Power and Empire Chapter 1693: The Gang Fei Storm (9)
Just outside the sea of Kyoto, the fog is filled, there is no starlight in the dark night, the sea is floating, and the white waves are rolled up and slapped on the side of the battleship. The commander of the Fifth Squadron, Lin Skel, is standing at the flagship flying branch. Bow of the Braun
Below the is the icy water that was stirred up by the battleship. Not far away there are even ice blocks that have not yet completely melted. They are white, and they are particularly eye-catching on the deep black water. The night sky near the sea in the deep winter seems to be always dark,
In the vast fog, you can never see the moon. The ocean is not blue, but a chilling gray. The waves are constantly surging, releasing human energy to the ship’s side. , Making a huge sound and splashing fierce water, just like the light on the heart of a person. "The light is dotted. The cruise fleet composed of 20 warships is sailing in the dark. Because the fog is too big, only the light can let the companions. Know you are there.
" is really an unpleasant night!" Linskel took a deep breath, turned and ordered the first mate who was standing behind him, "The fog is too big, this is the end of the cruise tonight! Order the fleet Return to flight"
"Return? Your lord, the commander-in-chief specially ordered that all the cruise fleets must strictly control the 50-mile range of the Kyoto waters, which is less than 20 miles..." The first officer was taken aback by this order, this It’s only been out for 3 hours, at a speed of 5 knots per hour, 20 li at most, and the above command requires a control area of at least 50 li. Although I know that Commander Linsker is hearing about this counterattack, it will be The Southern Navy has been very dissatisfied after playing the leading role, but it has not reached the point of blatant disobedience
"Cruising for fifty miles in such a foggy night... What a joke?" Linsker's eyes flashed with contempt. He had his own plan, turned around unconsciously, and tightened his collar. On the cuffs, he looked at his first mate with a cold face, curled his lips and said, "The admiral’s gaze only needs to be fixed on a chart that is not dangerous, but we are facing the real sea, adjusted according to different environments. The strength of the execution of the order is within the authority of the commander of the fleet. You can see from the surroundings. The fog is so big tonight that you can’t see things within a hundred meters."
Linsker’s voice stopped, his face solemnly said
"If we continue to go deeper, after we get out of the range of the lighthouse's guidance, I am afraid that even we will be lost in the night fog, not to mention the Falcon Navy who is unfamiliar with the sea area! Unless the opponent is crazy, otherwise It won’t come out, and once we fall into a foggy area and cannot get out, we will be completely exposed to the encircling net of the Falcon Navy when the sun tomorrow dispels the fog."
"We only have 20 warships, and according to the intelligence some time ago, there are at least three Falcon Navy fleets in action here! They can wring us into pieces at sea without any effort!"
" But he withdrew it like this, and it was pursued... "The first officer is still hesitating
"No, but this is an order! As for the investigation, you don’t have to worry about this. The commander-in-chief is still worrying about the North Fleet. Now I am not in the mood to care about such trivial matters."
Linsker looked impatiently and waved his hand. "In fact, even if we really encounter the Falcon fleet, what can we do? Just relying on our only 20 warships to play a role? Or will this glory Give it to the guys transferred from the south"
" I heard that the Southern Fleet has transferred more than 200 warships this time! I don’t know if it’s true?" the chief officer asked with a weird look.
"Huh! It's just some powerful villains!" Linskel did not deny it, but snorted heavily, and said with a kind of indignation and unusually irritating eyes, "If we weren't from the Southwest The naval battle failed, the Emperor’s condemnation, the loss of the Kasili Junction, and where did the turn get the head of the Southern Fleet, and this time the fight against Kyoto, the fiercely killed Falcon Navy encircled us, and we were beaten again. I was caught off guard. It was already a dilapidated place, and it was hit by violent storms. Our northern fleet originally had six squadrons, the southwest region lost two, and Kathyli lost another one. This time we encountered a surprise attack. In order to resist the pressure of the other side, we lost a lot again. Like Linsker, a dignified fleet commander, there are only 20 warships under our command. The Southern Navy has always been full of derogation and contempt for our northern fleet. How do you know how much sacrifice we have paid for the empire to advance northward! We are fighting unequal opponents! We gritted our teeth, fighting hard, bleeding, and those guys are just watching jokes, right?"
