Anti-Japanese War: The whole world is a base vehicle

Regarding the 100 million marks construction cost proposed by Wang Jun, Redel just listened quietly without any extra expression on his face.

In his mind, the cost figure is no longer the point at this moment, because the situation he is facing is no longer a problem that can be solved simply by money.

The current situation requires a large number of warships.

But building a warship requires more than just spending money.

The most important thing is time.

What the German army lacks most at the moment is time.

"Can all five battleships be launched?" Raeder raised his head slightly, his eyes firm and focused, and asked directly the question he cared about most.

For him, in this turbulent war period, time is life and efficiency is the key.

The most important thing at the moment is whether these battleships can be launched as soon as possible and put into the war sequence as soon as possible.

They are like the long-awaited trump cards in his hand. Only by playing them as soon as possible can they occupy a place in this fierce war game, play their due role, and add a powerful boost to the German Navy.

"No problem, we can all go into the water at the same time." Wang Jun assured confidently.

However, he changed the subject and seriously reminded Raeder based on his rational thinking about the war situation.

"Dear Marshal, I believe that the outcome of a war will never be decided by these five battleships." Wang Jun said in a sincere and serious tone.

If the outcome of a war can be decided by just five battleships, then isn't the logic of the war too simple?

Then why develop the military? Why not just focus on building battleships? Whoever builds more battleships will win the war. This is obviously not in line with the actual situation of war.

War is a complex process that involves the combined effects of military strategy, tactical application, personnel quality, logistical support and many other factors. It is by no means a single weapon or equipment that can determine the overall situation.

"But without battleships, our navy will not be strong enough." Raeder said helplessly, with a deep sense of powerlessness in his words.

His eyes were full of worry about the current situation. In the current naval battles, battleships were undoubtedly an important symbol of naval strength. They were like steel behemoths on the sea, capable of demonstrating powerful deterrence on the rough seas.

But now, the German Navy is very short of battleships, and the feeling of lack of confidence is always lingering in his mind, making him inevitably feel guilty when facing the Royal Fleet.

If there are more of them, we will naturally be more confident.

Didn't he know that wars weren't won or lost solely by battleships?

He naturally understood it, but the reality was so cruel that he didn't have any decent battleships, so he was really inferior in momentum.

If he had three or five high-performance battleships at hand, he would definitely not be able to suppress the fighting spirit in his heart. He would want to have a good battle with the Royal Fleet, compete on the sea, and let the reputation of the German Navy resound far and wide again.

Hearing this, Wang Jun shook his head slightly. He knew very well that since Operation Rainbow, the German Navy seemed to have suffered a severe blow, and the pride and confidence it once had seemed to have been drained away in an instant.

The navy’s “backbone” is indeed unable to lift up, or it can be said that it suffers from severe “Anglophobia”.

When they heard that they were going to fight the Royal Navy, the fear that welled up from the bottom of their hearts made them involuntarily become "cowardly", and they lost the courage and sharpness they should have had in the past.

"So now that we have battleships, will the Marshal dare to fight the Royal Fleet?" Wang Jun asked with some curiosity.

He stared at Raeder, trying to find the real answer from the marshal's eyes.

After all, in his opinion, the outcome of a war is affected by many factors, and relying solely on the number of battleships may not completely change the situation.

Hearing this, Redel was silent for a while, lowered his head and fell into deep thought.

He carefully weighed the possibilities, thinking about his chances of success against the Royal Fleet with battleships.

After a long while, he slowly raised his head and gave an answer: "If there are a large number of battleships, we can indeed give it a try."

Although there was a hint of hesitation in his voice, there was also a determination to give it a try.

In his vision, a sufficient number of battleships might be able to create certain advantages in firepower, defense, etc., so that they could be able to fight against the Royal Fleet.

"Do you want an aircraft carrier?" Wang Jun suddenly asked again.

His question was like dropping a stone into a calm lake, instantly breaking the slightly dull atmosphere.

"Aircraft carrier?" Now it was Raeder's turn to be surprised. He widened his eyes, obviously a little surprised by the proposal.

However, he quickly recovered and thought to himself, if battleships can be built, wouldn't aircraft carriers be even easier?

In this era, the technology of aircraft carriers had not yet developed to an extremely complex level. Compared with battleships, which had precise structures and extremely high technical requirements, it did seem to be easier.

"Yes." Wang Jun nodded with a hint of expectation in his eyes. He hoped that Raeder would be interested in aircraft carriers, a new type of naval weapon. After all, in the future naval warfare pattern, aircraft carriers are likely to play an extremely important role.

"Of course you can, but what about the carrier-based aircraft?" Raeder was troubled again.

He is well aware that the power of an aircraft carrier depends to a large extent on the carrier-based aircraft it carries, and Germany currently still has many problems and difficulties in the research and development, production of carrier-based aircraft, and the training of pilots.

If we want to develop aircraft carriers, we must solve the key link of carrier-based aircraft. Otherwise, the aircraft carrier will only be an empty offshore platform and will not be able to truly exert its due combat effectiveness.

So, when he thought of these many difficult problems, his brows furrowed tightly again and he fell into a new round of entanglement.

"We can provide it." Wang Jun said with a smile, in a calm and confident tone.

There was a sense of confidence in that smile, as if he had already been fully prepared to provide carrier-based aircraft, without any worry or hesitation.

Hearing this, Redel was immediately surprised. He widened his eyes and looked at Wang Jun in disbelief.

He never expected that the other party's service would be so thoughtful?

This was beyond his expectation. Even carrier-based aircraft could be provided?
In his original plan, obtaining carrier-based aircraft was an extremely difficult matter. After all, the situation in Germany was special, and the jurisdiction of equipment among the various services was very clearly divided. It was difficult to coordinate the carrier-based aircraft needed by the navy.

