Back at the hotel, Bai Zhizhan couldn't sleep after tossing and turning. I finally stayed up until midnight, but I really didn't feel sleepy, and simply returned to the naval headquarters.

Do not say that in wartime, even in peacetime, the command of the Navy does not say that it is closed.

After a busy night, I mainly made a few long-distance phone calls, sent a few telegrams, and also went to check some relevant files.

In the early morning of the next day, before dawn, Bai Zhizhan went to the commander-in-chief's office with the materials prepared overnight.

It's just that it's too early, and Liu Changxun hasn't arrived yet.

Bai Zhizhan didn't leave, just waited outside the office.

The secretary on duty couldn't do anything about him, after all, Bai Zhizhan was the commander of the rear admiral of the task force and a celebrity in the navy, and delaying and delaying the military plane was a serious crime of losing his head.

"Shousuke's side should also ...... General Bai, so early? ”

Obviously, Liu Changxun didn't expect Bai Zhizhan to come to block the door. When he came over, he was still instructing the confidential secretary who accompanied him about his work.

"General Bai, good morning. Commander-in-Chief, if there is nothing else, I'll arrange it first? ”

"Let's arrange it first, if there is a change, I'll call you to tell you."

The confidential secretary who followed Liu Changxun was also very knowledgeable, and after saying hello to Bai Zhizhan, he took the initiative to say goodbye and leave, and took the briefcase with him by the way.

"Have you had breakfast?"

"I had a late night snack before dawn, and I wasn't hungry."

Liu Changxun's brows jumped a few times, and when Bai Zhizhan came in, he closed the door, and then took off his coat and hung it on the coat rack at the door.

Bai Zhizhan didn't have so much trouble and went straight into the office.

"What do you want to drink?"

"Don't bother."

"You're ......"

Bai Zhizhan didn't say anything, and when Liu Changxun came over, he handed over the folder. "This is what I found last night, and it has been confirmed that the 'Hengjiang' is still in Chengjiang Port, and the only floating dock in the local area has been occupied by battleships and cannot be used to repair the 'Hengjiang'. Although I believe that this is due to negligence caused by chaos, such a mistake is simply undeserved. ”

"Do you need me to call Liu Xiangdong?"

"I asked, and I really couldn't arrange it. Before the 'Hengjiang' returned to Chengjiang Port, the Southern Fleet had already begun repairing the battleships that had been bombed. If you make adjustments now, it will be delayed for at least ten days, and it will not please both ends, so it is better to make another arrangement. ”

"Is there another arrangement?"

"Page three."

After Bai Zhizhan reminded him, Liu Changxun opened the folder and turned to the third page.

"I've asked, and I've been confirmed, that there is room to be made in Puzhou Port, and that the floating dock that was originally in Matsuda Port should also be undergoing regular maintenance early next year. If it is sent now, it will only be a few months in advance, and when the time comes, the maintenance work will definitely be completed. ”

"You mean, let the 'Hengjiang' go to Puzhou for maintenance?" At this time, Liu Changxun understood the meaning of Bai Zhizhan.

"It's the best arrangement."

Liu Changxun pondered for a while before he said: "You're right, I'll contact the Puzhou Shipyard and ask the local fleet to send the floating dock over." It's just that this guy ......."

"If it's okay, I can go to the Puzhou shipyard."

"You!?"

Liu Changxun seemed to feel that he had heard it wrong and seemed surprised.

Obviously, he just thought that Bai Zhizhan was fighting the idea of the "Hengjiang" and was ready to take advantage of the opportunity of maintenance to seize this aircraft carrier in his hands.

Who would have thought that Bai Zhizhan planned to take the opportunity to leave the imperial capital.

Liu Changxun immediately thought of yesterday's events, and felt that Bai Zhizhan was looking for a reason to slip away.

