Power and Empire Chapter 3866: Cold current is coming (8)
| | | -> -> The sea is extremely turbid, so turbid that only a thin surface can be seen with the naked eye
Here is the junction of the Sea of Aden and the Sea of Central Biyah. The turbid current from the Aden Sea and the clear current from the Sea of Central Bahia meet here and are compatible. The sea surging with each other creates turbid waves. When the Imperial Navy ship When the huge queue entered the Hudson Bay, the people of Aden didn't have the slightest preparation. Looking at it, the empty sea is very gloomy. The sea is surging restlessly, and from time to time, waves of more than one meter high are stirred up. With a heavy triangular bow, the oncoming waves are crushed.
"Commander, the storm is coming."
, the adjutant looked at the gloomy black sky, and said with some worry. The Imperial Navy’s weather forecasts have gained some experience. As a very effective tool, the hot air balloon that has risen into the air has been able to see climate changes within 50 nautical miles around the fleet. At this moment, the hot air balloon is on both sides of the frame. Three yellow balls, which are signs of storms, although it is only the simplest weather forecast, the time and intensity of the storm cannot be more accurate, but it is already sufficient to warn the entire fleet
"It’s not very big, but it’s better. The people of Aden never dream that the Imperial Navy fleet will come out of the storm."
Du Stellenkai looked back from the marking ball on the hot air balloon, his expression was very calm. Two days ago, the Imperial Navy successfully ambushed the Aden Squadron offshore, although in the end four Aden naval warships were able to escape. , But the transportation fleet, the main target of the operation, has completed the four-member three. This has far exceeded the originally expected one-half of the combat outcome prediction. Because it was an ambush in the offshore area, Dusterenkai predicted half the number. The Aden transport ship will flee to the coastline, and the final result is that the entire Aden squadron was destroyed. Three-quarters of the transport fleet was just a few miles away from the coastline. It was sunk and injured. Many transport ships were in Aden. The infantry chose to jump into the sea to escape, and they were pierced all the way by the Imperial Navy’s Dragon Tooth battleship. The bodies of more than 20,000 Aden Army soldiers, at least tens of thousands of Aden Army soldiers, floated in the mere few miles from the transport ship to the coastline. Distance on the sea
"At this time, the Aden Navy should have received the news, right"
There was a chill in the eyes of Dustronkai who narrowed slightly into a thin line. The Aden people on the Aden transport ship who had escaped from the ambush would not have thought that the Imperial Navy had let them go on purpose. Because of the destruction of Aden Anxi, the main force of the Aden Navy looked like a mad dog for the main force of the Imperial Navy for a decisive battle. Once they learned that the Imperial Navy had ambushed the transport fleet, they would inevitably go all out. This is exactly what the Imperial Navy hoped. Although you don’t know how to watch the sky, from the current situation, the intensity of this storm will not be very high. The Imperial Navy Dragon Tooth battleship can still bear it, but the people on board may work a little harder
However, the navy itself is an all-weather military. Whether it is day or night, whether it is stormy or calm, as long as the warship is still driving in the sea, the navy is always in a state of combat readiness. The sea has become a lot lighter here, and the storm It hasn't come yet, but the sea is already surging and restless, and the sea seems to be gradually boiling. There are not too many waves, but the dense waves one after another make people feel that the sea in front of you is like an awakened behemoth. It has begun to be impatient and wants to shout and roar urgently
The current direction of the imperial navy is the transfer center of the Kingdom of Aden in the southern part of Central Biyah and the sea area of the Aden Sea, Mas Xingyue Bay. From the chart, it is 110 nautical miles away from Mas Xingyue. After the last raid, the Aden Navy has greatly strengthened the defenses of Mas Xingyue Bay. On the basis of the two main defensive platforms that guarded the strait, two more main defensive platforms were added, as if four eyes were staring at them. The Strait Corridor of Mas Xingyue Bay was originally a big trouble for the Imperial Navy. Dusterenkai even directly formulated a plan for the Marine Corps to land and attack.
At this moment, the arrival of the storm undoubtedly brought variables
Wind and swirling. For strait corridors such as Mas Xingyue Bay, under the storm, various obstacles originally set on the beach will be flattened by the waves, and the obstacles set in the harbor will also be overturned by the waves. Location, and the surging water can also be sent farther by the Imperial Navy’s landing forces. The most important point is that the storm will definitely greatly reduce the vigilance of the Aden Navy. They never thought that the Imperial Navy would risk landing with a typhoon.
