The war of the Chinese Empire against Japan attracted the attention of the whole world. The Western world, in particular, attaches great importance to this war. Britain, France, the United States and other countries all hoped that Japan would become a quagmire of war and plunge the Chinese empire into it. In this way, China's threat to them will be further reduced. However, the development of the war situation is often very regrettable for these Western powers.

The Chinese Navy defeated the Japanese Navy cleanly and gained sea supremacy over the entire sea area near Japan. The Chinese Army and Marine Corps, in the landing operations against Japan, easily defeated the Japanese army several times, defeated the main force of the Japanese army with very few casualties, and laid the foundation for victory. Although, in order to support the Japanese against the invasion of the Chinese Empire, Britain and the United States spent a lot of money. However, it still failed to achieve the corresponding effect. This is very worrying for Britain and the United States.

When the Chinese Empire took Tokyo, Britain and the United States had a secret meeting. The British Foreign Secretary, the Earl Curzon, and the Admiralty, Sir Roslyn Williams, made a secret visit to the United States. A secret meeting was held in New York with the United States Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes and the Secretary of the Navy Edwin Demby. There was only one content of the meeting, that is, how to contain the Chinese Empire and protect its national security and interests after Japan was destroyed by the Chinese Empire.

After the destruction of Japan, the Chinese Empire will eliminate the only enemy around it, and from then on, the powerful Chinese Empire can concentrate its strength on foreign expansion and the struggle for world hegemony with Britain and the United States. This is undoubtedly a great threat to Britain and the United States. If the Chinese Empire did that, the consequences would be very serious.

Britain and the United States have huge interests in the Asia-Pacific region. And the Chinese Empire has long coveted these interests. After Britain lost the Straits Settlements, there were also the colonies of Burma, India and Australia. Although the United States mainland is far away from China, its Philippine colonies are completely surrounded by China. In addition, although the Pacific Ocean is vast, it is not an insurmountable moat for the Chinese Empire, which has the most powerful navy in the world. It is very difficult to say whether the United States will be able to withstand the attack of the Chinese Empire once the Chinese Empire is determined to go to war against the United States. Therefore, in the face of the threat of the Chinese Empire, the United States and Britain, two countries that originally had many contradictions, had to put aside their prejudices and come together for the time being. This is very normal between countries. As long as it is for profit, even enemies can become friends. The Chinese Empire posed a serious threat to both the United States and Britain, so it is understandable that they came together.

Of course, this is definitely not a good thing for the Chinese Empire. Against one of the two Americans, the Chinese Empire may not have any problems. However, if the United States and Britain join forces, the problem will be more troublesome.

"I didn't expect that the Japanese were too indifferent. In less than three months, it was defeated by the Chinese Empire. Was the Chinese Empire too strong, or was the Japanese too bad? U.S. Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes said with some gloom. After all, in order to let Japan pull the Chinese empire back, they invested a lot of money in Japan. As a result, Japan has now suffered a rapid defeat, and these investments have undoubtedly been wasted. The Japanese Empire no longer exists, and it is even more impossible to get Japan to repay those loans.

"Yes! Japan lost too quickly. The losses of the Chinese Empire in this war were very limited. Our plan to use Japan to deplete the strength of the Chinese Empire has failed completely. Not only that, but the Chinese Empire would also gain a lot of benefits from this war against Japan. According to the information we received, the Chinese are preparing to tame Japan, and if they completely control Japan, then the strength of the Chinese Empire will be even stronger, and it will undoubtedly be more difficult for us to defeat the Chinese Empire. British Foreign Secretary Earl Curzon said.

"Gentlemen, we cannot sit idly by and watch the Chinese Empire continue to grow. We have to find a way to curb their development. The Chinese Navy, in particular, received four near-completed Yamato-class battleships from Japan, as well as four Amagi-class battlecruisers whose hulls had already been completed. Once all eight warships are built and enter service with the Chinese Navy. Even the combined navies of our two countries are probably no match for the Chinese. British Admiralty Lord Sir Roslyn Williams said.

