"Don't say that the time is too late, even if it is too late, our fleet will not be able to return to help. The current confrontation between us and France in the Central Atlantic is at a tense time. Do you think the United States will let our fleet leave? Since Gaby After the naval battle, the US 3rd, 4th, and 5th fleets were severely damaged, and the fleet we sent to the central Atlantic region has become an indispensable main force in the confrontation with the French navy." Wellington said with a sigh.

"That's our own fleet, can't we still be the masters?" William IV said angrily.

"If we forcibly ask the fleet to return to aid, it will definitely disrupt the defense line in the central Atlantic region. The United States will definitely not agree, and it will definitely conflict with the United States. Now we still need to rely on the United States to fight with them. Overturning is not in our current interests." Liverpool also said.

"Then what should we do? Can't we just watch our fleet be wiped out by the French fleet?" William IV asked angrily.

"I have notified the United States. I don't think they will stand by. After all, our strength is damaged, which is of no benefit to them. Another point is that in the entire North American region, apart from the United States, there is a complete First Fleet Besides, there is simply no force that can compete with the French fleet," Wellington said.

"Oh! It seems that's the only way to go." William IV said with a helpless sigh.

"I will immediately contact President Adams and ask them to send troops as soon as possible." Liverpool also said.

Wellington also nodded helplessly. In any case, even if the United States can send a fleet north for reinforcements, the fate of the Canadian Navy being severely damaged by the French fleet cannot be changed.

"General, there is an urgent call from Marshal Wellington of Canada." A communications officer reported to Zominsk.

After receiving the telegram from the officer, Zominsk's face changed drastically after reading it. Immediately said: "Get me a car, I'm going to the White House soon."

Rushing to the White House in a hurry, Zominsk asked to see the president. After waiting for about 10 minutes, Adams' secretary Carter came out with a smile and asked: "General, the president summoned." He seemed to have never seen Zominsk like this before, so he felt very strange.

"My old friend, you want to see me so urgently, what happened?" Adams asked in surprise.

Zominsk said nothing, but handed Adams the telegram in his hand.

After Adams saw it, his face changed drastically, but at the same time he also had some doubts. He seemed to be unable to understand why the French fleet suddenly appeared in Newfoundland. "Are you sure that's true?" Adams asked.

Zominsk nodded: "Wellington and the others won't make fun of this kind of thing."

After being confirmed, Adams was moved: "Carter. Invite Your Excellency Brandon and General Davis immediately. Immediately! Quick!"

Carter didn't know why Adams was so eager to summon Brandon and Davis. But seeing Adams like that, he didn't dare to neglect in the slightest, so he had to send someone to invite Brandon and Davis immediately.

In less than half an hour, Brandon and Davis rushed to the White House. "Your Excellency, do you have any important business to summon us in such a hurry?" Brandon asked, wiping the sweat from his forehead. Davis didn't ask, because he seemed to have guessed what was going on. Otherwise, Adams would never have lost his composure.

"Carter. A cup of iced coffee for Lord Brandon and General Davis," Adams said. Then he passed the telegram from Zominsk to him.

After Brandon read the telegram, the same expression changed instantly. Davis had such an expression as expected. He had long guessed that the French would retaliate after the Caribbean sea battle, but he did not expect that France would send a fleet to attack Canada, but would directly attack the United States. If you think about it carefully, you will understand that it is more beneficial to attack Canada than to attack the United States. This is not only less risky, but it can also take the opportunity to damage the relationship between the United States and Canada. This move is indeed ruthless.

"What do you think we should do now? General Davis, what's your opinion?" Adams asked.

"What else can we do? Since the French fleet is attacking Canada, according to our alliance with Canada, shouldn't we send troops to help Canada?" Davis said indifferently.

Hearing what Davis said, Adams and the others frowned. Obviously, Davis' answer made them not very satisfied. But they can all understand that Davis had reminded them before, but they did not adopt Davis' plan at the time, and it is understandable for Davis to vent his dissatisfaction now.

