Chesapeake Bay, blockade formation, HMS Lion III battleship.

　　 In the closed admiral's room, Shaq is frowning and reading the report.

　　 This report is from faraway Newfoundland, marked as top secret, and unrelated personnel are not aware of it.

　　 The second formation of the Continental Squadron stated that the Canadian garrison intends to promote the peaceful return of Portland, a major seaport.

　　The review of the action plan at this stage has been completed, and the army is currently selecting executive personnel.

　　At the same time, the Canadian garrison hopes to get the full cooperation of the second formation, and the navy will undertake the deployment and reception of operational personnel and necessary maritime support.

　　 The timing and wording of this application are very subtle.

　　 On land, General Clinton’s southward strategy was fruitful. Except for some setbacks in New Orleans and other places, most of the battles achieved absolute victory in the end.

　　 This means that the military focus of the garrison in responding to armed rebellions in North America has officially shifted.

　　The next stage of military operations is likely to continue around Savannah. The Canadian garrison guarding New England can only sit on the sidelines and watch the glory, merit, prestige, and privileges get farther and farther away from them.

　　 On the sea, Sir Parker used a neat and neat battle to establish a new order in the Caribbean. By the way, he suppressed France and defeated the Netherlands.

　　 The greatest value of the Battle of the Windward Islands was that it fundamentally established Britain's dominant position in the New World.

　　 The Royal Navy can do whatever it wants, because with the current maritime strength of all parties, even if France unites everyone, Britain will no longer be afraid of challenges.

　　 But it was at this time that the action application from the north was suddenly handed over to Shaq's desk, and there was a strong desire to overwhelm the host.

　　The review of the action plan is completed, that is, [the implementation of the action is a foregone conclusion].

　　Extensive selection of executive personnel, that is, [all garrisons must cooperate in action].

　　 Hope to get support from the sea...

　　 New England clings to Boston Harbor, and this time it is said to be a peaceful return. If you are not ready to start a full-scale war, why bother to get involved with the navy?

　　 It seems that there is only one possibility. General Clinton in the south was supported by the navy in the series of wars in the South. Since there is support in the south, so will the north.

　　 Shaq raised the quill pen in disgust, preparing to reject the application.

　　 He didn't like that he and his subordinates were being objectified into the army's jealous targets, not to mention that this operation was only aimed at Boston.

　　Boston is the most prosperous port in the north. The wide pier is full of advanced fortresses built by the British. From the conditions, the fleet simply does not have the feasibility of launching ground attacks.

　　 But when he started writing, he suddenly thought of...

　　 The application for the operation was submitted by the second formation voluntarily. If the Canadian garrison had dementia, the fleet would bombard the port, and the second formation would hit the rocks with pebbles.

　　 Why did they send this application?

　　 Isn’t it not just the army in the north that is unwilling to become a supporting role, but the navy in the north has become restless?

　　 Shak's opened brows frowned again.

　　 The British colonial power structure accords great respect to expatriates at all levels.

　　 Each colony has its own independent governor, who obtains its rights according to the nature of the colony, and controls both military and political affairs as the head of the colony.

　　 But in actual operation, each colony may barely organize a part of the Marine Corps to maintain law and order, but it is not capable or allowed to build its own independent navy.

　　 The colonies’ truly capable naval and land forces are dispatched by the mainland. The colonies are responsible for providing military expenses, but the personnel are always firmly in the hands of the local military.

　　 Personnel and financial power are the two pillars of military organization, and the separation of pillars naturally leads to two results.

　　 First, the governor in name controls the army, but actually relies on the army. Even if he holds his hand enough to serve as the logistics and supply of his life, he dare not be too harsh, let alone implement his command.

　　Because the officers from the noble origin never die from starvation, if you don't stay here, you can go to other places.

　　Secondly, the convergence of personnel rights.

　　 The convergence of personnel rights means that the colonial army must be integrated into the country’s military system. Only in this way can it constitute a normal promotion and transfer and prevent the emergence of an independent kingdom.

　　Take the New World Navy as an example. Peter Parker, as the admiral of the fleet, systematically controls the dispatched navy of the entire New World. It has three sub-squads in the Caribbean, the mainland, and South America, and further subdivides several formations.

　　From a personnel point of view, these fleets should have been integrated, but because the colonies control most of the fleet's military expenditures, they still have corresponding independence.

　　 Peter Parker personally docked with the Pan-Caribbean colonies, and only the Caribbean Squadron, which also serves as the admiral of the Squadron, can achieve complete control.

　　 Including the first formation of Jamaica corresponding to the Central Caribbean, the second formation of Barbados corresponding to the colony of the Windward Islands, the third formation of the Bahamas corresponding to the colony of the Bahamas and the fourth formation of the Gulf of Mexico corresponding to the colonies of Central America. New 81 Chinese network update the fastest mobile terminal: https:/

　　 During the Battle of the Windward Islands, all the ships he mobilized came from the first to third formations, and retained the intact fourth formation to deal with the Spaniards who were ambiguous at the time.

　　Shaq's situation is similar.

　　As the admiral of the Continental Squadron, his main source of military expenditure is the colonies of the 13 North American states, the Canadian region and the Bermuda Islands.

　　The military expenditures south of New York State and the Bermuda Islands feed the first formation, and the north of New York State and the Canadian area feed the second formation.

　　 So Sir Parker can't completely control him, nor can he completely control the second formation, but because all military expenses must be transferred to him, the relationship within the squadron is much closer than the relationship between him and the Jazz.

