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The next day, on the morning of January 16, 1898, Queen Victoria of England met with the visiting French President François Philip Fore, US President William McKinley, Russian Prime Minister Sergei Witt, Japanese Prime Minister Hiromori Ito at Buckingham Palace. The Marquis of Salisbury accompanied him throughout the journey. In addition, Queen Victoria invited everyone to have lunch at Buckingham Palace. There is no doubt that the UK gave these visiting heads of state or government prime ministers very high courtesy. You must know that the British Empire is the world's largest power, and Queen Victoria is the ruler of this huge empire. This made the visiting presidents and prime ministers very happy.

Queen Victoria was the longest-reigning monarch in British history, reigning for 64 years. She was the first British monarch to be called "Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Queen of India". During her 64 years of reign (1837-1901), she was the most powerful so-called "Empire in the Sun". The Queen's reign was called the Victorian era in British history. Her more than 60 years of reign came a time when the British free capitalism transitioned from rising to prosperity, and then to a transition from monopoly capitalism. The economy and culture were unprecedentedly prosperous, and the constitutional monarchy was fully developed, making Queen Victoria a symbol of peace and prosperity in the UK.

At the same time, it was this queen who launched the Opium War to invade China, which caused China to decline rapidly and became the fat meat in the mouths of the great powers. When Queen Victoria ascended the throne in 1837, Britain had completed the capitalist industry. In order to meet the country's requirements for finding raw materials and markets, Britain began to establish colonies and autonomous territories around the world. In 1840, Britain occupied New Zealand, which marked the formation of Britain's colonial system all over the world. Britain's ambition for China has a long history. The trade between Britain and China began in tea first.

, trade in silk; but these goods are luxury goods in the British market, and China's self-sufficiency economic system made Britain's industrial products useless. In order to reverse the trade deficit with China, British merchants began to dump opium with the support of the British government. In 1839, Lin Zexu dismantled cigarettes in Humen, which greatly hit the British government's dumping policy. In early 1840, Queen Victoria delivered a famous speech in Parliament, calling for the launch of a war against China "for the interests of the British Empire." The first Opium War began.

Now, China's rise has once again threatened the interests of Britain. Therefore, Queen Victoria once again cooperated with the government to meet the visiting presidents and prime ministers of various countries in order to ensure the interests of the British Empire. Although she is now 79 years old, she still cannot stop her from working hard for the interests of Britain.

In the afternoon of the same day, the Marquis of Salisbury, the British Prime Minister, held talks with the visiting presidents and prime ministers at the Prime Minister's Office. Although the weather was very cold, the atmosphere was indeed very warm in the conference room of the Prime Minister's Office. The participants were also the British Navy Secretary Sir Frederick William Richards and the Field Marshal Count Frederick Sray Roberts.

"Dear Presidents, Prime Minister, this time, I invite everyone to visit China. There is only one issue, that is, what should we do when China's strong rise poses a serious threat to the interests of various countries in the Far East? Should we sit back or fight back? It is a huge mistake for us to destroy China at the beginning of China's rise. Now China has a huge army and navy, and has formed a trend of being too big to defeat China. It is impossible for any country to completely defeat China. Therefore, we must unite so that we can defeat China!" said the Marquis of Salisbury, the British Prime Minister.

Because at yesterday's welcome banquet, the Marquis of Salisbury had already talked with you separately, and everyone had already understood his intentions. However, at this time, no one spoke. Challenging China is not an easy task, it requires a huge price. Even Britain may not have enough strength. Therefore, he summoned all countries to find a solution.

"I strongly agree with the proposal of the Marquis of Salisbury. Once China reaches its rise, it will be a disaster for the Western world. We must kill it before China rises. Therefore, we need to unite and cannot allow China to continue to grow!" French President François Philip Forre also said. France's Indochina colony has been threatened by China, which has made France unable to sleep or eat. If China can be defeated, they will be relieved.

