As the saying goes, once you are bitten by a snake, you will be afraid of a rope for ten years. For the Japanese fleet cruising on the sea at this moment, the previous aircraft carrier fleet was attacked by a sneak attack, which really made them extremely cautious. When docking in the harbor, corresponding patrol ships will also be sent.

What surprised and helplessly in the Japanese army was that even if they tried to use seduction tactics, they would cause submarines that might have hidden in the Beibu Gulf waters. The result was obvious that the mysterious submarine force had never appeared since.

This situation made the Japanese army even more suspicious that these submarines were likely from a naval power. Moreover, from the information provided by the surviving naval, the Japanese army basically determined that those submarines were very similar to the active submarines in Menia.

Unfortunately, they have not yet obtained conclusive evidence, and they also need to import strategic materials such as oil from Menia. Even though many naval generals have retaliated, the military cabinet still stated that these generals will be patient for the time being.

In fact, Hu Biao did not intend to make the submarine force too ostentatious at this time. The performance of submarines in this era is not very good. Using submarines to train qualified submarine officers and soldiers is the purpose of Hu Biao to form this submarine commando.

In the absence of a strong navy, it is extremely important to cultivate a professional and elite submarine offshore defense force. The concealment of the submarine can largely pose a fatal threat to enemy fleets that invade territorial waters.

Many times, submarines act as maritime scouts to monitor the actions of the Japanese fleet. Before obtaining Hu Biao's permission, all submarines are not allowed to attack without authorization. The submarines purchased now can only be used as training boats.

The submarines purchased at this stage are extremely simple in Hu Biao's opinion, whether in terms of concealment, endurance, and underwater diving depth. It may not be a big problem to attack passing merchant ships, but if you attack the fleet, the chance of self-survival is too low.

Even so, Hu Biao hopes to train a group of qualified submarine officers and soldiers first. Then wait for Hu Biao to send overseas intelligence teams to collect more technical and R&D talents related to submarines, and then produce new submarines independently developed.

Only by following the path of independent research and development can submarines become more threatening and mysterious. If you keep buying from Menia, and in the future, the other party will turn against each other due to conflicts of interest, these submarines will lose their deterrence and become the target of the Menian Navy.

While he is still in the honeymoon period of cooperation, Hu Biao has purchased a lot of corresponding R&D equipment. The engine factory has been prepared for it. In addition to studying aircraft engines, the rest of the engines are also research projects of the factory.

Relevant experts and talents from home and abroad were also hired by Hu Biao for a lot of money. In short, when Hu Biao truly settles down, he believes that these factories that have spent a lot of money will bring him more surprises.

Looking at the Japanese reconnaissance planes flying above the city, the defending troops who were already hidden in the air defense fortifications, were also waiting quietly. Although there were some air defense weapons in the city, Knuvich ordered that all troops remain unmoved.

The result was obvious that the Japanese reconnaissance plane that flew to Haifang City was extremely shocked to look at the quiet Haifang City. If it weren't for the ports outside the city clearly visible, they would have thought they had flew to the wrong place!

"Baga! What's going on? How come you can't see a figure in such a big city?"

Faced with such a strange situation, the reconnaissance pilot was indeed very surprised. Even if the flight altitude was lowered, no humans could be seen running in the city. The entire coastal city seemed to have become quiet, which made people feel extremely strange.

The reconnaissance plane that returned soon informed the fleet commander of this situation. When they learned that the Haifang City people went to the city, the commander would also say unexpectedly: "It makes no sense! Are those French people really willing to give up the Haifang City?"

"General, why don't you send two warships over and try to attack their shore defense artillery positions first. If there are troops lurking in the city, they will definitely fight back. If they don't fight back, it means they really may give up the shore defense city!"

Listening to his subordinates' suggestions, the fleet commander said in great anger: "Bageya Road! Special High School, how did they collect intelligence? Why did they suddenly disappear when we needed intelligence the most? A group of incompetent guys!"

If there is information from the Special High School as evidence, it may send more information about the Haifang City to the commander. Unfortunately, these Japanese devils don’t know at all. Not to mention the lurking Special High School intelligence personnel, even ordinary expatriates were arrested.

Even these expatriates ordered that they be taken back when Lei Xiong led a regiment to the Haifang City. As for what these people were used for, Hu Biao felt that it would be useful to keep them for the time being.

For the Japanese, they still have to show great etiquette and love in front of their own expatriates. Not to mention anything else, they use these captured expatriates to exchange prisoners of war or foreigners with the Japanese. I believe the Japanese will be happy to exchange them!

With the help of the intelligence detected before, two cruisers of the Japanese fleet soon appeared in the port. Looking at the cruisers that appeared in the port, Major Pique quickly said: "General Lei, have you ordered the troops to fire?"