As soon as they thought of this, the faces of the high-ranking officials of Britain and the United States were not very good-looking. The British Navy had been heavily damaged by the Chinese Navy before, losing most of its capital ships. Even the 'Nelson-class' battleships they started building. However, even if the 'Nelson-class' battleships were completed and put into service, I am afraid that they would not be able to compensate for the losses of the British Navy. The strength of the US Navy is inherently inferior to that of the Chinese Navy. If the Chinese Navy gets those Japanese warships and further strengthens them, Britain and the United States, even if they are tied together, will not be the opponents of the Chinese Navy. Once the Chinese navy becomes a veritable maritime hegemon, the United States and Britain will undoubtedly be under great threat.

"The Chinese originally signed the Naval Arms Limitation Treaty, and the size of their capital ships has far exceeded half a million tons. If they had received the eight warships of the Japanese Navy, the tonnage of their capital ships would have exceeded one million tons, which was a serious violation of the treaty. We should ask the Chinese to abandon those battleships. U.S. Secretary of the Navy Edwin Denby said.

It's just that everyone knows how difficult it is to bring the Chinese empire to its knees. The Chinese Empire will never spit out the fat that has been eaten in its mouth.

"Gentlemen, using treaties to restrict the Chinese is just one way. Moreover, I think that the Chinese will definitely not abandon those Japanese warships because of this. We'll have to start with something else. U.S. Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes said.

"What's the solution?" British Foreign Secretary Earl Curzon asked.

"Japan owes us a huge debt, and we can ask Japan to pay it off with it. Since the French were afraid of offending the Chinese, they were reluctant to participate. Then our two countries will have to act together. The four 'Yamato-class' battleships and the four 'Amagi-class' battlecruisers of the Japanese are completely equally divided between our two countries. Secretary of State Hughes said.

"Will the Japanese admit those debts? The Japanese Empire has already perished, and of course those Japanese will pay their debts. Count Curzon shook his head. This is definitely predictable.

"Although the Chinese occupied Japan. However, the Japanese Empire was not yet dead. The Japanese crown prince Hirohito has been rescued by our submarine and will soon arrive in the United States. When the time comes, we can get Hirohito to make a statement and use those ships to pay off the debts of our two countries. Secretary of State Hughes said. Save Crown Prince Hirohito so that Crown Prince Hirohito does not fall into Chinese hands. This can give them an extra good card in their hand.

Although this method is good, it also requires the Chinese Empire to admit it. The Chinese Empire had already returned four 'Yamato-class' battleships and four Amagi-class battlecruisers to the shipyard for refit. Even if Crown Prince Hirohito made such a statement, the Chinese would definitely not pay attention to it. Sir Roslyn Williams shook his head.

Secretary of State Hughes nodded, indeed, if the Chinese Empire did not admit it, then everything would be empty talk. At least, judging from the current situation, the possibility that the Chinese Empire will not admit it is very high.

"It's going to be for our two countries to come together and put pressure on them. Even if the Chinese can't spit out all the warships, at least let them spit out some of them. Only in this way will we not be left too far behind by the Chinese. Also, if the Chinese do not follow our advice. The Naval Arms Limitation Treaty signed at the beginning can be nullified, and we must build more advanced warships. Secretary of State Hughes said.

The British Foreign Secretary, the Earl Curzon, and the Admiralty, Sir Roslyn Williams, pouted: Britain is not as rich as the Americans. Building two 'Nelson-class' battleships, they are already tightening their belts. If more capital ships were built, Britain's finances would surely collapse.

Of course, the financial situation of the Americans themselves is not optimistic. The economic situation in their country is deteriorating further. It is estimated that they put forward this point only to threaten the Chinese Empire.

"Your Excellency, I propose that the United States and Great Britain form an alliance to prevent the expansion of the Chinese Empire. If the Chinese Empire continues to infringe on the interests of our two countries, our two countries will unite against the Chinese. Only in this way will we be able to protect our interests. Count Curzon said. The British had long feared that their Burmese and Indian colonies would be the next targets of the Chinese Empire's attack. Britain is now suffering from a great loss of strength, and it is already very difficult to confront China. So, they desperately want to pull the Americans together.

Secretary Hughes nodded, "I need to report back to His Excellency. I don't think it's a big deal, though. Our two countries have a common enemy, the Chinese Empire. Therefore, it is understandable to form alliances. ”

Feeling the threat of the Chinese Empire to the two countries, the Americans and the British finally began to collude shamelessly. To a certain extent, this would also limit the expansion of the Chinese Empire. Therefore, the Chinese Empire is also looking forward to the European head of state becoming a-stirring stick as soon as possible. (To be continued.) )