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Super High-tech Overlord Volume 2: Across East Asia Chapter 345: Next Plan

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    Chapter 345: Next Plan

    Although the fleet size is not as large as the total fleet of the British Empire, it has surpassed the British Navy in terms of combat effectiveness. The maritime superiority that the British Navy has maintained for hundreds of years will be broken.

    The New York and Washington aircraft carriers captured from the US military are still anchored in the sea west of Hawaii. Navy personnel of the Zhenguo Army have boarded the ships for inspection and found that the two aircraft carriers were severely damaged, and the remaining internal structures were also relatively damaged.  Seriously, the power part is basically unusable, and more than half of the steam turbine has been lost. It must be towed back to China or undergo long-term repair work at the Hawaii shipyard. It is estimated that it will not be put into use after three months to half a year. By then, domestically produced steam turbines must be installed.  The modification of advanced equipment such as radar and sonar into two aircraft carriers with stronger combat capabilities can also be regarded as a supplement to the Chinese Navy.

    The U.S. military has four other aircraft carriers under construction, and they have just started the initial project. The fastest they will be completed will be after February next year. By then, the eight aircraft carriers of the Zhenguo Army will have already been in service by the end of the year. If the Zhenguo Army is in this period,  Launching an attack within a short period of time will be very detrimental to the US military. After all, the gap between the two armies in terms of the number and quality of aircraft carriers is too great. The US Navy has almost no chance of winning. They have to rely on Panama to block the Zhenguo Navy from entering the Atlantic region.

    ??The Zhenguo Army Navy may detour from the Cape of Good Hope in southern Africa into the Atlantic Ocean. Although the distance is longer, it can also be an option as long as the effect can be achieved.

    As long as the Zhenguo Army occupies Hawaii, the U.S. military must deploy a large force in the Panama region to prevent the Zhenguo Army from attacking, which can contain part of the U.S. defense forces. When they are most vulnerable, they can attack from the east and west and open the Panama Canal.  a strategic consideration.

    Under pressure from the situation that was completely unfavorable to the United States, there were calls in the United States to withdraw from the war and make peace with China as soon as possible. However, they were resisted by some American politicians and people. They believed that the Americans' failure was only partial.  Because the United States made wrong decisions from the beginning, it should not have extended its tentacles so far.

    If the U.S. Pacific Fleet does not make the mistake of stationing in the Philippines and Australia, and mistakenly chooses to start a decisive battle in the areas surrounding China, but instead deploys the aircraft carrier fleet in the home area for defense, then by the time the U.S. military has more than a dozen or even dozens of aircraft carriers,  No matter how powerful the Chinese navy is, it cannot underestimate the Atlantic coast area controlled by the United States. If it wants to defeat the US navy, it must pay a huge price.

    By then, the Chinese navy may give up participating in the European war under pressure from the US military, and China's influence in Europe will be greatly weakened by the United States.

    Some American politicians believe that although the U.S. Navy has lost seven aircraft carriers, they can still rely on the organizations in Central America and the West Coast of the Atlantic that they firmly control for active defense. China's mainland is too far away from the American continent, and they have to make a long-distance attack on the United States.  Access to the Atlantic Ocean is very difficult.

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    The war faction believes that the war has just begun and cannot be given up easily. The peace faction believes that if a peace agreement is not reached with China now, once China and Germany gain the initiative in the war in the future and control the entire European continent, what will happen next?  The United States will become very dangerous. Whether the United States can keep its homeland is still a question.

    The debate between the two factions is very fierce, with various opinions emerging one after another. The U.S. Congress and the Presidential Palace are very busy, and they are all making final deliberations and decisions on whether to continue the decisive battle.

    In Europe, after the Chinese Navy won a major victory, there was a fierce reaction again, because the Battle of Hawaii had a very significant impact on the European war situation. The victory of the Chinese Navy was like a heavy hammer hitting the Allied Powers.  It has made them lose their hope of continuing to rely on the United States, which they had high hopes for.

