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    "Huh?" Zhang Cheng was stunned for a few seconds, and then asked: "You said that the Home Fleet annihilated the British Far East Fleet? How is this possible?" Zhang Cheng couldn't believe it.  It was only yesterday that the Home Fleet annihilated the Japanese fleet returning home. How could it be that today the British Far East Fleet was also annihilated?  He almost subconsciously thought this was a lie.  However, at this time, who dares to joke about China's military affairs?

    "Yes, sir! I have confirmed it again and again. According to the telegram sent back by Commander Deng of the Home Fleet, the main force of the Home Fleet engaged the British Far East Fleet at nine o'clock this morning. The battle did not end until an hour ago! Six of the British Far East Fleet  Of the five battleships, five were sunk and one was captured. Of the five armored cruisers, four were sunk and one was captured. Vice Admiral Philemantle, commander of the British Navy's Far East Fleet, was also captured." The director of the telegraph room hurriedly said  replied.  When the telegram was first translated, he couldn't believe it was true.  He even took the code book and translated it himself, and finally confirmed that it was the real news.  Afterwards, the entire telegraph room officers and soldiers cheered.  They were also very excited about the navy's victory!

    "Old Deng, why didn't you inform us in advance? Why did the Home Fleet fight with the British Far East Fleet?" Zhang Cheng asked.  You must know that China has not declared war with the United Kingdom. Such an undeclared war will inevitably lead to a war between China and the United Kingdom.

    "This is the telegram sent back by Commander Deng. It contains detailed reasons!" The director of the telegraph office handed the telegram to Zhang Cheng.

    Zhang Cheng took it and took a look, and then he understood the reason.  The ¡®Wuwei¡¯ of the Home Fleet.  Mistaking a British cruiser for a Japanese battleship, they launched an attack.  It was subsequently attacked by a large number of warships from the British Far East Fleet.  This puts the Chinese Navy's Home Fleet and the British Navy's Far East Fleet at war.  It just broke out.

    Zhang Cheng shook his head helplessly. He already knew that this naval battle was completely a misunderstanding.  But Deng Shichang did not want to clarify the misunderstanding, but took this opportunity to kill the British Far East Fleet in one fell swoop.  He didn't know whether this was a good thing or a bad thing.  However, judging from the current situation, after the destruction of the British Far East Fleet, there is no navy in the entire Far East that can threaten China.  As for the downside, Britain may immediately declare war on China.  China will next face the revenge of the world's most powerful country.

    "Sir, the car is ready!" At this time, Zhang Cheng's adjutant came to Zhang Cheng and said.

    Zhang Cheng shook his head, and then said: "I'm not going back to my house. I'm going to the palace. I want to see His Majesty!"

    Zhang Cheng¡¯s adjutant was a little confused. Didn¡¯t Zhang Cheng say he was tired at first?  Want to go home and take a rest.  Why are you going to the palace now?

    "The Home Fleet has destroyed the British Far East Fleet! I have to report to Your Majesty immediately!" Zhang Cheng saw the adjutant's doubts.  He opened his mouth to explain.  However, despite some headaches, this is a big victory after all!

    "Ah!" Zhang Cheng's adjutant, after hearing the news, looked shocked, his mouth opened so wide that he could almost put down his fist.  but.  Then his face was filled with ecstasy.  As a young soldier, who doesn't want the empire's army to win the battle?

    Seeing the adjutant¡¯s appearance, Zhang Cheng shook his head speechlessly.  However, it is time for these young people to get excited.  As it should be.

    When Zhang Cheng rushed to the palace, Wang Yuze was discussing the situation of the northern front with Xiong Wu, Cai Yun and Jiang Xingguo in the study.  Now.  As the weather gets warmer, Army soldiers are already in place, and follow-up troops are also moving in. Once the ice and snow melt and road conditions improve, they can launch an attack.

    "Your Majesty, the General Staff Headquarters has initially determined that the attack time will be later this month. Judging from the current weather conditions, the weather will not have much impact on our attack by then!" Xiong Wu said.

    Wang Yuze nodded and asked, "Do you have a detailed battle plan?"

    "The General Staff has made several sets of plans. The choice will be made based on the actual situation at that time. The entire northern front will be divided into three battlefields. One is the Far East battlefield with the purpose of capturing Vladivostok, which will require a coordinated attack by the navy.  , attacking Vladivostok from the sea. The second place is the Baikal battlefield. The first step is to capture Ulan-Ude, and the second step is to advance westward to Kurtsk to block Russian reinforcements sent from Europe.  The third battlefield is the northwest battlefield. The troops of the northwest military region will attack westward to recapture Lake Balkhash and other areas. If possible, continue to expand westward and broaden our presence in the northwest!" Xiong Wu said  .

    Wang Yuze agrees with this.  It is unrealistic to destroy Russia now.  Russia's territory is too large, and the logistical pressure alone is enough to deter the Chinese troops.  The purpose of this battle was to defeat Russia and recover the territory occupied by Russia.  etc. to consolidate these territories.Finally, it will be very easy to destroy Russia in the next war!

