Under the control of the genuine pilot, the Junker-3c water reconnaissance aircraft that Xia Shu was riding flew straight back to the Port of Thors. The northern harbor was parked at this time, two giants were parked, Hippel's flagship "Deferringer" and the "Westphalia" left by the Fonk fleet. The former docked alone next to the dock inside the breakwater. The towering hull was one section higher than the breakwater. The hull, more than 200 meters long, accounted for nearly one-third of the breakwater. The four double-mounted main turrets arranged along the central axis were very eye-catching, and the crew members had three or three.

They are scattered in two parts throughout the deck, sitting or lying, enjoying the warm sunshine comfortably; the latter docked at the Inner Harbor Pier on the left, its hull is only two-thirds of that of the Deflinger-class battlecruiser, and its width is slightly narrow, so it looks solid and thick. The four triple main guns each point in different directions. A large number of empty bullets, hulls, bridges, chimneys and other parts are stacked on the deck next to the turret. The bullet holes in the bullet holes in the hull, hulls, bridges, chimneys and other parts are still clearly visible. Some crew members and technicians are using gas welding equipment to cut and repair damaged parts in the battle.

The plane landed on the water and relied on its own power to get on the dock. Xia Shu climbed out of the cockpit, leaped lightly, and stood firmly on the dock. As soon as he took off his fur hat, his adjutant Gunther Lütjens quickly came forward.

"This is a password telegram I received half an hour ago, sent from the Navy General Office."

"Naval Office?" Xia Shu took off his gloves and took the telegram from the other party curiously.

Lütjens stood quietly beside him, looking at Xia Shu without saying a word.

"His Highness Prince Heinrich will come to comfort the soldiers on behalf of the German royal family." This sentence of Xia Shu is the grammar of the statement.

"Yes, sir." Lütjens followed Xia Shu's instructions and called him "sir" instead of "Your Highness". In the German Empire, which had strict hierarchy and profound class concepts, the change in the title was not enough to change the reality of royal privileges in various fields. Xia Shu did nothing but make Lütjens look down on the gap in identity. With his potential, as long as he maintains a humble, diligent and pragmatic attitude, he will become a great person in time.

"Tell Major Brig that he should prepare for the reception according to the specifications of the Marshal. As for accommodation, please ask Colonel Burz to make another officer's cabin for us! Put my current cabin in order and give it to His Highness the Prince." Natsuki thought for a moment and said.

"Yes, sir." Lütjens responded. Next, the two walked towards the theater command together. After the naval war, the theater command moved back to the port from the bunker construction on the hillside. It was originally an independent warehouse, and the food stored there was bought by the German Navy and distributed to local residents who were displaced due to the war. The warehouse happened to be empty, and tables, chairs, and stoves were added. A little arrangement became Xia Shu's new office. However, the night here was cold and the structure of the warehouse was not warm. Xia Shu and his officers would be transferred to the old battleship "Brunswick" at night. The officers' cabins on the ship were warmer than on the shore.

"The chief seems to have a special affection for the 'Brunswick'." Lütjens turned his head and looked at Xia Shu. His eyes contained admiration, but he did not worship like an ordinary officer and soldier. What outsiders often see is the aura of glory of the winner, and only those around him, such as the staff assistant, will know that the so-called plots of gods and ghosts are actually based on collecting a large amount of intelligence and analyzing and reasoning. What is special about is nothing more than meticulous thinking, delicate mind, keen judgment and the adventurous spirit of daring to break the routine.

"Well, although I have not served in it, the first battleship I served in, the Alsace, is of the same class as it, and the cabin layout is basically the same. I feel very intimate when I remembered my experience back then." Xia Shu said gently, then turned to Lütjens and grinned: "The Prince's fleet commander flag was raised on the Brunswick."

Lütjens nodded and said, "Oh, after hearing what you said, I remember that His Highness was the commander of the German battle fleet, but I always thought he was the commander of the fleet that rose on the 'Germany'."

"The service of the 'Germany' was three months after His Highness was appointed as the commander of the battle fleet. The 'Brunswick' was the fleet flagship." Xia Shu explained lightly. In terms of age, Prince Joachim was one year younger than Lütjens. In terms of absolute IQ, Lütjens may be slightly better, but the huge differences in their background made their life path very different. Xia Shu entered the military as a member of the royal family, and the initial platform was much higher than civilians like Lütjens. When Lütjens was still accumulating knowledge and experience as an intern officer, Xia Shu had already won the praise of the "Hohenzollern genius" and became the chief of combat staff of a main ship such as the "Alsace".

