At the headquarters in Beijing, Deng Zixuan was in a good mood. The nearly month-long landing operation on Tsushima, especially the joint naval and land operations, has always involved his nerves. The success or failure of joint naval and land operations is not just a small Tsushima Island, but also has a bearing on the attack on the Japanese archipelago and even on the decisive battle against the ocean and even on the American continent. Deng Zixuan sat in the position of supreme commander and had developed the habit of thinking from a strategic height. The successful landing and capture of Tsushima Island was a manifestation of a combination of factors and a symbol of the overall strength of the Chinese Empire.

Deng Zixuan stared at the map, his eyes beyond the Japanese archipelago and aimed at the vast ocean. Since the founding of the Chinese Empire, it has been six years of foreign war, and the empire has not only achieved great military victories in the war, but also made great achievements in the economic field. The fruitful achievements in the economic field, in turn, stimulated and supported the rapid development of science Jishu, especially the military science Jishu took the lead. At present, the Chinese Imperial Academy of Sciences and the Academy of Military Sciences have sprung up, and there are more than 20 scientific research institutions for weapons and equipment. In turn, military science Jishu soon entered the economic field, and all walks of life began to plug in the wings of take-off.

Deng Zixuan was believing in Ma Yourein, Chen Jintang, and Pei Gejin walked in with red faces. After Bai Sheng served as the deputy commander-in-chief, he mainly supervised the construction of warships of the Imperial Navy, due to the advanced age of Shen Baozhen, the Minister of Shipping, and the limited energy he had to supervise all maritime affairs, so Deng Zixuan asked Bai Sheng to supervise the construction of warships. At present, Bai Sheng is supervising the construction of new cruisers at Mawei Shipyard, and two cruisers with a displacement of 15,500 tons will be launched at the end of the year, so Bai Sheng is going all out to supervise the construction.

"President. He Meng and Dai Hui were inspecting Tsushima Island and sent a telegram informing them that a month later they would launch a campaign to land on the Japanese archipelago. "President. Do you have any opinions on whether you are ready in a month, I am afraid that there will be insufficient time? Deng Zixuan said: "We refer to the advice of the front-line commander, and if the front-line commander thinks that the operation of landing on the Japanese archipelago can be launched in a month, we will go all out to support it." At present, we should devote our energies to the strategic level, and think from the perspective of the entire battle situation, that is, how to ensure the smooth landing operation. ”

Chen Jintang said: "I am in favor of launching a campaign to land on the Japanese archipelago in a month's time. The current conditions are in place. The successful occupation of Tsushima this time fully demonstrated the closeness and coordination of joint naval and land operations. The naval forces have accumulated a great deal of experience in personnel transportation, artillery support, defense assistance, and even ensuring the safety of the landing force. Tsushima Island is located on the Japanese mainland. The width of the strait is only more than 100 kilometers, and the sea area of more than 100 kilometers is within the combat radius of torpedo boats, so the Pacific Fleet can still rely on torpedo boats to deter the enemy fleet and ensure the safety of our landing troops. ”

Deng Zixuan said with a smile: "The original Jihua Nanyang Fleet was transferred to Keelung Port in Taiwan to support the Tsushima Strait operation. At present, most of the enemy fleets are concentrated in the military ports around Maguan. Fan Tao suggested that after the landing operation began, if the enemy fleet was attracted, it could consider a sneak attack on the Sasebo military port to make it difficult for the enemy fleet to finish. "Good idea, at present, our maritime wireless communication can ensure close communication between fleets, but the enemy fleet cannot do this. I am in favor of the sneak attack on the Sasebo military port. Pei Gejin was overjoyed, and Chen Jintang had no objections.

"Good. Since the two of you have no opinion, approve the sneak attack Jihua. Chief of Staff, you asked Fan Tao to draw up a detailed operational report! "Yes!" Pei Gejin turned to leave. Deng Zixuan said: "The next operation to land on the Japanese archipelago is clear to the headquarters of the coalition forces, so it is a foregone conclusion that the Pacific Fleet of the coalition forces will be firmly tethered. The former Jihua Taiwan Front was engaged in the war against Japan and occupied the Ryukyu Islands according to the situation, which was a very dangerous move considering that the sea defense was not enough. "Just transfer the Taiwan Front to the Korean Peninsula!" Chen Jintang suggested.

