Although Karl I's voice was not loud, there was an unquestionable tone in his words. It was obvious that he had already made up his mind on this issue.
"Your Majesty, in this case, we will take a long detour. The supplies we carry may not be enough!" Admiral Anton House said. Supply ships are generally not fast, so Admiral Anton House selected two newly built supply ships this time. Only in this way can we keep up with the speed of the fleet. Each warship also carries as much fuel and other supplies as possible to ensure that the fleet can reach United States. If you want to go to Indian Ocean via Suez Canal and then detour through Cape of Good Hope, this will save you a long way. Their supplies are simply not enough to support the arrival of the fleet.
"Contact Americans! Let them prepare supplies for us. If our fleet can arrive at United States safely, Americans will definitely be willing to help us." Karl I said.
Admiral Anton House nodded. If Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy can arrive at United States unharmed, this will be very beneficial to United States. Ask Americans to prepare some supplies for Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy, and Americans will naturally be very willing.
"Your Majesty, then how about asking American Navy to go south to Cape of Good Hope to meet us?" Admiral Anton House said.
"It depends on the situation. The American Navy Capital Ships team is in Eastern Atlantic. If they can hold back the Germany people, let them stay in Eastern Atlantic. If the Germany people go south to intercept us, they will just go south. In addition, we don't have to go to Cape of Good Hope. If the Germany people If the interception force is too strong, we will cross Indian Ocean, enter South Pacific, then cross South Pacific to Atlantic Ocean, and then go from South Atlantic Kitakami to United States!" Karl I became more and more excited as he spoke, as if he was happy that he could think of such a good way.
Admiral Anton House's brows could not help but frown tightly. If we really followed the last route mentioned by Karl I, we would have gone around a very big circle, almost halfway around the world. However, he had to admit that it would be safer that way. The ocean is infinitely vast, and even if a huge fleet enters it, it will be very difficult to find it. At that time, it will be very difficult for German Navy to pursue Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy.
"Yes, Your Majesty, let's do as you said!" Admiral Anton House did not dwell on this issue.
Karl I breathed a sigh of relief, "In this case, as long as our fleet can enter Indian Ocean, the Germany people will not be able to catch up with us. The next part of the voyage will be the most dangerous."
"Your Majesty, it will not be easy for the Germany people to catch up with us. We set off overnight. Even if the Germany people find that the fleet is missing, they will have to wait until tomorrow. Arrive By that time, we are not far from the exit of the Adriatic Sea. If the main force of German Navy comes from near Gibraltar, it will take time." Admiral Anton House said.
Karl I nodded and prayed to God in a voice that General Anton House could not hear. "May God bless me, bless Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy!"
Although, Karl I behaves very piously. However, from beginning to end, God didn't seem to bless him at all, as if he had completely forgotten about him.
The movements of Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy are what German Navy has been paying attention to. Emperor Qin Tian of the Empire has issued an order to eliminate Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy in the Mediterranean Sea. Therefore, German Navy assembled three fleets: Home Fleet, Mediterranean Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet, preparing to eat Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy in one fell swoop.
Because Carrier Fleet wants to stay with Atlantic Ocean to deal with American Navy. Therefore, the battle against Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy can only be left to the fleet's Capital Ships. And this will also be the largest showdown between Capital Ships since the last World War. As for whether there will be a large-scale Capital Ships showdown in the future, it is difficult to say. After all, German Navy has determined the future naval development plan with aircraft carriers as the core. And other countries may not slow down their exploration in this field. Therefore, future naval battles are likely to use aircraft carriers as the main force. The role of Capital Ships will be greatly reduced, which will make Capital Ships relegated to the second line.
Three German Navy fleets gathered, and the number of Capital Ships alone was 22, which was eight more than Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy. Moreover, every Capital Ships of German Navy is more powerful than Capital Ships of Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy. Not to mention, there are four of them equipped with 410mm Main Gun and four 'Kaiser-class' Battleship. It can be said that German Navy has gathered the strength of three Grand Fleet, which can completely defeat Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy.
Because Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy left at night, the Germany spy did not discover it immediately.
When it dawned the next day, the Germany spy secretly climbed a hill near the Trieste naval base and found that the port was empty. All the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Naval Warship that were originally densely parked on the dock had disappeared.
"Damn it! When did Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy's fleet leave? They were still in the port last night. Damn it, they actually escaped last night!" the spy couldn't help but cursed.
Immediately, he did not hesitate to expose it and immediately sent Telegram to China.
When Telegram was delivered to the hands of First Sea Lord Reinhard? Admiral Scheer, Reinhard? Admiral Scheer also changed his expression. He immediately ordered Telegram to be sent to the German Navy Capital Ships team gathered at the Mediterranean Sea, and ordered them to immediately move towards the Adriatic Sea, preparing to intercept Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy. If Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy did not surrender, they could be sunk!
On German Home Fleet's flagship 'Caesar' Battleship, the local Fleet Commander Admiral Hipper is also the Commander of this Combined Fleet composed of three fleets.
After Admiral Hipper received the Telegram sent back by General Reinhard? Scheer, he immediately issued an order to the entire Combined Fleet.
"Order all battleships to set off immediately! Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy set off last night. We need to catch up, block them, and kill them all!" Admiral Hipper ordered.
As for asking Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy to surrender, Admiral Hipper knows that is unrealistic. Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy will definitely not surrender, so they have no choice but to deal with them.