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The whistle sounded again, the flag on the mast was lowered and raised again, and the flight deck of the "Huangshan" became busy again.

The two elevators located at the front and rear of the central axis of the flight deck move up and down at full power, continuously sending fighter planes loaded with ammunition in the hangar to the deck.

The first to be delivered were a few "Falcon" reconnaissance planes, followed by a small group of "Fengyun" transport planes. These planes were pushed to the front of the take-off line as soon as they got on the deck, and they were filled with fuel in a hurry. Release the plane quickly before it reaches the deck.

"Commander, do we really need to be so cautious in actual combat? According to the information so far, no country has been found equipped with aviation weapons capable of destroying large ships of our army, and no other country has been equipped or is building a fleet comparable to our army. Aircraft carrier. Now we are sending long-range reconnaissance planes to search in a large area, and we are also sending fighter jets to directly cover the formation. If these forces are included in the attack fleet, won't the overall combat power of the fleet be strengthened?" Chen Jinrong asked this question. That young lieutenant colonel, Gui Yongqing, staff officer of the First Fleet.

Chen Jinrong folded his hands on his chest, calmly watching the busy work on the deck: "Not finding anything doesn't mean nothing. The lag and omission of intelligence must be taken into account. We can't know anything we want to know at the first time. Correspond Therefore, we must also consider the leakage of our intelligence, leading to the other side to take effective countermeasures. Absolute self-confidence is poison. The task of the staff is to think about all possible situations, and according to various changes Factors: formulate countermeasures one by one, either complete the combat mission at the minimum cost, or withdraw from the battle at the minimum cost, no matter how the situation changes, there are adequate ways to deal with it. Pinning the hope of victory on self-righteous subjective assumptions is not the same as a gambler What's the difference? War is not a gamble. The situation on the battlefield changes rapidly, and it is common for the plan to not match the reality. If you don't make comprehensive preparations and have the confidence to advance and retreat freely, you only think about winning or losing. Not a qualified Imperial Navy officer."

After hearing this, Gui Yongqing bowed slightly: "What the commander said is very true, I have been educated in a humble position."

At this time, a pair of delicate and healthy figures on the deck came into Gui Yongqing's sight.Although both of them were wearing flight suits, they did not cover up their unique female figures, and the flight caps were still held in their hands, and the two ponytails were dangling behind their small heads, which was very conspicuous.

"Look, the flower of the First Fleet has come out." A new captain and staff officer exclaimed in a fuss.

Another staff officer said disapprovingly: "Stop yelling, be careful that the commander turns around and gouges out your eyes."

However, Gui Yongqing asked Chen Jinrong nonchalantly: "Commander... If there is a real war, can women also fight?"

Chen Jinrong said "Yes" expressionlessly, then raised his binoculars and glanced at the two "flying roses": "If you didn't go to battle during the war, why are you training with your colleagues now? Their skills are first-rate , there is no doubt about it.”

The two protagonists who were discussed by a group of old and young men on the aviation bridge were running from the flight deck to the ship island without knowing it. , Wherever he went, he still caught the surprised eyes of many recruits.

The tall, mature female lieutenant was named Gao Xinxin, the niece of Gao Zhihang, the captain of the Fleet Aviation Squadron.The shorter, more immature-looking female second lieutenant was named Liu Yun, and she was a pilot of the First Fleet Attack Squadron.

Holding their flight caps, the two hopped across the scattered refueling pipelines beside the deck, and quickly hid in the shadow of the island.Panting slightly, Liu Yun put the flying cap on his shoulders: "My sister was too anxious, so I said it wasn't that one. When I went down to look around just now, I saw it was in the innermost part of the former hangar, and it didn't come up so fast. "

Gao Xinxin leaned against the ship island, and drew something on the wall with her fingertips: "No, I have to draw a striking mark for my baby some other day, but I am wrong, I am really not reconciled."

