"More than ten days later, that is, September 17, 1900 AD, do you know what this day is?" Wang Guorui asked. 『≤』≤,

Hearing this, someone immediately replied: "It's the Dadonggou naval battle!"

Wang Guorui immediately replied; "That's right, on September 17 six years ago, that is, September 17 in 1894 AD, my Chinese Beiyang Navy conducted a battle with the Japanese Combined Fleet on the Dadonggou in the Yellow Sea. Combat. And this time, our Chinese navy has failed!"

After hearing this, everyone fell into silence, because this is a national humiliation, especially a shame to the Navy. In the Dadonggou naval battle, that was the first major defeat of the Chinese Beiyang Navy since its establishment, and this major defeat caused China to lose its sea dominance in the Yellow Sea. After losing the sea dominance of the Yellow Sea, it means that the follow-up attack of the Japanese army cannot be contained, which means that China's failure in this war has become inevitable. So this time it can be said to be a disgrace to the navy, and even many court ministers have blamed the failure of this war on the Beiyang Navy, thinking that it was the result of the Beiyang Navy. In this way, it can be said that the Beiyang Navy has endured too many accusations. They dare not blame those court bosses, and they all choose to add insult to injury to the Beiyang Navy.

Countless literati who don't understand military affairs criticize the Beiyang Navy here one after another, and then think that the Beiyang Navy is a group of incompetent guys. And this situation put too much pressure on the families of the martyrs of the Beiyang Navy, not only because of the pain of losing their loved ones, but also because of the crime of defeating the war and harming the country. What a blow it was to them, so not only did they, the families of the Beiyang Navy, not enjoy the treatment and respect they should have for the families of the martyrs, but they were discriminated against by many people.

But now Wang Guorui once again mentioned the past day, the day when the Beiyang Navy launched the Dadonggou naval battle, which reminded everyone of that unbearable day again.

"Do you know why I chose this day to sacrifice to those martyrs? This day is not Qingming. It is not Chongyang, and it is not a day for sacrifice. But I choose to sacrifice today, it is for a decisive battle in ten days. We and The Japanese and the Americans have already negotiated. In ten days or so, on September 17, 1900, we will have a decisive naval battle in Dadonggou in the Yellow Sea. Our Taiwan navy will fight Japan and The U.S. Navy. Have a fight to the death, and then we will decide the dominance of the Yellow Sea."

After hearing this, many people began to whisper to each other, this is simply unbearable. Especially many military officers, they are very familiar with the current situation. The situation at this time is somewhat similar to that during the Sino-Japanese War of the Qing Dynasty. Because despite the fierce fighting between the Army and the Eight-Power Allied Forces this time, the Navy did not dispatch any battles, it was just escorting. But everyone knows some military knowledge, or is a person who is a history of the Sino-Japanese War. No one is ignorant of the importance of the navy's strategic influence in this war.

Taiwan's army is transported from mainland Taiwan. Although many soldiers are currently recruited on the mainland, supplies such as guns and ammunition must also be transported from Taiwan. At this time, command of the sea is needed to ensure transportation. The same is true for Japan. Japan's military strength, weapons, food, military equipment, medicine, etc. must also be supplied from Japan, and if the Japanese are in trouble in China, they can also retreat from Tianjin, and then they can leave a trail. retreat. Retreat to the rear and return to the country.

So whether it is from the supply side or from various materials. That also requires mastery of sea control. It can be said that in this war between Taiwan and various military forces, sea control is fundamental. If Taiwan loses its sea control, Taiwan will be cut off from the mainland and Taiwan, and the supply lines will also be completely cut off. At that time, the Taiwanese army on the mainland will lose the supply of guns, ammunition, artillery shells. In this era, once the supply of guns, ammunition, artillery shells is lost, it is waiting to be slaughtered.

So this time it doesn't matter whether it is for Taiwan. It is still Japan that attaches great importance to sea control. Once the sea control is lost, the failure of this war will become inevitable. So at this time, I heard that Taiwan is going to have a decisive battle at sea with Japan, so everyone knows that the war has reached the most important link, which is to seize the sea control. As long as the command of the sea is in hand. It is only a matter of time before the war is won. This time can be said to be a decisive battle, the significance is no less than any battle on land, even more so.

Once this decisive battle fails, it will determine the fate of China, and even the fate of Taiwan as a collective. So when I heard that Wang Guorui decided to fight Japan for sea dominance, everyone became very serious.

