Because Xu Rui led the main force of the Japanese Navy's Second Fleet to the shore of Oahu, U.S. warplanes seized the opportunity and severely damaged the Japanese Navy's Second Fleet, achieving a major victory.
In the office of MacArthur's headquarters on Oahu, MacArthur and Nimitz celebrated each other. MacArthur said with deep emotion: "The reason why we achieved such great results this time is because Xu Rui made great contributions."
Nimitz nodded and said: "Yeah, I didn't expect these Chinese people to be so brave, but I didn't understand what Xu Rui did. How could he make the Japanese so anxious and rush to Oahu regardless of safety?
Nearby."
"I'm also very curious. Xu Rui attracted so many warships at once. He must have done something big to make the Japanese lose their minds."
While the two were talking, someone at the door said: "Sir, Xu Rui wants to see you."
MacArthur and Nimitz were having fun together, and MacArthur said: "We just talked about Xu Rui, and he arrived just in time."
"Let him in," MacArthur said.
After a while, a burst of powerful footsteps sounded from the waiter, and then Xu Rui walked into MacArthur's office.
MacArthur stood up, put his pipe on the table, and said with a smile: "Young man, we meet again."
MacArthur, who had always been arrogant, actually extended his hand to shake Xu Rui's hand, and even stretched out his hands to hold Xu Rui's hand tightly. This had never happened before, which shows how happy MacArthur was.
In fact, MacArthur's repeated defeats some time ago have caused dissatisfaction among many people in the country. There are even high calls in the country for President Roosevelt to replace MacArthur. Both Roosevelt and MacArthur are under tremendous pressure, and now they are suddenly fighting like this.
After a great victory, MacArthur could finally breathe a sigh of relief. Therefore, he was very grateful to Xu Rui, who had contributed the most to this battle, and that was why he was so enthusiastic.
Nimitz on the side also understood MacArthur's mood at the moment, and looked at Xu Rui with a smile on his face.
MacArthur said to Xu Rui: "Young man, I know you are a capable person, but I didn't expect that you could create such a large fighter plane. I am very surprised. What on earth did you do to make the Japanese angry?
I will chase you like crazy."
Xu Rui said: "It's nothing. I just blew up the flagship Akagi aircraft carrier of the Japanese First Air Fleet and more than 30 carrier-based aircraft on the ship."
Xu Rui said it in an understatement, but in the ears of Nimitz and MacArthur, it was like a thunderbolt.
"Oh, my God, this guy actually blew up a heavy aircraft carrier. You know, the Japanese aircraft carrier was surrounded by dozens of warships escorting it. How did he do it? Damn, this guy is simply a
Freak!" MacArthur picked up the pipe on the table and took two strong puffs.
"Oh, I forgot to mention that when I blew up the Akagi aircraft carrier, I captured alive the commander of the Japanese First Air Fleet, General Chuichi Nagumo." Xu Rui said in an understatement again.
"Ahem..."
MacArthur was smoking vigorously. After hearing Xu Rui's words, a puff of cigarette went straight to his forehead, causing him to cough violently.
After a while, MacArthur calmed down and said, "Xu, did you really capture Nagumo Chuichi alive?"
"Yes, if it weren't for this, the Japanese fleet wouldn't have tried their best to chase my ship." Xu Rui said.
"My God, you are simply the angel God sent to me!"
MacArthur was so excited that he wanted to hug Xu Rui and kiss him twice. Sinking a Japanese aircraft carrier was already a great achievement. Now Xu Rui actually captured the Japanese fleet commander alive, and he was also a general. This news is so shocking.
Unfortunately, it was completely beyond MacArthur's expectation.
Nimitz also kept shouting: "My God!" He couldn't believe the news he heard.
You know, since the beginning of the Pacific War, the Americans have not captured a Japanese officer above the rank of lieutenant colonel. Now they have captured a general, and he is also the commander of the Japanese main fleet. This news is so exciting, MacArthur can even
It was expected that if this news spread to the United States, it would cause such a big sensation. All the doubts and criticisms against him would be swept into the Pacific Ocean, and he would surely become the new hero of the United States.
Thinking of this, MacArthur was extremely excited.
MacArthur said: "Xu, the news you brought me is too shocking. Tell me, how did you do it?"
At the moment, Xu Rui did not hide anything. He recounted how he captured the Japanese destroyer, then risked his life to sneak into the Japanese fleet while driving the destroyer, successfully boarded the Akagi, and finally blew up the Akagi and captured Chuichi Nanbu.
