552 Britain's secret weapon
Again, some parts of this world are tyrannical, and some places are relatively peaceful. After rounding the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, Phillips finally entered the Indian Ocean.
It wasn't quite what he had estimated, South Africa had rejected his request for supplies, and he didn't have the strength to spend it in a place like South Africa.
Originally, he had 4 battleships and 1 aircraft carrier, and with such strength, the South African government had to bow its head and seriously think about the harm that the other side could cause to itself.
But now it was different, the German telegram had made it very clear that the defected Balham and the war-weariness had surrendered.
In addition, Phillips's only aircraft carrier has also become a trophy of the German Navy, and the current Phillips fleet is no longer so terrible.
Forcing the other party to lack strength and playing the legal or emotional card, South Africa is soft and hard, so Phillips's original plan to stay in Africa was completely ruined, and he could only leave with two battleships in disarray.
It wasn't until now, when the battleship had entered the Indian Ocean, that Phillips finally relaxed.
Therefore, the former commander of the British Navy's home fleet, who resolutely left with the fleet, walked to the door of the VIP room next to the captain's room with a bottle of red wine.
Then he held out his hand and knocked on the door gentlemanly. To be honest, he was a little nervous at this time, even more nervous than leading the army out of Scapa Bay.
"Come in!" There was a crisp sound coming from the door, and Phillips pushed the door open and walked in.
The room is very decorated, in fact, the Royal Navy before the defeat was very exquisite, it is probably the most decent navy in the world.
In this room was the "weapon" that Phillips had secretly taken from England, the important "cargo" that King George VI had prepared for him.
I saw Elizabeth, the princess sitting in a chair, in a semi-imprisoned state. She is the secret weapon that legitimizes India, the Middle East, Myanmar and other regions, and is the new hope for both ends of the British royal family.
Churchill was able to gain the support of the United States, but Churchill is now dead. Elizabeth went to India to join the British generals more appropriately than to go to Canada to be a puppet.
This is also an important reason why Phillips insisted on not going to the relatively safer Americas, but to the south, when formulating his plan.
"What? The defeated general is finally willing to meet his master? Elizabeth was still a young girl, but she spoke much sharper than her father.
Some people are even emperors, but they are not suitable to be emperors, such as Song Huizong. Others are born to be queens, such as Elizabeth.
"I didn't expect the Germans to intercept so accurately and I would take responsibility for the failure...... His Highness ......" Putting the red wine in his hand awkwardly on the table, Phillips said bitterly.
He loved the Navy, and he loved his homeland. If it weren't for the collapse of the situation, he wouldn't have chosen to take the plunge and betray with the fleet at a critical time.
It was precisely because George VI gave him a better choice and made him feel that he could continue to fight with the fleet that he resolutely launched a rebellion.
However, the result was somewhat embarrassing - he saved two battleships, but the British paid the price of six battleships.
"There will always be defeats in wars, and one defeat does not mean anything." Elizabeth comforted her general, apparently not intending to blame the admiral in front of her for the defeat.
In fact, although Phillips's starting point was to preserve the naval fleet, he did what he did to support Queen Elizabeth, who was about to set up her own door.
If Li Le were to choose an opponent, he would rather go against a short-lived George VI than face a long-lived old lady who could live until 2017 or even longer.
Regrettably, Her Majesty has now reached the Indian Ocean, almost to the edge of the zone where Germany is able to influence.
After hearing Elizabeth's words, Phillips was really excited. Apparently Elizabeth was a better allegiance, a wiser boss than her father.
"I will lead the fleet and support you in India to continue the fight! I will fight for you to the end of my life, all the way to restore the British Empire to its former glory! Elizabeth's safety made Phillips feel warm, and with tears in his eyes, he knelt down on one knee to express his loyalty to Elizabeth.
Phillips himself could not survive at sea for a long time, and he needed a large logistics base to support his fleet.
Although there are only two warships, this is still a large consumer of supplies. He will only be able to survive if India and the Middle East support him and keep his fleet alive.
If he loses support, then his fleet will not even reach Australia, and will self-destruct at sea due to lack of fuel and supplies.
Therefore, for Phillips, supporting a new royal family and continuing to exist as an overseas power in Britain is the most in his fundamental interests.
With Elizabeth, the fleet would be able to have the support of both Montgomery and Mountbatten.
And they must be willing to see a fleet coming, because their fragile Indian Ocean also needs a fleet to protect.
Both sides take what they need, which is the basis of cooperation. And with the banner of the princess, the United States is expected to provide assistance, and the logistics supply of the fleet will also be guaranteed.
The fleet, which had left the British mainland, was actually rootless duckweed, and the huge cannons could not replenish the shells overseas, which was the key to limiting the combat capability of this fleet.
If the United States can provide some artillery stockpiles, it can fight with the Indian fleet on its back...... Well, or rather, limited operations.
None of the large ships of this fleet could be wounded in battle, as India and Burma did not have large repair docks for repairing ships.
One look at India's shipbuilding capabilities and naval maintenance capabilities today shows how whimsical it is to count on this country to support a large fleet.
Therefore, this fleet still cannot participate in high-intensity naval battles, and can only barely support the defense of the Indian Ocean, which can be regarded as an "existing navy".
What is even more worrying is that Japan is now wreaking havoc in China and eyeing Southeast Asia, and it is still unknown who the British Navy in the Indian Ocean will fight.