"The nine battlecruisers of the German Navy's expeditionary fleet are all the most powerful in the world. In particular, the three 'Mackensen-class' battlecruisers and the three 'D'Verblinger-class' battlecruisers, all armed with 50 times the caliber of 380 mm guns, are so powerful in firepower that none of our battleships can confront them. Even, the main guns of our battleships could not penetrate even the armor of these battlecruisers of the Germans. In such a situation, how to fight against them? It was not that the Imperial Navy was afraid of the enemy and avoided war, but because the German Navy's expeditionary fleet was too strong, and the difference in strength between the two sides was too great! If we were to confront the German Naval Expeditionary Fleet head-on, it would be no different from seeking death. We can't let the officers and men of the Imperial Navy die in vain. General Rokuro Yashiro said.

"Humph! A coward is a coward, what's the use of quibbling? General Okaichi muttered quietly.

But there were only a few of them in the conference room, and even if General Okaichi Nosuke spoke quietly, General Yashiro Rokuro could hear it clearly. Okaichi Nosuke's groundless accusation made Yashiro Rokuro angry.

"If the death of the officers and men of the Navy can help the Empire win this war, we will not hesitate to die. I myself am willing to be the first in line. However, it is a pity that even if we all die in battle, we will not be able to defeat the German naval expeditionary fleet. Therefore, we need to keep useful for the defeat of the Germans in the future. Yashiro Rokuro had a sad and indignant face.

Okaichi wanted to make a sarcastic remark, but was stopped by Shigenobu Okuma.

War is about to begin, and Shigenobu Okuma doesn't want the army and navy to get into trouble. In that case, how can this battle continue? I'm afraid that before the battle has begun, they themselves will start infighting.

"Yachidai-kun, what does the navy think?" Shigenobu Okuma asked.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, given that the Imperial Navy is far inferior in strength to the German Naval Expeditionary Fleet. Therefore, the Reich Navy planned to avoid a head-on battle with the German expeditionary fleet upon its arrival and confront it with the help of shore fortifications. If there was a suitable opportunity, the Reich Navy would send warships to attack the German Navy's logistical supply ships. The German Navy's expeditionary fleet traveled thousands of miles to conquer the island nation, and all the logistics and supplies relied on a few supply ships. If those supply ships were sunk by us, the German Navy would soon be in a precarious situation without fuel, food, shells or even water. At that time, the Reich Navy could have seized this opportunity and captured these warships of the German Navy's expeditionary fleet. In this way, the Imperial Navy will not only be able to win, but will also be able to seize this opportunity to further strengthen our strength! Rokuro Yashiro said.

The important ministers of the island countries present all widened their eyes, and they did not expect that the navy would have such an idea. If the Navy's plan succeeds, then they will be able to win. Moreover, the island country's navy can also add several powerful capital ships because of this, which is simply a double win!

"Humph! Are the Germans stupid? As soon as their logistical supply ships are attacked, they will definitely retreat. Besides, the Germans would not be stupid enough not to send battleships to protect those logistical supply ships. Okaichi snorted coldly.

"It's true that it's very difficult to get this project done. However, this is already the best battle plan we can think of. "Rokuro Yashiro wasn't annoyed by Okaichi's questioning.

"This plan is indeed very good, although I am not a soldier, but I also know that if it can be successful, it will be of great benefit to the empire." Foreign Minister Takaaki Kato said.

Okuma nodded: "Since the navy already has a plan, then, let's go according to the navy's plan." This time, the Germans did not send an army, which is a good thing for us. We can have more time to prepare. From now on, the army will strengthen its defenses in Southeast Asia while plundering as many resources as possible. The Navy will send transport ships to help the Army transport more war materials to Southeast Asia, and at the same time bring back those resources that the Army has found. The empire now needs to seize every minute and use the resources of Southeast Asia to make the empire even stronger! ”

"Hi, Your Excellency Prime Minister." Yashiro Rokuro and Okaichi Nosuke immediately replied.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Empire has reached its most critical juncture. This battle is related to the fate of the empire. We've made a bet on the use of the empire's state. So, we have no other choice. If it wins, the empire will soar into the sky, become even more powerful, and become one of the real world powers, and if it fails, I don't need to say more, everyone should also know what the consequences will be. So, we have to do everything we can to win. Okuma Shigenobu had a solemn face.

"Hey! The Empire will win! "The important ministers of the island country are fanatical. They all believe that in the next battle, their chances of winning are still very high.

While the army and navy of the island nation were preparing to meet the battle, the German naval expeditionary fleet was crossing the Indian Ocean.

The long-distance voyage was undoubtedly a great test for the officers and men of the German Navy. Fortunately, the Imperial Navy's supply was well prepared, so that the Imperial Navy basically did not have any problems during the long-distance voyage.

The speed of the fleet is also not fast, and it is cruising all the time. And it will also stop from time to time to carry out simple maintenance of the battleship.

It would have been best if a port had been found for overhaul before the engagement. In that case, all the ships can be used to their maximum strength. But it is a pity that now Germany does not have a single military port in the Indian Ocean or even in the entire Far East. Therefore, in this naval battle, the strength of their warships could not be fully exerted. There is no way to do this, the Russians suffered such a big loss in the first place.

But even so, Vice Admiral Shi Pei, who was in charge of commanding the expeditionary fleet, was still full of confidence in defeating the island navy. Even if the performance of these warships of the Imperial Navy cannot be brought into full play, their combat effectiveness is definitely above that of the island navy.

On July 27, the German naval expeditionary fleet entered the South China Sea. However, not even a single warship or merchant ship of the island nation was encountered.

Vice Admiral Spee immediately gave the order for the fleet to go north, and since the navy and merchant ships of the island country were not found, they went directly to the coastal waters of the island country. In that case, the people of the island country will naturally have no way to retreat.