"So what do you say?" West also knew that his proposal was very risky, but this opinion was put forward by the bigwigs of the Danish government, and he had no choice. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

After all, the future is at risk now, and there is a powerful Ming fleet that does not know where to wait for them. And this combined European fleet, which was powerful but carried too many powerful people and valuable supplies and a large number of transport ships, did not look like it was capable of brutal warfare. They look more like a large fleet of transport ships.

The Danish bigwigs are afraid to put themselves in the middle of a monstrous war, and the guns on the battlefield have no eyes. Maybe you'll sink your own boat. The thought of drowning in the icy waters and feeding the fish makes them feel cold.

Not only the Danish bigwigs, but also the dignitaries of other countries, those bigwigs who slap their chests all day long during propaganda and generously promise that they will live and die with their motherland are also afraid of them.

For these bigwigs from all over the world who are greedy for life and afraid of death, Greenland is a good choice. They have the option of arriving in Greenland and then flying to the safety of the American continent. As long as you can get to the U.S. safely, you will be able to enjoy a peaceful and comfortable life for a while.

Before the war, this Greenland island was just a remote corner of the Ming Dynasty, because it was too desolate, so the Ming Dynasty never looked at this side with their eyes. In the eyes of the Ming Dynasty, this island is just a worthless place, and can only be used as a safe haven for fishing boats to dock and fish.

Before the war, there were only tens of thousands of immigrants in Greenland, who were basically local fishermen. The armed forces of the Ming Dynasty had only one local garrison regiment on Greenland, but more than 1,000 guns. At sea, there is a patrol fleet, a dozen patrol ships of several hundred tons, plus an old and decommissioned destroyer.

Soon after the start of the war, the Allied navies broke the resistance of the Ming army and took over the vast island of Greenland. Until this time, it was still under the control of the Allies.

The Combined European Fleet is not a simple fleet. These warships and numerous transports are loaded with many dignitaries, scientific researchers, powerful people in the country and their families, as well as many elite troops. And many transport ships are loaded with a lot of valuables. From precious metals to works of art, from piles of salutes to vital machines, this is an army of fugitives.

With these burdens, and the Allied fleet composed of the fleets of many countries, its combat effectiveness is really very worrying. It's not just chaos, because there are too many dignitaries who have a direct cause of confusion in the command of the Allied forces. Many fleets were under the command of the ship's dignitaries, which greatly affected the combat effectiveness of the fleet.

"Now the Ming fleet is rushing towards us, but we are carrying a large group of burdens that have no combat effectiveness and can only play a counterproductive role." Field Marshal Raeder, commander of the German High Seas Fleet, said in a deep voice: "We are in a very dangerous situation now, and we must make a decision as soon as possible. ”

Marshal Raeder paused, then said, "Either go north to Greenland at once and wait for the right time." Either they concentrated their forces on a decisive battle with the Ming army blocking the way, and broke them in one fell swoop and rushed through the blockade to the Americas. We have no other choice. ”

In the high-level conference room of the Bismarck, the flagship of the German High Seas Fleet, many high-ranking naval officials of various countries fell silent. As the elite of the Navy, these people are not ignorant of the current situation. They also knew that in terms of strength on paper, they were stronger than the Atlantic Fleet of the Ming Navy. After all, the main force of the Ming Navy is in the distant Pacific Ocean.

However, this fleet, which is powerful on paper, is a fleet made up of the fleets of many countries. And these commanders do not have the final say, because there are many high-ranking countries in the fleet. Even though the state no longer existed at this time, the officers and men of the fleet, who were strict with themselves, still had to follow the orders of their own government-in-exile.

"We can't decide." After a moment of silence, Admiral Hogley, commander of the Norwegian Navy, spoke: "We must consult our own government. ”

Governments have had mixed reactions to the naval officers' proposals. Some advocated taking advantage of this opportunity to gather forces for a decisive battle with the Ming Navy, while others said that they would go to safety as soon as possible. Politicians from all over the world are arguing, but time is passing bit by bit.

