When the Chinese Navy's Pacific Fleet and the U.S. Navy's West Coast Fleet encountered, it was the early morning of June 16, Beijing time.... Emperor Wang Yuze was already asleep, but Wu Hao, the chief of the guard, still dutifully reported the news to him.

Wang Yuze, who was lying on the bed again, couldn't sleep. Although, the battle between the Pacific Fleet and the West Coast Fleet of the US Navy will not have much impact on the upcoming decisive battle between the home fleet of the Chinese Navy and the combined fleet of Britain, France and Russia. However, Wang Yuze still hoped that the Pacific Fleet would be able to achieve a clean victory.

If the Pacific Fleet can defeat the US Navy's West Coast Fleet and achieve victory, it can greatly boost the morale of the Navy and put the people of the empire at ease. More importantly, it can be prepared for the next stage of the battle. Now the United States, in terms of industrial strength, has surpassed Britain and become the most powerful country. However, industrial strength is not equal to military strength or national defense strength, and it will take a long time to convert between the two. For example, in terms of military science and technology, the United States lags far behind Britain. It's just that the United States is already starting to make efforts in this area.

For China, although Britain is still the most powerful country, it is also a great threat to China. But at the end of the day, Britain's strategic focus is on Europe. Britain's enemy is Germany, not China! China's biggest enemy will be the United States. At present, the military strength of the United States is still relatively rubbish, and its strong industrial strength has not yet been transformed into military strength. China must seize the opportunity to cut off a piece of fat on the body of the United States, so as to not only weaken the United States, but also strengthen China. In the case of one trade-off, it will be much easier for China to defeat the United States in future wars.

This time China's war with Britain, France, the United States, Russia, and Japan, except for Russia, which has done its best, other countries have reservations. Britain and France, constrained by the threat of Germany, did not dare to send all their strength to expedition to China. And Japan, because the navy was annihilated, their land forces did not come in handy at all. As for the United States, its military strength is too poor, and this is what gives China a chance. If these countries in the fortress all do their best to fight China, China may not have this strength. Wang Yuze seized this rare opportunity, so he took advantage of this war to let China achieve a real take-off.

Wang Yuze was in bed, tossing and turning, and in his mind, scenes of fierce battles between the Pacific Fleet and the U.S. Navy kept appearing. Although, the Pacific Fleet has been strengthened, and the Admiralty has also judged that the Pacific Fleet can win. But before the final result came out, Wang Yuze was really a little relieved.

When Wang Yuze was tossing and turning, a soft and warm body pressed against his back, and a burst of fragrance hit him.

"Your Majesty, can't you sleep?" Queen Xiong Menghan's gentle voice sounded. Obviously, Wang Yuze was like a pancake on the bed, waking her up. Although the two have been married for many years, and Wang Yuze has become the emperor, the two still respect each other like guests, and the relationship between husband and wife is very good. In addition, Xiong Menghan is not a jealous person, and Wang Yuze is not like the ancient emperors who are eager to collect all the beauties from all over the world into the palace. Therefore, the entire harem is still very harmonious, this Wang Yuze is very satisfied, he doesn't have to be tied up by the trivial matters of the harem, and he can put all his energy into national affairs.

"Queen, I'm sorry to wake you up. The Pacific Fleet is fighting bloody battles with the Americans, how can I sleep? Wang Yuze sighed.

"Your Majesty, the Imperial soldiers will definitely win!" Queen Xiong Menghan said. Although she doesn't care much about national affairs and puts all her energy on the education of her children and the management of the harem, she also knows the critical situation that the empire is facing now.

"Hmmm! I also believe that the soldiers will win. Okay, I can't sleep anyway, I'll go to the study for a while! Wang Yuze simply got up.

Seeing this, Xiong Menghan didn't say anything.

When he came to the study, Wang Yuze stood in front of the world map and was silent for a long time. After this war, China's territory will more than double. Although the geographical conditions of other regions are not very good except for the Nanyang region, there are many resources. Even if it can't be mined now, if you stay there, future generations will not be afraid of not having enough resources to use! Their generation deserves to earn a big family business for future generations! The Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Volga River to the west, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the South Ocean to the south will all become the territory of the empire. Such an achievement should be able to catch up with the Han and Tang dynasties, right? It's just that during the Han and Tang dynasties, China was the most powerful country in the world, and now China still needs to continue to work hard. Wang Yuze's mission is not precisely for this

A little and struggle?

