The fact that the fleets of China and the Entente were concentrated in Britain and France could not be hidden from the eyes of the Germans, and such a large-scale movement must have been for the sake of large-scale action. Just as the fleets of the four countries were assembled and ready to sail for the Mediterranean, a huge formation of eight fleet aircraft carriers sailed in the vast Atlantic. More than ten battleships, more than twenty cruisers of various kinds, and nearly a hundred submarines and submarine hunters are surrounded, a fleet of this size can be described as unprecedented, even the British Grand Fleet in its heyday could not put on such a strong lineup, just from the tonnage point of view, the total tonnage of this fleet has surpassed the former, not to mention the combat effectiveness! It's a time difference!

Swagger, showmanship, shock! These six words fully reflect the original intention of the formation of this fleet! To swagger is to tell the Germans that we are going to the Mediterranean, to show off is to tell the Germans that if you disagree, then keep it, and to deter is to tell the Germans that if they are not convinced, we will pull it out and practice! As Xu Jie expected, the German Navy did not make any major moves, and even German newspapers rarely mentioned this incident. They were more focused on the fighting that was raging in central Italy, when the German Army was chasing north and the ancient city of Rome would soon fall into the hands of the Allies!

Of course, not taking a position does not mean not paying attention, on the contrary, the German Navy has long known about the build-up of the fleet of the four countries, and also has a general idea of the possible actions of the other side. "They want to end up, this fleet should be to cover the withdrawal of the US and French armies. Victory is at hand. This was nothing more than a statement by the Allies and China before the end of the war. Hipper, who was on the sickbed, saw the other party's direct purpose at a glance and said very calmly. However, at this time, his heart is far from being as calm as it seems. On the contrary, he was full of worries about the future of the German Navy. Scheer's dying troubles also became his troubles.

The combined strength of the navies of the five countries is simply terrifying. Hipper knew very well that even if the Germans had taken precautions in advance this time, and the main forces of the High Seas Fleet and the Austro-Hungarian Fleet succeeded in uniting, they would definitely not be able to withstand the five-nation navies with full firepower, and directly take out a dozen aircraft carriers in peacetime! How can such a sea power be matched? Moreover, there are two aircraft carriers in China that are going to visit India, what does it mean to visit India at this time? It's definitely impossible to just go around and forget it! Rather, it is directed at the German-Austrian sea oil transport line and the Turkish fleet! Neither in the Mediterranean nor in the Indian Ocean, the Allied navies could not compete with each other's maritime power.

"In this operation, a total of 5 aircraft carriers were dispatched from Xiaxia. If the Huaxia fleet is removed, then the other side will only have 9 ships. Although the strength is still very strong, it is also within the range of what we can deal with, and in the future, the Italian Navy will lose its homeland, and it should be impossible to replenish new warships. And we have obtained the shipbuilding industry in Italy, and the speed of replenishment will be increased to a certain extent. Raeder on the side said cautiously.

"Well, that's right, the key is Huaxia. Geographically speaking, China is the closest power to India, and at the same time, it is also the country that can deploy the largest fleet in the Indian Ocean, and their territory is stuck in the eastern gate to and from South Asia. The United States is no longer competing with China for the Pacific Ocean, and they can devote their entire fleet to the Indian Ocean when necessary! This is terrible, if you can put in troops. China is probably more than the three Entente countries combined in the Indian Ocean! Hipper nodded approvingly.

"But until now, China has been an oil-poor country, and half of their oil comes from the Middle East under our control. As long as you have this card. We are not afraid that China will be completely hostile to us. Even if the other side can solve the problem of fuel self-sufficiency, as long as we can defeat Britain, the United States and France before then, then the final winner will definitely be us. Raeder was relieved. …

"This card is only as effective as it is played, and once it is played, it means a complete break between the two sides! How many oil reserves does Huaxia have? How many days can they support their fleet? We don't know. We can only use oil to ensure that China does not fully intervene in the war, and at the same time, we must also beware of the risk that this card will suddenly fail one day. Hippert smiled wryly. If nothing else. Sooner or later you will become the central figure of the German Navy, remember one thing. That is, before China and Germany officially declare war, we must not stop the oil supply to China! It's an unfair gamble, and even if we win, all we get is temporary restraint, and if we fail, we lose an empire! ”

"What if Huaxia solves the oil supply problem by itself?" Raeder asked a little unwillingly.