    Britain, France, and Russia are in mourning. They seem to have seen that the Chinese navy is about to enter the northern coast of the Atlantic Ocean, which has been traditionally controlled by Europeans for thousands of years. Once the Chinese navy enters the Atlantic area, it will soon break the Allied Powers.  A favorable situation for controlling the Atlantic transportation lines.

    Once this situation is broken, the Chinese and German navies will pose a serious threat to the British and French homelands in the Atlantic region. They may also organize large-scale landing battles, land on British and French territory, and launch land attacks against Britain and France from other angles.  The pressure to defend the homeland will increase.

    If the situation continues to develop like this, it is obvious that the Allies will not be able to sustain it in the end, because the powerful Chinese navy and army have new weapons emerging one after another. If we look at time, the longer the war drags on, the more it will affect the Allies.The more unfavorable they are, the more likely they will ultimately fail due to a strong technological gap.

    Almost all European analysts can clearly see this. A dense cloud has once again enveloped Britain, France, Russia and other Allied countries. People feel a heavy sense of depression in their hearts, making it impossible for them to relax.

    Without the intervention of external forces from countries such as China and the United States, it would be difficult to determine the outcome of the European war in a short period of time. The gap in military strength between the two sides was not large. Britain and France blocked the German army on the Western Front, and Russia played the leading role on the Eastern Front.  Russia has a large population and a wide range of soldiers. Although the quality of the soldiers is not high, the force is sufficient. Germany has no way to achieve greater results for a while. The east and west fronts are still pushing and shoving each other to fight for some small territories.  Go, large-scale results cannot be achieved in the short term.

    At this time, the hope that the United States would intervene and quickly change the war situation in Europe has been shattered. The Americans had to guard against the penetration of Chinese troops into the Americas and were unable to help Europe. Britain and France had to bite the bullet and continue to withstand the German attack.

    At the same time, both Britain and France recruited troops in Africa and other colonial areas and sent them to fight in Europe. Although the quality of these soldiers from the colonies was low, they could still be put to some use after the number expanded. However, the populations of Britain and France were limited.  , the soldiers that can be recruited cannot meet the needs of winning the next war.

    Of course, theoretically speaking, a country's military personnel can reach more than one-tenth of a country's population, but this is only theoretical. In fact, it is impossible for all the young and middle-aged people of this country to go to the battlefield. Many logistics and industrial production departments also  Young adults need to be involved.

    ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? When both sides are fighting for the remaining number of troops, total financial resources, and the manufacturing volume of military equipment and other decisive factors. At this time, the two sides are still in a state of relative balance, with neither side surpassing the other by much.

    After the first phase of the Hawaiian Campaign ended, German Emperor Wilhelm II immediately sent a telegram to congratulate Li Tiancheng. The Germans were of course very happy about the defeat of the United States. The United States, rich in resources and powerful, was very close to the European battlefield, and the U.S. Navy only needed  You can quickly reach the European continent by crossing the Atlantic Ocean, which is much more convenient than the Chinese navy entering Europe.

    If China and the United States tie, then obviously the United States will have a much greater influence on Europe than China. This victory has once again greatly boosted the spirits of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey and other countries.

    The Turkish government immediately issued an invitation to the Chinese government, requesting China to send its navy to support the European battlefield as soon as possible and gain control of the Atlantic Ocean. The first priority was to cut off the British maritime lifeline for increasing troops and transporting supplies to Europe, and cutting off the maritime lifeline of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Allied Powers in the Mediterranean.  communication lines, as long as the maritime transportation lines of the Allied Powers are cut off, the Allied Powers' hope of continued support will be very small.

    The Chinese government responded positively to Turkey¡¯s invitation. China promised to send its navy to support the Allies¡¯ war in Europe in the future, but it has not been able to achieve this wish in recent times.

