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On June 5, 4621, the U.S. Embassy, inside the office of Ambassador Shulman. Ambassador Schulman is speaking with the British Ambassador to China, Sir Jurdian. It's just that both of them frowned, and the expressions on their faces were a little solemn, and it was obvious that they were in trouble.

"Your Excellency, from the information we have received so far, the Chinese are really preparing to wage war against Japan this time. It seems that at the Washington Conference that year, we were all deceived by the Chinese. Although they canceled the construction plan of the 'Pangu-class' battleships under our pressure. However, they had already made up their minds that they would not let the Japanese 'Yamato-class' battleships enter service one day. Even, it will cause the Japanese to suffer heavy losses. These Chinese are really thoughtful! Sir Jurdian sighed.

At the beginning, Britain and the United States and other countries forced China at the Washington Conference to abandon the construction of 'Pangu-class' battleships, but they connived at Japan's construction of 'Yamato-class' battleships. Under pressure from Britain and the United States, the Chinese Empire finally compromised and agreed to abandon the construction of the Pangu-class battleships. At that time, in the eyes of Britain and the United States and other countries, this was a great victory for them. However, it now seems that the Chinese Empire may have already thought of a countermeasure.

"Sir Sir, I'm afraid there's more to it than that. I suspect that last year's war between the Chinese Navy and the British Navy was also intentional by the Chinese. They knocked out the main force of the Royal Navy in one fell swoop, which made it impossible for the British to interfere with them. Although, the US Navy is no less powerful. But the US Navy has not experienced decent real combat at all. If we intervene in China alone, I am afraid that we will not be able to do enough, and even the US government will not dare to send a fleet to the Far East at all. If the Chinese Navy seizes this opportunity. If the main force of the US Navy is also eaten, then the Chinese may be the world's number one naval power. Ambassador Shulman said.

Sir Jurdian's face was very ugly, and for all Britons, the defeat of the Royal Navy was a disgrace. This represents the collapse of Britain's maritime hegemony, which has been maintained for centuries.

"Your Excellency, Ambassador. I'm afraid it's a coincidence. Could it be that the Chinese were confident that they would be able to defeat us at that time? After all, the strength of the Royal Navy at that time was no worse than that of the Chinese. Even stronger. It can only be said that the luck of the Chinese is a little better than ours. Sir Jurden said. Of course, there was another reason why the British Navy lost, and that was the indiscriminate command of Marshal David Beatty. However, Marshal David Beatty had died in battle. It is probably not good to blame a marshal who died fighting for his country. Therefore, Sir Jurdian had to mutter a few words in his heart. Otherwise, once it gets out, it's not good.

Ambassador Schulman smiled and did not dwell further on the issue, believing that Sir Jurdian was a dead duck with a hard mouth.

"Your Excellency, then. Are we going to go to the Chinese Foreign Ministry tomorrow? It's just a pity that the French don't act with us. Otherwise, we might have a better chance of success. Ambassador Shulman said.

"If the Chinese are determined to defeat Japan, even if the French join us, it will not have any effect." Sir Jurden shook his head. He had a hunch that the Chinese Empire seemed to have been planning this war for a long time. This made him feel very panicked. Because the British Empire, and indeed the whole world, seem to be caught in the calculations of the other side.

"Your Excellency, that is, there is no way for us to stop the Chinese?" Ambassador Schulman said helplessly.

"In theory, that's true. Unless, our two countries can go to war with China at all costs. Only then will it be possible to defeat them. Otherwise, the Chinese probably will not retreat this time. Sir Zhu Erdian said very firmly.

"Then are we going to the Chinese Foreign Ministry tomorrow?"

"Of course! As the Chinese say, a dead horse should be a live horse doctor! Sir Jurden said.

"Well, Your Excellency, tomorrow we will go to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs together and prevent this war as much as possible." Ambassador Shulman said.

Sir Jurdian nodded, in fact, he also thought that this was a useless exercise.

At nine o'clock in the morning of June 6, 4621 A.D., the cars of Sir Zhu Erdian and Ambassador Shulman appeared at the door of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two ambassadors were then led by staff from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the office of Imperial Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi. And Tang Shaoyi seemed to have known that they would be here today, so he put down other jobs and waited for them.

