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"Again, in terms of finance and finance, last year the central government of the empire achieved a total of 30.00 billion yuan in fiscal revenue, ranking first in the world, of which 40% was used for military expenditures, and the military expenditure of the navy alone reached 500 billion yuan, more than ten The total military expenditure was three times that of France, much higher than that of the United Kingdom and the United States. In terms of finance, thanks to the massive export of high value-added new products, by the end of last year, the gold reserves of the Imperial Central Bank had reached 200 billion yuan, higher than the 350 billion U.S. dollars in the United Kingdom and 280 billion yuan in the United States, ranking first in the world. The overall gold reserves of Southeast Asian provinces reached [-] billion yuan. Of course, under the economic integration policy, the gold reserves in the foreign domain It has all been deposited in the Imperial Central Bank."
Tang Shaoyi pursed her lips and continued: "Finally, in terms of armaments, the Imperial Navy had 34 aircraft carriers and 62 battleships in service by the end of last year, many of which were under construction, and had several unique aircraft carrier battle groups in the world. Navy The total tonnage of various types of ships in active service and reserve service exceeds 520 million tons, slightly higher than that of the Soviet Union and the United States, ranking first in the world. In addition, the total registered tonnage of the Imperial Merchant Fleet reached 410 million tons, second only to the United States, ranking second in the world .”
"At the end of last year, the empire had basically completed its reorganization plan. Its active-duty troops reached 340 million, including 80 marines, ranking first in the world. After mobilization for war, the empire's front-line troops will reach 170 million, and the total strength of 500 million people."
Guan Xuqing patted the pile of documents: "In other words, it's ready."
"Yes, ready."
"Convene all the ministers, veterans and military officials in Beijing, and hold an enlarged imperial meeting in three days' time."
Sea of Japan, "Huangshan" aircraft carrier.
"A large fleet appeared at five o'clock... It was confirmed to be our army's fighter plane, and the second attack wave is back!"
Following the loud report of an observer on the aviation bridge, a sharp siren sounded, and the loudspeaker on the bridge also roared: "All deck crew are in position, ready to recover the second attack wave!"
After issuing the order, Major General Chen Jinrong, the team commander, was about to go to the landing command room at the rear of the aviation bridge to personally observe the landing operation of the second attack wave, but was stopped by the combat staff officer, Lieutenant Colonel Gui Yongqing.
"Report to the commander, just received an order from the fleet headquarters."
"read."
"Order: Your department should immediately stop the exercise and return to the home port."
Chen Jinrong pulled the brim of his hat: "Pass the order down—the exercise mission is suspended. After the recovery of the aircraft is completed, the whole team will immediately return with the flagship, heading to [-] or above."
"Understood... sir, we are suddenly asked to return, could it be..." Gui Yongqing had the word "war" clearly written on his face.
Chen Jinrong said kindly: "Something must have happened. In any case, let's go back to the home port first. Our next task is to return to the voyage. Besides, don't think about it and distract your attention."
"Yes!"
While speaking, a "Griffon" fighter jet with a five-clawed golden dragon pattern painted on its tail flew low and slowly past the stern of the ship. The tail hook was perfectly hooked to a winch-type arresting cable located in the middle and rear of the flight deck. , the plane stopped abruptly.The deck staff in blue vests swarmed up like ants, swiftly removed the tail hook of the plane from the arresting cable, and then quickly pushed the plane to the parking area in front of the deck, where the planes would be sent to the elevator in batches , into the hangar.
"It's Lieutenant Gao Xinxin's plane." Gui Yongqing muttered subconsciously. Through the large portholes of the aviation bridge, the situation on the deck was clearly seen.
"Are you really going to take them to the battlefield..."
Chen Jinrong glanced at him disapprovingly: "Who told you that women can't fight? Lieutenant Gao Xinxin is one of the best fighter pilots in this team, and Second Lieutenant Liu Yun also has excellent flying potential. My team needs them."
On the deck, the person who was discussed by the two officers sneezed as soon as he jumped off the fighter plane.
"Who's talking about me... Really."
Gao Xinxin glanced at the sky, and the successor fighters of the second attack wave were circling and entering the landing route one by one, pouted, and walked towards the bridge.
Dragon's Roar Chapter 955
The lower floor of the bridge is the pilot's waiting room, where the handsome recorder greeted her with a smile: "The high lieutenant is back, thank you for your hard work."
Gao Xinxin didn't bother to pay attention to him, stretched his wrist, took off his flight cap, signed the registration book, and sat down on the chair in the front row of the waiting room.
"Captain Gao just explained that the analysis meeting will be held in the evening, and dinner will be served as usual at five o'clock."
"Thanks, I'll wait here." Gao Xinxin closed her eyes and said.
But the recorder still had something to say: "I'm waiting for Second Lieutenant Liu. By the way, I went to the post office just now and heard that there is a letter from you and Second Lieutenant Liu. Do you want to go and see it?"
"Thank you, let's go together when she comes."
The recorder hit the wall in front of the iceberg, shrugged, and turned to greet the pilot behind.
Gao Xinxin waited for almost half an hour, and the successor pilots were almost gone, and there was no sign of Liu Yun.
"Second Lieutenant Liu hasn't come yet... Don't worry, I probably met her brother up there." The recorder turned around in time to comfort him.
"It's okay, I'll continue to wait."
As soon as the words came out, I saw Liu Yun brother and sister walking down the stairs one after the other.
"Let me tell you..." the recorder proudly claimed the credit.
Gao Xinxin got up to meet Liu Yun brothers and sisters: "It's been so long, I was still worried just now..."
Liu Yun smiled wryly at her with the flight hat in his hand: "I'm afraid the vacation will be ruined."
"what happened?"
"I heard there's going to be a war."
