London, the capital of Britain, looks particularly beautiful under the fog. "The flowers bloomed by the Industrial Revolution have made London the largest city in the world. There is no city in the world that can be compared with London now. Paris, the capital of France, and Berlin, the capital of the Kingdom of Prussia, is not good. As for Huaxia, the capital of the Chinese Empire, it may be possible in the future. However, it is far from comparable to London now.

Britain's industrial strength is the best in the world. However, with the rapid rise of the Chinese Empire, Britain had lost its Eastern market. The rise of the Kingdom of Prussia made the market on the European continent full of goods from the Kingdom of Prussia, and British goods were once again squeezed. It was not until the two major military alliances were established that this situation improved slightly.

It is difficult to circulate commodities from hostile alliances. Of course, this also makes the contradiction between the two opposing military alliances more and more serious. Especially in the entire Europe, the Kingdom of Prussia did not have overseas colonies, and domestic commodities were restricted by the North Atlantic military alliance, which seriously affected the rapid development of the Kingdom of Prussia. Except for the military industry, the rest of the industries shrank to varying degrees.

The interests of the Junker landlords and capitalists in Prussia were greatly affected. They were originally supporters of the Prussian Kingdom's external expansion, and now they support the Prussian Kingdom to use force to open up the market for them. The whole of Europe is almost in a state of tension!

In the Prime Minister's Office in Downing Street, the British Prime Minister Earl Stanley held a cabinet meeting. Originally, the cabinet would hold regular meetings every week. However, as the situation is becoming more and more tense, the regular meetings have become once every three days.

"Gentlemen, the situation is getting more and more tense now. Especially the smell of gunpowder on the European continent is already very strong. Just one Mars is enough to make the whole of Europe explode. Are we ready for war?" asked Count Stanley.

"Prince, this war was inevitable as early as the two major military alliances were established. If everyone hadn't been restrained in the past two years, the war would have probably broken out long ago! Two years ago, everyone was not ready to start a war. But, good years, everyone's preparations seemed to be almost done!" Foreign Minister Earl Glenville was a little worried.

"What? Your Excellency Foreign Minister, have you received any bad news?" Earl Stanley and other cabinet ministers looked at Earl Glenville. The British Foreign Ministry also had the role of collecting intelligence in embassies in various countries.

"Yes. Prime Minister! Our enemies in the East are already preparing for war! And this time is different from the past, and it is more like a pre-war mobilization!" said Earl of Granville.

"What's going on?" Earl Stanley's face became serious. If there is any country in the world that can challenge the hegemony of the British Empire now, it must be the Chinese Empire. Although the British Empire still has the title of world hegemony, they all know that in fact, the Chinese Empire's national strength has surpassed Britain. Whether it is industrial or military strength, the Chinese Empire is only stronger than the British Empire. If it had not won over so many allies, Britain would not have the confidence to compete with the Chinese Empire for the future world hegemony.

"Just last month, the Emperor of the Chinese Empire summoned senior generals of the Chinese Army and Navy, and senior officials of the Chinese Empire's cabinet also attended the meeting. Although we are not clear about the content of this meeting, it is certain that this is more like a pre-war mobilization. Because, since the end of this meeting, several military-industry industries in the Chinese Empire have begun to transform into the wartime system! The Army and Navy of the Chinese Empire have also begun to strengthen their combat readiness." Earl of Granville said.

The ministers in the British cabinet looked very unfavorable. They also smelled an unusual smell from this.

"In addition, the Ministry of Finance of the Chinese Empire also issued 500 million Chinese-yuan government bonds. There is no doubt that these treasury bonds were used to prepare for war. What is incredible is that such a large treasury bond was sold out on the day of sale. In major cities of the Chinese Empire, citizens lined up to buy treasury bonds, and many farmers even rushed to cities from faraway places to buy treasury bonds. However, most of them were unable to succeed. treasury bonds of treasury bonds of treasury bonds of treasury bonds of treasury bonds of treasury bonds of treasury bonds were too few for the Chinese Empire. It is reported that in order to satisfy the patriotic enthusiasm of the people, the Ministry of Finance of the Chinese Empire will issue 500 million Chinese-yuan government bonds in the near future. Once these funds are raised, the war machines of the Chinese Empire may be fully activated. At that time, we may be in trouble!" Earl of Granville continued.

