The Chinese Empire was obviously determined to Japan, and as long as the Japanese Ministry gave up the construction of the 'Yamato-class' battleships and the 'Amagi-class' battlecruisers, the empire would not give up the 'Pangu-class' battleships. After all, the Chinese Empire had put Japan's threat to the empire in the first place.

Hughes and David Lloyd George looked at each other, and in their eyes they saw each other's determination.

Britain and the United States have finally forced the Chinese Empire here, and naturally they will not give up easily.

"Your Excellency Yang Du, if the Chinese Empire insists on going its own way, then we will have to take corresponding measures. If China does not abandon the Pangu-class battleships, then the United States will not only start building the South Dakota-class battleships, but will also build more battleships. The industrial power of the United States, as you know, is by no means comparable to that of the Chinese Empire. If China builds a cutting-edge battleship, the United States can build two or even four. In the future, these cutting-edge battleships will be deployed to Asia and the Pacific. Hughes said coldly.

"Britain will only be able to restart N3-class battleships, and the main forces of the Royal Navy will also be deployed to India and Singapore." David Lloyd George also said.

Yang Du's face suddenly became very ugly, and he knew that this was the United States and the British who did not hesitate to tear their faces with the empire. Once the U.S. Navy and the British Navy are frantically building capital ships and deploying these capital ships to the Asia-Pacific region, it will undoubtedly exert tremendous pressure on China. If China wants to defeat both the United States and the United Kingdom, it is almost impossible for this. This is especially true when Japan, a great enemy, is eyeing you from the sidelines. Therefore, in the face of the threat of the United States and Britain, the Chinese Empire seemed to have no choice but to compromise.

"Your Majesty is really far-sighted, and he has long expected that these guys will unite to put pressure on the Empire. Fortunately, the empire has the guise of 'Pangu-class' battleships. It can be used as a bargaining chip to bargain with countries such as Britain and the United States. Otherwise, the empire really doesn't know how to back down. Yang Du said secretly in his heart. The current emperor Wu Haoxuan instructed the plan to spread the 'Pangu-class' battleship, and I am afraid that the real intention is here. Yang Du had to admit that in terms of foresight, they were far from being able to compare with His Majesty the Emperor.

"Are you two countries ready to join forces to go to war against the Empire? If there is to be a war. The Empire will never be afraid. We are determined to defend the interests of the Empire. Yang Du said resolutely.

"No, no. Your Excellency Yang Du, we don't want to go to war, we want to be able to achieve world peace. The main purpose of the Washington Conference is to hope that peace can be achieved in the world. Hughes shook his head.

"If China abandons the Pangu-class battleships, it will be very beneficial to achieve peace in the world." David Lloyd George said from the sidelines.

"If we abandon the 'Pangea-class' battleships, the Japanese Navy's 'Yamato-class' battleships and 'Amagi-class' battlecruisers will be the enemy of the Empire. How can the empire resist? Yang Du asked rhetorically.

It seemed that he felt that Yang Du's attitude had softened a little. So, Hughes and David Lloyd George couldn't help but laugh in their hearts. They seem to think that their plan will soon succeed.

"Your Excellency Yang Du, the world needs peace in the future, and if Japan dares to take the initiative to attack China and undermine world peace, we will definitely not sit idly by. We will impose economic sanctions on Japan, and even send troops directly to attack Japan. Hughes assured.

"Yes. Your Excellency Yang Du. If Japan really dares to be an enemy of China and launch an attack. Britain will also be on China's side. British Prime Minister David Lloyd George also said.

"Humph! These hypocritical guys, they are afraid that they wish Japan would attack China, and if Japan can defeat China in one fell swoop, it will be even better. Yang Du thought secretly in his heart.

Yang Du hesitated for a moment, as if he was thinking about it, which left Hughes and David Lloyd George. couldn't help but look at Yang Du nervously, hoping to get the news from his mouth that China was willing to compromise.

"Well, both, China is willing to give up the 'Pangu-class' battleships for the sake of world peace. But. We also have two requests that we hope you will agree to. Otherwise, even if the Chinese Empire withdrew from this meeting, it would definitely not give up the 'Pangu-class' battleships. Yang Du said. His face was full of anger and helplessness.

The expression on Yang Du's face made Hughes and David Lloyd George very satisfied. In their eyes, this is undoubtedly a victory for them!

"Your Excellency Yang Du, please speak. If the conditions are not excessive, we can all agree. Xius said with a pleasant face.

