Chapter 544 Mixed

July 23rd.

Yanjing, Xinhua Garden.

In the noise of knowing, the noisy summer began again, but the blood did not stop flowing because of the sultry heat. The anxiety of the Battle of the Dardanelles made Churchill lose the throne of the Secretary of the Navy and was demoted to the lowest minister in the British cabinet with no real power. He was replaced by "Northern Ireland. Edward, known as the King of the Crown. Sir Carson.

The most critical Western line continued to bleed. Although Spain and Portugal quickly invested more than 100,000 troops in France after entering the war, they hit their heads in front of German machine guns and positions, making the matators understand that war is not just a game of money.

Nicholas II of the Eastern Front has been overwhelmed by the loss. Although he unexpectedly won the Battle of Gotland, he did not alleviate the huge failure on land.

In the first year of the war, Russia has lost nearly 4 million troops, so he had to order the conscription of 10 million soldiers again. In order to alleviate the shortage of soldiers, he put women on the battlefield for the first time, but this still could not change the role of the airbag. What's more troublesome for him is that in order to help his allies, he has sent more than two million troops to Western Siberia so far, and even three million by the end of the year! Among them, the first one million and the most elite Caucasian troops are now trapped in the East and unable to help Europe.

And with the death of a large number of young people on the battlefield, the unfavorable situation of the agreement could not be overcome in a short period of time, so the domestic political situation also began to be turbulent. In this case, he had to continue to deepen his relations with the United Kingdom and the United States, basically relying on relief.

Another serious problem is food, because before the war, Xinhua provided a large amount of grain to the Allies, and even opened a reserve grain bank to speed up its delivery. In addition, it occupied France's main grain-producing area. Germany did not have a food crisis for the time being. Britain and France were also helped by the joining of the United States, but Russia suffered Due to the first famine since the beginning of the war, the British Admiralty had to temporarily play the role of a food porter.

Italy is still procrastinating. Although it has declared war, it has barely maintained a confrontation so far because Germany and Austria-Hungary have prepared in advance.

But all of this has become smaller because of the increasingly tense situation in the Pacific Ocean.

One is the world's first economy and second navy power, and the other is a new industrial country that has risen from the flames of war for more than a decade and the world's most populous country. Their collision will inevitably lead to earth-shaking changes in the whole world situation.

But the disturbance of the outside world did not seem to disturb the hustle and bustle in the new garden. Looking at Li Bin, the fourth son who just began to learn to walk and crooked like a little penguin, Li Mo also temporarily forgot what happened outside. It was not until Duan Fei and Chen Ping came together that he quietly sighed, picked up his son and kissed him, and then resented the eyes of several women. I returned to the study.

"How is Vietnam?" With almost no greeting, Li Mo immediately got to the point.

"Liu Guishan took people there. In addition, I also sent three reconnaissance battalions to help Pan Peizhu and Vietnam's restoration."

Chen Ping's answer made Li Mo nod. Pan Peizhu was the president of the Vietnam Restoration Association. His ancestors were Han people and later moved to Vietnam. During the Sino-French War, this man called for resistance to France. Later, after his failure, he lived in seclusion. Over the years, he has been active in Guangzhou and established the Vietnam Restoration Association. He has always said that he would expel the French. Vietnam returns to the arms of China.

Such characters naturally can't escape the eyes of the intelligence department. They secretly funded them through the Guangzhou business community a few years ago, but most of them are inexperienced, so they must provide some early armed support at this moment.

Three reconnaissance battalions and a Nighthawk brigade, the riot deliberately instigated by the French finally hit their own feet, allowing these special forces with preliminary forms to operate in Vietnam. I'm afraid France will cry soon.

By inciting riots to attract their attention, the French who lost the Far East Fleet have lost the face of the European aristocracy. It is estimated that without Paris, they can only exchange the continued support of Britain and the United States by putting their colonies in danger of full-scale turmoil.

"Has the U.S. fleet that visited Japan arrived?"

"I arrived yesterday afternoon, two Florida-class battleships, Kentucky and Illinois, two Pensacora-class heavy patrols, Pensacora and Salt Lake City, and two Omaha-class light patrols." Duan Fei continued: "In addition to the original protective cruiser Olympiacos in Yokohama, the Tennessee-class armored cruiser North Carolina, and two Denver-class protective cruisers, the United States already has a medium-sized fleet in Japan, so we should be careful."

