Fengxian Jiangshan

Thanks to their good flexibility, the two destroyers finally avoided the torpedo attack, but they never dared to pursue the Mackensen again. Not only was this warship thorny, but also who knew how many submarines were around and would launch a sneak attack on them. This is simply too terrible!

The Japanese can only report the situation to their superiors to see what orders there are in Japan.In fact, when the King Kong sank, it had already been reported to Tokyo.

It’s just that when the telegram was first received, the operator only regarded it as a prank. China’s sea power is almost negligible, and the Mackensen has been removed from its cannon, so who can threaten the King Kong? Even if it is placed there for you to hit, there is no way to sink it.

But the successive telegrams finally made the Japanese wake up. This is not a joke. The battleship they were proud of sank!

The news fell on the Japanese like a bolt from the blue, and the staff did not dare to neglect. They did not stop and rushed to report the news layer by layer.It has been reported to the Minister of the Navy Kato Yusaburo, who woke up Kato from his sleep, and the Minister of the Navy was extremely dissatisfied.

But when the news of King Kong's sinking was put in front of him, Kato was completely sleepy, and his forehead was covered with cold sweat.

"You idiot, shame on you!" Kato yelled, but he also knew that the sinking of a battleship was a major event that had never happened in Japanese history, and it was very likely that Japan's state affairs would change, so they couldn't help but feel shocked.

"I'll go to see the prime minister right away. You immediately order Lushun's fleet to dispatch immediately. Be sure to intercept the Mackensen and never let this warship return to China!"

Kato Yusaburo went straight to the prime minister's residence. For the Japanese, this was destined to be a sleepless night. All the veterans and ministers were all alarmed. They were all stunned, frightened, and even shocked Nen, everyone has only one question, why did the King Kong sink, how did it sink, and what happened?

When Tokyo was already in a panic, Lushun Port was a different scene. The military port was brightly lit, and countless Japanese people were still immersed in the joy of indulgence. day.While pouring sake into his mouth, he sang songs from his hometown.

At this time, three Yasha-class submarines quietly emerged outside the port.After the airtight hatch was opened, the foul air inside the submarine was immediately swept away by the sea breeze.It's really uncomfortable to have dozens of big men stuffed in a stuffy jar.Food, oil, and even farts are all entangled together.

In a small space, mixed with these smells, who can be comfortable, especially along the way, to prevent being discovered by the Japanese. After all, after the garrison in Lushun, the Japanese regarded the Bohai Sea as their bathtub, not to come to visit visit.

Along the way, the submarine formation encountered two Japanese patrol ships, both of which were almost discovered by the Japanese. At the beginning, four submarines were dispatched, but soon after they came out, one of the submarines failed and had to return to the base. In the end, there were only three submarines. To be able to enter the battle, in any case, finally arrived.

Tang Junyao raised his binoculars to observe the situation. There are still about five kilometers away from Lushun. Three submarines are already in the center of the main channel. Any ship is the best time to attack.

"Brothers, it's time to do it!"

Tang Junyao gave an order, and all the soldiers started to move. The sailors ran to the stern of the ship, untied the mines on the slide rails and lowered them slowly.

Bray is not like ordinary people imagined by throwing it into the water. They are very particular about everything from fixed depth to underwater array. For example, before this trip, Tang Junyao organized a special discussion. In this way, ships of about one or two thousand tons will not be hit by the draft due to the depth, and this depth is not easy to be seen by the naked eye in the turbid water pattern conditions at the junction of the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea.

There are only 36 mines in total for the three Yasha-class ships. According to the plan, Tang Junyao chose the zigzag mine-laying method, placing an anchor mine every 30 meters. According to the original calculation, if four warships come, 48 mines Sea mines can basically seal off the main channel, but due to a problem with one ship, the mine array is insufficient.

When laying mines, Tang Junyao could only hope for God's blessing. This also taught the submariners a lesson. In the future, when formulating combat plans, they must have enough backup.

When the last mine was laid, Tang Junyao was drenched in hot sweat. These young men sneaked into the water and temporarily went to a place three kilometers away to observe the situation. If the Japanese warship escaped from the mine array by chance, they would Kill them with torpedoes, block them anyway!

