Age of Rebirth

Australia, which has been operating in Australia for many years and is far away from the mainland, is almost an independent kingdom. Admiral Fernandez, as the governor of Australia and the commander-in-chief of the Australian Army, is a veritable emperor of the land. His worth is not much lower than MacArthur, and even higher.

MacArthur was not ashamed, and when he taught Lieutenant General Jonathan in the tone of an old officer, Admiral Fernandez was about to blow his lungs, especially this shameless guy. His arrogance made him sick for a while, but, considering Lieutenant General Jonathan's face, he tried not to attack it. If MacArthur's performance ended here, General Fernandez would not want to tear his face.

But this shameful old guy, a deserter on the battlefield, went on endlessly, with a haughty and ugly face, and put his hand on his head. Admiral Fernandez couldn't bear it anymore. He and MacArthur didn't have any kindness , and will not take into account the face of the Americans.

Admiral Fernandez jumped up and roared: "Enough, Mr. MacArthur, please take back your absurd words. The situation in the Australian battlefield is not that you, a general who fled the battlefield, are qualified to comment, but the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces." The choice of candidates is not something you, a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death, can decide!"

"At the beginning, when you tried your best to plan the defense of Manila, I reminded that Luzon was surrounded by enemies and was not a place for long-term defense. , you can withdraw eastward as far as you want, but, have you listened to my advice?" [

"No, I have reminded you. If Australia's troops are transferred to the Luzon Island battlefield, once the Japanese army attacks the Australian mainland, our generals will be available. Have you obeyed? No, instead, as the commander-in-chief of the Allied Southwest Pacific Theater, Forced 30 British and Australian troops to reinforce the Luzon battlefield. As a result, the development of the situation. Unfortunately for me, Ito Genzaburo sent [-] troops to attack Australia, and my hands were nothing more than a mere Sixty thousand soldiers."

"If it is said that the current passive situation in the Australian war is caused. You are the instigator. If it is not for the Chinese Tang Qiuli, lend a helping hand. Send out planes to escort all the way. My [-] soldiers will be destroyed in your hands, MacArthur, Australia I am afraid that it has fallen into the hands of the Japanese. What right do you have to blame the soldiers of the British Empire who are fighting the Japanese army. Without their desperate resistance, you don’t know where you are now!”

"After my [-] soldiers from the British Empire returned to the Australian battlefield, Manila was violently attacked by the Japanese army. Your soldiers were fighting bloody battles with the Japanese. What did you do again? You took them to two planes in Australia, loaded with What? Mr. MacArthur, let me tell you clearly that you are not welcome at today's welcome banquet, nor is the Allied Forces Headquarters. We are all soldiers fighting against the invading enemy. What is your identity and qualifications? Stand here talking nonsense!"

Admiral Fernandez was completely furious. He burst out all the dissatisfaction with MacArthur that he had suppressed in his heart. His words were like knives, and he didn't save any face for MacArthur. He didn't even call out to the general. The tall and extremely shameless guy, Admiral Fernandez, is ready to tear his face, even if it is bloody, he will not hesitate.

In addition, Admiral Fernandez also wanted to use this occasion to attack MacArthur's prestige, so as to prevent this guy who feels very good about himself from jumping out to point fingers and talk nonsense when it is related to the war in Australia, interfering with his normal command, especially for the United States. , The interference of the Philippine army officer originally wanted MacArthur to stand aside, but now, he jumped out recklessly and humiliated himself, so you are welcome!

MacArthur was mad and stupefied. He never expected that Fernandez, who usually looked a little cowardly and he didn't pay attention to him at all, would counterattack sharply uncharacteristically, and mercilessly put his little Shameful things are revealed in public.

In fact, MacArthur left his soldiers and fled the Luzon battlefield. It is no secret among the senior officers of the Allied forces. It is one thing to talk about it in private, but it is another thing to talk about it in public. Things are different in nature, so the huge blow to MacArthur is unprecedented. However, what General Fernandez said are all facts and well-founded, so MacArthur can never refute them.

Argue and refute on the spot?I am ashamed first, what others say is reasonable, and then I look at the officers on the scene, including my compatriots, look at my eyes, I can't hide the contempt, no one is willing to stand up and speak for myself, MacArthur I know that today's somersault is a big fall, not only losing face, but also more things.

Resisting the urge to strangle Fernandez to death, MacArthur pointed at him and shouted, "You are responsible for what you said today, and I will sue you to our government! Sue you for insulting an American general!"