In addition to Wang Yuze, the United States is also paying attention to this naval battle. To be precise, this naval battle is more important for the United States. If the US Navy loses again, the prestige that the US Government has so hard built up will once again be in vain. The isolationism that has been suppressed in the United States is likely to rise again. The current William? The McKinley government will be even more discredited. Therefore, US President William? McKinley's order to the Navy was that they must win no matter what.

When the naval battle began, it was June 15 at 12 o'clock Washington time. The President of the United States and the members of his cabinet all gathered together to await the outcome of this naval battle. As far as they are concerned, the outcome of this naval battle will have a direct bearing on their future fate.

The atmosphere was a bit dreary, and everyone was silently drinking coffee, as if they didn't know what to say. In fact, as high-ranking members of the U.S. government, they have to deal with a lot of things every day. It's just that today they don't have the heart to deal with other things. Everyone is waiting for the outcome of the naval battle.

"Gentlemen, cheer up! Although the Chinese Navy is strong, our US Navy has also been reborn. I am confident that Admiral Mahan and those valiant lads will bring us good news, and God will bless the American Republic! "William? President McKinley said with a forced smile on his face.

"Yes! Gentlemen, our West Coast Fleet is not inferior to the Pacific Fleet of the Chinese Navy. Besides, the place where the naval battle took place was the Western Hemisphere, which was under the jurisdiction of God, not their eastern gods. I believe God is on our side! "Secretary of the Navy Theodore? Roosevelt also said.

"Haha!" Everyone burst out laughing. Clearly, they all believed that God was with them!

"Gentlemen, though, we have to prepare for the worst!" William? President McKinley said suddenly.

Everybody looked at William? President McKinley, I don't know what he will say.

"If we lose this naval battle, and the combined fleet of Britain, France and Russia is not able to defeat the Chinese. Then it's time for us to find a way to make peace with the Chinese. No matter what the cost, we must make peace with the Chinese. The current military strength of the United States is simply not able to compete with the Chinese. Once the war continues, this will be a great disaster for the United States. What the United States needs is time, and we need a lot of time to transform our industrial power into military power. So, even if we lose this battle, we will quickly recover and become stronger. In the future, we will definitely be able to have the strength to confront the Chinese! "William? President McKinley said in a deep voice.

Everyone couldn't help but nodded, for William? President McKinley's point of view is shared by all.

"If I lose, I will resign. So, Garrett? Mr. Hobart, under American law, you will be the new president. The task of making peace with China falls on your shoulders. It's not a good job, but it's our responsibility! "William? President McKinley said. If he loses, he will certainly not be able to stay in the White House any longer.

"Yes, Your Excellency the President, this is my responsibility and my honor!" Vice President Garrett? Hobart said. Although, knowing that this will make him bear the infamy for the rest of his life, but, for the sake of the United States, he is willing to bear these infamy!

The atmosphere in the office became a little heavy again, and everyone continued to wait silently for the outcome of the naval battle.

At this time, in the eastern Pacific, the Pacific Fleet of the Chinese Navy and the West Coast Fleet of the US Navy were fighting fiercely. On the sea, the cannon rumbled, and one heavy cannonball, under the action of huge kinetic energy, smashed towards the steel giant ship that was moving fast on the sea.

"Your Excellency, the situation is very bad for us. While none of the capital ships have yet been sunk, both the USS Chishaji and the USS Massachusetts have already been heavily damaged. Moreover, only four of our armored cruisers remained in the fight, while the Chinese had only one heavy cruiser sunk and one heavily damaged. Light cruisers and destroyers, we also suffered heavy losses. Vice Admiral Benson, deputy commander of the West Coast Fleet of the US Navy, said with a somewhat ugly face. Although, before the battle began, he was so confident. But the current battlefield shape undoubtedly gave him a slap in the face.

"Order all ships, continue to fight, the war is not over yet, we may not have a chance to turn the tables!" A hint of determination flashed in Admiral Mahan's eyes. Now, there is no other way to do it, but to keep going!