Chapter 316: British attitude

"According to the report of the cruiser Blake, there was a direct conflict between the two sides because of the accidental collision of the French transport ship into the mine. Of course, this is not the point. The point is that the German Navy can easily take a French most advanced ship with two armored cruisers. The battleship and two cruisers were sent to the bottom of the sea, and the whole process took only one hour! To be honest, this kind of combat power is really terrifying, and no two Royal Navy cruisers can do this." Third Sea, responsible for military affairs The Secretary of State Prince Louis said solemnly.

"But this time, the French are to blame. Their own warship accidentally hit the mine and opened fire first. The Germans' actions were entirely self-defense actions. What's more, this was originally a war between Germany and Portugal, and the French sent a fleet. Has constituted a provocative behavior." Chamberlain on the side said.

"Your attitude seems to lean towards Germany." At this time, Sir Milne, who was the chief of the British Mediterranean Fleet's general staff, looked at the colonial minister with a skeptical eye. You must know that Chamberlain advocated active expansion, the second Boer War. The outbreak is his "credit."

"I just don’t want to waste the empire’s precious and limited military power in other places. The Army’s performance is terrible! In just over a month, the Boers almost occupied this Eastern Cape area, where hundreds of thousands of Boers People are mobilized! The situation of the rebellion is expanding, and we have spent more than 30 million pounds on this rebellion so far!" Chamberlain’s words made the army minister next to him lose face.

"I think no matter who is right or wrong between France and Germany, the empire should not get involved in this dispute, because our financial resources do not allow us to do this!" The chancellor next to him also supports Chamberlain's opinion. The fiscal deficit after the outbreak of the Boer War has given him enough headaches. If he gets involved in the dispute between France and Germany, the money that needs to be spent will really become a bottomless pit.

"This is not simply a matter of money, but a strategic issue. You can think about it. If the Germans completely overwhelm France this time, then with Russia's all-out efforts, who else in Europe can contend with Germany? The emergence of a dominant country in Western Europe is unacceptable for the United Kingdom, and this country is still Europe’s first industrial power and the world’s second industrial power! Can you imagine the horror of this matter?" Said.

"The rise of Germany must be paid attention to, but it is not a problem that needs to be solved urgently. What we need to solve most is the Boer problem in South Africa, and our biggest enemy is Russia. If Russia succeeds in defeating Japan and developing southward, then this The world has no power to stop Russia!"

"What's more, when it comes to France, the Russians may be more anxious than us. After all, the French are their sponsors. Even for the franc, the Russians will put pressure on Germany. Of course, I think Germany and France will Deal with this matter low-key." Chamberlain said.

Now the British are very entangled. On the one hand, it is to maintain the balance of power in Europe, and to ensure that the major powers in Europe contain each other is the established national policy of the British to continue for a century. For this national policy, they can fall out with their former ally, the Russians, or Help the nephew of the old enemy. It can even allow a new power to rise. The strength of the Germans in this operation shocked the British.

The sharp sword of the German Army has proved its sharpness in the Franco-Prussian War, and another long sword has also been forged. In the foreseeable future, Germany will have an overwhelming advantage over France. At this time, Russia was the enemy of Britain and was busy competing with Japan in the Far East. The British found there was little power in Europe to stop Germany's footsteps. So from the original intention, Britain wanted to warn Germany.

However, it is a pity that there are various problems in Britain at this time. The Boer War greatly involved the energy of the British. It was a small matter to waste a lot of money. The poor performance of the British Army made the British Empire feel intolerable. ! Since the age of the Sun King, the British have stood proudly on the pinnacle of the world not only relying on a powerful navy, their army is also synonymous with elite. And now, the British suddenly discovered that after decades of non-war, even the Boer militia could not deal with it. What a shame!

"Britain must show its attitude! This time, we are not only facing Germany, but also the United States! The country that failed to invade the Philippines last year can no longer hold back theirs. The troops have participated in the Boer War, and this time, the Germans dare to do so because they have the support of the United States! The Americans are using their ships to transport personnel and supplies to the Germans, which is equivalent to participating in the war!" Prince Louis Said.

"The world's first and second industrial powers have come together. They are establishing a quasi-alliance relationship. According to the expansion speed of the fleets of the two countries, even the British Empire is difficult to face! The main force of the German fleet is in the North Sea to contain our home fleet With the Mediterranean Fleet, and the Americans can maneuver on the vast ocean. In the foreseeable future, as long as the United States and Germany cooperate ~www.wuxiaspot.com~, it will be difficult for the navy of the British Empire to cope with this situation, so we need allies , And need to destroy them before virtues form this alliance!" Prince Louis looked at the people present with surprise and hesitation.

"The situation in Europe must be guaranteed. Germany cannot take military actions against France. We need to communicate with the French, Russians and even Italy to stop the Germans' footsteps. We can now contact the French government and show us that we Attitude! As for the Portuguese? Let them take care of the trouble they cause.” said British Prime Minister Salisbury, who has not spoken.

"Your Excellency, simple language has no power." Chamberlain said.

"The Royal Navy is willing to pay any price for the promise of the empire! No matter how strong the German fleet is, it is impossible to resist the footsteps of the Royal Navy." Prince Louis said confidently.

"However, if the Germans are really at war with France, they can solve all problems with the army! Does the Royal Navy plan to change its name to the Marine Corps?" Chamberlain sneered.

"Well, let's leave the army to the Russians. They won't sit by and watch the German army enter France." Salisbury said.

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