After reaching an agreement with the Chinese Empire, U.S. Secretary of State Hughes and British Prime Minister David Lloyd George left the Chinese Embassy in the United States. Obviously, in the eyes of both of them, being able to force China to abandon the Pangu-class battleships is already a huge victory. Although the Chinese Empire also received a quota of 500,000 tons of capital ships, the Chinese Navy could not play a role at all due to the suppression of the Japanese Navy.

Both Hughes and David Lloyd George believed that the Chinese Empire had to compromise under their pressure. If they knew that the so-called 'Pangu-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy were just a pretense, maybe they would be directly angry and vomit blood.

"Humph! Damn the Americans and the British, do you think you're really taking advantage? Soon, you will know how wrong you are. Looking at the backs of Hughes and David Lloyd George's departure, Imperial Prime Minister Yang Du couldn't help but smile on his face.

On November 15, 4619 (21) of the Yellow Emperor Era, the meeting continued. Because Britain, the United States, and China have reached an agreement, the main contradiction no longer exists, which allows the meeting to proceed smoothly.

However, at this time, there was an accident. The French and Italians are making a fuss again.

"France, as one of the world's great powers, is the main force for maintaining world peace and stability. France is again a traditional maritime power. Therefore, we hope to be able to have a tonnage of 350,000 tons of capital ships of the Navy. French Navy Minister Gary Bouel exclaimed.

The Italians were naturally not far behind, and the Italian Admiral Minister Facta also made a request, that is, the Kingdom of Italy also needed 350,000 tons of naval capital ship tonnage.

The Mediterranean, in addition to the British navy, was originally fought over by the kingdoms of France and Italy. The French probably resigned themselves to depravity and gave up fighting with the British in the Atlantic. Maybe they do. It is unrealistic to want to compete with Britain for hegemony in the Atlantic. For hundreds of years, France had never won over Britain in sea power. So, they simply set their main goal in this small pond in the Mediterranean. In addition to the British Mediterranean Fleet, there was only the navy of the Kingdom of Italy. The French believe that with their heritage and strength. To suppress the Italians and become the hegemon of the Mediterranean, it should not be much of a problem.

The Italians were bent on recreating the glory of the Roman Empire, making the entire Mediterranean Sea their own inner lake. Therefore, they also vigorously developed their navy, wanting to become the hegemon of the Mediterranean. Another reason is that the Italians also knew that their army was too bad, and they gave up working on the army. That's why it turned to the more technical navy. The French wanted to compete with the Kingdom of Italy for supremacy in the Mediterranean at this time. The Italians, of course, will not be willing. Naturally, they will engage in motivational opposition.

The representatives of the United States, Great Britain and China were naturally very dissatisfied with the lion's opening of the French and Italian kingdoms. The United States, Britain and China, the three top powers in the world, only have a quota of 500,000 tons of capital ships. How is it possible that France and Italy dare to ask for 60 percent of the quotas of these big countries?

As a result, representatives of the United States, Britain and China launched a crackdown on France and Italy. The quota of the two countries was directly reduced from 350,000 tons to 175,000 tons. It's equivalent to giving them a half-fold!

The French and Italians, of course, will not agree. However, in the face of the United States, Britain and China, which are working together. Naturally, they have no choice.

In the end, the French and Italians had no choice but to compromise and agreed to control the size of the capital ship within 175,000 tons.

Also, the tonnage of the capital ships of the five major powers was thus determined, which were 500,000 tons for the United States and 500,000 tons for the United Kingdom. 500,000 tons in China, 175,000 tons in France, and 175,000 tons in Italy.

In addition, the regulations for the capital ships of each country also include if the quota is reached. No new capital ships can be built, and new capital ships can be built by decommissioning old ones. However, the tonnage of the new capital ships must not exceed 35,000 tons, and the caliber of the main guns equipped with them must not exceed 16 inches, that is, 406 millimeters.

Of course, if you really want to count the total tonnage of capital ships, Japan, which has already withdrawn from the conference, is the most. If the total number of capital ships of the Japanese Navy is combined, the total tonnage of the Japanese Navy will probably climb to 600,000 tons, making it the world's largest in the world. Of course, the Japanese Navy will need to wait until the 'Yamato-class' battleships and 'Amagi-class' battlecruisers enter service before they can become the world's number one. Once these two levels of capital ships cannot be completed, then everything will be empty talk.

