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Text Chapter 1305 Britain is in decline

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    After the war progressed into 1913, the war became increasingly difficult for the Allied Powers!  First, the United States collapsed, and the world's largest industrial power was destroyed by China, which directly caused heavy losses to the Allied Powers.  Although the combat effectiveness of the US military was poor, the United States held back China, the Allied Powers' most powerful enemy, in the early stages of the war. Otherwise, the Allied Powers would not have been able to persist for such a long time.  In addition, the strong industrial strength of the United States has also been revealed, which not only meets the consumption of the US military, but can even have excess weapons and other strategic materials to support the European battlefield.  After the United States was destroyed, Britain, France, and Russia all lost support from the United States, which greatly affected the war strength of these three countries!

    Especially Russia, which is already the country with the weakest industrial strength among the great powers. After losing the support of the United States, the Russian Army cannot even have a rifle.  Russia is now under siege by China and the coalition forces headed by the Austro-Hungarian Empire.  The fierce fighting on the Siberian plains continues, but anyone with a discerning eye can see that it is only a matter of time before Russia loses.  Once Russia is defeated, the Chinese troops armed to the teeth will fight all the way to Europe along the Trans-Siberian Railway.  By then, the entire Western world will be under threat from those East Asian yellow-skinned monkeys.

    "The situation of Britain and France is also very bad. The Germans don't know what medicine they took, and they seem to be going crazy.  Starting this spring, the main force of the German army launched the most powerful attack on the British and French coalition forces since the war began.  Moreover, the application of new weapons such as aircraft, tanks and armored vehicles doubled the combat power of the German army. The British and French allied forces were beaten and suffered terribly and had to retreat step by step.  Although Paris is still under the control of the British and French forces, everyone believes that it will not be long before the Germans' iron hoofs enter Paris.  After losing Paris, will the French, who have already suffered heavy losses, still have the courage to continue the war?  Once France admits defeat, the remaining Britain will be alone!

    It is now very clear that the war has progressed. The Allied Powers composed of Britain, France, the United States and Russia have been completely defeated in this war!  The United States has been destroyed, Russia and France are about to be destroyed.  As for Britain, if nothing unexpected happens, it might just end up being destroyed.  However, the British, who have been the maritime overlords for hundreds of years, really do not want to see that day come.  The British somewhat resented why the Germans were unwilling to armistice with the Allies after the Chinese had shown a threat to the entire Western world. As long as the Western world could unite, it would be able to confront China!  However, the Germans' wrong decision allowed the Chinese to use this opportunity to destroy the United States and no longer have to worry about fighting on two fronts.  And this also doomed the Allied Powers and even the entire Western world to a tragic end!

    The only Prime Minister's Office at No. 10 Downing Street has always been the center of power in the United Kingdom. The British royal family living in Buckingham Palace is just a puppet with little power.  When Britain became the maritime hegemon and established a huge empire on which the sun never sets, the decisions made here can even affect the entire world.

    However, as the war became more and more unfavorable to the Allied Powers, the Prime Minister's Office at No. 10 Downing Street seemed to be declining!

    On the evening of May 10, British Prime Minister Asquith met with Major General West, the head of MI5.  Prime Minister Asquith, who is now in his early sixties, already has white hair and an old look on his face.  As the war situation became more and more unfavorable to Britain, the pressure on him increased.  Coupled with not getting enough rest, he aged very quickly!

    "Your Excellency Prime Minister, the specific situation is this. Our intelligence personnel in Germany have learned that the Chinese are about to attack Gibraltar. Moreover, our intelligence personnel in Egypt have also confirmed that the main force of the Chinese Navy's Indian Ocean Fleet has passed through a week ago.  Canal, according to the speed of the Chinese, it will take at most two to three days before they launch an attack on Gibraltar!" Major General West reported!

    "Gibraltar! Do the Chinese really want to turn the Mediterranean into their own lake?" Prime Minister Asquith looked helpless.  There is no doubt that although China is in the east of the world, they definitely have the power to control the Mediterranean!

    "If the intelligence we got is correct, it should be like this! With the strength of the Chinese Navy's Indian Ocean Fleet, our Mediterranean Fleet simply cannot resist their attack!" Rear Admiral West said.  The British Navy suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Sicily and later lost all its super battleships in the Battle of the Bahamas.  The Mediterranean Fleet does not have a single capital ship. It is absolutely impossible to confront the Chinese Navy in the Indian Ocean!

