Age of Conquest Reborn

Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo, commander of the Japanese Navy task force, after listening to the words of the fleet chief of staff Hidezumi Kobayashi, his eyes glanced around the faces of the three young officers, and gave a faint "hmm".

But he didn't comment, obviously not very interested in this information.

In fact, Nagumo still felt a little unhappy in his heart. Kobayashi's words were a bit taboo. What do you mean by "we"? Could it be that you three can represent the entire task force? The task force can only belong to Nagumo Chuichi!

For other Japanese commanders, this would be a trivial matter, a nit-picking idea, but for Lieutenant General Nagumo, who is known for his conservativeness and rigidity within the Japanese Navy, it would be nothing more than a trivial matter.

It was no small matter. It violated his taboo, and he couldn't stand the young officers' fanaticism.

Major General Xiaolin Xiuquan felt a thump in his heart when he saw the commander's appearance. He suddenly realized that he was patronizing and happy. His words made this old-school and self-respecting commander very uncomfortable.

He quickly winked at Commander Kono Yohei, the fleet intelligence chief, and asked him to take over the conversation to avoid embarrassment.

Colonel Yohei Kono hurriedly said: "Your Excellency, Commander, the content of the telegram received by the Intelligence Division is as follows. About six hundred nautical miles northwest of Hawaii Island, there should be a U.S. Pacific Fleet aircraft carrier formation in the waters near Midway Island. After comprehensive analysis, the Intelligence Division

I think this telegram has great reliability."

"Great reliability? The identity of the person who provided the information, the source of the telegram, and why it was sent directly to the task force intelligence section instead of being forwarded through the local intelligence department? Have they been verified?" Nagumo Tadayuki asked rhetorically.

After that, several questions followed, like cannonballs, hitting Kono Yohei.

Kono Yohei's face turned red and he answered honestly: "Commander, to be honest, it cannot be verified. The Intelligence Section cannot verify the identity and affiliation of the person who sent the report, let alone the location of the report. However, this report cannot be verified.

The intelligence was sent directly through the task force's top-secret code, and you also know that except for the base camp and the Combined Fleet Command, no other organization knows this code."

"Based on this, it can be inferred that the identity of the sender should be our Imperial Japanese Overseas Intelligence Agency, lurking on Hawaii Island, or an agent within the top brass of the US military. Otherwise, he would not have mastered such a core secret of the US Pacific Fleet. It would be more likely

, because time is tight and there is no time to follow the conventional procedures. The fighter plane is fleeting, so it is reasonable to do so!"

Nagumo Chuichi smiled faintly. He looked at Kono Yohei with a calm look and a bit of mockery: "Kono-kun, your reasons are all based on speculation, and none of them can withstand scrutiny.

A piece of sudden so-called intelligence caused the task force to risk great danger and rush to the sea hundreds of nautical miles away to capture the fictitious US Pacific Fleet aircraft carrier formation?"

Looking at Kono Yohei's stunned look, Nagumo continued: "If Kono-kun was the commander of the task force, what would you do? Okay, let's all go back to our respective posts. Tomorrow, the fleet will return at the normal time.

There is a lot of preparation work to be done. Don’t waste any more energy on this so-called intelligence!”

In a word, Commander Nagumo didn't believe this information at all, and his tone was full of disdain. He was so restless and stormy towards two major generals and a colonel based on a piece of fictitious information.

At night, Baba came over with a bit of ridicule.

The chief of staff, Major General Hidetoshi Kobayashi, had just eaten a meal. He was blushing and vomiting at the mouth. He was about to continue arguing. The commander of the task force aviation force, Major General Yoshitomo Tani, couldn't hold himself back. His power was inferior to that of Kobayashi.

For Hideizumi and Kono Yohei, the independence is greater. The fleet commander commands the entire fleet, but he commands all the aircraft.

Therefore, Nagumo Chuichi's fear was relatively low, and he said: "Your Excellency, Commander, whether Muran's intelligence is true or not, it provides our task force with the only clue to kill the American aircraft carrier."

, in the Battle of Pearl Harbor, our fleet fought very smoothly, which is inseparable from the wise command of the Commander."

Then, he changed the topic and said: "However, we should also see that the four aircraft carriers were not among the US warships sunk inside Pearl Harbor. In other words, our raid on Pearl Harbor was not perfect. Personally,

It is recommended that the task force set off immediately and rush to the waters near Midway to search for American aircraft carriers and carrier-based reconnaissance aircraft. They can take off in the rain and go for reconnaissance. After daybreak, everything will be revealed and the fleet will not be affected.

Return normally!"

Yoshitomo Tani's words are on point. It is a way to get the best of both worlds. When the task force returns to the Japanese mainland, it will have to pass through the waters of Midway Island. It is nothing more than an early return. Kobayashi Hideizumi and Kono Yohei can't help but nod.

I almost shouted.

