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Text Chapter 918: Plot to seize the Suez Canal

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    "So, it was the Germans who did it? Then they deliberately framed us and asked for help to suppress us? These despicable Germans, how can they be so shameless!" Prime Minister Asquith roared angrily.  He realized that if the Chinese really launched a large-scale attack on Britain because of this, even if they did not attack the British mainland, as long as Britain lost India and Australia, Britain's war potential would be greatly affected!

    "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, this possibility is very high. The Germans have been blocked by us, and their overseas trade lines have been almost completely cut off. Although they had stored a large amount of strategic materials before the war, they were consumed very quickly. Although  , the Germans still have the upper hand on the battlefield, but their advantage is gradually being lost. In order to attack us and continue to maintain their advantage, the Germans are likely to deliberately frame us!" Navy Minister John.  said Sir Fisher.

    "Damn, these German sons of bitches, they are so shameless!" Prime Minister Asquith cursed.

    "Your Excellency Prime Minister, there is another possibility, maybe it was done by the Americans. Now China and the United States are gathering forces in Mexico and are about to start a large-scale battle. If the Chinese can use their forces elsewhere, they can be greatly reduced.  The pressure they are under! Therefore, the Americans also have this motive. It's just that the Germans are more likely!" John.  Sir Fisher analyzed.

    "Damn it! Shameless Americans, they have long known that they are unreliable!" Asquith was very angry.  Although, this is just John.  It's just Sir Fisher's guess, but it's very reasonable.  After the European War began, the situation in France was very unfavorable. Both Britain and France asked the United States to send troops to fight in Europe, but the United States refused to send troops to Europe. Even if it proactively provoked a war with China, it was unwilling to invest its troops in the European War.  Among them, this made both Britain and France very dissatisfied.

    "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, what should we do now? If the Chinese wantonly attack our warships and merchant ships in the Indian Ocean, we may no longer be able to obtain any resources from India and Australia. The supplies consumed on the battlefield every day are astronomical figures.  , if we don¡¯t get supplements, we will even collapse before Germany!¡± John.  Sir Fisher reminded.

    "Sir Gray, please try to communicate with the Chinese. The British Empire has absolutely no intention of attacking Chinese merchant ships, and has never issued such an order. The sinking of Chinese merchant ships was entirely caused by other countries framing the British!" Asquith  the Prime Minister said.  Logically speaking, China and Britain are now in a state of war. There is nothing wrong with Britain attacking Chinese merchant ships. There is absolutely no need for the British government to explain.  However, for the sake of the two colonies of India and Australia, Britain had to lower its stance.

    Defeating Germany¡¤This is the most important thing for Britain!

    "Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister, but I don't think the effect will be too great. The Chinese are not fools, and of course they can guess what happened. However, the Chinese government has announced to the outside world that it was the Imperial Navy that sank the  Chinese merchant ships. This shows that China has made up its mind to settle this account on us." Foreign Secretary Edward.  said Sir Grey.

    "I know, I just want to express an attitude towards China. In addition, if we lose India and Australia, it will certainly weaken our war potential and even lose the war. But, this is obviously not what the Chinese want  You see. A Germany that has gained the whole of Europe will make even a powerful China deeply uneasy because of this!" said Prime Minister Asquith.  Everyone knows that China's purpose is to let the Allied Powers and Germany consume each other's strength. If one side wins quickly, this is not in China's interest.  Therefore, Prime Minister Asquith believes that China will not seriously weaken Britain's strength.

    "Your Excellency Prime Minister, I think we should not compromise with the Chinese. The Chinese are too ambitious and want to occupy the entire world. If we fight the Germans but they get the final benefit, it is not in the interest of the British Empire.  !¡± Business Secretary Churchill jumped out.

    "We are fighting against the Germans in Europe, and aren't the Chinese also fighting against the Americans in North America? The key is not this, but which side can win and win the war at the minimum cost, so that in the future  Seize the initiative." Colonial Secretary George.  Nathaniel.  Marquis Curzon said.  In fact, this is the true nature of this war.  Because of the rise of China, this war has been divided into two main battlefields.  Although China is strong, the United States is not weak either. If Britain, France, and Russia can destroy the Allies before China defeats the United States, then the Allied Powers headed by Britain and France will achieve final victory.  If China defeats the United States before Britain, France, and Russia destroy the Allies, then China will take the initiative in the subsequent war.  Therefore, neither Britain nor China wants to defeat Germany completely beforeA direct conflict would be very beneficial to both countries!