Chapter 639 Another Ship

Tang Junyao was the first batch of students to graduate from the Maritime Academy of the Three Eastern Provinces. Compared with the prestigious Lecture Hall, the Maritime Academy seemed a little unknown, and the number of students was only one-fifteenth of the Lecture Hall.

But anyone who really knows the inside story knows that the average quality of the students of the Maritime Academy is definitely second to none. To enter the Maritime Academy, at least one needs to graduate from a key high school. There are even many college students and a group of descendants of overseas Chinese.The quality of students is one aspect, and the content to be studied is also very strict, and there are countless practical assessments.

Among these students, Tang Junyao stood out and became the first batch of captains, which is quite remarkable.He has directed several drill operations, and also sneaked close to Lushun.

But this time it felt completely different from the previous ones. This was a real battlefield of life and death. A single mistake would mean that dozens of people on the boat might die at any time, so he was extra cautious.

After successfully laying mines, they temporarily retreated to a safe place and seized the time to recharge the submarine. They may encounter enemies at any time. If they cannot dive underwater quickly, the submarine with weak defense, poor firepower, and slow speed will become a living creature. The target is gone, as long as one shell is enough to kill the submarine, so we must maintain a high degree of vigilance.

Gradually, about two hours later, the submarine was fully charged, and the people on board gradually became more emotional. Although it was extremely dangerous to go deep into the tiger's den, the excitement was indescribable.Isn't their years of hard training just for the day of making meritorious deeds!

The soldiers were praying silently, hoping that the Japanese would rush out and hit the mine.Hard work, God pays off, just when the soldiers were looking forward to it.A large number of lights appeared in the Japanese military port, and it seemed that some noisy voices could be heard from a long distance.Tang Junyao immediately thought of it, fearing that the Japanese were about to act.

"Dive all down and keep an eye on the enemy's every move through the periscope."

All three submarines dived silently into the water.At this time, the Japanese were completely crazy, especially when they heard the news that the King Kong had been sunk, they were all furious and unbelievable.

How could such a powerful warship sink? No one can figure out what happened, but the strict orders of the superiors are absolutely correct.They must therefore intercept the Mackensen.In Lushun Port, all the warships were mobilized, and the port suddenly became lively.

As a destroyer sailed out of the port, everyone's hearts were already in their throats, the air was already scorching, and every sailor was clenching their fists.The three loading and firing hands in the torpedo cabin looked at the pressure gauge for a while, and the vent valve for a while, and finally took a rag to wipe the torpedo tube up and down.

Tang Junyao is also unavoidable, all the pressure falls on his shoulders, no matter how much training he usually undergoes, it cannot be compared with a formal battle.

Soldiers who experience war for the first time are all nervous, especially in such a vital battle.How to solve it is the key.Fortunately, Germany is very experienced in this area. The sailors who have been training with the German army for nearly a year have also learned to use busyness and work to relieve their tight nerves.

Amidst the torment and anticipation, Tang Junyao's eyes slowly revealed a look of joy. The Japanese warship finally entered the mine formation. Whether it can block Lushun Port and let the Japanese retreat in spite of difficulties depends on success or failure. In one fell swoop.

The sailors clustered around did not know the situation outside.But they are also silently waiting in their hearts, looking forward to the arrival of victory.

The first Japanese destroyer had already sailed into the minefield. With a draft of less than two meters, it was impossible for it to touch the torpedo, so it was understandable that there was no sound of explosion.But then an extremely large battleship also left Lushun Port and rushed out.

This warship is the fourth ship of the King Kong class, the battleship Kirishima.Compared with the King Kong built in the UK, this warship has more improvements and stronger combat effectiveness.Since there have been more and more conflicts between Fengjun and the Japanese, in order to deter Fengjun.The Japanese sent their main warships in shifts to station at Lushunkou to put pressure on the Feng army.

Tang Junyao still didn't know about the sinking of the King Kong. He only hoped that the Kirishima would hit the minefield. As long as the [-]-ton battleship was bombed and sunk, the Japanese would definitely feel heartbroken. Bear.

But what we want is this effect, to make the Japanese hurt, make them crazy, and finally let them die!

Tang Junyao was full of anticipation, but the Kirishima did not hit the mine, nor did it make the expected explosion.Tang Junyao suddenly had a bad idea. All the Japanese warships lined up in a line and drove strictly according to the opened route. The waves brought up by the propellers of the destroyers in front could roll out a one-ton anchor mine several meters away.

