"This is impossible! How could the Japanese buy 4 Japanese-entry armored cruisers? Didn't the Japanese only have two? Didn't the Germans build 4 of this type of armored cruisers in total? Why are they all here in the Japanese fleet? This is impossible!" Sevilla shouted a little crazy!

"All this is a conspiracy! A conspiracy! The warships ordered by the Brazilians were actually Japanese, and because the Russians gave up, the Japanese's plan changed, haha, the Americans thought they were smart but helped their real enemies, which is really a great irony! Japan wanted to seize the Philippines from us at the beginning, and the British helped them deceive the whole world!" A series of crystal tears filled Sevilla's cheeks. "Okay, since that's the case, then you can take your time and play!"

At this time, the Japanese obviously did not know how much shock their actions had brought to the Spanish. When the two sides approached about 4,000 meters, the flagship Rijin issued a flag saying that both sides had declared war and demanded that the Spanish fleet surrender. It stated that as long as the other party left the warship, the personal safety of the Spanish naval officers and soldiers was guaranteed. It also stated that a third party was willing to protect the Spanish fleet.

After the signal was sent, John Jericho made a debut. He expressed his willingness to guarantee the Japanese's promises as an officer of the Royal Navy. Anyway, the British did not do this once or twice. In history, in the final stage of the siege of Weihai, the Japanese Joint Fleet entrusted Philipmante, the commander of the British Royal Navy Fleet, who was watching the battle, to hand over a letter of surrender. This time it was just a lieutenant colonel.

The Japanese fleet was cruised outside, while Jericho and his group boarded the Carlos V cruiser through a small boat. When Jericho boarded the warship, he looked at the devastated warship with serious expressions, "It seems that the Americans are also very powerful in combat." Jericho said in his heart.

In the pretty complete officer's restaurant, Jericho saw the haggard Sevilla. Then he informed the other party of the Japanese's conditions and took out a document signed by himself for protection.

"We can hand over this warship to the Japanese, but we have no trust in the Japanese. Even if you protect us, we are still worried. Because before that, your country and Japan have openly deceived the whole world." Sevilla looked at the four armored cruisers in the distance thoughtfully.

"Haha." Jericho naturally knew what Sevilla was saying, "The British Empire and the Japanese were in the same group, so they could not be considered a third party. We don't think that because of you, a lieutenant colonel, the Japanese could really keep their promises. We all know what the Japanese did. I will be responsible for my young men and bring the rest back to Spain safely."

"You're making me embarrassed, and don't you think you have no choice now? I can guarantee..." Jericho explained with all his might.

"Find a third-party merchant ship or warship, and then send my brothers and I to a safe place, and then the warship will be handed over to the Japanese to take over. This is our condition! And we will never destroy the warship." Sevilla ignored Jericho's words and repeatedly emphasized.

"This requirement is difficult! It is difficult for us to meet it." Jericho repeatedly emphasized that now the United States and Japan declare war on Spain at the same time, and the chaotic area in this sea area is dying. Generally, civilian ships will try to avoid leaving here as much as possible. It is obvious that the Japanese fleet cannot stay here for too long. It is not that Jericho does not want to help, but that he really cannot help! And he still can't understand why Sevilla stubbornly demands to go to the third country and be a prisoner? Is it because the credibility of the British Empire is really to the point where no one believes it?

"No, it's easy, look over there, there are two French warships, which are enough to transfer everyone to the French colony. To ensure we can travel our promise, we can use Japanese boats to transfer personnel. What do you think? Mr. Lieutenant Colonel?" said Sevilla.

Jericho had to admire the Spanish's luck that was really good. He could meet the French, but this was not a problem in his opinion. Since the Spanish were willing to leave, it was not unacceptable to let the Spanish leave while protecting the warship. Moreover, according to the British's rough investigation, the warship had lost its power, so the rest was towed, as long as there were a small number of people to take care of the warship. Moreover, considering that the Carlos V was originally a German warship, it was similar to the Hirigen, so the Japanese fleet accepted this request readily. As long as the Spanish handed over the warship, they could leave!

When the French saw the huge Japanese fleet, they were also a little confused. As old enemies, the French were very concerned about the Germans' every move in the military. As a masterpiece of the German navy's exports, the Rijin armored cruiser was naturally the top priority for the French. Now, the warships that originally belonged to the two countries actually appeared in the Far East, which is all intriguing.

However, the French are obviously not welcome here. If the Japanese had not needed to use French warships to transfer the Spanish, they would have sent warships to disperse the French. The French were willing to help with the transfer personnel. So, under the unkind eyes of the Japanese, hundreds of surviving Spanish left their flagships. When the Japanese boarded the warship and raised the Japanese navy flag, the war had nothing to do with the Spanish navy anymore!

However, after the Spanish left, the Japanese were in trouble. How to deal with this half-disabled warship that had already been built by the Americans and the Spanish? According to the Japanese, they must have to take it back, but the deck of this warship is only more than 2 meters away from the sea and has lost its power. Then the Japanese can only tow it back with the warship, and the warship with less power is definitely not good. So if you want to take it away, you need at least a Japanese-level armored cruiser. If it is a peace time, it would be nothing. But now is a war time, and God knows when the Americans will pounce!

"The fleet must be kept intact to prevent the American fleet. The Americans are still in the south. According to Severa's confession, the Americans also suffered heavy losses in this battle and needed to replenish and repair their own warships, so they would not be able to get through for a while. In this case, the enemy poses little threat to the landing troops in Luzon. We can completely pull the warships to Taiwan first, and then send them to Shanghai or Hong Kong after simple repairs." After comprehensively analyzing various information, Shiki Kawayama ordered, and so far, the United States and Japan have not declared war, and the possibility of the Americans taking the initiative is very small.
Chapter completed!