"In two large-scale fleet battles, the total number of British seaplanes, land-based aircraft and airships was more than three digits, and the British also began to study aircraft aligning. If the weather was good, it was basically impossible to attack the British fleet in the North Sea or defeat them one by one."

"We have tracked the return process of the British fleet, and overall their arrangements are very detailed. The large fleet will return to the Shetland Islands, while the fast fleet will return to Forth Bay. Perhaps due to fuel issues, their return speed is not fast. They will avoid submarines often traveling in zigzag."

"For most of the return journey, the fleet had no other force assist, but after approaching about 80 kilometers from the port, the British arranged seaplanes and auxiliary warships to prevent the attack of our submarines. Even at night. The British also carried out defensive mine laying near the Forth Bay. If we wanted to severely damage the British fleet by submarine ambushing, the possibility of success was very small and it might even lose valuable submarines." Lieutenant General Schell reported to the prince after integrating the information provided by the intelligence department.

"Can we confirm the British fleet's voyage at night?" the prince thought for a while and asked again.

"No problem, the British did not consider light control when sailing at night. Although the speed of 14 knots is not fast, it is enough to make the submarines anxious. Moreover, they need to constantly contact the port and do not conduct radio control. So relying on airships and radio side technology, we can determine the approximate location of the British fleet. They seem to not realize our radio side technology, and they may not care." Lieutenant General Schell said after thinking about it.

"So what is the strength of the British fast fleet now?" asked Admiral Boer.

"We were sunk by the Australian battlecruiser. The other two Queen-class battleships were damaged and they were probably lying on the ship for more than two months. If we fight with them again, as long as we get the last chance, we can temporarily let at least half of Thomas's battleship leave the British combat sequence!" Lieutenant General Hippel responded.

"There will be no such opportunity again. If we repeat this tactic again, the most likely result is that Hood's third battlecruiser team and Thomas fleet will meet, and there will be no clamp offensive again. They will follow the big fleet and follow you. Didn't you find that the three battlecruisers of Hood's third battlecruiser team are very uncomfortable for us?" Major General Schell said, shook his head and said.

"And to be honest, we will not change the situation too much when we kill these inferior warships. As the queens enter service one after another, the role of these warships is getting smaller and smaller." The prince said. "So, if we want to change the situation further, we must target the British queens! And this will become our core goal in the next stage!"

"Your Highness, what do you mean?!" All the German Navy senior executives present were shocked and puzzled. They thought that such actions were already high-end enough, and gradually weakened their opponents through continuous contact and consumption in a short period of time. Now it seems that everything this prince did before was just a prelude!

"Maybe from the perspective of the results and tonnage, our operation may not be able to reproduce the glory of Thunder-Surbruce. But I can guarantee that after this battle, the British rapid fleet will take at least half a year to recover! Jericho's large fleet can only return to Forth Bay and be a watchdog! Then watch our fleet transport supplies to the local area continuously through the North Sea!"

That's right, the prince still pointed his finger at the British fast fleet this time. Based on the principle that he would never fight the main force of the large fleet if he didn't destroy this fleet. Only after he could half-destroy the British maritime strategic mobile force, could the prince's actions be successful. And the German maritime traffic line remained unobstructed!

"But during the day, our every move is under the surveillance of the British, and we cannot have the opportunity to face the British fast fleet alone. Moreover, the opponent's speed is not much slower than ours, and it will be difficult for us to intercept if they want to leave!"

Lieutenant General Schell felt that the prince's plan was a bit incredible. Now, under normal visibility, it is difficult for both sides to calculate the opponent. If the weather is bad, both sides may be calculated or targeted by the other side. For the German Navy, which has less capital, this risk is undoubtedly greater.

"So, our action time and action plan need to be adjusted. Thankfully, the last time our battle was pretty good. There were 2 of the seven Queen-class battleships that temporarily left the battle sequence. This was a very good opportunity, which made our prey just the right size! It was very suitable for a bite!" The prince did not directly explain his plan. Instead, he continued to describe the prospects of the battle.

"Are you planning to refer to the night sneak attack of Count Spee in the Mediterranean?" Hippel seemed to feel something, so he asked.

"Night attack is not a good choice. Attacking a fleet with higher speeds in the wind and waves of the North Sea is a difficult task. We still cannot effectively attack our opponents when the other party wants to leave during the day. Then it is naturally even more impossible at night." The prince shook his head and said.

"So what should we do?" General Von Boer asked.

"Do what we want you to do, and when the time comes, you will naturally know everything!" The prince said confidently. In order to wish our success in this operation, I suggest that this operation be named the Fire Thieves-Prometheus!

"So when will we start to act?" Lieutenant General Schell asked after thinking.

"I don't know the specific time of action. To be precise, we need to wait for an opportunity to make a correct judgment on the situation on the battlefield. But I can clearly tell you the time for preparation. Before January 15 next year, we must make all preparations, not only the preparations of the warships belonging to the high seas fleet, but also the preparations of the Bavarian Kingdom. If my plan is realized, the evil dragons flying in the air may not be unable to deal with it." After saying that, the prince pointed to a photo posted on the wall. It was a static ground map of a V1500 aircraft, a slender fuselage, huge wings, and a machine gun like a hedgehog. It makes people feel terrifying at a glance!
Chapter completed!