February 27, the combat command center of the Anjia Army Naval Command in Haiphong Port.
"So, the Germans won't start taking action until March 2..."
An Yi read the first telegram, pondered for a while, and then looked at the second one. After reading it, he put down the telegram and said in surprise: "What the hell, the selection of naval aviation pilots is so strict, with an elimination rate of 98.4%. How can we organize it?"
How many people need to participate in the selection to make our naval aviation force take shape?"
Navy Commander Li Guang had just read the first telegram. After listening to An Yi's words, he quickly took the telegram and read it. He couldn't help but smile and comforted:
"Don't worry, this is just the result of selection among the Japanese. Their population is limited. The army, navy and army aviation are also competing for talents. Only 180,000 young people who meet various requirements can be organized from all over Japan to participate in each period.
After the selection process, only 3,880 people were able to become carrier-based aircraft pilots in the end, and they took a completely elite route.
"The situation in our country is different. We have plenty of people, and we are now implementing a wartime system. We can make way for the selection of naval aviation at any time, even if we increase the number of Japanese people tenfold and organize 1.8 million bodies.
It is no problem for those who pass the quality and cultural assessment to participate in the selection. Even if only 1.6% become qualified in the end, we will have 38,800 carrier-based aircraft pilots available for each period, which is enough for the talent reserve.
"If you feel that this number is still not satisfactory, we can relax the conditions appropriately and train those with slightly worse conditions to become land-based pilots. After two to three years of training, we can have at least 50,000 to 60,000 naval pilots available, and we
This kind of selection can be carried out all the time. The best pilots enter the navy, and the slightly worse ones become land-based pilots in the air force and navy. Of course, we will not announce the specific assessment standards and results. To the outside world, we will say that the physical fitness is suitable for the conditions of the respective aircraft types.
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An Yi nodded, and then sighed: "I don't know how the Japanese came up with such harsh conditions. In the swimming test, you must dive fifty meters and hold your breath for one minute and thirty seconds to be considered qualified. The dive test requires a minimum of two
Jumping onto the hard ground from the high wall of a building, the balance test requires you to walk on your hands while standing on your hands; if you pass the test, you can enter the Navy to fly.
In the pilot aviation school, you will also practice using your head to the ground for fifteen minutes without using your hands to assist. The combat class must win even one victory before it can end. The observation training requires looking for stars during the day. The flying class requires holding on to the wings of the aircraft to fly through the sky.
A quarter of an hour to exercise courage, tsk tsk, are you training pilots or acrobats?"
Cheng Chengguang smiled: "Who knows? But Japan is a major naval power. Since such assessment and training must have their reasons, let's implement the use-as-usualism first, and then we will find out more about it later and modify the unreasonable parts.
That’s it. Don’t we have so many biological and medical experts? I think they will have constructive opinions!”
An Yi thought about it, and immediately said: "Okay, now your navy can organize young people of suitable age to select naval pilots in different regions according to the Japanese selection conditions! I hope that by June, our naval aviation school can be successfully operated. Wait until
The basic training is almost done, and the simple offshore platform we use for practice is also poor.
Not long after the construction is completed, with three or four years of technology accumulation, our navy's aircraft carrier formation will be ready, and that's when we will really be proud. Okay, let's not mention this, now the French Navy has arrived in the Strait of Malacca
, Cheng Guang, tell me, should we implement Plan No. 1 or Plan No. 2?"
Lu Guang still could not let go of the warships in the French fleet, and said cautiously: "According to the current situation, the Germans will not reveal the truth about Saigon and Cochin China to the media until at least the day after tomorrow, that is, March 1.
We still have plenty of time to use, I think
Under such circumstances, it would be unwise to abandon Plan No. 1, which was originally formulated and subsequently revised many times for the purpose of "capturing ships". After all, the French ships, no matter how old they are, are still warships, even if they cannot participate in naval battles.
It can also be used as a training ship, it would be a shame to sink it!"
After receiving intelligence feedback from Germany on the 20th, the entire An family army was greatly shocked. The plan that they thought was flawless turned out to be not so safe.
In retrospect, in addition to the vulnerability of the Germans, there is also a high chance that business contacts and government personnel from Britain, the United States, Portugal, the Netherlands, Italy and other countries in Tokyo, Zhongqi and Cochin China will expose the target.
, although these people are not many, the total does not exceed 500, and they have been closely monitored during the implementation of the plan, especially the day after the occupation of Saigon, the Anjia Army implemented strict surveillance, but such a large number of
With such powerful attacks, it is still possible to deceive them for a month or two, but any longer is unrealistic. After all, after receiving feedback from intelligence personnel, these countries will definitely send a large number of intelligence personnel to sneak into South China under various disguises.
