What limits the advancing speed of Yong Ye's military leaders now is not the threat that the resistance of the East China Sea Fleet poses to them, but their own digestion speed - the battlefield they need to take care of is too large, the division of troops is too severe, and the boarding troops are slightly insufficient.
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It's not that the East China Sea Fleet doesn't want to withdraw from the Donau River, it's that it can't.
The layout of the Yongye military leader is really too comprehensive.
When they began to retreat, they discovered that the entrance to the Donau River had been blocked by the fleet led by the Yong Ye Army.
The fleet blocked by the Yongye Army only had twenty-three battleships, of which there were only seven Hurricane-class ships, and the rest were all Wave-breakers.
If it had been a week ago, the East China Sea Fleet would not have taken them seriously at all, thinking that they were overestimating their capabilities.
Now, they realize that it is just their ignorance.
The interception fire network formed by twenty-three new warships equipped with magical artillery is an insurmountable barrier.
Even though the East China Sea Fleet was the fastest warship, it was bombarded to pieces before it even got close to the battleship group led by the Yongye Army.
Different from the encroaching advance upstream, the Explorer fleet is mainly to block the mouth and prevent the East China Sea Fleet from escaping.
In the process, they showed no mercy.
As long as the East China Sea Fleet dares to try, they will sink it without mercy.
Their ultra-long-range strikes are not only dense in firepower, but also terrifyingly accurate.
After being successively sunk by three Hurricane-class warships, five Breaking Wave-class warships, and eighteen small warships, the East China Sea Fleet had to cease its activities and did not dare to continue its charge.
On the one hand, the loss is too great. On the other hand, they are afraid that too many large shipwrecks in the same waters will block the waterways.
Once this happens, the entire East China Sea Fleet will really be put here.
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East China Sea Fleet, Jiangmen landing force, main camp.
"Captain, we can't continue like this. If the stalemate continues, we will be dragged to death."
"You need to remind me about this matter. This is something that everyone with a discerning eye knows. You should come up with a solution."
"As long as the two legions led by the Yongye Army are here, we can't easily join the fleet. We are in a hurry. Let's fight these bastards. After all, our numerical advantage is still there. Even if we die, we have to drag it with us.
They back it up."
"Hey... It's not like you haven't experienced the power of the military formation led by the Yongye Army. Do you think that doubling the number of people is an advantage? They can't break their defensive formation. No matter how many people attack their formation at the same time, they will never be able to break it.
It's all because they are attacking with more and less in local areas. They beat us without using secret weapons. Now they don't have to hide and tuck in. Before our army rushes into the opponent's formation, the opponent comes first.
After two rounds of long-range bombardment with magical artillery shells, how much do you think our soldiers’ morale will be left by then?”
"Let me put it this way, there is no way to fight this battle. We might as well open the camp gate and beg for surrender."
"I didn't say that. I just said that you can't blindly rush into the opponent's prepared military formation."
"If it really doesn't work, let's retreat directly to the coast, go to other river basins, and join forces with Captain Moore's fleet. The other two legions won't chase them all the way there, right? After all, they still have Jiangmen.
The harbor needs to be defended, and if we lure it away, it will also relieve His Majesty's pressure on the river in disguise."
"This is a way, but there are too many unrealities in it. First of all, how do we determine the specific location of Captain Moore's main force? Secondly, our supplies must be able to support our long-distance march. When we land,
, the supplies brought down are not much. If we can hold on for another week at most, we will run out of food. The last and most important point is, are you sure that the situation on Captain Moore's side will be better than ours?
Do you think the ruler of the Yongye Army is the kind of fool who cares about one end and not the other?"
"If it doesn't work out, let's send someone to negotiate peace with the Yongye Army?"
"Peace negotiation? Haha... This is the coldest joke I have ever heard in my life. The premise of peace negotiation is based on the fact that the two sides are evenly matched. The leader of the Yongye Army currently has an absolute advantage. He only needs to wait for time.
You can drag us to death, if it were you, would you accept the peace request?"
"We can't fight, we can't escape, we can't surrender. How can we just sit here and wait for the food to run out? The soldiers will be too hungry to walk, their morale has completely collapsed, and they will be easily captured by the opponent? This is not the same as surrendering.
