Chapter one hundred and seventy-fifth good intentions
In the short term, everything is for the Pacific Fleet, and in the far term, everything is for the future of the country. That's why Ouyang Yun took the initiative to provoke, first bombing the Sasebo and Nagasaki naval ports, and then bombing the Fengxiang aircraft carrier fleet. Ouyang Yun's purpose in doing so was actually Simple, it is to draw the attention of the Japanese to the air force, even if they fight with them, they will not hesitate. Then, the Pacific Fleet will have time to develop and grow, and can avoid being strangled in its infancy by the powerful Japanese combined fleet. middle,
If you are not an expert, you don’t know that oil and rice are expensive, you don’t have personal experience, and you don’t know the difficulty of developing an ocean-going navy. The development of an ocean-going navy still requires some background. The development of aircraft carriers cannot be achieved overnight, let alone just use carrier-based aircraft. As far as the training of aviation troops is concerned, during the two days of training, two more fighter planes fell into the sea. In addition to those lost in the United States, currently, the training of carrier-based aviation troops alone has already lost about ten fighters. Fighter plane, six outstanding pilots were sacrificed. Originally, because he reached a cooperative relationship with the Darcy family and solved the fuel problem required by the Pacific Fleet, Ouyang Yun was in a good mood during this time. When this kind of thing happened, his good My mood suddenly hit rock bottom. Although I didn't frown all day long, I still looked worried.
At this time, Chen Shichang and others already understood the commander-in-chief's motive for asking the Air Force to take the initiative to provoke Japan. After hearing this, they felt that it was not easy to cultivate aircraft carrier combat capabilities. They all sat upright, and no one was exposed because of the victory they had just won. Smiling, "We need an excellent carrier-based aviation instructor, please ask Miss Lu Hanni for help." Chen Shichang said, and glanced at Bai Liusu seemingly unintentionally. He had this idea when he was in the United States, but Although Wallace of the Skull and Bones Society agreed, he has yet to fulfill his promise. In the current world, the most powerful navy is undoubtedly the United Kingdom. The Commander-in-Chief has also connected with the Darcy family. With the activities of the Darcy family in the United Kingdom, Ability, it should be relatively easy to accomplish this.
The relationship between Ouyang Yun and Lu Hanni was already well known in Karachi at this time. What was rare was that Bai Liusu did not embarrass Ouyang Yun face to face after knowing it. However, because Bai Liusu also had Shui Hongxiu and that You Xiaolianai who was far away in the United States. They are recognized by the cadets as the three most thorny roses in the cadet army. Chen Shichang and others claim that their status is not as high as that of the commander-in-chief in her heart, so they remain strictly neutral on this matter at least on the surface, for fear of angering Bai Liusu. and then became a scapegoat,
"Yesterday, there was a call from Wavell, asking him to come to Karachi to visit the junior minister and send congratulations on behalf of the British government. Can we arrange this as soon as possible?" Jiang Huangyong said cautiously, not daring to look at Bai Liusu's eyes.
Lu Hanni may have fallen in love with Ouyang Yun out of sincerity, but this matter was raised to the level of family interests and became the capital of the Darcy family to show off their family strength. Therefore, in British circles, Ouyang Yun and her were engaged. , that’s why Wavell called to express congratulations on behalf of the British government,
Although Ouyang Yun was very dissatisfied with the Darcy family's way of celebrating their success, he had already eaten up the British girl and accepted a large amount of supplies from them, so he could only acquiesce in this matter.
Bai Liusu didn't know about this yet. When she heard Jiang Huangyong's words, a cold light flashed in her eyes, and then her already cold face was suddenly covered with a layer of frost.
Ouyang Yun had been worrying about how to explain this matter to Bai Liusu for the past few days. Seeing her change of expression, he felt a chill in his heart, but he had to bravely ask: "Lisu, what do you think?"
Bai Liusu snorted coldly and said nothing.
"Have Mr. Hou and the Marine Commander come back? I'll go and see, how can such a meeting be without them?" Jiang Huangyong said, playing tricks.
At this time, only Shui Hongxiu could make peace in the middle.
