The flagship of the mobile fleet, the commander "Chichen" is inside the bridge.

The telecommunications officer came to report that when the ship attack had stopped sending the report, it was already 12:50. The officers and soldiers in the bridge were busy, and even Lan Yun seemed very anxious. The only exception was Tian Shi, who was still standing motionless in front of the chart.

The combat staff have circled two areas on the chart, in the south and southeast of the Foot Island, and in the two sea areas mentioned in the telegram.

A staff officer wanted to remind Tian Shi, but was stopped by Lan Yun.

Although the Special Mix fleet has not been found, the attack of the 97 ship is enough to prove Tian Shi's speculation that the Special Mix fleet is in the west.

It is impossible to tell whether the reconnaissance aircraft encountered a fleet of air defense fighters or escort fighters.

Of course, Lan Yun and most staff members prefer the latter.

The main thing is that the sea area of ​​the encounter is less than 300 kilometers away from the mobile fleet. Within the combat radius of the carrier-based aircraft, if it were the former, the reconnaissance aircraft would definitely be able to discover the attack aircraft group that performed the attack mission before, rather than the two fighter aircraft operating separately.

In addition, the reconnaissance aircraft clearly mentioned in the telegram that the return fleet was still flying westward, while the fighter aircraft flew from the southwest.

The question now is whether the Special Mix Fleet is on the east side of the Foot Island, or the southeast or the south.

Because Lan Yun had never spoken, the staff officer did not express his opinion.

However, everyone thinks that the former is more likely, and even Lan Yun thinks so, after all, the return flight group is flying towards the foot island.

No matter how powerful the commander of the special mixed fleet is, he will not dare to abandon the carrier-based aircraft.

Besides, before launching the attack, who could have expected that the proportion of combat losses was so high, and there were only a few dozen fighter jets that could return after completing the attack. Therefore, it was impossible to make arrangements in advance to allow the fighter jets to land at the airport on the island of Footh Island, rather than returning to the aircraft carrier to prepare for the next attack.

Of course, not everyone thinks so.

"We may have seriously underestimated the commander of the TMC fleet."

Tian Shi suddenly spoke, immediately attracted everyone's attention, and Lan Yun frowned even more.

"The only thing we can be sure of now is that the torpedo plane that returned to the foot island, and the faster bombers and fighters had already flew away." Tian Shi turned around and found that everyone was staring at him. "Have you ever thought that the special-mix fleet would be four hundred kilometers away?"

"How is this possible? This..."

Lan Yun suppressed his hands and shut up the combat staff.

In fact, before Tian Shi spoke, Lan Yun had already had concerns about this, but he felt it was too unbelievable, so he didn't say it out.

"If your guess is correct, then..."

"The special mixed fleet must be here," Tian Shi pointed on the chart and said, "It's not the southeast of Jiao Island, it's a little further away, to the south of Jiao Island."

Lan Yun stared at the place where Tian Shi's fingers became very gloomy.

"Why do you think it's not on the east side of the foot island?" The combat staff was very angry. Even though Lan Yun was standing next to him, he plucked up the courage to ask Tian Shi.

In any case, Tian Shi is a guest adviser. Even Takano's people are not saying that they can use a chicken feather as a commanding arrow.

Tian Shi didn't speak because he thought this question was too simple and there was no need to answer it.

However, Lan Yun's eyes also turned around at this time.

"There are several airports on the eastern coast of Jiao Island, which can deploy hundreds of aircraft. There is reason to believe that the Special Mix Fleet will not be too close to Jiao Island, and it will definitely exceed 100 kilometers, otherwise it will not make much sense. It is better to use fighter jets deployed at coastal airports. Even if it is only 100 kilometers, the straight-line distance from us is only 300 kilometers, and the slowest torpedo aircraft will only take an hour to fly 300 kilometers."

"Is that true?" The combat staff still looked dissatisfied.

Tian Shi only smiled and didn't continue to say anything.

In fact, it has been explained very thoroughly.

If the Special Mix Fleet is on the east side of the Foot Island, then about 45 minutes ago, the second wave of attack aircraft had already flown over the mobile fleet.

However, Lan Yun still did not express his opinion.

It's also very simple. Tian Shi was just speculating and did not rule out other possibilities.

What if the Special Mix Fleet turned to retreat after launching the first wave of attacks?

Don’t forget that in the first wave of attacks, the loss rate of combat aircraft was as high as 80%!

Who can afford such a high loss?

Strategically, because Chengjiang Port has been bombed, all the twelve main battleships of the Southern Fleet have been severely damaged, and several of them have been sunk.

If you lose the special mixed fleet, what else can Liang Xia Navy play?

No matter who is the person who is commanding the special mixed fleet, before making a decision to fight the mobile fleet, they will inevitably think twice and then calm down.

It is definitely wise to choose to preserve your strength and make the special mixed fleet turn to retreat.

There is a saying in the Liangxia Empire: If you keep the green mountains, you will not be afraid of burning firewood.

As long as the special mixed fleet is still there, the four aircraft carriers are still intact, and there is no need to worry about not having the opportunity to make a comeback.

Besides, the Navy is not an army. Any naval general knows how difficult it is to build a warship and will never joke about warships.

Even if Tian Shi's speculation is correct, Lan Yun must think more comprehensively.

If the special mixed fleet is farther away, for example, exceeding 400 kilometers, that is, exceeding the combat radius of the 97th ship attack and the 99th ship explosion, will it still be necessary to launch an attack?

Don’t forget that this is Yanhai, more than 2,000 kilometers away from the Nayi land!

Let the pilot take risks for unrealistic victory?

If you find and attack the special mixed fleet, it will naturally be better.

What should I do if the special mixed fleet is not found and the carrier-based aircraft dispatched cannot return?

Leave a few warships behind to search and rescue pilots who were forced to land?

Who can guarantee that the remaining warships will definitely rescue all the pilots who have made a forcibly landed, and will not be discovered or be besieged by enemy ships?

Also, who should be responsible for the loss of more than 100 carrier-based aircraft?

Tian Shi would not consider these issues, but Lan Yun had to consider them.

Not to mention the Nagai Navy, even the Liang Xia Navy, unless there is no choice, it will never fight a war that is unsure, let alone make random moves.

In fact, this is exactly the difference between a staff officer and a commander.

The staff officer can be imaginative, but the commander must be down-to-earth. Because the staff officer is only responsible for providing the proverbs, and the commander bears the results and takes responsibility.

Obviously, it is impossible to use the standards of a staff officer to demand the commander.

"Your speculation does make sense, but..."

"Commander, this is the best opportunity, if we just give up..."

Noting Lan Yun's face, Tian Shi held back and didn't say the following words, because they were too unpleasant and had no other effect than offending others.

Don’t forget that Tashi is just a guest adviser sent by Takano. No one regards him as a colleague here.

In the Fleet Command, the most unpopular one is the guest adviser sent by his superiors.

To be honest, Lan Yun can completely fart his words.

At this moment, the telecommunications officer who had come to report the situation ran back again, looking very panicked, and he knew at a glance that something bad happened.
Chapter completed!