Nagumo Chuichi's face darkened and he asked: "So, you three all agree with Tani Xiong-kun's suggestion?"

The three officers came excitedly, but Nagumo Chuichi poured cold water on them, which made them feel cold. They couldn't stand Nagumo always putting on the airs of a senior navy officer, and they treated him as if he was following the old-fashioned way.

There are also many people who slander that the Pearl Harbor raid cannot be considered a perfect ending if the American aircraft carrier is not sunk. Now, with such an opportunity, I have to try it no matter what.

Therefore, the three militants nodded in unison, and Kobayashi Xiuquan said bluntly: "Tani Xiong-jun's suggestion is the safest way. Commander, please don't hesitate any more!"

These words ignited Nagumo Chuichi's anger. He placed the wine glass in his hand heavily on the table, raised his voice a few degrees, and said in a bad tone: "Opportunity? Stupid! Childish! Is it an opportunity or a trap? You guys fight?

How many battles have there been? The waters off Midway Island and even Hawaii Island are completely covered by the air strike radius of the U.S. land-based aviation force!"

"Let me risk the Imperial Japanese task force. As you can tell, our planned return route is south of Midway. Now, for a very suspicious piece of information, we have to change course and rush to the northwest of Midway.

In the sea area, the straight-line distance between the two exceeds more than 800 nautical miles. Should we take the initiative to send the fleet to the American bombers, instead of being hesitant? Is it more like the soldiers of the Japanese Empire?"

These words were quite serious. He carried a gun and a stick and hit them head and head. Two major generals and one colonel were so shocked that stars appeared in their eyes. They opened their mouths and couldn't say a word. The commander was already on the line. If he continued,

It was useless, and even more useless. The three of them bowed deeply and left without thinking.

Nan Yun exhaled a sigh of relief in his chest. From the bottom of his heart, he did not believe this intelligence at all. He even suspected that this was a trap set by the American intelligence agency for the task force. Twelve years had passed since the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Within hours, the Americans could fully react. Can the Americans easily let go of the task force that killed the Pacific Fleet?

Returning as soon as possible and bringing the fleet back to the homeland intact is a business matter. Going deeper, Nagumo Chuichi has his own plan. Looking around the waters near Hawaii, his task force is definitely going deep alone. After obtaining the world-shocking

After the victory at Pearl Harbor, Nagumo couldn't even think about causing trouble and causing unexpected losses to the fleet. Maintaining an undefeated record was more important to him!

Just when Nagumo was worrying about gains and losses, Hidesen Kobayashi, Yohei Kono, and Ryōto Tani were so angry that they did not go back separately. Instead, they gathered in the chief of staff's cabin and continued to discuss the matter. They definitely saw it.

They were not used to the old guy Nagumo's behavior, and the idea of ​​killing the American aircraft carrier was so strong that they could not tolerate Nagumo's indifference.

Kobayashi Xiuquan gritted his teeth and said: "Commander Nagumo missed a good opportunity by doing this. These four American aircraft carriers pose a great threat to our Empire of Japan. For now, the only way is to cross

Nagumo, this old guy, reported directly to the Commander of the Combined Fleet, Yamamoto Goto, and asked him to make a decision at this time. Otherwise, if we lose this opportunity as the intelligence said, we will regret it for the rest of our lives, and we will also be sorry to His Majesty the Emperor.

!”

The three of them were gearing up and decided to get rid of Chuichi Nagumo and report the situation over the top. Ryōtomo Tani said even more murderously: "Kobayashi-kun, Kono-kun, whether Commander Nagumo allows it or not, the carrier-based reconnaissance aircraft must be dispatched immediately and fly to

Search for American aircraft carriers in Midway waters!"

Xiao Lin said worriedly: "Mr. Gu Xiong, taking off in such weather conditions is too dangerous! If not, the plane will be destroyed and people will be killed!"

Tani Xiong's good friend smiled coldly and replied: "Chief of Staff, don't worry, I will personally lead the team and fly a reconnaissance plane to conduct reconnaissance. This little wind and rain will not be able to stop the empire's eagle in the air! For the sake of the Empire of Japan,

Even if I die, I will not regret it!"

Three young officers decided to take a crazy gamble. If the result of the reconnaissance was that the intelligence was wrong and there were no American aircraft carriers at all, the three of them would have a bleak future within the navy.

The fleet can no longer survive. Without that fleet commander, it would be taboo for subordinates who like to take things to the top at every turn!"

Determined, the three relatively crazy senior officers of the Japanese navy shot out crazy light in their eyes, held their hands tightly together, and shouted in a low voice: "For His Majesty the Emperor, for the Empire of Japan! Long live!" Then, there was no hesitation.

They got into the heavy wind and rain and prepared to go separately.

Nagumo Chuichi, who had fallen asleep soundly, never thought that three of his subordinates would do such an outrageous and crazy thing behind his back!

(To be continued)