Major General Fernandez smiled contemptuously, and replied without fireworks: "You are welcome, but if the government of your country will believe a deserter and stand up for a person who abandons his soldiers and runs away in a hurry, then I really doubt you. President Roosevelt's IQ and political wisdom!"

MacArthur almost fell to the ground, his face was ashen, staring at General Fernandez with eyes that could eat people, and then, without saying a word, he turned angrily and walked out. Looking at his back, he followed a horse Like a wounded wolf.

At this point, the pleasant atmosphere of the welcome banquet disappeared. The two big bosses fought face to face, almost to the point of hand-to-hand combat. Who would have the mood to drink? The officers could not help but worry about the future cooperation of the Allied Forces.

Admiral Fernandez let out a long laugh, and said: "Military officers, let's not affect our mood because of someone who humiliates himself. Cheers to the sincere cooperation of the Allied Forces and the defeat of the Japanese Army!" A full glass of whiskey, drank it all in one gulp, looks very military!

The far-reaching impact of this incident planted the seeds of discord between the U.S. Army and the British Army. Later, MacArthur used his influence to restrain Fernandez in many ways, causing the Australian War to be delayed for more than a year. Fernandez The relationship between the admiral and MacArthur has broken down to the point of fire and water.

Tang Qiuli, who is far away in Singapore, has no way of knowing that the high-level military circles of the United States and the United Kingdom have kept secret this battle, and he is preparing to return to Dingbian.

In the early morning of September 4th, the first batch of British and Indian troops from West India to reinforce the Australian battlefield, with more than [-] troops from three divisions, boarded the ship from Cochin Port. Under the escort of the independent division fleet aircraft carrier task force, after four days and four nights The voyage, on the afternoon of September [-], landed at the southern Australian port of Clodo, and became the first troops to reinforce the Allied forces.

These troops were drawn from the active-duty troops of the British Army in India. They were the last troops of the British West Indian colonial government. Lieutenant General Zhang Quan, the head of the logistics department in Varanasi, India, finally received the first sum of golden gold, and the gold was put into the warehouse. Zhang Quan immediately reported the victory to his teacher, Tang Qiuli.

What Tang Qiuli cared about was not this matter. He didn't have much expectation for the predictable result. What he was worried about was whether the task force aircraft carrier formation escorting the British and Indian troops would be destroyed without land-based aviation escort. It was intercepted by the Japanese naval fleet and land-based aviation.

The advance airport of the Chagos Islands will not be partially put into use until the end of this year at the earliest. Fortunately, the climate in the Indian Ocean does not affect the year-round construction. During this period, the task force aircraft carrier formation will not receive any air support. Tang Qiuli was not relieved until he received a telegram from the fleet commander Tang Qiuquan. [

"The division pointed out that during the escort process, our aircraft carrier task force was not intercepted by any Japanese fleet or land-based fighter jets. It arrived at the port of Crodo in southern Australia, and there was no battle scene. It can be seen that the Japanese army has not yet controlled it. All Australian port areas, the aircraft carrier fleet is on the way back, and will arrive at the Kuala Lumpur Navy and Air Force Base on the afternoon of September [-]," this is the entire content of the telegram.

Tang Qiuli didn't know why the first convoy went so smoothly. Ito Yansaburo didn't realize it, or he had another conspiracy, or he didn't want to conflict with him. Tang Qiuli couldn't think about the performance of the Japanese army. He explained that if the Japanese army did not notice such a large-scale escort operation, he would not believe it.

The aircraft carrier task force did not suffer any losses. After all, it is a gratifying thing. The Allied forces on the Australian battlefield, after receiving reinforcements, will also stabilize the battle situation. The first escort was so smooth, and there was an element of luck in it. After thinking about it, Tang Qiuli asked the special guard to invite Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe to his office.

After Zhao Yuhe came, Tang Qiuli said: "Yuhe, I am going to set off for the next two days. You prepare a capable command team and go with me. The number of people should not be too many. A dozen people are enough. In addition, you sent a telegram to Minister Zhang that the second batch of equipment provided for the British and Indian troops should be postponed until the end of the year as much as possible. We can deploy at least two fighter regiments for the construction of the field airport in the Chagos Islands, Wu Zhenjiang troops After forming combat power, Uncle Quan will understand when he reads the telegram!"

Zhao Yuhe smiled and replied: "Master, even if we equip the British immediately, they will not be able to form an army. This time to reinforce the troops in the Australian battlefield, the British standing army stationed in the West Indies has been drawn out to recruit soldiers. , plus training, without four or five months, the British will not be able to send a second batch of reinforcements, so don't worry!"

(To be continued) (To be continued.)