30 meters above the sea, a hot air balloon began to fall slowly with the help of ropes. The landing point of the hot air balloon is on the sea surface. If the hot air balloon falls on the battleship deck, it is very easy to cause the deck This has been verified in several previous tests, so the Navy finally let the hot air balloon land directly on the sea. The sea water can alleviate the impact of the landing, and even if a fire occurs, it will not cause much damage.
Although I have watched it several times, for most of the naval fleet sailors, watching the scene of the hot air balloon slowly withdrawing from a height is still full of sacred feelings. "The Imperial Navy is the master of the sea and the sky. "Master" was uttered by Dusterenkai, Minister of the Imperial Navy, which is putting the morale of the entire Imperial Navy in a high state
Although the imperial navy has no rivals in the inner sea, this battle that spans thousands of miles is a test of willpower for any soldier. The naval expedition far away from the imperial homeland has overwhelmed the imperial navy. More than half of the elite have been navigating at sea for more than two months. If there is no morale incentive, the entire fleet would have been in a downturn. At this moment, the Imperial Navy fleet is not in a downturn, but has shown a fanatic attitude
raided the Gulf of Aden, the imperial navy was like a rainbow, bombarding Aden Anxi, the Aden navy did not even dare to let go.
Du Stellenkai’s gaze was a bit solemn, and the sea surging more and more fiercely, pushing the battleship high and low. Suddenly, a brilliant lightning flashed across the dark sky, followed by the downpour. Began to wreak havoc. The raindrops falling in the sky began to hit the body like bullets. The rain was icy and bitter, but the waves were warm. The sea water that fell on the body was warm, forming a strong contrast with the rain. This shows that the Imperial Navy The fleet is now crossing the Sea of Aden and entering the southern sea of Central Bahia. The temperature of the ocean currents in the two sea areas is different. That is to say, the main battlefield of this navy, Mas Xingyue Bay is already close.
"Send the fleet to lower its sails and call the commanders of the squadrons to come to a meeting"
Dusternkie said calmly while wiping the rain off his face. Soon, the commanders of the squadrons came to the navy flagship for a meeting. As the temporary flagship of the Imperial Navy, the June Red Flower was just an ordinary-looking Dragon Tooth-class assault ship, with a slightly narrow and long hull, and the overall appearance was impressive. A kind of arcing beauty. This is a new Imperial Dragon Tooth battleship that was launched in April. It is also called the Dragon Tooth Modified Type II by the Imperial Navy. This battleship has absorbed the characteristics of a sailing corvette and reduced some parts. Firepower, enhanced navigation speed and maneuverability, and it is equipped with the longest range of the current Navy Thor, and the fastest bombardment speed of the Imperial Navy Thor IV rapid-fire gun, so that this type of second modification has the same It is as sharp as a sharp knife, so in the Imperial Navy, it is also called the Navy Demon Sword II
At this moment, in the main cabin of the Demon Sword II battleship, in the dim light, Dusterenkai, wearing a black navy uniform, glanced across the faces of a dozen admirals of the Imperial Navy Squadron. In a few seconds, I took the battle order issued by the emperor himself from the adjutant, and opened the battle order book and said, "Aren’t you always guessing where the goal of this march is? Now we can tell you, our goal. It is Mas Xingyue Bay. At the same time, our imperial navy will also start a decisive battle with the main force of the Aden navy in Mas Xingyue Bay. This is the order of the emperor. Now the commander whose name I read stands up"
"The Ninth Squadron Lu Yafei Germany"
"Eleventh Squadron Valharis"
"14th Squadron Lotus Roan
"Seventeenth Squadron Sahamas" served as the cover for the landing force. A total of 87 warships participated in the battle. Each dragon's tooth warship carried a large number of shells, and each gun had a base of ammunition. More than six, the thirteenth transport squadron is dedicated to transporting artillery shells. Because it was a surprise attack, Dusterenkai asked the four firepower squadrons to clear obstacles for the army in the first time
The main force of this landing is of course the three thousand Marines attached to the Navy Department. Most of these Marines are retired veterans from the Imperial Army. Each one is carefully selected, whether it is combat capability or The cooperation is all battle-tested. Many retired soldiers from the army join the navy again. This is not a secret in the Imperial Army. The Emperor also acquiesced in such a thing. There were too many veterans in the Imperial Army who had fought for many years. Sudden retirement made these habits. It is difficult for soldiers who killed to find a new life for a while, but it is easy to cause hidden dangers in the area. These veterans are all killed in the dead. They are used to holding the knife in the hand, and it is difficult to get the farming tools on the cultivated land. Tame, ordinary local personnel can't be suppressed, often causing public security disturbances
Under the acquiescence of the emperor, the Ministry of Military Affairs gave these veterans a way out in the navy. It was already an unwritten rule. Even for this reason, the Minister of Military Affairs Hu Keqili was praised by countless veterans. The Imperial Navy has always been a sailor. Inadequate, veterans are brave in combat, and obey orders, and understand the essence of coordinated operations. They can get on warships with a little training. They have always been very popular in the navy, and among navy admirals, 80% are from the original army system. For these veterans, they are also regarded as their own. After preparation, their loyalty can withstand the test. The most important point is not to be reckless and not afraid of death. With the order, they dare to go up. The battleship’s deck is even more difficult. The performance is extremely good.
