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London, England, a city shrouded in fog for most of the year, is also known as the fog capital. The fog in London is seen as a symbol of industrial development. However, it will soon be discovered that because of these continents, the future of Britain will have all kinds of strange diseases in a hundred years, and these are undoubtedly the side effects of the industrial revolution.

However, the British people today do not realize this, and they are still immersed in the power of the British Empire. The development of industry made the British Empire's goods circulate all over the world, and the military power was strong, making the British Empire have the largest colonies in the world. With the exception of North America and the South Seas, the British Empire was almost invincible.

Now, the eyes of the whole British people are focused on Myanmar. Before that, many British people didn't even know where Burma was. But now, hundreds of thousands of British are fighting a war against the evil Chinese in Burma. Their families, relatives and friends are naturally very concerned about this. If before the British only regarded the Chinese as backward, ignorant and incompetent barbarians, now these adjectives have been replaced by one word, which is murderous! Murderous Chinese, this is the sense that most British people have for the Chinese. In the last war, the British army and navy suffered a crushing defeat, and tens of thousands of British people were killed, which made Britain and the Chinese Empire very hateful. This time, Britain was at war with the Chinese Empire. This makes them very worried, and they don't know how many people will die this time. Of course, if the Chinese Empire can be defeated. That's for the best. Just, is this possible?

The major media in Britain are also paying attention to this war. Because of the development of communication technology, major newspapers can more easily obtain information from the East. Almost every time a newspaper reported on the war on the front, it made the newspaper a big hit. As a result, various newspapers have sent special reporters to guard the British Prime Minister's Office, the War Office and the Admiralty. to keep up to date with the latest news.

At 11 a.m. London time on April 3, War Secretary Thomas Murphy was the Secretary of State for War. Sir Grosvenor's carriage drove out of the War Office and was immediately surrounded by the reporters. They were desperate to get the latest news from the front.

"Your Excellency, could you please tell me about the latest news from the front? Did we defeat the Chinese? A reporter squeezed into the carriage, but was stopped by the guards accompanying the Secretary of War.

"Your Excellency, how long will it take for us to end this war. How many people will we die in this war? Journalists are asking their own questions. But. But I didn't get the meeting. Under the protection of the guards, the Secretary of War Thomas . Sir Grosvenor's carriage squeezed through the crowd and drove quickly to the Prime Minister's House. Thomas sitting in the carriage. Sir Grosvenor, with a blank face on his face, made it impossible to know what he was thinking.

At this time, there was also a group of reporters at the door of the Prime Minister's Office. Secretary of War Thomas. Sir Grosvenor's carriage took a great deal of effort to enter the Prime Minister's Office. Subsequently. He was taken by the secretary to Prime Minister John Brown. Sir Russell's office.

Because it was a time of war, the Minister of War Thomas. Sir Grosvenor could come to John at any time. Sir Russell.

"Your Excellency the Minister of War. Good morning, have you brought me good news? "John. Sir Russell first.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister, I do have good news for you." Thomas. A smile appeared on Sir Grovener's face.

"What? Is there really good news? Did we defeat the Chinese? "John. Sir Russell asked in surprise. Originally, he just asked casually, but he didn't expect that he actually guessed correctly.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, we did not defeat the Chinese. Yesterday, however, our troops took Mandalay. The kingdom of Burma has been destroyed by us. John. Admiral Colburn supported Myinton to ascend to the throne of Burma. And Mindong is close to us! "Thomas. Sir Grosvenor said.

"Myanmar is already extinct? That's great. In this way, we will be able to concentrate all our efforts against the Chinese and no longer have to fight on two fronts. "John. Sir Russell said happily. Although the good news he hopes to hear is to defeat the Chinese, he knows that things are not so easy. To be able to destroy Myanmar in such a short period of time is already very good.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister. In addition, King Min Dong of Myanmar also sent a note to the Chinese side, claiming that Myanmar does not need to gather help from all sides, and demanding that China* troops withdraw from Myanmar. However, the Chinese side will definitely not pay attention to it, and they will not give up halfway. "Thomas. Sir Grosvenor said. This war in Burma is actually a war between China and Britain for Burma, and it has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Burma itself. Naturally, no one will heed the demands of the Kingdom of Burma.