On a starless night, just after the cruise fleet started to turn, if there is no heavy fog tonight and the view is good, maybe Linsker will find that there is a black line just less than ten nautical miles northwest of him. The fleet was floating quietly. It was Tegel’s fourth fleet, which was ordered to retaliate. The eleven Dragon Tooth battleships and two Dragon-class battleships, with enough shells, set off since the evening when the order was received. Wandering at sea for five hours,
The fog was too big, which made Tegel’s fleet a little unexpected, and could only move forward in the predicted direction. This was also due to the latest chart sent with the order, Fleet Commander Di Geer ordered the fleet to extinguish all the lights. The entire fleet was drawn into a rectangle at 20-meter intervals. The whole fleet was silent. Only the sound of sea water was hitting the ship's side. The fleet floated with the waves. They were waiting for the Navy. The emergence of blood debt and blood compensation, the blood of a Dragon-class battleship must be compensated by a fleet of Gangfei fleets. This is the revenge order issued by Dustellenkai himself
Look carefully! The rudder turns 33" and the Captain of the Dragon Tooth battleship Lam Ang, who is in charge of the investigation, is holding the observation mirror, standing on the bridge of the Dragon Tooth, looking for all these things that may indicate the direction. The sea breeze is cold and dry, so He unconsciously licked his chapped lips blown by the sea breeze, and his bloodshot eyes were filled with desire for a moment, and he hated that he couldn't see through the mist in front of him, but it was useless, even if he opened his eyes to the maximum, he could see. The area does not exceed 500 meters!
" Tonight is like being blind! "Ram Ang smiled bitterly and put down the look-glass unwillingly
Like him, in the flagship’s combat room, the windows are covered with opaque black cloth. Squadron Commander Tiegl also looked confused and drew a heavy pen on the chart with a pen in his hand. This may be the line of the correct route. In this surprise attack, because of the fog, it became impossible to grasp. Several naval staff from the flagship team are calculating the correct route.
"Are there any messages from the reconnaissance ship?" Tigle raised his head again. No one in the dull war room responded. Hearing his words, no one dared to answer. According to the analysis of the chart, the fleet should have entered The range of the Congolese Navy’s cruise has been lost, but until now, we have not found any traces of Congolese Navy, or have really deviated from the direction. The fog tonight is really too big!
The " fleet looked for a final look in the direction of forty degrees! If it still doesn’t, it can only go back the same way. "Tiger put down the pen in his hand and took a deep breath in frustration," bumped" the war room. Suddenly they were pushed away, and a navy sailor said hurriedly, "My lord, light, there is light on the southeast sea!"
"Lights?" Everyone cheered up, and Tegel blinked, and quickly asked, "Which direction are you talking about?"
" southeast sea! The other party did not find us, it seems to be returning," the sailor replied
"If it’s right, it should be from Gangtoo’s direction!" A naval staff officer picked up the compass, gestured to the chart, and said
"Just not in Kyoto? Return to the voyage...Haha! "Tiger seems to have thought of something, and his expression is moving with his hands and dancing. "That's great, I'm still worried that I can't find the right way to go to Kyoto. , Order the fleet to follow at a distance of five miles, we go to Gangfei Kyoto, let us start the first roar to attack Gangfei Kyoto! For the glory of the empire, and for the sacrificed comrades! Let us use a feast of carnival, As a tribute to their desperate fight!"
"Go forward, goal, just not Kyoto!"
