Wilson heard this and asked: "But Teddy, the main mission of the North Atlantic Fleet is to prevent the outbreak of the European War and defend the east coast of the United States. Once the North Atlantic Fleet is dispatched to the North Pacific and the European War breaks out, who will rely on it? To defend Washington?¡±
Roosevelt's face was solemn. How could he not know this? However, the elite force of the United States in the Pacific, the United States Far East Fleet, had been completely wiped out. The only ones left guarding the west coast were a few warships that had been driven back from Hawaii by the Chinese Pacific Fleet. That¡¯s all.
With such a small number of warships, not to mention recapturing Hawaii and Luzon, they do not even have the strength to fight the Chinese Pacific Fleet. I am afraid that they will be surrounded and annihilated by the Chinese Pacific Fleet as soon as they leave the port and enter the Pacific Ocean. It is simply not enough to fill their teeth.
The only solution now is to dispatch the North Atlantic Fleet, the main fleet of the U.S. Navy, south to the Atlantic Ocean, cross the southernmost tip of Chile in South America, and enter the Pacific Ocean from there, where they will have a main decisive battle with the Chinese Pacific Fleet.
Roosevelt pondered for a moment and said: "Mr. President, I think you should be very aware of the strength of the Chinese Pacific Fleet. Even if they dedicate a South China Sea Fleet to defend Luzon, they still have seven Dreadnought-class battleships in the Pacific. Four Longwei-class battleships, including nearly 200 battleships! For such a huge fleet, if the North Atlantic Fleet is not dispatched northward to the Pacific, who can compete with the Chinese Pacific Fleet? "
Wilson lowered his head. Originally on the Pacific Ocean, in addition to the three battleships of the U.S. Far East Fleet in Luzon, there was also a battleship in San Francisco on the west coast. However, the main fleet of the U.S. Navy was still on the Atlantic Ocean. On the Atlantic Ocean, the United States There are a full sixteen battleships. In terms of the number of battleships, the U.S. Navy is superior to the Chinese Pacific Fleet. However, although the Chinese Pacific Fleet has a small number of main battleships, it has four dreadnought battleships and two super battleships. The Dreadnought-class battleship, plus two high-speed battleships, the firepower of its main battleship is extremely powerful, which cannot be compared with ordinary battleships.
No single U.S. warship can compete with one of the super-dreadnoughts of the Chinese Pacific Fleet. Therefore, even if the U.S. Navy is superior to the Chinese Pacific Fleet in the number of main battleships, its strength is only as good as that of the Chinese Pacific Fleet. The Pacific Fleet is flat.
Especially after losing the U.S. Far East Fleet, which was stationed in Manila Port and participated in the Spanish-American War and had rich practical experience, other U.S. warships in the Pacific cannot compete with the Chinese Pacific Fleet alone.
Therefore, it is a wise choice to dispatch the U.S. Atlantic Fleet into the Pacific now. However, the biggest contradiction is that without the Atlantic Fleet, who will guard Washington and even the entire east coast of the United States? European countries are like wolves and tigers, even if the United States is now It has always maintained a neutral attitude on European affairs, but no one can say for sure whether European countries will cross the Atlantic and attack the United States after the European War breaks out. Except for the British fleet that fought in the United States during the Revolutionary War, the United States has never been invaded by other countries in its long history of founding.
This contradiction left Wilson hesitant and unsure of what choice to make. Should the U.S. Atlantic Fleet be mobilized or not?
Roosevelt was also well aware of the powerful relationship. After taking a few big puffs of cigarettes, Roosevelt blew out a large cloud of smoke and said: "Mr. President, I know the hesitation in your heart, and I am also embarrassed, but we cannot go to the Qing Dynasty." It¡¯s the same old path, but take the initiative!¡±
"What old road?" Wilson asked.
"Do you know how the Qing Dynasty's Beiyang Fleet was destroyed at the hands of the Japanese Combined Fleet?" Roosevelt asked.
Wilson looked stern. The Beiyang Fleet, which was originally known as the sixth Asian fleet in the world, was completely annihilated in the Weihaiwei naval port by a Japanese combined fleet that had just emerged rapidly through the reform and reform. This lesson has been resounding in the navies of various countries. ear.
Roosevelt continued: "The strength of the original Beiyang Fleet was not inferior to that of the Japanese Combined Fleet. Excluding the disadvantage in artillery shells, the Qing's Beiyang Fleet was fully capable of fighting to the death with the Japanese Combined Fleet. However, in fact, the Qing's original purpose of establishing the Beiyang Fleet was not The Bohai defense line was built with Lushun and Weihaiwei to defend the capital. Especially after the Battle of Fengdao, if the Beiyang Fleet could take the initiative to seek a decisive battle with the enemy, the outcome would be uncertain. However, after the Battle of Dadonggou in the Yellow Sea, , although the Beiyang Fleet was severely damaged, the main force was not lost, and it was still capable of fighting. However, the Beiyang Fleet hunkered down in the harbor, and finally gave the Japanese Combined Fleet a chance to annihilate the Beiyang Fleet in Weihaiwei in one fell swoop! "
Wilson seemed to understand what Roosevelt meant and nodded slightly.
