Chapter eight hundred and fifty-four the angry president of the United States
A merchant ship flying the Chinese naval flag drove to a kilometer of the estuary of the Ri Panama Canal. Then he lowered the anchor and moored here. A few minutes later, a small boat left the merchant ship. This merchant ship was the Chinese Navy Pacific Fleet.
The target ship prepared for this live-fire exercise. After the Chinese naval officers and soldiers above evacuate, the main ship of the Pacific Fleet will launch an attack on the target ship!
At six o'clock in the afternoon, the main battleships of the Pacific Fleet, including the 'Han Ming Emperor, the Battleship,' Wang Jian, the Battleship,' Qin II, the Battleship,' Qin III, the Battleship,' China, the Battleship and'
The Yanhuang battleship, a total of six, lined up in a row, only ten kilometers away from the target ship, facing the target ship with port side. The main gun on the battleship had already been debugged and aimed at the target ship.
, As long as Lieutenant General Gao Yihai, the commander of the Pacific Fleet, he can start the live-fire exercise with one order!
"Prepare to fire!" On the bridge of the battleship of the Han Ming Emperor, General Gao Yi issued an order to fire!
"Boom! Boom! Boom!" "Han Ming Emperor, the battleship trembled violently, and the three triple-mounted 343mm main guns burst out with orange-red light. The powerful recoil directly allowed the battleship to move one meter away from the sea surface.
Far.
More than ten seconds later, shells fell around the target ship, and water columns soared into the sky. Then, other warships also opened fire. However, all the shells could not hit the target ship. The target ship was almost at rest.
When they were in a state, the volleys of six battleships were not able to hit the target ship. Such achievements were completely unimaginable for the Chinese Navy. However, this is exactly what the Pacific Fleet needs now!
"Everyone has heard from me that a target ship has been prepared. Before the exercise is over, no one is allowed to hit the target ship. If anyone hits the target ship, this exercise will be affected. Wash me.
One month's deck. All main guns are aimed at places 500 meters away from the target ship. Also, be careful not to use shells to land on Panama's territory!" The captains of each ship have already received orders, this time the live ammunition
The exercise is to prevent the US Navy's battleships from entering the Pacific Ocean. Therefore, the exercise is just a secondary one, and blocking the Panama Canal is the real purpose of the Pacific Fleet!
The Pacific Fleet exercises were in full swing, and the shells continued to explode around the target ship, but no shell hit the target ship. The entire estuary of the Panama Canal was shrouded in by the Chinese Navy's Pacific Fleet's artillery.
Any ship entering this area is likely to be shot. At this moment, the merchant ships that originally gathered here and wanted to pass the canal finally understood the intention of the Chinese Navy. The Americans wanted to send battleships through the canal.
The Chinese simply blocked the estuary of the canal in the name of exercises and blocked the US Navy's battleships inside the canal. This time, the United States was embarrassed in front of the whole world. The front page headlines of newspapers published by various countries tomorrow must be
It was reported on this matter. The Americans originally invited all the envoys to the United States to promote the power of the United States. This time, it was considered as a stone to hit oneself in the foot!
At 5:30 pm, the US government held a dinner for the canal navigation ceremony in Cologne to thank everyone for coming to support. At the dinner, US President Taft was full of enthusiasm. After an hour, the US Navy's battleship
We are about to enter the Pacific Ocean, and the Chinese have no reaction. Then this can be regarded as China's default on this behavior of the United States. With the first time, it will be much easier later.
In the future, the US Navy's battleships will be able to be deployed continuously to the west coast through the canal. A maritime line of defense against China is formed in the Pacific Ocean, and the security of the United States will be greatly guaranteed. President Taft and this cabinet
, he will also gain support from the American people because of such achievements. Perhaps, after the term of office expires, he will be able to be re-elected!
During the dinner, US President Taft and cabinet ministers have become popular objects. In the eyes of most people, Americans have won this challenge to China. China's voluntary concessions,
It represents the true rise of the United States. For many small countries, it is very necessary to establish good relations with big countries like the United States. In the past, because of the hostility between China and the United States, China defeated the United States all the time, which was much stronger than the United States.
Therefore, in order not to anger China, all countries have intentionally or unintentionally kept a certain distance from the United States. But now, everyone believes that the rise of the United States is inevitable, and they have taken the opportunity to express their kindness to the United States!
