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"So, the Germans did it? And then deliberately planted us, to borrow the hand of the Chinese to suppress us? These vile Germanic peoples, how can they be so shameless! Prime Minister Asquith roared angrily. He realized that if the Chinese really launched a large-scale attack on Britain because of this, even if they did not attack British soil, as long as Britain lost India and Australia, Britain's war potential would be greatly affected!

"Your Excellency, this is a very high possibility, the Germans have been blockaded by us, overseas trade routes have been almost completely cut off, although they have stockpiled a large number of strategic materials before the war, but they are also very quickly depleted. Although the Germans still had the upper hand on the battlefield, their advantage was gradually being lost. In order to strike at us and continue to maintain their superiority, the Germans may well deliberately frame us! Lord Chancellor John Fisher said.

"Damn it, these bitch raised Germans, they are so shameless!" Prime Minister Asquith yelled.

"Your Excellency, there is another possibility, perhaps the Americans did it. Now China and the United States are massing forces in Mexico and are about to start a large-scale battle. If the Chinese can use their forces elsewhere, they will be able to greatly reduce the pressure they are under! Therefore, the Americans also have this motive. It's just that the Germans are more likely! Sir John Fisher analyzed.

"Hell! Shameless Americans, they have long known that they cannot be trusted! Asquith was furious. Although this was only Sir John Fisher's speculation, it made perfect sense. After the start of the European War, France's situation was very unfavorable, and both Britain and France asked the United States to send troops to fight in Europe. However, the United States refused to send troops to Europe, even if it took the initiative to provoke a war with China, and was unwilling to invest its troops in the European war, which made Britain and France very dissatisfied.

"Your Excellency, what should we do now? If the Chinese wantonly attack our warships and merchant ships in the Indian Ocean, we may no longer be able to obtain any resources from India and Australia. Now the daily consumption of supplies on the battlefield is a daily number, and if we are not replenished, we will collapse even before Germany! Sir John Fisher reminded.

"Sir Grey, find a way to communicate with the Chinese. The British Empire had absolutely no intention of attacking Chinese merchant ships, and had never given such an order, and the sinking of Chinese merchant ships was completely framed by other countries against Britain! Prime Minister Asquith said. It stands to reason that China and Britain are now at war. There was nothing wrong with Britain attacking Chinese merchant ships, and there was absolutely no need for the British government to explain it. It's just that for the sake of the two colonies of India and Australia, Britain had to lower its profile. Defeating Germany is the most important thing for Britain!

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister. But I don't think it will be too effective. The Chinese are not stupid, and they can certainly speculate on what is going on. However, the Chinese government has already announced to the outside world that it was the Imperial Navy that sank the Chinese merchant ship. This indicates. China has made up its mind to settle this account on our heads. Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, said.

"I know I'm just trying to make a statement about China. In addition, if we lose India and Australia, we will certainly weaken our war potential. Or even lose the war. However, this is clearly not what the Chinese want to see. One gained the whole of Europe in Germany. Even a powerful China will be driven to a deep unease by this! Prime Minister Asquith said. It was clear to everyone that China's aim was for the Entente and Germany to wear down each other's strength, and it would not be in China's interest if one side won quickly. Therefore, Prime Minister Asquith believes that China will not seriously weaken Britain.

"Your Excellency, I don't think we should compromise with the Chinese, the Chinese are too ambitious, they want to occupy the whole world. If we fight hard with the Germans, they get the last benefit, and this is not in the interests of the British Empire! Winston Churchill, the Secretary of State for Commerce, jumped out.

"No matter how hard we work with the Germans in Europe, aren't the Chinese also desperate with the Americans in North America? The point is not this, but which side can win, can win the war at the least cost, so that it can take the initiative in the future. Said the Colonial Chancellor, Georges Nathaniel, Marquis Curzon. In fact, this is the real nature of this war. Because of the rise of China, the war has been divided into two main battlefields. Although China is strong, the United States is not weak, and if Britain, France, and Russia can destroy the allies between China and the United States, then the Entente led by Britain and France will win the final victory. If China defeats the United States before Britain, France, and Russia destroy the allies, then China will have the initiative in the ensuing major war. Therefore, neither Britain nor China wants a direct conflict until Germany is completely defeated, which is very beneficial for both countries!

