For the Chinese Empire, launching a war against Japan next year and destroying Japan in one fell swoop is undoubtedly the Empire's top priority at present. Everything in the empire has been prepared around this event. After all, it's about the Empire's overall strategy for the future.

The biggest problem in the war against Japan is undoubtedly the interference of Britain and the United States. Japan, as a lackey raised by Britain and the United States, needs to look at the owner of the so-called hook. The Chinese Empire is about to kill people, how can Britain and the United States not ask?

It is certain that once the Chinese Empire launched a war against Japan, Britain and the United States would definitely intervene. And most likely, it will be a military intervention. The greatest possibility is that the navies of Britain and the United States will gather in the western Pacific region to exert pressure on the Chinese empire. Therefore, if the Chinese Empire wants to completely solve Japan, it is undoubtedly the most important thing to find a way to overcome the interference of Britain and the United States.

It would have been best if the British Navy had been inflicted heavy damage before the war against Japan began. In this case, the United States will be the only force left to interfere with China. Without the assistance of the British, it would undoubtedly be very difficult for the US Navy to achieve victory. The biggest possibility is that the Americans will retreat and allow the Chinese Empire to destroy Japan.

Therefore, if the British Navy can be severely damaged this time, then it will undoubtedly be much easier for the Empire to deal with Japan in the future.

"If the British poured out their naval forces to the Indian Ocean, would the Imperial Navy be able to inflict heavy damage on them in one fell swoop?" Wu Haoxuan asked. After all, the strength of the British Navy is only stronger than the Empire. With the exception of the main capital ships, which were inferior to the Reich in tonnage and displacement, for the rest of the matter, Britain had the upper hand. For example, the British Navy had a much larger number of capital ships than the Imperial Navy.

"Your Majesty. According to the Washington Conference, the British Navy has begun to mothballer those capital ships that exceed the 500,000-ton limit. Under such circumstances, it is impossible for the British Navy to come to Asia with all its might. If the main forces of the Imperial Navy's Pacific Fleet were exhausted, there was a great deal of certainty that it would be able to inflict a heavy blow on the British Navy in one fell swoop. Marshal Sa Zhenbing said.

"Your Majesty, if we really inflict heavy damage on the main forces of the British Navy. So, will the British expand the scale of the war with the Empire? In that case. It's not going to end well. Imperial Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi was a little worried. After all, Britain is the hegemon of the world, and the Imperial Navy has hit the British Navy hard, which is undoubtedly breaking ground on Tai Sui's head!

"If the Imperial Navy could really win, the British would have taken the initiative to sue for peace with us. The navy was originally the strong point of Britain, if they were not even a rival to the Empire. So, what else do they have against the Empire? With their weak army? What's more, if the empire is forced into a hurry, the empire will have to attack their colonies. At last. Aren't the Britons the ones who paid for the loss of the exhibition? Wu Haoxuan smiled contemptuously.

These foreign devils are essentially cheap. If the Imperial Navy defeats the British Navy, then the British will probably find a way to end the war immediately, even if it is at a certain cost. But if the Imperial Navy loses. Then, the British will inevitably immediately expand the scale of the war against China. Vainly trying to teach the empire a hard lesson, and then plunder a lot of benefits from the empire.

"Yes. Your Majesty. The thinking of Westerners is indeed different from that of us Orientals. If we Easterners lose, we will definitely send more troops to retaliate. Marshal Sa Zhenbing said.

"Ladies and gentlemen, do you think the Navy's plan is feasible?" Wu Haoxuan looked at the other ministers.

"Your Majesty, this seems a bit risky. But if it wins, it will be very beneficial for the Empire. Imperial Prime Minister Yang Du said.

"Your Majesty. If the British really sent the main naval force eastward, then we should seize this opportunity. If the British don't send their navy, then we will be able to take back the Kingdom of Iran in one fell swoop. For the Empire, there was not much to lose. Marshal Shi Tianhan said.

"Well, since everyone has no objections. Then act on this plan. Wu Haoxuan finally clapped his head.

Although, before the empire fought against Japan, it was supposed to avoid conflicts with other powers as much as possible. However, since the defeat of the British, it helped the empire to solve Japan. Then, the empire can only fight this battle first. Moreover, in order to avoid the expansion of the war, the empire would limit the land battlefield to the territory of the Kingdom of Iran only, and the maritime battlefield to the Indian Ocean. If the British had been more acquainted after the defeat and had taken the initiative to sue for peace, then the war would not have expanded. If the British were angry after the defeat and were bent on expanding the scale of the war, then the empire would not be polite and would have made the British pay a greater price.

