Chapter 736: The Royal Navy Is Coming (Thirty-five Watches)

The signing of the "Sino-Soviet Secret Treaty" officially ended the war between the Chinese Empire and Soviet Russia. Of course, this is a secret treaty, which neither China nor Soviet Russia will announce to the public. After all, now the whole world is opposing Soviet Russia and containing it. Naturally, the Chinese Empire would not risk the condemnation of the world and live in peace with Soviet Russia. Of course, you can do that, but you can't do it all over the world.

Through this war, the Chinese Empire not only seized large swathes of territory in southern Russia. Both the Crimean peninsula and the territories south of the Don and Volga rivers are rich and fertile territories. Such a large area of land is a big temptation for the Chinese Empire, which has a large population but relatively little land.

In addition, through this war, Soviet Russia was also completely hurt. In contrast, for a long time to come, Soviet Russia will remember the strength of the Chinese Empire. Without all preparations, Soviet Russia would never dare to continue to provoke the Chinese Empire. The price paid this time is already very heavy for them. If they did it again, it would be enough to make them collapse.

In addition to this, the security of the Russian Empire was ensured. Soviet Russia knew that the Russian Empire was the object of protection of the Chinese Empire. As long as the Chinese Empire did not collapse for a day, Soviet Russia would not dare to make a move against the Russian Empire. And the army of the Russian Empire, after this great war, also gained a lot of development. Prisoners of war obtained from the Russian Red Army could further provide the combat effectiveness and size of the Russian Imperial Army. According to the plan of the new Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Imperial Army, Tukhachevsky, after the next five years, the Russian Imperial Army will be expanded into an army of 1.2 million people with 8 army groups. In addition, advanced weapons and equipment will be imported from the Chinese Empire to further provide the combat effectiveness of the Russian Imperial Army. Like what. The armored forces of the Chinese Empire, as well as the fighters of the Air Force, and so on.

Of course, the Russian Empire was ambitious, and the number of its army was almost half that of the Imperial Army. But to arm so many armies. It takes money. The Russian Empire's revenues were now not abundant, and it lived almost on the property left over from the Tsarist period. If it costs more and more, I am afraid that it will soon reach the point where it is unsustainable. At that time, they could only count on the assistance of the Chinese Empire. And this, too, will strengthen the control of the Chinese Empire over the Russian Empire.

The increase in the military power of the Russian Empire was also of great benefit to the Chinese Empire. They would become a powerful weapon for the Chinese Empire against Soviet Russia. Perhaps, in the future, when the Chinese Empire and Soviet Russia engage in a decisive battle, the army of the Russian Empire will become an important force. In battles that need to be filled with human lives, the army of the Russian Empire can carry them. This further reduces the pressure on the Imperial Army and reduces the casualties of the Imperial Army.

Although, the validity period of the so-called "Sino-Soviet Secret Treaty" for ten years, neither the Chinese Empire nor Soviet Russia regarded this as the same thing. Once the strength is strong, everyone can tear up this secret contract at will. However, in a short time, both sides will still comply. This allowed the empire to ignore Soviet Russia for the time being. This allows us to look in other directions.

The war between the Chinese Empire and Soviet Russia also attracted the attention of the whole world. Many countries wished that the Chinese Empire would be ruthlessly planted in Soviet Russia. It is better to be in this rotten quagmire that has always been present on the battlefield of Soviet Russia. However, the Chinese Empire cleanly defeated the Russian Red Army, making the Russian Red Army pay the price of 1.8 million men. This undoubtedly shocked the jaws of a place, and also made the world realize that the combat effectiveness of the army of the Chinese Empire is definitely the first in the world. If other countries want to go to war with the Chinese Empire. I'm afraid they all have to think carefully about whether their army can defeat the Chinese army.

Of course, the Chinese Empire, after eliminating the main force of the Soviet Russian Red Army, did not destroy Soviet Russia in one fell swoop, which also made other countries very dissatisfied. They accused the Chinese Empire of conniving at Soviet Russia and letting the tiger return to the mountains in the League of Nations, and even claimed that the Chinese Empire and Soviet Russia had a secret collusion and was a threat to the entire capitalist world.

However, the Chinese Empire denied this. It is claimed that in this battle, the Chinese Empire is exhausted. Neither the war materials nor the soldiers could continue to fight. The attack was stopped as a last resort. Of course, those countries will not believe such a statement. It's just that they don't have evidence, so they have no way to take the Chinese Empire.

