Mukai Tadakatsu carried out comprehensive renovations on seventy-four Galen warships, and replenished ammunition, armor, water, and food. ` At the same time, he also used the small morning boat of the shogunate navy.
If the two sides got into a fight, the fire boat would still be of great use.
While he was waiting, more than 300 large and small warships from more than ten feudal lords such as Sendai Clan, Tosa Clan, Satsuma Clan, etc. came to gather.
Of course, they were Anzabune, Sekibune, and Kohayabune.
Only the Satsuma clan brought three 200-ton warships renovated from Nanman merchant ships and more than 20 warships renovated from Zhuin ships.
This also showed to the general that Satsuma's all-out attitude and support for Suoguo.
In fact, the Satsuma clan hates Seokoku the most, because most of the tax revenue in the clan depends on sea trade.
Fortunately, they still have Ryukyu in hand, so sea trade is not cut off at all.
On the eighth day of September in the tenth year of Kanei, drums and trumpets sounded in Edo Bay, and the shogunate came to see off the fleet that was about to set off for a decisive battle with Akito.
Tokugawa Iemitsu, Ii Naotaka, Doi Toshikatsu, Sakai Tadashi and other people came to the military port terminal.
The bay is now filled with warships from all over Japan.
Of course, the tallest and most powerful ones are the Nanman warships, especially the fifteen 400-ton warships purchased from the Netherlands and the five 500-ton behemoths.
Giant ship.
Tokugawa Iemitsu and others presided over the ceremony of worshiping the sea and offering sacrifices to the gods.
With the blessing of the great god Hachiman, they won the battle.
After the sacrifice, the navy began to set sail and leave Edo Bay.
Immediately all the daimyo family crest flags were raised, and the sailors' shouts resounded throughout the bay.
One after another, the ships began to set sail and sailed towards the mouth of the bay. .
Tokugawa Iemitsu stood on the water gate for a long time, watching the most powerful fleet in the history of Japan, embarking on this gamble-like naval battle journey.
This time, he was taking a chance on the achievements of the shogunate's financial austerity over the past few years. , if this battle is defeated and the navy is destroyed, the shogunate will be unable to rebuild the navy in the short term.
What is more serious is that the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate will be shaken.
Mukai Tadakatsu just waited outside Edo Bay for all the warships to sail out and form a team.
It took more than half a day.
As for continuing the voyage, that was a joke.
It was already evening. 8 Novel `Sailing so many warships at night is almost like committing suicide.
Therefore, the fleet actually drifted outside Tokyo Bay that night and waited for dawn.
When dawn arrived, the entire fleet began to sail westward with full sail.
Li Hu commanded the Jeju fleet consisting of forty-five patrol ships, five Sui-class battleships, thirty-five Tang-class battleships, twenty-five Song-class battleships, and thirty-five clipper ships.
I have been walking around the island counting stars for more than ten days.
Possible counterattack against Japan.
The Polu Army Navy has made sufficient preparations, but the Polu Army Navy has not mobilized all warships.
At least the Shidao Navy must ensure the access to Dengzhou Water City at any time.
Therefore, the Shidao Navy only supports the patrol.
Boat.
The Beihua Navy was tasked with patrolling and protecting Sado Island.
They wanted to patrol the southern part of Beihua Island to prevent the Shogunate Navy from detouring through the southern Beihua Strait and rushing towards Sado Island from the east.
They did not send warships to support the Jeju Navy. .
Therefore, this battle mainly relied on the power of the Jeju Navy.
In addition to more than ten clippers, more than 20 patrol ships, and more than 30 Galen merchant ships, the Jeju Navy this time.
All other warships are gathered here.
Maybe they are not the largest in terms of number, but in terms of strength, they are the most powerful fleet in the Far East Sea.
Regarding the enemy of the Shogunate Navy, the Military Intelligence Department of the Polu Army has obtained exact information from the rebel Choshu Domain.
There are about sixty or seventy Galen warships, among which there is also a big one.
It is said that they are all warships with fierce firepower. .
Li Hu was full of confidence in this victory.
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His efforts were to make the victory less costly.
If it was a tragic victory, it would not be worth it.
At the beginning of noon this day.
The clipper ship in front reported that the shogunate naval brigade was swarming out of the Seto Inland Sea.
It was about more than a day away by sea.
Li Hu immediately ordered all captains to be summoned to his flagship Yue Fei for evaluation.
It took a long time for these captains to gather here.
After all, there are too many ships, covering the sea area of more than ten miles in radius.
It is not an easy task to pass the signal flags and the captain transfers to a small boat.
"Captains, you are all old men of the navy.
You have been a member of the navy since the army was founded on Shidao.
You have seen our navy grow from a dozen ships to more than 200 ships now."
The prosperity of a sea-going ship.
Over the years, we have grown from a poor boy who knew nothing to being in charge of a ship.
We receive many rewards every year, are respected by hundreds of subordinates, and our family has no worries about food and clothing.
It can be said that we are rich."
Li Hu looked around at the hundreds of captains who crowded the Yue Fei's spacious deck.
"Who gave you these fame and fortune?
Don't forget that it was Lord Zhao Lie who promoted us from humble beginnings.
In the past, including me, we were just poor military households.
To be able to have the majesty and dignity we have today, this general will Mr.
Zhao burst into tears of gratitude.”
Li Hu bowed his hands to the west, and everyone bowed their hands to the west respectfully.
"Today, Mr.
Zhao came and ordered that this battle be victorious and undefeated.
The Japanese shogunate navy must be completely annihilated, so that this place and the Seto Inland Sea will become the place controlled by our Polu army navy," Li Hu looked at his subordinates with bright eyes, "My lord, what you want is a great victory.
