Volume 2: War breaks out Chapter 2: The Interrupted Journey (Part 2)
When they saw Lieutenant General Nie Renfeng in the room, except Hao Dongjue, the other three were very surprised.
Tan Renhao, Lei Shaoqing and Chang Jianxin are all students of President Nie Renfeng.
After not seeing each other for two years, Nie Renfeng has a lot more white hair, and he is no longer the president of the Imperial Naval Academy.
After seeing off Tan Renhao and his group of students, Nie Renfeng officially retired.
However, it seems that he has now returned to the Navy and continues to serve the Navy as a lieutenant admiral.
"Please take a seat, Major Tan Renhao, Captain Lei Shaoqing, Chang Jianxin, and Captain Hao Dongjue. Am I addressing you correctly?"
Nie Renfeng is still as easy-going as ever, this is where he has not changed.
"I kept you here suddenly because I wanted you to read this news."
Tan Renhao took the document, took a quick look at it, and then handed it to Lei Shaoqing next to him.
"Principal, we have read the newspaper on the way. Is Japan preparing to declare war?"
"You can say that, and you can't say that."
Nie Renfeng made tea for the four people, "Japan issued an ultimatum to the Kingdom of Korea yesterday afternoon, asking them to withdraw their garrison on Iki Island within five days.
Of course, this was just an ultimatum. The envoys from the Kingdom of Korea had already gone to the imperial capital, and Prime Minister Xue Xiyue convened an emergency cabinet meeting last night.
Now, there is still a possibility of resolving the conflict through negotiations, but Marshal Sagittin has ordered the Imperial Navy to enter a state of combat readiness, and all officers on leave and in training must return to their respective units within three days. "
Tan Renhao frowned slightly. The navy had already issued the mobilization order, so they should return to the fleet as soon as possible. Why did Nie Renfeng stop them halfway?
"Don't worry, I won't let you be late. I've already prepared the plane for you."
Nie Renfeng saw what Tan Renhao was thinking.
"I asked you to come here just to ask for your opinion. In addition, I also left you a choice."
"choose?"
Lei Shaoqing was also very confused, and he glanced at Tan Renhao.
"Yes, a very important choice."
Nie Renfeng let out a long breath, looking a little embarrassed.
"You should have heard about the naval reform, right?"
All four of them nodded.
Shortly after they arrived in Chengdu, Marshal Sagittin reorganized the Imperial Navy fleet. The focus of the reorganization was to balance the strength of the five major fleets and to separate the aircraft carrier strike group to strengthen the Imperial Navy's air strike force.
This reform encountered great resistance, and the empire did not have enough aircraft carriers to provide to the various fleets.
As a result, in the first year, only the Fifth Fleet completed the reorganization, while the other four fleets still adopted the original organization.
Only after more aircraft carriers are commissioned will the additional fleet be reorganized.
"Next year, two new aircraft carriers will be commissioned. According to the arrangement, these two aircraft carriers will replace the 'Taizong' and 'Xuanzong' of the Fifth Fleet, and the two replaced aircraft carriers will be incorporated into the First Fleet's aircraft carrier strike group."
Nie Renfeng gave Tan Renhao another document, which was the establishment plan for the First Fleet's aircraft carrier strike group.
"In order to form combat effectiveness as soon as possible after the new aircraft carrier is put into service, Marshal Sagittin has instructed the First Fleet to set up a staff command for the aircraft carrier strike group this month. Of course, this requires someone to do these things. Even if this staff command is only a framework for the time being , it still needs backbone talents."
Tan Renhao frowned slightly and handed the plan to Lei Shaoqing next to him.
General Nie Renfeng’s meaning is very clear. If they go to the First Fleet, they will become the backbone of the aircraft carrier strike group’s staff command.
"You can think about it."
Nie Renfeng lit a cigarette. "This is a great opportunity for you. If you return to the Fifth Fleet or the Southwest Fleet, you will be just an ordinary staff officer at best . If you decide to go to the First Fleet, then within two years, you will all become senior staff officers in the First Fleet's aircraft carrier strike group. This will be of great help to your development."
"Principal, this news came too suddenly. We were not prepared at all, and we really need time to think about it!"
Lei Shaoqing looked a little embarrassed.
Nie Renfeng smiled and shrugged, then looked at his watch.
"You have fifteen minutes to think about it, and then I will tell the pilot which port to take you to."
All four of them felt very embarrassed. Just as Nie Renfeng said, this was an opportunity that was hard to come by for them. Most officers would never encounter such a good opportunity in their lifetime. However, all four of them were reluctant to go to the First Fleet.
Finally, the other three people turned their eyes to Tan Renhao.
"Principal, I've made up my mind."
Tan Renhao only took five minutes to consider this choice. He glanced at his three companions, and after getting their support, he said, "This is indeed a good opportunity. Whoever misses this opportunity will definitely regret it.
The principal also took great care of us, which touched us and made us very grateful.
However, I have decided that we should all return to our original fleets."
Nie Renfeng's gaze stayed on Tan Renhao for a few seconds, and then he nodded slightly.
"Have you all decided?"
The other three all nodded along with Tan Renhao, and Tan Renhao's decision was also the decision of the three of them.
"Well, I believe your own choice is the most correct."
Nie Renfeng stood up, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Of course, as your principal, I also believe that you can accomplish something.
The empire needs young talents like you right now.
I will send someone to take you to the airport later. I hope you all work hard and don’t give up your ideals and pursuits.”
"Thank you, Principal!"
The three young officers immediately saluted Nie Renfeng.
Nie Renfeng nodded, looked at Tan Renhao meaningfully, and then left the office first.
The four young men immediately followed him out.
Half an hour later, they arrived at Shuangliu Airport.
"Shaoqing, take care!"
Tan Renhao and Lei Shaoqing hugged each other tightly, "I believe that we will meet again soon."
Lei Shaoqing smiled and patted Tan Renhao on the shoulder. After saying a few words of blessing, he hugged and said goodbye to Hao Dongjue and Chang Jianxin.
The transport plane he was on took off first.
Ten minutes later, the navy transport plane that Tan Renhao and the other two were on also left the runway and flew towards the eastern sky.