Liu Yun also leaned on the ship island: "But even if we come up, there's no need to hurry over there. The brothers still have a lot of things to do, such as setting up seats and cheering up."

Gao Xinxin stared intently at the exit of the front elevator, "That's my baby, no matter how serious the brothers are, they still can't do without me."

"Sister... I read in a magazine that women who are obsessed with machinery will not be able to marry." Liu Yun expressed concern.

Gao Xinxin rolled her eyes: "It doesn't matter, why do women have to marry?"

Liu Yun blinked: "If you don't want to marry someone, do you want to marry an airplane?"

"You don't care about me... By the way, your brother and sister's vacation is coming soon, didn't you say that your sister-in-law introduced you to a man last time?"

"It's really cunning, deliberately changing the subject..."

Liu Yun pouted dissatisfiedly, and immediately stretched his waist again: "However, it's great to be able to take a vacation. This time, besides going home, I also want to go to the capital and visit those sisters in the same class. I don't know how they fare in the government department..."

"A vacation...it is indeed a good thing. If there is no war this year, I will have a long vacation to take..."

Liu Yun turned his head in doubt: "If there is no war...will there be a war this year?"

Gao Xinxin plucked Liu Yun's ponytail: "I don't know, my uncle said that there may be a war coming this year. So just say it casually, who knows."

Liu Yun lowered his head and kicked the rubber hose next to his feet: "Sister, if there is a real fight, will you be afraid when it's your turn to fight?"

Gao Xinxin smiled faintly: "Silly girl, I won't know until then... Hey, my baby is here, it should be right this time!"

The whistle sounded, and the second attack wave of the "Huangshan" was about to be released.

Dragon's Roar Chapter 954 Minister's Bet

Forbidden City, Marquis Office.

Several ministers of the empire are here waiting for the emperor's summons.

"How about taking a gamble?" Minister of Science and Technology Kang Guangren suggested.

Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang tilted her head: "What are you betting on?"

"Now that Sino-US relations have taken a turn for the worse, the two countries have basically cut off trade relations, and their diplomatic relations are also in jeopardy. The two sides have assembled a large number of troops in the Pacific Ocean, posing as a big war. We are betting on whether this battle will be fought. stand up."

Yang Rui, Minister of Industry, pushed his glasses and said: "I don't think there will be a war. Nowadays, all countries are focusing on developing their own national power, especially the Soviet Union's development speed is extremely amazing. Once the Sino-US war broke out, it was not for nothing. Let the Soviet Union, Britain and France Does the big country read a joke?"

"However, gentlemen, don't forget that since the two world wars, local wars such as the Italian-Turkish War and the Balkan War have never been interrupted, especially as the empire has opened up territories around the world, and the world structure is facing profound changes. The contradictions in all aspects are tense, and a big war is inevitable. Other countries’ wars are consumption, but empires’ wars have always been development. According to the probability, I think it is [-]-[-].” Tang Shaoyi, Minister of Finance Seriously analyzed.

Minister of Justice Liu Guangdi thought deeply, twitching his chin and shaking his head: "The Pacific Rim is the fastest-growing region in the world. Whoever takes control of the Pacific Ocean will control the fate of Asia and America. I think China and the United States A war is inevitable."

"There's so much nonsense, if you want to bet, bet." Kang Guangren urged impatiently.

Wu Tingfang smiled and said: "It's better for Guangren to be happy. How about it? Is there anyone else who wants to play? The outbreak of the Sino-US war within this month will be a big one, and it will not be a small one. The market will open in a month. I, the banker, will bet two hundred first. It’s a big bet. Let’s talk about it first, the bottom line is three pays one, the winner will get back three times from the loser at least, no problem, right?”

Yang Rui shrugged, and took out his wallet: "Anyway, it's boring, I'll bet 100 yuan, it's a small bet."

Wu Tingfang took the hundred-yuan bill with the emperor's face on it, and waved it in front of his eyes, "Who else?"

