2616 After the war 2
"They discovered the land attack fleet and decided to launch an attack. The bait fleet and some main warships launched this attack, and the attack was very neat. Then, the Japanese fleet began to reorganize, and all the main battleships returned to the team. The bait fleet was waiting for the arrival of Benson's fleet, while the main fleet continued to sail east while the chaos."
"Then the rest is very simple. The bait fleet successfully led Benson's fleet away, and the Japanese main fleet continued to sail eastward. During this process, because General Benson ordered all warships to move closer to him, some destroyers originally used for inner circle alert were also transferred, resulting in the decline of our reconnaissance force in the inner circle. At this time, General Benson and General Pershing had the first round of telegram exchanges." Su Xiong said.
"That's right, but your reaction was very unpositive at that time, and reminded us to act carefully. So I would like to ask, did you think of the Japanese fleet's open plank road and secretly traveling to Chencang?" Majifen said. This question made everyone look at Su Xiong. If Su Xiong did not remind him after realizing this, then he would be really decisive.
"My response is indeed very negative. That's because I think this kind of pursuit is unnecessary, because theoretically, as long as the Japanese are not stupid, General Benson will never be able to catch up. Am I right?" Su Xiong looked at Majifen and said.
"I can accept your explanation, but according to the words of our liaison officer in your country's fleet, you have thought of the possible plans of the Japanese fleet and are very close to the truth. You mentioned that there were former dreadnoughts in the land-to-land support fleet that attacked us, and also mentioned that this configuration was very abnormal." Majifen continued.
To be honest, objectively speaking, Majiffen's inquiry about Su Xiong can actually be regarded as a question, which is very unfriendly. Majiffen doesn't want to do this. After all, whether it is actual performance or emotion, he hopes that the German fleet is paddling. But there is no way, he must figure it out! And he can only do this villain, because Benson represents the current US Navy, Sims may represent the future US Navy, and he is the one with a weaker official identity!
"Have you contacted Nimitz before?" Su Xiong asked.
"I've contacted it, this is just a routine inquiry." Majifen said embarrassingly.
"Yes, our thoughts were close to the truth at that time, and we did want to contact you. But I'm sorry for the next thing that happened next. Our communication was interfered with, and coincidentally, the Japanese fleet was close to us and we determined our location based on our radio communication. I think both the Navy and the Army have received a telegram that has not been sent? The draft of this telegram is still kept in Nimitz's hands. You should take a look at it when you have time. You can understand everything." Su Xiong said slowly.
"I can be sure of this." Marshall nodded and said.
"I really can't believe this technical problem," Sims said.
"Okay, I think we have reached an agreement on this issue. Needless to say, my fleet was attacked by the main force of the Japanese Combined Fleet when caught off guard. In this battle, we almost lost the Weimar battleship. The other three main battleships were also traumatized." Although Su Xiong mentioned it, those who understand the navy naturally could feel the pressure when the Su Xiong fleet faced 10 Japanese main battleships.
"You should also be clear about the things that happened next. General Benson, you gradually realized that something was wrong with your judgment. General Fletcher also realized that something was wrong. After all, my fleet seemed to suddenly disappear out of thin air. This is abnormal. You should be very clear about the next thing." Su Xiong said.
"However, after you escaped, you also kept the radio silent. Is it to attack the scattered Japanese fleet later?" Majifen hesitated for a moment and finally mentioned this question that might be ambiguity!
"You are very unfriendly." Su Xiong frowned. "I always think that as the first American Navy personnel to deal with the Imperial Navy, we can be more honest."
"I can tell you clearly that the reason we keep radio silent is because we don't know how far the Japanese fleet is from us, and we don't know whether we have escaped from the interference area. If we start the machine rashly, it is very likely that we will be exposed and will be hit by the second round. If it happens again, it will be difficult for me to guarantee that my fleet will have the ability to join the war again. Then your country's transport fleet will be even worse." Su Xiong answered cleverly.
"Well, I think that in the battle tonight, General Su Xiong did not have any command errors. He had no place to be blamed. All he had was credit." At this time, Persing finally spoke. As the highest commander in the entire front line, his words obviously meant to be final.
Americans really want to know the truth of the whole thing and want to know every judgment of Su Xiong. This is not simply a matter of pursuing responsibility, but for learning and accumulation. Some problems are very sensitive, so naturally some people want to be white-faced, some people want to be white-faced, and the top leader cannot be white-faced, so the pot can only be thrown to Majifen...
So, under the guidance of Su Xiong, the Americans finally figured out the entire battle process. So now we naturally need to discuss the second question, that is, what about the future. Pershing has actually expressed his opinions, so what about the navy?
"My fleet and I are going to return to Pearl Harbor for maintenance. I hope there are some destroyers to provide protection. After all, my frigate has lost most of the losses in the battle tonight, and the remaining ones are injured. I want to ensure the safety of the fleet." Su Xiong said.
"Just maintenance?" Sims asked.
"Yes, the naval systems of our two countries are still somewhat different. Just maintain them. Then when the domestic order comes, I may have to take the fleet back to the local area for thorough repairs. I now doubt whether the Weimar still has the value of maintenance." Su Xiong said.
"Damn, are you going to give up?" Both Pershing and Benson felt a little scared. To be honest, even Benson and Sims now believe that when they are fighting, the Germans are more reliable than themselves! They say that reality is the best teachers, and Pershing and the others have been educated! If the Suxiong fleet evacuates and the new German fleet does not arrive, then it will be a big trouble. Logically speaking, the Suxiong fleet should have been deployed in the Pacific for a year, but now it is only a few months!
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