In addition, there is a kind of flying fish ship in the fleet. The prototype is the previous small warships. These small warships have performed extremely well in previous actual battles, so they also exist as an independent sequence in the Yanyun Navy.
Because they were mainly used by the Flying Fish Guards, they were named Flying Fish Ships.
The modified Flying Fish ships are lighter and more agile, and the artillery on the bow can be quickly disassembled according to wartime conditions. They cannot sail independently across the ocean, so they are mounted on various large ships and can be put down at any time to enter battle.
However, the Flying Fish Ship also has disadvantages, that is, if the sea weather is bad and the wind and waves are large, it cannot be launched into the water. It is too light and small, and a big wave can directly overturn it...
Originally, the battle plan to regain Yizhou had been formulated. Dugulou planned to dispatch fifty battleships, one hundred cruisers, and fifty frigates as the main force. Together with Ren Pijiang's Japanese Navy, it was enough to capture Yizhou without any fuss. no problem.
But at this moment, the situation in Yizhou has changed. The opponent is no longer the weak Great Zhou Navy, but the combined fleet of the Seven Nations. At present, they do not know much about their specific situation.
But since the intelligence said that the opponent had more than 300 battleships, their strength must not be underestimated, and Dugulou did not dare to underestimate the enemy. He temporarily decided to send an additional fifty battleships, eighty cruisers, and fifty frigates to join the battle.
In his words, he would rather lift a stone to hit an egg than use an egg to hit a stone!
Firstly, our Yanyun Navy has this strength, and secondly, strictly speaking, this is the first time that Yanyun Navy officially fights independently, so we must win and absolutely cannot fail!
By the way, this battle will also serve as a deterrent to Russia, Japan, the Great Zhou Dynasty, and those Western devils, so that they will all be more honest in the future and stop provoking easily!
The war hasn't started yet, but this spectacle alone has already shocked Gong Shouli, Li Toyota, and Shaoyan to their fame.
Originally, Xiao Chen didn't want him to come with us. Your wife is pregnant, so just stay with her. There's really no need to follow us so far to fight.
But Shaoyan Mingguang said that Japan is also involved in this battle. Although I am not the commander, I will always feel uneasy if I don't come and watch in person. Instead of worrying about it in Yanyun County, I might as well go with you. Anyway, As for my wife, I can work without worries if Sachiko takes care of me.
Of course, I will not interfere in your operations. Just treat me as observing and learning like the students at Yanyun Military Academy.
Naturally, Dugulou would not let him hide in peace, and directly pulled him onto his flagship, temporarily appointing him as senior combat staff officer, and Shaoyan Mingguang agreed half-heartedly...
If not for anything else, just because I really like these excellent battleships.
Or maybe I'm too scared.
So by taking this opportunity to participate in command operations, you can not only have fun, but also have a deeper understanding of the performance of these warships, because maybe one day, their muzzles will be aimed at Japan!
In addition, he also wanted to know what the so-called Seven Nations United Fleet was like?
What was their strategic purpose for traveling thousands of miles to attack Yizhou? Will it threaten my job in Japan in the future?
So even though he repeatedly claimed that he wanted to live in seclusion and not be involved in national affairs, in fact, he was concerned about everything about national affairs and wars!
Of course, it may also be because he is worried about Ren Pijiang, a hairless boy...
After the Japanese learned about the changes in the situation in Yizhou, they immediately sent someone to ask Xiao Chen, has there been any change in our joint combat plan against Yizhou?
At the same time, he said that as long as Xiao Chen sends troops, Japan will definitely participate! No matter what the name is... Because I have been preparing for several months, and everything is ready to work, it is like an arrow on the bowstring, and I have to go!
Fortunately, due to confidentiality reasons, the soldiers participating in the war did not know who they were going to attack, so the mobilization work before the war would not be affected.
Before, they were attacking Dazhou, but now they are helping Dazhou. From a strategic point of view, it is also quite beneficial to them.
And if these Westerners gain a foothold in Yizhou, they will pose a huge threat to them!
Emperor Shenzhao had the same idea as Li Wanjiang, which was that it would be better for Yizhou to fall into the hands of Xiao Chen than to fall into the hands of outsiders.
So now it's not Xiao Chen asking them to send troops to Japan, but they strongly hope that Xiao Chen will send troops, fearing that Xiao Chen will directly cancel the battle plan. Fortunately, Xiao Chen is a very reputable person.
Not only did he resolutely send troops, he also said that he would abide by all the promises he made before, because I, Xiao Chen, always keep my word!
But of course the premise is that we must defeat the seven-nation combined fleet, otherwise this promise will not be realized objectively.
To this end, we have increased the number of warships considerably. We also ask you to consider the actual situation and send more warships to participate in the battle. Let us work together to win!
Emperor Shenzhao was greatly pleased...
Li Wanjiang should also feel gratified, because Xiao Chen, regardless of past grudges, personally led the 'entire' Yanyun navy to dispatch, just to regain the lost territory for Dazhou!
And so far, he still abides by the etiquette of a monarch and his ministers. When he arrived at Haining Bay early that morning, he ordered all the fleet to anchor ten miles away. He only took his own Xiaozi to dock at the port, sent Gong Shouli and Li Toyota ashore, and invited them After returning home, I asked the Emperor for instructions. Can I come to Beijing to have an audience?
Of course, this is polite. Xiao Chen will never openly step into Fengyang City now. Even when Jiang Musheng, the prefect of Haining, personally boarded the boat and asked him to go to the government office to pick him up, he didn't go. He claimed that he was a feudal official. He was wearing armor again, so it was inconvenient to disembark without the emperor’s orders!
It's impossible to go down.
In the afternoon, Li Wanjiang sent Li Shi, King of Jiangdong, and Lu Jing, Minister of the Ministry of War, to convey the order. Of course, they did not let him enter the capital, but appointed him as the generalissimo against the Yi. They ordered him to work hard and set off as soon as possible to lead his troops to Yizhou to replace the Yizhou. I will drive out the barbarians and make new achievements!
I am here eagerly awaiting your beloved's triumphant return.
If you win this battle, how can I begrudge you the reward? What if I make you a duke?
"Actually, in my opinion, even if I make you king, Xiao Chen, it wouldn't be an exaggeration." After Li Shi announced the decree, he saw Xiao Chen getting up to thank him, and then he spoke slowly.
"I don't dare to accept what the prince said. Not to mention becoming a king, the duke also doesn't dare to think about it. I just use my meager strength and hope that I can repay the saint's grace and be satisfied if it happens." Xiao Chen said, "It's just a man. Dedicate yourself to the end of your life and die."
When he spoke of 'death', he deliberately emphasized his tone.
"Haha, Xiao Chen, why are you still angry with the emperor?" Li Shi said with a smile, "The incident last time was just a misunderstanding. The emperor later felt that it was inappropriate, and scolded Prince Li Feng for this. Dun, scold him for being reckless and hurting the hearts of loyal ministers..."
"How dare I control my anger with the emperor?" Xiao Chen thought Li Shi's words were nonsense, "I just felt a little aggrieved. I wanted to come and apologize to the emperor in person, but I accidentally caught the cold and was bedridden. It's just getting better now, but something like this happened again, alas...how unlucky is the fate of our country during the Great Zhou Dynasty?"
The words were not pleasant to hear, but Li Shi could only listen.
