Hongzhang is the flagship of the entire fleet, even if it is the German fleet and the Tsarist Russian fleet, they are all on par with this warship, there is no way, the Beiyang Navy Division has changed from a three-year-old child to a strong guy overnight, and the entire fleet has nearly 100 warships, only Hongzhang and Yi? The most awesome, the firepower is fierce, the command tower is thick, it can be said that the whole world is now a monster with thick skin and firepower to the extreme, even the United Kingdom, which started with naval robbery, can't find a warship and Hongzhang? number comparison.

Abundant? After the Russian fleet arrived in Weihai, it was ordered to go to Weihai, one was to serve as the flagship of the Second Fleet, and the other was to tell the Russian Federation, be careful, don't mess around, this artillery does not know the stealing of chickens and dogs.

On the bridge of the Hongzhang, Li He, who was wearing a military uniform, put on a white cloak, and was standing there quietly accompanied by a group of officers, waiting for the time to start.

Li Hezhong felt that letting the combined fleet steal and transport back the two divisions this time was to lose the face of the Beiyang Naval Division and the Liaodong Navy, so he returned to the headquarters in a hurry, immediately held a meeting, formulated a combat plan, and ordered the fleet in Weihai to complete the shipment of all the materials within 12 hours, and then set off, and the First Fleet will set off immediately three hours after the Weihai fleet departs. Follow behind the ass of the Second Fleet, escort him, cover the First Fleet blockade of Vladivostok, and the Second Fleet has another mission, once the Combined Fleet is discovered, it will immediately surround him and swallow him.

The Japanese Prime Minister's Office, Hirobumi Ito's mood today finally changed from his depressed mind, and he began to smile and grin, and even at noon, he ate two bowls more than usual.

Just three hours ago, he received a telegram from Inoue Shin that the Combined Fleet, under the command of Ito Sukehiro, had transported the 2nd and 3rd Divisions back to Japan and had been unloaded in Sasebo. Moreover, the telegram indicated that after a short replenishment, the Combined Fleet would return to Vladivostok again, and transport the two divisions back before the Beiyang Naval Division arrived.

If the 30,000 troops who should have died in the Far East returned to Japan unscathed, how could this not make Ito Hirobumi excited, which means that in the future, when the Japanese mainland defends the war, he will have 30,000 more fresh troops, and if you add the 6th and 8th Divisions that are about to return, it will be nearly 50,000 troops, which is an exciting thing to think about.

Gulp, pouring the sake in his hand down his throat, Hirobumi Ito smiled and walked to the map not far away, and after taking a look at Sasebo, he shifted his gaze to Vladivostok again.

"The fleet has already departed, and in a few days, those two divisions will return to the bosom of the Motherland." Hirobumi Ito, who was muttering to himself, nodded.

There was a squeak, and Ito Hirobumi's words had just fallen less than three minutes. The half-closed door was pushed open by someone, and Ito Hirobumi, who turned around, took a look, and it was Inoue Shin who came in.

"Inoue-kun, in a few days, we will have two more divisions of troops back to Japan." Hirobumi Ito laughed.

Is it? Hearing this, Inoue Shin did not flatter, nor did she show a happy smile.

Is there something new? Seeing that Inoue didn't speak, Ito Hirobumi frowned: "What's wrong." ”

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, take a look at the telegram you just received." Speaking of this, Inoue Xin handed over a telegram in his hand, and after seeing Ito Hirobumi watching, Inoue Xin stepped forward: "Weihai and Lushun called, the warships anchored in the military port began to urgently load supplies and ammunition in less than two hours, and according to reliable information. They will leave in twelve hours, and when you count the time, it will be two hours later. ”

With a grunt, Ito Hirobumi heard Inoue Shin's explanation, and his hand that picked up the telegram trembled significantly.

It's bad, the 6th and 8th Divisions are estimated to not be able to come back, put down the telegram in his hand and thought about it in his heart.

The combined fleet is fast, and after arriving in Vladivostok, it will have to wait for the army to board the ship, which will take at least a dozen hours, and at this point in time, I am afraid that the Beiyang Naval Division is estimated to have passed through the Tsushima Strait.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, now you have to abandon the car to protect the handsome." Seeing Hirofumi Ito, who was sitting in a position without a god, Inoue Shin lowered her head and pondered for a while before stepping forward.

What does it mean to abandon the car and protect the handsome? Ito raised his eyes suspiciously, looking at Inoue Shin who was standing in front of him.

Seeing that Ito Hirobumi didn't understand, Inoue Xin immediately stepped forward: "Your Excellency Prime Minister, do you want the strength of two divisions, or do you need a few cruisers of the Combined Fleet." ”

What does it mean, Ito Hirofumi was even more puzzled.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, now that Lushun already knows that we are withdrawing our troops near Vladivostok, then Liu Jun will inevitably order the Lushun fleet and the Weihai fleet to set off as soon as possible to intercept the combined fleet, regardless of which fleet, if you want to quickly reach the vicinity of Vladivostok, the fastest route is through the Tsushima Strait, if I ambush a fleet near the Tsushima Strait" Inoue Xin said this skillfully closed his mouth, he was very clear. Hirobumi Ito must know what he wants.

Listening to it, Ichito Hirobumi knew what Inoue Shin meant, that is, if he wanted the two divisions to come back, he would have to sacrifice part of the warships of the Combined Fleet, and at least three torpedo cruisers and one armored cruiser would be needed. To put it simply, there was only one of these warships in the last city, and all of them were sunk.

And if these warships were not sacrificed, the troops of the two divisions might be ambushed, and they would never be able to return to Japan. What kind of choice should I make?

Taking a deep breath, Ito stood up from his chair and began to walk back and forth in the room.

It's difficult, he really thinks this thing is so difficult, no matter what way he chooses, there will be a part that will suffer, two divisions, nearly 25,000 people, and a few warships, which were used by the Japanese Ministry of National Comfort. If you lose like this, you will be sorry for the people, and how can you explain to the naval officers.

Maybe Inoue Xin saw the difficult choice in Ito Hirobumi's mind, and he knew that at this time, he would stand up and say a few words, otherwise how could he take on the role of this staff.

"Prime Minister, can you listen to me and say a word from my heart?"

Yes, seeing that Inoue Xin said so seriously, Ito Hirobumi nodded and returned to his place, he really wanted to know what Inoue could say.