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"Six battleships, 5 were sunk, 1 was captured. 5 armored cruisers, 4 were sunk, and 1 was captured. More than a dozen cruisers and destroyers were sunk or captured. Personnel losses were nearly 10,000.
Sir Frederick William Richards, how do you tell me to the angry people?” The Marquis of Salisbury, the British Prime Minister, stared at the Minister of Navy angrily. The Far East Fleet was destroyed, which can be regarded as the British
The Navy's biggest loss in nearly a century.
"His Excellency Prime Minister! The Far East Fleet has tried its best. It is really our enemy that is too powerful. The Chinese navy equipped the "Chinese-class" battleships are far stronger than our active battleships!" Navy Secretary Frederick William Richard
A hint of cold sweat appeared on Sir Z's forehead. There was no doubt that someone would be responsible for this failure. As the Minister of the Navy, he was obviously the first person to be responsible. If he stepped down, this would be the best.
If it is more serious, you may even get jailed.
"Have you issued an order to return to Singapore before? Is Fleet Mantel's mind flooding?" The Marquis of Salisbury angrily rebuked. If Lieutenant General Fleet Mantel follows their previous precedents, he was not allowed to do so?"
If he returned the order to Singapore, such a thing might not have happened. He would not have to worry about such a mess.
Sir Frederick William Richards, the Minister of Navy, was silent. When Lieutenant General Fleet sent a telegram, he and the Marquis of Salisbury took acquiesce to the actions of the Far East Fleet.
The attitude is just that, they did not expect the loss to be so great.
"I want to send Filimantel to the military court. He should be responsible for the lives of tens of thousands of brave British navy!" said the Marquis of Salisbury fiercely. In his heart, Lieutenant General Filimantel had already put Filimantel in his heart.
I was so angry that I was so angry.
"I agree completely. Prime Minister, but Filimantel has been captured now. Even if he is to be tried, I will have to wait until the war is over. I have a great responsibility for the Far East Fleet being annihilated, and I will be in the future tomorrow.
Like the parliament submits its resignation. However, the most important thing now is how to appease the people!" said Sir Frederick William Richards, the Minister of Navy. After such a thing happened, he obviously had no chance of continuing to serve.
The Navy Minister is here.
The Marquis of Salisbury nodded. The Minister of Navy Sir Frederick William Richards obviously couldn't save it this time. If it was not done well, he would have to step down again.
"I will immediately let the Minister to China Jurden declare war on China to divert the anger of the people. Then, send the navy to the Far East and teach those hateful yellow monkeys a lesson!" said the Marquis of Salisbury. China annihilated the British Navy's Far East Fleet.
.It is obvious that war between the two countries is inevitable. Although this has caused a great change in the strategy set by the British government before, there is no way to do it now.
"Your Excellency the Prime Minister, you declare war on China, there is no problem at all. However, it may be difficult to send a navy to the east. In addition to the six battleships of the Far East Fleet, the Royal Navy has two "Rare Class" battleships, and one "Fearless"
The battleship (the dreadnought built in 1879 was built as the "Ravage" class No. 3 ship. The parameters were modified during construction, which were larger than the female type and were ocean-going sailing type. The first to use hydraulic mechanism to operate all main guns, firstly using
Inverted upright duplex steam engine with 1 high-pressure cylinder and 2 low-pressure cylinders. It is not an exaggeration to call the world's most powerful warship at that time, so it is no longer an exaggeration to name the innovative battleship "Dreadnought" since then, it has become the tradition of the British Navy.
.) Two "Ajax-class" battleships, two "Giant-class" battleships, six "Admiral-class" battleships, and two "Nile" class battleships. However, these battleships are the oldest battleships of book friends
, slow speed and weak armor. If you encounter the Chinese Navy's "Chinese-class" battleship, you will only be slaughtered. The only battleships we can use are the "Former Fearless Class" battleships (the British Navy calls the latest battleships being designed by the British Navy
'Default Class', the previous battleships became 'Former Fearless Class'). Now, the 'Former Fearless Class' battleships include the remaining two of the 'monarchy', two 'Baveral-class' battleships, and one
'Prestige' battleships, nine 'Magnificent' battleships. Judging from the performance of the Chinese Navy's 'Chinese-class' battleships, unless we send all fourteen 'formerly fearless' battleships to the Far East. Otherwise
, We have no chance of winning!" Navy Secretary Sir Frederick William Richards analyzed. The British Navy had a large number of battleships, fourteen 'formerly fearless' battleships plus the old battleships built before
, thirty ships. However, these battleships are completely outdated in the face of the "Chinese-class" battleships of the Chinese Navy.
