Chapter 1371: Peaceful Settlement

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At 9 a.m. Beijing time on July 6, the German Ambassador to China, August. Feng. Clint showed up punctually in the office of Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi. And, this time he also sent the Austro-Hungarian ambassador to China, Anton Anderson. Huber pulled it together.

"Your Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the departure of the main fleet of your navy to the Strait of Dover will have a serious impact on the situation in the region, and will also seriously damage the interests of Germany! Therefore, the German government hopes that the Chinese Navy will stop advancing! "August. Feng. Ambassador Klinder said!

"Your Excellency Ambassador Clinder, this is just a routine exercise that the Chinese Navy has planned for a long time, the purpose is just to familiarize yourself with the hydrological conditions of the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea, it is unlikely to pose a threat to Germany, our two countries are allies!" Tang Shaoyi said solemnly! China and Germany are allies, so how can China possibly attack its allies? The Germans are completely worried!

Looking at Tang Shaoyi's appearance, August. Feng. Ambassador Clinder was eager to slap him in the face. But he knew that he couldn't be impulsive, and if he was impulsive, it was very likely that a war would really break out between China and Germany!

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, we celebrities don't speak in secret, and the conflict that broke out in Gloucester this time is nothing more than a misunderstanding! The German Army has already understood the relevant reasons, and it has nothing to do with the Chinese side, they are mistaken! We apologize for the adverse effects of this conflict. Let's hope that this time the conflict will not cause a deterioration in relations between our countries! "August. Feng. Ambassador Klinder said!

"But, Your Excellency! After the conflict. Your army has mobilized heavy forces in Gloucester and the surrounding areas. Is this also a misunderstanding? Don't. Isn't this a sign that your country is preparing to attack us? Tang Shaoyi said coldly. Now that the Germans have confessed, of course they can't let go of this opportunity to beat the water dogs!

"Your Excellency, this qiē is a misunderstanding! We, the German government, are very sorry for this! "August. Feng. Clint said almost through gritted teeth. The German side has already softened, but the Chinese are still biting, which makes him very indignant!

"Alright! Your Excellency, if this is a misunderstanding, how does your country intend to compensate us? To know. In this conflict, our soldiers were killed and wounded dozens of meters! They were the most elite and loyal soldiers, and instead of dying on the way to the charge, they died at the hands of their allies! This has had a stern impact on the morale of our army! Tang Shaoyi said.

"Your Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, our losses are more than twice as high as those of your country! In view of the fact that this conflict is a complete misunderstanding, my country believes that we should resolve this conflict peacefully! "August. Feng. Clint said with an ugly face. The aggressiveness of the Chinese side made him a little unbearable! However, for the sake of Germany. He had to grit his teeth and hold on! At the same time, August. Feng. Ambassador Klinder also gave a message to Anton. Ambassador Huber winked. Wanted him to help. This time, the Austro-Hungarian ambassador to China was called to let him mediate!

"Ahem! Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, Your Excellency Ambassador Klinder, China and the Allies are allies, and there is absolutely no need for us to affect our relations for the sake of such a small conflict! Now that the world war is finally over, it is time for us to share the fruits of victory. I think that since this conflict is a misunderstanding, then let's turn a big thing into a small one! "Anton. Ambassador Huber said. If war breaks out between China and Germany now, it will also be very disadvantageous for Austria-Hungary! Austria-Hungary is on the verge of being brought down by the war, and is waiting to share in the fruits of the war to save its precarious economy! If the war continues, I'm afraid that Austria-Hungary will collapse directly! Therefore, Austria-Hungary also hoped that this conflict would be resolved peacefully between China and Germany!

"All right, Your Excellency the Ambassadors! I will convey your request to His Majesty the Emperor, the Cabinet and the military! As for the final result, I can't guarantee it! Tang Shaoyi said!

August. Feng. Ambassador Klinder nodded, but since Tang Shaoyi's attitude has taken a turn for the better, this means that there is a lot of room for maneuver in this conflict! The German side can be sure that although the continuation of the war will be very bad for Germany, it will also be very bad for China! In addition, Austria-Hungary also stated that it did not want a war between China and Germany, so China is likely to fall under the steps given by Germany. In this case, it is very beneficial for both parties!

At noon on July 6, London time, twenty kilometers west of Calais, near the center line of the Strait of Dover, the main fleet of the Chinese Navy had arrived in this area after a day's voyage. The fleet, with four 'Tang-class' battleships and four 'Emeishan-class' aircraft carriers as the core, looks so majestic and majestic. The main force of the Chinese Navy is here, and such a strong strength is enough to make any country in the world fearful! The former sea hegemon has fallen, and a new one is rising!