Finally, Xu Rui said: "More than a dozen heavy cruisers came to chase me. Fortunately, I was lucky. I met my own plane, and I turned the corner and achieved this great victory."
MacArthur's eyes shone after hearing Xu Rui's words, and he said: "Xu, your experience is a legend. You are really a genius. Your wisdom and courage are unparalleled. You have created a miracle. Maybe
, the course of the Pacific War will change because of you."
Xu Rui said: "How can I have such great ability? To win the Pacific War, only China and the United States can work together."
MacArthur nodded. Through this period of war, MacArthur has gained a new understanding of the Chinese army. Compared with American soldiers, Chinese soldiers have a more brave spirit, are more hard-working, and obey orders. This is reflected in the Third Regiment and the New Sixth Army.
It has been fully confirmed by his body. What is even more commendable is that China has a group of excellent officers with pioneering thinking like Xu Rui. Under their leadership, they can fight incredible and jaw-dropping battles. This
This kind of pioneering thinking is also something that American soldiers do not have.
MacArthur had to admit in his heart that when the Chinese army had the same equipment and air support as the US army, they would have a combat effectiveness that far exceeded that of the US army.
MacArthur even wanted to ask President Roosevelt to arm more Chinese people to come to the Pacific battlefield. This would definitely speed up the victory of the Pacific War and effectively reduce the casualties of American soldiers.
MacArthur took his mind back and said: "Xu, you are the best soldier I have ever seen. I hope you and the Chinese soldiers can take greater responsibility in the Pacific War. I will reconsider you."
Position."
Xu Rui said: "General MacArthur, don't you want to meet Chuichi Nagumo?"
MacArthur said disdainfully: "The defeated general, I don't have time to look at such garbage."
MacArthur once again showed his arrogant side.
Nimitz said: "Nagumo Chuichi played a great role for us. He was a Japanese naval admiral and one of the core figures of the combined fleet. His capture not only has military significance, but it is also important politically.
It can greatly undermine the military morale of the Japanese and boost the morale of our country's people and the military. We must mobilize all media to vigorously publicize this matter."
MacArthur frowned and said: "Politics, politics again, Chester, you know, I am a pure soldier, I only know how to win, as for other things, that is the business of those politicians, I am
These politicians have always been more disgusting."
Nimitz said: "In a sense, military is just a continuation of politics. MacArthur and soldiers who do not understand politics will suffer big losses."
Xu Rui looked at the two people very depressed and thought to himself, these two guys are really fucking stupid. At this time, they are actually discussing politics and military affairs?
Xu Rui said: "General MacArthur, General Nimitz, after this battle, Japan's Second Fleet has ceased to exist in name only, and the aircraft carriers of the First Air Fleet have also lost the main force of peripheral cover. This is our total annihilation joint force."
A great opportunity for fleet aircraft carriers. If we have a fleet, with the cooperation of land-based aircraft, we have a chance to completely annihilate the main force of fleet aircraft carriers in a naval battle."
MacArthur and Nimitz then brought the topic back, and Nimitz said: "Xu, my Pacific Fleet suffered heavy losses in the Pearl Harbor incident and the Battle of Midway. It suffered heavy losses during the Japanese indiscriminate bombing a few days ago.
Another light cruiser was damaged by the bomb. Now there are only two submarines, one destroyer, and the newly repaired aircraft carrier Hornet left in the entire Pacific Fleet. It has combat effectiveness. If you want to attack the Japanese Navy from the sea, it is simply impossible.
Hit an egg against a stone."
Xu Rui asked: "Where is the Hornet?"
Nimitz said: "In order to avoid the bombing of the Japanese navy, the Hornet has gone to the dock on the Big Island of Hawaii to hide and is ready to attack at any time."
"Xu Rui said that the Japanese aircraft carrier fleet has lost the command of Nagumo Chuichi. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to completely annihilate them. What else do we need to wait for?"
Nimitz said with some embarrassment: "We are not strong enough. If we attack forcefully, we will suffer big losses."
MacArthur frowned and said: "Chester, I also think this is an excellent opportunity to destroy the Japanese Navy's aircraft carrier fleet. I will send all fighter planes to cooperate with your actions."
"This..." Nimitz hesitated for a moment, still not making up his mind.
At this moment, an officer walked into MacArthur's office and said: "General, the situation of the war has changed!"
"What happened?" MacArthur took the telegram from the officer's hand and read it at a glance.
"Douglas, what happened?" Nimitz said.
MacArthur smiled bitterly and said helplessly: "The main force of the combined fleet has arrived..."