Chapter 530: Accidental Capture
"Oxet, did I get knocked out of my head by a horseshoe? How could I choose to accept this British employment request?" In the wide sailing room, American captain Jackson looked at the German plane hovering over and over again, his fat face was full of anxiety and anxiety.
Two hours ago, a German reconnaissance plane appeared above the head of the transport fleet, which immediately made all the seamen in the fleet fall into ice. The British warship immediately issued an order to disband the formation, and the huge transport fleet disintegrated and scattered towards the ports of Ireland, the main island of Britain, the Bay of Biscay in France, and even Spain and Portugal. Jackson also chose a channel and directed his "Mink" cargo ship to run at full speed towards the port of Southampton in Britain. However, what was so desperate was that the German reconnaissance plane was like a mosquito that saw a fat man; it ignored more than 20 merchant ships running around, but just came straight for itself!
Jackson was so bitter that he didn't know what to say about this situation. Currently, the cargo capacity of merchant ships is only about 3,000 tons, and his ship weighs more than 8,000 tons alone. Even in the entire Atlantic route, non-postage** cargo ships with tonnage are extremely rare. Compared with the British merchant ships who were traveling with him, this ship is as eye-catching as an elephant walking in a cattle. When various transport merchant ships flee in scattered, who else should the German planes go with this biggest guy?
Seeing that the German seaplane followed him for more than two hours, Jackson was shocked by the high sustainability of the German plane, and was even more anxious: the Germans were so unyielding to him. It was already obvious that his intention to seize the ship was now. The cargo on the ship was nothing else. It was the massive amount of guns, ammunition and other war arms purchased by the British Army from the American arsenal!
Before the fleet set off, the Minky Rat had a large tonnage and its load capacity and stability were the best among all ships, so the task of carrying this batch of important arms fell on Jackson. Jackson was very happy about the generous rewards of the trip, but now he found that he had become the most popular existence. Once the Germans chased after him and asked to stop the ship for inspection, this ship full of serious contraband would not be hidden no matter what!
In order to cover the escape of this merchant ship equipped with important materials, four escort ships, including the Terror cruiser, followed not far away, but how long can this force be dragged under the artillery fire of the German war patrol? Even Jackson, who is not a naval personnel, knew the huge gap that was like clouds! When he thought of the 10 knots his freighter could only drive, Jackson felt uncontrollable pain and regret. If he had known that there were German warships on the Atlantic Ocean, he would have chosen to pass Iceland to Hamburg, so how could he still be hung on the British tree?
The waves danced, the sea fog was light, and another two hours passed in a hurry. During this period, the German plane hovered on the Misty was replaced by another aircraft of the same type, and the ship full of cargo could only stagger with two boilers and a reciprocating steam engine. A muffled thunder sound came from the howling sea breeze. Jackson first thought he was approaching the storm area in the ocean, as if he saw a light of escape; but for a while, he realized that it was the roar of thunder when the artillery fire roared. The Germans were already fighting with British frigates, and the mythical force that defeated the British Royal Navy head-on was close to him.
The rumbling roar became louder and clearer, as if the ocean was sweeping over and the mountains collapsed. Jackson looked at the sound, but could only see the blue color of water and sky. In less than 20 minutes, the sound of the heavy hammer and drum beat gradually faded away and disappeared into the sea and sky. Jackson sighed and let go of his hands holding the guardrail. After a while, a few small gray dots suddenly appeared on the northern sea surface. Although the appearance model was not yet visible, Jackson already understood what the identity of the visitor was.
"This is the German Empire's high seas fleet. I ordered your ship to stop the ship immediately for inspection!" The light signal was already lit up by more than ten kilometers apart. Jackson, who had no resistance, could only turn off the boiler and wait for the arrival of the German warship he had never met. In his mood of depression, loss and pain and regret, Jackson also had a faint expectation in his heart: What kind of attitude does this fleet that defeated the Royal Navy, which had been dominated by the ocean for more than 300 years in the Battle of the North Sea, had a great defeat and lost?
The mist spreads, and the clouds open and close. The bright afternoon sunshine pours down from the gaps in the clouds, illuminating the gray-toned steel hull. Compared with the latest American New York-class battleship, the German warship currently sails appears to be longer and smooth and pleasing to the eye. The four main turrets are distributed on the hull of the axis like the finishing touch, and a heroic and masturbation that looks down on all directions is revealed in the spirit. Somehow, Jackson suddenly felt a sense of appreciation and envy in his heart. In front of this perfect warship that symbolizes the highest level of Europe, even the New York-class, which has a larger displacement and stronger firepower, has completely lost its light.
