Chapter 490: Public Excitement (Part 2)

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Marshall had seen the power of the capital market crash, and he was shocked at the moment. However, he knew nothing about the economy and capital markets. He asked cautiously: "Is there any way to overcome this crisis?"

"Market sentiment is very sensitive, unless good news can be obtained on the battlefield before the market opens..." Dewey pondered for a moment and then said, "That way the situation can stabilize quickly."

"I understand, and I will do my best."

Dewey shook hands with him: "General, I have confidence in winning the war, and I have confidence in the generals, but some things must change. Now the government must strengthen defense to bring confidence to the people and win them victory, even if it is the most trivial. Victory, you have to know that the people's vision is usually not as long-term and wise as we expect. They cannot bear the high price, let alone a long wait. "

Marshall nodded. Dewey's words were very sincere. Of course, he could no longer speak official language with a sullen face. He sighed: "The Joint Chiefs of Staff initially analyzed that the enemy is an aircraft carrier-based aircraft, just like we did in the air attack on Tokyo. At this moment, only I'm afraid they've escaped and it's not easy to catch them..."

Dewey was speechless, and finally sighed.

At this moment, General King was more helpless than Marshall. The Joint Chiefs of Staff held an emergency meeting early in the morning to discuss how to counterattack. Roosevelt was so anxious that he almost jumped and ordered everyone to come up with a solution. Arnold played all the cards he could - not only sending all available aircraft on the east coast to attack, he also sent an emergency telegram to the Eighth Air Force in the UK, telling them to attack Berlin or other major German cities. Launch a retaliatory bombing. After deploying these, he looked at Admiral Jin eagerly, hoping that the navy would also come up with a solution.

In a hurry, the desperate Admiral Jin put his last bet on the gambling table - to let several escort carriers that were originally deployed in the A+ plan be pulled out to carry out counterattack missions accompanied by destroyers.

What a tragic scene this is: an escort aircraft carrier with slow speed, few carrier-based aircraft, and weak defense is actually chasing a fleet aircraft carrier that is more powerful and faster than itself! Of course, everyone knows that if the enemy wants to escape, it is impossible for the escort aircraft carrier to catch up with the opponent. The purpose of Admiral Jin sending this fleet is just to eliminate the possibility of the enemy launching another air attack on other cities on the east coast - again An attack would bring down the president.

"The public in Congress is excited, and the New York State congressmen are especially furious. They are about to launch a second inquiry. I'm afraid it won't be easy to pass this time..." Smith Tingson sighed, "We must work hard to strengthen homeland defense, otherwise we will never be able to pass the inquiry." No day of peace.”

Everyone has reached a consensus on this point: it will be very convenient for the Axis to attack the east coast based on the Azores in the future. A fast aircraft carrier formation can reach the effective deterrent distance to the east coast in just 5-6 days of stealthy sailing. This situation is too It’s scary, but there’s no way to capture Azores right now.

At 8:45, Arnold's face became very ugly after receiving the telegram.

"Have you found the enemy?"

"We sent out multiple reconnaissance planes, but most of them found nothing. Only one reported the discovery of an enemy plane, but it was shot down before it could report its effective position. It is currently estimated that the enemy should be located 600 kilometers away from eastern New York, and moving at 50 kilometers per hour. Escape at the above speed..."

"Continue the search at all costs unless there is definite evidence that the enemy fleet has withdrawn towards the Azores."

"But the distance is so far, the Army Aviation does not have enough navigation officers and reconnaissance aircraft, and those immature pilots also lack the ability to attack the sea." Arnold said with a wry smile, "Last night, the only flight instructor from the New York Air Force Base with night combat experience took off to intercept , all were shot down by the enemy at dawn, one person was killed, and the whereabouts of two others are unknown. They are the most skilled pilots. "

"This is not a reason to give up the offensive. The Germans are not born with war experience. They are also trained in battles time and time again. The soldiers must be allowed to grow up quickly in the flames of war." Roosevelt said seriously, "This It’s not fair play in the stadium and the enemy won’t give us any time to wait.”

The calculations of the U.S. Army aviation staff were not far from the truth. However, after recovering all carrier-based aircraft, Tsukahara did not retreat directly toward the Azores. Instead, after traveling 550 kilometers away, he changed the course to the northeast and followed a parallel route. Driving in the direction of the east coast of the United States, it was getting farther and farther away from the Azores. At the same time, a large number of fighter jets were sent to patrol over various sea areas, using false and true methods to mislead the attention of the US military. It was not until around 9 o'clock that the route was changed to Due east.

The night attack on New York successfully met Tsukahara's expectations: the planes that retreated in batches landed smoothly because it was already bright when they returned to the mothership. In the end, it was discovered that a total of 4 planes were lost in the entire operation, and the pilots claimed that they shot down 3 planes during the retreat. One of the enemy planes was over New York, and the other two were not far off the coast of New York—they happened to be three instructors from the Army Aviation Corps. Other than that, they were not pursued.

