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Piaotian Literature of the Fourth Empire of China www.piaotia.com Chapter 470: Admiral Mahan¡¯s Persistence

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    When the Chinese Navy's Pacific Fleet and the U.S. Navy's West Coast Fleet encountered each other, it was early morning on June 16th, Beijing time  Emperor Wang Yuze was already asleep, but Wu Hao, the captain of the guard, still dutifully reported the news to him.

    Wang Yuze was lying on the bed again, but he couldn't fall asleep.  Although the battle between the Pacific Fleet and the U.S. Navy's West Coast Fleet will not have much impact on the upcoming decisive battle between the Chinese Navy's Home Fleet and the combined fleets of Britain, France, and Russia.  However, Wang Yuze still hopes that the Pacific Fleet can achieve a clean victory.

    If the Pacific Fleet can defeat the U.S. Navy's West Coast Fleet and achieve victory, it can greatly boost the morale of the Navy and put the people of the empire at ease.  More importantly, you can prepare for the next stage of the battle.  Today, the United States has surpassed the United Kingdom in terms of industrial strength and has become the most powerful country.  However, industrial strength is not equal to military strength or national defense strength. It will take a long time to convert between the two.  For example, in terms of military technology, the United States lags far behind the United Kingdom.  However, the United States has already begun efforts in this regard.

    For China, although Britain is still the most powerful country, it also poses a great threat to China.  But ultimately, Britain's strategic focus lies in Europe.  Britain's enemy is Germany, not China!  China's biggest enemy will be the United States.  At present, the military strength of the United States is still relatively rubbish, and its strong industrial strength has not yet been transformed into military strength.  China must seize the opportunity to cut off a piece of fat from the United States. This will not only weaken the United States, but also strengthen China.  In this situation, it will be much easier for China to defeat the United States in future wars.

    In this war between China and Britain, France, the United States, Russia and Japan, except for Russia, which has done its best, other countries have reservations.  Britain and France, subject to the threat of Germany, simply did not dare to mobilize all their strength to expedition to China.  As for Japan, because their navy was annihilated, their army was not used at all.  As for the United States, its military strength is too poor, which gave China a chance.  If these fortress countries all try their best to fight China, China may not have the strength.  Wang Yuze seized this rare opportunity, so he took advantage of this war to allow China to truly take off.

    Wang Yuze was in bed, tossing and turning. In his mind, scenes of fierce battles between the Pacific Fleet and the U.S. Navy kept appearing.  Although the Pacific Fleet has been strengthened, the Navy Department also determined that the Pacific Fleet can win.  But before the final result came out, Wang Yuze was really worried.

    When Wang Yuze was tossing and turning, a soft and warm body pressed against his back, and a burst of fragrance hit him.

    "Your Majesty, can't you sleep?" Queen Xiong Menghan's gentle voice sounded.  Apparently, Wang Yuze was spreading pancakes on the bed, which also woke her up.  Although the two have been married for many years, and Wang Yuze has become the emperor of the empire, they still respect each other as guests, and their relationship between husband and wife is very good.  In addition, Xiong Menghan is not a jealous person, and Wang Yuze is not like the ancient emperors who wanted to gather all the beauties in the world into the palace.  Therefore, the entire harem is quite harmonious, and Wang Yuze is very satisfied. He does not need to be tied up by the trivial matters of the harem, and can focus all his energy on national affairs.

    "Queen, I'm sorry for waking you up. The Pacific Fleet is fighting a bloody battle with the Americans, how can I sleep?" Wang Yuze sighed.

    "Your Majesty, the soldiers of the empire will definitely win!" Queen Xiong Menghan said.  Although she does not care much about national affairs and puts all her energy on the education of her children and the management of the harem, she is also aware of the critical situation facing the empire now.

    "Well! I also believe that the soldiers will win. Well, I can't sleep anyway, I'll go to the study for a while!" Wang Yuze simply got up.

    Seeing this, Xiong Menghan didn¡¯t say much.

    When he came to the study, Wang Yuze stood in front of the world map and remained silent for a long time.  After this war, China's territory will more than double.  Although the geographical conditions in other regions are not very good except for the Nanyang region, they have a lot of resources.  Even if it cannot be mined now, if it is left there, future generations will not be afraid of not having enough resources to use it!  People of their generation should earn a big family fortune for future generations!  It would become the empire's territory from the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific to the east, the Volga River to the west, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Southeast Asia to the south.  Such achievements should be able to directly catch up with the Han and Tang Dynasties, right?  However, during the Han and Tang Dynasties, China was the most powerful country in the world, but today's China still needs to continue to work hard.  Isn¡¯t Wang Yuze¡¯s mission to strive for this?