"Japan has been preparing for several years. This time, we will fight the Chinese people to the death!" Hirofumi Ito also said. Among the leaders of the several countries here, Japan is the country with the deepest hatred with China. After the Meiji Restoration, Japan has been dreaming of rising to become a world power. After finally defeating the Qing Dynasty, it was about to rise, but it was defeated by China. It was interrupted by its rise. Not only did it lose all its assets, but it also owed huge foreign debts. This time, the alliance between various countries is a rare opportunity for Japan. China has developed very strongly, relying on Japan alone.

It is difficult to defeat China with strength. On the Navy, Japan is not very worried because China is still confronting the United States in the Eastern Pacific, and Japan only needs to deal with China's local fleet. When all the warships ordered by Japan abroad return to China, and the domestic self-built warships are also in service, it may not be possible to defeat China. However, the army may not be able to catch it. If it is joined with other countries, such as the extremely powerful Russian alliance in the army, it may be able to defeat the Chinese army. Of course, in this way, the benefits will be much less. However, Japan has no other choice.

"The United States of America will definitely avenge the defeated by the Chinese last year!" President William McKinley also said. The United States, which gathered the national naval power last year, was defeated by the Pacific Fleet, which occupied less than half of the Chinese navy. This is definitely an indelible shame for the United States. What the United States has to do now is to avenge the previous shame.

"Russia is also very dissatisfied with China. If war begins, the great Russian army will crush all the Chinese army!" Russian Prime Minister Sergei Witt also said.

"Very good. Since we all have a grudge against China, we can form an alliance, an alliance to deal with China! Deal with a single blow from China's threat to us in the Far East!" British Prime Minister Marquis Salisbury said with a smile.

"Alliance? Your Excellency the Prime Minister, is this alliance global or only targeting China? If it is only targeting China, then we the United States is willing to participate. If it is a global alliance, then forget it!" President William McKinley said vigilantly. Now, Britain's biggest enemy, in addition to China in the Far East, also has the strongest European power, Germany. China and the United States have a grudge, but Germany does not. It is okay to unite against China, but if it wants to unite against Germany, the United States will not work hard for the British.

In William McKinley's opinion, Germany is much stronger than China. China is at most a rapidly rising nouveau riche, with its foundations not stable at all, while Germany is different. They are an old-fashioned power. Germany, which originated from the Kingdom of Prussia, is definitely one of the most powerful countries in the world. Their army is the world's number one, and in terms of naval forces, it has begun to catch up over the years, which has put a huge pressure on Britain. Therefore, it has to be prevented that Britain wants to borrow this alliance to deal with China, but also wants to borrow them to deal with Germany.

"The Tsar and the German Emperor of my country are cousins ​​and their relationship is very close. Russia will not face Germany!" Russian Prime Minister Sergei Vette also hurriedly said. Although the Tsar and the German Emperor were not close, Russia obviously did not want to become a British pawn.

Although Japanese Prime Minister Hirofumi Ito said nothing, his expression already showed his meaning. Japan and China are mortal enemies, but Japan does not want to and does not have the strength to participate in the fight between European powers.

The British Prime Minister Marquis Salisbury was slightly disappointed. He was also very dissatisfied with President William McKinley seeing through his intentions. However, it seems that it is very difficult to tie these countries to British chariots. However, it doesn't matter. As long as China and Germany are solved, Britain will deal with it by itself.

"Of course, this alliance is only aimed at China. However, as we all know, Germany's threat to our country is becoming more and more serious, so our main force will stay in Europe. Therefore, the countries participating in this alliance are mainly Russia, the United States and Japan. Of course, our country and France will provide full support to you three countries!" said the British Prime Minister Marquis Salisbury. Since these countries are unwilling to help Britain and France fight against Germany, then to solve China, they have to let these three countries go.

"With the strength of Russia, the United States and Japan, you three countries is enough to deal with China. France will provide you with financial support!" French President François Felli Fall also said. Of course France is willing to hide behind and let other countries die.

US President William McKinley, Russian Prime Minister Sergei Witt and Japanese Prime Minister Hirofumi Ito considered it for a long time, but then agreed to this request. After all, China now has the greatest pressure on their three countries, and they also believe that the united three countries is enough to defeat China. Therefore, the leaders of the three countries agreed to become the "Pacific Alliance" against China.
Chapter completed!