When the plane arrived at Anderson Airport, it was already morning, and before he got off the plane, Tan Renhao saw the car parked next to the runway, as well as Liao Hanxiang and Huang Xiaotian who were walking towards the plane, in addition, there was a face that made Tan Renhao a little unfamiliar, and after recalling for a while, Tan Renhao remembered that he was Yan Yulong, the new chief of staff of the Fourth Task Force.

"How's it going on the road? After flying for more than ten hours, it will definitely be very uncomfortable. ”

"It's almost shattered." Tan Renhao greeted his father-in-law with a smile.

"Would you like to get something to eat first? We're going to have an early lunch today. ”

"It's the best, but I want to go to the toilet first!"

Everyone laughed, and Liao Hanxiang called Tan Renhao and Huang Xiaotian to get into the car, and let Hao Dongjue and Yan Yulong sit in the jeep behind.

"Have you read the battle report of Task Force 4?" Liao Hanxiang did not delay time, as soon as the car ran up, he went straight to the topic.

"I've seen it on the plane." Tan Renhao glanced at Huang Xiaotian, who was sitting in the co-pilot's seat, "It's very good, it's much better than we expected before, no matter who you change, you can't do better." ”

Huang Xiaotian didn't turn around and drag it, but nodded with a smile towards Tan Renhao in the rearview mirror in the car.

"Hao Dongjue also thinks so, if it is replaced by the second task force, I am afraid that in the battle on the morning of the 30th, the second task force will be completely annihilated by the fifth fleet!" Tan Renhao's remarks are very fair, and this shows that the quality of the officers and men of the Fourth Task Force has played a significant role. "Xiaotian, how big are the losses of the aviation?"

"Almost a third of the pilots." Huang Xiaotian sighed secretly, "The additional pilots arrived last month, and now they are stepping up training, but now we have two aircraft carriers." If the combat mission is not heavy, I let the new pilots go up and exercise. If it is necessary to carry out high-intensity combat operations, let all the veteran pilots get on board. ”

"Then bring all the pilots with you, anyway, there is no plan to reduce the number of task forces in the fourth task force now." Tan Renhao said more simply. "It shouldn't be a problem to bring half more pilots on each aircraft carrier, Hao Dongjue did just that in the Second Task Force, at most let some officers and men sleep in hot bunks, and by the way, familiarize themselves with the way of life of submariners."

Huang Xiaotian smiled and nodded, he thought the same thing. Bringing more than half of the pilots can effectively improve the combat efficiency of the aviation unit and reduce the fatigue of the pilots.

"In addition, I just saw the Navy's 27-year procurement plan, if the 'Peregrine Falcon' is in service as scheduled, then we will have the best fighter in the world, you have also read that report, right?"

"I have seen it, the performance is very good, much more advanced than the US military in service or the fighter under development that we know now."

"It's not an important issue. At least for now, the performance of the 'Golden Eagle' is not so bad that we cannot confront the US military. Liao Hanxiang diverted the topic, "The key now is whether we can conquer the Hawaiian Islands as soon as possible." ”

Tan Renhao and Huang Xiaotian both laughed, Liao Hanxiang was originally born in the aviation army, but now he is the person who dislikes to discuss technical issues the most, which has nothing to do with his position. And the responsibilities he has shouldered over the years are directly related, if even the commander of the theater of operations has been to ask technical questions, then who will command the troops in the theater of operations?

"A few days ago, I was putting Huang Xiaotian in charge of planning the combat operations of the fleet."

"Got a plan?" Tan Renhao looked at Huang Xiaotian in front of him.

"Just started, many problems have not been solved, I think it is better for you to be in charge, I have not had similar experience before, I am not familiar with many tasks, I am afraid that I will not be able to do well."

