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Chapter 458: Navy, what do you know about naval warfare?
"Commander." After entering the office, Chen Yang immediately bowed to Commander Nishio who was behind the desk.
"Advisor Chen, please take a seat," Commander Xiwei's voice was gentle and he seemed to leave a good impression.
"I'm sorry to ask Consultant Chen to come here today. I'd like to know the progress of your purchase of submarine blueprints."
"After all, in the next battle, the main force of the mainland will be placed on the sea."
"If we want to gain enough merit, we need to have our own maritime power."
You are an army, and you want to have your own naval force?
"We are already negotiating, but, Commander, you know that this matter is of great importance and it will take time to give a clear answer. I need time."
Commander Nishio nodded and said, "You're right. I seem to be a little impatient."
"But, there is one thing I don't understand, Commander, do you really think you can gain merit by relying on submarines?" Chen Yang was a little puzzled.
"Those naval idiots don't understand the art of war at all." Commander Nishio stood up and waved his arms, looking quite powerful.
"Mr. Chen, do you know that during World War I, Germany invented a combat mode that used submarines as the main force?"
Chen Yang was stunned for a moment, and seemed to remember something in his mind.
In his previous life, he was a game planner. When designing the game Rise of Empire, he also came into contact with a lot of military information.
At the beginning, their boss made a big promise.
This game "Rise of Empires" aims to surpass games like Warcraft, Diablo, and Red Alert and become a world classic.
Therefore, Chen Yang vaguely remembered that Germany actually invented a combat mode with submarines as the main force during the First World War.
Unrestricted submarine warfare.
Of course, this unrestricted submarine warfare did not change or improve much from the basic submarine tactics.
Simply put, it means adopting single-boat and formation cruises in the high seas, and adopting positional tactics near ports and bases, using torpedoes, mines and artillery as weapons.
At the same time, in order to cooperate with submarine warfare, German surface ships also carried out raids many times to destroy the Allied cruise forces.
This way of fighting did not attract the attention of the British at the beginning, which also led to the loss of Allied merchant ships, from 1 tons in January to 30 tons in February, and then soared to 2 tons in March, and finally to 40 tons in April.
Since January 1918, an average of one in four British merchant ships at sea has been sunk.
The best way to crack this combat mode is the escort mechanism.
However, the situation is different now. Once Britain, France and Germany go to war, it means that most of the British Royal Navy's forces will be tied up in the homeland.
At this time, a submarine fleet appeared in the Pacific Ocean, specializing in attacking passing merchant ships. Where could they find escort ships?
Chen Yang said sincerely: "I didn't expect that Commander Xiwei is not only proficient in land warfare, but also has such a thorough study of naval warfare."
"So, Mr. Chen also thinks that submarine warfare is feasible."
Commander Nishio's tone suddenly changed and he said, "So, Mr. Chen thinks that Mr. Mine's decision to unite with Britain and the United States and leave Germany aside is ridiculous?"
Ah, this.
Why did he suddenly bring this up again? Chen Yang had a vague feeling that Commander Nishio had called him here today not just to ask about the submarine design drawings.
"I heard that the Navy Department sent the General Staff Counselor Ryuo Hisashiro to China."
"They want to talk to the British and Americans about an alliance?"
Sure enough, after hearing Commander Xiwei's words, Chen Yang reacted instantly.
He had other purposes...
"I'm not very clear about this matter." Chen Yang answered carefully.
"Mr. Chen, you are actually a good friend of our army. Major General Sato of the Logistics Department thinks highly of you."
"The logistics departments at all levels in South China, East China, and Central China also highly appreciate you."
"At this time, you should be more clear about who is the most suitable person to cooperate with you."
Chen Yang didn't dare to say anything, and replied carefully: "Commander, I don't understand what you mean."
"It's okay if you don't understand. I'm just analyzing your current options for you."
Commander Nishio said: "The navy needs a lot of oil as a combat base, but, to be frank, 80% of the empire's oil resources are in the hands of our army."
"If they want to become the main force on the battlefield, they have to go south and obtain oil, rubber and other materials from Southeast Asia."
"So, in my opinion, in this environment, there's not much they can give you."
"If our army takes the lead, there will be an endless supply of ore, wood, metal, and even oil."
“You can also make the most of the transportation network you have.”
"And the Navy, what can they give you?"
Chen Yang was stunned. Commander Xiwei was forcing him to take sides.
Choose a partner between the Navy and the Army.
Standing in line at this time? Chen Yang's brows tightened slightly, so Commander Nishio would not be preparing to attack Ryuo Kyushiro.
Wow, the infighting between the army and navy is too crazy.
Minister Mine asked Chen Yang to help them make the "Bear Hunting Plan" fail reasonably.
Commander Nishio asked Chen Yang to reveal the whereabouts of Ryuo Kyushiro, obviously targeting him to disrupt the Navy Department's plan to cooperate with Britain and the United States.
These two gangs are really interesting. When they get ruthless, they even plot against their own people.
"Commander Nishio, I am just in charge of transportation. It is not convenient for me to intervene in your problems."
Chen Yang laughed and said, "However, as far as I know, Counselor Longwei will probably stay in Hong Kong Island for two days to meet with the American Ambassador, Mr. Slade."
"As for the time and place, I don't know."
"Mr. Chen is indeed a smart man." Commander Xiwei was very satisfied with Chen Yang's answer.
"By the way, the local side has sent a telegram. Regarding the plan to reorganize the longitudinal line, the headquarters has already issued clear instructions."
"Mr. Chen, you now have a lot more routes. I don't know if you can fully control them."
"It should be fine." Chen Yang's tone was still humble, but the excitement in his eyes was obvious.
Commander Nishio said solemnly: "Yoshikawa-kun's incompetence has brought a lot of unnecessary trouble to the war in the south."
"Commander Gangcun is now attacking Changsha, and we urgently need a stable material transportation route to ensure the supply of the front line."
"I want to know how long it will take you to get the previous transportation lines back to normal."
Chen Yang thought: "A week should be enough."
"It's taking too long," Commander Nishio said, "In three days, I want to see all the lines restored to normal. Can you do it?"
"Uh, are you kidding me..."