　　 Based on the fetters within the navy system and the livelihood of the fleet, the entire New World Fleet can naturally be united on issues of right and wrong.

　　 But in terms of specific details, if the second formation is willing to cooperate with the Canadian garrison, even if he vetoed it, the second formation will look for other reasons to act.

　　 "That's why I don't like any approval..."

　　 Shake muttered, and wrote under the application:

　　【Apply for acceptance.

　　 In view of the complete sea defense system of the Boston Harbor, it is recommended to reject relevant ship-to-ground attack requests to avoid major losses.

　　 In addition, the detailed rules for cooperating with colleagues in the Army need not be reported again. The specific degree of intervention is up to your own judgment.

　　Shak Francis Drake, July 6, 1779]

　　 Finally finished an important document, Shaq twisted his sore neck and stood up.

　　 The clock in the cabin had already passed 10 o'clock, and before I knew it, the night was already late.

　　 At this time, the ship should enter the night state, and only one-sixth of the sailors should be kept in order to maintain basic ship handling and security.

　　 As for the fleet staff and adjutant adjutants assigned to him as the admiral, they probably had already fallen asleep.

　　 Lack of energy is the enemy of thinking. When it is not necessary, he always opposes officers who use intelligence to stay up late for no reason.

　　 Speaking of which, dealing with such boring affairs should also be considered a waste of energy...

　　 Shaq thought lazily, pushed open the hatch, and saw the officer on duty walking in the direction of the captain's room.

　　 "What happened?" Shaq asked.

　　 The star official slapped his attention and saluted: "Report to the admiral, just about to report to the captain, the No. 6 formation has passed the first observation point!" The full text of the article is the fastest んττρs:/м.χ八㈠zщ.còм/

"time?"

　　 "There is a delay of eight minutes, and the lights are normal!"

"Is it still too short..." Shaq sighed, "I should have told you in the issued code that when the higher-level formation normally passes the observation point, the lower-level formation will move according to the preset order, and wait until the movement starts. Supplementary report to the formation commander."

　　 The star official has a difficult look: "However, the Lion and the blockade formation do not perform circular movements..."

"Circle is only a pattern, and defense is the foundation. As a subordinate unit, it is likely to be required to do rectangular, triangular or even linear and tangential motions based on hydrology and terrain. This is not to exclude oneself from the defense system. Reason."

　　 "Yes, Admiral! I remember it in my heart!"

　　 The star official responded with full anger, but he was complaining in his heart, besides under your command, which admiral would do this kind of thankless and complicated defense...

　　 "You must be thinking, other officers won't let you do Shaq tactics, right?"

　　 The official value star was almost scared to death.

The 　　 Shaq tactic was originally Lorraine’s name for the round formation assisting defense. It was later passed on to the Vagrant via Bell’s mouth, and then taken to the Lion. It has deteriorated and turned into a slander and mockery of Shaq.

　　 This was supposed to be a joke between high-ranking sailors and low-ranking officers. The officer on duty had never thought that Shaq knew exactly this.

　　 Thinking of the sudden disappearance of Bell, the star officer began to tremble...

　　 "Admiral, not..."

"You should figure out the warships you are serving, Captain." Shaq is not interested in hearing people's defense at all. "This is the Lion, Drake's flagship. I don't plan to change myself until I die or be forced to retire. As long as you are on this ship and wherever you go, you need to be familiar with Shaq's tactics, whether you agree with it or not."

　　 "Yes! Admiral!"

　　 "Go ahead, to deliver the unfolding order."

　　 "Yes! Admiral!"

　　 The star official ran panicking, Shaq looked at his back and couldn't help laughing at himself.

　　 "Everyone thinks the round shape is a stupid tactic, but I don't know that someone has given it a high evaluation... right, brother."

　　……

The blockade formation started its movement according to the preset order~lightnovelpub.net~ The southernmost Tier 5 ship rushed forward and vacated the position, filled by the Lion in the middle, and placed it horizontally. The high-speed Brig on the north side also followed. It was placed on its side, hidden behind the Lion, and died.

　　 This is a change from a horizontal chain defense to a three-dimensional defense. The characteristic is that the defense surface becomes narrower, but the thickness increases.

　　 Because as the No. 6 formation sails along the trajectory, they will continue to cover the bay mouth defense area. In this case, the original horizontal chain type will overlap with the No. 6 formation, resulting in a waste of firepower.

　　 But no one expected that the Tier 5 ship that came out unexpectedly bumped into the uninvited guest who rushed into the bay...

　　 "Alarm! Alarm! All crew members are on guard immediately, and each position is on duty. The outpost meets the enemy! The outpost meets the enemy!"

　　 The sharp whistle shredded the silence of the night sky, and the disheveled captain ran out of the cabin with his red eyes, and saw Shaq staring into the darkness at a glance.

　　 "Admiral!"

"You are the commander-in-chief of the formation, do your thing." Shaq stared coldly at the dark area in front of him. "The gun has been fired in front. Judging from the sound of the gun, the opponent has bypassed the outpost and rushed towards us in a panic. ."

　　 "Against us?" The captain realized that the Lion was facing the wrong way, "Tap, move slowly...Three-dimensional defense?"

　　 "We are now facing true north, and the Unicorn is on standby at our eleven o'clock. There is plenty of time, and the target can't escape."

　　 "Yes!" The captain saluted loudly, "The starboard gun door is fully open, the left rudder is five degrees, wait for work! Waiting for battle!"