Of course, a few landmines and a copycat version of simple barbed wire could not save the Japanese army. Soon, as more and more coalition forces rushed to the position, the remaining Japanese soldiers began to flee hastily to their last line.
"Assholes, you cowards, you should die together with the invaders!" Prince Komatsunomiya waved his saber and roared angrily. None of the soldiers running past him paid any attention to him. If you can, die together with the invaders.
The Eight-Nation Allied Forces' first day of fighting in Tokyo ended like this. Although they broke through the most important line of defense of the Japanese army, they also paid a lot of casualties. The German army suffered more than 800 casualties, and Yang Feng's casualties were less than 200, mainly from landmines and
The casualties caused by the shelling were less than 200 for Song Qing's troops, and Maoqi's losses were only a dozen. His attack on Kinugasa was more of a harassment, and mountain operations could not keep him in line. Tirpitz's naval fleet
All Japanese forts on both sides of the Uraga waterway exit were destroyed, at the cost of six battleships being hit, including two Russian cruisers. Of course, these were only superficial injuries that could not affect the combat effectiveness. In addition, more than 30 sailors were killed or injured.
But it is obvious that the Japanese picric acid shells left a deep impression on Tirpitz.
"The Imperial Navy must replace this type of shell. Compared with it, the power of nitrocellulose shells is too weak." At a dinner held at a temple in Kamakura, he said while eating steak sent from the Predator.
"No, no, I prefer to use antimony. Now my factory in Sweden has solved the mass production of this kind of thing. If your country is interested, we can cooperate. In addition, I also have a new type of explosive bomb here.
Technology, this can also be cooperated." Yang Feng said.
"What about the poison gas?" Waldzer said.
"Of course, this thing is mustard gas. The technology has been around for a long time, but we have perfected it and installed it in the artillery shells, including gas masks, which can all be cooperated." Yang Feng said, he was eager to arm Germany now.
Let them have enough confidence to expand their territory as soon as possible. If the fuse of world war is not ignited within ten years, he will think that his life has been a failure.
"Then cheers to our friendship!" Waldzer said with satisfaction.
While a group of invaders were toasting their victory, Ito Hirobumi was at the British Embassy begging the British Minister for mediation. Japan could agree to Germany's lease of Kagoshima, but Russia's lease of Sapporo was not acceptable. In addition, it could also compensate two million for military expenses.
Sterling. He was really frightened. The Tama River defense line that he had worked hard to build and had high hopes for was taken down by a charge, which almost took away his spine. Although there was still a last line of defense, this line of defense was connected to the river.
There is no barrier. Only God knows whether it can stop the invaders.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, please rest assured that the British Far East Fleet is on its way. We will never watch our friends be treated unfairly, so please hold on until tomorrow afternoon." The British Minister said indignantly.
These words made Ito Hirobumi dumbfounded. He really didn't expect the British to be so generous. You must know that the most the British did before was to mediate. Even he himself did not expect these guys to send troops to help. But now they are so generous. This
It is simply pie in the sky, but if you think about it, you will understand that whether the Germans or the Russians, their expansion in the Far East is unacceptable to the British. In order to protect their interests in the East, the British are worthy of using force.
Demonstrative.
"Thank you very much for your help. Her Majesty the Queen, the Emperor, and the Japanese people will never forget your friendship." Prime Minister Ito choked up and said while bowing. He did not notice that the British Minister was smiling a little strangely at this time.
The news that the British naval fleet was heading north was delivered to Yang Feng as quickly as possible. Waldzer directly dismissed the news, saying that it was a joke that the British would go to war with Germany for Japan.
"Don't worry about the British. When they come, just let the fleet block the Uraga water channel. Our battle in Tokyo will proceed as we should." The old guy said with a sneer.
In this case, Yang Feng naturally has nothing to say. He is now eager to see Britain and Germany merge. Although this ideal will be difficult to realize in the near future, if there is a confrontation at sea between the fleets of the two countries, it will be considered a consolation.
At the same time that the British Far East Fleet was heading north, the Beiyang Navy also set sail from Weihaiwei. Their goal was clearly the Port of Busan. Both the Germans and Yang Feng must be regarded as friends of Li Er's Japanese. This is a sign of friendship.
This is a good opportunity. The Japanese No. 1 and 52nd Divisions are heading south by boat along the Nakdong River. They are expected to reach Busan tomorrow. If they are blocked in North Korea, it will be a big help to Yang Feng.
However, just when the fleet was about to set sail, Li Hongzhang suddenly received an imperial edict to withdraw the troops from Asan. The reason was simple. On this day, a friend from Shan County broke through the Yalu River defense line. Following the death of Zuo Baogui, the Qing army lost another member.
General, because the troops of Yiktang Abe in the north and Liu Shengxiu in Jiulian City in the south were defeated, Wei Rugui and his Sheng army were blocked in Hushan alone. He fought his way out of the Japanese army with all his life, but he himself was killed by a
A mortar bomb captured by the Japanese army exploded and seriously injured him, and he almost didn't survive.