However, everyone knows that this big battle is inevitable. Because of the Japanese and Taiwan, one side must take the initiative to provoke this sea battle, because sea control is an important means of this war. Neither of them took the initiative to go to the decisive battle at sea before, because neither of them was ready. Wang Guorui wants to clean up those opposing forces in the mainland, and the Japanese have not found out the specific strength of the Taiwan Navy. At present, they have found out the strength of the Taiwan Navy, which is just a group of novice sailors. And Wang Guorui also smoothed out the various forces in Beijing, and it was time for Wang Guorui to fight for the final victory. So both sides have reached a time when a battle for sea dominance broke out, so they began to decide on this sea battle.

"My lord, will this sea battle with the Japanese pirates take place on September 17, 1900, in the Dadonggou of the Yellow Sea?" someone asked immediately.

When everyone heard about this day, they immediately started whispering again, because this day was obviously very unusual. September 17th was the day when the Beiyang Navy fought in Dadonggou. The shame of the Chinese Navy also originated from that day. So everyone heard that there was going to be another decisive battle with the Japanese army on the sixth anniversary of the Dadonggou naval battle, so everyone felt very complicated. And this day, obviously chosen by Wang Guorui, is to fight for revenge.

"This time, we have already made an appointment with the Japanese. The two sides will have a sea battle on the same day and at the same place. This battle will affect the fate of our two countries. This time The great battle will be a day recorded in the annals of history. I hope that when our descendants look back on September 17th, they will remember not only the day of our national humiliation, but also the important day of our revenge. I think , anyone in history from now on must remember the day of September 17, because this day has brought us great shame, and also brought us a record of rise. China's revival begins on September 17! "

"Papa papa..."

Countless people started to applaud, and then everyone started to cheer, because they also thought that Wang Guorui's words were very important. Because this battle will determine the fate of China and Japan. If this battle is successful, the Eight-Power Allied Forces will not be able to contain the rise of China, because it is impossible for the British to send troops to expedition to China, and the Japanese will lose their command of the sea, unable to attack China, and the Americans will be beyond their reach. At that time, as long as China gathers its national strength and defeats the Russians, China will truly become the new pole of the world.

As for the Taiwan Navy, which has control of the sea, Taiwan's arms and ammunition can be continuously transported to the mainland, and this will inevitably give them the strength to drive out foreign enemies. Anyone with a little military knowledge knows that as long as the Chinese army has sufficient logistics and there are no interruptions, it is inevitable to defeat the Russians in this way. The logistics of the Russians is a mess. The resources consumed in transporting from Europe to Siberia cannot be calculated at all. Taiwan is transported by sea, the loss is very low, and food supplies can be replenished from the mainland nearby, and the people are willing to sell them to the Taiwan army, so logistics is not a problem at all.

When it comes time to fight the Russians, the one with the logistical advantage will surely win. As for Taiwan's logistics, the vital gate lies in its command of the sea. To successfully defeat the Japanese and American navies~lightnovelpub.net~, the command of the sea is undoubtedly in the hands of Taiwan. In this way, victory in this war against aggression must belong to China. This can be seen by anyone who has an overall view, so this battle at sea is inevitable. The Japanese also know that Taiwan's logistical mission lies in its command of the sea, and so do other countries.

Therefore, this naval battle will happen sooner or later, but whether it is sooner or later. Now that the Russians have overwhelmed the border, even Seymour, commander of the Eight-Power Allied Forces, will order the Japanese and American navies to fight the Chinese navy in a decisive battle to cope with the massive invasion of the Russians. This is inevitable. Therefore, this decisive battle at sea is not the result of one party's impulsiveness, but the result of both sides having to prepare for battle.

Qiu Baoren immediately shouted here: "Everyone, once again, I issue a military order to everyone. If our navy cannot defeat the Japanese and American navies this time, then I, the supreme commander of the navy, have a duty to do so. At that time , I won’t come back, I’ll just jump off the Yellow Sea to meet my old comrades in the Beiyang Navy! I, Qiu Baoren, have been alive for six years, if I can’t avenge those comrades who died this time , then I will go directly to make an explanation with them. Either let the enemy apologize, or I will personally apologize."

"This Jiawu Festival, either you will die or I will die!" (To be continued.)u