Chapter 2159: Layout Two

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"The other way is to pass under the Danish Sea, enter the Norwegian Sea, and then return to the mainland through the British blockade in the north. Although this does not have to face minefields and submarine ambushes, it is beyond the cover of our air force However, at the blockade line in the North Sea, there may be an attack from the British aviation force based on the Shetland Islands, and it is very likely to face the interception of the British fleet. If this is the case, the main fleet must go forward to respond." Admiral Er analyzed.

Admiral Scheer’s analysis is very reasonable. The situation facing the Mediterranean Fleet is very similar to the situation of the German Navy in World War II before Operation Thunderbolus. It is a fleet that wants to return to Germany, and the route is the same. the same. Both routes have advantages and disadvantages. Going to the English Channel is mainly to face submarines and mines, while going to the North Sea is to face the interception of British air forces and large fleets.

"In principle, I am inclined to take the Danish Strait-Norwegian Sea route. If we plan properly, then we can use this opportunity to make a break with the British fleet on a battlefield that is beneficial to us!" Ruprech Te said.

"You mean, when necessary, the Mediterranean Fleet will be used as a bait to attract the British Fleet to attack?" Earl Spey asked. "It would be my honor if my sacrifice could be exchanged for the destruction of the British fleet."

"It's not that bad. We will try our best to help the Mediterranean Fleet, and may even include an aircraft carrier. It is not a half-baked cargo used by the Suxiong fleet in the Indian Ocean, but a real aircraft carrier. Maybe it can't provide much export to the sea, But it is enough to provide reconnaissance and air defense for the fleet," Ruprecht said.

"A real aircraft carrier? Could it be an American?" Earl Spey asked.

"Yes, the Americans want to catch the last train before the end of the war. Train their fleet. You will meet in the Atlantic and go to France, where you will have about 2 weeks to get to know each other. said Ruprecht.

"This is really good news. I can go back and prepare for the fleet to enter the Atlantic Ocean now." Earl Spey said.

"Don't worry, we have other things to do. It may take a while to complete these things." Ruprecht said.

On the afternoon of the meeting, Ruprecht had talks with the recently visited Norwegian representative, former Prime Minister Gunnar Knudsen. This was the first time that Ruprecht had talks with representatives of this Nordic country, and the content of the talks had a very important impact on the development of the entire war situation and the post-war situation.

"Honorable Crown Prince Ruprecht, His Royal Highness Regent of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, I came to Germany this time to show you Norway's attitude. We have no intention of getting involved in any confrontation and game between major powers. We are just a A neutral country, but your request is to send an air force to Norway and build a large temporary airport, which has already broken the neutrality of our country." Gunnar Knudsen said carefully. Now that the war situation has become very clear, facing the German Empire, which is about to dominate the entire European continent, Kenar is very scared! If it is not necessary, he is not willing to offend the Crown Prince of the German Empire and the Regent of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

"The German Empire respects the legal rights of any country. Even in war, we protect the neutral rights of the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland and other countries. But compared with these countries, I personally think that Norway is not completely neutral , your actions have crossed the line of neutrality. We have even positioned your country as an ally of the British in our country. In this case,

I think your country should use Century Action to clear itself of suspicion. After all, some of Norway's actions did affect neutrality. " Ruprecht said calmly.

Ruprecht's intention to let the air force enter Norway is naturally obvious. If Norway can be used as an air force base, then the German fleet can always obtain air power cover after entering the Atlantic from the Jutland Strait. The German High Seas Fleet not only Don't worry about the small number of aircraft carriers owned by the British fleet, and don't even have to be afraid of the land-based air force. Under the cover of the Norwegian base, the German fleet can enter and exit the North Sea smoothly! In this way, the entire strategic situation has been completely reversed!

Of course, in the eyes of the Norwegians, such behavior undermines Norway's neutrality and legitimate interests. But in fact, if you really refer to the legal terms, some of Norway's actions have broken the neutrality treaty!

"Your Excellency must have studied the relevant legal provisions before coming to Germany, so very good, can we discuss some issues now?" Ruprecht took out a document while speaking.

"This is a fishery purchase contract signed between our country and your country before the war. It clearly stipulates the fishing products that you should provide to our country last year and this year. It also emphasizes that as long as there is no direct conflict between the German Empire and Norway If the war broke out, then this contract cannot be interrupted. But what is the situation now? Half a year after the outbreak of the war, your country signed a fishery product off-sale agreement with the UK, and the government forced the sale of all fishery products to the UK. I would like to know if this counts Isn’t it a violation of the neutrality clause? The agreement we signed before is invalidated like this? Your country has not given us a suitable answer so far!” Ruprecht’s words were already a little cold.

(A similar agreement did exist between the United Kingdom and Norway in World War I in history, and the United Kingdom contracted all fish exports from Norway.)

"This is the list of goods notified by your country's Norwegian-American shipping company to the British side. After the British changed the standard for judging war-prohibited materials from the principle of the destination of the cargo ship to the principle of the destination of the cargo, trampling on this artistic conception In the case of international conventions, your country not only did not object, but cooperated with the actions of the British. You handed over the cargo list of each cargo ship and cooperated with the unreasonable inspections of the British! Then please tell me, this Is this behavior really neutral?" Ruprecht said that he has made no secret of his anger here!

(The so-called cargo ship destination principle means that as long as the cargo ship itself is not going to a hostile country, it is a neutral ship, and the British Navy cannot intercept it. The so-called cargo destination principle means that no matter where the cargo ship’s destination is, as long as the above The goods may enter Germany, so even if they are contraband, the order of the British Privy Council obviously violated the international law at the time. And when the First World War broke out in history, the Norwegian-American Shipping Company did provide the British with a list and cooperated with the inspection . This is indeed a violation of neutrality in the eyes of the Germans.)

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