"Break radio silence and report the situation to Combined Fleet and we will return to Italy as soon as possible."

On the battleship Nagato, Colonel Yamamoto Chikao, who was an aviation officer, had served as the head of the First Section of the General Staff, and was now the first staff officer of the Combined Fleet, waved the telegram happily and reported in an extremely excited voice: "Sir, the mobile fleet has sent a battle report. The results of the battle have been counted. The attack aircraft group has severely damaged New York. All the targets to be bombed have been completed. A total of 4 aircraft were lost, including 3 from our side and 1 from Germany. What is even more incredible is that the torpedo team led by Shigeharu Murata paralyzed the Brooklyn Bridge with torpedoes... This is simply a miracle."

A group of combat staff discussed Discussions abounded: "Did they really bomb New York? So satisfying! So exciting!"

"I don't know how they fought, it's a pity that I couldn't see it with my own eyes!"

"Be sure to tell the mobile fleet to call us next time something like this happens. It would be even better if they could use the 460mm cannons of Musashi or Yamato to fire!"

"Just listen to the radio. I guess that polio patient will give a speech tonight and use slogans to sink us... Maybe we can even hear Minister Goebbels arguing with them!" After Yamamoto Chikao interrupted, the atmosphere on the scene became even more lively.

"It's so interesting. It's really interesting to see these things while fighting in Europe."

"Yes, unlike Japan, the government announcements are not sentimental at all. They are just dry slogans like "the emperor's power is in all directions, and the British and American devils are slaughtered."

"Sir, good news! Good news!" Kusaka Renji ran over from the telegraph room, not at all calm like a lieutenant general chief of staff, and handed the telegram in his hand to Hori Teikichi impatiently.

Hori Teikichi smiled after seeing it: "Very good, 300 million marks have been successfully obtained, and maybe we can get some extra subsidies, which can be used to give some bonuses to Tsukahara and others..."

"300 million?" The staff officers around him all widened their eyes, "So much? Free?"

"Free! It was originally agreed that it was worth about 200 million, and the head of state sent a telegram to give us 300 more planes and an aircraft carrier, which added almost 100 million more." Kusaka Renji told everyone proudly, "Although it is not the Sky Eagle, the Bolzano is also OK. It is a little small, but it is almost enough..."

"It is all because of Tsukahara's good command and the soldiers' dedication. They should be given bonuses."

"Bonus?" Kusaka Renji thought he had heard it wrong. These were at most meritorious awards and awards, and encouragement and commendations when returning to the country. Why did the superior think of giving bonuses?

"He earned an extra 100 million yen for the Empire. If he were in my original company, wouldn't they be rewarded with 5 million?" Hori Teikichi said with a smile, "I think each of the outstanding employees like Fuchida Mitsuo, Murata Shigeharu, and Akamatsu Sadaaki can be rewarded with a luxury car. It's not too much for Tsukahara-kun to go back and get a Tokyo villa to live in - a vice admiral can also live in a villa! In addition, the missing and sacrificed pilots should be compensated generously, and their families should be allowed to live a life without worries about food and clothing. Other meritorious personnel should also be rewarded, and they will be rewarded in Italy! If I can't do these, I am unworthy of being the commander-in-chief of the Combined Fleet."

Everyone nodded solemnly, not feeling jealous at all.

Someone suddenly remembered: "Isn't the Bolzano Italian? Prime Minister Mussolini is so generous to give it to us?"

"The Germans exchanged it for the Tiger battalion, two..."

"Ah!" Yamamoto Chikao, who just thought he had gotten a bargain, suddenly felt that he had lost a lot. "Two Tiger battalions have a total of 108 Tiger tanks, which is worth more than 60 million. Add other heavy equipment, and it may cost less than 100 million. It's better to give us these two battalions. I would rather not have this light aircraft carrier."

"Yamamoto, you are wrong!" Hori Teikichi shook his head and disagreed with his opinion.

"Why? Sir, is it because the navy doesn't need Tiger tanks?"

"Aircraft carriers are much more important to us. As long as the combined fleet has aircraft carriers, aircraft, and excellent pilots, are we afraid that we won't get Tiger tanks from Germany in the future? Just like doing business, this is our capital and core assets, which can continuously make profits. How can we bear to exchange for other things?" Hori Teiji laughed, "What's the use of giving us two Tiger battalions? Are they used to fight the United States or India? Is the army useful? It's a complete waste!"

Everyone in the command tower laughed at this high-sounding theory. The scene was full of a happy atmosphere. It's good to have a commander who knows how to do business. If the commander opens a company, retired naval officers and soldiers will probably compete to work there, right?

"Commander, if you really want to give out bonuses, this money..." When there were few people, Kusaka Renji asked worriedly.

"Don't worry, I'll find a way." Hori Teiji wrote a few lines, "Send this to the German head of state in my personal name, he will agree, and I will take full responsibility for any problems in the future."