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"Haha! What does this mean by the British? Do you show us their might? However, as many as 24 steam battleships, it is really a force that can be flaunted. In the whole of Europe, there is no country that can compete with them! Looking at the flags of the British fleet, Long Yufei laughed. He originally thought that the British really had the courage to go to war with the Chinese fleet! Even if there is a risk of all-out war with the Chinese Empire, the Chinese fleet will be severely damaged or even annihilated! In this case, the Chinese Navy can be severely damaged. If he could be killed or captured as an emperor, it would be more advantageous for Britain. After all, the entire empire was built by Long Yufei single-handedly. Once there is no Long Yufei, the development of the Chinese Empire will definitely be greatly affected when the crown prince is still young. Maybe it will collapse again.

Of course, Long Yufei is not so easy to kill. Once the British really decided to go to war, the first task of the fleet was to escort Long Yufei away. With the maximum speed of the 'Western Zhou-class' battleship as high as 16 knots, the British may not be able to catch up. Once Long Yufei is allowed to flee back to China, Britain will have to suffer full retaliation. India and other colonies close to China will certainly be the first to be attacked by China. At that time, the Chinese Empire and Britain will be plunged into a great crisis. The British probably also have concerns about this, so they don't dare to take risks.

"Your Majesty, it seems that the British just want to scare us, and they don't have the courage to go to war with us." Rear Admiral Lu Haipeng, commander of the 5th Fleet, said. This is really a false alarm, and he was ready to fight. As soon as the British really dared to attack. He will order the remaining warships to entangle the British fleet, and the battleship 'King Wen' will immediately withdraw from the battlefield. This is not to escape, but to prioritize the safety of Emperor Long Yufei. The other one qiē. is secondary.

"Hmmm! Salute to the Royal Navy! Long Yufei said. Now that the British have paid homage to him, whether it is true or not, he cannot fail to respond! After all, the Royal Navy was able to become the world hegemon because of the Royal Navy. Such a navy is undoubtedly great, and there are many things to learn from the Chinese navy. Although they are enemies and adversaries. But it is also respectable.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Major General Lu Haipeng nodded. Although he looked down on the British navy, he had to admit it. The British Navy is indeed the biggest adversary of the Chinese Navy. The reason why the Chinese Navy was able to defeat the British Navy was largely due to the performance of its warships. If the performance of the warships on both sides is about the same, the final defeat must be the Chinese Navy. Compared to the British Royal Navy, which has reached its peak. The Chinese Navy is like a toddler. You have to continue to grow before you can really challenge the British.

When the Chinese fleet saluted the British Royal Navy with a flag. Both sides have lifted the alarm. At a distance of about ten kilometers apart, two fleets staggered. Although the two sides are destined to be opponents, there is also a sense of sympathy.

The Chinese fleet continued its voyage to Le Havre, while the British fleet returned to its naval base in Portsmouth. It was the home port of the British Navy and the home fleet of the Home Fleet. One day, the Chinese navy may one day be able to come there and trample the British navy under its feet.

Located at the mouth of the Seine, Le Havre is an important port in western France. The 73-year-old King of the Kingdom of France, Louis Murphy. Philip I is already waiting here with the 76-year-old Duke of Dalmatia, the prime minister of the government. Tomorrow is the arrival of the Emperor of China in France. The day of the official visit to France began. King Louis. Philip I and the French government attached great importance to the visit of the Chinese emperor.

Louis. Philip I was the king of the Kingdom of France though. However, he did not have much power. Because, his throne was not inherited, but elected by the nobles.

Louis, Duke of Orleans. Philip. The son of Joseph, he was originally known as the Duke of Valois. In 1785, when his father succeeded to the title of Duke of Orleans, he became Duke of Chartre. When the French Revolution broke out in 1789, he joined the progressive aristocracy that supported the revolutionary government, and the following year he joined the Jacobin Club. In April 1792, at the Franco-Austrian war, he joined the Northern Front and was promoted to major general in September of the same year. In April 1793 he defected to the Austrian army with Dumourieux, commander of the Northern Front, and took refuge in Switzerland. In November of the same year, when his father was executed by the Jacobin government, he became Duke of Orleans. He lived in the United States for more than two years before deciding to return to Europe. He arrived in England in the early 1800's and lived there for a long time. In 1809 he went to Sicily with Mary, daughter of the King of Naples. Amary married and had ten children.

