"This?" Sir Marker choked. If this had happened to the Royal Navy, the British Empire's reaction would have been even more violent!

Looking at the speechless Sir Ma Ke, Gao Yang sneered and said, "Mr. Ambassador, don't talk nonsense anymore." Let's use the cannon to decide whose side the axiom is on. I just want to know one thing right now. ”

Gao Yang lit a cigarette, looked at Mr. Minister, and said in a deep voice, "Will your country declare war on me for the Dutch?" ”

"This," said Sir Mack, with some hesitation, "this is not for me to decide! However, there is no treaty of alliance between my country and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. I don't think I'll be directly involved in this war. ”

"Still." Sir Mack paused, then said, "Our government wants to be able to put an end to this matter reasonably!" You can retaliate, and you will be compensated. But. ”

Sir Maks sorted out his emotions and said in a deep voice, "Reasonable behavior can be understood, but please don't go too far!" ”

"Hmm." Gao Yang had a light smile on the corner of his mouth, nodded and said, "I don't want to fight either, I'm a Nobel Peace Prize winner!" It's just that the Dutch are so bullying that I'm just forced to fight back. ”

Sir Mack secretly scolded in his heart: "Your words are the opposite, right? It seems like you've been riding on the Dutch's head and bullying them, right? ”

Sir Ma Ke sorted out his emotions and said with a straight face, "Commander-in-Chief Gao, on behalf of our cabinet, I would like to ask you, what kind of conditions do you need to be willing to end this war?" ”

Gao Yang spit out the smoke ring, with a smug smile on his face, and said softly, "This is just the beginning, let's wait until the fight is over." If my losses were too great, perhaps the Dutch would have come to offer the conditions. ”

"Commander-in-Chief Gao, our Cabinet can understand your act of retaliation. It's just that it's almost fine to do anything, once the bottom line is exceeded. Then it is possible for our cabinet to react! Sir Maks said in a deep voice.

"Hmm." Gao Yang nodded, and said with a straight face, "I respect the authority of the British Empire. I also don't want to completely wipe out the Kingdom of the Netherlands. I just want to avenge my officers and soldiers! And get paid reasonably! That's my bottom line! ”

Looking at the figure of Sir Ma Ke leaving, Gao Yang narrowed his eyes slightly, and a slight chill flashed in his eyes. "Keep jumping, there will be a day when you will vomit blood!"

Immediately after the departure of the British ambassador, Gao Yang signed the order for the Grand Fleet to assemble and move south. In addition to the Nagato, which entered the dockyard for overhauls, the main force of the Grand Fleet immediately assembled and headed south to the East Indies!

At the same time, the detachment at Truk was ordered to make an immediate sortie to attack all Dutch-flagged ships in the Pacific. All Dutch ships were immediately seized in various parts of the country and all Dutch assets were frozen.

As for the army, Gao Yang did not plan to send the regular army that was being reorganized to the south. "Let the Japanese mercenaries of Borneo go to war. So many soldiers don't do anything all day long, and it's a lot of waste. "Gao Yang hopes to consume more Japanese mercenaries, their number is really too much.

In the port of Batavia, after the bombardment of the King Kong had stopped, Vice Admiral Helvrey held a pre-war meeting on the Java.

"Ladies and gentlemen." Bloodshot Helfry finally swept his serious gaze over the faces of the officers around him, and said in a deep voice, "Now that the war has begun, we are currently in an absolutely weak position. The only way out for us is to rush out of the harbor, disperse our operations, and hunt down the enemy convoys. It is better to be able to destroy the oil field facilities on Borneo! Only by inflicting as much damage as possible that the other side cannot bear will we have a chance to end this war with dignity! ”

"Your Excellency, Commander." Major General Durman clenched his hands into fists. "We're all blocked in the harbor now, and the fleet can't get out at all!" How can we carry out the operation of breaking the diplomatic relationship? Do you want the fleet to dive out of the water? ”

Lieutenant General Hellfrey sighed lightly and said remorsefully, "It's my fault, I didn't expect them to go to war so resolutely!" It was a bad decision to take the entire fleet back into the harbor! ”

Eyes flickered. With a resolute look on his face, he said in a deep voice, "There is no point in talking about this now!" What we need to think about is how to change the current unfavorable situation! ”

After a pause, he looked at his worried subordinates, and then said, "That battlecruiser outside is too powerful. Regular artillery battles. We have little hope of winning! The only way to do this is to organize a raid on the Lightning Strike Fleet! ”

"Your Excellency!" Major General Durman said with a panicked expression: "This is really too risky! Once discovered, the battleship that carried out the mission"

Lieutenant General Helvery interrupted him with a wave of his hand. With a wry smile, he said, "The British have sent a telegram that the Great Fleet of Gaoyang in the north has begun to assemble, and it will go south in a few days!" Once they arrive, we won't even have a chance to fight to the death! ”

Lieutenant General Helvery stood up, looked at his subordinates with a solemn expression, and said in a serious voice, "Now we are in a desperate situation!" Needless to say! Only by fighting hard can there be a chance, and please do your best. For the kingdom! For the Queen! ”

That night, the 1st reconnaissance fleet, hovering off the coast of Batavia, was moving according to a standard anti-submarine course.

