Chapter 14: The Battle of Majuro (2)

When Zhang Wei, Han Qingxuan and Song Meiling arrived at the dock of the naval base, they were immediately shocked by the huge warships moored in the base.

Where in China can you see such a spectacular scene, Song Meiling sighed, a Tang Empire that had just been established for a few years could have such a large naval fleet, and the navy Liliang, which managed the huge government of the Republic of China, was less than the tonnage of a few aircraft carriers.

They are all sons and daughters of China, why is the gap so big.

At this time, at the climax of Zhang Meng's passionate speech, tens of thousands of soldiers shouted in unison.

"Victory! Win! Win! ”

The sky over the entire naval base was filled with shouts of victory, and the momentum was like a rainbow.

Han Qingxuan looked at Zhang Meng who was at the height of the aircraft carrier bridge from a distance, jumped up excitedly, waved his snow-white and slender arms, and shouted Zhang Meng's name loudly.

Seeing this, Zhang Wei and Song Meiling, the two daughters beside her, shook their heads and smiled bitterly, how could they hear it from so far away.

"Let's go!"

At the sound of an order, all the officers and men of the First Aircraft Carrier Battle Group of the Datang Royal Navy shouted loudly and entered their respective posts one after another.

"Woo-woo-woo-"

Nearly 100 combat ships of various types and logistical support ships sounded their whistles one after another.

The winch writhed, making a creaking sound of metal, and the iron anchor, weighing dozens of tons, was slowly pulled up from the mud and sand under the harbor.

Three whistles sounded, and ships rushed out.

couldn't see Zhang Meng, Han Qingxuan's mood was a little low.

"Qingxuan don't worry, your brother Ah Meng will return in triumph soon. In this battle, our Datang now has a great chance of winning. The question is whether to annihilate the combined Japanese fleet or inflict heavy damage, and we have actually won. ”

Han Qingxuan does not understand military affairs. But she also knew the strength of the Japanese Combined Fleet. She immediately covered her mouth with her hands, her eyes widened, and she looked very surprised.

Even Song Meiling on the side could not hide the shock in her heart. She looked at Zhang Wei's expression as if it was simple comfort, it was full of confidence. Considering the relationship between Zhang Wei and Han Qingxuan, this is definitely not just talking.

Could it be that the Tang Empire is really so powerful?

It's unbelievable.

However, Song Meiling quickly remembered that the Japanese Navy had sent a powerful fleet to the Tang Empire before, but it was completely annihilated. The outside world has always believed that it was the arrogance of the Japanese army and its lack of defense. It was attacked by the submarine group of the Tang Army and the whole army was annihilated. But now that the main force of the Japanese Combined Fleet is dispatched this time, it must be strictly guarded, and Zhang Wei is still so confident. The problem is not so simple.

How on earth were they able to defeat the Japanese Combined Fleet?

Could it be those four aircraft carriers?

Song Meiling relied on Zhang Wei's words alone, combined with her keen judgment, and soon locked the key to victory on the four aircraft carriers of the Tang Army.

But after all, she was still limited by the times, and she could not have imagined that an aircraft carrier would be able to defeat a battleship. Therefore. At the moment, she was still skeptical.

Above the bridge of the aircraft carrier Tenno. Zhang Meng had already learned through Yang Yi, the head of the guard, that Zhang Wei had brought Han Qingxuan and Song Meiling into the base.

From the telescope, Zhang Meng saw Han Qingxuan's slender figure and the beautiful face of the person in the painting, and couldn't help but be moved.

Sure enough, it was a man killer, Rao is Zhang Meng had already been mentally prepared, and he had also seen Han Qingxuan's photos, but when he saw the real person, he was still shocked by her beauty.

It is an innate beauty, pure as if it does not eat the fireworks of the world.

"This is our future crown princess! Pretty like a fairy! ”

"Wow. It's so eye-catching! ”

"This also makes it impossible to let people live, take a look at the future crown princess. I really don't dare to face that aunt in my family. ”

……

Zhang Meng was stunned when he heard this, and leaned over to take a look, but he was taken aback.

I don't know when the fence of the decks of the entire ship island was crowded with officers and soldiers watching the excitement, they crowded each other to occupy a good position, and the binoculars were thrown around and scrambled.

If you can describe their expressions at this time, maybe only Harazi is almost soaking through his military boots.

"This group of guys is so rude that they dare to offend the crown princess! Your Highness, I'm going to teach them a lesson, so that they can remember it for a long time! ”

"Let them do it this time! It's not the crown princess yet, so it's not offensive or offensive. The officers and men of the Navy have worked too hard in the past few years, and now that the big war is imminent, it is rare to find a lively place to make them happy and relax. ”

Zhang Meng smiled bitterly and shook his head, waving his hand to stop Yang Yi.

At this time, Li Haichen also heard the noise and walked over from the rear bridge. After asking clearly, he immediately came to Zhang Meng.

"The day of His Royal Highness's triumphant return, it is also the time of the candles in the cave room, which can be described as double happiness, and the humble post is here to say good to His Highness in advance!"

"Lend you good words!"

