The Chinese Army mobilized more than 700,000 troops to conduct large-scale military exercises on the Sino-Russian border, causing the situation between China and Russia to suddenly become grim, as if a major war was about to break out. This has made the situation in the world tense again.

So far, the main battlefield of the war has been in Europe. In other areas, at best, the Entente launched attacks on the Allied colonies. It would be different if a war broke out between China and Russia. The scale of the war will undoubtedly expand once again.

In St. Petersburg, the capital of Russia, in the Hermitage, Tsar Nicholas II convened the Russian military ministers to discuss countermeasures. The fierce statements of the Chinese Empire clearly caused panic in Russia.

"Damn the yellow-skinned monkeys, they dare to hold large-scale military exercises, are they going to wage war against us? The great Russian Empire, will make these damned yellow-skinned monkeys pay! Nicholas II gritted his teeth, and he looked like an angry lion, eager to bite his enemies to death.

Originally, Nicholas II thought that wearing the tiger skin of the Entente would make the Chinese Empire jealous, and he did not dare to do anything to them, at most he made words to intimidate. But now, the army of the Chinese Empire is actually conducting exercises on the border, which undoubtedly shows the attitude of the Chinese Empire. You must know that as long as there are the right conditions, the exercise can completely evolve into a real attack.

"Your Majesty, I have ordered the 500,000 troops on the Sino-Russian border to be brought into the highest state of combat readiness. As soon as the Chinese dare to attack, we will get them completely at the border. However, the Chinese have too much advantage in terms of troops and weaponry. So, we need to send more reinforcements to the border. Said the Minister of War, Grand Duke Karl. Obviously, he also did not think that a few troops on the border would be able to withstand the attack of the Chinese army. In the last war, they had already learned the formidable combat power of the Chinese* army. Years have passed. The combat effectiveness of the Chinese* army will definitely be stronger.

"What about our mobilized troops? When can I go to the front? Nicholas II asked. When China conveyed a diplomatic note to Russia, he ordered the mobilization of more troops.

"Your Majesty, the ****** has been issued. The people of the Empire are so enthusiastic that in a week at most we will be able to recruit enough soldiers. Merely. We are seriously short of weapons and equipment to arm these armies. Archduke Karl said. Soldiers are not the problem, the problem is weapons.

"Damn! Order our arsenals, work overtime for the production of weapons. In addition, we asked for help from Britain and France. The Chinese are going to war against us, they are threatening the entire Entente, and the Entente must unite and wage war against China together. Nicholas II ordered.

At a time when the Allies were launching an all-out attack on Russia, Russia was under great pressure. If the Chinese Empire took advantage of the fire to loot at this time, the consequences would be very serious. Therefore. Russia must do everything possible to get more aid.

"Yes, Your Majesty. We will get in touch with both the UK and France as soon as possible. Foreign Minister Nilatov nodded.

The hundreds of thousands of troops of the Chinese Empire were conducting exercises on the border, which indeed made the Russians feel tremendous pressure. If China attacks, it's really the end of it.

After Britain and France got the news, they were also in a mess. For Britain and France, winning the war before them is the most important thing for them. Only by defeating the Allies will their country be able to be protected. Otherwise. Once they lose the war, then they are finished. In such a situation. It is even more important for Russia, which can help them and contain the large number of troops of the Central Powers. If China and Russia go to war, it will undoubtedly have a chain effect that will directly affect the course of the entire world war. Therefore, they must ensure that the war between China and Russia breaks out. At least at this stage, the War Department will break out.

London. At the Prime Minister's Office in Downing Street, British Prime Minister Asquith convened key cabinet ministers to discuss how to resolve the immediate crisis.

"Damn the Chinese, they seem to be a little too carried away. They kept transporting war materials to the Allies, and that's it. Right now. They actually directly provoked Russia. Prime Minister Asquith looked furious. If it weren't for the great enemy of Germany and the Allies, perhaps he would have gathered his allies a long time ago to have a joint war of aggression against China.

