Chapter 1398 Don't treat southern Africa as a clay figurine
What Leonard Wood didn't expect was that even greater bad news was yet to come.
Just after Leonard Wood decided to block the waters around Palawan Island, the federal government of Southern Africa and the East Indian government suddenly signed an arms purchase agreement. The East Indian government would purchase from Southern Africa at a price of 150,000 rand per ship. 12 submarines.
Speaking of submarines, after the signing of the Washington Naval Treaty, submarines have become another flagship product of Edwards Shipyard.
During the World War, submarines from various countries sank a total of 192 combat ships. The most glorious one was the German U-9 submarine. In 1914, the U-9 submarine sank three 12,000-ton British submarines overseas in Belgium in less than 90 minutes. Armored cruiser, killing 1,500 Royal Navy officers and soldiers.
In the middle of the World War, Germany, which was at a naval disadvantage, was forced to use "unrestricted submarine warfare" and used submarines to attack merchant ships on ocean lines of communication. It also achieved more significant results.
During the World War, Germany sunk more than 13 million tons of allied merchant ships.
Because of France's opposition, the "Washington Naval Treaty" did not impose any restrictions on submarines, so even in the "Navy Holiday" era, submarines continued to develop rapidly.
After the end of the World War, Edwards Shipyard, after absorbing the submarine advantages of France and Germany, designed a submarine with excellent performance. This submarine was called the "Ghost" submarine.
The "Ghost" submarine has a full load displacement of 1,300 tons. It uses a double-hull hull and a diesel engine plus electric motor propulsion system. When sailing on the surface, the "Ghost" submarine relies on the diesel engine propulsion system to reach an unprecedented speed of 20 knots; when sailing underwater, When operating at an economic speed of 9 knots on the water surface, the "Ghost" submarine can reach a speed of 10 knots by relying on an electric propulsion system; when sailing on the water at an economical speed of 9 knots, the "Ghost" submarine has a endurance of 10,000 nautical miles.
As powerful as the power system is the weapon system of the "Ghost" submarine. The "Ghost" submarine abandons the artillery common in submarines nowadays and is only equipped with a 533 mm caliber "Great White Shark" torpedo. This torpedo is from Niassa. Jointly developed by Lan Military Industry and the Royal Naval Research Institute, it is fast, powerful and reliable. The cruisers and destroyers equipped by the Southern African Navy are also equipped with "Great White Shark" torpedoes.
There is no doubt that East India's purchase of submarines from Southern Africa is a huge threat to the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet. After Leonard Wood learned about this, he immediately summoned Luke Silva to oppose the purchase of submarines from Southern Africa and East India. Military purchases.
"East India's purchase of submarines is only to ensure the security of East India. It is not aimed at the Pacific Fleet. Even if the East India Navy is equipped with submarines, it will not pose a real threat to the Pacific Fleet. Your Excellency, Governor, you don't have to worry too much." Luke Scheer. To put it lightly, the role of submarines is not only in combat, but also in breaking diplomatic ties, attacking, reconnaissance, and breaking through blockades. Their role is also very important.
"If Southern Africa insists on selling submarines to East India, it will definitely break the balance of power in the areas surrounding East India, and the Pacific Fleet will be forced to respond. You are actively violating the Washington Naval Treaty, which will have a negative impact on Southern Africa and the The relationship between the United States and the United States has caused irreparable damage." Leonard Wood was furious. The Pacific Fleet had just blockaded Palawan Island, and East India turned around and purchased submarines from southern Africa. If this wasn't targeted, then What is it?
"The Washington Naval Treaty does not impose restrictions on submarines. Even if it does, East India is not a signatory to the Washington Naval Treaty and is not subject to restrictions by the Washington Naval Treaty. What's more, Southern Africa sold submarines to East India
, is the internal affairs of southern Africa, what right do you have to interfere?" Luke Silva is welcome, Leonard Wood has gone too far on the wrong road and cannot turn back.
To say the least, it is impossible for Southern African diplomats to be submissive in front of American officials.
Luke Silva had to endure humiliation before to fight for the rights of southern Africans in makeshift camps.
Now since Leonard Wood is not ready to let him go, and Luke Silva is not polite either, if you have the ability, just hold him back for the rest of your life.
Philip is about to arrive in the United States. Let’s see how long Leonard Wood can maintain his position as Governor-General in the Philippines.
"Your behavior is harmful to the relationship between our southern Africa and the United States!" Leonard Wood was still using this excuse.
"You detained our immigration ship and our southern Africans for no reason. Isn't this hurting the relationship between the United States and southern Africa?" Luke Silva was also furious. This is not the way to play double standards.
, as long as the state officials set fires, the people are not allowed to light lamps?
When the British Empire was playing double standards, Americans were still learning farming from the Indians.