"It's impossible for anyone to start from the start. Anyone goes from unfamiliar to familiar, doesn't it? Tan Renhao laughed. Or you continue to be responsible, I will assist you, if there is anything you don't understand, we will discuss and solve it. ”

"I see it that way too, Xiaotian, you don't need to push." Liao Hanxiang didn't give Huang Xiaotian a chance to speak, "Moreover, you know more about the situation here, and Ren Hao still needs time to familiarize himself with the situation in the war zone." In addition, I intend to put him in charge of communicating with the Navy Command and trying to get the Navy Command to approve our combat operations as soon as possible. At that time, Ren Hao is likely to be transferred back to the Navy Command, so you are more suitable to be in charge of the fleet's battle plan. ”

Huang Xiaotian nodded, he also knew that if he wanted to go to the next level, he had to master more abilities and surpass the fleet commander.

"The Navy Command has not yet determined the combat operation to attack the Hawaiian Islands?" Tan Renhao looked at Liao Hanxiang with a puzzled extension.

"I haven't submitted an application yet, and the marshal has been busy with the Navy's military budget for 27 years recently, and Gan Yongxing has been negotiating with the Army. The Navy Command's focus has always been on the Australian battlefield, so I didn't immediately submit an operational plan. Liao Hanxiang hesitated slightly, "Do you think we should submit a battle plan now?" ”

Tan Renhao didn't rush to speak, and it was not easy for him to give a decisive answer to this question.

Although in the past two years or so, the navy's overall strategic policy has been to attack the Australian mainland, remove the wings of the United States, gradually weaken the United States, and lay the foundation for the final victory. However, formally, all combat operations are drafted by Yan Guozhong and submitted to the Navy Command for approval, and after approval, Yan Guozhong is responsible for formulating the relevant combat plan and submitting it to the Navy Command for examination and approval. This set of command methods not only gives the theater commander sufficient command authority, but also enables the naval command to control the war situation as a whole, and at the same time coordinate the actions of various theaters as much as possible and not deviate from the grand strategy.

According to this method, if Liao Hanxiang wants to attack the Hawaiian Islands, then he should first submit his intention to fight. And with the approval of the command of the Navy, he can then develop the relevant combat operations. Now Liao Hanxiang is already putting Huang Xiaotian in charge of the fleet's combat operations. Then he must also let Han Shaofeng be in charge of the combat operations of the Marine Corps, and the naval aviation, transport fleet, and logistics support forces all have relevant people in charge of specific action plans. This was supposed to be the third step, that is, Liao Hanxiang's combat intention should only be carried out after obtaining the approval of the Navy Command, and Liao Hanxiang advanced it to show that Liao Hanxiang believed that the Navy Command would agree to his battle plan, and at the same time violated the relevant rules. If in the end the naval command had made other arrangements, then all the work now would have been in vain.

"I think it's best to talk to Chief of Staff Gan Yongxing first, and he is specifically responsible for these things." Tan Renhao thought about it for a long time before he spoke, "In this way, I'll go and tell General Gan Yongxing, maybe he is also thinking about related issues now." ”

"Okay, at least let Gan Yongxing support our actions first." Liao Hanxiang nodded slightly, he was very clear about the relationship between his son-in-law and Gan Yongxing. "Actually, I don't worry about Gan Yongxing, and I don't need to worry about the marshal opposing the attack on the Hawaiian Islands. This would have been part of the overall strategy of the Navy. Now the fighting on the Australian side has little to do with us, and the Marines are only responsible for providing logistics for the Army and controlling the areas occupied by the Army. The number of aviation units supporting the army accounts for only one-third of the air forces that are now operating on the front line. The transport fleet is not a big problem, after all, we are attacking the islands, not the mainland, and the need for logistics is much smaller than that of the Australian side. The big question is whether the government will do something else. hindering our combat operations. ”

"You mean the people who question the prime minister?"

Liao Hanxiang nodded, he had been worried about this problem.

"This should be in the past, and the army will definitely be able to take Moscow by the end of the year, or even next month. If we were able to capture Moscow before the Germans took St. Petersburg, the Army would be able to control even more areas, and the plan was for us to divide Russia with several smaller states such as Germany, Persia, and Finland. Whoever occupies a larger area will be more beneficial to whom. The battle in Australia is also good for us. Not only did we get a crucial victory, but we will certainly be able to beat the whole of Australia next year. Tan Renhao leaned back in his seat, "Now, no one will dare to come out and challenge the prestige of the first place, listen to Yan Guozhong said that the wartime parliament has withdrawn the no-confidence in the prime minister, and the Supreme Court has made it clear that the prime minister's governing activities are completely legal." The situation in the country is also gradually improving, and we have nothing to worry about. ”

Liao Hanxiang smiled and said: "If the prime minister is ready to deal with the opposition in the country at this time, I am afraid we will not be so optimistic." ”

"You mean......" Tan Renhao hesitated, and then he realized that in front of his father-in-law, he really lacked political acumen.

