Chapter 966: Preparations of the Japanese Navy 1

What does Su Xiong do? To paraphrase a sentence from ar3, that’s the sword master! Contain, harass and steal troops! If you really put a lot of effort into chasing the Juggernaut, it will be easy for the other troops. Although it is a bit unfair to Su Xiong, from a strategic point of view, it is the most efficient to let Su Xiong contain him! Ruprecht has already begun to set up his own game, and the British and Japanese are also preparing to break the game.

"Your country's Marine Corps has entered East Malaya and can launch an attack on Kalimantan Island at any time. France has also opened some ports in French Indochina for your country. We have done everything we need to do, then Is it time for your country to fulfill its commitments? The Netherlands has almost no naval presence in the Dutch East Indies. The Japanese combined fleet can knock its opponents to the ground with one finger, and the Americans have also withdrawn their main battleships to Pearl Harbor. Your country's The Fuso-class battleships and Kongo-class battlecruisers are very relaxed now." The British representative said when meeting Katsura Taro.

"Within three days, I will give you an answer. Within a week, the Japanese naval combined fleet will complete preparations for departure. But we still need to discuss the specific warships to be dispatched." Katsura Taro was also very straightforward, giving the British a complete acceptable deadlines.

"Then I'm waiting for your good news." The British were also a little surprised by Japan's straightforward answer. This time the Japanese agreed too simply!

Can't you just do it? Japan still intends to participate in the division of interests after the war as a giant of the Allied Powers. If it cannot achieve a decent record, will they give you any benefits? However, the performance of the Japanese army is not very good now. Being beaten back is just the beginning. After Major General Sekter received reinforcements, the Japanese position retreated another 6 kilometers... It's understandable if you can't attack it, but if you can't defend it, it's a huge loss. Nowadays, Akiyama Haogu is often looked down upon in Europe. Therefore, Japan urgently needs to take some practical actions to restore its reputation, such as a hearty victory!

At the same time, senior Japanese naval officials are also discussing the issue of sending troops this time. Where to send those warships to perform combat missions is a very important issue. In the meeting room of the Japanese Navy Ministry, Japanese Navy Minister Minoru Saito is sitting in the main seat, and on his left is Japan's Combined Fleet Commander Ijuin Goro. On the right hand is Yamamoto Gonbei, who represents the government and elders. The second person on the left is Vice Admiral Kato Sadayoshi, who just beat up the Americans. Opposite him is Lieutenant General Yashiro Rokuro, who is responsible for the attack on the Dutch East Indies. Some other admirals fell behind.

"According to our agreement with the British, the Japanese combined fleet will go to Europe to assist in the war. If you have any ideas, you can feel free to speak freely." Saito Minoru said.

"First of all, I want to know, what is the combat mission of the Japanese task force? Is it to perform combat missions independently or to cooperate with allied navies? What opponents do we need to face?" Ijuin Goro asked.

"If we fight on the Indian Ocean-Red Sea line, then the main target will be the two German fast battleships. Our task is to catch them and kill them. And if we go to the Mediterranean, then we will cooperate with the French fleet to limit the Allies in the Mediterranean fleet.

"Yamamoto Gonbei of Yamamoto County said.

"It seems that it would be more suitable if we choose to perform the mission in the Indian Ocean. The situation of the two German battleships is said to be very bad. As long as we can discover them, we can almost win them." A general thought for a while and said.

"If we have to face German battleships, I think that except for the Fuso-class battleships, all other battleships are unusable." Lieutenant General Kato Sadayoshi said. According to inside information, Kato Sadaikichi, the most popular general in the Japanese Navy, He has been appointed as the commander of the Japanese task force. At this time, he naturally hopes that the fleet in his hands will be as powerful as possible. And to be honest, he really has no hope for the King Kong's defense!

"Actually, one Fuso-class battleship and one Kongo-class battleship are also acceptable, right? Didn't you just defeat the American Nevada and New York? Facing two dilapidated German battleships, using two Fuso is probably a bit too much. Is it too much?" Yashiro Rokuro said.

"As long as one shell hits the right location, the King Kong may be sunk. The British battlecruisers have been proven to be unsuitable for participating in battleship-level duels. They are more suitable for bullying cruisers. How can you do more? Arrange a few Kongos to deal with the Dutch? In fact, defense and firepower are useless, as long as they can run fast." Lieutenant General Kato Sadayoshi said angrily.

This meeting is actually to coordinate the relationship between the two. Kato Nobuyoshi has been appointed as the commander of the task force, while Yashiro Rokuro is the commander of the southern fleet. In addition to participating in the attack on the Dutch East Indies, the latter also Also beware of Americans. Therefore, both sides naturally hope to get the best battleship into their own hands. And if we talk about it, it is a question of who will get two of the three Fuso-class battleships now, and who will get one. At least that's how it seems to many people within the Navy.

The reputation of the current Kongo-class battleship is completely ruined. When the Fuso had such a huge advantage against Nevada, the Kongo was beaten up by New York and almost couldn't come back. Now no Japanese naval general is willing to fly on the Kongo. against the opponent's battleship. If it's against cruisers or something like that, it's pretty much the same.

"Decide which battlefield to go to first, and then decide on the division of troops!" Yamamoto Gonbei, who was sitting first on the right hand side, suddenly said, although because of the "Siemens incident" this Japanese navy boss only received a sinecure. But no one can ignore his influence. After all, he is one of the Nine Elders!

"So what does the government mean?" asked Minoru Saito.

"Saionji-kun and Ito-kun mean that the Mediterranean Sea will be better. Even if others do not support it, they do not oppose it," said Yamamoto Gonbei.

"If that happens, I'm afraid we will have to experience a brutal fleet battle. On the Turkish side, the Allies have 4 super-dreadnought battleships, and there are 2 more in the Adriatic Sea." A person whispered.

"It is indeed easy to perform missions in the Indian Ocean, but everyone, is the war just for ease? Is it just for you to hang around? No! If that is the case, I hope such people get out of the navy! We are among the four major powers of the Allied Powers It is the one with the least status, because it has never played an important role on the battlefield, and there is no reward without effort. This is not only a European war, but also our war! The British will give different quotes based on our efforts! Don't take chances!" Yamamoto Gonbei said displeasedly.

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