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Chapter 128 The Amethyst (First update, please vote)

The British frigate HMS Amethyst sailed slowly on the river.

The chimney billowed black smoke, as if showing off its arrogance and domineering nature.

Especially at the critical moment when the People's Liberation Army was blockading the river, they ignored our announcement that foreign warships must leave before April 20.

Conversely, their swaggering entry into the Yangtze River is brimming with provocation.

This is to cross the Yangtze River and head straight for Nanjing, to support the Kuomintang reactionaries with concrete actions.

They are attempting to achieve a division of the country along the Yangtze River, a goal of secession!

For more than a century, Western powers have run rampant and committed all sorts of atrocities on Chinese territory!

At that time, the government could only cede territory and pay reparations, acting like a subservient subordinate!

It is precisely because of such cowardly behavior that foreign powers have become increasingly arrogant and unscrupulous.

They dared to disregard the requirements of the announcement and brazenly engage in provocation.

Captain Skinner lowered his binoculars, a smug look spreading across his bearded face.

He enjoys the feeling of being domineering and arrogant.

The first mate frowned, his voice filled with concern as he warned, "Captain, we've entered the PLA's defensive zone. I can already see their artillery. Continuing forward could provoke a conflict!"

Skinner, his long beard bristling with confidence, declared, "I want the whole world to know that wherever the warships of the British Empire go, that is British territory!"

His voice was filled with arrogance and an undisguised covetousness for this land.

The captain picked up his binoculars and looked once again at the artillery defensive positions on the riverbank.

His face was full of worry: "What if they open fire?"

Skinner smirked: "Don't worry, they wouldn't dare. For over a hundred years, I've been trying to instill in them a deep sense of awe for the British Empire!"

His voice was filled with a strong sense of superiority and disdain for the local indigenous people.

It seemed that the arrival of the warships had already conquered this land.

At the same time, on the artillery positions on the shore, Regiment Commander Li also spotted the warships that had entered the river.

Call the communications officer and immediately report to the higher command.

Upon receiving the news, the superiors acted without hesitation.

He issued the order: "According to our military's announcement that all foreign warships must withdraw by April 20th, warn them to leave our defense zone immediately!"

His voice was strong and clear, conveying an unwavering determination!

Commander Li hung up the phone and ordered, "Signal soldiers, tell them to leave immediately!"

"yes!"

The signalman responded loudly, quickly ran to a high place, took out a flag, and gave the signal.

Please stop the boat immediately and cease all attempts, otherwise you will encounter danger!

Several commanders on the USS Amethyst, using binoculars, clearly saw the flag signals.

The first mate asked, "Captain, the other side has sent a warning. Should we withdraw first?"

Skinner glanced at him sideways, his bearded face full of disdain.

"They're just bluffing; they won't actually fire!"

The voice was filled with disdain and arrogance; instead of stopping the ship, the officer ordered, "Full speed ahead!"

Commander Li frowned and immediately reported: "The foreign ship ignored warnings and insisted on forcing its way in."

A firm command came through the phone: "This is a warning again: if you insist on disobeying, you may open fire!"

"yes!"

Commander Li responded loudly and immediately ordered, "A second warning!"

The flag signaler waved his flag again, signaling for the ship to stop immediately.

But the Amethyst ignored everything and sped off at full speed.

Commander Li put down his binoculars and gave the order again without hesitation.

"Fire both cannons simultaneously, 15 meters to the port side and 15 meters to the starboard side!"

Prepare for the first and second shots!

"Fire both cannons simultaneously! Open fire!"

As the order was given, the artillery roared loudly.

Two shells whistled as they hurtled towards the river.

Boom!

Two shells landed one after the other, about fifteen meters in front and behind the HMS Amethyst, and the explosions sent up a large spray of water.

Even the commanders on the Amethyst were drenched by the splashing water.

Even Captain Skinner's hat was knocked off by the waves.

Suddenly, a piercing bell rang out from the ship.

The sailors also ran out of the cabins, shouting everywhere: Prepare for battle!

Fortunately, the two shells were only intended as a warning, which is why they landed about 15 meters apart at each end.

Otherwise, if a real battle had taken place, the warship would probably have had two large holes blown out by now.

They probably didn't even have a chance to shout "Prepare for battle" before they were bombed and crying for their parents.

However, the shells were quickly loaded into the breech, and the warship entered combat readiness.

The dark muzzle of the cannon was aimed at the position on the shore.

I don't know if it was because I was soaked to the bone, or because I felt that the dignity of the British Empire had been challenged.

Skinner, lying prone behind the sandbags, shouted the order: "Fire!"

In an instant, several shells burst forth and landed directly on our defensive positions.

The soldiers in the trenches were blown away by the immense force of the shells, causing considerable casualties in an instant.

Several soldiers were blasted out of the trench by the enormous impact and lay motionless on the ground.

Given the power of the naval guns, their chances of survival are slim!

Commander Li hadn't expected that his warning to the other side would result in the warships opening fire on them directly.

Enraged, he ordered: "All guns ready, aim at the British ships, fire!"

boom!

With a series of loud explosions, shells carrying a whistling sound flew straight toward the warship.

Bang!

The shells struck the warship with pinpoint accuracy, causing a violent explosion.

Immediately afterwards, shells rained down like raindrops.

The Amethyst was hit by several shells in succession. The soldiers on board screamed as they were blown into the river, with no hope of survival.

Elsewhere, many British soldiers lay lying in disarray.

These people were missing arms or legs, and one was even blown in two. The scene was extremely horrific!

The Amethyst was not to be outdone and loudly issued the order to attack.

Shells whistled as they landed on our positions.

Because the position could not be moved, every shell landed on the position, causing considerable casualties to the soldiers.

Skinner, hiding behind sandbags, watched incredulously as the warship was bombarded by cannon fire.

He never dreamed that the garrison troops on the shore would actually dare to open fire on him.

These are warships of the British Empire. Aren't they afraid of causing international conflict?

Aren't you afraid of retaliation from the British Empire?

Unfortunately, his only response was the roar of artillery fire.

boom!

As the shells continued to fall, the propellers stopped spinning.

HMS Amethyst's main guns were destroyed, and the captain and first officer were seriously injured.

A British soldier shouted anxiously, "Sir, we're stranded!"

That shout, like a death knell, immediately triggered panic.

Once a warship runs aground, it becomes a sitting duck for land-based artillery, and the hit rate will skyrocket.

In less than 3 minutes, they will be subjected to a saturation attack, and everyone will perish at the bottom of the river to feed the fish!

Skinner cursed in frustration, and dragging his badly injured body, he anxiously shouted out the order.

"Raise the white flag!"

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