"War? Really?" Gao Xinxin seemed quite excited.
Liu Yun's elder brother, Liu Peng, the captain of the third flight squadron, spread his hands with a bitter face and said, "Miss, it's a war, not a game. Is there any need to be so happy?"
In Beijing, the Supreme Command convened the Supreme Military Conference following the Enlarged Imperial Conference.
"Everyone! Just be quiet!" Feng Xianghua knocked on the table with his fingers, and the venue fell silent.
"Please think about it, why do we have to form an alliance with the declining Germany instead of single-handedly taking on the colonial bandits all over the world? Since we have so many advanced ideas, why not unilaterally massacre Western countries?"
Yang Rui slowly helped to explain: "It can't be done, our advanced concepts can only work for a while, and will soon be imitated by the opponent. In essence, modern warfare is already a competition of industrial strength. It may take some advantage in the early stage, but it will inevitably be dragged down in the end."
"So," Feng Xianghua nodded, "We should be aware of such things as advanced concepts being imitated by other countries from the very beginning. We are preparing for war on this premise!"
"Xiang Hua is right. I also think there is no need to make a fuss about it. Due to the mutual checks and balances between the big powers, the former German colonies in the Pacific Ocean have not been divided, so what should be done will continue as usual." Guan Xuqing also sent a message , some members who wavered for a while stabilized their ground a little bit.
Feng Xianghua, who actually presided over the meeting, said: "The next major issue is the negotiation with the United Kingdom and the United States. The United Kingdom and the United States are very dissatisfied with the empire's plan to unilaterally occupy all the German Pacific colonies. The confrontation of warships in the Marshall, Gilbert and Bismarck Islands A new trend has been set off in the United Kingdom and the United States. The last thing we want to see now is that Britain realizes that it is impossible to confront China and Germany at the same time, and believes that China is a greater threat than Germany, so it strives to negotiate peace with Germany and unite the entire The white world is against us..."
"The key is the attitude of the United States." Navy Governor Liu Buchan emphasized, "If the United States accepts my country's conditions and withdraws from the Pacific Ocean, the United Kingdom will probably try to make peace with Germany in order to preserve its Asia-Pacific colonies, taking advantage of the victorious power of World War II."
"In that case, the battle plan in my hand will become waste paper." Lin Jianzhang, Chief of the Navy's General Staff, said with a wry smile.
"Then raise the price so that the United States cannot accept our country's conditions?" Zhang Zuolin, Chief of the General Staff of the Army Ministry, said decisively, "Anyway, the trouble with the United States has reached the point of breaking out. In my opinion, we will not only drive them out. In the Pacific Ocean, allow us to build a naval base in Mexico, and even share control of the Panama Canal... In short, just let them go crazy."
Minister of the Air Force Feng Ru said: "It is impossible for the United States to agree to withdraw from the Pacific Ocean. They are also eager to occupy the interests of Southeast Asia and Australia. The best evidence is that the main force of the US Navy has assembled on the west coast. It seems that they are also ready to join the empire Prepare for battle."
Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang also participated in the meeting: "The United States should not be underestimated. In my opinion, we must be tough with the United States and moderate with the United Kingdom. We should not push the British too hastily. We should lower our stance for the time being and only ask the United Kingdom to recognize our country's attitude towards China. Occupation of the German Pacific colonies, with no other conditions, and the implication that the empire will for the time being not extend to the British sphere of influence in southern Europe."
"You have to be careful with both sides. You have to weigh the pros and cons in this kind of thing. If you make a small mistake, you can make a huge mistake..." Defense Minister Jiang Baili said.
The process of history is accelerating. In March 1919, the empire’s negotiations with Britain, France, the United States, and the Netherlands came to a standstill. With the help of the United States, the above-mentioned four countries successively started war preparations in the Pacific region. By the end of November, the four countries had already Assembled a considerable naval force.
In the South Pacific, the British, French and Dutch navies have assembled a total of 7 dreadnought battleships and battlecruisers: the British "Giant" class battleships-"Giant" and "Hercules", the "Indefatigable" class battlecruisers-" "Australia", the French "Dandon" class battleship - "Dandon", the Netherlands "Java", "Sumatra".There are also 4 old warships: 2 British "Nelson" class ships - "Nelson", "Agamemnon", 2 "Edward VII" class ships: "Africa" and "Britannia"; 10 armored cruisers: British "Drake" class - "Drake", "Cape of Good Hope", "Monmouth" class - "Monmouth", "Bedford", " "Kent", "Essex", "Devinscher" class - "Argyll", "Rosenberg", French "Ferry" class - "Ferry" and "Gambit"; in addition, 14 protected cruisers and small cruisers and more than 30 destroyers, small destroyers and gunboats.
For the United States, since China launched an unprecedented Pacific exercise, the main force of the U.S. Navy has gradually shifted from the east coast to the west coast. At this time, the United States has assembled three fleets in the Pacific: one is the Philippine Squadron stationed in the Philippines, the main force For: 3 "Montgomery" class protected cruisers: "Montgomery", "Detroit", "Marblehead" and 3 "Bridge class" small destroyers, 3 gunboats.The second is the Pacific Fleet stationed in Hawaii. The main force is: 8 armored cruisers, 8 protected cruisers, and 8 destroyers.The third is the so-called "big fleet" temporarily stationed on the west coast. The main force includes: 14 dreadnought battleships, 8 former dreadnought old-style battleships, 2 armored cruisers, and 3 protected cruisers.
Thanks to the incredible code-breaking ability of the Imperial Intelligence Department and the terrifying overseas intelligence network, the above-mentioned information was completely delivered to the Naval Staff and the Imperial Security Bureau, installing an invisible see-through eye for the Imperial Navy.