Chapter 372 Li Lei, You Open a New Era
After receiving the news, Nestor immediately went to Boss Luo and asked what was going on.
But Boss Luo never mentioned the island country's recent preparations to attack Southeast Asia.
did not mention Li Lei's speculation.
Last night, he asked Li Lei what he thought.
The analysis given by Li Lei shocked Boss Luo, and if it was spread out, it was likely to make the Japanese army change its plan.
If the Japanese army changes the target of the sneak attack, then the naval strength of their country M will suffer even greater losses.
Li Lei's view was that the Japanese navy would definitely attack Pearl Harbor.
Boss Luo chewed the three words Pearl Harbor, and his heart was turbulent.
It can't be calmed down for a long time.
Pearl Harbor ......
That's the naval base of their Pacific Fleet!
If Pearl Harbor were attacked by the Japanese army, the people of the entire country, as well as all the soldiers and generals, would definitely be furious and demand an immediate counterattack against the Japanese army.
Boss Luo asked Li Lei: "Mr. Li Lei, did the Japanese army really attack Pearl Harbor?" ”
He still thought it was incredible.
If the Japanese army attacked Southeast Asia, Luo Lao would be convinced.
After all, the island countries have coveted Southeast Asia for more than a day or two.
But to launch a sneak attack on their Pearl Harbor directly is really too bold.
So much so that it is hard to believe. The island nation is very far from Hawaii.
It was not a simple matter for the Japanese army to launch a sneak attack.
A large naval fleet needs to travel a long time in the Pacific Ocean to reach the range of an attack by carrier-based aircraft.
And it was very easy to find, which was very unfavorable for the Japanese army.
Li Lei nodded: "I'm very sure, Boss Luo, you think, if the Japanese army wants to maintain military superiority in the Pacific Ocean, it must inflict heavy damage on your country's Pacific Fleet." Only then will their fleet and soldiers dare to attack Southeast Asia.
I can't think of a better place than to hit Pearl Harbor.
The strength of the Japanese navy was relatively weak. If they fight hard, their navy will definitely fail.
Only by sneak attack will they be able to achieve victory. ”
Boss Luo wrinkled his brows and thought for a while, what Li Lei said was completely right.
Pearl Harbor was indeed the most suitable target for a Japanese attack.
But he couldn't tell anyone about it.
As for Pearl Harbor, Li Lei felt that he could not transfer all the warships out.
In that case, if country M has nothing to lose, it will not be able to arouse their determination to enter the war.
It is likely that a diplomacy will settle the matter.
But it can't be too ruthless, if the Pacific Fleet of country M is completely destroyed, it will be impossible to stop the Japanese attack in a short period of time.
This is not good for the entire War of Resistance.
It is very important to grasp this degree.
Li Lei proposed to Boss Luo that it was best to send out some important warships and aircraft carriers without interruption during this time.
In this way, when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, the main force of the Pacific Fleet could be saved.
Don't be too passive in the face of the Japanese army.
Boss Luo didn't know much about the use of warships.
Li Lei's proposal to transfer the aircraft carrier out surprised him a little.
In fact, Boss Luo thought that the role of aircraft carriers in battle was far less than that of battleships.
Not even as much as some destroyers.
He didn't understand why Li Lei kept emphasizing that the aircraft carrier must be transferred.
It's just an airplane platform.
Regarding Boss Luo's question, Li Lei felt that it was normal.
The era in which Boss Luo lived was an era when the whole world admired giant ships and cannons. The aircraft carrier plays more of a role and is used as a supplement.
And not taken seriously.
It was not until the Japanese carrier-based aircraft on the aircraft carrier successfully attacked Pearl Harbor that the whole world really realized the huge combat potential of the aircraft carrier.
At present, no country's navy regards aircraft carriers as the core of the entire fleet, including the Japanese army.
Yamamoto's decision to use aircraft carriers to launch a sneak attack on the Pacific Fleet of country M is also trying.
After all, the real power and role of the aircraft carrier are also being explored.
Li Lei talked to Boss Luo about the rules for the transfer and use of aircraft carriers, and Boss Luo, who listened to it, couldn't sit still at all.
"My God, it turns out that this is the real role of aircraft carriers. Li Lei, you have opened a new era of the navy. ”
Li Lei's words made Luo Lao Mao pause, and he immediately followed Li Lei's suggestion to continuously transfer the aircraft carriers of the Pacific Fleet out for training.
In this way, when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, they could avoid the destruction of the aircraft carrier.
Thus preparing for the next naval battle.
At the same time, in accordance with the advice given by Wang Han and Li Lei, Luo Laoda demanded the design and production of new fighters and carrier-based aircraft.
to deal with the Japanese aircraft.
This greatly alarmed fighter manufacturers.
Our aircraft are so well produced, why do you suddenly demand the design of new fighters?