    Prime Minister Asquith nodded. Although this result made him feel a deep shame, he understood that this was the fact.  The British Royal Navy is no longer the world hegemon it once was. The Chinese have led changes in the navy twice in succession. Even though the British are struggling to pursueCatch up, but still fall behind.  If you fall behind, you will be beaten, and Britain will pay a heavy price for this, such as losing its status as a world hegemon. What is more serious is that maybe even the country will be destroyed!  From everything the Chinese have done in the United States, we can see how ruthless the Chinese are.  In Europe, wars to annihilate a country rarely occur.  But the Chinese will do whatever they can to eliminate potential threats.  Therefore, Prime Minister Asquith is very worried about what will happen to Britain once it is defeated, and whether it will be dismembered by the Chinese like the United States.

    "General West, is it possible that this news is a trap? A German trap! They want us to send the main force of the navy to fight the Chinese, and then they take the opportunity to rush out of the North Sea! After all, the Germans are on the Western Front battlefield  After victory, if our navy cannot protect our security, the Germans will land on the British Isles!" Prime Minister Asquith suddenly asked.  He suddenly realized that this might be possible!

    "This Your Excellency, Prime Minister, we do not rule out the possibility! However, if it needs to be confirmed, it will take a lot of time!" Major General West said with some embarrassment!

    "Okay, I understand, you go down!" Prime Minister Asquith said.  After Major General West left, Prime Minister Asquith immediately asked the secretary of the Prime Minister's Office to convene an emergency meeting of cabinet members.  After all, the Chinese intend to attack Gibraltar, which is a big deal for the UK. He cannot make the decision alone and needs to consult other cabinet ministers for their opinions!

    Soon, the cabinet members rushed to the Prime Minister's Office, but almost everyone looked a little ugly, even the usually most arrogant Secretary of War, Winston.  Churchill was also sullen.

    "Why is the Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Gray not here?" Prime Minister Asquith asked with a frown.  After other cabinet members arrived at the Prime Minister's Office, the Foreign Secretary who was closest to the Prime Minister's Office still had to arrive.

    "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, people from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs say that Sir Edward Gray is receiving the Spanish Ambassador to the United Kingdom!" said the Prime Minister's secretary.

    "The Spaniards? What do they want to do?" Prime Minister Asquith thought with some confusion.  But then he decided to ignore the matter. Now that all cabinet members are here except the Foreign Secretary, the meeting starts immediately!

    "Everyone, MI5 has received news from Germany that the Chinese intend to launch an attack on Gibraltar. The attack is expected to be within the next two or three days! What should we do?" Prime Minister Asquith said!

    "The Chinese are so greedy! They have already controlled the Suez Canal, the Panama Canal, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Strait of Malacca. These world transportation hubs are all under their control. Now they want to seize the Strait of Gibraltar. Do they really want to seize the Strait of Gibraltar?"  Do you want to control all the world's transportation arteries?" Finance Minister David.  Lloyd.  George complained!

    "Sir George, the Chinese are not just thinking about it, they have already done it!" Colonial Secretary George.  Nathaniel.  Marquis Curzon said.  During the Chinese attack, Britain had lost most of its colonies, and now only the colonies in Africa are still under control.  However, once the Chinese free up their hands, these colonies will definitely be occupied by the Chinese!

    "Okay, let's not talk about anything else! The Chinese are going to attack Gibraltar, can we withstand their attack?" Prime Minister Asquith knocked on the table and asked!

    "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, it is a pity! The Mediterranean Fleet now only has a few heavy cruisers and some light cruisers and destroyers left! There is not a single capital ship. The Chinese Indian Ocean Fleet now has 12 battleships and 1 battlecruiser.  This is the result of them decommissioning old battleships! Among these battleships, 7 are captured battleships from us, and the other two are captured battleships from the French Navy!" John, the Minister of the Navy.  Sir Fisher said with a wry smile.  During the Battle of Sicily, the combined fleet of the British and French navies suffered heavy losses and a large number of battleships were captured. Now, after being repaired, these captured battleships have become the main force of the Chinese Navy's Indian Ocean Fleet.  Such a result made everyone in the UK feel a deep shame!

    "Your Excellency Prime Minister, the Army has only one regiment in Gibraltar, with more than 2,000 people. The Navy also has a battalion of Marines there, with a total of more than 3,000 people. If the Chinese launch an attack, it will be difficult for us to resist them.  Attack!" Secretary of War Winston.  Churchill said too!
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