"Your Majesty, Americans have retreated! Atlantic Fleet is following them and will not come back until they pass the Atlantic Ocean center line." Reinhard? Admiral Scheer had a smile on his face.
There is no doubt that in this confrontation with American Navy, German Navy once again won. Americans was once again convinced by the strong strength of German Empire Navy. Such a victory is undoubtedly a great face gain. Of course, the corresponding thing is that American Navy was slapped in the face again. This will undoubtedly further consolidate German Navy's throne as the maritime overlord.
"It seems that Americans has learned that we killed Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy at a small cost. They are not fools. They know that under such circumstances, continuing the confrontation will not do them any good!" Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty. Once Imperial Home Fleet returns, and even Mediterranean Fleet enters Atlantic Ocean, it will be enough to easily eat American fleet. In that case, you don't even need to expose the strength of the aircraft carrier!" Reinhard? Admiral Scheer said.
Although Imperial Navy still uses Capital Ships as its main force on the surface, in fact, Imperial Navy's main force has long been the aircraft carrier. Apart from participating in the last war in World War, the aircraft carrier Imperial Navy has never been involved in war operations until now. Not for anything else, the main reason is to ensure that the true combat power of the Imperial Navy aircraft carrier is not leaked. After all, Carrier-based aircraft of Imperial Navy can now use Medium aerial torpedo, which is a lot better than the last time World War.
Oscar nodded. "Well, since Americans has retreated. So, let's end it this time! Austro-Hungarian Empire has been destroyed. The most important thing for the Empire now is to stabilize the situation and ensure that there will be no accidents in the Empire's annexation of Austria."
"Yes, Your Majesty. However, Your Majestys, Combined Fleet did not find Karl I among Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy. According to the information we have learned, Karl I has probably gone to United States in advance," Reinhard? Admiral Scheer said.
Oscar couldn't help but frown. Obviously, Karl I escaped safely, which would definitely have some impact on Germany annexation of Austria. After all, Karl I is the legitimate emperor Austria.
However, now that the matter has come to this, nothing else has any meaning anymore. Oscar knew that since Karl I left Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy early, the possibility of them catching Karl I again was almost gone.
"Your Majesty, we can send the fleet to search South Atlantic and South Pacific. In this case, we may find something." Reinhard? Admiral Scheer suggested.
Oscar thought about it and shook his head.
"Forget it, this would be too overwhelming. There are many routes for Karl I to escape to United States. If you want to conduct a search, you need to dispatch a large number of warships. Moreover, the possibility of finding Karl I is still very small. In that case, it is somewhat unnecessary."
"But Karl I fled to United States, and Americans will definitely support him in forming a government-in-exile. By then, this may have an impact on us annexation of Austria."
"It will indeed have a certain impact. However, the impact is very limited. At most, Karl I only calls on those Austria people to resist us. However, as Empire becomes more and more powerful, and the living standards will slowly change. By then, those Austria people will naturally identify with the German Empire. There will be fewer and fewer people willing to continue to be loyal to Karl I. Empire annexation of Austria, no one will be able to stop it." Oscar said confidently.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Reinhard? Admiral Scheer. Seeing how confident Oscar was, he had no choice but to say nothing more.
At this moment, Karl I is still on Indian Ocean. Although Light Cruiser is very fast, it will take a certain amount of time to cross over from Indian Ocean to Pacific Ocean.
Because the whereabouts of Karl I is a secret among Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy, and only a few people know it. In addition, for the sake of safety, Light Cruiser where Karl I was located strictly enforced radio silence along the way, which made United States not aware of whether Karl I was dead during this battle.
Originally, US government also wanted to wait until Karl I arrived at United States and then help Karl I form a provisional government in United States. Then use the Austro-Hungarian Empire interim government to instigate the Austro-Hungarian Empire people to oppose Germany's rule and cause trouble for Germany. However, now Karl I's life and death are unknown, which makes their plan can only be shelved.
Although, Karl I's Empress Zita, his son Otto von Habsburg and his daughter Adelaide had already arrived at United States. However, without confirming that Karl I is really dead, Zita Empress does not want the crown prince Otto to come forward to form a government-in-exile. After all, Austro-Hungarian Empire Crown Prince Otto is only five years old now.
United States did not push too hard. They knew very well that even Karl I did not have much influence on the Austro-Hungarian Empire, let alone a five-year-old crown prince Otto.
Light Cruiser, which Karl I was riding, took a month to arrive at United States. Along the way, in order to avoid possible pursuit by German Navy, they went through many difficulties and dangers. The flag of Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy has long been taken down and replaced by American flag. It is precisely because of this that they narrowly avoided the blockade of German Navy and arrived at United States.
When Karl I and the others arrived in the United States waters and were interrogated by American Navy's warships, they informed American Navy of their identities. United States* The warship did not dare to neglect and immediately reported to his superiors. Finally, the first-level report was given to Woodrow President Wilson.
Woodrow President Wilson immediately ordered the cover of Light Cruiser, which was riding on Karl I, and headed for Naval Base Norfolk. Moreover, Karl I's arrival at United States must be kept strictly confidential.
On the way to Naval Base Norfolk, Karl I couldn't help but ask American Navy about Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy.
When American Navy told Karl I Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy that the entire army had been wiped out, and even Admiral Anton House sank with the ship, Karl I was completely stunned.
"Germany people, Wilhelm III, please remember this for me. One day, if Austro-Hungarian Empire can return to the country, I will definitely kill all Hohenzollern Royal Family!" Karl I said through gritted teeth.