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After the British Governor of the Straits Settlements, Bonham formally declared war on Xinhua on behalf of the British Empire, the Xinhua consulate in Singapore was required to evacuate Singapore within two days. Otherwise, they will be forcibly evicted. On the one hand, the consul of Xinhuaguo in Singapore sent the relevant information back to China with 'carrier pigeons', and on the other hand, he actively organized the evacuation. When the war broke out, all but a few staff members would stay, and the rest of the population would be evacuated to avoid accidents. After all, after the relations between the two countries entered a state of war, the consulate would no longer be under the protection of the British army.

On the morning of June 29, dozens of staff members of the Xinhua Consulate in Singapore boarded a merchant ship contacted by the consulate and left Singapore. Consul Lim Kok Tung stood on the foredeck of the merchant ship, looking at Singapore in the distance. He had a feeling in his heart that he would be back in Singapore soon. In fact, it is exactly what it is. After the end of the war, Consul Lim became the first mayor of Singapore in the new country, and served as the governor of the Straits Province after the subsequent formation of Straits Province. At that time, the British had completely evacuated Nanyang, and the entire Nanyang and even the Far East had become the territory of Xinhua. Even if Britain is the world's hegemon, it is also sinking in the South Seas.

On June 30, Xinhuaguo had received information from the Military Intelligence Bureau. The main forces of the British Navy have already left Singapore. Entered the South China Sea, and it is expected that the navies of both sides will not be long after. It's going to happen. When the time comes, it will be a sea battle between the two countries. This naval battle will have a direct bearing on the ownership of the sea supremacy in the South Seas region, and will also have a bearing on the outcome of this war. Whether it is the Xinhua Navy or the British Navy, they will desperately win this naval battle.

"Your Majesty, according to our latest information from Zhang Wei, June 27. The British Navy had already left Singapore. It is expected that now they are almost in the South China Sea. At present, the main force of our navy is also waiting for it in the South China Sea. According to the forecasts of the War Department. A decisive battle at sea will break out in the next three days. Major General Sun Hao, Minister of Operations, said to Long Yufei.

Long Yufei is now in the war room of the General Staff, and after the outbreak of the war, he can't stay in the palace with peace of mind. In this war between Xinhua and Britain, naval battle was the key. As long as Xinhua can win the naval battle. So. The crisis facing Xinhua is in contact. Even, Xinhua was able to fight back against the British. In Long Yufei's heart, he has always wanted to take Singapore and the entire Straits Settlements, and pull out the nails of the British in the South Seas. In this way, Xinhua will be able to completely close the door of the Strait of Malacca, and the security of Xinhua will be guaranteed.

"Hmmm! The British thought they had eaten us this time. Soon, they will find out that they are very wrong. Long Yufei said coldly. He had to admit that the 'Apollo-class' battleship was a very advanced warship. Compared with Xinhua's 'Shark-class' cruisers, it is even better. Moreover. In numbers, the British Navy also had a great advantage. Their Far East Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet have mobilized a total of 46 'Apollo-class' warships, while the Xinhua Navy currently has only 36 'Shark-class' cruisers in the South China Sea, a full 10 fewer than the British Navy. If the Xinhua Navy really hasn't made the slightest progress in the past few years, then this war will indeed be dangerous for the Xinhua Kingdom. But how can this be the case? The 12 'Xia-class' cruisers of the 5th Fleet of the Xinhua Navy have also followed the main force of the navy. It's just that, for the sake of secrecy, he has always stayed about fifty or sixty kilometers away from the main force of the fleet. Once the war broke out, they were able to reach the battlefield within three hours after receiving the news. If the British Navy wants to defeat the 36 'Shark-class' cruisers of the Xinhua Navy in three hours, it is completely impossible. When the time comes, the 5th Fleet will be dispatched, and it will definitely be able to deal a fatal blow to the British Navy. The 'Xia-class' cruisers, equipped with steam engines and armor, were much more powerful than wooden sail warships in terms of speed and defense. Although the British Navy's 'Apollo-class' cruisers were powerful, they were definitely no match for the 'Xia-class' cruisers. The 12 'Xia-class' cruisers will be a key factor in reversing this naval battle.

"Your Majesty, I have no doubt about the victory of the navy. The victory in this battle is certainly ours. If the war could break out in a few more months, it would be better if our 'Shang-class' cruisers were commissioned. In that case, we're sure to win. Major General Sun Hao said with some regret. Compared with the 'Xia-class' cruisers, the 'Shang-class' cruisers are undoubtedly more powerful. If the 'Shang-class' cruisers can be put into battle, then there is no doubt about the victory of the Xinhua Navy.