Zhang Meng smiled slightly, but there was more expectation in his heart. A pure and beautiful girl like Han Qingxuan, I'm afraid there is no man who doesn't want to possess her.

Zhang Meng only hopes that when he comes back triumphantly, he can face Han Qingxuan with his true self.

However, Zhang Meng didn't dare to expect too much, it was difficult to have both fish and bear paws, and he was also mentally prepared to lose this woman who made his heart move.

"Report, the latest information from the silver carp submarine!"

Zhang Meng and Li Haichen glanced at each other, and immediately walked quickly to the war room.

In the conference room, senior officers from various departments of the fleet gathered around a huge chart that lay flat. Several staff officers placed on the charts models of battleships that were only a few centimeters long, including Japanese battleships, cruisers, destroyers, aircraft carriers, and various auxiliary ships; whenever the latest information came, they adjusted the positions of the ships of the Japanese Combined Fleet, so that Zhang Meng, Li Haichen, and other fleet commanders could grasp the movements of the entire Japanese Navy at a glance.

When the staff officers placed all the models of the warships of the First Aircraft Carrier Battle Group of the Tang Royal Navy on a huge chart, an operational staff officer began to introduce the possible routes of the enemy and our fleets and the possible stops and supply locations along the way.

"According to the information we have, after the Japanese Combined Fleet set out from the mainland, it was resupplied in Naha and Tainan respectively. Judging from the situation of their supply, the self-sustaining capacity of the Japanese Combined Fleet in fresh water should be about half a month, and the self-sustaining power of food in about a month. ”

"At present, the next supply depot of the Japanese fleet is located in the Majuro Atoll in the Japanese-occupied Marshall Islands, which is a supply depot in Zuihou, where the Japanese army attacked our Datang."

"How long will it take for them to get to Majuro?"

"Judging by the current speed of the Japanese Combined Fleet, it will take about three days, during which they will resupply for a day, and then enter our absolute defense circle."

Li Haichen said: "If we can take advantage of the Japanese Combined Fleet to launch an air attack while the Majuro is resupplying, it is possible to directly inflict heavy damage on them, or even destroy them outside the absolute defense circle of our Datang." ”

Li Jianhui said cautiously: "The Japanese army will definitely take strict precautions when replenishing, and at the same time, there is an airstrip on the Majuro Atoll, on which a Japanese reconnaissance aircraft team is stationed, and they are always reconnoitring the movements of our fleet. They are large land-based reconnaissance aircraft, and our FC-1 torpedo reconnaissance aircraft do not have a long range as theirs, and they will detect our intentions first. ”

Zhang Meng said at this time: "We are going to attack the Marshall Islands, and according to the schedule, we will reach the Majuro Atoll before the Japanese fleet." ”

Zhao Changzhi suddenly said worriedly: "Your Highness, according to the information we have, the Japanese army has been operating on the Majuluo Atoll for more than ten years, and various fortifications have been built on it, and a whole brigade of devils has been stationed. Our fleet took the initiative to meet the Japanese army this time, and it seems that it did not send marines, how can we capture Majuro? ”

Zhang Meng smiled mysteriously and said, "You don't have to worry about this, as early as three days ago, I had secretly sent a transport fleet to set off before the main force of the fleet. ”

It turned out that Zhang Meng knew that the Japanese army's reconnaissance opportunity was to reconnoiter all units of the Tang Army, and he deliberately placed all the fleets in the naval base, creating the illusion that the troops were not moving. At the same time, a convoy of transport ships was used to secretly transport the 1st Marine Division out of Datang, and they first sailed in the direction of the United States for two days. Since the fighters were hiding in containers, the Japanese reconnaissance planes thought they were cargo destined for the United States.

Two days later, the convoy turned southwest, avoiding the airspace to the south where the Japanese reconnaissance planes were watching, and arrived at Majuro at the same time as the Tang Army's aircraft carrier battle group.

At this time, an adjutant beside Zhang Meng opened the folder and announced one of the pieces of information: "According to the report of the 1st Marine Division, they have not found any Japanese reconnaissance planes in the past few days. And the submarine responsible for monitoring the Majuro Atoll reported that the Japanese did not send ground defense troops to Majuroga, and everything was business as usual there. Therefore, it can be judged that the Japanese have not yet discovered our intentions, otherwise they would have strengthened their defenses. ”

"Well, now we have a whole Marine division on standby, and ground operations will be handed over to them. Whether we can suddenly capture Majuro and destroy the supply depot of the Japanese Navy is crucial to whether we can win the war. ”

"Your Highness, rest assured!" Li Jianhui immediately promised: "I will personally lead the bomber formation and promise to call the crying father and mother of the Japanese bombing on the Majuluo Atoll." The Marines landed directly on the island and took over the ready-made. ”

Zhao Changzhi also immediately said: "I will lead a formation of fighters to provide escort and landing cover to ensure the success of the capture of Majuro Atoll." ”

"Excellent! You are looking at the specific actions carefully, taking into account any possibilities. ”

"Yes!"

Everyone received the order in unison, and their morale was like a rainbow.

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I owe two chapters and make an IOU to everyone first, everyone helps the cruiser remember first, and find time to make up for it later (to be continued......