The Chinese Empire defeated Soviet Russia cleanly, which can be regarded as a warning to the British Empire, which was in conflict with the Chinese Empire. The main forces of the British Royal Navy are advancing eastward. Originally, the British also hoped to rely on the Royal Navy to give China a little color. However, the army of the Chinese Empire was so strong that the British could not help but worry. If the Chinese Empire was provoked, would the Chinese Empire's army take advantage of the situation to launch an attack on the British overseas colonies? For example, the colonies of India, the Straits Settlements, and Burma, as well as those in West Asia, were all under the threat of the Chinese army.

Therefore, the British Cabinet sent an urgent telegram to Admiral Louis Mountbatten, commander of the Royal Navy's Eastward Fleet, asking him not to anger the Chinese Empire during this trip, lest the contradictions between the two countries further intensify.

As for the Chinese Empire's forcible recovery of Xiangjiang by force, it was undoubtedly a slap in the face to the British. But now it seems that they can only endure this breath.

Admiral Louis Mountbatten, having been instructed by Lord Chancellor of the Admiralty, Sir John Jericho, departed from the military port of Portsmouth and slowed down all the way, and upon arrival in Gibraltar, where they repaired for a week. After arriving in Alexandria, it was repaired for another week. After arriving in Mumbai, India, the fleet was once again refurbished. This speed of navigation made the British cabinet very dissatisfied. He even sent a telegram directly to General Louis Mountbatten. However, Admiral Louis Mountbatten withstood the pressure.

In retrospect, Sir John Jericho's choice was undoubtedly the right one. Although the British Royal Navy is very powerful, it would be too wishful thinking to defeat the Chinese Empire through this.

On the battlecruiser HMS Hood, the flagship of the Royal Navy of the British Empire, Admiral Louis Mountbatten was talking with the Chief of Staff of the fleet.

"The Cabinet has finally recognised the seriousness of the situation and their strategy has changed. In this way, we are much less stressed. Admiral Louis Mountbatten breathed a sigh of relief.

"Your Excellency, it seems that we have followed the advice of Sir Jericho, and it is indeed correct! Who would have thought that the strength of the Chinese Army would reach such a point? Said the chief of staff of the fleet.

"The Royal Navy is very powerful, but it is not wise to come all the way to fight in the Far East. As for going to war with the Chinese, it is even more stupid. The speed of development of the Chinese Navy is very alarming, and it is indeed worthy of our vigilance. But if we want to eliminate the threat of the Chinese Empire to us through war, it is undoubtedly impossible. The strength of the British Empire is not only based on a strong navy, but also on the country's comprehensive national strength. It is a pity that the world war has consumed too much of our national strength. Admiral Louis Mountbatten lamented.

As a senior admiral of the British Royal Navy, he naturally knows how embarrassing Britain's current international status is. Although, Britain is still the world hegemon. However, the hegemony is still in fact shaken and is already shaky. And the Chinese empire and the United States, all staring at the hegemony behind the British ass, want to replace it at any time. At this time, Britain should find a way to develop the country's power, rather than getting involved in a large-scale war.

The Chief of Staff of the Fleet nodded.

On the morning of June 12, 4618 (20), the main fleet of the British Royal Navy arrived in the Strait of Malacca. As long as they cross the Straits of Malacca, they will be able to reach Singapore. According to the plan, they will undergo a week-long refurbishment in Singapore. Then he went north to Yokosuka Military Port in Japan to officially start his visit to Japan. In addition, it will conduct an exercise with Japan in the western Pacific. And the opponent to be targeted by the exercise is naturally the Chinese Empire.

At the western entrance to the Strait of Malacca, a destroyer of the Chinese Navy is cruising here, and the Strait of Malacca is famous all over the world, and in order to grab property, they even wantonly attack merchant ships passing through the Strait of Malacca. In order to protect the trade routes, the Imperial Navy's Nanyang Fleet deployed a special detachment in the Strait of Malacca to combat these pirates.

"Look! A large column of smoke, a large fleet is rushing towards the strait. The lookout on the destroyer warned.

In less than half an hour, hundreds of ships of the main fleet of the British Royal Navy appeared in the eyes of the officers and men of this destroyer. The British Navy's four 'Admiral-class' battlecruisers were the first, followed by the 'Queen Elizabeth-class' battleships and the 'Revenge-class' battleships. Plus the 'Brave-class' battlecruisers, the 'Prestige' battlecruisers, the 'Tiger' battlecruisers, the 'Lion-class' battlecruisers, the 'Iron Duke' battleships, the 'George V-class' battleships, and the 'Orion-class' battleships. The main fleet of the British Navy was presented in front of everyone's eyes. (To be continued.) )

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