Time passed day by day, but the possibility of war between China and the United States was rising. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 infoIn particular, after the killing of diplomats of the Chinese Empire, relations between the two countries fell to a freezing point. Demonstrations against the United States broke out in major cities of the Chinese Empire, and the U.S. embassy and consulate in China were surrounded by angry Chinese people. If the Chinese Empire launched a war against the United States at this time, it is estimated that all the people of the empire would support it.

Serving, surprisingly, even if the situation is tense. However, the Chinese Empire did not seem to have any intention of going to war immediately. Although China's attitude is very tough, it does not accept the results of the US government's investigation into this incident. But no further action was taken. Of course, many people think that it is because the Chinese Empire is not ready for war. Some people have always been convinced that war will break out.

In fact, the Chinese Empire's war preparations were not not done well, but it did not want to go to war with the United States with the Americans on high alert. They wanted to wait until the Americans were unprepared before going to war. In this way, the Empire's defeat of the United States would be minimized.

A month passed, and the Americans found that the Chinese Empire still did not declare war on them, as if acquiescing to this fact. This made the Americans greatly relieved, and at the same time, they were also a little dismissive of the Chinese Empire. Some people in the U.S.* military even believe that the Chinese Empire simply does not dare to go to war against the United States. Even the Chinese Empire surpassed the United States in both industrial and military power. However, the Pacific Ocean became America's best protection. The Chinese Empire was not sure to defeat the United States after crossing the Pacific. So, this time they could only swallow their anger.

At first, there were people who argued that this was too underestimating the Chinese. However, as time went by, the Chinese Empire still did not go to war against the United States, which made more and more people seem to agree with this view. Even US President Franklin D. Roosevelt privately stated: "Although the relationship between China and the United States is very dangerous, the emperor of the Chinese Empire is a very wise man, and they know that there is no benefit to China in going to war now." So, all the time to exercise restraint. ”

Of course, that's what the U.S. government wants to see. If war were to start now, the U.S. government would not be ready. Now, there is undoubtedly more time for the U.S. government to prepare, and they can use that time to send more American soldiers to the islands in the Pacific, to the Hawaiian Islands, to Australia, and to the Philippine colonies so that they can strengthen their defenses.

In fact, what the Americans don't know is that China did it on purpose. For the Chinese Empire, the biggest problem in waging war against the United States is undoubtedly the Pacific Ocean. If the Americans were able to deploy their elite troops on the islands of the Pacific Ocean and in the colonies of Australia and the Philippines, it would give the Chinese Empire a chance to eliminate these elite American troops. After China destroys these American troops, the remaining troops in the United States will probably be those newly formed units with low combat effectiveness. At that time, it would be much easier if the Chinese Empire really wanted to launch an attack on the American mainland.

Of course, to eliminate these American forces in the Pacific, the Chinese Empire would also pay even greater casualties. However, under the condition that China has completely mastered sea and air supremacy, the difficulty of combat will always be much less.

In early August 4637, Emperor Wu Haoxuan summoned Admiral Chen Houfu, commander of the Pacific Fleet, and asked him about the preparations for Plan A. The Empire attaches great importance to the upcoming Plan A, which is about to be able to gain an overwhelming advantage in the Pacific from the very beginning of the war.

"Your Majesty, all the warships that the Imperial Navy plans to launch Plan A, including four A-class carriers, four B-class carriers, two E-class aircraft carriers, and two F-class carriers, have completed routine maintenance and are ready to attack. All escort warships, including escort aircraft carriers, large air defense cruisers, heavy cruisers, light cruisers and destroyers, were also prepared. The five 'Five Emperor-class' battleships of the battleship detachment are also ready to set off at any time. In addition, the Imperial Navy has sent a large number of ocean-going submarines to the waters around the Hawaiian Islands to collect intelligence and ensure that the Imperial Navy can launch an attack on Pearl Harbor as scheduled. Admiral Chen Houfu said.

"Well, what about the line of attack? Are you sure? Wu Haoxuan asked. It was 8,000 kilometers from the mainland of the empire to the Hawaiian Islands, and it was undoubtedly very difficult to get such a large fleet to travel 8,000 kilometers without being detected. Especially when the Americans are on guard, it's even more difficult. Once discovered, the consequences can be imagined. Of course, with the combat strength of the Imperial Navy's dispatch of 12 capital aircraft carriers and as many as 24 escort aircraft carriers, even if it is a strong attack, it is completely enough to take Pearl Harbor. But what is unacceptable to the Empire is that if the U.S. Navy knows the true strength of the Imperial Navy, it simply retreats? Retreat to the San Diego Naval Base, hiding under the protection of land-based aircraft of the US Army. If the Imperial Navy wanted to annihilate the Pacific Fleet of the U.S. Navy, it would have to go through the interception of the U.S. Army Air Corps and the blockade of dense anti-aircraft gun positions in the military port. It is almost impossible to achieve this strategic goal.

