On the 23rd, the Mediterranean Fleet left the Azores and began to cruise the eastern Atlantic Ocean. At present, there is only one fleet left in the French Navy, so their work is naturally very busy. This situation may only be changed after the two subsequent fleets are formed. The second fleet formed is the Atlantic Fleet, but their number of warships is much more than that of the Mediterranean Fleet, so it will take a lot of time to form an army at night. It is estimated that it will not be completed until April next year. The remaining Strait Fleet will probably be completed until the next year, which is 1831.

On the same day, Davis led the American and Canadian fleets to return to North America. All the American fleets returned to their home ports to rest, and all the Canadian fleets returned to Khalifask. Of course, the warships patrolling the Atlantic Ocean were still cruising on the sea.

Davis returned to Washington on the 25th. But before he even returned home, he was summoned to the White House by President Adams. In the presidential office, not only Adams, but also Secretary of State Brandon, Chief of Staff Zominsk, and General Henry, the head of the Army Department. Everyone's expressions were different. Among them, Adams and Brandon had a hint of worry on their faces, while Zominsk was full of anger, and Henry was a little gloating.

Davis was not surprised by this situation. He seemed to have expected this situation to happen. So he sat calmly on the sofa facing Henry.

"General Davis, I hope you can give me a reason, why did you withdraw troops from the Azores without waiting for the order from the General Staff? Do you know what was unexpected? It means that we will lose the entire eastern Atlantic region from then on, and even lose the opportunity to win the war." The Chief of Staff of the US General Staff said with a red face. At that time, Davis wanted the US General Staff to issue a request for retreat because the enemy was strong. But before he received the answer from the US General Staff, he had already issued an order to retreat, which created a fait accompli.

"His Excellency Chief of Staff. If I don't issue this order, I'm afraid our country and the Canadian fleet will suffer a heavy blow. Perhaps, by that time, we will not take the initiative to evacuate the Azores, but will flee from the Azores in a panic under the pursuit of the French Navy." Davis said in a humble manner, not caring about Zominsk's anger at all.
Chapter completed!