I Became a Captain of the British Empire

From Portsmouth (2)

“Listen to me first, General.”

Before he could say anything more, Admiral Frett opened his mouth first as if to interrupt. Raising his hand, he caught the attention of Army General Seong-jin and spoke like a rapid-fire gun.

“To objectively describe the strength of our US Navy, it is impossible to stop the Japanese Navy’s southern offensive in the Pacific.”

Unexpectedly honest answer.

Rather, it was a slightly agitated tone from the Army side. In front of MacArthur, who raised his eyebrows, Fret held his breath.

He did not stand before that arrogant general unprepared.

“Currently, the Asian Fleet does not have a single capital ship deployed. If they are tied down for the defense of the Philippines without any order, it will only lead to a pointless loss of power.”

MacArthur of the world had no choice but to agree with that statement. The Asian Fleet did not have an aircraft carrier or even a single standard battleship deployed.

Of course, considering the maintenance and supply problems of battleships and the fact that the Philippines is quite far from Hawaii, it is a natural choice.

However, it was a difficult fact to say openly in front of a former general from the Philippine garrison.

“If we give up the Philippines, the United States will completely lose its territory in the Far East. What are you going to do with our people and soldiers who remain in East Asia?”

“They are withdrawing all at once in line with the withdrawal of the Asian Fleet… .”

“Is there any guarantee that Japan will leave them alone?”

sharp voice.

Fret flinched. He looked away a few times before replying in a troubled voice.

“… doesn’t exist.”

It’s embarrassing, but the truth was the truth. Even if the admiral himself is the Japanese Navy, he will immediately try to eliminate the aftermath if the US Navy shows strange movements, as long as they have declared war.

MacArthur sneered as if he knew that and crossed his arms.

“Isn’t it a very irresponsible act to close the front line without securing the safety of the Philippine garrison?”

“But we can’t afford to save them! The strength of the Pacific Fleet is by no means the level of attacking the Combined Fleet!”

“That’s the Navy’s business! What the hell was the Pacific Fleet doing all this time?”

Damn, you’re the one who procrastinated the war unnecessarily.

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Grinding his teeth, Fret muttered.

If he had made the decision to abandon the Pacific Ocean from the beginning, there would be no reason for him to suffer so much.

However, the judgment of the superior was different. It was thought that it would acquire control of the Atlantic Ocean at an early stage and occupy Canada at once. After that, the last plan was to attack the British mainland directly in alliance with France.

That’s why the occupation of Canada had to be done by the end of this year… The reality is that they are unable to properly occupy northern Quebec, let alone Newfoundland.

“If only we had abandoned the Pacific from the beginning… .”

“To say such a thing, you should have cleaned up the Atlantic Ocean from the beginning!”

“What do you have to say about the army sitting on the ground and loafing around?”

“Be careful with your words! Admiral!”

Admiral Taylor finally shouted out in anger.

Fret stopped him with a hasty glare.

As expected, MacArthur glared at them.

“I’m sorry, General.”

“… I’ve heard the Navy’s opinion. You were looking at us that way?”

Soon, on the table that was cold.

Fret quietly rolled his eyes. how to fix things

But no one wanted to step out.

Anyway, the arguments of both sides are running parallel lines. There is no benefit from further discussion here. Phew – Admiral Fret sighed.

Eventually, he decided to make a decision.

“All right. General MacArthur. The Army wants the defense of the Philippines.”

“If the safety of the American people is not guaranteed, in the end, the offensive is the only answer.”

MacArthur nodded. It was a voice like steel that did not waver.

Fret shrugged calmly.

“great. The Navy will be absent, so I hope the Army will take care of it.”

“This crazy… Are you guys insane?!”

Suddenly, the conference room was shaken once. Standing up with his mouth wide open, MacArthur merely pointed his trembling fingers at the frets. However, the admiral continued to speak without hesitation.

“We cannot afford to lose our United States of America’s valuable flagship fleet because of the circumstances of the Army. This is a solid matter.”

A noisy conference room.

Embarrassed, Army Jang Seong-jin looked back at each other with various expressions.

“Well, if you have any complaints, go to Pearl Harbor and tell them.”

“You say that now… !”

an imminent situation.

MacArthur, with his hand on his hip, glared at Fret with a flushed face. An attitude that makes you want to run at any moment.

But Frett wasn’t about to back down either.

It was just a moment when the surrounding generals, who had come to their senses, were trying to dissuade him. A knock was heard from somewhere.

“what’s the matter?!”

“General MacArthur, urgent message.”

MacArthur turns his head. Soon after, an orderly comes and whispers to him.

“His Excellency the President is calling.”

The general decided to put off his anger for a while.

* * *

White House, Oval Office.

“What are you doing?”

Standing in front of Hoover, MacArthur asked with a sullen face.

Hoover smokes a cigarette in his chair.

His haggard-looking face looked worried today.

MacArthur, puzzled by the lack of words, looked around. I saw a lot of faces I didn’t see often.

From aides to aides, to the chief of intelligence.

When MacArthur hardened his expression in an unusual atmosphere, the president said quietly.

“The protesters in the north have finally risen up.”

fluttering eyes.

MacArthur erased his bewildered expression and quietly listened to Hoover’s words. The situation looked serious.

