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    "Mr. Roosevelt, can the Navy bring us victory?" William?  President McKinley looked at Theodore?  Roosevelt asked.  On December 10 last year, the United States and Spain signed a peace treaty in Paris.  The peace treaty stipulates that Spain recognizes the independence of Cuba (actually becoming a protectorate of the United States) and transfers Puerto Rico to the United States; the United States pays Spain $5 million as compensation for obtaining Puerto Rico.  During the entire war, about 5,000 U.S. troops died (less than 400 of them died in combat, and the rest mostly died of illness).  The United States seized important overseas colonies from Spain at a very small cost, mainly by taking advantage of the armed struggle of the Cuban people.  This war became one of the main signs that the world began to enter the era of imperialism.

    The rest of the people are also looking at Theodore?  Roosevelt defeated Spain last year, causing American confidence to rise again.  If they can defeat China and avenge their past humiliation, this will greatly increase Americans' confidence in the government and will also be very beneficial to the United States' path to foreign expansion.

    "Your Excellency, Mr. President, gentlemen. If our opponent is only the Pacific Fleet of the Chinese Navy, we have a high probability of victory. However, if the Japanese Navy is defeated and the main force of the Chinese Navy enters the Eastern Pacific, the United States will  With the current strength of the navy, we basically have no chance of winning. In fact, if possible, I would rather the war breaks out next year, or even the year after next. In this case, our 'Maine-class' battleships and 'Illinois-class' battleships will  They are all already in service. By that time, we will have 14 battleships. With such combat power, even if we cannot defeat the Chinese Navy, it will be enough to protect ourselves!" Theodore?  Roosevelt said.  Obviously, his answer was not what everyone wanted to hear.

    "In other words, the key is the outcome of the naval battle between China and Japan." Vice President Garrett?  Hobart said.

    "Yes! However, I think the Japanese Navy has no chance of winning. The Chinese Navy has four of the world's most advanced 'Zhonghua-class' battleships, which are not what the four old-fashioned battleships ordered by Japan can handle! Even our navy, if faced  Against the four 'China-class' battleships, they will definitely be defeated!" Theodore?  Roosevelt said.

    "So, what should we do? Since Japan is destined to be no match for the Chinese, why do we still want to swim in this muddy water?" Finance Minister Lehmann?  J?  Gage said rather speechlessly.

    "The key lies not with Japan, but with the United Kingdom. The Japanese navy is too weak and they are no match for the Chinese navy. But if the British navy joins in, it will be a big difference. Although the Chinese navy is powerful, it has also built the world's largest navy.  Powerful battleships. However, the British navy is powerful enough to defeat them. The conflict between Britain and China in the Far East is growing. Britain will not sit back and watch Japan defeat and China dominate the Far East!" Secretary of War Russell?  A?  Alger said.

    "In other words, due to our alliance with Japan, we can declare war on China. However, we do not really fight the Chinese Navy, but wait for the British to take action. At that time, we will launch an attack on the Chinese Navy's Pacific Fleet  !¡± Secretary of State John?  Sherman said.

    "Yes, I have the same view! After all, the current U.S. Navy is not as good as the Chinese Navy. If we are defeated again, I am afraid we will not be able to hide from the angry people this time." Theodore?  Roosevelt said.  After the last defeat, the government elaborated on methods to transfer the people's anger to the Chinese.  Otherwise, the US government may be overthrown.  Fortunately, the subsequent war against Spain was victorious, which led to an increase in the American people's support for the government.  Therefore, the United States can no longer afford another failure.

    "Okay, gentlemen, let's implement this point of view!" William?  President McKinley finally made the final decision.  Obviously, although the Pacific Alliance Treaty was signed, it stipulates that if one country is attacked by China, the other two countries must declare war on China.  However, this time the United States obviously intends to betray Japan. They will not launch another attack on China when there is no absolute chance of victory.  Even if war is declared, the worst case scenario is sending the U.S. West Coast Fleet out to sea for a spin.

    When the British Prime Minister, the Marquess of Salisbury, received the news that China and Japan had declared war on each other, it was exactly 11 a.m. London time.  The Marquess of Salisbury was attending to the last bit of business before getting ready for lunch.  At this time, the Japanese Minister to the United Kingdom Hiroshi Murakami came to see him.

    "Your Excellency Prime Minister, China has blatantly declared war on the Japanese government! Please ask the United Kingdom to give Japan maximum support!" Japanese Minister to the United Kingdom Hiroshi Murakami said anxiously.

