The Rise of the Empire

Chapter 558: Going to the Far East

First of all, before departure this time, Makanov asked the Russian government to contact the German shipping company and ordered 14 ships of coal in one go. These coal ships will be distributed from the Baltic Sea to the Far East in accordance with the requirements of the Russian government. on various routes. Makanov tried his best to reduce the size of the accompanying transport fleet, on the one hand to make the fleet more flexible, and on the other hand to reduce the loss of various materials. \u003c/p\u003eMakanov will not distribute all his meat and non-staple food in a centralized manner. Instead, he divides the food supplies of the entire fleet into three parts, from Africa to Angola. During this period, the food is mainly from Available on European and German ships. Then from Angola to Madagascar is the second part, which mainly relies on its own fleet to store food, and the third part is from Madagascar to Cam Ranh Bay. In this most difficult journey, there will be two cold cargo ships of the Kingdom of Bavaria Frozen meat, canned food and vegetables for the Russian fleet. After this arrangement, the food level of the Makanov fleet is much better than that of the Russian fleet under the command of Rozh Deschevinsky in history. \u003c/p\u003eAt the same time, he also arranged various relaxation activities, but after arriving at the port, the life of the Russian sailors on the shore was more effectively supervised. like tropical diseases and x-rays. And try to keep the internal environment of the battleship clean and hygienic as much as possible. \u003c/p\u003e While sailing, the Russian fleet is also preparing for battle. Thanks to the large amount of dollars and francs, the Russians in this plane have more funds for war than in history. In addition to building these more powerful warships, the Russians even had enough ammunition for the Makanov fleet to fire live ammunition while sailing at sea! In short, Russia is well prepared this time. But all this did not make Makanov feel at ease. The message that the Japanese fleet might sneak attack the Russian fleet made him uneasy like a sword of Damocles hanging over his head! \u003c/p\u003e"Our fleet at Lushunkou is not worth relying on. The four old battleships are just a cover for us to attract the attention of Japan. As the prince said, although it is a very good port, it is not It is suitable as a naval base against Japan. It is too close to Japan and will be easily suppressed by the powerful Japanese fleet."\u003c/p\u003e"The only forces we can really rely on are the four Rurik-type fast battleships in Vladivostok , they are strong in attack and defense, extremely fast, and can easily enter and exit the battlefield. They also have a large battery life, and their strategic mobility is the strongest in the fleets of both sides. The fleet commander, General Essen, is also one of the few famous generals in the Russian navy, so I I hope that when our fleet heads to the Far East, General Essen's fleet can come to meet us!" In the telegram to the Russian Navy Ministry, Makanov wrote this! \u003c/p\u003eYou read that right, Makanov’s final solution was not to hide from the eyes and ears of the Japanese fleet. The ship is a transport fleet consisting of dozens of warships and ships of various kinds! How could it be possible to avoid the other party's detection? Therefore, his method is still converging, so that the Japanese dare not do it easily! Since it's not easy for me to come here, let Essen come out with the fleet! \u003c/p\u003eThe goal of the Japanese fleet is to severely damage the Makanov fleet. As long as the Makanov fleet does not reach the Far East, or within the combat radius of the Japanese navy, the Japanese navy is absolutely unwilling to do it first. ? From the perspective of the Japanese, Makanov began to consider the possible problems of the other party. In this case, let the Essen fleet be more active, and go around the Sea of ​​Japan and the Western Pacific to attract the attention and attention of the Japanese and make them nervous. \u003c/p\u003eMakanov will never worry about any problems with the Essen fleet.

As the most elite squadron in Russia, if Uemura Hikoyuki's armored cruiser formation meets Essen, it is still unknown who will fight whom! Even if it's a loss for both sides, everyone pays for it, and the Russians are great! Makanov can't guarantee anything else. If the fast fleets of both sides don't enter the arena, his ten warships will definitely not be afraid of opponents! It is true that I have two garbage on my side, but the two battleships Fuji and Yashima of the Japanese main fleet are also antiques! Besides, even if Essen is not strong enough to beat him, why don't we just run to the club when we meet? With the speed of the entire fleet above 22 knots, there is no problem of untimely transfer! \u003c/p\u003eSo in the end, Makanov’s plan is like this, when the Russian fleet is resting in Cam Ranh Bay, waiting for the arrival of the US fleet and the Essen fleet, the Essen fleet has enough range to travel from Vladivostok to the South China Sea . Once the three fleets converge, there will be 14 battleships in the entire Russian fleet, among which the most elite 4 Borodino-class battleships and 4 Rurik-class battleships are all together. If the Japanese really want to If you want to fight, come on! \u003c/p\u003eAs for the 4 warships in Lushun Port? These warships have been classified as sacrificeable by Makanov. When he commands the fleet to the Far East, this fleet will cruise in the coastal waters of Japan and various important lines of communication. The power of the navy, on the other hand, is to tell the Japanese that Russia is prepared. If the Japanese fleet plans to take the risk of concentrating and attacking itself, then Japan will also bear the danger of being cut off from the sea transportation line! A word for future generations after the set is, come on! Hurt each other! \u003c/p\u003eAnd if the fleet converges, then the initiative of the war will be in the hands of the Russian fleet. It will be several months before Vladivostok enters the freezing period from the time it arrives in the Far East. What Makanov means is that the British Before the arrival of the aid, the Japanese navy will be solved once and for all. \u003c/p\u003e"We will completely solve the Far East issue before the arrival of 1904. Either we kill the Japanese, or the Japanese kill us. It is naturally best to win the Far East War, but if it fails, it is not unacceptable The most unacceptable result is procrastination. Russia's limited national power should not be wasted in the Far East. Our roots are in Europe, and it is Europe, not East Asia, that determines the fate of the country." Makanov wrote in his diary . \u003c/p\u003eSo inadvertently, the fleets of the two sides had already fought several rounds before they officially met, and the actual situation can only be handed over to the God of War to judge. When the fleet left Madagascar, the Essen fleet in Vladivostok also entered the final stage of combat preparations, and the war was about to break out! \u003c/p\u003eThank you for the book friend Wang Yao’s Young Guard Rabbit\u003c/a\u003e, yesterday this book friend\u003c/a\u003e was nearly 2k, the author doesn’t say that he can’t justify it, um, that’s it, today’s third update! Thanks to the book friends, the First Guards Tank Brigade. Slowly travel to K, blue hot springs, Happy Xiongjun, Zhang Shenyang, Juzheng 82419, Fat Niu Dawang's\u003c/a\u003e~~~! And the support of book friends Yipin Huangshan Smoking is Harmful to Health, halseisen, Harvard Street, xperiax, snuonuo and other book friends~~~! \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e

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