North of the Strait of Dover, a fleet of 13 battleships and 4 battlecruisers of the German Navy was already waiting here. All the officers and men of the German Navy were put into a state of emergency combat readiness, and as soon as the battle order was given, they would start fighting as soon as the order to fight was given! In addition, 19 capital ships of the British Navy joined the ranks of the German Navy! However, when these capital ships flew the St. George flag of the British Navy, the German flag was also hoisted. According to a secret agreement between Britain and Germany, the British Navy joined the German Navy in the fight, in the form of a semi-independent fleet. Although this is a huge shame for the British Royal Navy, the former maritime hegemon, it is also the only way for the British Royal Navy to survive! Only by attaching to Germany will the British Royal Navy not be destroyed!

On board the battleship Saxony, the flagship of the German Navy, the German Minister of the Navy, Field Marshal Tirpitz, and the commander of the High Seas Fleet, Franz Brown. Feng. Admiral Hipper, Chief of Staff of the High Seas Fleet, Admiral Benck, were all staying in the bridge, and the atmosphere was a little dreary!

"Your Excellency Marshal, Your Excellency General, the Chinese are still 40 kilometers from us, and at the current pace, we will meet in an hour in the north of the Strait of Dover!" A staff officer reported to the crowd!

"Has the formation of the Chinese changed?" Marshal Tirpitz asked!

"No, the Chinese are still in battle formation! Their battleships formed 4 battle lines, the aircraft carriers were located in the middle and rear of the fleet, more than thirty carrier-based aircraft were on duty over the fleet, in addition, the planes on the deck were also ready, and in the event of a war, these planes would take off as soon as possible! The staff officer replied!

"Okay, we know, continue to monitor the movements of the Chinese!" Marshal Tirpitz said!

"Marshal, haven't the Chinese yet given an answer? In the end, do they want to fight or peace? "Franz. Feng. Admiral Hipper asked!

So far, the Chinese have not given an answer! However, I think there is a good chance of a peaceful solution! After all, war is not the slightest good for the Chinese! Still, we have to be ready for battle! If the Chinese want to go to war, even if we lose, we can't make them feel good! Marshal Tirpitz said!

"Yes, Marshal!" Franz. Feng. Admiral Hipper nodded. Before they get a definite answer, they can only be prepared for both!

"When will our carrier-based aircraft arrive?" Marshal Tirpitz asked. In the face of the aircraft carriers of the Chinese Navy, he really has some bottomless in his heart! And the aviation formed by the German Navy became the only one they could rely on!

"Your Excellency, the naval aviation has all been transferred to the airfields in northern France and Belgium, and the first batch of fighters will arrive in ten minutes to provide us with air defense cover!" Admiral Benke, Chief of Staff of the High Seas Fleet, replied!

Marshal Tirpitz breathed a sigh of relief.

At 1 o'clock in the afternoon, the main fleet of the Chinese Navy and the fleet of the German Navy on the high seas and the British Navy met in the northern part of the Strait of Dover. The main guns of the capital ships of both sides have been aimed at each other, and at this time, the distance between the two sides is less than 8 kilometers, and once the war starts, it will be a tragic battle for the navies of both countries!

The Chinese Navy's four 'Emeishan-class' aircraft carriers also took off dozens of fighters, these fighters hovered over the fleet, and each fighter carried heavy aerial bombs or torpedoes, which were all sharp weapons capable of sinking capital ships!

"Marshal, if there is a war, we may be able to wipe out all the main naval forces of the Germans! In this way, you will be able to solve the problem once and for all! "On the battleship 'Tang Gaozu', Admiral Li Haitao, commander of the Indian Ocean Fleet of the Chinese Navy, said with some eagerness.

"At such a distance, even if we can take out the Germans, our losses will not be small! Follow the orders of the country, and don't make an accident! Marshal Li Dingxin, commander of the home fleet, said!

"Boom! Rumble! Rumble! "Suddenly, four 'Tang-class' battleships of the Chinese fleet opened fire! This caused the German Navy to jump for a while. However, they later found out that it was nothing more than an empty cartridge!

"Marshal, it's a salute, the Chinese are firing a salute!" Admiral Hipper exclaimed in surprise!

"Fire a cannon salute and salute our Chinese allies!" Marshal Tirpitz immediately ordered! (To be continued......)