    The war with Russia on land will become the war with the largest number of troops invested, and its importance is no less important than the war at sea.  Russia has a huge military force and can pose the most direct threat to China.  If China still wants to win, I'm afraid it must be prepared to invest millions of people.  There is no doubt that this war is definitely the largest war in human history!  For China, it is both a challenge and an opportunity.  If China can achieve final victory, then China will become the sole hegemon in the Far East Pacific.  Among the world's great powers, it will also be the top power.  At that time, the fate of the entire China will be decided by you!

    "Your Majesty, Lord Zhang Cheng has something urgent to ask for!" Wu Hao walked in.

    "Let him in!" Wang Yuze said.  Yesterday, the navy annihilated the Japanese navy. The next combat mission of the navy is mainly to defend against the attack of the US Navy in the east. This task will be completed by the Pacific Fleet.  The other is to blockade Japan and cooperate with the army to attack Vladivostok.  The Japanese navy was completely annihilated. It was very easy to blockade Japan. A few cruisers and destroyers could complete it.  As for the Russian Pacific Fleet, they are just old warships that can be easily destroyed.  However, Vladivostok was built into a strong fortress by the Russians.  At that time, the navy's main guns will be needed to destroy these fortresses with armor-piercing shells.  Otherwise, it would be impossible for the Army to fill in the human life map.

    "See your majesty!" After Zhang Cheng entered the study, he first saluted Wang Yuze, and then Xiong Wu, Cai Yun and other colleagues saluted.

    "Zhang Aiqing, is there anything important?" Wang Yuze asked.  After the navy destroyed the Japanese fleet yesterday, there should be nothing major for the time being!  Now, the navy's warships are on their way back to China and are taking a period of rest.

    "Your Majesty, the Home Fleet annihilated the British Navy's Far East Fleet today!" Zhang Cheng said with a smile.

    "Huh?" Not only Wang Yuze, but everyone in the study opened their eyes wide and looked at Zhang Cheng in disbelief.

    "Zhang Aiqing, is this news true?" Wang Yuze asked quickly.  This news surprised him very much.  Some people don't understand why the Home Fleet just wiped out the Japanese Navy yesterday, and why today a successful report of annihilating the British Navy's Far East Fleet was sent back.

    "Back to Your Majesty, it has been confirmed and the news is completely true. The battle started at 9 o'clock this morning, because the battle was caused by a misunderstanding. At that time, he was busy commanding the battle, and Commander Deng did not notify the Navy Department in time." Zhang Cheng said.

    "So, what are our losses?" Wang Yuze asked.  He understands that the general will not accept the emperor's orders, so he will not hold Deng Shichang responsible.  What he was concerned about was the casualties suffered by the Home Fleet.  After two large-scale naval battles were fought in succession, if it was still seriously damaged, it would be troublesome.

    "Your Majesty, the losses of the Home Fleet are very slight. Only the heavy cruiser Tianjin was severely damaged and needs to be returned to the shipyard for overhaul. Two other destroyers were sunk. Although the remaining warships were all injured, they were only slightly injured.  That¡¯s it. It will take a month for repairs in the shipyard and then you can continue fighting!" Zhang Cheng said.

    Wang Yuze breathed a sigh of relief, and then asked: "So, what's the result?"

    "Of the six battleships of the British Far East Fleet, five were sunk and one was captured. Four of the five armored cruisers were sunk and one was captured. Vice Admiral Philemantle, commander of the British Far East Fleet, was also captured.  .Except for a few light cruisers and destroyers that escaped, it can be said that the entire British Far East Fleet has been wiped out!" Zhang Cheng replied.

    "Great! Another great victory! In this case, no country's navy in the entire Far East can pose a threat to us anymore!" Wang Yuze said excitedly.  Originally, he wanted to find an opportunity to deal with the British Far East Fleet.  But now it seems that this is no longer necessary.  Deng Shichang must have seen this clearly at the time, so he took this opportunity to destroy the British Far East Fleet in advance.

    "Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty!" Xiong Wu and others immediately said with joy.

    "Haha! Congratulations, congratulations!" The navy won the battle, and Wang Yuze was naturally very happy.

    "Your Majesty, it is a good thing that the navy has annihilated the British Far East Fleet. However, I am afraid that the strategy we have determined before must be revised. If the Far East Fleet is wiped out, Britain will definitely declare war on us. In this case, we can advance  The attack on Southeast Asia has been launched. Burma, Malaya, Singapore and other places must be controlled by the empire as soon as possible! If France dares to declare war on us at this time, then it will take advantage of the situation and take over the Indochina colony!  "Xiong Wu's eyes flashed with excitement.  The land in Nanyang is fertile, which is good forChina, which has a lot of land but little land, is very attractive.  Now is a good opportunity to take this opportunity to capture the entire Nanyang in one fell swoop.

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