"I swear on my life that what I said is true!" Tobias would rather lose his life than defile the honor of the Imperial Sixth Army.
"Take him first!" Thin school depressed waved and others immediately took tobias, who was covered in injuries, back to the place where the commandos were taken.
"I’ll leave it to you to interrogate every German!" The thin school turned to the black system and said, "In addition, send someone to cooperate with us to hunt down the Germans who attacked the treasury. We must catch everyone as soon as possible!"
"That’s natural!" Black replied with a smug face. Arrest and interrogation are his strengths.
Despite their confidence in hacking, they still have no idea about the whereabouts of the German commando team that attacked the vault, which is largely due to the successful interception of tobias’s troops.
When tobias and his soldiers huddled in the blanket and enjoyed a miserable bit of bread, Karen and the commandos carrying gold were staggering along in the snow.
"There is a small town in front of us. Let’s go there to’ distribute wealth’!" Xie Dingwei, at the forefront of the team, stopped panting. The telescope in his hand was soon blurred by snowflakes. A small English town was about a mile in front of this team. Their two cars were abandoned by them not long ago because of fuel exhaustion, and the cattle and horses were driven to the roadside Woods one after another. Now they have become a walking team, and even the heavy machine guns have been thrown into the roadside stream. Now the burden of the team is that the commandos are few in their backpacks, and those in the middle and back of the gold team are lying on stretchers and seriously injured. The progress is still barely.
"I think we’d better get a new army or find a place to wash our clothes! At first glance, we have experienced a fierce battle and it is easy to arouse others’ doubts! " Heim once again advised Karen that the most professional soldier was more concerned about his appearance.
Karen, a professional spy, thinks about the possibility of action. "Now the British army is on alert everywhere. It is obviously unrealistic to rob clothes in the barracks. It is a pity that we have to distribute the gold first and then find a safe place. Besides, we don’t have much medicine. We didn’t find many first-aid medicines in the vault!"
Heim turned to look at Karen’s injured arm and nodded sympathetically. "If we can’t find medicine in the small town ahead, we can say that our naval blockade is really successful!"
It was not until they came to the edge of the town that the commandos realized that it was a very quiet town. There was hardly a figure in the street, and there were not many shops. Fortunately, the chimneys of the houses were smoking outside, which didn’t give people the feeling of death. Even in those shops with closed doors, the guys in thick clothes glanced at it from a distance. This team, which was a little disheveled, immediately moved back to the front of the heater.
"How harmonious and quiet! This is really a beautiful win! " Karen couldn’t help sighing, "It’s a pity that people here will be worried about gold soon!"
Soon, in the corner of the street, in some remote places in front of the houses, it is not difficult to see pieces of gold bricks flying and snowing. Soon, these gold pieces are dressed in white clothes, and they will not reappear bright golden yellow until someone steps on them or kicks them or sweeps the snow.
At that time, this winter will not be as cold and cheerless as it is now.
Chapter 35 Santa Claus presents
"Send them some hot soup. It’s not good to freeze them!"
After lifting the corner of the curtain and looking out for a long time, Wilson said to his deputy sadly, despite the cold weather, a large group of people have gathered in front of the White House to hold protests since early morning. Fortunately, these people are not particularly excited, and many police officers are watching them silently in front of the White House.
There were about 300 to 400 people demonstrating in front of the White House today. They were roughly divided into two groups, holding slogans such as "Punish the murderer", "Britain broke off diplomatic relations" and "Stay away from European wars" and demanding that the government take necessary measures to pay justice to the American citizens who died on the Hill. Another group of people also wrote their opinions in their hands, holding up placards saying "Let the Japanese go home", "Put up with the Japanese-the dignity of the United States is insulted by Japan" and "shell the Japanese soil". They were dissatisfied with the fact that the main Japanese fleet was stationed in Polynesia and Clifton Island, which actually threatened the American soil security.
