The Americans secretly hooked up with the Japanese, which the Chinese Empire had long noticed. In other words, Wu Haoxuan had long expected such a day. Therefore, Wu Haoxuan instructed the Intelligence Bureau to focus on monitoring these aspects of intelligence.

After the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War, although the vast majority of Japanese wanted revenge, a small number of Japanese believed that Japan had no hope and turned to China. The Military Intelligence Directorate sprang into action and developed these Japanese into peripheral agents of the Intelligence Bureau. Let these people go to find out for the Military Intelligence Bureau, or cover for the Empire's elite intelligence agents.

In addition, among the officers and soldiers captured by the Japanese Army, the Imperial Military Intelligence Bureau also carried out a major infiltration. Once these people return to Japan, they will become pawns planted by the empire in Japan. In this way, the Empire's intelligence gathering on Japan will be more comprehensive. It is simply impossible for Japan to achieve complete secrecy.

This time, the United States has lifted restrictions on the supply of scrap steel and oil to Japan, as well as the provision of $50 million in low-interest loans to Japan. After receiving the news, Lieutenant General Chen Xudong, director of the Intelligence Bureau, did not dare to slack off, and rushed to the imperial palace as soon as possible to report to Wu Haoxuan. As the director of the Intelligence Bureau, he knew how much of a threat the Americans would pose to the Chinese Empire by doing so.

"Your Royal Highness the Prince, according to the information we have received, in addition to the British and French stepping up their support for Japan, the Americans have also intervened. They have fully lifted restrictions on Japan and have begun to sell large quantities of scrap steel and oil to Japan, while American banks have provided loans totaling $50 million to Japan. Lieutenant General Chen Xudong said.

Wu Haoxuan's face was expressionless, and it was not surprising that the Americans would do this. Americans have always prioritized their own interests. Albeit. The military strength of the United States is not very strong at the moment, but they have already begun to deploy for the future. The entire Pacific region is regarded by the Americans as their sphere of influence, and they will never allow a powerful Chinese empire to appear on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean. When the Japanese navy is strong, they can support China and contain Japan. And after the Chinese Navy became stronger. The Americans can also support Japan to contain China. The Americans can't be blamed for being shameless, between countries, that's how it is. Interests are the priority.

"yes, I see. It seems that the Americans are going to pay for the Japanese to arm themselves and confront us. Wu Haoxuan said. 50 million US dollars is not a small amount, enough for the Japanese to build two 'Hanoi-class' battleships. Even, if the British are a little cheaper. The money for the purchase of four 'Kongo-class' battlecruisers is there. Once the Japanese had two 'Hanoi-class' battleships and four Kongo-class battlecruisers, their naval strength would be restored.

Of course, even if the Japanese had two 'Hanoi-class' battleships and four 'Kongo-class' battlecruisers, the Chinese Empire still had a good chance of winning. First of all, the two 'Hanoi-class' battleships were nothing more than quasi-dreadnoughts. Its twin 305 mm guns in the bow and stern are 50 times the caliber. The twin 305-mm guns on each side were 45 times the caliber. This allowed the 'Hanoi-class' battleships to fire from one side, although they had six twin 305 mm guns. However, because of the different aspect ratios, it is not possible to do a salvo. Thus affecting the performance of the battleship. As for the 'Kongo-class' battlecruisers, although they had huge 356 mm guns. But even the main guns of this caliber may not be able to penetrate the armor of the Imperial Navy's 'Longteng-class' battleships and 'Longyao-class' battlecruisers. On the contrary, the 305 mm main guns of the 50 times the caliber of the 'Longteng-class' battlecruisers and the 'Longyao-class' battlecruisers could easily tear through the weak armor of the 'Kongo-class' battlecruisers.

As a battle cruiser with British blood, the "King Kong-class" battlecruiser has inherited the tradition of British battleships with thin skin and big stuffing. The side armor was only 203 mm, the main gun armor was only 230 mm, and the secondary gun armor was only 152 mm. The conning tower armor was also only 254 mm. Such a defense, the battleships and battlecruisers of the Imperial Navy were equipped with fifty times the caliber 305 mm guns, which could tear through their armor from a distance of eight thousand meters.

Not to mention, the Imperial Navy will have four more powerful warships next year. Both the 'Longxing-class' battlecruisers and the 'Longfei-class' battlecruisers were equipped with 343 mm guns of 50 times the calibre, which was more powerful than the 45 times caliber 356 mm guns of the 'King Kong-class' battlecruisers. Only strong, not weak. The armored defense of the two sides is even more incomparable. It can be said that as long as there are no big accidents, the final winner will inevitably be the Imperial Navy.

