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    Although the German Navy's active preparations for war are carried out in a very secretive manner, it is almost impossible to achieve complete confidentiality.  The North Sea is not wide, and it is not very difficult for the British Navy to know the situation of the German Navy.  The German Navy's active preparations for war also attracted the attention of the British Navy.  British Lord of the Admiralty John.  Sir Fisher summoned the admirals of the navy and the heads of the fleets one after another, asking them to come up with plans to deal with possible challenges from the German navy.

    Overall, the British Navy still has a great advantage in the North Sea.  Now the German Navy is completely blocked in the port. Once the German Navy leaves the port, it will inevitably be encircled and suppressed by the British Navy.  However, with the German Navy's Bavaria-class battleships entering service, the British Navy has become more and more cautious.  Because the whole world knows that the British Navy's Queen Elizabeth-class battleships and subsequent improved Revenge-class battleships are still under construction. The British Navy currently does not have battleships that can deal with the German Navy.

    ¡®Bavaria class, battleship, this kind of powerful battleship with 4 twin-mounted 381mm main guns is enough to sink any British Navy battleship.  Until the Queen Elizabeth-class battleships and the Revenge-class battleships enter service, the British Navy should avoid a decisive battle with the German Navy.  However, it seems that the German Navy will not give up this opportunity.  This can be seen from the increasingly active mobilization of the German Navy.

    The clouds of war over the North Sea seem to be getting thicker and thicker. Even ordinary people in Britain and Germany can feel the tranquility before the war.  Neither side wants to fail in this war. Once they fail, it means that they will be completely defeated in this war.  This is absolutely unacceptable to both countries.

    On the evening of May 20, British Prime Minister Herbert.  Henry.  Asquith convened an emergency meeting of the cabinet to discuss the increasingly urgent situation.  On the battlefield in northern France, the British Army's Expeditionary Force has invested hundreds of thousands of troops and suffered heavy casualties.  But even now, there is no hope of victory.  And now the navy will face another challenge from Germany. If the navy is defeated, it will be a fatal blow to Britain.  Therefore, Prime Minister Asquith is eager to know whether the British Navy can cope with the challenge of the German Navy, or whether it can win this naval battle and defend the British maritime supremacy.

    At 8 o'clock in the evening that day, the important ministers of the British cabinet gathered at the Prime Minister's Office. Those who participated in this meeting were all the main ministers of the cabinet. In addition to Prime Minister Asquith, there was also Foreign Secretary Edward.  Sir Gray Lord of the Admiralty John.  Sir Fisher, Chancellor of the Exchequer David.  Lloyd.  George, Secretary of War Winston.  Leonard.  Spencer.  Churchill and Colonial Secretary George.  Nathaniel.  Marquis Curzon.  Among them, Secretary of War Churchill was transferred from Secretary of Commerce to Secretary of War.  As the main militant in the British cabinet, Churchill has always firmly declared that in the face of Germany's challenge, Britain should ruthlessly defeat Germany, completely cut off German ambitions, and defend British interests.

    In the small conference room of the Prime Minister's Office, the important ministers of the British Cabinet started this meeting. Considering the confidentiality relationship, apart from the ministers participating in the meeting, only the Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office, who was responsible for recording, stayed in the conference room.  Everyone else was asked to stay away from the meeting room.

    "Everyone, this morning I went to Buckingham Palace to meet with His Majesty George V. His Majesty is very concerned about the ongoing war. The army fought bravely in northern France, but when will we be able to defeat the Germans? The navy is also now  Facing the challenge from Germany, does the Royal Navy have the ability to defeat the German Navy and defend the interests of the British Empire? Now, I need you to give me a definite answer!" Prime Minister Asquith glanced at everyone, especially the Navy  Minister John.  Sir Fisher and War Secretary Winston.  Churchill stayed the longest.  Compared with other important cabinet ministers, the two of them undoubtedly have the most direct relationship with this war.

    "His Excellency the Prime Minister, the Expeditionary Force is fighting a bloody battle with the Germans in northern France. Although we and the French army have suffered heavy casualties. But overall, we have withstood the fierce German attack, saved Paris, and made France firm.  We have gained the determination to continue fighting. Now, we are regaining the advantage on the battlefield little by little. I think that soon we will completely gain the advantage on the battlefield and completely defeat Germany!" Secretary of War Winston.  Churchill spoke first.  After he succeeded as Minister of War, he further expanded the recruitment of the British Army, strengthened ties with the French Army, and launched a series of counterattacks on the battlefield.  Although they were eventually crushed by the German Army and suffered heavy losses.  But overall, the situation on the battlefield is developing in a direction favorable to the British and French coalition forces.

