After feeling that the enemy did not show his intention to retreat, the frontier fleet of the Navy in the Seventh District quickly shortened the combat distance and slowed down the enemy's long-range combat capabilities under Fu Zhenguo's order. To put it bluntly, it was to prepare to fight against each other and exchange warships for warships. At the same time, it also forced the upper command headed by Zhou Yuanzheng to make a decision quickly.

On the sea, the frontier fleet of District 7, after narrowing the combat distance, launched a close-range artillery battle with the enemy navy and guided the war. At this time, the combat readiness of small ship-based firepower could no longer play any role. Both sides were relying entirely on modern naval equipment to fight the most tragic "hand-to-hand combat".

The reason why this type of combat is described as hand-to-hand combat is because the two sides have no buffer space, and the distance between the enemy and our fleet is very close, just like two strong men holding swords to each other and standing still, stabbing each other with one knife and one by one.

The demands of both sides are also very obvious. After receiving the order from the Navy Command, the Fleet of the District 5 wanted to fight a decisive battle here, drag the Navy of the District 7 and wait for reinforcements from the EU and military port No. 2 to enter the field. Fu Zhenguo's tactical intentions are also very obvious. He wanted to let the Yan Island finish the work with peace of mind before the other party's support arrives, and advance forward and make a safe distance.

On the sea, there were a burst of cannons. Two warships in the frontier fleet of the Navy in District 7 had already raised thick smoke, and the scene was not optimistic.

...

On the command ship of the Navy in District 7, Zhou Yuanzheng stood on the deck in a hurry, holding an observation mirror and looking at the sea in the distance, his face very solemnly.

"Commander-in-chief, although our frontier fleet is at a disadvantage, General Fu Zhenguo has been actively guiding the rhythm of the battle and constantly forcing the other side to launch a decisive battle with our army..." The staff officer in charge of war analysis said quickly: "...He should be waiting for our rear fleet to enter the field."

The staff officer said it very tactfully, and the meaning of literal translation is that Fu Zhenguo is forcing the command center to assemble all the fleets and launch a decisive battle with the other party here.

How could Zhou Yuanzheng not understand Fu Zhenguo’s tactical intentions? The reason why he has not made the final offensive decision for a long time was that he had too many concerns in his heart.

"How is the situation of the frontier warship?" Zhou Yuanzheng pushed open the observation mirror and shouted.

"The two warships were seriously damaged and could be sunk at any time." The Chief of Staff said quickly: "The report was not from Fu Zhenguo Command, but from our Communications Department, which was learned through the communication between the frontier fleets."

Zhou Yuanzheng frowned when he heard the sound.

"If you fight like this, the frontier fleet may be reimbursed at any time, because there is no buffer distance in the war zone, and even if you want to retreat, it is not very likely." The Chief of Staff continued to add.

"Report!"

Just then, an officer ran out.

"Say!" Zhou Yuanzheng turned around in the cold wind and looked back at the other party.

"The military intelligence department just heard news that there are five destroyers from the No. 2 military port in District 5, and the frigates left the port and had moved towards the war zone." The officer in charge of military intelligence docking replied.

Zhou Yuanzheng clenched his fists and was silent for dozens of seconds before gritting his teeth and saying, "Order Wei Zhengxian to lead the No. 2 fleet to advance in full swing and quickly enter the battlefield! At the same time, he ordered Fu Zhenguo to order his frontier fleet to move backwards after the No. 2 fleet entered the field and cooperate with the side!"

The Chief of Staff breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.

"Swap him down, otherwise the frontier fleet will not be able to be saved." Zhou Yuanzheng decisively issued the second order: "The central fleet, mainly command ships, will be divided into two sides, and will be in a detour. If the opponent wants to fight a decisive battle, then fight with them! All fighter groups on the amphibious assault ships will attack without hesitation."

"yes!"

All the generals saluted when they heard the sound.

After Zhou Yuanzheng issued these two attack orders, he became much more relaxed inexplicably.

In fact, for Fu Zhenguo, Zhou Yuanzheng's position was even more uncomfortable because he was a genuine anti-Chen general and had a very clear political stance, which led to greater pressure on his shoulders when he was commanding.

It seems that Zhou Yuanzheng was the commander-in-chief, but he did not have absolute autonomy. He needed to report anything that happened at the maritime war situation to the General Political Department of the Military Department of the Seventh District. The upper class always had this and that requirement on whether to fight or not, how to fight.

On the one hand, the General Political Department must ensure the positive enthusiasm of District 7 to participate in the war, and on the other hand, they do not want the Navy of District 7 to suffer more losses in this battle, which has led to Zhou Yuanzheng's great confusion.

In the final battle, he was afraid that the naval fleet in the seventh district would suffer too much, so he could not get in with the superiors: if he did not fight, the fighter plane in front of him might be delayed by this hesitation, and he might even be defeated in the end.

This complex military and political factor is actually constantly influencing the situation of war, so... some things are not something that Zhou Yuanzheng can make the decision at all, and there are also big figures that are hard to describe.

Fortunately, Zhou Yuanzheng finally issued a tough order. He even foresawed that if he was defeated this time, he would definitely be taken out and taken the blame. However... Zhou Yuanzheng, a "military politician", finally had a little sense of family and country in his heart, and defeated his hesitation.

He thought about it carefully, but he couldn't accept it in his heart. One day in the future, he would bear the title of cowardly general and be remembered by the public and public opinion forever.

...

The general attack on the sea began. All the remaining ten warships of the Navy in the Seventh District launched an offensive posture and fought for the Navy in the Seventh District. The frontier fleet, which was more damaged, was replaced to the back of the combat zone.

On the main ship of the Southern Tour No. 1, Fu Zhenguo breathed a sigh of relief and said to the person next to him with his neckline: "It's okay, Lao Zhou didn't lose his chain at the critical moment."

"General, please think about how to find trouble for you after returning to Nanshanghai!" The staff officer next to him said with a wry smile: "So that rhythm is so directed, forcing the command center to make a decision... We are bound to be labeled with some special intentions."

"Damn, I joined the army at the age of 17. When I was not in District 7, I was the commander of the Navy Command." Fu Zhenguo frowned and cursed: "I'm still afraid of this after carrying a gun for a lifetime?! They will put on any hat they like. Our frontier fleet has tried its best. If you have a clear conscience, you will be done."

Everyone nodded slowly and didn't say anything.

"Call the frigate 057 and ask them if the soldiers from Sichuan Mansion are being picked up!" Fu Zhenguo ordered.

...
Chapter completed!