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Volume One: On the Songhua River Chapter 1,312 Breaking into Malacca at Night (Part 2)

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    Tang Qiuli couldn't help but be angry. He had already predicted that MacArthur could not let the fleet go so easily and would use some underhanded tricks. Turning off the beacon lights was a trick that was not popular. It was nothing more than navigation radar.  fleet.

    However, he would never have imagined that MacArthur would be so cowardly and despicable as to reveal the time of passage of the fleet to the Japanese. Tang Qiuli had already taken precautions, but still underestimated the degree of insidiousness of the Americans. MacArthur used a borrowed knife to kill people.  The plan is very powerful.

    He was afraid for a moment that if the fleet had already entered the channel ahead, the Japanese would not let go of this golden opportunity and would fight with all their strength. The fleet would be blocked from advancing and would not be able to retreat.  It is very likely that this will be the ruin, "MacArthur, you bastard, I will never let you go!"

    Tang Qiuli said these words through gritted teeth, with no concealment of murderous intent in his eyes. Liu Xinlan rushed over before Tang Qiusheng, looking worriedly at Tang Qiuli who looked ugly. She wanted to say a few words of persuasion, but she couldn't.  Tears welled up in her eyes. She felt distressed and powerless, unable to share anything with him. It was also the first time that she saw her man furious. He was like a wounded lion. It was extremely scary.

    Tang Qiusheng was very calm. He took the telegram that was almost torn to pieces by Tang Qiuli. After reading it once, he patted his shoulder. It was also strange. After being patted on the shoulder by Brother Qiu Sheng's warm hand, Tang Qiuli became furious.  Her mood gradually stabilized, and she smiled to herself, only to realize that Liu Xinlan had tears in her eyes and looked concerned.

    I felt very distressed at that time, and regardless of what others thought, I took out a handkerchief to wipe Liu Xinlan's tears. This time, Liu Xinlan was embarrassed and ran away with a blushing face.

    Tang Qiusheng said: "Commander, judging from the current situation, the fleet is not in danger yet. What I am most worried about is that the Japanese army has made preparations in the Malacca Strait. It is impossible for the Third Fleet not to get the news, so the fleet cannot afford to delay.  We must pass through the Strait of Malacca tonight. My opinion is that since we can't pass without alerting the Japanese army, let's fight, concentrate all the firepower of the fleet, and gradually eliminate the Japanese shore artillery. After dawn, Le Yiqin's fleet arrives.  Everything is settled!¡±

    Tang Qiusheng understood the firepower of the fleet. His method was a replica of the land offensive. Taking advantage of the long range of the naval guns, it was better to move forward one section at a time than to stay still, and it would not waste too much time. This was safer.  Method.

    Tang Qiuli is in his mind.  Consider Brother Qiu Sheng's suggestion carefully, since it cannot be passed safely.  Then let's have a fight, "Xinlan, record the order. Fleet Commander Tang, the division commander ordered us to gradually open up the Malacca Strait channel while ensuring the absolute safety of the fleet. Remember, the priority is to preserve the strength of the fleet."

    There is no need to say more about how to fight this battle.  Brother Qiuquan knew it well, but Tang Qiuli had a question in his mind, "Why is the Japanese shore artillery unit firing when the fleet is not within the optimal artillery firing range? In that case, wouldn't the effect be better?" Not only  He and even Tang Qiusheng also had this doubt in their hearts.

    Japan's Southeast Asia Expeditionary Force, the Malay Peninsula garrison, and the commander of the shore artillery, Lieutenant Colonel Yamasaki, are struggling with this matter. According to Yamasaki's deployment, the shore artillery unit, plus the newly assigned ground artillery unit, along the right bank of the Strait of Malacca  , from the city of Singapore to the west, deploy defenses in five main areas to form an artillery group that strikes in stages.

    After the ** division fleet entered the narrow channel, the two artillery groups at the front and rear blocked its forward and retreat channels. The three artillery groups in the middle carried out the most violent artillery strikes. The Chinese warships became a pile of scrap copper in the sea.  Lantie, Yamazaki is quite satisfied with his deployment. His combat plan is named "Plan to catch turtles in a urn!"

    Lieutenant Commander Yamazaki was very confident. If the original shore artillery, coupled with the attached ground artillery, and more than 1,600 large-caliber artillery fired a salvo, the artillery shells could fill the Malacca Strait. If Yamazaki was willing, the artillery shells could reach the other side.  On the American battlefield, on the battlefield of Indochina, amidst the wails of defeat and loss of the Japanese Empire, Yamasaki hoped that he could create a miracle.

    Moreover, he has this capital, a little-known lieutenant colonel, in the Imperial Army with so many fierce generals, he is nothing. When has he commanded so many artillery? If he is placed in any dispatched army, he will be at the level of major general.  Artillery commander, Yamazaki was in a state of excitement all day long.

    But at around eight o'clock in the evening, after receiving an order from the general staff of a base camp, Yamazaki's good mood was gone. "The Imperial Coast Artillery Commander Yamazaki is dispatched to Southeast Asia. This battle is related to the overall situation of Southeast Asia. In order to  For the sake of caution, His Royal Highness Prince Kanouin Miyazaishihito, Chief of the General Staff of the base camp, will personally serve as the commander of the campaign to eliminate the China Fleet. Lieutenant Commander Yamazaki must fully cooperate and report the detailed battle plan. "

    Yamazaki was so angry that he almost hit the wall, feeling angryIndignantly, "You said you, a general and chief of general staff, why bother to snatch this credit from me, a junior lieutenant general? Is it easy for me, Yamazaki, to get this opportunity? That was the smoke coming out of the ancestral graves. I am afraid this is the only time in my life that I can get this credit."  We are counting on Guangzong Yaozu, this is good, people are big talkers, I have nothing to do, the fight is over, His Highness the Prince has commanded well. "

    This was not the most painful thing for Yamazaki. The order that followed almost made Yamazaki cry, "The shore artillery group and the attached artillery group, when the Chinese fleet enters Singapore waters, immediately carry out artillery fire blocking. Attention  , the order is to block, not to attack.¡±

    Yamazaki really doesn¡¯t understand. This prince is simply an idiot. Our empire¡¯s artillery can¡¯t hit that far in Singapore waters. It¡¯s only five to six hundred meters away. Isn¡¯t this just a warning?  Once the cannon is fired, will the Chinese warship dare to move forward?

