SFS Chapter 939: Extreme Pull and Test Each Other
Chapter 939: Extreme Pull and Test Each Other
In the Fuso Sea in the south of Hokkaido, at 132 degrees north latitude, the morning sun is just beginning to appear, and the sea fog is lingering, giving this sea area a mysterious veil. Only 125 nautical miles from Aomori Prefecture, a reconnaissance fleet belonging to the North Sea First Fleet is quietly sailing in the waves. Captain Lin Jianye stands on the bridge, his eyes as sharp as torches, staring closely at the distant horizon, his heart full of vigilance and expectation.
"Captain, we've found a target!" a radar soldier suddenly shouted, his finger pointing at a moving light spot on the screen. Lin Jianye quickly took the report and took a closer look. Sure enough, in the sea fog not far away, a Fuso cruiser was looming and slowly heading towards them.
"Report to the flagship Blue Whale immediately!" Lin Jianye's voice was calm and firm. He knew that this encounter was of great significance. After all, ever since China spread the flames of war to Fuso, the Fuso fleet basically fled in all directions like mice seeing a cat when they saw the Chinese navy. And this time, they actually encountered the Fuso patrol fleet near the waters of Aomori Prefecture, which made Lin Jianye feel a little surprised.
"Blue Whale, this is the lead ship of the reconnaissance fleet. We have discovered a Fuso cruiser at 132 degrees north latitude, 125 nautical miles from Aomori Prefecture. Requesting instructions!" Lin Jianye quickly reported the emergency situation to the flagship Blue Ridge via radio.
On the Blue Whale, Zheng Huan was sitting in the combat command room, holding a copy of the latest battle report in his hand. Hearing Lin Jianye's report, his brows slightly frowned, and a trace of doubt rose in his heart: "Why is the Fuso fleet so bold this time that it dares to appear in our sight?"
"Captain Lin, don't act rashly, keep a safe distance, and continue to monitor the other side's movements." Zheng Huan quickly made a preliminary judgment and issued an order. However, just as he was about to further analyze the situation, Lin Jianye's report broke the silence: "Captain, the other side does not seem to have the intention to escape, but is approaching us!"
"What?!" Zheng Huan was stunned when he heard this. He quickly came to his senses, and a strong desire to fight surged in his heart: "Okay! Since they won't run away, let's teach them a lesson! Captain Lin, I order you to immediately launch an attack on the enemy patrol fleet and make sure to capture them within half an hour!"
"Yes! Captain!" Lin Jianye quickly issued a series of combat orders, and the entire reconnaissance fleet immediately entered combat mode. Ship guns, torpedoes and other weapon systems were activated one after another, preparing for the upcoming battle.
When the images of the six ships on the radar screen gradually became clear, Commander Tsuneo Kurai's face did not show fear or panic, but rather an excitement that was difficult to conceal. He stood on the bridge, staring at the radar screen with a sharp gaze, as if he could penetrate the waves and look directly at the enemy in the distance.
"Report to the commander, the Chinese fleet of six ships has been spotted and is approaching us." The radar soldier's voice echoed on the bridge.
"Very good, it seems we are lucky." Kurai Jinfu curled his lips into a cold smile. He quickly glanced at the battle map beside him and had a preliminary battle plan in mind. "Pass the order down, all ships quickly move together, form an encirclement formation, and prepare to start the battle."
"But Commander, although the enemy has a small number of ships, we cannot be sure of their specific strength and equipment. Should we report to the headquarters first and then make a decision?" An adjutant hesitantly raised his concerns.
"Report? No, we don't have time to wait." Kurai Jinfu shook his head. "Since the Chinese fleet dares to appear here, it means they are ready for battle. We must launch an attack quickly before they fully deploy their formation and catch them off guard."
Under his command, the Fuso patrol fleet quickly adjusted its course, and six cruisers and three destroyers quickly moved together to form a semi-encirclement formation, surrounding the Chinese fleet. The main guns and torpedo tubes on the cruisers were already aimed at the target, waiting for the commander's order to pour the flames of anger on the enemy.
"Attention all ships, target locked, prepare to launch." Kurai Jinfu's voice was transmitted to every ship through radio waves. His voice was calm, like a chess player who was in control of the overall situation.
However, just as they were about to launch an attack, the Chinese fleet suddenly made an unexpected move. Instead of a head-on confrontation, they flexibly adjusted their course, using the gaps between the ships to cleverly avoid the encirclement of the Fuso fleet, and then quickly accelerated and fled into the distance.
"What? They actually ran away?" Kurai Jinfu's face turned pale in an instant. He never expected that the Chinese fleet would be so cunning and choose to retreat at such a time.
"Commander, should we give chase?" the adjutant asked anxiously.
"No, there's no need to pursue." Kurai Jinfu shook his head, a complicated look flashing in his eyes, "We have already exposed our position, and although the enemy's ships are few in number, they are very maneuverable. Pursuit will only put us in greater danger. Report to the headquarters immediately and request support."
Under the careful planning of Captain Lin Jianye, the Chinese fleet cleverly avoided the encirclement of the Fuso patrol fleet and successfully evacuated the waters several nautical miles away.
At this time, Lin Jianye was standing on the bridge, holding a telescope, closely watching the movements of the enemy fleet, his heart full of surprise and confusion.
"Report to the captain, the enemy fleet did not pursue us, but seemed to be adjusting its formation on the spot." A scout hurried over and reported the latest enemy situation to Lin Jianye.
Lin Jianye frowned slightly when he heard this. His original plan was to use the fleet's flexibility to show weakness to the enemy, lure them into taking advantage of the situation, and then wait for an opportunity to counterattack. However, the situation before him was beyond his expectations. The Fuso fleet had no intention of pursuing them, which made him a little confused about their intentions.
Just as he was lost in thought, an adjutant came forward and whispered, "Captain, should we continue to retreat? Or take the opportunity to launch a counterattack?"
Lin Jianye's eyes flickered as he quickly weighed the pros and cons. He knew that if he continued to retreat at this time, he would not only miss the opportunity to fight, but also let the enemy see his flaws; if he took the opportunity to launch a counterattack, it might disrupt the enemy's deployment and achieve unexpected results.
"No, we can't retreat." Lin Jianye shook his head decisively, "Immediately order the fleet to adjust its course and prepare to launch an attack."