    "How soon is very soon? Your Excellency Churchill,Can you give me a definite answer?  Prime Minister Asquith frowned. Churchill's answer was too general and was not the result he wanted to hear.

    "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, this is difficult to determine. If I had to give a time limit, I would estimate it to be one to two years!" Winston.  Churchill said.

    "One to two years, so long?" Prime Minister Asquith frowned.  It has been almost a year since the war started.  Although the war took place in Belgium and northern France, the British suffered little loss.  However, Britain also spent huge national power on this war.  In particular, German navy submarines attacked British merchant ships in the North Sea and the Atlantic, bringing British maritime trade to a near standstill and causing great losses to Britain.

    "If the war continues for another year or two, Britain will be completely overwhelmed.

    "Your Excellency Prime Minister, there is no way around this. The German Army took the lead in mobilizing and inflicted heavy losses on France and Russia in the early stages of the war. When we joined the war, France was already in an extremely disadvantageous situation, and even Paris was almost defeated by Germany.  People have occupied it. Now, we are working hard to push the front north. However, as Germany has obtained a lot of advanced weapons from China, if we cannot come up with the weapons to deal with it in time, I am afraid that it will be a long time in the future.  We are at a disadvantage!" Winston.  Churchill said worriedly.  The British side has confirmed that China has officially delivered FB'Haidongqing fighter jets to Germany.  The fighter jet jointly developed by Britain, France and the United States is still undergoing intense test flights and is not expected to start mass production until June or July.  In addition, the tanks and armored vehicles used by China on the Mexican battlefield will almost cause a devastating blow to Europe's trench-based defense system.  Once Germany obtains relevant technology from China, the defense line held by the British and French forces will most likely be broken through by the German army.  By then, it will be even more difficult for the British and French forces to defeat the German army.  The only good thing is that the Chinese seem to have no intention of exporting such advanced weapons to Germany.  This also gives the UK a certain amount of time, hoping to step up the development of weapons to deal with it.

    After hearing this, Prime Minister Asquith frowned tightly.  He knows, Winston.  Churchill was not one to exaggerate.  The problems facing the British and French coalition forces are really serious now, and it seems to be very difficult to win.

    "Well, let's put the Army issue aside for now!" Prime Minister Asquith said.

    "Your Excellency Prime Minister, I think that the war in Europe can be fought not only from the army itself, but also with the help of external forces. At present, Italy is still wavering, and the countries in the Balkans are also hesitant. If we can persuade these countries to join the Allied Powers in fighting  For us, the benefits are obvious. Once Italy joins the Allied Powers, it can effectively relieve the pressure on France, and can also threaten the Austro-Hungarian Empire from the south, creating conditions for Russia to defeat the Austro-Hungarian Empire. If the Germans do not want Austria-Hungary  If the Hungarian Empire is defeated, it will have to dispatch more troops to the Eastern Front. The same goes for the countries in the Balkan Peninsula. There are irreconcilable conflicts between Serbia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. We can support Serbia in attacking the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In addition,  You can use this to cut off the Baghdad railway and cut off China's support for Germany. In this case, Germany will collapse even faster!" Foreign Secretary Edward.  said Sir Grey.

    "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can contact these countries. If they join the Allied Powers to fight, we can allow them to obtain corresponding benefits after victory!" Prime Minister Asquith said.  The UK now urgently needs more allies to join in and share the pressure.  Otherwise, even with the accumulation of the UK over the years, it will not be able to last long.

    "Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister!" Edward.  said Sir Grey.

    Next, Prime Minister Asquith looked at Lord Admiralty John.  Sir Fisher.  In fact, the navy was what he valued most.  Geographical factors determine that Britain attaches great importance to its navy. As long as Britain has a strong navy, it can ensure the security of the British mainland even if it is defeated on the European continent.  The powerful German Army can't swim across the English Channel, right?

    "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, ministers, please rest assured. The Admiralty already has a complete plan to deal with the German Navy. This time, we have laid a trap and are waiting for the Germans to get in! Once the Germans get into the trap, we will  We will use this opportunity to severely damage or even completely destroy the German Navy and eliminate the German threat to the British Empire!" John, the Lord Admiralty.  Sir Fisher said firmly!
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