On January 11, 4616 (18) of the Yellow Emperor Era, in London, England, in the harbor, colorful flags fluttered. British Prime Minister Lloyd George and Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour personally went to the port to greet Chinese Prime Minister Yang Du and Foreign Secretary Tang Shaoyi, as well as Japanese Prime Minister Masashi Terauchi and Foreign Secretary Yasuya Uchida.

At 10 o'clock in the morning, a warship like a hill sailed into the harbor under the guidance of a guide ship. The plaster flag on the warship, fluttering in the wind. And this also shows the identity of this warship.

This is the Japanese Navy's battlecruiser Hiei, and it is also the only capital ship of the Japanese Navy today. Although, the four powerful 'Kii-class' battleships of the Japanese Navy are working overtime to catch up. However, due to the lack of raw materials, the construction of this class of battleships was delayed. The battlecruiser Hiei was the second ship of the Japanese Navy's Kongo-class battlecruisers, and like the Kongo-class battlecruiser, it was built by British shipyards. It's just that the original four 'King Kong-class' battlecruisers were sunk three in the conflict with the Chinese Navy, and only the 'Hiei' battlecruiser remained. Even the 'Hiei', after suffering heavy damage, escaped back to China by luck, and stayed in the shipyard for more than half a year before repairing it.

"This is a formidable battlecruiser built by the Empire for Japan, but I didn't expect to lose so badly in the naval battle." Prime Minister Lloyd George couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the tall hull of the battleship 'Hiei'. At the beginning, Britain could have counted on Japan to contain China. But who knows, Japan is simply mud that can't support the wall. With such a powerful navy, it ended up losing a lot.

"Japan is the only chess piece that can counterbalance the Chinese. If there were no checks and balances from the Japanese, our colonies would be in danger. With the presence of Japan, the Chinese at least did not dare to let go south. Arthur Balfour said.

Lloyd George nodded. It is precisely because of this that Britain's support for Japan has never been severed, and they have always hoped that Japan can play a corresponding role in containing China. Of course, Britain now does not have much strength to support Japan. Fortunately. On the other side of the ocean, the United States also felt threatened by China and began to fully support Japan.

The battlecruiser Hiei was moored at the dock, and Masaki Terauchi and Yasuya Uchida walked down the gangway. Lloyd George and Arthur Balfour hurriedly greeted them.

"Welcome to the UK!" Lloyd George had a smile on his face. Even though he looked down on the Japanese very much in his heart, he didn't show it at all on his face, as if Terauchi Masaki had been his friend for many years.

"Thank you very much, Your Excellency, for being able to come up to the docks to meet us, it is such a great honor for us." Terauchi Masashi first bowed ninety degrees, and then said.

Masaki Terauchi is well aware of the current situation in Japan. After being defeated by China one after another, Japan was already in a very bad situation. This time, they came to the UK to ask for more aid from the UK. So, in front of the British, they behaved very humbly. Of course, Japan was just a dog raised by the British. It's just that the dog is always thinking about breaking free from the rope in the owner's hand.

At this time, a whistle was heard on the sea. A huge battleship that looks like a hill floating on the sea. Escorted by two light warships, arrived in the harbor. The battleship. It is the battleship "Zhuan" among the "Five Emperors-class" battleships of the Chinese Navy. Originally, in a hurry, Chinese Prime Minister Yang Du and Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi were going to go to London on a light cruiser. However, upon learning that the Japanese had sent the only capital ship, the empire immediately changed its mind. Since the Japanese had sent out even their last capital ship, the empire could not afford to lag behind them. Thereupon. The battleship 'Zhuan' was ordered to send Yang Du and Tang Shaoyi to London.

The 'Five Emperor-class' battleships are far superior to the 'Hiei' battlecruiser in terms of displacement and main guns, and can be called the latest battlecruiser of the Imperial Navy. In addition to the three 'Three Emperor-class' battleships under construction by the Imperial Navy, I am afraid that even the two 'Hirakai-class' battleships built using the hulls of the Japanese Navy's 'Nagato-class' battleships cannot be said to be safely superior to the 'Five Emperor-class' battleships.

"The Chinese are coming. Is this their most powerful battleship? It doesn't seem to be worse than our 'Queen Elizabeth-class' and 'Vengeance-class' battleships! Lloyd George muttered.