.Nowadays, South China is not closed to the country. Even if people from the north and south of South China move around a little, and through conversations with people who speak various dialects, intelligence agents from various countries can get the truth from clues.
Another unsettling factor is the Japanese. The French colonial government of Annan has a deep affection for Japan, because among the great powers, Japan is the only one that only purchases goods from Annan without thinking about dumping goods. There is a large trade surplus every year, so in Annan
There are not a few Japanese in the territory. The Japanese, like the Chinese, are of East Asian race. If you don't pay special attention, you can't distinguish them correctly. This gives Japan a great opportunity to spy on intelligence.
After everyone in the Anjia Army learned the hard way, they improved Plan No. 1, from releasing the North African Fleet to seeking to seize it, because there would be no good opportunities to gain something for nothing. Later, they formulated Plan No. 2 for emergency response if the French discovered the truth.
This plan focuses on naval battles and air strikes, with the main purpose of sinking the warships of the North African Fleet and eliminating the threat.
Now, with the French fleet approaching, the final moment of decision-making finally came.
An Yi did not make an immediate decision. He called Liu Qing from the Intelligence Department of the General Staff, Shen Fengdao from the Ministry of National Security, and Xu Yichen from the Fourth Hall to inquire about the reactions of various countries. No abnormalities were found. He also determined the current locations of the various naval departments and pretended
After learning about the specific deployment of Gu Changfeng's troops stationed in Hanoi and Cam Ranh Bay, the Annan army was ordered to Lu Guang:
"Execute plan No. 1. Remember, Admiral Kingsol's role is very critical this time. Not only will he receive the two cruisers and six destroyers assigned to him by the French Navy off the coast of Saigon, but he will also act as a landowner.
, invited Lieutenant General Esteva, commander of the North African Fleet, to Cam Ranh Bay as a guest. In this process, Admiral Kinsol will strive to break the Navy's practice of keeping half of the ships cruising and let all the North African Fleet
Entering the military port of Cam Ranh Bay, I think Lieutenant General Esteva will not refuse the kindness of his colleagues? After all, his fleet is not even a little bit worse than King Sol's Mediterranean fleet. With Admiral King Sol
There is a high chance that the North African fleet, which is mentally exhausted after traveling thousands of miles, will choose to enter the port as a whole, and then we can bring these ships under control like we did the previous two times!"
Lu Guang took the order and left. He came back five minutes later and said to An Yi: "The plan has been officially launched. Admiral Jinsol just flew to Xufu last week and met his wife and daughter, as well as the Jewish Freemasonry.
The person in charge has completely turned to us. With him taking action, the French will not be wary. However, after experiencing this incident, the French will definitely be alert. Why don't we make this matter public ourselves and let the Germans do it?
What about disclosure?”
An Yi smiled: "We have to take care of the head of state's face. We finally got a piece of top-secret information. If we took great pains to prepare it and we solved the mystery before it was used, wouldn't they be very embarrassed? We should be satisfied.
German vanity!"
There was a burst of laughter in the command center, but An Yi did not laugh. He knew that the real reason for doing this was to protect the safety of the intelligence personnel who had penetrated into the top levels of Germany. As Reinhard Heydrich's position in the Nazi party
As he gets higher and higher, the role of Zhong Lei, who is deeply respected by him, becomes more and more obvious.
Relying on Zhong Lei's strategy, Heydrich almost opened his entire intelligence empire to Zhong Lei. Zhong Lei had access to a lot of Germany's top secret information. Heydrich can be said to be the most accomplished intelligence officer among An's self-developed intelligence personnel.
Through Zhong Lei, An Yi can now influence Heydrich's decision-making. In the future, he can even influence Hitler through the rise of Heydrich's status and create favorable conditions for the rise of the Chinese nation.
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The sun was shining brightly, and under the blue sky and white clouds, a huge fleet was crossing the Strait of Malacca.
Vice Admiral Esteva is fifty-five years old this year. He is from Bordeaux. He was already the commander of the fleet during the last European War. However, due to the internal strife and strife unique to French politics, he lost his support and became the commander of the North African Fleet.
In ten years, if the situation does not change, then he is likely to retire in this position.
Like most colonial generals who have lost their pursuit, Lieutenant General Esteva is very reluctant to go on an ocean voyage, which consumes a lot of time and energy. The sea is constantly changing, and it may be sunny and sunny one moment, but he may face challenges the next moment.
a terrible storm,
Not to mention the warships bumping in the strong winds and huge waves, what is worrying is that most of his fleet is equipped with old ships left over from the last European War. If the hull cannot withstand the impact of the huge waves and disintegrates, it will cause a huge disaster.
There were so many casualties that it was too late to cry at that time.