Based on the fact that the French have built many warships in Polynesia, the military and civilian military ports are strong naval fortresses, and the Japanese fleet can be used as a frontier naval base. Many discerning Americans feel that once the Japanese government does something bad, the American soil is no longer a paradise, and most Americans still remember that on March 154, the artillery range of American warships was 5oo, and the American sailors roared with 17 salutes. The commander of the American fleet and the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan and Japan signed a document called "Japan-US Goodwill Treaty".
It is a fact that many American people can’t accept that the United States once bombarded the Japanese gate, but now its national strength is not as good as that of the United States and Japan, but it oppresses the arrogant American head.
"Will the Japanese really skip the Philippines and Hawaii and attack our land directly?" Wilson finally turned around from the window. In front of his desk was Admiral Simms, commander of the US Navy.
"President’s Cabinet From the current situation, I don’t think the Japanese will really fight with us. Although they have retained a certain naval strength in Turkey, our Pacific Fleet stationed warships in the Philippines and Hawaii can still retaliate against Japanese ports and even Tokyo as quickly as possible." Sims’s own speculation comforted President Wilson a little.
"That’s good! Damn it, I missed them in the first place! Without them, our first two deals were worth 10,000 yuan. Now we recall most of the ships that have been sold to the British government. The British government is very dissatisfied with this deal, and the transfer of the British colonies has been temporarily postponed. The German government is very happy. It is said that they attacked the British soil after Christmas. God, what a terrible thing it is for us to have a unified Europe! " Wilson said with regret and regret that for the first time in his life, he now hates the Japanese government so much, just like a child living opposite their house who comes to make trouble while he is not at home.
"But …" Simms woke Wilson in a euphemistic tone. "When the Japanese finish, they can bring the main fleet to our west coast, which will bring great panic to our west coast residents and incalculable damage to our social stability and economy. Compared with this deterrent, it is much greater than our fleet bringing it to the Japanese near Japan, and I am afraid the government will bear more pressure then!"
Wilson was puzzled. "Aren’t the Japanese afraid of us shelling them?"
"Not afraid, but the Japanese people are far less afraid of war than the American people. In the first two decades, their navies fought against China and Russia, which were stronger than themselves. When their navies were at a disadvantage, the Japanese people had to face the situation that their navies were defeated and their soil was threatened at any time, but we Americans had not experienced war for many years. For them, war seems to be another world thing!" Sims still didn’t say that after the Sino-Japanese and Russian-Japanese naval battles, the Japanese people’s confidence and desire for war have greatly increased. In their view, war can always bring them great victories and limited benefits.
Wilson looked very disappointed. "So the Japanese fleet may sail to our west coast from Polynesia and Clifton Island at any time?" Then do we transfer the main force of the Pacific Fleet from the Philippines and Hawaii to defend the soil? "
"President’s Cabinet, my suggestion is that the Japanese fleet on the west coast will be transferred back to protect the soil. Now there is no way to threaten our east coast through the Panama Canal (at this time, the Panama Canal is also controlled by the US Atlantic Fleet and the Pacific Fleet). The main force of the Pacific Fleet will stay in the Philippines and Hawaii to threaten the Japanese soil, which is better than the effect of returning to the United States. The main fleet will have scruples! In this case, the Japanese will never act rashly! " Although the current situation is complicated, Simms believes that the entire US navy can cope with the Japanese navy with little momentum.
"Then call the Admiralty meeting as soon as possible to formulate a specific response strategy so as to reassure our people at an early date. In addition, I will ask the Secretary of the Navy to urge shipyards to speed up the construction of new warships. We can also ask Congress to approve more warship construction plans!" Hearing Simms’ opinion, Wilson finally got some long-term stability, which made the US Congress cut back the Admiralty’s shipbuilding plan several times in a row, which had a great influence on Wilson’s expansion thought. This time, Congress had to reconsider the threat of war to the United States.
After drinking the hot soup of the White House workers, the citizens demonstrated at the White House gate. These people didn’t calm down until it was getting dark. Wilson was relieved at least that the next day was Christmas Eve, and the Christmas atmosphere could dilute the dissatisfaction of these people.
