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"Well, everyone is so determined, and I'm very happy! This battle is a challenge for us, but it is also an opportunity! As long as it can win, then China will truly rise. Besides, we may not lose this battle. According to information obtained by the Military Intelligence Agency, several countries of the Pacific Alliance were preparing to launch a war against the Empire in 900, that is, two years later. Then we don't have to wait until that time to react passively. We can completely preemptively! Wang Yuze said. Anyway, it is already destined to go to war, and the fool waits for others to be ready before going to war, so it is natural to fight a time difference and lay the foundation for victory when the other party is caught off guard.

"Your Majesty, the first enemy of the Empire, is Japan. According to the information we have received, the four warships ordered by Japan abroad will return to China by the end of this year. The two battleships they built themselves will not be able to be completed until the middle of next year. And our four 'Zhonghua-class' battleships will also be commissioned in the second half of the year! If there is a war at the end of this year, it will be very advantageous for the Empire! Navy Minister Zhang Cheng said. If the war had to start in 900, China's home fleet would have faced Japan, with eight battleships, and the United States, with many more ships. If war breaks out at the end of this year, the Chinese Navy will have the upper hand. The power of the 'Zhonghua-class' battleships is far from being comparable to that of the old battleships. When the time came, the Imperial Navy would defeat the Japanese Navy at a small cost. At this time, it was also the period of weakness of the US Navy, and the US Navy only had six battleships, namely one 'Indiana-class' battleship, two 'Chishach-class' battleships and three 'Illinois-class' battleships. Once the Chinese Navy defeated the Japanese Navy, it would be easier to defeat the American Navy.

"Your Majesty, the minister agrees with a preemptive strike. As long as the navy can defeat Japan, then the Japanese army will not be able to land in Korea. It is even possible to trap the Japanese by means of siege. The Imperial Army only needs to deal with Russia, then it will be much easier! War Minister Cai Yun also said.

"Russia? The Russians' army, although poorly equipped, was not so easy to deal with. In addition, although the Russians only have a standing army of one million, they can quickly arm millions of people, so they can't be careless! Wang Yuze said.

"Your Majesty, although the Russians have a large number of troops, if we start the war at the end of the year, the Trans-Siberian Railway of the Russians will not be completed, and we just need to be ready for a big war with the Russians in the Baikal region. Now, the railway from Beijing to Kulen is about to be built, and we are not inferior to the Russians in terms of logistical supply, plus our equipment is much better than that of the Russian army. If there is a big fight here, the final victory will definitely be ours. As long as we can hold back the Russians here, the final victory will definitely be ours. It is even possible to recover the land occupied by the Russians in one fell swoop! Chief of Staff Xiong Wu also said.

"Well, the army can draw up a detailed battle plan first. In any case, victory in the land war must be ensured! Wang Yuze said. If there is an accident in the naval battle and the Chinese navy is defeated, it will all depend on the army. Therefore, the army has become the last barrier of the empire.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Xiong Wu and Cai Yun hurriedly received their orders.

"Your Majesty, does the army need to be expanded? If needed, the expansion plan can now be initiated. If war breaks out, we will face millions of Russian teams, if not more. In addition, if Japan is to be completely wiped out, it is inevitable that Japan will be landed. At that time, Japan will inevitably go crazy, and we will need more troops! Defense Minister Jiang Xingguo also asked.

"The army can be secretly expanded. However, the number should not be too much. Let's expand the number of divisions by 20 first! If more troops are needed in wartime, they can be replenished on an ad hoc basis. Compulsory military service has been in place for almost three years, and we already have a group of retired soldiers and reserve soldiers ready to use! Wang Yuze said. Now is the time when China's five-year development plan is at a critical juncture, and if too many manpower is deployed, it will have an impact on the development of the empire. Coupled with the establishment of the compulsory military service system, China already has a large number of available soldiers, and it is completely possible to recruit millions of soldiers within three months after the start of the war. In this way, it will not affect the war.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Jiang Xingguo said.

"In addition, the Ministry of Defense, the General Staff Headquarters, the War Department, and the Admiralty Department can all start preparing for war from now on. I am afraid that this war will last a long time, and we must be fully prepared. For example, guns and ammunition, as well as cotton clothes for winter protection, etc. The enemy of the army is Russia, and the weather in Siberia is very cold, and if you are not prepared, you may be defeated. Didn't Napoleon, who swept Europe back then, also suffer a big loss in Russia? We must not be Napoleonic second! Wang Yuze said. When he started a war with Russia, he always felt a little weak in his heart, completely because Russia was too strong. There is the example of Napoleon first, and then there is the example of Hitler, which can show that Russia is not so easy to defeat.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Several military giants replied.