In other words, these shameless Americans learned how to farm from the Indians, then started buying Indian scalps, and even created a Thanksgiving Day to thank the Indians for their help to the Americans. Is this how you thank the Indians?
Thank you eight generations of ancestors!
"The reason why we seized the migrant ship is because you abused Filipino workers first." Leonard Wood brought up the old story again.
"Whether there is any abuse, we all know it. Your Excellency, Governor, if you insist on having your own way, I can guarantee that East India will have more advanced weapons, and the Filipinos - hum -" Luke Silva finally did not
He blurted it out, but the threat was clear.
"What about the Filipinos?" Leonard Wood laughed angrily. After the World War, the United States has regarded the Pacific as its core interest and does not allow anyone to interfere with it.
"Your Majesty the Governor, you don't think that the rebellion in Palawan Island was made out of nothing, do you?" Old God Luke Silva was here.
"Of course not. The rebellion in Palawan was because of the backing of some despicable people-" Leonard Wood almost didn't curse directly.
"Your Excellency, Governor, you have to look for the reasons from the Philippine government itself. It is not wise to shirk responsibility. Congress's patience is also limited." Luke Silva turned his back on himself. Leonard Wood does not care about the lives of Filipinos.
, we cannot care less about the attitude of Congress.
There are benefits to showing some toughness appropriately.
But you can't just be tough.
Considering that Leonard Wood could not be given too much incentive, Luke Silva agreed to postpone the delivery of East India submarines.
That is to say, it will be postponed from January next year to May next year.
In return, Leonard Wood agreed to release all women and minors in the makeshift camp.
When the news reached the temporary camp, the camp was filled with joy.
"A Southern African cruise ship will pass here tomorrow morning, and they will take the cruise ship to Southern Africa. I have long said that the Southern African federal government will not give up on us, and our embassy and consulate officials have been working hard.
"Mike Bedich was finally relieved. He couldn't sleep at night during this period, and he didn't have time to trim his hair or shave his beard. He looked as messy as a savage.
"We should teach these lawless bastards and those damn natives a lesson. They all deserve to go to hell." Davis, the captain of the immigrant ship "Victory" who had just been transferred to the temporary camp, shared the same hatred. He had previously been with "
The crew of the "Victory" were imprisoned in Quezon by the Philippine colonial government in the name of investigation, and have just been released.
"Do you think the Lord will let them go? The Lord is not a person who swallows his anger -" Mike Bedic was enigmatic. Although he was imprisoned in a temporary camp, Mike Bedic was still very well-informed.
Although staff in southern Africa cannot enter the temporary camps, the daily supply of supplies has not been interrupted, and Mike Bedic has the opportunity to contact the outside world.
"Is there any good news?" Davis was in high spirits. It didn't matter what the news was, as long as he could see Americans being unlucky.
"A rebellion broke out in Palawan Island. General MacArthur led his army to suppress the rebellion. I heard that the army was completely defeated and thousands of people were killed -" Mike Bedich beamed. The rebels in Palawan Island are really awesome.
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"Hahahaha - this is really good news!" Davis laughed, and the depression of being imprisoned for many days was swept away.
"Shut up! Be quiet!" Probably Davis' laughter was a bit harsh, and a scolding voice suddenly came from the distance.
"What does it have to do with you if I laugh a few times?" Davis has a fiery personality. As a southern African, he has long been accustomed to rebellions and knows what is going on.
"Bastard - I'm going to hang you up and beat you -" Bill Robinson was in a bad mood. He was about to be transferred out of the temporary camp and headed to Palawan Island for reinforcements.
Today's Palawan Island is a hell for the Philippine servant army.
"Come on, come on - if I don't beat you, you are a grandson -" Davis did not flinch, he had the ability to put down the gun and see who hung up who and beat him.
"Come on, Captain, stop saying a few words. What's the point of talking to a man who's about to die?" Mike Bedich was slanderous. He said this in Chinese, and Bill Robinson probably couldn't understand it.
"Hahahaha, that's right, you don't have to talk nonsense to a person who is about to die." Davis laughed loudly, thanking Southern Africa for the promotion of Chinese. He and Mike Bedich talked in Chinese, and they actually had the IQ to crush Bill.
Robinson's pleasure.
"What the hell are you talking about?" Bill Robinson really didn't understand Chinese.
"We are wishing you good luck, you really need some blessings-" Mike Bedic's eyes were full of pity and ridicule.
Bill Robinson has been on the verge of collapse after receiving the transfer order. The First Division has now suffered more than 4,000 casualties, but MacArthur still insists on not retreating and seeking more reinforcements. Going to Palawan Island for reinforcements at this time is nothing like committing suicide.
Both.
Thinking of this, Bill Robinson suddenly froze on the spot and didn't even notice when Mike Bedich and Davis left.