The storm has finally come.
The wind is getting heavier, the rain is getting bigger and bigger, and the waves are getting more and more fierce. A strong gust of wind began to sweep over the deck, and the wooden bench weighing 20 jin could be easily blown to each other. All the debris on the deck fell into the sea under the baptism of the violent storm. The sails have been lowered a long time ago, and all movable materials have been fixed by thick ropes. The most experienced captain personally steered the ship, and the fleet moved in the direction of Mas Xingyue Bay in the storm
The most terrible thing is not the wind, but the waves. The waves were getting bigger and bigger, and the waves continued to pounce on the bow, and then smashed across the deck, sweeping all the items that could be washed away on the deck into the sea, taking it as his own. At the beginning, the wave was only two meters high, then gradually developed to three meters, and finally reached almost four meters. The huge waves slammed on the battleship one by one, bursting out with a powerful impact
The battleship is shaking, but fortunately the intensity of the storm is not very strong.
The displacement of troop carriers is generally very large, and it is not a big problem in storms. As long as the sails are stowed and the direction is right, although the turbulence is severe, there is no danger.
Twenty Miles from Xingyue Bay of Masi,
Du Stellenkai leaned on the railing. From the window, he saw that the transport fleet had moved forward. The four squadrons serving as fire cover followed closely. The number of the Imperial Navy's fleet dropped sharply, vacating half of it. From left to right, the sea breeze brought rain water on the glass, making a violent crashing sound, as if it was beating a person’s atrium, and the sky and the earth pressed against the darkness
There were lightning and thunder.
On the sea surface of Mas Xingyue Bay, the piercing alarm bells were ringing frantically, and it was particularly piercing in the storm. The sudden appearance of the Imperial Navy caused the entire Mas Xingyue Bay to explode. The completely unguarded Aden people ran out in a panic. Most of them hid in the barracks. Hearing the rapid alarm bells, they thought it was the bastard. Mischievous, until an officer came and shouted loudly to gather
During the storm, the wide bows of the Imperial troop carriers rushed toward the coastal beaches. Regardless of the storm’s attack, the dragon-tooth warships on the sea opened their portholes and pointed the muzzle of Thor’s ran at Mars Xingyue. The defensive platform of the Bay ~ IndoMTL.com~ Among them, the No. 4 Dragon Tooth battleship changed to the second type to run the fastest. Regardless of the side attack of the wind and waves, the sails were erected and inserted into the front line of the defensive platform like a sharp sword. Under the stunned eyes of the people of Aden,
rumbling, rumbling, accompanied by bursts of thunder, four dragon-tooth warships opened fire, and the bullets flew toward the chaotic defense platform, hit and exploded, blazing, lighting up the dark strait Too fast, adding a beautiful scenery to the stormy weather.
rumbling, rumbling, as the support of other Longya warships took the opportunity to fire intensively, the Thunder's shells swept over Chenghai and landed on the defensive platform with waves of smoke rising up. The wooden frame that built the defensive platform was blown up as if the wind was blowing up, and those Aden soldiers who wanted to build fortifications on the beach were baffled.
The people of Aden have never encountered such intensive artillery fire. Some people jumped up in a panic and ran around, only to be shattered by the bombing. On the contrary, the soldiers lying on the ground are fine. Unless they are directly hit by the explosion, the soft sand absorbs most of the energy of Thor's explosion, and the radius of damage is greatly reduced.
But for the defensive platform that is set on fire, it is another matter. The defensive platform is a half-timber structure, and the base is just a boss. There is no beach to absorb the energy of the bomb explosion. The bomb falls there and explodes. One exploded is a big piece, the soil was blown into the air, and a large area of trees was blown off by the waist, one after another, they smashed on the heads of the soldiers on the defensive platform
"Take the defensive platform!" The troop carrier rushed to the tidal flat heavily, and a large number of imperial infantry swarmed down, like a swarm of ants full of sugar cubes, rushing toward the defensive platform