Chen Jiliang's expression softened, then he thought about it and said, "That's true."
"So, I suggest using a fleet as bait." Zhang Gan said, "I am willing to take on this responsibility."
Chen Jiliang was silent for a while, then nodded, "Then, you have to be more careful." He sighed inwardly, looking at the group of young people in front of him, lamenting that he was getting older. There were some things that he worried too much about and were too cautious. Indeed, He didn't want to risk his fleet.
So, everyone had no objections to the plan and began to discuss the time, location, and how to implement it.
Japan, on the other hand, is also discussing an attack plan. They believe that this time they will definitely make the independent division's navy suffer, intercept goods that are important to the independent division, and at the same time strengthen their own strength. Even the Japanese navy We hope to speed up the passage of time and make the 16th arrive as soon as possible.
On the 14th, after the Independent Division's statement was issued, newspapers in the occupied areas were also very enthusiastic, continuing to promote the strength of the Independent Division, so that the people in the occupied areas regarded the Independent Division as a myth and hoped.
In the Kuomintang-controlled areas, newspapers controlled by the Japanese army still advocated the independent division, while those controlled by the Kuomintang army were silent.
On the 15th, public opinion became more and more intense, claiming that the independent division was a divine force descended from heaven.
When Zhou Weiguo received the news from Liu Yuan, there were no surprises. Although Chen Wulai asked him to report the reduction in the factory's output, Lao Jiang still felt uncomfortable.
"Weiguo, if this continues, everyone will think that we..." Liu Yuan said anxiously. He was very irritated by the Japanese's conspiracy. After staying in the Independent Division for a long time, he always felt that the strength of the Independent Division could be He was invincible and broke any Japanese conspiracy. Only now did he realize that he was still a little too naive. The Japanese made good use of the people's emotions of hoping that the independent division would win the war, and that they hoped that the independent division would always win. Everyone's attention was drawn to the independent division.
"We feel that we are the hope of the whole of China, so we should march forward in high spirits, regardless of casualties, repel the Japanese and drive them out." Zhou Weiguo answered and smiled, "But in fact, we are the hope, so we should march forward in high spirits and drive the Japanese out." These devils were beaten so hard that they couldn't even speak, and they were beaten so hard that they didn't even recognize their parents!"
Liu Yuan's eyes widened, and then he frowned, "Wei Guo, what do you mean?"
"Wait a little longer, won't there be an unprecedented naval battle tomorrow?" Zhou Weiguo smiled and said, "Please enter the urn."
Liu Yuan then nodded, "Indeed, I am anxious. When the results of the naval battle come out, everything will be broken. No, or in other words, it will further consolidate the status of our independent division in the hearts of the people."
Zhou Weiguo nodded, "So, don't worry."
"Okay. Do you want to go to Haiyang to visit?" Liu Yuan asked, originally wanting Zhou Weiguo to go to Haiyang to boost his morale.
Zhou Weiguo's eyes lit up and he said, "Go."
"Okay, I'll arrange someone for you right now."
"Yeah." Zhou Weiguo nodded. He went to Haiyang. He wanted to see with his own eyes how the Japanese were beaten. But should he go to the sea troops or the troops under the sea? Zhou Weiguo touched his chin. He should go to the troops under the sea. It would be nice to see how Liu Zhihui directs.
Half an hour later, Zhou Weiguo left Jinan and headed for Haiyang. Tomorrow's battle will be a very formal naval battle. Although there is still planning in it, it is a face-to-face collision between an independent division and the Japanese navy. Therefore,
Zhou Weiguo didn't want to be absent.
When Zhou Weiguo arrived in Haiyang, it was already evening.
"Brother, why are you here?" Liu Zhihui looked at Zhou Weiguo in surprise.
"Come to cheer you up!" Zhou Weiguo smiled, "How are you, are you ready?"
"Well, don't worry, everything is ready." Liu Zhihui replied with a smile, "We will definitely give the Japanese a beating tomorrow!"
"That's good, I'll go into the water with you tomorrow." Zhou Weiguo said casually.
"Okay." Liu Zhihui said hello first, and then asked, "What the hell? Brother, do you want to go into the water?"
"Yeah." Zhou Weiguo nodded matter-of-factly.
"Brother, stop making trouble!" Liu Zhihui said quickly, "You have not been trained and cannot go into the water!"
"Don't worry, I'll just take a look! Don't say anything!" Zhou Weiguo promised, "I just want to see how you fight the Japanese tomorrow!"
"No, brother, please stop making trouble!" Liu Zhihui was anxious. How could he have a dignified lieutenant general and division commander who was also in the army, but he had to go and play underwater.
"I'm not making trouble." Zhou Weiguo said seriously.
"Brother, if you want to get on the boat, you must undergo professional training. I know that you have good physical fitness but no skills. As the captain of the submarine team, I will not let you get on the boat." Liu Zhihui also said seriously.
He learned how to use submarines for several months and experienced devilish training. Moreover, underwater navigation was boring and difficult.
There are many harmful gases in the air, and some cabins have high decibel noises or temperatures of 30 to 40 degrees Celsius. There is no room to turn over when sleeping on the bed, and tall people have to curl up.
Zhou Weiguo sighed, seeing Liu Zhihui's firm expression, he waved his hand, "That's it, I'll go find Zhang Qian."
Liu Zhihui breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Okay." Of course, if Zhang Qian is willing to agree.
Zhou Weiguo was helpless. He really didn't have any other intentions. He just wanted to see this naval battle. "I really just wanted to see this naval battle."
"Brother, stop talking." Liu Zhihui waved his hand.
"That's all, I'm going to find General Chen Jiliang. It's still early now. Let's gather the soldiers for a little encouragement." Zhou Weiguo waved his hand.
"OK."
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On the morning of March 16, three ship formations of the Independent Division set off, and the submarine formation also set off at the same time. However, Zhou Weiguo still failed to board the ship. After thinking about it, he decided not to put pressure on them.
"I'm so envious." Shoutian stood next to Zhou Weiguo and looked at the warships leaving the shore.
"What's there to be envious of?" Zhou Weiguo smiled.
"Second in charge, I'm almost getting moldy here!" Morita complained, "I can't even fight!"
"It will happen soon." Zhou Weiguo replied, "Don't worry. Since you want to fight, come and find someone who is willing to guard Haiyang for you."
Morita suddenly fell silent. He also knew that guarding Haiyang was an important task, so he could only sigh, "Hey, I just can't find it." Several other regiment leaders, whether they were from the Second Brigade or not, couldn't find them anyway.
I am willing to stay and guard in Haiyang.
Zhou Weiguo patted Shoutian on the shoulder, "Shoutian, you are more careful than Li Wu and Fugui, so I let you keep guarding here. Do you understand?"