"Can you guarantee that your artillery troops can directly hit the Japanese ships? If not, then keep waiting. This is a ship sent by the Japanese to test, and the real large fleet is still behind!"

"But they have begun to prepare for shelling. If they don't fight back, our shore defense cannons are likely to be destroyed!"

"It's okay! If two warships can destroy your shore defense artillery positions, it's useless to keep those guns. Let the troops on the positions continue to stay in the anti-artery fortifications and allow the Japanese warships to shoot!"

Just when Major Pique was still trying to argue, Nuvic smiled and said, "Pick, I think you should listen to General Lei. You should know that if you want to rely on the shore defense cannons built by the port to resist the invasion of the Japanese fleet, there is no hope of success.

If you start counterattacking now, the enemy will soon determine the specific location of each shore defense gun. Not to mention whether you can hit these two warships used as bait, even if they can hit them, what will happen next?"

After Nuvich persuaded him, Lei Xiong immediately said, "Major Pique, I appreciate your courage to fight. But you should know that the Francis soldiers left behind in the city trust you very much.

Someone once said to me, that is, 'As commanders, don't let your subordinates make meaningless sacrifices'. Our mission is to try to delay the time of the Japanese army's landing. The later they land, the easier it is for us.

Just imagine, if you were the commander of the Japanese fleet and sent a reconnaissance plane to find that there was no one in the city, bombarding positions with shore defense artillery, and not seeing the defenders counterattack. What would they think?"

"Will they feel that we gave up on Hai Pang City?"

"That's right! As long as they believe this, subsequent warships will enter the port one after another. The range of shore defense cannons is very long and the area of ​​the water ahead is not large. When the subsequent ships follow up, you will take a surprise artillery attack.

To avoid causing too much casualties, you and your subordinates emphasized that I will only give you five minutes from firing the first shell to end the shell. Because after five minutes, the Japanese naval guns will launch a counterattack, and even faster.

If your subordinates do not want to live and die with the position, it is best to shoot as many shells as possible within five minutes. Once the Japanese naval guns start to fight back, no matter what the outcome is, everyone must quickly withdraw from the position!"

"Yes, General! I will thank you for your kindness on behalf of my subordinates!"

"Wrong! As commanders, it is difficult for us to be kind. War is either we eliminate the enemy or the enemy eliminates us. What we need to do is to minimize unnecessary casualties, do you understand?"

"Understood!"

I was worried before that Major Pike, who would use them as cannon fodder, after this argument, I finally knew that Lei Xiong had never thought so. In this case, maybe when they withdraw from the battle, many people should survive!

As the two Japanese cruisers began to fire at the shore defense artillery position. The Japanese commander who was staying behind to watch the battle found that the shore defense artillery position was located, and there was no counterattack movement at all, and everything still seemed quiet.

"What about you? Did the troops in the city really give up on this city?"

The lack of intelligence really made the Japanese army unable to know more about Haifang City for a while. With the evacuation of one night, the remaining people who refused to evacuate were also sent by Major Pique to drive them out of the city.

Although doing so has caused many indigenous people to be dissatisfied. However, they still choose to obey the guns of the colonial army. In this case, even if there are spies bought by the Japanese army, it is difficult to convey the news in time.

The surrounding major traffic roads and highways were blocked by Lei Xiong's troops. If you want to convey information about Haifang City in a short period of time, you must have a radio station. Everything came too suddenly, and the Japanese spies were caught off guard.

After several rounds of shelling were over, the two cruisers began to tentatively continue sailing forward. The result was obvious that everything seemed safe. In view of this situation, the naval commander immediately said: "Send some more ships!"

"Hi!"

In order to ensure safety, the fleet commander still used batches to enter the port and sent his ships out one after another. On the other hand, Major Pique and others who had been staring at the Japanese fleet also felt that these Japanese devils were cunning and cautious.

But Lei Xiong still smiled and said, "It's okay! Anyway, the Japanese have to land on the dock sooner or later, it's just a matter of time. Don't forget that the mines we had laid on the dock before. When their warships leaned over, they would know that they were powerful!"

Sure enough, as the two cruisers at the forefront began to sail into the port where they could be parked, a huge explosion suddenly came from the bow of the ship, and the Japanese on the ship were instantly shaken and fell to the east and west.

Listening to the explosion coming from below the bow of the ship, the Japanese captain immediately said: "Stop moving forward, there are mines in the port! Hurry up, back!"

It is easy to come in, but if you want to retreat backwards, it will naturally become much more troublesome. While you are about to retreat, another cruiser also triggers the underwater mines, and the two cruisers are instantly in a dilemma!
Chapter completed!