When the news of China and the United States officially declared war spread, European and American countries expressed neutrality one after another. At this time, the European continent was filled with the smell of gunpowder smoke. The two military alliances, the Entente and the Central Powers, were actively carrying out arms races. The two major military alliances were competing in the European continent and the North Atlantic. They are competing against each other, and a war may break out at any time.
China and the United States are two military powers belonging to the Far East of Asia and North America respectively. Prior to this, these two military powers have expressed neutrality and will not interfere in European affairs. The two major military alliances among European countries know that No matter which country joins any of the military alliances, it will be a huge help to that alliance and a huge threat to the enemy.
Therefore, even though the two major military alliances are always thinking of drawing these two military powers into their own camp, China and the United States refuse to give in and insist on neutrality. At this time, the two major military alliances in Europe are at war. , no matter which one intervenes in this dispute between China and the United States, it is very likely to push one of them into the other side's camp, which is something that neither country in the two military alliances wants to see.
Therefore, when it came to the declaration of war against China and the United States, the countries in the two major military alliances tacitly expressed their neutrality almost at the same time, in order to prevent any one of China and the United States from being offended, resulting in a significant increase in the strength of the hostile camp.
This kind of result is exactly what Tang Jian wants to see. Tang Jian does not want European countries to stab the United States in the back when he is concentrating on dealing with the United States. The United States also knows this, so Wilson does not place his hope on inviting European and American countries to Instead of intervening in the United States, the United States is actively preparing for war in the United States, preparing to defeat China.
After occupying Luzon, in order to prevent the United States from counterattacking and to prevent other powers from taking advantage of the situation, Tang Jian left Sa Zhenbing's South China Sea Fleet in the Manila port and rebuilt defenses in the Manila port. The fort has been renovated, using large-caliber steel cannons produced independently by China. An airport has been built five kilometers away from the port east of Manila.
Tang Jian ordered Sa Zhenbing to build the Port of Manila into China's strongest fortress on the South China Sea, and use the power of the sea, land and air forces to defend it. After paying so many costs, Luzon must not fall into the hands of other countries again. .
Once China has a firm foothold in Luzon, China can not only rely on Luzon to attack Borneo and restore Lanfang, but also extend China's sphere of influence to the South China Sea. The South China Sea is a huge territory with vast territory and rich resources. Cornucopia, by controlling Luzon and Borneo, basically controls the South China Sea Islands.
By then, France in Annan and Britain in India will be somewhat afraid of China. Although the Strait of Malacca is still in the hands of the British at this time, ships from European countries will directly enter the South China Sea after passing the Strait of Malacca, even if China does not control it. The Strait of Malacca, but controlling Luzon and Borneo basically controls the gateway for European countries to enter the Far East. As soon as the merchant ships or fleets of European countries pass through the Strait of Malacca and enter the South China Sea, they will enter the scope of China's strength. .
The importance of the geographical location of Luzon and Borneo is self-evident!
The overall situation in Luzon was decided, and Tang Jian flew back to Wuhan, where he actively mobilized troops and mobilized all China's elite navy and army forces, except for the defense of the mainland, to the Pacific Ocean to prepare for a formal war with the United States in Hawaii. The first military confrontation.
Wuhan General Staff Headquarters.
Yan Fu said anxiously: "President, do you want to go to the front line in person again? You are the president of a country. You can just sit at the rear and command. It is too dangerous to go to the front line in person!"
Tang Jian nodded and said earnestly: "The battle between China and the United States is related to the rise and fall of China. If we win this battle, China will become the second example of yellow people defeating white people after Japan. China will officially become The most powerful country in Asia, which is on par with European countries, can be on an equal footing with the European countries that have always maintained their dignity in diplomatic activities. If it fails, China will be severely weakened and may even be unable to recover. With the great powers surrounding it, It will be difficult for China to recover within a few decades, and it will eventually end up like Japan now, becoming a dependent country of China, a powerful country."
Yan Fu was speechless for a moment. Tang Jian's words were not unreasonable. This war with the United States can be said to be the biggest challenge the Chinese nation has encountered since the Opium War. It can take off or fall in one fell swoop.
Tang Jian smiled and said: "Mr. Yan, I think you should understand how powerful the United States is. Its economic aggregate ranks first in the world, several times that of China. If the United States just fights a protracted war with us, it can China is being crushed, and this time I went to the front line to fight in person, just to be able to observe the battle with my own eyes and defeat the United States in the shortest possible time! I think you should be very clear about the powerful relationship, even if it is a real battle. Death on the battlefield, but if this can be exchanged for China's victory,??I will die with no regrets! "
"President!" Yan Fu's eyes became wet. Since the defeat in the Sino-Japanese War of 1898-1899, Tang Jian has been working hard for the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. It can be said that without Tang Jian, there would be no China today!
