If the British Navy was only slightly inferior to the Chinese Navy before the British Navy was annihilated, then now, after the Mediterranean Fleet was destroyed, the British Navy was at an absolute disadvantage. ￥≠ The eight main battleships of the local fleet alone could not compete with the Chinese Navy. Even if the only one who came to Europe was the Chinese Navy's 1st Fleet, the British Navy was not sure of victory. Once the local fleet was defeated or suffered heavy losses, then Britain would completely lose its control.

For island countries like Britain, sea control is very important. Once the sea control is lost, the British islands will be separated from the European continent. At that time, it will be impossible for the countries in the isolated North Atlantic military alliance to defeat the Asian-European military alliance and win the war. Therefore, Britain must further increase its investment in the navy.

Navy Secretary Sir Charles Adam proposed to further strengthen the construction of the navy, and no one in the British cabinet opposed it. Even Chancellor Benjamin Disraelly, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, simply nodded in his support. After all, if the British Navy completely defeated, the United Kingdom would be done.

"Gentlemen, the British Empire has reached its most dangerous moment now, and we must work together. God will bless the British Empire!" Earl Stanley said loudly.

"The British Empire will win!" The other ministers said one after another. They had firm confidence in the victory of the British Empire. After all, the British Empire has dominated the world for two or three hundred years, and have never seen any storms. Even when Napoleon ruled Europe, he relied on a powerful navy. The British Empire could still confront France.

Afterwards, the British Empire's finances once again tilted towards the navy. All major shipyards received orders and began to build more warships. Not only large warships, but also a lot of orders for small warships. Countless shipyards began to desperately recruit personnel and expand production capacity.

The Royal Navy of the British Empire retreated back to the Portsmouth military port and dared not enter the Mediterranean again. After all, the remaining eight battleships in the local fleet are already the foundation of the British Empire. Before the subsequent "Admiral-class" battleships were put into service, the British Navy had not yet challenged the strength of the Chinese Navy. Of course, if it could last for two or three years, the main battleship of the Royal Navy of the British Empire would have a blowout development. At that time, the British Navy would be able to compete with the Chinese Navy for maritime hegemony. Now, what Britain lacks is time.

During the Battle of the Mediterranean, the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet was annihilated, which caused a great shock in Europe. The countries of the Asian-European military alliance were excited and the Chinese Navy controlled the Mediterranean. This undoubtedly saved the safety of the route from China to Europe, and the strategic materials from China could be transported to them continuously through this route. In this way, through the blood transfusion of the Chinese Empire, the combat effectiveness of the Asian-European military alliance countries could undoubtedly be greatly improved.

Of course, the Kingdom of Belgium and Prussia are not yet supported by the Chinese Empire. But with the development of the war, once the Austro-Hungarian Empire is defeated, the problem can be solved.

The North Atlantic Military Alliance was full of concerns. Especially the Kingdom of Sardinia, as a betrayer of the Asian-European military alliance, the Chinese Empire hated them to the core and would definitely launch an attack on the Kingdom of Sardinia. King Vittorio Emanuele II of the Kingdom of Sardinia was a little regretful. If the British navy had known that it was so vulnerable, it would not have been the case with the Asian-European military alliance. Now, everything is over. If the powerful army of the Chinese Empire landed along the coast of the Kingdom of Sardinia, could the Kingdom of Sardinia resist? For this reason, the Kingdom of Sardinia had to deploy its expanded troops in coastal areas to prevent the invasion of the Chinese Empire.

In addition, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Greek Kingdom and the Portuguese Kingdom were also worried, fearing that they would be attacked by the Chinese Empire.

In the palace of Madrid, the capital of the Spanish Kingdom, Queen Isabella II is listening to the report of the Duke of Navy Minister Aguilera.

"Your Majesty, the Kingdom Navy paid the price of a 'Qin-class' battleship, three 'Eastern Zhou-class' battleships and two 'Western Zhou-class' battleships, and cooperated with the 1st Fleet of the Chinese Navy to wipe out the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet. Now, the entire Mediterranean is under our control. And, in order to make up for our losses, the Chinese Navy generously allocated the captured two 'Nelson-class' battleships and two 'Orlando-class' battleships to us!" The Duke of Aguilera's face was full of smiles.