    Because although the United States, the stumbling block, was severely beaten, it only reduced its tui, but did not make it fatal and lose its combat effectiveness. As an old industrial power, the United States will not be unable to get up just because it received a heavy blow. It will soon  It will also regain a certain degree of vitality. If the United States is not completely suppressed, the Chinese navy will not be able to fight with peace of mind even in Europe. It will always worry that the Americans on the other side of the ocean will enter Europe to disrupt the situation.

    Therefore, after comprehensive consideration, Li Tiancheng decided that the next combat mission will still be around the United States, the most powerful opponent. After solving the Hawaii area, the Zhenguo Army will take Panama as its next aggressive goal and strive to win the Panama Canal.  Controlling the areas on both sides of the Hehe River and opening up the channels between the two oceans can ensure the smooth entry of the Chinese navy into the Atlantic Ocean.

    But this combat plan has greater risks, because the U.S. Army has deployed more than 100,000 troops in Panama. After the destruction of the Pacific Fleet aircraft carrier, the United States naturally knows that the threat will soon reach the coast of the American continent, and they have prepared  An additional 200,000 troops were sent to Panama, bringing the total to 300,000 U.S. troops to guard both sides of the Panama Canal.

    With such a huge army standing in front of them, it would be very difficult for the Zhenguo Army to capture Panama.  Fortunately, the U.S. Air Force has developed not long ago. In order to cope with the rise of the Chinese navy, they have been focusing their energy on the construction of naval aviation in recent years. Their strategy is also to decisively fight outside the homeland, and the scale of the homeland defense force is limited.

    There are only four military airports available in the United States, with only 200 fighter jets. There is only one airport in Panama that can take off and land. It is located on the Pacific coast of Panama, near the northern coast of the canal, and can only accommodate two squadrons of aircraft.

    So the U.S. Air Force in Panama is not strong, and the U.S. ArmyIt became a powerful force for them to block the attack of the Zhenguo Army. They set up many forts on both sides of the canal and began to deploy mines to block the channel. If they wanted to allow a huge fleet to pass through the narrow canal, if they did not  If these forts and mines are destroyed, the fleet will be very dangerous, and it is estimated that it will suffer heavy losses before it even crosses the Atlantic Ocean.

    To destroy these forts and clear mines, it is difficult to rely on aerial bombing alone. It is necessary to rely on ground troops to attack, seize positions near the US forts, and send demining ships to clear the waterways, in order to completely eliminate the threat of these artillery.

    To achieve this, the Zhenguo Army must land in Panama on a large scale, conduct a critical battle against the U.S. Panamanian troops, and push them back from the areas on both sides of the canal. Only in this way can we gain control of the canal. In this way, the troops to be dispatched are one  A very huge number, and they have to deal with reinforcements sent from the United States at all times.

    For the Chinese navy and army, which have traveled a long distance across the Pacific Ocean of 7,000 to 8,000 kilometers, the difficulty is conceivable. Therefore, it is difficult to say how this battle will be fought and to what extent it will be fought. If  When the difficulty comes, Li Tiancheng may choose to abandon the Panama route and simply go around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa or Cape Horn in South America to enter the Atlantic Ocean, which will be more convenient.

    But there is another problem. The Chinese navy cannot find supply points in Africa and South America. After setting off from China, it will probably run out of supplies when it reaches the Atlantic and African coasts. At that time, it will have to rely on ports provided by allies.  For replenishment, the Atlantic coast is controlled by the Allies, and the Chinese navy does not receive effective support at all.

    After comprehensive consideration, it is most feasible to send additional military forces to open up both sides of the Panama Canal. After all, Panama is a long and narrow country. The distance from its east coast of the Pacific to the west coast of the Atlantic is only about 100 kilometers. This distance is not suitable for fighter jets.  The distance can be covered in just ten minutes. For mechanized troops with tanks, it would take several hours to advance one hundred kilometers.

    The U.S. military has no tank troops deployed in Panama. The development of the U.S. Army lags far behind that of the Navy. The newly developed Jaguar tanks in the U.S. are only equipped with three regiments in the army, with nearly 150 tanks, all of which are deployed in Panama.  The Atlantic Coast region of the continental United States.

