Chapter 1117 The Big Picture

Along with the telegrams, the news of the attack on the Suez Canal quickly spread all over the world. The already tense situation in Europe has now become more and more out of control.

That same evening, the Vienna government held a press conference to announce the oath and the mastermind behind the attack.

Although it was not stated clearly, everyone knew that apart from the British, there was no second master who could afford the "behind the scenes".

The investigation team has just set off, and the Vienna government has not yet come to a conclusion on the attack on the canal.

The armed conflict is no longer limited to South Africa, and wars of varying scales have broken out in East Africa and the Malay Peninsula.

Such a large-scale exchange of fire has not yet declared war. The cowardly operation of the two governments has once again refreshed the perception of the European world.

According to a political dignitary who did not want to be named: It is not a loss to be a hegemonic country, but this "conservation" (face) is not something that ordinary countries can have.

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At the Vienna Palace, Franz was catching Frederick, a stinking chess basket, to fight, and the disturbance from the outside world did not spread here at all, as if he had been detached from the world.

It is impossible to be detached, and at this critical moment, there is no room for relaxation. However, it was not affected by the Suez Canal tragedy, but it was true.

The reason is very simple. Whether the Suez Canal is blocked or not has little impact on the war.

To borrow a phrase from the media: "The Mediterranean Sea is our inland sea, and the great Holy Roman Empire will shine on the world, this is our time."

Although it is a bit exaggerated, it is basically in line with reality. The current Mediterranean Sea can indeed be regarded as the inland sea of ​​Shinra.

There are both the Europe-Africa-Middle East Railway and the bathtub shipping. The core territory of Shinra is still firmly in the hands of the Vienna government, which is enough to ensure the normal supply of raw materials.

The basics are stable, and Franz naturally does not panic. Not to mention that the Suez Canal has been blocked for several months, even if it is blocked all the time, the Holy Roman Empire can withstand it.

As for the strategic influence, it is impossible to go east, so don't be in a hurry to go east for the time being. After all the warships in the dock are in service, it is not too late to look for the bad luck of the British.

In contrast, oil spills are more harmful. Tens of thousands of tons of crude oil spewed out, not only polluting the river, but it is estimated that the entire Red Sea will follow.

If Franz hadn't reacted fast enough, he would have ordered cleanup and interception as soon as he received the news, and the Mediterranean Sea might have been affected.

Frederick: "Father, since the British planned this attack, they will definitely take themselves out. The investigation team is afraid that it will be difficult for the investigation team to gain anything."

Neither Britain nor the Holy Roman Empire is alone, and war is also a group fight.

If you want to start a war, you must not only look at the problem from your own perspective, but you must also consider the reactions of the people in your allies and countries.

Old-fashioned routines like missing soldiers can tell the truth at a glance, and people won't buy it.

Although it is possible to forcibly pull allies on board, but in this way, it is not allies that are pulled, but a group of disgruntled pig teammates.

Originally, this time we gathered pig teammates from all over Europe. If we don't do a good job of mass relations, the Vienna government will not be able to bring them along.

If nothing else, just borrowing other people's airports and ports requires the cooperation of the local people.

Otherwise, the local snakes do something casually, or delay the speed of material transportation, which can make the battle plan fail.

In fact, one of the important reasons for the delay in this war is the lack of a reasonable excuse for war.

The attack on the Suez Canal is undoubtedly a good entry point. Although this economic life is in the hands of the Vienna government, it is most of the European countries that benefit.

As long as it is proved that the attack was planned by the British, and a war was launched to retaliate, it would be logical.

"Don't worry, there's definitely something to be gained. Even if it's really nothing to do with the British, we can get them involved.

The current investigation is just a cutscene. Inviting representatives from various countries to participate is nothing more than asking them to endorse together.

Of course, fakes are fakes after all, and no matter how perfect the arrangement is, there will always be clues.

If possible, it's best to find real evidence. Otherwise, wearing a gang in the future will also be a big trouble.

In the future, if similar incidents are encountered, it will be directly handed over to the cabinet government to operate. As monarchs, we have to learn to pretend to be confused when the time is right. "

It is human nature to tend to pros and cons, and being an emperor is no exception. Especially this kind of invisible operation, that is how far you can hide.

As long as you don't get involved, even if you really wear a gang in the future, you can still deal with it with a "don't know".

Although it is a go-to, but the investigation is still exquisite. For example, how long the investigation will last depends on the anti-British propaganda of various governments.

When the anti-British sentiments of the European people are mobilized, it will be time for the end. The best time to start a war is only when the whole people support the war.