Chinese Ambassador to the United States Zhang Yintang held a glass of red wine and watched all this quietly in the corner of the hall. In his opinion, it was like a performance of a group of jumping clowns. Soon, they would go from high
The clouds fell down. However, many people attending the dinner regarded Zhang Yintang's performance as China's compromise, making Zhang's figure look so lonely in the lively banquet!!
At that time when the clock's hand was pointing at six o'clock, a U.S. Navy general entered the banquet hall with a serious expression and walked quickly towards U.S. Secretary George Von Lengelke Meyer. Then in Secretary Meyer's ears
He said a few words in a low voice. Minister Meyer's face suddenly became very ugly, and the original smile on his face also disappeared cleanly at this moment!
"Haha, there's a good show!" Chinese Ambassador to the United States Zhang Yintang said in his heart, a smile appeared on his face. At this time, US Secretary of the Navy Meyer also looked at Zhang Yintang, when he saw it
When Zhang Yintang smiled, he felt more uncomfortable as if he had eaten a fly. After glaring at Zhang Yintang fiercely, Minister Meyer hurried to President Taft and reported to him in a low voice!
Then, President Taft's face turned pale. He never expected that when he thought he had succeeded, the Chinese counterattack still came, and it was so sharp.
"I'm sorry, I'm missing. Your Excellency Meyer, let the ministers of the cabinet go to my office!" President Taft said apologetically to the ambassadors of the small countries around him, and quickly left the banquet hall. Then, he answered
The ministers of the US cabinet who arrived at the notice also left one after another.
At this time, even if the person who is slow to react, he knows that something must have happened, and that the Americans must have been in trouble. At this time, the only ones who can cause trouble to the Americans are the Chinese. Could it be that,
Has the Chinese counterattack begun? Will it cause a war between China and the United States? Almost everyone is starting to speculate. The envoys of various countries in the banquet hall immediately gathered next to Zhang Yintang, the Chinese ambassador to the United States.
If you want to find out what happened, it is completely different from the cold treatment Zhang Yintang received before. Of course, Zhang Yintang also expressed nothing to say about this.
In fact, he really didn't know what was going on. He only knew that China would counter the US's provocation, but he didn't know much about the specific methods!
In the temporary office of US President Taft, senior American cabinet officials gathered here. At present, except for President Taft and Secretary of the Navy, Meyer, no one knows what happened.
From the ugly faces of President Taft and Minister Meyer, we can see that this time the United States seems to be in trouble again!
"His Excellency the President, what happened?" Secretary of State Flander C=Knox asked.
"Minister Meyer, please introduce the specific situation like everyone!" President Taft said with a tired look. He was originally excited, as if a basin of cold water was poured from head to toe.
All enthusiasm faded, and replaced by deep fatigue!
"Everyone, we just got the news that the Chinese Navy Pacific Fleet appeared in the Bay of Panama and had blocked the exit of the Panama Canal. They used the excuse of conducting live-fire exercises here and drove all the foreign merchant ships gathered at the mouth of the Panama Canal!"
Navy Secretary Meyer said!
"What? How can the Chinese do this? They are simply provoking the United States!" Vice President James = S Sherman shouted!
Other cabinet ministers were also talking, and their words were full of accusations against China. However, they did not think that this incident was first initiated by the United States. Americans wanted to challenge China's bottom line, but China was the result.
But he made a sharp counterattack, as if he slapped the United States hard, making the Americans feel hot!
At this moment, the offices pushed away, and a general came in, about to report to Navy Minister Meyer. However, President Taft's voice sounded.
"Speak straight away if you have anything!" said President Taft.
"Yes, Your Excellency the President! The Chinese drove the target ship to a place only one kilometer from the estuary of the canal. Live ammunition has begun! Their shelling has completely blocked the estuary area.' New York, No. 1 and Texas
Si, please ask for instructions on the next step!" said the admiral!
"Damn, those Chinese should go to hell! They did it on purpose, they wanted the United States to make a fool of themselves in front of the whole world! One day, the United States will destroy China!" President Taft said furiously.
!If China wants to stop the US's actions, it is possible to protest to the US before the navigation ceremony begins, so that the US will not take risks. Now, the US has taken action and invited envoys from various countries to participate. Now China
But it made the United States unable to step down. What wasn’t this intentional?