John. Sir Russell nodded, but at least it would give Britain the upper hand de jure. If the Chinese can take the initiative to withdraw from Burma, it will naturally be the best, which will undoubtedly mean that Britain has won this war.

"In addition, Your Excellency, the main force of the Chinese has landed in Burma. In the previous battles, the 42nd Division suffered heavy losses, and more than half of them had already suffered casualties. Now that the Chinese are marching to Yangon, John Murphy is marching to Yangon. General Colburn is mobilizing troops and preparing for a decisive battle with the Chinese in Yangon! According to John. General Colburn's analysis, we have a good chance of winning. If we can win this battle, we may be able to end the war in Burma early. "Thomas. Sir Grosvenor said.

"Well, that's right. However, I think we can still communicate with the Chinese in advance, and finally let the Chinese know the difficulties and retreat. In this case, it will be very beneficial for both of our countries. Someone, bring the Foreign Secretary. "John. Sir Russell commanded. Now that Britain has the upper hand, is it possible to win early through diplomatic efforts?

Since Secretary of State for War Thomas. After Sir Grosvenor entered the Prime Minister's Office, more and more reporters gathered at the door of the Prime Minister's Office, and these reporters strongly urged the Cabinet to inform them of the situation on the battlefield. Because of the large number of people, the security personnel of the Prime Minister's Office had to face the enemy. Subsequently, Foreign Secretary Henry . Viscount Temple's carriage drove into the Prime Minister's Office, leaving reporters speculating about what had happened. Some people say that the front line lost the battle, so the cabinet is discussing how to end it. It is also said that it was the front that won. Anyway, there is everything, but this is just speculation by reporters, and it is not confirmed. As a result, these journalists are even more protesting against the Cabinet's blockade of news.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, it is so, our army has destroyed Burma, the new king of Burma has ascended the throne, and a note has been issued demanding that the Chinese withdraw from Burma. You see, can we do something about this and try to make the Chinese retreat. After all, we have a lot of advantages in the current battlefield in Burma. "Prime Minister John . Russell said. If he can successfully end the war in Burma now, then his prestige will surely soar. That's what he wants to see.

Foreign Secretary Henry. Temple himself frowned, and then said: "Your Excellency, the Chinese will not necessarily recognize the new king of Burma. If you want them to withdraw from Myanmar, that is even more impossible. Unless, we can actually defeat them on the battlefield. Perhaps, let the Chinese see that they are doomed to failure! ”

Secretary of War Thomas. Sir Grosvenor was silent for a moment, and he really had no way to say it, and he couldn't guarantee it. The shape on the battlefield is ever-changing. Although the British army had already destroyed Burma, they could not take advantage of the Chinese* army at all.

"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, if this war continues to be fought, there will not be too good results for the Chinese, and if we stop now, it will be beneficial to our two countries." John. Sir Russell said.

"Your Excellency, of course I know. However, let us not forget that the young emperor of the East, who was a stubborn and conceited fellow, would he admit such an outcome? In my estimation, this is almost impossible. I still say that our army can defeat the Chinese on the battlefield with dignity, otherwise, other methods will probably not work! "Henry. Viscount Temple said.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, we may be able to sell part of our interests in Myanmar in exchange for the withdrawal of the Chinese. After Myanmar becomes our colony, the Chinese can also enjoy certain rights and interests in Myanmar. In this case, will the Chinese be satisfied? "John. Sir Russell said. War means death, and if he can end it now, it is undoubtedly what he wants to see the most.

"I can't guarantee that, in this case, I will give an order to Sir Bonham, the Minister to China, to let him contact the Chinese, and test the Chinese's reaction first." If the Chinese retreat in the face of difficulties, it will naturally be better. If they don't want to, then we'll just have to carry the war to the end! "Henry. Viscount Temple said.

"Don't worry, Your Excellency the Foreign Minister, even if it can only be solved by means of war, we will definitely not lose to them!" Secretary of War Thomas. Sir Grosvenor said. (To be continued......)