If anything, in fact, it will not be until after the Spring Festival next year, or even around the Qingming Festival, that the problem of insufficient strength of the Imperial Navy can be alleviated.

At that time, not only will the "Imperial Capital" be able to be repaired, but also 4 "provincial" ships will also be listed.

In addition, there are at least 10 fast battleships, as well as 10 old battleships.

Although the 4 "Longxing" class ships were incorporated into the 42nd Task Force and left the big board, Liu Changxun did not return to the empire immediately, but waited here for Bai to stop the war.

For the same reason, the current situation is not quite the same as previously envisaged.

Even if the sneak attack on Wai Island was only a feint, the attack on Sai Island and Guan Dao was also a feint, but no one expected that it would be stubbornly resisted by the Nuland army on Sai Island.

That's where the plan goes wrong.

According to the original plan, Guan Island had to be attacked before the Spring Festival, so by the time of the Qingming Festival, there was no need to divide the troops to the East.

In the original plan, in fact, a task force consisting of 4 large aircraft carriers went to Fanyan Ocean, while 3 fleet aircraft carriers stayed in the Guia Ocean and sent the "Companion Jing" back to the shipyard for regular maintenance, and the other 2 ships were to undergo recovery training in the Asahi Sea.

Only in the event of a major accident, such as the Nuland Navy sending an aircraft carrier to participate in the operation on the island, will the deployment need to be adjusted accordingly.

Even so, it was only the "Imperial Capital" and the "Longjiang" that were sent over.

It is really needed, and it is enough to add the number "Accompany Beijing".

But now, even according to the most optimistic estimates, before and after the Qingming Festival, the island can be taken, and there will definitely be no way to send the marines to the island.

In other words, a few aircraft carriers must be left behind to form a task force to attack Guan Dao.

Based on the performance of the Newland Marine Corps on the island, I am afraid that at that time, it will be necessary to form two task forces with four aircraft carriers, and even have to reconsider the sneak attack on the island.

If the original plan is still carried out, with shore-based aviation units providing air support and air defense cover, the attack on Guandao will have to be postponed for several months.

The main thing is that more time needs to be spent perfecting the forward bases, such as expanding the field airfield on Atta Island as a base.

In addition, the difficulty of combat will increase a lot.

Judging from the combat operations of attacking the island, the shore-based aviation force cannot replace the carrier-based aviation unit, and the support and cover provided by the carrier-based aviation unit is not as timely as the carrier-based air force.

Even if it is only postponed, it will be tantamount to making the Guia feint meaningless.

As the situation changed, the plans that had been made were no longer useful.

Liu Changxun was waiting for Bai Zhizhan to come back on the big board, just to discuss with Bai Zhizhan in advance.

The two agreed that they would be able to make adjustments to their plans as soon as they returned to the Empire.

Before meeting Liu Changxun, that is, when he knew that Liu Changxun was still on the board, Bai Zhizhan guessed his intentions and thought of countermeasures in advance.

If you want to talk about adjustment, there is only one way.

Let 4 large aircraft carriers stay in the Guia Ocean, and take 3 or 2 fleet aircraft carriers to Fanyan Ocean.

In this way, even if it is necessary to storm the island, four large aircraft carriers can be used to form two task forces to ensure that the threat from both directions can be dealt with at the same time.

If you can seize the opportunity, you can even be sure to take out the last fleet aircraft carrier of the Nuland Navy.

"You mean, you and Liu Xiangzhen stayed?"

"There's no need for this, just let Liu Xiangzhen stay, and the other task force can be handed over to Zhang Guozhu or some other experienced fleet commander."

Liu Changxun frowned, his expression was very serious, obviously uneasy, and he felt that Bai Zhizhan was just talking casually.

"Only when I go to Fan Yanyang can it be possible to let Sipu come to the decisive battle."

After Bai Zhizhan said this, Liu Changxun still frowned.

Last month, the Nuland Navy did not attack Dongdu Bay or send a task force near Wai Island, but has been training in the southeast of the Howaii Islands.

After receiving this message, Liu Changxun sent a telegram to Bai Zhizhan, jokingly telling Bai Zhizhan that he had scared Sp away.

Of course, it's not a joke.

According to the information obtained later by the Sixth Bureau, when the task force commanded by Spu left Zhenbao Harbor, it was indeed ready to make a sneak attack on Dongdu Bay, and the more than 10 B-25s were all on the flight deck of the "Endeavour", and a modified B-25 had been used to take off and test on the "Endeavour" before, proving that this medium bomber could fly from the deck of the aircraft carrier after appropriate weight reduction.

Two days later, for unknown reasons, the Nuland Navy suddenly gave up the operation of rushing to the Dongdu Bay, and the more than 10 bombers also flew back to the mainland, and they went to the base of the army aviation, landed at night, and took off to the eastern region that night.

By the time the Imperial Navy attacked the island, the bombers had already arrived in the kingdom of Bran, and they were painted with the Bran Royal Air Force logo.

It is precisely because of this that the Sixth Bureau did not receive relevant news.

From an afterthought, it may be that the whereabouts of Bai Zhizhan are unknown that made Spu give up the idea of taking risks. The bombers secretly flew back to their homeland, in fact, for the sake of secrecy.

At least until November 25, the Nuland Navy could not prove that the Imperial Navy had set up an ambush in Dongdu Bay, waiting for the Nuland fleet to fall into the trap.

Of course, within the Nuland Navy, there are certainly doubtful voices, and Spu's move is to silence those who doubt him.

Anyway, the "Endeavour" did not come!

"That being said, the question is, is Liu Xiang really sure?"

"He's your cousin, you know better than I do."

Liu Changxun rolled his eyes and said, "To be honest, I'm really not at ease. Otherwise, he will go to Fan Yanyang, how are you here? ”

"That's how you have to worry."

Liu Changxun smiled reluctantly, looking embarrassed.

"After doing it for so long, Spu must have guessed that our next move is to enter Fanyanyang. What's more, Niz's strategic vision is not below us. When we march into Fanyan Ocean after the Spring Festival, we will probably face more than just the Royal Navy of Bran. ”

"You mean ......"

Liu Changxun was obviously taken aback, because of the implication of Bai Zhizhan's words, the Nuland Navy would send the "Endeavour" to Fanyanyang to assist the Royal Navy of Bran in the battle.

"It's just my guess." Bai Zhizhan let out a long breath and continued: "It's just that this is also the key. If I am asked to take 3 fleet aircraft carriers to Fanyanyang, I have to advance the time, preferably before the Spring Festival, and at the latest after the Spring Festival, and must not be delayed until around the Qingming Festival. ”

This time, Liu Changxun did not let Bai Zhizhan explain.

There is no need to explain, when the enemy is ready and completes the defensive deployment, that is, after the Royal Navy of Bran sends an additional fleet to Fan Yanyang, sending troops to Fan Yanyang is equivalent to fighting a tough battle, not only will the difficulty of the battle increase a lot, but it may not be able to achieve the desired result.

Only by actively grasping the initiative can we have the hope of winning all!

In addition, an active offensive was a major feature of the White Stop War.

After pondering for a while, he nodded slightly. "If you feel the need, just arrange it, and I'll find Shousuke when I go back."

"Without further ado, we'll ......"

"Don't be in a hurry at this time, you should be the first time to come to the Sayi Imperial Kingdom."

Bai Zhizhan showed a look of surprise, not that Liu Changxun asked him to stay in Daban for a few more days and appreciate the narrow style, but to see the person standing outside the dock next to the car.

It turned out to be Zhao Yu!