Tang Jian patted Yan Fu on the shoulder and said solemnly: "Mr. Yan, China will rely on you during my absence. If, I am if, I really have no chance of returning this time, then you He is the president of China!"
Seeing Yan Fu's excitement, Tang Jian burst out laughing: "Don't worry, I, Tang Jian, have been through many bloody battles since the Sino-Japanese War. Japanese artillery shells can't kill me, Russian cavalry swords can't kill me, let alone those You're a Yankee, you know, in today's world, no one who can kill me, Tang Jian, has been born yet!"
Yan Fu wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and nodded heavily: "President, you can rest assured to fight on the front line, and leave everything in the rear to me!"
Yan Fu¡¯s eyes were red as he watched Tang Jian gradually disappear at the door, and bowed deeply towards Tang Jian¡¯s door.
Tang Jian walked out of the gate of the General Staff. Wang Jianchuan was already waiting at the door. This time, the expanded lone wolf of 500 people will also accompany Tang Jian to Hawaii.
Tang Jian nodded when he heard this, and got into the car parked at the door. Under the protection of a group of lone wolves, Tang Jian's car slowly drove towards the pier in Hankou. On the pier in Hankou, military supplies were piled everywhere. Including ammunition, medical first-aid kits, military uniforms, food and other items.
Thousands of coolies were shouting and carrying these supplies to the many supply ships anchored on the shore. Many tower cranes were slowly transporting artillery shells weighing hundreds of kilograms. The entire dock was a busy scene. This time Tang Jian will go to Hawaii with this supply fleet. Along with Tang Jian, there were 500 Lone Wolf Special Forces, 20 sharp sword tanks, and more than 10,000 Chinese Army elites. The fleet included a total of more than 100 ships.
This escort operation was carried out by a huge escort fleet consisting of a dreadnought, a high-speed dreadnought, 11 cruisers, and more than 30 other ships of different sizes.
Until dusk, all materials and personnel were boarded aboard. With a long whistle, the sailors on each ship worked hard to retract the cables and stow the steel anchor on the bow slowly% floating astronomical network%, in the sunset Under the reflection, a huge fleet was sailing down the river towards the mouth of the Yangtze River.
Tang Jian stood on the flagship and looked at the dock that was gradually getting away. His heart was extremely complicated. A war that determined the future destiny of China was now firmly in his hands. If he won, he would soar into the sky, and if he lost, he would be shattered to pieces!
The Port of San Francisco, USA.
At this time, San Francisco, an important city on the west coast of the United States, was full of U.S. Navy and Army soldiers in neat military uniforms, because after China and the United States officially declared war, U.S. Secretary of Defense Roosevelt decided to use San Francisco as the wartime headquarters for this confrontation with China.
Since Roosevelt officially became the Secretary of Defense of the United States, the United States, a powerful capitalist country, has begun to operate actively. A steady stream of supplies has begun to be mobilized to San Francisco from all states across the country, and hundreds of thousands of troops have also begun to gather from various states towards San Francisco.
Just yesterday, Roosevelt received a telegram from President Wilson. The U.S. North Atlantic Fleet departed from Hampton Naval Base in Virginia yesterday and will pass through Brazil and Argentina in the near future, and then cross the Strait of Magellan. Heading north, passing through Chile, Peru, Mexico, and finally arriving at San Francisco, a city on the west coast of the United States. Once the North Atlantic Fleet arrives in San Francisco, it can enter the Pacific Ocean for a decisive battle with the Chinese Pacific Fleet after a few days of rest!
Accompanied by a group of U.S. Navy and Army officers, Roosevelt arrived at the pier in San Francisco. After seeing the troops being assembled and the sufficient strategic supplies, he nodded with satisfaction.
Roosevelt turned to an army major general next to him and said: "Major General Marshall, as far as I know, every time there is a major battle, Chinese President Tang Jian will personally rush to the front line to command the battle. This time in the war between China and the United States, Tang Jian will definitely not Stay in Wuhan, the capital of China, with confidence, and you will definitely go to Hawaii in person. This is an excellent opportunity for us. As the old Chinese saying goes, if you hit the snake within seven inches, you will catch the thief first. As long as we first If Tang Jian is eliminated, China's morale will inevitably be shaken, and the chances of winning the next war will be a little better. Are you ready for what you were asked to prepare? "
Major General Marshall stood at attention, performed a military salute, and said: "Reporting to the minister, everything is ready. As soon as Tang Jian lands in Hawaii, I guarantee that he will never come back!"
Roosevelt nodded with satisfaction: "I hope it's as you said!"
Roosevelt looked at the turbulent sea in the distance and sighed in his heart: "Tang Jian, although I really want to fight you personally, but for the benefit of the United States! This may become a permanent regret in my heart."
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