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Piaotian Literature of the Fourth Empire of China www.piaotia.com Chapter 727: An Attack Doomed to Failure

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    At one o'clock in the morning on January 8th, Beijing time, a car drove out from the Imperial Navy Department, escorted by a group of cavalry, and drove towards Xinhua Palace.  There were no pedestrians on the street and it was completely silent.  Although Beijing is now many times more prosperous than it was during the Qing Dynasty, after nightfall, after ten o'clock in the evening, except for some special service places, there are almost no people around!

    There are still twenty days before the Chinese New Year, and the flavor of the New Year is already getting stronger.  As the empire's economy continued to develop, the people's living standards also continued to improve.  At the end of the year, everyone can have a lively and good New Year.  However, this year is a little different from previous years. While the Chinese people are preparing for the New Year, they are also paying attention to a war thousands of miles away.  Hundreds of thousands of imperial soldiers are still fighting in the Middle East.  The war has broken out for more than three months, but after the initial defensive, the empire is on the verge of winning the war.

    Zhang Cheng, Minister of the Navy, was sitting in the car, very happy.  The good news of the Indian Ocean Fleet has just been sent.  After receiving the good news, he rushed to Xinhua Palace as soon as possible to report the good news to the Emperor Wang Yuze.  Although, this naval battle only sank two battleships of the British and American navies and captured one.  One of his own battlecruisers was sunk.  However, the navy had successfully crushed the last struggles of Britain and France.  Without the support of the navy, it is already impossible for the British and French armies to open the Suez Canal.  They could only watch helplessly as hundreds of thousands of troops were trapped in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, deprived of supplies, and either starved to death or surrendered to the squadron.  This battle.  China has already won!  The next step is how to obtain the maximum benefits and clarify these benefits in the form of a treaty.

    The Admiralty Department was not far from Xinhua Palace and soon arrived outside the palace.  At this time, the palace door has been closed.  But when Zhang Cheng stepped out of the car, the guards of Xinhua Palace immediately came to greet him.

    "Master Zhang, are you still coming to the palace so late?" a guard asked.

    "Please inform me that I have urgent military information and I want to see your Majesty!" Zhang Cheng replied.

    "Okay. Mr. Zhang, please wait a moment. I will report to the captain of the guard immediately!" When the guard heard that it was an urgent military situation, he did not dare to neglect it.  Now, the Imperial Army is at war with the British and French forces in the Middle East!  If there is a delay, no one can afford this responsibility!

    After a few minutes.  Wu Hao, the captain of the guard, came to the palace gate and led the navy minister Zhang Cheng in.

    "Master Zhang, I have sent someone to call your Majesty. What is going on? Are you so anxious to see your Majesty?" Wu Hao, the captain of the guard, asked.

    "General Wu, what a happy event! The Indian Ocean Fleet defeated the British and American navies in the Mediterranean!" Navy Minister Zhang Cheng said with a smile.

    "Ah? Really? That's great! If the navy wins, then this war will be over soon. Maybe there won't be any more large-scale wars before the New Year. Everyone can finally live a good life.  New Year!" Wu Hao, the captain of the guard, also said very happily.

    Wang Yuze met with Navy Minister Zhang Cheng in his study.  At this time, he had already gone to bed.  Tonight, it was Concubine Rong's turn to sleep with her. After Wang Yuze thoroughly enjoyed the exotic customs.  He was fast asleep, but was woken up by the female officer.  Therefore, it looks a little tired!

    "Master Zhang, what happened? Did something happen to the navy?" Wang Yuze asked.  Although woken up.  It made him a little unhappy, but he knew it.  If there was no urgent military situation, they would not bother him.

    "Your Majesty, I just received a telegram from the Indian Ocean Fleet. In today's naval battle, the Indian Ocean Fleet has defeated the British and American navies. In the fierce battle, we sank a total of two enemy battleships, namely the British Navy's 'Discord'  The battleship USS Louisiana and the battleship USS Louisiana of the US Navy captured a battleship, the battleship HMS Dreadnought of the British Navy. In addition, they severely damaged two enemy battleships, the battleships HMS Majestic and HMS Majesty of the British Navy.  The battleship USS Vermont of the U.S. Navy. Only five battleships of the British and American navies fled in panic. In addition, several armored cruisers, light cruisers and destroyers were sunk and severely damaged!" Navy Minister Zhang Cheng reported with a happy face!

    "Haha! Okay, it's really good!" Wang Yuze said excitedly.  The navy has achieved a great victory, and Britain and France will no longer be arrogant.  Next, I'm afraid we have to honestly accept the conditions proposed by China and stop the war.

    "Where is our loss? Is it big?" Wang Yuze asked.  They sank two of the opponent's battleships and captured one.  The losses of the Indian Ocean Fleet are probably not small.  You know, even after strengthening two battlecruisers, the strength of the Indian Ocean Fleet is still weaker than that of the British and American navies.?¡¯s!

