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Text Chapter 473 The secret war begins

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    Above the blue sea, the eye-catching sun flag flutters in the wind.

    20 nautical miles outside Keelung Port, the battlecruiser Kongo, which rushed from Sasebo, and its sister ship Haruna headed south, surrounded by six destroyers in an attack formation.  The well-trained Japanese navy sailors on the deck had cold eyes, because since that unprecedented naval battle, they firmly believed that they were the sole owners of the sea. Even if the army caused the May 10th Incident and killed many old naval officers, they would not  I had doubts about this idea, but todaythe opponent they thought was defeated showed up here uncharacteristically showing off his power.

    ????????????????????????????????????????????? Above their heads, two Navy Sparrow reconnaissance aircraft swaggered over the flag, and even the sun couldn't block the dazzling flashes.  Given this rare opportunity, the naval pilots naturally wanted to take a thorough picture of the enemy below.  As for these little mosquitoes, the Japanese fleet came out in a hurry and did not bring any planes, so they could only watch them scurry around.  But no one paid attention to these "flies". The Japanese sailors' eyes were all focused on the gray shadows 15,000 meters away.  There, the three Anhai-class large cruisers also raised their gun barrels without showing any signs of weakness. Although the caliber of the l50/305mm naval guns was smaller than that of their opponents, they had a clear advantage in quantity.  What's more, the Tsukuba cruiser, which was salvaged and repaired from Qingdao and equipped with the same type of American naval guns, is also very powerful.  However, the appearance of the Tsukuba clearly stimulated the Japanese officers on the opposite bridge. Their eyes swayed back and forth between their opponents and Chief of Staff Kantaro Suzuki, who was holding a telescope in front.

    Captain Tsuneashi Shimauchi squeezed the armrests tightly, veins bulging on the back of his hands, and broke the silence: "General"

    Kantaro Suzuki, who participated in the Russo-Japanese War, was the chief of staff of the Japanese Second Fleet and was known as a torpedo warfare expert, moved his body slightly.  He is the only general in the Japanese Navy second only to the talented staff officer Akiyama Shinyuki. After the latter passed away at the beginning of the year, there were rumors within the navy that he would be appointed chief of general staff.  However, there are still shortcomings in the overall fleet operations.  That's why it didn't happen.  But this does not mean that he does not know how to advance or retreat. Compared with the reckless army, the Japanese Navy has always considered itself calm-minded since Togo Heihachiro.

    Warships costing millions are flying the enemy's flag.  This enemy is still defeated, humiliation!  Suzuki Kantaro does not shy away from his inner thoughts, but he also knows that his side does not have an advantage at the moment.  Asked: "Your Majesty Colonel, what do you think the chances are after the war begins?"

    "We have 10 35mm naval guns, which gives us an advantage in firepower!" Colonel Tsuneashi Shimauchi was confident: "I think we have a chance to complete the cross-fire within five rounds." When he said this, the officer behind him  They all showed confident expressions.  To be honest, Suzuki Kantaro really wanted to start a war. Although the number was 2 less, the experience of the Japanese Navy was not comparable to that of the opposite China Navy, which only had large warships for the first time 23 years ago!  When the gap is not large, it is definitely people, not weapons, that determine the outcome of the war.  Therefore, he believed that as long as he fired the cannon, he would be the winner in the end.

    But He turned around and asked, "Is there any news from the base camp?"

    The communications officer shook his head: "Report to the general, not yet."

    The clear reply disappointed everyone. Kantaro Suzuki knew better that the country did not want conflict for the time being.  Because Germany failed!  The European War is over.  The distribution of benefits, the new world order, etc. are the most important issues at the moment.  In particular, the distribution of interests is more important to how much war dividends Japan can get. If it starts a war with China at this time, even if it ends as quickly as possible and rushes to Europe, there may not be any residue left.