"A total of 1 billion Chinese dollars in treasury bonds, which is already 250 million Chinese dollars in treasury bonds. Those Chinese are really rich!" Minister of Finance Benjamin Disraelly exclaimed. In order to fight against the increasing pressure, Britain has also strengthened its military equipment, which has also made Britain's financial pressure very high. Benjamin Disraelly is even more anxious about this. Now, the Chinese Empire can quietly raise 1 billion Chinese dollars in treasury bonds, which makes him full of envy and jealousy.

"The most terrifying thing is more than that. The Chinese people's patriotic enthusiasm was completely ignited in the purchase of government bonds this time. Many people tore up or burned the bonds on the spot after purchasing government bonds. Although this was purchased with their lifetime savings!" Earl of Granville's tone was a little gloomy. When he received such news, he was completely shocked. He doubted whether the people would support them so enthusiastically if Britain issued government bonds.

"Are those Chinese crazy?" Benjamin Disraelly exclaimed.

"Yes, they are already crazy. It is in this way that the Chinese express their love for the country and their loyalty to the emperor. This time, we may have to face an extremely powerful opponent. If possible, I would rather the war not break out!" said Earl of Granville.

Because of the words of Earl Granville, the ministers in the British cabinet were a little absent. The strength of the Chinese Empire was already very terrifying. If they received the support of all the Chinese people, what else would Britain fight against the Chinese Empire?

"Gentlemen, I have to say that this time we have encountered an unprecedented crisis. Our opponent will be a terrible opponent who surpassed Napoleon's Great. But even so, we have no way out now. What we have to do is to win this war as much as possible. At the beginning, Napoleon's Great was unable to conquer Britain. Now, the Chinese Empire would never conquer Britain!" As the prime minister of the government, Count Stanley knew that he could not be discouraged. Otherwise, there would be no need to continue this battle, and he would just surrender to the Chinese Empire!

"Yes, the Prime Minister is right. If the war has not begun and is discouraged now, it would be too early to be discouraged. Although our enemies are very powerful, the British Empire is not a piece of paper. We are the overlords who have dominated the world for hundreds of years. It would be too early for the Chinese to defeat us!" said Marquis Angelsey, the Minister of Army.

Originally, the British Army was not valued. However, now under pressure from China, the British Army has developed rapidly. If the British and Indian Army is added, the total strength of the British Army has exceeded 1.5 million. In the cabinet, the status of the Minister of the Army and the Minister of the Navy is completely equal.

"Yes, we haven't lost the war yet!" said the other cabinet ministers.

Earl Stanley nodded with satisfaction to everyone's reaction, and then said, "Since our enemy has begun the final preparations before the war, we cannot fall behind. From now on, the British Empire must also prepare for war with all its might and strive to win the war!"

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister!" everyone replied.

"His Excellency the Navy, although, I promised you five years of preparation. But I'm sorry, I'm afraid I'm going to break my promise. Now, is the Royal Navy capable of defeating the Chinese Navy?" asked Count Stanley. In his opinion, the Imperial Royal Navy is an important force to ensure Britain's victory. Britain is isolated from the European continent. As long as the navy is not defeated, then Britain's security can be guaranteed.

"His Excellency Prime Minister, the British Royal Navy has developed for a long time in the past few years. However, we still have a gap with the Chinese Navy. However, if a war breaks out, we will win with all our might. There are too many factors that determine the victory of the naval battle, so I cannot give you a positive answer!" said Sir Charles Adam, Secretary of the Navy.

Earl Stanley nodded, knowing that Sir Charles Adam did not have the confidence to win. However, this was much better than the last time. Before, Sir Charles Adam did not have the confidence to confront the Chinese Empire Navy. At least now, the Royal Navy has a certain degree of confidence. As Sir Charles Adam said, there are many factors that affect naval warfare. Perhaps God will bless the British Empire, and in the future naval warfare, the British Empire's navy can create miracles again.

"Everyone, we have less time. I will report to Her Majesty the Queen that from now on, the British Empire also needs to prepare for the war!" said Count Stanley.

After this meeting, the British Empire also began to prepare for war with all its might. The situation in the whole world has become even more tense. (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!

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