Chapter 308

dialogue

Turkish Navy Commander Pilar and Third Fleet Commander Mora came to the port to greet him. More than 100 other naval officials at all levels came to the scene to welcome the visiting Second Fleet of China. There was a military band of more than 50 people on the dock, arranged neatly and had been waiting for a long time. There were more than a dozen beautiful Turkish girls holding flowers and preparing to give the visiting Chinese naval officers first. The people had friendly and expectant expressions on their faces, wanting to see the true appearance of this Jinzha aircraft carrier fleet that shocked the world.

Since East Asia defeated Japan and completely included Japan in China's control, the powerful strength of the Navy has made the whole world look at it with admiration. People dare not be a new fleet formed by the Chinese who suffered a crushing defeat to Japan in the Sino-Japanese War. China, which has been weak for many years, once again showed its powerful posture to the world, making the world once again amazed the amazing energy of this country with five thousand years of splendid culture. The Turks have long felt this shock. They did welcome the arrival of the Second Fleet with expectations, and they were more admiring and learning in their hearts to communicate with the Chinese Navy.

This visit was negotiated by the two countries a month ago. Of course, it is not unrelated to the situation at this time. The significance is that the navies of allies in Asia and Europe successfully met on the Arabian Peninsula in the Indian Ocean, which will be a blow to the Allies and make them feel that the nightmare has begun.

When the Second Fleet of the Zhen** Navy set sail from Yangon, Myanmar and reached the Arabian Peninsula, the British Port of Sudan and Egypt's naval bases were on a first-level alert, and the British Middle East fleet had already retreated to the Red Sea to avoid conflicts with the Chinese Navy at sea.

The British did not want to extend the war in Europe to North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. They wanted to keep this area relatively stable and concentrate their main energy on fighting Germany on the European continent because the Germans were already worried, and the Chinese people felt heartbroken and could hardly cope.

The Zhen** Navy's signature breakthrough of the Pacific Ocean and strongly entered the Indian Ocean and Arabian Peninsula, which obviously made the British's good wishes about to fail. The chances of collision between the two navies in the Indian Ocean have increased greatly. The British had to be cautious. All their naval ships were protected by mines at their home port.

When the Zhen** aircraft carrier fleet shuttled out from the mist on the sea far away from the Indian Ocean and gradually approached the Xibu port in Turkey, thunderous applause immediately came from the port. Turkish naval officers were watching the mighty appearance of the Zhen** navy fleet through a telescope.

This is the world's first complete aircraft carrier fleet. It has two aircraft carriers, one hundred advanced carrier-based aircraft, eight 2,000-ton Tang-class improved submarines, eight modern Ningbo-class destroyers, and a multi-function command ship and supply ship.

The Turkish Navy currently has only battleships as the main force of the navy and has no plan to build aircraft carriers. Turkey's territory is surrounded by the Black Sea, Mediterranean, Red Sea and Persian Gulf. These oceans are surrounded by the Eurasian and African continents. Fighters taking off from Turkey can quickly fly over these seas to support operations, so they do not need aircraft carriers to defend their homeland security at all, and their expectations for aircraft carriers are not very urgent.

In addition, Turkey does not have the financial and technical strength to study and manufacture aircraft carriers. At present, they are still a feudal imperial country, maintaining the original basic appearance of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. However, after the end of World War I, this huge empire collapsed again. As many as forty countries under the rule of Ottoman Turkey broke away from them at different times in history, and many small countries spanning the two continents of Eurasia were previously Turkish territory.

Regarding cooperation with the Jinzhan Navy, Turkey, considering the urgent need of the European war situation, needs the Jinzhan Navy to participate in Turkey in maintaining stability in the Arab region to resist the threat of the huge British fleet and the Allied fleet.

Second, considering that the Zhen** Navy has the strong strength to manufacture aircraft carriers and destroyers, submarines and their naval weapon systems, cooperation with the Zhen** Navy will be able to promote the rapid development of Türkiye's military industry.

