The Rise of the Empire

"Although some unpleasant things happened between the two countries before, my comrades who once faced the Japanese on the battlefield together, I, Sims, and all the officers and soldiers of the Pacific Fleet here still regard all the officers and soldiers of the German navy who fought together as the last Good friends and most respected guests. Now, let us toast to the friendship we have fought together and the friendship that will last forever!" Sims delivered a passionate speech on the rostrum in a square next to the berth . Behind him is the current flagship of the US Navy, the USS Maryland, and the German Bavarian-class battleship, the USS Mecklenburg. And in the square, thousands of navies of the two countries are sharing their last dinner before parting.

The entire port has been illuminated by various lights like daytime. Hundreds of chefs and service staff are cooking tons of ingredients and delivering them to every table. During the four weeks of the banquet, bands and performances had already begun, it was a carnival, a last carnival of the German and American navies. More than 90% of the people were immersed in the ocean of joy. Many German and American naval officers and soldiers recalled the past when they fought side by side while drinking, and said that after retiring, they welcome each other to their homes.

In the Navy, a system with a strong sense of aristocrats and strict hierarchy, there is a huge gap between senior officers and ordinary officers and soldiers, and it is the same at this banquet. After Sims and Su Xiong respectively delivered speeches on behalf of the two navies , The high-level personnel of the two navies walked into the small meeting place next to the banquet hall, where the senior officers of the two sides will have the last dinner before leaving.

"Honestly, I like this atmosphere very much. I don't like the old-fashioned dining etiquette. All officers sit at a rectangular table according to rank, and then eat in a ceremonial way under the service of non-commissioned officers. A meal, almost all behaviors are restricted. I just want to have a meal. This kind of etiquette is sometimes uncomfortable." Raeder is very satisfied with this open reception-style dinner, and he whispered Su Xiong next to him said.

"Then you need to work hard. When you become the commander of the fleet, then you can abolish the so-called dining etiquette for officers in your fleet to a certain extent." Su Xiong said with a smile. "Also, eat more now, maybe we'll be busy with other things later."

"I don't care, the protagonist tonight is you." Redel looked at Su Xiong and asked curiously: "Could it be that you still have a mission tonight?"

"Some tasks that are not counted as tasks are just testing. I will tell you tomorrow." Su Xiong said pretending to be mysterious.

"Maybe we have had disputes, maybe our days together may never be the same in the future, but I can swear on my personality. No matter how the international situation changes, no matter what kind of people we become in the future, Your Excellency, Everyone in your fleet who participated in this war will be my friends." Sims said to Su Xiong.

"Thank you, a friend for a day. A friend for life. Cheers." Su Xiong also greeted him with a smile. Although at least 70% of what the two said is true about their personal feelings, both parties do believe that if there are no other factors,

They will become very good friends with each other. However, all this does not prevent the two parties from launching the last trial before parting! Su Xiong had returned to Germany once before, and was transferred to be the Chief of Staff of the Imperial Navy. He was already considered the top of the High Seas Fleet. The U.S. Navy needs to understand some situations through Su Xiong's insinuations, and it just so happens that Su Xiong does the same! He needs to know what the Americans are doing next!

"If it is the fastest, I estimate that by this time next year, I will be able to visit your country with the American fleet. If possible, I hope that I can talk about our friendship with you in the banquet hall in the port of Kiel." West James spoke first.

"Next year?" Su Xiong took a sip of the wine in his glass. Appropriate alcohol stimulation made his brain function more efficiently. He quickly ascertained that Sims was not lying about the issue, and this time was pretty much what the U.S. government considered ideal to end the war. The war cannot be dragged on indefinitely. Because there were too many things to do, the Americans did not allow the Pacific War to continue to involve their energies.

"If it's next year, is your navy planning to use New Guinea as the dividing line with Japan?" Su Xiong asked.

"New Guinea? No, there is not enough here, we have to move on. I personally think Makassar is a good choice." Sims is also testing the attitude of the German government to the situation in the Far East. After all, the Germans are not at odds with the United States. People have cooperated, but it doesn't mean that the Germans don't care anymore!

"Makasar? Isn't that in Sulawesi? It is across the sea from Kalimantan, extending from New Guinea to Sulawesi. The most important colonial system of the entire Japanese Empire is in your country Under the suppression of the strategic forward. It can threaten the Philippines to the north, and Kalimantan to the west. Just one step further can cut off the route from the Strait of Malacca to Japan. This idea is really good and very ambitious.” Su Xiongruo Said thoughtfully.

"Why do you think it's unlikely?" Sims asked.

"From a geopolitical point of view, your Excellency's approach is equivalent to squeezing in abruptly on the already crowded Southeast Asian stage. I think this approach will cause dissatisfaction in many countries. The two big snakes in Southeast Asia, one is Japanese , one is Britain, who is your country friends with?" Su Xiong said.

"So what about militarily?" Sims asked.

"I won't comment, because I don't know whether your country's army will advance smoothly." Su Xiong said.

"Even in the harsh environment of New Guinea, we still overwhelmed our opponents. There is no doubt that the superior US Army will only perform better on a wider terrain. As an admiral , I have always been confused about one thing, if the Japanese fleet does not fight us decisively, but chooses to use the main fleet to destroy our communication lines, then what should we do?" Sims asked. "You are a veteran of breaking diplomatic relations at sea, so you must have unique insights on how to deal with this tactic?"

"Since ancient times, there has only been one way to deal with the battle of breaking the war. Either find a way to bite the opponent, or find a way to kill the opponent's important supply base. Choose one of the two. The rest depends on the decision on the spot." Su Xiong's words were ambiguous. Make it impossible for Sims to continue the topic.

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