The 'Queen Elizabeth-class' battleships and the 'Revenge-class' battleships were the workhorses of the British Royal Navy, both powerful battleships armed with 381mm guns. However, the defect that the British Navy's battleship defense was too weak was still not well improved on these two levels of battleships. In terms of comprehensive strength, the 'Queen Elizabeth-class' battleships and the 'Revenge-class' battleships are probably still not the opponents of the Chinese Navy's 'Five Emperor-class' battleships. Of course, the British will certainly not admit it.

Under the gaze of everyone, Yang Du, the prime minister of the empire, and Tang Shaoyi, the foreign minister, walked down the gangway. Lloyd George and Arthur Balfour both hurriedly greeted him, and their faces were full of smiles. His attitude seems to be more enthusiastic than when he welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Masashi Terauchi and Foreign Minister Yasuya Uchida.

After all, China is now one of the world's leading powers. Japan, on the other hand, has been squeezed out of the ranks of the great powers by China, and is at most a second-rate power. In addition, hundreds of thousands of Chinese expeditionary forces were fighting the Germans on the battlefield in France, and they greatly alleviated the plight of the Allies. Lloyd George and Arthur Balfour were understandably enthusiastic about China's prime minister and foreign secretary.

Of course, this made Masaki Terauchi and Yasuya Uchida very uncomfortable. If Japan had not been defeated by China, if they had remained one of the world's leading powers, they would probably not have been underestimated.

"Dear Chinese friends, welcome." Lloyd George opened his hands and gave Yang Du, the Prime Minister of the Empire, a warm hug.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, you are too polite, now, our two countries are allies and comrades-in-arms!" Yang Du said with a smile.

"That's right, we are comrades-in-arms who fight side by side!" Lloyd George nodded and said loudly.

"The friendship between the British Empire and the Chinese Empire will last forever." Lloyd George declared.

Of course, this is just a scene, and no one will take it seriously.

Yang Du and Tang Shaoyi also shook hands with Terauchi Masayi and Uchida Yasuya. Although China and Japan are old enemies, now, everyone is not in the middle of the war, and they still have to give a little face.

The Chinese and Japanese delegations were the latest to arrive in London. After their arrival, the British government held a grand welcome banquet at Buckingham Palace, which was attended by King George V and Edward Albert. It can be regarded as giving enough face to the Chinese Empire.

On January 15, 4616 (18), the meeting was held in the conference room of the British Prime Minister's Office. Delegates from all over the world attended the meeting. Around a round table sat British Prime Minister Lloyd Georges, French Prime Minister Clemenceau, US Secretary of State Brian, Chinese Prime Minister Yang Du, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy Orlando and Japanese Prime Minister Masatsushi Terauchi.

Further around the round table, foreign ministers from all countries sat except the United States. The United States has a secretary of state in charge of foreign affairs.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia must be known to everyone. This would be unacceptable to the entire capitalist world. Tsar Nicholas II is our ally, and we should find a way to rescue him and make him the Tsar of Russia again. Lloyd George said.

However, no one seems to have echoed him among the other prime ministers, which made Lloyd George's face a little unbearable.

"Prime Minister Lloyd George is right that Russia, ruled by the Bolsheviks, will become the great enemy of the whole capitalist world, and we must not allow them to grow up. Otherwise, it will be a curse for the whole world. Japanese Prime Minister Masahiro Terauchi said hurriedly.

Lloyd George saw this scene and nodded in satisfaction.

"The revolution that took place in Russia was indeed shocking. However, the most important thing before us now is still the defeat of the Central Powers led by Germany. Although, now we have the upper hand. But if Germany is not defeated, we cannot rest for a day. French Prime Minister Clemenceau said. For France, the revolution in Russia had little to do with them. Their main concern was when they would be able to defeat Germany, and that was all that mattered.

US Secretary of State Brian nodded, although the United States entered the world war at the latest, they have already paid a lot of losses. If we focus on Russia now, we will make the world war last longer. At that time, the United States may have to pay an even greater price.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Russia and the ongoing world war are not isolated. The Bolsheviks, who now ruled Russia, were inclined to stop the war. If they do make peace with Germany alone, we will be in trouble. Chinese Prime Minister Yang Du said.

The empire has long been ready to attack Russia, and the hundreds of thousands of troops on the border are already ready, so it is natural to hope that all countries can reach an agreement on interfering in Russia. (To be continued.) )

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