US special envoy Hopkins left Tokyo on a B-17 bomber and flew back to the maind of the United States. Kazunari Ugaki, foreign minister of the ind, saw him off at the airport in person. This time, Hopkins left with a smile on his face. Overall, his trip to the ind country went smoothly.


    Although, the inders were very greedy during the talks. But that''s nothing. As long as the inders can fully devote themselves to the war andunch an attack on Germany, this is what the US government hopes to see.


    After all, the benefits promised by the US government will only be realized after defeating Germany. If you fail in the war, there will naturally be no way to honor everything.


    The U.S. government is not afraid that the ind country will go back on its word now. ording to the information they have obtained, the ind country is indeed ready for war, and now it is ready to go. Besides, if the ind country really dares to dy any longer, the United States can immediately impose sanctions on the ind country. After all, the materials promised to be provided to the ind country will not be shipped to the ind country until after the war breaks out. If the ind country wants to continue to obtain supplies from the United States, it must fulfill its promise and go to war with Germany.


    After Hopkins left, the ind government entered the final stage of preparations for the war. The army and navy of the ind country have already issued an order for emergencybat readiness. Arge number of soldiers are returning to the barracks, waiting for the next order. The top leaders of the ind country''s army and navy are also discussing how tounch an offensive. Because there is no overwhelming advantage, if the ind country wants to win, it has to take a nted sword.


    Ind Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoe summoned Minister of Army Itagaki Seishiro, Army Chief of Staff Prince Kanin Miyazaihito, Director of Education Yamada Otozo, Marine Minister Mitsumasa Yonechi, Naval Commander Nagano Shoshin, and Combined Fleet Commander Yamamoto Isashiro.


    "My lords, there are not many days left until the empire joins the war. For the empire, this war is not only a challenge, but also an opportunity. I hope that you can lead the imperial army in the next war. Defeat Germany and win the war. The future of the empire is in the hands of the lords!" said Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoe.


    "Hi, Your Excellency Prime Minister." The generals of these ind countries said one after another.


    "So, do you have any ns for the next battle?" Konoe Fumimaro asked. He doesn''t know much about war. But he knew that war had to be left to professionals. Otherwise, meddling casually will only mess up the good situation. They are not the ones who endure the loss in the end. Therefore, Fumimaro Konoe just set a general direction, such as participating in the war. How to fight is still up to the army and navy to discuss.


    The important generals of the army and navy of the ind country looked at it, and Seishiro Itagaki said: "This time the empireunched an attack on Southeast Asia and Australia, which will be a cross-sea expedition. Therefore, the first targets to be resolved are the German Pacific Fleet and the Indian Ocean. Fleet, only by solving the German navy, the army can sessfullynd in Southeast Asia and Australia, and confront the German army stationed there!"


    Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoe nodded, and looked at the three officers of the Navy.


    "Your Excellency, although the strength of the Imperial Navy has developed rapidly over the years. But we have to admit that our foundation is too weak. Compared with the Germans, we have shorings in many aspects. Even if it is only Facing the German Navy''s Pacific Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet, we are not sure of victory. After all, in naval battles, there are too many uncertain factors." Mitsumasa Minai said.


    "Let Yamamoto-kun exin the specific tactics!" Minai Mitsumasa continued.


    "Your Excellency Prime Minister, gentlemen. At present, the joint fleet haspleted formation, and all ships havepleted overhaul and maintenance. All our warships are at the peak stage of strength and can go to sea to fight at any time. Now, the joint fleet has a total of 12 battleships , 4 battlecruisers formed into 4 capital ship formations. Eight aircraft carriers were divided into four aircraft carrier formations. Together with heavy cruisers, light cruisers and destroyers, thebined fleet assembled more than 150 ships warships. From the strength of the fleet alone, we can easily crush the German Navy’s Pacific Fleet or Indian Ocean Fleet. But unfortunately, the two German fleets cooperate with each other. This makes our two sides roughly equal in strength Therefore, we must choose a suitable opportunity to attack and strive to severely damage the German fleet in one fell swoop. Otherwise, we may find it difficult to defeat them!" General Yamamoto Fifty-Six said.


    All the people, including Konoe Fumimaro, couldn''t help but be serious. Even the Fifty-Sixth Admiral Yamamoto, themander of the United Fleet, does not have the confidence to win. It can be seen that it will be very difficult to win this naval battle.


    "Yamamoto-kun, if there is no war, there is no certainty. As long as we do our best to fight for it, I believe that Amaterasu will bless us. The final victory must belong to us!" Prime Minister Konoe Fumimaro said.


    He did not criticize Admiral Yamamoto Fifty-Six, because he knew that thest disastrous defeat of the Japanese navy cast shadows on many people''s hearts. Although the ind nation''s navy is now getting stronger and stronger. But the strength of the enemy is undoubtedly stronger. So, it''s best to be cautious. Land battles are notparable to naval battles. Innd warfare, sess may be achieved with courage and a fearless style of y. Naval battles, however, were different. In many cases, in addition to relying on strength, it also depends on luck.


    "ording to the information we have so far, the German Navy''s Pacific Fleet is still staying in Lion City and the South China Sea. And the German Navy''s Indian Ocean Fleet has arrived in the waters east of Australia, and may go north at any time to join the Pacific Fleet and attack us. So , the United Fleet ns to attack one of the two fleets of the German Navy first. If they can be eliminated, we will be able to win this naval battle. Which one to attack first depends on the situation It depends." General Yamamoto Fifty-Six said.


    In fact, the joint fleet of the ind nation''s navy does not have a suitablebat n now. Because both fleets of the German Navy were too far away from them. It is almost impossible to get close without sound or odor. After all, the German Navy also built airports and deployed manynd-based aircraft on those inds in the Pacific Ocean. Nanyang also has the German Air Force.