Chapter 1283： Indian Ocean Waves (1/2)
Chapter 1283
In the end, the British still did not agree to Japan's requirements for the Mesopotamia oil fields. After all, there are only a few places where oil is produced in the world, such as the United States, Russia, Baku, Borneo, Mesopotamia, Persia, and Romania. In the eyes of the British, Japan has already obtained Borneo, and it would be a bit too much to get involved in the Mesopotamia. Therefore, the British only procrastinated for the demands of the Japanese.
And because their ”reasonable demands” were rejected, then Japan naturally has reasons to do some tricks on the issue of military strength. Of course, the most basic thing is still to be done. First, they must continue to supplement the war damages in Europe in accordance with the agreement, and at the same time position the United Kingdom. People used to transport various resources including natural rubber, tin ingots, and copper ingots. In order to ”appease” the British, this time the traffic volume was a bit large.
”The entire fleet has 23 ships with a total tonnage of 140,000 tons. We will provide the British with 6,000 tons of copper ingots and 4,000 tons of tin ingots. There are no less than 5,000 tons of natural rubber, and some other things. , Of course, there are 12,000 Japanese army and their 2,000 horses.” Yamamoto Gonhei said to the current commander of the Japanese combined fleet, Ijiin Goro.
”So you want the Yamashiro battleship (the third ship of the Fuso class) and Kurama (a fast battleship equipped with 8 guns and 14 guns) to pass with these transport ships?” General Ijiin Goro asked.
”Let's go together, after all, there are two German sharks in the Persian Gulf,” said Gonei Yamamoto.
”Didn't they have been silent for a long time?” Ijiin Goro said in surprise.
”Because of the silence for a long time, we need to be more on guard. The wolves always act when the opponents are most relaxed, and don't you think that after so long, these two ships should have been repaired?” Wei said. ”If it were not for our pressure, I would send more warships.”
In order to maintain a balance with the United States, the Japanese Navy has deployed a large number of first-line warships in the Philippines and the former German Pacific islands. Now the Japanese Navy has a total of 12 warships of Dreadnought and Dreadnought and above, two of which will be sent to Europe, one third Of warships need to be maintained at the shipyard or are heading to the mission area. Considering that the Americans were so mad, they sent three super fearless with 14-inch guns to Hawaii. The Japanese navy felt under great pressure, so in addition to guaranteeing to provide the UK with two Super Fearless in accordance with the agreement, even one Quasi Fearless was not willing to provide it!
”Who is commanding this time?” Yamamoto Gonhei asked.
”Major General Kanji Kato, the deputy commander of the Southern Fleet at the beginning of the war,” said Goro Ijiin.
”Haha, okay, I'm afraid there is the help of Prince Fushima Palace? But it doesn't matter, we still agree with his ability.” Yamamoto Quanhei said indifferently. ”Get ready now. The fleet is about to set off. Tell Kato that after exiting the Strait of Malacca and before entering the Red Sea, don't relax your vigilance. If you don't consider the scale, the Germans are much better than the British!”