Chapter Forty-Nine: Hua Songton in Action

After the Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier battle group received the order from Warsonton, they no longer went to the country of Feidao to station, but instead went to Treasure Island.

When the fleet approached the country, trouble came, and the satellite signal became less and less sensitive.

Although it was known for a long time that the signal in the Pacific Ocean was unstable, it still caused the commander of the Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier battle group to be very troubled.

Naturally, there is no problem with the navigation of the fleet, and in the era when there are no satellites, ships are not still unimpeded on the sea.

However, as a high-tech product, the Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier fleet needs to rely heavily on satellite communications.

If the entire fleet encounters an emergency, without satellite support, this is a disaster for the Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier battle group.

This devilish Pacific Ocean is simply chilling, and the Kitty Hawk battle group cannot go any further, which will put the entire carrier battle group in danger.

The "Kitty Hawk" aircraft carrier is the first ship of the Kitty Hawk class aircraft carrier of the Mi Navy, which was developed on the basis of the Forrestal-class conventionally powered aircraft carrier, and first entered active service in 1961.

The overall design of the "Kitty Hawk" class aircraft carrier follows the design characteristics of the Forrest aircraft carrier, and its ship characteristics, size, displacement, and power plant are basically the same as those of the Forrestal class.

However, the Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier has made great improvements in its superstructure, air defense weapons, electronic equipment, and carrier-based aircraft equipment.

The "Kitty Hawk" aircraft carrier was built by the New York shipyard, with a total cost of $400 million in 1961, a length of 1,069 feet (323.8 meters), a width of 252 feet (76.8 meters), a deck area of 4.1 acres, about the size of three football fields, and a capacity of more than 70 carrier-based aircraft of various types; a flight deck with a catapult runway length of 263 feet and a landing runway of 120 feet; a draft of 36 feet, a standard displacement of 60,100 tons, and a full load displacement of 86,000 tons.

The Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier battle group has long been on duty in Asia and is the main strike force of the Pacific Fleet.

One or two warships may not care, such a large fleet as an aircraft carrier battle group, the commander does not want to risk it, God knows what kind of catastrophe will happen?

Rear Admiral Richardson, commander of the fleet, telegraphed the Pacific Fleet Command that the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier battle group could no longer advance and could only dock at Yokosuka, a country of women's worries.

As for the two destroyers in support, as well as fighters, they can go to the treasure island, where they wait for instructions.

It's not that Wassangton is unaware of the current state of affairs in the Pacific Ocean, and he doesn't want the Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier battle group to take risks.

It's not a bad thing to be cautious, just get things done.

As a result, the Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier battle group docked in the country of Nu Worry and sent two destroyers and support fighters to the treasure island.

Secretary of State Lawrence had already entrusted the Xinjiapo side to communicate with him before coming to Xinjiapo, and Han Foreign Minister Song Wei only learned that Hua Songton wanted to establish diplomatic relations with Han.

When Lawrence arrived at the Han embassy in Xinjiapo, he happened to see the vehicle of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Yahua parked at the door.

Lawrence thought to himself, Yahua Kingdom has also begun to pay attention to Han Kingdom.

Hmph, they're always half a beat slower.

According to information from the Xinjiapo side, Yahua has not yet started negotiations with Han on foreign affairs, and today is only the first contact.

Clearly, the country lacks strategic vision.

This vast and boundless strait is simply the choke point of Yahua Kingdom, and they really don't know that they don't pay attention to it so much?

Yes, Yahua is indeed slow to establish diplomatic relations with Han because they have too many factors to consider.

After the great changes in the Pacific, the passage to the Indian Ocean was interrupted, and although Yahua's foreign trade was relatively small at this stage, it cannot be said that there was none.

The backlog of materials and foreign trade are in trouble, which is not a trivial matter for a country that is in a hurry to develop its economy.

Then, the establishment of diplomatic relations between Yahua and Han was put on the agenda.

But as soon as Yahua started the process of establishing diplomatic relations, the Han State fell into a territorial dispute, and even a naval war broke out with the Feidao State.

Yahua hesitated, and the rhythm of establishing diplomatic relations with Han stopped.

Lawrence came in a hurry, and the war was approaching.

Hua Songton predicted that the Han State would lose this battle, and was very worried that the situation would fall into an uncontrollable situation.

If the Han State really fails, the so-called establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries will be in vain, and Hua Songton's strategy will all fail, and the consequences will be very serious.

On top of that, the Southern Barbarians would take complete control of the Vast Endless Islands, an extremely important strategic location.

This is a disastrous consequence, the United States is very unwilling to accept this reality, is Hua Songton going to fight another war with Nanban? Although the Southern Barbarian State is not the opponent of the United States, there are too many uncertain factors, for example, a certain big country is involved in it.

As soon as Lawrence arrived in Singapore, he had a secret conversation with Song Weigao, the foreign minister of the Han Kingdom.

"Foreign Minister Song, Hua Songton has decided to establish diplomatic relations with Han as soon as possible.

However, the most critical thing at the moment is probably the coming war.

May I ask Minister Song, how sure is the Royal Navy of the Han Kingdom in this naval battle with the Southern Barbarian Kingdom?

Hua Songton's position was to hope that the Han would be able to withstand the first wave of the Nanban attack in order to buy time, and Hua Songton would provide some military assistance to the Han to defend against the Nanban invasion. ”

"Mr. Lawrence, the Han Kingdom is too weak, although the officers and men of the Royal Han Navy are very brave and have successively defeated the invasion of the Feidao Navy, but I really don't dare to make any guarantees in this naval battle in front of me.

The only guarantee is that the Han navy officers and men are fearless and will do their best to resist the invasion of the Southern Barbarians.

Even if all the ships dispatched this time are sunk, we will not let the Nanban occupy an inch of land, and even if we collide, we will sink the Nanban's warships. ”

Nima, just say some big words and empty words, war is not won by rhetoric, can't you say something practical?

"Foreign Minister Song, now is not the time to be rash, the naval war is about to begin. Warsonton intends to provide two advanced destroyers first, as well as some advanced fighters.

But it takes time, understand?

If the navy of the Southern Barbarian State defeats the Royal Navy of the Han State this time and drives straight into the annexation of the Han State, I am afraid it will be too late. ”

Lawrence made his statement so clear, and Warsonton made Han Foreign Minister Song Weibao very stunned.

Why is Warsonton so urgent?

After being stunned for a moment, Song Weigao figured out the key to this.

"Mr. Lawrence, since this is the case, I can also pack a ticket to you, this naval battle of the Han Kingdom will never let the Nanban Navy step into the Han Kingdom half a step.

Please wait a moment, and I'll talk to you on the phone right away. ”

The conversation between Han Foreign Minister Song Weibao and Lawrence lasted only a short time before it was summarily concluded, as the naval battle between the Han and the Southern Barbarians was about to begin.

Lawrence has informed the Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier fleet, which is still in the country of Nuw, to send the warships to the Han Kingdom as soon as possible, and the destroyers and combat planes supporting them will be delivered by the day after tomorrow at the latest.

Of course, this is based on the premise that the Han State can withstand the attack of the Nanban warships.

If the Han Kingdom is destroyed in this naval battle, the military assistance of the United States will still be of any use, and it will all become an afterthought.