In the face of the persecution of the Chinese Empire, Russia chose to compromise and retreat, which undoubtedly made Russia lose face. In the same way, it also made the whole world drop their jaws. Is this still the Russia that used to be known as the European steamroller? It is unbelievable that they actually compromised because of the persecution of the Chinese Empire.

Tsar Nicholas II was completely swollen in the face this time. But what can be done about it? Nicholas II was only able to console himself with the fact that everything was for the sake of the big picture. At the same time, I made up my mind. After defeating the Allies, if you come to trouble China, you must take revenge. Britain and France have also made commitments and will certainly stand on the side of Russia in the future.

The strength of the Chinese Empire has once again attracted the attention of the whole world. Even the old Russia, faced with the threat of the Chinese Empire, had to choose to retreat. It can be seen that the current strength of the Chinese Empire. As a result, many countries have come to regard China as one of the most important powers in the world, and in some respects have even surpassed the United States across the ocean.

The retreat of the Russians rejoiced the Jews. The hundreds of thousands of Jews living in Russia immediately began to leave with their families in tow. Although, the Russian government has promised not to persecute them anymore. But these Jews could not believe in the capricious Tsar and the Russian government. If they don't leave now, what if the Tsar is going to attack them again in the future? When the time comes, China will not be obligated to come to their rescue. However, to leave now is to take a considerable loss of the wealth of those Jews. For example, many real estate can only be sold at a low price, or even discarded. However, for the sake of their own lives, these Jews were still able to give up these possessions.

Jews are good at making money, but they don't value it very much. If you had to choose between life and wealth. They will definitely choose life. After all, the money is gone, and it can be earned again. If the life is gone, then there is really nothing.

Barthes and others personally went to the Imperial Palace to meet with Emperor Wu Haoxuan and thank him. Meantime. They will also fulfill their promise to hand over a total of 300 million Chinese dollars in gratuitous aid and a billion Chinese dollars in interest-free loans to the Empire.

"Your Majesty, Dear Emperor, thank you for all that you have done to the Jews. You will always be the benefactor of our Jews. Barth said excitedly. Originally, he thought that these Jews living in Russia would probably not be able to escape this fate. I didn't expect that everyone would be able to leave Russia now.

"Mr. Barth, since the Empire has promised you, it will definitely be done." Wu Haoxuan said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, according to our agreement. 300 million Chinese dollars in gratuitous aid and 1 billion Chinese dollars in interest-free loans, we have already transferred to the account of the Imperial Treasury. Thank you for all you do for the Jews. Barth said.

"Hmm!" Wu Haoxuan nodded. The 1.3 billion Chinese dollars are in hand, and many projects of the empire can start again. In addition, the Empire's armament renewal can also be carried out as usual. Wu Haoxuan planned to re-equip the Imperial Army's troops deployed in Siberia and Northwest China on a large scale. Trucks are used instead of mules and horses. In this way, when marching on Russia in the future, the troops will be more mobile.

"Your compatriots, after arriving in the Empire. It's a member of the empire. I hope that you will be able to live and work in peace in the Empire. for the strength of the empire. Make a difference. When the empire is strong, I promise you, and I will naturally fulfill it. Wu Haoxuan continued.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Barthes and the others nodded repeatedly. They all had in their hearts a desire to build a state of their own. However, they also know that it is undoubtedly difficult to talk about the founding of the country now. Perhaps wait until the Chinese Empire truly becomes a world-class power. There will be hope.

The migration of hundreds of thousands of Jews to China has indeed provided a great impetus for China's development. Among these Jews were teachers, skilled workers, scientists, entrepreneurs, financiers, and so on, almost all of whom were urgently needed by the Empire. The empire went to great lengths to save the Jews, and the Jews were very grateful. With their help. The talent gap that the empire had to solve urgently has been alleviated to a large extent.

Little by little, the great war in Europe continued. The Entente and the Central Powers, tens of millions of troops on both sides fought on the battlefield, fighting in the dark and bleeding. Although the Allies inflicted heavy losses on Russia on the Eastern Front, they were never able to defeat Russia. As a last resort, Germany had no choice but to turn its attention to the Western Front again, wanting to launch another large-scale offensive against the British and French forces in order to force the two countries to withdraw from the war and win the final victory.

