"Although some unpleasant things happened between the two countries before, I, Sims, who once faced the Japanese comrades-in-arms on the battlefield together, and I, and all the Pacific Fleet officers and soldiers here, still regarded all the German naval officers and soldiers who fought together as their best friends and most respected guests. Now, let us toast to the past side by side and the everlasting friendship!" In a square next to the berth, Sims delivered a passionate speech on the rostrum. Behind him is the current flagship of the US Navy, Maryland and the German Bavarian-class battleship Mecklenburg. In the square, thousands of navies of the two countries are sharing their last dinner before they parted.

The entire port has been illuminated by various lights like daytime. Hundreds of chefs and service staff are cooking tons of ingredients and then transporting them to each dining table. Around the banquet, the band and performance have begun. This is a carnival, a last carnival for the German and American naval naval forces. More than 90% of people are immersed in the ocean of joy. Many German and American naval officers and soldiers recalled their past when they fought side by side while drinking, and said that after retirement, they were welcome to visit their homes.

In the navy, a system with a strong aristocratic atmosphere and strict hierarchy, everything among senior officers and ordinary officers is hugely different from that of ordinary officers and soldiers. The same is true at this banquet. After Sims and Su Xiong delivered speeches on behalf of the navy of both sides, senior naval personnel from both countries walked into the small venue next to the banquet hall, where senior officers from both sides would have their last supper before leaving.

"To be honest, I like this atmosphere very much. I don't like the old-fashioned dining etiquette. All officers sit at the rectangular dining table according to their grades, and then eat a meal in a ritual way under the service of the non-commissioned officer. Almost all behaviors are limited. I just want to have a meal. This etiquette is sometimes uncomfortable." Raidel was very satisfied with this open cocktail dinner. He whispered to Su Xiong next to him.

"Then you need to work hard. When you become the commander of the fleet, you can abolish the so-called officer dining etiquette to a certain extent in your fleet." Su Xiong said with a smile. "In addition, eat more now, maybe we will be busy with other things in a while."

"I don't care. You are the protagonist tonight." Redel looked at Su Xiong and suddenly asked curiously: "Can you have a mission tonight?"

"Some tasks that are not considered tasks are just temptations. Let me tell you tomorrow." Su Xiong said pretending to be mysterious.

"Maybe there was a dispute between us, maybe the days we were together may not be there again, but I can swear with my personality. No matter how the international situation changes, no matter what kind of person we will become in the future, you and all the people in your fleet who participated in this war will be my friends." Sims said to Su Xiong.

"Thank you, for a friend for a day, for a lifetime, and for a toast." Su Xiong also greeted him with a smile. Although at least 70% of what the two said was true for personal feelings, both sides did believe that if there were no other factors, they would become very good friends. However, all this cannot prevent both sides from exploring the last test before separation! Su Xiong had returned to Germany once before and was transferred to the Chief of Staff of the Imperial Navy, which was already considered the top level of the High Seas Fleet. The US Navy needed to understand some situations through Su Xiong's indirect attacks, and coincidentally, Su Xiong was the same! He needed to know what the Americans did next!

"If the fastest, I guess I can take the American fleet to visit your country at this time next year. If possible, I hope I can talk about our friendship with you in the banquet hall in Keel Harbor." Sims said first.

"Next year?" Su Xiong's mouthful of wine in a glass of wine. The proper alcohol stimulation made his brain run more efficiently. He quickly confirmed that Sims did not lie on this issue. This time was almost the ideal time for the US government to end the war. The war could not be delayed indefinitely. Because there were too many things to do, the Americans did not allow the Pacific War to continue to involve their energy.

"If it's next year, is your navy going to use New Guinea as the dividing line with Japan?" Su Xiong asked.

"New Guinea Island? No, it is far from enough, we need to keep moving forward. I personally think Makassar is a good choice." Sims is also testing the German government's attitude towards the situation in the Far East. After all, the Germans are not cooperating with the Americans, which does not mean that the Germans don't care anymore!

"Makassar? Isn't that in Sulawesi? It's across the sea from Kalimantan, extending from New Guinea to Sulawesi. The most important colonial system of the entire Japanese Empire is under the suppression of your strategic striker. To the north, you can threaten the Philippines, and to the west, you can threaten Kalimantan. As long as you go further, you can cut off the route from the Strait of Malacca to Japan. This idea is really good and very ambitious." Su Xiong said thoughtfully.

"Why do you think it's unlikely?" Sims asked.

"From a geopolitical perspective, your approach is equivalent to rushing in on the already crowded Southeast Asian stage. I want to revisit this approach to many countries. There are two major local snakes in Southeast Asia, one is the Japanese and the other is the United Kingdom. Who are your friends with?" Su Xiong said.

"So what about military terms?" Sims asked.

"I won't comment because I don't know whether your country's army will be smooth." Su Xiong said.

"Even in the harsh environment on New Guinea, we still crush our opponents. On the wider terrain, the U.S. Army with an advantage will only perform better. There is no doubt that this is not to be doubted. As a naval general, I have always been confused about one thing. If the Japanese fleet does not fight us, but chooses to use the main fleet to destroy our transportation lines, then what should we do?" Sims asked. "You are a veteran of maritime disputes. I believe you should have unique insights into how to deal with this tactic, right?"

"Since ancient times, there is only one way to deal with broken combat. You either find a way to bite your opponent or find a way to kill the opponent's important supply base. Choose one of the two. The rest depends on the on-the-spot decision." Su Xiong's words were ambiguous, making Sims unable to continue this topic.
Chapter completed!