After discussing the tonnage of the capital ship, it was next the turn of the aircraft carrier. Since the First World War, countries have been developing aircraft carriers. However, even now, other countries other than China have not been able to make breakthroughs. Of course, China's breakthroughs have always been kept strictly secret. The aircraft carrier of the new first class fleet under construction is also under secret construction, and the outside world does not know about it. Otherwise, countries will probably not have the heart to focus on the limitation of the tonnage of capital ships, but will directly switch to the restriction of aircraft carriers. And this is the advantage that the Chinese Navy can have.

"The United States believes that the tonnage of aircraft carriers of various countries should be 135,000 tons for the United States, 135,000 tons for the United Kingdom, 100,000 tons for China, and no more than 60,000 tons for France and the Kingdom of Italy." Hughes said.

"Britain agrees." This was stated by British Prime Minister David Lloyd George. The British Navy does not attach much importance to aircraft carriers, therefore, there is nothing to fight for for the tonnage of aircraft carriers.

"No, in terms of the tonnage of capital ships, China is already equal to the United States and the United Kingdom. Well, on aircraft carriers, China should not be so much less. The Chinese Navy is also asking for 135,000 tons. Chinese Prime Minister Yang Du said.

The representatives of the United States and the United Kingdom exchanged words for a while, and finally nodded in agreement. After all, their eyes are on the capital ships, and in terms of aircraft carriers, China wants to ask for tens of thousands of tons more, so let's do as they wish.

"Well, we agree to China's request." Hughes said.

"That's right. Your Excellency the Secretary of State. Yesterday you promised us. If China is willing to give up the Pangu-class battleships, it will compensate us in terms of other types of ships. Well, we now demand that we be compensated on top of aircraft carriers and that the total tonnage of our aircraft carriers be increased to 200,000 tons. Marshal Shi Tianhan, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, said.

"Two hundred thousand tons? How is this possible? Huston asked, surprised. After all, if China has two hundred thousand tons of aircraft carriers. That's 1.6 times as much as the United Kingdom and the United States.

"Could it be that the Chinese have made a breakthrough in aircraft carrier technology and tactics?" Everyone couldn't help but think in this direction. After all, this is the only way to explain why the Chinese Empire made such a request.

"For China, the quota of 135,000 tons of aircraft carriers is enough. There is no need to add any more. British Prime Minister David Lloyd George also said.

"It's just a compensation for us. If you don't, then we don't agree to give up the Pangu-class battleships. Marshal Shi Tianhan insisted.

Seeing that the Chinese side once again pulled the contradiction to the 'Pangu-class' battleship, the representatives of the United States and Britain were a little anxious. It was with great difficulty that they forced the Chinese Navy to abandon the Pangu-class battleships. If the Chinese Navy repents, won't everything be in vain?

After whispering for a while, the representatives of the United States and Britain finally agreed to compromise and were not prepared to continue to provoke the Chinese Empire.

"Well, we can agree with the Chinese side to increase the tonnage of aircraft carrier construction. However, 200,000 tons is too much, and 175,000 tons is enough. Hughes said.

"180,000 tons." Marshal Shi Tianhan said.

Ultimately. The representatives of the United States and Britain accepted this condition.

France and the Kingdom of Italy are also not satisfied with their respective quotas of only 60,000 tons of aircraft carriers, however. With the United States, Britain and China already reaching an agreement, even if they are dissatisfied, there is nothing they can do. What's more, the development of aircraft carriers in both countries is completely backward. Even if you give them more quotas, it will be a waste.

Subsequently. After discussions, the countries stipulated that the displacement of a single aircraft carrier should not exceed 27,000 tons, and it should not be equipped with guns larger than 8 inches. From this, it can be seen how little countries know about aircraft carriers. They even use aircraft carriers as cruisers.

After discussing aircraft carriers, it was next the turn of the cruisers. The American side proposed that the tonnage of the cruiser should not exceed 150,000 tons. The caliber of the main gun of the armament must not exceed 8 inches, that is, 203 mm. This point has been opposed by the Chinese side. The heavy cruisers of the Chinese Navy, armed with 210 mm guns, seem to exceed the regulations. Therefore, China has requested that this rule be relaxed to 210 mm.

After deliberations, Britain and the United States agreed. After all, the 210 mm caliber main gun is not much different from the 203 mm caliber main gun in terms of performance, and there is no need to offend China in this regard.

As for the tonnage of cruisers, the differences between the countries are relatively large. The British wanted more tonnage to defend their vast overseas colonies, while the Americans advocated a reduction in streak. Comparatively, the United States does not have many overseas colonies. In the end, in terms of the total tonnage of cruisers, countries had to build their own without restrictions, relying only on their financial resources. (To be continued.) )

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