In the command center of the General Staff Headquarters in the suburbs of Huaxia City, the capital of the Chinese Empire, Emperor Long Yufei was listening to the reports of General Sun Hao, Chief of the General Staff, and Lieutenant General Liu Zhongming, Chief of Operations. Although, the war has been going on for almost a week. However, apart from the fact that China and Russia are fighting each other, the other battlefields are still relatively calm. The main reason is that the war broke out so suddenly, and the countries have not yet had time to complete their preparations. Although war has now been declared on each other, no troops have been sent to the war, and everything will not start until the countries have completed their preparations.

For the Chinese Empire, this is a rare opportunity. The Chinese Empire could take this opportunity to teach the Russians a hard lesson on the battlefield of the West Siberian Plain, so that it could gain the upper hand on the Russian battlefield, which would be conducive to the Empire's defeat of Russia in the next war.

"Your Majesty, at present, the 1st and 2nd armies of the Imperial Army are taking advantage of the victory to pursue. However, the Russian army is also accelerating its retreat, mainly to Chelyabinsk and Yekaterinburg, trying to use these two large cities to resist our attack! Chief of the General Staff, General Sun Hao, said. On the large map hanging on the wall, the attack posture of the Chinese and Russian armies is indicated by arrows.

"It seems that our opponents are not so easy to deal with! After a surprise attack by us, of course, there were heavy losses. However, they can quickly see the shortcomings and make the most beneficial decisions for their own side. Long Yufei sighed. Sure enough, you can't underestimate the people of the world! Otherwise, even the mighty Chinese Empire may be in trouble.

"陛xià. The commander of the Russian army, Field Marshal Wittgenstein, is indeed a rare famous general. However, even so, it will be difficult for him to reverse the current situation. The mobilization of Russia is not yet complete, and the troops they can throw into the Western Siberian Plain and the Central Asian theater are only a million. Other than that, there were no other reinforcements. At present, the 1st and 2nd armies of the Imperial Army are steadily advancing, and the subsequent 8th Army has joined the 2nd Army. The 9th Army and the 10th Army were also about to arrive on the battlefield. When the time comes, the empire will no longer be at a disadvantage in terms of troops. With the strength of the empire's million-strong army. It is enough to eat the troops deployed by the Russian army in the Western Siberian Plain in one fell swoop. "Lieutenant General Liu Zhongming, the chief of operations, is very confident.

Long Yufei nodded. The Empire launched a surprise attack on Russia, and the Russians had already gained the advantage on the battlefield before they were ready, which really gave the Empire a big advantage. Of course, this is also the ending that Long Yufei painstakingly planned.

Merely. Even if it eats the millions of Russian troops deployed in the West Siberian Plain. If you want to destroy Russia. That's still not possible. From the Western Siberian Plain to the Eastern European Plain, there are thousands of kilometers to come. The logistical supply lines of the Imperial Army will be stretched very long. When the time comes. It will inevitably affect the Empire's war against Russia. Therefore, if the empire wants to destroy Russia, it will need to work very hard. Of course, as long as it can gain an advantage on the Russian battlefield, then the Chinese Empire will at least have the initiative. When the time comes, the surplus forces can be invested in other battlefields. This was very advantageous for the empire to win the war.

"Ladies and gentlemen, defeating Russia is only our first step. Even if Russia cannot be destroyed, at least Russia must be deprived of its threat to us. Only in this way will we be able to fight the next big war. Long Yufei said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The generals of the General Staff replied one after another.

"Your Majesty, the Foreign Secretary is here." At this time, the chief of the guard, Li Hu, said to Long Yufei.

"Oh? Did something unexpected happen? Long Yufei couldn't help frowning.

Soon, Foreign Minister Wei Yuan entered the headquarters.

"See Majesty! Your Majesty, according to the information received by our embassy in Europe, Britain, France and the Netherlands are secretly targeting the Kingdom of Belgium. The armies of the three countries are also beginning to actively deploy, I'm afraid, they plan to destroy the Kingdom of Belgium first! Wei Yuan said straight to the point.

"Damn it!" Long Yufei couldn't help but curse secretly. The Kingdom of Belgium is now the in-laws of the Chinese Empire! And Britain and France actually directly attacked the Kingdom of Belgium, which was a deliberate slap in the face of the Chinese Empire, wanting to play a role in killing chickens and monkeys.

"Your Majesty, even if the Kingdom of Belgium completes its mobilization, it will only have half a million men. I am afraid that it will be difficult to withstand the siege of Britain, France and the Netherlands. Chief of the General Staff, General Sun Hao, said. The Kingdom of Belgium was too small to have strategic depth, and if defeated, there was little room for manoeuvre. It can be said that this war was very unfavorable for the Kingdom of Belgium. Even if they try their best, it will be very difficult to save the country.

