Chapter 599: Layout of the Middle East

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Wang Yuze is going to go abroad, and he has been going for several months, which is not something that can be left if he wants to. And, because of the urgency of time, he needs to make a good arrangement as much as possible.

After deciding that he would visit Europe, Wang Yuze summoned important cabinet ministers and negotiated with them separately, asking them to ensure that during Wang Yuze's visit, the country's economic development would not be left behind. Except for Foreign Minister Wu Dinh Fong and Wang Yuze, other important cabinet ministers will stay in China. Domestic economic construction has reached a critical juncture, and naturally there must not be a single problem.

In addition, the military is the focus of Wang Yuze's attention. Xiong Wu, chief of the General Staff, will stay in the country this time, and if he is in charge of the country, there should be no problems in the army. Xiong Wu, the chief of the general staff, is Wang Yuze's father-in-law, and his daughter is the empress of the empire, so naturally there will be no dissent. In addition, the Praetorian Guard is located in the Gyeonggi area, and the commander of the Praetorian Guard is Wang Yuze's confidant, and the entire Gyeonggi region is under the control of the Praetorian Guard. Therefore, after Wang Yuze left, the stability of the country was guaranteed.

However, many important ministers of the empire still raised objections to Wang Yuze's visit. After all, Wang Yuze is too important to the empire, and if there is any accident, the revival of the empire is likely to be interrupted. And the hostile forces, the assassination of Wang Yuze, has never been interrupted. However, the Empire's Military Intelligence Agency and Department of Homeland Security are very capable and always solve problems before these assassinations happen. These hostile forces include both foreign forces and some ill-intentioned people left over from the previous dynasty. However, under the blows of the Military Intelligence Agency and the Department of Homeland Security, they have not been able to make any waves. But this time, Wang Yuze's visit is for these people. Undoubtedly a great opportunity.

However, Wang Yuze has nothing to worry about his safety. From China to the United Kingdom, the journey of more than 20,000 kilometers is all high-speed sailing by warships. During this period, the hostile forces will not have any chance. Once in the UK, security is done by the British. Now Britain is preparing for Queen Victoria's funeral. The whole of Britain is under martial law, and those with bad intentions will certainly not have a chance. In addition, Britain is now the world's number one power, and if the safety of the visiting heads of state cannot be guaranteed, then what kind of world power are they?

After explaining all these things. Wang Yuze, Empress Xiong Menghan, Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang, and Minister of National Defense Jiang Xingguo boarded the battle cruiser 'Baiqi' at the Dagu Wharf in Tianjin and rushed to Britain. Accompanying the escort were two 'Tianshui-class' light cruisers. It's just that the endurance of the Tianshui-class light cruisers is limited. This makes them have to stay on the road for a while. However, the battleship sailed at a high speed of 25 knots and arrived in London before February 18, and there would be no problem.

"Your Majesty, this battleship is really big! It's like a hill! "Empress Xiong Menghan, it was the first time she saw such a huge battleship, and she was shocked. Although she is the queen of the empire, Xiong Menghan spends most of her time in the palace as her husband and children. There is very little contact with the outside world. Naval warships and the like have never been seen before. The relevant information is also obtained by reading the newspaper.

"Haha, this is the latest warship to be equipped by the Imperial Navy. Not only is the firepower powerful, but the speed is also very fast, faster than many light cruisers in Western countries. This is the Empire, a battleship designed specifically for the vast sea frontier! "Wang Yuze stood at the bow of the battlecruiser 'Baiqi'. He said as he looked at the massive steel ship. The 'Baiqi' battlecruiser has a displacement of more than 20,000 tons, although it is more than 3,000 tons less than the most advanced 'Qin-class' battleships in the empire, but in the eyes of ordinary people. Such a huge warship is undoubtedly extremely powerful and majestic.

Queen Xiong Menghan, looking at Wang Yuze's appearance bathed in golden sunlight, her eyes were full of admiration. If you say that when she married Wang Yuze before, she just obeyed the wishes of her parents. But later, after more than ten years of husband and wife with Wang Yuze, they have fallen in love with this man deeply. This man has developed a weak, backward, and ignorant country into one of the most powerful countries in the world, so that the people of the country can live a happy life. Such a man is undoubtedly a true hero. And in women's hearts, there seems to be a heroic plot. As a result, Xiong Menghan's heart was undoubtedly filled by Wang Yuze.

Looking at his wife's coquettish appearance, Wang Yuze couldn't help but pull his wife into his arms and just hugged him. The golden sun shone on them, and the two of them were like a pair of fairy couples. The guards of the guard, seeing this sobriety, all turned around and did not disturb the emperor and his wife. This Xiao Wei is all selected from the elite of the army, for Wang Yuze, they are extremely worshipful, they simply regard Wang Yuze as a god in their minds, for Wang Yuze's safety, they can give their lives! This is also the oath made by all the palace guards when they joined the guards, to use their lives to defend His Majesty the Emperor!

