The main force of the Chinese Navy appeared in the coastal waters of Xiangjiang, which shocked the entire Xiangjiang River. Those who cherished their homeland had tears in their eyes one by one. China's powerful navy has given them hope and the future of their motherland. And those who hate China are silent.

Reporters from some countries in Xiangjiang took the opportunity to send back to China the formidable warships of the Chinese Navy that they had photographed. After all, several capital ships of the Chinese Navy are now among the most powerful battleships in the world.

This has led many international media to claim that the Chinese Empire is flexing its muscles and showing off its force to the British Empire. The Royal Navy of the British Empire is arguably the most powerful navy in the world. However, now it has been slapped in the face by the Chinese Navy. There is no doubt that the British Empire has once again lost face.

The news of the actions of the Chinese Navy reached London at two o'clock in the morning. However, Prime Minister David Lloyd George no longer cared about whether it would disturb people's dreams, and directly asked people to call the cabinet ministers to come to the meeting. So, one by one, the cabinet ministers, who were high-ranking and usually elegant, hurriedly got into the car, yawned, and rushed to the prime minister's office.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the situation in Xiangjiang is now very critical. Not only did the Chinese send their elite army to approach Xiangjiang by land, but their huge navy also appeared off the coast of Xiangjiang. We can almost see this as the Chinese Empire is about to take back Xiangjiang by force. Let's talk about it, what should we do now? David Lloyd George said with a gloomy face.

The Chinese Empire actually ignored the face of Britain at all, and directly advanced by sea and land, making it look like it was going to recover the Xiangjiang River by force. This is undoubtedly a slap in the face of the United Kingdom! If Britain does not respond, they will be disgraced.

Lord Chancellor John Jericho's face was even more gloomy, not because of anything else, but because of the main force of the Chinese Navy's fleet this time. Let him, the Minister of the Admiralty, tremble. Whether it is the 'Three Emperor-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy, or the 'Pinghai-class' battleships remodeled from the hulls of the Japanese Navy, or the 'Five Emperor-class' battleships, they are all extremely powerful battleships! Although the British Royal Navy far surpassed the Chinese Navy in the number of warships. However, from performance. Or rather, judging by the top battleships, they have been left behind by the Chinese Navy.

"Your Excellency, the Chinese are showing us force and trying to force us to compromise. I don't think they would dare to really use force to take back Xiangjiang. Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour said.

"The Chinese have always played cards out of common sense. What if they do use force? So what should we do? Walter Lang, the Colonial Chancellor, said with some concern. The current performance of the Chinese Empire gave him a very dangerous feeling.

"Your Excellency, the attitude of the Chinese is getting tougher and tougher, so naturally we can no longer compromise and give in. Otherwise. What will the world think of the British Empire? We have to take a tougher stance. Quartermaster Winston Churchill jumped out.

"Tough? Is there going to be a war against the Chinese? How do we fight them? Send the army or the navy to go? War Chancellor Earl Derby said disdainfully. In his opinion, Winston Churchill is a senior politician even though he has been in the cabinet many times. However, this guy is too tough. It's not going to work. What Britain needs now is to restore its strength and develop peacefully. And not to take the initiative to provoke a war.

"The Navy, of course, the Navy. The Royal Navy is the best in the world! Winston Churchill said immediately.

"I don't dare to claim to think of the Royal Navy as the number one in the world. Our most powerful battleships are none other than the 'Revenge' and 'Queen Elizabeth' battleships built during the First World War. Look at the Chinese. Their most formidable battleship was the 'Three Emperors' class, a terrifying big guy armed with three triple 410mm guns! Sir John Jerichoe said dissatisfied.

After the construction of the 'Vengeance-class' battleship is completed. The British Navy did not build any more battleships. The four N3-class battleships that were originally planned to be built were also directly canceled due to the financial crisis. You know, the N3-class battleship is a powerful battleship with a displacement of more than 48,000 tons and three triple 457 mm guns. The British Admiralty plans to build four, and if these four N3-class battleships are capable of commissioning, then. The strength of the British Navy will continue to lead the world.

However, the cabinet eventually vetoed the construction of the N3-class battleship due to financial constraints, which made the British Navy very dissatisfied.