With the destroyer clearing the way, maybe the Kirishima will be able to avoid the minefields.Seeing that the destroyer had sailed out of the minefield, Tang Junyao was a little disappointed. Could it be that the Japanese were really so lucky?Will the water waves brought up by the destroyer's propeller push all the mines on the channel aside?

Time waited for no one, the Kirishima had already entered the mine array, and the expected explosion still did not appear in the middle of the journey.It seems that luck is not on his side today, and Tang Junyao, who had a bad start, was very angry and depressed.

But he also knew that when it was time to take action, the Japanese must not be allowed to leave the port safely.Otherwise, the entire battle plan of the Feng army will be destroyed. Although it is very dangerous to launch an attack without chaos, he has no choice. When necessary, he can only sacrifice his three submarines. He only hopes to sink the Kirishima. Even death is worth it.

Tang Junyao calmly ordered: "The speed is 6 knots, the heading is 11 o'clock, and the torpedo cabin is ready..."

Just when Tang Junyao hadn't uttered the word launch, a sudden violent explosion, a thunderous sound, suddenly came over, and all the soldiers in the submarine were shocked, and everyone frantically flocked to the periscope.

Even though I had been looking forward to it for a long time, everyone was a little surprised when it sounded suddenly.After Tang Junyao subconsciously put his eyes on the observation mirror, the scene in the distance immediately irritated his eyes!A strong flame rose into the sky, and a sun suddenly appeared on the sea.

When the Kirishima was about to sail out of the mine array, the bow of the ship suddenly hit a mine, and the violent explosion instantly tore a hideous wound on the bow. Many sailors on the deck who were caught off guard by this The violent turbulence threw it directly into the sea, and the billowing smoke and flames continuously engulfed the rest of the Japanese soldiers.

Sea water poured in continuously from the bow of the Kirishima, and the flames and explosions enveloped the huge warship. The red flames made the Kirishima the most eye-catching symbol on the water.

A one-ton mine can be filled with 450 kilograms of high explosives!Compared with any aerial bomb, it was more violent, and it exploded in the sea, its power was even more difficult to estimate, and it could easily break through the heavy armor defense of the battleship.

Even in later generations, sea mines are a cheap and effective weapon, even called the atomic bomb of the poor. No matter how advanced a warship is, as long as there is a slight negligence, it will be called by sea mines.

A sea mine costs tens of dollars or hundreds of dollars, while a large battleship costs millions or tens of millions. This kind of exchange ratio is too disparate.

"Sea mines, there must be mines here!" Among the Japanese navy, there are many excellent commanders who have experienced the Sino-Japanese naval battle of Sino-Japanese War. They immediately realized that they had hit a mine, and only sea mines could cause such great damage.

Seeing the battleship Kirishima sank underwater, the hearts of all the Japanese were broken. This is their pride, how could it sink!

All the other warships came to the rescue regardless of the same, trying to keep the Kirishima. At this moment of chaos, suddenly a few waves in the water rushed towards them.

"It's a torpedo, damn it, the Chinese sent a submarine!"

The Japanese yelled desperately, this place has just left the port, and the water area is not wide enough, so it is very difficult to avoid torpedoes.

Tang Junyao and the others fired a total of six torpedoes, and rushed towards them from different directions. The Japanese kept yelling: "Zuo full rudder, hurry up, avoid the torpedoes!"

A Japanese destroyer dodged one torpedo, but was hit by a second one, bursting into flames and exploding instantly. The other ship was lucky enough to dodge two torpedoes fired at it, but hit a mine instead. The sea mine, which is more powerful than the torpedo, sent the warship out of the sea at once, and then fell hard on the sea surface. The entire hull was shaken violently, and it had already rolled over. All the Japanese on board were shocked. was thrown into the sea.

The other two torpedoes passed through the Japanese fleet and happened to hit the Kirishima. The Kirishima was already severely damaged, and the Kirishima, which was about to sink, was fatally attacked again. There was simply no way out.The boiler was detonated, and the huge battleship was shrouded in flames.The flames soared, and the people on board enjoyed the rare double sky of ice and fire, and then sank hopelessly.