After departing from Tianjin, the battlecruiser 'Baiqi' increased its speed to 25 knots and headed south at high speed. The two 'Tianshui-class' light cruisers guarding the escort have a maximum speed of about 30 knots, and there will be no problem at all in keeping up with the 'Baiqi' battlecruisers.

Five days later, at noon on January 30, the fleet arrived in Singapore, Comb in the south-central province of China, the base of the Indian Ocean Fleet of the Imperial Navy. The fleet would stay here for three hours, mainly to replenish the ships with fuel, fresh water, and food. During this time, Wang Yuze also met with Feng Guozhang, the governor of Central South Province and the former vice governor of Mongolia Province. Wang Yuze is still quite satisfied with this famous Beiyang general in history, allowing him to come to the governor of Central and Southern Province. Central and South Province has just been incorporated into the Empire, and what is needed is a strong iron-blooded governor. And Feng Guozhang has done in the past two years, which has also made Wang Yuze very satisfied. After encouraging Feng Guozhang, Wang Yuze met with Vice Admiral Li Haitao, commander of the Indian Ocean Fleet of the Imperial Navy, and Major General Wu Zhiyuan, chief of staff. Wang Yuze told them that the Pacific Fleet was the western gateway to the empire, and that this gate must be guarded for the empire. At the same time, it was also the spearhead of the empire's westward expansion. The Indian Ocean Fleet has a heavy responsibility, and the two of them are required to build the Indian Ocean Fleet well.

Vice Admiral Li Haitao, commander of the Indian Ocean Fleet, and Rear Admiral Wu Zhiyuan, chief of staff, both said that they would do their best to complete the run-in and let the Indian Ocean Fleet bring out its most powerful combat strength. At the same time, Vice Admiral Li Haitao also proposed that the Indian Ocean Fleet send warships to escort Wang Yuze to Britain, but Wang Yuze refused. The battlecruiser "Baiqi" is already powerful enough, although the bombardment is not necessarily the opponent of the battleships of the Western powers, but the high speed of the "Baiqi" can easily throw off these opponents.

When the emperor arrived in Singapore, the local Chinese people poured onto the dock and bowed to Wang Yuze. For the sake of safety, Wang Yuze and Xiong Menghan just waved to them on the bow of the boat, but even so, these Chinese who were previously known as the outcasts of the Celestial Empire were moved to tears, and they kowtowed to Wang Yuze one after another to thank God. Among the local Chinese, only Lin Guanghong, the patriarch of the Lin family, and several other famous old men were received by Wang Yuze for more than ten minutes. But this is also a great honor for these people. After being a common man all his life, it is the first time he has been received by the emperor! It's enough for them to remember for a lifetime.

After replenishment, at 4 p.m., the fleet left Singapore and continued westward. The next supply point is Nagaikoir in southern India. This is the territory of the British, and the British Navy has a supply base here. The Chinese emperor personally went to England to attend the funeral of Queen Victoria, which made these British naval soldiers very proud.

However, when the huge battlecruiser 'White Rise' entered the harbor on the afternoon of February 2, the British were still stunned. The size of the 'White Rise' is much larger than the most powerful 'Old Man' battleship in service in the British Navy, and only the 'Dreadnought-class' battleships currently under construction can be compared. It also allowed the British to regain a bit of self-confidence. However, two hours later, when the battleship 'White Rise', which had completed its replenishment, left at a speed of 25 knots with two light cruisers, the British were once again stunned. Whether this is a battleship or a cruiser, with the size and firepower of a battleship, but the speed is another fight with a light cruiser, how can these Chinese build such a terrifying battleship. However, the commander of the base did not dare to slack off, and immediately sent the situation of the "White Rise" battle cruiser back to Britain. This also attracted the attention of the British Navy, and they felt a great pressure.

After bypassing the Indian Ocean, the fleet entered the Arabian Sea, and to the north, the Middle East. This is a place of abundance, but constant war. If China wants to become the world's largest power in the future, it must control this place, whether it is directly occupied or opened up with the Arabs, and China must take the oil in the Middle East. And now, the MIA has begun to operate in the Middle East.

"Lord Wu, Lord Jiang. If I say that the ownership of the Middle East will be related to the fate of the empire for the next hundred years, will you believe it?" Standing on the bow of the 'Bai Qi', Wang Yuze asked Foreign Minister Wu Dinh Fang and Defense Minister Jiang Xingguo.

Both of them shook their heads, a little unconvinced of what Wang Yuze said. (To be continued.) You are welcome to come to the Biquge www.biquge.info to vote for recommendations and monthly passes. For mobile phone users, please go to read