Whose idea is this?
A combat power production enterprise was shocked with the parameter requirements for the new fighter on paper in its hands.
These parameters are too demanding.
And the time is also very tight.
This is simply unrealistic.
However, the bosses of fighter enterprises were very happy.
Boss Luo's high requirements are not a problem, as long as there are a large number of orders.
And Boss Luo really dared to say it.
If their aircraft meet the requirements of the Navy and Air Force, then the production of more than a thousand is a basic operation.
Li Lei and Wang Han specially visited the fighter production enterprise.
Li Lei and Wang Han were shocked.
The industrial base of country M is a real cow.
This has to be admitted.
As long as their factories are serious, the manufacturing capacity of the island country is simply not enough.
No wonder Isoroku Yamamoto said after the bombing of Pearl Harbor that they had woken up a big bear.
Wang Han gave a comprehensive explanation of the characteristics of the Japanese planes, which made the fighter design experts of country M gasp.
The designers of the island's aircraft are simply insane.
For the sake of aircraft performance, even protection is not needed.
It's stupid.
The likelihood of an airplane crashing without protection is very high if it is hit by just one bullet.
Airplanes are still trifles.
The worst thing is the pilot, that's a baby!
It is very difficult to train a good pilot.
To design such an unprotected aircraft is murder!
At the same time, the number of orders has increased sharply, and there are also pharmaceutical companies and conventional weapons production enterprises, all of which have received orders from Luo Laoda.
Even some food companies are the same.
They all wondered, why did Boss Luo suddenly need so many things?
The first batch of the most urgent burn medicine has arrived on the West Coast on time.
As the commander-in-chief of the navy, Nestor always felt that Boss Luo was hiding something from him.
Boss Luo's recent order is clearly to prepare for war.
That Li Lei, did you say something to Boss Luo?
This worries him very much.
War, it won't really break out, right?
He went to look for Boss Luo several times, but he didn't ask for any valuable news.
Boss Luo just told him that he had to step up preparations for war, and the possibility of a war between them and the island country was very high.
But the island nation is still negotiating with them!
Nomura, the diplomatic ambassador to country M, he also met in the first few days.
Nomura has said that he will do his best to avoid a war between the two countries.
Negotiations, though difficult, are still advancing.
Does Boss Luo think that the negotiations have reached a dead end?
Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Nestor is a smart man, judging from Boss Luo's series of operations, he must have gotten some exact news, which is why he made such a big move.
But what is the news?
He felt that as the commander-in-chief of the navy, it was necessary for him to get this matter to the bottom of it.
So he went to find Boss Luo again.
At this time, Boss Luo couldn't sleep at all.
He sat in his office and looked out the window, thinking about Li Lei.
Perhaps, we should leave Li Lei behind.
Li Lei knows the island country very well, and he is also very clear about the combat methods of the island country's army.
If he is allowed to serve as a staff officer for our troops, then our war against the island nation will be easier.
After all, now, their troops, don't know anything about the island nation.
This is very bad for the war.
Luo Lao Daji immediately sent a telegram to Luo Guang, expressing his willingness to leave Li Lei behind.
It was very difficult for the old bald head.
Li Lei is not his person!
He can't be the master at all, so he has to consult with that side.
From the old bald head personally, he didn't want Li Lei to stay in country M.
Now the troops are preparing to enter Burma, and Li Lei's troops are a very important unit.
If Li Lei does not go, the combat effectiveness of the 1st Provisional Division will inevitably be greatly affected.
At that time, if it was defeated by the Japanese army, the Yunnan-Burma Highway would be occupied by the Japanese army.
This is very unfavorable to the overall situation of the entire War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
The chief who received the telegram from the old bald head was also stunned.
This Luo boss, think about good things!
Our military cadres are simply overstretched, and you M have a lot of money, and you still think about our cadres.
It's definitely not going to work.
The 1st Provisional Division is being reorganized and will soon enter Burma to fight. If Li Lei doesn't come back, what will happen to the temporary first division?
Temporary changes are a big no-no.
The 1st Provisional Division is now our most powerful unit, and we must not have an accident in Burma.
If it is because the Japanese army is too strong, our troops have suffered losses, this is acceptable.
But it would be unforgivable if the troops suffered losses because of the problem of changing generals.
The chief directly refused.
The old bald head saw that Yan'an refused, and he also made a decision in his heart.
He immediately sent a telegram to Boss Luo to express his opinion.
Boss Luo, who received the telegram, thought for a moment, and it was true.
Li Lei will soon enter Burma to fight, and it would be a bit inappropriate to let him stay in country M.
If Myanmar is occupied by an island country, the entire eastern battlefield will be very passive.
Li Lei's role in Myanmar will be even greater.
Since Li Lei can't stay as a staff officer for the time being, let Li Lei teach their troops how to fight, right?