Rebirth of the Northern Giants

However, in Fremantle's view, this is not the case. He thinks it is a great shame. Seeing the Nanyang Fleet the size of a small black spot on the seashore, leaving a small boat to rescue the British army who fell into the water, he roared: "Pursuit, Today is the day when the Nanyang Navy will be destroyed."

"General, do those Chinese sailors need help?"

Freemante said coldly: "Throw them a few lifebuoys and leave them to God to deal with."

In the vast sea, what role can the life buoy play? He was watching the Chinese sailors die on purpose, but the British's usual hypocrisy made him unable to give an order not to save them.

The British fleet continued to pursue the Nanyang Navy without stopping.

Watching the fall of the three warships, Guo Baochang, who had never shed tears, couldn't help crying.

"How far is it?" Guo Baochang knew that this was not the time for sadness, so he wiped it quietly and asked in a deep voice.

"Admiral, we're almost here." The first mate knew he was asking about an ambush.

At this time the sky began to gradually darken.

In the Zhoushan Islands, Deng Shichang paced back and forth anxiously. Even when he attacked the Russian fleet last time, he was not in such a hurry.

The Beiyang Navy found an excellent ambush place. There are many small islands here, and there is a channel between two of them. Originally, there was no problem for the warship to pass through. The officers and soldiers of the Beiyang Navy gave them a common name: ** Island .

It's just that since last night, the two Chinese fleets have covered the waterway with mines, leaving only a small passage. If you don't know it in advance, you don't know that there is a hidden murderous intention here.

"Here we come, it's the Nanyang Fleet." The watchman shouted excitedly, and quickly passed the news to Deng Shichang.

"They seem to have lost three cruisers, though."

Deng Shichang's heart sank slightly, and he immediately stabilized his mind and ordered his fleet to prepare for battle.

Guo Baochang saw that the fleet had finally arrived at the destination, he couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief secretly, and when he looked back, he saw that the British fleet was still clinging on, and he couldn't help but feel overjoyed.

"Pass through ** Island, take it easy and be careful not to hit the thunder." Without any hesitation, Guo Baochang ordered immediately.

The fleet lined up in a long line and slowly sailed towards the strait. The area where the mines were placed was marked. As long as it is not careless, it can pass through safely and soundly.

"General, there are many small islands in front of us. The Chinese fleet has entered between two relatively large islands. Do you want to pursue them?" the first officer asked.

The first officer didn't say anything, but Fremantle himself saw it. After a little thought, he slowly said: "We must catch up with the enemy ships before dark. Since they can pass, we can continue to pursue them."

"Yes"

Fremantle did not think that the Chinese would ambush here, but he was a little worried that the warship would hit the rocks, but no matter what, he did not want to let the Nanyang Navy go. Once it gets dark, it will be more difficult to find them again.

The Beiyang navy divided into two, and ambushed next to the two small islands respectively. When the time comes, they will attack up and down to catch turtles in an urn.

Deng Shichang nervously waited for the British fleet to enter the urn. He was not afraid of the British fleet's detour and pursuit, but he was afraid that he would stop the pursuit, because there are many other large and small islands next to ** Island, and the terrain is more complicated.

All the sailors held their breaths, stared wide-eyed, and did not dare to let out a breath, for fear that if they let out their breath, they would scare away the enemy ship. Time passed by second by second, as if a long century had passed.

The Nanyang Navy has passed most of the area, and the enemy ships have also arrived at the entrance of the gorge.

Deng Shichang's face suddenly changed from nervousness to ecstasy. The enemy ships followed the example of the Nanyang Fleet and formed a long line, led by an iron-clad ship, slowly sailing into the strait.

Wait a little longer, wait a little longer for Deng Shichang to resist the desire to attack immediately.

The officers and soldiers of the Chinese navy waited nervously for the flagship's order.

