Age of Conquest Reborn

The night was dark, the wind was roaring, the rain was pouring, huge waves were set off in the Hawaiian waters, and the huge warship was swaying left and right. In such bad weather, on the deck of the Japanese Navy Task Force "Kaga" aircraft carrier,

Eight Japanese "Type 96" carrier-based combat reconnaissance aircraft were pushed to the take-off line, their motors roared, their propellers rotated at high speed, and raindrops splashed.

Task Force Aviation Commander Major General Yoshitomo Tani was the first aircraft to rush into the rainy night. The start was not smooth. A "Type 96" carrier-based combat reconnaissance aircraft had just left the take-off deck when a huge wave hit it.

Coming over, the reconnaissance plane plunged into the sea, without even seeing the flames of the explosion, and disappeared into the endless rainy night.

Major General Yoshio Tani saw this scene, his cold eyes did not waver at all, he just calmly ordered: "Take off according to the plan! After arriving in the waters of Midway Island, search according to the direction. Once the target is found, do not be alarmed and report it to us.

Fleet Command! The eagles of the Empire of Japan, the time has come to test us. Long live the Emperor! Long live the Empire of Japan!"

Shortly after the reconnaissance plane led by Yoshitomo Tani took off in a risky manner, at the Kagoshima Naval Base in Japan, at the residence of Admiral Yamamoto, Commander of the Japanese Navy Combined Fleet, the phone in the living room rang, "Ding, ding, ding!" rang rapidly.

Come on, a Major quickly picked up the phone, "Ha Yi! Please wait a moment, I will wake up the Commander right away!"

The call came from Lieutenant General Matsuda Shuzan, Chief of Staff of the Combined Fleet. After he received the telegram from Kobayashi Hidesen, he felt that the matter was important. Otherwise, Kobayashi would never have reported the information to the United Fleet beyond his immediate superior, Lieutenant General Nagumo Chuichi.

The Fleet Headquarters, with Matsuda's authority, could have issued orders to Nagumo Chuichi.

But this matter was too big, and Matsuda couldn't make up his mind. He also had some doubts about the accuracy of the intelligence, and thought twice about it. It was better to alarm Commander Yamamoto late at night, which also meant shirking responsibility.

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, despite being in a sweet sleep, still maintained the vigilance of a soldier. His attendants only shouted once, and he woke up from his sleep.

Picking up the phone and listening to the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Matsuda, tell what happened, Yamamoto almost did not hesitate and said immediately: "Matsuda-kun, in the name of the Combined Fleet Command, issued an order to the Task Force Commander, Lieutenant General Nagumo,

According to the intelligence, the task force immediately weighed anchor and rushed to the waters near Midway Island to search for American aircraft carriers. This is an opportunity!"

Putting down the phone, General Yamamoto shook his head. He was no longer sleepy. He knew Nagumo Chuichi's temperament very well. It can be said that Nagumo is one of the few veterans in the modern Japanese navy. He has a mature and prudent personality, cautious and old-fashioned.

As for dogma, to put it bluntly, it means lack of enterprising and adventurous spirit, sticking to the old ways, and not daring to do anything out of the ordinary.

As far as scooping is concerned, even if there are no American aircraft carriers, the task force's return plan will not be affected. The reason why Nagumo is appointed as the task force commander is because there is a reason.

In a sense, Nagumo was still his teacher. The flawless attack on Pearl Harbor was entrusted to Nagumo to execute, which meant that he improved his status in the navy.

If it were Yamamoto himself, he would still be hesitant about this matter. The task force had already pounced on the waters of Midway Island. If there are any big fish, let's catch them first. Furthermore, there is no U.S. Navy in Pearl Harbor.

The four aircraft carriers in the fleet are also a concern for Commander Yamamoto.

Thinking of this, General Yamamoto shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly. He was worried about Nagumo's status. If it was true that the task force killed the American aircraft carrier as the intelligence said, Nagumo would be in the Japanese Navy.

Being turned into a laughing stock and forcing his subordinates to report intelligence to higher levels proves that this commander is incompetent and at the very least lacks the aggressive spirit of the Imperial Japanese Army!

Nayun had just had a good dream. He dreamed that he had been personally commended by His Majesty the Emperor. The "Yamato" medal was hung dazzlingly on his chest, and the three golden general stars were also hung on the collar of his military uniform.

A rapid knock on the door woke him up from his sweet dream. It was definitely not a pleasant thing to have his sweet dream interrupted. The same was true for Nayun. He turned on the desk lamp and asked impatiently: "What's the matter?"

He didn't even bother to ask who knocked on the door.

"Your Excellency, Commander, my name is Kobayashi Hidezumi, and I have an urgent order from the Combined Fleet Headquarters!" Kobayashi's voice was very high, as if he was afraid that Commander Nagumo wouldn't be able to hear it. Moreover, to Nagumo's ears, it seemed that there was still a hint of confidence.

The smell is in it.

Nanyun couldn't help but frown, full of disgust, "This troublesome and rude guy won't even let him sleep peacefully. If there are any other urgent matters, can't we wait until dawn? The telegram from the Fleet Headquarters can

What’s the emergency!”

Opening the cabin door, Kobayashi Xiuquan, covered with rainwater, handed a telegram to Nanyun's hand without even paying the most basic military salute. Nanyun read the telegram by the light of the desk lamp.