Fortunately, the journey was relatively peaceful and there were almost no big waves. After Malacca, you will reach the South China Sea of China. After a few hours of sailing, you can reach Saigon Port.
Kinsol and Esteva have a good relationship. They live in the south and north of the Mediterranean, facing each other across the sea. They often interact with each other on weekdays. In addition, Kinsol has also had the experience of being unappreciated, so the two have a lot in common.
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I wonder what Kinsol, a junior student at the Naval Academy who is three years behind me, will entertain me? Lieutenant General Esteva thought of this and asked Lieutenant Colonel Carls, the adjutant standing next to him: "Contact Kinsol
General?"
Colonel Karls smiled and said: "General Kingsol can't wait to treat us to a drink. So far, he has sent four telegrams. He said that he has been going crazy after staying in this hellish place for more than two months.
Okay, this time I just want to have a drink with the general and talk about my feelings!"
Lieutenant General Esteva laughed loudly: "This kid is quite unlucky. He was tasked with escorting a new ship on an ocean trial and showing off his force to the colonies. He happened to encounter a war in Annan, and was forced to be killed by Annan Governor Jules Brevière.
The general stayed with Qiang... in his place
The position of Commander of the Naval Fleet is a big one. I don’t know how much money I can make from seizing smuggling every year. Especially since the civil war is going on in Spain, and Italian and German cargo ships have to pass through his territory, there will be a lot of baggage. Now it’s over.
, all at the expense of others!”
Colonel Carls finished laughing with Lieutenant General Esteva, and then said: "General Kinsol said that we have worked hard for coming here. This time, we will leave the task of cruising the fleet to them. We only need to enter the military port."
Just rest."
Lieutenant General Esteva said carelessly: "Of course. Do we have to leave half of the ships to weather the wind and waves when we rush to the Far East? If I were ten years younger, or if the ships I led were all brand new
Battleships, of course, those naval regulations must be adhered to, but look at our ships, except for the eight new ships escorted, what are the rest of them! I heard that since the war started, Jinsol has lost eight battleships.
I just made up for him once... Tsk, these ships are cruisers and destroyers that were temporarily modified after the Sino-Japanese Haizhou Bay naval and air battle in August last year, with fewer main guns, secondary guns and fish launch tubes.
Later, the M1933 100mm anti-aircraft gun and the M1935 37mm fully automatic anti-aircraft gun were installed. It is really hard to imagine how to face the enemy with such a gun configuration if it is attacked by other warships in the sea."
Colonel Karls said doubtfully: "Isn't there an aircraft carrier that can carry carrier-based aircraft? Can these warships equipped with a large number of anti-aircraft guns come in handy?"
"Aircraft carrier?"
Lieutenant General Esteva, who was obsessed with the cannons of giant ships, pursed his lips: "It's the kind of water mobile warehouse that lifts the plane into the water before taking off? Don't expect it to perform well. I don't believe that kind of aircraft can deal with thick ships.
How much damage the armored ships caused! So far, only Chinese fighter planes have caused damage to Japan
People have caused trouble, and no one knows if that is an exception... I really can’t believe that now Japan and the United States are starting to build aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft crazily. They will definitely regret today’s decision.
In the final analysis, naval battles still rely on large-caliber heavy artillery, and everything else is just a lie!"
Although Colonel Carls felt that Lieutenant General Esteva's views were biased, as a subordinate, how could he question his superior's opinions, so he changed the subject:
"Vice Admiral Kim Sol arranged the itinerary like this: He led the fleet to greet us off the coast of Saigon. After the troop transport ships entered the Saigon River and all safely entered the dock of the military port, he went north with us. Now the Chinese are blocked in Da Nang
In the mountainous area between Quy Nhon Port and Quy Nhon Port, the Cam Ranh Bay Naval Base is very safe and has relatively complete supply and leisure facilities. A large number of workers who migrated from the country are settled there.
"General Kinsol said that he specially invited a chef from Saigon to treat us to an authentic French palace meal. He said that he bought several bottles of Diomasand from the wine market in Saigon at the end of the last century.
The sherry from the La Winery has the royal seal of the Tsar on it, so we’re invited to try it this time.”
Lieutenant General Esteva, who was addicted to alcohol, smiled happily: "I have heard about this winery for a long time. It is four kilometers away from Yalta. It was the best winery in the Russian Empire. Its wine cellar contains millions of bottles of wine.
From the Russian wines of the last century to French and German wines, this time we can feast our eyes on them!”
Perhaps feeling greedy, Lieutenant General Esteva called his staff and gave the order for the fleet to move forward at full speed. Then all the ships blew their whistles, accelerated one after another, and sailed towards the southern sea at high speed.