On July 18, 1909, at 9:00 in the Panama city of Cologne, at the venue of the navigation ceremony that had been prepared by the Panama Transportation, representatives from the United States and envoys from various countries to the United States had already gathered here. At the mouth of the canal

On the sea outside, two huge warships, which seemed to be like hills, were quietly anchored there under the escort of several light cruisers and destroyers!

"That's the American' New York class, battleship? It's so big! Those thick gun barrels can almost stuff everyone in!" An ambassador from a small European country looked at the US Navy's New York

The battleship and the Texas The battleship sighed, with envy in their eyes. The battleship is the crystallization of industry in this era and represents the industrial level of this country. Only industrial powers can build battleships, and some small countries do not have it at all.

This ability doesn't have that much money to build battleships!

"The American's New York-class battleships are very powerful, but the most powerful battleships in the world are the Chinese's Han-class, battleships, Chinese's Han-class battleships, which have been in service a few years ago.

"Someone also put forward different opinions!

"I don't think so! The Chinese Han-class battleships only have nine 343mm main guns, while the American New York-class battleships have 10 343mm main guns!" Just from the number of main guns alone, they only have 10

, the Han-class battleship with triple 343mm main gun is indeed one less battleship than the New York-class battleship with 5 double 343mm main gun. However, the Han-class battleship has a rate of fire than the New York-class battleship.

The firepower of the battleship is almost 150% higher than that of the New York-class battleship!

"However, the Chinese people's reaction this time was a bit strange! The Americans blatantly wanted to send the battleship to the west coast. Isn't this tearing up the treaty signed between China and the United States? Are the Chinese really ready to compromise?" Someone was puzzled.

Speaking of which, countries around the world are waiting for China's reaction, but China has not made any statement at all, which really makes countries around the world very puzzled!

"Although the Chinese are strong, the United States is not bad! Especially over the years, the Americans have built more than 20 new battleships. In terms of number, they are no less than the Chinese. Perhaps there are no Chinese.

The sureness to win is so I don’t care!” Someone analyzed that when China has not responded to it so far, many countries believe that China is unwilling to have a stalemate with the United States at this time, so they chose

Ignore American behavior.

Chinese Ambassador to the United States Zhang Yintang stood among the crowd with a smile, as if the discussions around him had nothing to do with him. He had also applied to the country before, hoping to protest to the United States in the name of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. However, he was

He was relieved to inform the country that countermeasures against the Americans had been prepared. Although he didn't know how to deal with the Americans in China, he knew that with His Majesty the emperor's character, the Americans would definitely make them pay.

It was a heavy price! Therefore, this time he attended the navigation ceremony of the Panama Canal, he came with a completely optimistic attitude. The more these Americans danced happily, the more they would fall!

At 9:30 in the morning, US President William Howard Taft appeared on the rostrum with the help of a group of cabinet members. Today, President Taft was full of red light and looked particularly excited.

.So far, China has not made any reaction, which makes the US government take it for granted that China is a compromise.

Therefore, President Taft believes that the United States has won a victory in this Sino-US confrontation. Although this is just a small victory, it is a crucial battle for the Americans.

Victory: This is the first time the United States has been able to win after suffering losses under China. The encouragement significance of this has been particularly important for the US government!

"Gentlemen, ladies, Cologne, this beautiful city. Today is an especially important day for us Panamanians. With the help of the United States, the Panama Canal has officially opened to navigation, which will completely change Panama's poverty and backwardness

The current situation. The world's transportation will also undergo fundamental changes due to the opening of the canal. Here, please let me express my most sincere gratitude to the US government on behalf of all Panamanians!" As the country where the canal is located, the President of Panama

Jose = Domingo = De = Ovaldia started his speech first. He came to power with the support of the United States, so he naturally hoped to hold the United States' thighs tightly. Although the ownership of the canal belongs to the United States, the United States every year

You only need to pay $250,000 in rent to Panama, but this is already a huge sum of money for Panama, which has a population of only a few hundred thousand. The senior officials of the Panama government can at least live very well!

