"Minister Meyer, I think there's a problem that the Navy needs to pay attention to as well! Feng. Lengelke. Meyer looked confident and couldn't help but remind.

"Oh? General Pershing, is there anything to build? Minister Meyer asked.

"Didn't the Chinese sink all the capital ships of the combined fleet of the British and French Navy with planes in Sicily? It's not that I'm exaggerating the combat effectiveness of the Chinese, but it's true. It's just that on the battlefield in Mexico, the Chinese air force showed a very strong combat power. If they use warplanes against our navy, then what should we do? Admiral Pershing said with some concern. Only if the U.S. Navy defeats the Chinese Navy will the United States have any hope of winning this war. Admiral Pershing also did not want the Navy to be defeated, so reminded.

Theodore. President Roosevelt and others also looked at Secretary Meyer. There is a precedent for the Chinese to completely annihilate more than a dozen capital ships of the combined fleet of the British and French navies with aircraft, which also makes them attach great importance to it.

"Thank you General Pershing for your concern for the Navy. We're ready, though! After the naval battle of Sicily, the Navy has already paid attention to this issue. All our warships are equipped with anti-aircraft weapons. If the Chinese planes want to sink our capital ship, it is impossible. As long as they come, we will be able to shoot them down. In addition, the range of Chinese aircraft is greatly limited. According to what we know about the naval battle of Sicily, the Chinese planes were only able to get two hundred kilometers from the coast. As long as we are fighting in the sea two hundred kilometers off the coast of Mexico, we will not be threatened by their aircraft! Minister Meyer said. After the outbreak of the Battle of Sicily, the US Navy was also greatly shaken. You must know that the combined fleet composed of the British and French navies has more than a dozen of the most advanced battleships, and such strength is not much weaker than that of the US Navy. However, they all sank to the bottom of the sea under the attack of Chinese aircraft, which undoubtedly made the US Navy feel a great threat. Fortunately, the information they received from the British Navy relieved them of their suspense. As long as you fight in the sea area more than two hundred kilometers from the coast, there will be no problem. At the same time, the US Navy also began to retrofit warships with anti-aircraft weapons in response to a possible strike from the sky. After doing this, the U.S. Navy thought it was foolproof!

"Minister Meyer, the Navy must be ready, the hope of the United States is all in the Navy!" Theodore. President Roosevelt reminded. If the Navy wins, then there is hope for the United States. If the Navy also fails, it will be almost impossible for the United States to win this war. Therefore, Theodore. President Roosevelt also had great expectations for the U.S. Navy.

"Yes, Your Excellency, the U.S. Navy will not let you down. We will definitely defeat the evil Chinese, defend the security of the United States, and drive the Chinese out of the American continent! Minister Meyer looked like he was winning.

Theodore. President Roosevelt nodded, not knowing if he really believed Meyer's assurances. However, at this time, he seemed to have no other way than to trust the navy

"General Wood, General Pershing, I hope that the Rio Grande line will hold until the U.S. Navy and the Chinese Navy are decisive. Of course, if we can't do anything about it, then we need to keep the fight as strong as possible in the southern part of the United States! President Roosevelt said.

"Yes, Your Excellency, the Army will definitely complete the mission!" Leonard. Admiral Wood said. There are many rivers in the southern part of the United States, which can effectively delay the attack of the squadron. If the Grande River can stop the Chinese, it will be very good. If it can't be stopped, then relying on the rivers of the southern United States will also buy the United States more time. Of course, none of them wanted to get to this point. Once the flames of war reach the United States, even if the United States wins the war, it will definitely pay the price of destruction.

"Alright then, guys, that's all for today's meeting! I await news of your triumph! "Theodore. President Roosevelt said.

"Your Excellency, I have one more request!" Admiral Pershing said suddenly.

"Oh? Is there anything I can do to help? "Theodore. President Roosevelt asked. Admiral Pershing was the commander of the Rio Grande Line and was instrumental in driving President Taft out of the White House. Hence Theodore. President Roosevelt also had more respect for General Pershing, saying that General Pershing was a soldier who really fought for the interests of the United States.

"That's right, Your Excellency. We've amassed too many troops on the Rio Grande Line, and I need a deputy.