    Except for Wang Yuze, the United StatesAlso paying attention to this naval battle.  To be precise, this naval battle is more important to the United States.  If the U.S. Navy is defeated again, the prestige that the U.S. government has finally accumulated will be in vain again.  The isolationism that has been suppressed in the United States may rise again.  The current William?  The McKinley administration would suffer a devastating blow.  Therefore, President William?  McKinley's order to the Navy was that they must win no matter what.

    When the naval battle began, it was 12 o'clock Washington time on June 15.  The President of the United States and members of the cabinet all gathered together, waiting for the outcome of this naval battle.  For them, the outcome of this naval battle will be directly related to their future destiny.

    The atmosphere was a bit dull, everyone was drinking coffee in silence, as if they didn¡¯t know what to say.  In fact, as high-level officials of the U.S. government, they have to deal with a lot of things every day.  However, today they no longer have the mind to deal with other things.  Everyone is waiting for the outcome of the naval battle.

    "Gentlemen, cheer up! Although the Chinese Navy is powerful, our U.S. Navy has also been reborn. I believe that Admiral Mahan and those brave young men will definitely bring us good news.  God will definitely bless the American Republic!" William?  President McKinley said with a forced smile on his face.

    "Yes! Gentlemen, our West Coast Fleet is not inferior to the Chinese Navy's Pacific Fleet. Besides, the naval battle took place in the Western Hemisphere, which is under the jurisdiction of God, not their eastern gods. I believe that God  He's on our side!" Secretary of the Navy Theodore?  Roosevelt also said.

    "Haha!" Everyone laughed.  Obviously, everyone also believed that God was with them!

    "Gentlemen, however, we still have to prepare for the worst!" William?  President McKinley said suddenly.

    Everyone is looking at William?  President McKinley, I wonder what he would say.

    "If we lose this naval battle, and the combined fleets of Britain, France and Russia fail to defeat the Chinese, then we should find a way to make peace with the Chinese. No matter what the price, we must  Make peace with the Chinese. The current military strength of the United States is simply unable to compete with the Chinese. Once the war continues, it will be a huge disaster for the United States. What the United States needs is time, and we need a lot of time to  The industrial strength is transformed into military strength. Therefore, even if we lose this battle, we will recover quickly and become stronger. In the future, we will definitely have the strength to confront the Chinese!" William?  President McKinley said in a deep voice.

    Everyone couldn¡¯t help but nodded, for William?  Everyone agrees with President McKinley's views.

    "If the war is defeated, I will resign. Then, Mr. Garrett Hobart, according to American law, you will become the new president. The task of making peace with China will fall on your shoulders. Although, this is not a  A good job, but this is our responsibility!" William?  President McKinley said.  If he loses, he will definitely not be able to stay in the White House.

    "Yes, Mr. President, this is my responsibility and my honor!" Vice President Garrett?  Hobart said.  Although he knew that this would cost him a lifetime of infamy, he was willing to bear the infamy for the sake of the United States!

    The atmosphere in the office became a little heavy once again, and everyone continued to wait silently for the outcome of the naval battle.

    At this time, in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, the Chinese Navy's Pacific Fleet and the U.S. Navy's West Coast Fleet are fighting fiercely.  On the sea, the sound of cannons rumbled, and the heavy cannonballs, under the influence of huge kinetic energy, slammed hard at the fast-moving steel giant ship on the sea.

    "Your Excellency, Commander, the situation is very unfavorable for us. Although not a single battleship has been sunk yet, the 'Kishach' and the 'Massachusetts' have both been severely damaged. Moreover, our armored cruiser is only  There are still four ships persisting in fighting, while the Chinese only had one heavy cruiser sunk and one severely damaged. We also suffered heavy losses in light cruisers and destroyers." Lieutenant General Benson, deputy commander of the U.S. Navy's West Coast Fleet, looked a little ugly.  said.  Although, before the battle started, he was so confident.  But the current battlefield situation undoubtedly gave him a slap in the face.

    "Order all ships to continue fighting. The war is not over yet, and we may not have a chance to make a comeback!" A trace of determination flashed in Admiral Mahan's eyes.  Now, all we can do is continue to persevere, there is no other way!  (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!)
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