Imperial capital, Navy headquarters.

A few days ago, after the combat operation to attack Shiquan City began, to be precise, the early firepower preparations began, Liu Changxun asked the secretary to lay a single bed in the office. Although he did not have to go to the front line to command the battle, it was not so easy to sit in the rear.

The key is that this action is too critical.

To put it bluntly, it is related to the life and death of the empire!

At the end of last year, at the annual summary meeting of the Wartime Cabinet, Xue Yuanzheng bluntly mentioned that the Posha Bay cannot be conquered within one year and the oil will be transported back to the empire, so at the next annual summary meeting, he would have to consider ending the war in some decent way.

Attacking Lion City is the beginning, but it is also the most important.

Xue Yuanzheng also specially called three military leaders, namely Situ Jingde, Peng Huaisheng and Liu Changxun, and closed the door and let them have a long talk.

It is said to be heart-to-heart talk, but it is actually a briefing.

After the talks, the three of them also made military orders, and they were almost exhausted to make an alliance.

To be honest, this is not an exaggeration.

Before the war broke out, the Imperial Navy made dozens of deductions and concluded that after conquering the Shiquan City, it would take at least one year to sweep the Northern Fan Yan Ocean. Therefore, if you want to conquer the Bosha Bay within one year, you not only have to do your best, but also create miracles.

It is precisely because of this that Liu Changxun strongly advocated that Bai Zhizhan lead the fleet to expedition to Fan Yanyang.

Of course, he would give Bai Zhizhan whatever he wanted and give him enough authorization. Anyway, he would hand over all the belongings of the Imperial Navy to Bai Zhizhan.

Although it was a bit exaggerated, Liu Changxun did put all his hopes on Bai Zhizhan.

Otherwise, he would not have been in charge of the Navy Command in person to ensure that he could handle the battle reports sent from the front line as soon as possible.

But, at least in the early stage, the Navy is a supporting role.

What Liu Changxun had to say was the logistical support involved in landing, that is, arranging the fleet to transport troops and supplies to the front line.

The two Marine Divisions invested in the early stage have completed the organizational adjustment, with a force of about 20,000.

In order to transport nearly 40,000 officers and soldiers, as well as supporting weapons and equipment, dozens of transport ships are required to be dispatched, and warships have to be sent to escort them.

However, the Army is also fighting for its life.

According to the plan, after the successful rush to seize the beach, the Army invested 4 divisions to participate in ground combat operations, and arranged 4 divisions to serve as reserves, with more than 100,000 troops invested. After capturing Shiquan City, if an operation to sweep Beifan Yanyang immediately starts, the Army also plans to invest 8 to 12 divisions.

Even if it is conservatively estimated, the army will invest more than 400,000 troops.

Arrangement of Lian Xusheng as the commander-in-chief of the front line was Situ Jingde and Peng Huaisheng's idea. After all, in the army, Lian Xusheng is recognized as the number one general.

Fortunately, at least so far, everything has been going well.

After washing up, Liu Changxun took antihypertensive medicine placed on the table.

During the physical examination last year, he was diagnosed with high blood pressure. The doctor prescribed him this antihypertensive drug, mainly health care, and asked him to continue taking it.

In fact, Liu Changxun always thought that it was a vitamin tablet.

As for the increase in blood pressure, it is because I am too busy, or because I have too many things to worry about. If I get busy, my life will be irregular.

In addition, I haven't exercised for a long time.

He did not take off his coat, but fortunately he could start dealing with the news in the middle of the night.

However, as soon as he sat down, the door was pushed open.

The confidential secretary came in.

"What I just received was forwarded by the landing fleet and came from the 11th Special Mixed Fleet." After the confidential secretary came over, he handed the message to Liu Changxun.

Then, he went to turn on the desk lamp.

When he opened the telegram, Liu Changxun immediately frowned.

The beginning is a sentence: The 11th Special Mixed Fleet has not acted as planned and has moved south into the Java Sea.

"I have sent someone to call Zheng Jiangming."

"No other news?"

The confidential secretary shook his head. If there were any, he would have said it long ago.

"Make two cups of coffee and prepare to order."

"Okay, I'll make arrangements now."

"Zheng Jiangming is here, let him come to see me immediately."

The confidential secretary nodded and agreed, and then left the office.

When the confidential secretary went out, Liu Changxun went to sit on the office chair and read the telegram carefully.

What exactly is Bai Zhizhan thinking!?

Halfway through seeing it, Liu Changxun's hand holding the telegram began to tremble.

That was the family of the Imperial Navy. Bai Zhizhan, who has always performed well and has done everything safely, actually chose to take risks at this time.

It is more appropriate to say it is a gambling life.

Fortunately, Zheng Jiangming arrived soon.

"I only knew that I had just received the telegram from the Tsuman Naval Command. If it was not wrong, the 'Prime Minister' should be east of the Falkland Islands."

"What the hell does he want to do?"

"Commander-in-Chief..."

"Not only did he enter Fan Yanyang early, he would still have to rush to more than 10,000 kilometers. Don't he know that if he fails, the Imperial Navy General..."

“It won’t fail.”

"you……"

Zheng Jiangming did not explain much, so he found a document and handed it to Liu Changxun.

"This is an analysis using information related to the "Prime Minister" provided by the Thaman Navy Command, with the focus on the summary section later."

After hearing what Zheng Jiangming said, Liu Changxun turned to the last page.

After reading it, Liu Changxun's brows tightened even more.

According to Zheng Jiangming's summary, the "Prime Minister" arrived near the Falkland Islands on January 15, while the Tsuman Naval Command only sent a message on January 18.

If it delays for 3 days, it is very likely that the "Prime Minister" slows down its navigation along the way.

It's not about saving fuel, it's about worrying about encountering the Bran fleet.

That's right, Zheng Jiangming concluded that the Tiaoman Navy may have obtained some clues, and it is speculated that there is a Bran fleet on the Nanxiluo Ocean.

Because there was no intelligence to prove it, the Thuman Navy did not inform the Imperial Navy of this matter.

Of course, it also has to do with the interests of both parties.

The senior officials of Thuman certainly hope that the imperial authorities can make a difference in Fanyan Ocean as soon as possible, reduce the pressure on themselves, and will naturally be reserved when reporting the news.

In short, Zheng Jiangming was speaking for Bai Zhizhan.

In fact, at this time, Liu Changxun had calmed down and became very rational.

The road is already done, it’s too late to say anything now.

Besides, Bai Zhizhan is very independent. Even if Liu Changxun gives an order, he may not be able to execute it, and Liu Changxun has no right to order him to return immediately.

The most important thing is the significance of the raid itself.

If Bai Zhizhan's speculation is accurate and the raid is successful, then the empire has great hope of achieving a comprehensive victory.

This temptation is too great.

"What should we do?" After calming down, Liu Changxun immediately restored his true nature as the commander-in-chief of the Navy and returned to the real issue.

“Do nothing.”

Liu Changxun was stunned for a moment, obviously not understanding what Zheng Jiangming meant.

"The raid is mainly confidential, so before the 11th Special Mixed Fleet enters the battle, we must not alarm the snake, and act as if nothing has happened. However, the attack on Lion Spring City must continue, and everything that should be done as planned must be done."

"Where is the other side of the Tyman Navy?"

"This must be brought to the commander-in-chief."

After glaring at Zheng Jiangming, Liu Changxun couldn't help but sigh again.

It has reached this point and I don’t care about my face anymore.
Chapter completed!