"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! "The three triple 55-caliber 210-mm guns of the heavy cruiser 'Sting' began to roar. One after another, the shells roared towards the "Hiei" battlecruiser, and after a flight of more than 20 seconds, they smashed into the sea.

Of course, because the distance was too far, the hit rate of the heavy cruiser 'Shocking' was also very low, and the nearest impact point was 500 meters away. Such an artillery result can only be said to be a little too rubbish.

"Haha! I really admire the courage of the people of China! One of their small heavy cruisers, who dared to confront our battlecruisers, simply did not know whether to live or die. However, looking at the way they look, it's so funny. They want to hit us, but they are afraid of being hit by us. So, dare only to fire at long distances. But isn't this a waste of shells? "The commander of the battlecruiser 'Hiei', Yamahei Yoshikawa, laughed. The heavy cruiser Stinging was now acting like a wild dog trying to challenge a lion. This kind of bold behavior made Yoshikawa Yasuhei Daisa very contemptuous, thinking that this was simply inadequate.

"Your Excellency, at this distance, even if we are hit, we will not cause any damage. The 210 mm gun will not pose any threat to any part of the armor except for the armor of our deck. A staff officer said.

"That's right! Since the people of China have a lot of money and countless shells to waste, let them waste it. Yoshikawa Yasuhei said.

The initial shooting of the heavy cruiser "Stinging" was indeed somewhat miserable. However, after each shot, the gun commander was making adjustments based on the latest data from the sighting equipment. With the help of a fire control system. The accuracy of shelling is constantly improving.

It was only after the 10th round of test firing, and the nearest point of impact of the heavy cruiser 'Shocking' was less than 50 meters away from the 'Hiei' battlecruiser.

At this time, Yoshikawa Yasuhei Osa couldn't laugh anymore. Even, a trace of deep worry could be seen on his face. The superb gunnery displayed by the heavy cruiser "Shocking" of the Chinese Navy. It made him feel worried and afraid.

"Yaga! How so? When did the artillery skills of the people of China become so exquisite? For such a result, Yoshikawa Yasuhei Daisa is obviously unwilling to believe it. Because, he knew very well, even the Japanese Navy did not have such strong artillery skills. Doesn't this show that the Japanese Navy has been completely surpassed by the Chinese Navy? It's almost unthinkable. After all, the hard work of the Japanese Navy is known almost to the whole world.

"Order the main guns, ready to fire. I can't let the people continue to fire. It has to be before they hit us. Sink them. "Yoshikawa Yasuhei Daisa is no longer as calm and calm as before.

"Hi, Your Excellency." The gunner nodded, and then ordered the main guns to be test-fired.

Three minutes later, the four twin 45-caliber 356-mm guns of the battlecruiser Hiei also began shelling. It's just that because the sighting equipment is too old, the fire control system is more than a star and a half worse than that of the Chinese Navy. This made the test firing of the guns of the battlecruiser 'Hiei' just as miserable.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! ”

At 10:48 a.m., after 22 rounds of test firing. The Imperial Navy's heavy cruiser "Shocking" formed a straddle of the "Hiei" battlecruiser. Immediately afterwards, the captain of the heavy cruiser 'Stinging' ordered the battleship to fire intensively. Three triple mounted 55x caliber 210 mm guns. A salvo was launched at maximum rate of fire, trying to smash the shells at the battlecruiser Hiei at maximum rate of fire.

Two minutes later, a 210-mm shell hit the side of the battlecruiser 'Hiei'. The shell hit a 152-mm secondary gun. Only 152 mm thick secondary turret armor could not withstand 210 mm shells at all. The entire secondary gun was directly destroyed, and a raging fire was ignited, which damaged the control on the battlecruiser 'Hiei'. Start putting out the fire immediately.

However, compared to the battle cruiser with a displacement of more than 27,000 tons, this injury was nothing to the "Hiei" battlecruiser.

Subsequently, the heavy cruiser "Stinging" continued to make hits. Shells one after another. Hit the battlecruiser 'Hiei'. Some shells hit the foredeck of the battlecruiser Hiei, blowing a large hole. Others hit the superstructure, causing a raging fire. However, none of these hits were able to inflict fatal damage on the battlecruiser Hiei.

