"Oh God! How could so many battle cruisers be lost? "Charles Madden will be completely stunned by the magnitude of the loss. Even in the Battle of Jutland, the Royal Navy did not suffer such great losses. What's more, the naval battle has just begun, and it is far from the end of it. God knows how many warships the Royal Navy will lose by then.

"Order the fleet to turn and prepare to join the marshal." General Charles Madden gave the order. After all, now the Royal Navy is in great disadvantage. If the action is dispersed, it is very likely that it will be broken by the Chinese navy. Only by coming together can we reverse the situation and win.

So Admiral Charles Marden led the main force of the expeditionary fleet to the location proposed by Marshal David Beatty. It's just that he can't calm down in his heart. The market value of the losses of six battle cruisers was too great to give the Royal Navy Expeditionary Fleet an advantage in one fell swoop. If it is not done well, it will even make the Royal Navy lose in this naval battle.

In Admiral Charles Madden's view, the Royal Navy was now at a disadvantage. If you want to turn the tables, it is very difficult. Rather than this, it is better to retreat and then have politicians to solve the problem. After all, war is just a continuation of politics. Since the Royal Navy could not defeat the Chinese Navy, it was impossible to bring them to their knees. Well, let's kick the ball to the damn politicians.

In fact, Admiral Charles Madden's view is the best view, and the only way to save the Royal Navy from further heavy losses. Unfortunately, however, Charles Madden would know that Marshal David Betty would not agree to this. Especially with so many battlecruisers lost, Marshal David Beatty preferred a victory. In this case, his mistakes will be completely overshadowed by victory. The Royal Navy and the British Empire. There will also be more benefits because of this victory.

It's just that if you want to win, it's not easy! Admiral Charles Madden was nothing more than Chief of Staff of the fleet. He is not the one who really calls the shots. He could only leave the question to Marshal David Beatty.

Admiral Charles Marden also did not forget to send a telegram to the two 'prestige' battlecruisers that had departed ahead of schedule, asking them to rush to the predetermined sea area to rendezvous. After all. The two 'prestige-class' battlecruisers, armed with three twin 381-mm guns, were also a great force for them, and they were not allowed to lose anything.

At 6 p.m., the remnants of the defeated army led by Marshal David Betty had arrived at the predetermined sea. The afterglow of the setting sun is sprinkled on the sea, a sparkling landscape, and the scenery is very intoxicating. It's just that no one from Marshal David Beatty to ordinary sailors has any intention of enjoying this beautiful scenery. No one seems to have recovered from that fiasco. After all. The British Empire has dominated the world for so many years, and losses like this are rare in the history of hundreds of years.

An hour later, Admiral Charles Madden also arrived with the main force of the fleet. When he saw the arrival of the mighty main fleet, Marshal David Beatty's heart was put back in his stomach. At least, the expeditionary fleet still has extremely strong strength. It's not that they're not defenseless to fight back. If you grasp it well, there may not be no chance of a turnaround.

General Charles Marden saw that there were only six battleships left in the battlecruiser detachment. When the battle cruisers were left with only the "Hood" and "Howe", they couldn't help but feel sad again. Originally. When Marshal David Beatty took away the battlecruiser detachment, there were more than twenty battleships, large and small. Now, that's all that's left. Of course, several battered light cruisers and destroyers, which were evacuated ahead of schedule. The heavy cruiser "Raleigh" has also withdrawn from the battle ahead of schedule. I went back to India.

Admiral Charles Madden took a transport boat to the battlecruiser HMS Hood. On the bridge, he met Field Marshal David Beatty. Although, Marshal David Beatty tried to make a confident appearance. However, be a little more careful. can see the loneliness and helplessness in his eyes.

"Your Excellency, Marshal!" Admiral Charles Madden shouted respectfully.

"Well, Chief of Staff, here you are. I'm sorry that I didn't listen to your advice in the first place, so I have today's fiasco. Marshal David Beatty said with some reproach.

"Your Excellency, why did you suffer such a heavy loss?" General Charles Madden asked.

