"In view of the serious conflict between China and Japan, in order to ensure peace in the Far East and the safety of the crews of various countries in the Western Pacific. The Imperial Chinese Admiralty has now declared that the waters off the coast of Japan have become no-sail zones, and that ships of any country must obtain permission from the Imperial Admiralty of China to enter the waters off Japan. Otherwise, it will be regarded as an illegal trespass, and the power of the Chinese Empire will be sunk. "Marshal Cheng Biguang, commander of the Imperial Navy, officially issued this announcement.

Suddenly, this announcement caused an uproar around the world, even surpassing the ongoing war in Europe for a time. In the minds of many people, China is a backward country, a country that has almost become a complete colony of European countries. But now, the Chinese Empire dares to arbitrarily set up a no-navigation zone in the coastal waters of another powerful country, which is undoubtedly an arrogant performance!

If it had been before the outbreak of the war in Europe, the entire Western world would have united to resist China's approach. It's just that the war between the Allies and the Entente has made the whole of Europe powerless to take care of anything else.

The Allies ignored it, as if they had not heard of the announcement at all. On the side of the Entente, only Britain reacted most violently. Britain claimed that by doing so, the Chinese Empire was undermining freedom of navigation. In particular, the countries blockaded by the Chinese Empire were also important allies of Britain. This is absolutely unacceptable to the British. Even Britain's energy is now being held back by the European war. But it is still very necessary to release a few cruel words. Otherwise, where will the face of the British Empire go?

Of course, the current British Empire can only release a few cruel words. If it's substantive action, that's still it. Although the strength of the Royal Navy was strong, it was already very difficult to contain the German Navy. If a fleet is sent to the Far East, isn't that a food delivery to the Chinese Navy? The lessons of the Russian Navy in the Battle of Tsushima are there. Other than that. The defeat of Germany is the most important thing. Everything else can be discarded temporarily. Including the so-called Japan as an ally.

There is another country that reacts violently, and that is the United States on the other side of the ocean. The United States is preparing to give Japan a blood transfusion so that Japan can continue to hold on. In order to hold back China's strength, it is best to be able to firmly drag China's attention to Japan. That's the case. China will not be able to expand like the rest of the Pacific. The interests of the United States will not be threatened.

However, China dared to defy the world's condemnation and directly designate Japan's coastal waters as a no-navigation zone. So, how can all kinds of materials sent by the United States to Japan be shipped to Japan? Once these supplies are lost, it is simply impossible for Japan to hold on.

When the Chinese Navy announced the demarcation of a no-sail zone, the warships of the Chinese Navy. Immediately search the waters off the coast of Japan for ships from various countries. If you find that these vessels have entered the waters off the coast of Japan, they will immediately ask them to stop and be inspected. These vessels have only two options, either to return or to be detained. There is no other option.

As one of the world's great powers, Japan's overseas trade is very prosperous, and I don't know how many ships go to Japan every day. As soon as the Chinese Navy did this, none of these ships could go to Japan. Some effects. In the face of the strength of the Chinese Empire, he could only choose to swallow his anger. But. Some big countries are not doing it.

The Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs was almost blocked by the envoys of various countries in China who came to protest. Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi was also overwhelmed. There is no way, the Admiralty is a military center, and the envoys of various countries in China have no way to go, and they have to go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to protest.

Ambassadors of various countries in the face of these protests. Tang Shaoyi is also a dead duck who is not afraid of boiling water, saying that this is a decision made by the military, and the diplomatic department has no choice. When the conflict between the Chinese Empire and Japan was resolved, the blockade was lifted.

In the face of such an explanation from the Chinese Empire, some countries have no choice. I had to pinch my nose and admit it. However, there are some countries that will not give up so well. Britain and the United States, in particular, are absolutely unwilling to watch Japan collapse.

On the morning of August 31, 4612 (14), an American fleet flying the Star-Spangled Banner sailed less than fifty kilometers from Sagami Bay. This fleet consists of 12 merchant ships, large and small. These merchant ships carried machinery and equipment, grain, steel, and oil that Japan urgently needed. In wartime, these classes are devoted to important strategic materials.

On a merchant ship named Lady Luck, two Americans were talking.

"Listen, Major Jim, I don't care if you're from the War Department or not, I just know that I'm a merchant, and our fleet is made up of merchant ships. The Chinese have declared the waters off Japan a no-sail zone, and if we continue to advance, we will definitely be sunk by the Chinese. Chinese are devils who eat people and do not spit out bones, and I don't want to be killed by the Chinese. A middle-aged strong man yelled loudly.