    "The losses of the Indian Ocean Fleet were not many. Only a few battleships were slightly damaged. However, the battlecruiser 'Mengtian' was sunk! In addition, two light cruisers and three destroyers were sunk!"  Zhang Cheng said.

    "The 'Mengtian' was sunk? Alas, it seems that the battlecruiser really shouldn't participate in the duel between battleships! Although the battlecruiser's firepower is powerful, its armor is too weak. When fighting against the battleship, it is very difficult to  What a loss!" Wang Yuze sighed.  If there were not enough battleships, he would not send battlecruisers to the Middle East for reinforcements.  Although warships would inevitably be sunk in naval battles, he still felt very uncomfortable when a cutting-edge warship was sunk.

    "Your Majesty, this situation will change after our 'Han-class' battleships enter service!" Zhang Cheng said.  A total of six 'Han-class' battleships were built. In addition to most of the supplementary Turkish fleets, the Pacific Fleet and the Indian Ocean Fleet were also allocated one each.  The 'Han-class' battleship uses a triple-mounted 343mm naval gun, which is much more powerful than the 'Qin-class' battleship.  After the 'Han-class' battleships enter service, the strength of the Chinese navy will surely reach a higher level.

    "When will the 'Han-class' battleship be able to enter service?" Wang Yuze asked.  The 'Han-class' battleship is the most powerful battleship designed by the Chinese Navy. The construction period is much longer than that of previous battleships.

    "The construction progress of the 'Han-class' battleship is no longer slow. However, it is expected that it will not be launched until the end of this year or the beginning of next year. It is expected that sea trials can begin before the end of next year. It will be able to enter service early next year!" Zhang  Cheng said.  Because six ships were built at one time, the progress was inevitably slower.

    Wang Yuze nodded: "This time, we captured a total of three battleships. We took these three battleships back to the shipyard for repairs and modifications. They were then assigned to the Indian Ocean Fleet and the Pacific Fleet. Two for the Indian Ocean Fleet and one for the Pacific Fleet.  .The Turkish fleet will not be used for the time being!"

    "Pacific Fleet? Your Majesty, the Indian Ocean Fleet is under greater pressure now. Is it better to allocate these three battleships to the Indian Ocean Fleet?" Zhang Cheng asked.  If China occupies the Suez Canal, its navy will enter the Mediterranean.  At this time, it is necessary to increase the size of the Indian Ocean Fleet.

    ¡°The Pacific Fleet has been silent for three years. After the New Year, it¡¯s time for us to take action in the Americas!¡± Wang Yuze said.

    "Yes, Your Majesty, I understand!" Zhang Cheng no longer struggled with this issue.  Since we are going to attack America, it is only natural to enhance the strength of the Pacific Fleet!  Although China defeated the United States in the war three years ago and acquired Alaska, China's Icefield Province.  However, as for other parts of the Americas, China's influence is still blank.  China needs to continue to expand and start to intervene in the Americas. This is inevitable.

    After Zhang Cheng left, Wang Yuze returned to the palace, but the news of the navy's victory made him a little excited and found it difficult to fall asleep.  At this time, Concubine Rong Helmchud was also woken up. Wang Yuze simply pulled Concubine Rong Helmchud and started acting up again.  The beautiful Bavarian princess, with her fair skin, golden hair, and slightly immature body, fascinated Wang Yuze very much!

    When the Chinese navy and the British and American navies were fighting in the Mediterranean, the British and French coalition forces easily broke through the squadron's defense line.  During the bombardment by the British and American navies, the defense line of the 32nd Division of the Chinese Army was severely damaged, and the troops suffered heavy losses and had to retreat to Port Said.  The British and French allied forces were able to drive straight outside the city of Port Said.

    However, the squadron¡¯s defense line in Port Said was impregnable.  Outside the city, there are three lines of defense. The Seventh Army has deployed heavy defense forces. It is almost impossible for the British and French forces to break through these three lines of defense.  Unless, they can once again get the support of the navy.  However, now that the British and American navies have been held back by the Chinese Navy's Indian Ocean Fleet, it is simply impossible for the British and French coalition forces to once again gain support from the navy and easily break through the squadron's defense line.

    In order to defeat the squadron and re-open contact with the expeditionary force, British Field Marshal Frederick Roberts issued the order to attack that afternoon.  On a four-kilometer-long defense line, the British and French forces deployed two armies and 100,000 people to attack.  The Seventh Army, relying on solid defenses, also invested two divisions of troops.

    Although the attack by the British and French coalition forces was very fierce, they were still beaten to death in front of the squadron's solid defenses.  In less than half a day's attack, they dropped at least 20,000 corpses in front of the squadron's defense line.  It was not until after dark that the troops had to be withdrawn.  By this time, news of the Chinese Navy's victory in the naval battle had already reached Port Said.  It is no longer possible for the British and French forces to win!
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