The Royal Navy was sailing into the Strait of Malacca with thirty-four huge capital ships, protected by dozens of other warships, not far in front of the destroyer of the Imperial Navy's South Ocean Fleet. Thirty-four capital ships, a huge fleet of hundreds of warships in total, sailed on the sea, which was undoubtedly amazing. At least, the Imperial Navy's Pacific Fleet and the South Ocean Fleet combined have not used thirty-four capital ships.

"****, the world hegemon is different. So easily, more than thirty capital ships were sent to the Far East. When will the Imperial Navy be able to have so many capital ships! The captain of the destroyer cursed secretly, and his eyes were full of envy when he looked at the capital ship of the British Navy. Although the Imperial Navy has developed rapidly over the years, it is undoubtedly slightly deficient in terms of heritage compared to the British Navy.

"Sir, with so many warships of the British going to the Far East, are they going to war against the Empire?" A sailor asked.

"At war? The British did not have the guts to do so. Even if they have a lot of warships, if they really want to go to war in the coastal waters of the empire, they will definitely lose in the end. The captain said confidently.

Although, the Imperial Navy was inferior in number of capital ships to the British Navy. However, the capital ships of the Imperial Navy, each of which was absolutely above the capital ships of the British Navy. In particular, the 'Three Emperor-class' battleships and the 'Five Emperor-class' battleships are the most classic and powerful warships in the world.

"Send a telegram to the command and report to them that the British fleet has entered the Strait of Malacca." The captain commanded.

"Yes, sir." The communications corps immediately went to send a telegram. And according to this telegram, the Imperial Navy also immediately began to move.

"Your Excellency, Commander, there is a Chinese destroyer over there. It seems that they have been monitoring our whereabouts for a long time. Shall we give them a little bit of color? The Chief of Staff of the Fleet asked.

Louis Mountbatten glanced at the Chinese destroyer with a telescope and shook his head: "Don't make a difference." The cabinet no longer wants to continue the confrontation with the Chinese. Naturally, there is no need for us to look for trouble. ”

In the eyes of Louis Mountbatten, the destroyer, with a displacement of just over a thousand tons, was not taken into account by him. After all, his ship, the battlecruiser "Hood", was a huge battleship with a displacement of more than 40,000 tons. Compared to the battlecruiser Hood, the destroyer was like a tiny ant.

The arrival of the main fleet of the British Royal Navy. Make the Imperial Navy feel like a great enemy. Although, it can almost be concluded that the British sent their navy to the Far East, but it was only a formality. However, the Empire still needs to be cautious. That's a huge fleet of thirty-four capital ships. If something happens, it will turn into a war. If that were to happen, the Imperial Navy would have to make sure that the war was won. Otherwise, the empire's painstaking construction over the years will be in vain.

"Your Majesty, the Royal Navy of the British has entered the Strait of Malacca. It is expected to arrive in Singapore soon. The main forces of the Pacific Fleet of the Imperial Navy have begun to assemble. Marshal Sa Zhenbing, Minister of the Imperial Navy, said.

Wu Haoxuan nodded: "The Navy is ready, it is very necessary." After all, the strength of the British Navy is too strong for us not to pay attention to! In a few years, maybe we won't have to be afraid of them. ”

The Pacific Fleet of the Imperial Navy now has only three 'Three Emperor-class' battleships and two 'Pinghai-class' battleships. Five 'Five Emperor-class' battleships and four 'China-class' battleships. Two 'Longxing-class' battleships and two 'Longfei-class' battlecruisers. The total number was only eighteen, which was just over half of the fleet sent by the British Navy this time. Even counting the two 'Longteng-class' battleships and the two 'Longyao-class' battleships of the South Ocean Fleet, the main force of the Imperial Navy was only 22. Only a little more than sixty percent of the fleet sent by the British Navy this time. Of course, in terms of combat power, the Imperial Navy was not much worse than the British Navy. If other auxiliary ships are included, the Imperial Navy is even more sure to annihilate this huge fleet of the British Navy in one fell swoop.

Of course. This is nothing more than the workhorse of the Royal Navy. On the British mainland and at other naval bases, the British Navy also had a main fleet of more than a dozen battleships and battle cruisers. It's just that those capital ships are equipped with 305 mm guns, and they are gradually out of step with the times. As for those former dreadnoughts, there are even more of them. It's just that. It's just not very useful.

"Yes, Your Majesty. However, Your Majesty, this time the main force of the British is coming, for us, it is not only a crisis, but also an opportunity. If the Imperial Navy had done its best, it would have been possible to leave the British Navy behind. Marshal Sa Zhenbing said.