After the captured British warships, the Spanish Navy suffered not much loss. It was just a battleship and an "East Zhou-class" warship. The transaction was obtained in exchange for the sea control of the entire Mediterranean. This deal was undoubtedly very cost-effective. You know, this was the first time that the Spanish Navy had defeated the British Navy in nearly a hundred years! Of course, this was mainly a ride from the Chinese Navy. Otherwise, relying solely on the strength of the Spanish Navy, not only would the British Navy not be able to eliminate the British Navy, but would also be eliminated by the British Navy.

Queen Isabella II and the ministers of the Spanish kingdom were also full of smiles.

"Your Majesty, this is a great victory! We should let all subjects know that this victory will inspire the confidence of the people and let them see the hope of victory!" said the Prime Minister Duke Valencia.

"Well! The cabinet will send this news as soon as possible!" Queen Isabella II nodded. Originally, after the betrayal of the Kingdom of Sardinia, the Kingdom of Spain was also a little worried about the prospect of the war. However, the sea control in the Mediterranean is now an Asian-European military alliance. Then, the war materials and reinforcements transported from China can make the Kingdom of Spain persist in the war. This makes Queen Isabella II full of confidence in achieving future victory.

"Your Majesty, since the sea control in the Mediterranean already belongs to us, then we should take the opportunity to launch an attack on the Kingdom of Portugal. Only after solving this country can we march into France without worries!" said the Duke of Army Minister Simon Maria. The two countries on the Iberian Peninsula, the Kingdom of Spain and the Kingdom of Portugal are also full of contradictions. However, the Kingdom of Portugal is closely related to the United Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Spain dare not rashly attack the Kingdom of Portugal. Otherwise, it might not only not destroy Portugal, but instead trap itself. Now? The time seems to have come.

"Is the army ready?" asked Queen Isabella II. It would be great if Portugal could be destroyed and the Iberian Peninsula could be unified. Portugal has a population of more than four million, but he dared to join the North Atlantic Military Alliance and openly became enemies of the Asian-European military alliance. This would be a death sentence!

"Your Majesty, the army is ready. The 9 infantry troops have been deployed to the border. As long as your Majesty gives you an order, we can launch an attack!" said the Duke of Army Minister Simon Maria. The Navy has made great contributions, so how can the Army fall behind the Navy?

"The Army chooses a suitable time to launch an attack on the Kingdom of Portugal!" said Queen Isabella II.

"Your Majesty, during naval battles, the Chinese Navy's 'Western Han-class' battleships showed strong combat effectiveness. If the Kingdom Navy could be equipped with such powerful battleships, it would help restore the glory of the Kingdom Navy!" said the Navy Minister Aguilera. According to the report of the fleet commander, if the Spanish Navy could be equipped with several 'Western Han-class' battleships, it would even have the strength to fight the British Navy alone. This made the Duke of Aguilera eager to order these battleships from China.

Queen Isabella II frowned and she did not object to strengthening the strength of the navy. However, now that the war has begun, the army is also expanding its troops on a large scale. The finances of the Kingdom of Spain do not have much money to purchase new warships.

"Your Majesty, the navy's purchase of new warships can be slowed down first. The war has begun. Even if we order new warships from the Chinese Empire, we will have to wait two or three years before delivery. It is better to wait until the war is over and order new warships. Anyway, the Chinese Navy has entered Europe and the security of the kingdom has been guaranteed. After we win the victory of the war, we can get a large amount of spoils. At that time, we will have enough funds to purchase new warships!" said the Prime Minister Duke Valencia.

Queen Isabella II nodded and said, "Your Excellency the Prime Minister is right. Let's talk about the new warship until the war is over!"

The Duke of Aguilera did not object, after all, he was very clear about the current situation in the kingdom.

"Your Majesty, China proposes that our two countries cooperate to take down Gibraltar in one fell swoop and remove the British nail in the Strait of Gibraltar. The Navy believes that this plan is very feasible. If it can be successful, we can completely drive the British out of the Mediterranean." The Duke of Navy Minister Aguilera continued.

"Gibraltar? Yes, since the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet has been eliminated, we should take Gibraltar in one go!" Queen Isabella II said firmly. For hundreds of years, the Kingdom of Spain has always wanted to recover Gibraltar. However, Britain is too powerful. Gibraltar, the home port of the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet, has strong defenses, and the Kingdom of Spain has no strength to recover. Therefore, I have to endure it. (To be continued, please search for astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!

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