, his face turned livid.

Nayun's gray eyebrows were wrinkled together, and his eyes were like knives, piercing Xiao Lin. He tried his best to suppress his anger and asked aggressively: "Chief of Staff Xiao Lin, what does this mean? Who gave you the authority to report the situation beyond the level?"

, is this how the instructor taught you when you were at the Imperial Naval Academy? Is there such an article in the Imperial Navy regulations? "

Kobayashi Xiuquan's eyes met Nagumo's eyes without any hesitation. He was not intimidated by the menacing Commander Nagumo, and replied in a neither humble nor overbearing manner: "Your Excellency, Commander, regarding the mistake of humble duty, you will pursue it in the future, no matter how the punishment is

I have no complaints about my humble position. Now, please immediately carry out the orders of Admiral Yamamoto, Commander of the Combined Fleet!"

A few words that were neither salty nor bland were quite powerful. Nayun Zhong was so choked that he stared and held his breath in his heart. This bastard asked for Shangfang's sword. Although Nayun was a hundred reluctant, he was not allowed to speak.

Feeling forced, he dared not disobey Commander Yamamoto's order.

Nayun glared at Kobayashi fiercely, and said angrily: "Chief of Staff Kobayashi, order the carrier-based reconnaissance plane to take off immediately to search the waters near Midway Island, and order the fleet to weigh anchor immediately and head for the waters around Midway Island!"

Xiaolin's eyes jumped, and with a hint of mockery at the corner of his mouth, he replied: "Yes! Commander, I will execute your order immediately. However, forty minutes ago, Fleet Aviation Commander Rear Admiral Tani Xiong Ryotomo had already

Led eight reconnaissance planes and flew to the sea area provided by the intelligence to search for the American aircraft carrier!"

Xiao Lin deliberately emphasized the word "intelligence", and Nan Yunzhong was stunned. Then, the anger in his heart burned brightly, "These guys don't take me as the commander seriously."

You dare to act privately without orders, and also pass on false and false information to Commander Yamamoto. Isn’t it because you are deliberately disgusting and embarrassing yourself?”

He deliberately gave this, the Chief of Staff, who had a rebellious look on his face, a few loud slaps, but after thinking about it, he held back. It was Tanio who acted without authorization, and he brought the big deal to Commander Yamamoto.

Maybe there was someone else from the official's place. Nan Yun gave a heavy "hum" and glanced at Xiao Lin bitterly. The meaning was too obvious. After this trip was in vain, let's settle the score again!

Then, instead of calling the orderly in a nice voice and waiting for him to change his clothes, the orderly with quick hands and feet was waiting on the commander according to the commander's usual habits. Unexpectedly, he was inexplicably slapped by the commander a few loud times, which hit the corner of the orderly's mouth.

Bloody, with stars in his eyes, dizzy, and looking at the Commander in horror.

When Xiao Lin saw this scene, he smiled coldly in his heart, "That's all I can do to criticize mulberry trees and locust trees." However, his face was calm as usual, and he left politely. Looking at Xiao Lin's back, Nan Yun's heart was filled with panic.

, the unlucky orderly received a few more severe kicks from His Excellency the Commander, and was kicked directly outside the cabin.

The violent storm that had been raging all night stopped at dawn. A few rays of dawn appeared in the eastern sky, and the sea was calm. One almost doubted that the roaring wind and heavy rain last night were an unreal dream. After the big

In the middle of the night, the Japanese naval task force, consisting of eight aircraft carriers and more than 60 cruisers, battleships and destroyers, had sailed to the waters near Midway Island.

As the sea area provided by the intelligence is getting closer, Major General Xiaolin Xiuquan's heart becomes more and more uneasy. It has been several hours since Gu Xiong took off, but there is still no reply. Is the intelligence true or false? Or, Gu Xiong

The reconnaissance aircraft formation crashed into the sea during the bad weather last night?

The more anxious Kobayashi became, the darker the evil look in Nagumo's eyes became. However, Kobayashi still suggested: "Your Excellency, Commander, is the fleet in a state of combat readiness? Once an American aircraft carrier is discovered, it can launch an attack immediately!"

Nan Yun caught the anxiety in Xiao Lin's eyes, and secretly felt happy in his heart. He said coldly: "No need, Chief of Staff Xiao Lin, don't be a soldier. As a member of the emperor, when Mount Tai collapses in front of you, you will remain calm and calm."

Calm down, I really doubt what you have learned from serving in the Imperial Navy for so many years?"

Kobayashi was so angry that his eyes were burning. Just when he was about to argue, the director of fleet intelligence, Kono Yohei, almost flew over and shouted: "Your Excellency, Commander, Chief of Staff, received a telegram from Major General Tanio, the reconnaissance aircraft formation is northwest of Midway Island.

In the sea area, the aircraft carrier formation of the U.S. Pacific Fleet was discovered, less than 200 nautical miles away from us!"

A few minutes later, Tang Qiuli had just walked into his office at the division headquarters when the red phone on his desk rang rapidly. He picked up the phone and it was Bai Luoyu calling directly, "Report to the division commander, we have just intercepted

After receiving the telegram between the Japanese naval task force reconnaissance aircraft and the fleet headquarters, the Japanese have captured traces of the American aircraft carrier formation!"

(To be continued)