Turkey's long-term plan can develop advanced weapon systems and ships of its navy, especially aircraft carrier-based aircraft and army aircraft, with the help of China, and is Turkey's coveted weaponry. They look forward to learning more about advanced weapons in cooperation with the Jinzhan Navy and improving the level of development of Turkish naval equipment.

The commander of the Second Fleet, Li Guoqiang, was standing at the bow of the command ship, looking towards the Sibu Port. The sea surface here is very wide, but to enter the Persian Gulf region adjacent to Iran and Iraq, it must pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Turkey has blocked this strait with mines. Only the Turkish fleet can enter the strait according to the special channel, and they will not come out easily.

Sib Port is located outside the Strait of Hormuz and is closer to the Indian Ocean. It belongs to the waters of the Strait of Oman connecting the Indian Ocean. When you enter the port near Sib Port, you have not yet reached the area of ​​the Strait of Hormuz and do not need to enter the Persian Gulf.

Looking at the hands of the Turkish naval officials ahead, Li Guoqiang felt extremely excited. Since the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, the Chinese navy has been weak enough to be almost negligible. Now, the navy can gallop in the vast Indian Ocean region, making the British Empire's fleet hide in the Red Sea and the Mediterranean and dare not come out. This mighty and glory made Li Guoqiang deeply feel that the Chinese navy has become stronger once again, much stronger than the Beiyang Navy, which was known as the No. 1 navy in Asia, and an indescribable sense of pride slowly rose in his heart.

The melodious and high-pitched military music was already played on the dock. The commander of the Turkish Navy Pilar and the commander of the Third Fleet Mora personally greeted him at the military port dock. They stood on the waveproof wall of the dock, waiting for the entry of the Navy fleet, with expectations in their eyes.

The huge figures of the two aircraft carriers and the carrier-based aircraft parked on them shone with dazzling light in the sun, which made the Turkish naval officers look enviously.

"It is really a misfortune of the enemy's country when Türkiye can own such a huge warship." A Turkish officer said intently at the Shenzhou aircraft carrier that was slowly approaching.

"This big guy looks so majestic, and the carrier-based aircraft on it is extremely powerful. I heard that the Chinese had only two aircraft carriers, but they had already beaten the Japanese and Russian fleet with 300 warships. It was entirely due to the carrier-based aircraft on it. This kind of aircraft that can take off and land at sea is really an unparalleled weapon." Another nodded enviously.

"I heard that the Chinese Second Fleet will remain in the Sib Port and the Persian Gulf. China and Turkey have reached a secret agreement to prepare for joint military operations in the Red Sea and the Mediterranean. Isn't it true?"

"These things involve state secrets, and I think the top leaders will not disclose them yet. Then, with such a strong support from allies, Turkey and the allies will have a great increase in their chances of defeating Britain, France and Russia."

"I hope the Chinese fleet can bring good luck to Türkiye."

The command ship Li Guoqiang and the senior generals gradually landed on the dock. Amid the military music, Li Guoqiang gradually walked off the warship with a smile and walked towards Rafael and Mora on the dock. The two walked up enthusiastically and hugged Li Guoqiang with the unique etiquette of Europeans.

More than a dozen beautiful girls walked towards Li Guoqiang and the naval officer behind him, and then smiled and said that the flowers were dedicated to the soldiers of the Chinese Navy and saluted them.

"Welcome to Türkiye." A beautiful Turkish girl of fifteen or sixteen years old held up flowers and handed them to Li Guoqiang.

"Thank you." Li Guoqiang nodded and smiled at the girl, happily taking the flowers.

The captain of the Shenzhou, Bai Yanjun, and the captain of the Taishan, Lu Haitao, followed Li Guoqiang, while the other officers lined up one by one, shook hands with officers of all levels of the Turkish army, and greeted each other.

"The Turkish Navy has long been looking forward to General Li leading his team to visit. Today, this beautiful wish has finally been realized. On behalf of the Turkish government and army, I welcome General Li to come to Turkey. "Rafar and Li Guoqiang got together again, and the two politely greeted each other.

"This is Mora, the commander of the Third Fleet of the Turkish Navy. The two commanders will have a good understanding. In the future, Commander Mora will cooperate closely on behalf of Turkey and the Second Fleet of China." Rafar introduced Mora beside him to Li Guoqiang.