"Is this the German main ship..." Jackson murmured as he looked at the strange ship that was breaking through the waves. The other American sailors also arrived on the deck. They looked depressed, but they were more excited. The German warships did not point the thick and long main guns at them, and this ignorance greatly reduced the pressure they were under.
But soon, the actions of the German warship brought them back to reality. More than a dozen fully armed sailors boarded a motorboat that was hung into the water and drove towards the American merchant ship amid the raucous sound of motors. The German warship immediately called the "high sea inspection". Facing the black tubes of the German warship, Jackson could only put down the gangway, and a series of dense footsteps sounded on the metal pedals. More than ten seconds later, a team of German sailors carrying rifles appeared on the deck of the ship. A few simple communication made Jackson completely lose the idea of getting away from the barrier! As the wooden boxes full of arms on the deck were opened, Jackson covered his forehead in pain. The moment he had tried his best to avoid before finally came!
", 1,500 pistols, 200 machine guns, 150 artillery, and more than 7,000 tons of ammunition... Mr. Jackson, these weapons are enough to arm a reinforced division and support them to consume on the battlefield for half a year, right?" On the bridge of the Luzov, when Milao learned that the search team he sent had such a terrifying victory, his face was almost deformed with anger, and he looked at the American captain who had already boarded his warship in front of him with a few temptation to eat people.
For these American merchant ships, Milao had already known that they had been engaged in violation of neutrality. Because in the ports of Hamburg, William and other Germany, there were often some American merchant ships loaded with ore, heavy oil and other materials unloaded here: these were the large prices that the German government had several times the market price, which made the greedy American ship owners take risks, detour through the Denmark Strait, and then head south along the Norwegian waterway to Germany. The trade between the United States and Germany is like this, so there is no need to mention the transactions between Britain and France. The core purpose of this high seas fleet attacking the ocean was to cut off these transportation exchanges that violated neutrality between the United States and Britain and France, and further weaken their potential for war. However, Milao did not expect that these Americans relying on their neutral identity to make a fortune and make a fortune in a quiet voice, which had reached such an outrageous situation!
If these massive weapons and arms were successfully transported to Britain and then put into the battlefield by the Agreement, I don’t know how many lives of German soldiers would be taken! The more Milau thought about it, he became more and more shocked and angry. He caught such a shocking big fish for the first time in the ocean. So what before that? How much cargo did the Americans transport to Britain and France, the two Allies? The number of them was simply unimaginable!
"General Milao, I am also acting on the orders of the ship owner. Why do you make things difficult for us civilian sailors from neutral countries?" Looking at the hatred gaze that could spit out the fire, Jackson had already grown a lot of fine beads of sweat on his forehead, and he quickly explained, "According to international law, you have the right to deal with our ships and cargo, but please follow all the regulations in it and release us civilian sailors from neutral countries."
Milao took a deep breath, a hideous smile appeared on his face, and said, "Mr. Jackson, I think it is necessary to explain to you the regulations on international law. The cargo carried by your cargo ship has taken the lead in seriously undermining the regulations on neutral legislation. The consequences are extremely serious and the impact is particularly bad. In this case, do you still want me to continue to abide by international conventions and send you to a neutral merchant ship heading to the United States? Don't you think this is a bit too ideal, huh?" Speaking of the last word, Milao's voice suddenly increased. The iron-blooded aura that has been tempered by years of military service immediately made Jackson, who was born in a civilian, pale!
"We are civilians, civilians of neutral countries, you can't do this!" After a while, Jackson spoke again, but under the pressure of Milao's momentum, he was completely confident in his words. Milao did not give the other party a slightest respite, and continued to roar: "Disport such a large amount of weapons and arms to support the belligerent countries, are you still civilians of neutral countries? From any perspective, this is a war move! As long as I have enough photos as evidence, let alone detention, or throw you into the sea to feed the sharks, it is within my current choice of handling!" Jackson was speechless.
"But who made us all believe in the same God? As long as you do one thing for me, I will give us unforgivable smugglers a chance to atone for sins." (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!
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