"Commander of the Mediterranean Fleet, Biersford, impeached First Sea Secretary Fisher, and the British Cabinet intervened in the investigation?" Jochen couldn't believe his eyes when he held the report in front of him, Fisher had to accompany Edward VII to visit Russia next year, and he was impeached because his uncle had no one to cover him after he was hung up in 1910, and then he was forced to retire with dignity.

Now it stands to reason that when Fisher's power within the Navy is in full swing, who would dare to shadow him behind his back? Biersford? Maybe he has some energy, but he is still far from the energy he had when he returned to the Admiralty two years later, and there must be old stubbornness in the Royal Navy behind it.

Jochen obviously did not take into account that Fisher's situation under his own influence was far less smooth than in history, and in history, under Fisher's efforts, the British had always been ahead in the shipbuilding race, pressing the Germans everywhere, and with the reuse of His Majesty the King, even those who opposed him did not dare to jump out and find fault.

But the situation was different now, the Germans, in turn, pressed the British at every turn, so that even Edward VII could not protect Fisher as long as someone could hold on to Fisher's pigtails.

"Yes, Your Majesty, Billsford impeached Fisher for forming a gang and suppressing dissent, and used his power for personal gain in the military reform he led, and the situation after the British cabinet intervened in the investigation made Fisher very passive, and in addition to those who opposed him, the testimony of a group of veterans, including the former First Sea Minister, Admiral Cole, was also very unfavorable to him. Now the British media, who are afraid of chaos in the world, are also rushing to report on the incident, and even some of Fisher's testimony to the cabinet has been put in the newspapers. Tirpitz sighed.

Although he was on a hostile position, Tirpitz was also hurt by seeing that his opponent was not defeated by himself but fell to the political struggle.

"It seems that Fisher has offended a lot of people, and it is more difficult for veterans like Cole to speak ill of him at this time than for those who oppose him to attack him." Jochen admits that he gloated a little, and usually offended more people. At the critical moment, it is not the person who opposes you with a clear stand, even if he says a few words that fall into the ground, it is more unbearable than his own enemy's fierce attack on you, and Fisher has suffered this time.

"Yes, Your Majesty, it seems that if Fisher wants to have a decent ending this time, he can only resign on his own initiative." Tirpitz said with a sigh.

"That's a good thing. At least we don't have to worry about the British launching a Copenhagen attack on us, do we? Jochen laughed and teased, but Tirpitz could tell that His Majesty was obviously dissatisfied with Fisher's clamour, and there was a hint of schadenfreude in his tone.

Tirpitz had no choice but to follow Jochen's tone and say, "Yes, Your Majesty, it's a good thing indeed, we have one less trouble. ”

"I don't think this trouble will be reassuring to fade out of sight, but he's not in the Admiralty of the Royal Navy, at least we don't have to worry about when the Royal Navy will get nervous." Jochen pursed his lips disdainfully.

In fact, Jochen was not really worried that the British would take the initiative to call. Although Fisher made a great contribution to the reform of the Royal Navy, most of these reforms were institutional and technical, and Fisher did not actually make much progress strategically.

But the danger caused by Fisher's big mouth is now probably more of a headache than a set of war plans against Germany. The Germans are panicked by his mouth that can just say anything, and you have to be careful to take it as if it were real, so this big mouth is out of the Admiralty, at least everyone can live in peace for a while.

"Anyway, it looks like we've been able to clear our ears for a while." Jochen smiled and said, "This time the gentlemen of the British cabinet have finally done a good thing, if I can, I really want to give Prime Minister Asquith a medal." ”

Jochen was in a good mood, but the person was not in such a good mood.

"Things are going to be against you right now, John, and you have no chance of winning against them head-to-head like this." Former British Prime Minister. Conservative leader Balfour persuaded. The former Admiral Earl Selborne, who had a good relationship with Fisher, is now a senior official in South Africa, so the only person who can persuade Fisher, an old stubborn one, is himself, a former prime minister who has a good relationship with Fisher.