"Your Excellency the two ambassadors, you have come together, and I really feel a lot of pressure!" Tang Shaoyi said with a smile. Because, the British and the Americans, almost every time they come, come to look for trouble.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, we are just acting on orders." Sir Jurdian, too, was smiling. Even if you hate each other to death in your heart. However, on the surface, it is still necessary to pretend to be happy, which is the basic quality of a diplomat.

"Well, in that case, Your Excellency the two ambassadors, let's just say what you mean, and we won't waste time." Tang Shaoyi said.

"Your Excellency, the British Empire is very concerned about the intention of the Chinese Empire to wage war against the Japanese Empire. Although the Anglo-Japanese Alliance has expired and been dissolved, the British Empire still regards the Japanese Empire as our close country. If the Chinese Empire were to wage war against the Japanese Empire, it would seriously affect the political landscape of the Far East and the entire world. Therefore, we hope that the Chinese Empire will stop this behavior and return the world to peace. After all, the world war had just ended, and peace did not come easily. Sir Jurden said.

"The United States of America is also very concerned about this. We have a lot of investment in Japan, and Japan's security depends on whether we can recover those investments. Therefore, the United States of America hopes that the Chinese Empire will remain calm, and even if there is a conflict with the Japanese Empire, it can be resolved through peaceful negotiations, not necessarily by means of war. Ambassador Shulman also said.

After listening to the words of the two, Tang Shaoyi's expression on his face was already very surprised, as if he was a little afraid to imagine what the two ambassadors said. Of course, if you want to become a high-level diplomat, acting skills are also very important.

"Your Excellency, where did you get the news? How could the Chinese Empire start a war against Japan? We definitely don't have that idea. Tang Shaoyi categorically denied that the Chinese Empire had any intention of waging war against Japan.

"For thousands of years, the Chinese Empire has been a peace-loving country, and we have never taken the initiative to invade other countries. Even every time you face war, it is a passive defense. Therefore, please rest assured that the Chinese Empire will never start a war. Tang Shaoyi looked like he was swearing.

Sir Juerdian and Ambassador Shulman are also old foxes, and they are not so easily fooled by Tang Shaoyi.

"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, please explain why the Chinese Army has begun to assemble on the eastern coast and on the Korean Peninsula, which is clearly a sign that the war against Japan is about to begin." Sir Jurdian said.

"The Pacific Fleet of the Chinese Navy has also entered the highest state of combat readiness, which clearly indicates that China is preparing to launch a war." Ambassador Schulman also said.

"Two ambassadors, the transfer of China's * troops is done on our territory, this is our internal affair, and we don't need to explain it to you, right? However, for the sake of the traditional friendship of our three countries, I can explain it to you. This is the Imperial Army carrying out a normal change of defense, not preparing for war. As for the Pacific Fleet of the Imperial Navy, they went into combat readiness solely to meet the challenges of the Japanese Navy. Recently, the Japanese navy has been very active, constantly appearing in the waters off the coast of the Empire, or outside the important naval bases of the Empire. Therefore, the Imperial Navy must be prepared for defense. lest you be attacked by a sneak attack. Tang Shaoyi said.

Both Sir Jurdian and Ambassador Schulman knew that Tang Shaoyi was talking nonsense in his heart. However, they have no other way. This kind of thing is originally not recognized by the other party, and there is no way.

However, if the Chinese Empire really started a war against Japan, it would have a serious impact on Britain and the United States. Therefore, the two countries must take certain measures to protect their interests.

"Your Excellency, Foreign Secretary, I know that the Chinese Empire will not recognize it. However, I must tell you clearly. If your country insists on going its own way, it will definitely start a war against Japan. I'm sure your country will regret it. The British Empire would not sit idly by and watch Japan be defeated. Sir Jurden said.

"The United States of America also does not want China to start a war against Japan. Otherwise, the United States will take the necessary measures. Ambassador Shulman also said viciously.

Tang Shaoyi was a little amused when she saw the expressions of these two ambassadors. These two guys, obviously paper tigers, pretended to be like they were going to eat people, thinking that this would scare China? What's more, the Chinese Empire is not so easy to be frightened. If they knew that the Chinese Empire would not only defeat Japan but also destroy Japan this time, they would probably panic even more.

In the face of the threats of the two ambassadors, Tang Shaoyi repeatedly said that the Chinese Empire is a peace-loving country and will never start a war.

It's just that neither Sir Juerdian nor Ambassador Schulman believes Tang Shaoyi's nonsense.

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