If before the annihilation of the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet, the British Navy was only slightly inferior to the Chinese Navy, then now, after the destruction of the Mediterranean Fleet, the British Navy is already at an absolute disadvantage. The eight capital ships of the home fleet alone are simply unable to compete with the Chinese navy. Even though only the 1st Fleet of the Chinese Navy came to Europe, the British Navy was not sure of victory. Once the home fleet is also defeated, or if it suffers heavy losses, then Britain will completely lose its sea supremacy.

For an island nation like the United Kingdom, sea supremacy is very important. Once the British Isles lose their sea supremacy, they will be cut off from the European mainland. When the time comes, it will be impossible for the isolated countries of the North Atlantic Military Alliance to defeat the TAsia-Europe Military Alliance and win the war. Therefore, Britain must further increase its investment in the navy.

Secretary of the Navy Charles. Sir Adam proposed to further strengthen the construction of the navy, to which no one in the British cabinet objected. Even Chancellor of the Exchequer Benjamin . Disraeli also nodded in support. After all, if the British Navy is completely defeated, Britain is finished.

"Gentlemen, the British Empire has reached its most dangerous moment, and we must work together. God will bless the British Empire! Earl Stanley said aloud.

"The British Empire will win!" The rest of the ministers also said one after another. They had unwavering confidence in the victory of the British Empire. After all, the British Empire has dominated the world for two or three hundred years, and it has never seen any big winds and waves. Even when Napoleon reigned in Europe, he relied on a powerful navy. The British Empire was still able to confront France.

After that, the finances of the British Empire. Again leaning towards the Navy. Major shipyards received orders to start building more warships. And not just large warships. Orders for small warships were also placed a lot. Countless shipyards have begun to desperately recruit people and expand production capacity.

The Royal Navy of the British Empire retreated to the military port of Portsmouth and did not dare to enter the Mediterranean again. After all, the remaining eight battleships of the home fleet were already the foundation of the British Empire. Before the subsequent 'Admiral-class' battleships were commissioned, the British Navy had not yet challenged the strength of the Chinese Navy. Of course, if you can stick to it for two or three years. The capital ships of the Royal Navy of the British Empire will be developed in a blowout. At that time, the British Navy will be able to compete with the Chinese Navy for maritime supremacy. Now, what Britain lacks is time.

The Battle of the Mediterranean, in which the Mediterranean Fleet of the British Navy was annihilated, caused a great shock in Europe. The countries of the Eurasian military alliance rejoiced that the Chinese navy controlled the Mediterranean, which undoubtedly kept the shipping routes from China to Europe safe, and the strategic materials from China came from China. It will be able to pass through the guò route and transport them in a steady stream. In this way, with the blood transfusion of the Chinese Empire, the combat strength of the countries of the Eurasian military alliance will undoubtedly be greatly enhanced.

Of course. At present, the Kingdom of Belgium and the Kingdom of Prussia are not yet able to receive support from the Chinese Empire. But as the war progressed, once Austria-Hungary was defeated. Then, the problem can be solved.

And the North Atlantic Military Alliance. It's full of worries. In particular, the Kingdom of Sardinia, as a betrayer of the Eurasian military alliance. The Chinese Empire hated them to the core. There will definitely be an attack on the Kingdom of Sardinia. King of the Kingdom of Sardinia, Vittorio. Emmanuele II regretted it a little, knowing that if the British Navy was so vulnerable, it should not have betrayed the Eurasian military alliance in the first place. Now, it's all over. If the powerful army of the Chinese Empire landed on the shores of the Kingdom of Sardinia, would the Kingdom of Sardinia be able to withstand it? For this reason, the Kingdom of Sardinia had to deploy its expanded army in the coastal areas to prevent the invasion of the Chinese Empire.

In addition, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Kingdom of Greece, and the Kingdom of Portugal were also worried that they would be attacked by the Chinese Empire.

In Madrid, the capital of the Kingdom of Spain, Queen Isabella II is listening to a report from the Lord of the Admiralty, Duke Aguilera.