"First, the Chinese Navy will obtain a quota of capital ships, which will be the same as that of Britain and the United States, which is 500,000 tons." Yang Du said.

"Half a million tons?" Hughes and David Lloyd George couldn't help but frown. If China also has a quota of 500,000 tons, wouldn't it be on an equal footing with Britain and the United States? The British had just agreed to share maritime supremacy with the Americans when they had to. However, the Chinese are now also going to step in, which undoubtedly makes them very unhappy.

"Yes, half a million tons. This is the bottom line of the empire. Yang Du reiterated.

"If the Chinese have a quota of 500,000 tons, then among the Chinese' 'Three Emperors-class' battleships, 'Pinghai-class' battleships, 'Five Emperor-class' battleships, 'Zhonghua-class' battleships, 'Longxing-class' battleships, 'Longfei-class' battlecruisers, 'Longteng-class' battleships and 'Longyao-class' battlecruisers, except for the earliest 'Longteng-class' battleships and 'Longyao-class' battlecruisers that need to be disassembled, the rest can be retained. This is tantamount to preserving the main force of the Chinese Navy. Of course, the 'Zhonghua-class' battleships, the 'Longxing-class' battleships and the 'Longfei-class' battlecruisers are all capital ships equipped with 343-mm guns, and they are not very powerful. The total tonnage of the four Yamato-class battleships of the Japanese Navy, the Amagi-class battlecruisers, the four Kii-class battlecruisers, and the Hiei battlecruiser combined amounted to almost 600,000 tons. Although the number of capital ships is inferior to that of the Chinese Navy, the quality is completely above that of the Chinese Navy. Therefore, the probability of victory for the Japanese Navy is still very high. Even if the Japanese Navy cannot win, as long as it can inflict heavy damage on the Chinese Navy, both the US Navy and the British Navy will be able to easily defeat the Chinese Navy at that time. The threat posed by the Chinese Navy to us can be easily removed. Hughes thought to himself.

David Lloyd George had apparently thought of this as well, so he nodded nonchalantly as Hughes looked at him. The meaning is obvious, even if China has a quota of 500,000 tons of capital ships, but after a decisive battle with the Japanese Navy, even if it wins, there will probably not be much left. At that time, the world's oceans will still be decided by Britain and the United States.

"Well, the United States agreed that the Chinese Empire would have a quota of 500,000 tons of capital ships." Hughes said.

"Britain also agreed." David Lloyd George also said.

"Well, second, the empire abandoned the 'Pangu-class' battleships, and it was very difficult to deal with the threat of the Japanese navy. Therefore, in terms of other types of ships other than capital ships, the Chinese Empire must occupy more advantages. Yang Du continued.

"Your Excellency Yang Du, we have agreed that the Chinese Empire has the same quota of 500,000 tons as our two countries. China is now asking for more, which is a bit too much. Hughes said with some displeasure.

"Yes! If the Chinese Navy has an advantage in other types of ships, wouldn't it be as if China has surpassed our two countries in the Navy? "David Lloyd George is also gone.

"Two, don't forget, the Japanese 'Yamato-class' battleships, 'Amagi-class' battlecruisers, 'Kii-class' battlecruisers and 'Hiei' battlecruisers combined, the total tonnage of these thirteen capital ships has probably exceeded 500,000 tons, and even reached 600,000 tons." Yang Du said with a smile. Obviously, if Britain and the United States do not agree, then the Chinese Empire will never compromise.

It was not easy for the Chinese empire to compromise, and Britain and the United States naturally would not be willing to fall short by this time.

"Well, China's request, we agreed." Hughes said. In order for China to abandon the construction of the Pangu-class battleships, they will indeed have to pay a huge price.

Next, Hughes went on to articulate the American scenario. After the quota of capital ships is stipulated, countries that exceed the quota do not need to dismantle the old capital ships to control the total tonnage of their own capital ships within the quota. Moreover, after the quota is reached, the countries will not be able to build new capital ships. The tonnage of the newly built capital ship shall not exceed 35,000 tons, and the caliber of the main gun equipped shall not exceed 16 inches, that is, 406 mm.

Of course, the Chinese Empire had no objection to this. The capital ships of the Chinese Navy generally do not have a long service life, and they can be maintained and serviced for a long time. In addition, the performance of the Chinese Navy's warships is already at the world's advanced level. In such a situation, China naturally does not need to build warships of the heart, wasting money. Although China's financial pressure is not large, it can save a little! (To be continued.) )

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