In order to ensure fairness, the Navy Command issued an invitation, and He Yongxing and Liu Changhe also accepted the invitation, each bringing several senior staff officers to observe.

For several hours, nothing happened. Not to mention He Yongxing and Liu Changhe, even Zhu Shijian could not bear it.

The secretary came in and whispered in Zhu Shijian's ear. Zhu Shijian then got up and went out, neither He Yongxing nor Liu Changhe took it seriously.

After sitting for a few hours, even the most stable person has to go to the bathroom.

In fact, He Yongxing and Liu Changhe could not hold it in.

The two of them remained motionless, probably competing for kidney strength.

Then, the two began to secretly be grateful, feeling that Zhu Shijian was really losing money when he went out to the toilet at this time, because the deduction suddenly entered the climax stage.

It's indeed sudden, very suddenly.

First, the Imperial Fleet sent a reconnaissance plane in the early morning of exercise time to start the first round of reconnaissance operations of the new day. Although the reconnaissance plane took off before dawn, it must have returned after dawn and suffered 10% of the accident losses, so this operation did not violate the rules.

Subsequently, the referee team made the first key ruling after the deduction began.

The Imperial Fleet's reconnaissance aircraft discovered the return of the Combined Fleet. Because the reconnaissance aircraft arrived after dawn, the Combined Fleet dispatched fighters in time and shot down several reconnaissance aircraft, but it was not able to stop these reconnaissance aircraft from sending reports and informed the flagship of the discovery of the Combined Fleet to the flagship.

Because of the whereabouts, the joint fleet immediately strengthened air defense, divided the fighter jets into two batches, and took off one after another to patrol near the fleet.

In addition, the joint fleet also sent reconnaissance planes at this time.

After receiving the feedback, the Imperial Fleet immediately organized a crackdown.

Then, the referee team made the most critical ruling.

In three consecutive waves of strike operations, the Imperial fleet lost nearly two hundred aircraft, accounting for three-quarters of the total number of aircraft dispatched.

According to the ruling, the Imperial Fleet temporarily lost its ability to strike.

However, the Imperial Fleet also achieved a decisive victory.

Because of the concentrated attack, the two motherships of the Joint Fleet were judged to be sunk, and the Joint Fleet lost all the aviation power except the seaplane. Even if the referee team also determined that the Joint Fleet's reconnaissance aircraft had discovered the Imperial Fleet.

However, the deduction did not end there.

After the three rounds of strikes, it was night, and the Imperial fleet was unable to continue dispatching aviation troops at night.

Fortunately, the referee team also ruled that after one night of emergency repairs and adjustments, the Imperial Fleet's aviation combat capability could be restored by 40%.

Considering that the Joint Fleet no longer has fighter jets, the Imperial Fleet does not need to retain air defense power, nor does it need to provide cover for the aircraft group that performs bombing missions. It can allow all aircraft, including dozens of fighter jets, to perform bombing missions, so the strike capability is restored to 60% of the maximum.

The key is that the distance between the Empire Fleet and the Joint Fleet is not far, less than 300 kilometers. The area where the Empire Fleet is located is close to the edge of the set sea area. Therefore, according to the rules, the Empire Fleet cannot expand its distance by retreating, and it is possible to encounter the Joint Fleet at night.

In fact, this is the biggest variable, and it can be said to be the last chance of the joint fleet.

Don't forget that after the three-wheeled strike, only two motherships of the Combined Fleet were judged to be sunk, and the four battleships and four battlecruisers were intact. As long as both sides encountered each other at night, the Imperial Fleet could not defeat the Combined Fleet with four battleships.

In addition, according to the deduction regulations, aviation troops can only be dispatched when the distance exceeds fifty kilometers.

It can be seen that the outcome will be announced before dawn.

As long as you catch the Imperial Fleet, the Joint Fleet will be able to rely on twice the number of main ships to achieve decisive victory with traditional artillery battles.

On the contrary, as long as the Imperial Fleet can persist until dawn, it can dispatch air forces to defeat the joint fleet.

The next tactics of the two fleets, to be precise, are really important.

As a result, Bai Zhizhan and Liu Xiangzhen remained silent and did not immediately make adjustments to the route, as if they were speculating on the tactics that their opponents might use.

Could it be that these two young men will have to delay for a few more hours?

In actual combat, it is not strange to spend a few hours making a decision, but this is a deduction and does not require a complete reference to actual combat.

However, He Yongxing and Liu Changhe were both calm.

Standing on the standpoint of two aristocratic families, two major fleets and two factions, this is by no means an ordinary deduction, and its importance is not as important as a fleet decisive battle.

In fact, the referees from the Naval Academy also understand.

The atmosphere in the referee center was very tense and surprisingly quiet. The staff of the referee team were all in their positions and no one was walking around.

Maybe it's because I'm afraid of attracting attention, and no one even whispers.

Until the door creaked open.

When the people in the room were relieved when they saw that it was Zhu Shijian who came in.

However, He Yongxing and Liu Changhe had noticed Zhu Shijian's grim expression and immediately realized that something bad must have happened.

"Let them come out and that's all today."

"Commander, this..."

Zhu Shijian didn't say much at all, nodded to He Yongxing and Liu Changhe, and then turned around and walked out.

The two of them dared not delay, so they ordered their entourage staff and immediately followed Zhu Shijian to leave the referee center.

Outside, Zhu Shijian had already left, but his secretary did not leave.

Afterwards, the two went to the commander's office with the secretary.

When they arrived, Zhu Shijian was calling.

Seeing them, Zhu Shijian pointed at the sofa, then waved to the secretary, signaling him to take the door when he went out.

"Okay, I know what to do."

After saying that, Zhu Shijian hung up the phone.

He Yongxing and Liu Changhe looked at him, but neither asked questions.

"I just received the news that His Majesty was admitted to the Imperial Hospital for critical illness, but his condition has stabilized. According to the results of the Imperial Doctor's consultation, the situation is not optimistic, and I'm afraid it will take a few days."

Both generals were stunned. Liu Changheteng stood up and then sat down again.

"It was the Privy Council who sent people to the Western Front as the rules and would definitely bring the crown prince back before the Spring Festival." Zhu Shijian exclaimed and said: "According to the Prime Minister's intention, we must speed up the negotiation process and make the armistice agreement landed as soon as possible."

"So, we need to come up with the navy's development plan?" He Yongxing said.

"In this situation, everything must be accelerated. General Liu, do you have no objection?"

"Even the prime minister says this, who has any objection?" When he said this, He Yongxing looked at Liu Changhe, clearly asking Liu Changhe to think carefully.

After pondering for a while, Liu Changhe nodded slightly, which could be considered as an answer.

"General Liu has no objection, that's good. The deductions will not be publicized for the time being. It's getting late, so that's all today. Everyone will go back early to rest."

While saying this, Zhu Shijian hinted He Yongxing through his eyes.
Chapter completed!