I think Admiral Davis is a perfect fit for the job. Therefore, I hope to be able to count on the support of His Excellency the President! Admiral Pershing said. Although, he knew directly to Theodore.! It would be a bit rude for President Rowe to make such a request. But he also knew that this was the best chance. As long as Theodore. If President Roosevelt nodded, then Admiral Davis would be able to get away with it this time.

The others all looked at Theodore. President Roosevelt, no one said anything. Minister of War Elihu. Rutter and Army Chief of Staff Leonard. Admiral Wood frowned, they didn't expect Admiral Pershing to make such a request at this time.

Theodore. President Roosevelt was stunned, then thought for a few seconds before finally saying, "Okay! As long as it is beneficial to defeat the Chinese, I will support it. Admiral Davis will soon be reporting to the Rio Grande Line! ”

"Thank you, Your Excellency, I promise, I will definitely block the Chinese south of the Grande River!" Admiral Pershing said happily.

Admiral Pershing had planned to go with Admiral Davis to the Rio Grande Line. However, the next day he had to leave for the front line. Chief of Staff from the Rio Grande Line Payton. In an urgent telegram sent by Lieutenant General March, the squadron had recently begun a large-scale movement and was likely to launch an offensive against the Rio Grande line in the near future. And the Chinese Air Force began to organize large-scale incoming groups into US airspace. This qiē shows that the Chinese attack is imminent.

In this case, Admiral Pershing will certainly not be able to continue wasting time in Washington. He immediately took the train and rushed from Washington to the front. At the same time, telegrams were sent to the troops on the front line, asking them to strengthen their vigilance and pay close attention to the movements of the Chinese. Once the Chinese attack, according to the predetermined plan, they must resist the attack of the Chinese and hold the defensive line. At the same time, Admiral Pershing also asked Peyton. Lieutenant General March, ordered the units of the Army Aviation to launch an attack on Chinese aircraft entering US airspace. In any case, it is necessary to combat the arrogance of the Chinese.

Since October 1, the squadron has begun an ordinary transfer. The 7th and 8th Armies, which were the main attackers, began to assemble in the cities of Nuevo Laredo and Reynosa. In addition to these two army groups, most of the remaining dozens of infantry divisions will also be strengthened under the command of these two army groups. In addition, Japanese and Korean mercenaries were also mobilized, which undoubtedly caused tension among the American troops on the other side of the river. For fear that the squadron will attack immediately.

In addition to the beginning of the movement of army units, the Chinese Air Force fighters also frequently flew over the Rio Grande into the United States, either to reconnoiter the movements of the American troops, and then to attack the American troops on the defensive line. And the fighters of the US Army Air Corps also met the battle. It's just that although the U.S. military has an absolute numerical superiority, they can't take advantage of it at all in air combat. In every air battle, the losses of both sides were more than one to five.

"Commander, we found an airfield for the Americans, just northwest of Laredo. It is just over forty kilometers from the Rio Grande. I built yì to destroy this US military airfield. Even if they can't destroy their fighters, as long as the airfield is blown up, the Americans will have a hole in this section of the defense line for at least a week. Major General Hu Liming, commander of the 7th Fighter Wing of the Chinese Air Force, said Jianyi.

"Commander, I also think this method is feasible! These days our fighters will be besieged by American aircraft. Although the Americans' Hurricane fighters are more rubbish in performance, they have a huge numerical advantage. Often, after our fighters shoot down one American plane, they are besieged by another American plane. In such a situation, the performance advantage of our fighters is not visible at all! Major General Jiang Shaozhong, commander of the first wing of the Chinese Air Force, said.

"Alright! If everyone thinks it's possible, let's do it! Lieutenant General Feng Yong, deputy commander of the Air Force, said.

On the second day, the morning of October 4, the Chinese Air Force was busy at several airfields south of the Rio Grande. One plane after another began to refuel, replenish ammunition, and so on. For this bombing, the Chinese Air Force will send a group of 40 HB' Hongyan bombers, and another group of F5' Haidongqing fighters to escort them. In addition, two other fighter groups of the 7th Fighter Wing will be on standby at the airfield, and they will take off to meet the attack group if it is besieged by the U.S. Army Air Corps. However, according to the calculations, this problem should not occur. The U.S. airfield was only fifty kilometers from the Rio Grande. Even the bomb-filled HB' Hongyan, the fighter jet, only took half an hour to arrive, and by the time other planes of the US Army Air Corps arrived, the bombers of the Chinese Air Force had already completed the bomb dropping and began to return!