“They said they were going to come down to Washington and hold a protest. They seem to want an end to the war.”

“Crazy guys… .”

What I feared happened. It was MacArthur who had listened to the disquieting movements of the North from before.

From the moment a crate of tea fell into the Boston Harbor, voices against the war spread from there. like a plague

“Your Excellency, we can’t let them come down to Washington.”

That is why MacArthur firmly believed that it should be nipped in the bud.

“There are many movements connected to the Communist Party in Chicago, Detroit, and other cities in the North. The moment they arrive here, we will be doomed.”

In front of him who insisted enthusiastically, Hoover smiled. Eventually, he brought himself in front of the desk and nodded around.

“I’m still going through a meeting. That’s why I called you.”

MacArthur listened to Hoover, who sent a keen glance at him.

“I have no intention of suppressing the will of the public. It’s just that things aren’t going well. Especially when you think of Long in the South… My head still hurts thinking about that motherf*cker.”

At the words referring to Huey Long, the intelligence director pricked up his ears. MacArthur glanced at him, then turned his head.

The political situation in the South was not his business.

Hoover, who continued to speak like a complaint, asked MacArthur as if sighing.

“Is there any way to disperse the protesters? General MacArthur.”

“Leave it to me. I know the right person.”

MacArthur replied as if he had been waiting.

Hoover smiled in front of him with a confident nod. They both believed they were thinking the same thing.

* * *

England, Portsmouth.

“You are longer than I thought. I was surprised when I first saw it. I thought I was looking for the wrong person because he looked so young.”

“It’s an overstatement.”

Old fashioned restaurant.

We sat across from each other at a table overlooking the sea. While making an embarrassing noise, the woman in front of me calmly sat down and nibbled at the tableware.

Her name is Cecilia Rose. It’s an aristocratic family that was shattered once, but it seems that they are trying to enter the social world again after earning a lot of money.

Maybe that’s why, it seems like he’s trying to join hands with us when the family situation is turbulent. I am the one marked as the sacrifice. Well, thanks to the government’s publicity, the brand value went up.

Kirk decided to observe the situation from a place not too far away. Originally, I decided to act separately, but somehow I caught on. What are you doing if I die alone?

When I glanced at the table where he was sitting, I was staring this way.

… But who is he sitting with?

“Admiral?”

“Ah, yes.”

After looking away for a moment, the woman speaks again. He forced his brows up and looked at her.

you should laugh Don’t spoil the atmosphere.

“My family is more shabby than I thought. I don’t know if I’ll fit in well with a family with a long history like the Admiral.”

She covers her lips and smiles shyly.

Of course, you shouldn’t listen to that directly here. I have a clue too.

“it’s okay. It is a family with such a beautiful young lady, and I am truly honored.”

sh*t I think I’ll die even if I listen to it. are you okay. you need a lot of money the world is money

Anyway, the name is very unique. I think I heard it in a history book somewhere… Um, is it because of the mood?

Cecilia Rose… Cecilia, Cecil… .

“Admiral? Where are you uncomfortable?”

Oops, have I been too preoccupied with other thoughts?

When I woke up, she was staring at me.

“no. Enjoy your meal.”

“You have a very weak corner.”

Rose smiles shyly.

He smiled bitterly and took up the tableware.

I want to get out quickly. How can we end things well without hurting each other?

After a moderately uncomfortable meal, we were about to talk. I was worried about not having a topic to talk about, but thankfully she spoke first.

“I have heard a lot about Admiral. They say he’s the best admiral since Nelson, can you tell me a story?”

“You are overrated. I am not that great.”

I just waved my hand and laughed at her talking like a joke. Of course, on the inside, I couldn’t be happy at all.

Half of the rumored activities are made up by the fat man at the Navy Headquarters. Destroying two new battleships of the US Navy with a single ship… Like collapsing the Panama Canal in a single raid… .

Rumors spread exponentially as the stories of what happened were cleverly twisted. Anyone who sees it will know that they are using martial arts on battleships.

“What are you thinking, Admiral?”

When she suddenly asked a question, I only looked at her, saying I don’t know.

“Well, something like a plan after the war.”

“Oh before and after? well. I haven’t thought of anything yet… .”

Come to think of it, I have no idea what I want to do. The battleship must have ridden to its heart’s content. Where would you like to rest comfortably in a secluded place?

… No, looking at the way the world is going, I think it will be difficult to live comfortably in the future.

Involuntarily, I let out a sigh.

“Oops… .”

Rose covers her mouth and blinks her pitiful eyes.

Thinking that I had been rude for a moment, I hurriedly waved my hand.

“Oh, sorry. It’s not different… .”

“are you okay. Aren’t you tired? After working abroad for several months, it is exhausting.”

Sigh, Rose tilts her head. A strong smell of perfume wafts up close. Dark auburn hair rustles like leaves.

“So, it looks like the Admiral needs a strong support.”

Rose leaned close to the table and looked at her with a relaxed expression.

Oh, is she a woman who knows how to flirt?

But compared to Repulse’s thick gunpowder smell, it’s still a hundred years too early. Plus, couples with a 20-year age gap are a bit like that.

So, I really want to reject this confrontation. I still have a lot of work to do, and I don’t want to be stressed about it… .

“Are you willing to do business with me?”

“… yes?”

An unexpected remark pierced my ears.