Deng Zixuan shook his head and said: "The current strength of the Eastern Front Army is 1.5 million people, considering the narrow strategic depth of the Japanese archipelago, 1.5 million troops can basically meet the needs of the operation. If there are not enough troops, can we consider transferring troops from the central cluster? "President, do you have a new idea?" Chen Jintang was surprised. "Yes, the Taiwan Front must do something, and I suggest that after the Nanyang Fleet attacks the Sasebo Military Port, it will immediately go south through the Taiwan Strait to Kaohsiung Port, and then cover the Taiwan Front and launch a Philippine landing operation."

"President, Manila has strong defenses and complete fortifications, and although there are no large warships in the Manila military port at present, the difficulty of landing in Manila can be imagined." Chen Jintang said. Deng Zixuan said with a smile: "Why did you land at the Manila Military Port, landing on the east coast of the Philippines is a surprise and unprepared!" Chen Jintang heard this and said, "Wonderful! The enemy could never have imagined that a surprise attack on the Philippines at a time when we were launching a major attack on the Japanese archipelago would be both a good and a dangerous move. Deng Zixuan continued: "According to the intelligence provided by the CIA, the coalition forces have about 100,000 troops in the Philippines, and the main force is basically concentrated in Manila and the northern region. Several important ports in the east were laxly fortified, and the coastal batteries were old-fashioned. As long as we land successfully, we will be able to take the Philippines in one fell swoop. ”

"If we take the Philippines, it will be connected to Lanfang. This move not only supports Lan Fang's battle, but the key is that Lan Fang can speed up the pace of capturing Nanyang without worries, killing two birds with one stone. "President, you're brewing bigger chess, it's just too exciting, I have no opinion." Chen Jintang was elated. "You ask Khalid to return to Beijing quickly and draw up a plan to land in the Philippines, and this matter is classified as highly confidential!"

After the loss of Tsushima Island, the commander of the coalition forces, Han Ruowei, was annoyed but also helpless. Emperor Meiji accused the coalition fleet of being unsupportive and ineffective. Han Ruowei knew that he was at a loss, but according to Doug's report, he believed that Doug had done the right thing, and if the Pacific Fleet was devastated, the Japanese archipelago would lose its ability to defend itself. In order to appease Emperor Meiji's dissatisfaction, Han Ruowei sent reinforcements from the United States, the 1st Army of the 1st Army of the United States, to join the defense of the eastern coastline to eliminate the anger of Emperor Meiji.

On this day, Han Ruowei rushed from Tokyo to Hamada on the west coast of Japan, which was the coastline defended by the 1st Army of the US 1st Army. The 1st Army of the US Army is composed of three divisions with an artillery brigade. The total strength of the 1st Army was 39,000 men, and the commander of the 1st Army was called Aisen. Eisen personally greeted the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces, Han Ruowei, the chief of staff, Bill, and the commander of the US 1st Corps, Buck, to inspect the defense. "How. Are you satisfied with the fortifications here? "As soon as I met, Han Ruowei said cordially." Report to the commander that the inferior post was very satisfied with the fortifications, and that our troops were confident that they would destroy the enemy at sea and that they would repel any enemy attack. ”

Han Ruowei continued: "General Aisen, don't underestimate the enemy. You have not dealt with the Chinese, you must be pragmatic. The Chinese armed forces have rich experience in conquest and warfare for many years, and their command skills are superb. The Chinese army has been modernized. It has become a formidable military group. Their strict military discipline, their soldiers who are not afraid of sacrifice, and who fight bravely, all of these factors surpass us. What I'm talking about is the truth, 60,000 dead Japanese soldiers on Tsushima. Wiped out in less than a month, the dedication of the Chinese army was no less terrifying. ”