"Master Zhongtang, what should I do?" Ding Ruchang asked cautiously.
"Who is going to clean up such a mess for them? Take the navy and leave quickly. Don't tell anyone about this telegram. In addition, turn off the wireless telegraph machine." Li Ergui said with a gloomy face.
Ding Ruchang immediately understood what he meant, and the entire Beiyang Navy left Weihaiwei as quickly as possible. As for the imperial edict, damn, how can we withdraw without a fleet? As for why we can't contact the fleet, it's better to explain, the radio signal
It's not very stable to begin with, and there have been cases where we couldn't be contacted before.
Besides, didn't the Japanese army just attack the Yalu River, Phoenix City, Lianshanguan, Motianling, and there are so many natural dangers along the way from Anton to Shengjing? The Japanese army would have to fight for several months no matter what, as long as they did not attack Lushun and Yashan southward.
There is no need for the men and horses to move.
Then Li Hongzhang responded, Barabala said in a long speech that the troops in Asan should not be withdrawn lightly. Once the troops withdraw, it will be equivalent to handing over Korea to Japan. Although the captives are arrogant, Yi Shuai is a veteran on the battlefield, and all parts of Fengcheng are dominated by bannermen, and the folk customs are
He is tough, brave and good at fighting. If the Japanese army invades his homeland, he must fight to the death. Moreover, there are natural dangers in the Motian Ridge, and the Japanese must not be able to peek into Shengjing. When all the armies gather together, the mountain county will be left alone without help, and it will be sacrificed in the near future.
This memorial almost made Cixi's nose angry. She found that this old guy was becoming more and more disobedient. If Iktang'a can stop Youpeng from Shanxian County, do I still need to go to you? Motianling Ridge has natural dangers.
Then the defenders must not run away. Besides, do the Japanese troops have to go through Motian Ridge? Can't they go through Xiuyan and Benhai City? There are many bannermen there, but that's where the Manchus' hometown is. You
What do you mean, no matter how many times they die, you don’t have to feel bad?
These Han slaves are getting more and more arrogant, and even the imperial edict cannot be changed. The Beiyang Navy has become Li Hongzhang's own private army? And there is Yang Feng. The court thinks that he is very generous. In more than half a year, he was promoted from a white man to a white soldier.
Admiral, you dare to seize the imperial arms privately now. This is simply an act of lawlessness.
Although speaking from the bottom of her heart, she did think it was a good thing that the batch of arms was not sent to the front line. If those machine guns and artillery fell into the hands of the Japanese again, it might not be as simple as killing a Zuo Guogui and injuring a Wei Rugui.
But the nature of this matter is different. It is related to the issue of the majesty of the imperial court. If we do this, it will not be chaotic.
But now she has no other way. If the bannermen are not up to par, they have to rely on the Han people to protect the country. They still have to be coaxed. Even if they want to deal with them, they have to finish the battle. If you are more domineering, be more domineering. I think
When they first started to grow their hair, the Han people were more domineering than they are now, but they were all wiped out in the end. He thought he was still able to capture these people.
Besides, it’s not like the Huai Army is the only one in the world who can fight. If Li Hongzhang doesn’t fight, people will fight. If the Huai Army doesn’t fight, there will still be Hunan Army. If Li Hongzhang doesn’t fight, there will still be Liu Kunyi and Zhang Zhidong. This old bitch will give Liu Kunyi, the governor of Liangjiang, a fight overnight.
A report was sent, ordering him to go north to replace Iketanga as the imperial envoy. At the same time, he dispatched the main force of the Hunan Army to go north for reinforcements. In addition to them, there was Dong Fuxiang's department of the Gan Army. This bandit was very obedient to give him some benefits.
It can be said that the whole of East Asia was turbulent that night. With the appearance of a piece of fat, all forces emerged. Even an Italian cruiser that originally came to watch the battle in the Yellow Sea announced that it would join the ranks of punishing Japan.
, and then rushed towards Tokyo while holding back the black smoke. The French Far East Fleet also set sail from Saigon. As for the purpose, it is hard to say. Based on the feelings between France and Germany, it is estimated that it will be difficult for them to come to help the Germans.
However, these are just small fish and cannot determine the situation in Japan. As long as the British do not give up on the Japanese people, it will be fine. At this time, Ito Hirobumi couldn't help feeling that it was the British who were upright.
Of course, he was not idle either. The Sixth Division had already arrived at Shimonoseki and was heading north to Qinwang day and night. However, at this time, the main line of the Tokaido Road was bombed again. They had to get to Kyoto first and then walk north, so it would still take some time.
, On this night, many Qinwang came from the counties near Tokyo. Although these Qinwang troops armed with bows, arrows and guns were certainly of no use, they were enough to prove the courage of the Japanese people to resist the invaders. As the saying goes
What a fart, and it's windy. With these sword-wielding warriors, at least the people in Tokyo are no longer so panicked.
Just like this, after a messy night, at dawn the next day, more than 20,000 coalition troops who were well-rested launched an attack on the last line of defense of the Japanese army.