Tahiti Island in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean is the largest island in former French Polynesia, where two thirds of the population of Polynesian archipelago is gathered. The French government has built a large military and civilian port and two strong forts here. Now everything here has been owned by Germany and taken care of by Japan. Just before Christmas, Admiral of the fleet Dongxiang Pinglang led by 10 battleships, 5 battle cruiser and 12 cruisers. A joint fleet of two destroyers slowly sailed into this beautiful harbor, accompanied by 20 cargo ships, which were carrying fleet supplies for local construction and exhibition. The whole port was full of German and Japanese flags, but the German government sent a special team to symbolically accept the transfer of all by the French authorities.
Looking at the beautiful sunset on the bridge, the 67-year-old Japanese navy veteran was deeply moved. This was the farthest military action of the Japanese navy from the soil except for a friendly visit. With this action, the Japanese tentacles also extended to the depths of the Pacific Ocean for thousands of nautical miles. At first sight of this harbor, Hirashiro Dongxiang had a strong impulse to truly incorporate this place with excellent geographical location and environment into the Japanese port. The surface of the two forts looked a little old, but Dongxiang brought two ships full of construction workers and many fortresses this time. It has become the consensus of the Japanese government and the admiralty that artillery will build this place into an important outpost. With this port, Americans must think twice before taking action against Japan.
For the Japanese, the fly in the ointment is probably that Tahiti Island is relatively poor in natural resources. Apart from sunshine and trees, almost all the initial construction materials have to be transported from Japan all the way. However, some other islands in French Polynesia still have considerable resources. The French have not completed the construction, and the Japanese decided to increase their preparations and invest so much construction power here. It seems that the Japanese government has no intention to return it to Germany at all.
"Marshal Dai Liulang led him to report that the cruiser team will arrive at Clifton Island in the early hours of the morning and prepare to anchor off the island. So far, they have no American ships!" A navy lieutenant with a newspaper disturbed Dongxiang’s beautiful plan for the future.
"Oh!" Dongxiang took a look at the newspaper, and the cruiser fleet of Major General Dai included three heavy cruisers, three light cruisers and two fast supply ships. They went to Clifton Island, where they were most likely to encounter the American fleet, because the route from Panama Canal to the west coast of the United States was very close to the island, but it was a pity that the island was not suitable for living, and the fleet could stay there for a long time.
"Order the acting major general to pay attention to the search for the nearby sea surface and report to me immediately if there is any situation. Unless it is a last resort, the US fleet must not conflict!"
"hey!" Nakazo bowed and then left Dongxiang to continue to enjoy the sea view.
At the port of Tachi, Japanese sailors and businessmen nervously and orderly unloaded things from the ship, while a small boat with a few hands holding the German flag was approaching the Dongxiang ship and the flagship of the Japanese joint fleet, the "Sandali".
Dongxiang adjusted her collar to meet those German guests.
Compared with the Atlantic Ocean and England, there is heavy snow in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which seems to be a snow that will never stop.
"General, the Naval Intelligence Department intercepted the British special fleet, and the British Admiralty reported that the British fleet would go to Iceland to replenish supplies first!" The newspaper sent by the communication officer attracted the attention of all the generals in the command room of the "Grand Elector"
"Iceland?" Hippel was surprised that he took the newspaper and didn’t read the chart. He also knew what that meant.
"In this case, the British fleet will bypass our warning circle and arrive in British soil from the north!" A brigadier general can’t wait to express his opinion. "Shall we adjust our deployment immediately?"
"Be calm!" Hippel put the newspaper in silence and thought for a moment. "Does Churchill need to replenish supplies halfway from the United States?" Unless this is a route consideration or a tactical deception! "
"Tactical deception?"
"It is the British navy and our German navy that attach great importance to the confidentiality of communication, which is also the reason why we are rarely able to crack each other’s newspaper and achieve strategic initiative and victory during the war! This time, either our naval intelligence department often talks or the British are deliberately leaking false news! " Hippel soon showed his wily side, and he knew Churchill’s personality better.
"So …"
"For the sake of safety, please ask the submarine formation to send two submarines to Iceland and Britain for warning!"