"Then this card has been delaying for at least a while! Sometimes time is the victory. The supply of oil is the only way to maintain a delicate balance between China and China. It is also a guarantee that we will gain a strategic advantage after the start of the decisive battle. Unless we will win tomorrow over the Entente, we cannot do anything to the Chinese oil fields in the Middle East! Remember what I say! Hipper's voice was full of emotion!

"Okay, I remember, so doesn't the Empire have any plan to deal with this opponent's large-scale naval operation? The Admiralty's reaction was unusually calm. Raeder changed the subject playfully. And what can be done about this operation, Raeder really wants to know.

"The Admiralty doesn't have much of an idea, at least not what I'm going to do. Maybe soon a fleet will be arranged to cruise around the North Sea to scare the British. However, most of the energy will still be focused on fleet building and training. It's as simple as that. Hipper's smile was full of helplessness. In essence, Scheer and Hippert are all the way, competitive, and daring to take risks is a true portrayal of their characters, but this time, even Hipper, who likes to be fierce and ruthless, said that if he can't do anything, then there is really nothing he can do, no way, with the strong intervention of Huaxia, the Allied Navy has been completely suppressed!

"But the Air Force and Army don't want it to end there. Well, the news from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Austria-Hungary agreed not to want to let go of the American and French troops, as well as the British * and the Chinese army in the north. Even the Army said that the prisoners were to be sent to Berlin to parade through the streets. Raeder said seemingly casually.

"Well, in that case, it's going to be a problem. The Army may have to be prepared to fire at naval guns, while the Air Force will have to fight as many as 1,400 or so carrier-based aircraft, and it will be fought away! Hipper's brow was furrowed, his eyes showing unease and anxiety. Tell Count Spee, do not show support for the plans of the Air Force, I am not optimistic about the actions of the Air Force. ”

"That is, our Navy will have to be a bystander in this war, in addition to participating in a lost naval battle?" Raeder's eyebrows furrowed slightly, revealing a look of dissatisfaction.

"When it comes to attacks on warships, I don't think anyone has a better say than naval aviation, right? There is a big gap between land attacks and sea attacks, and being able to do a good job in the former does not mean that you can do a good job in the latter, the latter is more demanding, and it is more difficult to train pilots. And this time the combat environment is really not good, and the strength of the other side is too strong! Hipper tried to explain in a calm tone, but the unmistakable words contained in it did not allow Raeder to raise any objections.

"Are you worried about the future military spending of the Navy? No, this one is completely unnecessary, we have already proven our worth in the First World War. This battle was nothing more than a rehearsal for another big war. I know His Majesty the Emperor better than you, he sees the strength and great role of the opponent's navy, so he will spare no effort to support the navy in order to achieve victory. Our forward positions are still too far away from India, and in the event of war, a truly reliable air force will be provided by a navy, not an air force. Hipper reassured. …

"Actually, we don't have to wait until the Second World War. I think Iran is a good whetstone, Iran is a vast country, even if the Air Force successfully implements the airborne landing in Tehran, there is no guarantee of complete mastery of the country, and only if they are completely desperate will they submit to the saber of the Empire. The prerequisite for achieving this goal is to completely cut off British support for Iran. Maybe we can take this opportunity to weaken the British Navy in advance? Raeder said tentatively.

"Well, your suggestion is very good, but we need a suitable opportunity, and in this operation, Huaxia must not be able to look west. Otherwise, we are likely to face failure! And the US Navy, which must be solved before the Americans enter South Asia. If this is the case, we should choose the time to solve Iran within five years, when the economies of the three Entente countries should have just recovered, the American base in India should not be completed, and the problem of fuel supply to China has not been solved. Well, that's it! Hipper muttered to himself.

"Now the Navy's job is to accumulate strength. Aren't there two aircraft carriers built in the name of civilian ships? When you have time, you get the relevant parties up to speed. By next year at the latest, the Navy plans to conduct a live military exercise in the Indian Ocean. In addition to the main forces of the High Seas Fleet, the Austro-Hungarian and Turkish fleets will participate. There are a lot of theoretical things to be demonstrated. You're going to take advantage of this opportunity. Hipper said earnestly. I couldn't help but feel a little regretful in my tone, the new leadership of the High Seas Fleet was about to come out, and Hipper's arms couldn't twist his thighs after all! At the behest of De Panic, Count Spee would take over as commander of the High Seas Fleet. And his student Count Lucknar and other cadres will be reused, and Raeder's position will be a little behind!

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