The Dongfeng and the Donghai were sailing in different directions until several shells hit the main gun of the Donghai. After a burst of explosion, the entire warship tilted over. The hull was very serious and the bottom cabin was broken and leaked. The Dongfeng tried to detour to the flank to connect to the Donghai, but soon received the flag words from the Donghai. The captain of the Donghai decided to launch an impact on the enemy ship "Tsukuba" and asked the Dongfeng to connect to the lifeboat as much as possible.

Subsequently, the captain of the Donghai Sea asked most of the soldiers to board the lifeboat, leaving only a few volunteers to stay at their posts. However, none of the soldiers evacuated and collectively demanded to live and die with the warship. The captain knew that even if he put down the lifeboat, it might not be able to ensure the safety of these soldiers. The Japanese would inevitably shell the lifeboat, and even drag down the Dongfeng.

Instead of letting the soldiers die without fighting, it is better to let them use their last remaining energy. Sacrifice in battle can also gain honor and wisdom, and make personal peace of mind.

Finally, the captain ordered the entire ship to change direction and welcome the Japanese ship Tsukuba to advance at full speed.

The Dongfeng, about five nautical miles northwest, received the latest flag of the Donghai. Captain Zhu Hongbo sighed helplessly and could only order the ship to continue to break through at full speed in the northwest direction.

When the Tokai ship was rushing towards the Japanese ship, the Tsukuba immediately realized that something was wrong. While ordering the surrounding destroyers to lay mines, the Tokai ship was lured to the Tokai ship towards the mines. At the same time, all the artillery with angles on the ship were concentrated, and the aim was aimed at the crazy bombardment of the Tokai ship.

A few minutes later, the Donghai touched a mine, the bow began to break, and the deck gradually became twisted. Many soldiers were thrown out of the cabin, some fell into the sea, and some were stuck in the damaged deck. In its current state, it was almost impossible to get close to Tsukuba again, not to mention that Tsukuba's tonnage and armor thickness, even if it hits it, it may not be able to die together.

In desperation, the captain had to order again to rush towards the destroyer that had just arranged mines.

Although the destroyer was a light ship, it never expected that it would become the target of the Donghai. It was unable to react for a while and was immediately hit by the Donghai.

The two warships were entangled together, and not long after a violent explosion occurred on the Donghai Sea. I don’t know if the soldiers ignited the ammunition depot or the accidental explosion occurred. The entire warship exploded from the middle part, and then the flames swept across the body like crazy. The flames spread rapidly, quickly swallowing everything.

The main force of the Liaohai Detachment quickly marched more than ten nautical miles, but still failed to escape the pursuit of the Japanese fleet.

The ships behind were still firing, and the sound of gunfire continued to be heard, and the flames were also jumping and flashing in the air.

However, for the Liaohai Detachment, as long as it breaks out of the scope of the Japanese encirclement formation, what is left is just a race comparison. With the huge fleet of the First Fleet, it is impossible to pursue the Liaohai Detachment relentlessly. After all, large warships cannot afford to travel for a long distance. Once they lose contact with the logistics fleet, they will fall into an unfavorable situation.

But until an hour later, the Liaohai Detachment discovered that the Japanese army had not given up on the pursuit. This was obviously a very strange thing. Did the Japanese fleet make up their minds to chase the Liaohai Detachment base? This is obviously too outrageous!

Sa Zhenbing also felt something was wrong, and he soon realized that the naval battle would not end as soon as he thought.

At this moment, the sentry on the watchtower heard the news again: "The enemy ship was found ahead, and the enemy ship was found ahead!"

Sa Zhenbing was shocked and walked out of the command room quickly, and came outside the bridge and looked straight ahead. He saw several blurry black spots appearing on the sea level. He took the telescope handed over by the guards on the side and looked at it. These black spots were indeed Japanese warships.

The staff officer following Sa Zhenbing shouted loudly: "How is it possible? Isn't the First Fleet behind us? Why is the enemy fleet appearing in front of us?"

Sa Zhenbing identified several warships that suddenly appeared in front of him through the telescope. It was obvious that this was not a fleet, with only three main warships and several destroyers in total. He slowly put down the telescope and said with a serious expression: "This is the Japanese column that was pursuing our cargo ship just now. They may have sunk our cargo ship, or they have designed a roundabout encirclement from the beginning."

The staff officer said: "This is bad. There are blocking in front and pursuing soldiers. The most urgent thing is that we can only forcefully break through the siege."

Of course, Sa Zhenbing knew that this was the only way. Fortunately, there were not many enemy ships in front, and the firepower was much weaker than the pursuers in the rear. At this time, the Liaohai Detachment could only fight, concentrate its firepower to attack the enemy ships in front, and try to tear a gap and break out. But this is not 100% successful. Even if it can tear a gap, not all warships can break out safely.

The tenth** will be attacked during the breakout process, just like before, and the injured warship has to fall behind to fight alone.

The Donghai and Dongfeng have already suffered major losses, and any subsequent losses will aggravate the injuries of the Liaohai Detachment.

Even if the First Fleet cannot completely wipe out the Liaohai Detachment, it will be a great victory for them.

"Send the order, prepare for the battle and break out as much as possible." After taking a deep breath, Sa Zhenbing said solemnly.

"Yes." The staff officer gritted his teeth.

Just as the Liaohai Detachment was rushing to the enemy ship directly in front with the greatest determination, the enemy ship suddenly turned its direction and quickly avoided the southwest direction. This made the Liaohai Detachment fleet feel very strange. It was obvious that the opponent could intercept head-on and fight a pincer attack with the main force behind, so why did he suddenly make way out again?

Not long after, a warship watchtower behind the Liaohai Detachment found movement in the west. After careful observation, I found that a third fleet had appeared. The enemy ship column that was originally blocking the front was planning to meet with the main team, for fear of being cut off by the sudden third fleet.

A few minutes later, other warships of the Liaohai Detachment also discovered the situation in the west and identified the sudden appearance of the third fleet with the German naval flag flying. The news was immediately passed to the flagship "China".

"Commander, the Far East Fleet is here, the Far East Fleet is here!" An orderly soldier hurriedly ran into the bridge command room and shouted out the news he had just learned from the flag whistleblower.

The officers in the command room cheered up together, and the Far East Fleet arrived in time. The radio sent before the war seemed to be rare and transmitted to the Weihai Guard Command on time.

"The entire ship adjusts its direction, cuts directly to the northwest direction, and crosses the Far East Fleet to intercept the enemy ships ahead." Sa Zhenbing knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Using the slanted angle with the Far East Fleet and the navigation relationship between the enemy ship column in front and the attempt to rush back to the main fleet, he can teach the enemy ship column a lesson.

At this time, the Liaohai Detachment and the Far East Fleet formed a pass, and the third column of the Japanese First Fleet was about to break through this pass and meet the First Fleet. As long as the Liaohai Detachment and the Far East Fleet closed this pass in time, or shortened the distance between the pass, they could only intercept the third column and face the vertical formation of the third column with the most advantageous horizontal formation.

"Prepare for the fight!"

"The main gun is ready, with a position of 1005, and guerrilla aiming."

"The port gun is ready, position 2204, aim straight and ready!"

"The right ship cannon is ready, aim straight and prepare!"

"The third team quickly went to the ammunition depot. We need more ammunition! Quick, fast, and take action!"
Chapter completed!