"Commander Mora is a pillar of Türkiye and I have heard of the pride of the navy for a long time." Li Guoqiang politely shook hands with Mora again.

"General Li is too famous. Compared with General Li's reputation in the world, Mora is even more guilty." Mora said politely.

The translator on the side was quickly translating the conversation between several people, and the three of them walked into the military port pier with laughter and joy.

The Turkish Second Fleet Command is located in the Doha area of ​​Qatar. Sib is just a sub-port under the Second Fleet. It usually hosts five or six small and medium-sized ships. The area is not large and can only accommodate more than 2,000 people.

The coastal coastline of the Sibu area has long deep water areas. The Second Navy Fleet of the Zhen** Navy can be parked at will in the unmanned areas along the western coast. There is no safe haven area here. The fleet needs to face the test of strong winds on the sea surface, but this must be tolerated for naval ships.

Turkey has agreed that during the war, several other ports in Turkey's Persian Gulf will allow the Jin** Second Fleet to berth, and the two aircraft carriers will be temporarily parked at non-military terminals in the Sib area. China can make a request to use other Turkish naval ports at any time. Turkey will try its best to meet China's request according to actual conditions.

"Li's visit this time is to represent the Chinese government and the military in the revitalization of friendly relations with Turkey, and to further expand the alliance between the two sides. I hope that Turkey can provide some convenience to China so that our navy can also have a long-term foothold in the Arabian Peninsula." Li Guoqiang, Rafal and Mora walked side by side.

"Of course, the general's fleet needs to fight against the Allies. If there is no harbor to settle down at the forefront, it will be quite unfavorable for the operation. I will further request from the Chinese government to open more naval ports for Jinzhan to use at any time to facilitate Jinzhan's aircraft carrier fleet's deterrence and surveillance of the Red Sea estuaries, and even to the Mediterranean and Atlantic regions." Rafal said with a smile.

"That's great thanks to Commander Rafael." Li Guoqiang immediately thanked.

Soon the three of them arrived at the military camp at the Xibu Port in Turkey. In the military camp, the military band played the national anthems of China and Turkey and raised the national flags of the two countries. Then, under Rafar's warm hospitality, Li Guoqiang and his group stayed in a hospitality hotel outside the Xibu Military Camp. Rafar prepared a sumptuous lunch and dinner for Li Guoqiang and his group, and warmly welcomed the Chinese navy soldiers. Both sides delivered enthusiastic speeches.

The next day, Li Guoqiang led a group of more than 20 senior generals of the Second Fleet to hold a face-to-face conversation with Turkish officers led by Rafal and Mora. The two sides began to exchange views on cooperation and the current situation. The two sides will formulate a series of action plans to implement joint maritime operations.

At the beginning of the meeting, the two sides immediately entered the topic and discussed cooperation matters.

"I wonder what General Rafar thinks about the current European war. Do you think our navies will play a great role in this war?" Li Guoqiang asked Rafar.

"The battle between the two sides has paid a great price to this day. Turkey's domestic economy has been greatly damaged. Not many of us can persist. The government and the military are very worried about this. If Turkey withdraws from the battle, it will definitely be the loss of the allies." Rafal said with some concern.

"As for the role of the navies of the two countries is not as good as the status of the army, I think our role is irreplaceable and crucial in maintaining the maritime lifeline of the Allies."

"Oh, Türkiye is a world-class power with vast territory and resources. How can the general say that?" Li Guoqiang said in confusion.

"We have invested a lot of manpower, material resources and financial resources in this war. The national finances are almost exhausted. Our national strength is not as good as those of Germany, France, Britain and other countries. This time, nearly one million troops were dispatched to fight. A lot of financial and material resources were consumed every day. If the war could not end before the end of 1917, Turkey would find it difficult to hold on until 1918. This is our most accurate estimate and it will soon become a reality." Rafael bluntly stated the difficulties Türkiye is currently facing.

"That's true. War is an extremely financially consuming thing. No one can bear it if it grows."

Chapter 308

dialogue

Chapter 308

dialogue
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