Within the Imperial Navy, there has always been this point of view, and they simply took advantage of this opportunity to solve the main force of the British Navy in one fell swoop. In that case, after Britain loses its powerful navy, they will inevitably fall from the position of world hegemon.

"Oh? Is the Imperial Navy sure of this? Wu Haoxuan raised his eyebrows.

"With the submarine forces cooperating with the surface fleet, the possibility of our victory is still very high." Marshal Sa Zhenbing said confidently.

"What if you count the four 'Kii-class' battleships and the 'Hiei' battlecruiser of the Japanese?" Wu Haoxuan continued to ask.

"Even so, there is a good chance that the empire will win." Sa Zhenbing is very determined.

"I think it should have been a pyrrhic victory. Even if the Imperial Navy were able to destroy both the British and Japanese capital ships in one fell swoop, how many warships would we have left? When the time comes, won't the Americans on the other side of the ocean pick up a big bargain? I can't do such a thing that harms others and is not good for myself. Wu Haoxuan shook his head.

The current situation is undoubtedly a struggle for hegemony among China, the United States, and the United Kingdom, and the three countries are fighting each other and at the same time containing each other. If there is a war between any two of the three countries, it will be a bargain for the other country. It is precisely because of this that even if the British Navy advances eastward in a big way, this battle cannot be fought. Because, the British definitely don't want to lose their status as world hegemon because of this war, and let the Americans pick up a big bargain.

Marshal Sa Zhenbing nodded, although he was a little unwilling to give up this excellent opportunity. However, he also knew that the Reich could not fight for huge losses and create an opportunity for the Americans to replace the British.

"The British are starting to go downhill, it's inevitable, and we can ignore them altogether. When the time comes, they will soon have someone else to clean up. We just need to keep an eye on the Americans. The Americans are the only obstacle to our becoming the world hegemon. Wu Haoxuan said.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Marshal Sa Zhenbing nodded. The Americans were indeed the fierce enemies of the empire. The vastness of the Pacific Ocean, which limited the Empire's attacks on the United States. This makes it necessary for the empire to have a strong navy in the confrontation with the United States.

"Your Majesty, the British are menacing, don't we say anything about it? In this case, the face of the Imperial Navy is a little unbearable. Marshal Sa Zhenbing said.

Wu Haoxuan hesitated: "Well, the British came from afar, as the overlord of the Far East, the empire naturally wants to do its best to be a landlord." Let the Pacific Fleet take the initiative, choose a suitable place and welcome the British. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Marshal Sa Zhenbing said.

"However, I have only one request, and that is not to go too far. Now a war with the British will not do us the slightest benefit. Wu Haoxuan said

"Yes, Your Majesty." Marshal Sa Zhenbing also knew that now was not the time for a decisive battle with the British.

Imperial Navy Pacific Fleet Base, Port of Naha. The commander of the fleet, Marshal Cheng Biguang, was anxiously waiting for a telegram from the Admiralty.

A moment later, his lieutenant sent the telegram to him.

After reading the telegram, Marshal Cheng Biguang felt a little regretful, but this was also beyond his expectations. Emperor Wu Haoxuan had not yet lost his mind, how could he agree to go to war with the British? However, Wu Haoxuan agreed to welcome the arrival of the British Navy, which made him more satisfied.

"Order the fleet, cancel the vacation, everyone must return to the team immediately, and from now on, the fleet will enter a state of emergency combat readiness." Marshal Cheng Biguang gave the order.

"Yes, Commander." The adjutant immediately went to give orders.

Suddenly, the huge Pacific Fleet was busy. The officers and men who had been on leave all returned to the fleet. The maintenance of the battleships of the fleet was also hastily ended, giving the feeling that a big war was coming.

On the evening of June 22, 20, 4618 A.D., the main force of the Imperial Navy's Pacific Fleet left Naha Port and sailed into the vast ocean.

The next day, spies from various countries in the port of Naha discovered that the main force of the Chinese Navy's Pacific Fleet, which had been anchored in the port, had all disappeared. Suddenly, they did not hesitate to expose themselves, and they also reported to the country as soon as possible. This immediately made the situation seem tense all over the world.

Does the disappearance of the main force of the Chinese Navy at this time mean that the war is about to begin? Japan, the old enemy of the Chinese Empire, and the United States, across the ocean, are feeling the pressure. As for the most stressed, it is naturally the British. They sent the main forces of the Royal Navy to the Far East, wanting to teach the Chinese a lesson. But now, they want to back down. (To be continued.) )

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