Expedition to Europe

What surprised the black suits was yet to come.

Just after they arrived at the entrance of the parking lot, the "black suits" driving the Ford Model T found two black horses parked side by side at the exit of the parking lot, blocking the exit, which was not too wide to begin with.

"Hey, what are you doing? Damn it, drive the car away!" Just at the end of the "black suits' sight, the car that Nikola Tesla was riding in had disappeared at the corner of the street, which made the "black suits" anxious.

"It can't be driven, the car is broken!" The "black windbreaker" who was leaning on the door of the black horse and smoking responded lazily, and there was ridicule and teasing in his eyes when he looked at the "black suits".

"Damn it, then fix it!" The black suits were furious.

Drivers of this era are basically able to drive and repair. You must know that the development of cars is not perfect now. Although they have all the necessary features, there are still many minor problems. It is normal to break down on the road. Generally, minor problems are solved by drivers on the spot, and they will not bother the towing company at all.

"No——" The answer from the black windbreaker made the black suit furious.

Repair the car!

This is an optional skill, not a required skill. It is normal not to know how to repair the car——

But looking at the appearance of those "black windbreakers", it is not that they can't do it, but they are deliberately making things difficult.

The "black suits" immediately pushed the door and got out of the car. If we can fight, we should not ***. Isn't it just a fight? Just now, it was a warm-up. Now let's start the second season.

However, the "black windbreakers" did not give the "black suits" a chance to get back at the "black suits". Seeing the "black suits" coming over aggressively, the "black windbreakers" immediately jumped into the car and drove away.

This made the "black suits" boo and curse.

If cursing could solve the problem, there would not be so many disputes in the world. By the time the "black suits" recovered, Nikola Tesla's car had disappeared.

The technology of this era is still far behind that of the 21st century. There are no mobile phones, no satellites, no eyes in the sky, and no ubiquitous cameras. In a city like New York, it is simply impossible to find a missing car.

What's more, Ultraman is very cautious. The black horse that Nikola Tesla was riding just turned the corner and drove into another underground parking lot. Then Nikola Tesla changed to a black Ford Model T.

Well, this time he disappeared more thoroughly.

I really have to thank Henry Ford for his hard work. Before Lanfang Motors entered the US market, all the cars on the streets of New York were black Ford Model Ts, without any exception.

Until he got into the Ford Model T, Nikola Tesla still felt dizzy.

"Is that all?" Nikola Tesla couldn't believe it. He escaped the FBI's surveillance?

"Uh-strictly speaking, it's not. You are not safe before arriving in Lanfang." Ultraman is very honest and does not give Nikola Tesla any unconfirmed promises.

"You are really-" Facing the honest Ultraman, Nikola Tesla couldn't find the right adjective.

"Everything for Lan Fang!" Ultraman suddenly began to shout slogans, and his firm expression and fanatical eyes instantly infected Nikola Tesla.

"Lan Fang——" Nikola Tesla was very much looking forward to it.

To Nikola Tesla's surprise, the car did not go directly to New York Harbor, but to a private airport in the suburbs of New York City, where Nikola Tesla boarded a modified transport plane, flew directly from New York to San Francisco, and then boarded a ship from San Francisco to Lan Fang.

This transport plane removed all weapons, increased the fuel tank itself, and added two spare fuel tanks under the wings, which gave the plane a range far beyond the normal level, and only needed one refueling on the road to fly to Los Angeles.

When he stopped to refuel halfway, Nikola Tesla was even more stunned when he looked at the tanker parked next to the plane.

"This, is this specially prepared?" Unless it was specially prepared, it would be hard for Nikola Tesla to imagine that there would be a tanker in this wilderness.

"Including this plane, and the cars in New York, all are specially prepared." Ultraman said frankly.

"So are you really from the Economic Investigation Committee?" Nikola Tesla was still curious. It was precisely because of curiosity that Nikola Tesla became a scientist who constantly sought answers.

Nikola Tesla was now very interested in Lan Fang. Nikola Tesla did not believe that Ultraman was an employee of Lan Fang Imperial University. Even if it was Lan Fang National Security Bureau, it would be surprising enough if the United States was infiltrated to this extent.

"No, but the certificate is real." Ultraman, like Nikola Tesla, has now changed into a set of US Air Force uniforms. Of course, Ultraman now also has a certificate from the US Air Force. This certificate is also real, but the photo and name are fake.

"It's hard to imagine-" Nikola Tesla shook his head and sighed. It was hard to imagine that the US government had been infiltrated to this extent.

"Don't worry, you will soon see Lan Fang's sincerity. Our Majesty has prepared a unique welcome ceremony for you." Ultraman would also keep things secret when necessary.