What you want is for the entire Japanese navy to be annihilated.
Tell me if you can do it."
"Big victory, big victory."
Everyone shouted loudly.
They are all elite naval forces who have experienced wars with the Spanish, Dutch, Japanese, and Koreans in the past seven or eight years.
Although there were minor setbacks along the way, they have never suffered a major defeat.
They are extremely confident and long for victory.
The biggest difference between soldiers.
"Okay, come out.
I will go into battle with you and others.
After defeating the Japanese, I will serve you and others a drink to celebrate."
Li Hu said boldly.
Everyone saluted together, turned around and got off the boat to prepare themselves.
Lan San stood on the bow of the Shi Wansui and looked to the east.
In front were more than a dozen patrol ships clearing the way, and behind were Tang-class main battleships surrounded by patrol ships.
The fleet was huge, which made Lan San feel excited.
From a young boy in a fishing village to the captain of a major warship, Lan San is really satisfied.
As the main strike force behind the patrol ship, the Sui-class battleship is the main force clearing the way in front of the Tang-class battleship.
The purpose is to disrupt the enemy's formation and facilitate the Tang-class battleship to rush directly into the enemy's formation.
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Lan San also knows that the job of the Sui-class battleship is to be the vanguard and has a heavy responsibility.
"First mate, you must keep in touch with the upper deck and the artillery deck, and you must be familiar with the artillery deck when taking the lead and turning."
Lan San said to the first mate behind him.
The usually taciturn first mate bowed to take orders.
"Bosun, you have to take good care of the three mainsails.
Whether our ship can flexibly charge into the formation and bombard it all depends on your job."
Lan San said with a smile.
The boatswain also accepted the order with a smile.
"You are always ready for battle.
Although there were very few side-to-side battles in naval battles in the past, there are too many warships this time, and it is impossible to rely on gangs to fight.
Therefore, you must be fully alert for a battle."
Lan San pairs of fire gun team and The leader of the spearman, sword and axe.
Several people agreed with a bang.
Everyone performed their duties, and only Lan San was left on the bow of the ship.
He looked eastward with a telescope in his hand, but there was still no trace of the enemy.
Of course, he is not the most outpost.
There are more than ten exploratory clipper ships ahead.
Putting down the telescope, Lan San looked at his subordinates who were busy working nervously.
At this time, the sound of artillery sounded somewhere in the east.
Lan San hurriedly looked in the direction where there was still no trace, wondering if he had come.
Zhang Huan is now the captain of the 500-ton Tang-class battleship Duan Zhixuan.
He is currently checking the condition of the artillery on the artillery deck.
The Duan Zhixuan has just replaced five guns, namely three 24-pound long-barreled guns, a 24-pound Tiago gun and a 36-pound Tiago gun.
Zhang Huan specifically asked the gunners about how they mastered the artillery, and received a positive reply from the soldiers.
"Captain, don't worry.
After several drills and test cannons, the gunners on the ship are all familiar with it and their accuracy is as good as before."
Qian Er bowed and said, feeling slightly blessed.
"Well, my lord has already said this.
We must wipe out all our opponents.
Then you must hit them accurately and hard."
Zhang Huan said with a smile.
There was a faint muffled sound outside, but since the gun window on the lower deck was not open, it was not very clear.
Zhang Huan's heart moved, and he hurriedly walked from the gun deck past the cabin where the crew lived on the first floor to the upper deck.
"Captain, it seems that the sound of cannons is coming from the east, but it's not very clear."
First mate Shi Chong said to Zhang Huan.
Zhang Huan nodded and picked up the telescope and looked at the east.
There were a large number of sails of his own warships.
He couldn't see anything.
This was too normal.
After all, there were dozens of warships moving, blocking each other.
Each warship's sails were The mainmast is tall, and when the sails are inflated, it blocks the nearby sea, making it almost impossible to see ahead.
Zhang Huan saw the shadow of the Shi Wansui almost at the front, and the thought flashed through his mind that Lan San didn't know what he was doing.
After all, he was his brother-in-law.
Thinking of the word brother-in-law, Zhang Huan grinned.
They both often quarreled because of this.
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After all, they are each other's brother-in-law, so when should they be called what?
This is a problem.
Finally, the elders of the two families spoke.
When they arrived at Zhang Huan's house, Lan San was Zhang Huan's brother-in-law.
When they arrived at Lan San's house, Zhang Huan was Lan San's brother-in-law.
Thinking of the upcoming battle, Zhang Huan was eager to try.
He became the captain of the Tang-class battleship in his twenties.
His promotion was not unpleasant, but he was not satisfied.
He also wanted to become the captain of the largest battleship, the Song-class battleship.
It's a behemoth.
Zhang Huan has been promoted every time, and each time it was because of his military merit rather than other aspects.
This time Zhang Huan is also full of hope.
He hopes that he can set up a special attack again this time.
To get here first, Zhang Huan can't help but think that the Japanese pirates should not be too disrespectful.
Resist the attack, otherwise it will be a difficult problem to make meritorious deeds.
Thinking of the Song-class battleship, Zhang Huan held his hand on the side of the ship and looked northwest.
A few miles away, the figure of the Yue Fei stood tall.
Li Hu's general flag hung above him.
The black "Li" character was pulled straight by the sea breeze, and the slender figure of 800 tons was as towering as a hill.
Zhang Huan was looking at the Yue Fei reluctantly.
There were three cannon blasts in a row.
Zhang Huan hurriedly looked to the east. s: Thanks to the friends who subscribed and recommended in QQ Bookstore :