend Lushunkou were blown to pieces and turned into ruins...>

The power produced by the explosion of large-caliber naval gun shells is definitely not comparable to that of other howitzer shells.

Seeing the tragic scene in front of them, the surviving Japanese soldiers around the explosion point were directly frightened and terrified.Hearing the sound of two consecutive shells roaring again in the air, the terrified faces of the surrounding Japanese soldiers suddenly turned pale.

"No, it's a Chinese naval gun, everyone hides quickly...>

After listening to his subordinates' reports, Major General Ye Qi's face was no different from that of the subordinates in front of him.directly became pale.Staring at a pair of red eyes.He asked loudly: "What you said is true. The explosion just now was really caused by the explosion of naval artillery shells. The Chinese outside the city actually used naval artillery to attack the city...>

"Yes. Your Excellency Commander...>

After the words fell, an artillery staff officer hurried into the war room.Immediately afterwards, he added: "Your Excellency, according to my humble estimate: the caliber of the naval guns used by the Chinese is at least [-]mm...>

"Large-caliber naval guns... what do the Chinese want? Aren't they afraid of accidentally injuring civilians in the city?" From the words of the artillery staff officer, Major General Ye Qi seemed to realize something, and directly let out an exclamation.

"I don't know...but I can be sure of one thing: if this kind of bombardment continues like this, for at most two hours, the entire port of Lushun will be blown into ruins by shells... >

"Your Excellency, Commander, there is no accident. The Ninth Army Group outside the city has such an idea. As for the civilians in the city you just mentioned, the Commander seems to have forgotten the massacre decades ago... >

The chief of staff's reminder made Major General Ye Qi's heart tremble.He also began to have some doubts about whether he could really hold Lushunkou and hold on until the arrival of reinforcements.However, this kind of doubt, just flashed through my mind, was replaced by the belief in the invincibility of the Imperial Japanese Army in my mind.

He hurriedly gathered in front of the office and ordered in a deep voice: "Warriors, everyone is aware of the situation at Lushunkou. However, what I want to tell you is that Lushunkou is very important to our Great Japanese Empire. There is absolutely no room for loss. Therefore, even if the entire army dies on the battlefield, we must guard Lushunkou...>

"Warriors, for the sake of the future of the Great Japanese Empire, and for His Majesty the Emperor, swear to guard Lushunkou...>

"Swear to the death to guard Lushun entrance...>

The commander, Major General Ye Qi, nodded with a smile on his face and said: ">

A group of subordinates, with a determined expression, quickly walked out of the office and rushed to the battlefield.Major General Ye Qi's face was immediately enveloped by a serious expression.

Because he knew that the rhetoric just now was just to boost the morale of his subordinates.Judging from the real situation facing Lushunkou, facing the artillery attack of the Ninth Army, the entire Lushunkou has reached a critical moment of life and death.

Facing Chief of Staff Honda who was still staying in the office in front of him, he said in a deep voice: "Chief of Staff, Lushunkou is in danger. In order to keep Lushunkou, you should immediately report the situation in the city to the country. Request domestic reinforcements at all costs. , quickly rushed to Lushunkou...>

"Yes, Commander...>

Japan's Yokohama Naval Port Naval Base, a team of Japanese army officers and soldiers gathered at the Naval Port Wharf, under the command of officers at all levels, quickly walked onto the bridge and boarded a [-]-ton transport ship.Of course, while the troops boarded the ship, a large amount of supplies, including various large-caliber artillery, were also transferred to the deck of the transport ship with the cooperation of machinery...>

A field division, more than [-] Japanese elites, quickly boarded the ship.When ready to attack.A large number of surface ships moored in the Yokohama Naval Port in Japan have also begun to make final preparations before the expedition.

A car of high-quality coal, a ton of heavy oil for warships... were sent to the fuel tank of the warship.Of course, in the process of refueling the warship, naval gun shells of various calibers are necessary for naval warfare.torpedo.It was also sent to the warship regardless of consumption...>

Nuo Da's naval port, like a war machine, is operating in an orderly manner.

