Makanov's estimate was correct. The Chinese Navy had completed the necessary repairs for the fleet early. It was indeed as Makanov imagined that the fleet was divided into two parts for docking and overhaul, one part in Taiwan and the other part in Shanghai. Only

However, the Russian spies did not find out the specific battleships that entered the dock for overhaul. Of course, this is a story for later, so let’s not mention it now.

The Chinese fleet is not eager to continue fighting in order to completely annihilate the Russian and Dutch fleets. This is not a problem of insufficient strength, nor is it a sign of letting go of its opponents. The fundamental reason is that the navy's actions must conform to the entire national strategy and must take into account the international situation.

This is the principle of going up to attack with troops and planning to attack with troops to attack and make friends with others.

What is China's national strategy? What China wants to achieve in this war is the core of the Chinese Republic's strategy during this period. The Chinese Republic wants to acquire parts of the south and east of Lake Baikal in the north. It wants to acquire parts of the country in the south.

Most of the Dutch East Indies colonies. In this case, when the strategy has not been achieved, it is naturally impossible to cease the war. At this time, the progress of the army is obviously slower than that of the navy.

The army only defeated part of the Russian army, and there is still a long way to go before completely annihilating the Russian army in the Far East. The navy only needs one decisive battle to destroy the Russian and Dutch fleets. After the Russian fleet is destroyed, Britain and France are bound to fight

He came out to create bias and used "mediation" as an excuse to suppress the Chinese Republic. If the Chinese Republic could not obtain these things on the battlefield, it would be completely over. So Xu Jie did not want to stop the war immediately.

Another reason is also related to Britain and France. Britain and France made no secret of their plans to dispatch the Mediterranean fleet to the Far East. The British fleet even arrived at the Toulon military port with great fanfare. Then they sailed to the Far East through the Suez Canal. And this time they led the team.

It's Jericho, the most handsome man in the Royal Navy

There is hope to take over as the commander of the Grand Fleet, the person with the most practical combat experience. The meaning of force and intimidation is obvious. According to Xu Jie's estimation, it is unlikely that Britain and France will actually take action, but this is a matter of life and death. Xu Jie

Jay had to prepare for the worst. What if there was a fight?

To this end, Xu Jie needs to first conduct an in-depth maintenance and upkeep of the entire fleet. At the same time, defensive forces must also be increased along the Chinese coast. Shore artillery and mines are necessary. Because the Chinese navy mainly pursues an offensive doctrine, except for a few

outside important fortresses

The shore defense firepower is insufficient. Under this situation, the Chinese Navy monitors the actions of the British and French fleets by increasing the number of sentry ships and camouflaged reconnaissance ships. At the same time, it conducts control of the Chinese coast. Because of this series of work, the Chinese Navy did not immediately

Launch an offensive against Russia.

Faced with this situation, Xu Jie racked his brains but could not really resolve it. Because this has exceeded the limit of national power, it is impossible for the Chinese Republic to withstand the pressure of Britain, France and Russia. If it gives in, it will mean that most of the Dutch East Indies

It will still be in the hands of the Dutch. If you want to find another opportunity, it will probably be 10 years later. And after ten years, China's energy should be focused on Russia. This is called a step difference!

"Britain and France are really generous. They have spent a lot of money on the Mediterranean fleet. They are really relieved about Italy and Austria-Hungary." Xu Jie smiled bitterly. "Wait, the Mediterranean?" At this moment, Xu Jie hurriedly walked to the world.

Next to the map, look at the eastern end of the Mediterranean. There is another big country in the Mediterranean, and its name is

It's called the Ottoman Turkish Empire! Although it bears the name of the empire, Turkey at this time has become a patient on the European bed! Not to mention the glorious history of the Turkish family against the entire Christian combined fleet. Now even the newly independent Balkans have

Countries can beat Turkey violently.

In 1912, the First Balkan War broke out between Greece, Romania and other countries in the Balkan Peninsula and Turkey. After the war, Turkey was really the only city left in Europe, Istanbul. But now. With the

Historical changes, Germany and Austria

Hungary's support for Turkey makes the Balkan countries dare not act rashly. Even with the support of Russia and Britain, Greece and other countries are still at a disadvantage. However, because of Britain's powerful Mediterranean fleet, it firmly suppresses the fleets of Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

, so Austria-Hungary did not dare to act rashly.

But now the situation is different! Most of the British and French Mediterranean fleets that were pressing on Austria-Hungary and Italy have been mobilized. In this case, the navies of Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire will definitely not suffer, and when both sides do not take action,

Turkey's newly purchased two second-hand King-class armored cruisers can completely suppress the Georgievlov armored cruiser of the Greek Navy.

In Xu Jie's plane, this battleship is definitely quite famous. It is a variant of the Italian pisa-type armored cruiser. It has a displacement of 9,958 tons, a power of 19,000 horsepower, and a speed of 22.5 knots. It is equipped with four 9.2-inch guns.

