The Rise of the Empire

"The German fleet is starting to speed up!"\u003c/p\u003e"The distance between us and them is getting farther and farther!"\u003c/p\u003e"We seem to have lost sight of their fleet."\u003c/p\u003e"The opponent's broken rear The transport fleet has also disappeared from our sight!"\u003c/p\u003eIn less than 8 hours, 4 pieces of information have been sent to the Royal Navy Headquarters. \u003c/p\u003e"This group of lunatics!" Prince Louis angrily threw the documents in his hand on the ground! This time the British fleet came out to deter Germany, and even considered the possible response of the German fleet. Among them is this accelerated escape. \u003c/p\u003e"Our fleet was left behind! Even the cruisers couldn't catch up with our opponents! I suddenly discovered that our fleet is made up of a bunch of outdated, backward garbage! Our fleet is like a cloud, but even a few I can't find a usable battleship!" The furious prince scolded in front of all the executives. \u003c/p\u003e"I regret it a little now. Fisher shouldn't be resigned from the position of the Third Sea Lord. Some of his actions are right. The opponents have surpassed, the French, the Russians, and the Americans are nothing. Our future opponents can only be the Germans!"\u003c/p\u003e "But this incident has exceeded our expectations so far. The relationship has become very delicate due to some accidents, and now we cannot fall out with Germany, even though they are our greatest potential threat, but before the Russians stop expanding to the Far East, we must exercise restraint." Lord Hamilton reminded He said that he can understand the navy's anger, but at the same time, the navy must also obey domestic political arrangements! The confrontation between Britain and Germany should not be brought to light prematurely. \u003c/p\u003eBecause the Germans discovered that if they were to face up to the Germans again, Britain would have almost no allies in Europe... Will the French abandon their previous feud with the British because of a statement from the British? Obviously impossible! How could hundreds of years of feud end with one statement? The Russians and the British are obviously not friends, Italy is ambiguous, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire is Germany's hardcore. If the British really make some big news, then what the British are facing is not a glorious isolation, but an enemy of the world! \u003c/p\u003eAt the same time, the British cabinet was also discussing future strategies for Germany. At this time, Chamberlain had returned to China from Germany, and after returning to China, he immediately found British Prime Minister Salisbury. He conveyed the attitude of the Germans—the Germans would not back down, the Portuguese colony was determined to win, and France had to make concessions. In order to achieve this goal, Germany did not hesitate to use extraordinary means. \u003c/p\u003e "Will Germany send the army to attack the French mainland?" Zhang Bolin said with some concern. \u003c/p\u003e "No, they have assured Russia that they will not take large-scale actions on the land border." Salisbury shook his head and said. \u003c/p\u003e "That is to say, the Kaiser is bluffing? How can France be subdued without relying on military strength?" Chamberlain said with a sigh of relief. \u003c/p\u003e "Hehe, the army is not needed to make France surrender, their navy is enough!" The Prime Minister smiled wryly. "Inadvertently, the combat power of the German navy has surpassed that of the French. Although the French have more battleships and larger tonnages, the French fleet is nothing but a pig in the face of the German fleet that is like a leopard. "\u003c/p\u003e "Is it because of the naval battle in Africa? The Germans did it really neatly, somewhat beyond people's imagination. German ships are generally newer, and their designs are indeed unique. But to say that they stabilized the French is probably too much, right?" Chamberlain said with some shock.

\u003c/p\u003e"The Ministry of the Navy is discussing this issue. Just imagine, a fleet composed of elite warships with a general speed of more than 20 knots can kill the same number of French warships in less than 2 hours, and can freely enter and exit the battlefield at any time , Isn’t such an existence terrifying?” the Prime Minister asked. \u003c/p\u003e "Uh, 20 knots? The fastest battleship in the empire is only 18 knots. It doesn't seem difficult for cruisers to reach 20 knots." Chamberlain said. \u003c/p\u003e "But the battleships of the Germans are more than 2 knots faster than our dignity! As for the cruisers? It can indeed reach more than 20 knots, but whether it is Edgar or Qiangsheng, it seems that it is difficult to achieve 2 knots in Mainz Don’t forget, the German Rurik is nothing more than a chicken and a dog against the Japanese armored cruiser. The Germans use it for themselves, it’s better than takeaway. ’” explained Lord Hamilton next to him. \u003c/p\u003e"Okay, the professional issue of the navy can be discussed later, and now I need to reveal my attitude towards this incident to everyone." After the prime minister finished speaking, the two people on the opposite side sat down immediately, and the critical moment finally came. Because the Prime Minister's opinion is directly related to the future relationship between major powers. \u003c/p\u003e"Except for necessary solidarity, the British government will uphold the principle of neutrality." The Prime Minister's words are very simple! \u003c/p\u003e"This.... Does this mean that we have surrendered to the Germans? Purely diplomatic protests have no effect. Although the Royal Army can't get away, the navy still has an absolute advantage. The Germans The mission of deterrence is carried out without the support of the port. Although they are very elite and powerful, relying on the Strait Fleet and the Mediterranean Fleet, we can still suppress our opponents."\u003c/p\u003eAlthough Lord Hamilton has already thought of this In the end, when these words came out of the prime minister's mouth, he was still surprised that Britain chose to compromise, which is unscientific! \u003c/p\u003e"An empire that is purely powerful but does not understand strategy cannot be sustained for a long time. Whether it is the Spanish Empire that once occupied almost the entire America, or the Napoleon Empire that once made Europe tremble, it has proved this point. "\u003c/p\u003e"We need allies, we need to unite all the forces that can be united, and give the opponent a fatal blow when we are in the best condition and the opponent is the weakest. You may have realized that Germany is challenging the future of British hegemony. He has ambitions, and he has the strength to be ambitious beforehand! And they are very close to us."\u003c/p\u003e "But now is obviously not the time to do it, Germany is at its peak, and the empire is in an unprecedented weakening period, and now we need to deal with it Boers, and help Japan against the Russians in the next few years. We have far more enemies than allies. And retreat now means better offense later!"\u003c/p\u003eWhether the present British are really Germany has been listed as a target that must be dealt with, regardless of whether Prime Minister Salisbury really thinks so, but one thing is certain, the British Empire's interference in African affairs this time will come to an end! \u003c/p\u003eThe third update is ~~~, please subscribe and support~~~!\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e