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Volume One: On the Songhua River Chapter 3099: Using Your Body as Bait

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    In the setting sun, a battle in the waters of the Solomon Islands ended. The sunset splashed on the sea, and there were golden lights. However, in the golden light, dark red blood stains flashed from time to time. The bodies of Japanese soldiers were scattered with the waves, and on the sea,  There are still several broken masts, broken ship planks, and oil stains floating around. The Fourth Fleet of the Japanese Navy Combined Fleet and more than 50,000 Japanese soldiers no longer exist.  ¨R

    The independent division fleet cooperated closely with the land-based aviation mixed combat brigade. After more than eight hours of fierce fighting, the Japanese Fourth Fleet and the troop transport formation were completely annihilated in the waters of the Solomon Islands. It can be said to be an unprecedented victory. The most valuable thing is that  , this is a head-to-head battle between the independent division fleet and the Japanese naval combined fleet.

    In this battle, the Fourth Fleet was completely wiped out and removed from the Japanese Navy Combined Fleet. Nearly 10,000 officers and soldiers, including Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Inoue Narumi and Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Anzai, were all killed. The flagship "Kashima" was sunk.  , four aircraft carriers "Ryujo", "Kasugamaru", "Asahi", and "Ziukaze" sank, and more than 100 battleships, cruisers, destroyers and other large and small warships were all sunk, and no one escaped.  .

    The price paid by the independent division fleet is insignificant compared with the Japanese Fourth Fleet. The land-based aviation mixed combat brigade group commanded by Le Yiqin lost 18 fighter jets, and the fleet's carrier-based aircraft force lost 18 fighter jets.  Twenty-seven fighter jets and 16 bombers were injured. In addition, a total of nine warships were injured, but they did not affect normal operations.

    The result of such a disparity in casualty ratios made fleet commanders Tang Qiuquan, Amosyev and others so stunned that they were speechless for a moment.  They knew about the long-planned naval battle in the Solomon Islands.  There will definitely be a victory, but such a victory.  It was enough to shock the senior commanders of the fleet.

    After a long silence, Tang Qiuquan looked at the blood-colored sunset, which reflected the sea as if blood was flowing. The salty sea breeze seemed to have a smell of blood, and said with emotion: "It was almost a one-sided battle.  , the entire Fourth Fleet was wiped out, and more than 50,000 Japanese soldiers were killed, which is enough to make the little devil go crazy. Please report the results of the battle to the division commander immediately!"

    The generals of the fleet listened to him quietly. Tang Qiuquan lit a cigarette and took a deep breath. The light blue smoke spread in front of his eyes, and his eyes condensed into dots.  Said: "The Battle of Solomon Islands has ended successfully, it's time for us to consider our next move!"

    Deputy Commander Amosiyev said: "Commander, the Japanese Fourth Fleet was completely wiped out. More than 50,000 Japanese soldiers were wiped out, which is enough to affect the Australian battlefield, but has it completed the second task assigned by the division commander?  The main force of the Japanese Navy¡¯s combined fleet is attracted to the southwest Pacific waters. It is still unclear!¡±

    Tang Qiuquan nodded and agreed with his statement.  "Yes, it is not certain whether Nagumo Chuichi will pounce. Therefore, we need to do some research on whether to start the second phase of the campaign plan!"

    "If I were Chuichi Nagumo, in addition to avenging the Fourth Fleet, I am afraid that my desire to annihilate our fleet would be even more urgent!" Amoshiev analyzed, "As for Nagumo Chuichi's character  Speaking of which, I think it is very possible to come with the main force of the combined fleet!"

    Fleet Chief of Staff Ge Zhenzhuang took over and said: "I agree with the deputy commander's judgment. Our fleet has disappeared since it annihilated most of the Japanese First Fleet in the Sulu Sea in the southwest Pacific. Now, it appears in the Solomon Islands.  In the sea area, the Fourth Fleet was completely wiped out. If I were Nagumo Chuichi, I would come with all my strength!"

    "Nagumo Chuichi has just taken over the position of commander of the Combined Fleet, and he has suffered such a big loss. How can he let it go? No matter what the reason is, the Japanese Navy Combined Fleet should come to us!"

    "It is your opinion that we should start the second phase of the campaign plan!" Tang Qiuquan said with a serious face.

    Amoshiev and Ge Zhenzhuang both nodded. Tang Qiuquan thought for a moment and said, "Well, order the fleet to move towards the Sulawesi sea area at normal speed. Don't speed too fast, and let Nagyun Chuichi catch up."  Let¡¯s take some time!¡±

    Amosyev and Ge Zhenzhuang both laughed. Tang Yunfei, who had been silent, also laughed silently. Tang Qiuquan's eyes turned to him and said: "Deputy Chief of Staff Tang Yunfei, the carrier-based aircraft force under your command will be in the future for some time."  The main task is to frequently dispatch reconnaissance aircraft and fighter jets to conduct intensive reconnaissance of the whereabouts of the Japanese Navy¡¯s combined fleet to ensure that the fleet is always at a safe distance!¡±

    "Yes!" Tang Yunfei saluted and answered simply.

