"We are not afraid of taking risks. The key is whether it is worth it. We use warships and transport ships with a total tonnage of nearly 30,000 tons across thousands of kilometers to intercept a fleet of transport ships. Even if we succeed, we will be able to sink a maximum of more than 100,000 to 200,000 tons of transport ships and supplies on it. Then what? We will continue to stay in the Eastern Pacific and wait for the interception of new fleets? Or wait for the Americans to come to us? Finally, we will fight a decisive battle with the American fleet in the waters far away from the base, and we will have a small battle with the US fleet."

"The Americans attacked and attacked Lagen Island, and they were about to enter the battlefield. They only took less than 8 hours to attack the island, and then they evacuated. Even so, more than half of the main warships were lost under the encirclement of our sea and air forces. I think that if we stayed in the waters controlled by the US Navy for a long time, then our losses will definitely be greater than those of the Americans in the end! The Americans can make a comeback based on powerful industries, and what can we do? The most important thing is that our supply problem cannot be solved." Shigetaro Yoshimatsu was very opposed to this plan.

"The risk of entering the Eastern Pacific is too great. We can try to intercept the US transport fleets that leave Hawaii to New Guinea. The scale of these fleets is also not small, and as long as the information is accurate, the benefits will be very large." At this time, Shimamura Yu also obviously began to give up. After all, not to mention that the Japanese Navy had never done such a long-distance expedition, no navy in the world had ever done it.

"In fact, it is also unsafe to intercept the U.S. transport fleet from Hawaii to New Guinea Island. You can look at the chart. The U.S. Navy has a stable and coherent front on this route. The Marshall Islands are almost in the middle of Hawaii and New Guinea Islands. This was once an important offensive springboard for the U.S. Navy, not to mention that there are also the Gilbert Islands, the newly occupied Bismarck Islands by the Americans. The aviation power on these islands greatly enhances the reconnaissance capabilities of the U.S. Navy, and the main fleet of the U.S. Navy may be stationed at a certain point in this island chain. If we sail in this water for a short time, we may not be discovered, and if we stay here for a long time, the Americans will definitely find an opportunity."

"Although we are very close to us for the breaking mission in this area, I have to say that it is also very close to death here!" Betty said.

"If we cross the Marshall Islands and the Gilbert Islands, the line extending from north to south, then the Americans have only one foothold in the waters east of this line, and this foothold is Christmas Island. The Americans have made this place an important transit station, and some fleets will pass through the supply or sailing along the way, so our goal is very clear. As long as we keep an eye on this place, we can definitely catch the big fish." Stedee said on the side.

There are two routes for Americans in the Pacific Transportation, one of which is from the local area and heading to Hawaii. After replenishing here, it turns southwest and finally arrives at New Guinea and Bismarck Islands. The other route takes a diagonal route, and from the local route, it finally arrives at the front line.

In order to control this direct route, the Americans have already begun to attack these islands along the way, and some of them were once the British sphere of influence. Although the Americans would not attack large territories like Canada and Australia, they would still do it if they occupied a few small islands. Unfortunately, Christmas Island was attracted by the Americans and became an intermediate station for many fleets to replenish water sources along the way.

As for why the fleet replenishes freshwater, members drink a small amount of water normally, but the freshwater used in boilers is in a very large demand. Moreover, Americans equipped standard merchant ships with the cheapest steam engines, so the demand for water sources is even greater. As for why not install large seawater desalination facilities? Please, the power system is simplified. Americans also install large seawater desalination facilities for such cheap transport ships? Are you thinking too much?

In fact, Betty persuaded the Japanese fleet to enter this sea to carry out a mission to break the traffic, because the Cook Islands, Samoa Islands and other islands in this sea are all the territory of the British. The Americans began to expand their influence in this sea, and even took direct action to seize the islands, which made the British very uneasy. They were worried that after the Americans seized these islands, they would completely isolate the connection between Australia and the local area from the east. And who can guarantee that the addicted Americans would not extend their hands to larger islands such as New Zealand?

Therefore, after conducting research by the British senior leaders, it was believed that in order to ensure the security of the British Empire's colonial security in Australia and Southeast Asia, Britain should continue to support Japan, and even join forces with Germany and France to force the United States to stop the Pacific War when necessary. In order to achieve this goal, how to make the Americans fall on the battlefield is the top priority. So, a few weeks ago, the British Royal Navy elites far away in London planned a huge action plan. Then, Thomas informed Betty of the news through his own channels, allowing Betty to promote the implementation of the plan behind the scenes!

"Everyone, I know that carrying out such a huge expedition does take huge risks, but today, if I dare to propose this plan, I have naturally considered the many problems I have to face. We can help solve the supply and intelligence issues you are worried about!"

"First of all, there is an intelligence issue. At present, although the British Empire has declined, we still control most of the islands in the Southeast Pacific. The routes passed by the US fleet happened to pass through the waters in the northern North Cook Islands. The forces we deployed on the island can fully detailed intelligence. After obtaining the intelligence, it should be very easy for your navy to capture a fleet of only 8 to 10 knots, right?"

"Another problem is supply. We also thought of this problem. We use these islands as a network and cooperate with the British Empire's huge ocean transport fleet to provide a large amount of fuel and other military supplies for your country. Because the US fleet was severely damaged before, the frequency of our ocean-breaking battleship operations has also dropped greatly. The Americans' patrol efforts on this sea area are actually very low, so the British Royal Navy is confident of effectively replenishing your army." Betty revealed his thoughts.
Chapter completed!