After listening to Liu Changxun's advice, Bai Zhizhan only stayed in the imperial capital for 3 days, during which he went to the palace to meet the queen mother, that is, with his family.

Subsequently, he went to Puzhou on the pretext of organizing an offensive operation.

Of course, I went to Puzhou not only to find out about the construction of the second batch of large aircraft carriers, but also to inquire about inside information from Zhao Yu.

As for preparing for the attack, with Li Mingbo and Zhou Yongtao here, there is basically no need to worry about Bai Zhizhan.

What's more, there is Liu Changxun urging!

This time, Bai Zhizhan called Zhao Yu before leaving.

Before he arrived at Puzhou Airport, Zhao Yu rushed over.

What surprised Bai Zhi's sense of strategy was that Zhao Yu drove by himself.

"Brother Zhao, you are really free, you actually learned to drive."

"It's not a high-tech thing, it's just a skill that anyone can learn."

Bai Zhizhan rolled his eyes, obviously feeling that Zhao Yu's words meant something, because he hadn't learned it yet, and he had never even touched the steering wheel.

"When you go back to the imperial capital this time, why didn't you stay at home for a while longer?" Without waiting for Bai Zhizhan to speak, Zhao Yu continued. "The last time I went to the imperial capital on a business trip, I went to visit my little nephew. I never figured out that you, such a talent, could have given birth to such a handsome son. ”

"Brother Zhao, what do you mean by this? Sons, they're all like mothers. ”

"That's it." Zhao Yu smiled, and then said: "Can't stay at home, come to Puzhou to relax?" ”

"Didn't you ask knowingly? It's not like you don't know those things in the imperial capital. ”

"Yes, I know for sure, but I'm afraid you won't come." When he said this, Zhao Yu's expression had become very solemn.

"What can I do?" Bai Zhizhan didn't waste any more saliva with Zhao Yu, after all, he didn't come to Puzhou to get comfort from Zhao Yu.

In fact, on the way over, Bai Zhizhan sighed very much, and at the same time felt that Lian Xusheng and Li Yunxiang were not simple.

These two guys have been operating outside, and they haven't returned to the empire, let alone the imperial capital.

Especially Li Yunxiang, who has been with Fan Yanyang for more than half a year.

Obviously, the Army Command sent Lian Xusheng to command the troops on an expedition to the Xifan Canal, that is, to find an excuse for him to avoid the impending storm.

As for Li Yunxiang, he obviously figured out the situation by relying on his own relationship and left the imperial capital ahead of schedule.

Don't look at Li Yunxiang as an army general, but after making it clear that after the end of the war and the formation of the air force on the basis of the army aviation strategic aviation unit, the army command no longer regarded Li Yunxiang and the officers and men of the army aviation strategic aviation unit as its own people, and did not treat them equally.

In any case, both of them perfectly avoided the storm that occurred in the imperial capital and successfully made themselves generals abroad.

Obviously, as long as the war is not over, they do not have to worry about being plotted.

"All you can do is be courageous."

"Brother Zhao......"

"Am I wrong?"

Bai Zhizhan was speechless, but he didn't talk back to Zhao Yu.

"You came to me to take the fleet out earlier, because as long as you stay in the country, even if you don't look for trouble, trouble will come to you."

Bai Zhizhan couldn't help but smile bitterly, Zhao Yu said this very directly, but the truth was correct.

"Either way, just be yourself. It's just that you didn't run in vain. ”

"Any good news?"

"The first four ships of the second batch are expected to be officially incorporated into the combat sequence in the first quarter, and the four large cruisers built with it will also be able to enter service simultaneously. As for the last four large aircraft carriers, as well as the four additional large cruisers later, it may not be completed until the fourth quarter. Shipyards have long been mobilized in wartime, so even if there is no shortage of materials and workers, it will not be possible to speed up construction. ”

"What about small aircraft carriers?"

"Build as planned."

Bai Zhizhan was stunned, because when Zhao Yu said this, his tone changed significantly.

"We have received definite news that the Nuland Federation has begun construction of a completely new fleet aircraft carrier, more like a large small aircraft carrier."

"What?"

"This kind of large-scale small aircraft carrier, or quasi-fleet aircraft carrier, is actually not bad, and its combat effectiveness is still above those treaty-type fleet aircraft carriers built before the war. The key is that by reducing the secondary performance indicators, the construction cost is effectively reduced and the construction period is shortened. ”

"How short?"

"Including outfitting, the total construction period is less than a year."

"This ......"

"By the third quarter, and by the fourth quarter at the latest, these aircraft carriers of the Nuland Federation will be able to enter service in batches."

Bai Zhizhan let out a sigh, and he didn't know what to say.

The reason is also very simple, because with the current situation, even if the Howaii Islands can be captured, there is no way to attack Nuland mainland within the year.

As for defeating the Nuland Federation, it is even more impossible.

Crucially, the economic and industrial centers of the Nuland Federation are in the east and northeast, and there are few shipyards on the west coast, so even if it relies on the Howai Islands to carry out strategic bombing of its west coast area, it will not prevent the Nuland Federation from building more quasi-fleet aircraft carriers.

Then, by the end of the year, or at the latest the beginning of next year, the strategic situation in the Guia Ocean will change.

"But you don't have to worry. We received reliable information a few months ago, and last year we were considering whether to build smaller carriers that would be larger in order to increase tactical flexibility, rather than being limited in combat because there were too few carriers. ”

"You mean ......"

"Because we have a strategic advantage, and the Nuland Navy has been defeated, even if I personally intervene, I can't convince Shousuke to approve the construction plan, after all, this kind of aircraft carrier that is not up to the bottom will have no value after the end of the war, and it has too many limitations. Now, that's another story, at least we do need to build more aircraft carriers to meet the challenges that lie ahead. ”

Bai Zhizhan nodded, indicating that he understood what Zhao Yu meant.

"It's just that it won't be until next year at the earliest, when the first approved fleet aircraft carrier can be built. It's going to take more time to get into the battle sequence. ”

"According to you, we need to hurry up and take down the Khowaii Islands?"

"How to fight, that's a matter for you generals, I don't have a say. It's just that Wang Kaiyuan seems to be in Puzhou. If you're not busy, you'd better talk to him. ”

"He's there too?"

"They came to me the day before yesterday and specifically inquired about the construction of various capital ships. Listening to him, the top is probably thinking about adjusting the existing strategy. ”

Bai Zhizhan was obviously taken aback, and looked at Zhao Yu in disbelief.

Noticing Bai Zhizhan's exaggerated expression, Zhao Yu smiled: "I also overheard it, and the high-level considerations are related to the Southwest and East Guia. ”

"Now march into the Guia Southwest and Guia!?"

"It's just thinking about it at the moment, and it's far from time to take action."

"But in the current situation, this ......"

"I don't understand what kind of powerful relationship it is, so I asked you to talk to Wang Kaiyuan, there may be more news from his side."

Bai Zhizhan let out a long sigh of relief, and then nodded in agreement.

In fact, the news provided by Zhao Yu is very important.

If the top echelons of the empire were really thinking about marching into the southwestern and eastern seas, as well as attacking Aozhou, then they would definitely have to talk to Wang Kaiyuan.