And at this moment, Lieutenant General Morita, the commander-in-chief of the Japanese army who went to Lushunkou this time.Rear Admiral Taniguchi, the commander-in-chief of the navy, was standing in the command room of the military port, looking expectantly at the busy military port in front of him.

In the eyes of the two, Li Guosheng of China belongs to the Ninth Army.Although it repeatedly caused heavy losses to the empire.However, those victories were all achieved when the imperial army did not have any advantage.

For this attack, a field army division, a strengthened squadron, and a garrison brigade firmly guarding Lushunkou.The total army strength dispatched by the Empire of Japan has exceeded 3.

With the [-] elite army in hand, under the cover of naval fleet guns.Lieutenant General Morita was confident and wiped out the Ninth Army troops hoarding at Lushunkou.Absolutely no problem.

There is no problem with the army, and the navy is next.According to the telegram for help from the direction of Lushunkou, the Ninth Army dispatched more than [-] ships to attack Lushunkou.Among them, although most of the ships are small gunboats and torpedo boats that cannot be put on the table.However, from them with a sea attack.Just wipe out a squadron of the navy stationed in Lushun Naval Port.This is enough to prove that the small-tonnage naval force under the Ninth Army already has a certain combat capability in the invisible.

In addition, the Chinese navy is waiting for work.Anytime, anywhere, you can launch ubiquitous attacks on yourself in the coastal waters of China.And the more than 2 army elites in his hands.It must also rely on naval escort to reach Lushunkou by sea.A trace of worry quickly surfaced in Morita's mind.

Facing the ubiquitous and desperate attacks of the Chinese navy, the Ruhao Navy's escort fleet is insufficient.The more than 2 army elites in my hands may not have landed yet, and they have truly displayed their combat effectiveness.It will be under the attack of the Chinese navy and suffer heavy losses... >

And this is definitely not what Morita Admiral wants to see.For the safety of the soldiers in his hands, Lieutenant General Morita also ignored the hatred and disputes between the domestic navy and the army, and asked bluntly... >

"Mr. Taniguchi...According to the telegram, the number of ships dispatched by the Ninth Army is far more than thirty. More importantly, there are three new destroyers from the United States. Our naval forces only dispatched one cruiser, Four destroyers escort, will it be too few...>

Major General Taniguchi's relaxed and expectant expression just now turned livid.Although the rank of Lieutenant General Morita next to him is a level higher than his own.However, because they belong to the two armies of the sea and the army, they do not belong to each other.Because of the opponent's will for the combat effectiveness of his army, Major General Taniguchi did not intend to regard the opponent as a superior at all.With strong anger, he asked mercilessly.

"Your Excellency, Lieutenant General, are you questioning the combat effectiveness of my Imperial Japanese Navy fleet?"

"Not to mention that the Chinese Navy has more than 30 small-tonnage ships, even if the number is doubled, I can also rely on the five warships in my hand to destroy all Chinese ships that dare to "harass" our fleet...>

"Of course, if your Excellency the Vice Admiral doesn't believe in the combat effectiveness of my squadron, you can report to the military department and ask the military department to redeploy a fleet to serve as escort and attack missions...>

Seeing Major General Taniguchi who didn't take him seriously in front of him, Lieutenant General Morita's face also turned livid.From the bottom of my heart, I really want to punish Major General Taniguchi in front of me as an officer.

However, when I think of the conflicts between the domestic navy and army, and then I think that the military department has just received another telegram for help from Lushunkou.In Mori's mouth, he had no choice but to suppress the rising anger in his heart with an aggrieved expression.In the process of transporting troops by sea, the naval fleet can fulfill its duties with due diligence.I had to say to Major General Taniguchi, with a kind face.

"Taniguchi-san, you misunderstood me. I don't mean it at all. I still have great trust in the combat power of the Imperial Japanese Navy. I am just a little worried. I hope Taniguchi-san will not take it to heart. At the same time, I hope that in the next operation , Taniguchi-kun can join me, in order to wash away the humiliation of the Great Japanese Empire, and work together to win this war...>

Lieutenant Admiral Morita's compromising answer regardless of his status as a lieutenant general calmed down the anger in the heart of Rear Admiral Taniguchi, the commander of the Navy.but.No matter what, the hatred between the two was concluded in a short period of time because of the quarrel just now.As for the escort fleet was actually attacked by the Chinese navy.Whether the two can really work together to fight against the enemy.Not known. [

After all, in World War II in later generations, the Japanese army made many command errors on the battlefield because of the contradictions between the navy and the army.It is not uncommon to even lose in battle.