Liao Hanxiang's words are not light or heavy, but they directly hit the point. The fact that the wartime parliament referred a no-confidence motion to the Supreme Court was by no means an accident, and it was by no means just the result of the failure of the Imperial army to achieve a quick victory on the battlefield. Compared to the last global war, the Imperial army has performed very well on the battlefield. In the last war, it took the Imperial Army 4 years to turn the tide of the war, and this time, the Imperial Army has taken control of the battle after four years of fighting. Obviously, any accusations made by the military that it is ineffective and the prime minister is leading the prime minister are unfounded. Therefore, all subversive activities against the Prime Minister are premeditated, planned, and by no means as simple as they seem. Well, the prime minister, having consolidated his position, will definitely hit those oppositionists, which will certainly affect the Navy.

"None of that's something we can care about, though." Liao Hanxiang sighed, "Maybe the marshal is also worried about this, have you contacted the naval command?" ”

"Not yet, had a meal in Port Vila and got on the plane." Tan Renhao also sighed.

"After lunch, you can contact Gan Yongxing. During this time, the marshal and the chief of staff did not look for you, and it seems that they are also worried about some things, I am afraid that it is not to affect your command of the fleet to fight, so they did not take the initiative to contact you. ”

"Let me be a spy?" Tan Renhao laughed.

"You can't say that, you are the one who has the best relationship with Gan Yongxing among us, and is the most respected by the marshal, if you don't come forward, do you want us to go?" Liao Hanxiang also laughed, "Xiaotian, did you say?" ”

"General Liao's words are not wrong, this is called the capable work hard." Huang Xiaotian immediately agreed.

"Xiaotian, it's only been a few months, and you've been rebelled?"

"Renhao, you are wrong again. The predecessor of the First Task Force was the Fifth Fleet, how to say, the Fifth Fleet was founded by me, and Huang Xiaotian was also in the Fifth Fleet at that time, right? ”

"Yes, I was transferred after only a few months, and I was a very inconspicuous officer at the time."

"Isn't that right, how can I say that Xiaotian is also from the Fifth Fleet, how can this be called a rebellion?"

Tan Renhao shook his head, he didn't want to argue with his father-in-law about whether Huang Xiaotian was from the Fifth Fleet or the First Task Force.

"Okay, let's not talk about these things, what do you want to eat at noon?"

"It's good to be light, you also have a new chef here?"

"Yes, it seems that you and Hao Dongjue have already tasted it at Yan Guozhong's, right?"

"I think it tastes good." Tan Renhao nodded, "It's okay, then we'll have dinner early, and I'll contact the headquarters in the afternoon, hoping that Gan Yongxing will stay by the phone." ”

The convoy soon arrived at the theater command. Liao Hanxiang lives on a hill east of Apra Port, and the large floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining room have a bird's-eye view of the port, which is the best location of all the villas in the vicinity. The taste of this meal was really good, and later Tan Renhao learned that Liao Hanxiang also specially called a few restaurant cooks from the rear, nominally to labor the army, but in fact to cook for the officers of the theater command.

After lunch, Hao Dongjue and Yan Yulong bragged, the two knew each other before, but they were not very familiar, and now there is not much difference in status, the two quickly became familiar with each other, and they chatted together without a few words, and it happened to "smell like each other", as before, after a while, Hao Dongjue and Yan Yulong began to call each other brothers.

Tan Renhao was not in such a good mood, he had been thinking about how to talk to Gan Yongxing on the phone, but before he decided to call the Navy Command back, Gan Yongxing took the initiative to call over, so that Tan Renhao did not need to continue to hesitate.