Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 254: The fleet arrives

"Today is really good weather, Mr. Captain." Admiral Jean Decourt stood on the aft deck of the battleship Dunkirk and watched with interest the well-trained sailors laying down and boarding the ship. Ladder, he can't wait to set foot on the land in front of him.

According to Petain's private deal with him, he only needs to serve on this land for four years, and then the government will transfer him back to the country and grant him the rank of admiral of the navy that he dreams of. This is only a small part of the benefits that the admiral wants. In addition to the necessary power and wealth, he is also allowed to learn all the contents of the secret German-French transaction. This is a political recognition of him and shows that he There will be a chance to enter the core of power at the national level. Of course, the premise is that he can successfully pass this test, but for the ambitious General Jean de Gou, as long as France and Germany are his backing, he can face calmly. Challenge everything.

"Yes, very good weather, Lord General." Colonel Louis Collins, the captain of the Dunkirk, catered to him. The captain has just learned from the admiral that after the other party takes over as the governor of French Indochina, he will be promoted to rear admiral and will also hand over the position of deputy commander of the French Far East Fleet to him. I have been excited for a long time, and now I am still a little confused as if in a dream.

Because the formation of this fleet is a private transaction between Germany and France, the information must be closely blocked from the outside and the inside. Therefore, except for the captains of these warships, the navy has not mobilized any senior navy generals. Admiral, he took the fleet to perform missions at sea and will not trigger other British associations. When the fleet departed from Toulon, Britain and France were seemingly close allies. They stayed in Alexandria for one night and incorporated several battleships from the Mediterranean Squadron. Then the fleet successfully passed the Suez Canal and entered the Arabian Sea.

When the fleet sailed out of the Gulf of Aden, what surprised Louis and the French captains happened, like a snowball. There are constantly large and small ships coming from all directions to rendezvous with the fleet. Among these ships are large passenger ships and cargo ships, as well as some naval logistics transport ships. The captains clearly saw it. Those passenger ships were full of French Army troops, and some of the transport ships were also full of tanks and trucks on their decks. This abnormal phenomenon certainly aroused the suspicion of navy captains, and some incredible rumors began to spread in the fleet.

Because the order announced when the fleet departed was to go to French Indian colonies (Note: Not French Indochina, but French India. At that time, France still retained several colonies in India.) Evacuate a group of local French nationals , But the current situation looks like the evacuation of overseas Chinese. Could it be that a riot broke out in French India, which they suppressed in the past. Speaking of which, it is also possible. In recent years, India's domestic independence trend has risen. It is said that several small-scale uprisings have occurred in the British rule.

Before waiting for the good people in the French sailors to compile the story, a shocking news came that the British Royal Navy unscrupulously attacked the French fleet on the night of the 17th, stationed in Egypt and the Port of Milskbild. The fleet suffered heavy losses. The commander of the French squadron in Egypt, General Godfroy, committed suicide and died. At this time, he has sunk in the cold waters of Alexandria along with his flagship.

Suddenly, the whole fleet was full of enthusiasm, except for the shameless British. Some officers also chanted the slogan to turn around and fight back to Egypt. It just so happened that the fleet had so many armies with them, and they simply landed directly in Egypt. Completely blockade the Suez Canal and cut off traffic between India and the British mainland.

Jean Degu immediately came forward to stop these commotions in the fleet. He still has important tasks to complete. This is directly related to his future prospects, and how can changes be allowed. He also felt that the time had come to announce the truth of the mission to the officers and soldiers, so he called all the captains for a meeting on the flagship Dunkirk. At the meeting, he took out the appointment letter given to him by Petain and announced the true destination of the fleet. He told the captains. The fleet will **** the transport fleet to French Indochina, and all ships in the fleet will be incorporated into the Far East fleet. For a long time in the future, they will stay in Asia to protect France's interests in the Far East and resist possible invasions.

As for why it was kept secret from the captains before, Jean Degu explained that this is mainly for the successful completion of the mission, because such a powerful fleet going to Asia will definitely break the local balance of power, in order to avoid unnecessary It’s troublesome, so I chose to block the news to prevent any sailor from leaking to the British.

The British have always opposed France's strengthening of Asian military power, fearing that it will shake their authority there. So once they discover the true destination of the French fleet, the consequences are completely imaginable. Facts have now proved that the Fleet Command’s concerns were correct. If the real plan was made public at that time, maybe they have now sunk in Alexandria along with the Mediterranean Squadron.