Although Iceland has a small population, it is still of great strategic value to Britain. It is said that the British government has quietly transported a considerable part of its wealth out of the country, and Iceland and Canada are the two biggest gold hiding places. If the British plan to establish a government in exile, Iceland and Canada are both good choices. It is really difficult for the Germans to launch a large-scale attack on Iceland or Canada.
In a short time, the communication officer brought a good news to everyone.
"Admiral, the Admiralty has agreed to send two more fast cruisers, which are currently cruising in the North Sea and equipped with seaplanes, to support us. If they sail, they can get here at night!"
"It would be better if there were one or two more seaplanes or battleships!" Hippel knows that this request is unrealistic. The German navy is currently preparing for the sixth battle, and does not have much expectation for ambushing the top of the British special fleet. Only that fleet is the law to save Britain’s fate.
"But the heavy snow kept talking, and the two reconnaissance cruisers couldn’t swing it!" I don’t know who said something that made the generals in the operation room look out of the porthole in succession.
Snow-covered A middle-aged man who went out in a snowy town in England suddenly stumbled and fell down. The guy in the shop not far away looked this way. Although it was normal to fall down in the snowy day, he still couldn’t help laughing when he saw the middle-aged man lying on his back.
"Who the hell put the stone in this place!" The middle-aged man got up swearing and kicked the "stone" before taking a clean picture of the snow. The "stone" covered with thick snow moved. The middle-aged man in big leather shoes didn’t feel any different from ordinary stones.
Just two steps out, the middle-aged man stopped again. It’s hard for him to think about it or move the stone. Others like to walk along the wall like him, but he was really shocked when he lifted the "stone". Where is the stone? It’s a golden nugget!
So the man in the shop not far away was surprised to see the middle-aged man put the "stone" in his arms and then disappeared into the corner as quickly as possible
"Strange! It’s still a treasure when you pick up a stone! "
However, when more and more people found the "stone", the news that "Santa Claus sent gold" almost spread all over the town. All the men, women and children went out together, and everyone braved the snow and shovels. Broom and other tools "cleaned up" the snow near the house. From time to time, some people screamed and some people hurried back to the street with their clothes on. Several times, fights broke out because they saw gold nuggets at the same time. When the situation of cash nuggets became less and less, some people who were not good at ordinary times started fighting with those who had found gold or were suspected to have found gold. Many people talked about finding "Christmas gifts" and were robbed after dark. As a result, the nearby troops came to Victoria overnight. Maintain law and order and collect the gold bullion that originally belonged to the British government. Many of them insisted that the gold bullion belonged to their own people, and those British soldiers clashed. Although the situation gradually subsided before dawn, the anxiety factor has been buried in everyone’s mind.
After dawn, news of cash nuggets came from several other villages and towns nearby. Men, women and children lined up again. They took advantage of all available means of transportation in their hands and rushed to places where "Christmas presents" appeared. Winter was cold and restless, and finally it spread to a large area of southern England. Many places did not have gold nuggets, but many people still seriously "cleaned up" the snow nearby. Some eccentric people were mistaken for picking up gold nuggets. Some unscrupulous people took the opportunity to encourage other residents to enter the house to plunder property, so the British garrison and police became the busiest people at Christmas.
With the frequent activities of the army, it is more difficult to arrest the German commandos disguised as British troops. It is still half a day before Christmas Eve. In the process of tracking by the Royal Special Police Force, dozens of British soldiers have been frozen to death in a forest. Their coats have been stripped off and many dirty and rotten troops have been thrown nearby.
"Oh, no! This is even harder to catch them! " The black guy vented his anger to a small stone. These frozen British soldiers have a new identity, but those German commandos have a new identity
In the midst of all the snow, Christmas Eve finally arrived in 1914 in a remote farm in Southampton, London. Karen led the commandos to celebrate this happy Christmas with bottles. The farm owners prepared a lot of delicious food, but because they were unkind to Karen and others, the farm owners could spend their poor Christmas Eve in the basement.