At this moment, seeing that most of the enemy ships had already entered, Deng Shichang no longer hesitated, and said with a carnival, "Attack!"

In an instant, the Beiyang Fleet, which had been waiting for a long time, attacked swiftly. Most of them headed towards the mouth of the gorge, and a small part would join the Nanyang Navy staying at the mouth of the gorge to prevent the enemy ships from escaping.

There was a loud bang, and the British were at a loss. The sky was gloomy, and they were so focused on chasing the enemy that they didn't realize when the Chinese fleet had surrounded them.

After a three-second freeze, the British guy finally realized that the enemy was attacking, and the sirens of the enemy attack were ringing incessantly.

Oh my God, the huge hull and long gun barrel all illustrate the fact that he has fallen into an ambush by the enemy.

"Where did the Chinese fleet come from?" Fremantle murmured, he was still dazed by the sudden change in the situation.

"Dingyuan, Zhenyuan, general, they are the main force of the Beiyang Fleet!" the first officer screamed, panicking.

"Isn't the Beiyang Fleet still in the Sea of ​​Japan? Why did it come so fast, how come, how come, hurry up and rush forward." Fremantle, who had regained his senses, quickly ordered.

The main force of the British ship had completely entered the strait, and there were some auxiliary ships behind it. If it sank, it would definitely block the channel, so he ordered to continue moving forward.

The formation of the British fleet was in chaos, which made Deng Shichang ecstatic. He would still be polite at this time. The whole fleet lined up, facing the front with a burst of bombardment. The torpedo boats and transport ships behind were too late to turn around. There was still time fight back.

All of a sudden, bursts of flames and explosions frightened the enemy troops. Cracking, clattering, creaking, all kinds of audible sounds gathered together to play a melody of death.

As the enemy ships in the strait rushed forward to escape, they encountered stationary mines. These mines were arranged on both sides of the channel, leaving only a waterway enough for one or two warships to pass through together.

"The Chinese laid mines." After the two cruisers hit the mines again and again, the British naval officers and soldiers were all shocked, and their faces were ashen.

"Oh God"

Fremantle still forced himself to be calm, and ordered the fleet to move forward one by one according to the method of entering the gorge just now.

The leading ironclad ship finally made it to the exit of the gorge, and the southern and northern navy who had been waiting for a long time fired all their guns, with vengeful anger, and beat up a British ship. , It can't withstand the attack of ships and seas.

Freeman paid the price for his arrogance, and the Chinese navy, which thought it would be easy to bully, finally taught him a wonderful lesson.

The Dexterity followed the ironclad ship and rushed out of the gorge. After seeing the neat formation of the Chinese, Fremantle felt chilled in his heart.

"Why do the Chinese know our whereabouts, why are the Beiyang Navy here? Are the Chinese the illegitimate children of God?" Fremantle has already begun to speak in a daze.

The Chinese are not God's illegitimate children, but God's old beans.

Guo Baochang looked at the battered British ship not far away, and couldn't help showing a smile, brothers, you can rest in peace

Lin Tai once watched the enemy's flagship still standing unsinkable after tens of thousands of guns, and he coveted it. He couldn't help saying to the first officer with emotion: "The British's shipbuilding technology is really good. Just pass on the order and beat them down." , don’t sink it, it will belong to China in the future.”

Freemante held the life buoy in his hand, let the shells fall around, and walked slowly to the deck. He was a sinner of the fleet.

"Mante" Angie ran over and shouted loudly.

"Don't come here, don't come near me." Freeman shouted loudly.

Angie burst into tears and cried, "Mante, don't jump, you will die."

Freeman took a deep look at her, and slowly replied: "I am very good at swimming."

"If you jump from such a high place, you will die if you fall."

"It may be painful. I didn't say it didn't hurt, but to be honest, I'm more afraid of cold water."

"Mante, if you dance, I will dance too." Angie looked at him affectionately.

Fremantle murmured back: "I love you, Angie"