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"We can't afford to delay any longer." Field Marshal Raeder, commander of the German Navy's High Seas Fleet, came to the German Prime Minister and said with a slightly anxious expression: "It has been three days since the American fleet was wiped out, and with the speed of the Ming army, they are not far from us. Moreover, since we left the UK, the Ming submarines around us have not been traced. Our whereabouts are always in the hands of the Ming army. If you continue to hesitate like this, then no one really wants to leave. ”

"What's your opinion?" The German Prime Minister put down his glasses and looked at his Admiral with a deep gaze "is a real, real idea." ”

"Your Excellency the Prime Minister." Raeder spoke in a deep voice, "We need to know what our goal is first. Our goal is to bring the fleet to the United States. If it can't be done, then the entire East Coast of the United States will be completely empty. Once the Ming army takes the opportunity to attack the east coast of the United States, this war may not wait for the Americans to develop a superweapon. After all, most of America's industrial power is on the East Coast. ”

"Go on." The German prime minister sat on a large leather sofa with his arms folded around his chest and asked in a deep voice.

"Even if we go to Greenland, the Ming Navy only needs to blockade us and completely bury our fleet. The only effect of this option is to allow dignitaries from various countries to arrive in the United States with their families and valuables. However, if the war is lost, what will happen even if it reaches the United States? In the end, you don't want to become a prisoner of the Ming Dynasty? Raeder's sarcastic words made the German chancellor's eyes narrow.

"The only way out now is to expect a superweapon that the Americans will be able to develop for some time. And we, who have lost everything, can only do our best to help the Americans. So. Raeder took a deep breath, "We're going to rush through the blockade of the Ming Navy and head to the United States." ”

"How to get there?" The German Prime Minister frowned and asked aloud: "What specific plan do you have for this rabble fleet to defeat the Atlantic Fleet of the Ming Army and then go to the United States?" With so much resistance? ”

"Your Excellency the Prime Minister." Raeder smiled and said, "This fleet is too chaotic to defeat the Ming Navy. So my suggestion is that we can use those guys who are useless and can only drag their feet as bait to lure the attention of the Ming Navy. We, the German Navy's High Seas Fleet, could take advantage of this opportunity to break through the blockade and go to the United States. ”

"And what about so many non-combatants in the fleet?" The German Chancellor frowned: "It is impossible to put the fleet into battle without placing them properly." ”

"All non-combatants left the battleship and went to the transport, and then to Greenland. Once there, you can take a flight to the United States. Raeder explained, "As long as the dignitaries of various countries leave, with the strength of our German High Seas Fleet, we will inevitably become the main decision-makers of the coalition forces." Only then will we have a chance to use the fleets of other nations as bait to open the way for us. If the allies are finally defeated, then there is no need to say anything. But if we win with the superweapons of the Americans, then we can reap as many benefits as possible after the war with the power in our hands. ”

"With all due respect, Your Excellency Prime Minister." Raeder continued, "Those precious metals don't have much effect at this time. Only the strength in your hands is the basis that determines everything. ”

"You're right, just do what you say."

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Eventually, under the impetus of the most powerful Germans, the bickering dignitaries of various countries finally agreed to the proposal of a decisive battle with the Ming navy. In fact, a large part of the reason dignitaries were able to agree to this proposal to risk their last family money was that they would be carrying their valuables on a transport ship to Greenland, and from there to the safety of the United States.

After their own safety and property are safeguarded, the attitude of the dignitaries of various countries will naturally not be so tough.

The navies of the countries began to prepare for battle, but no one knew that the Germans were actually thinking of selling them in order to obtain their own pass to the United States. It is not that the Germans are greedy for life and afraid of death, and the very rational Germans believe that this large mixed fleet basically has no possibility of defeating the Ming Navy through deduction and calculation.

If it was a simple country's fleet with such strength, Raeder still had the idea of fighting the Ming army. However, when the navies of many countries are combined, no one can predict how things will develop. Once someone escapes, the consequences are absolutely catastrophic.

The Germans, who were unwilling to take risks, eventually opted for a tactic that was self-defeating.

As for the countries looking for trouble afterwards, the Germans didn't care at all. Once the strength of the navies of various countries is lost, the German High Seas Fleet, which has successfully reached the United States, will naturally be invincible. What benevolence and morality can be said at this time? On the one hand, there is an important help with a powerful fleet, and on the other hand, there are unlucky people who have nothing but the cloak of allies. How will the Americans, as the host, choose?

Soon, the combined European fleet, which had been reorganized, was moving mightily in the direction of the American continent. They had already made up their minds that once they encountered the resistance of the Ming navy, they would definitely do their best to fight against them. (To be continued.) )