"I also bet small." Minister of Agriculture Yang Shenxiu also bet one hundred yuan.

Kang Youwei bet two hundred yuan in one go.

Wu Tingfang sneered twice: "Okay, you just wait to be taken by the dealer..."

"Stop talking nonsense, count the money quickly, and record the bet, and wait to be exploited in a month's time."

"My lords, it's so leisurely. Such a big official only gambles one hundred and two hundred, won't it make people laugh when you say it?" While speaking, Wang Shang brought a group of young eunuchs to deliver the decree.

Wu Tingfang blushed: "Gambling is banned in the empire, we are free and have nothing to do, just play casually, will the emperor summon you?"

"Yes, the emperor invites you to enter the palace to talk."

After the brief audience ceremony, Wu Tingfang took the lead to speak: "My Majesty, the German government has officially announced yesterday that it will increase its troops to suppress the riots in Alsace, and the French government announced today that it will take in refugees from Alsace. At a time when the relationship between Germany and France is rapidly deteriorating Today, the German ambassador secretly met with his ministers, revealing his desire to form an integrated military alliance with our country."

Guan Xu said calmly: "Germany's military strength has been greatly reduced after World War II, and the economic lifeline is in the hands of the empire. They have no confidence in fighting an all-out war with France, so they have to ask the empire for help. What do you think?"

"I think this is a good opportunity. The situation in the Pacific region is unclear, and the rivalry between France and Germany will attract the attention of all countries to Europe. I am willing to personally negotiate with the envoys of the other party." Wu Tingfang said eagerly.

"It may also be a trap. They just want to use the alliance with our country to force Britain and France to make concessions, and then sell our country so that Britain and France can point the finger at the empire." Kang Youwei said calmly.

Yang Rui agreed: "Master Kang is right, we cannot rule out the possibility that Germany is simply using the alliance as a diplomatic bargaining chip. Once this happens, our country will be completely isolated diplomatically, with the United States staring at it in the east, the Soviet Union sharpening its knives in the north, and Britain and France in the west." With nostalgia and hatred, all the planned plans are bound to come to naught. Besides, this time it is Germany who wants something from me. I think that Germany must either follow our pace or do it on its own. There is no room for negotiation. Wait until it is willing to follow our war plan When we act, it is possible to form an alliance as one."

Guan Xuqing gave a sigh of grace: "Indeed, it is necessary to be defensive... But, even if Germany agrees to our conditions from the beginning, are we really ready?"

Tang Shaoyi and Yang Rui looked at each other, touched the black leather bag they carried with them, took out a stack of documents and put them on the jade table.

"Your Majesty, these documents were not prepared until the next report day, but today I brought them here in advance because I thought the Emperor would ask such a question. These are the briefings on the overall strength of the empire last year. The relevant data has been verified repeatedly. Enough to guarantee authenticity."

Guan Xuqing casually flipped through a few pages, which were full of dense numbers and charts, as if a lot of ants and spiders were crawling on the paper. He panicked for a moment, so he lost his mind to read it carefully, and casually told Yang Rui: "There are so many , I won’t be able to finish watching it for a while, Shaochuan can simply talk about it.”

"Yes, first on the industrial side. In terms of coal and steel production, the Reich produced 500 million tons of coal last year, followed by the United States at 800 million tons, ahead of Germany's 50 million tons. Steel output reached nearly 1.5 million tons, second only to the Soviet Union, ranking second in the world. Industrial output value reached [-] billion yuan, ranking first in the world, about twice the industrial output value of the United States in the same year. In addition, last year the national China's car production reached [-] units, twice that of Germany and [-] times that of the United States."

"Secondly, in terms of agriculture, the empire's total agricultural output value was 4701 billion yuan last year, higher than the 2705 billion yuan of the United States, ranking first in the world. However, because our country's population is five times that of the United States, the per capita agricultural output value is still lower than that of the United States. However, in line with the needs Britain, which imports a large amount of grain, has an absolute advantage over Germany."