What's the difference? Let me tell you, we might as well surrender cleanly!"
Bang!
There was a loud noise, and the makeshift table made of wooden strips was smashed to pieces by Captain Lina. His wild face was tensed, showing a bit of lividness, and he said angrily: "Who dares to say this again?
"Remarks on surrender disturb the morale of the army, don't blame my sword for not recognizing people."
Immediately, the infantry officers of the East China Sea Fleet all looked at their noses and minds, just like the old monks in meditation, and no one dared to say anything anymore.
Because they know that what makes Captain Lina angry is not their inappropriate remarks, but the bad situation they are facing now. At this time, whoever takes the lead may become the punching bag for the other party to vent their anger.
For a moment, the camp fell into an eerie silence.
The silence is disconcerting.
"Ahem..." Captain Cornell feigned a cough and broke the silence, "From the moment we underestimated the Yongye military leader, the outcome of this war was already doomed. It was destined that our East China Sea country would be here.
After a big fall, if we can get up, we still have a future. If we can't get up, we will be doomed.
Without the support of the fleet, we are just a fish on the beach. No matter how hard we try, in the eyes of others, we are just unable to jump. From beginning to end, the victory or defeat does not lie with us, it is still with His Majesty, and it is still with the fleet.
, if His Majesty can lead most of the fleet to rush out of the Donau River, whether it is fighting, making peace, or escaping, the initiative is in our hands. If we cannot rush out, everyone must be fully mentally prepared.
, either be loyal to His Majesty, or become a prisoner of the Yong Ye Army Leader."
There was still silence in the camp, but everyone's eyes fell on him, indicating that they were listening to his words.
Although what Captain Cornell said was very unpleasant, everyone knew that it was all true.
"We have nothing to do? We can only watch helplessly?" Captain Lina asked unwillingly, "The situation on the river is already very obvious. The leader of the Yongye Army has been plotting and trapping it from the beginning.
The preparations were quite complete. They first lured our infantry ashore with confidence, and then lured the entire fleet into a 30-kilometer section of the Donau River. Once they got started, they captured the three core Dreadnought-class battleships of our fleet.
It has greatly damaged the morale of the entire fleet. Now many soldiers are confused when they hear the sound of cannons, let alone rush out in ships under intensive artillery fire. The fleet wants to rush out on its own.
It’s just too difficult.”
"Blocking the road downstream and encroaching upstream are indeed very smart tactics." Captain Cornell hesitated slightly. "But it's not impossible at all."
"What time is it now? If you have any good ideas, please tell me quickly." Captain Lina looked at the other party eagerly.
"The fleet captain also said just now that the fleet alone cannot rush out. What if two sides attack together?" Captain Cornell asked.
"What the fleet captain means is to ask Captain Moore for help? Let them attack the river blocking fleet led by the Yongye Army from behind?" Captain Lina is not a fool, and she can make sense.
"Yes." Captain Cornell nodded and said, "The reason why Commander Yong Ye went to great lengths to lure our fleet to the Donau River to start a battle instead of directly fighting at sea is because
Because their number of warships is too small, if our fleet spreads out overwhelmingly on the sea and launches an attack on them, how many ships can they sink? Even if we sink hundreds or thousands of ships, we will still be injured.
I can't move my muscles or move my bones. As long as I can sink twenty or thirty of their ships, their fleet will be completely destroyed."
"Yes, that's the truth." Captain Lina slammed the table and said, "The Evernight Army's small number of battleships is their fatal shortcoming. Only by doing a good job in this can we have a chance of survival.
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"**Captain Moore is not something we can mobilize. This plan must be approved by His Majesty." Captain Cornell did not say everything. Even if he got the order from King Stubin, he would still need to
**This was only possible with the full cooperation of Captain Moore.
This plan to invade the Donau Plain led by the Eternal Night Army was led by the Captain of the Moor Fleet. He originally wanted to lead the expedition himself.
As a result, he was cut off halfway by Shi Dubin and became the imperial commander. He was only assigned the position of commander of the squadron, and he probably had a lot of resentment in his heart.
If he knew about the battle situation on the Donau River, would he give all his assistance?