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Sulawesi Island, Governor's Palace of Austrian Southeast Asia. A group of military and political dignitaries gathered together, and in the middle of the year, Prince William was discussing the battle plan with everyone with great interest.

The British wanted to attack the Nanyang Fleet, and the Nanyang Fleet also wanted to attack the Far East Fleet of the Royal Navy. Both sides are calculating each other, the result is no result.

Commander of the Nanyang Fleet

Officer Aleister: "His Royal Highness, we have failed to lure the enemy many times, and it may be difficult to continue.

Either the British knew our plan and were not fooled at all; or the British had too much appetite to value the small profit and wanted to swallow us in one bite.

It is unlikely that the plan will be leaked, and there are not many insiders. If it's the latter, we've got it right from the start.

The biggest problem is that the war has not broken out. Otherwise, we can form a coalition with the three countries of Spain, Holland and Portugal, and the odds of directly defeating the British will be great. "

William asked suspiciously: "Although we have fewer warships than the British, we still have aircraft carrier formations. Is there no chance of winning a direct battle with the Far East Fleet?"

I saw Admiral Arester shaking his head: "Your Highness, although the aircraft carrier showed good attack power in the exercise, the actual combat is different, and there are more factors to consider.

We lack the experience of using aircraft carriers in actual combat, and we cannot even find a reference case in the world, and the specific tactics are still being explored.

In order to be responsible for the empire, I dare not overestimate the combat effectiveness of the aircraft carrier formation before actual combat. "

The mainstream thinking of the navy these days is still cannons and giant ships, and the Shinra Navy is no exception. Even with the support of the emperor, the aircraft carrier faction is still at a disadvantage.

The aircraft carrier faction is at a disadvantage in the battle of ideas, and the biggest problem is the lack of actual combat cases to support. Everyone supports the theory of giant ships and cannons, not entirely out of love, but more for insurance.

It is not terrible to make mistakes in the military. What is terrible is that everyone else is on the right track, and you are the only one who has gone astray.

Since other countries are playing with giant ships and cannons, just keep up with it. If everyone is wrong together, it means that no one is wrong.

The biggest problem that makes new ideas difficult to promote is uncertainty. Even if it can prove that the aircraft carrier concept is correct, it does not mean that the aircraft carrier formation has combat effectiveness.

The idea is correct, but it is equivalent to walking in the right direction; but there are many forks in the same direction, and if you are not careful, you will deviate.

Mainly due to the limitation of aircraft technology, it was not until the technological breakthroughs in recent years that the process of aircraft carrier development was started.

Prior to this, although there was research and development, the investment was far from being comparable to that of battleships.

There is no way, there are too many places to invest, and no amount of military spending will be enough. Before it can be determined that the aircraft carrier can be effective, more resources must be invested in the battleship.

After a pause, Admiral Arrest added: "Actually, the role of the aircraft carrier formation is not necessarily in the decisive battle, I think it is better to use it for sneak attacks.

Just like the Air Force's "Bull Hunting Plan", a group of bombers was concentrated to carry out strategic bombing on the enemy's ports and shipyards.

In the Far East, the British had limited anti-aircraft firepower and basically had little threat to fourth-generation bombers.

If you can figure out the layout of Cam Ranh Bay, the chance of a successful sneak attack should be high. After the bombing is over, we will go up and fight the enemy again, and the odds of winning will be greatly improved.

It's a pity that the timing is not right. We did this early, and the Air Force's plan went bankrupt early.

Unlike us, the Air Force has more fighters and has a lot of bombing experience. If the "Bull Hunting Program" is successful, the benefits it brings are far beyond what it can bring to defeat the Far East Fleet. "

"The Big Picture" is a compulsory course for every senior general. They were all raids, which severely damaged the British Far East Fleet and the British Home Fleet, which were completely different from each other.

Defeating the British Far East Fleet will at most make the Nanyang Fleet famous; and defeating the British Home Fleet is the hegemony replacement.

National interests are paramount, and local battlefields must make concessions to the overall situation. No matter how many thoughts he had in his mind, Admiral Aleister could only hold it in his stomach first.

"Your Excellency, this is a great idea. It's time to prepare, and we'll start implementing it as soon as the Air Force operates.

Even if it fails, it doesn't matter. The British can't use warships to chase planes, right? Think of it as a bombing training to gain experience for the next time. "

After discussing for a long time, a reliable plan was finally born, and William would naturally not be stingy in language.

As the future King of Nanyang, William also needs to accumulate prestige and merit. Although the Holy Roman Empire has not developed to the extreme of "reputation is only obtained immediately", war is still the best way to accumulate merit.

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