Perhaps seeing Redel's confusion, Wang Jun smiled and explained, "I know that in your country, all toys that can fly are under the jurisdiction of the Air Force, so it is basically impossible for the Navy to have carrier-based aircraft."

As he spoke, he watched the changes in Redel's expression.

In his opinion, this is just a statement of an objective fact and does not have any special meaning.

However, although this sentence sounded fine, in fact, Redel's expression was very ugly.

His face turned red instantly, as if his scars had been exposed in public, and an irrepressible feeling of shame and anger surged in his heart.

The embarrassing situation of the German Navy in acquiring equipment has always been a thorn in his heart.

Being said so bluntly by Wang Jun at this moment, he felt a little embarrassed.

He clenched his teeth, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes, but he couldn't show it. He could only suppress his inner unhappiness and tried to calm himself down. However, his ugly face could not hide the turmoil in his heart at the moment.

"You're right." After a long time, Redel slowly admitted it. He sighed slightly, with a hint of helplessness in his words.

Indeed, the German Navy has always faced many difficulties in acquiring aviation equipment, and the situation Wang Jun described is exactly their long-standing pain point.

But soon, a look of embarrassment appeared on Redel's face again.

He frowned, his eyes full of worry and confusion.

Because although the problem of carrier-based aircraft seems to have been solved at the moment, this is only the first step, and more difficult problems will soon be presented.

In the system of naval warfare, carrier-based aircraft are certainly important, but pilots are the key to making carrier-based aircraft truly effective.

After all, no matter how advanced a carrier-based aircraft is, if it is not controlled by skilled and experienced pilots, it is just a pile of cold metal with no combat capability at all.

Compared with carrier-based aircraft, the role of pilots is undoubtedly of paramount importance. They are the soul that gives carrier-based aircraft life and combat effectiveness.

But in Germany's current military situation, the situation is extremely complicated.

Air Force Marshal Goering has always had extremely strict control over the aviation field. In his opinion, all flying equipment and related personnel seem to be under the control of the Air Force.

If Goering knew that Raeder had carrier-based aircraft, based on Goering's style, he would definitely not let him go.

He would certainly hold the pilots tightly in his hands, regard them as the exclusive resource of the Air Force, and would never allow them to flow into the Navy for use in carrier-based aircraft.

"Can you provide carrier-based aircraft pilots?" After weighing and thinking for a long time in his mind, Raeder gritted his teeth and spoke out his dilemma.

There was a hint of expectation in his eyes, mixed with a little uneasiness. He hoped that Wang Jun would be able to find a way to solve this imminent problem. Otherwise, even with carrier-based aircraft, the German Navy would still not be able to truly exert its due combat effectiveness.

Perhaps because he was well aware of the many difficulties the German Navy was facing at the moment, Wang Jun frowned slightly and thought for a moment.

In his mind, he quickly weighed the pros and cons as well as the resources and support he could provide.

After a moment, he raised his head, his eyes revealing a decisive look, and agreed to the other party's request.

"Yes, but it will cost a certain fee." Wang Jun looked at Redel calmly and said slowly.

From a business perspective, providing carrier-based aircraft and pilots is not an easy task after all. It involves the investment of many costs and resources, so it is natural to charge corresponding fees.

"No problem." Upon hearing this, Redel's face immediately showed a look of relief.

Since conquering France, the German army has reaped rich rewards, with a large amount of resources and wealth pouring into its pockets. Today's military expenditure is not so tight, but rather quite abundant.

With more money in hand, he naturally became generous in spending when faced with opportunities to enhance the navy's strength.

After all, in his mind, the improvement of naval strength is related to Germany's strategic layout at sea and its confidence in competing with the Royal Fleet. He believes that this investment is extremely worthwhile.

After everything was settled, Redel felt relieved and was naturally very happy.

He has already seen the glorious future of the German Navy. If nothing unexpected happens, it won't be long before the German Navy's strength will be greatly enhanced with the support of these new equipment and personnel.

By then, relying on its more powerful fleet force, the German Navy will not be inferior to the Royal Fleet at all, and will be able to compete with it on the vast ocean and revive the reputation of the German Navy.

Of course, in addition to his expectation for the improvement of naval strength, he was more looking forward to rescuing the French navy.

According to the intelligence available, the British army seemed to be planning to take action against the French navy.

The French Navy itself is also a maritime force that cannot be underestimated. If it can be rescued and incorporated into the German Navy, it will undoubtedly further enhance the overall strength of the German Navy.

Therefore, he was well aware that time was running out and he had to speed up and implement various plans as soon as possible.

"Can you speed up?" Redel frowned, a hint of anxiety in his eyes, and asked again.

In his mind, time is everything. Every moment of delay would increase the danger faced by the French Navy, and the possibility of the German Navy missing the opportunity to strengthen its own strength would also increase.

"The speed is already very fast. Do you want to rescue the French fleet?" Wang Jun said this slowly, which instantly made Raeder's eyes widen, his face showed astonishment, and he was stunned.

He never thought that the other party would know such top-secret information?
This is a highly confidential strategic intention within the German Navy, and only a few people know about it. How could it be so easily seen through by the person in front of him?

Redel's heart was suddenly filled with panic and confusion, and he kept thinking about the possible leaks in his mind.

Wang Jun obviously saw the other party's panic, but he seemed very calm. He waved his hand and explained calmly: "We provided this information. Why do you think we didn't know it?"

His tone was calm, as if he was talking about a very ordinary little thing, but this sentence was like a blockbuster bomb, which exploded in Redel's heart again.

He couldn't help but feel more wary and curious about Wang Jun and the forces behind him. (End of this chapter)