"Very good, I'm looking forward to it." Tesla was very excited.

In fact, just as Nikola Tesla boarded the plane, the news that Nikola Tesla had fled New York was immediately reported to Qin Zhiyuan.

After Qin Zhiyuan received the report, he casually called Antonio: "Let's get started."

start!

This is the signal for the naval exercises to begin.

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So the staff department, which was tense and orderly just a moment ago, immediately became extremely busy. Countless calls were made from the staff department. The telephone operator was so busy that he almost fainted for a moment. Countless orders were flown to various military ports in Lanfang, which had been quietly docked at the military port in Lanfang just a moment ago. The warships in the military port immediately lit their boilers and prepared to set sail.

From this moment on, the 1923 annual naval exercise codenamed "Operation Lightning" officially began.

"Operation Lightning" was the code name Qin Zhiyuan personally selected for this exercise.

Qin Zhiyuan was deeply impressed by Germany's "Blitzkrieg" in another time and space. In Qin Zhiyuan's design, Lanfang's army should now reach or exceed the level of the German army in "Blitzkrieg", so Qin Zhiyuan chose "Operation Lightning" as the code name for this exercise.

Since it is an exercise, it must have a certain background setting. The background of the exercise determined by Qin Zhiyuan personally was that one day in 1933, the Marshall Islands, the easternmost territory of Lanfang, was invaded by the enemy. The three fleets of the Lanfang Navy launched from Lanfang. Fang set off from the mainland to support the Marshall Islands, and conducted naval battles with the enemy fleet in the Marshall Islands area.

The naval battle is only part of this exercise, because it involves landing operations, and the Marine Corps must also participate at the same time. The exercise includes landing and counter-landing parts, and there is also an island seizing operation.

The Marshall Islands was once a colony of Germany. After the World War, the Marshall Islands was entrusted to Japan by the League of Nations. After the war between Lanfang and Japan, the Marshall Islands was compensated by Japan as war compensation to Lanfang, so the Marshall Islands became the easternmost part of Lanfang. end territory.

The straight-line distance from the Marshall Islands to Vladivostok Port, the home port of the Vladivostok Fleet, is about 5,500 kilometers. The straight-line distance from Surabaya Port, the home port of the task force fleet, and Cam Ranh Bay Naval Port, the home port of the Cam Ranh Bay Fleet, is both 7,000 kilometers. In order to better Observing the exercise, Qin Zhiyuan also boarded the "France" and went to the Marshall Islands with the Cam Ranh Bay Fleet.

The "France" used to be Lanfang's only battleship. Now this "only" status is no longer guaranteed. Moreover, it sails beside the "Lanfang" which was just commissioned last year. The "France" is like a little brother. This makes Hindenburg, who accompanied Qin Zhiyuan to watch the exercise, was very unhappy.

"His Majesty the King's ship should be the most powerful warship. Whether it is the 'Vladivostok' or the 'Lanfang', they can shoulder this responsibility. The 'France' is no longer worthy of its name." Even in front of Foch , Hindenburg was also outspoken.

Hindenburg and Foch were the two treasures of the Lanfang military. Ever since he came to Lanfang, Hindenburg had been curious about everything about Lanfang. Exercises must not be missed, so even though it was a long journey, , Hindenburg was still in high spirits.

However, what Hindenburg said is very problematic. Qin Zhiyuan chose the "France" as his ship not just for combat effectiveness. The "France" is a symbol of friendship between Lanfang and France. Although France and Lanfang are now Fang has terminated the alliance, but the past history should not be forgotten.

Well - considering Hindenburg's German nationality, Hindenburg had a point in saying this.

But it must have been very harsh to Foch's ears, so Foch immediately retorted: "Do you only have the standard of whether the battleship is powerful in your mind? The König is indeed very powerful, but it can only shrink in the military port and tremble. If it is not strong enough, With a strategic vision, the only outcome is failure.”

Foch satirized the German navy in World War I. The Battle of Jutland was a turning point in naval warfare in World War I. Tactically speaking, the Germans won the Battle of Jutland, but strategically To be honest, the Germans were completely defeated. After the Battle of Jutland, the German navy no longer dared to go out to fight in port, and became what the US Navy Admiral Mahan called the "existence fleet."

"Do you think you French people have a good strategic vision? Look at France now. You won the war, but what did you get? And the way you won the war was not glorious. You didn't really defeat us on the battlefield. "As the commander-in-chief of the German army, Hindenburg's strategic vision was definitely not bad, at least not much worse than Foch's.

Hindenburg still believes that the reason why Germany lost the war was because of the betrayal of the rear bureaucracy, so Hindenburg has always been unwilling to give in. Not only Hindenburg thinks so, but many Germans think so too. It is also the bane of the future.