"Your Majesty, the Imperial Navy paid the price of one 'Qin-class' battleship, three 'Eastern Zhou-class' battleships and two 'Western Zhou-class' battleships, and cooperated with the 1st Fleet of the Chinese Navy to completely annihilate the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet. Now, the whole Mediterranean is under our control. And, in order to compensate for our losses, the Chinese Navy generously assigned two captured 'Nelson-class' warships and two 'Orlando-class' warships to us! Duke Aguilera had a smile on his face. Having acquired captured British battleships, the losses of the Spanish Navy were not significant. It was just the loss of a battleship and a 'Eastern Zhou-class' battleship. In exchange for the right to control the sea of the entire Mediterranean, this transaction is undoubtedly very cost-effective. You know, this is the first time in nearly 100 years that the Spanish Navy has defeated the British Navy! Of course, this is mainly a free ride on the Chinese Navy. Otherwise, the strength of the Spanish Navy alone would not only not be able to destroy the British Navy, but would also be wiped out by the British Navy.

Queen Isabella II and the ministers of the Kingdom of Spain were also smiling.

"Your Majesty, this is a great victory! We should let all our subjects know about this victory, inspire the confidence of the people, and let them see the hope of victory! Prime Minister Duke Valencia said.

"Hmmm! The Cabinet will do its best to send out the news! Queen Isabella II nodded. Originally, after the betrayal of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the Kingdom of Spain was also somewhat worried about the prospect of war. However, the sea supremacy in the Mediterranean is now an Asian-European military alliance. Then, the war materials and reinforcements transported from China could keep the Kingdom of Spain alive in the war. This made Queen Isabella II confident of her future victories.

"Your Majesty, since the sea dominance of the Mediterranean Sea already belongs to us. Then, we should take the opportunity to launch an attack on the Kingdom of Portugal, and after we have settled this country, we can march into France without any worries! "War Secretary Simon. Duke Maria said. The two countries on the Iberian Peninsula, the Kingdom of Spain and the Kingdom of Portugal, were also full of contradictions. It's just that the Kingdom of Portugal has a close relationship with Britain, and the Kingdom of Spain does not dare to rashly act against the Kingdom of Portugal. Otherwise, not only will Portugal not be destroyed, but it will put itself in it. Now? The time seems to have come.

"Is the Army ready?" Queen Isabella II asked. It would be great if Portugal could be destroyed and the Iberian Peninsula could be united. Portugal has a population of just over 4 million, but it dares to join the North Atlantic military alliance and openly oppose the Eurasian military alliance.

"Your Majesty, the army is ready. The 9 infantry corps have been deployed to the border, and as long as His Majesty gives the order, we can attack! "War Secretary Simon. Duke Maria said. The Navy has already made great achievements, so how can the Army lag behind the Navy?

"Choose a suitable time for the army to launch an attack on the Kingdom of Portugal!" Queen Isabella II said.

"Your Majesty, in the naval battle, the 'Western Han class' battleships of the Chinese Navy showed great combat effectiveness. If the Imperial Navy could be equipped with such powerful battleships, it would help restore the glory of the Imperial Navy! Lord Aguilera said. According to the report of the commander of the fleet, if the Spanish Navy could be equipped with a few 'Western Han class' battleships, it would even have the strength to single out the British Navy. This made Duke Aguilera also eager to order these ships from China.

Queen Isabella II frowned, strengthening the strength of the navy, she was not against it. However, now that the war had begun and the army was expanding on a large scale, the Spanish kingdom's finances did not have much money to spend on the purchase of new warships.

"Your Majesty, the matter of the Navy's procurement of new warships can be postponed for a while. The war has already begun, and even if we order new warships from the Chinese Empire, it will be two or three years before they can be delivered. It would be better to wait until after the war is over and then order new ships. Anyway, now that the Chinese Navy has been stationed in Europe, the security of the kingdom has been guaranteed. When we win the war, we will be able to share a large amount of spoils. When the time comes, we will have enough funds to buy new ships! Prime Minister Duke Valencia said.

Queen Isabella II nodded, and then said: "Your Excellency the Prime Minister is right, the matter of the new warship will be talked about after the war is over!" ”

Duke Aguilera did not object, after all, he was also very clear about the shape of the kingdom now.

"Your Majesty, the Chinese side proposes that our two countries cooperate to take Gibraltar in one fell swoop and pull out the nail of the British in the Strait of Gibraltar. The Navy believes that this plan is very feasible. If we succeed, we will be able to drive the British out of the Mediterranean once and for all. Lord Aguilera continued.

"Gibraltar? Yes, now that the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet has been wiped out, then we should take Gibraltar in one fell swoop! Queen Isabella II said firmly. For hundreds of years, the Kingdom of Spain wanted to regain Gibraltar. It's just that Britain is too strong, and Gibraltar, which is the home port of the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet, has a strong defense, and the Kingdom of Spain simply does not have the strength to recover. So, I had to endure it. (To be continued......)

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