"Don't worry, General Sun, there will be a chance in the future. We can't completely defeat Britain in this war. In the future, we will still compete with the British for world hegemony, and we will definitely fight with the British. When the time comes, not only the 'Shang-class' cruisers will go into battle, but more advanced ships will also join the battle. Long Yufei said. He had already decided that after the 'Shang-class' cruisers, the next class of cruisers of the Xinhua Navy would be ironclads built of all-steel, unlike the 'Xia-class' cruisers and 'Shang-class' cruisers, which were covered with a layer of armor on the outside of the wooden body. Long Yufei already had a general idea in his mind, and he needed to wait until the end of this war before he would start designing. When the time comes, this steel battleship named the 'Shang-class' cruiser will definitely cause a shock to the whole world and will once again set off a trend in the development of the navy.

Major General Sun Hao nodded, he was also full of confidence in the future of Xinhuaguo. In the beginning, they were just a bunch of pirates living a precarious life, but now? They have become the founders of a powerful nation. And now, the country they built is still fighting against the most powerful country in the world.

At this time, Major General Luo Hongtao, director of the Military Intelligence Bureau, rushed to the War Department.

"Your Majesty, this is a report from the consul in Singapore, and the British have officially declared war on us the day before yesterday. In addition, the reason for the choice was the original battleship 'Coventry'. The British found Chen San and already knew that we had done the battleship Coventry. Major General Red Begonia said. Lin Guodong later joined Xinhua Guoguo, and he is not clear about what happened at that time. However, Rear Admiral Luo Hongtao was born as a pirate on Flying Fish Island, and he also participated in the attack on the battleship 'Coventry', so he is very clear about these things.

"Chen San, that guy is not dead? Still in collusion with the British? Long Yufei was a little surprised. Of course, he let Chen San self-destruct, originally thinking that Chen San would not be able to live. There has been no news of Chen San in the past few years, and he originally thought that Chen San had died a long time ago, so he didn't pay attention to this matter anymore. But now he realized that he still underestimated Chen San.

"Your Majesty, will this affect us?" Major General Sun Hao, the chief of operations, said with some concern.

"Don't worry, what impact can it make? The British can say whatever they want, and they have to believe it. I will ask the government to do a good job of propaganda and resolutely refuse to admit it. When the time comes, the people will only think that this is a slander against us by the British. History is written by the victors, and the most important thing is that we must win this war. As long as the battle is won, it will be easy to say. Long Yufei said. At the end of the day, hard fists are the last word. Although, the identity of the pirate is a stain on the high-level officials of Xinhuaguo. But the prince will have a kind of Xiangning? After Xinhua defeated the British, would anyone still care about this issue?

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Major General Sun Hao, Chief of Operations, nodded.

The war between the Xinhua Kingdom and the British will first start at sea. Before gaining sea supremacy, the British army did not dare to land on the territory of Xinhua. Otherwise, once the supply lines at sea are cut off, those troops that have landed will become turtles in the urn. Governor Bonham hoped that this war would be more secure, so he asked the navy to destroy the Xinhua navy first, and after gaining sea supremacy, the army would be dispatched.

Neither Major General Bleton nor Major General Allen had any objection to this. Especially Rear Admiral Allen, who thought that in this naval battle, the British Navy would definitely win. After observing the naval battle in the Java Sea between the Xinhua Navy and the Spanish Expeditionary Fleet, he always had one thought, that is, to defeat the Xinhua Navy. And now, this opportunity has finally come, and his long-cherished wish for many years is about to come true.

On June 30, the huge fleet led by Rear Admiral Allen had passed through the Liao Chi Islands and entered the South China Sea. On the flagship 'Apollo', Rear Admiral Allen was in high spirits. This time, all 28 'Apollo-class' warships of the Indian Ocean Fleet are also under his command. Watching the 46 huge warships under his command ride the wind and waves, Rear Admiral Allen was very excited.

"Damn yellow-skinned monkeys, I know, you're hiding in the South Seas, and I'll find you out soon and send them all to the sea to feed the fish. I'll let you know the gap between pirates and regular troops. Major General Allen said secretly in his heart. Originally, he still had a trace of admiration for the Xinhua Navy. It is indeed admirable that a navy that has not been in the army for a few years can defeat an old power like Spain. However, after learning that the details of the Xinhua Kingdom were nothing more than a group of pirates, and that they had also attacked British warships and killed British naval officers and soldiers, Rear Admiral Allen had nothing but contempt and hatred for the Xinhua Navy. (To be continued......)