Of course, today's China is not the same as the backward and decadent Qing Dynasty. Whether it is industrial strength or military strength, China is now far more powerful than the Qing Dynasty. Even if Britain, France, and other countries join forces to invade China, they will not necessarily be able to win. Especially now that the Western world is in the midst of infighting. The large-scale war has made Britain, France and other countries do their best. It would undoubtedly be very unwise to go to war with the Chinese Empire at such a time.

"Your Excellency, the Chinese are indeed too arrogant. However, I have to admit that they are very cunning. They chose a very good time. Now the entire Entente is in crisis, and it is simply impossible to tear up faces with them. Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, said. If China really forced itself into the camp of the Allies, it would undoubtedly be a disaster for the Entente.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister. We can't push the Chinese too much. Otherwise, once the Chinese are forced into the arms of the Germans, it will be a big problem. War Secretary Richard Haldane hurriedly said.

A year of war cost the British Expeditionary Force heavy losses. Finally, the Germans changed the direction of their main attack to the Eastern Front, which allowed the British Army to trim up a little. But if there is a war with China because of this, then it will be useless for the size of the British Expeditionary Force, even if it is expanded several times. China has the largest population in the world. Even Russia does not dare to compete with China in terms of strength.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, it would undoubtedly be best if this matter could be resolved peacefully. At this stage, we absolutely cannot go to war with the Chinese. Among other things, our Straits Settlements, Indian Colonies, and Australian Colonies are all under the threat of Chinese soldiers. Colonial Secretary Lewis Vernonsha reminded.

"The Chinese navy has now dominated the Pacific Ocean. According to the information we have received, their newest 'Five Emperor-class' battleships have entered service. These battleships were all powerful battleships equipped with triple 381 mm guns. Its performance is definitely no worse than our 'Queen Elizabeth class' battleships, or even better. In addition, the Chinese continued to build those two huge battleships on the hulls built by the Japanese. It is expected that by the end of next year at the latest, the two battleships armed with 410-mm guns will be in service. Until the German Navy is settled, it is better not to go to war with the Chinese. Secretary of the Admiralty, John Fisher, also said.

Although the strength of the British Royal Navy was very strong, it was completely able to suppress the German Navy's high seas fleet. However, Britain's colonies all over the world also held back the British navy. These colonies all needed the warships of the British Navy to patrol to defend British interests in the various colonies. If war broke out between the Entente and China, the British naval superiority would probably cease to exist, and even be lost in a decisive naval battle in the future. In that case, Britain would be in a miserable position.

"Damn! Have those Chinese grown to this point? "Prime Minister Asquith couldn't believe it.

"Your Excellency, the Chinese have seventeen capital ships, except for the two 'Longteng-class' battleships and the two 'Longyao-class' battlecruisers, which are relatively old, the rest are cutting-edge battleships. It can even be said that all the capital ships of the Chinese can be regarded as cutting-edge battleships. Therefore, it is undoubtedly wise to avoid war with the Chinese at this stage. "Sir John Fisher.

Although, the capital ships of the British Navy were launched like dumplings. But they still have to be cautious. Otherwise, if there is any negligence, Britain's century-old maritime supremacy will be lost.

"In other words, this time we can only let the Chinese show off their might and force our allies?" Prime Minister Asquith frowned. Such an incident was undoubtedly a great blow to the prestige of the British Empire.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, there is no way around it. Our main focus now needs to be on the Germans. As for the Chinese, only after the Germans are settled, then they will come and deal with them. In addition, this time the Chinese are there to stand up for the Jews. It is clear that Jews and Chinese have colluded in some way. That's what we need to pay attention to. Sir Edward Grey said.

China has a vast market and is growing rapidly. If the Jews had been financially backed, it would have been out of control.

"Your Excellency, the Russians are under great financial pressure themselves, so they want to attack the Jews. For the sake of the overall situation, let the Russians leave those Jews alone. Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George also said.

"Well, quickly contact the French, let our minister in China, get in touch with the Chinese." It is imperative to solve the problem as soon as possible and not allow the conflict to intensify. If you miss the gun, it's out of control. Prime Minister Asquith ordered.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister." Sir Edward Grey said.

On August 15, 4613 (15) of the Yellow Emperor Era, the British, French and Russian envoys in China jointly went to the Imperial Foreign Office, hoping to resolve the conflict between China and Russia through peace talks. (To be continued.) )

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