"Zhang Aiqing, what I am most worried about is the navy. Although, in the event of a preemptive strike, we can defeat the Japanese Navy, it will not be a problem to deal with the US Navy. But we had to guard against a massive invasion by the British navy. If the British Navy, the French Navy, and even the Russian Navy form such a coalition and fight a decisive battle with us, then we will be under great pressure! It's entirely possible. The rise of the empire was already a serious threat to British interests in Asia. When that time comes, they will definitely do their best to destroy us. So, the pressure on the Navy is very high! Wang Yuze said to Zhang Cheng.

"Your Majesty, the British 'Chinese fleet' in the Far East has four battleships, all of which are 'Sovereign-class' battleships. In addition, their Pacific Fleet, home in Singapore, had two battleships, the East India Fleet in India had two battleships, and the East African Fleet had two battleships. If it's just these fleets, we'll be able to handle it. But if Britain sends more fleets from home, then we will be overwhelmed. However, the British fleet on home was on guard against Germany. As long as the German allies were willing to contain a part of the British navy for us, the final victory would have been ours. In addition, the shipyards of the Admiralty can work overtime to build the 'Qin-class' battleships and strive to be able to enter service next year, so that we will be able to have four more powerful warships." It will be more confident! Zhang Cheng said.

Wang Yuze nodded, but it may not be so easy for Germany to contain Britain's homeland navy. First, the German side does not have the strength, and in addition, the German side is willing to do so. Although China and Germany had very close relations, I am afraid that Germany would be ecstatic if China and Britain went to war in the Far East. The reason why Germany is willing to help China is to let China help Germany share the pressure from Britain. Now that China is getting stronger and stronger, Germany will certainly hope that China and Britain will lose both.

"Your Majesty, we can try to get in touch with the German side. Although the Germans certainly had the intention of using us to deplete the strength of the British. But if we fail, Germany will have to deal with British pressure on its own. The Germans must have understood the truth of cold lips and teeth. As long as their navy made a slight move, the main force of the British home fleet would not act rashly. Even if we only contain the strength of most of the British Navy, we have a very good chance of winning! Xiong Wu also said. Britain's home fleet, consisting mainly of the Atlantic Fleet and the Cape Fleet, plus the Mediterranean Fleet, constituted Britain's three most powerful fleets. It was also the main force of Britain against Germany. If there was any change in Germany's high seas fleet, Britain would certainly not dare to send too many warships to the Far East, and this would be an opportunity for China.

"We wrote to the Kaiser personally, hoping that he would be able to distinguish the weight!" Wang Yuze said.

"As for the cabinet, we must also fully cooperate and prepare for the war. The Ministry of Finance, for its part, needs to raise at least 500 million yuan or more for the war. If we can end the war within half a year, we will spend 500 million yuan on military spending. If it drags on for more than a year, the military budget will be even more! So, we have to prepare in advance! Wang Yuze said.

"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Finance doesn't have that much money. Combined with the 80 million pounds in war reparations received from the United States last year, the Treasury was able to raise a total of 700 million yuan. If the war lasts longer than half a year, we will have to find another way! Chancellor of the Exchequer Wang Wenhua said.

"Your Majesty, 700 million yuan is enough for the expenses in the early stage of the war, if it is not enough, let's find a way! When the time comes, we will be able to raise military expenses by selling war bonds. I believe that the people will definitely support us. In addition, as long as we can win this war, we will receive huge war reparations and benefits, which will be enough to pay off these war debts! Prime Minister Yang Huati said.

Public debt is already very common in Western countries, but it has not yet been implemented in China. In the eyes of the people, if the country has no money, then how can it get it? But Wang Yuze believed that in the event of a war, the people would still do their best to support the empire. After all, when the empire becomes stronger, everyone's life will get better and better, and if the empire is defeated, I am afraid that everyone will have to live that kind of miserable life again.

"Well, so be it! That's all for today's pilgrimage, let's go back and get ready! Wang Yuze said. After this meeting, China's warplanes have begun to slowly operate.

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