After Napoleon became Emperor of France, Louis. Philip, as a branch of the Bourbon royal family, has been taking refuge in England and is afraid to return to France. It was not until Napoleon was overthrown by Britain and several other European countries that the Bourbon royal family was restored, and he was able to return to France from England and become one of the important nobles of France in the name of the Duke of Orleans.

In 1830, Charles X attempted to impose a repressive decree, triggering the July Revolution in France in 1830. On 31 July, the Legislative Assembly elected him regent of the Kingdom. Two days later, Charles abdicated, and on August 9, Louis. Philippe was crowned King of France. In order to consolidate his power, Louis. Philip I took a middle ground between the right-wing ultra-monarchists and the Socialists and other Republicans. However, this did not make him right-handed, but made both sides dissatisfied with him. Now Louie. The reign of Philip I was almost in turmoil.

Before visiting Europe, Emperor Long Yufei also had a detailed understanding of the current state of politics in France. In France, it was divided into Orleanists, Orthodox, Republicans, and Bonapartists. Although the Orleans faction is the ruling faction, it is the weakest faction. Now King Louis. Philippe, Duke of Orleans, a branch of the Bourbon dynasty, was not eligible to inherit the French throne - a fact that may not be a big deal in China, but it is not a small deal in Europe. Because of the accession of the Duke of Orleans, the royal party of France was divided into two, with the majority supporting the orthodoxy of the Bourbon dynasty and only a small number supporting the Duke of Orleans. In this way, Louis. Philippe did not have enough strength to maintain his throne, so he had to rely on the power of the bourgeoisie and the Bonapartists. The former are mainly financial capitalists, and it is on their financial resources that the French government now operates. The latter are the officers left behind by the Emperor Napoleon, and the current military power of the Orleans dynasty is actually controlled by generals who are inclined to the Bonaparte dynasty!

Long Yufei's visit to France this time has another thing, that is, he hopes to be able to meet with the future president of France, that is, the emperor of the Second French Empire, Charles. Bonaparte meets the previous one. Compared to the already aged Louis. Philip I, Charles. Bonaparte was the future ruler of France. Even the Charles. Bonaparte was not as good as his uncle Napoleon the Great, but he was also quite a talented man. The Chinese Empire, though growing stronger, was by no means an opponent of a united Europe. This made it necessary for the Chinese Empire to have an ally in Europe. Although the Kingdom of Spain was the spokesperson of the Chinese Empire, the strength of the Kingdom of Spain was too weak. France, which is strong, is the best candidate. Of course, Long Yufei also believed that if the Chinese Empire was willing to support the Charles. If Bonaparte had been there, he would have been able to get what he wanted. Of course, this is just a mutual use by both sides. Shire. Bonaparte, as a man of the magnitude level, could not be fully believed at all. Long Yufei also just wants to use Charles. Bonaparte and his rule of France came to buy time for the Chinese Empire. By the time the Chinese Empire is unified and industrialized, even if the whole of Europe unites, it will not necessarily be able to defeat the Chinese Empire.

Therefore, this time Long Yu flew to visit Wèn France, and the most important thing was to meet Charles. Bonaparte meeting. And King Louis of France. Philip I, on the other hand, was a little embarrassed. Although, Louis. Philip I also wanted to use the power of the Chinese Empire to stabilize his rule, but the center of gravity of the Chinese Empire was obviously not placed on him.

"Your Majesty, I just received news that the British sent a fleet to intercept the Chinese fleet." The Duke of Ségur, the French Foreign Minister, hurried into Louis. Philippe I was located in the palace of Le Havre, to Louis. Philip I proclaimed.

"What? What do the British want to do? The Emperor of China was a guest of the Kingdom of France, and by doing so, were they not afraid of causing a war between our two countries? "Louis. Philip I roared angrily. Although he had taken refuge in England for many years, when he returned to France, the king's attitude towards England changed radically, and he began to hate France.

"Your Majesty, the British wouldn't be so bold!" Prime Minister Duke Dalmatia also said. Now France is not yet a match for Britain. Therefore, even if war breaks out, France is not expected to win.

"Your Majesty, the British just want to show off their strength, they don't dare to go to war against the Chinese Empire!" Duke Segur continued.

"Damn the British! Ordered our fleet to set off to meet the Emperor of China. If the British really wanted to go to war, the French navy would fight alongside the Chinese navy! "Louis. Philip I ordered.

The strength of the French navy is not weak, they originally bought 6 'Xia-class' cruisers from China, and then copied 12 new warships based on the 'Xia-class' cruisers. This gave the French Navy a strength second only to the British Navy! (To be continued......)