June 9, 1841, Dongjing, Oriental Empire, Prime Minister’s Office.
Prime Minister Fumihiro Konoe summoned the senior officials of the Imperial Navy of the East Ocean to discuss the current grim situation.
The meeting was attended by the three commanders of the Imperial Navy of the Toyo, namely Admiral Shiro Kawatani, Minister of the Navy, Senior Admiral Shushen Nagano and Commander of the Combined Fleet, Vice Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto.
“Gentlemen, the Black Sea Fleet of the Russians is already on its way. Predictably, the Russians have sensed that we are ready to attack them. Therefore, it is time to send the Black Sea Fleet to reinforce their Pacific Fleet. As soon as the Russian Black Sea Fleet reaches the Far East, this will put us in a very unfavorable position! “Konoe ~ Prime Minister Fumiki said.
“Hi, Your Excellency Prime Minister!” Several high-ranking naval officers nodded one after another.
As admirals, they naturally understand this very well.
“So, gentlemen, what should we do now?” Prime Minister Fumihiro Konoe asked a little anxiously.
After all, for the Eastern Empire, this next battle is crucial. Only the Imperial Navy of the East, with the assistance of the Navy of the Beacon State, defeated the Pacific Fleet of the Imperial Russian Navy and seized sea supremacy in the Far East. Then, the next series of battle plans of the Eastern Empire can be implemented. In particular, the Eastern Imperial Army was able to land on Hokkaido Island and the Goryeo Peninsula on a large scale, and was able to defeat the army deployed by the Russian Empire in the Far East in one fell swoop and achieve a major victory.
If the Imperial Navy of the East had failed to defeat the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Imperial Navy, it had failed. Then, the consequences will be unimaginable. At that time, the Eastern Empire would have to stick to the mainland. And what awaits them is probably the indiscriminate bombing of the air force and navy of the Russian Empire. Even, the Russian Empire will land directly on the mainland of the Eastern Empire.
Therefore, the top brass of the Eastern Empire hoped that the navy could win the next naval battle, which was undoubtedly very important.
“Your Excellency Prime Minister, the Russians are indeed coming at us when they suddenly dispatched the Black Sea Fleet eastward to reinforce their Pacific Fleet. If the two most powerful fleets of the Russians converge, even if we join forces with the Beacon Navy, I am afraid that we will not be the opponent of the Russians. General Shiro Kawayani said.
Prime Minister Fumihiro Konoe’s face suddenly became even more ugly.
“But, Your Excellency, Your Excellency, the Russian Black Sea Fleet will travel thousands of miles from the Mediterranean to the Far East, and it will take a lot of time. Moreover, after a long voyage, it will also have a big impact on the combat strength of the fleet. At the same time, this gave us the opportunity to break through the Russian fleet.
If only we could destroy the Russian Pacific Fleet before the arrival of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Then, if you destroy the Black Sea Fleet of the Russians. Then, the Russian navy will lose more than sixty percent of its combat effectiveness. At that time, the entire anti-Russian alliance will have absolute superiority at sea! ”
General Shiro Kawatani continued.
Prime Minister Fumihiro Konoe’s originally frowning brows couldn’t help but stretch.
“In other words, the Russian Black Sea Fleet is moving eastward, which is a great threat to us. But at the same time, it’s also a great opportunity! Prime Minister Fumihiro Konoe said.
“Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister. The Russians wanted to mobilize the main forces to defeat the Imperial Navy. But again, it puts them in great danger. If we can successfully seize this opportunity and break the Russian fleet. Well, we have won this battle! General Nagano also said.
Konoe Fumiki nodded one after another, and he also believed that this was undoubtedly a great opportunity for the Eastern Empire.
“Great, if we can solve the Russians’ Pacific Fleet and then the Black Sea Fleet. Then the Russian Navy is completely finished. They simply can’t pose a threat to the empire next! “Prime Minister Fumihiro Konoe is very excited.
For the Eastern Empire, as long as the navy is strong enough. Then, their homeland security is undoubtedly guaranteed.
Even if they fail on other battlefields, a strong navy can still ensure their homeland security.
It can be said that in this way, the Eastern Empire will be invincible in this war.
Even in the midst of war, they can gain great benefits.
“Your Excellency Prime Minister, the Russian Black Sea Fleet rushed to the Far East, and deterrence is after all a big threat to us. Therefore, we cannot wait any longer, we must launch an attack in advance, severely damage and even crush the Russian Pacific Fleet. In this way, we will have enough strength to deal with the Black Sea Fleet of the Russians to ensure the success of this operation! Vice Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, commander of the Combined Fleet, proposed.
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“Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister. We have to do it in advance. In this way, there will be enough time to arrange the follow-up plan, so that it will not be so urgent! General Nagano also said.
Prime Minister Fumihiro Konoe nodded: “Gentlemen, I am not a soldier, and I also have a half-understanding of combat matters. Therefore, the specific operational command of the next step is still up to you. However, I have only one request. That is, the empire must win in the next battle, and this is the most important thing! ”
“Hi, Your Excellency Prime Minister!” Several high-ranking naval officials all answered.
“Your Excellency Prime Minister, I intend to set off immediately for the Xia Weiyi Islands to meet with General Hasbenkinmel, commander of the Pacific Fleet of the Lighthouse State, and discuss with the Russians in advance.” Vice Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, commander of the Combined Fleet, said.
Prime Minister Fumihiro Konoe expressed support for this.
If they start earlier, they will have more time and more room to maneuver.
“General Haas Benkinmel, is an admiral of the Beacon Nation. In this way, we also give Yamamoto-kun a chance to be promoted to admiral. In this way, our navies will coordinate more reciprocal in the next operations. Prime Minister Fumihiro Konoe proposed.
General Shiro Kawatani and General Nagano Shushi naturally had no opinion on this.
And Lieutenant General Yamamoto Fifty-Six was even more happy.
Originally, he thought that he would not be promoted until he won this naval battle. Unexpectedly, he was promoted before the start of the war.
“Thank you, Your Excellency Prime Minister!” Yamamoto Fifty-Six said quickly.
“Yamamoto-kun, you deserve all of this. It’s just that it’s just for you in advance now. Prime Minister Fumihiro Konoe had a smile on his face.
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