"I've had enough! That Liu only used half of our navy and one-fifth of our army to solve the entire war." Theodore shouted grumpily to his generals.

"And our navy is still playing hide-and-seek with the Spanish navy. The army's casualties in one battle are higher than their entire war! What can you do!"

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On June 7, Liu Yiming sent a telegram to McKinley, announcing that South China had completely taken control of Manila and that South China's war against Spain was over.

McKinley looked at the progress of the war announced by Nanhua, and then looked at his own...

"In short, we must launch an attack more actively and proactively, and we must produce results in a short period of time!" Theodore defined this meeting, and the American navy became more active.

A group of naval admirals looked at each other. They knew the movements of the Atlantic Fleet and arrived at the Port of Santiago on May 17th.

But they are huddled in the port, cooperating with the forts and mines. What positive actions can they take? Charge against the mines?

"Mr. Samplin, you are the fleet commander. In your opinion, do we have any measures that can make the outside world think that we are actively fulfilling the sacred mission given by God." A man with two stars on his shoulders.

, asked Samplin, who had only one star on his shoulder.

"Selveira hid the fleet in the port. Apart from blockading the port and preparing for landing, I don't know of a more positive idea..." Samplin shrugged. He had already proposed it, but it was rejected.

"Then let the Marines come in! We need positive news, gentlemen..." Theodore began his speech again.

"If the enemy breaks through, can we retain them?" Theodore finally finished speaking, and the lieutenant general quickly changed the subject.

"The Spanish fleet is not useless. The main force is a cruise fleet composed of twenty-knot large cruisers. We must ensure that the east coast is not attacked and must retain or expel their fleet." Theodore is also very concerned about this.

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The most recent naval battle experience is the naval battle experienced by Nanhua. Nanhua happens to have large cruisers as its main force, and the configurations are surprisingly similar.

Spain has four ships on patrol, three 7,000-ton Princess Theresa-class ships and one 8,000-ton Garibaldi-class armored Columbus.

However, the Princess Theresa class has been launched for five years, and the Spanish Navy's logistics level is only a little better than that of the Beiyang... The Columbus is even more outrageous. Because of a dispute with the Armstrong Company, the Columbus's original 254mm main gun was not in place, that is,

Say, this is a warship without a front main gun.

It only took the Americans a week to get this information clearly, and Cerveira knew the current situation of this fleet even more. This was destined to be a Quixote-style battle, just like the sentence "For...

King's Glory"...

"There is no problem. If the plan is approved, they will not have any chance to escape." Samplin said confidently.

If this fleet is wandering at sea, then he has nothing to do and will have to use most of his main force for sea defense. Now...

"Then do it. We have spent 300 million US dollars on the war so far. If this continues, those gentlemen in Congress will have something to say..." Theodore muttered.

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On June 7, after receiving the complete battle report and the progress of the battle, Liu Yiming met Cyril at the villa. As for the Spanish representative who was originally prepared to come to negotiate, he had already escaped overnight on a British merchant ship.

"Sir, where is the Spanish representative? I want to talk to him about ending the war." Liu Yiming looked disappointed when he saw Cyril coming to the appointment alone.

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Cyril was choked, why don't you know why I am the only one?

"Mr. Führer, you have won. Your army's combat effectiveness is beyond imagination." Cyril held his civilized staff and his tone did not fluctuate much.

"Thank you for your compliment. The South China Army is the foundation for ensuring national defense security." Liu Yiming climbed up the pole.

"But without a navy, the army can only be divided on various islands, so Nanhua must develop a navy sufficient for self-defense. There is no way." Liu Yiming shrugged.

Cyril seemed to agree with this sentence very much and kept nodding: "Britain particularly hopes that South China can reach reconciliation with Japan, so that South China will not have to fall into a meaningless arms race."

"Japan frequently dispatches its navy to our coastal waters and continues to provoke. What can I do?" Liu Yiming wished he could hold on a little longer.

According to intelligence summary, in the first half of 1898, rice riots involving more than 100 people broke out in Japan hundreds of times. The number of newborns cannot be counted, but there are fewer visible to the naked eye.

This level of confrontation costs tens of thousands per year. Although it is expensive for Nanhua, it is acceptable. For Japan, this is simply an unbearable burden.

"And don't you think Japan has gone in the wrong direction? They are not at peace in the country. I prefer that the two sides sign a treaty and reduce the size of the navy. Two battleships are enough to protect national defense security." Liu Yiming knew that the more he said this, the British

The less likely it will be allowed.

"Japan is not willing to give up the battleships they purchased with a lot of money. Unfortunately, it seems that the two sides cannot reach an agreement." Cyril regretted daily, and this was not the first time.

