"Damn it!" Wells's face turned to ashes in an instant, he didn't think that the British and French forces were here to help the north, the Chinese army alone was difficult enough, and now Britain and France are coming, how can such a battle be fought? The faces of the warriors turned into despair.

But is that really the case?

The navy of the Democratic Alliance kept a close eye on the approaching British and French fleets, and they all gasped, and there were three or four hundred warships and transport ships, which increased their vigilance even more, and even the torpedoes were quietly transferred to a state of readiness.

This time to intervene in the American Civil War, Britain and France each sent 30 warships with more than 10,000 frigates and 10,000 marines each.

The Anglo-French forces were also observing the Chinese fleet in front, and Olivier chuckled: "You say, if we suddenly attack the Chinese Navy, will we send them to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean to feed the sharks?" Then announce the news that the Chinese emperor secretly infiltrated the United States, and join forces with the American Northern Army, can he not return to China? China prospered because of him, and if he died in the United States, would China collapse? ”

Olivier said it in a joking tone, but Duresli didn't think this guy was joking, although France had a secret discussion with China, but the French Emperor Napoleon III had a changeable personality, impulsiveness, and often had some strange ideas, which made France's foreign policy also erratic, never unconditionally abide by the treaty, if you take it seriously, you lose.

Last year, for example, the Polish people seized the opportunity of Russia's defeat in the Far East to launch an uprising. Before the uprising, France had promised arms and economic aid to Poland. But under the pressure of Russia, lip service did not come. Not a single franc was paid, which led to the suppression of the Polish uprising by Russia, which aroused resentment from both Poland and Russia.

Another example is that France directed the unification of Italy, but reached an agreement with the Holy See to send guards to help the Holy See prevent Italy from attacking Rome, which brought a rift to the friendly relations between France and Italy, and because the unification of Italy brought a crisis to the Holy See, which was promoted by France, the Holy See was not grateful to France. On the contrary, there is a lot of resentment against France, only if this is France's remedy.

Another example is that France inexplicably sent troops to Mexico, supported the Austrian Habsburg member Archduke Massimiliano as emperor, and established the Second Mexican Empire, but under the strong opposition and threat of the United States, France gave up Massimiliano, making France's use of troops against Mexico meaningless.

People put their heads on the waistband of their trousers, don't they trust you? But it's better for you to shake your hands when you say so. It was fatal, and the outbreak of the Civil War delayed the U.S. intervention in Mexico, which not surprisingly drew the resentment of Massimiliano and his Austrian Habsburgs.

As Prussia grew stronger in the Pan-German Confederation, relations between France and Prussia deteriorated.

Arguably. Under the influence of Napoleon III, France's foreign policy was constantly in flux. They do not care about long-term interests, and even some policies do not even achieve short-term benefits. Many times, it is the result of two sides that are not human.

The emperor is unreliable. The whole country can be imagined, and Diresley is really afraid of this guy making a mess.

Although Olivier's proposal had a fatal attraction to him, he knew better that the most imminent threat to Britain was not China, but the second communist revolution that could break out at any time, and only with China's cooperation could the crisis of the revolution be resolved.

Of course, China's chaos is beneficial to the entire Western world, but even if Wang Feng dies in the United States, will China be in chaos? There is Hong Xuanjiao in charge of the army in China, even if he can only control the Taiping military system, but the Qing military system may not all be greedy, Zuo Zongtang, Liu Mingchuan and many others still take care of the overall situation, and Wang Feng has a son, there is no problem with the heir, Wang Youling is also a model of selflessness, and he will inevitably assist the young master and go down the road formulated by Wang Feng.

The most important thing is that China's social system has been widely recognized, taking into account the interests of the vast majority of people, and the political system is also very enlightened, which is the most ideal system in the minds of the scholar class.

Di Resley does not think that if Wang Feng is dead, China will change the sky, at most it will be chaotic for a while, and there will not be much trouble, just like the Queen of England, if she dies violently, it will not have much impact on Britain, not to mention, Britain and France and Washington may not be able to put Wang Feng to death.

Perhaps it was the romantic character of the French that brought about his foreign policy infallibility, and the whole country gave the impression of being a mess, while the Anglo. The rigorous nature of the Saxons has made Britain's foreign policy very sustainable, and has also helped Britain become the most successful country in the West.