President Jose, Domingo, Ovaldia's speech was very short, after all, today's - the real protagonist is the real protagonist.

US President Taft walked up to the rostrum with a smile on his face. He glanced at the two New York-class battleships anchored on the sea, and said: "Sir, thank you for attending the navigation ceremony of the Panama Canal.

The navigation of the canal will completely change the maritime traffic in the Americas. In the past, from the east coast of the United States to the west coast, if you were taking a boat, you would need to detour Cape Horn in South America. But now, it is no longer necessary! The ship can pass directly.

The canal enters the Pacific Ocean, reducing the voyage of 15,000 kilometers, which will greatly reduce the cost of transportation, and commerce will also prosper. From the east coast of the United States to Asia, it will also reduce the voyage of 10,000 kilometers.

, This will make the connection between America and Asia closer. The navigation of the Suez Canal promotes exchanges and development between the East and the West. I believe that the navigation of the Panama Canal can also play a role in strengthening exchanges and development between the East and the West.

Here, I want to solemnly show everyone that the US government is digging the Panama Canal for military purposes, it is only pure commercial purposes. The United States is a peace-loving country, and the US government will never launch wars without authorization or destroy them.

The world is peaceful.”

"Baopa!" The people who participated in the navigation ceremony burst into warm applause. However, there are probably not many people who really believe in President Taft's words. The navigation of the Panama Canal can certainly promote economic development.

The true intention of the US government is undoubtedly to use the canal for military purposes. Otherwise, the first ships arranged to pass through the canal would not be warships of the US Navy, and it would have violated the original US

The battleships signed with more than 10,000 tons!

"Next, I announce that the Panama Canal is officially opened!" President Taft said loudly.

The crowd once again heard warm applause. The American warships anchored on the sea also sounded the sound of whistles. Then, the battleships of New York and the battleships of Texas slowly started and began to move towards the

The canal sails, with the battleship of New York, in front of it,

'Texas, after the battleship, other light cruisers and destroyers followed the last queue, entered the canal. After 9 hours, they will pass through the canal, appear in the Bay of Panama and from Bay of Panama

Enter the Pacific Ocean and finally sail northward to San Diego, an important naval base on the west coast of the United States!

After the warships entered the canal, President Taft and the officials of the US cabinet breathed a sigh of relief. They were really afraid of any accidents during this period, such as the Chinese suddenly jumped out to stop them. At that time, the US government

But it's embarrassing. Therefore, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Zhang Yintang is also the target of their focus. However, Zhang Yintang's performance has always been very calm when it surprised them. This makes the United States a little confused. Could it be that the Chinese are really

Has it been compromised?

After the navigation ceremony, the US government prepared a grand reception. According to the previously planned process, everyone will stay in Cologne for one night to appreciate the style of Central and American states, and will take the American prepared passenger ship to the United States tomorrow!

At five o'clock in the afternoon, a large number of ships suddenly appeared on the calm Panama Bay, all of which were hung with Chinese flags and Chinese navy flags.

The arrival of Chinese warships has made the merchant ships in the bay very nervous. Many merchant ships are preparing to go to the Atlantic Ocean through the Panama Canal. After all, after the canal is opened, they will no longer have to detour through Cape Horn in South America, which can save a lot of time.

Transportation costs.

"Are the Chinese ready to go to war with the Americans?" Seeing a large number of Chinese warships coming, the people on these merchant ships secretly thought. The warships of the US Navy will go to the west coast through the Panama Canal, which the whole world already knows.

.Previously, people thought that China had no reaction, but now it seems that this is not the case at all! The Chinese are already planning to use the most severe means to counterattack the Americans!

"The Chinese Navy will conduct live-fire exercises here, and all ships will leave immediately. Otherwise, they will be destroyed during the exercises, and the Chinese Navy will not be responsible!" Several Chinese Navy destroyers began to expel merchant ships in the bay.

"Oh my God! The Chinese are actually preparing to conduct live-fire exercises here. There is still more than an hour left, and the warships of the US Navy will pass through the canal!" After hearing the statement of the Chinese Navy, people from all over the country on these merchant ships were shocked.
Chapter completed!