Cross the Songhu battlefield and rise to become the most powerful warlord

Chapter 629 Competing on the same stage

629 Competing on the same stage

"Commander-in-Chief, I actually have another idea."

Nimitz spoke.

"Oh? Nimitz, what do you think?"

Kimmel looked at him. Nimitz's words still carried a lot of weight.

Even Kimmel had to listen.

“Rather than letting Frank and Bulwer argue endlessly about the combat effectiveness of the Chinese expeditionary fleet.

It would be better to take advantage of this opportunity when they are going to conduct an exercise.

We sent a group of officers to observe the live-fire exercise of the other fleet in person.

Then let the officer observation group rate the performance of the fleet.

If they are qualified, there would be no problem in having them join forces with our main fleet to fight against the Japanese naval fleet.

If you fail, just pretend it never happened.

Commander-in-Chief, what do you think?"

Nimitz smiled and stated his proposal.

"That's a good idea."

After hearing this, Kimmel also felt that Nimitz's proposal was feasible.

"What do you think?"

Kimmel looked at the other U.S. generals.

"I agree."

Frank was the first to raise his hand. He also thought that Nimitz's idea was good.

At the same time, Frank also felt it necessary to let the fleet officers under Ye Qingshan prove themselves in front of their fleet leaders.

Otherwise, it would not be enough for him to just believe in Ye Qingshan and the strength of his fleet.

“I think it’s feasible.”

Soon, several US generals agreed.

"Commander-in-Chief, I have a better idea."

As a result, when it was Bulwer's turn to express his opinion, he said to Kimmel with a sinister smile.

"Bulwer, what are you up to?"

Frank stared at him, his instinct telling him that Bulwer was going to cause more trouble.

"Frank, why are you in such a hurry?

Aren't you very confident in the strength of the Chinese fleet?

In this case, for their live-fire exercise the day after tomorrow, we will merely send a group of officers to observe and give scores. I don’t think this is exciting enough.

It would be better if I could command an aircraft carrier fleet and compete with them.

Didn’t Frank say that the other fleet was very powerful?

By then, the performance of their fleet's live-fire exercises will only need half of that of the aircraft carrier fleet under my command.

I will shut up and stop opposing their joining forces with our main fleet.

If they cannot meet this requirement, they have no right to be our allies.

Just escort our transport fleet honestly."

"Frank, what do you think of my proposal?"

Bulwer asked, looking at Frank opposite him provocatively.

Frank had a gloomy face, although he hated Bulwer's arrogance.

But Frank had to admit that the opponent's aircraft carrier fleet was indeed excellent.

Especially the several carrier-based aircraft attack teams under his command, they are always among the top five in the annual bombing competition.

The pilots of these carrier-based attack teams are all elite pilots of their Pacific Fleet.

Frank was worried that it would be difficult for Ye Qingshan's carrier-based aircraft pilots to achieve half the results of these elite pilots.

"What? Frank, are you scared?"

Bulwer's provocations continued, and other American generals remained silent.

Frank realized that he had no choice but to express his opinion.

"Okay, I agree."

Frank yelled immediately.

At the same time, he was also muttering in his heart: Ye Qingshan, I can only help you to this point.

If the fleet soldiers and pilots under your command are not strong enough, you can only blame yourself.

Although Bulwer was hateful, his request was reasonable.

If they can't even achieve half of the results of his fleet, then they are indeed not qualified to join forces with our main fleet.

Hearing Frank's agreement, Bulwer on the other side shouted excitedly, "Okay."

Then, he turned to look at the fleet commander-in-chief Kimmel and restrained his arrogance: “Commander-in-chief, Frank also agreed to my proposal.

Is that…”

Kimmel watched Frank and Bulwer fighting but did not stop them.

This kind of competition between fleet commanders is allowed by their top leaders.

Kimmel nodded immediately: “Okay, since Frank also agreed to your proposal.

Then do it your way."

After saying that, he looked at Frank and reminded him, “Frank, you should also talk to General Ye after the meeting.

Don't let the other party misunderstand.

Win or lose the game, they are our allies.

There is no doubt about that.”

"Yes, I understand."

After the meeting, Frank left with a gloomy face, not wanting to see the ugly face of Bulwer who was smug behind him.

The next day, Frank personally took a speedboat to the expedition fleet's Lanai Island base early in the morning.

"Frank, you came here so early in the morning, are you here to give me good news?"

Ye Qingshan had just finished watching the fleet soldiers' morning exercises.

After receiving reports from his subordinates and knowing that Frank was coming, he brought people to the dock to greet him in person.

Ye Qingshan asked with a smile after hugging the other person.

“One good news, one bad news.

You listen to that first."

"Any more bad news?"

Ye Qingshan was surprised and his smile disappeared.

Ye Qingshan thought that his request to add eight warships to their expeditionary fleet was rejected by the top brass of the US fleet.

"Let's hear the good news first."

"The good news is that our headquarters has approved your request for a fleet live-fire exercise tomorrow."

"What about the bad news?"

"The bad news is..."

Immediately afterwards, Frank reported that Major General Bulwer was going to personally command a US aircraft carrier fleet to conduct a live-fire exercise competition with Ye Qingshan's expeditionary fleet.

Tell Ye Qingshan.

"That's it?"

After Ye Qingshan heard this, the uneasiness in his heart disappeared.

Even, I couldn't help laughing.

“Are you still laughing?

Do you understand the seriousness of this matter?"

When Frank saw Ye Qingshan laughing, he couldn't hold back anymore.

"No, I didn't laugh."

Ye Qingshan tried to hold it back, but he really couldn't help it, so he simply stopped pretending.

Just laugh out loud.

"Walter?"

Seeing Frank next to him with a confused look on his face, he spread his hands to express his confusion.

"OK OK."

It was not until half a minute later that Ye Qingshan suppressed his emotions and regained his serious look.

"That's it, Frank.

It’s all little things.”

Ye Qingshan said indifferently.

"Walter? Ye, do you know what you are talking about?

How could this be a trivial matter?

You must not underestimate this guy Bulwer. Although he is hateful, he is also extremely capable.

The fleet and pilots under his command are all very powerful..."

Frank thought Ye Qingshan didn't realize the seriousness of the matter, so he wanted to explain it to Ye Qingshan.

As a result, Ye Qingshan hugged his shoulders and interrupted him: "Frank, I know everything you said.

No need to repeat.

That Bulwer and his fleet and pilots are so good.

I do not know.

But I also have confidence in the soldiers in my fleet."