At 12 noon on March 27, the Chinese fleet and the German fleet had already passed through the Strait of Gibraltar and entered the Atlantic Ocean. The British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet only sent two light cruisers to follow far behind. From this, it can
It can be seen that the British Navy seems to have given up its subsequent actions, and the British Navy's interception of the German return fleet ended in failure.
"Long live! We won, the British are surrendering!" On the four Nassau-class battleships of the German Navy, thousands of German naval soldiers cheered loudly, and everyone's face was filled with joy.
Smile. The British Navy was blocked by the Strait of Gibraltar. While they were angry, they were more helpless. But in just one day, they successfully broke through the Strait of Gibraltar, which made them feel relieved.
!The determination to confront the British Navy was even stronger. Once these four "Nassau-class" battleships returned to Germany and merged with the four "Nassau-class" battleships built locally in Germany, they would be able to get in touch with each other for a period of time.
, fully utilize the combat power of the warships. At that time, Germany will once again have a greater advantage than the British Navy.
"Your Excellency Lieutenant General, Minister of the Admiral Alfred von Tilpitz, send a telegram, let us speed up our journey to the Bay of Biscay and meet with the High Seas Fleet!" Major General Helder asked Franz von Hippel
Lieutenant General reported.
"Oh? Did the British interception in the English Channel fail?" Franz von Hippel asked in surprise. In addition to mobilizing six "Default-class" battleships in the Strait of Gibraltar, the British summoned Germany's return home.
In addition to the fleet, they also concentrated more than a dozen old-fashioned battleships in the English Channel, mainly in the "old man star-level" battleships to intercept the German high seas fleet and avoid the convergence of the German high seas fleet and the returning fleet. Originally, this plan was
It is very effective. The German Navy dared not fire first, so that the British Navy could be unscrupulous. However, the British Navy's plan is now due to the forced passage of the Chinese fleet and the German fleet.
"Yes, Lieutenant General. After we passed the Strait of Gibraltar, the British fleet deployed in the English Channel also began to retreat westward! The high seas fleet is heading south!" Major General Held said.
"Then, the crisis can finally be resolved." Lieutenant General Franz von Hippel breathed a sigh of relief. The British took the initiative to surrender, and this crisis turned into invisible.
This is the best ending for Germany and Britain. After all, neither country is ready to go to war, and if it starts fighting now, it will only cause both sides to lose money.
"Thanks to the Chinese! If they hadn't taken the lead and the British would not have dared to stop them. Then we don't know how long it will be blocked!" Major General Helder looked at the Chinese fleet sailing ahead and said with some emotion. Although,
The Chinese fleet only has one battlecruiser, one cruise ship and two light cruisers, but they dare to forcibly break through the British naval blockade, while the German navy has four "Nassau-class" battleships, but they dare not make such a decision.
. From this, the gap between the navies of the two countries can also be seen.
"The Chinese have enough confidence, and they expected that the British would not dare to make things difficult for them. If the British dared to take action, the main force of the Chinese navy would attack Britain. At that time, even if the British navy gathered all its strength, it might not be able to
So the Chinese are fearless. Perhaps, it won't take long before our German Navy can have such strength!" Lieutenant General Franz von Hippel said. The strength of the Chinese Navy has made
He was very envious, and this was also the direction of his efforts. After all, China and Germany are now on a honeymoon, but who can tell what happened next? Although Lieutenant General Franz von Hippel does not want it.
He is an enemy of China, but for his own country, he can only obey orders at that time. After all, national interests are the most important.
The news that the Chinese fleet and the German fleet forced their way through the Strait of Gibraltar quickly spread to all parts of the world. Originally, many countries believed that this conflict might have lasted for a long time, but they did not expect that in just one day,
It will end with such a result.
After receiving the news, the Chinese Emperor Yuze smiled happily, which made him very happy. He was able to defeat the arrogant British. At the same time, he issued an order to the General Staff Department to allow the plans in the Middle East to begin to be implemented.
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German Emperor William II was also very satisfied and even publicized to the German ministers that in this confrontation, Britain failed, and Germany won the victory with the help of his allies. The only thing that made him a little dissatisfied was probably
It was in this process that the help of the Chinese fleet played a very important role. If the German Navy could challenge the British Navy one day by relying on its own strength, that would be his happiest.