Even though intelligence showed that the Dutch did not have submarines in the East Indies, the highly trained naval officers and sailors continued to scrupulously enforce the rules of war. This is the difference between veterans who have experienced the baptism of war and rookies who have just entered the industry.

The bright moonlight covered the calm sea, and the First Reconnaissance Fleet had the King Kong as the core, surrounded by four light cruisers. Further periphery are the light ships of the Republic of Lanfang.

It was already past twelve o'clock in the morning, and the fleet commander, Vice Admiral Li Guotang, had already returned to the captain's cabin to rest. Now in control of the whole fleet is General Xu Zhenpeng.

General Xu Zhenpeng, who was born as a child in the United States, is 62 years old this year! Originally, according to Gao Yang's arrangement, the generals who were over sixty years old were going to retire. It's just that General Xu Zhenpeng, who once participated in the First Sino-Japanese Naval Battle, has a huge reputation in the navy.

General Xu Zhenpeng, who was the first mate of the Dingyuan torpedo at the time of the Battle of Dadonggou, would rather be the first mate on the Dingyuan, the flagship of the Grand Fleet, with the rank of lieutenant general, than leave the navy!

At that time, he once wrote a 10,000-word letter to Gao Yang, expressing his determination to serve the navy for the rest of his life. "The hatred of the first day has not snowed, and Yu vows not to leave the navy!"

After defeating the Japanese Combined Fleet, Gao Yang was not in the mood to retire this brave old navy. It's just that it is obviously inappropriate to serve as the first mate of a battleship with the rank of lieutenant general. It was at this time that the Japanese Navy compensated the Nagato and Kongo.

Gao Yang had originally planned for him to be the captain of one of the ships. However, after deliberation, the top brass of the Navy decided to form a rapid reconnaissance fleet. It was proposed that General Xu Zhenpeng be appointed chief of staff of the fleet.

General Xu Zhenpeng, who is an old man, accepted this order without hesitation. He went to the First Reconnaissance Fleet to serve as his deputy to Vice Admiral Li Guotang, who was more than 20 years younger than him.

He really cares about this fleet! General Xu Zhenpeng, who experienced the fiasco of the First Sino-Japanese War and the total annihilation of the Beiyang Fleet, really never thought that the navy would rise again!

A few months ago, when the Grand Fleet purchased by Gao Yang from the British arrived in the Demon Capital, the navies of the whole country heard the news! They joined Gao Yang not because Gao Yang was rich, but because Gao Yang brought them new hope! Hope for the entire Navy!

Sixty-two-year-old General Xu Zhenpeng directly approached Commander Lin: "Either let me get on the ship, or I will jump into the sea now!" ”

In fact, Gao Yang didn't understand how ardent the people in this time and space were for the humiliated country to rise again! That's the lifelong wish of generations! Countless people have died generously for this wish.

Even Wang, who became a traitor who was scolded by everyone in the future, assassinated an important minister of the Qing Dynasty when he was young. After being arrested, he also left behind "Generous Geyan City, calmly being a prisoner of Chu." Lead the knife into a fast, live up to the boy's head. Bold words!

Gao Yang can rise so quickly in this era, a big reason is that his behavior is in line with the wishes of the vast majority of people in this era!

After the rise of Gaoyang, the army is invincible! Many people even surrendered without a fight! And not just because his troops were well-equipped, well-trained and had high morale.

A big part of the reason is that most people want to have a powerful person who can put an end to the current chaos!

Gao Yang's appearance is in line with their ideas. Therefore, when fighting against Gao Yang, many people are unwilling to go all out!

When the Grand Fleet purchased by Gao Yang returned to China, the navies of the whole country listened to the scenery, and even the reputation of betrayal on their backs had to be gathered under Gao Yang's banner.

What are they for? It's not because Gao Yang gave them hope! The hope that the once No. 1 navy in Asia will rise again!

General Xu Zhenpeng is such a person. Lose and have it again. It's a complex emotion that people who haven't experienced it can't understand at all.

General Xu Zhenpeng cherishes everything now, and every warship is as precious as his child! The battle of the Haiqi made him extremely heartbroken, and he always thought of revenge in his heart! Even though he is in his sixties, he still takes the initiative to ask for night shifts.

Now. General Xu Zhenpeng was quietly drinking coffee in the bridge of the King Kong. With the instinct of an old navyman, he was very wary of a possible night attack by the Dutch!

He knew very well the strength of the Dutch East Indies fleet, and in a regular artillery battle, it was definitely not the opponent of the King Kong! The only way to achieve victory is to send a mine-strike ship for a night attack!

The cautious General Xu Zhenpeng deliberately sent guard ships at both ends of the sea near the port of Batavia.

The entire 1st reconnaissance fleet also maintained anti-submarine routes with heavy fuel consumption. The lookout posts of all ships are also double-posted. In short, he has done everything he can.

Looking at the vast sea outside the bridge, General Xu Zhenpeng sighed softly in his heart. It's really feng shui in turns. In the past, any white country could bite a piece of meat off its own country.

But now. It's his turn to take the fleet to block these white ghosts in their homes and beat them up! "Come, Dutchman. The revenge of the Haiqi is now time to be avenged! I can't wait! (To be continued......)

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