    "Minister, please rest assured that the UK will provide Japan with the support it can!"replied the Marquess of Salisbury.  In fact, the UK very much hopes to see this day come.  As for support for Japan, Britain has given enough.  Next, it is time for Japan and other Pacific Alliance countries to fight to the death with China, while the United Kingdom takes advantage of the situation.

    The Marquis of Salisbury dismissed the Japanese Minister to the United Kingdom, Hiroshi Murakami, in a few words, and then immediately asked his secretary to ask the Secretary of the Navy and the Field Marshal to come to the Prime Minister's Office to discuss countermeasures.  When the war broke out, Britain obviously could not sit back and watch.  When necessary, Britain will take action for its own interests.

    Half an hour later, Lord Admiral Frederick?  William?  Sir Richards and Field Marshal Frederick?  Slay?  Earl Roberts came hand in hand.  As for the Prime Minister's Office, lunch has been prepared.  The Marquess of Salisbury specially invited Lord Admiral Frederick?  William?  Sir Richards and Field Marshal Frederick?  Slay?  Lunch with Earl Roberts.

    During this period, no one was talking about the war between China and Japan. Instead, they were talking about the economic development of the UK, the recently released dramas, etc.  It is as if the war between China and Japan is of no importance at all.

    After lunch, the three of them entered the study of the Marquis of Salisbury.

    "You two, China and Japan have declared war. It is expected that a naval war between the two countries will break out in ten hours. So, what do we in the UK need to do to ensure our interests?" asked the Marquis of Salisbury.  road.

    "Your Excellency Prime Minister, Lieutenant General Philemantle has led the Far East Fleet to set off. I have issued an order. If there is an opportunity, although the Chinese Navy has destroyed the Japanese Navy, it has suffered heavy losses, and the Far East Fleet will take action immediately.  To maintain world peace!" Lord Admiral Frederick?  William?  said Sir Richards, laughing.

    "This is very good. China is the culprit causing world turmoil. Our British Empire is the world's most powerful country. Naturally, Britain protects world peace!" The Marquis of Salisbury asked the Lord Admiralty Frederick?  William?  Sir Richards strongly agrees with this view.

    ¡°So, Sir Richards, please predict the outcome of the naval battle between China and Japan!¡± asked the Marquess of Salisbury.

    "The specific combat power of the Chinese Navy's 'Zhonghua-class' battleships is still unknown. However, in a four-on-four battle, the Japanese Navy will undoubtedly lose, but the Chinese Navy should also pay the price of two heavy losses. By then,  The six 'Sovereign Class' battleships of the Far East Fleet should be able to clean up the mess!" Admiral Frederick?  William?  said Sir Richards.

    The Marquis of Salisbury nodded, and then asked: "Earl Roberts, what about the land war between the Russians and the Chinese? Who will be the final winner?"

    "According to my analysis, both polar bears and yellow-skinned monkeys will suffer in the end. The Russians are too far away from the Far East, and the Trans-Siberian Railway has not yet been connected, so it is difficult for them to take advantage of their military strength. The Chinese are much closer. However,  The Chinese's combat effectiveness is obviously not comparable to that of the tall Russians. So, I made this conclusion. However, the Russians' poor industrial base and logistical supply capabilities are very worrying!" Field Marshal Frederic  gram?  Slay?  said Earl Roberts.

    The Marquess of Salisbury nodded.  At this time, the secretary came in and handed the Marquis of Salisbury a telegram.

    "The polar bears have made conditions to us, asking us to give them a loan, otherwise they will have no war funds to support this war!" The Marquis of Salisbury looked a little unhappy.

    "The Russians are taking the opportunity to blackmail us!" Field Marshal Frederick?  Slay?  said Earl Roberts.

    "However, we have no other way. If we do not agree to Russia's conditions, then we will have to sit back and watch Japan be defeated, or even be eliminated or tamed by China. By then, we will only be able to withdraw from the Far East!" Navy Minister Fu  Redrick?  William?  said Sir Richards.

    "Damn polar bear." The Marquis of Salisbury cursed bitterly.

    In the end, after deliberation, Britain had no choice but to agree to Russia's request and provide Russia with a loan of 10 million pounds to support Russia in launching this war.  France was also blackmailed by Russia. In the end, it had to provide Russia with a war loan of 250 million francs, equivalent to approximately 10 million pounds.  After obtaining this war loan, a large number of Russian troops boarded the train to the Far East.

    Germany watched all this quietly, but they kept a close eye on the British Home Fleet.  If the British Home Fleet shows signs of heading to the Far East, they will make some moves to hold back part of the British Navy's combat power.  to reduce the pressure on China.  Of course, Germany also hopes to see both Britain and China suffer losses."We will do our best to help China."

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