"Your Excellency, General, as of now, the east side of Tuluru Mountain has been completely lost, and most of the defense line in the south has been breached. It is only a matter of time before it is completely lost." A staff officer reported Tulu to Haruyoshi Hyakutake with a depressed look.
Lu Shan’s latest battle report.
"Actually, I had expected it."
Hyakutake Haruyoshi sighed, "In this war with the Americans for the Pacific Islands, the empire fell far behind. It is no longer more than 20 years ago (World War I), and the current war has lost
It is difficult for a side that gains air supremacy to win a war.
For a specific example, you only need to look at the war between the Empire and China to understand."
The staff officer was a little reluctant and said: "But... what to do about Turululu Mountain? Once we lose Turululu Mountain, the Americans can safely build airport construction there, and it will be more difficult for us to compete with them for control of Guadalcanal."
Right."
"My skills are inferior to others, what can I do?" Hyakutake Harukichi shook his head helplessly.
"For the current plan, we can only order our troops to retreat deep into the jungle and wait for the locals to replenish us with weapons and soldiers before launching a counterattack.
Now if we send troops out to compete with the United States and the Chinese for the Turululu Mountains, it will be a refueling tactic, and the result will only be that all the last remaining living forces will be consumed."
After careful consideration, Hyakutake Harukichi decided to abandon the important stronghold of Tuluru Mountain and wait for a reply to replenish his troops and supplies before making any plans.
In this way, under the initiative of Hyakutake Haruyoshi, the Second Marine Division finally occupied the position south of Tuluru Mountain three days later, and then dispatched the Corps to merge with the Second Marine Division, and on November 3
Capture all of Turululu Mountain.
"Congratulations, Mr. Gao, you successfully completed the mission of capturing Turululu Mountain!"
Gao Hongming looked at Lieutenant General Spruance in front of him who was holding his hand tightly and said seriously: "Your Excellency General, the occupation of Tululu Mountain means that the Allies have gained control of the ground during the battle on Guadalcanal.
The initiative depends on the Fifth Fleet."
Spruance was slightly startled, "Mr. Gao, I don't quite understand what you mean. Can you explain it in more detail?"
Gao Hongming explained patiently: "Tululu Mountain has fallen into our hands, which means that we have occupied the commanding heights of the entire Guadalcanal. As long as we mount an artillery regiment on it, we will completely control the entire south of Guadalcanal.
In our hands.
Even if the Japanese make any small moves, they will be exposed to our sight. As long as we firmly hold Tululu Mountain and Henderson Airport, we will be in an invincible position on land.
The next thing we have to do is to use Guadalcanal as bait like fishing to lure the Japanese fleet to continuously deliver supplies and troops to Guadalcanal. Then we will continue to attack their fleets and transport ships at sea, and slowly
Just let them bleed."
After listening to Gao Hongming's words, Spruance looked at Gao Hongming with a strange expression.
Contains surprise, surprise and emotion.
After a long time, he took a long breath and said seriously: To be honest, these days, General Nimitz and I discussed and studied the Guadalcanal battle situation in detail, and then made a plan against the Japanese. And this
The plan is surprisingly consistent with what you just said.
If I hadn't known very well that you have been directing battles on the front lines these days, I would have thought that you had been watching with your own eyes when I was making the plan, otherwise how could there be such a coincidence in the world."
"No, no... this is not a coincidence." Gao Hongming smiled and said: "We have an old Chinese saying about this kind of situation, which is that heroes think alike."
"Yes...the heroes see the same thing." Spruance laughed.
Gao Hongming could clearly feel that his smile this time was obviously different from before. In previous contacts, although Spruance had always been very polite to Gao Hongming, he could feel that there was a hint of allness in this politeness.
The alienation from nothing and the pride hidden in the bones.
But it was different today. His smile was obviously more kind and friendly.
Spruance asked again: "Mr. Gao, I heard that you plan to return to China?"
"Yes."
Gao Hongming nodded, "I have been here for almost a month, and there are still many things waiting for me to deal with in the country. There are also three wives and several children at home who are definitely looking forward to my return. I can't wait now.
Saw them."
"Wait..." Spruance interrupted Gao Hongming, "Excuse me, what did I hear just now? You seemed to have mentioned your wife, and if I heard correctly, there were three of them?"
"Yes, you heard it right, it is indeed three people."
Gao Hongming shrugged his shoulders, "General Spruance, although our country promulgated a monogamy law in the past few years, you know that this thing is just like the prohibition law promulgated by your country in 1920.
How many people will follow it seriously?
Of course, it may be implemented one day in the future, but for now..."
Gao Hongming spread his hands and showed a smile that you know.
"Oh... God..."
Spruance's mouth opened wide. This outstanding American naval admiral who never lost his composure no matter how disadvantaged he was was as surprised as if he was seeing God.
After a long time, he was filled with envy and jealousy and patted Gao Hongming on the shoulder: "Well, I have to admit that you are a lucky guy. I believe your wife must be very beautiful, otherwise you would not marry three in one go.
.
I really can't imagine how you can coordinate such complicated relationships in your family. This is simply more troublesome than commanding hundreds of thousands of troops."
Gao Hongming laughed loudly when he heard this, "This is another story. If I really want to tell it in detail, I'm afraid it will take several days. But it doesn't matter. I believe we will meet again in the future, and I will invite you to my home.
, let’s talk about how to deal with the relationship between the wives in the family.”
Spruance shrugged his shoulders, "I'm afraid I won't be able to use this experience in my life, and my beliefs and customs don't allow this to happen. But I will be happy to see your wife and children,
By the way, ask them why they are willing to marry the same man."
"There will be a day." Gao Hongming smiled and extended his right hand to him.
Spruance also extended his hand, and the two shook hands vigorously.
Both of them knew that today's meeting was both a conversation and a parting, and they would not see each other again for at least a year or two.