In Tan Renhao's eyes, arranging the commander of the task force and the commander of the main fleet that will soon be established, this is actually a draft of the navy, and the best people are selected from the many young generals who are now selected. The only thing that is certain is that Tan Renhao and Jiang Zhongmin will become the commanders of the main fleet, and there are at least four vacant positions, which is not a good decision.

With the First Task Force as the core, the matter of establishing the First Fleet was the first to be decided, and this was an ironclad matter, and there were no variables. The significance of the name "First Fleet" is still very significant, even if the previous First Fleet was wiped out before it even had time to show its strength on the battlefield, but the name "First Fleet" has a history of hundreds of years in the Imperial Navy, and it is the oldest among the fleets of the Imperial Navy, basically only the most important and powerful fleet. At least, no one would doubt the First Task Force and Tan Renhao's ability as the commander of the Empire's number one fleet, so the name of "First Fleet" was given to Tan Renhao and the First Task Force, which is also expected.

The "Second Fleet" with the Fifth Task Force as the core was also quickly confirmed. This coincided with the Second Fleet where Jiang Zhongmin's grandfather, Jiang Bangguo, was located. Now what is the connection between this "Second Fleet" and the original Second Fleet, and what is the relationship, this has become the focus of discussion, and there are even rumors in the navy that Jiang Zhongmin will fulfill his grandfather's long-cherished wish, as for whether this is the truth or not, I am afraid that no one will delve into it.

Nie Renfeng adopted Gan Yongxing's suggestion and took the Strait of Malacca as the dividing line, and the numbers of the fleets operating in the east were all odd, and the numbers of the fleets operating in the west were all even. At the same time, the number of the task force has also changed, and its original number has been retained. Used as an administrative number, this is mainly to facilitate some administrative arrangements, such as staffing, fund allocation, material supply and so on. However, the battle number of the task force is new, except for the core task force has a fixed battle number. Nothing else is fixed.

For example, the battle number of the first task force is the 11th task force, where the first "1" represents the main fleet of the task force, and the second "1" is the number of the task force. Therefore. The battle number of the 5th Task Force became the 21st Task Force. If the Second Task Force becomes the core Task Force and the Third Fleet is formed, then the battle number of the Second Task Force will be the 31st Task Force. If Task Force 2 is not the core fleet, but is incorporated into the First Fleet at the time of the battle, then its battle number will be Task Force 12 and the battle will be over. After breaking away from the First Fleet, the Second Task Force no longer used this battle number, but only its administrative number.

The system may seem quite complicated, but it is actually not very complicated. In addition, the system resolves the tension between combat and administration, while retaining the flexibility of the task force. This is precisely the key to giving full play to the combat effectiveness of the fleet, the flexible organization, and the flexible way of fighting. It would be possible for the Imperial Navy to put the necessary forces in the necessary places, instead of tying the fleet to some battlefield where it could not exert its combat effectiveness.

When adopting this set of preparations, Nie Renfeng and Gan Yongxing discussed in detail, Tan Renhao also put forward some opinions, and also solicited the opinions of other generals, and finally it was determined. This was also the third major change in the Imperial naval command structure during the war. It is a set of effective command structures that have been determined on the basis of the lessons and lessons summed up in actual battles and in light of the actual situation of the navy at present.

Relatively. Determining the third core task force, that is, the commander of the third main fleet, is much more troublesome. At that time, Nie Renfeng had already decided to leave the two aircraft carrier task forces in the Pacific theater, and the fifth task force to go to the South Atlantic theater. Thus, in the Pacific theater there will be five aircraft carrier task forces, one battleship task force, and a theater fleet with three small aircraft carriers. If there was only one main fleet, Tan Renhao would not be able to command so many task forces alone, and this would also reduce the flexibility of the fleet. It is not possible to bring out all the combat effectiveness of the fleet. Considering the time of the attack on the Hawaiian Islands, the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet has recovered. Therefore, it is necessary to form another main fleet in the Pacific Ocean, that is, the Third Fleet.