For this former prime minister, who strongly supported his reforms. Fisher could still restrain his feelings from getting angry, but the anger between the words could not dissipate: "Those who oppose me use such despicable means to slander me, this is persecution!" Shameless political persecution! They wanted to ruin what I had done! They want to ruin all the achievements I have made in the past few years of reform! I definitely can't do what they want! ”

"I know you're angry right now, John, but anger won't solve the problem." Balfour advised: "An impeachment of Billsford will not make you so wolfish now, obviously." The Cabinet is also involved, and Asquith obviously does not want you to continue as First Sea Lord, otherwise the results of the Cabinet investigation will not be so unfavorable to you now. ”

"Damn, they just want to get their political capital and balance their finances? Reducing expenses? Keeping campaign promises? It's all shit! Without the Royal Navy, this qiē is all shit! Fisher said angrily: "The current cabinet is full of liars, cowards and traitors!" ”

"Now is not the time for you to lose your temper. John, how to preserve the fruits of the reform is the most important thing, and you don't want the Royal Navy to go back to the way it was four years ago, right? Balfour stopped Fisher's invective, and then said what he meant: "My advice is that you resign voluntarily, so that the situation will not continue to deteriorate." ”

"What?" Hearing that Balfour had asked him to resign, Fisher was a little stunned, and then reacted with a burst of anger: "Even you want me to get out of the Admiralty?" Without me, they would have sabotaged my work with impunity! Now they are using shameless means to slander me, and you actually let me escape?! The Royal Navy has never escaped! ”

"If you don't resign, then the cabinet investigation will have an increasing impact on your reputation, and then the results of the reforms you have made will really not be preserved!" Speaking of which, Balfour was also a little anxious: "Because those who oppose you can attack all your efforts with your dishonor, without any reason!" And if you resign on your own initiative, you are still the leader of the reform of the Royal Navy, the First Sea Lord who has made outstanding contributions during his tenure, and your influence and your supporters can continue to play their role in the Admiralty! You can also ask your supporters to be your successors and keep your reforms going, but if you are disgraced and dismissed by the cabinet, this is not possible! ”

Of course, what Balfour said was so righteous and awe-inspiring, but it was not entirely in public intentions, or a little selfish, the Conservative Party lost the election, and naturally still wanted to make a comeback, if Fisher, who he supported at the time, was saddled with any dishonorable accusations, then it would naturally become the tongue of the Liberal Party to attack the Conservative Party in the future.

And Fisher's resignation is not really idle at home, his influence within the navy, his influence on His Majesty the King, and his influence on the public will not be reduced much, and because he was forced to resign by the conspiracy of the Liberal Party, it will naturally become a help for the Conservative Party in the future.

Of course, Balfort's reluctance to see the naval reform he supported at the beginning be denied or even perverse, is sincere, after all, there are also its own efforts in this achievement.

Balfour's persuasion still had some effect, Fisher immediately calmed down, and then thought about Balfour's construction, seeing that this old stubborn could finally calm down and listen to people, Balfour immediately continued to agitate: "John, now you should think about who among your supporters can continue to implement your reforms, and you have enough influence over him to make him willing to accept your advice even if you are no longer in the navy." ”

Still pondering the pros and cons, Fisher replied in accordance with Balfour's words: "Arthur? Nevit? Wilson, who is a strong supporter of mine and has a personality similar to mine, would have allowed the reform to continue. ”

Personality is similar to you? Isn't that another stinky and hard-tempered guy? Balfour was a little helpless, sure enough, it wouldn't be a likable guy to get along with Fisher, but that's all there is to it now. After Fisher steps down, there will definitely be a wave of counterattack in the opposition, and a successor with a tough and unlikable personality will be able to withstand the pressure, and when this wave passes, the Admiralty will also stabilize internally, and there will be no more chaos at that time, and there will be no problem in replacing people again.

Balfour had no choice but to say: "John, you resigned voluntarily, so that you can still recommend this Wilson as the new First Sea Secretary, if you are forced to resign, then it is not up to you to decide who will sit in this position, you don't want to see Bilsford sit in this position, do you?" ”

"He didn't want to succeed!" Fisher exploded again: "Anyone in the navy can be my successor, but he is definitely not good at Billsford!" ”

"Then you should resign voluntarily, after your honorable and dignified resignation, his behavior as the impeached former First Sea Secretary will become a big stain, and your supporters can use this to oppose a tainted person to become the First Sea Minister, right?" Balfour said immediately.

"You make me think again." Balfour's words shook Fisher.

Knowing that his words had already had an effect, Balfour felt no need to continue, and now Fisher needed to think and make a decision for himself.

At the end of November 1908, Fisher voluntarily resigned from his position as First Sea Lord, and the investigation against him came to an abrupt end, and Wilson succeeded him as First Sea Lord.

Fisher, a naval fighter, temporarily left the Royal Navy, where he struggled. (To be continued......)