Roosevelt continued: "If we did not enter the Pacific as soon as possible, then more than ten years ago?The tragedy is about to happen again! Washington became Beijing, and the U.S. Navy became the Navy of the Qing Dynasty! Are we just waiting for the Chinese Pacific Fleet to invade the west coast of the United States? The navy is originally an offensive service. The navy's defense line should be in front of the enemy's port, rather than mainly used to defend the homeland. The United States should take the initiative at this time to seize control of the Pacific Ocean, even if it gathers all the U.S. ships that may be used for combat It is not an exaggeration to rush to the Pacific. As long as the Chinese Pacific Fleet is defeated in the shortest time, the US Navy can also return to defend the east coast! We should clearly distinguish between primary and secondary conflicts. The threat from China is now the most important conflict! "
When Wilson heard this, he was shocked. What Roosevelt said made sense. The top priority was to defeat the Chinese Pacific Fleet. If the war with China lasted for a long time and the European War broke out and affected the United States, then the United States would very likely fall into a dangerous situation of fighting on two fronts!
Wilson said excitedly: "Teddy, I now officially order you to be the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America, command the U.S. Navy, and fight China to the death in the Pacific! For the glory and dignity of the United States, I beg you!" At this moment, in the national crisis, In front of him, Wilson took the initiative to lower his posture, hoping to eliminate the grudge between him and Roosevelt, and spoke sincerely. This made Roosevelt feel moved!
Roosevelt stood up and said solemnly: "Mr. President, don't worry! For the United States, the American people who love freedom and democracy will fight to the end!" Roosevelt looked at a portrait of the founding president of the United States, Washington, on the wall, and said solemnly military salute.
On the same day, Wilson announced at the White House that he formally declared war with China. At the same time, he appointed Theodore Roosevelt as the Secretary of Defense of the United States. Then, Wilson issued a war mobilization order to the state governments of every state in the United States, declaring that the entire United States had entered a state of wartime emergency.
After the news of Wilson's declaration of war on China spread, the American people quickly and actively mobilized and mobilized supplies from all over the country. The armies and navies of various US states also assembled on the west and east coasts. The United States needed to be at least ready for all wars. Three months' time.
During these three months, China started to occupy the entire Luzon without any rush. Under Tang Jian's advance preparation, all troops, supplies, warships, and troop transports were ready to go. They only waited for Tang Jian's words. With the order, you can go to sea and go into battle.
On the Hawaiian Islands, Tang Jian deployed ten battleships and more than a hundred other large and small battleships at Pearl Harbor to prepare for the U.S. attack at any time. At the same time, Tang Jian deployed three battleships and other battleships from the Pacific Fleet. More than forty ships serve as escort fleets to escort supplies between China and Hawaii. The army is gathering in the Hawaiian Islands. Tang Jian predicts that within two months, China will be able to assemble at least 250,000 troops on the Hawaiian Islands!
At this time, at the Chinese Air Force Base on Oahu, the Chinese Air Force built five large airports here, which can provide at least one hundred aircraft takeoffs and landings. In the armored force station not far to the east, fifty brand-new The third generation sharp knife tanks of the Chinese Army are quietly and densely lined up in a huge square formation.
On the sea near the Big Island of Hawaii, you can hear the roar of aircraft engines at any time. Planes are taking off and landing on a giant ship. This giant ship is the newly commissioned USS China aircraft carrier. Air Force Major General Liu Wenqing has given everyone The pilot issued an order, and every pilot must master the technology of taking off and landing on the aircraft carrier in the shortest possible time.
After more than ten years of development, China's aircraft are now beginning to shift towards diversification of aircraft types. Although they have not yet been put into production, according to Tang Jian's request, the China Air Force's aircraft have begun to research in many aspects. According to Tang Jian Based on the concept of future combat requirements, the aircraft of the Chinese Air Force can be divided into: fighters, interceptors, attack aircraft, bombers, fighter-bombers, anti-submarine aircraft, reconnaissance aircraft, military transport aircraft, etc.
Liu Wenqing looked at the rising and falling Chinese aircraft on the aircraft carrier on the sea, and his heart surged. Since the war with Japan, Chinese aircraft will finally play a huge role again, and this time, the place where the Chinese Air Force can show its great power is not limited to land. On the road, it will also be on the vast sea!
At this time, Tang Jian was on Huangyan Island. Luzon's war against the United States was almost over. The U.S. military on Luzon Island had basically been wiped out. Surrender surrendered, annihilated annihilated, and China had a new overseas governing body. It will be built over the South China Sea for the first time.
In this battle in Luzon, the Lanfang Resurgence formed by the descendants of Lanfang achieved outstanding military exploits. It was precisely because the descendants of Lanfang instigated the rebellion of the local indigenous people and cooperated with the local indigenous people that they could seize Xialu so quickly. Song Dynasty.
After occupying Luzon, Borneo, which is separated from Luzon by only one sea, is also very close!
Du Sanniang, your return to Lanfang is not far away!
Tang Jian walked to the beach of Huangyan Island and looked at the officers and men of the South China Sea Fleet who were still busy. He felt heroic in his heart. After Luzon, it was time to face the United States directly! Who will dominate the Pacific Ocean? Tang Jian is looking forward to it.
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