"Oh God! How so? Hurry up and rescue those Chinese who fell into the water. Otherwise, we're doomed! Major Thomas yelled like crazy. He never imagined that they would sink the Chinese merchant ship. This time, it is undoubtedly a big basket.

"Damn, you bastards, didn't I order a warning shot? How could you sink the Chinese merchant ship? "Major Thomas is very angry, this is simply flying disaster! The Admiralty's order was to seize the Chinese merchant ships, not to sink them. After sinking a Chinese merchant ship, the consequences will be very serious. If it is not done well, it may even lead to a war between China and the United Kingdom.

Major Thomas was not one of those big soldiers, and he knew what the British would pay if China and Britain went to war. The entire Asian colony will probably be attacked by the Chinese. There is even a possibility that they will lose the war. And this will make him, a little major, bear unbearable responsibilities, and even never turn over.

The gunners on the light cruiser 'Bristol' were also depressed. They had heard Major Thomas's order before, but, in order to give the Chinese a little color, they took it upon themselves to let the shells explode near the Chinese merchant ships. But who would have thought that both guns actually hit the Chinese merchant ship. They also want to cry without tears!

"Send a telegram to the fleet headquarters at once, and tell them what is happening here." Major Thomas ordered. Although, this will make him extremely responsible, and he will even be sent to court-martial. However, if he conceals it, the consequences will definitely be more serious.

The light cruiser "Bristol" rescued the Chinese crew members who had fallen overboard, and reported to the command of the home fleet on the other. Hopefully, Britain will be ready sooner. Come up with coping strategies early.

London, the capital of the United Kingdom, Admiralty Building. It's already past 5 p.m. Lord of the Admiralty, Sir John Fisher, was packing up his things and leaving work early. The British Navy was inferior to the Army, and the Royal Navy was so powerful that it had completely suppressed the German Navy. This made the Germans simply not dare to go to sea and fight a decisive battle with the Royal Navy. So, he's the Minister of the Navy. Nor is the Secretary of War as busy.

At this moment, however, a major general officer rushed into Sir John Fisher's office with an anxious face.

"Rear Admiral Davis, as a senior admiral of the Royal Navy, you should pay attention to your temperament, what can make a senior admiral of the Royal Navy so alarmed? Could it be that those timid Germans finally dared to go to sea and fight the Royal Navy? If that's the case. That's something to celebrate. Sir John Fisher said with a smile.

"Sir, something is wrong. The light cruiser Bristol called, and they sank a Chinese merchant ship. Maj. Gen. Davis reported. Obviously, he also knew that it was more troublesome this time, and such a thing happened.

"What? Who authorized those bastards to sink Chinese merchant ships? Didn't we give the order to intercept those Chinese merchant ships? Sir John Fisher's face changed suddenly. He knows that if it is not handled well. If it is not done well, it will cause a violent conflict between China and Britain, and it will even lead to a misfire. Provoke wars. If that were the case, the Royal Navy would be the sinner of Britain.

However, Sir John Fisher believed that the Royal Navy was very strong. However, he also had to admit that if the Chinese Navy and the German Navy joined forces, the Royal Navy would not be able to cope at all. As for the allies of Great Britain. The French Navy, although it had some strength, was too weak. As for the Russian Navy, after the Battle of Tsushima in the Russo-Japanese War, the Russian Navy existed in name only.

"Your Excellency, report of the captain of the light cruiser 'Bristol'. They just wanted to warn the Chinese merchant ships. As a result, the shells did not expect to hit the Chinese merchant ship directly. This is simply a misunderstanding. Maj. Gen. Davis said.

"Misunderstanding? We would say it was a misunderstanding. But will the Chinese think this is a misunderstanding? Damn it! A telegram was immediately sent to the light cruiser 'Bristol' to rescue the crew of the sunken Chinese merchant ship. At the same time, the captain of the light cruiser "Bristol" was immediately relieved of his post and put under strict supervision. Sir John Fisher ordered.

Major General Davis opened his mouth to argue for Major Thomas, but in the end he said nothing. After all, the basket that broke into this time seemed too big. If not, the entire British Empire will pay a heavy price for it.