Chief of Staff Bill continued: "What is even more terrifying is that the weapons and equipment of the Chinese army are stronger than ours, and their tactics are flexible and changeable, which is also incomparable to us, which is even more terrifying." The good thing is that we rely on the terrain. The vast sea is a barrier. Neutralizes the enemy's advantage. "Please rest assured, the lowly post will never let the Chinese land from my defensive line!" Buck, commander of the 1st U.S. Army, said disdainfully: "I'm sure there is no problem with the boys, but I'm worried about the Japanese." The Japanese have been defeated many times, and I am afraid that their self-confidence has long been gone. ”

Han Ruowei's face was a little red, and he obviously felt that Buck was referring to something, and the implication was that the British were not very good. Bill saw the problem and took over and said, "General Barker, don't talk nonsense. The Japanese are defending their land, please believe in their fighting power. "A group of people stood on a high point on the coast. Look across the bank. Han Ruowei held the telescope in his hand and observed for a while, but in fact he couldn't see anything clearly. Buck said confidently, "Your Excellency the Marshal." I have ordered the South American Allies to respond in the rear of the 1st Army and, if necessary, to reinforce the operation with all their might. ”

Han Ruowei nodded first and said, "Do you judge, how long will it take for the enemy to launch a landing operation again after capturing Tsushima Island?" Bill said, "I estimate it will take at least two months." Buck said: "The enemy landed on Tsushima and paid a heavy price, and I judge that it is impossible for the enemy to launch an attack in two months!" Han Ruowei did not answer, but raised the telescope again. In fact, he had another question in mind, what to do if the enemy landed successfully, and it seemed that he should have made a plan in advance.

Just as Han Ruowei was looking to the opposite side, a group of heavyweight generals of the Chinese army were also observing the situation on the opposite side. At this time, at a high point on the coastline on the east side of Tsushima Island, He Meng and Dai Hui led the commanders of each corps to observe the opposite side as well. After a long time, He Meng put down the binoculars and said: "Our front is Japan's Shimonoseki, and the enemy's main fleet is concentrated in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Fukuoka, and Karatsu lines, although the Shimonoseki Waterway separates the Japanese mainland from Kyushu Island, but the Shimonoseki Waterway connects the Seto Inland Sea of Japan, and the enemy can quickly mobilize troops through the sea, so Shimonoseki is not the landing place we chose." ”

Dai Hui comprehended: "Commander He, do you mean that the lower pass is the first line and blocks the enemy fleet from going north into the strait?" "That's exactly what it means, how can you have such faith?" "Don't worry, in order to ensure the absolute safety of the landing force, the headquarters has transferred another 50 attack torpedo boats, and I now have 210 new-type torpedo boats in my hands, which is almost all the coastal operations in the East China Sea and the Yellow Sea." He Meng nodded and turned to the three corps commanders and said, "You guys should also take a good look and think about it, at that time, all three of you corps will participate in the landing operation, and I will listen to your report next." ”

About 2 kilometers away from He Meng's location, Zhuang Lei, Ma Kai, and Li Tie visited in the direction where He Meng was. After the landing operation on Tsushima Island, He Meng ordered the special brigade to stay on the island to rest, so Zhuang Lei came to visit Ma Kai. Hearing that the commander had landed on the island, the three began to secretly search for the commander's whereabouts. After a long time, Zhuang Lei put down his glasses and said: "Commander He, the commander of the Pacific Fleet, and the three corps commanders are observing the opposite shore, and I estimate that they will launch an attack soon." ”

"Commander Zhuang, do you still need to say this, if you don't attack, what is the commander doing here?" Li Tie disagreed. "Brother Ma, Brother Li, I have to go back immediately, maybe the military commander will come to order tonight, and I will be lost!" "Master Zhuang, wouldn't it be that serious, I guess it won't work without a month of preparation." "I'm not going to hide it, I'm secretly coming to see you, and there will be a date later!" "There will be a date later." Looking at Zhuang Lei's departing figure, Ma Kai said: "Brother, I'm afraid you and I have to prepare!" (To be continued......)

PS: The pace of attack will not stop.