"Commander-in-chief, I am the chief supervisor of the 'Longjiang', and the original renovation work of the 'Hengjiang' was carried out together with the 'Longjiang', and there is almost no difference from the 'Longjiang' in all aspects. If I really want to say it, only General Liu Xiangzhen knows this aircraft carrier better than me. ”

At this time, Liu Changxun was even more speechless.

Bai Zhizhan meant that if he couldn't send Liu Xiangzhen to Puzhou, then let him go.

"The point is, according to my guess, Lan Yun will soon lead the remnants of the mobile fleet to the Tuk Fortress, in addition to the Fourth Cruiser Fleet. If the capital ships and large ships do not suffer heavy damage, or if the damage is not serious enough to be repaired at Tuk Fortress, then we have to consider the threat from the south. "There was a slight pause in the White Stop." No matter which set of plans is adopted, when launching the next round of attacks, if we can have one more aircraft carrier and one more task force, we will definitely have a greater chance of winning. ”

"So, you've made up your mind?"

"To Puzhou? Commander-in-Chief, we Navy people, no matter where we go, are Navy people. Besides, whatever I want to do, I will obey the arrangements and orders. ”

"You're right, you really have to watch out for the Tuk Fortress." Liu Changxun rubbed his forehead vigorously, and sighed, revealing a thoughtful look.

Obviously, Bai Zhizhan talked about him left and right, and Liu Changxun couldn't find a focus at all.

Bai Zhizhan didn't urge, he had already said what he should say, and his intention was clearly expressed, it depended on Liu Changxun's willingness to let go.

If you want to say anything, Liu Changxun refuses to let go, and Bai Zhizhan can't leave.

Of course, when Bai Zhizhan had already made up his mind, Liu Changxun forcibly left him behind, which was just to cause trouble for himself, and there was no benefit.

As the saying goes, a twisted melon is not sweet.

Liu Changxun can use his identity as the commander-in-chief of the navy to give Bai Zhizhan an order to die, but he can't give an order to let Bai Zhizhan be his henchman.

What's more, Bai Zhizhan is not a nobody, even if Liu Changxun wants to deal with him, he will have concerns.

For example, if Bai Zhizhan is forced to be anxious and let him stand on the side of the He family, then Liu Changxun will definitely not be able to sit still in the position of commander-in-chief of the navy.

War has broken out, and now is the time to employ people, and a war like the White War will be unattainable.

Thousands of troops are easy to obtain, but one general is hard to find.

It is impossible for Liu Changxun not to know the value of a cadre.

After pondering for a while, Liu Changxun said, "It's been a few days since I came back, and I haven't gone to see the principal yet, have you?" ”

Bai Zhizhan was stunned for a moment, and then said: "I am busy with the affairs of the fleet and the headquarters, and I have not found time." Didn't the headmaster go to recuperate, and when did he come back? ”

Because of his age, Zhu Shijian went to the south after retiring, and it stands to reason that he will not return to the imperial capital until winter has passed.

In the southern part of the empire, there were several sanatoriums dedicated to high-ranking generals.

"Just a few days ago. When you have time, go and see the principal, among so many protégés, the most important, the most trusting and the most proud of the principal is you. Yesterday, when I was talking about reform, the principal asked you about your recent situation. I heard that you were killing all sides in the Guia, and I said hello three times in a row. ”

Bai Zhizhan couldn't help but sigh, Liu Changxun played the emotional card, and moved Zhu Shijian out, what else can he say?

"I will seriously consider what you mentioned, and give you a clear answer by tomorrow morning at the latest." Liu Changxun obviously has a little haggard appearance. "If there is nothing else to do, go back to the hotel and get some sleep, and take time to see the principal in the afternoon or evening. This man, when he is old, the happiest thing is to have young people with him. If you take the time to visit, the principal will be pleased. ”

"Okay, I'll go back to the hotel now."

Walking out of the commander-in-chief's office, Bai Zhizhan let out a long breath.

Liu Changxun promised to consider it, and he would give him an answer tomorrow morning, obviously there is no problem, after all, the commander-in-chief's Chrysostom cannot be opened casually.