Power and Empire Chapter 1220: Prologue to the Great Battle
Imperial Navy Privateer Fleet Base Camp, this is the largest naval base of the Imperial Navy in the northern part of Salander. It is located in the inner bend ten miles north of the Victor coast. Looking out from the top of the inner bend mountain, it has just risen from the sea. Under the shining white sun, the entire row of warships lined up peacefully in the harbor, the sails were like clouds, and the majestic figures of the three Dragon-class warships were looming in the mist. On the two wings of the three Dragon-class warships, two Twelve smaller Dragon Tooth battleships undulate with the waves,
The Secretary of the Navy Dusternky, who returned from Vikia, pushed open the door of the headquarters meeting room with a serious face. Inside, the captains of the Imperial Navy who were standing in twos and threes talking quietly, saw Dusternky walking in. , Everyone hurriedly stood up straight, saluted Dustlenko, and said in unison, "Commander!"
"Sit down, everyone!" Du Stellenkai waved his hand to the crowd, his sharp eyes swept across the crowd's faces mixed with various emotions, and he took a deep breath and said, "Congratulations, your majesty It has been determined that no matter who the opponent is, we must do our best to take down the island chain! That is to say, as you expect, this is an order to proactively attack the Normandy island chain. There is no doubt that we will fight the enemy in Antoros. , Whether he is Norman or Dunkirk"
"Long live, your majesty is really wise!" There was a cheering in the meeting room, and the war started, causing the flag of the Imperial Navy to fly in the exotic waters. Everyone showed a smile on their serious faces. Originally, everyone was still worried that it might be because of the Normandy. Withdrawal, His Majesty Falcon will abandon this battle plan. Now it seems that he is completely worried. When has the word fear existed in His Majesty Falcon's heart?
"It's great to be able to go to war. Last time I wanted to beat those guys who don't know how high and how thick! If it weren't for the commander's special order, I must have beaten them all with their mouths and teeth." I can say such a strong smell of gunpowder The person who spoke was Frye, Commander of the Second Squadron who brought this news back.
This pirate-born commander of the Imperial Squadron, his eyes lit up at the moment he heard the order to attack. He was the only person who had seen the Navy of the Dunkirk Kingdom, and was shocked by the strong dominance of the opponent. , Thinking of it afterwards made him hate it. It’s too embarrassing. Last time he had only two Dragon Tooth ships. Facing each other’s aggressiveness, he can only choose to be forbearing, but if it’s the entire private fleet, the situation is like this. Another thing is that although the opponent has a seemingly large tonnage and strong defensive armored battleship, it also reveals that the opponent’s main combat method should be the relatively old ship-receiving battle.
This is also the place where Frye feels confident. The heavy hull of the opponent is undoubtedly the target of the Navy Thor's smashing. This battle is the first battle of the Southern Navy against the foreign navy. In any case, he must grab the first. Gong, thinking of this, he stood up and said loudly, "Commander, please let me be the forward of the fleet. My squadron already knows that sea area well. If the first mission is given to me, I will be able to do so in the shortest time possible. Defeat the enemy's fleet within"
"Let me start, I will let the enemy meet and flee!" The commander of the Sixth Sail Squadron Tiegel also stood up, and the other squadron commanders also stood up and asked Dustrum Kai for battle.
"Your Majesty has made arrangements for this battle! Don't fight, you guys"
Du Stellenkai looked at the people calmly, opened a document in his hand, and ignored everyone’s initiative to ask for a battle. Instead, he read it for a while before merging and saying, "Everyone knows." This time the fleet will be divided into two batches to set off. The captains who just read the first batch of departure can go back and prepare. Those who have not read the name will stay temporarily and wait for the attack order."
"Why is this?" Some of the squadron commanders and the captains below who did not call their names stood up angrily.
"Why are the fourth, fifth, and sixth squadrons in the attack sequence, but the other fleets are forced to stay in the port?" Frye's voice appeared the loudest inside, and his squadron was ranked second. It’s no wonder that he expressed extreme dissatisfaction and murmured "If we can annihilate the enemy's fleet, why don't we destroy them all at once? But to cover it up like this"
"The other fleets have their own tasks to contain," Dusterenkai said.
"It's just a containment? It's too unpleasant!" Low-pitched discussions were everywhere below, "Does others eat meat, do we drink soup?"
"This is a plan made by Your Majesty himself! Are you dissatisfied with this plan?" Dusterenkai glared at these unruly subordinates. As soon as he said this, he was even praised as Frye, the commander of the "Cannon Barrel" squadron, closed his mouth very wittily. His Majesty Falcon’s belief in the supremacy of orders has been integrated into the blood of all the emperors. As the **** of war on the mainland, his Majesty Falcon has never fought hundreds of battles since his debut A defeat, no one has the guts to question His Majesty’s orders,
Being appointed as Secretary of the Navy, Du Stellenkai was the first navy commander who led the Imperial Navy from childhood to strength. The cruel battles in the Rhode waters proved the ability of this admiral under double pressure. , Everyone was filled with pride and held their breath, no one dared to speak anymore,
"I hope you can understand that this battle is different from the previous naval battle missions." Dustrom took a deep breath. He had already expected the situation in the cold field. In fact, if it hadn't been for His Majesty Falcon to tell him what follows , He would also feel incomprehensible about this combat mission. In response to the puzzling gaze of everyone, Dusterenkai said, "Your Majesty wants not only the sea this time, but also the real land and army. So this We also set off with 50 troop carriers. 11,000 soldiers from the south will accompany us to land on Antoros. The late fleet is responsible for holding the attention of the opposing navy and allowing the army to board Antoros. It is a strategic means to finally bring the entire Antoros-centered island chain into control"
"Eleven thousand people!" This number caused the captains below to take a breath.