    Yamazaki deliberately refused to carry out this infuriating order, but he did not dare. As the chief of general staff of the base camp, Prince Zai Ren could kill himself as easily as blowing his breath. Looking at the time, Yamazaki could deduce the details of the China fleet.  position, so he ordered the artillery group to fire in a low mood. As for whether he could hit the Chinese warship, only His Majesty the Emperor or ghosts knew.

    As the frontline commander, Yamazaki had his specific tactical plans, while Prince Zain, as the chief of general staff, had his own strategic considerations. Yamazaki's tactics were not incorrect and were the best way to eliminate the Japanese division fleet in one fell swoop.  The key is that Zai Ren needs to take care of more aspects. Once the Japanese division fleet desperately rushes out of the Strait of Malacca, the result will be different.

    Even if one-fifth of the warships were protruding out, it would be a disaster for the Third Fleet. Zai Ren knew very well what kind of character the Third Fleet was at this time. It was beaten to nothing by the Japanese Air Force.  In one fell swoop, you were left with nothing but your underwear. Faced with the attack, you had no power to fight back. Can you, Yamazaki, guarantee that you will sink the entire Japanese division fleet in the Strait of Malacca?

    What a big joke, even my brother the Emperor can't guarantee it. You, a small lieutenant commander, can't guarantee anything. If you rush out a few warships, that means letting a few tigers go. Even if you chop off Yamazaki's head, there will be no guarantee.  What's the use?

    In addition, Zai Ren has further considerations. The First Fleet is coming to the South China Sea. Taiwan's Seventeenth Air Force is ready to take off in more than four hours. It will take off at the eastern end of the Malacca Strait.  , it is entirely possible to gather together to annihilate the Japanese division fleet, the time is right, the place is right, and the people are all occupied.

    In front of us are insurmountable artillery fire, in the sky are hundreds of Empire aircraft, and on the sea is an Empire fleet, plus the carrier-based aircraft on the two aircraft carriers, forming an absolute advantage over the Navy Division fleet, and those idiots of the Navy's Third Fleet  , the road back to the homeland is also smooth, so Zai Ren would rather seek stability than take risks.

    After receiving the order, Tang Qiuquan immediately deployed the battle plan. He understood Tang Qiuli's thoughts. After spending so much effort, if the Japanese Navy's Third Fleet escaped, it would be a lifelong regret for his brother, and he would also be disappointed with the future war situation.  It will have an immeasurable impact. As one of the core generals of the ** Division, Tang Qiuquan understands the division commander's strategic vision. In the future, the battle for Southeast Asian territory will mainly be at sea.

    Tang Qiuquan and the first deputy commander of the fleet, Amosiev, were both experts. The combat plan was quickly formed. The two aircraft carriers of the fleet withdrew from the channel and returned to the vicinity of Singapore waters. The cruisers and destroyers used large-caliber naval guns.  , bombarded the Japanese shore artillery positions, and the advantage of the artillery range could keep the warships outside the range of Japanese artillery fire.

    At around 11:00 midnight, all ships were deployed. It had been delayed for more than two hours. Tang Qiuquan's flagship cruiser "Canglang" first fired at the Japanese shore artillery position. Several dazzling missiles suddenly burst out on the dark sea.  With the fire, sixteen 240mm caliber main guns at the front and rear fired metal warheads weighing half a ton at the Japanese shore artillery position in Singapore City.

    The muzzle fire of the Japanese army's shore artillery was the best target. Immediately, flames flashed continuously on the sea, and the dull loud noise echoed in the night sky of the Malacca Strait. The shells pierced the night sky with a harsh scream, and  The trajectories of the Japanese artillery shells staggered past each other, and the distance was too far to see the explosion of the extremely powerful shells.

    But the rising red clouds showed the effects of the explosion. Yamazaki was in the headquarters, drinking wine from a few cans of beef, which was not pleasing to the eye.  There was a loud noise, and the dust and dirt on the ceiling of the command center fell "swissly" and fell into the wine glass. Yamazaki himself was so shocked that he almost fell off his chair.

    He heard that these were shells fired by large-caliber naval guns. Otherwise, they would not have such great power. Yamazaki grabbed the telescope and ran to the observation hole. On the dark sea, groups of fire flashed from time to time. Yamazaki counted  After a moment, there were fifty-one ships.

    Yamazaki was so angry that he threw away his telescope. What kind of fight was this?  After his own shore gun was beaten, he angrily said to the radio operator: "Give it to the Chief of General Staff."Telegram: Our shore artillery positions were attacked by Chinese warships. They are limited to the range of the shore artillery and cannot effectively bombard enemy ships. Please make your decision, Chief of General Staff!  "

    Yamazaki has also thought about it. Your Excellency, the Chief of General Staff, is not the commander?  I'll leave this headache to you. I want to see if you have any clever ideas?

    (To be continued)
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