Chapter 732

What restricts Yong Ye's advance speed is not the threat of the East China Sea Fleet's resistance to them, but their own digestion speed - the battlefield they need to take into account is too large, the division of troops is too severe, and the boarding force is slightly insufficient .

It's not that the East China Sea Fleet doesn't want to withdraw from the Donau River, but it can't.

The layout of Yong Ye's army leader is really too comprehensive.

It was only when they started to retreat that they realized that the mouth of the Donau River had been blocked by the fleet led by the Yongye Army.

The fleet led by the Yongye Army has only twenty-three battleships, of which there are only seven Hurricane-class ships, and the rest are all Breakwave-class ships.

If it was changed to a week ago, the East China Sea Fleet would not take them seriously at all, thinking that they were overreaching.

Now, they know, but they are ignorant.

Twenty-three new-style battleships equipped with magic artillery, the intercepting firepower network formed is an insurmountable barrier.

Even if the East China Sea Fleet is the fastest battleship, it was blasted to pieces before it got close to the battleship group led by Yongye Army.

Different from the encroaching propulsion upstream, the explorer fleet is mainly to block the gap and prevent the East China Sea Fleet from escaping.

In the process, they were merciless.

As long as the East China Sea Fleet dares to try, they will sink without mercy.

Their ultra-long-range strikes are not only dense in firepower, but also precise and terrifying.

After being sunk in a row three Hurricane-class warships, five Wave-breaking-class warships, and eighteen small warships, the East China Sea Fleet had to die down and dare not continue to charge.

The loss is too great on the one hand, on the other hand, they are afraid that there will be too many large sunken ships in the same water area, which will block the waterway.

Once this happens, the East China Sea Fleet will really be put here.

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East China Sea Fleet, Jiangmen Landing Force, the main tent.

"Captain, we can't go on like this any longer. If we continue in this stalemate, we will be dragged to death."

"I still need you to remind me about this matter. This is something that anyone with a discerning eye knows. You have come up with a solution."

"As long as the two legions led by the Yongye army are there, we won't be able to join the fleet easily. We are in a hurry. We will fight these bastards. After all, our numerical advantage is still there. Even if we die, we will have to delay They put their backs."

"Hey... It's not like you haven't experienced the power of the army led by the Yongye army. Do you think that double the number of people is an advantage? It can't break their defensive formation. No matter how many people attack their formation at the same time, they will never be defeated. It's because they fight more and less locally. They beat us without using secret weapons. Now they don't have to hide. Before our army rushes into the opponent's army, the opponent comes first. Two rounds of long-range bombardment with magic shells, what 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. Let's just open the gate of the camp and beg for surrender from the other side."

"I didn't say that, I just said that you can't blindly rush into the opponent's prepared army."

"It's really not possible. Let's retreat directly to the coast, go to other sub-river basins, and join Captain Moore. The other two legions will not chase there all the way? After all, they still have a Jiangmen The port needs to be defended, and if we lure it away, it will also relieve His Majesty's pressure on the river in a disguised way."

"This is a way, but there are too many impracticalities in it. First of all, how do we determine the exact location of the main force of Captain Moore? Second, our supplies can support us in a long-distance march. When we land , The supplies brought down are not much, and if we persist for another week at most, we will run out of food. The last point is also the most important point. Can you be 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 idiot who cares about one side and ignores the other?"

"It's really impossible, shall we send someone to negotiate peace with the Yong Ye Army?"

"Negotiation? Haha... This is the coldest joke I have ever heard in my life. The premise of a peace negotiation is based on the fact that both sides are evenly matched. The leader of the Yongye army now has an absolute advantage. You just need to wait. You can drag us to death, if it were you, would you accept the peace request?"

"You can't fight, you can't escape, you can't surrender, can we just sit around like this, and when the food runs out, the soldiers are too hungry to walk, their morale has completely collapsed, and they can't be easily captured by the opponent? This is the same as surrender. What's the difference? Let me tell you, we might as well surrender cleanly!"

boom!

