On berth No. 1 in Nagasaki Port, a huge warship was docking on the dock. Just today, the Japanese Fuso-class battleship No. 3, Hinaga, officially joined the Japanese naval combat sequence, and the ship was Nagasaki Port. Logically, this is already the Fuso-class, the third ship after being called "the world's largest and strongest battleship" by the Japanese government. As a flagship, the Fuso-class attracted the attention of the world when it was in service. Its huge tonnage and 1O 15-inch artillery aroused the amazement of the world's naval community. When this warship was first put into service, someone turned it into the Bavarian-class battleship of Germany and the Queen Elizabeth-class battleship of the British.&1t;/p>

But after this class of warships were put into service one after another, the world did not pay much attention to it. After all, everything was fresh. Think about it, there are now 6 Bavarian-class battleships, and there are 6 outfits and waiting to be put into service... The British Queen has served 5 ships and 3 are still under construction, not to mention the R-class battleships. Although the battleships with 15-inch guns are now top, they are just that... Everyone has seen too much and have no interest. Of course, it must be certain that the tonnage of the Fuso-class battleship is still the world's first.&1t;/p>

Not to mention that the observers of the world's naval circle are already a little tired, the Japanese Navy is a little tired, after all, there is a fourth ship and is about to enter service. The normal service ceremony of warships is actually nothing special, but this time, the arrival of a special person caused some subtle changes in the entire service ceremony. After the British envoy David Lloyd George came here with Katsura Kanetaro, who was also the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, the service of this warship was full of political significance.&1t;/p>

In the eyes of outsiders, this matter is full of weirdness. It is nothing to have foreigners attend the service ceremony of warships, but it would be different if the person who came was the British plenipotentiary representative! The Japanese minister even came here, and the meaning was even more extraordinary. Of course, the most interesting thing is that Katsura was born in the 6th Army and actually accompanied the British to attend the service ceremony of the navy... This matter was originally a bit of a Chinese Studio in Japan, which was opposite to the 6th Sea.

Well, this last point is not important. Kashitaro is not just a soldier. As a politician, it is okay to use the power of the navy as long as you need it. Now Kashitaro and the British envoy are wandering on the fore deck of the battleship Fuso. The naval personnel on the side avoid it from afar, providing enough space for talks for the two big men.&1t;/p>

"How do you think of this battleship?" Kanetaro stood next to the turret of the Hinata battleship No. 2 and pointed at the huge turret.&1t;/p>

"A very good battleship, as excellent as the Queen Elizabeth-class battleship of the British Empire, but the number is a little small." Lloyd George frowned slightly and thought for a while and said.&1t;/p>

In the eyes of this arrogant British envoy, Katsura's statement was very unfriendly. In his opinion, this was no longer a matter of showing off, but a threat! The Japanese were not stupid. They already knew about Thomas' failure in the Indian Ocean encirclement and suppression operations, and also learned about the heavy blow of the British Royal Navy Express in the North Sea. Although the specific situation is not clear, the approximate losses were also known. There is no way. After all, the Germans were eager to spread this matter so that everyone around the world knew about it. Even on the front page of each issue of the newspaper, photos of the British warships sank!&1t;/p>

"The battle in the North Sea is the ultimate showdown between great powers. The Japanese Empire does not have the ability to participate yet, but if it is just to deal with the two fast battleships raging in the Indian Ocean, it is easy to capture the empire. The so-called shortening of the ruler and strength, and the British Empire also has a time of whip. This is also the reason why there is a coalition and alliance, and the fundamental reason why there is an Allied Power!" Katsura did not care about the other party's attitude, but continued to talk freely.&1t;/p>

"General Thomas is hunting Su Xiong's fleet. Our maritime transportation in the Indian Ocean has basically resumed. I believe that the victory report will be spread to Tokyo soon. At that time, I will notify you as soon as possible." Lloyd George said calmly.&1t;/p>

"Can we put aside political differences and discuss the current situation specifically? From a purely military perspective, although I am not a navy and you have no experience in joining the army, judging from the current situation, the situation in your country is very bad. Our Navy staff have deduced the future situation of both sides. If nothing unexpected happens, General Thomas' fleet will probably return to the North Sea soon? After all, in the just-concluded Battle of Dogers, the Germans called the Thunder-Serbruce Battle, the Royal Navy sank six main battleships. There must be warships to make up for this combat effectiveness gap, right?"&1t;/p>

"Of course, I know that the British Empire's ship platform is working overtime to build new battleships. But equally, the Germans are not idle. At the Brom-Foss Shipyard, at the William Royal Shipyard, and at the Kiel Naval Shipyard, the Germans' other six Bavarian-class battleships are also being built. Thinking about the appearance of 12 Bavarian-class battleships on the North Sea, it is really a trembling scene!" Katsura said with some desire.&1t;/p>

"The purpose of my words here is not to anger your Excellency. I am just explaining a fact, a fact that your country has to face. Maybe you are very dissatisfied and even a little angry, but I have to say that it is precisely because of this opportunity that you can come here and discuss certain things with me on this warship."&1t;/p>

"As long as your country puts the Japanese Empire in a suitable position, we can at least ensure the safety of the Indian Ocean route. This is already very good for your country, right? The materials and raw materials of India and Southeast Asia, and the soldiers from Australia and New Zealand can continuously transport them to Europe through the Indian Ocean." Katsura Kanetaro seemed to be quite sincere.&1t;/p>

"Your country has always overlooked one problem, that is, Japan is also a member of the Allied Powers. If we fail, will your country survive? If the war does not go smoothly, we can at least negotiate with the Germans. After all, Britain, France and Russia are both first-class countries, and Germany is under tremendous pressure. Their imports of materials are completely blocked by us. But what about Japan? Without our support, how will Japan be prepared to face the revenge and anger of the United States and Germany?" Finally, the British began to fight back!&1t;/p>
Chapter completed!