In other words, does he believe that the main force of the East China Sea Fleet is in this dilemma?
It's really hard to say.
After all, before the cannon fired by Yongye's army, the kings and ministers of the East China Sea Kingdom firmly believed that they had an absolute advantage in the water battle.
**Captain Moore's rescue attitude will also determine the fate of the main force of the East China Sea Fleet.
"Don't worry, leave it to me to convince Your Majesty about this matter." Captain Lina didn't think so much at all, patting her chest and promising, "As long as we can escape this disaster, Your Majesty will never be stingy with the Captain.
award."
"Report to the captain of the fleet, the king's envoy Captain Gordon is asking for an audience." Before Captain Lina could take action, the guards had already brought the envoy of King Steubin.
Lina and Connell looked at each other, and seemed to be able to see the surprise in each other's eyes. It was such a coincidence.
"Let's all disperse. Don't let even a single word of today's topic leak out. At the same time, we must also pay attention to appease the emotions of the people below. Any remarks about defection will be severely punished. We are now at a disadvantage, but it is only temporary. After all, we are huge
The fleet is there, and it won’t be easy for Yongye Commander to take it all in one bite." Captain Lina warned with a cold face.
"Understood, captain, don't worry, we will manage our men well."
"Follow your orders, I promise not to let them talk nonsense."
"Our brothers are not that weak yet. They cannot scare us. At most, they will die."
The officers of the East China Sea State clapped their chests one by one and assured that they acted like bandits and pirates, but they were still far superior to the regular army.
After the officers dispersed, Captain Lina said: "Please come in, Captain Gordon."
"I haven't seen you for a few days, why did the captain look like this?" Captain Lina was shocked when she saw Captain Gordon again.
The big red man next to King Steubin was wet all over, exuding an abnormal cold air. His whole body twitched from time to time. His face could not see the arrogance from last time, and there was worry that could not be concealed.
Half of his disheveled hair is gray, giving him the impression of being more than ten years older.
Captain Gordon exhaled a breath of cold air and said, "Do you have any strong liquor? Give me a sip."
Captain Lena put a blanket on Captain Gordon and said, "Come here, bring me a bottle of the best rum and gin."
The rum and gin were served quickly, and Captain Gordon couldn't wait to grab it, and drank half a pound of it as soon as he raised his head.
After a few minutes, Captain Lina asked, "Captain, are you feeling better?"
"I'm feeling much better now that I'm drunk." Captain Gordon exhaled heavily, which was filled with cold air, and there was a little blood on his face.
"What's going on? Captain Gordon is a great knight after all. Even if he was soaked in the water for most of the night, he wouldn't be so cold, right?" Captain Lina asked with a puzzled look.
"During the previous battle, a Death's Smile exploded next to me. Although I was lucky enough to save my life, the cold air still invaded my body. I was fine at first, but I didn't expect it to be buried deep inside my body. After being immersed in water for a long time,
It happened again. If the brothers who came with me hadn't dragged me to death, I would have died in the river for no apparent reason this time!" Captain Gordon answered truthfully.
"Is the smile of death so terrifying? Just being swept away by the aftermath will leave such hidden dangers?" Captain Lina and Captain Cornell couldn't help but take a breath of air and looked at each other.
After all, they were watching from a distance. Many times, they only heard the roar of the Yongye Army's artillery fire and the explosion of the artillery shells, but were not able to personally feel the power of the artillery fire.
"The smile of death is more powerful than you think. It can easily tear a hole three to four meters in diameter on a battleship. If it is within the scope of its explosion, no one will be spared, including the champion knight." Gordon.
The captain said solemnly.
"No wonder, no wonder His Majesty never dared to launch a counterattack." Captain Lina and Captain Cornell took another breath of air.
This kind of fire suppression is too powerful.
"What's the situation on the fleet side now?" Although Captain Lina knew that Captain Gordon risked being discovered when he came ashore and must have brought the latest order from King Stubin, he still couldn't help but ask about the situation of the East China Sea warship first.
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Captain Gordon is the captain of the guard beside King Steubin, and the news he brings about the East China Sea Fleet is not the news brought back by ordinary sentries.