Chapter 5, Each Pursues Their Own Path (Part 2)

Tan Renhao let out a sigh; he also knew that Lei Shaoqing was actually concerned about him

Indeed, and the defeat was thorough. Even though I do not yet know the outcome, I can be certain that this has caused the navy to lose face, which is why the two generals became scapegoats

six months ago

Why

Tan Renhao became a bit excited, then awkwardly smiled and said, "Shaoqing, I will not argue with you. We have been discussing this for three years. What you believe may be correct, but I firmly believe that my perspective is also correct. I believe that one day, we will know for certain whether it is 'battleships and big guns' or 'aircraft carriers and warplanes' that will dominate the future of the oceans"

Tan Renhao glanced at Tan Renhao and said, "However, General Bu Xinghai and Major General Yao Shizeng can be considered celebrities of the Imperial Navy. Why were they suddenly reassigned to inactive duty?"

The two immediately got into a scuffle, and Tan Renhao decided to show this unreliable friend a thing or two before they went their separate ways

Indeed, I only received a letter from home last month, and I heard that your father is preparing for your marriage

Are you aware of the exercise that took place six months ago

Are you saying that the First Fleet has completely failed in its defeat

Draw a couple more, for once you are on the battleship, you may not be able to smoke a single pack for an entire year

Lei Shaoqing fell silent for a moment, then broke into a smile

Lei Shaoqing slightly furrowed his brow

Six months ago, Lu Hang conducted an exercise with the First Fleet in the southeastern waters of the Yellow Sea

However, one month later, Admiral Bu Xinghai, the commander of the First Fleet, was reassigned as the Commander of the Naval Reserve, and Major General Yao Shizeng, the Chief of Staff, was reassigned as the Commander of the Colombo Naval Base

Tan Renhao sat up and said, "Since Lu Hang can prove the power of the aircraft, why can't we?"

Tan Renhao's expression turned cold, and he immediately lay down. This was the matter he least wanted to mention, and it was also something he was trying to avoid.

It can be said that, however, I did not apply proactively

My business

This is actually just a small hill, where two people found a patch of grass to sit down. They drank wine, ate beef and peanuts, and occasionally smoked a cigarette.

Over the course of three years, whenever they encountered something unpleasant, they would come here

However, I find it somewhat difficult to understand. Given your grades and the attention you receive from the principal, it seems that you should have no problem joining any fleet, or even serving at the Navy Headquarters, right

Tan Renhao wanted to divert the topic, but no matter how he turned it, he could not escape the navy, nor could he escape his fondness for naval aviation.

I have examined it carefully, and the information regarding the exercises is very limited, with almost no detailed introduction. The results of the exercises are also mentioned only in passing.

Fifth Fleet

Clearly, in the eyes of nearly all imperial navies, the Fifth Fleet is the graveyard for naval officers

Sometimes, Ren Hao comes alone; he does not want others to see his vulnerable side

Tan Renhao lay on the grass, gazing at the stars in the night sky, which were like jewels adorning a piece of black satin.

The Fifth Fleet was established only a year ago. According to naval customs, it should have been formed by reallocating key personnel and advanced warships from other fleets to constitute the main force of this new fleet. However, in reality, apart from a few key members of the staff team led by Liao Hanxiang, all other personnel were selected from the reserve officers and soldiers of various fleets. Moreover, with the exception of three fast fleet aircraft carriers, all other warships have an age of at least fifteen years, and many of them were even built during the last great war, resulting in an average ship age exceeding twenty years.

Moreover, I have heard that the woman has already sent the betrothal gifts. To be honest, you young man are quite charming...

Tan Renhao let out a cold laugh, "If we consider the exercises from six months ago, then the results of the exercises become quite clear. The most powerful fleet of the Empire was defeated by the bomber units of the Army Air Force. Marshal Saji Ting needs someone to take responsibility for this failure, and as the fleet commander and chief of staff, Bu Xinghai and Yao Shizeng cannot evade their responsibilities. Being reassigned is already a lenient outcome for them; in the past, it would have been strange if they were not directly dismissed!"

Smoking on the deck is only permitted when the weather conditions are favorable, yet no one would take the risk of being drenched like a drowned rat by going out on the deck during rough seas

Renhao, which base have you been assigned to

It seems that I can no longer argue with you. However, you should still take more care of your own matters

The two individuals were not in the mood to visit other restaurants, so in the end, they bought two pounds of braised beef, two pounds of salted peanuts, and a few bottles of Shaoxing rice wine before heading to the nameless mountain located to the north of the campus

Lei Shaoqing could hardly believe it; the First Fleet was the most powerful fleet of the empire, renowned across the seas

At this point, Lei Shaoqing was even more surprised, "Are you really superstitious about General Liao Hanxiang's theory?"

This is not a theory

Lei Shaoqing did not react in time

Are you feeling mischievous again

Are you referring to that teaching reference?

Because someone needs to take the blame

Lei Shaoqing also lay down on the grass, "The Fifth Fleet is like a child born to a stepmother. Although General Liao Hanxiang is quite famous and has great ambition, the Fifth Fleet is clearly a place where talent is buried. You wouldn't actively apply to join the Fifth Fleet, would you?"

Tan Renhao nodded

Moreover, the promotion opportunities within the Fifth Fleet are exceedingly slim, with its general ranks being at least one level lower than those of the other four fleets. Even the majority of ship captains and squadron leaders in the aviation brigade hold relatively low ranks

Lei Shaoqing glanced at Tan Renhao in disbelief, then tossed a cigarette over.

Lei Shaoqing sat up with a smile

However, he also knows that once on the warship, even the captain cannot smoke in the cabin, as the cabin is too cramped and the air is already quite poor; if anyone were to smoke, they would surely become a public enemy

Do you not find the personnel transfers of these two individuals rather strange

I think so too. Sooner or later, war will prove whose viewpoint is correct. However, there is no need for you to infiltrate the Fifth Fleet, is there

Indeed, the commander of the reserve forces and the commander of the Colombo base are essentially idle, and their status is significantly inferior to that of the commander and chief of staff of the First Fleet

No, it is the Fifth Fleet

Tan Renhao flicked away the cigarette he had only taken two puffs from, saying, "It was General Liao Hanxiang who asked the principal for me, and I agreed!"

Tan Renhao smiled as he lit a cigarette; in fact, his craving for cigarettes was not strong. This was all taught to him by Lei Shaoqing.

Tan Renhao glanced at his friend