"But now the main force of our navy is in the central Atlantic region, so we don't have any troops to send?" Adams said, frowning.

"Isn't there still a First Fleet?" Davis said.

"Send the 1st Fleet, who will protect the safety of our coastal waters? In case another French fleet appears in our coastal waters, what will we use to resist the opponent's attack?" Zominsk also asked.

"After the Mediterranean fleet was wiped out by us, the strength of the French navy was already tight. Now, they send a powerful fleet to attack Canada. I can guarantee that this must be their last mobile force. So, they There will be no more fleets that can be sent out to attack the mainland of our country." Davis said affirmatively.

"I have another question. That is, I believe that the French fleet's attack on Canada is to a certain extent beneficial to our country. Although our country and Canada are now united, I believe that after the end of the war against France, for the sake of our respective For the interests of the two countries, there will definitely be conflicts or even wars between the two countries. Now that Canada’s strength is weakened by France, it will be beneficial to us in the future.” Brandon said after thinking for a while.

Davis smiled helplessly. He knew that this view was not shared by Brandon alone. There were many people at the top of the US government who held this view. They believed that the United States and Canada should not be allies. , but should be an enemy or opponent. "Everyone, don't forget that the war between us and France is not over. Now, we still need Canada's assistance, especially in the navy. Without Canada's support, our navy will definitely not be able to confront the French navy. Yes. Now that Canada is being attacked by the French fleet, it is too late to rescue them from the perspective of time, and the destruction of the Canadian mainland fleet is inevitable. This will directly deal a serious blow to our naval strength. If we If they do not send troops to support, it will definitely chill Canada. At that time, if they withdraw the fleet deployed in the Central Atlantic region to the country, it will directly lead to the collapse of our defense line in the Central Atlantic region. By then, it will be too late It's gone." Davis said sadly.

Everyone was silent, and they found that they seemed to be really wrong.

"General Davis, is there any remedy?" Adams asked.

"Yes. Inform the Canadian government, and we will immediately send the 1st Fleet to reinforce them. However, sending them now is basically useless. Therefore, I think that the real purpose of the 1st Fleet is no longer to support Canada, but to prepare Ambush the French Fleet. I believe that the strength of the French Fleet will also be greatly damaged after the Hegana Fleet. If the ambush of the 1st Fleet can be successful, it should be able to severely damage or even annihilate the French Fleet. At that time, it will not only strengthen our The connection with Canada also consumes the strength of France and Canada, why not?" Davis said with a smile.

After hearing Davis' plan, everyone can be said to be stunned. It was completely unexpected that the French attack on Canada would bring such great benefits to the United States.

"Well, if the plan is successful, then our country's strength can be greatly improved. General Davis' plan is really great." Adams praised.

"There is another point that is very beneficial to us. UU Reading www.uukanshu.com This time France is planning to build a fleet to attack Canada. It should have mobilized all the mobile forces of France, even from the central Atlantic region. We may be able to Use this opportunity to break through the French Navy's defense line in the Mid-Atlantic region in one fell swoop, thus laying the foundation for this war." Davis continued.

What Davis said is tantamount to throwing a blockbuster again. Adams and the others were elated when they heard this.

"Okay, just do as General Davis said. Your Excellency Brandon, contact Canada immediately and say that we will immediately send the 1st Fleet to support them and jointly resist the French fleet." Adams said with a laugh.

Next, under the order of Adams, the US 1st Fleet left the base and began to go north.

At the same time, the battle between the French expeditionary fleet and the Canadian mainland fleet has come to an end. After several hours of fierce fighting, the French expeditionary fleet has achieved a decisive victory. By this time, the Canadian mainland fleet had lost 1 'Glorious' class Zhanjiang, 5 'Canada' class warships and 10 'King' class warships, leaving only 7 scarred and still struggling. The coastal defense artillery positions also suffered heavy losses. Only 3 of the 14 artillery positions are still firing, and the others have been destroyed by the French expeditionary fleet.