    "Everyone, we are going to play a cat and mouse game with Nagumo Chuichi!" Tang Qiuquan suddenly smiled and said: "Of course, in Nagumo Chuichi's view, we are mice and his combined fleet is cat.  Cheer up, everyone!Bait, there are many dangers, and the little wealth of the independent division fleet is in your hands!  "

    Admiral Nagumo Tadayichi, who has dispatched two fleets to reinforce the Fourth Fleet, is at the Darwin anchorage, concentrating on preparing to execute the battle plan heading west to the East Indian Sea. In his opinion, together with the Fourth Fleet, there are three main forces.  The fleet is more than enough to deal with the fleet of the China Independent Division. As long as Inoue Narumi can persist for about three days, the waters of the Solomon Islands will be the burial place of the independent division fleet!

    What dissatisfied Admiral Nagumo was that the commander of the Fourth Fleet, Narumi Inoue, had no news except for the initial telegram asking for help. So far, the situation of the naval battle has not progressed at all. The Combined Fleet Command has  No idea!

    "Isn't it the cowardly Narumi Inoue who suffered a loss at the hands of the China Independent Division Fleet and was too embarrassed to send a telegram to report the situation of the naval battle?" Admiral Nagumo Tadashi muttered in his heart.

    To be honest, Admiral Nagumo Chuadai is not interested in the commander of the Fourth Fleet, Narumi Inoue. This guy is very arrogant, and it doesn¡¯t matter if he suffers a little loss. Seeing that he will often think of himself as a young man in the future, just in his malicious thoughts  While they were there, Fleet Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Matsuda hurried in.

    "Commander, we have bad news!" Lieutenant General Matsuda's face looked ashen and ugly.

    "Oh!" General Nanyun looked at him suspiciously and asked, "What's the bad news?"

    "Commander, this is the telegram sent by the submarine 'Lyu-60' of the 26th Diving Team of the Fourth Fleet about the situation of the naval battle in the Solomon Islands!" Chief of Staff Matsuda said in a dry voice: "When the naval battle broke out, 'Lyu-60'  Submarine No. 60 is performing a warning and search mission in the waters away from the Fourth Fleet, and is returning as scheduled, just in time for the naval battle to end! "

    "This submarine was lucky enough not to be discovered by the anti-submarine ship of the China Fleet. Moreover, the 'Lu-60' is the only surviving submarine of the Fourth Fleet. The reported situation is credible!"

    ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear too much nonsense, tell me quickly, how is the Fourth Fleet?¡± Admiral Nagumo Chuichi was very dissatisfied with Chief of Staff Matsuda¡¯s verbosity and shouted with his eyes wide open.

    "Commander, it is very unfortunate that the entire Fourth Fleet is in pieces. Except for the submarine Lu-60, including the four aircraft carriers, no one was spared!" Chief of Staff Matsuda said with blood dripping from his heart: "It's still  Including the Imperial Army's two divisions' troop transport formations escorted by the Fourth Fleet, more than 50,000 Imperial soldiers were all shattered!"

    "Honey?" Admiral Nagumo Tadashi's eyes began to wander, and he murmured to himself: "How is this possible? How could a main fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy be completely shattered in less than a day?  What about more than 50,000 Imperial Army soldiers?¡±

    "No! It's impossible, it must be a wrong report!" Admiral Nayun muttered to himself as if dreaming. Suddenly, "Pfft!" he spurted out a mouthful of blood. He said it was impossible, but in fact, he was already thinking in his heart.  This fact cannot be denied. No one dared to joke about such news. For a moment, all kinds of complex emotions were mixed together, and he was so anxious that he vomited blood.

    Commander Minami suddenly vomited blood. However, Chief of Staff Matsuda and several other senior staff officers were frightened into panic. They hurried forward and shouted. Fortunately, after spitting out a mouthful of blood, General Nagumo Tadashi felt relieved.  A little more.

    He stopped the staff officer who went to call the military doctor, his face twisted to a ferocious level, and said: "Chief of Staff Matsuda, order all the warships of the United Fleet in several anchorages in northern Australia to immediately sail to the waters of the Solomon Islands at the fastest speed!"

    "Special orders are given to the submarine "Lyu-60" to track the China Fleet, not to lose its target, and to report its course and tracks to the Combined Fleet Command at any time. At the same time, the commander of the submarine "Lyu-60" is promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel!"

    Chief of Staff Matsuda understood that Commander Nagumo wanted to use all the warships of the combined fleet to seek revenge from the China Independent Division fleet. This decision should be correct. There is a surviving submarine of the Fourth Fleet following him, and it is easy to catch up.  The enemy, however, compared to avenging the Fourth Fleet, the battle plan to go west to the East Indian Ocean is more practical and strategic. What is tight now is the Australian Front troops, not the Combined Fleet!

    "Commander, we have already dispatched two fleets to the waters of the Solomon Islands, which is enough to deal with the China Independent Division fleet!" Chief of Staff Matsuda said sincerely: "From my humble point of view, the current main task of the combined fleet is to carry out the mission from the west to the east.  The Indian Ocean is the top priority, Commander, please think again!¡±

    Chief of Staff Matsuda had to persuade him. Commander Nagumo, who was already stubborn to an unreasonable degree, would definitely do something regardless of the overall situation once he lost his mind. For example, ordering the main force of the combined fleet to use all its strength to seek revenge from the independent division fleet.  And gave up the battle plan of marching westward into the East Indian Sea.

      "Chief of Staff Matsuda, I am the Commander of the Combined Fleet!" Admiral Nagumo Tadashi said coldly with a few traces of blood on his lips: "Execute the order, otherwise, I don't mind changing the Chief of Staff for the Combined Fleet!  "

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