"Contact the Prime Minister's Office, I have urgent matters to report to His Excellency the Prime Minister. Also, please go to the Prime Minister's Office. Sir John Fisher commanded.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister." Maj. Gen. Davis nodded.

Half an hour later, Sir John Fisher arrived at the Prime Minister's Office. Because of the journey, the rest of the cabinet had already arrived. However, it was almost six o'clock in the afternoon, and everyone was hungry. Originally, it was time to go home from work for dinner. But after Sir John Fisher's phone call, everyone had to rush to the Prime Minister's palace and eat a sandwich on the way.

"Sir Fisher, what is going on? So that everyone has to gather here. Chancellor of the Exchequer William Lloyd George asked.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have just received news that there was some misunderstanding on a light cruiser of the Navy while it was on a mission. Our light cruiser sank a Chinese merchant ship. Sir John Fisher said.

"What? Sinking a Chinese merchant ship? ”

"Oh God! How could the Navy do such a thing? Doesn't this give the Chinese an excuse to go to war? ”

The other cabinet ministers exclaimed in surprise, and everyone's faces became not very good-looking. After all, they are already very difficult to deal with the Germans now. If the Chinese are dragged into the battlefield again, the consequences will be very serious.

"Sir Fischer, what the hell is going on? Didn't our previous order intercept Chinese merchant ships? How could a Chinese merchant ship be sunk? Prime Minister Asquith asked with an ugly face.

"Your Excellency, this is a misunderstanding. The light cruiser USS Bristol was originally intended to make a warning shot, but unexpectedly, both shells hit the Chinese merchant ship, which led to the sinking of the merchant ship. Sir John Fisher said.

"Oh God! Is today April Fool's Day? How could such a thing happen? Should we admire the superb gunnery of the Royal Navy, or should we say that the merchant ships of the Chinese are too incompetent. War Secretary Richard Haldane said.

In his opinion, the Navy is completely looking for trouble. Britain was already struggling to deal with Germany. If China takes advantage of the opportunity, then Britain may not be able to escape.

"I believe that at this time, the Germans may have been celebrating their victory." This was also stated by the Foreign Secretary, Sir Edward Grey.

The Chinese are already very strong now, and the British Navy also sank the Chinese merchant ship at this juncture, isn't that the initiative to give the excuse to the Chinese?

"Everyone, be quiet. Now that things have happened, it's not the time to hold accountable, it's time to figure out how to fix things. It's best to get things done before they have a bad impact. Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable! Prime Minister Asquith said with a frown. Although, he was very dissatisfied with the Navy's behavior this time. However, he also knows that the most important thing now is to solve the problem, and as for the rest, it can be dealt with later.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, we must immediately stabilize the Chinese. Whatever method is used, we must convince the Chinese that this is a misunderstanding and not a deliberate plan. Otherwise, the British Empire would face a catastrophe. Sir Edward Grey said.

"The Chinese will definitely think that this is a deliberate act of the British Empire." Colonial Secretary Lewis Vernonsha said.

"The Indian colonies had to be strengthened. Otherwise, once the Chinese attack, we are finished. The Minister of Indian Affairs, Earl Kru, also said.

"It's not going to be that bad. A merchant ship was sunk only, and we can compensate the Chinese for their losses. They won't go to war against us for this merchant ship. The Chancellor of the Exchequer said. Obviously, he thinks that everyone is making too much of a fuss.

"In the two years since the outbreak of the war, the Chinese have made a lot of wealth. Their industrial strength has also improved a lot. At the same time, their military strength has also been greatly improved. According to our speculation, the Chinese will not remain neutral all the time. They will definitely not be lonely and join the war. However, it is still difficult to say which side the Chinese will join in the fight. The navy sank the Chinese's merchant ships, which was tantamount to giving the Chinese an excuse to join the Allied Powers to fight! Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, said.

Many ministers came to their senses at this time, and their faces were not very good-looking. If China joins the Allies in the war, then Britain and even the entire Entente will probably be in trouble.

"Sir Grey, immediately communicate with the Chinese side and express my regret and apologies to them. Tell them that this incident was a complete misunderstanding and that we are willing to make compensation. Everything is negotiable! Prime Minister Asquith said.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister." Sir Edward Grey nodded. (To be continued.) )

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