Five, three, six, get ready (second explosion)

The disturbance from the outside world did not affect the work of the General Staff, and orders were issued from here, and then quickly fed back, and almost everyone in the intelligence center next door was trotting instead of walking. (Full text reading, all in. (.i. Want. Wen. Learning Network)

Troops were gathering, warships were sailing, planes were patrolling the skies, and the world seemed to become anxious and uneasy before my eyes.

Standing in the hall, every officer held their heads high, they liked the feeling, and each of them knew well that war awaited them from the moment they put on their uniforms, a great war that had never been seen before, and it was the high ideal of the soldiers.

But they also know very well that they are only executors, and the real war decisions come from the conference room that has been closed for several hours, so whenever someone passes by, they can't help but look twice.

The tension in the Pacific has been completely scorched, and the British fleet, which had contracted after being intercepted two days ago, has reappeared, and this time they are not scattered, but are assembled in a very orderly formation, and importantly, the US Navy has also intervened

On March 15, a fleet of two American battleships and four American heavy cruisers appeared for the first time outside the Line Islands, and they had successfully joined up with three British Invincible-class battlecruisers and were confronting the First Fleet

Are the Americans going to get their hands dirty?

In the conference room, the atmosphere was also a little tense, with smoke bilfting from the corners of everyone's mouths, and the situation was getting out of control because of interception and counter-interception operations.

If the U.S. fulfillment of the Pacific deal with Britain is not particularly unexpected, it is somewhat surprising that Britain has suddenly continued to be tough

Why did the UK's attitude suddenly change?

Are the Americans ready?

Li Mo shook his head, according to the intelligence Wilson obviously has not made up his mind, and the military power in the United States is in a turning point, the army bill has not been passed has seriously frustrated the military, although they used volunteers to bypass the parliament in the later period, but this is different from the regular military build-up after all, the United States forces have not yet begun to really start mobilizing.

The key point is that the American people are still not in favor of joining the war, although the fleet has arrived in the Lane Islands, but from the current point of view, it is more about protecting the British war patrol and fulfilling the agreement, which is just the action of the military, and Wilson must cross the threshold of the people if he wants to go to war.

However, the isolation mentality of the United States is very serious, and the unique geographical environment makes them almost unable to feel external pressure, so if we want the people to take the initiative to participate in the war, we must use some means to demonize the opponent and create a threat.

Facing Li Mo's gaze, Chen Ping shook his head, all signs show that the United States will not do that, but why is Britain suddenly full of confidence?

"Did Italy go to war?" Tang Shaoyi furrowed her brows and broke the silence. ※※※※※ I ※ I ※ ※

He was justified in saying that if Italy had defected to the Allies, his navy would have replaced France, which had held the Mediterranean, freeing up its forces to enter the Far East, and doubling the power of the Allies in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

"Not yet."

Duan Fei shook his head: "Italy is still swinging, Germany and Britain are lobbying them with all their might, the country is still in a wait-and-see state, and yesterday's intelligence shows that the Italian army has not even begun to assemble." Moreover, for Italy, once the anti-water alliance, he will be severely criticized and attacked by Germany and Austria-Hungary, and will be diplomatically passive, so unless the Entente shows signs of rebound, Italy will continue to waver. ”

Then why did Britain suddenly harden its attitude? Feng Qi called to say that the British government had made it clear that it would never release the seized fleet unless Shi Pei was handed over.

"In my opinion, the British may have received assurances from certain countries" Li Enfu, a royal adviser who had not spoken all this time, suddenly interjected, although he withdrew from politics, but after all, the former prime minister has been in power for more than ten years and has rich experience, so he does not feel abrupt to sit here and catch fire.

"Mr. Li, do you mean that another country has joined the Entente? Who could that be? Can Britain suddenly be emboldened? Zhao Long leaned over, and his whole body was furry like a cheetah.

"Neither the United States nor Italy, who else has such a weight to make Britain tough?" Long Guozhang sipped a cigar and meditated.

"Could it be Portugal? Or the Netherlands? Tang Shaoyi asked after thinking about it.

"Portugal is possible, and there are strong voices of sympathy for France in their country, especially after the fall of Paris, and there are demonstrations in Portugal demanding that Germany withdraw immediately and restore calm in Europe." Duan Fei said: "But the Netherlands is unlikely, Germany has a lot of influence on the Netherlands, once they join the Entente, Germany can repeat the Belgian scene in a few days, Britain and France are dragged to the Western Front to confront, and there is no strength to implement a large-scale landing to help resist, so the best way for the Netherlands is to continue to be neutral." ”

"The influence of Portugal and the Netherlands is not so great, although there are many Portuguese colonies, but most of them are in South America, as long as the United States does not enter the war, these countries will not follow suit, and the Dutch colonies are under our noses, he will not not consider joining the Entente Once the entente goes to war with us, the losses will be very large"

"Is it so?" Listening to your analysis of what you said and what I said, Li Mo suddenly saw a place in the corner of his eyes, and stood up suddenly.

This action also made everyone's hearts hang, and just about to ask, the door was pushed open suddenly.

"Report, an urgent telegram was sent from Germany by the Deputy Chief of the General Staff." Jiang Tianxiu panted and reported: "The German Ministry of Intelligence has discovered that there has been a build-up of troops in Spain and Portugal. ”

"In addition, the French battleship Brittany arrived in the Hejaz yesterday, and according to the Hashemite family, which we have bought, the Hashemite family has agreed in principle to the Hejaz to join the Entente."