They are installed in two twin turrets at the bow and stern. Eight 7.5-inch guns are installed in twin turrets at the four corners of the hull.

It is installed in the turret. In addition, there are 12 76mm guns. The thickest part of the side armor and the front of the turret are 8-inch armor, the horizontal armor is 50mm, and the command tower is 178mm. This armored cruiser originally joined the Greek Navy in 1911.

The next year, he participated in the First Balkan War and frightened the Turks' weak navy.

On this plane, the ship with the same name entered the Greek Navy early, and this warship was not as powerful as the warships on Xu Jie's plane, but it only had a displacement of 8,000 tons, and twin 9.2-inch guns at the front and rear.

It has 14 6-inch rapid-fire guns. The thickest part of the main armor belt and the thickness of the turret front are 175mm. The power is 140

00 horsepower and a speed of more than 20 knots. The reason why this battleship appeared in the Greek Navy was because it was stimulated by Turkey’s purchase of two second-hand armored cruisers from the Republic of China. But even so, Turkey still

With sea control in the Aegean Sea, the George cannot even beat it in a one-on-one fight, let alone one versus two.

Moreover, the Russian military and financial resources were completely used in the Far East war, and they were unable to provide any substantial assistance to their Slavic brothers in the Balkans. The four Balkan countries did not even have the tendency to form an alliance. As a result, Britain and France, the largest

After the protective umbrella was taken away, Turkey has a lot of good cards! If it doesn't fight, it will be a disservice to the times and a disservice to Allah!

And now, taking advantage of the distraction of Britain and France, William II also intends to instigate Turkey to attack the Balkans. Back then, in Xu Jie's realm, William II wanted to build a railway across the entire Mesopotamian plain. Such intervention

The attitude of the Middle East was also one of the reasons for the outbreak of World War 1. Now, William II has obtained a

A better opportunity, an opportunity to directly unite Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkey. If such a railway is built, the powerful German army can go directly from Europe to the Middle East. The temptation of this strategic concept is really too great

So much so that William II really couldn’t think of a reason to refuse!

Not only William II thought so, but also senior leaders of the German government. In addition to the above reasons, there is another important reason, that is, if Germany can obtain an outlet to the Indian Ocean. (The end of the China-Baghdad Railway is set to be in Persia.

Gulf.) Even in wartime, Germany would most likely

Obtain supplies shipped from the outside world. The Germans have analyzed that during wartime, the British Grand Fleet will inevitably confront Germany in the North Sea. From the current point of view, the French are a bit uncertain about attacking Italy and Austria-Hungary, and the Mediterranean must be fought for

, so Britain may have to squeeze out a small number of battleships to assist the French.

In this way, there is really no way to deal with the vast Indian Ocean. Moreover, the British naval base, whether it is Alexandria or the Indian military port, is not close to the Persian Gulf. If Turkey has a dreadnought, how much energy will the British spend to do it?

Caught it. Moreover, the entrance to the Persian Gulf is narrow and can be locked with mines. Once the mines are locked, the small fleet will never be able to enter. This security is comparable to Kiel Port!

Now that the German high-level officials have agreed, Austria-Hungary has absolutely no objections. It is a great opportunity to have the boss step in to help him vent his anger and rectify the Russian brothers. The only thing that makes the German high-level officials have some scruples is that the British and French navies

What should I do once I come back? Someone still has to drag me there in the Far East.

Live, and this country can only be China, so after much deliberation, Germany believed that the two countries needed further coordination in this war, and Xu Jie also had this plan. After going back and forth, the two countries finally decided to give Britain and France at both ends of Asia the same time.

Add to the problem. And this plan is called the "Two-Headed Dragon Plan!"

In Xu Jie's plan, China can contain the British and French fleets coming to the Far East without having a head-on conflict with Britain and France. However, Germany's power in the Far East must fully cooperate, and another fast battleship of the Far East Fleet must also join China as soon as possible.

fleet.

A part of the Chinese navy will also be secretly dispatched to the German colony in New Guinea so that it can quickly seize the eastern islands of the Dutch East Indies at the end of the war, without seeking full control, even if it is just to plant a flag, in future negotiations

There will be many benefits!

Germany said that Xu Jie's requirements were not a problem. Anyway, the Germans had already provided a secondary battleship, and they would give it one more. They were already at odds with each other, and even in Europe they were ready to fight the Russians.

What a shame, what does this mean? But the Germans asked Xu Jie to come up with concrete evidence

Actions and guarantees prevent the British and French navies from returning to Europe before Turkey's operations in the Balkans end. As for this issue, Xu Jie must carefully consider how to contain the British and French fleets without conflicting with them. This

It’s really a question worth pondering.
Chapter completed!