After the Yellow Emperor era in 4614 (16), the German army once again launched a large-scale offensive on the Western Front. The Germans and the British and French forces fought a series of bloody battles. It's just that the current Western Front has been completely blocked by trenches. The Germans committed a large number of troops to the attack, but they were unable to advance at a heavy cost under the blockage of the trenches.

Of course, in the same way, although the Anglo-French forces withstood the German attack, they themselves suffered heavy losses. At the same time, they themselves were blocked by the trenches, and it was very difficult to launch a counterattack against the Germans. This made the battlefield on the Western Front once again fall into a stalemate.

Germany's high seas fleet, albeit powerful. But now it has been completely reduced to an existential fleet, and it does not dare to go to sea to challenge British hegemony at all. This also made Germany's overseas trade routes almost cut off. Except for China, which is still transporting supplies to Germany, the rest of the countries have long been threatened by the British and no longer trade with the Germans.

Of course, the British also gritted their teeth against the Chinese merchant ships that transported supplies to Germany. If they could completely cut off supplies to Germany, perhaps Germany would soon collapse. It will be much easier for them to win in the end.

On March 21, 4614 (16), the British Admiralty, Sir John Fisher, formally proposed to the British Prime Minister Asquith to find a way to cut off the sea transportation line from China to Germany to help them win the war.

"Your Excellency, according to the records of the Royal Navy last month, the total number of Chinese merchant ships bound for Germany has reached sixty-five, and these merchant ships have provided Germany with a large quantity of steel, non-ferrous metals, grain, meat, and other supplies, totaling more than 300,000 tons. Almost every month, so many merchant ships from the Chinese go to Germany. It is precisely because the Chinese continue to provide these materials to Germany that we have fought so hard against the Germans. Sir John Fisher said.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister. Originally, according to our estimates, after the blockade of Germany's overseas trade routes, they would be able to hold out for a maximum of two years. However, now the war is in its third year. Several large-scale offensives of the Germans, though were contained by us. But they are still strong. It's not easy for us to beat them. All this is a ghost played by the Chinese. We had to find a way to cut off the Chinese from supplying supplies to the Germans. War Secretary Richard Haldane also said.

Prime Minister Asquith nodded with a gloomy face, he knew very well what the military meant. He also hated the Chinese's behavior of making money on both sides and making war profits. However, China's military strength is quite strong! If China is pushed into a hurry, the consequences will be very serious.

"What do you think we should do?" Prime Minister Asquith asked.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, as long as you give the order, the Royal Navy will seize Chinese merchant ships bound for Germany, and the Germans will no longer be given a pound of steel and a grain of grain." Sir John Fisher said.

"However, in that case, I am afraid that it will cause a fierce backlash from the Chinese." The newest two battleships of the Chinese have already entered service, and they are powerful battleships equipped with four twin 45-caliber 410-mm guns. In addition, they had five 'Five Emperor-class' battleships equipped with three triple 50x caliber 381 mm guns. Until we defeat the Germans, it is better not to provoke the Chinese. "Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, was a little worried.

"We are just seizing Chinese merchant ships and preventing the Chinese from transporting war materials to Germany. The Chinese may not go to war against us because of this. When the time comes, it will be enough to solve the problem through diplomatic means. Richard Haldan said.

"Your Excellency, in order to reduce the losses of our army and defeat the Germans earlier, we must stop the Chinese." Sir John Fisher was resolute.

Prime Minister Asquith pondered, offending the Chinese at this time is undoubtedly a bit risky. But watching the Germans slaughter British youth with steel and weapons provided to them by the Chinese was something he did not want to see.

"Well, make an announcement, and from now on the entire North Sea becomes a belligerent sea. The waters off the coast of Germany became a no-sail zone for the Royal Navy, and ships from other countries had to obtain the consent of the British Empire to enter the waters. Prime Minister Asquith said.

When the conflict between China and Japan broke out, China established a no-sail zone off the coast of Japan. Now, the British are learning and doing well.

On March 22, Britain officially declared the North Sea a war zone and the waters off the coast of Germany a no-sail zone, prohibiting ships from other countries from entering the area without permission. The purpose was to stop Chinese merchant ships and completely blockade Germany. (To be continued.) )

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