On February 22, 4620 A.D. (22), just one week after the coup d'état in the Kingdom of Iran, the former king of the Kingdom of Iran, Ahmad Shah, declared in Iraq that the coup d'état in the Kingdom of Iran was illegal and a rebellion. The king who came to power in a coup d'état was a traitor. He demanded that the Iranian people take action to remove Sai Gyaddin from power. At the same time, Ahmad Shah also announced that from now on, the Kingdom of Iran would become a vassal state of the Chinese Empire. He, the king, bowed down to the emperor of the Chinese Empire. In the future, the Kingdom of Iran will follow the lead of the Chinese Empire. In addition, Ahmad Shah asked the Chinese Empire to send troops to help him restore the throne and suppress the traitorous Sai Jiyaddin and Reza Pahlavi.

Ahmad Shah's announcement immediately caused an uproar around the world. Although, as most countries know, the rebellion in the Kingdom of Iran was orchestrated by the British. Ahmad Shah was a poor man who had been usurped from the throne, and many people sympathized with him. However, he did not expect Ahmad Shah to use this trick and directly defect to the Chinese Empire. This undoubtedly means that for the sake of the two world powers, the Kingdom of Iran, the Chinese Empire and the British Empire, I am afraid that a fierce conflict or even war will break out.

After Ahmad Shah issued this proclamation, the British sprang into action. British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour held a press conference in which he claimed that Ahmad Shah had lost the throne of the Kingdom of Iran and that he could no longer represent the Kingdom of Iran. The only legitimate representative of the Kingdom of Iran is King Sai Giyadin. At the same time, he reaffirmed that the Kingdom of Iran was a protectorate of the British Empire. Ahmad Shah had no right to make the Kingdom of Iran a vassal state of China. He also advised the Chinese Empire not to attempt to undermine stability in the Middle East for the sake of the traditional friendship between China and Britain. Otherwise, Britain will do everything in its power to defend its interests.

The British ambassador to China, Sir Jurdian, also rushed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese Empire at the first time to meet with the Imperial Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi to negotiate the question of the Kingdom of Iran.

By doing so, the British naturally avoided as much as possible the situation from deteriorating further. If the situation deteriorates, China and Britain are very likely to lead to conflict, or even war. This is definitely not a good thing for the British, and it is something that the British want to avoid.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, the Kingdom of Iran has been a British protectorate for three years. Therefore, the affairs of the Kingdom of Iran have nothing to do with the Chinese Empire. We hope that the Chinese Empire will refrain from meddling in the affairs of the Kingdom of Iran and will recognize the special interests of Britain in the Kingdom of Iran. Sir Zhu Erdian said solemnly to Tang Shaoyi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Empire.

"Your Excellency, three years ago, although you forced the Iranian government to sign a treaty with you, making the Kingdom of Iran your protectorate. However, as far as we know, the parliament of the Kingdom of Iran did not approve this treaty. In other words, this treaty has not entered into force at all and has no legal effect. Tang Shaoyi said with a smile.

Sir Zhu Erdian's face was not very good-looking, and from Tang Shaoyi's attitude just now, he felt the attitude of the Chinese Empire on this issue. This doesn't seem to be good news for the UK!

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, the Kingdom of Iran is supposed to be within the sphere of influence of the British Empire. Did the Chinese Empire want to seize the British Empire's sphere of influence? Sir Jurdian asked.

"Of course not. The Chinese Empire had no intention of interfering in the affairs of the Kingdom of Iran. However, the king of the Kingdom of Iran now strongly requested to join the Chinese Empire and become a vassal of the Empire. The Emperor was kind-hearted and could not bear to refuse King Ahmad Shah. So ......" Tang Shaoyi was still smiling.

"No, Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary. Ahmad Shah has lost the throne of the Kingdom of Iran, and he has no right to make choices on behalf of the Iranian people. Sir Jurdian insisted.

"Your Excellency, the coup d'état in the Kingdom of Iran is not legitimate. Ahmad Shah is the true king, and he can represent the kingdom of Iran. Tang Shaoyi retorted.

"Your Excellency, Foreign Secretary, is it so that the Chinese Empire is determined to confront the British Empire? I have to remind Your Excellency that if you do so, there is a high risk that war will break out between our two countries. Sir Jurdian threatened.

"The Chinese Empire does not want a war. But we've never been afraid of war! "Tang Shaoyi's attitude is very tough.

The meeting between Sir Zhu Erdian and Tang Shaoyi ended unhappily after all. In order to keep the kingdom of Iran, the British were very tough. But again, the attitude of the Chinese empire was also very tough. It can be seen from this that the confrontation between the Chinese Empire and Britain was inevitable. (To be continued.) )

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