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"So that's it!" Lütjens smiled at Xia Shu. His simple answer and natural expression made Xia Shu feel like he was talking to his friends. In the upper class with power and desire, the most valuable thing is pure friendship; in the army, brothers who are born and die easily get, but friendships as plain as boiled water are a bit rare.

In short, Lütjens has been a staff assistant for more than a year. In the eyes of others, it is quite lucky to be an adjutant of a prominent figure. This almost means that he does not need to climb up step by step like his ordinary colleagues, and he only needs to establish a good relationship with the superiors to get the chance to rise. However, Lütjens has the pride of most Germans. He disdained to flatter, did not compromise, was humble and studious, and had an amazing talent in military command. With the accumulation of experience and the improvement of his horizon, Lütjens began to truly play the role of a staff assistant. His insights in combat strategies became more and more profound, and he often found details that were easily overlooked by people. This can be said to be the most important thing that Xia Shu values ​​at the moment.

Seeing that the theater command was still one or two minutes away, Natsuki told Lütjens: "The previous combat decision was a bit rash, which caused the Fonk fleet to suffer a heavy blow. In theory, the next deployment should be stable, but if you want to regain the two islands occupied by the British team at the smallest cost, I think the best way is to fight and decide quickly... There is a famous saying in the East that even if the opponent's kung fu is very high, a brick will be knocked down directly."

Lütjens obviously does not quite understand the meaning of this oriental "people's words".

Natsuki then explained: "Many details on the battlefield cannot be accurately predicted, so sometimes they would rather be rough at the tactical level. As long as they make sure that the strategic deployment is right, they will decisively invest their troops. However, this kind of playing style is not applicable in any situation. If they encounter a carefully planned and well-prepared opponent, they will be troublesome."

Lütjens thought for a while: "Following the commander, the British team's deployment in Soud Island seems to be very strict, but it's actually just a bluff?"

Xia Shu shook her head: "Sud Island is the last stronghold for the British army to save the northern war situation. Maybe their current strength on the island is not strong enough and there are not enough artillery, but it is certain that those field fortifications are real, and the British are still trying hard to strengthen. Unless we can completely block the island, when we have more preparations and deployments, the British army's defense preparations will become stronger. I am worried that by then it will not be a matter of casualties, but a problem of failure in our landing offense."

"Deploying a large amount of troops and equipment on an isolated island, with the current situation in the UK, requires great determination." Lütjens analyzed.

Rumors about Britain's preparation to withdraw from the war are no longer new. Natsuki's concerns originated from the Battle of Malta in World War II. At first, the island's defense was relatively weak and could be taken down at most at the same price as the Battle of Crete. However, the Italians felt sorry for their warships, and the head of state was worried that the airborne troops would suffer heavy losses again, so they missed the best opportunity and paid even more in the future.

The two walked into the theater command one by one. Another staff officer immediately reported that the "Brunswick" who brought two light ships to pick up the transport ships, had joined the fleet transporting the second batch of combat troops of the 2nd Marine Brigade and could arrive at the Port of Thors in three hours. The "Sedlitz" who was cruising near the waters near Sand Island has not yet discovered British ships. If nothing unexpected happens, it will shell the British position at the western end of Sand Island at dusk, and then return to the busy Port of Thors, which has become a strategic hub for the German army in the Faroe Island. In fact, there is only such a relatively complete seaport in the Faroe Islands.

Including the new batch of German Marines who arrived in the Faroe Islands, there are already 8,000 German combat troops gathered in the Port of Thors alone, and there are more than 5,000 tired and excited victorious divisions on Vog Island. Although the armed crew and wounded officers and soldiers who first landed in the Faroe Islands are being transported back to the local area, the theater command can mobilize more than 10,000 elite troops used to carry out amphibious landing operations, which is equivalent to a complete marine brigade. The combat materials transported to the Faroe Islands are enough for these soldiers to fight a big battle. At present, the most shortage should be the landing ships that transport soldiers to the landing. Light ships, small ships and kayaks.
Chapter completed!