"Big...sir. Are you sure it is the number 11 thousand and one thousand?" A captain said hesitantly, "Such a large amount of transportation is absolutely unimaginable before! And it's still ocean navigation, which is incredible. Got it!"
"Yes, there are 11 thousand soldiers from the Southern Army!" Dusterenkai said in a more serious tone, "I know this is not suitable for those who are used to fighting in the sea before, so the fleet must be divided. Part of it is to protect the troop carrier. Although you did not participate in the war, the responsibilities on your shoulders are just as heavy."
"What if the enemy's fleet is encountered on the road?" Some people have raised new doubts. In naval battles, troop carriers are often targeted by the enemy. 11,000 people, and the dispatched troop carriers reach An unprecedented 50 ships, if intercepted, the consequences would be disastrous
"This is the main task of the first fleet. No matter what method is adopted, the Dunkirk Navy must be kept out of the security line!" Dusterenkai said, "Your Majesty needs more than just one The sharp sword that pierces the sea can also protect the emperor team from boarding the sea **** on the opposite land. After the first strategic goal is achieved, these one thousand soldiers still need to move forward."
"The commander means that after taking the island chain, your majesty has a greater strategic goal? Is it Oubaro?" The commander of the Third Squadron Effinger asked excitedly. It seems that this sentence provoked enthusiasm. Obalo, a distant foreign continent, the eternal dream in the hearts of all sailors full of adventures, if Yang Fan could gallop on such a huge border of the continent, even if he died, he would smile with a smile. Right
"Your Majesty’s gaze is not something that the short-sightedness of the mouse I am waiting for can keep up!" Du Stellenkai thought of the trembling ambition of His Majesty Falcon, took a deep breath and said, closing the folder in his hand heavily. ·The gaze meets everyone’s hopeful gaze and says
"That’s all I can convey to you. Let’s go back and prepare separately. Ten days later, the first assault fleet will move to Moon’s, the southern military port of Salland! I don’t know the specific plan. This battle is up to your majesty. Come and set it up! This is an excellent fighter for our Southern Navy. Compared with your colleagues who are rapidly rising in the North Sea, are you willing to just own a piece of water?"
"Not reconciled!" This time, all the squadron commanders and captains stood up, and the loud voice shook the conference room. In the glory of the navy, the war-tested Southern Navy is undoubtedly extremely Bloody and passionate.
"This is probably the basis for your majesty to dare to carry out this plan!" Dustrum Kai stood upright, and the gods solemnly paid a military salute to all the first group of captains and squadron leaders, including affectionate Said "The hope of the Southern Navy depends on your bravery! I hope you can fight for the first place, brave hardships, and move forward bravely to show the might of our imperial navy"
Next to a wharf in the south of Vikia, white masts are like forests, and all kinds of ships are full of the wharf. A group of mercenaries escorted cargoes, surrounded by a black wagon, slowly driving At the pier entering the dock, some merchant ships are loading and unloading goods on the left side of the dock. The merchants just glanced over here and then again turned their attention to their respective cargoes. No one in particular would notice the carriage from the carriage. Up and down one man and two women
"Be sure to come back early!" Mao Monaqing's delicate body suddenly came up from behind the fat man, her slender hands wrapped around the fat man's waist, and then tightened hard, without saying anything, making people deeply feel the beauty of this snow mountain beauty. Affectionate, heavy atmosphere, even the female knight Berrant Bonnie next to him didn’t say a word,
Farewell is imminent, every second is so cherished,
"Don't worry~IndoMTL.com~I'll be fine!" The fat man gave a relieved smile, and turned around to hold Mao Manaqing's slightly trembling shoulders. Just now he found Mao Manaqing's smile on the carriage. The sound diminished, and she found that she was crying secretly behind her back.
Mao Monaqing, in a long skirt, raised her pretty face, her long hair draped softly on her round shoulders, tenderly as water, but she had a pair of pretty eyes with tears, she whispered, "Sometimes Na Qing will also Ask yourself, knowing that your Majesty is not a man who can revolve around women, why do you still fall in love with your Majesty so unstoppable? I only hope that your Majesty can remember the original agreement. It is enough not to abandon Na Qing in this life! If someday feel that Na Qing is old , No longer beautiful, I just hope to find a quiet valley near your majesty’s palace, so that Na Qing, like others, will always pray for your majesty!"
"With a wife like this, this life is no regrets!" The fat man trembled in his heart. When he put Na Qing in his arms, he also felt that he was holding the child who was connected with his blood. If he could, he would be there. How nice is she to come back before she was born,
The dexterous figures of the two Admiralty Dragon Tooth battleships in the distance have already drawn two bright white lines on the distant sea.
The bow splits the wind and waves and drove straight here, and a slightly cold sea breeze is blowing in.
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