There was a loud noise, and the temporary table case made of wooden strips was shattered by Captain Lina's palm. His wild face was tense, and there was a bit of livid in it, and he said angrily: "Who dares to say such a thing again?" The speech of surrender disturbs the morale of the army, don't blame my sword for not recognizing people."

Immediately, the infantry officers of the East China Sea Fleet looked at their noses and their hearts, just like an old monk in meditation, and no one dared to speak out.

Because they knew that what made Captain Lina angry was not their inappropriate remarks, but the harsh situation they were facing now. At this time, whoever took the lead might become a 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 coughed and broke the silence, "From the moment we underestimated the leader of the Yongye army, the outcome of this war has been doomed, and it is doomed that our East China Sea nation will be here After a big somersault, if we can get up, we still have a future. If we can’t get up, we will be lost forever.

Without the support of the fleet, we are just a fish on the shore. No matter how hard we try, in the eyes of others, we are just powerless to jump. From the beginning to the end, the victory or defeat is not with us, it is still with His Majesty, and with the fleet. , if His Majesty can lead most of the fleet to rush out of the Donau River, whether it is fighting, fighting, or fleeing, the initiative is in our hands. If you can't rush out, everyone must be fully prepared , either to be loyal to His Majesty, or to become a prisoner of the Yongye Army Commander. "

There was still silence in the camp, but everyone's eyes fell on him, expressing that they were listening to his words.

Although Captain Cornell's words were very ugly, everyone knew that this was the truth.

"There is nothing we can do? We can only watch like this?" Captain Lina asked a little unwillingly, "The situation on the river is already very clear, and the leader of Yong Ye has been scheming from the beginning, and the trap The preparations were quite perfect. First, we lured our infantry to go ashore with confidence, and then lured the entire fleet into the 30-kilometer section of the Donau River. Once we got started, we even captured the three core Dreadnought-class battleships of our fleet, It greatly affected the morale of the entire fleet. Up to now, many soldiers have lost their hands and feet when they heard the sound of the guns, let alone rushing out of the boat under intensive artillery fire. The fleet wants to rush out on their own. It's just too difficult."

"Blocking the road downstream and encroaching on the upstream is indeed a very clever tactic." Captain Cornell hesitated a little. "But it's not impossible."

"What time is it now, if there is a good way, tell me quickly." Captain Lina looked at the other party eagerly.

"The captain also said just now that there is no way to rush out with the strength of the fleet alone. What if there is a joint attack from both sides?" Captain Cornell asked.

"What does the captain mean, to ask for help from Captain Moore? Let them attack the river-blocking fleet led by the Yong Ye Army from behind?" Captain Lina is not stupid, she knows everything.

"Yes." Captain Cornell nodded and said, "The reason why the Yongye Commander went to great lengths to lure our fleet to the Donau River to fight on the Donau River instead of directly at sea is the reason. Because their number of warships is too small, if our fleet spreads out 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 also be injured. No muscles, no bones, as long as they can sink twenty or thirty ships, their fleet will be wiped out."

"That's right, that's the reason." Captain Lina slapped the table heavily and said, "The number of warships led by the Eternal Night Army is scarce, which is their fatal shortcoming. Only by doing a good job on this can we have a chance of survival. "

"**Captain Moore is not something we can mobilize. This plan must be approved by His Majesty." ** Only the full cooperation of Captain Moore can be achieved.

This time, the plan to attack the Eternal Night Army leader Donnao Plain was led by Captain Moore, who originally wanted to lead the expedition himself.

As a result, he was cut off by Stubin in the middle, and he became the personal conscript of the imperial driver. He only got the position of commander of the squadron, and he probably had a lot of resentment in his heart.

If he knew the battle situation on the Donau River, would he give his full support?

In other words, does he believe that the main force of the East China Sea Fleet is in such a predicament?

It's really hard to say.