"Your Majesty, for the sake of secrecy, our fleet has all been transferred to the Sea of Okhotsk. After giving the order to attack, the fleet will pass through the Kuril Islands and move eastward along the warm current of the North Pacific. Reach the north side of Hawaii and head south. Oceanographers know that if we follow the North Atlantic Current eastward, we will need much less time, thus reducing the likelihood of exposure. Admiral Chen Houfu said.

Wu Haoxuan nodded, in order to prevent the Americans from discovering the Empire's aircraft carrier fleet, the aircraft carriers of the Imperial Navy were either trained in the Whale Sea, or simply trained in the northernmost Sea of Okhotsk. For all these years, the Americans simply did not expect that the Imperial Navy would form such a formidable aircraft carrier formation. Therefore, it is highly likely that a surprise attack will be successful.

"After the fleet is dispatched, there is radio silence along the way. At the same time, both anti-aircraft and underwater anti-submarine must be prepared. If you spot an American plane, a submarine, or even a merchant ship, you must shoot it down or sink it before the other side sends a telegram. Before launching a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, do your best to ensure that the fleet's whereabouts are not revealed. The life of every air unit of the Imperial Navy is precious, and I don't want this sneak attack to turn into a strong attack. Wu Haoxuan said.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Admiral Chen Houfu nodded heavily. He knew that although His Majesty the Emperor wanted to win the war, he really cherished the lives of the officers and men of the navy.

"Alright, you go back and prepare. On August 15, the fleet departed on time. Wu Haoxuan said.

"Yes, Your Majesty. The minister assured His Majesty that the navy would do its best to win the war. Admiral Chen Houfu said. As the general of the development of the aircraft carrier fleet appointed by Emperor Wu Haoxuan, this time, it is time for him to use facts to prove that Emperor Wu Haoxuan's original choice was to fight for it. If he fails, then he will have no face.

Wu Haoxuan nodded. He also believed that the Imperial Navy would be able to succeed this time. The Empire has been preparing for this battle for so long. If there is no way to win, it will be too unreasonable.

As time passed, as the Chinese Empire still did not show any excesses, the US government gradually relaxed its vigilance against the Chinese Empire. Little did they know that as time went by, the war would come closer and closer to them, and soon, it would befall them. When the time comes, this war will cost them extremely dearly.

In the icy Sea of Okhotsk, the Imperial Navy's Pacific Fleet is a secret base here, and huge warships are anchored in the early harbor. The most striking are undoubtedly those aircraft carriers. The Imperial Navy's first generation aircraft carriers, Class A, the successor Class B, and Class E and F aircraft carriers converted from four 'Amagi-class' battle cruisers of the Japanese Navy. In addition to these main aircraft carriers, there are a full 24 escort aircraft carriers of the smaller class. These escort aircraft carriers are converted from ro-ro ships. Each escort aircraft carrier can carry a group, even 36 fighters. With two escort aircraft carriers in one carrier strike group, it will be possible to prevent the air defense of the fleet from having any problems.

In addition to aircraft carriers, there were a large number of battleships, large air defense cruisers, heavy cruisers, light cruisers and destroyers, the entire fleet, up to more than two hundred format warships. In addition, two divisions of the Marine Corps were also transferred here. They will be the main force of the Empire in the capture of the Hawaiian Islands. After the Imperial Navy implements Plan A, the Imperial Navy's aircraft carrier and battleship formations will cover their landing in Hawaii and snatch the Hawaiian Islands of the Americans in one fell swoop.

On the night of August 14, 4637 AD, Admiral Chen Houfu, commander of the Pacific Fleet of the Imperial Navy, convened the commanders of the aircraft carrier strike groups of the Pacific Fleet and the captains of the battleships to hold a pre-war meeting.

At 5 a.m. on August 15, the main forces of the Imperial Navy's Pacific Fleet set off from the Sea of Okhotsk for a long assault on Pearl Harbor. (To be continued.) )