    However, the United States is expanding the tank production capacity of the military factories in the industrial center of the Northeast, so that the annual output of American tanks can exceed about 500, and about 50 tanks can be put into use every month for the army. This output is generally in line with the focus on the military industry.  China is almost the same.

    After Hawaii falls into the hands of China, the U.S. troops in Cuba will be threatened by the Zhenguo Army's aircraft carrier fleet, and the U.S. transportation line for transporting strategic materials from the mainland to Panama will also be exposed to bombing by Zhenguo Army aircraft carrier aircraft.  Within the scope, the U.S. troops and logistical supplies sent to Panama will obviously be hit, and it will not be easy for the U.S. to retain the geographically narrow Central American region.

    The United States and Panama are also separated by countries such as Mexico. Mexico is a neutral country and will not allow the United States to form a land strategic supply line through its territory. If the United States wants to increase troops and supplies to Panama, it must pass through the Atlantic region and be transported by ship.  Cuba and other places in the southeastern United States are also within the strike range of the Zhenguo Army's aircraft carriers. The U.S. coastal communication lines without the protection of the aircraft carrier will be seriously threatened.

    Therefore, although it is difficult for the Zhenguo Army to attack Panama, once it is captured, it will also be very difficult for the United States to take it back. After occupying Panama, the Zhenguo Army can then attack the U.S. military base in Cuba and remove Cuba from the United States.  break away from the control of the Chinese army, thus controlling the land and sea households in the southeastern United States. The mainland of the east coast of the United States will immediately appear within the strike range of the Chinese army, and the important purpose of this campaign can be gradually realized.  .

    At this time, the West Coast of the United States has been basically exposed to the Chinese navy. During this historical period, few decent prosperous cities have yet to be built. Except for areas like San Francisco that are famous for their mineral deposits, the industrial bases of the United States are basically on the east coast.  region, and important ports for the U.S. Navy are also on the Atlantic coast.

    Obviously, it is impossible for the Chinese army to launch a land attack on the United States. It is not an easy task to deal with an old industrial country like the United States with a strong foundation. Therefore, China currently does not have the ability to fully occupy the United States and can only attack at sea.  Contain the United States, let Americans stay on their own soil, and not extend their claws to areas that it should not control.

    By the end of October, autumn has quietly arrived, and fallen leaves are flying, adding a unique scenery to the Nanjing Presidential Palace Garden.

    Li Tiancheng, Tan Jianye, Huang Xing and Sun Yat-sen were with great interest in a unique pavilion in the garden. The octagonal pavilion has a beautifulThe brown cornices show a retro style. The stone stools originally used for cooling now seemed a bit cold to sit on. A staff member of the Presidential Palace took a few cushions and put them on the stools, so that these people could sit on them.  Several high-level officials from the country would feel more comfortable sitting on it.

    They work in the office almost every day, and sometimes it seems very dull. Occasionally they go to the garden to relax and relieve the tension in their hearts.

    Soon a young man brought a rectangular plate with several cups of hot fragrant tea on it. An intoxicating fragrance immediately filled the surrounding space, making everyone feel shocked.

    Li Tiancheng and Tan Jianye sat on the two stools on the left. Li Tiancheng held a Huaxia newspaper in his hand and was reading the news about the battle ahead. His eyes stayed on the newspaper and focused on it.

    Sun Yat-sen and Huang Xing sat opposite them. Huang Xing always looked formal and upright, and the dark eyes on his round face exuded a sense of honesty and righteousness.

    Sun Yat-sen's face didn't look that good, his eyes were a little dull, his face was a little haggard and dull, and there were some looming yellow-brown spots on his face, and he didn't look as good as when he first became prime minister.  His spirit head seemed to be weak.

    Sun Yat-sen picked up the fragrant tea and took a sip. Just as he was swallowing, he suddenly coughed twice and spat out the tea he had just drank into his throat.
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