Hou Debang and De Gu have been staying on the battleship "Richelieu" today to discuss the reform issue. Shui Hongxiu was just ordered to pick him up. Jiang Huangyong's excuse is quite high-sounding.
On the way to Karachi, Ouyang Yun, Degu and Hou Debang discussed issues related to the development direction of the ocean-going fleet all day long. Degu was finally persuaded and accepted the statement that aircraft carriers will become the main force of the post-modern ocean-going fleet, so Ouyang Yun decided to The two French battleships were modified to allow them to have a certain ability to carry carrier-based aircraft while maintaining a certain long-range artillery strike capability, and transform them into an unconventional battleship similar to an escort aircraft carrier.
Mr. Hou had the help of a handheld computer provided by Ouyang Yun, which is now equivalent to a complete undergraduate book. After he and Lu Hanni agreed on the details of the transformation of the Shennong aircraft carrier, he turned to be responsible for this work.
Jiang Huangyong found an excuse to escape, and Ouyang Yun had to bravely stand up and bear Bai Liusu's anger alone. He thought for a while and said: "Speaking of the issue of finding instructors, we should also hurry up on the French volunteers. I will go find Germany tomorrow." According to old talk, if 10,000 Frenchmen can be mobilized, the Pacific Fleet's technical non-commissioned officers team will be in full swing."
"Will Degu agree?" Chen Shichang asked,
"It's up to him. When the French get on the ship, do they have any other choice besides sharing our hatred?"
"Too."
As soon as the air raid took place, Koizumi Toshiichiro received the news. His face was so gloomy that he could almost squeeze out water. Then, he personally urged the communications staff to send Souma Masabumi one letter after another, wanting to know more detailed information about the enemy forces. information to gain some psychological comfort,
He only received two callbacks in total, and when he saw the sentence "There are about a hundred incoming enemy planes" on the first callback, he stood blankly on the spot, with his face turning blue and white, and he was unsteady on his feet. Only by sitting on the table did I stabilize my body.
At the beginning, he confidently led the Western Expedition Fleet to attack the Philippines, expecting to use a beautiful first battle to establish his position in the Navy Province and even the imperial military. However, the cruel reality ruthlessly shattered his fantasies about this. If the failure to solve the Philippines within the agreed time and the resulting loss of troops and generals can still be blamed on the reinforcements of the cadet army, then what about MacArthur's gains and losses, Manila's long-term attack, and Capatagan's repeated defeats?
After the fighter jet groups taking off from the Yamato and Wuwei aircraft carriers were severely beaten by the cadet army in the Zhoushan waters, Yamamoto Isoroku received a call telling him that Tojo Hideki wanted to use this incident to help the Army make a comeback, and warned him that if the war in the Philippines resumes, If there is no progress, the possibility of the Army taking over the war will not be ruled out.
Because of the above reasons, if the Fengxiang aircraft carrier fleet suffers heavy losses at this time and loses the ability to continue attacking Manila, it will be a fatal blow to the navy and himself.
"Ba Ge, it's the student army again, it's the student army again, Ouyang Yun, you bastard, Ouyang Yun, I'm going to kill you." Xiaoquan groaned in his heart and forced to swallow a mouthful of blood that surged to his throat. In a hoarse voice, he ordered Adjutant Hatano to pay close attention to the incoming calls from the Fengxiang aircraft carrier fleet and notify him immediately as soon as there was any latest news. Then, he broke away from Hatano's support, staggered back to the captain's room, and sat down on the chair. , staring at the sea water in the distance, sitting there like crazy for an hour,
An hour later, Aramura sent a telegram from the Cavite Naval Base, reporting the losses of the Hosho aircraft carrier fleet in the air attack and the news that Souma Masafumi and others were shattered.
Xiaoquan actually had a premonition in his heart before, but because it was related to his own future and even the future of the empire (what a shameless little devil, the earth will not rotate without him?), but he still refused to give up. A trace of luck, so when he saw the telegram, he couldn't bear the blow. He cursed "Souuma, this bastard", spitting blood and fell to the ground.
If nothing unexpected happens, his military career should be over.
(Old Poison: There is still another chapter, I guess it will be too late)