"Bastard! When will we be able to hit the warships of the Shina people? The constant beatings made Yoshikawa Yasuhei Daisa very angry. Although, it's just some minor injuries. But who can guarantee that the heavy cruisers of the Chinese Navy will not hit the key parts of the battlecruiser 'Hiei' next time? In that case, there is a high risk of irreparable damage.

"Your Excellency, it's too far away. At the same time, our battleship was telling to move, and in the process, the battleship was shaking violently, which affected our shooting accuracy. Unless we reduce our speed or close the distance between us and the heavy cruisers of the China Navy, it will be difficult for us to increase our hit rate. The gunslinger replied.

Yoshikawa Yasuhei Daisa hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Reducing the speed, this is impossible." The people of China are asking us to slow down. In this way, their other warships will be able to catch up. Let's find a way to get closer to the people of China. ”

"Hi, Your Excellency."

At the same time, the captain of the heavy cruiser "Shocking" was also depressed, although the heavy cruiser "Shocking" had already hit the battlecruiser "Hiei" several times. It was even beaten to the point that it was on fire. However, it did not inflict fatal damage on the battlecruiser Hiei. Naturally, it was impossible to deal a heavy blow to the battlecruiser Hiei.

"Captain, little Japan is turning, trying to get closer to us." The navigator reported.

The captain of the heavy cruiser "Stinging" was about to give the order to turn and continue to keep his distance. However, before he could say anything, he swallowed it back.

After the distance between the two sides is closer, the hit rate of the "Hiei" battlecruiser will certainly increase a lot. But in the same way, the hit rate of the heavy cruiser 'Shock' will skyrocket. As a result, the probability of the heavy cruiser Shocking hitting the vital parts of the battlecruiser Hiei is also rising.

"Take advantage of this opportunity, increase your shooting, and be sure to inflict heavy damage on the 'Hiei' battlecruiser." The captain of the heavy cruiser 'Stinging' ordered.

"Yes, Captain." The gunslinger nodded.

"Send a telegram to the heavy cruiser 'Youji' asking how long it will take for them to reach the battlefield. If we are badly damaged, I am afraid that we will have to withdraw from the battlefield. At that time, it was necessary for them to continue the artillery bombardment of the battlecruiser 'Hiei'. The captain said.

"Yes, Captain." The communications officer replied.

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! ”

The three triple 55-caliber 210-mm guns of the heavy cruiser 'Stinging' began to fire fiercely. Shells whizzed towards the battlecruiser Hiei.

This style of play of the heavy cruiser 'Stinging' is undoubtedly a way of exchanging injuries for injuries. They desperately suffered the shelling of the "Hiei" battlecruiser, and they also had to hit the key parts of the "Hiei" battlecruiser. In this case, it will undoubtedly be able to inflict greater trauma on the "Hiei" battlecruiser. If it was able to hit the "Hiei" battlecruiser in one fell swoop, or hit the "Hiei" battlecruiser in a key position such as the power compartment, the "Stinging" heavy cruiser would have won.

"Captain, the heavy cruiser 'Youji' is calling, and they have at most half an hour before they can enter the battlefield." The communications officer replied.

"Very good, this time, we have no worries." The captain of the heavy cruiser "Sting" laughed.

At 10:55, the distance between the two sides was 13,000 kilometers. During this salvo, one of the shells hit the No. 1 main turret on the foredeck of the heavy cruiser Hiei.

Although, the 210-mm shells were not able to penetrate the turret armor up to 230 mm thick. However, the Japanese sailors in the turret were shocked to death. As a result, the turret was unable to continue firing for the next few minutes, and the firepower of the battlecruiser 'Hiei' dropped by a quarter.

Five minutes later, the distance between the two sides had narrowed to 12,000 kilometers. At this distance, the hit rate of the heavy cruiser 'Stinging' has increased a lot.

In this salvo, two 210-mm shells hit the battlecruiser Hiei. A cannonball hit the waterline armor of the battlecruiser Hiei, and a hole was torn near the waterline armor, and the sea water frantically poured into the battlecruiser Hiei. Another shell hit the aft deck of the battlecruiser Hiei.

The penetration of the waterline armor was undoubtedly a great injury, which made the officers and men of the Imperial Navy on the heavy cruiser "Sting" cheer.

However, in the next second, the battlecruiser 'Hiei' was still colored. A 356-mm shell hit the aft deck of the heavy cruiser "Stinging". Directly overturned the rear main gun. (To be continued.) )

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