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Text Chapter 1068: Teach them how to fight at sea

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    Although the Chinese navy has been established for a short time, it has experienced no less wars than any other country.

    From the initial defeat of the Japanese Navy to the subsequent defeat of the U.S. Navy several times, even the British Navy, the world's maritime hegemon, suffered at the hands of the Chinese Navy many times.  Although Italy's navy is not weak, it will be very difficult for them to win against the Chinese navy.

    "Your Majesty the King, should we think about it again? Now the navy is confronting the Austro-Hungarian navy in the Adriatic Sea. If we provoke the Chinese again, it will be difficult for our navy to resist!" said Joe, Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Italy.  Varney.  Giolitti said worriedly.

    "Mr. Giolitti, you have to understand that it is not we who are provoking the Chinese, but they are provoking us! The Chinese have sent a large army to land in Sicily. If we do not fight back in time, the entire Sicily will be destroyed.  They occupied it! The Chinese are all greedy. After they occupy Sicily, they will definitely continue to encroach on other parts of the kingdom, maybe Sardinia, maybe Italy! These are definitely not the descendants of Caesar.  It's acceptable. We must use our powerful force to let those despicable yellow-skinned monkeys know that trying to find an advantage in Italy is simply a delusion!" Vittorio.  Emanuele III said firmly.  It seems as if the Chinese navy is completely vulnerable.

    "Your Majesty the King, according to the information we have received, the main force of the Chinese Navy's Indian Ocean Fleet has gathered in the waters of Sicily. The Chinese have eight battleships and one battlecruiser, while our navy only has six battleships. The number ratio  They are three ships short, and there is also the Austro-Hungarian Navy watching eagerly from the side. If you are not careful, the Kingdom's Navy will suffer a disaster!" Giovanni.  Giolitti persuaded.

    "We have fewer battleships than them, but we have more main guns. Our six battleships have 77 main guns, while the Chinese Navy's eight battleships only have 71 main guns.  Moreover, our battleships are all cutting-edge new battleships in service. More than half of the Chinese battleships are old battleships that have been in service for 20 years. Those old battleships are not our new battleships at all.  Opponents. Besides, they also have three battleships that are captured British and French battleships. The original type of battleships cannot be compared with our battleships at all. As for the other battlecruiser, they are captured by British and German battleships.  The decisive battle at sea has proven that battlecruisers have no ability to fight back in front of battleships. Therefore, I firmly believe that the Italian Navy has an overwhelming advantage over the Chinese Navy!" Vittorio.  Emanuele III insisted.  Although the king's power was greatly restricted by the government, as an ambitious monarch, he did not know everything.  Especially after the Chinese Navy's Indian Ocean Fleet occupied the Suez Canal, he also had a deep understanding of the Chinese Navy.  At least, according to his analysis, although the Italian Navy has fewer battleships, its combat power is definitely higher than that of the Chinese Navy's Indian Ocean Fleet.

    "As for those Austro-Hungarian warships, they have long been frightened out of fear, and now they can only stay in the naval port of Astre to survive. After we defeat the Chinese, we will kill them!" Vittorio.  Emanuele III said enthusiastically.

    Giovanni.  Prime Minister Giolitti looks at Vittorio.  Emanuele III was so insistent that he knew that his persuasion was of no use.  The king, who was ambitious but not very talented, was already crazy because of the army's invasion of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.  However, a powerful country like China is not something that Italy can resist. This is very likely to bring a disaster to Italy.

    The Minister of War, Geronimo, saw Giovanni.  Prime Minister Giolitti was worried, so he said: "Your Majesty the King, Your Excellency the Prime Minister. Now our Kingdom of Italy is a member of the Allied Powers. We have been attacked by the Chinese, and Britain and France cannot sit idly by and ignore it! In the port of Toulon,  There are three new battleships of the French Navy. They should come to assist us in our battle. In addition, the British Navy has defeated the German Navy and there are so many battleships left. They should be sent to the Mediterranean to deal with the Chinese. Otherwise, the British Navy has defeated the German Navy and there are so many battleships left. They should be sent to the Mediterranean to deal with the Chinese. Otherwise,  If the Chinese occupy Sicily, it will be a huge threat to both countries!"

    "Yes, Your Majesty the King, we can ask Britain and France to send navies to assist us. After their fleets arrive, we will then attack the Chinese. By then, everything will be safe!" Giovanni.  Prime Minister Giolitti said quickly.

    "The government can take note of Britain and France, but I insist that this battle should be completed by the Italian Navy alone. The Kingdom of Italy joined the war when the war situation was clear. If Italy cannot show sufficient strength in this battle  , then if we want to share more war dividends after the war, that is absolutely??No.  Therefore, we need to use this battle to improve Italy's international status. The navy must win this battle!  "Vittorio Emanuele III looked at Giovanni Giolitti and Geronimo and said.