"Your Excellency, order the armies of India and Australia to prepare for battle! Once the Chinese want to take the risk and launch an attack on India and Australia, we must make them pay a heavy price! Prime Minister Asquith said.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, rest assured that our troops in India and Australia are combat-ready. In India, we have armed an army of three million people. Although, the British Army only had 300,000 men, and more of it was an army composed of indigenous Indians. But once the war starts, it should be able to hold a squadron of about a million people in tow. Moreover, India has a large population, and if the Chinese dare to attack India, they will be mired in a quagmire of war. I don't think the Chinese would be so unwise. In Australia, we also have 700,000 troops, including 600,000 in Australia and 100,000 in New Zealand. Most of them are recruited from the earthlings, but they are not weak in combat. If the Chinese want to seize Australia, they will have to pay a huge price! War Secretary Paul Stafford Mehuin said.

Prime Minister Asquith nodded, very satisfied with the military strength of India and Australia. Although he knew that the combat effectiveness of these armies might not be very strong, the number of millions of troops alone was already very terrifying. If there is no China, all these millions of troops will be transferred to Europe, and it is estimated that it can change the situation of the war in Europe in an instant!

The Chinese navy's aggressive attacks on British merchant ships and warships in the Indian Ocean have reduced Britain's supplies from India and Australia by more than half. Germany and Austria-Hungary, both of the Central Powers, applauded this, and the United States was very satisfied. However, the Chinese navy's attacks on British merchant ships did not last long, and stopped after a few days. Moreover, as long as British merchant ships do not pass through the northern part of the Indian Ocean, but from the southern Indian Ocean through the Cape of Good Hope of South Africa into the Atlantic, the Chinese Navy will not stop it. After confirming this information, the British immediately ordered all merchant ships to detour to the Cape of Good Hope. Although this will take a detour, it is better than being captured or sunk by the Chinese Navy. And Germany, after learning about this situation, was also very dissatisfied, but there was no other way. After the sinking of Chinese merchant ships in the North Sea, China had stopped transporting strategic goods to Germany by sea, which seemed to make Germany shoot itself in the foot.

Although China and Germany are allies, they are only interested in each other. China did not want to be coerced by Germany, nor did it want Germany to quickly defeat Britain and France and win the war. Therefore, it is undoubtedly best to let Britain and Germany slowly wear down on the battlefield.

In addition, after launching a retaliation against Britain, China set its sights on the Suez Canal. In Mexico, China is also accelerating the movement of troops and mercenaries to Acapulco and nearby areas, and will not launch an attack on U.S. forces for the time being. This allowed China to launch a limited attack in the Suez Canal area, taking this east-west communication choke point in its hands. During the Middle East War, China took the Suez Canal. But for many reasons, especially Germany's stab in the back, China had to spit out this piece of fat.

Now, both Britain and France and Germany are held back by the European war, and China can use this opportunity to retake the canal.

The port of Jeddah on the Red Sea, an important city of the Kingdom on the Red Sea, is also a base for the Chinese Navy's Indian Ocean Fleet, which hosts a small fleet of two light cruisers and two destroyers to defend China's interests in the region. At the same time, the 8th Marine Division was stationed here, posing a threat to the Suez Canal. The current Suez Canal is still mainly in the hands of Britain and France. Although Germany also had a garrison in the Suez Canal, it was only a company. After the outbreak of the war, the company voluntarily evacuated the Suez Canal and returned to Germany via Turkey. Britain stationed an infantry division in the Suez Canal, and the French deployed an infantry brigade here. After the outbreak of the war, Britain added an infantry division, bringing the number of British and French troops deployed in the Suez Canal to two divisions and another brigade, with a total strength of about 30,000 troops.

In addition, Egypt has ten divisions of land forces. It's just that Britain and France have infiltrated Egypt very strongly, and at the same time, China is also infiltrating its influence into Egypt.