"Yuanshou, what do you think?" Li Mo raised his eyebrows and asked.

Chen Ping shook his head: "The United States is not so stupid. If I guess correctly, they will leave when they declare war!"

"And there is no base in the United States in the Northeast Pacific Ocean. The nearest Midway Island is too close to Hawaii, and it lacks fresh water and a good port. It is not enough to support such a large fleet activity. So if I were Andrew, I would immediately accelerate eastward and escape as far after departure, otherwise he would have lost this. It's a fleet!"

"Well, that's right, but you still need to be more careful."

Get up and walk to the front and back of the big map. Looking at the broken islands under the map, Li Mo suddenly tightened his eyebrows and asked, "Is there any news in Australia?"

"Four South Carolina-class battleships and four Pensacora-class heavy cruisers have arrived in Brisbane the morning before yesterday. According to the information transferred back by the vulture, the U.S. fleet was immediately replenished after arrival, and the sailors have been banned from disembarking."

"In addition, we have just received information that the British Admiralty has dispersed five battlecruisers there, of which Invincible, Unyielding and New Zealand are separately organized into the New Zealand Squadron, Australia and Indomitable are organized into the Australian Squadron, and there are ten armored cruisers and 12 protective cruisers there. The ship was also divided by two fleets.

"Can you know their goals?"

Li Mo asked urgently that although it was a small regrouping, it was an important news in his ears. There were strict regulations for the formation of the navy's squadron, and once the reading power was organized, it meant that the fleet would operate separately.

The bait has been put down, and the U.S. fleet has been pulled out as expected, but there are many islands in the southwest Pacific, and they are not sure whether they will act according to their own judgment.

In the era when there were no satellites and aircraft reconnaissance was just beginning, naval warfare was more like putting two big men with sharp blades in a huge and dark room. No one could guess who would win or lose before the war.

And this is the most attractive thing in the era of battleships. When the naval battle was reduced to the throwing of planes at each other, the kind of armed blade walked into the dark room, with courage and courage, and the war of challenging the opponent with fearlessness and fearlessness became a digital game, but this was progress.

In this era, when your dagger pierces the enemy's chest, you may also cut your neck!

This is the battleship, and this is the main theme of this era! That's why the BB parties in later generations love giant ships and cannons, because there are only warriors here, and only the brave who meet on the narrow road will win!

But now it's not a game. It's about the life and death of tens of thousands of soldiers and the future of this country!

So even people like Li Mo will feel lost their direction before the fog. Although they have an absolute advantage in equipment, although they are far more experienced than their opponents, no one dares to pat their chest and say that the victory has been put in their pockets.

Thirteen capital ships, plus dozens of cruisers, in the seemingly huge fleet, only five British war patrols and four heavy patrols in the United States really pay attention to him. These guys with 25 knots of speed and 305mm cannons are the real threat!

The Pacific Ocean is different from the Atlantic Ocean. The Pacific Ocean is so big that there are many islands. Once these war patrols escape and let them fight a guerrilla war at sea, it will be a disaster.

Li Mo is not afraid of those armored cruisers that may not be able to beat his own light cruisers. What he is really worried about is the battle patrol! Because someone has said a long time ago that the war patrol is a mistake in the Atlantic Ocean, because it is naturally prepared for the Pacific Ocean, because this vast but calm sea can make the war patrols gallop to their heart's content. Once they start a guerrilla war, the damage to themselves is far more than the slow, and the loss of the base is half Dead battleships.

So looking at Duan Fei, who shook his head, Li Mo's face became more and more solemn, and he turned to Chen Ping: "How are you going to fight?"

"Four Yanjing class and four Dalian class have moved near Guam, and two Hebei class of the Third Fleet and two Jilin class of the First Fleet also approached there after maneuvering. In addition, I have asked Lefei to send three training carriers to provide them with air protection."

"From the sudden formation of Britain, the three fleets must have moved separately. According to the current signs, Nauru and Perth in Western Australia must be the target of the first round, but we can't know the third target yet."