"Your Highness, what should we do then? Britain, France, and the United States have united to support the Japanese, which is clearly harboring evil intentions and deliberately trying to embarrass us! Lieutenant General Chen Xudong said anxiously.

Anyone who learns about this situation will be a little worried. After all, Britain is the world hegemon, the United States is the number one industrial power, and France is also an old power. The Chinese Empire is now the enemy of all three countries at the same time.

"Huzi, go and invite the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister, General Shi and General Sa." Wu Haoxuan commanded.

"Yes, Your Highness." Zhao Hu, the chief of the guard, immediately arranged for someone to make a call.

In less than 20 minutes, Prime Minister Yang Du, Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi, Deputy Chief of General Staff and Minister of Operations Admiral Shi Tianhan, and Navy Commander Admiral Sa Zhenbing rushed to the Imperial Palace.

Lieutenant General Chen Xudong, director of the Military Intelligence Bureau, briefed them on the situation, and after that, the expressions of several people became solemn.

"Your Highness, it seems that we want peaceful development, which is simply impossible! Those powers don't give us a chance at all. Yang Du said with a cold face. The Chinese Empire has finally achieved its current achievements and development speed, but the Western powers are always trying to contain China. Now I still want to support Japan to confront China, it's like I won't die!

"The British and French support Japan, understandably. However, I didn't expect the Americans to do the same. Our relationship with the United States is much closer than that between Japan and the United States. Tang Shaoyi was also indignant.

"If we had known, we would have wiped out Japan. In that case, they will not be able to threaten us. Admiral Shi Tianhan also said. Obviously, there was a fear that Japan would become very powerful with the support of Britain, France, and the United States. In that case, it would undoubtedly pose a serious threat to the empire.

"What? Are you all scared by the UK, France and the US? Rest assured, ladies and gentlemen, the situation has not yet reached its worst of dire. Wu Haoxuan said with a smile.

Everyone looked at Wu Haoxuan, the strength of Britain, France and the United States was much stronger than the empire that had just begun to develop. Wu Haoxuan didn't seem to be in a hurry at all, this was a bit abnormal!

"Britain, France, and the United States are very powerful, but will they go head-to-head with the Empire? That's impossible. The British and the French, were facing the threat of the Germans. Their forces were shrinking, preparing for a bloody battle with the Germans in Europe. The resources they can provide to the Japanese are very few. As for the Americans, although their industrial power is strong, their military power is not too strong. What's more, the Americans don't want to fight, especially when they need to play on their own. Therefore, at most, they provided some financial and material support to the Japanese. In addition, the Americans do not want to lose the huge market of the empire. They won't really tear their faces with the Empire completely. So, we have nothing to worry about. The soldiers will block the water and cover the earth! Wu Haoxuan said lightly.

"Your Highness is right, a great war in Europe will soon break out, and the British and French will not care about the Far East at all. The Americans will not personally go to fight us. Our opponent is nothing more than the defeated Japanese. Even with the support of Britain, France, and the United States, the final victory will inevitably be ours. Yang Du also said.

After hearing these analyses, everyone's faces finally looked a little better.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the situation is critical, though. But we have to prepare for the worst. From now on. The construction of the empire must be accelerated. Only in this way will we be stronger. If the Japanese dare to provoke us at that time, it will undoubtedly be looking for death. Wu Haoxuan advised.

He didn't want the Empire to be complacent and reluctant to make progress after the empire had made even a little success. In that case, it is simply impossible for the empire to become truly strong and become a world-class power.

"Yes, Your Highness." The ministers said one after another.

At the end of the meeting, the tone was set for closely monitoring Japan's developments. At the same time, its own development cannot be put down. Only by accelerating our own development can we not be afraid of all the challenges in the future. At any time, the improvement of one's own country's strength is the most important thing.

However, Wu Haoxuan still noticed that the attitude of Americans is now beginning to change. As the Chinese Empire grows stronger, so will the United States' hostility towards the Chinese Empire. When the time comes, the two sides will definitely have a fierce collision. His industries in the United States must be gradually withdrawn from the country. Otherwise, once the two countries become hostile, the Americans are very likely to seize their industries. Of course, the United States also has a lot of industries in China, and Wu Haoxuan can retaliate with a tooth for a tooth when the time comes. (To be continued.) )

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