After all, before the cannon fired by the Yong Ye army, the monarch and ministers of the East China Sea firmly believed that they had an absolute advantage in water warfare.

** Captain Moore's rescue attitude will also determine the fate of the main force of the East China Sea Fleet.

"Don't worry, leave this matter to me to persuade His Majesty." Captain Lina didn't think so much at all, and patted her chest to promise, "As long as we can escape this catastrophe, Your Majesty will never be stingy with the captain. award."

"Report to the captain, the king's envoy, Captain Gordon, is asking for an audience." Before Captain Lina took action, the guards had already brought the envoy of King Stubbs.

Lina and Cornell looked at each other, and seemed to be able to see the surprise in each other's eyes. This was really a coincidence.

"It's all over. Today's topic is not allowed to leak half a word. At the same time, pay attention to appease the emotions of the people below. Any remarks about defection will be severely punished. We are now at a disadvantage, and it is only temporary. After all, we are huge. The fleet is there, and it will not be so easy for Captain Yongye to eat it in one bite." Captain Lina warned with a cold face.

"Understood, captain, don't worry, we will manage our subordinates well."

"Okay, I promise I won't let them talk nonsense."

"Our brothers are not that weak. They can't scare us. At most, they will die."

The officers of the East China Sea State patted their chests one by one and assured that they were like bandits and pirates, and they still far surpassed the regular army.

After all the officers had dispersed, Captain Lena said, "Please come in, Captain Gordon."

"I haven't seen you for a few days, why did the captain look like this?" Seeing Captain Gordon again, Captain Lena was shocked.

The big red man next to King Stubbins was wet all over, exuding an abnormal chill, and his whole body twitched from time to time, his face couldn't see the high-spiritedness from last time, and he couldn't hide his worry. Half of the loose hair is gray, giving people the feeling that they are more than ten years old.

Captain Gordon let out a breath of cold air and said, "Is there any spirits, give me a sip."

Captain Lena put a blanket on Captain Gordon and greeted, "Come here, bring me a bottle of the best rum and gin."

The rum and gin were brought up quickly, and Captain Gordon couldn't wait to snatch it away, and drank half a catty of it as soon as he raised his head.

After a few minutes, Captain Lena just asked, "Is the captain feeling better?"

"The strength of the wine is coming up, it's much better." Captain Gordon let out a heavy breath, with a strong chill in his breath, and his face turned a little bloody.

"What's going on? Captain Gordon is a great knight no matter what. Even if he spends most of the night in the water, he won't be so cold, right?" Captain Lena asked with a puzzled expression.

"During the previous battle, a smile of death exploded beside me. Although I was lucky enough to save my life, the cold air invaded my body. I was fine at first, but I didn't expect it to be buried deep in my body. After being immersed in water for a long time, It happened again, if it wasn't for the brothers who came with me to drag me desperately, I would have died in the river for no apparent reason this time!" Captain Gordon replied truthfully.

"How terrifying is Death's smile? Just being swept away by the aftermath will leave this kind of hidden danger?" Captain Lina and Captain Cornell couldn't help but gasped, and looked at each other.

After all, they watched from a long distance. Most of the time, they only heard the roar of the artillery bombardment led by the Yong Ye Army and the explosion of the shells, but they did not feel the power of the bombardment in person.

"Reaper's smile is more powerful than you imagine. It can easily tear open a hole with a diameter of three to four meters on a battleship. If it is within its explosion range, no one will be spared, including the champion knight." Gordon The captain said solemnly.

"No wonder, no wonder His Majesty never dared to counterattack." Captain Lina and Captain Cornell gasped again.

This kind of fire suppression is too powerful.

"What's the situation with the fleet?" Although Captain Lena knew that Captain Gordon must have brought King Stubbing's latest order when he went ashore at the risk of being discovered, he still couldn't help but ask about the situation of the warship in the East China Sea first. .

Captain Gordon was the captain of the guard next to King Stubbs, and the news about the East China Sea Fleet he brought was not the news brought back by ordinary sentries.