Before Li Mo could ask, Chen Ping continued: "So, I have also ordered the regrouping of the transferred capital ships. The two Yanjing class are matched with two Dalian class to focus on the British, Australian and New Zealand squadrons. The two Hebei class and two Jilin class deal with the American fleet. The three training mothers are for him. We provide cover to prevent exposure!"

"There is no problem with the British fleet, but there are eight capital ships in the U.S. fleet, and we only send four. Will it be too bad? Moreover, the Second Fleet has pulled out too many capital ships. Once the British Far East Fleet finds out, will it see the flaws? Why don't you transfer two ships from the First Fleet? Duan Fei frowned.

"The First Fleet can't move!"

"Ha ha, your emperor, don't worry, have you forgotten that we still have two large warships in our hands? I have let them come south and pretend to be a capital ship.

"Spe!" Duan Fei's eyes lit up and slapped fiercely.

Chen Ping nodded: "Although the number of interceptions of the United States will suffer a little loss, the quality is not comparable to the surname. As long as they can be blocked, I am sure to stop at least four of the main battlecruisers!" He knew what Li Mo meant, so he specially pointed out the battle patrol.

"Then where do you think the other place will be?"

"Here!"

Chen Ping crossed Li Mo and pointed his finger at the map a little more: "If you cut off here and cooperate with Nauru, our contact with Australia will be basically interrupted, so I don't think there is any reason for the United States and Britain to give up!"

Looking at Chen Ping's finger, Li Mo nodded. Chen Ping's guess was similar to what he thought. The American and British fleets gathered in Australia, which must be to completely isolate Australia first. If this can't be done, even if several Xinhua capital ships are sunk, it will not a success.

Just as Li Mo wanted to ask for details, there were rapid footsteps outside the door. Du Dazhuang rushed in with the latest information: "Your Majesty, Commander Long sent a telegram from Guam. The British and American fleet outside Brisbane set sail two hours ago, and its whereabouts are unknown."

"In addition, the submarine report in San Diego is being monitored. Two Delaware-class battleships and two New York-class battleships in the military port set off with several light patrols heading south!"

"Also, six British Nelson-class battleships, six old-fashioned battleships and two Dandong-class battleships of the French navy, two Lonely-class battleships were stationed in Sikkim this morning!"

"I'm going to do it!"

"The Indian fleet has also been dispatched. It seems that they are looking for an opportunity to break through the Strait of Malacca!"

"Well, he can't get in!" Chen Ping snorted coldly.

"Four American capital ships are going south. They must be trying to block Li Xiuyan!" Duan Fei immediately reminded him.

"I'm afraid they will be disappointed!" Li Mo smiled coldly and just turned to Chen Ping. The latter nodded: "Your Majesty, don't worry, the replenishment ship Berga Lake and the light patrol of Yangzijiang have departed from the Truk base, and you can turn around Xiuyan in seven days at the latest."

"The threat of the Indian fleet is not great. There are only four old battleships in the Far East Fleet now. They are not able to break through our blockade. They just want to take the opportunity to drag all the Second Fleet around Natuna and can't leave!" Chen Ping smiled and said, "I hope it will come in. Qin Shou has personally blocked the periphery of Malacca with twelve tiger sharks, and the other six have arrived in the Suta Strait. If they force them to come in, we can have one more ace captains!"

Chen Ping's deployment, even Duan Fei took a cold breath, secretly hoping that Britain and France would be dizzy and deploy nearly 20 submarines in the narrow and immobileable strait, and it was a massacre when they came in.

Hearing that Chen Ping had made arrangements, Li Mo thought for a moment and suddenly asked, "That's right, the fleet in Guam hasn't been organized yet, right?"

"Not yet. I'm going to leave tomorrow morning. The name of the squadron hasn't been decided yet, so Lao Long is also having a headache." Chen Ping spread out his hand and said with a wry smile that the formation of the navy is not casual. There are fixed principles and regulations. Eight capital ships come from the three major fleets, and it is obviously not suitable to use the fleet number, not to mention the addition of training mother ships.

After listening to Chen Ping's narration, Li Mo smiled and walked to the desk. He grabbed the pen and wrote two words quickly.

"Special gangster!"

(to be continued)