    What a pity

    On the Anhai, the signal flag bearer kept waving the flag and strictly ordered the Japanese navy to leave China's territorial waters.  Cheng Biguang, who personally led the team, was also holding a thick cigar and stood side by side with Wang Guangxiong in the command tower. There was a slight hot flash on his forehead. He repeatedly calculated the strength of both sides in his mind and said: "The Tsukuba cannot be counted. We have three ships with 27 305 naval guns.  , opposite are 20 356 naval guns, the number and power should be able to offset it. Japan is still using British old-fashioned armor-piercing bombs, which have sensitive fuzes and are easy to explode early. We use American armor-piercing bombs. In this regard, we have an advantage. In terms of personnel  "

    "The training intensity is quite the same, but they have rich experience in naval battles. Those of us who have a little experience have gone to escort in the Atlantic It is really incomparable." Wang Guangxiong smiled at himself, but he was not afraid of the King Kong class: "We  Their numbers and naval guns are not weak either. If they can retreat from me intact, I don¡¯t believe it at all!¡±

    Compared with Wang Guangxiong, Cheng Biguang has much more experience. He smiled and said: "Wang Beard, I didn't really see it. You have become a lot more courageous in the past few years."

    "That's because the Commander-in-Chief's support has given us a fortune. If we had continued to fire gunboats, I would have stayed far away."

    "Haha" Cheng Biguang was amused by him and pointed at the Japanese navy opposite: "In my opinion, there is no chance to exercise this time. They are not fools. After the news of Germany's defeat, everyone was  Thinking of how to share the benefits, now?If we fight, we are asking for trouble.  "

    Wang Guangxiong smiled, how could he really hope to fight now.  The navy has indeed increased its wealth in recent years, but it is still lagging behind the battle-hardened Japanese navy. If it weren't for the limited time for Taiwan's handover in the Eight-Article Civil Agreement, Keelung would have been demolished early as agreed.  The shore artillery defense facilities, and after the Japanese Navy shrunk, only two destroyers and a few gunboats were stationed here. In addition, in the name of humanitarian inspection, the Navy did not dare to let Yang Qiu risk entering the port area.  .

    "Report. The Taiwan has left Keelung Port. The Commander-in-Chief and Deputy Chief of General Staff have confirmed that they will leave with the ship and are heading towards Sanduao." The communications officer's voice made the two men quietly breathe a sigh of relief.  As long as Yang Qiu left safely, they would have no worries if a fight broke out.  So Cheng Biguang looked at his watch, turned around and ordered: "Inform all ships to evacuate in three hours." After saying that, he turned his head and glared at the two King Kong ships, and murmured to himself: "It's almost time! When the European side calms down, our side will always be safe.  If we have to separate the Chou Yin Mao, neither we nor Japan can escape from this battle."

    Wang Guangxiong nodded vigorously.

    Yang Qiu didn¡¯t know that the navy had already thought of challenging the Japanese navy. At this moment, he and Cai E were watching the carrier-based aircraft takeoff operations.  Since the last delivery was just a smoke and mirrors, he was still a little excited to set foot on the aircraft carrier in person. After all, he had realized the aircraft carrier dream early, and these two are the only full-deck aircraft carriers in service in the world after the British HMS Fury.  .

    Day and night exposure to data machines allowed him to get a rough idea. From the outside, the Taiwan-class aircraft carrier looked very much like the Japanese Hosho in later generations.  But the displacement is larger than the latter.  It adopts the iconic flat deck structure of the first generation aircraft carrier.  This was not because he deliberately hid it, but because at that time he only proposed an all-access deck but nothing else. As a result, the designer could only refer to the plan proposed by the British Fury at that time.  But even if he participates, he doesn't want to come up with the classic layout so early.  After all, this is still in the embryonic stage of aircraft carriers. Countries still regard this new type of warship as "small ships such as reconnaissance and counterattack submarines." If it is specialized, it will easily be regarded as a target for research.  Like all first generation aircraft carriers.  Because it is an old Atlantic cruise ship that is refitted for speed and has a slender body, the deck is very narrow. The arresting rope is a simple piece of equipment made of pulleys, sandbags and hemp ropes. The semi-open hangar on the lower floor is also difficult to withstand the test of strong winds and waves.  , on the contrary, the two lifts arranged along the sides of the hull are the only bright spot.  Since the desired star-type air-cooled engine has not yet been finalized, the naval-type Haidongqing fighter jet still using water-cooled engines on the aircraft carrier cannot fold its wings, resulting in a displacement of 15,000 tons but can only carry 19 aircraft.