The Marquis of Salisbury also had a headache. The British Navy is the best naval power, but now it has become like this, which makes him very frustrated. The appearance of the 'Chinese-class' battleship suddenly made all the battleships of the British Navy.
All are outdated. The latest design battleships are just drawings. It may take two to three years to enter the service.
Although the British navy is strong, there are many places that need defense. For example, in Europe, in order to prevent Germany, there must be enough battleships. In particular, the Germans have begun to build new battleship drawings obtained from China and transformed them.
When the Nassau-class battleship was used, the British Navy needed more attention.
"His Excellency Prime Minister, the rise of China is threatening Britain and the entire West. I think Britain needs to strengthen its ties with France and stabilize Germany. It is best for Britain and France to form a joint fleet and head to the Far East together.
If so, we can leave enough battleships in Europe.” Sir Frederick William Richards suggested.
The Marquis of Salisbury nodded and said, "I will consider your suggestion! Who do you think is the right one for the successor of the Navy?"
"The Second Navy Secretary Lord Walter Kerr is more suitable, he can take over. In fact, the most suitable candidate is the Third Navy Secretary John Abbasnot Fisher, but his qualifications are too shallow
It's probably hard to convince everyone!" said Sir Frederick William Richards.
"Well, let Lord Walter Kerr replace you as Minister of the Navy, and John Abbasnot Fisher as Second Minister of the Navy!" said the Marquis of Salisbury.
"This is the best!" said Sir Frederick William Richards.
In the afternoon of the same day, the House of Commons of the British Parliament passed the resignation of Sir Frederick William Richards, passed the nomination of the Marquis of Salisbury, and appointed Lord Walter Kerr as Secretary of the Navy, John Abbas
Nott Fisher served as the Second Navy Minister. At the same time, the Marquis of Salisbury gave a speech in the parliament. During the speech, he claimed that the Far East fleet was annihilated, which was completely trapped by the cunning Chinese and powerful.
The British Empire will avenge the warriors who died in the Far East Fleet. It also claims that from now on, the British Empire and China will be in a state of war. The Chinese ambassador to the UK was required to leave within a time limit. However, the time in the Far East is now
It was evening, and the British ambassador to China had to wait until the next day to submit the declaration of war. However, the news that Britain declared war on China spread throughout the world in a very short time.
Moreover, on the afternoon of that day, Queen Victoria of England officially declared war on China on behalf of the British Empire! The Marquis of British Prime Minister Salisbury set off for Paris to prepare to meet with the new French President Emile François Lube for discussion
Britain and France jointly respond to China's threat.
Britain is the world's largest power, and every move has attracted the attention of the whole world. Britain's declaration of war on China will undoubtedly escalate this war that broke out in the Far East again. The world's major powers are all nervously paying attention to this
Once the change is changed, consider how to stand. The countries of the Pacific Alliance are very happy. Among them, especially Japan, they are simply ecstatic!
When Japanese Minister to Britain Japanese Minister to Britain Hirotomo Murakami sent the news of Britain's declaration of war against China back to Japan, the entire Japanese government cheered. The navy was wiped out, and the Japanese government was very frightened, fearing that China would attack Japan.
.In the war four years ago, China almost brought Japan back to the Stone Age, which made Japan feel scared.
"Everyone, the British declared war on China, this is really good news! Although the Chinese Navy is powerful, it is definitely not an opponent of the British Navy. When the British Navy annihilates the Chinese Navy, the warriors of the Great Japanese Empire will be able to step on again
Going to the mainland, expanding territory for the empire!" Japanese Prime Minister Akito Yama Prefecture waved his hands excitedly, venting his excitement.
"Yes! With Britain joining, France may also join. In this way, the enemy of China will become the five powerful countries in the world. No matter how powerful China is, it will definitely be defeated this time!" Foreign Minister Aoki Shuzo took his face with him.
Smile.
"At that time, the warriors of the empire will definitely fight to Beijing, capture the emperor of the Chinese people, and avenge the previous shame!" Lu Xiang Keitaro also shouted loudly. It seemed that when Britain declared war on China, they saw the dawn of victory.
.There is no longer the panic when I learned that the navy was annihilated.
Among the people present, the only one who had no smile on his face was probably Prince Asugawa Miyaki who was temporarily acting for the maritime minister. The maritime minister Yamamoto Hoshibushi was cut off, and the commander of the joint fleet, Togo Hirahachiro died in battle. Among the three commanders of the Japanese Navy, only
He's the only one left.
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