Now, the Chinese Navy has sent its main force to the waters off the coast of Xiangjiang, including three powerful 'Three Emperor-class' battleships and two 'Pinghai-class' battleships. Immediately Sir John Jericho could no longer hold back.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Andrew Bonafar frowned, then said, "You can't just build those warships and cause the finances to collapse." ”

"Fiscal collapse? How is that possible. My God! You must know that even Japan has built four 'Kii-class' battleships, which are also powerful battleships equipped with 410 mm guns. The dignified Royal Navy of the British Empire, the most powerful battleship's main gun caliber is actually 381 mm, which is simply a shame! Sir John Jericho scoffed. Of course, at the moment only the Chinese Navy and the Japanese Navy are powerful battleships armed with 410 mm guns. The rest of the countries, because of all sorts of problems, did not build such powerful battleships. Of course, the four 'Colorado-class' battleships of the Americans were also armed with 406-mm guns. It's just that the battleships of this class are under construction and are not in service. Britain and France are short of money, and the Americans have a lot of money, but they lack relevant technology.

"The Japanese? If it weren't for the continuous loans provided by the Americans to Japan, Japan's finances would have collapsed long ago. Andrew Bonafa said dismissively. Japan's financial pressure is very high. They are so heavily indebted that they cannot even repay the interest on their annual revenues. If Japan were a factory, they would have gone bankrupt long ago.

Of course, because Japan's role is very important, the United States, Britain, and France hope to use Japan as a pawn to contain China, so they continue to provide loans to Japan so that Japan can hold on.

"Humph! All I know is that even the Japanese had four powerful battleships with 410-mm guns, and we had nothing. John Jericho snorted.

"That's it! Stop arguing. Talking about this now doesn't do anything anymore. The main theme of this meeting is how to deal with the challenges of the Chinese. David Lloyd George slapped the table.

Sir John Jerichow and Andrew Bonafar had no choice but to say no more.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, we can protest to the Chinese." War Secretary Earl Derby said with a smile on his face. It's just that the smile on his face, no matter how you look at it, looks like a mockery.

"Protest? There's a for this! David Lloyd George said angrily.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, we have to launch a-for-tat response. Since the Chinese dare to send a navy to Xiangjiang, then we must also send a navy to Xiangjiang. At least, Xiangjiang is still under our control, and we can't be compared to them. Winston Churchill suggested.

"Send the navy to Xiangjiang? What if we get into a fight with the Chinese? The Royal Navy was the backbone of the British Empire and could never afford to take risks. Sir John Jerichale refused without even thinking about it. Sending the main force of the Royal Navy to China thousands of miles away, isn't that going to death? The defeat of the Russians in the Battle of Tsushima is vivid!

"The Chinese will not dare to go to war with us. They're just putting on a show to scare us. Winston Churchill said.

"No, the Royal Navy lacks warships that can deal with the 'Three Emperor-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy, and if it rushes forward and there is a conflict, the Royal Navy will definitely suffer. Once the Royal Navy suffers serious losses, then our position as the world hegemon will inevitably be challenged. There are even more serious consequences. Sir John Jericho still shook his head.

"Our vast colonies are protected by the Royal Navy. The Royal Navy could not afford to have any problems. Walter Lang, the Colonial Secretary, also said.

David Lloyd George couldn't help but frown. The importance of the Royal Navy is unquestionable. But in the face of the provocations of the Chinese Empire, do they really want to compromise? This made him unable to bear this evil breath in his heart.

"Send the main force of the Royal Navy to Singapore and let the world see our attitude. What do you think? David Lloyd George said.

"Your Excellency, what if the Chinese think that we are preparing to go to war with them and take risks to fight us?" John Jellicoe was worried.

"We can enter the Singapore fortress, and the Chinese probably don't dare to attack the strong fortress." David Lloyd George insisted.

Sir John Jericho's mouth opened, but he didn't say anything more.

David Lloyd George glanced at the crowd and said, "If there is no objection, then send the main force of the Royal Navy to Singapore." However, unless it is absolutely necessary, it is absolutely impossible to start a war with the Chinese! ”

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister." Sir John Jericho nodded. (To be continued.) )

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