Compared with the joys of China and Germany, the British, especially the British Admiralty, were like their own fathers. The government's weakness and concessions made them questioned by the majority of British people, making Prime Minister Arthur Belford very much.
In a mess. Sir John Fisher, the British Navy Secretary, also completely slashed his feet. He originally wanted to give the German a warning, but he got himself in. Just as he was about to take some more intense actions
At that time, Prime Minister Arthur Belfort warned him seriously. Prime Minister Arthur Belfort demanded that before the British Navy had no absolute certainty, it was not allowed to proactively provoke the Chinese fleet and the German fleet. Especially the Chinese fleet,
The British Navy's current focus will be on the Germans and cannot provoke the Chinese at this time.
On the afternoon of March 29, the Chinese welcomed the fleet and the German fleet met with the German High Seas Fleet in the Bay of Biscay. Admiral Haining von Holdendorf, commander of the German High Seas Fleet, expressed his gratitude to the Chinese fleet for their help, and
After a brief exchange with the Chinese Foreign Minister, the fleet immediately sailed toward the German return fleet, and joined the German East China Sea Fleet. For a time, the eight "Nassau-class" battleships of the German Navy,
Rowed into a long battle line, it looks so majestic and majestic under the sunshine, making people excited. Many German naval officers and soldiers were completely shocked. The German navy started late, and they never thought that
In just a short time, they were able to have such a powerful fleet. This fleet was enough to challenge the British Navy now.
The next voyage will be much easier. When the fleet passed through the English Channel, only a few British and French light cruisers and destroyers appeared, and none of them were the main ships. Perhaps the British Navy knew this.
After all the "Nassau-class" battleships of the German Navy merged, the British Navy could no longer get a bargain.
On the afternoon of March 31, the fleet arrived in Hamburg, Germany. German Navy Minister Alfred von Tirpitz personally came to the port to welcome the fleet's return. At the same time, he also expressed the gratitude of the German Navy to China. If it weren't for the Chinese Navy's
Helping, the return of the German returning fleet will not be so smooth.
In the afternoon of the same day, the Chinese Emperor Yuze's plenipotentiary, Wu Tingfang, accompanied by German Minister of Navy Alfred von Tirpitz, went to Berlin. The main purpose of this time was to bring the imperial concubine into service.
Marry back.
Germany has also been prepared for it. Ludwig III, the future king of the Bavarian Kingdom, has been waiting in Berlin for a long time. Because the Chinese navy helped the German navy this time, the German side did not make things difficult for the Chinese to welcome the bride sent by the Chinese.
Team.
On April 3, Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang successfully completed the task and took the bride of Emperor Yuze to set off from Hamburg and embarked on the way home. The future king of the Bavarian Kingdom, Ludwig III, and his children
, also boarded the cruise ship "Eastern Emperor". German Crown Prince Friedrich William and Prince Heinrich will also go to China as representatives of the royal family to participate in the Chinese Emperor Yuze and the seventh princess of the Bavarian Kingdom, Helmchud
wedding.
After the group boarded the cruise ship "Oriental Emperor", the luxury of the cruise ship and the completeness of various facilities shocked these Germans. In particular, the future king Ludwig III of the Kingdom of Bavaria, he was very satisfied.
Although China is very powerful, what he values more is whether his daughter can live a happy life. After all, this is just a political marriage and has no emotional foundation. What's more serious is that the Chinese emperor can be legal.
He was even more worried about having a few wives. The luxurious wedding reception team sent by China also made him very satisfied, making the entire Bavarian Kingdom very proud.
Returning to China from Germany, there was no delay along the way. Apart from occasionally stopping to replenish supplies, the entire fleet was sailing at a high speed of 18 knots. In this way, the voyage of more than 20,000 kilometers only took one month.
On the 3rd of the month, the fleet arrived at the Dagu Wharf in Tianjin. Prime Minister Yang Hua personally greeted him at the wharf. Emperor Yuze was waiting at the Xinhua Palace in Beijing.
That night, Wang Yuze once again met Helmchud, the seventh princess of the Bavarian Kingdom, this little girl who is only sixteen years old this year. Wang Yuze is now 30 years old, almost twice as old as the seventh princess Helmchud
, It's a typical old cow eating young grass! Wang Yuze is quite satisfied with the Seventh Princess Helmchud, proving that Queen Xiong Menghan has a very good vision. At least from the perspective of appearance, it's like this! (To be continued. Please
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