In terms of combat effectiveness, the third task force was first excluded from the core task force. The Second Task Force was inferior to the Fourth Task Force before, but the Fourth Task Force suffered heavy losses in previous battles, especially the loss of a large number of pilots, while the Second Task Force was tempered when it intercepted the "Fist Division" aircraft carrier, and now the combat effectiveness of the two task forces is on par, and it is difficult to determine who is superior and who is inferior.

"Relatively speaking, I think Task Force 4 is more suitable." In front of the principal, Tan Renhao didn't say anything, but he had to discuss this issue with the chief of staff, or the chief of staff made him have to make a decision.

"Do you think Hao Dongjue is not mature enough?"

"This question is secondary." Tan Renhao didn't want to belittle his brother-in-law in front of the chief of staff. "Hao Dongjue's ability has been recognized, but Huang Xiaotian's ability is not bad. In addition, the Fourth Task Force had made great contributions to the Central Pacific Theater before, and now the difficulties faced by Huang Xiaotian were temporary, and he definitely had a way to solve the immediate difficulties. Finally, I think that if the Fourth Task Force is set as the core task force, then the Second Task Force can be considered as part of the First Fleet, at least Hao Dongjue does not dare to lose his temper in front of me. ”

Gan Yongxing immediately laughed. "Aren't you afraid of gossip?"

"At most, I will be scolded by my sister, if I recommend Hao Dongjue, I am afraid that I will be scolded by more people."

"However, Huang Xiaotian was also brought out by you, and both of them are the same."

Tan Renhao smiled and said nothing, because Gan Yongxing's words were to the point.

"So, what about Task Force 3? Let Chang Jianxin obey Huang Xiaotian's command? Gan Yongxing mentioned another trouble, "You know, not long ago, Huang Xiaotian still often recommended new subordinates." If the two are upside down, what will Chang Jianxin think? ”

"Chief of Staff, I don't think this issue needs to be considered for the time being, how about we discuss it after the battle plan is arranged?"

Gan Yongxing nodded. "That's right, I think the Third Task Force will still have to be in the First Fleet. Otherwise, the relationship between Huang Xiaotian and Chang Zhixin is very difficult. ”

Tan Renhao sighed secretly, he also took this into account, but now there is no other solution at all.

"Okay, just wait until Liao Hanxiang has formulated the battle plan. Let's discuss the specific arrangements of the fleet, recommend Huang Xiaotian's matter, I will talk to the principal, you had better not come forward in this matter. ”

"I know, otherwise I would have answered the principal's question a few days ago."

Gan Yongxing threw away the cigarette butt. "The other is. The personnel of the commanders of the new Task Force 6th, 7th Task Force, and 8th Task Force. The Sixth Task Force should be easier to solve, Gu Zhenyun or Li Wenlong, but Li Wenlong should not leave the First Task Force, and he has no experience in commanding battleships, as if he has never served on a battleship. Gu Zhenyun is the only candidate now, and it has basically been decided. ”

Tan Renhao originally wanted to nominate Chang Zhixin to serve as the Seventh Task Force. Or the commander of the Eighth Task Force, who became the commander of the aircraft carrier task force again, but after considering that Gu Zhenyun would be nominated to the Sixth Task Force, he knew that it was impossible for Chang Zhixin to leave the Third Task Force, so he didn't put forward this opinion in the first place.

"Now it's mainly a matter of choosing the commanders of the other two task forces."

"Yan Yulong should be good, Liao Hanxiang and Huang Xiaotian both recommend him, maybe Huang Xiaotian recommends water. But Liao Hanxiang's recommendation should be meaningful. ”

Gan Yongxing pondered for a moment and said, "Even if Yan Yulong is a candidate, then there is another candidate. ”

At this time, Tan Renhao didn't know what to say, to put it bluntly, the chief of staff meant to make Zheng Guanhua another candidate, because no matter the length of service or seniority. Combat experience, but also performance. Zheng Guanhua is above the northeast of Wei, and also above several other senior staff officers who are on the list of candidates. However, Tan Renhao believes that Zheng Guanhua should also train in the position of chief of staff of the fleet for a longer period of time, at least to behave more steadily, and it is not too late to be promoted to commander of the fleet.