After the two people looked at each other meaningfully, they stopped talking and waited for the time when the troops really went out.

A busy army in the military port.The two commanders were not kept waiting too long.Ten hours of continuous troop deployment and preparation.A field division, with a total of more than [-] elite Japanese troops, all boarded three transport ships.The five naval ships were also all ready, and their whistles were sounded, ready to go.

Looking at the military port that was gradually calming down in front of him, a senior officer quickly walked in and reported: "Report to the two officers. All the troops are ready and ready to go at any time...>

As the highest officer of the escort fleet, the one who issued the "Departure" command was of course Rear Admiral Taniguchi, the commander-in-chief of the Navy, whose military rank was one level lower.

Seeing Lieutenant General Morita felt aggrieved, but.He had to look at himself again, waiting for his commanding eyes.A smug expression flashed across Major General Taniguchi's face.Facing the chief of staff in front of him, he ordered decisively.

"Order. The squadron consists of five ships, with the cruiser as the lead. The four destroyers follow closely behind, in a character escort formation, and leave the naval port immediately...>

"Romper...>

Ten minutes later, another long siren sounded from the cruiser at the forefront of the fleet.Five surface ships and three large transport ships under the Japanese Navy slowly sailed out of the military port, breathing black smoke.In the end, it disappeared into the vast sea completely covered by night.

The intelligence agency under the Ninth Army took half a year to develop, although it did not extend its tentacles to every corner of Japan.However, in Yokohama, one of the most important military bases of the Japanese Navy, the necessary intelligence personnel are still indispensable.

The entire operation, though, was carried out at night.The Yokohama military port of Nuoda was completely martial law by the military port garrison ten hours ago.However, such a large-scale army unit entered the military port, and such a large naval fleet left the military port in the middle of the night and disappeared on the sea... >

The intelligence personnel who have been paying attention to every move of the Yokohama Naval Port, while shocking the strength of the Japanese army, have not forgotten their mission... >

The huge naval escort fleet, less than 10 minutes after leaving Yokosu Naval Port, a burst of ordinary radio waves, along with the fleet, crossed the ocean and sent back to China...>

Shandong Jinan Ninth Army Headquarters, "Zhou Xingguo's Department successfully landed at Lushunkou, and with the support of naval guns, bombarded Lushunkou.The news that Lushunkou could be completely taken down in ten hours at the latest only caused a fleeting smile to appear on Li Guosheng's face.

Afterwards, the serious face was replaced by a solemn face again.

Taking Lushunkou with Zhou Xingguo's troops, and finally taking Liaodong further, is the ultimate goal of this battle.However, coming from Japan, the specific size of the Japanese reinforcements may affect the outcome of the entire battle at any time.

Once the fleet and submarines deployed at the mouth of the Bohai Sea cannot stop the Japanese navy and army coming to aid.It is conceivable that Zhou Xingguo's 27th Division successfully occupied Lushunkou.It will also be surrounded by reinforcements of the Japanese navy and army again in the next battle against Japan.

At that time, not to mention winning the entire Liaodong.Even the more than 1 elites who attacked Liaodong by themselves may be wiped out because of this.

Commander-in-Chief Li Guosheng waited for the news with a solemn expression.Zhang Tianyu, the director of the intelligence department, finally appeared at the door of the war room.

Before fully entering the war room, Li Guosheng's anxious voice rang out.

"Director Zhang, has the information from Japan arrived...>

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief...>

When Li Guosheng quickly scanned the specific content of the telegram in his hand.Zhang Tianyu's voice sounded again.

"Commander-in-Chief, according to the information, in order to reinforce Lushunkou, the Japanese "government" dispatched a field division of the army and a squadron of the navy, including a cruiser, four destroyers, and three transport ships...>

"Five main battleships, three transport ships...>