    Giovanni.  Giolitti opened his mouth, but in the end did not refute.  He also agreed with Vittorio.  According to Emanuele III, Italy is one of the world's major powers, but it is not a major member of the Entente.  Once the Allies defeated the Central Powers and China and re-divided the world, it would be very difficult for Italy to gain more benefits.  The only way is to prove Italy's strength during the war so that countries such as Britain, France, the United States, and Russia will not dare to offend Italy easily.  Only in this way can Italy get the benefits it deserves after the war.

    "Well, Your Majesty the King, I also hope to receive good news from the navy!" Giovanni.  Prime Minister Giolitti compromised.

    "Haha! I believe General Bosini will not let us down. He will definitely defeat the Chinese!" Vittorio.  Emanuele III said with a smile, as if victory was already within his grasp.

    After the king and the government reached an agreement, they immediately took the title of King Vittorio.  Emanuele III and Prime Minister Giovanni.  Giolitti sent a telegram on his behalf to the Italian Navy Commander, Admiral Boshini, requesting him to immediately lead the Italian Navy southward, defeat the Chinese Navy's Indian Ocean Fleet, and create conditions for the army to land on Sicily and completely eliminate the Chinese army.

    After receiving the order, Admiral Boshini, who was in Venice, did not dare to neglect and immediately ordered the fleet to set sail and sail south along the Italian coastline, preparing to leave the Adriatic Sea and enter the Ionian Sea to attack the Chinese Navy.  Indian Ocean Fleet.

    The flagship of the Italian Navy is the latest ¡®Andrea.  Doria class, the first of the battleships 'Andrea.  Battleship Doria, another battleship of this class was

    ¡®Kayue.  Duilio, battleship.  These two battleships are cutting-edge battleships that entered service last year and are the most powerful battleships equipped by the Italian Navy.  This battleship has a displacement of 26,000 tons and is equipped with three triple 5mm main guns and two twin 305mm main guns, bringing the total number of main guns to 13.  Except for the multi-turret monster built by the Chinese Navy for the Chilean Navy, no battleship has more main guns than this one.

    At 11 a.m. on July 10, the main fleet of the Italian Navy set off from Venice. In addition to six battleships, it also included 8 armored cruisers, as well as a total of more than 30 light cruisers and destroyers.  This has assembled 90% of the combat power of the Italian Navy.

    The Italian navy was deployed in full force, which immediately attracted the attention of the Austro-Hungarian navy.  Archduke Ferdinand, commander of the Austro-Hungarian Navy, immediately ordered Austro-Hungarian intelligence personnel to figure out the movements of the Italian Navy.  At the same time, the Austro-Hungarian Navy was ordered to prepare for battle.  Compared with the Italian Navy, the Austro-Hungarian Navy only has 4 'Combined Forces' class battleships, which is much smaller in number than the Italian Navy. In order to avoid unnecessary casualties, after the Italian Navy entered the Adriatic Sea, the Austrian Navy  The Hungarian navy entered the Ast military port to avoid the battle.

    In less than two hours, the Austro-Hungarian Navy learned about the movements of the Italian Navy.  The Italian Navy did not come towards the Austro-Hungarian Navy, but went south and took the initiative to cause trouble for the Chinese Navy.

    "Haha! I didn't expect that our Chinese allies have already taken action. At this time, the main force of the Italians has all moved south. I really don't know who will win this naval battle! Send a telegram to our allies and tell them to be careful of the Italians!"  Archduke Ferdinand said excitedly.

    "Your Excellency, should we set sail and cooperate with the Chinese navy to attack the Italians?" an Austro-Hungarian naval officer suggested.

    "No, I think our allies are capable enough to deal with the Italians, so let's not join in the fun. Order the fleet to set sail, and we will attack the Italian coastal cities and show the Italians their power!" Archduke Ferdinand  ordered.

    "Yes, Your Excellency the Grand Duke!"

    The Chinese Navy¡¯s Indian Ocean Fleet only received information that the Italian Navy had moved south at two o¡¯clock in the afternoon.  The Austro-Hungarian Empire's warning was passed to the Chinese government through the embassy, ??and then sent to the Indian Ocean Fleet from home, which wasted a lot of time.  At this time, the Indian Ocean Fleet was already in the Ionian Sea.

    After receiving the telegram, Admiral Li Haitao, commander of the Indian Ocean Fleet, simply issued an order to prepare for war, preparing to use powerful naval guns to teach the Italian Navy what a modern naval battle would be like.  And the tuition fee is for all the battleships of the Italian Navy!
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