"Do you think Wei Dongbei is more suitable?" Gan Yongxing seemed to see Tan Renhao's thoughts.

"No, in fact, Wei Dongbei has no experience in commanding aviation operations. When he was in the First Task Force, he was not in charge of fleet aviation operations, and even though he served as chief of staff of the Second Task Force for one year, but when he partnered with Hao Dongjue, he probably didn't even have the opportunity to intervene in aviation operations. If he is to be in command of the aircraft carrier task force, it is indeed a bit inappropriate. ”

"Then it's only Zheng Guanhua."

Tan Renhao sighed, it seemed that there was another new fleet commander who would walk out of the first task force. Even if Huang Xiaotian was promoted to fleet commander when he was in the Second Task Force, by now, there are already Lei Shaoqing and Hao Dongjue who have been directly promoted from the First Task Force to the fleet commander. In addition, Chang Jianxin, Huang Xiaotian, and even Yan Yulong all had a close relationship with the Sixth Task Force, and Zheng Guanhua originally served in the First Task Force. Then, if Zheng Guanhua is appointed as the commander of the fleet, in the Imperial Navy, only the commanders of the Fifth Task Force and the Sixth Task Force will be sent to the South Atlantic, and the commanders of the two task forces that will be sent to the South Atlantic are not from the First Task Force, and the commanders of all the task forces fighting in the Pacific Ocean are from the First Task Force. But come and think about it, even if Wei Dongbei is appointed as the new commander of the fleet, the situation will not change in any way.

"Chief of Staff, there is no other candidate?" Tan Renhao felt a little pressure, if something went wrong with these commanders, it would have an impact on him in the end, at least in the eyes of others, these people were brought out by Tan Renhao, if they suffered defeat on the battlefield, someone must have associated the defeat with Tan Renhao.

"The principal staff officers nominated are too young, too inexperienced, and have not worked in many positions, and are not very familiar with fleet operations and the way in which they command the fleet. The appearance of one Huang Xiaotian is already a miracle, and if you want to find a second Huang Xiaotian, I'm afraid it's not much more difficult than ascending to the sky. ”

"I mean, are there any other generals who are fit to be fleet commanders?"

"You mean those old stubborns? Forget it, I will not hand over the fleet to one of your ordinary staff officers, and I will not hand over the fleet to those old stubborns! ”

Tan Renhao shook his head. "Well, it looks like we don't have a choice."

"In other words, do you think Zheng Guanhua is suitable to be the commander of the fleet?"

Tan Renhao nodded, but he still felt a little inappropriate.

"Tomorrow, those fleet commanders will arrive one after another, you can find time to talk to Zheng Guanhua." Gan Yongxing didn't delay much time, the fleet restructuring has brought a lot of troubles, and he still has to deal with these troubles. "In addition, remember to be more Huang Xiaotian, Hao Dongjue, and often recommend the new three to talk about. If you have time, let's go meet Jiang Zhongmin, after all, you are classmates, there is no need to make the relationship so stiff. ”

"Chief of Staff, you have misunderstood us, I have always had no dislike for Jiang Zhongmin. However, isn't it a bit overkill for you to ask me to do the reception work? ”

"So, you're going to help me with these things?" Gan Yongxing glanced at the pile of papers on the desk, and said with a smile, "These things have to be done, and I can't send a second lieutenant officer to receive them, right?" If you want to invite them to dinner, remember to issue an invoice, at least we don't have to pay for a dinner this year. ”

Tan Renhao also laughed. "Okay, I'll be at the airport tomorrow, one by one, it looks like I'm going to have to prepare a few trucks!"

Gan Yongxing shook his head with a smile, seeing so many documents in front of him, he was not in the mood to joke with Tan Renhao.

Tan Renhao didn't think about those troublesome things anymore, he also knew that Zheng Guanhua would become the commander of the fleet sooner or later, he just hoped that Zheng Guanhua would be better when he left the first task force. The next thing also didn't give Tan Renhao time to think about these troubles, and he had to determine the time when those commanders would return to Zhoushan one by one and make preparations for them, which made Tan Renhao feel a bit like an ordinary soldier in the naval headquarters.