    "Your Excellency Methuen, order the troops of India and Australia to prepare for battle! Once the Chinese take the risk and launch an attack on India and Australia, we must make them pay a heavy price!" Prime Minister Asquith said.

    "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, please rest assured that our troops in India and Australia are ready for battle. In India, we have armed an army of three million people. Although, the British Army only has 300,000 people, and more  It is an army composed of Indian indigenous people. But once a war breaks out, it should be able to hold back about one million Chinese troops. Moreover, India has a large population. If the Chinese dare to attack India, they will fall into a quagmire of war. I think the Chinese  It wouldn't be so unwise. In Australia, we also have 700,000 troops, including 600,000 in Australia and 100,000 in New Zealand. Most of them are troops recruited from locals, but their combat effectiveness is not weak. The Chinese  If you want to seize Australia, you will have to pay a huge price!" War Secretary Paul.  Stafford.  Methuen said.

    Prime Minister Asquith nodded, very satisfied with the military strength of India and Australia.  Although he knew that the combat effectiveness of these armies might not be very strong, the number of armies in the millions was already very terrifying.  If there were no China, all these millions of troops would be transferred to Europe, which would probably change the war situation in Europe instantly!

    The Chinese navy has aggressively attacked British merchant ships and warships in the Indian Ocean, causing the UK's supplies from India and Australia to drop by more than half.  Allied countries Germany and Austria-Hungary applauded this, and the United States was also very satisfied with it.

    However, the Chinese navy¡¯s attack on British merchant ships did not last long and stopped after a few days.  Moreover, as long as British merchant ships do not pass through the northern Indian Ocean, but enter the Atlantic Ocean from the southern Indian Ocean via the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, the Chinese navy will not stop it.  After confirming the news, the British immediately ordered all merchant ships to detour to the Cape of Good Hope.  Although this will take some detours, it is better than being captured or sunk by the Chinese navy.  After knowing this situation, Germany was also very dissatisfied, but there was no other way.  After a Chinese merchant ship was sunk in the North Sea, China has stopped transporting strategic materials to Germany by sea. This seems to allow Germany to shoot itself in the foot.

    Although China and Germany are allies, they only have a relationship of interest.  China did not want to be coerced by Germany, nor did it want Germany to quickly defeat Britain and France and win the war.  Therefore, it is undoubtedly best to let Britain and Germany slowly wear out on the battlefield.

    ¡°In addition, after launching retaliation against the United Kingdom, China set its target on the Suez Canal.  In Mexico, China is still accelerating the transportation of troops and mercenaries to Acapulco and nearby areas, and will not launch an attack on the US military for the time being.  This allows China to launch a limited attack in the Suez Canal area, taking control of the East-West transportation chokepoint.  During the original Middle East War, China took over the Suez Canal.  But due to many reasons, especially Germany's stabbing in the back, China had to spit out this piece of fat.

    Now, both Britain, France and Germany are constrained by the European War. China can use this opportunity to retake the canal.

    The Port of Jeddah on the Red Sea is an important city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea. At the same time, it is also a base of the Chinese Navy¡¯s Indian Ocean Fleet. The Indian Ocean Fleet has two light cruisers and two ships stationed here.  A small fleet of destroyers is used to safeguard China's interests in this region.  At the same time, the Eighth Marine Division is also based here, posing a threat to the Suez Canal.  The Suez Canal is now mainly in the hands of Britain and France.  Although Germany also had troops stationed in the Suez Canal, it was only one company.  After the war broke out, this company voluntarily evacuated the Suez Canal and returned to Germany via Turkey.  The British stationed an infantry division in the Suez Canal, and the French deployed an infantry brigade here.  After the war broke out, Britain added an infantry division, bringing the number of troops deployed by Britain and France in the Suez Canal to two divisions and one brigade, with a total strength of about 30,000.

    In addition, Egypt has ten army divisions.  It's just that Britain and France have penetrated Egypt very hard. At the same time, China is also infiltrating its influence into Egypt. China, Britain and France are showing their own special powers in Egypt, making the situation in Egypt very chaotic!
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