Section 9 Maritime supremacy
Xu Liejun's departure, the most satisfied person is, of course, Yuyi. Because he can't stay here for a few days, the old Xu family's "ocean trade" there will soon have a ship to take advantage of the current monsoon direction to go to the South Sea Belt, and he has already bought a ticket for the ride.
With his eyes reluctantly withdrawn from the beautifully made crystal tableware in front of him, he ignored everyone's uncertain expressions and asked Charlotte: "Admiral Charlotte, I have some questions for Your Excellency. ”
On the one hand, Charlotte was amused by the greedy look in his eyes, and at the same time, he vaguely guessed the purpose of his coming, and only felt a little dilemma in his heart. On one side is Shenzhou City, where he intends to be loyal and die in the future. On the one hand, he was born and raised in the Netherlands, how did he make a choice?
Charlotte closed the bottle, poured another glass of beer for Kuiyi, and gave it to Kuiyi and replied: "I will answer your relevant questions, but please allow me to answer your questions as the principal of the Naval Academy in Shenzhou City, may I ask Your Excellency, is there anything I can do to help you?" ”
How could he not understand the meaning of his words, he took the beer and took a sip in his mouth and said: "Yes, as I said, I will soon go back to the Netherlands, and there will be a ship to Malacca for the ocean trade here about next week, and there I can take another ship back to the Netherlands." ”
"I don't think you're here to say goodbye to us!" Holliman asked knowingly, and his words were not only jealous, but also full of ridicule.
He glanced at him, and replied with a mocking smile on the corner of his mouth: "Yes, I'm going back to Holland, to my lovely hometown!" Go back to civilized people. ”
Several Dutchmen at the table listened to the words, and the color of their faces changed. Isn't this a curse for calling everyone a traitor? The atmosphere at the table was even more dreary.
James sarcastically said, "Yes, I miss my hometown very much, but ...... If no one had made the wrong decision, we wouldn't be here, and we could have gone back home, wouldn't we? ”
The atmosphere at the table was very strong, and Charlotte weighed it in his heart and said, "Mr. Kuichi, I think you are not here to laugh at those of us who have suffered misfortunes, but to find out some problems. If my guess is correct, I think we'll all try to answer your questions as much as we can. Of course, if you respect us, because the situation we are in is caused by a series of mistakes, and a large part of them comes from you! ”
He took a big sip of beer and calmed down and said, "Principal Charlotte, I understand that everyone is in a bad situation, and I feel very sorry for this, and I apologize for what I just said. ”
As he spoke, he raised his glass and touched the cup with a few people, and everyone was obviously not in a good mood, as if they had discussed it, they all drank it all.
After putting down the glass and filling it with wine for everyone, he continued: "Soon I will leave here and bring the compensation clause of Shenzhou City back to the Netherlands." But their terms ...... I guess you've all seen it in the newspapers, and I want to ask, what happens if we don't agree to these terms? ”
Holliman didn't even think about it, and blurted out two words: "War!" ”
This was the answer he had already guessed, and he looked at the others, including Charlotte, who shrugged their shoulders and gave him an affirmative answer.
Xia Luofu nodded and replied: "Yes, now Shenzhou City has put the right of the sea in the first place of national interests, although I don't understand why that Yue City Lord is so sure of the importance of sea power, but the position of sea power in their hearts is very important, unless their conditions are met, they will definitely find an excuse to start a war, and carry it out until victory!" ”
He spread his hands and said, "What if there is a war?" And a war with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, what would be the result? ”
"Then the Kingdom of the Netherlands must be crazy and fighting with the navy of the Shenzhou Army? Fighting with my students? Fight against the rising stars of this sea power, then they must be crazy! Holliman replied categorically.
The atmosphere in the second floor of the Rose Bar had become a bit of gunpowder because of the talk of war, and out of love for the city of China and the Dutch homeland, every Dutchman in the room did his best to tell him some useful news, as far as was allowed, of course, because no one wanted to go back to that skinhead team again. And they almost unanimously demanded that they must warn the royal family of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, "No matter what, do not fight with the navy of the Shenzhou Army, which will be a one-sided slaughter of the disparity in strength." ”
Charlotte said to him, "Your Excellency, I understand your intention to come today. Therefore, I hope that you will definitely warn the Dutch royal family not to fight against the fleet of the Shenzhou Navy, there is no hope of victory. I can't tell them more given who I am now, but I can responsibly say that adopting a cooperative attitude with our Shenzhou City will be the only choice for the Dutch royal family! ”
Shocked by the attitude of the two sea generals, he stammered a little: "This ...... You know...... I fought with their army at the southern end of the island, and it seemed to me that the Dutch army had no chance of victory, either in terms of means of warfare or equipment, but in a naval battle we had no hope of victory? Our Dutch naval ......"
Holliman nodded slowly, and replied with great certainty: "The navy of the Netherlands!" No, there is no hope of victory at all, and if there is still a fight with the Fury Tide-class frigates, then the Gale-class destroyers are already unstoppable. As for me, I won't drive any ship in Europe to fight the cruisers and battleships of Shenzhou City, I won't! ”
"Cruisers, battleships!" He muttered to himself, he had seen the Fury Tide level, and although the speed surprised him, he had never seen them fight. The two former Dutch admirals in front of them have all fought for life and death with the Shenzhou Navy and Navy, and their words should have a certain credibility.
His face was very ugly, and he knew that his idea was difficult for a strong man, but for the right choice of the Dutch royal family, he had to say: "There is one thing I want to ask you to help me, I completely believe your words, but if you want the royal family to believe it, you ......!" ”
Charlotte pondered for a moment and said, "Personally, I will take responsibility for my words and can write a statement, but only if this statement will be filed with the school. ”