"No, no. Mr. Kent, I assure you, those Chinese are just putting on a show. They won't really dare to do anything to us. As you said, we are a merchant ship, or an American merchant ship. The United States is one of the world's great powers, how dare those yellow-skinned monkeys really attack American merchant ships? Another younger American tried to persuade him.

“****！ And what about American merchant ships? Who does not know that the entire Western Pacific is now decided by the Chinese. No matter how powerful the United States is, it can dominate the Eastern Pacific at most. Captain Kent said disdainfully. As businessmen, they are more practical and don't care about national interests or anything like that. It is a dream to want them to give their lives to contribute to the country.

"Hi, Mr. Kent. If you think about it, it's the most difficult time for the Japanese. They desperately need these things that you transport. If you can break through the blockade of the Chinese and send things to Japan, even if you raise the price by 20 percent or more, the Japanese will accept it. When the time comes, you will be able to earn a steady stream of wealth from Japan. Major Jim continued.

It has to be said that the United States is a capitalist country. The businessmen of this country reveal a kind of greed in their bones. Marx once said that if there is a twenty percent profit, capital will be ready to move; If there is a fifty percent profit, capital will take risks; If there is a 100% profit, capital dares to risk hanging its head; If there is a profit of 300 percent, capital will dare to trample on all the laws of the world.

"What if I want to double my money? Will those Japanese pay for it? Captain Kent said.

"Of course, maybe it's a real possibility. You know, the Japanese are still going crazy. Major Jim said.

Captain Kent became hesitant, partly because he was afraid that the Chinese Navy would actually detain or even sink his ship. On the other hand, there are huge profits.

"Mr. Captain, Japan's coastline is too long, and there are only so many warships in the Chinese Navy. They can't do it all. We can take advantage of the opportunity to rush over. Of course, if it is really intercepted by the Chinese Navy, it can also be returned if there is no way. Major Jim continued.

"Well, Major Jim, you convinced me. I can try, but if we are intercepted by the Chinese, we must return immediately. Captain Kent said.

"Of course, of course, safety is the most important thing." Major Jim nodded repeatedly.

The flotilla continued westward into Sagami Bay and headed for the Uraga waterway. As long as they pass through the Uraga waterway and enter Tokyo Bay, then they are safe. The Chinese Navy will not come here to intercept them. When the time comes, the goods transported on their ships can be sold to the Japanese at a high price.

Captain Kent was terrified all the way, afraid of being discovered by the Chinese Navy. When the time comes, that's going to be a problem.

Many times, the more you worry about something, the more it happens. Captain Kent was worried about being intercepted by the Chinese Navy, and the warships of the Chinese Navy appeared in their field of vision.

At 11:12 a.m., the Chinese Navy's light cruiser Kuimu Wolf with two D-class destroyers was in this area. Having spotted the American fleet, the formation immediately quickly caught up.

"Oh God! Chinese warships, we were discovered by Chinese warships. To return, you must return immediately. Otherwise, the Chinese will take us all away. Captain Kent exclaimed.

"No, Mr. Captain, we can try a little harder, this is not far from the Uraga waterway. As long as we enter the Uraga waterway, we are safe. Major Jim insisted.

Captain Kent couldn't help but hesitate, he really didn't want to let go of this business.

The light cruiser "Kuimu Wolf" is the lead ship of the "White Tiger class" light cruiser of the Imperial Navy, and is the newest light cruiser in service with the Imperial Navy. Compared to the previous two stages, the 'White Tiger' light cruisers are faster and have more firepower.

"Warn the American merchant ships to stop and be inspected immediately. Otherwise, we're going to open fire. Lieutenant Commander He Xinchuan, the captain of the light cruiser 'Kui Mu Wolf', ordered.

The Timber Wolf immediately radioed a warning to the U.S. fleet, demanding that they stop immediately. It's just that the American fleet seems to have fallen on deaf ears.

"Fire! Conduct warning shots. Lieutenant Colonel He Xinchuan decisively gave the order.

The two triple 155mm guns in the bow of the light cruiser 'Kui Wood Wolf' immediately began shelling. With the deafening sound of shelling, six shells whistled towards the sea in the distance. (To be continued.) )

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