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The reason why Britain introduced the Germans was to contain Nanhua, and the island trade was also facilitated by the British.

"I would like to ask, what is Britain's view on the future of the Far East? After this time, we are the only ones left in Southeast Asia." Other countries are strongholds and do not pose much of a threat.

"What's your opinion?" Cyril glanced at Liu Yiming curiously, Britain has some ideas, but you won't listen!

"Britain doesn't have that much energy."

Liu Yiming took out his big weapon: "My friend in the Qing Dynasty gave me a letter about the Tsar's wish to sign a demarcation treaty and his willingness to use part of the land in Central Asia to replace the Tsar's land line to North Korea."

Bang! Cyril suddenly lost control of the water glass in his hand.

Liu Yiming smiled evilly: "As far as I know, the Tsar promised to abrogate the "St. Petersburg Treaty" signed by both parties in 1881, exchange 70,000 square kilometers of land for a 400 square kilometers corridor, and agreed to sign a non-aggression treaty between the two sides."

Cyril stared at Liu Yiming: "Mr. Yuan, please don't talk nonsense about this kind of thing."

Liu Yiming really didn't say anything nonsense. The whole situation has completely changed, because Die Qing saved the last bit of face, expanded the navy, and still maintains its airs.

But the little dad of the gray animals really didn't want to endure it anymore, and since he had a grudge against the Japanese (he was assassinated by the Japanese), it was understandable that he chose such a path.

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"What does Nanhua want?" Cyril could not judge the accuracy of the information.

But Liu Yiming had no reason to deceive him with this kind of thing. As long as the treaty was signed, the tsar could not leave these lands alone.

"It's very simple, equal treatment. It is foreseeable that if you want to stop the Tsar, you can only start on land. Nanhua can reach a reconciliation with Japan and not station the capital ships in Ryukyu, but maintaining the current fleet is the most basic requirement, and

Japan is not allowed to send its main warships closer than 50 nautical miles to Ryukyu.

Similarly, South China will build a main navy capable of protecting itself to resist German interference in South China. Next, South China's inland sea will be subject to area-wide control. I hope the United Kingdom can understand." Liu Yiming did not speak loudly, and even went out of his way to

It points out the contradiction between South China and Germany.

This would allow Britain to accept Nanhua's control of the inland sea. After all, to a certain extent, there is a wide open sea area in the middle of the Java Sea. This situation is very unfavorable to Nanhua.

Liu Yiming originally thought that Cyril would have to think for a while, but he did not expect that Cyril agreed immediately: "Your requests are very reasonable. London will support you, but the scope of control should not include merchant ships."

Yes, the British shipping route to Australia goes through here, but so what? That is for future Home Rule officials to consider, not him as ambassador, or Foreign Secretary, unless they turn to the Prime Minister.

The calls for autonomy in Tu'ao are getting louder and louder, and Britain is unable to maintain it. Cyril knows this clearly. These people are white and are not convenient for bloody suppression. Maybe this can make him realize the benefits of the colony?

"If there is nothing else, I will resign first. The British Empire will remember your contribution." This was Cyril's best attitude after Liu Yiming went to war with Spain.

"Of course, please do."

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After Cyril went out, Xu Hui walked down from the second floor.

"Isn't this matter a secret? Is it really okay to reveal this matter?" Xu Hui looked at Liu Yiming who was snickering.

"Don't worry, the people of the Qing Dynasty are unstable, and the dispute between the emperor and the empress is intensifying. They will accept this treaty." What can Liu Yiming say? Can it be said that the tsar's condition is to support the old witch?

Victoria is old, and the British Empire will soon fall into the quagmire of the Anglo-Boer War, followed by a comprehensive strategic contraction. In this case, it is really unknown how much energy can be spared.

"Then why only these?" As for Germany, after seeing the navy's comprehensive strategy, Xu Hui was no longer worried.

"What can we ask for? Nothing to ask for. Territory? The UK won't give it. Technology? It's too cheap. Funds? It's better to just leave it like this."

Xu Hui thought about it carefully and realized that this was true. This kind of information that could affect strategy would be too cheap to sell.

As for Liu Yiming's request? Except for the inland sea strategy, the British are willing to see everything else.

"The next strategy is to hold on to our allies and stand firmly on the British side. Slowly develop, our opportunity is about to come!" Liu Yiming stretched.

"By the way, the Ministry of Commerce is looking for ways to do business in Thailand and get to know the situation in Thailand, but don't act rashly." Liu Yiming is quite interested in the only virgin land in Southeast Asia.

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