"Your Majesty, perhaps we should do something to help the Kingdom of Belgium. Otherwise, the Kingdom of Belgium will certainly not be able to hold out. Once the Kingdom of Belgium is destroyed, it will be a heavy blow to our allies. Foreign Minister Wei Yuan also said.

"Contact the Prussians, and now the only ones who can help the Kingdom of Belgium are the Prussians. If they are willing to send troops to help the Kingdom of Belgium, then the Kingdom of Belgium should be able to hold on. Long Yufei said.

"Yes, Your Majesty! I will have the ambassador to the Kingdom of Prussia in contact with the Kingdom of Prussia. However, the Kingdom of Prussia will not necessarily come to the rescue of the Kingdom of Belgium. Wei Yuan was a little worried.

Foreign Minister Wei Yuan's worries are not superfluous. Although, now everyone is still considered allies. However, the Kingdom of Prussia was also very disgusted by the Chinese Empire's entry into Europe. In particular, the Kingdom of Belgium was still the in-law of the Chinese Empire, so it was also a serious threat to the future Kingdom of Prussia. If the Kingdom of Belgium could be weakened or even destroyed by the hands of Britain and France, the Kingdom of Prussia would be more than happy to see it.

"I know, however, neither William I nor Otto. Feng. Chancellor Bismarck was not a short-sighted man, and they should know that their lips are cold. If the Kingdom of Belgium was destroyed, the Kingdom of Prussia would also be under siege. When the time comes, the Kingdom of Prussia will pay even greater losses. I will personally write a letter to Wilhelm I, and I am sure that the Kingdom of Prussia will not die without salvation. Long Yufei said. Even if the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia would part ways in the future, they would even become enemies. However, it will definitely not be now.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Wei Yuan nodded.

"Majesty, I do have a Jianyì, if it is implemented well, it may be able to change the situation of the Kingdom of Belgium!" This was stated by Lieutenant General Liu Zhongming, Minister of Operations.

"Oh? What is built? Long Yufei was very interested.

"Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Belgium is about to be besieged by Britain, France and the Netherlands. Why, then, does the Kingdom of Belgium have to sit back and wait to be hit by several countries, instead of taking the initiative? Lieutenant General Liu Zhongming said.

"You mean, the Kingdom of Belgium strikes first?" Long Yufei frowned. However, Britain was separated by the sea, and the navy of the Kingdom of Belgium was almost equal to a blank slate, which could not threaten Britain at all. And France is a big country, and with the strength of the Kingdom of Belgium, it is not an opponent of France at all. Well, there is only one Dutch kingdom left. Although the strength of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is relatively weak, it is still able to mobilize two or three hundred thousand troops. How many troops could the Kingdom of Belgium draw to attack the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the case of France and England? Don't defeat the Kingdom of the Netherlands at that time, but instead plunge the already small number of troops into the quagmire of war. In that case, the Kingdom of Belgium would be even more miserable.

"Your Majesty, with the strength of the Kingdom of Belgium, it may not be easy to defeat the Kingdom of the Netherlands under the threat of many enemies. However, if the Kingdom of Prussia could join in, the Kingdom of the Netherlands would be dead. As long as the Kingdom of Holland is defeated, then the Kingdom of Belgium will be able to avoid fighting on three fronts. And the army of the Kingdom of Prussia can also directly enter the western part of Europe to fight! Lieutenant General Liu Zhongming said.

Long Yufei nodded, if the Kingdom of Prussia can launch an attack on the Kingdom of Holland, then the Kingdom of Holland really has no power to return to the sky.

"Inform the Belgians of our plan, and, in addition, make every effort to persuade the Prussians to join it. This is an effective plan to overcome the current disadvantages! Long Yufei said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Wei Yuan nodded.

"Also, where is the 1st Fleet of the Imperial Navy?" Long Yufei asked. In order to support the war in Europe, it was necessary for the Imperial Navy to launch an attack on the British in order to contain the strength of the British.

"Your Majesty, the 1st Fleet of the Imperial Navy has crossed the Suez Canal and is now on its way to Spain. It is expected that we will be able to reach Spain in a few days. Chief of the General Staff, General Sun Hao, said.

"Hmmm! Give an order to the 1st Fleet, and after arriving in Spain, cooperate with the Spanish Navy to first eat the Mediterranean Fleet of the British Navy and ensure the Empire's control of the Mediterranean. Long Yufei said that only by obtaining the right to control the sea in the Mediterranean, then the safety of the Empire's route to Europe can be guaranteed. The Empire was able to support its European allies in a steady stream of wars.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Admiral Sun Hao nodded. With only four battleships, the Mediterranean Fleet of the British Navy was no match for the 1st Fleet of the Imperial Navy at all. Once the 1st Fleet of the Imperial Navy arrives and they do not leave the Mediterranean, they will inevitably be dead. (To be continued......)

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