In the dark night, semaphores use small lamps to shake up and down instead of flags to send signals. The light of the lamps is very small, and the outside is a waterproof glass cover, which will be swallowed by the fog about a kilometer, so the semaphores don’t worry at all. Will be discovered by the Gangfei fleet five miles away,
"Find the target, follow! Twenty"
The order was just given, and the sailors on the deck of the fleet quickly drew their sails, screaming, "The waves are turning, and the huge Dragon-class battleship and the Dragonfang wing on the right are slowly turning in the same direction. In the low half of the night, the sails quickly rose to the high mast, like a huge battle flag, which was blown into a hemisphere by the fierce sea breeze, embroidered with a huge golden falcon mark. Swaying in the wind, as if coming to life, it gives people a hideous and terrifying aura,
The sailors were boiling with enthusiasm, and the ship’s bow accelerated to split the oncoming huge waves. The churning sea surface boiled and plunged into the waves like a sharp sword. A piece of salty and wet sea water was swayed, and the sea breeze screamed. It is also difficult to quell the fierce fighting spirit of the Tegel fleet,
3 hours later, the Gangfei squadron entered the outer area of the Gangfei Port of Kyoto. The dense city lights were like a giant beacon, and the blue waves were surging. When the Tegel fleet appeared at the port 1,500 meters When it was outside the danger zone, the peaceful Gangfei Port of Kyoto did not know the danger of head-on pounce. Gangfei regarded the murderous Tegel fleet as a cruise fleet returning to the port, even from the lighthouse. Send a greeting signal in the direction, because Gang Fei people do not believe that the Falcon Navy will be so bold and lonely to reach such a distance.
A carriage stopped at a military port just outside of Kyoto, and an attendant respectfully opened the door. Linsker, who had just gotten off the battleship, had changed into an aristocratic costume with gold cuffs, a little anxious. Stepped onto the carriage, tonight is the date of the banquet of the famous Menstonge family in Kyoto,
As a famous Kyoto family, the Sunger family is also a pivotal position in the Congolese and African military circles. In the convenience of the establishment of the Congolese and African empire, the Sunger family has dedicated three imperial military undersecretaries to the empire and a high-level affairs Officer, now there are still two corps commanders in office, absolutely powerful family. This time everyone knows that the position of Admiral Lecco is not guaranteed. The southern naval forces are on the rise. Linsker, who has a background in the northern navy, has to find a way out. Since the Navy has no prospects for development, it would be better to transfer to the Army. Linsger happens to have a good relationship with a core member of the Stunger family. If you rely on this relationship, you should be able to transfer to the Army.
The core member specifically confessed that the family banquet tonight is not trivial. The two legion commanders who accompanied His Majesty’s Southern Expedition will also attend this banquet. If Linsgel is interested in developing in the army, it’s best to meet in person. Well, because of this, Linsgel didn’t hesitate to choose halfway back. He didn’t know that at five miles of his fleet, Tegel’s Fourth Fleet was like a group of lurking hungry wolves, following him. .
Tiger has been able to clearly see the densely constructed outlines of the distant coastline just outside Kyoto through the somewhat concave and bright lenses of the looking glass. The spires of large and small houses occupy a huge area to the right of fifty miles long and wide. , There are countless lights, like the twinkling stars in the night sky. According to intelligence, Kyoto has a population of 600,000. It is a veritable big city located on the edge of the sea. It has always been the center of the cultural festivals between the north and the south. People have lived here for 60 years. I never imagined that one day the danger would come from the sea. On the side of the port is a huge stone statue. On the cliff by the sea, there is a white lighthouse. Supported by the white ice floes, it presents a gray and white mixed color, light and deep like a dreamlike sea,
If there is no war, they can enjoy the beauty of a peaceful life in this city. Unfortunately, war, no mercy, no sympathy, and no hesitation. For the Gangfei people, they are choosing to tear up the armistice agreement. At that time, I also chose war, and the cost of war has already been brought.
"My lord, I have finished preparations!"