The idea of attacking the Chinese fleet was suppressed in a flash, and Diresley glared at Olivier fiercely: "I don't think it's a funny joke, please don't forget the purpose of our visit to the United States." ”

"When I didn't say it!" Olivier shrugged his shoulders indifferently, and then said, "The Chinese warship is coming over with the flag." ”

Sure enough, the lookout soldier then called: "Gentlemen, the Chinese invited us to attack the Norfolk shipyard, do you want to agree to him?" "Why do you say yes?" Olivier said without hesitation: "We carry a large number of baggage, as well as marines, if there is an accident, I can't bear this responsibility, and I can't turn him down at this time." “

Di Resley can feel the vigilance of the Chinese Navy on the other side, but he can also understand that if he changes his role with the Chinese Navy, he will also be careful to be on guard, after all, the artillery on the warships of both sides is not a joke, and the friendship between China and Britain is only based on temporary common interests, but in fact they are suspicious of each other, so he did not stop it, but just added: "We ask that two warships be sent to watch the battle." “

Olivier was puzzled, "What do you mean by that?" “

Di Resli smiled slightly: "Your Excellency Olivier Coconut, aren't you curious about the Chinese Navy?" You know, not only our Royal Navy, but also your French Navy was also a defeated officer of the Chinese Navy, don't you want to find out what it means for him to win? “

"Hmm~~" Olivier nodded.

The heralds waved their flags one after another, and a moment later, the Chinese also waved their flags, allowing the British and French forces to request, but demanding that the unrelated ships leave the belligerent waters immediately.

The warship on which Dureslie and Olivier were on and another French battleship slowly sailed towards the Chinese fleet, while the rest of the ships picked up speed and continued southward.

"Huh~~" Seeing a large number of ships moving away, Wells let out a long sigh: "In the end, everyone has a ghost, now it's okay, boys, get ready for battle." ”

The momentum of the U.S. military has miraculously risen again.

In fact, Boss Chen invited the British and French forces to participate in the attack, just to make a gesture, the British and French forces really want to participate, he is not happy, the two armies are together, not to mention guarding against each other, and the techniques and tactics have not been practiced, they will only drag their feet and drive the British and French forces away, he is already very satisfied.

Seeing the fleets of the two countries gradually disappear from sight, Boss Chen said in a deep voice: "Implement Plan No. 1!" ”

"Yes!" The flag bearer waved his flag.

The East China Sea Fleet has all 20 warships, and at present, the East China Sea Fleet is quite proficient in arranging troops and cooperating with each other, after all, this is China's first navy, experienced in a hundred battles, and has undertaken the heaviest combat missions, perhaps in the future, the East China Sea Fleet does not need such a large scale, but at present, it is the first fleet of the Chinese Navy.

Four ironclad ships, two large in front and two slightly behind, rushed towards the harbor in full carriages, while the other sixteen wooden-hulled armored ships were lined up in a fan-shape, embellished in the rear, apparently with the task of providing fire support.

No foreigner has ever seen such a formation.

Di Resli couldn't help but say, "Did this Chinese naval commander take the wrong medicine?" Four warships to attack the US naval base, and the other sixteen in the back to watch the show, oh God, I can't understand the Chinese thinking. ”

Olivier spread his hands very elegantly: "Your Excellency Diresley, it seems that we are ready to escape." “

Scharf grabbed the arm of the boss and shouted anxiously: "Mr. Chen, you are taking a risk, I don't recommend that you use those four warships as bait, this does not make any sense, you should concentrate on launching a full-scale attack on the Northern Navy, you should immediately order the whole army to press, immediately!" “

"Your Excellency Scharf, please rest easy, don't worry, I will not risk the lives of Chinese soldiers."

"Alas!" Scharf looked at Boss Chen in a daze for a moment, sighed heavily before letting go of his hand, and put on a look of loyalty and disobedience, and he was also anxious and didn't know what to do, this commander of the Chinese fleet is too unreliable. "Hahahaha~~" Wells saw that the Chinese Navy made a stupid move, and immediately laughed happily: "Guys, the Chinese are here to send dessert, let's eat dessert first, and then come to eat a big meal." "Whoa~~" The U.S. warships and shipyards were full of screams, and morale was suddenly boosted, and together with shore guns, hundreds of guns were aimed at the four ironclad battleships that were getting closer and closer, and the shells had already been pressed in, and as soon as they approached the firing range, they would blow it to pieces.

When the four battleships were still twelve kilometers away from the coast, their speed slowed down instantly, and the two huge warships on the side suddenly turned their rudders, and the hulls gradually turned horizontally, and several of the battleships that followed behind also turned their rudders.

(To be continued.) )

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