"We were attacked by cunning Chinese. After they launched a lightning strike, they damaged many of our capital ships. After that, the 'Five Emperor-class' battleships they had laid in ambush took the opportunity to kill. None of our battered capital ships were able to escape. In addition, whether our heavy cruisers, light cruisers or destroyers, they are worse than the Chinese. This is the main reason for our failure. Marshal David Beatty said.

If the British Navy's Cavendish class heavy cruisers had not been quickly cornered by the Chinese Navy's Zodiac class, he would not have ordered light cruisers and destroyers to rush to the rescue. And this gave the Chinese Navy the opportunity to launch a lightning strike. This led to a crushing defeat of the detachment of battlecruisers of the expeditionary fleet.

Charles Madden twitched the corners of his mouth. Obviously, such a result made him a little unacceptable.

However, now that the morale of the fleet has suffered a big blow, it is difficult for him to get to the bottom of it.

"Marshal, what are we going to do next? In my opinion, we should retreat. For the Royal Navy, the loss of six battle cruisers was nothing. The Royal Navy was able to withstand it. Admiral Charles Madden advised.

"Retreat? No, we can't. If we retreat, the Chinese will definitely claim victory in this naval battle, and they will be even more victorious. The Royal Navy's centuries-old maritime supremacy will change hands as a result. This is absolutely unacceptable to us. Marshal David Betty insisted.

"But, Your Excellency, if we are to win now, I am afraid it will be very difficult." Admiral Charles Madden looked worried.

"Chief of Staff, it's not like we're without a chance. Although, the battle patrol detachments suffered heavy losses. However, if we can win the next naval battle, we still have a chance to turn the tide. Marshal David Beatty said confidently.

"The Chinese, like us, divided the fleet into two parts. One part is a fleet consisting of five 'Five Emperor-class' battleships, two 'Longxing-class' battleships, two 'Longfei-class' battlecruisers, one 'Longteng-class' battleship and two 'Longyao-class' battlecruisers. The other part consisted of a fleet of three 'Three Emperor-class' battleships, two 'Pinghai-class' battleships and four 'Zhonghua-class' battleships. Although, both parts of the fleet are very strong. However, if we concentrate our efforts, we may not be able to solve some of them. In that case, we will be able to turn the tide. Marshal David Betty continued.

Admiral Charles Madden thought about it for a moment, then nodded.

"However, Your Excellency, will the Chinese give us this opportunity?" Admiral Charles Madden apparently did not believe that the Chinese Navy would make such a mistake at this time.

"It's man-made, and we can give it a try. If we succeed, we win. Marshal David Beatty said.

The current Marshal David Beatty is no different from those gamblers who have lost their eyes. He desperately wants to take a chance and win back everything he lost.

If they retreat like this, the main force of the Royal Navy may be able to be saved. However, for him personally, it is not the slightest benefit. He may even be court-martial for the loss of a few battlecruisers by mistake. This was absolutely unacceptable to the proud and conceited Marshal David Beatty. What he wants is another victory, so that he can go from a loser to a winner. The whole of Britain will see him as a hero. There is even the possibility that he could become a legend like Nelson.

It is for this reason that Marshal David Betty intends to take a desperate gamble.

Charles Madden tried to stop Marshal David Beatty, but in the end he was unsuccessful. He knew that Marshal David Beatty, who was at that time, could no longer listen to any advice. Even if he reported it to the country, it would be useless. Perhaps, the country will also agree with Marshal David Beatty's plan.

After all, the British Cabinet was absolutely unwilling to see the Royal Navy lose this naval battle. If the Royal Navy retreated, they would have to compromise with the Chinese Empire. There will be some price to pay for it. And the opposition party will inevitably make a big fuss about this and thus oust the current cabinet.

"Well, Your Excellency, let's bet again. But what are you going to do with the Chinese's fleet? General Charles Madden asked.

A sinister smile appeared on Marshal David Beatty's face: "Of course, it is the main fleet of the Chinese." ”

"However, there is a terrifying 'Three Emperor-class' battleship." Admiral Charles Madden exclaimed.

"It's true, the 'Three Emperors-class' battleships are very powerful. However, our capital ships are fully twice as large as the other side. We have a great chance of winning. So, Chief of Staff, you don't have to worry at all, the final victory must be ours. "Marshal David Beatty seems to have regained his self-confidence. (To be continued.) )

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