"Spain is indeed Spain"

Jiang Tianxiu's words made Li Mo's shoulders, who were looking at the world map, tremble slightly, there is no doubt that only this populous European country with 500,000 troops, which can recruit more than two million troops in an emergency, and has a fairly large navy, has the confidence to make Britain suddenly tough

What is serious is that the successive mobilization of these two old teeth will affect the decision-making of South American countries, whether it is Spain or Portugal, in South America still has a great influence.

Especially Spain, which has always been neutral in World War I in history and sympathized with Germany's sudden accession, did catch everyone, including Limer, a little unprepared, after they joined, it will only take half a year for the Entente to double the strength of the Entente on the Western Front of Germany, and the pressure on Germany can be imagined

Moreover, Spain's accession will make Italy see the opportunity and devote itself wholeheartedly to the arms of the Entente, so if China does not take action and does not force the Entente to the dilemma of fighting in the two oceans, then Germany may not be able to support it, and the war in Europe will be very over, and then the Entente will fight China

Thinking of this, Li Mo quickly turned around, and everyone saw that this young emperor, who has always been optimistic and cheerful, always has some whimsical ideas, and has led the country to the corner of the mouth of the young emperor who has created a generation of prosperity today

"Guozhang, has the 2nd Marine Division arrived in Manama?"

"All the equipment and ammunition of the first batch of 7,000 men plus one aviation wing led by division commander Li Tianhe have already docked at the port yesterday, and the rest will arrive in two batches within half a month."

"It's too late" Li Mo waved his hand and interrupted: "After Spain joins, the British fleet will definitely block the Strait of Hormuz immediately, and the second batch will no longer be able to land."

"Inform Zhang Shun and Ji Weishan and ask them to immediately mobilize all their forces and send all the 1st Marine Division to Colombia within 20 days." After Li Mo finished speaking, without waiting for everyone to interject, he asked again: "Who is going to visit South America?" ”

"It's Liang Cheng."

"Tianxiu, contact him immediately, no matter what the cost, make sure that Colombia and Ecuador are on our side, and the logistics department will immediately start providing them with military assistance, and let him remind the two countries to be careful of Brazil"

"Yes" Jiang Tianxiu had just left, Tang Shaoyi had already glanced at Chen Ping and asked, "Your Majesty, do you want to issue a national mobilization order?" ”

"Don't worry" Li Mo shook his head, and a sneer crossed the corner of his mouth: "Contact Yan Fu and let him tell North Korea and Japan clearly, or immediately recruit five divisions to stand with us."

"Building Asia's Prosperity"

"Either I don't mind dealing with those who are dragging their feet before the war"

Li Mosen's cold gaze made Rong Kui clap his hands fiercely, and exclaimed: "Good way, adding ten divisions and 200,000 troops will not hurt us."

"Huh." Long Guozhang also laughed and said: "I think we must also persuade the King of Siam as soon as possible that we can increase investment to give them some sweetness, share more post-war benefits, and let them work hard."

"Good idea."

Listening to everyone's words, Li Mo waved his hand again: "Don't look too high on their strength, it's good to be able to replenish, the key depends on ourselves."

After speaking, he suddenly asked again: "Where is Shi Pei?" ”

"All six of his cruisers have been concentrated in the Chuuk Islands in Great Bactria and are being repaired and cleaned up in the local dockyard." Long Guozhang replied immediately.

"Contact Germany immediately, tell them that we will protect Spee in the name of seizure, and then immediately release the news to the British, and find a way to exchange the four ships first."

Tang Shaoyi nodded, this is taking the initiative to give Britain a step, if they don't know the current affairs, then they will really rely on artillery to rescue

"In addition, tell the Ottomans and Germany that the Suez Canal will definitely be closed by the British, and we will not be able to open it for the time being, so if we want to continue to receive support, we should open the second section of the railway from Baghdad to Greater Kuwait as soon as possible, so that they do not let the Russian prisoners sit idle, these big men are good laborers, and assure them that the first trains will be on the road immediately on the day it is completed."

"But Your Majesty, the construction of the Baghdad Railway is in our hands?" Tan Sitong reminded in surprise.

"It's good in our hands" Li Enfu pushed his glasses, and the old jān said with a cunning smile: "Don't you want a railway that doesn't make money?" ”

Li Enfu's words provoked a burst of snickering, everyone really admired Emperor Li, and did not forget to calculate the allies, Germany and the Ottomans, and perhaps Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria, who gave hundreds of thousands of laborers and a large amount of materials in vain to help a railway destined to be given to others.

At this moment, the gate was pushed open again, and Zhang Zuolin walked in: "Your Majesty, Wen Xiu and the fleet arrived in Honolulu via the Panama Canal, and the First Fleet has sent two cruisers to protect them back, in addition, they have also brought two hundred tons of gold from Germany."

"Hehe, the stakes are big enough, Wilhelm II is going to force us to make a statement" Chen Ping smiled, two hundred tons of gold as a gift, in exchange for Hua to send troops, it seems that Germany is also in a hurry

"Yuanshou, Shaochuan." Li Mo slowly swept over the two right-hand men, and his serious and calm gaze swept over every face in the conference room, this scene made everyone's heart beat involuntarily, only to see him take a deep breath, and then said word by word.

"Maybe some of you will think that I am gambling with the fortunes of the country, but I just want to say that for the sake of our descendants."

"Guys, get ready."

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