The staff of the Admiralty came up from behind with a dynamic look. These staff who graduated from the Naval Academy work most of the time in the building of the Admiralty. There are few chances to see a fleet of their own. The powerful posture was placed on the sea of an imperial Kyoto. The side baffle of the battleship was fully opened. The sailors tried to push out the black muzzle inside. The rumbling sound of the gun shaft rolling on the turret deck was like a kind of An unknown catalyst, the entire fleet is in this semi-silent state, like a volcano that is accumulating power, waiting for the moment when it erupts with full force
Imperial Navy’s battle knife, it’s finally time to see blood! Tieger meditated inwardly, slowly lowering his binoculars, and staring at the city that was about to be devastated with his naked eyes. He stared directly for 1 minute, as if he was doing goodbye to the tranquility in front of him, and took a slight breath. He stood up, looked at the starry sky of the city that was filled with white mist and could not be blocked, and suddenly said "fire the gun!"
"Yes, fire the cannon!" The navy staff quickly turned around and raised the lamp with his right hand to the flag bearer who was standing in the most conspicuous position of the bridge. Everyone's breathing suddenly became tense. The staff smiled slightly, and the lamp was Not yet thrown high, a bright arc was drawn in the air, and it fell towards the sea, like the arc-shaped corner of death grinning coldly, at the same time, shooting such orders, while bombarding the captain’s mouth from each ship Shout out
"Rumble...Rumble..."
The rows of red light spots, with spectacular aura, suddenly erupted on the sea just outside of Kyoto. The lined-up dragon-tooth warships fired first, and the side of the ship suddenly seemed to have put a bead tube, white. The smoke of gunpowder, along with the fire, the hull was swayed by the reaction force, almost instantly, the sea surface seemed to be boiled, the entire fleet added up to more than three hundred Thors to launch the landscape, like countless little suns from The dark sea rises up,
"Look, what is that?"
On the lighthouse on the cliff on the side of the port, several non-Navy sailors looked at the spectacular volley on the sea below, all of them dumbfounded
"It's so spectacular!" a sailor said blankly
"Which of the giants held the celebration today, right?" Another sailor said with a puzzled look,
There have been some Kyoto giants who used warships as the venue for banquets. If that is also spectacular, this time, these few sailors suddenly felt a kind of scalp numbness, which is dangerous to human beings as creatures. Natural reaction,
They numbly and stiffly watched the fire and smoke from the gun muzzle of the Dragon Tooth battleship on the sea, and then stared dullly at countless white lights that swept across the vast sea with a growing whistling. The sound smashed in the direction of the city,
"Rumble" countless fires exploded in the urban area, and the dense and huge explosion directly engulfed all the objects hit.
Because it is a revenge operation, the target selected by the Tegel fleet is the area with the most dense light within the range. It is an aristocratic area~IndoMTL.com~ I saw fierce fire and explosion directly covering half of the aristocratic area. Most aristocratic villas are a mixture of wood and stone. Under the swiftly flying Thor bombs, they exploded to pieces on the spot, becoming countless flying dust and huge waves of air that were rolled up by the explosion, which also caused the windows of nearby houses to be shocked. Smashed,
" This is... an enemy attack! "The few sailors on the lighthouse were so scared that they screamed, and the bells representing the attack came from the lighthouse.
"What's the matter?" Linskel, who was sitting in the carriage, stuck his head out of the carriage in a puzzled manner. The explosion just now, he thought it was just a muffled thunder flashing in the sky, in fact, except for the explosion. In the area, most of the Gangfei people do regard the shelling from the sea as the most common winter thunder in winter,
But his eyes were quickly gleamed by the fire from the direction of the port, like a **** of fire that soared into the sky, densely falling on the mansion of the Stunger family that he was about to rush away, attacking In the light of the coming fire, someone could be seen faintly blown into the air, and then landed in a very distant place, facing the violent explosion. And the remains of corpses that keep falling
"How can it be, how can it be the Thor of the Falcon Navy!"
Linskell’s pupils shrank sharply. As the commander of the navy who fought against the Falcon Navy several times, the rumbling sound of death and destruction has already deeply penetrated his soul. deep! (To be continued) [] If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly pass. Your support is my biggest motivation. ) Bring @麵豆湯吧@TB小红鸡@神韵有意@小乐鸡@神兽老师