Since the commander of the fleet has spoken this way, the captains don't have the guts to complain, and the order has been clear, so they will be executed honestly. It is said that life in Asia is quite comfortable, at least better than France, which is now chaotic. Besides, this is not a vacation. It is to defend the country. As a naval officer, you must be used to being a home from all over the world.

The next thing that Degu confessed made the captains even more shocked. The admiral pointed out to the captains that there was a transport ship in the fleet that was carrying a German force. For this, the French Navy It must be warmly received, and the sailors must be restrained, and must not cause any trouble, otherwise he vowed to let the directly responsible commander get out of his troops immediately.

The admiral said that he can understand the emotions of his subordinates, but as a French naval officer, he must have a comprehensive view of the overall situation, and he must not allow paranoid hatred to cover his eyes. Before the departure of the fleet, Germany had secretly ceased the war with France. At present, close negotiations are underway between the top leaders of the two sides. With the efforts of Marshal Petain, Germany has already shown some willingness to ease relations with France.

The army soldiers on the ship outside were all former prisoners of war, who were shoveling soil in the prison camp a few weeks ago. The German side is willing to release them and agree to rearm them to defend the French colony. This is obviously an act of releasing goodwill. Now that the Germans have expressed their sincerity. How can the noble French not behave, this time the German troops carried. Its mission is to **** a high-level German mission. They will cross the border of French Indochina and head to war-torn China. No matter what the angle is, all French teams have the obligation and responsibility to guarantee these personnel. Security.

Let Deku remind the captains that this is not a weak act of surrendering to the enemy, but an equal status cooperation. For France, it was a rare opportunity for the Germans to re-examine the status of their defeated country. If this mission successfully completes its mission with the help of France, it will certainly have a good role in promoting the negotiations between France and Germany. In the end, Jean Degu reminded the captains again and again that they must clearly explain the meaning to their subordinates and let them understand that everything they are doing now is to save their country.

Because at that time France had torn apart with Britain, the fleet of course could not pass through the control area of ​​the British Far East Fleet, although according to the strength of the British Far East Fleet at that time, the French Fleet was not very concerned. But when going out, some unnecessary troubles can be avoided or avoided. Therefore, the fleet did not pass through the Singapore waterway, but through the Sunda Strait in the Dutch East Indies. After traveling thousands of nautical miles, the French fleet finally reached its first destination, Jakarta.

After a day’s rest in that prosperous city, replenishing fuel and supplies, and also carrying the remaining personnel of the German mission, Marshal Blumberg was invited by Degu to board the flagship of the fleet. , And gave the commander’s bedroom with the best conditions on board to the field marshal.

"What he said at the time, I think there is indeed some truth. Although it does not conform to the aesthetic style of our Germans, it does have some truth." Marshal Blumberg climbed from the high-ranking officer's passage to Dunkirk On the back deck of the number, behind him was the adjutant with a briefcase. Two French sailors in white summer uniforms, carrying the marshal's suitcase.

"Your Excellency Admiral. This is really a beautiful and elegant warship. I have some reluctance to leave her." Brumberg saw at a glance Jean Degu standing on the side of the ship and chatting with the captain. He greeted loudly and enthusiastically.

"I am also reluctant to leave this battleship, but unfortunately we all have our responsibilities, Field Marshal." Let Degu salute Brumberg, and the German Marshal gladly raised the Marshal's cane in return.

"It's a shame that I didn't have breakfast with you today, but we can find a place to have a drink after we get ashore." Jean Deju said to Brenberg with a smile in fluent German.

"I look forward to your invitation, Your Admiral, no, now I should call you Your Excellency Governor." Blumberg replied in the same proficient French.

"You are so humorous, Your Excellency Marshal, your men and guards have all landed, and it will take some time to unload the equipment. We have prepared a comfortable villa for you in the city, and the rest My subordinates will arrange it properly." Jean Degu said to Blumberg with a smile.

"The car is ready~IndoMTL.com~Your Excellency General." Jean Degu’s adjutant ran up the gangway and reported to the new governor.

"Then, your Excellency Marshal, please allow me to invite you to set foot on this French overseas territory." Jean Decourt made an inviting gesture to Blumberg.

"It's my pleasure, Your Excellency." Blumberg adjusted the collar of his uniform and followed Jean Degu down the gangway.

With the arrival of these two people, a new page has been opened in the history of Asia.

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