    "Vice President." Kuang Xukun interrupted his admiration of the first-generation naval aviation and came over and said: "It's a telegram from the Prime Minister. He asked you to return to Nanjing as soon as possible. He said that Wang Zhengting had sent a telegram. Britain and France decided to meet in Paris early next month.  We are holding a post-war conference and hope you can go back as soon as possible to discuss countermeasures."

    "Oh? Are you going to divide the spoils?" Cai E came over.  This general who was in poor health in the parallel world was getting better day by day after Yang Qiu specially arranged to go abroad for treatment and recuperation many times.  He smiled at Yang Qiu and said, "Prime Minister Shaochuan is afraid that he is spoiled for choice. That's why I want you to go back as a consultant."

    "Carrying flowers? What are you dreaming about?" Yang Qiu glared angrily: "If Britain and France were really willing to give up their interests, do you think there would be such a gagging conference?"

    Cai E smiled and agreed: "Bingwen and the others don't know what they can get yet. Coming back will be a big trouble, so you have to take what you have to take. In my opinion, the disarmament of the alliance is certain! The German navy will definitely be defeated by Britain and France.  Bao Yuan, the Austro-Hungarian navy is probably intercepted by Italy and France. It would be good if we can get a few cruisers. Britain and France already hate the Maxim machine gun, and the aircraft will be confiscated, but whether it is Germany or Austria-Hungary, the weapons and equipment do not match the British and French standards.  Selling scrap iron, Italy can match it, but they don¡¯t have many troops, so we can get a batch of long-range cannons and machine guns to use for the three fortresses in the north and coastal defense. Tanks and aircraft are not worth much, and theirs are not as advanced as ours, so we might as well get one  batch of engines. Germany will definitely have to pay a price on the land. The Ottomans and Austro-Hungarians are ethnically complex, and Britain and France must be divided. Africa will definitely be divided between Britain, France and Italy. Even if we give a piece of it to us, it is not appropriate. On the contrary, it is easy to start a fight with Britain and France.  Conflict. The Pacific Ocean has been occupied by Japan, so I think we can use our brains on the Ottomans. Aren¡¯t we planning to explore for oil there? We don¡¯t want to cede land for colonization or anything like that. We need a seaport jurisdiction, which is more remote and far away.  Everything is fine.

    We have given up on reparations, so it is not appropriate to directly ask Germany for industrial equipment. It is better to purchase it through Britain and France and resell it in batches.  Anyway, except for those that are particularly critical, the German industry does not conform to the same standards as those of Britain and France. For them, modification will cost a lot of money, so they will definitely be willing to exchange it for cash.  The best thing is to get another batch of trains back. Our country adopts German regulations. You can use them yourself without modification.??This thing is urgently needed.

    besides  "

    Seeing Cai E talking about the upcoming Paris Peace Conference with equally sharp eyes, except for Operation Rainbow, which no one could have imagined, even Yang Qiu admired his eyes and said with a smile: "Brother Songpo, if there is another one  .Germany has been emptied by you.¡±

    Cai E was talking about how much benefit he could get. He was stunned when he was interrupted. He realized when he saw Kuang Xukun covering his mouth and snickering. He laughed and said, "Actually, I don't think I can even get a dollar."  It¡¯s okay, but don¡¯t let them get it!¡±

    He pointed eastward and his eyes suddenly turned cold.

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